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2026 Proceedings of the World Congress on Electrical Engineering and Computer Systems and Science Open Access Peer-Reviewed
How Multimodal Self-Disclosure Shapes Emotional Engagement and Cognitive Load: An Exploratory Physiological Study
University of Florida + 3 more
Abstract Multimodal interfaces increasingly incorporate social cues, such as self-disclosure, to enhance user engagement. However, how modality and disclosure depth shape users’ emotional and cognitive responses remains unclear. This exploratory study examines self-disclosure presented through text and voice across four conditions varying in modality and disclosure level. Physiological responses were measured as indicators of emotional […]
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2026 Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation Open Access Peer-Reviewed
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation and emotional responding in borderline personality disorder: a randomized single-blind, sham-controlled study
Aalborg University Hospital + 10 more
BACKGROUND: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by severe emotional vulnerability, including heightened sensitivity, exaggerated reactivity, and delayed recovery from emotional arousal. Altered interoceptive-affective processing may contribute to these features. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) provides a non-invasive method for modulating vagal-afferent pathways involved in interoception and emotion regulation. This study examined whether active […]
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2026 Food Quality and Preference Open Access Peer-Reviewed
Easy as Pie, or Tasty as One? Effects of Taste and Convenience Cues in Instagram Dessert Recipe Videos on Emotional and Cognitive Processing, Memory, and Intentions
Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics + 4 more
Instagram's popular recipe videos showcase prominent cues, like taste and convenience, persuading viewers – particularly emerging adults (18-25) – to make the recipes. While hedonic taste cues trigger automatic appetitive responses, the processing of utilitarian convenience cues remains unclear. A within-subjects repeated-measures experiment with Instagram dessert recipe videos emphasizing taste , convenience , or both […]
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2026 CrimRxiv Open Access
Evaluating Bystander Intervention from a Victim Perspective Using Virtual Reality
The University of Manchester
Objectives: This study examines the perceived effectiveness of bystander intervention in sexual harassment using virtual reality. Methods: A 2×3 factorial design compared two vignette presentation methods (VR vs. written scenarios) across three intervention conditions (direct, indirect, no intervention). The sample comprised 160 participants from a UK university. Outcome measures included self-report questionnaires capturing perception and […]
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2026 Gated
The Signal in the Noise: Hierarchy and Robustness of Physiological Audience Alignment during Narrative Media
Abstract Communication research traditionally prioritizes receiver variance, often overlooking how a single message induces commonality across distinct systems. Drawing on classical theory, we propose that effective messages entrain the biological rhythms of the audience. In a large-scale experiment (N=198) monitoring eye-tracking, heart rate, and electrodermal activity during a film, we mapped this alignment. Results reveal […]
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2026 MDPI Modelling and Simulation of Transportation Systems Open Access Peer-Reviewed
User Interaction with Digital Twins for Driving: How Comparable Are Simulated and Real Trajectories?
University of Applied Sciences Hof + 4 more
Abstract This paper investigates the physiological responses of individuals driving both on a real route and within a vehicle simulator designed as a digital twin of that route. The analysis of observed data patterns in stress response bio signals provides sufficient evidence of similarity to validating the driving simulation digital twin as a reliable replacement […]
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2026 Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Open Access Peer-Reviewed
Concert formats influence how audiences experience live classical music
Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics + 2 more
Abstract Many people enjoy listening to live music. But what exactly does a live context contribute to people’s experience, and do different types of concerts influence the musical experience in different ways? In this study, we focus on the Western classical concert, which has been claimed to be in an existential crisis. One way in […]
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2026 Journal of Public Transportation Open Access Peer-Reviewed
User acceptance of autonomous shuttle systems: A UTAUT2-based analysis with simulated driving tests and physiological measurement
European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises + 4 more
Autonomous shuttle buses offer significant potential for improving public transportation, enhancing traffic safety, and reducing environmental impact. However, their successful implementation depends not only on technological development but also crucially on user acceptance. While previous studies have primarily investigated acceptance based on surveys of individuals without direct experience, especially in critical traffic situations, our study […]
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2025 Society for Simulation in Healthcare Open Access Peer-Reviewed
Wired for Performance: Using Wearable Physiological Sensors to Decode Cognitive Load in Healthcare Simulation
South Dakota State University
This article explores the feasibility of integrating wearable physiological sensors into high-fidelity healthcare simulation to monitor cognitive load and fatigue. Using electrocardiogram (ECG) and galvanic skin response (GSR) sensors, we captured real-time physiological data from nursing students engaged in both virtual and manikin-based simulation scenarios. Signal processing confirmed data quality, and preliminary findings demonstrated that […]
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2024 Nature, Scientific Reports Open Access Peer-Reviewed
Pupil contagion variation with gaze, arousal, and autistic traits
University of Gothenburg
Pupillary contagion occurs when one’s pupil size unconsciously adapts to the pupil size of an observed individual and is presumed to reflect the transfer of arousal. Importantly, when estimating pupil contagion, low level stimuli properties need to be controlled for, to ensure that observations of pupillary changes are due to internal change in arousal rather […]
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