about the frequency of central and peripheral auditory system affection in 73 patients with a mitochondrial disorder (MID) due to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) point mutations or a single mtDNA deletion. We had the following comments and concerns. How can the authors be sure that impaired hearing (IH) was due to mtDNA‑mutations and not due to one of the frequent other genetic defects associated wit...

It is known from consumer surveys that the interior design of cars greatly influences on consumers’ affection. Most notably, the instrument panel which occupies the driver’s attention while driving would be one of the main components that affect consumer’s affection, but the designer does not often put due importance to this design component. The purpose of this study is to define consumers’ af...

Big Huggin' is a game designed for use with a custom teddy bear controller. Players complete the game by providing several well-timed hugs to a 30 inch teddy bear. It is an experiment and gesture in alternative interface and affection gaming. The game is designed around the action of hugging to support an onscreen character. If the players hug too much, their on screen bear will suffer. If they...