• In the current study, using a test battery exposing the dogs to novel stimuli, we compared the behavior of three groups of beagles: (1) kenneled dogs living in a restricted environment with limited human contact ( N = 78), (2) family dogs living in human families as pets ( N = 37), and (3) adopted dogs born in the kenneled population but raised in human families ( N = 13). (frontiersin.org)
  • This work describes an exploratory experimental and in silico study of the influence of polymorphism, particle size, and physiology on the pharmacokinetics of lercanidipine hydrochloride (LHC). (simulations-plus.com)
  • Our findings draw attention to the relations among the psychological, social, and political factors implicated in suicidal behavior in a context characterized by ongoing low-intensity warfare. (unimib.it)
  • Two video-based experiments were conducted and their results testified to the hypotheses that hotel managers' side-taking behaviors can lead to employee perceptions of unfairness and negative emotions such as anger, hostility, shame and guilt. (purdue.edu)
  • Support is needed for individuals who experience additional obstacles that obstruct commencing to a healthier lifestyle (e.g., negative self-image, engaging in multiple unhealthy behaviors, unrealistic perceptions about lifestyle change). (iospress.com)
  • Furthermore, using this characterization to classify decisions as exploratory or exploitative, we employ functional magnetic resonance imaging to show that the frontopolar cortex and intraparietal sulcus are preferentially active during exploratory decisions. (nih.gov)
  • The results suggest a model of action selection under uncertainty that involves switching between exploratory and exploitative behavioural modes, and provide a computationally precise characterization of the contribution of key decision-related brain systems to each of these functions. (nih.gov)
  • Characterization of the rat exploratory behavior in the elevated plus-maze with Markov chains. (iriomk.com)
  • Using a screening questionnaire, participants were purposively selected based on lifestyle behaviors that are associated with dementia risk. (iospress.com)
  • Exploratory Web search processes of sixteen participants for report task and trip task with thinking aloud in Japanese were captured in video, together with their eye-movements. (informationr.net)
  • Prompted by the shift away from home food preparation, researchers have begun to study cooking programs as a way to positively affect participants' food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors (5,11,12). (cdc.gov)
  • We contribute to this debate by exploring how interactions between organizational culture and management control systems (MCSs) may affect the enduring unethical behaviors of traders. (essec.edu)
  • ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3761-296X (2022) Detecting Mental Health Behaviors Using Mobile Interactions: Exploratory Study Focusing on Binge Eating. (yorksj.ac.uk)
  • It is not rare that hotel managers show inconsistent attitudes and behaviors in front of customers and employees in their daily work. (purdue.edu)
  • We created and conducted an exploratory survey to assess men's knowledge, attitudes, and information-seeking behaviors about vasectomy in the Southern United States. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Findings from this exploratory survey may be used by public health officials interested in implementing campaigns to increase knowledge about vasectomy and reduce stigma, which may encourage more positive attitudes about the procedure. (ox.ac.uk)
  • This review assesses the evidence on childhood cooking programs and their association with changes in food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors of school-aged children. (cdc.gov)
  • Eight studies met the inclusion criteria and used cooking education to influence children's food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • Program exposure ranged from 2 sessions to regular instruction over 2 years, and the effect of cooking programs on children's food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors varied among the reviewed studies. (cdc.gov)
  • Findings suggest that cooking programs may positively influence children's food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • Many interventions have attempted to increase consumption of and preferences for fruits and vegetables and influence other food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors among children (9). (cdc.gov)
  • Although evidence suggests that cooking programs are effective at improving food-related preferences, attitudes, and behaviors among adolescents and adults, their effect on children remains uncertain (13-17). (cdc.gov)
  • The resilient role of exploratory behaviors. (vu.nl)
  • By creating an exploratory model, decision-makers can analyze various scenarios, discover hidden patterns, and recognize potential causal relationships between different variables, all of which contribute to building more effective and resilient systems, policies, and interventions. (devx.com)
  • We find strong species differences in behavior that are associated with microhabitat, demonstrate that intermediate microhabitats are associated with higher levels of exploratory behavior, show that patterns of behavioral covariation across contexts are characteristic of modular complex traits, and contrast Malawi cichlid data with behavioral data from selectively bred high-and low-exploratory zebrafish. (biorxiv.org)
