CONTEXT Infant crying can cause parental distress, and colic is associated with low maternal self-efficacy and heightened risk for depression. Breastfeeding is recognized as an effective method of calming infants, but the relationship of colic and the use of breastfeeding to remedy infant crying have not been tested for any effects on breastfeeding duration. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects ...

We describe and analyse a new, open dataset of surveyed cycling infrastructure in London UK. demonstrate its potential to contribute research evidence-based policy development through spatial analysis provision London, before evaluating administrative boroughs on their mix compliance with UK Cycle Infrastructure Design Standards. processed cleaned the 233,596 records Cycling Database (CID) that...

Increasing evidence suggests that `aromas have distinctive effects on the allocation of attention in space: Arousing olfactory fragrances (e.g., peppermint) are supposed to induce a more focused state, and calming olfactory fragrances (e.g., lavender) a broader attentional state. Here, we investigate whether odors have similar effects on the allocation of attention in time. Participants perform...

We present Touchology, a series of interactive plants that explore serenity and emotional attachment through meditative touch of plants with interactive audio-visualizations. Our approach focuses on creating various audio-visualizations for tactile interactions with living plants to enhance relationships betweeen the plants and users while evoking their empathy. Touchology was designed to offer...

Environment deterioration and subsequent climate change require the accountability of each contributor. Pollutants produced from fossil fuel in transport sector is measured using emission models this paper offers a Bibliometric analysis these 1990-2020 previous literature supported with content done two tiers; review most cited research work last ten years evolving themes recently published art...

Walking is the most sustainable means of daily travel for short trip distances and a key component overall transport system. This paper documents variation in walking rates among countries, cities same country, different parts city. Our international analysis official government statistics shows that are highest trips, higher women than men, decline with increasing income, remain constant as ag...

Traffic calming measures (TCMs) are implemented in urban areas to reduce vehicles’ speed and, generally speaking, results obtained. However, is still a problem rural roads crossing small villages without bypass and with short-length areas, since drivers do not normally their for that short segment. Hence, various TCM can be installed. It necessary maintain calm area these segments improve road ...

Long thought to be potassium channels with calming influence quietly working away in the background, in this issue of Neuron, Thomas et al. demonstrate that K(2P)2.1 (TREK-1) channels have two endogenous isoforms due to a mechanism called alternative translation initiation (ATI). Hence, they can actually be excitable.