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The article explores how sports games and physical exercises influence the development of children's coordination an essential aspect of theirphysical development. Its relevance is underscored by the current critical state of children's health and the rising number of children with special needs. Today's youth must become healthy individuals, integrating intellectual, moral, vocational and physical education. The article aims to define such concepts as "ability", "coordination" and "coordination ability", analyze existing literature on how physical exercises affect children's coordination and examine the role of kinesiological exercises in enhancing children's motor skills. Research methods include theoretical and systematic analysis of relevant scientific literature. As is known, physical activity plays a crucial role in the effective development of children's coordination ability. This article analyzes those studies that underscore the significance of engaging in activities such as basketball, volleyball, rowing and choreography to improve it. It also examines the advantages of kinesiological exercises. A key insight of this research is that high coordination levels not only foster physical development but also enhance social and cognitive growth, thereby boosting children's learning capabilities and their interactions with peers. Thus, it is vital to incorporate physical exercises into children's routines, considering their age and individual needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: This longitudinal study analyzed the relationship between players’ physical (sprint distances, number of high-intensity accelerations and decelerations assessed with individual and relative thresholds) and technical (retrieved from SofaScore platform) performances during competition. Methods: Twenty elite players were monitored across a full season. Physical performances were monitored with GNSS devices, retrieving time (s), velocity (km.h−1) and distance (m). Sprint distances were calculated as > 80% of the match peak speed registered across the season. High-intensity accelerations and decelerations were calculated as >75% of the peak values registered across the season. Pearson (r) correlations (with 95% confidence intervals) were calculated to assess the relationship among different physical performance variables and between the physical and technical performance variables. Results: Sprint distances correlated with the number of ball touches (r = −0.36 [−0.49, −0.23], p < .001), accurate passes (r = −0.45 [−0.56, −0.32], p < .001), and dribble attempts (r = 0.30 [0.16, 0.43], p < .001). If players touched the ball more frequently and pass the ball more accurately, they covered shorter sprint distances. However, if players attempted more dribbles, they covered longer sprint distances. Conclusion: Practitioners can develop tactical strategies considering the relationship between sprint distances and technical variables such as ball touches, accurate passes, and dribble attempts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the process of the evolution and dissemination of the stories about the Journey to the West and the completion and classicization of the one-hundred-chapter Journey to the West, the conflict and tension between “proving the Tao” and “gaming” are the most important factors that affects the narrative strategies of various text. Under the comprehensive influence of the three types of “pre-texts”, when weighing the relationship between the two, the literati in the Qing Dynasty inclined to take “proving the Tao” as the external narrative framework and “gaming” as the internal narrative structure. The theme of “proving the Tao” has not penetrated into the texture level of the text. It often appears at the end of the text or as a scene of inclusion pattern. While framing the narrative, it also provides an external, explicit and directly identifiable meaning for the text. The main body of the narrative is still based on the “gaming”, whether it is to reorganize the “time-causality” relationship of the events within the “gods and demons” story, or to “weave” into new events, all of which serve it. This makes the dramas show a stronger “gaming” character than the novel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rise in life expectancy and the resulting increase in the number of older adults raise concerns about the unique challenges that will inevitably arise during this stage of life. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that, if untreated, progresses to more advanced stages. This study aimed to create and evaluate the impact of a memory-enhancing mobile app on the cognitive function of older adults with cognitive dysfunction. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. A total of 42 older adults with Alzheimer's disease were selected using cluster sampling from comprehensive urban health service centers in Larestan county, located in southwest Iran. The intervention group participated in a two-month memory-boosting training program, which included seven components such as repetition and practice. The mobile app was designed to be user-friendly and convenient. The data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25. The research findings showed that the experimental group, who received cognitive stimulation treatment with memory-boosting applications, demonstrated significant improvements in overall cognitive functions and abilities compared to the control group. These improvements were observed in various dimensions, including time and location awareness, recall, attention and calculation, recent memory, language functions, and spatial thinking (P < 0.05). There are no significant differences between demographic variables and cognitive function in the experiment group. Memory-boosting