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Triggered By Socialbots: Communicative Anthropomorphization Of Bots In Online Conversations, Salla-Maaria Laaksonen, Kaisa Laitinen, Minna Koivula, Tanja Sihvonen

Human-Machine Communication

This article examines communicative anthropomorphization, that is, assigning of humanlike features, of socialbots in communication between humans and bots. Situated in the field of human-machine communication, the article asks how socialbots are devised as anthropomorphized communication companions and explores the ways in which human users anthropomorphize bots through communication. Through an analysis of two datasets of bots interacting with humans on social media, we find that bots are communicatively anthropomorphized by directly addressing them, assigning agency to them, drawing parallels between humans and bots, and assigning emotions and opinions to bots. We suggest that socialbots inherently have anthropomorphized characteristics and …

Seriously, What Did One Robot Say To The Other? Being Left Out From Communication By Robots Causes Feelings Of Social Exclusion, Astrid M. Rosenthal-Von Der Pütten, Nikolai Bock

Human-Machine Communication

While humans actually need some overt communication channel to transmit information, be it verbally or nonverbally, robots could use their network connection to transmit information quickly to other robots. This raises the question how this covert robot-robot communication is perceived by humans. The current study investigates how transparency about communication happening between two robots affects humans’ trust in and perception of these robots as well as their feeling of being included/excluded in the interaction. Three different robot-robot communication styles were analyzed: silent, robotic language, and natural language. Results show that when robots transmit information in a robotic language (beep sounds) …

Human-Ai Teaming During An Ongoing Disaster: How Scripts Around Training And Feedback Reveal This Is A Form Of Human-Machine Communication, Keri K. Stephens, Anastazja G. Harris, Amanda L. Hughes, Carolyn E. Montagnolo, Karim Nader, S. Ashley Stevens, Tara Tasuji, Yifan Xu, Hemant Purohit, Christopher W. Zobel

Human-Machine Communication

Humans play an integral role in identifying important information from social media during disasters. While human annotation of social media data to train machine learning models is often viewed as human-computer interaction, this study interrogates the ontological boundary between such interaction and human-machine communication. We conducted multiple interviews with participants who both labeled data to train machine learning models and corrected machine-inferred data labels. Findings reveal three themes: scripts invoked to manage decision-making, contextual scripts, and scripts around perceptions of machines. Humans use scripts around training the machine—a form of behavioral anthropomorphism—to develop social relationships with them. Correcting machine-inferred data …

Chatgpt, Lamda, And The Hype Around Communicative Ai: The Automation Of Communication As A Field Of Research In Media And Communication Studies, Andreas Hepp, Wiebke Loosen, Stephan Dreyer, Juliane Jarke, Sigrid Kannengießer, Christian Katzenbach, Rainer Malaka, Michaela Pfadenhauer, Cornelius Puschmann, Wolfgang Schulz

Human-Machine Communication

The aim of this article is to more precisely define the field of research on the automation of communication, which is still only vaguely discernible. The central thesis argues that to be able to fully grasp the transformation of the media environment associated with the automation of communication, our view must be broadened from a preoccupation with direct interactions between humans and machines to societal communication. This more widely targeted question asks how the dynamics of societal communication change when communicative artificial intelligence—in short: communicative AI—is integrated into aspects of societal communication. To this end, we recommend an approach that …

Disentangling Two Fundamental Paradigms In Human-Machine Communication Research: Media Equation And Media Evocation, Margot J. Van Der Goot, Katrin Etzrodt

Human-Machine Communication

In this theoretical paper, we delineate two fundamental paradigms in how scholars conceptualize the nature of machines in human-machine communication (HMC). In addition to the well-known Media Equation paradigm, we distinguish the Media Evocation paradigm. The Media Equation paradigm entails that people respond to machines as if they are humans, whereas the Media Evocation paradigm conceptualizes machines as objects that can evoke reflections about ontological categories. For each paradigm, we present the main propositions, research methodologies, and current challenges. We conclude with theoretical implications on how to integrate the two paradigms, and with a call for mixed-method research that includes …

