While pain behaviors are increased in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients compared to healthy seniors (HS) across multiple disease stages, autonomic responses are reduced with advancing AD. To better understand the neural mechanisms underlying these phenomena, we undertook a controlled cross-sectional study examining behavioral (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia, PAINAD scores) and autonomic (...

A number of studies indicate that the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) plays a role in mediating the expression of behavioral responses during tasks that require flexible changes in behavior. During trace eyeblink conditioning, evidence suggests that the mPFC provides the cerebellum with a persistent input to bridge the temporal gap between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli. Therefore, the m...

Despite a wealth of behavior change theories and techniques available, designers often struggle to apply theory in the design technologies. We present Behavior Change Design (BCD) cards, support tool that makes behavioral science accessible interaction during meetings. Grounded on two theoretical frameworks change, BCD cards attempt map 34 five stages thus assisting selecting appropriate for gi...

background: mobile phone is one of the most important necessary tools in today’s life which can threaten people’s health in some conditions. the present study was carried out to compare the effect of educational intervention by short message and pamphlet on the behavior of steel factory staff in ardakan, yazd province, iran.materials and methods: the present study was experimentally carried out...

The majority of behavior change and persuasive technologies are exclusively addressed to modify a specific behavior. However, the focus on may cloud “existential aspects” process change. To explore lived meaning-laden experience change, we interviewed 23 individuals who have used technology in their everyday life. study findings highlight that is tied meanings point existential matters, relates...

Predicting the impact of land cover and climate change on hydrologic responses using modeling tools are essential in understanding the movement and pattern of hydrologic processes within the watershed. The paper provided potential implications of land conversions and climate change scenarios on the hydrologic processes of Muleta watershed using soil and water assessment tool model. Model inputs...