Emotional responses of college students to filtered fluorescent lighting in a classroom (v3) by Hon K. Yuen, Anna L. Wood, Jane E. Krentel, Robert A. Oster, Anthony D. Cunningham, Gavin R. Jenkins

“… # Objective To assess the emotional impact of classroom lighting on students during an academic year. # Methods This study used an ABAB withdrawal research design in the following manner: in phase A, the baseline condition, classroom lighting was provided by conventional overhead white fluorescent classroom lights; in phase B, the intervention condition, the conventional overhead white fluorescent classroom lights were covered with fabric filters (thin, translucent, creamy-colored plastic sheets) that were attached to the lighting fixture frame with magnetic discs. …”
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Impact of Concussions on Postural Stability Performance Using the Head Shake-Sensory Organization Test by John D Heick, Abdulaziz Alkathiry

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Subjects with a history of concussion and healthy normal controls completed the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, the sensory organization test, the head shake SOT, and the Foam Head Shake-Sensory Organization test in a single testing session. …”
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The role of Airbnb creating a “new”-old city centre: facts, problems and controversies in Porto by Pedro Chamusca, José Rio Fernandes, Luís Carvalho, Thiago Mendes

“…We make use of qualitative and quantitative methods and draw on the official AirDNA database to analyse the relation between Airbnb and urban transformation, and the governance context. …”
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Clinical and Economic Evaluation of Transdermal Oxybutynin in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Spain by Carlos Crespo, Pedro Blasco, Marcelo Guigini, Jordi Galván

“…**Background:** This study evaluated the clinical outcomes and economic results of transdermal oxybutynin compared to fesoterodine, tolterodine, solifenacin, oxybutynin, trospium chloride, and mirabegron for overactive bladder syndrome in Spain. **Materials and Methods:** A Markov model was built with monthly cycles for a 5-year time frame. …”
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THEOLOGY, INSECURITY AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD by U.N DURUJI

“…The paper uses a combination of theological, phenomenological, sociological and interpretative methods to achieve its objectives. …”
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An Examination of International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict: Perspective from the Legal Issues on War Crimes in Africa by NWALA Paul

“…The study argues that international humanitarian law on armed conflict governs the treatment of prisoners of war, civilians in occupied territory, the sick and the wounded personnel, prohibits inhuman methods of warfare and protection of human rights in situation of armed conflict (war). …”
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“ORPHIKON I” BY ATHANASIOS TRIKOUPIS – A “BRIDGE” BETWEEN ANCIENTAND CONTEMPORARY TIMES, A MEANS OF TEACHING MODERN MUSIC TO CHILDREN by Stela GUŢANU

“…This is why today’s music teacher is faced with a series of problems in finding various ways and methods to facilitate the children’s understanding and liking of contemporary music. …”
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Clinical utility of combined contrast-enhanced ultrasound and intracavitary contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the percutaneous treatment of pyogenic liver abscess by Giampiero Francica

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the utility of the combined use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and intracavitary CEUS (IC-CEUS) with diluted SonoVue in the management of percutaneous treatment for pyogenic liver abscess (PLA). Methods: 36 patients (23 males, 13 females; mean age 64 ± 13.9 years) with 39 PLAs (mean size 7.6 ± 3.4 cm) were selected for percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) and/or percutaneous needle aspiration (PNA). …”
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Risky behaviours and injuries amongst Catalan children with ADHD: does pharmacological treatment improve outcomes? by Toni Mora, Rowena Jacobs, Jordi Cid, David Roche

“…We test whether medication use for ADHD decreases the likelihood of risky behaviour (sexual behaviour, alcohol, tobacco, and drug consumption) and injuries amongst children aged 6–18. Methods We use a large administrative dataset for the whole population of Catalan children in Spain who were born between 1998 and 2012. …”
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Psychosis in Parkinson's disease in a Southeast Asian cohort: prevalence and clinical correlates by Vanessa Wai Ling Mok, Lai Gwen Chan, Justine Chay Boon Goh, Louis Chew Seng Tan

“…This study aimed to examine the prevalence of PD-associated psychosis in the local setting, identify any associated risk factors, as well as characterise the cognitive trajectory of patients with PD with psychosis. Methods: A retrospective cohort of 336 patients with PD, who presented to the National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, in 2006 and 2007 and attended follow-up visits through to 2013 was analysed. …”
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Study on the detection efficiencies of liquid 99Tcm, 131I, and 18F in a well-type NaI(Tl) gamma spectrometer by Jiayu Liu, Xiaojun Lu, Chao Zhao

