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Human Behavior Laboratory, University of Iceland

The Human Behavior Laboratory
School of Health Sciences
University of Iceland

The Human Behavior Laboratory is dedicated to theoretical and methodological development concerning the spatio-temporal organization of human behavior and interactions. The focus is on the development and testing of mathematical pattern types for the description and analysis of behavior as a complex process that takes place in real-time and space. A series of related patterns have already been defined and are now called the t-language or the t-system. Special software,Theme, has been developed for the testing of the t-system and for its research application, but this software development is now in the hands of PatternVision Ltd. The Theme software frequently detects complex hidden patterns that are missed by other available methods and software. The focus is mainly on human behavior but behavior of other animals is also considered because of the important perspective it often provides on the human case.

21/09/2026

LINCE PLUS 4.1.0 is out.

The free, open-source desktop tool for systematic observation in sports and health now ships with:

- T-Pattern Explorer: detect repeating temporal patterns in your coded observations and jump straight to the exact moment in the video.
- Predictive assistant: while coding, LINCE PLUS suggests the next likely events with expected timing and a confidence score.
- Quantitative view: sensor streams (heart rate, accelerometer, gyroscope) overlaid on the video timeline with a synchronised playhead.
- A refreshed dashboard across projects, observers, scenes, register, results and research, plus more reliable Linux installs.

Available for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows and Linux: https://observesport.github.io/lince-plus/

What's next: LINCE PLUS Cloud.

We are now building the mixed-methods merge: qualitative observations and quantitative data brought together in a single analysis flow. And through the latest stage of the LINCE PLUS mobile app, sensor data recorded on the field integrates directly with the observational record.

If you use LINCE PLUS in your research, please cite us. Feedback, bug reports and feature requests are always welcome on GitHub.

19/09/2026

Recent TPA citing publications in Sport Sciences.

07/09/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Anna M. Señé Mir, from the Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC). She is a member of MASI, GREAF (Grup de Recerca en Esport i Activitat Física) and CEEAF (Centre d'Estudis en Esport i Activitat Física), and serves as Principal Investigator of the MovIn Lessons project. She is a colleague deeply immersed in physical activity promotion, health, and movement in education.

During her visit, she shared valuable insights into Sport and Physical Activity Research - covering the integration of movement and physical education into primary school curricula, workplace and occupational health interventions, sedentary behaviour and musculoskeletal risk reduction, and formative assessment in teacher training. We also explored the growing role of digital and data-driven tools in health-promotion research, advancements in observational methodology, and updates on observational data analysis software. Additionally, we outlined future international initiatives to be developed between MASI, GREAF, and UVic-UCC.

05/09/2026

Recent TPA citing publications.

04/09/2026

Last June, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Elena Escolano Pérez from the Faculty of Education at the University of Zaragoza. She serves as the MASI coordinator at the university and leads the SYNTHESIS Action Group at Campus Iberus. She is a colleague deeply immersed in cognitive development, learning, and observational methodology.

During her visit, she shared valuable insights into Developmental and Educational Psychology - covering executive functions, cognitive and neuropsychological development, play-based assessment methodologies, academic achievement, and the impact of physical activity and emotional well-being on learning outcomes. We also explored the growing role of AI and data-driven tools in educational research, advancements in observational methodology, and updates on observational data analysis software.

Additionally, we outlined future international initiatives to be developed within MASI and the SYNTHESIS Group.

20/08/2026

Recent TPA publications in Creativity, IT Development & Experimental Design.

18/08/2026

Recent TPA citing publications in AI and Robotics.

10/08/2026

Recent TPA citing publications.

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Hagatorg
Reykjavík
107

Website

http://hbl.hi.is/

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