Conceptual Blending in Humans and Language Models
Spencer K. Lynn Frontiers in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Volume 17, 28 July 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1849083 In theories of embodied cognition, concept integration, or blending, integrates features from different source concepts to construct a new, context-sensitive meaning and is considered a core mechanism of human conceptual flexibility. Blending, while a cognitive act, is reflected in language, including […]
Four Aspirations for Evaluating AI-Infused Technologies: A Narrative Review
Dane A. Morey1, Mohammadreza Jalaeian1, Morgan E. Reynolds1, Nicolette M. McGeorge2, Hunter K. Oldham3, and Michael F. Rayo1 Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, Published: April 16 2026, Vol. 0(0) 1-20 Abstract As artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other forms of advanced automation are increasingly considered for deployment in safety-critical industries, there […]
Clinician Perspectives on the Development of a Survivorship Care Plan Smartphone Application: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis
Maria Rangwala 1, Elisha Baafi Oduro 1, Nicolette M. McGeorge 2, Dana Deighton 3, Ian Kleckner 1, Cynthia L. Renn 1, Amber Kleckner 1 Oncology Nursing Forum, Published: March 2026, Vol. 53, No. 2 Abstract Purpose: To describe clinicians’ perspectives on POSTHOC (POSt-Treatment Healthcare Outcomes for Cancer survivors), a survivorship care plan (SCP) smartphone application (app). Participants & setting: 14 clinicians, including 5 nurses, were recruited from oncology (n […]