Nicotine, a nonselective ligand for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), has been shown to improve attention and reduce distractibility in humans. Although the numerous side effects induced by nicotine prevent its use as a therapeutic agent, it is hypothesized that subtype-selective nAChR ligands may offer a potential therapeutic benefit to humans with attention deficits. In this study, ...

Sodium Based Energy Storage In article number 2206922, Lu Huang, Yingpeng Wu, and co-workers propose a dual-mechanism energy storage strategy, involving the electrochemical process of sodium ion battery (SIB) metal (SMB). This strategy is expected to achieve higher capacity than SIB, obtain dendrite-free growth SMB with well-designed anode.

This report describes the effective treatment of self-injurious behavior (SIB) using contingent electric shock in an adolescent. Data are presented to document the initial dramatic reduction in SIB and the ongoing effectiveness of the treatment over a 5-year period. Positive side effects of the intervention are documented, as is information on the interaction of a medical condition (e.g., ear i...

S elf-injurious behavior (SIB) is defined as deliberate harm to one's own body without suicidal intent. It usually occurs as head banging or hitting, body hitting, skin cutting, or finger biting' and includes ocular, genital, and oral self mutilation. SIB can occur with mental retardation, coma, psychotic problems, poisoning, or character disorders. In pediatric patients, SIB usually is related...

The sensitivity of the Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE) in severely impaired patients is reduced by a floor effect and limited score range. The Severe Impairment Battery (SIB) and Preliminary Neuropsychological Battery (BNP) may be valid alternatives. We studied a group of 37 severely compromised elderly inpatients to investigate the usefulness of these two test batteries as alternatives to ...

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the differences of the dosimetric parameters between three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and simultaneous-integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy (SIB-IMRT) techniques in the prone and supine positions for breast irradiation. Materials and Methods: Ten patients underwent a computed tomography simulation in both the prone a...

ABSTRACT
 Studies have shown that teachers’ classroom management practices play a significant role in ensuring effective education and maintenance of students’ interest. Thus, the purpose this study was to investigate influence perceptions some Classroom Management Practices on their Interest Biology. Students’ Biology (SIB) Teacher (TCMP) questionnaires were used collect data from 331 stu...

The present study aims to examine the effect of authentic leadership (AL) on service innovative behavior (SIB) employees as well identify whether proactive personality (PP) mediates this connection at an individual level. quantitative cross-sectional design was utilized gather information from a sample which consisted 428 front-line (FLE) working banks located in North Cyprus. Specifically, use...