Visual Factors Affecting the Rod-And-Frame Illusion: Role of Gap Size and Frame Components

Perception ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1119-1130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriella Antonucci ◽  
Daniela Fanzon ◽  
Donatella Spinelli ◽  
Pierluigi Zoccolotti
Keyword(s):  
Small Degree ◽  
Gap Size ◽  
Illusory Effect ◽  
Superiority Effect ◽  
Actual Length ◽  
Vertical Meridian ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Frame Tilt ◽  
Rod And Frame

In two studies the effect of the distance between the tip of the rod and the frame sides (gap) in the rod-and-frame (RF) illusion was examined and the effect of a full-square condition was compared with that of two different frame amputations. In both studies, there were more rod-setting errors in the direction of the tilt of the inducing figure with a small gap than with a large one. These findings are consistent with the idea that in the case of small gap size local interactions contribute to determining the RF illusion. The actual length of the rod was varied in order to keep the gap constant across different frame tilts; therefore these findings cannot be due to the co-variation between gap size and frame tilt which is typical of standard apparatuses. The effect of frame amputations was compared to the full-square condition. According to Wenderoth and Beh, amputations that maintain the two orthogonal contours of the square produce the typical angular function of the RF illusion. This prediction was confirmed in both studies. However, results indicate that the full square has a stronger illusory effect in the case of a small degree of tilt of the inducing stimulus, irrespective of gap size. It is suggested that this ‘square superiority’ effect is related to global, not local, mechanisms. To pursue Wenderoth and Beh's observations, amputations close to the vertical meridian were used in one experiment and those close to the horizontal meridian in the second experiment. Contrary to predictions, these conditions produced overlapping results.

Large Errors in the Perception of Verticality are Generated by Luminance Borders (Integrated across Space) Not by Subjective Borders

Perception ◽  
10.1068/p3070 ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
Donatella Spinelli ◽  
Gabriella Antonucci ◽  
Maria Luisa Martelli ◽  
Pierluigi Zoccolotti
Keyword(s):  
Opposite Direction ◽  
Subjective Contour ◽  
Standard Condition ◽  
Global Orientation ◽  
Tilted Frame ◽  
Frame Tilt ◽  
Visual Vertical ◽  
Perception Of Verticality ◽  
Rod And Frame

The rod-and-frame illusion shows large errors in the judgment of visual vertical in the dark if the frame is large and there are no other visible cues (Witkin and Asch, 1948 Journal of Experimental Psychology38 762–782). Three experiments were performed to investigate other characteristics of the frame critical for generating these large errors. In the first experiment, the illusion produced by an 11° tilted frame made by luminance borders (standard condition) was considerably larger than that produced by a subjective-contour frame. In the second experiment, with a 33° frame tilt, the illusion was in the direction of frame tilt with a luminance-border frame but in the opposite direction in the subjective-contour condition. In the third experiment, to contrast the role of local and global orientation, the sides of the frame were made of short separate luminous segments. The segments could be oriented in the same direction as the frame sides, in the opposite direction, or could be vertical. The orientation of the global frame dominated the illusion while local orientation produced much smaller effects. Overall, to generate a large rod-and-frame illusion in the dark, the tilted frame must have luminance, not subjective, contours. Luminance borders do not need to be continuous: a frame made of sparse segments is also effective. The mechanism responsible for the large orientation illusion is driven by integrators of orientation across large areas, not by figural operators extracting shape orientation in the absence of oriented contours.

Modulation of the Rod-And-Frame Illusion by Additional External Stimuli

Perception ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1105-1118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatella Spinelli ◽  
Gabriella Antonucci ◽  
Roberta Daini ◽  
Daniela Fanzon ◽  
Pierluigi Zoccolotti
Keyword(s):  
Visual Processing ◽  
Local Processing ◽  
Frame Tilt ◽  
Visual Vestibular Interaction ◽  
Frame Condition ◽  
External Frame ◽  
Global And Local ◽  
External Stimuli ◽  
Rod And Frame

