This paper describes the process of designing and developing an intuitive controller that helps lower the threshold for novice gamers to play Halo 3. To help novices to master the controller, most controls have been replaced with rich and meaningful interaction. To help novices understand the game, extra feedback channels have been added to reinforce information given onscreen so critical infor...

Recent research suggests that inductive inference may be based on salient relations between premise and/or conclusion categories (Medin, Coley, Storms and Hayes, 2003). The types of relations deemed relevant may be influenced by experience (e.g. López, Atran, Coley, Medin and Smith, 1997; Shafto & Coley, 2003). Novices in a given domain have been shown to rely primarily on taxonomic relationshi...

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In this paper, we examine the design of business process diagrams in contexts where novice analysts only have basic design tools such as paper and pencils available, and little to no understanding of formalized modeling approaches. Based on a quasi-experimental study with 89 BPM students, we identify five distinct process design archetypes ranging from textual to hybrid, and graphical represent...

AIMS The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and learning curve of training novice operators in using automated ultrasound to achieve satisfactory carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurements. METHODS AND RESULTS Four novices underwent 4 weeks carotid ultrasound training using a newly developed automated ultrasonograph. A longitudinal B-mode image of the distal right common ...

How does long-term training affect the neural control of movements? Here we tested the hypothesis that long-term training leading to skilled motor performance alters muscle coordination during challenging, as well as nominal everyday motor behaviors. Using motor module (a.k.a., muscle synergy) analyses, we identified differences in muscle coordination patterns between professionally trained bal...

Manual handling is recognised as a major cause of work-related back injuries. Although widely implemented, manual handling training programmes appear to have had limited success in reducing these injuries. This may stem from the inadequacy of training programmes and/or their inability to accommodate variations in task, workplace, and worker. Designing training programmes based on the techniques...