TagAlong: Informal Learning from a Remote Companion with Mobile Perspective Sharing by Greenwald, Scott W., Khan, Mina, Vazquez, Christian D., Maes, Pattie

“…In particular, we seek to understand how the use of different multimedia communication mediums impacts the quality of the interaction with a remote teacher, and how these remote interactions compare with face-to-face, co-present learning. A prototype system called TagAlong was developed with attention to features that facilitate dialog based on the visual environment. …”
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Urban Swarms: A new approach for autonomous waste management by Alfeo, Antonio Luca, Castelló Ferrer, Eduardo, Lizarribar Carrillo, Yago, Grignard, Arnaud, Alonso Pastor, Luis, Sleeper, Dylan T., Cimino, Mario G.C.A., Lepri, Bruno, Vaglini, Gigliola, Larson, Kent, Dorigo, Marco, Pentland, Alex ('Sandy')

“…Modern cities are growing ecosystems that face new challenges due to the increasing population demands. …”
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Factors affecting learner success in an ESL self-access programme : a case study by Thanasingam, Santhakumari, González Ruiz, Cristina

“…The new programme combined the benefits of a consultation mode which offered face-to-face personal support and a self-access mode which enabled students to learn autonomously. …”
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An analytical model to predict spalling and breaching of concrete plates under contact detonation by Tu, Huan, Fung, Tat Ching, Tan, Kang Hai, Riedel, Werner

“…As a fast and physics-based alternative, an analytical model is proposed in Tu et al.’s work [1], to quantitively predict compressive damage forming on the impacted face. In this paper, subsequent studies are conducted to (1) predict spalling damage size on the rear face and (2) predict whether concrete plates are breached by contact detonation. …”
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Detecting facial expressions from kinect camera by Muhammad Hafiz Bin Mohd Zakee

“…In the past years, there were several advances methodology regarding face detection and tracking, features extraction methodology and techniques used for expression classification. …”
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Data collection instruments for active trips in Singapore by Fern, Li Hui

“…Survey methods were first drafted and tested through a household travel survey, utilising face-to-face and self- completion survey method. …”
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You look familiar … but what’s your name? Word learning in Singaporean older adults by Tan, Justina Yu Han

“…A significant interaction was also found between age and familiarization. Interestingly, known faces were learnt better than unknown faces, but familiarized faces were learnt worse than unfamiliarized faces. …”
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Exploring the formation of behavioral intention toward rural tourism via sensory experience and memorable tourism experiences, a case study in Henan, China by Zhenbin, Wang, Ramachandran, Sridar, Siow, Mayling, Subramaniam, Thanam, Hui, Zhang

“…Using a quantitative approach, a survey was conducted where 490 participants completed a face-to-face questionnaire. The findings from the partial least squares structural equation modeling revealed that out of the five sensory experiences, only touch has a statistically significant and positive impact on behavioral intention. …”

Knowledge and practice regarding medication use among elderly with chronic diseases in Felda Tembangau 2, Kemayan, Pahang by Farid, Aina Natasha Mohd

“…The elderly population, defined as those aged 60 and above, faces unique challenges in managing chronic diseases due to physiological changes, limited access to healthcare information, and barriers in understanding and adhering to medication regimens. …”
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Examining the Effect of Accreditation on Higher Education Performance through Motivation as a Mediator by Iqbal, Shahzaf, Taib, Che Azlan, Razalli, Mohd Rizal

“…The study uses a quantitative research approach and collects data from administrative managers at 105 Pakistani universities through face-to�face and online survey methods, and the said data is subsequently analyzed using PLS-SEM. …”
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From Shipyard to Sea: A Flexible System Design Approach to the Transition from Shipbuilding to Operations A Case Study Using the United States Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter P... by Kime, Jeremy A.

“…The United States Coast Guard faces significant challenges transitioning new ships from shipbuilding to operations. …”
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Stigma-making and narrative ethics in Singaporean cultural representations of HIV and AIDS by Hyder, Sophia

“…The second chapter delves into narrative power, analysing the complexities faced by storytellers and subjects, and emphasises the need for counter-images of HIV and AIDS. …”
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the other child / by Atkins, Lucy, 192824 author

“…When Tess is sent to photograph Greg, a high-profile paediatric heart surgeon, she sees something troubled in his face, and feels instantly drawn to him. Their relationship quickly deepens, but then Tess, single mother to nine-year-old Joe, falls pregnant, and Greg is offered the job ofa lifetime back in his hometown of Boston. …”

OLIVER TWIST / by Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870, author 457349

“…But Fagin isn't about to let his young recruit go so easily, and with vicious thug Bill Sikes among his henchmen, Oliver soon finds himself back in the criminals' lair, with many more travails to face on the torturous road to discovering the truth about his past. …”

User Profiling Based on Nonlinguistic Audio Data by Shen, Jiaxing, Cao, Jiannong, Lederman, Oren, Tang, Shaojie, Pentland, Alex

“…Massive nonlinguistic audio data brings a novel opportunity for user profiling due to the prevalence of studying spontaneous face-to-face communication. Nonlinguistic audio is coarse-grained audio data without linguistic content. …”
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Barrier Function to Skin Elasticity in Talking Head by Chaturvedi, Iti, Pandelea, Vlad, Cambria, Erik, Welsch, Roy, Datta, Bithin

“…Hence, in this work, we employ spatio-temporal independent component analysis to accurately sync the audio with the corresponding face video. Proper word formation also requires control over the face muscles that can be captured using a barrier function. …”
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Car cabin surveillance using computer vision by Soegeng, Andrew Ivan

“…Moreover, this paper presents the findings and the results from 2 different approaches which are classic image classification-based approach, and a novel 2-stage classifier was proposed whereby the frames are passed to pose estimation and face mesh detection model that will output key points for both the face mesh and the human body which are then passed to an algorithm that will output the driver activity.…”
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Design and development of a web-based platform for EEE MSc student orientation by Soo, Serena Keng Shuang

“…Transition is a phase that all students face when they advance from an educational level to the next. …”
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Nature for the nation: locating the natural world in Meiji discourses on nation-building by Lew, Jean Zhi Jun

“…This paper argues that as Meiji ideologues came face to face with the new realities of the Meiji state, the natural world was employed to articulate as well as shape their visions of modernity, and the relationship between the modern man, the nation, and the natural world to realize said vision. …”
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The role of risk perception and entrepreneurial orientation in the planning response of small firms. by Neo, Zhi Wei., Lim, Nicholas Dominic Zi-Jie., Chee, Vincent Guo Qiang.

“…A two-stage case study approach consisting of in-depth face-to-face interviews will be adopted. The initial pilot study will involve interviewing governmental organizations, industry associations and veterans. …”
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