Archipelagic Human-Machine Communication: Building Bridges Amidst Cultivated Ambiguity, Marco Dehnert

Human-Machine Communication

In this commentary, I call for maintaining the archipelagic character of human-machine communication (HMC). Utilizing the metaphor of the archipelago or a chain of connected islands indicates that HMC entails a variety of islands differing in shape, size, location, and proximity to one another. Rather than aiming for conceptual unity and definitional homogeneity, I call for embracing a cultivated ambiguity related to HMC key concepts. Ambiguity in the sense of allowing these concepts to be flexible enough to be explored in different contexts. Cultivated in the sense of demanding resonance across individual studies and theoretical lineages to allow for cumulative …

Defining Dialogues: Tracing The Evolution Of Human-Machine Communication, Andrew Prahl, Autumn P. Edwards

Human-Machine Communication

This introduction to the volume discusses the evolving field of Human-Machine Communication (HMC), drawing on insights from the philosophy of science. We explore critical debates in the field, underscoring the importance of challenging assumptions, embracing interfield work, and fostering dialogue in shaping our understanding of HMC. Moreover, we celebrate the vibrant collaboration between disciplines that drives progress in HMC. This piece serves as an invitation to join the exploration of this collection and contribute to shaping the future of HMC.

Geophysical Imprint Of Mining-Induced Rock Mass Deformation In The Area Of Construction Disaster In Bytom (Poland), Andrzej Kotyrba, Łukasz Kortas

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The paper presents the analysis of the results of geophysical surveys conducted in the mining area located in Bytom – Karb (USCB, Poland) in the aspect of identifying the causes of significant damage to the complex of inhabited tenement houses which occurred in 2011. The surveys were carried out by microgravimetric and GPR methods. The construction disaster was caused by the exploitation of one of the hard coal seams at a depth of about 800 m along the mining longwall running underneath the settlement. The terrain deformation parameters exceeded the forecasted values, and in several places discontinuities took linear forms …

Evaluating The Efficacy Of Virtual Reality (Vr) Training Devices For Pilot Training, Ryan Guthridge, Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is a quickly advancing field that has many documented benefits, including highly detailed environments, accuracy to the real world, and low cost of entry in the flight simulation market. At the time of this study, VR technology has not been well tested or widely accepted in the aviation industry. In this mixed methods study, quantitative and qualitative data was collected on beginning-level instrument pilots (n = 120) while performing a visual traffic pattern at an airport. A one-way ANOVA was used to evaluate the equivalence of each group in the study based on previous flight and …

Library Building Aesthetics And Functionality: A Panacea To Low Patronage Of University Library, A Case Study Of Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Library, Benin-City, Adedoyin Esan, Blessing Ajelomohie Ifijeh Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries in Nigeria and other developing countries have constantly decried low patronage of library services due to several reasons. Wellspring University library is not an exception but the story seem to have changed as the library started experiencing increased patronage when the library was rebuilt after the old library building was engulfed in fire. This calls for an inquiry to determine the reasons for the sudden change in users’ attitude, thus, this study set out to find out whether library building aesthetics and functionality will help solve the problem of low patronage. The authors adopted a descriptive survey method using …

Gold Open Access Publishing Rates Spanning 10 Years In Science And Engineering Disciplines At Rowan University, Daniel G. Kipnis, Denise Brush

Libraries Scholarship

Our lighting talk will share data from an analysis of 10 years of Gold open access publications at our university, a rising R2 public University in New Jersey. Our talk will show the increase in Gold Open Access publishing in the sciences of 176% over the ten years and the impact the library Open Access Publishing Fund has had in STEM. In addition, we will share STEM disciplinary differences in publication rates in Gold Open Access. Our talk will conclude by sharing the publishers with the highest rate of publishing Gold Open Access for our Science and Engineering Faculty. Our …

Concurrent Reduction And Stabilization Of Graphene Oxide Dispersion By Silk-Inspired Polymer, Zoren Valmonte, Zeyad Baker, Jianna Loor, Amrita Sarkar

