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Researchers are studying digital media addiction among university students, focusing on how common digital addiction is and its relationship with factors like body awareness, physical activity, hand grip strength, upper extremity function and pain, quality of life, depression, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and cognitive abilities. This observational study aims to deepen understanding of these connections in a university population. Participants will provide demographic information and complete a series of self-report questionnaires and physical tests. These include assessments of musculoskeletal health, physical activity levels, sleep quality, cognitive failures, grip strength measurement using a dynamometer, depression, anxiety, stress levels, body awareness, quality of life, and digital addiction. All evaluations are conducted within a 24 to 48-hour timeframe. During the study, participants complete questionnaires covering mental, physical, and cognitive health aspects and undergo a grip strength test. Researchers use these data to measure various health and behavioral outcomes related to digital addiction. The entire study involves data collection over a short period, aiming to understand the interplay of physical and psychological factors with digital media use in university students.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of flywheel exercises focused on the upper extremities on athletic skills, muscle oxygen levels, physical fatigue, and muscle strength in healthy male adolescent basketball players aged 10 to 18 years. The study compares these exercises to traditional strength training to understand their impact during adolescence, a key time for athletic and muscle development. This randomized controlled trial aims to provide new insights into these training methods for young athletes. Participants will be divided into two groups one will perform eccentric resistance exercises using a flywheel device, and the other will follow a traditional dumbbell strength training program. Both groups train three times per week for eight weeks alongside their regular basketball practice. The flywheel group will experience progressive load increases during their sessions, while the traditional group will train with individualized loads based on their maximum strength. Before and after the eight-week program, all participants will undergo tests measuring basketball skills, muscle oxygenation using near-infrared spectroscopy, and physical fatigue using the Modified Borg Scale. Upper extremity muscle strength and explosive strength will also be assessed. These assessments will help researchers track changes due to the different training methods and evaluate their effects on athletic performance and fatigue.

Cervical disc herniation SDH happens when the discs in the neck press on nearby nerves or the spinal cord, causing pain, loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and difficulty using the arms and hands. This research aims to study the levels of sensory perception, pain threshold, and fear of movement in people with SDH, and how these factors relate to their arm function. The study also compares these with healthy individuals without neck pain to better understand the condition. Participants will be divided into two groups those diagnosed with cervical disc herniation and healthy volunteers without neck pain. Various tests will be used, including assessments of touch perception, pain intensity during different activities, pressure pain threshold using a digital device, and arm function tests like the DASH and Purdue Pegboard. These assessments happen within a 24 to 48-hour period. During the study, participants will undergo sensory and pain tests, complete questionnaires on pain levels, and perform arm function tasks. Researchers will measure pain tolerance, somatosensory perception, and upper limb abilities to understand the impact of SDH. The study is observational, and participants will be evaluated once within the specified time frame. The total study duration extends until March 2026, starting from October 2025.

This research aims to evaluate the effect of a structured animal-assisted therapy AAT session involving a turtle on dental anxiety and behavioral compliance in children aged 6 to 10 during routine dental procedures that do not require local anesthesia. Dental anxiety is a common challenge in pediatric patients and can lead to behavioral difficulties and avoidance of dental care. The study focuses on exploring non-pharmacological methods like AAT to reduce anxiety using validated anxiety scales and physiological stress markers. Participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group that interacts with a turtle for a set time or a control group engaging in a standard activity such as painting. Before, during, and after the dental procedure, anxiety and behavior are measured using several scales including Corahs Dental Anxiety Scale, Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale, Facial Image Scale, Venham Picture Test, and the Frankl Behavior Assessment Scale, along with physiological measurements like pulse rate. The study includes parental consent and child assent, with data collected at multiple timepoints. Throughout the study, children undergo non-invasive dental procedures such as examinations and fluoride applications. Researchers collect pre-test, short repeat, and post-procedure measurements along with satisfaction surveys and record any adverse events such as increased fear or allergic reactions. The study lasts about one year, allowing comprehensive assessment of anxiety reduction and behavioral changes in a pediatric dental setting.