Papers by georgios mathioudakis
Heritage
Intangible Culture Heritage (ICH) is defined as the collection of oral traditions and expressions... more Intangible Culture Heritage (ICH) is defined as the collection of oral traditions and expressions such as epics, fairy tales, stories, arts, social practices, rituals and celebrations, events, knowledge, and practices related to nature and the universe, traditional medicine, folk medicine, traditional handcrafts, as well as personal experiences related to important historical events or cultural activities that shaped the historical and local identity. Under the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the ICH, nations are committed to developing inventories of ICH and working with local communities, groups, and individuals to preserve these traditions. In this paper, a platform is introduced that facilitates the collection of intangible ICH data, the formation of story-based narratives, and their presentation to the public via a web and mobile application, which offers Augmented Reality (AR) experiences. The platform aims to support the formation of user communities sharing common ...
In the exploration of novel Surface Enhanced Raman (SERS) approaches towards the challenging detection of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Magnetochemistry, 2022
Although the spin-crossover (SCO) phenomenon is well documented, tuning the SCO behaviour remains... more Although the spin-crossover (SCO) phenomenon is well documented, tuning the SCO behaviour remains a challenging task. This could be mainly attributed to the ‘delicate’ nature of the phenomenon; cooperativity expressed through differences in particle size and morphologies, and electrostatic interactions could significantly affect the process. The goal of the present effort is dual bearing both scientific and technological interest. Firstly, to examine the technological potential of SCO complexes by incorporating them into polymers, and secondly—and most importantly—to investigate if polymer-SCO complex interactions could occur and could affect the SCO behaviour, depending on the structural properties of both the polymer matrix and the SCO complex. In this context, two different polymers, polylactic acid (PLA) and polysulphone (PSF), which are capable of developing different interactions with the inclusions, and the SCO complexes [Fe(abpt)2{N(CN)2}2] and [Fe(abpt)2(SCN)2] were examine...
User reviews, comments and votes on the Social Web form the modern version of word-of-mouth commu... more User reviews, comments and votes on the Social Web form the modern version of word-of-mouth communication, which has a huge impact on people’s shopping habits, businesses and the overall market. Despite that, systems have so far limited practical success in helping consumers and businesses analysing, managing and understanding Social Web content. In this paper, we present a new tool that leverages a combination of techniques from Semantic Web, Computational Argumentation and Crowdsourcing to support this activity, through an intuitive and functional user interface.
Multimedia Tools and Applications, 2021
Motivated by a combination of social media, technological evolution, as well as new habits and pr... more Motivated by a combination of social media, technological evolution, as well as new habits and preferences of TV content consumers, there is an increasing demand for enhancement of professional productions with user generated content. Studies have explored the potential and feasibility of this approach, indicating that footage from non-professionals can be effectively used to enrich the viewing experience. However, an important concern is whether such efforts are appealing to potential contributors, and what can actually impact their satisfaction and loyalty. Aiming to investigate these factors, this paper presents a mobile application for content contributors and a study involving 38 attendees of live events, using the application in the field. The events were hosted in two different countries, and transmitted by two well-known broadcasters. The results suggest that age, gender, technological expertise, and overall sharing attitude do not affect the satisfaction and loyalty of cont...
Molecules, 2021
Polymeric composites constitute an appealing class of materials with applications in various fiel... more Polymeric composites constitute an appealing class of materials with applications in various fields. Spin crossover (SCO) coordination complexes are switchable materials with potential use in data storage and sensors. Their incorporation into polymers can be considered an effective method for their wider practical application. In this study, Fe(II) SCO/polylactic acid hybrid polymeric composites have been prepared by film casting. The mononuclear coordination complex [Fe{N(CN)2}2(abpt)2] was incorporated into polylactic acid. The morphological, structural and thermoanalytical characterization of the composite films were performed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), attenuated total reflectance (ATR/FTIR), Raman spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). In addition, the migration release study (MRS) of the SCO compound from the polymeric matrix into the food simulant 50% v/v water/ethanol solution was also examined via UV/Vis absorption. Of particular interest was...
The role of the teacher in the classroom environment is of crucial importance for the effectivene... more The role of the teacher in the classroom environment is of crucial importance for the effectiveness of the learning process. However, recent studies on the technological enhancement of education have shown that teacher's activities are not adequately supported, as the focus remains rather on the student's side. This article discusses a learner-centric approach towards supporting instructors in improving the teaching and learning processes in ambient educational environments. The proposed solution introduces an intelligent multi-agent infrastructure that monitors unobtrusively the students' activities and identifies potential learning weaknesses and pitfalls that need to be addressed at an individual or classroom level. Such real-time insights enable the instructor to intervene providing help and adapt the teaching process according to the needs of the class. For that to be achieved, several applications have been developed: (i) a real-time classroom activity visualizer, (ii) a behavioral reasoner that aims to identify common behaviors by analyzing classroom activities, (iii) a statistics records manager targeting to showcase students' progress and performance at both an individual and classroom level, and finally (iv) a series of mini-tools that enhance typical procedures that can be found in conventional classrooms, such as the classroom attendance record, the schedule manager, etc. Following the system's description, findings of a preliminary expert-based evaluation are presented and some concluding remarks regarding the deployment of the system in real-life environments are formulated. Finally, potential future extensions of the system are proposed.
This paper discusses a learner-centric approach towards supporting instructors on improving the l... more This paper discusses a learner-centric approach towards supporting instructors on improving the learning process in ambient educational environments. The proposed system introduces an intelligent multi-agent infrastructure that monitors unobtrusively the students' activities and notifies the teacher, in real-time, about potential learning weaknesses and pitfalls that need to be addressed. For that to be achieved several applications have been developed: (i) a real-time classroom activity visualizer, (ii) a behavioral reasoner that aims to identify common behaviors by analyzing classroom statistics records, and (iii) various mini-tools like the classroom attendance record, the schedule manager, etc. Following the system's description, findings of the preliminary expert-based evaluation are presented and future extensions are proposed.
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