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Silk, a popular biomaterial, is used as a greener alternative of toxic reducing agent in biocompatible graphene synthesis. However, silk often forms gel uncontrollably due to its heavy-chain molecular weight and faces significant challenges in the reduction, stabilization, and dispersion process of graphene. In this contribution, we report a rapid chemical synthesis approach for a low-molecular-weight silk-inspired polymer via ring-opening and microwave-assisted Diels-Alder-aided step-growth polymerizations. This synthetic polymer with periodic sequences of hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties not only reduces graphene oxide efficiently but also enhances the dispersibility of hydrophobic reduced graphene oxide in aqueous media.

Sovia: Sonification Of Visual Interactive Art, Lauryn Gayhardt

Computer Science and Engineering Master's Theses

Therapeutic Computational Creativity is an emerging domain that challenges us to explore applications of Computational Creativity systems to mental health and wellness. This work presents SOVIA, an interactive system that endows Claude Monet’s art with responsive auditory experiences. SOVIA uses computer vision trained on Monet’s artwork to take the user “into the painting.'' When the user interacts with a digital version of Monet's landscapes, their mouse positions are mapped to sounds that artistically represent the objects that the user is currently exploring in the art. These interactive musical journeys have the potential to make classical art more captivating for modern …

The Impact Of Sickle Cell Anemia Patients Using Mindfulness As An Adjunct For Pain Management, Asty Merus

DNP and Student Works

Pain can be a long-lasting and enduring problem for sickle cell disease patients. Most are experiencing severe pain that endures for several hours up to a few days, which can be very challenging to treat and manage. This project evaluates mindfulness's effectiveness as a non-pharmacological intervention for sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. In the adult population with SCD, what is the impact of incorporating mindfulness into pain management?

Spending On Phased Clinical Development Of Approved Drugs By The Us National Institutes Of Health Compared With Industry, Edward W. Zhou, Matthew J. Jackson, Fred D. Ledley

Natural & Applied Sciences Faculty Publications

The launch of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to advance new cures and address public concern regarding drug prices has raised questions about the roles of government and industry in drug development.

This cross-sectional study examined NIH funding for published research reporting the results of phased clinical trials of drugs approved between 2010 and 2019 and compared the findings with reported industry spending estimates. Data analysis was performed between May 2021 and August 2022 using PubMed data from January 1999 through October 2021 and NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Results data from January 1999 through …

Unh Receives $1.5 Million To Study Child Abuse In Youth Organizations, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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The Effect Of A Personalized Learning Model On The Mathematical Achievement Of Elementary Students, Jaclyn L. Pedersen

Education Theses and Dissertations

This is a two-year mixed-methods study designed to discover the effects of a personalized learning model on the mathematical achievement in elementary. The setting is a university laboratory school that utilizes a distinct instructional math model based on mathematical best practices, problem-based learning (PrBL), and the use of personalized learning (PL) through stations, small-group pull-outs and a designated software program (IXL). The evaluation study was conducted over the course of a year. Teacher observations were used to understand the implementation of the model as well as the teacher’s perceptions. Student data from the previous year’s state assessment, State of Texas …

Research Progress On Properties Of Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture, Liang Bo, Zhang Haitao, Liu Zheng, Liao Wei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

As a kind of asphalt mixture additive and stabilizer, fiber can effectively improve the performance index of asphalt pavement and extend the service life of asphalt pavement. Based on the analysis of relevant literature in China and abroad, this paper summarized the action mechanism of fiber modified asphalt and asphalt mixture, the effect of fiber content on properties, and the characteristics of different types of fiber modified asphalt. Fiber can effectively improve the high temperature property, low temperature property, and fatigue property of asphalt mixture, especially the resistance to low temperature and fatigue cracking of asphalt mixture. The modification effect …

