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As the role of technology in education expands, higher education institutions must prioritize workforce training in assistive technology to prepare future educators for working with individuals with disabilities. This study examines the effectiveness of an experiential learning model designed to equip preservice teachers with the skills to implemen...
Lateral Spine Image (LSI) analysis is important for medical diagnosis, treatment planning, and detailed spinal health assessments. Although modalities like Computed Tomography and Digital X-ray Imaging are commonly used, Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is often preferred due to lower radiation exposure, seamless capture, and cost-effectivene...
Persons with intellectual disabilities face numerous problems in various areas of life, one of them being a practice of depriving them fully from legal capacity. In this way, they become prevented from making decisions about their own lives, such as where and with whom to live, how to dispose of their own property and income, they become deprived o...
The use of augmented reality, assistive technology (AT), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) offers a promising opportunity to significantly enhance the general reading abilities of students with specific learning disorders (SLDs) by providing effective learning tools. This study aimed to assess students’ learning experiences to un...
The role of in-silico computational methods in identifying protein-protein interactions (PPIs) between target and host proteins is crucial for developing effective infection treatments. These methods are essential for quickly determining high-quality and accurate PPIs, predicting protein pairs with the highest likelihood of physical interaction fro...
The main goal of the article is to present the effectiveness of biomass as a thermal insulator and estimate the global potential for using biomass, considering the perspective of sustainable development and improving energy efficiency in agricultural building construction. The article presents two types of piggery construction: one using typical ma...
RESUMEN Alrededor de un 25% de niños y niñas autistas en etapas preescolares no logran éxito en cuanto al lenguaje expresivo. La comunicación aumentativa alternativa es una estrategia que permite la interacción social de personas con dificultades severas en el habla. En Chile existen limitados estudios que muestren el estado actual sobre el uso de...
Introduction: Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to support impaired communication. We evaluated the effectiveness of an e-learning program for healthcare students on communication support for patients with ALS, which was adapted from a previous face-to-face program. Meth...
Purpose
The purpose of the current study was to gain insight on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interface designs for children with cortical visual impairment (CVI). Children with CVI frequently require AAC and specific interface supports, and customization may be necessary to support access and use of speech-generating devices.
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Purpose
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent motor disability affecting children. Many children with CP have significant speech difficulties and require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to participate in communication. Despite demonstrable benefits, the use of AAC systems among children with CP remains constrained, although res...
Black copper oxides, a significant copper resource, present challenges in leaching due to their refractory nature and complex mineralogical composition. This study investigates the sulfation dynamics of the reductive leaching process of black copper ores with the purpose of increasing the copper leaching, focusing on the influences of time and the...
Wide‐bandgap Cu(In, Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cells offer excellent thermal stability and significant potential for tandem applications. However, conventional CdS buffer layers exhibit poor band alignment with wide‐bandgap absorbers, resulting in severe interface recombination losses. Similarly, employing Zn(O,S) alone as a buffer layer leads to insuffic...
This study addresses the unique challenge of the partition walls in subway stations, featuring high height, fire prevention, and located outside the main frames, by introducing a confined autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panel wall system. Different from studies on a main frame with infill walls, this study aimed to explore the seismic performance...
Purpose
Vocabulary access is important for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), especially for children in the early stages of language learning. This study sought to understand how accurate speech-language pathologists (SLPs), teachers, and parents are in predicting the vocabulary needed by early symbolic communica...
Background
Vascular calcification is common and progressive in patients with chronic kidney disease. However, the risk factors associated with the progression of vascular calcification in patients receiving maintenance dialysis have not been fully elucidated. Here, we aimed to evaluate vascular calcification and identify the factors associated with...
Introduction
Traditionally, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) user interface development has been a time-intensive process requiring expertise in software development, often excluding people who use AAC. This paper demonstrates the involvement of an end user in the design and testing of prototype AAC user interfaces (UIs) developed u...
