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Evaluation of the effects of single vision lenses with additional near-power on computer-induced asthenopia

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 79 (5), 2020
Abstract Objective: Compared to standard spectacle lenses, do +0.40 EyeZenTM lenses reduce symptoms of asthenopia induced by computer? Methods: A prospective clinical study was carried out with 39 volunteers who spent more than 4 hours a day using a computer (age, 27.31±4.24; male: female =13:26). Ast...

Estudio histomorfométrico de folículos tiroideos humanos con microscopía holográfica digital
Histomorphometric study of human thyroid follicles by digital holographic microscopy

Introducción: La microscopía holográfica digital ha permitido a la microscopía óptica hacer uso de herramientas numéricas y computacionales; y esto, a su vez, ha favorecido múltiples avances en el estudio de las células y los tejidos en diferentes campos de la medicina y otras ciencias afines. ...

Integración de la tecnología informática en la formación docente en la universidad del sector público de Pakistán
Integration of computer technology in teacher education at Pakistan public sector university

Rev. cuba. med. mil; 49 (1), 2020
Introduction: Qualitative case study aims to explore the perceived practices of teacher educators about technology integration in their pedagogical engagement in B. Ed (Hons), elementary program offered by a public sector mountainous university in Pakistan. Objective: To explore the practices perceive...

Development of a computerized adaptive test to assess entrepreneurial personality

Psicol. reflex. crit; 33 (), 2020
Abstract Background/objective Entrepreneurial behavior is of great importance nowadays owing to its significance in the generation of economic, social, personal, and cultural wellbeing. This behavior is influenced by cognitive and personality characteristics, as well as by socioeconomic and contextual ...

Quality of sleep and use of computers and cell-phones among university students

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Evaluate the quality of sleep and its association with the use of computers and cell-phones among medicine and dentistry students. METHODS Cross-sectional and comparative study, which evaluated 425 students through a socioeconomic questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PS...

The effect of sleep quality on academic performance is mediated by Internet use time: DADOS study

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (4), 2019
Abstract Objective: The aims of the present study were to analyze the association of sleep patterns with academic and cognitive performance in adolescents, and to test the potential mediating effect of different activities of screen media usage on this association. Methods: A sample of 269 adolescents ...

Pattern of Internet Use by Iranian Nursing Students. Facilitators and Barriers

Invest. educ. enferm; 37 (2), 2019
Abstract Objective. To evaluate the pattern of internet use and factors that facilitate or dissuade its use among nursing students from a university in Urmia, Iran. Methods. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with 162 nursing students selected through simple random sampling. Results. The ...

Musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal syndromes in adolescents are related to electronic devices

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (6), 2018
Abstract Objective: To evaluate television and simultaneous electronic devices use in adolescents with musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 299 healthy adolescents of a private school. All students completed a self-administered quest...

Does the type of sedentary behaviors influence blood pressurein adolescents boys and girls? A cross-sectional study

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the association between different sedentary behaviors and high blood pressure in adolescent boys and girls. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 6,264 Brazilian adolescents (14 to 19 years old). Demographic data, obesity indicators and blood pressure, we...

The association of parental obesity with physical activity and sedentary behaviors of their children: the CASPIAN-V study

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (4), 2018
Abstract Objective: Low physical activity and sedentary behaviors, two important determinants of childhood obesity, may be influenced by parental lifestyle and weight status. This study aims to determine the association of parental weight status with children's physical activity and screen time. Method...