The goal of this study was to evaluate the role of hindpaw cutaneous feedback in the control of locomotion, by cutting some (in one cat) or all (in 2 cats) cutaneous nerves bilaterally at ankle level. Kinematic and electromyographic (EMG) recordings were obtained before and for several weeks after denervation during level and incline (15 degrees up and down) treadmill walking. Ladder walking an...

The concept of Ubiquitous Computing, also called Ubicomp for brevity, describes a new paradigm on the usage of computer based systems, which is – in comparison to the usage of conventional computers – characterized by an enhanced degree of user centering, thus enabling users to benefit from computer usage and support in as many situations as possible. The computer as an apparent tool thereby st...

This paper presents an investigation of the viability of an innovative approach to computing-based multiple-choice adaptive testing, called Support Adaptive Testing, focusing on the effectiveness of scaffolds in testing. Support Adaptive Tests (SATs) are based on the principles of assessment for learning, scaffolding, and learner autonomy. The SATs under investigation initially appear as tradit...

The aim of the present study was to determine seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infectionin stray cats and correlation with oocyst shedding and IFN-γ concentration. From April to August 2016, one hundred fifty-nine stray cats were captured from various localities in Mashhad area. The blood and fecal samples were collected from each cat. The serum samples were examined to detect antib...

Although item pools are critical to the proper functioning of computerized adaptive tests (CATs), there is very little in the research literature that indicates the desired features of an item pool. Most research articles use an existing item pool that was developed for other purposes. For example, Pastor, Dodd and Chang (2002) used items from NAEP; Wang and Kolen (2001) used an item pool from ...