Review Of Research Progress Of Frame Beam Anchore D Structure In Slope Supporting, Zhang Junhui, Zhou Qinwei, Li Feng, Zhang Shiping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper summarized the research status of frame beam anchored structures in slope supporting and reinforcement engineering in China and abroad. It analyzed the results of structural design, model test, and field construction. Through induction and analysis, it is found that the current design of frame beam anchored structure has certain limitations, and it is necessary to form a universal design theory and method. The model test of frame beam anchored structure in slope supporting is limited by the test equipment and conditions and fails to be carried out on a large scale. The key points and standards of the …

Numerical Analysis Of Structural Characteristics Of Prefabricated Ecological Grid Retaining Walls, Wang Xinquan, Zhu Cong, Huang Tianyuan, Diao Hongguo, Peng Xijian

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The retaining wall is a common slope protection structure. In view of the current insufficient greening and high prefabricated retaining walls, prefabricated ecological grid retaining walls with high construction efficiency and greening features emerge. In order to explore the mechanical characteristics and influencing factors of prefabricated ecological grid retaining walls, Abaqus finite element software was used to discuss the mechanical characteristics of prefabricated ecological grid retaining wall columns and inclined shelves with different embankment heights and different fillings. The results show that different fill heights have different effects on the lateral displacement of the column, and the effect of fill …

Study On Effectiveness Evaluation Method Of Expressway Drainage System In Rainy Area, Luo Datian, Li Jiayi, Zou Jingrong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of expressway drainage systems in rainy areas and comprehensively analyze the factors affecting the effectiveness of drainage systems, this paper took the perfection of drainage system, stability of drainage facilities, and road traffic safety as the first-level evaluation index and six kinds of influencing factors such as the degree of integrity as the second-level index, and it put forward the evaluation criteria of the effectiveness of expressway drainage system in rainy areas. The fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was used to determine the membership degree of expert scoring through the trapezoid membership function, and …

Macro And Micro Analysis Of Influence Mechanism Of Anti⁃Slide Pile Position On Slope Stability, Liu Ping, Wang Meijing, Zhang Shaoqiang, Zhang Yongsheng, Wang Denghua, Li Dongdong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the influence mechanism of anti-slide pile position on the stability of the slope and optimize the supporting parameters of anti-slide piles reasonably, a three-dimensional continuous and discrete coupled numerical model of the slope was established based on the finite difference theory and discrete element theory of a highway cut slope in southwest China. The influence mechanism of anti-slide pile position on the stability of the cut slope was analyzed from macro and micro perspectives. The results show that the force chain of particles on the sliding surface is thin at the top and dense at the …

Experimental Study On Interface Fatigue C Haracteristics Of Asphalt P Avement Pothole Patch Under External Factors, Ai Changfa, Shao Zhutao, Huang Yangquan, Ren Dongya

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

After the asphalt pavement patch for potholes is put into use, the interface joints around it are prone to fatigue and durability problems under the action of external factors such as the natural environment and driving load effect. In order to analyze the fatigue characteristics of the repaired interface joints under the action of external factors, the four-point bending fatigue test and pull-out test, combined with the results of orthogonal analysis, were used to determine the best bonding scheme of the repaired interface. The influence of external factors such as temperature, frequency, and strain level on the fatigue life of …

Study On Improvement Of Early Skid Resistance Of Sma Asphalt Pavement Based On Spreading Grit, Jiang Zhaowei, Wei Jincheng, Liu Hang, Sun Qiang, Li Xia

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The early skid resistance of SMA 13 pavement is poor. To address this issue, the existing research results were analyzed, and physical detection was conducted. It was found that the large structure pavement failed to provide good early skid resistance detection value. Based on the principle of spreading abrasive materials, two methods to improve the early skid resistance of SMA pavement were proposed. The particle size of abrasive material was determined to be 2.36–4.75 mm, and the spreading amount was 0.82 kg/m2, which verified the safety of the methods. The test results show that the two methods can slightly improve …