apps can assist older adults in enhancing their cognitive functions, which is crucial for preventing disease progression and promoting adherence to self-care recommendations. Further research is necessary to validate and explore additional impacts of game apps on this demographic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Angry Birds AI Competition engages artificial intelligence agents in a contest based on the game Angry Birds. This tournament has been conducted annually since 2012, with participants competing for high scores. The organizers of this competition provide a basic agent, termed "Naive Agent," as a baseline indicator. This study enhanced the Naive Agent by integrating a profit-sharing approach known as exploitation-oriented learning, which is a type of experience-enhanced learning. The effectiveness of this method was substantiated through numerical experiments. Additionally, this study explored the use of level selection learning within a multi-agent environment and validated the utility of the rationality theorem concerning the indirect rewards in this environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The text is an analysis of the Latvian novelette "A Game of Chess" written by Jānis Ezeriņš in 1923. The author explores the themes and motifs present in the novelette, as well as its significance in Latvian literature. The analysis discusses the repetition and structure of the story, as well as its connections to other works of literature. The novelette is seen as a notable contribution to Latvian literature and is examined in the context of its time. [Extracted from the article]

The implementation of digital games in biology education has steadily increased over the past decade. The utilization of simulation-based learning tools, such as digital games, is anticipated to be further enhanced due to the increasing shift toward virtual learning. This review aims to explore the existing scientific evidence and analyze the effectiveness of incorporating digital games as a learning tool in biology education. The research methodology was a systematic literature review of existing digital game-based learning (DGBL) in biology education. The term "digital gamebased learning and education" was utilized in the search interface of the Scopus database, identifying 1,241 articles. However, only 56 articles adhered to the stipulated criteria for subsequent analysis. Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses framework was employed for the process of inclusion and exclusion. A discernible trend of escalating publications has been observed over the past decade. The review findings indicate that DGBL has expanded widely, encompassing all levels of education, from elementary to higher education, and has even been applied in professional education. Researchers primarily utilize quantitative research methods, although qualitative methods are employed. This research found that the complexity of DGBL research requires interdisciplinary collaboration involving science, biomedical, education, and technology experts. In terms of content, DGBL has been used to teach students about basic biology and practical applications of biology, such as biomedical science. Genetics, environment, and healthcare emerged as the most frequently addressed subjects taught using DGBL. Trends in DGBL technology usage include various platforms like computer-based, internet-based, and mobile-based, with elements of gaming and social interaction that align with the demands of 21st century skills. DGBL integrates with several constructivist learning approaches like experiential learning, problem-based, inquiry-based, and inquiry-lab. Research showed that DGBL encourages development of 21st century skills in simulated settings and real-life situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We divide innovative firms into independent innovation firm and imitative innovation firm. In this paper, we study the game between independent and imitative innovative firms. Their games include non-cooperative games and cooperative games. Using the model, we argue that the optimal game strategy for independent and imitating innovators is to play a cooperative game. They will both get higher expected returns by playing a cooperative game. This is also the case in the long run. Cooperation should be an important option in the inter-firm game. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social media platforms have become integral to our daily lives, enabling global connectivity and interaction. Current research provides general solutions for mitigating privacy risks, but it does not focus on particular platforms. However, the voluntary sharing of personal information on these platforms presents considerable privacy risks, highlighting the need for effective risk assessment mechanisms. This study presents a hybrid approach that uses the fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and game theory to estimate privacy risks on Meta and X. We used a fuzzy AHP to rank determinant variables based on surveys of social media users and professionals. These weighted criteria were then used in a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework using cooperative game theory to discover ways to lower privacy hazards. The model accurately analyzed the privacy threats on Meta and X, recommending alternate techniques for preventing breaches in data privacy. The cooperative game theory method allows stakeholders to collaborate on creating privacy-preserving measures. The findings emphasize the model’s ability to address platform-specific privacy threats, as well as its flexibility in other social media settings. The model’s potential for real-world application is demonstrated by its ability to provide practical risk reduction measures, which improve privacy protection for social media users.