The presence of an additional external upright frame was studied in three experiments to separate the role of visuovestibular, global, and local mechanisms in the rod-and-frame illusion (RFI). In the first experiment, carried out in a dark room, the external frame surrounded a large tilted frame. Rod-setting errors to the vertical were abolished with the additional-frame condition (at 22° inner-frame tilt) confirming earlier findings. However, small, residual direct (at 11° inner-frame tilt) and indirect effects (at 33° inner-frame tilt) were still present, indicating the persistence of global visual processing. In the second experiment, the RFI in the dark was compared with the RFI with the lights on. Turning the light on abolished the effect at 22° and 33° frame tilt; however, a small direct effect was maintained at 11° frame tilt. These two studies indicate that the addition of veridical vertical information abolishes the effect owing to visuovestibular mechanisms. In the third experiment, a small rod and frame was used with the lights on (a condition abolishing visual—vestibular interaction). In the case of a small gap between the rod and the inducing frame (a condition which maximises local processing), the effect of the outer upright frame was negligible; this indicates that the additional frame had no effect on local processing. In the case of a large gap (a condition which minimises local processing), the external square reduced the illusion, indicating its modulating effect on visual global processing. Overall, an upright external frame exerts a differential influence depending on which mechanisms contribute most to the RFI in a given experimental condition.

Researching the factors influencing the satisfaction of master students at VNU School of Interdisciplinary Studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Huy Thuong ◽  
Nguyen Thi Phuong Hong
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Number Of Solutions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Market Strategies ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Training Service

Improving the quality in order to keep up with the trend in the world is the vital task of training institutions today. Training institutions need to grasp market needs and satisfy the requirements of customers - learners. Nadiri, H., Kandampully, J & Hussain, K. (2009) argue that the managers in education need to apply market strategies that are being used by manufacturing and business enterprises and need to be aware that the role of training institutions is a service industry which is responsible for satisfying learner needs (Elliott & Shin, 2002). Currently, there have been many researches on students’ satisfaction. However, each research has its own objectives and is conducted on different scales. This study is implemented to provide information about the factors affecting master students’ satisfaction with the training service at VNU School of Interdisciplinary Studies (VNU SIS). Through it, the research offers a number of solutions to improving the satisfaction level of the master students at VNU SIS in the coming time.

Business Aviation in Russia: Specific Features and Prospects of Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-93
Author(s):  
D. V. Slivinsky ◽  
I. A. Fomina ◽  
D. G. Menshikh
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Economic Growth Rate ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Business Aviation ◽  
Wide Range

The presented study determines the role of business aviation in the modern economy and examines the specific features of its development in Russia.Aim. The study aims to analyze the development of business aviation in Russia and its correlation with economic development in general.Tasks. The authors determine the benefits of business aviation as a business tool, examine the specific features of the Russian business aviation market and problems of its development, and identify factors that affect the development of business aviation in Russia.Methods. This study uses the methods of comparative and retrospective analysis, cross-country comparison, systems approach, and expert analytics.Results. Business aviation is a new segment of civil aviation for Russia. Therefore, it is advisable to rely on foreign practices in the management of its development. In many countries, business aviation is a separate industry that specializes in providing transport services to a wide range of corporate clients and/or individuals. The development of this industry is associated with the economic growth rate and the development level of the national economy, and also depends on the national institutional specifics. This study describes the specific features of development of business aviation in Russia and problems arising in the organization and management of this type of business.Conclusions. The authors develop a system of factors affecting the development of business aviation in Russia, describe the major problems of this industry, and propose solutions. The results of this study can be used in the development (adjustment) of business aviation development strategies in Russia both at the industrial and corporate level, and in the implementation of the national policy in this field.

The methodology of experimental research of the feed components extrusion process in order to improve its energy performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
E. M. Ratnikov ◽  
D. O. Milko
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
Screw Extruder ◽  
Mathematical Planning ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Extrusion Processing ◽  
Definition Of

Annotation Purpose. Development of a program and methods for conducting experimental studies of the extrusion process with the definition of parameters and modes of operation of the extruder to improve its energy performance. Methods. Methods of mathematical statistics, synthesis, analysis, description and modeling were used. Results. The application of mathematical methods, in particular mathematical planning, reduces the number of experiments several times, and allows to evaluate the role of influencing factors, obtain a mathematical model of the process and determine the optimal conditions for its parameters and modes, etc. Conclusions. The methodology for experimental studies of a screw extruder is presented with the necessary equipment and methodology for processing the obtained experimental data. A mathematical method of planning, which reduces the number of experiments several times, allows us to evaluate the role of factors affecting productivity and energy intensity is presented. Keywords: extruder, auger, nutrients, research methodology, extrusion, processing, feed.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Bank Concentration and Liquidity of Refah Bank Branches on Profitability during the Period1383-190

