Essays about: "Ceiling effect"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words Ceiling effect.

  1. 1. Exploring older adults' interaction with a gamified memory task. A pilot study to assess usability of the 'Brain Blossom' game

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Hanna Persson; Vida William-Olsson; [2023-11-20]
    Keywords : gamified memory task; explorative study; biometric data; user experience; användarupplevelse; gamifierad minnesuppgift; explorativ studie; biometrisk data;

    Abstract : The research employed a qualitative methodology to gather insights regarding the performance, as well as the emotional and physiological reactions of older adults engaging with the "Brain Blossom" game over three sessions. This was achieved by utilizing self-reported information, encompassing tools such as the Self Assessment Manikin scale and usability experience (UX) questionnaires. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigation of different ventilation profiles to avoid stratification in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Alazne Irene Varela Santana; [2023]
    Keywords : stratification; water model; comfort; mixing; temperature; potential energy; net zero energy building;

    Abstract : This research paper examines possible solutions for the problems that warm air heating is suffering in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings. These NZEBs are passive houses constructed to have high energy efficiency where the quantity of power used is equal to the power created annually, produced locally or in the surroundings by renewable energy sources. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effect of furniture on room acoustic parameters and its dependence on the sound absorbing properties of the ceiling

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Huong Nguyen; [2023]
    Keywords : Room acoustics; furniture; Sabine s formula; SEA model; sound absorption; sound scattering; reverberation time; speech clarity; sound strength; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In ordinary public rooms such as classrooms and offices, the base line of acoustical treatment is an absorbent suspended ceiling. Due to the non-uniform distribution of the absorptive ceiling material, the scattering as well as the absorption properties of furniture will have a significant effect on room acoustic parameters such as reverberation time, speech clarity and sound strength. READ MORE

  5. 4. Flame Extensions Under Ceilings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Martin Sturdy; [2023]
    Keywords : Flame length; curved ceiling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In this Master thesis project the factors affecting flame extension under flat and curved ceilings have been investigated. An experimental campaign was carried out in Lund University’s Fire Lab using a propane gas burner and heptane pool fire in different positions and heat release rates within the setups. READ MORE

  6. 5. Testing the Dear Enemy Hypothesis in a group-living cichlid fish : Dear Enemy relationships in Neolamprologus multifasciatus in Lake Tanganyika

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Robin Olofsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Neolamprologus multifasciatus; dear enemy effect; territorial behavior; neighbor recognition; dominant male.;

    Abstract : The dear enemy effect is a widespread behavioral phenomenon that promotes selective pacifism in order to minimize costs of territorial defense. The dear enemy hypothesis predicts heightened aggression towards unfamiliar conspecifics compared to familiar neighbors where territorial boundaries are established. READ MORE