Cryptosporidium is a cause of diarrheal infections responsible for a loss of human and animal welfare worldwide. The impact of the parasite is underestimated and the reported sources of infection are diverse, as it occurs in a wide variety of hosts. Wildlife has been reported as a notifiable source, but few studies are available on its occurrence in European wild boar and cervid species. To determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium in game in Brandenburg, Germany, a molecular survey was conducted during the 2017 to 2020 hunting seasons. A total of 562 fecal samples from wild boar (Sus scrofa, n = 262), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus, n = 174), red deer (Cervus elaphus, n = 62), fallow deer (Dama, n = 51) and 13 samples of unspecified species were analyzed for both 18S ribosomal RNA (18S rRNA) and Cryptosporidium oocyst wall protein (COWP) gene sequence regions. PCR results showed that 21.2 % of the samples (n = 119/562) were positive for at least one target gene (18S rRNA: n = 114; COWP: n = 14), but differences in Cryptosporidium occurrence were observed within species and hunting seasons, with variations ranging from 1.8 % to 41.7 % (roe deer), respectively. Analysis of Sanger sequences of the 18S rRNA and COWP PCR products indicated that the C. sp. deer genotype was predominant in deer (roe deer: 86.7 %, red deer: 66.7 %, fallow deer: 58.8 %), while C. suis and C. scrofarum were mainly detected in wild boar (88.5 %). The human pathogenic species C. parvum was detected in only 1.2 % (n = 7) of the samples analyzed, but without a clear indication of a specific wild animal host. The highest Cryptosporidium diversity was found in wild boar and roe deer with five and four different species, respectively. Comparison of the 18S rRNA sequences with the designated reference revealed minor variations at several nucleotide positions in some isolates, possibly indicating evolutionary adaptations and the development of new subtypes. In conclusion, wildlife represents a reservoir for a diverse spectrum of Cryptosporidium species and may thus contribute to their environmental spread and the transmission to humans.

Abstract Background Restoring hand functionality is critical for fostering independence in individuals with neurological disorders. Various therapeutic approaches have emerged to address motor function restoration, with music-based therapies demonstrating notable advantages in enhancing neuroplasticity, an integral component of neurorehabilitation. Despite the positive effects observed, there remains a gap in the literature regarding implementing music treatments in neurorehabilitation, such as Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), especially in conjunction with emerging fields like wearable devices and game-based therapies. Methods A literature search was conducted in various databases, including PubMed, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ACM Digital Library. The search was performed using a literature search methodology based on keywords. Information collected from the studies pertained to the approach used in music therapy, the design of the video games, and the types of wearable devices utilized. Results A total of 158 articles were found, including 39 from PubMed, 34 from IEEE Xplore, 48 from Scopus, 37 from ACM Digital Library, and 35 from other sources. Duplicate entries, of which there were 41, were eliminated. In the first screening phase, 152 papers were screened for title and abstract. Subsequently, 89 articles were removed if they contained at least one exclusion criterion. Sixteen studies were considered after 63 papers had their full texts verified. Conclusions The convergence of NMT with emerging fields, such as gamification and wearable devices designed for hand functionality, not only expands therapeutic horizons but also lays the groundwork for innovative, personalized approaches to neurorehabilitation. However, challenges persist in effectively incorporating NMT into rehabilitation programs, potentially hindering its effectiveness.