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Hossin Ostadi ◽  
Nastran Monsef
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Bank Capital ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Bank Branches ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Bank Deposits ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bank Concentration ◽  
Research Period

Profitability is an important factor to show this articledoeswhat is the role of the intermediary bank to collect your savings and allocation of loans.  Given the importance of profitability indicators in this study, the factors affecting the profitability of commercial banks in Iranare analyzedwith emphasis on the degree of centralization and bank deposits. Dependent variable is indicators of profitability (ROE, ROA) and bank deposits, bank size, bank capital, focus on liquidity and banking requirements are independent variables. Correlation analysis and OLS regression are used and the research period is 1381 to 1390 that the country's territory where bank branches.Our results indicate that the effect of bank size on profitability is positive and the increase in bank size on profitability is increased. Impact on the profitability of bank deposits is positive, ie increasing the profitability of bank deposits increased. Finally, the impact of bank concentration on profitability is positive. Increasing the bank's focus profitability increases. Moreover, the results adversely affect the liquidity of the index is profit. 

scholarly journals Antioxidants in Fish Sperm and the Potential Role of Melatonin

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Francisca Félix ◽  
Catarina C. V. Oliveira ◽  
Elsa Cabrita
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Fish Cell ◽  
Cell Protection ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Fish Sperm ◽  
Scavenger Activity ◽  
Stress Damage ◽  
Novel Antioxidants ◽  
Aquaculture Production

In recent years, the effects of novel antioxidants have played an important role in the research focusing on fish cell protection. As food demand grows, aquaculture production becomes more intensive, and fish are more exposed to oxidative stress conditions, like high densities, temperature shifting, frequent fish handling and samplings, and prophylactic or disease treatments, which expose fish to a different environment. Particularly in reproduction, germ cells lose antioxidant capacity with spermatogenesis, as spermatozoa are more prone to oxidative stress. Antioxidants have been used in a variety of fish physiological problems including in reproduction and in the establishment of cryopreservation protocols. From the most used antioxidants to natural plant food and herbs, and endogenously produced antioxidants, like melatonin, a review of the literature available in terms of their effects on the protection of fish spermatozoa is presented here in a classified structure. Several direct and indirect approaches to improve gamete quality using antioxidants administration are mentioned (through feed supplementation or by adding in cryopreservation media), as well as factors affecting the efficiency of these molecules and their mechanisms of action. Special attention is given to the unclear melatonin pathway and its potential scavenger activity to prevent and counteract oxidative stress damage on fish spermatozoa.

scholarly journals The role of serum β-trophin and endostatin in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: Are they correlated?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Gong ◽  
Aikmu Bilixzi ◽  
Xinmei Wang ◽  
Yanli Lu ◽  
Li Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Factors

Abstract Background It’s necessary to investigate the serum β-trophin and endostatin (ES) level and its influencing factors in patients with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods Newly diagnosed PCOS patients treated in our hospital were selected, and healthy women who took physical examination during the same period as healthy controls. We detected and compared the related serum indicators between two groups, Pearson correlation were conducted to identify the factors associated with β-trophin and ES, and the influencing factors of β-trophin and ES were analyzed by logistic regression. Results A total of 62 PCOS patients and 65 healthy controls were included. The BMI, WHI, LH, FSH, TT, FAI, FBG, FINS, HOMA-IR, TC, TG, LDL, ES in PCOS patients were significantly higher than that of healthy controls, while the SHBG and HDL in PCOS patients were significantly lower than that of healthy controls (all p < 0.05). β-trophin was closely associated with BMI (r = 0.427), WHR (r = 0.504), FBG (r = 0.385), TG (r = 0.405) and LDL (r = 0.302, all p < 0.05), and ES was closely associated with BMI (r = 0.358), WHR (r = 0.421), FBG (r = 0.343), TC (r = 0.319), TG (r = 0.404, all p < 0.05). TG, BMI, WHR and FBG were the main factors affecting the serum β-trophin levels (all p < 0.05). FBG, TC and BMI were the main factors affecting the serum ES levels (all p < 0.05). The TG, β-trophin, ES level in PCOS patients with insulin resistance (IR) were significantly higher than that of those without IR (all p < 0.05). Conclusion Increased β-trophin is closely associated with increased ES in patients with PCOS, which may be the useful indicators for the management of PCOS.

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