Crack Resistance Of Basalt Fiber Asphalt Pavement Under The Coupling Effect Of Low Temperature⁃Load In Heavy Freezing Area, Guo Yinchuan, Hao Chenwei, Guo Han, Fan Li, Shen Aiqin, Wang Lusheng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In view of the cold working environment and road diseases of asphalt pavement in the heavy freezing area of Inner Mongolia, a control index of pavement structure based on crack resistance was proposed. The calculation models of the newly built basalt fiber asphalt pavement structure and the pavement after cracks were established by using Ansys finite element software. The mechanical parameters, thermophysical parameters, and other parameters of the basalt fiber asphalt pavement were determined through laboratory tests, and the crack resistance indexes under the coupling action of low temperature and load were calculated, respectively. The fatigue life of basalt fiber …

Detailed Structure Of Double ⁃Layer Porous Asphalt Pavement Under Three Paving Technologies, Zhang Zhenshan, Liao Gongyun, Wang Can, Zhang Yi, Cai Yang, Fang Xin, Wu Wei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

For three kinds of construction technologies of double-layer drainage pavement (traditional “hot + cold” paving technology, “hot + warm” paving technology, and “hot + hot” integrated molding technology), the discrete element method and laboratory test were used to make plate specimens and cylindrical specimens, respectively, and the interlayer morphology of double-layer drainage pavement under the three kinds of construction technologies was compared. Based on the virtual shear test and laboratory direct shear test, the effects of construction technologies and amount of adhesive oil on the interlayer shear strength of double-layer drainage pavement were analyzed. By means of visualization, the distribution …

Design And Stress Analysis Of Baqiutian Jointless Arch Br Idge In Yunnan, Chen Baochun, Sun Tongqing, Huang Qingwei, Han Yu, Shi Zhi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The bridge without expansion joints, with the expansion device removed, can completely solve the maintenance problem of the expansion device and is sustainable. Its application is mainly in beam bridges and relatively few in arch bridges. In this paper, the Baqiutian Bridge in Yunnan Province was taken as an example, which is an upper bearing arch bridge. The arch path structure is directly connected with the two approach spans to form a continuous structure and extends to the guide plate (approach slab) behind the platform, thus eliminating the expansion joints of the whole bridge floor and making it an arch …

Optimization Design Of Uhpc ⁃Nc Continuous Box Girder Bridge Based On Response Surface Method, Guan Weiyi, Duan Luqi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to solve the two major problems of mid-span deflection and cracking in the late stage of the long-span bridge, a UHPC-NC hybrid beam design scheme was proposed, and some design parameters were optimized based on the response surface method. By optimizing the local parameters, namely the thickness of the roof, web, and bottom plates of the mid-span section, and the overall parameters, such as the UHPC replacement ratio, the number of beam curves, and the height of the mid-span beam, the optimal parameter combination was obtained as follows: roof thickness of 22 cm, web plate thickness of 25 …

Analysis And Optimal Adjustment Of Manufacturing Errors Of Main Girder Of Long ⁃Span Steel Box Cable ⁃Stayed Bridge, Tu Guangya, Zhou Zhizhe

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the influence of the random manufacturing error of the main girder permitted by the research specification on the alignment of the finished long-span steel box cable-stayed bridge, guided by the adaptive stress-free configuration construction control theory, the Shishou Yangtze River Highway Bridge, a long-span twin-tower cable-stayed bridge, was studied. The influence and propagation characteristics of the random error effect of the main girder members on the main structure of the cable-stayed bridge were analyzed. The adverse effects of random manufacturing errors of the main girder on the structure of the cable-stayed bridge were studied. The results …

Research On Budget Quota Of Highway Bridge Crack Treatment, Chang Ding, Yu Licun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In view of the lack of a unified budget quota for concrete structure crack treatment, a large number of measured data and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process were used to calculate the consumption of budget quota through the amplitude difference coefficient of construction quota. According to the technical specifications of highway bridge reinforcement engineering, reasonable crack treatment methods and engineering contents were determined, and the quota of structure crack treatment was prepared by using the physical quantity. The quota cost was compared with actual engineering cases. The results show that the quota cost and the actual project cost are basically at …