The structure and functions of the modern human hand are critical components of what distinguishes Homo sapiens from the great apes (Gorilla, Pan, and Pongo). In this study, attention is focused on the trapezium and trapezoid, the two most lateral bones of the distal carpal row, in the four extant hominid genera, representing the first time they have been quantified and analyzed together as a m...

BACKGROUND Manipulative therapy is widely used in the treatment of spinal disorders. Manipulative techniques are under debate because of the possibility of adverse events. To date, the efficacy of manipulations compared to sham manipulations is unclear. The purpose of the study is: to assess the efficacy of manipulative therapy compared to sham in adults with a variety of complaints. STUDY DE...

In the modern world, manipulation is a completely universal phenomenon. It can be found in all socially significant spheres of human activity. When studying manipulative strategies, it impossible not to pay attention variety their types and goals through which manipulators resort these actions. A set techniques organized certain way, used for purpose exerting hidden influence, aimed at achievin...

We evaluated the long-term outcome of patients with an osteosarcoma who had undergone prior manipulative therapy, a popular treatment in Asia, and investigated its effects on several prognostic factors. Of the 134 patients in this study, 70 (52%) patients had manipulative therapy and 64 (48%) did not. The age, location, and size of tumour were not significantly different between the groups. The...

Past research shows that company messaging can inflate consumers' feelings of power, which in turn alleviate the negative effects service failures. Extant research, however, has not examined how various types power have a differential effect on consumers, with some leading to counterproductive consequences for companies. Across five experiments, we show stressing consumers over backfire by incr...

At a time when Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professions are in great demand, the question as to how to cultivate learners’ interests in these fields becomes more urgent. This paper presents valuable guidance in building positive mathematics learning experiences among students of all ages. Using effective, enjoyable, and real-life activities, it presents an innovative,...

Picture books are ubiquitous in young children's lives and are assumed to support children's acquisition of information about the world. Given their importance, relatively little research has directly examined children's learning from picture books. We report two studies examining children's acquisition of labels and facts from picture books that vary on two dimensions: iconicity of the picture...