A large orthographic neighborhood (N) facilitates lexical decision for central and left visual field/right hemisphere (LVF/RH) presentation, but not for right visual field/left hemisphere (RVF/LH) presentation. Based on the SERIOL model of letter-position encoding, this asymmetric N effect is explained by differential activation patterns at the orthographic level. This analysis implies that it ...

The use of group decision support systems (GDSS) is rapidly growing. One key factor in the effectiveness of these systems may be the manner in which users are supporfed in their use of this technology. This paper explores two types of GDSS facilitative supporf: chauffeur-driven and facilitator-driven. In the former case, a person is used to reduce the mystique of the GDSS technology for users. ...

Aims and objectives: This empirical study investigates variables affecting crosslinguistic influence (CLI) in child third language (L3) acquisition. We examine whether structural or typological similarity leads to CLI from one both of the previously acquired languages at later stages Design/methodology: compare Russian-German heritage bilinguals acquiring L3 English L2 learners with either L1 G...

Organic neuromorphic devices mimic signal processing features of biological synapses, with short-term plasticity, STP, modulated by the frequency input voltage pulses. Here, an artificial synapse, made intracortical microelectrodes, is demonstrated that exhibits either depressive or facilitative STP. The crossover between two STP regimes controlled voltage. are described equivalent circuit wher...

A stimulus was presented to rats lever-pressing on VI extinction and was found to produce increases in response rate regardless of whether the stimulus was neutral or had been previously paired with food in a Pavlovian conditioning paradigm. This facilitative effect of a neutral stimulus (operant disinhibition) suggests a possible artifact in experiments by Estes and demonstrates the need for a...

All patient information is confidential and must be protected and used appropriately by all members of the healthcare team. Caldicott Guardians have a strategic, advisory and facilitative role to ensure that the Caldicott Principles underpin the approach organizations develop to protect and use patient identifiable information. It is essential all staff and students receive appropriate training...

This paper presents an integrative review of literature on cultural dimensions that have been suggested as facilitative and inhibitive to knowledge sharing in organizations. Content analysis was conducted on articles related to national, organizational and professional culture and knowledge sharing process. Based on a review of existing literature in this area, this paper presents a conceptual ...