Affective bio-feedback can be an important instrument to enhance the game experience. Several studies have provided evidence of the usefulness of physiological signals for affective gaming. However, due to discrepancies in the findings of psychology studies, the pattern matching models employed are limited in the number of emotions they are able to classify. This paper presents a bio-affective ...

In this research, we develop a micro-engineered conductive elastomeric electrode for measurements of human bio-potentials with the absence of conductive pastes. Mixing the biocompatible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone with other biocompatible conductive nano-particles further provides the material with an electrical conductivity. We apply micro-replica mold casting for the micro-structures...

Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are Category A agents on the NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) priority pathogen list owing to their extreme toxicity and the relative ease of production. These deadly toxins, in minute quantities (estimated human i.v. lethal dose LD50 of 1-2 ng/kg body weight), cause fatal flaccid paralysis by blocking neurotransmitter release. The curr...

Real-time methods to monitor stable isotope ratios of CO2 are needed to identify biogeochemical origins of CO2 emissions from the soil-air interface. An isotope ratio infra-red spectrometer (IRIS) has been developed to measure CO2 mixing ratio with δ(13)C isotopic signature, in addition to mixing ratios of other greenhouse gases (CH4, N2O). The original aspects of the instrument as well as its ...

background: basil (ocimum basilicum l.), a member of the lamiaceae family, has traditionally been used as a medicinal plant in the treatment of headaches, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, warts, worms, and kidney malfunctions. objective: to investigate the foliar application effects of bio-stimulators and bio-fertilizers on morphological and phytochemical traits of basil (ocimum basilicum l.). m...

objective: the aim of present study was to evaluate the quality, density and thickness of newly formed bone in experimental defects treated with combi-pack®, bio-oss® and biostite®. materials and methods: eight new zealand white rabbits were included in this randomized,blinded study. four equal 3×6 mm bone defects were created on the frontal and parietal bones of each animal and three were imme...

the co-inoculation of mulberry with phosphate solubilizing micro-organisms, nitrogen fixing bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhiza has influenced its macronutrient uptake through leaf. the data revealed that maximum nitrogen (484.12 kg /ha) , phosphorus (59.83 kg /ha) and potassium (244.61 kg/ha) uptake through leaf has taken place due to co-inoculation treatments as compared to the un inoculated t...

background: bio aerosols include airborne micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc and their products. exposure to a bio aerosol is linked with a broad spectrum of health problems, including infectious diseases, acute toxic effects, allergies, and cancer. the aim of this study was to evaluate the quality and quantity of bio aerosols found in the air of different wards in valiasr ho...

Objective: to evaluate the relationship between bio sociodemographic characteristics and advanced activities of daily living in hospitalized elderly people. Methods: cross-sectional study. Two hundred people participated. The instruments were used: Mental Status Assessment Questionnaire, Bio-sociodemographic Health Characterization Instrument Advanced Activities Daily Living Scale. Results: age...