Algorithms for generating referring expressions typically assume that an object in a scenary can be identified through a set of commonly agreed properties. This is a strong assumption, since in reality properties of objects may be perceived differently among people, due to a number of factors including vagueness, knowledge discrepancies, and limited perception capabilities. Taking these discrep...

In this paper, we present a machine learning system for identifying non-referential it. Types of non-referential it are examined to determine relevant linguistic patterns. The patterns are incorporated as features in a machine learning system which performs a binary classification of it as referential or non-referential in a POS-tagged corpus. The selection of relevant, generalized patterns lea...

A positive communication about an intervention can lead to lower anxiety and better pain management through the increase of patient trust. However, important issue is understand how interacts with modalities management. The present study aimed determine whether a oral restricted effect has impact on analgesic touch verbal expression during experimental induced pain. We compared rating (visual a...

Humans are the only animals who can deliberately plan for future needs. Our ability to have a ”theory of mind” is also a factor that facilitates advanced forms of cooperation and communication. The main thesis of this article is that symbolic communication evolved in order to make cooperation about future goals possible. A consequence of this position is that the meanings of symbolic expression...

This paper presents an analysis of an experimental setting where video-mediated communication between a nurse and a patient was used. The focus of the analysis is on the communication between the nurse and the patient and the role of the video conference system being used. The emphasis is on how video technology can support interpersonal communication, and thus the patient’s orientation not onl...

Oral cavity contains large numbers of microorganisms. Dental plaque is composed of bacteria in a matrix of salivary glycoproteins and extracellular polysaccharides which displays extensive interactions while forming biofilm structures, carrying out physiological functions, and inducing microbial pathogenesis. Our emerging view of the microbial world is one in which individual bacteria exert the...

There is a sharp increase in depression females mid-adolescence, but we do not understand why. Cognitive theories suggest that people with have negative biases recalling self-referential information. We tested whether recall were more girls early and mid-adolescence associated depressive symptoms. 315 young 263 mid-adolescents (11-12 13-15 years) completed surprise test, assessing of social eva...