-Concerning the robustness of mobile robot navigation, global self-localization is a key feature for many service applications. In this paper we describe an efficient Bayesian approach for hybrid topological/metric navigation, which is designed to exploit information from multiple sources of sensor data. Experiments with a combination of odometry/laserscans/computer vision show the system’s abi...

abstract background: this integrative review was aimed to examine in literature and integrate the determinants of nurses’ organizational commitment in hospital settings. materials and methods: in this study, an integrative review of the literature was used. the search strategy began with six electronic databases (e.g. cinahl and medline). considering the inclusion criteria, published studies th...

objectives: the main aim of this study was to determine the effects of integrative reminiscence therapy on signs and symptoms of depression in the institutionalized elderly. methods & materials: this study was an experimental study with pre-test and post-test along with control group. the statistical society in this study consisted of all elderly adults residing in centers of isfahan. sample se...

Purpose Reflective abilities are seen as helpful in improving patient-centered care and personal professional development and are therefore advocated especially in integrative care education, since integrative medicine involves personalized care. The aim of our study is twofold: To present (1) a qualitative evaluation of clinical students on a newly developed clinical reflective practice (CRP) ...

Purpose – The present experiment aimed to test the impact of a self-regulatory strategy of goal pursuit – called mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) – on an integrative bargaining task. Design/methodology/approach – Participants were randomly assigned to dyads and negotiated over the sale of a car. Before negotiating, participants were prompted to engage in MCII, or one or ...

Human beings exist in multiple substrates or dimensions. But we still need more comprehensive and integrative theories of self-identity and personality. Most personality and developmental theories fail to adequately address the interaction among the psychological, interpersonal, environmental, and biological aspects of self and personality development. This paper presents a larger framework in ...

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to conduct a literature review on self-perception of oral aesthetics in individuals undergoing cosmetic dental treatment and its impact quality life. Methods: 834 articles were found, these, 31 selected accessed from the scientific productions indexed PubMed, LILACS SciELO electronic databases. To rescue sample, following descriptors used Portuguese: estétic...