Asthma is a complex disease physiologically characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing (Holgate, 2011). In response to a variety of stimuli, the airways become more sensitive leading to bronchial hyperresponsiveness (Sterk and Bel, 1989; Scichilone et al., 2006; Kang et al., 2012). Consequently, in a process known as bronchoconstriction, airways become narrower, impeding the n...

Recent advances in information technology and graphics have made it possible to produce powerful visualizations of scientific phenomena and more abstract information (Card, Mackinlay, & Schneiderman, 1999; Spence, 2001). With these developments, we can easily present diagrams as static or animated, and we can present images as still photographs or video clips. Furthermore, with developments in ...

The Trash Trout Motion Picture Show is a collaborative creative placemaking project that employs the power of arts to help protect freshwater ecosystems in Appalachian Mountains. Filmmaker Tom Hansell, musician Trevor McKenzie, and musician/dancer Julie
 Shepherd-Powell shares multimedia performance they developed collaboration with local civic organizations.
 

AbstractThis study aimed at examining the effect of pictorial presentation of vocabulary on EFL students’ retention relying on Dual Coding Theory and Additivity Hypothesis, both of which emphasize the additive effect of images on recall. To that end, 63 students who were in grade three of high school served as the participants of the study. They were randomly divided into three groups of still ...