Human evolution and the obstetrical dilemma: The pelvic floor hypothesis
Abstract Human childbirth is mechanically difficult because a large‐headed, broad‐shouldered fetus must pass through a comparatively narrow, twisted bony birth canal. Traditional explanations of this “obstetrical dilemma” emphasize the role of bipedal locomotion in inhibiting the evolution of a wider, more spacious pelvis.
Barbara Fischer, Ekaterina Stansfield
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Design, development and preliminary usability evaluation of "PhysioMaster": adaptive gamified assessment tool for neurorehabilitation in undergraduate physiotherapy students. [PDF]
Khordastan F +3 more
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Fascicle measurement methods do result in lengths that are significantly different
A recent comparison of the most prevalent methods for measuring fascicles, in situ measurement versus chemical digestion, concluded that the measurements are indistinguishable based on data from different conspecific individuals. However, our study of contralateral muscles of the same individuals shows that the methods clearly result in statistically ...
Katherine M. Clark +5 more
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Playfulness causes meaningful wellbeing: an investigation of 125 global playful memories. [PDF]
Masek L.
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ABSTRACT Medieval and early modern drowned villages in the intertidal zone of the Scheldt estuary (the Netherlands) constitute intriguing yet largely understudied components of north‐western Europe's underwater cultural heritage. Despite their high archaeological potential as time capsules of past settlement landscapes, research has remained limited ...
Jan Trachet +9 more
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Constructing an indicator system for factors influencing volleyball coaches' in-game tactical decision-making: a Delphi study. [PDF]
Sun Z, Zhang F.
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Production of 3D printed biomodels of the canine brain for veterinary neuroanatomy teaching
Abstract Teaching neuroanatomy presents multiple challenges to both students and teachers, as it is a subject with highly dense content that commonly causes the development of aversion by students, a phenomenon referred to as “neurophobia,” which has been documented in human and veterinary medicine students.
João Victor Barbosa Tenório Fireman +1 more
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An Interactive Narrative Intervention to Increase Adolescents' Knowledge and Self-Efficacy to Reduce Alcohol Use: Pre-Post Study. [PDF]
Penilla C +13 more
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Moving beyond neurophobia to cultivate the neuroquisitive learner
Abstract “Neurophobia,” a pervasive fear of the neurological sciences, poses a significant barrier in medical education, affecting learners and physicians worldwide. Its consequences are far‐reaching, contributing to a limited neurology workforce and diminished confidence among non‐specialists in managing neurological conditions.
Joanna R. Appel +1 more
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Fostering Digital Resilience Among Youth Who Experienced Cyberbullying: Design Thinking Approach. [PDF]
Samoh N +3 more
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