  • But exploratory patterns may be more complex. (iriomk.com)
  • There are currently no approved medications for treating core autism spectrum disorders (ASD) symptoms, which include persistent deficits in social communication and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests [ 1 ]. (nature.com)
  • In this study, we investigate exploratory behavior across 23 species in a previously untested vertebrate system, Lake Malawi cichlid fishes, which comprises hundreds of phenotypically diverse species that have diverged in the past one million years. (biorxiv.org)
  • To understand the significance of socialization and environment-related factors on the behavior of dogs, we also need to investigate dogs with limited opportunity to interact with humans ( 1 ), i.e., feral, shelter, and kenneled dogs. (frontiersin.org)
  • Methods: An exploratory qualitative design guided this study. (cdc.gov)
  • Full-time employees (N=301) completed questionnaires assessing team identification, individual variables, situational variables, counterproductive behaviors, and demographic questions. (fsu.edu)
  • Transportation planning: Urban planners and policy-makers employ exploratory models to forecast the potential impacts of changes in transportation networks and systems. (devx.com)
  • The respondents described an insular existence within the sex work culture, in part to limit exposure to stigma, which has implications for access to support as well as the influence of peer norms regarding sexual risk behavior and health seeking behaviors such as HIV testing. (rand.org)
  • This paper reports on a method for closely observing, eliciting and visualizing exploratory search processes with embedded information encountering in context. (informationr.net)
  • Exploratory models can be implemented using a variety of approaches, including simulation, optimization, data analysis, or machine learning, depending on the specific problem context and available data. (devx.com)
  • Organizational hormone effects on the human brain and behavior are often retrospectively assessed via morphological markers of prenatal (e.g., 2D:4D digit ratio) or pubertal (e.g., facial width-to-height ratio, fWHR) hormone exposure. (springer.com)
  • Hormones not only have transient activational effects, but also organizational hormone effects , lasting influences of steroid hormones on brain and behavior during mammalian development (for review, Arnold, 2009 ). (springer.com)
  • In addition, indicators of organizational hormone effects during puberty are meta-analytically related to dominance behavior and aggression (Geniole et al. (springer.com)
  • Footnote 1 In short, proponents of markers assume simultaneous organizational hormone effects on (a) brain (and thus adult behavior) development and (b) the steroid-driven growth of hormone-sensitive body dimensions during a developmental stage like the prenatal period or puberty. (springer.com)
  • Experiences of work place bullying behavior may negatively affect the nurses' physical and psychological health and impact job satisfaction and staff turnover rates at an organizational level. (cdc.gov)
  • These and other findings support hypotheses that ecological plasticity or habitat variability is associated with higher levels of exploratory behavior. (biorxiv.org)
  • The findings show that Polish wine consumers' level of exploratory behavior is not related to demographics, but is influenced by personal values. (sonoma.edu)
  • In clinical practice Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is typically diagnosed by observation of abnormal visually guided behaviors which indicate higher visual function deficits (HVFDs) suggesting abnormal brain development or brain damage in a child with a suitable clinical history. (frontiersin.org)
  • In clinical practice, CVI is typically diagnosed in a child with a suitable clinical history by observation of abnormal visually guided behaviors (i.e., behaviors that rely on normal visual function) that suggest abnormal brain development or brain damage. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, the small sample and the exploratory nature of our research demands replication. (springer.com)
  • Enduring unethical behavior in trading has generated much research interest, and scholars disagree on the reasons for this situation. (essec.edu)
  • Brennan, M.C. and McGowan, P. (2006), "Academic entrepreneurship: an exploratory case study", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research , Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 144-164. (emerald.com)
  • This is the first known research conducted in Poland focusing on wine consumers' exploratory behavior and subsequent wine preferences. (sonoma.edu)
  • An exploratory model is a preliminary representation of a system or concept, usually developed in the early stages of a research or design project. (devx.com)
  • Taken together, our results tie ecology to species differences in behavior, and highlight Lake Malawi cichlids as a powerful system for understanding the evolution, ecology, and biology of natural behavioral variation. (biorxiv.org)
  • Furthermore, different behavioral assays and testing parameters have been used across studies, making it difficult to identify organizing principles that explain species differences in behavior. (biorxiv.org)
