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Tablet Apps to Support First School Inclusion of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Mainstream Classrooms: A Pilot Study

Tablet Apps to Support First School Inclusion of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Mainstream Classrooms: A Pilot Study

Abstract The inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in mainstream classrooms is dramatically impeded by their difficulties in socio-adaptive behaviors. This paper presents a package of mobile applications […]

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Mapping child–computer interaction research through co-word analysis

Mapping child–computer interaction research through co-word analysis

Abstract This paper employs hierarchical clustering, strategic diagrams, and network analysis to construct an intellectual map of the Child–Computer Interaction research field (CCI) and to visualize the thematic landscape of

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Using Finite Element and Ultrasonic Method to Evaluate Welding Longitudinal Residual Stress through the Thickness in Austenitic Stainless Steel Plates

Using Finite Element and Ultrasonic Method to Evaluate Welding Longitudinal Residual Stress through the Thickness in Austenitic Stainless Steel Plates

Abstract This paper uses a 3D thermo-mechanical finite element analysis to evaluate welding residual stresses in austenitic stainless steel plates of AISI 304L. The finite element model has been verified

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A New Event Model for Event Notification Services Applied to Transport Services in Smart Cities

A New Event Model for Event Notification Services Applied to Transport Services in Smart Cities

Abstract Event Notification Services (ENS) have an important role in the current context of Smart Cities. The publish-subscribe paradigm is a suitable approach to connect users and service providers. For

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Smart Nursery for Smart Cities: Infant Sound Classification Based on Novel Features and Support Vector Classifier

Smart Nursery for Smart Cities: Infant Sound Classification Based on Novel Features and Support Vector Classifier

Abstract In the age of smart cities, it is envisioned that most processes within the smart city context will be smart and automated. This includes smart houses, smart kitchens, etc.

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Face Recognition: Challenges and Issues in Smart City/Environments

Face Recognition: Challenges and Issues in Smart City/Environments

Abstract Smart city challenges, like increased traffic, the risk to public safety, effective law enforcement, and the smart environment challenges improving personalized services such as health care and home environment

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Feminine Mysticism

Transcendence from Below: The Embodied Feminine Mysticism of Marion Woodman

Abstract : This article outlines the mystical(Feminine Mysticism) path followed by Jungian analyst and author Marion Woodman. It unpacks the mystical aspects of Jungian psychology and uses Woodman’s life as

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Computing with words for hierarchical competency based selection of personnel in construction companies

Computing with words for hierarchical competency based selection of personnel in construction companies

Abstract As part of human resource management policies and practices, construction firms need to define competency requirements for project staff and recruit the necessary team for completion of project assignments.

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