In the present paper we give an overview of topological properties of self-affine tiles. After reviewing some basic results on self-affine tiles and their boundary we give criteria for their local connectivity and connectivity. Furthermore, we study the connectivity of the interior of a family of tiles associated to quadratic number systems and give results on their fundamental group. If a self...

BACKGROUND Interventions delivered through new device technology, including mobile phone apps, appear to be an effective method to reach young adults. Previous research indicates that self-efficacy and social support for physical activity and self-regulation behavior change techniques (BCT), such as goal setting, feedback, and self-monitoring, are important for promoting physical activity; howe...

background: chronic renal disease is a health problem in today’s world. in the end-stages of renal disease patients depend upon alternative therapies including dialysis for their survival. however, dialysis causes several stressors on physical, mental and social performance of patients. the present study aimed to review and compare the self-concept in patients undergoing hemodialysis and perito...

This paper examines the issue of what the self is by reviewing neuropsychological research, which converges on the idea that the self may be more complex and differentiated than previous treatments of the topic have suggested. Although some aspects of self-knowledge such as episodic recollection may be compromised in individuals, other aspects—for instance, semantic trait summaries—appear large...

Over the past decade, immersive virtual environments have been increasingly used to facilitate students’ learning of complex scientific topics. The non-linearity and open-endedness of these environments create learning opportunities for students, but can also impose challenges in terms of extraneous cognitive load and greater requirements for self-regulated learning (SRL). SRL is crucial for ac...