A MULTIMODAL APPROACH FOR MODELING ENGAGEMENT IN CONVERSATION

A multimodal approach for modeling engagement in conversation

Recently, engagement has emerged as a key variable explaining the success of conversation.In the perspective of human-machine interaction, an automatic assessment of engagement becomes crucial to better understand the dynamics of an interaction and to design socially-aware robots.This paper presents a predictive model joggers of the level of engage

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Dispersed reinforcement in concrete technology

The methods of disperse reinforcement of a concrete matrix with the help of fibers make it possible to manufacture structures of complex configuration and solve problems of frost resistance of products.Fiber replaces secondary reinforcement, reducing the volume of use of structural steel reinforcement.Cellular fibrous concrete is characterized by h

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The Utility of a Brief Web-Based Prevention Intervention as a Universal Approach for Risky Alcohol Use in College Students: Evidence of Moderation by Family History

Background: Alcohol use on college campuses is prevalent and contributes to problems that affect the health, emotional wellbeing, and academic success of college students.Risk factors, such as family history of alcohol problems, predict future alcohol problems, but less is known about their potential impact on intervention effectiveness.The purpose

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Sexual cycle of cats and non-invasive diagnostic methods

Mostly all feral cats are listed in the IUCN International Red Book.This fact is caused by the negative impact of civilization on the ecosystem, including fauna.This trend Denim applies equally to feral cats from the family Felidae (tigers, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards) and the family Felinae (caracal, serval, ocelot, etc.).The low population s

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