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A basic need theory approach to problematic Internet use and the mediating effect of psychological distress

Frontiers in Psychology, 2015
The Internet provides an easily accessible way to meet certain needs. Over-reliance on it leads to problematic use, which studies show can be predicted by psychological distress.
Ting Yat eWong, Ting Yat eWong, Kenneth S. L. eYuen, Wang On eLi   +3 more
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Dual‐Peptide Nanoplatform: Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Functionalized With a Cell‐Penetrating Peptide and Loaded With Rationally Designed Antimicrobial Peptides for Tuberculosis Therapy

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Machine learning–guided engineering of a plectasin‐derived peptide yields DC05, a potent antimycobacterial candidate. Encapsulation into tuftsin‐functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles enhances intracellular delivery, stability, and activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis while maintaining low cytotoxicity and minimal hemolysis. The combined
Christian S. Carnero Canales, Cesar Augusto Roque‐Borda, Ana Carolina Cerqueira Negri, Oswaldo Ramirez Delgado, Letícia Oliveira Catarin Nunes, Flávia Aparecida Resende, Hernane Barud, Norival Alves Santos‐Filho, Saulo Santesso Garrido, Karen Cristina Oliveira, Alexandra Ivo de Medeiros, Rafael Miguel Sábio, Fernando Rogério Pavan   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Problematic Internet Use: Deficient Self-Regulation Or Pathology? [PDF]

Paradigms, 2012
Increasing research on problematic internet use (PIU) makes it necessary to distinguish between the generalized use of internet and its specific applications. This study explores the relationships amongst psychosocial vulnerabilities, specific PIU (SPIU),
Shumaila Yousaf Zai, Uzma Javed, Mirellayani De Soriano   +2 more
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Manifesto for a European research network into Problematic Usage of the Internet [PDF]

, 2018
Copyright © 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.The Internet is now all-pervasive across much of the globe. While it has positive uses (e.g.
Billieux, J, Brand, M, Burkauskas, J, Carmi, L, Chamberlain, S R, Corazza, O, COST Action Network, Dell'Osso, B, Demetrovics, Z, Fineberg, N A, Goudriaan, A, Grant, J E, Grünblatt, E, Hall, N, Hollander, E, Ioannidis, K, King, D L, Martinotti, G, Menchon, J, Pallanti, S, Potenza, M N, Rumpf, H J, Stein, D J, Van Ameringen, M, Yücel, M, Zohar, J   +25 more
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Ti6Al4V‐Bioglass‐Copper Composites for Load‐Bearing Implants

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
We have designed and manufactured a novel Ti64‐based composite by adding 45S5 bioglass (BG) and copper (Cu). Adding BG on titanium improves wear resistance and biocompatibility, whereas Cu addition improves mechanical strength while providing inherent lifelong bacterial resistance.
Lochan Upadhayay, Bryson White, Susmita Bose, Amit Bandyopadhyay   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bone Healing Around Implants in Normal and Medically Compromised Conditions: Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
xx xx. ABSTRACT Osseointegration of orthopedic and dental implants is influenced by local and systemic factors, including their physicochemical surface properties and the patient's overall health status. Titanium and its alloys have been a longstanding standard for bone implants due to their innate biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
Dainelys Guadarrama Bello, Fabio Variola, Antonio Nanci   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

SHOULD WE BE CONSERED ABOUT CHILDREN USE OF INTERNET? – PILOT STUDY [PDF]

, 2013
Addiction of internet and problematic internet use is a growing problem in Bosnian scholars. There are many risk factors for addiction and problematic use of Internet found at school and at home.
Aldijana Kokić, Janez Mekinc, Tarik Smailbegović   +2 more
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Internet support for dealing with problematic alcohol use: a survey of the Soberistas online community

, 2017
Aims: advances in technology have led to an increased range of possibilities for forms of mutual aid in addictions, and patient empowerment in the management of long-term conditions.
Chambers, Sophia, Manson, Christopher, Sinclair, Julia   +2 more
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Internet Addiction among Greek University Students: Demographic Associations with the Phenomenon, Using the Greek Version of Young's Internet Addiction Test [PDF]

, 2010
Internet addiction (IA) is a new disorder described in 1996 by the psychologist Kimberly Young. The aim of this paper is to estimate the percentage of IA among Greek university students. Results of a sample survey among 1876 Greek university students, 18-
Frangos, CC, Frangos, CC, Kiohos, A
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Impacts of Problematic Internet use Among Adolescents of Pakistan: A Qualitative Inquiry

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal
Objective: To explore the impacts of problematic Internet use among adolescents of Pakistan. Study Design: Qualitative study (Interpretive Paradigm).
Kiran Saleem, Nelofar Kiran Rauf
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