Successful resolution of approach-avoidance conflict (AAC) is fundamentally important for survival, and its dysregulation is a hallmark of many neuropsychiatric disorders, and yet the underlying neural circuit mechanisms are not well elucidated. Converging human and animal research has implicated the anterior/ventral hippocampus (vHPC) as a key nod...
Purpose
There is a scarcity of language assessment tools properly adapted for use with minimally speaking autistic children. As these children often use nonspoken methods of communication (i.e., augmentative and alternative communication [AAC]), modification of traditional assessment tools is needed to capture the full range of their communicative...
Augmentative and alternative communication Students' questions CARM A B S T R A C T This study investigates the effect of communication skills training concerning aided-speaking students' questions in classroom interaction. Eighty-two Swedish teachers and classroom assistants working with students using augmentative and alternative communication (A...
Background
Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a newly identified secreted protein that plays important roles in metabolic and inflammation-related diseases. Our study aimed to evaluate serum Metrnl levels and establish their relationship with vascular calcification (VC) in hemodialysis (HD) patients.
Methods
In total, 313 HD patients and 41 healthy individ...
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of half-replacement of the supplementary sulfate sources of Cu, Mn, and Zn with methionine-hydroxy-analog-chelated (MHAC) mineral or amino-acid-complexed (AAC) mineral forms in diets on the mineral status, blood immune biomarkers, and lameness of lactating cows. (Methods) Sixty multiparous Ho...
Background
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is prevalent among middle-aged and elderly populations, elevating the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Leveraging data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we conducted a nationally representative cross-sectional study. Our aim was to evaluate whether s...
Rice (Oryza sativa L.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) a dominant cropping system in Punjab Region, Northwestern India, overtime is believed to have negative effect on the soil and water quality. The present study was conducted in an ongoing long-term experiment at the research farm of the School of Organic Farming, Punjab Agricultural University, Lud...
In recent years, mortar bricks or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), also known as foamed concrete, have been widely used as masonry wall materials. Foamed concrete, like bricks, can be produced by adding a foaming agent to achieve the desired weight and density, while meeting requirements for strength and durability. However, the search for sustai...
Background
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a prevalent form of vascular calcification associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. While previous studies on AAC and cardiovascular risk exist, many have limitations such as small sample sizes and limited clinical significance outcomes. This study aims to prospectively investigate the asso...
AAC Beckett is a two-row hulless spring food barley (Hordeum vulgare var. nudum) cultivar with good adaptability across western Canada. It was developed from the cross Merlin/H303 made in 2014, and it was evaluated in the Western Cooperative Hulless Barley Registration Test (2020–2021) before being registered in 2023. Merlin (HB801) is a two-row, w...
Communication partners are instrumental in the successful use and implementation of augmenta-tive and alternative communication systems (AAC), especially in schools, but stakeholder views from low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are not well represented in the literature. Focus group interviews with seven professionals and three caregivers from...
Background
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is considered as a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. Our study aimed to investigate whether the predicted risk for cardiac death with the Framingham risk score (FRS) could be further improved with the addition of AAC score in general population aged ≥ 40 years.
Methods
A total...
Background
There is a global need for synthetic speech development in multiple languages and dialects, as many children who cannot communicate using their natural voice struggle to find synthetic voices on high‐technology devices that match their age, social and linguistic background.
Aims
To document multiple stakeholders’ perspectives surroundin...
Autistic children face significant challenges in vocal communication and social interaction, often leading to social isolation. There is evidence that Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) offers support to mitigate these challenges, enabling them to communicate with non-vocal means through forms of AAC, such as speech-generation devices...
The industrial revolution has exacerbated climate change on Earth, mostly due to variables such as rising ambient temperatures, increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and the presence of environmental contaminants. To address this issue, it is imperative to promptly embrace sustainable alternatives. Plasterboard technology presents...
Background
The impact of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with severe abdominal aortic calcification (SAAC) remains unclear.
Methods
We analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013–2014, including T2D patients aged 40 years and older. AAC...
Patients with dementia (PWD) often face challenges with daily activities due to communication challenges, which may lead to negative outcomes for those with dementia and their family caregivers alike. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices have demonstrated to be feasible in supporting communication among PWD (May et al., 2019) th...
