This paper reports on a study that explored the needs and challenges with respect to the creation of a collaboratory for li­ brary and information science practitioners. To identify needs and challenges interviews were conducted with practitioners at a variety of institutions. The results suggest that there is a need for a collaboratory to facilitate on-demand, personalized knowledge sharing. T...

The goal of this paper is to report on experiments where we use Gabor dictionaries in a TV − l∞ model for denoising. This allows many possible choices. Our conclusions are that the choice of the dictionary mostly impact the restoration of textures. Moreover, for most images, better results are obtained when the Gaussian term of the Gabor filters is close to isotropic.

BACKGROUND Watching three-dimensional television (3D TV) may strain the eyes. However, other potential harmful effects of 3D TV watching have been rarely investigated. The current study examined the impact of 3D TV watching on neurophysiological responses and cognitive functioning as compared with two-dimensional TV (2D TV) watching. METHODS A total of 72 individuals were randomly assigned to...

In-stadium spectators affect the emotional value and atmosphere of sport live broadcasts. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, in Europe, presence in-stadium spectators, however, was suspended until further notice. Conceptualizing professional clubs as economic platforms, network effects due lack may stakeholders’ utility. Thus, main aims this study are examine influence missing for by investigating on (1...

BACKGROUND Children's exposure to unhealthy food marketing influences their food knowledge, preferences and consumption. Sport sponsorship by food companies is widespread and industry investment in this marketing is increasing. This study aimed to assess children's awareness of sport sponsors and their brand-related attitudes and purchasing intentions in response to this marketing. METHODS Sp...

The purpose of this paper is to understand the public demand for government information in China and to find out if citizens’ individual characteristics, such as gender, age, education, income, residence and occupation influence their utilization behavior of government information. A survey is conducted to collect data, and total and partial correlation methods are adopted to analyze the data. ...

BACKGROUND To determine the lifetime prevalence and characteristics of non-specific back pain (low back pain, upper back pain) and neck pain in adolescents living in urban areas of Poland. We also studied the impact of back/neck pain on adolescents' daily activity as well as the association of back pain with computer use, watching TV, physical work, and physical activity. MATERIAL AND METHODS. ...

As sponsors of a university Society for Neuroscience (SfN) organization, we and our student members are committed to neuroscience outreach but with limited resources, it is not feasible for us to host a week-long program during National Brain Awareness Week (BAW). Hence, we decided on a half-day program wherein attendees are provided with information about the workings of the nervous system and...