“…Objective: To assess the detection efficiencies of liquid radioisotopes in a well-type NaI(Tl) gamma spectrometer, focusing on the short-lived isotopes 99Tcm, 131I, and 18F. Methods: The detection efficiencies of liquid 99Tcm, 131I, and 18F in a well-type NaI(Tl) gamma spectrometer were systematically investigated through calibration experiments and Monte Carlo simulations, and accounting for the coincidence-summing effect. …”
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Bodies in Pile: Osteological and Archaeological Analysis of Skeletal Remains from Phaselis Infrastucture by Tolga Karahan, Ahmet İhsan Aytek, Alper Yener Yavuz

“…The location and morp-hological characteristics of the skeletons, together with the archaeological record, indicate that they cannot be con-sidered as burials. Furthermore, the detailed examination did not reveal any trauma-related lesions, thus ruling out a possible homicide scenario. …”
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Do past and present adverse experiences impact the mental health of children? A study among children in the Juvenile Justice System in India by Shiva Prakash Srinivasan, Chiranjeevi Arumugam, Ananya Anandan, Padmavati Ramachandran

“…Few studies from India have systematically explored interpersonal experiences, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or bullying experiences, and their effects on these children’s mental health. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using standardized scales to identify the frequencies of and relationships between life experiences and current mental health outcomes (stress, well-being, and psychopathology) faced by children residing in seven child care institutions (CCIs) across two states in India. …”
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TEACHER PERSPECTIVES ON AI-DRIVEN GAMIFICATION: IMPACT ON STUDENT MOTIVATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND LEARNING OUTCOMES by Abdullah Alenezi

“…Through qualitative research methods, teacher perspectives are explored to unravel the multifaceted aspects of AI-enhanced gamification within educational settings. …”
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Mouthguard use, hygiene, and maintenance practices among combat and team sports athletes: A comparative study. by Didem Özkal Eminoğlu, Kamber Kaşali, Cebrail Gençoğlu, Süleyman Ulupinar, Serhat Özbay, Buket Şeran, Ayşegül Türksoy, Fatih Kiyici

“…The survey included questions on demographic data, mouthguard usage habits, cleaning methods, and storage practices. Combat sports athletes exhibited significantly higher rates of mouthguard use (100%) compared to team sports athletes (29.5%) (chi square [χ2] = 258.971, p<0.001). …”
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Effect of instant ear domes on real-ear gain by Salma Samy Attia, Hesham Kozou, Doaa Elmoazen

“…Abstract Purpose As instant ear domes are the most commonly used fittings for RIC hearing aids and are available in standard sizes and shapes which may include vents, this study was designed to assess the acoustics of these different types of domes by estimating the insertion loss and vent effect of each using real-ear measurements to make the right fitting choice. Methods The study included 30 normal hearing individuals. …”
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Investigation and evaluation of the efficiency of palm kernel oil extract for corrosion inhibition of brass artifacts by Mohamed M. Megahed, Eman AbdElRhiem, Wesam Atta, Nabil Abdel Ghany, Mohamed Abdelbar

“…The corrosion protection efficiency of the PKO was evaluated using brass coupons, simulating the artifact of the alloy. Electrochemical methods, including the open circuit potential (OCP), Tafel, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), were used to assess the performance of palm kernel oil on brass coupons at different concentrations (1, 3, 5, 7%). …”
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Three dimensional analysis of dental arch form and dimensions in a sample of Kurdish students in Hawler Medical University. by Barzan Mahmood, Bayan Hassan

“… Background: This study aims to use 3D analysis to compare male and female upper and lower dental arch forms in untreated Kurdish medical students, find differences in shape, transversal and longitudinal diameters between genders, and provide clinicians with a representative set of the population's dental arch to provide appropriate orthodontic treatment. Methods: The sample consisted of 3D scans by the intra-oral scanner of maxillary and mandibular dental arches deriving from 111 Kurdish medical students (Male = 51, Female = 60) in permanent dentition. the arch form was evaluated by linear values and ratios by mathematical calculation on every patient using a 3shap ortho analyzer software .paired t-test and fisher's exact Test were used to determine if the differences in measurements between maxillary, mandibular, male, and female groups were significant. …”
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Three-Dimensional Virtual Model for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RAPN): Development of Study Protocol for Evaluation of the Learning Curve to Optimize the Precision and Accu... by Traverso P, Mantica G, Giasotto V, Terrone C

“…They showed to provide accurate anatomical details, improve operative time and patient safety by reducing complications. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to medication adherence: a qualitative study with general practitioners by Marja Airaksinen, Kirsi Kvarnström, Helena Liira

“…Background General practitioners (GPs) manage the drug therapies of people with chronic diseases, and poor adherence to medication remains a major challenge.Objective This qualitative study examined GPs’ insights into non-adherence and ways of overcoming this problem.Methods We ran four focus groups comprising 16 GPs at the Kirkkonummi Health Centre (Southern Finland). …”
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