With the development of technology, interest in digital games has increased in children with typical development and children with special needs. Many digital games with different contents are played by children with special needs. The research was carried out with the parents of diagnosed children aged 6-13 years. The aim of the research is to determine the views of parents of children with special needs on digital games. The research was designed with phenomenology (phenomenology), one of the qualitative research methods, and the data were created and analyzed using content analysis. A semi-structured interview form and a questionnaire containing demographic information were used in the research. As a result of the data, codes were created and thanks to them, themes and sub-themes were reached. In the research, digital game theme and sub-themes were reached. In consequence of them, it was obtained that children with special needs mostly prefer war games, their purpose of playing games is entertainment, they mostly prefer mobile phones while playing games, and they play games for at least two hours a day. In addition to the findings that digital games contribute positively to the educational processes, skills and development of children with special needs, there were also findings that digital games have negative effects such as children not being able to spare time for their lessons and spending all their time in digital games.

Abstract Purpose This study explored undergraduate college students' opinions of the CDC’s online “Solve the Outbreak” (StO) game, a recommended aid in higher education for teaching concepts epidemiological outbreak investigations. Methods The study was conducted as a game debriefing, in which 16 students enrolled in an undergraduate-level epidemiology course were interviewed to receive feedback about their experiences of StO after completing the game. Results A total of four common themes emerged from the interveiews as framed by the Persuasive Game Design model: (1) Enjoying the Game World, (2) Cheating the Game’s Elements, (3) Suggesting Improvements to the Game’s Elements, and (4) Inverted Transfer Effect. Conclusions Students reported that they enjoyed playing StO, and that it was effective for applying their knowledge of epidemiology course content on the process of investigating outbreaks. However, students found ways to cheat the game’s answers, and they recommended ways that the game’s elements could be improved. Instructors should consider using StO as a tool for teaching their students about investigating infectious outbreaks. Designers of the game should consider adapting the game based on students’ constructive feedback.

Relevance. The toy is a carrier of strong emotionally loaded images. Historically, it acts as an intergenerational translator of culture and is one of the most important factors in the socialization of a child. At the same time, the modern toy market is not regulated in any way in terms of emotional and figurative content. This makes it necessary to analyze the emotional and imaginative qualities of game products for children from the perspective of its developmental function. Progress of the study. The aim of the study is to identify the emotional content of toys recommended by manufacturers and sellers for preschool children. A sample of 150 photos of toys for preschool children taken in children’s goods stores, on manufacturers’ websites and the most popular marketplaces was carried out. To process the data, the “Image Expert” program was used, which includes a battery of measured image parameters that take into account the modalities of human perception in their expression through specific emotions. Research results. A quantitative analysis of the range of gaming products included in the research complex, offered for preschool children by manufacturers, stores, and electronic trading platforms, showed that intellectual and constructive toys predominate in the total volume. The analysis set also included soft and interactive toys, professional and household play sets, dolls, robots, and children’s weapons. The analysis of the emotional content of the toys showed a low intensity, inexpressiveness of the toys despite the bright colors and bizarre shape. The perceptual properties of toys are contradictory, which reduces their overall emotional content and gives the toys a deceptive, insincere character. In general, toys offered for preschooler’s appeal more to the child’s mind rather than to the emotions, and also implicitly convey information about the insincerity and unreliability of the world around them. Conclusions. Emotional well-being determines the full-fledged development of a child, one of the means of ensuring which is a child’s toy as a special socio-cultural and psychological phenomenon. Therefore, a conscious and responsible choice of toys by adults should become a sustainable element of a child’s healthy lifestyle. The data obtained make it possible to outline a scientific perspective and determine the subject of further research, and will also be informative for parents and teachers of educational institutions in order to form their sense of responsibility when choosing toys for preschool children.

