Strategic crossing decisions in vehicle interactions at uncontrolled intersections: A networked driving simulator study.

At uncontrolled intersections, without traffic signals or explicit right-of-way guidance, drivers interacting from different directions depend on their perception and real-time judgment to make strategic decisions about when and how to cross or yield. This uncertainty in decision-making, if misjudged, may result in vehicle collisions. In this study, we developed a networked two-vehicle driving simulator platform, conducted experiments to simulate the interaction between straight-going (SG) and left-turn (LT) vehicles at uncontrolled intersections, and focused on exploring the contributing factors that may influence drivers' crossing decisions.

Evaluating Toxic Interactions of Polystyrene Microplastics with Hazardous and Noxious Substances Using the Early Life Stages of the Marine Bivalve .

Plastics pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems, owing to their slow biodegradability. Microplastics (MPs), in particular, affect marine life and maricultural organisms and can enter the food chain via ingestion by marine organisms, leading to bioaccumulation in predators, including humans. This study assessed the toxic interactions between polystyrene microplastic particles (PSMPs) and cadmium (Cd) and phenanthrene (Phe) using marine bivalves.

Comparing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance for Cats and/or Dogs amongst Pet Owners in Singapore: A Cross-sectional Study.

Antibiotic use in pets can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in both humans and pets. There is a paucity of data on pet owners' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use in pets in Asia, despite increasing pet ownership. Therefore, we conducted a study to compare the knowledge, attitudes and practices of antibiotic use and AMR for pets amongst cat and/or dog owners in Singapore.

BoundaryScreen: Summoning the Home Screen in VR via Walking Outward.

A safety boundary wall in VR is a virtual barrier that defines a safe area, allowing users to navigate and interact without safety concerns. However, existing implementations neglect to utilize the safety boundary wall's large surface for displaying interactive information. In this work, we propose the BoundaryScreen technique based on the "walking outward" metaphor to add interactivity to the safety boundary wall.

SummonBrush: Enhancing Touch Interaction on Large XR User Interfaces by Augmenting Users' Hands with Virtual Brushes.

Touch interaction is one of the fundamental interaction paradigms in XR, as users have become very familiar with touch interactions on physical touchscreens. However, users typically need to perform extensive arm movements for engaging with XR user interfaces much larger than mobile device touchscreens. We propose the SummonBrush technique to facilitate easy access to hidden windows while interacting with large XR user interfaces, requiring minimal arm movements.