Sensory research needs

While some researchers feel that individual components making up the sensory response need to be characterized (9), others feel that methods dealing with the composite sensation are more appropriate. For this reason methods which do not rely on internal representation of terms have been applied. One such method is multidimensional scaling (MBS), which treats data based on a persons total perception of the dissimilarity between objects.(10)... 

While vision is commonly rated as the dominant sensory mode in reptiles (i.e., Madison, 1977), we believe this is an impression based primarily on work with terrestrial lizards, snakes and tortoises which may not apply as well to the aquatic members of the class. Much more research needs to be done with aquatic and marine snakes and turtles whose habitats provide poor visual, but excellent chemical cueing characteristics. 

But as for any other trend, there are not only pros but also cons to mobile sensory research. The development of an own-research app is first of all connected to high costs. Like aU innovations in their early adoption phases, apps too require new competencies. Since the knowledge on how to implement new technologies is mostly non-existent in the early phase, services need to be bought in either as individual or off-the-shelf solutions. This saves costs but reduces freedom and independence in-home solutions secure independence but are mostly rather time and cost intensive. Mobile research has further critical limitations, such as limitations on the number of... 

Vision is critical to driving, with some researchers suggesting that vision is required for up to 95% of the sensory input needed to drive (Shinar and Scheiber, 1991). Owsley et al. (1991) have described the driving task as a visually cluttered array, both primary and secondary visual tasks, and simultaneous use of central and peripheral vision. In addition, the driver is usually uncertain as to when and where an important visual event may occur (p. 404). 

Feeding of animals in general can enhance the omega-3 levels in lipids and is well documented. In contrast, few studies have documented the stability of the lipids in stored meats or in processed meat products. Additional researcher is needed to evaluate the sensory characteristics of stored meats and of processed meat products containing enhanced omega-3 lipids. 

Webb and Noble (12) reported on the aroma constituents of the four general types of sherry. Fino, oloroso, submerged culture, and baked sherries have significant differences in aroma constituents. Many constituents were identified, but much more research is needed to correlate volatile components with sensory perceptions. 

The far left part of the spectrum deals with the control hardware and infrastructure required to operate a plant. We need to assemble the proper types of control valves and process measurements (for temperature, flow, pressure, composition, etc.). These are the sensory devices of the plant and are essential for any control system to function. Any control strategy, no matter how clever, will have severe difficulties without the right measurements and valves in the process. An Instrument Society of America (ISA) publication catalog (67 Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12277, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) contains many references that deal with control hardware. 

Sensory science is unique in that it requires human subjects. This in itself creates challenges, some of which will be discussed in this paper. The sensory scientist, often working as a part of a research team, also is unique because training in a number of fields is necessary to the success of the program. The training of sensory scientists has not proceeded as rapidly as has the appreciation of and need for sensory scientists in the flavor and... 

All cells appear to have a complex thermostat-hke control system for sensing copper status. Various setpoints must exist in the thermostat system to achieve copper homeostasis. Distinct Cu sensory/transduction systems respond to the various setpoints. Future research will be needed to establish the signal sensed and what determines the setpoint of the cellular copper thermostat. 

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