Zaman içinde gelişen ve değişen teknolojiyle birlikte farklılaşan oyun kavramı, 21. yüzyılda yerini dijitalleşmeye bırakmıştır. Dijitalleşen oyun, teknolojinin gelişmesiyle birlikte farklı kitle iletişim araçlarında yerini almıştır. Telefon ve bilgisayar üzerinden oynanan oyunlar gün geçtikçe dünya üzerinde tanınarak birçok kitleye yayılmaya başlamış ve bu yayılma ticarete doğru evirilmiştir. Öyle ki internet üzerinde bulunan YouTube gibi video içerikli platformlarda “oyun yayıncılığı” denilen kavram ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu platformda bulunan yayıncılar açtıkları kanallarda oyun üzerine içerik üretmeye ve izleyici kitleye “Minecraft”, “Roblox” gibi oyunlar hakkında bilgi verici videolar çekmeye başlanmıştır. Bahsi geçen bu tanımlamalar üzerine YouTube’da bahsi geçen oyun kategorisinde yer alan videolar üzerine araştırma ve inceleme gereği duyulmuştur. Bu amaçla konuyla ilgili gerekli literatür taranarak ve nitel araştırma yöntemi olan içerik analizi yapılmış, elde edilen veriler kelime bulutları aracılığıyla analiz edilmiş ve görselleştirilmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda oyun videosu üreticilerinin videolarda şiddet içeren, argo olan ya da sınıfsal ayrımla ilişkilendirilebilecek kelimeler kullandıkları saptanmıştır. Ayrıca oyun kategorisinde yer alan videolara ait yeni düzenlemeler getirilmesi gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

The high level of technological, technical, logistics, organizational and economic changes occurring in the railway industry determines the trajectory of development of professional training of specialists. The priority of safety issues in the context of the complex influence of occupational risks actualizes the scientific understanding of the problem associated with the substantiation of effective characteristics that allow one to withstand the cumulative influence of occupational risks, effectively develop in the professional community, maintaining a stable equilibrium state of the “man – technology – production environment” system. Analysis of research and methodological literature, experience of professional applied physical training at railway universities of the Russian Federation made it possible to identify areas of research aimed at bringing the indicators of psychophysical fitness of specialists into line with the conditions for the implementation of their professional activities. In the structure of professional competence of railway transport specialists, researchers highlight readiness for professional activity. At the same time, in today’s rapidly changing conditions of the professional world, it is necessary to form not only the current (basic) professionally significant qualities of a future specialist, but also to create conditions for the development of potential professional abilities, which will allow effectively confronting risk situations and ensuring the formation of self-regulation mechanisms. The quality that ensures the mobilization and activation of available funds, reserves, sources to achieve set goals, solve problems, and unlock opportunities in a certain area is reliability. In the article it is shown that convergence of play with learning determines the developmental effect of the game method. The complex nature of the gaming method allows to form indicators in the structure of professional reliability of railway power supply specialists.

İnsanoğlunun günlük yaşamında sıkça karşılaştığı ve dile getirdiği rastlantı sözcüğü; planlı olmayan, tesadüfi ve anlık durum, olgu ve olayların tanımında kullanılan bir kavramdır. Günlük hayatın hemen her alanında karşılaşılan bu durum (rastlantı) sanat alanında da kendine yer bulmuş özellikle de 19. yüzyılın sonu, 20. yüzyılın başından itibaren modern sanat akımlarında yaratım eylemi olarak sanatçılar tarafından kullanılmıştır. Çizgi, leke gibi unsurların yanı sıra günlük yaşamda karşılarına çıkan her türlü organik ya da inorganik nesneyi biçim kaygısı güderek ve gütmeyerek bir araya getiren sanatçılar bunlardan kolaj, asamblaj gibi kesme, yapıştırma