  • Main themes that were identified from the data were: 1) abstractness of dementia risk reduction, 2) ambivalence towards changing behavior, 3) negative self-image and low behavioral control, and 4) all-or-nothing thinking about lifestyle change. (iospress.com)
  • We also propose a subset of 11 questions (Top-11) which discriminate between children with CVI vs. behaviors seen in typical children: this provides both a potential screening tool for initial assessment of HVFDs and a measure of CVI-related impairment, and needs further validation in a secondary independent sample. (frontiersin.org)
  • Longitudinal changes in social communication abilities and restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) were quantified using parent report with the Social Responsiveness Scale and clinical assessment with the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). (nature.com)
  • This dynamic quality of exploratory models ensures that they stay relevant and accurate in the face of constantly evolving systems and contexts. (devx.com)
  • Zavattaro, S.M. (2015), "Place brand identity: An exploratory analysis of three deep south states", International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior , Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 405-432. (emerald.com)
  • Journal of Vocational Behavior, 58, 98-117. (macrothink.org)
  • In multivariate statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is a statistical method used to uncover the underlying structure of a relatively large set of variables. (wikipedia.org)
  • Exploratory analysis was conducted using data from a population-based cross-sectional survey. (bmj.com)
  • Data for exploratory analysis collected from New Zealand residents and citizens aged 18 years and above. (bmj.com)
  • Exploratory analysis investigated the structure of the data using Principal Component Analysis. (bmj.com)
  • Translating healthy intentions into behavior is complex and involves overcoming a variety of barriers that complicate dementia risk reduction initiatives. (iospress.com)
  • Climate change modeling: Scientists and researchers use exploratory models to better understand the possible effects of climate change on the Earth's ecosystems, human societies, and economies. (devx.com)
  • The present study investigated the effects of the description of contingencies during story reading on the behavior of children 8 to 10 years of age. (bvsalud.org)
  • For group 1, two children were exposed to the reading of one story (A) which described the target behavior of a boy who grabbed party candy before the birthday party began. (bvsalud.org)
  • Next, children read another story with aversive consequence for that behavior (B). For group 2, the same stories were presented in inverse sequence. (bvsalud.org)
  • The present researcher conducted an exploratory study about their definition and influence on hotel employees. (purdue.edu)
  • This paper reports on an exploratory study examining the relationship between text characteristics, perceived difficulty and task performance in sight translation (ST). Twenty-nine undergraduate interpreters were asked to sight-translate six texts with different properties. (benjamins.com)
  • Very few studies have focused on younger women, attempted to measure relationship power directly, or assessed its effects on HIV-preventive behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • Change in BP in the statistically generated cluster correlated with self-reported drug-induced 'drug wanting' (r = 0.83, p =.01) and the personality trait of Novelty Seeking-Exploratory Excitability (r = 0.79, p =.02). (nih.gov)
  • Personality, social activities, job-search behavior and interview success: Distinguishing between PANAS trait positive affect and NEO extraversion. (macrothink.org)
  • An Exploratory Study on Late Schooler's Health Concept and Health Behavior. (e-chnr.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to explore the late schooler's health concept and health behavior. (e-chnr.org)
  • Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. (mott.org)
  • This grant will provide funds to the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. to continue to advance the critical messaging aimed at curbing adolescent substance abuse. (mott.org)
  • This behavior is problematic, because restaurant meals often lack adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables and are often calorie-dense rather than nutrient-dense, which may result in poor diet quality and adverse health outcomes if such meals are consumed regularly (6-8). (cdc.gov)
  • Responses to three open-ended questions about recent incidents of work place bullying behavior were coded and analyzed. (cdc.gov)
  • Looking at 28 different behaviors case by case - including recycling, waste reduction, energy and water conservation, consumer behavior, and environmental policy support - our data suggest no relation between most of the behaviors and economic risk preferences. (ntnu.no)
  • Exploratory models help gain insights and understanding about a problem or system by iteratively building and refining a model based on data and domain knowledge. (devx.com)
  • Examples of protective behaviors are a healthy diet, physical activity, smoking cessation, low to moderate alcohol consumption, and engagement in social and cognitive activities [ 5, 6 ]. (iospress.com)
