<p>Many teachers are reporting that they need to develop more subject-specific applications of educational technology. However, there seems have been a lack theoretical frameworks guide educators in preparing and developing in-service preschool teacher education the area technology until recent emergence notion technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). This study utilizes TPACK survey explore 366 Taiwanese teachers' knowledge. Exploratory factor analyses used this yielded...

The mu-opioid receptor (OPRM1) A118G polymorphism underpins different pain sensitivity and opioid-analgesic outcome with unclear effect on the descending modulatory system (DPMS). Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), most prevalent gynecological problem clear painful free conditions, serves as a good clinical model of spontaneous pain. objective this imaging genetics study was therefore to explore if differences in functional connectivity (FC) DPMS between OPRM1 polymorphisms could provide possible...

Abstract Numerous studies have reported that long‐term musical training can affect brain functionality and induce structural alterations in the brain. Singing is a form of vocal expression with an unparalleled capacity for communicating emotion; however, there has been relatively little research on neuroplasticity at network level vocalists (i.e., noninstrumental musicians). Our objective this study was to elucidate changes neural architecture following arts. We employed framework based...

Introduction The main objective of this research is to explore the core cognitive mechanisms utilized by exceptionally skilled percussionists as they navigate complex rhythms. Our specific focus on understanding dynamic interactions among brain regions, respectively, related externally directed cognition (EDC), internally (IDC), and rhythm processing, defined neural correlates processing (NCRP). Methods involved 26 participants each in percussionist group (PG) control (CG), who underwent...

Abstract Introduction: Severe primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) is a distressing pain affecting 10% to 25% of menstruating women. Little known about the analgesic efficacy and neural mechanisms transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) at motor area (M1) for menstrual control. Objectives: We examined anodal tDCS over left M1 patients with severe PDM studied functional connectivity (FC) changes between periaqueductal gray matter (PAG) medial (MMA) elucidate possible central mechanisms. Methods:...

Introduction Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), the most prevalent gynecological problem among women of reproductive age, presents as a regular pattern cyclic menstrual pain. The presence or absence central sensitization (i.e., pain hypersensitivity) in cases PDM is contentious issue. Among Caucasians, associated with hypersensitivity throughout cycle, indicating amplification mediated by nervous system. We previously reported on to thermal Asian females. In this study, functional magnetic...

Background Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a common treatment for recurrent or residual pituitary adenomas. The persistence of symptoms and related complications may impair the patient's quality life (QOL). Purpose purpose this study was to examine symptom distress, QOL, relationship between them among patients with tumors who had undergone SRS. Methods This used cross-sectional design purposive sampling. We enrolled diagnosed Data were collected at CyberKnife Center medical center in...

To investigate the functional connectivity (FC) in nonacute sciatica and neuronal correlation of acupuncture analgesia. A prospective study employing resting-state magnetic resonance imaging was conducted. Twelve patients were enrolled to receive six or 18 acupoints treatment twice a week for 4 weeks. Regional homogeneity (ReHo) seed-based FC performed. analysis demonstrated greater alteration right posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) during pre-acupuncture phase than postacupuncture phase....

Introduction Dance is an art form that integrates the body and mind through movement. Dancers develop exceptional physical mental abilities involve various neurocognitive processes linked to embodied cognition. We propose dancers’ primary trait representation movement-actuated relies on extended mirror neuron system (eMNS). Methods A total of 29 dancers 28 non-dancer controls were recruited. hierarchical approach intra-regional inter-regional functional connectivity (FC) analysis was adopted...

Introduction The brain's reward system (RS) reacts differently to pain and its alleviation. This study examined the correlation between RS activity behavior during both painful pain-free periods in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) elucidate their adaptive maladaptive responses throughout menstrual cycle. Methods Ninety-two PDM 90 control participants underwent resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) scans peri-ovulatory phases. Regional homogeneity (ReHo)...

This study sought to elucidate the cognitive traits of visual artists (VAs) from perspective creativity and system (i.e., most fundamental neural correlate).We examined local long-distance intrinsic functional connectivity (FC) unravel changes in brain among VAs. Twenty-seven university students majoring arts 27 non-artist controls were enrolled.VAs presented enhanced FC right superior parietal lobule, precuneus, left inferior temporal gyrus (ITG), angular gyrus, middle occipital gyrus. VAs...

Introduction This study aimed to examine the white matter characteristics of visual artists (VAs) in terms creativity and structural connectivity within cortical system. Methods Diffusion spectrum imaging was utilized changes system a group VAs ( n = 25) comparison healthy controls matched for age education 24). To assess integrity its relationship with creativity, we conducted comprehensive analysis using region-based track-specific tractographic examinations. Results Our uncovered that...

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners assess body constitution (BC) as a treatment basis for maintaining homeostasis. We investigated patterns in spontaneous brain activity different BC groups using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) and determined the relationship between these quality of life (QOL). Thirty-two healthy individuals divided into two (body questionnaire (BCQ)-gentleness [BCQ-G] BCQ-deficiency [BCQ-D]) based on (BCQ) underwent rsfMRI to...

ABSTRACT In this paper, a vehicle management framework for connecting transport of automated material handling system (AMHS) in 300mm wafer fab, which integrates the interbay and intrabay systems, is proposed. Based on operational area vehicles, we extend our previous study propose “vehicle type” concept AMHS. Three types scheme are analysed discussed, order to assign vehicles flexibly improve performance environment. These include 1) fixed type, 2) virtual 3) dynamic type.

Introduction Dance education fosters embodied metacognition, enhancing student’s creativity. This study examines the crucial role of functional connectivity (FC) between neural correlates metacognition (NCM) and dance (NCD) as neurological foundation for dancers’ metacognition. The investigation also explores whether these consolidated FCs inform general creativity in dancers. Methods research involved 29 dancers 28 non-dancer controls. examined resting-state connections NCM through...

Percussionists stand out for their expertise in rhythm, with the network musical rhythm (NMR) serving a vital neurological function improvisation, which is deeply rooted comprehensive knowledge. Our research examines central representations of various improvisation tactics used by percussionists and investigates interactions between NMR other relevant neural networks.

Introduction Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), characterized by cyclic pain, may involve pain modulation within the reward system (RS). The Catechol-O-methyltransferase ( COMT ) Val158Met polymorphism, which significantly influences dopamine activity, is linked to regulation of both acute and chronic pain. This study examines differential neurodynamic in RS associated with polymorphisms during menstrual among PDM subjects. Method Ninety-one subjects underwent resting-state fMRI menstruation were...

Abstract The neurogenetic basis of variability in human olfactory function remains elusive. This study examined performance and resting-state functional neuroimaging results from healthy volunteers within the context brain-derived neurotrophic factor ( BDNF ) val66met polymorphism with aim unraveling genotype-associated intrinsic reorganization network. We found that presence Met allele is associated better identification additional engagement semantic memory system network, an...

Visualization of how the external stimuli are processed dynamically in brain would help understanding neural mechanisms functional segregation and integration. The present study proposed a novel temporal autoencoder to estimate neurodynamics networks involved rhythm encoding reproduction. A fully-connected two-layer was dynamics magnetic resonance image recordings. By minimizing reconstruction error between predicted next time sample corresponding ground truth sample, system trained extract...