This ongoing PhD study aims to explore the potential of shape-changing fashion and textiles for aesthetic haptic interaction affective soma experiences using Research through Design methodology. The research has progressed multiple workshops design projects, with each one building upon previous findings contributing work. strategies toolkits are developed accommodate various modalities, experie...

This lecture gives a basic introduction into some aspects of the unconventional superconductivity. First we analyze the conditions to realize unconventional superconductivity in strongly correlated electron systems. Then an introduction of the generalized BCS theory is given and several key properties of unconventional pairing states are discussed. The phenomenological treatment based on the Gi...

The following piece is based on the lectio praecursoria presented at defense of doctoral dissertation “The Challenge Luxury Experience – Service Provider’s Perspective” which was publicly defended December 3, 2021, Joensuu, University Eastern Finland. full version can be found https://erepo.uef.fi/handle/123456789/26447

Patient safety remains a fundamental issue in aesthetic surgery. Hippocrates’ dictum, primum non nocere – “first, do no harm" especially relevant surgery, where harm can include morbidity and mortality for patients litigious repercussions the provider. In bid to improve standards safeguard patients, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh led UK's Department of Health Social Care (DHSC) ‘Review Regulation Co...

Traditional musical instruments provide compelling metaphors for human-computer interfacing, both in terms of input (physical, gestural performance activities) and output (sound diffusion). The violin, one of the most refined and expressive of traditional instruments, combines a peculiar physical interface with a rich acoustic diffuser. We have built a new instrument that includes elements of b...

In this paper, expectation and discrimination are identified as two important constructs to be considered in ecological sound design to achieve a sense of presence in virtual environments. Research to investigate the extent of this is described and the results obtained are discussed. Future avenues for research, on the basis of these results, are indicated.

When collaborating, individuals rely on situation awareness (the gathering, incorporation and utilization of environmental information) to help them combine their unique knowledge and skills and achieve their goals. When collaborating across distances, situation awareness is mediated by technology. There are few guidelines to help system analysts design systems or applications that support the ...

The authors show a brief overview of the vitiligo's unconventional therapies. A part for well-documented effectiveness of L-phenylalanine, PGE2 and antioxidant agents in the treatment of vitiligo, for the other therapeutical approaches more investigations are needed.