Assume that Alice has a binary string x and Bob a binary string y, both of length n. Their goal is to output 0, if x and y are at least Lclose in Hamming distance, and output 1, if x and y are at least U -far in Hamming distance, where L < U are some integer parameters known to both parties. If the Hamming distance between x and y lies in the interval (L, U), they are allowed to output anything...

Success and failure in language learning are partly determined by the learners’ ability to regulate their emotions. Negative feelings are more likely to frustrate progress, while positive ones make the task of learning a second language (L2) a more effective experience. To date no significant body of research has been carried out into the role of anxiety in the field of computer-assisted langua...

Willingness to communicate (WTC) in a second language (L2) is one of the key concepts L2 communication and learning. Previously, research practice this area has been more concerned with investigating relationship between individual negative emotions WTC. However, insufficient attention given wide range positive contributing This study aims address impact (positive negative) self-perceived compe...

As internet use becomes increasingly integral to modern life, the hazards of excessive use are also becoming apparent. Prior research suggests that socially anxious individuals are particularly susceptible to problematic internet use. This vulnerability may relate to the perception of online communication as a safer means of interacting, due to greater control over self-presentation, decreased ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Until recently, depression and anxiety during pregnancy were a neglected medical problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and identification of the socio-demographic and psychosocial factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was prospective and longitudinal, and the research group consist...