We present a simple metrical representation and algorithm to explain putative imagery processes underlying the empirical mental model preferences found by Knauff, Rauh and Schlieder (1995) for Allen inferences (Allen, 1983). The computational theory is compared with one based on ordinal information only (Schlieder, in preparation). Both provide good fits with the data. They differ psychological...

We present a new method of suture bridge technique for medial row fixation using a modified Mason-Allen stitch instead of a horizontal mattress. Medial row configuration of the technique is composed of the simple stitch limb and the modified Mason-Allen stitch limb. The limbs are passed through the tendon by a shuttle relay. The simple stitch limb passes the cuff once and the modified Mason-All...

This paper reviews plan-based models of dialogue. The original model is thoroughly presented. Important developments of the original model are also presented. Finally, benefits and drawbacks of plan-based approaches to dialogue modelling are discussed. Introduction Plan-based dialogue models have since long earned their place in works intended to present computational linguistics in general and...