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View article: Rethinking active learning in medical education: A comparative study of inquiry-based and team-based learning on student performance and satisfaction
Rethinking active learning in medical education: A comparative study of inquiry-based and team-based learning on student performance and satisfaction Open
Background. Active learning fosters critical thinking, autonomy, and deep learning. While TBL is common, IBL offers a more student-centered, inquiry-driven alternative. This study aimed to compare the pedagogical effectiveness of IBL versu…
View article: Evaluation of Optimal Parameters for Lead(II) Ion Extraction Using a Newly Azo Organic Reagent via Cloud Point Extraction Method
Evaluation of Optimal Parameters for Lead(II) Ion Extraction Using a Newly Azo Organic Reagent via Cloud Point Extraction Method Open
A new organic reagent [3-((2-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl) diazenyl)-5nitrobenzene-1,2-diol] (CHPDND) was prepared and characterized by (IR, HNMR, 13C-NMR, C.H.N) used for spectrophotometric determination of Pb(II) ions in aqueous solution. The …
View article: Observed events frequencies and associated factors among soccer players during the 2021 African Cup of Nations competition: A video-based exploratory analysis
Observed events frequencies and associated factors among soccer players during the 2021 African Cup of Nations competition: A video-based exploratory analysis Open
Background Understanding the epidemiology of soccer injuries during specific international competitions is essential for customizing preventive strategies. Several studies have reported outcomes related to international competitions but, …
View article: Clarifying fasting-based dietary strategies: toward alignment with emerging consensus terminology
Clarifying fasting-based dietary strategies: toward alignment with emerging consensus terminology Open
View article: Mini-Trampoline Training Enhances Executive Functions and Motor Skills in Preschoolers
Mini-Trampoline Training Enhances Executive Functions and Motor Skills in Preschoolers Open
Background: Early childhood is crucial for motor and cognitive development, with physical activity playing a key role. Mini-trampoline exercises may offer an effective approach to enhance these domains. Methods: This study assessed the eff…
View article: From ESS to GPSS: Innovations in OSA Screening Tools Across Three Decades -A Comprehensive Update of Thirty-one Screening Questionnaires
From ESS to GPSS: Innovations in OSA Screening Tools Across Three Decades -A Comprehensive Update of Thirty-one Screening Questionnaires Open
Purpose of Review This paper comprehensively examines the evolution of OSA screening tools from 1991 to 2025 and evaluates their clinical applicability. Recent Findings Thirty-one screening tools have been developed over the last three dec…
View article: Methodologic Considerations in Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry and Airflow Limitation Assessment
Methodologic Considerations in Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry and Airflow Limitation Assessment Open
View article: Mini-Trampoline Training Enhances Executive Functions and Motor Skills in Preschoolers
Mini-Trampoline Training Enhances Executive Functions and Motor Skills in Preschoolers Open
Background: Early childhood is crucial for motor and cognitive development, with physical activity playing a key role. Mini-trampoline exercises may offer an effective approach to enhance these domains. Methods: This study assessed the eff…
View article: Comparing efficacy and adherence of smartphone-guided exercises to conventional self-directed exercises for neck pain in office workers: A randomized controlled trial protocol
Comparing efficacy and adherence of smartphone-guided exercises to conventional self-directed exercises for neck pain in office workers: A randomized controlled trial protocol Open
Background Self-exercises focusing on strength and endurance training, as well as self-mobilization, are effective in neck pain (NP). This study aims to investigate the differences in self-management using two workplace-based interventions…
View article: Reciprocal relationships between sleep quality, mental health and the quality of life in elite athletes: A pilot study
Reciprocal relationships between sleep quality, mental health and the quality of life in elite athletes: A pilot study Open
View article: The effects of menstrual cycle phases on anaerobic and short-term maximal performances and mood states in female athletes
The effects of menstrual cycle phases on anaerobic and short-term maximal performances and mood states in female athletes Open
View article: Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Boswellia sacra resin: extraction, evaluation, and formulation into a topical cream for dermatological applications
Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Boswellia sacra resin: extraction, evaluation, and formulation into a topical cream for dermatological applications Open
Background Frankincense ( Boswellia sacra ) Resin has been used in traditional medicine for millennia because of its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing characteristics. Recent research has proved its medicinal promise, par…
View article: Mastering the art of sectioning: a comprehensive guide to slide-microtome technology and histological applications
Mastering the art of sectioning: a comprehensive guide to slide-microtome technology and histological applications Open
The well-known technique of microtomy, which is an essential cutting tool, was first developed for light and transmission electron microscope uses, but it is currently also utilized to prepare specimens for atomic force microscopy (AFM), i…
View article: Epidemiology of Tennis-Related Injuries Among Competitive Youth Players in Tunisia: Frequency, Characteristics, and Management Patterns
Epidemiology of Tennis-Related Injuries Among Competitive Youth Players in Tunisia: Frequency, Characteristics, and Management Patterns Open
Background and Objectives: Tennis involves repetitive high-velocity movements, rapid directional changes, and challenging environmental conditions, exposing players to injury risk. However, injury surveillance data for North African youth …
View article: Predictors of brain death and barriers to organ donation in north African intensive care units: a multicenter prospective study on severe coma patients
Predictors of brain death and barriers to organ donation in north African intensive care units: a multicenter prospective study on severe coma patients Open
Organ donation from brain-dead patients is a major advancement in transplantation medicine. However, challenges remain in identifying and managing potential donors. In Tunisia, low donation rates reflect both medical limitations and signif…
View article: Acute effects of virtual reality exercise bike games on psychophysiological outcomes in college North-African adolescents with cerebral palsy: A randomized clinical trial
Acute effects of virtual reality exercise bike games on psychophysiological outcomes in college North-African adolescents with cerebral palsy: A randomized clinical trial Open
Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that can affect motor skills and psychophysiological well-being. Virtual Reality Exercise (VRE) improves cognitive and physical outcomes in patients with CP. Therefore, this study a…
View article: Widespread pain syndrome in long COVID-19: melatonin as an adjuvant treatment
Widespread pain syndrome in long COVID-19: melatonin as an adjuvant treatment Open
Long coronavirus disease 2019 (LC19) represents a complex global health challenge. Survivors frequently report persistent problems like widespread pain syndrome (WPS), cognitive dysfunction, cardiovascular complications, and sleep disturba…
View article: Letter to the Editor on “Effectiveness of early cardiorespiratory rehabilitation combined with melatonin supplementation during the inpatient period following acute myocardial infarction.”
