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Showing 1 to 20 of 69 for “"non-verbal communication"”.
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Verbalisation of non-verbal communication in classical Greek texts.
… an investigation into the ways in which non-verbal communication (NVC) is represented and relayed by ancient authors through the use of the written word. This written expression of NVC can be represented in conjunction with oral communication, or independently of it, offering …
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The semiotics of non-verbal communication in the attorney, client consultation process
… The focus of my study is on one key area of communication that has been largely ignored thus far in the legal arena, i.e. non-verbal communication. Effective communication is a fundamental dexterity to the attorney and a lack thereof can result in the likelihood of psychological and emotional …
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The Impact of courtroom demeanour and non-verbal communication on the verdict
… take place. This study focuses on key areas of communication in the trial process, namely demeanour and non-verbal communication. Neither of these areas have enjoyed the benefit of substantial theory building by scholars. The ability to correctly deal with evidence is a core competency for any …
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Video based reconstruction system for mixed reality environments supporting contextualised non-verbal communication and its study
… detail that the spatial and visual aspects of non-verbal behaviour can be communicated.The system supports live distribution and simultaneous rendering in multiple locations enabling the apparent teleportation of people and objects. Additionally, the system allows for the recording of live …
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What aspects of realism and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through 3D mediums
… and faithfulness are relevant to supporting non-verbal communication through visual mediums. The mediums examined are 2D video, 3D computer graphics and video based 3D reconstruction. The latter is 3D CGI derived from multiple streams of 2D video. People’s ability to identify behaviour of …
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The development of a non-verbal communication based tool to measure engagement in those who are unable to self-report.
… Music is widely known as a promising beneficial non-pharmacological approach for individuals with dementia. Although considerable research has been conducted on the relationship between music and health outcomes, this has tended to rely solely on self-report questionnaires. No research has …
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Mothers who listen with more than ears: The phenomenological experience of the non-verbal communication between mothers and their child with complex cerebral palsy
… of living with a complex cerebral palsy non-verbal child is important for professionals and the society that supports them. The aim of this research is not to prove or disprove this phenomenon but rather to explore the lived experience of mothers with disabled non-verbal cerebral palsy …
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Non-verbal interaction in the design of telepresence robots for social nomadic work
… as a novel solution to meeting the social communication needs of nomadic workers. This thesis provides an overview of non-verbal communication cues for telepresence robot applications, and a snapshot of the competitive landscape for commercially available telepresence robots today. It then …
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The relationship between communication, stress and gender in the Portuguese textile industry
… thesis will analyse the relationship between the verbal and non-verbal communication of men and women in two Portuguese textile organisations.
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Cognitive Ability and Cognitive Style in the Comprehension and Expression of Emotion
… the ability to comprehend and express affect by non-verbal means. Darwin (1872) suggested that the non-verbal communication of emotion had a biological basis. Hughlings-Jackson (1879) emphasized the relationship between cerebral functioning and the ability to communicate affect. …
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Designing a visual component of communication within 3D avatar virtual worlds
… roject that is concernedw ith aspectso f social communication between users of "Ws. In particular, an avatar is designed that is capable of performing body language, and a set of useful gestures are implemented that support aspects of social interaction and integrate with verbal discourse in a …
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Food stylists’ food image creation for print media and consumer interpretation : an exploratory investigation
… based on photographs that is often used in non-food related contexts such as architecture and the travel industry. Quantitatively, the data was factor analysed, from which seven factors emerged that corroborated the results. Findings confirm that Q-sort is a useful research approach for …
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Creating meaningful bodily expression in virtual worlds : Inquiring methods for designers.
… by Argyle's (1990) encoding-decoding paradigm of nonverbal communication, a decoding-encoding-decoding paradigm for co-design was proposed. This co-design framework consists of four stages: 1. designers and users decode (analyse) existing examples of nonverbal communication; 2. designers and users …
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An Evaluation of Patient Acceptance and Satisfaction of Diabetes Video Conferencing Consultations and Recall of Information
… specialist nurse, equitable experience to F2F), communication (lack of empathy, lack of non-verbal communication, system characteristics) and experience (lack of experience and previous successful experiences). All patients intended to use the VC service again, implying patients were accepting …
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„Man kann nicht nicht kommunizieren“
… sich die vorliegende Forschungsarbeit mit der verbalen sowie nonverbalen Kommunikation im Klassenzimmer. Dabei geht sie vor allem darauf ein, welche Faktoren die Mitarbeit von Schüler:innen beeinflussen und wie Kommunikation positiv gestaltet werden kann. “You cannot not communicate” - a …
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Exploring the Dimensions and Dynamics of Partnered Sexual Behaviours: Scale Development and Validation Using Factor and Network Analysis
… enhancing emotional connection, and can serve as non-verbal communication to express care, love, and compassion for significant others. Sexually compatible behaviours are also associated with sexual satisfaction – something especially important given the downstream consequences of sexual …
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The universality of the sounds and silences in the works of Sarah Orne Jewett
… the thesis explores Jewett's uses of silences, non-verbal communication (gesture), and symbolic sounds in nature as her means of creating in the reader a sense of union with his fellow man and with nature. The study identifies silence devices in Jewett's The Country of the Pointed Firs, "A …
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WHAT'S THE QUESTION: OVERVIEW OF INTERVIEWING, QUESTIONING, AND NEWS CONFERENCE COVERAGE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS JOURNALISM
… preference for one-on-one interviews, and non-verbal communication emerged as a vital tool for effective interviewing. A distinct area of investigation was the ethical considerations surrounding sports journalism, especially when probing into sensitive topics, and the challenges associated …
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The development of conversational and communication skills
… the development of children's conversational and communication skills. This is done by investigating both communicative process and outcome in two communication media: face-to-face interaction and audio-only interaction. Communicative outcome is objectively measured by assessing accuracy of …
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