resimler veya helkelsi formlara dönüştürme çalışmaları yapılmıştır. Diğer taraftan boyaların yüzeylere damlatılması, akıtılması ya da sıçratılmasıyla oluşturulan lekesel izler bilinçli oluşturulmuş biçimsel form aranmaksızın, sanatsal yaratı dünyasına dâhil edilmiştir. Farklı malzemeler kullanılarak sanat eseri yaratma edimi süreç olarak tesadüfi bir şekilde ancak eylem olarak bir oyunu andırması, modern dönemin sanat yaratımına katkı sağlamış, ardından gelen çağdaş sanat süreci ile de önemli etkileşimlere girmiştir. Zira çeşitli yöntemlerin uygulanması sonucu ortaya çıkan özgün eserler, bir noktada rastlantı sonucu ulaşılan görsel, lekesel veya biçimsel sonuçlar oyunun sanata dönüşmesini sağlamıştır. Rastlantısallığı yöneterek (bilinçli) veya içgüdüsel (bilinçsiz), kullanarak yapıtlarına yön veren özgür, coşkulu, an’a odaklı sanatçı, tuvaline lekelerle; sıçratmalarla, rastgele kağıtlar, kartonlar keserek kolajlarla, bedeniyle, iç veya dış mekanlarda oluşturmuş olduğu kurgular/düzenlemelerle ya da hazır nesnelerle doğaçlama şekilde uygulamalar ortaya koymaktadır. Böylelikle sanatçı yapıt üretim sürecinde artık oyun oynamaktadır ve değişen sanat anlayışıyla da birlikte sanat, izleyici merkezli hal alırken sanatçı-izleyici arasında, oyun alanında gerçekleşen bir ‘oyun arkadaşlığı’ meydana gelmektedir. Makalede modernizm sonrası gelişen sanat akımları kapsamında oyunun sanatsal eylemdeki yansımaları olgusu literatür tarama yöntemi ve görsel araştırma yöntemi dahilinde incelenmiştir.

Relevance. The psychological adaptation of achild to adental appointment is of particular relevance today. This study analyzes the literature on the role of child behavior management in pediatric dentistry. The causes of dental fear, its manifestations and consequences are considered. Also, various methods of adaptation of the child and the results of studies evaluating the effectiveness of such methods are analyzed. The goal is to find out which ways of managing achild’s behavior are able to form positive associations with dentists as well as overcome anxiety and fear of treatment. Conclusion. The results of the literature analysis show that even the simplest methods of interaction with children are effective in reducing anxiety and fear before visiting adentist. In addition, working with parents and using various forms of interactive communication helps to create apositive atmosphere in the dental clinic and form apositive experience for children. In general, based on the analysis, it can be concluded that the control of the child’s behavior has great potential to achieve better results in the work of adentist. The development and improvement of methods of controlling the behavior of children in dentistry should remain apriority to ensure more complete and effective treatment, as well as maintaining their health in the long term.

ABSTRACTThis paper addresses yield loss due to red deer (Cervus elaphus) grazing on permanent grasslands on three organic farms in SE Slovenia over two consecutive years. Deer graze on permanent grasslands throughout the year, but the resulting crop loss varies during the growing season. Accounting for three mowings, the quantitative yield loss due to deer grazing totalled 48–52%, or 3.9–4.3 t/ha. Deer had the highest consumption capacity in the spring (first mowing: yield loss of 1.7–1.9 t of air-dried hay/ha), and towards the end of the growing season, consumption decreased (third mowing: loss of 0.9 t/ha). A floristic inventory indicated low species diversity and production in permanent grasslands in SE Slovenia. The crude protein content in unprotected plots was generally greater than that in protected plots, but due to a large quantitative yield loss, the yield of crude protein and net energy for lactation on heavily grazed land were much lower than those on protected land in all mowings. The average additional cost per unit of heavily grazed area ranged from 182 to 344 EUR/ha, and the differences are the result of the different intensities of game grazing in individual locations and grassland production capacities.