The imperative shift toward sustainable construction practices drives the exploration of alternative building materials, among which autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is emerging as a promising option. This research focuses on assessing embodied energy throughout the life cycle of residential buildings using a comprehensive life cycle assessment (L...
Patients with dementia (PWD) often face challenges with daily activities due to communication challenges, which may lead to negative outcomes for those with dementia and their family caregivers alike. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices have demonstrated to be feasible in supporting communication among PWD (May et al., 2019) th...
Purpose
The purpose of this scoping review was to understand what is known about the friendships of individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Because communication is important to friendship, severe communication impairment may impact the establishment or maintenance of friendships in unique and important ways....
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that can result in a progressive loss of speech due to bulbar dysfunction, which can have significant negative impact on the patient’s mental well-being. Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) strategies based on synthetic voices have been shown to assist patients in maintaini...
In this study, GloSea6 hindcast (HCST) from the UK Met Office is used to investigate the model prediction skill for the impacts on the East Asian summer associated with two extreme El Niño cases (1997/1998 and 2015/2016). For the 1998 case, we found that GloSea6 model is able to predict the ocean–atmosphere circulations one to two seasons ahead, in...
Purpose
The purpose of this framework is to challenge the deficit perspectives toward multimodal communication and to encourage speech therapists and classroom teachers to apply educational justice and equity practices with modally marginalized individuals in education and clinical practice.
Method
We summarize contemporary challenges in augmentat...
With the rapid advancement of the manufacturing industry and the widespread implementation of intelligent manufacturing systems, the energy-aware distributed heterogeneous flexible job shop scheduling problem (DHFJSP) has emerged as a critical challenge in optimizing modern production systems. This study introduces an innovative method to reduce bo...
A couple presented to the office with an apparently healthy infant for a thorough clinical assessment, as they had previously lost two male children to a neurodegenerative disorder. They also reported the death of a male cousin abroad with a comparable condition. We aimed to evaluate a novel coding pathogenic variant c.1097T>A, PLA2G6, within the a...
Introduction
Unipolar and bipolar mood disorders in older adults are accompanied by cognitive impairment, including executive dysfunction, with a severe impact on daily life. Up and till now, strategies to improve cognitive functioning in late-life mood disorders (LLMD) are sparse. Therefore, we aimed to assess the efficacy of adaptive, computerize...
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a building material with low density compared to traditional and structurally lightweight concrete. In addition to being very light, it is frequently preferred in many different areas, especially in external walls, floor slabs, lintels, roof slabs and panel elements of buildings, since it offers good heat and so...
Background: The pathogenesis of severe malaria involves the antigenic protein Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein-1 (PfEMP1), encoded by the var gene. One of the important domains in PfEMP1 is Duffy Binding Like 1α (DBL1α). To diagnose malaria, microscopic examination has low sensitivity and specificity, therefore, the development of...
To enhance communication for autistic people with dysfunctional verbal and nonverbal communication, effective augmentative and alternative commu-nication (AAC) methods must be implemented. However, we found inad-equacies among special education teachers regarding the use of AAC when teaching children with special needs. Therefore, this paper aims t...
In this study, screening of the collected 70 Salvia nemorosa L. populations from 54 habitats from West Azerbaijan province, Iran was evaluated by analyzing the content of phytochemical compounds, antioxidant activity, and UHPLC-HRMS profiling in different populations. The aerial parts of the plants were analyzed based on total phenolic (TPC) and fl...
Background
Myogenic factor 6 (Myf6) plays an important role in muscle growth and differentiation. In aquatic animals and livestock, Myf6 contributes to improving meat quality and strengthening the accumulation of muscle flavor substances. However, studies on Myf6 gene polymorphisms in crustaceans have not been reported.
Results
In the current stud...
An experiment was performed in a completely randomized split-plot design using five lines of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (AW-774, AC Carberry, HY-162, Major and AAC Scotia) and two arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) strains (Rhizoglomus irregulare and Glomus cubense). Two different inoculant forms (solid and liquid) for the G. cubense strai...
Corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete (RC) structures significantly affects the integrity and durability of RC structures, necessitating frequent repairs to extend their service life and leading to high maintenance costs. The bond between rebar and concrete is crucial for the structural integrity and inducing load-bearing capacity of RC structu...
The article presents a case study on the history of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in West Germany from the 1980s to the early 2000s, with a regional focus on the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The conceptual framework guiding this study is the question of how the meaning and individual experience of assistance evolve in c...
The 0.6% contribution of the forestry sector to GDP is considered very low despite 64.1% of Indonesia's land area being allocated as forests. Most of the 64.8% production forest allocated is not yet optimized for strengthening national food security, in which Indonesia is ranked 65th in the world. Therefore, an innovative forest management system i...
The study was conducted to evaluate in vitro pollen germination of 50 spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) accessions at three storage temperatures (23 °C, 5 °C, and -20 °C). Germination of the mature pollen was measured right after harvest (0 time), and 24, 48, and 72 h after storage (HAS). Differences in fresh pollen germination between accessions...
Lodging is an important limiting factor in wheat because it affects growth, yield and grain quality. Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are often used to restrain elongation of internodes, improve lodging traits, and protect yield potentials. An experiment was set up in the greenhouse at the Ottawa Research and Development Centre (ORDC) to study the ef...
Objectives
To analyze the influence of daily activity-related factors associated with COVID-19 infection on the occurrence of acute angle closure (AAC).
Methods
A multicenter hospital-based study was conducted at 23 ophthalmic centers in 17 provincial-level regions across China to recruit patients with confirmed AAC during the post-lockdown time o...
Rice husk ash (RHA)-based Alkali Activated Composites (AAC) offer a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials, promoting both agricultural waste management and environmental responsibility. Thus, in the present study an effort was made to prepare RHA based AAC blended with Bauxite and GGBS through experimental and optimisation p...
Functional communication is crucial for mental health and for coping with mental health problems. People with disabilities are at increased risk of mental health problems, and people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are reported to be at greater risk of depression and anxiety than people without impairments. This scoping rev...
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) describes different ways to communicate that supplement or compensate for the impairment of individuals with complex communication needs. AAC can utilize computerized devices, with visual scene display (VSD) or video visual scene display (VVSD) as a communication mode. Recent literature insufficientl...
When it becomes challenging to support the communication development of special needs children, those who struggle with communication turn to innovative technologies for alternate answers. Since, researches have revealed that teachers, parents, and therapy doctors struggle with time constraints when it comes to helping special needs children in Sri...
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (n.d.) suggests that acquisition and use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is dynamic and that learning multiple modalities may be beneficial particularly for those individuals with severe disabilities. Evaluation of response variability after training multiple modalities has yet to...
The article examines the relationships between the studies on time and eternity in ancient philosophy and some prayers of the liturgical texts of the Eucharistic Canon of the AAC. Liturgical texts, such as church hymns, prayers and mainly the texts of the anaphora, reflect not only theological but also philosophical views, especially in the issue o...
Community-acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant public health issue, primarily due to the increasing antibiotic resistance among uropathogens. This study assesses the resistance status of uropathogenic community Enterobacterales to various antibiotics, particularly aminoglycosides, and determines the prevalence of aminogl...
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is emerging as an innovative paradigm for improving the electricity grid in terms of stabilization and demand response, through the integration of electric vehicles (EVs). A cornerstone in this field is the estimation of the aggregated available capacity (AAC) of EVs based on available data such as origin–destinatio...
Background
Vascular calcification (VC), especially coronary artery calcification (CAC), serves as a robust predictor of cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Recent studies have revealed that the presence of extra-coronary calcifications (ECCs) contributes to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Elevated myocardial injury mark...
Purpose
This scoping review aims to characterize the body of literature addressing literacy interventions involving young children (ages 2–8 years) who use or would benefit from aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Method
A systematic search was conducted in six databases. The search yielded 33 intervention studies. Participant...