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2023

Examining the Impact and Moderating Effects of an 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Program in Grade 4

Authors
Limpo, T; Vieira, AI; Magalhaes, S; Rocha, R; Cordeiro, C; Rodrigues, R; Coelho, A; Nóbrega, R; Jacob, J; Cardoso, P; Pinheiro, M; Castro, S;

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MINDFULNESS

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ObjectivesThere is a growing interest in mindfulness-based programs. Yet, research in the area is limited, and little is known about the factors that moderate the effects of these programs. The two-fold aim of this study was (1) to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based program on dispositional mindfulness, inattention and emotional lability, handwriting fluency, spelling accuracy, and composing quality, as well as school achievement; and (2) to evaluate the moderating role of lesson absences, intervention-related knowledge, and social validity.MethodUsing a quasi-experimental design, 257 fourth graders were assigned to an experimental group receiving a mindfulness-based program (n = 130) or an active control group receiving a health-based program (n = 127). Both programs were implemented in the classroom for 8 weekly units, which included two 30-min sessions delivered by psychologists, followed by three 5-min sessions delivered by teachers. All children were evaluated before and after the programs.ResultsCompared to the control condition, the mindfulness-based program resulted in higher levels of internal and external awareness, and decentering and nonreactivity, as well as better composing quality and mathematics grades. Lesson absences, intervention-related knowledge, and social validity did not moderate the effects of the mindfulness-based program.ConclusionsThese findings support the integration of mindfulness practices in primary school as a means to improve children's academic-related skills and ability to be mindful.

2023

Exploring the Intersection of Storytelling, Localisation, and Immersion in Video Games - A Case Study of the Witcher III: Wild Hunt

Authors
Cesário, V; Ribeiro, M; Coelho, A;

Publication
HCI International 2023 Posters - 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23-28, 2023, Proceedings, Part I

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2023

Measuring users' emotional responses in multisensory virtual reality: a systematic literature review

Authors
Magalhaes, M; Coelho, A; Melo, M; Bessa, M;

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MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS

Abstract
Virtual reality and emotions have become inseparable concepts over the past few years, supported by the increasing number of studies relating them. However, these studies' methodologies are often poorly justified or dependent on the authors' subjective definition of emotion and its classification. Moreover, frequently, these studies only consider two stimuli, specifically audiovisual, despite being known the relevance of including a greater variety of sensory channels to improve the relationship between the individual and the virtual environment. So, to address these gaps, and considering the importance of multisensory stimulation, this paper aims to review the methods and instruments found in the literature regarding the analysis of the users' emotions in virtual reality. Also, we provide an overview of the main limitations of such studies. Little information can be found in the literature regarding the connection between the input stimulus and the users' emotional responses. This corroborates the difficulty in creating and evaluating immersive virtual experiences when stimulating more than two human senses, typically audiovisual. Nevertheless, we address some clues on the impact of visual, auditory, haptic, smell, and taste elements to trigger specific emotions. Also, we address the association between the research area and the method used. Finally, the main gaps and challenges are discussed. We expect that the combination of these results acts as guidelines for designing richer multisensory virtual experiences. Moreover, we intend to contribute to future research on emotions-based immersive virtual reality by providing a review of the most suitable methodologies and instruments for specific contexts.

2023

INTERDISCIPLINARY CO-CREATION OF A MULTIPLAYER GAMIFIED MOBILE APP TO ADDRESS HERITAGE PRESERVATION CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG MUSEUM VISITORS: THE CASE OF THE MILITARY MUSEUM OF PORTO

Authors
Andrez, B; van Zeller, M; Coelho, A; Homem, PM; Pinto, MM;

Publication
ICERI2023 Proceedings - ICERI Proceedings

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2023

Design Recommendations for Improving Immersion in Role-Playing Video Games: A Focus on Storytelling and Localisation

Authors
Cesário V.; Ribeiro M.; Coelho A.;

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Interaction Design and Architecture(s)

Abstract
This article investigates the role of storytelling in video game localisation and its impact on players’ immersion and overall gaming experience. While these topics have been extensively studied and developed within the research community, there is still a lack of information combining them in a practical study specific to a particular genre or video game. Using grounded theory, we conducted a study using The Witcher III: Wild Hunt as a case study (role-playing game). We had 41 participants play the video game in two localised versions (English and Brazilian-Portuguese), complete questionnaires, and be interviewed about their gameplay experience after each version. The results provided design recommendations to enhance video game immersion (language and voice-acting) and highlight certain aspects that game designers should consider to further intensify players’ immersion during gameplay.

2023

Life course of retrospective harmonization initiatives: key elements to consider

Authors
Fortier, I; Wey, TW; Bergeron, J; de Moira, AP; Nybo Andersen, AM; Bishop, T; Murtagh, MJ; Miocevic, M; Swertz, MA; van Enckevort, E; Marcon, Y; Mayrhofer, MT; Ornelas, JP; Sebert, S; Santos, AC; Rocha, A; Wilson, RC; Griffith, LE; Burton, P;

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JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE

Abstract
Optimizing research on the developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) involves implementing initiatives maximizing the use of the available cohort study data; achieving sufficient statistical power to support subgroup analysis; and using participant data presenting adequate follow-up and exposure heterogeneity. It also involves being able to undertake comparison, cross-validation, or replication across data sets. To answer these requirements, cohort study data need to be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), and more particularly, it often needs to be harmonized. Harmonization is required to achieve or improve comparability of the putatively equivalent measures collected by different studies on different individuals. Although the characteristics of the research initiatives generating and using harmonized data vary extensively, all are confronted by similar issues. Having to collate, understand, process, host, and co-analyze data from individual cohort studies is particularly challenging. The scientific success and timely management of projects can be facilitated by an ensemble of factors. The current document provides an overview of the 'life course' of research projects requiring harmonization of existing data and highlights key elements to be considered from the inception to the end of the project.

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