Letter to the Editor on “Effectiveness of early cardiorespiratory rehabilitation combined with melatonin supplementation during the inpatient period following acute myocardial infarction.” Open
View article: Indigenous bronchiectasis assessment scale – the ‘<scp>IBAS</scp>’: a proposed new tool to assess bronchiectasis severity in adult <scp>Indigenous Australians</scp>
Indigenous bronchiectasis assessment scale – the ‘<span>IBAS</span>’: a proposed new tool to assess bronchiectasis severity in adult <span>Indigenous Australians</span> Open
Background There is a lack of a comprehensive bronchiectasis severity assessment tool specific for Indigenous people that corrects for normative references established for the non‐Indigenous population. Aims An innovative bronchiectasis as…
View article: Bronchoconstriction Induced by Spirometric Maneuvers in a Male Patient: A Case Report
Bronchoconstriction Induced by Spirometric Maneuvers in a Male Patient: A Case Report Open
Spirometry-induced bronchoconstriction (SIB) refers to the paradoxical narrowing of the airways triggered by deep inhalation (DI) during spirometry testing. This response is atypical but can occur in subjects with heightened airway sensiti…
View article: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Articles on Soccer Injuries
A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Articles on Soccer Injuries Open
Bibliometric analysis is increasingly utilized to assess specific research fields and identify emerging areas of interest. While it is commonly employed in sports medicine research to assess injuries, few studies have concentrated on socce…
View article: Critical analysis of spirometry interpretation in tuberculosis-related lung function impairment: a commentary on a Chinese study
Critical analysis of spirometry interpretation in tuberculosis-related lung function impairment: a commentary on a Chinese study Open
View article: Combined Cognitive and Motor Training Improves Reading, Writing and Motor Coordination in Dyslexic Children
Combined Cognitive and Motor Training Improves Reading, Writing and Motor Coordination in Dyslexic Children Open
Background/Objectives: Different strategies were proposed to enhance dyslexic children’s performance. This study aimed to investigate the effect of combined cognitive and motor training on reading, writing, and motor coordination in dyslex…
View article: Ethical and legal dilemmas of civil disobedience: physicians’ decisions under occupation
Ethical and legal dilemmas of civil disobedience: physicians’ decisions under occupation Open
View article: Assessment of sub-maximal aerobic capacity in North African patients with chronic hepatitis B: a pilot case-control study
Assessment of sub-maximal aerobic capacity in North African patients with chronic hepatitis B: a pilot case-control study Open
Background Studies assessing sub-maximal aerobic capacity in non-cirrhotic chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate sub-maximal aerobic capacity in CHB patients compared to apparently healthy participants…
View article: The outcomes of robotic ileocolic resection in Crohn’s disease compared with laparoscopic and open surgery: a meta-analysis and systematic review
The outcomes of robotic ileocolic resection in Crohn’s disease compared with laparoscopic and open surgery: a meta-analysis and systematic review Open
View article: Scholarly Publications and Opinions Through 366-Day War on Gaza (2023-2024): A Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Scholarly Publications and Opinions Through 366-Day War on Gaza (2023-2024): A Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis Open
Background: The 2023-2024 Gaza Genocide has generated notable scholarly discourse, influenced by various historical, political, and social contexts. These academic writings, rooted in the longstanding "war of words," illustrate how languag…
View article: Comments on “Modulation of NRF2 and CYP24A1 Pathways by Hookah Smoke: Implications for Male Reproductive Health”
Comments on “Modulation of NRF2 and CYP24A1 Pathways by Hookah Smoke: Implications for Male Reproductive Health” Open
View article: Physical activity and neuroplasticity in neurodegenerative disorders: a comprehensive review of exercise interventions, cognitive training, and AI applications
Physical activity and neuroplasticity in neurodegenerative disorders: a comprehensive review of exercise interventions, cognitive training, and AI applications Open
This review aimed to elucidate the mechanisms through which (i) physical activity (PA) enhances neuroplasticity and cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, and (ii) identify specific PA interventions for improving cognitive reha…
View article: Interventions to improve adherence/compliance to home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A systematic review protocol
Interventions to improve adherence/compliance to home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent condition often leading to chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure in its advanced stages. Home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (Home-NIPPV) has emerged as …