  • Après un examen de la littérature et le test de la validité apparente et de la validité de contenu, un questionnaire en 38 items a été élaboré et testé sur un échantillon de 161 femmes enceintes. (who.int)
  • Sought to define the rodent behavior using first-order homogeneous Markov chains. (iriomk.com)
  • This study explores the publics' openness towards dementia risk reduction and willingness towards changing lifestyle behavior to reduce the future risk for dementia. (iospress.com)
  • One-on-one interviews were used to explore their openness towards dementia risk reduction and willingness towards behavior change. (iospress.com)
  • In recent years, increased attention has been paid to the promotion healthy lifestyle behavior and cardiovascular risk management to reduce the expected increase of dementia cases [ 1, 2 ]. (iospress.com)
  • NTNU Open: Is environmental behavior related to economic risk preferences? (ntnu.no)
  • The consumers who were most likely to engage in exploratory behavior valued creativity, fun, and risk taking and were less concerned about behaving properly. (sonoma.edu)
  • The paper intends to understand the information seeking behavior and market advisory preferences of Tamil Nadu farmers. (ssrn.com)
  • This study investigates the extent to which demographics, values, and wine preferences relate to exploratory behavior. (sonoma.edu)
  • While it is clear that both genetic and developmental effects play some role in the emergence and manifestation of these behaviors, we still do not fully understand the effect of the human social environment on dog behavior. (frontiersin.org)
  • Recognizing potential limitations, challenges, or even hidden opportunities, exploratory models play a vital role in guiding decision-makers through uncharted territory, helping them make more informed choices and craft better solutions to real-world challenges. (devx.com)
  • Moreover, exploring the genetic background of their higher resilience could also help to better understand the genetics behind stress- and fear-related behaviors. (frontiersin.org)
  • The technology term "Exploratory Model" holds great importance as it refers to a dynamic approach in developmental processes, particularly in software design and testing. (devx.com)
  • New Study on Consumer Kitchen Behavior Underscores Need for Food Safety Education Month. (usda.gov)
  • Consumers' post-purchase dissonance usually instigates after the purchase decisions are considered extremely important for marketers, resulting in severe consequences on consumer satisfaction and switching behavior. (businessperspectives.org)
  • Several open label studies and one double-blind placebo-controlled study have reported that CBD-rich cannabis is safe and potentially effective in reducing disruptive behaviors and improving social communication. (nature.com)
  • The three measures of plus-maze behavior calculated were the percentage of entries into the open arms (% EOA) (100 X open/total), the percentage of time spent in the open arms (% TSOA) (100 X open/total) and the number of entries into the closed arms (NECA). (bvsalud.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to assess predictors of employee counterproductive work behavior (CWB) in six Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations. (fsu.edu)
  • Standing up against work place bullying behavior: recommendations from newly licensed nurses. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this study was to explore strategies suggested by newly licensed nurses to prevent and intervene during incidents of work place bullying behavior. (cdc.gov)
  • Results: Most respondents reported experiencing work place bullying behaviors in the previous six months. (cdc.gov)
  • Association between work and dietary behaviors: an exploratory descriptive study. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: Results indicated newly licensed nurses desire to be supported by their peers and organization as well as strategies to intervene when bullying behaviors occur. (cdc.gov)
  • Authors affirmed that it was already possible to describe rat's behavior using only first-order Markov Chains. (iriomk.com)
  • On an exploratory basis, we found UFR to be related to overall baseline testosterone and to competition-induced reactive surges in steroid hormones (estradiol, testosterone) overall and in women. (springer.com)
  • We found one factor comprising most of the test behaviors, labeled as Responsiveness. (frontiersin.org)
  • One exploratory study in Botswana found that negotiating power explained 47% of the variance in condom use ( 19 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Other measures included the Schwartz Value Inventory, wine knowledge and involvement, and measures relevant for wine purchasing behavior. (sonoma.edu)
  • Additionally, the Exploratory Model fosters innovation, adaptability, and reduces the risks associated with software investments, making it a critical component in the ever-evolving world of technology. (devx.com)
  • The primary purpose of an Exploratory Model is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of complex systems, phenomena, or problems by running simulations and experiments. (devx.com)
  • Moreover, the Exploratory Model allows for iterative improvements and refinements. (devx.com)
  • FSIS and ARS Launch Exploratory Sampling Program for Antibiotic Residues. (usda.gov)