University of Lincoln

About: University of Lincoln is a education organization based out in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Higher education. The organization has 2341 authors who have published 7025 publications receiving 124797 citations.

Interpretation of Dog Behavior by Children and Young Adults

Abstract: This study investigates people's ability to interpret dog behavior. Inability to interpret dog behavior correctly may be a factor contributing to young children's higher likelihood of being bitten by dogs. Children (4- to 10-year-olds) and adults (total n = 550) watched videos of dogs displaying friendly, aggressive, and fearful behavior. They were asked to interpret the dogs' behaviors and to describe which features they had attended to in making their decision. Four- and 6-year-old children were unable to identify fearful dogs, while participants in all age groups were capable of identifying friendly and aggressive behavior (p < 0.001). Misinterpretations of fearful behavior were significantly associated with reports of attending to the dog's face rather than other features (χ2 = 80.2, df = 1, p < 0.001). Four-year-olds were particularly likely to report looking at the dog's face and together with 6-year-olds they focused more on one feature rather than multiple features in order to make their d...

Behavioural Signs of Pain in Cats: An Expert Consensus

Abstract: To identify where a consensus can be reached between veterinary experts in feline medicine on the core signs sufficient for pain (sufficient to indicate pain when they occur, but not necessarily present in all painful conditions) and necessary for pain (necessary in the presence of pain, but not always indicative of pain). Methods A modified Delphi technique was used, consisting of four rounds of questions and evaluation using nineteen participants during the period December 2014 and May 2015. Agreement was considered to be established when 80% of the experts concurred with the same opinion. Results Twenty-five signs were considered sufficient to indicate pain, but no single sign was considered necessary for it. Discussion Further studies are needed to evaluate the validity of these 25 behavioural signs if a specific pain assessment tool is to be developed that is capable of assessing pain in cats based on observational methods alone. The signs reported here may nonetheless help both vets and owners form an initial evaluation of the pain status of cats in their care.

How do flexibility i‐deals relate to work performance? Exploring the roles of family performance and organizational context

Abstract: Drawing on the work–home resources (W-HR) model and conservation of resources (COR) theory, in this study we explore how flexibility i-deals relate to employees’ work performance through their family performance In line with the W-HR model, we introduce two contextual conditions to explain when our proposed associations may unfold One is a facilitator: perceived organizational support (POS); and the other is a stressor: perceived hindering work demands The results of a matched sample of employees and their supervisors working in two companies in El Salvador support our hypotheses Our findings show that the benefits of flexibility i-deals to the work domain (ie, work performance) extend only through the family domain (ie, family performance) Our findings also emphasize that flexibility i-deals do not unfold in a dyadic vacuum: For employee who perceive organizational support to be higher, the association between flexibility i-deals and family performance is stronger, while for employees who perceive hindering work demands to be lower, the association between family performance and employee work performance is also stronger We contribute to i-deals research by a) exploring a relevant mechanism through which flexibility i-deals influence work performance; b) integrating the role of social context to emphasize the social aspects of i-deals; and c) enriching the i-deals literature by introducing a resource perspective

Long-Term Use of Motion-Based Video Games in Care Home Settings

Abstract: Recent research suggests that motion-based video games have the potential to provide both mental and physical stimulation for older adults in residential care. However, little research has explored the practical challenges and opportunities that arise from integrating these games within existing schedules of activities in these contexts. In our work, we report on a qualitative enquiry that was conducted over a three month period at two long-term care facilities. Findings suggest that older adults enjoyed playing video games, and that games can be a valuable means of re-introducing challenge in late life, but that the impact of age-related changes and impairment can influence people's ability to engage with games in a group setting. We outline core challenges in the design for care context and discuss implications of our work regarding the suitability of games as a self-directed leisure activity.

Machine Learning for Neurodegenerative Disorder Diagnosis — Survey of Practices and Launch of Benchmark Dataset

Abstract: Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, constitute a major factor in long-term disability and are becoming more and more a serious concern in developed countries. As there...