In a series of studies we used attachment theory as a framework to examine human–pet relationships. We proposed that, as in interpersonal relationships, people differ in their degree of anxious or avoidant attachment to their pets, and that these individual differences influence pet-related cognitions, emotions, and behavior. We constructed a self-report scale, the Pet Attachment Questionnaire ...

We investigated how learning of inertial load manipulation is influenced by movement amplification with negative viscosity. Using a force-feedback device, subjects trained on anisotropic loads (5 orientations) with free movements in one of three conditions (inertia only, negative viscosity only, or combined), prior to common evaluation conditions (prescribed circular pattern with inertia only)....

This study analyzes the innovative orientation of the Croatian entrepreneurs. Innovative orientation is represented by the perceived extent to which an entrepreneur’s product or service or technology is new, and no other businesses offer the same product. The sample is extracted from the GEM Croatia Adult Population Survey dataset for the years 2003-2013. We apply descriptive statistics, t-test...

Several studies, examples and expert statements have devised cost efficiency and excellent performance of parallel computing technology and especially transputers in many industrial applications. Still there appears to be a mismatch between potential possibilities and actual utilization of the technology. This has lead to consider this mismatch to be not a technical problem, but a technology di...

Intrinsic motivators of technology beliefs have received scant attention in the technology acceptance literature despite indications of their efficacy. This study uses the framework of TAM to explore the effect of intrinsic variables on technology beliefs and user behavior. Specifically, we examine the effect of cognitive absorption and playfulness on user beliefs including perceived enjoyment ...

IT industry has become patent-intensive due to the rapid advances in technology and the fierce competition among firms. While prior studies indicate financial returns from investments in IT patents are unclear, recent patent wars in IT industry suggest that IT patents may be of great value. We examine the impact of IT patents as an intangible IT resource on firm value in IT industry, while also...

One of the most crucial techniques associated with computer vision is technology that deals with the automatic estimation of gaze orientation. In this paper, a method is proposed to estimate horizontal gaze orientation from a monocular camera image using parameters of an Active Appearance Model (AAM) based on linear regression or non-linear regression. The proposed method can estimate horizonta...

Based on the current teaching status and content of digital media technology major, this paper explores methods purposes theoretical teaching, technical practical technology. research interaction design innovation technology, instructional is carried out with orientation, interaction, practicality, comprehensiveness as starting point. Finally, future trends prospect majors are summarized.

In this paper we study the human head movement, when the head shifts its orientation between two possible heading directions, as a simple mechanical control system. Head movements obey Donders’ constraint (as opposed to the Listing’s constraint for eye movement), which states that the allowed orientations of the head are obtained by rotating a fixed ‘primary heading direction’ by a subclass of ...