Background: Restoring hand functionality is critical for fostering independence in individuals with neurological disorders. Various therapeutic approaches have emerged to address motor function restoration, with music-based therapies demonstrating notable advantages in enhancing neuroplasticity, an integral component of neurorehabilitation. Despite the positive effects observed, there remains a gap in the literature regarding implementing music treatments in neurorehabilitation, such as Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), especially in conjunction with emerging fields like wearable devices and game-based therapies. Methods: A literature search was conducted in various databases, including PubMed, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ACM Digital Library. The search was performed using a literature search methodology based on keywords. Information collected from the studies pertained to the approach used in music therapy, the design of the video games, and the types of wearable devices utilized. Results: A total of 158 articles were found, including 39 from PubMed, 34 from IEEE Xplore, 48 from Scopus, 37 from ACM Digital Library, and 35 from other sources. Duplicate entries, of which there were 41, were eliminated. In the first screening phase, 152 papers were screened for title and abstract. Subsequently, 89 articles were removed if they contained at least one exclusion criterion. Sixteen studies were considered after 63 papers had their full texts verified. Conclusions: The convergence of NMT with emerging fields, such as gamification and wearable devices designed for hand functionality, not only expands therapeutic horizons but also lays the groundwork for innovative, personalized approaches to neurorehabilitation. However, challenges persist in effectively incorporating NMT into rehabilitation programs, potentially hindering its effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Physical Education has had to evolve and change throughout history to adapt to the demands of society. As a result, teachers have had to seek pedagogical alternatives to ensure that students are active, motivated, and engaged in the classroom. This approach allows for the development of motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills in students, ultimately contributing to the holistic development of the individual, which is the primary goal of education. Out of this intrinsic need for Physical Education, Alternative Sports have emerged, providing opportunities for different types of learning compared to more traditional sports. Cornerball, a hybrid between split-court and wall-based sports, played in a somewhat unique playing area--a 90° corner, is introduced with the aim of offering a new Alternative Sport. The objective of this descriptive study is to present a new pedagogical proposal designed for the educational context, highlighting its characteristics and fundamental aspects to consider, such as rules, the playing field, participants, and methodological strategies for its implementation within a Physical Education classroom. Therefore, the aims and purposes of this work are to describe a new sports game so that in the future, more detailed and specific empirical studies can be proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study explored undergraduate college students' opinions of the CDC's online "Solve the Outbreak" (StO) game, a recommended aid in higher education for teaching concepts epidemiological outbreak investigations. Methods: The study was conducted as a game debriefing, in which 16 students enrolled in an undergraduate-level epidemiology course were interviewed to receive feedback about their experiences of StO after completing the game. Results: A total of four common themes emerged from the interveiews as framed by the Persuasive Game Design model: (1) Enjoying the Game World, (2) Cheating the Game's Elements, (3) Suggesting Improvements to the Game's Elements, and (4) Inverted Transfer Effect. Conclusions: Students reported that they enjoyed playing StO, and that it was effective for applying their knowledge of epidemiology course content on the process of investigating outbreaks. However, students found ways to cheat the game's answers, and they recommended ways that the game's elements could be improved. Instructors should consider using StO as a tool for teaching their students about investigating infectious outbreaks. Designers of the game should consider adapting the game based on students' constructive feedback. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked concerns about weight management because of the changes in population lifestyle. As previous studies suggest, these changes can affect adolescents to a greater degree, especially as schools shut down. Designing a method for weight management that accounts for the specific conditions of the pandemic can help students attend to their physical conditions during the pandemic. Method: An online gamified peer pressure group on WhatsApp was employed to help 10th-grade boys in a high school in Tehran, Iran. The available sample consisted of 15 main group students and 13 control students. A paired t-test examined the difference between each group's initial and final state as well as the group's final state. Additionally, an ANCOVA test was done to ensure that the observed effect was because of the intervention. Results: The initial BMI for the intervention group (µ = 30.68, δ = 3.23) and the control group (µ = 29.73, δ = 3.23) were the same (p = 0.468). Two dropouts in the intervention group were found after forty days. A significant difference between the intervention group's steady and final states (p = 0.027) was detected; however, this difference was not significant in the control group (p = 0.634). Conclusion: Online gamified social groups can play a key role in adolescents' weight management during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Only about 9% of individuals with intellectual disabilities reach the government's physical activity (PA) recommendations. Combining gamification and technology seems particularly promising in overcoming personal and environmental barriers to PA participation. Method: Eighteen adults with varying levels of intellectual disabilities completed a pilot study to assess the initial effects of a cycling gamification intervention on levels of PA, fitness, psychosocial outcomes, and challenging behaviours. The study comprised three designs: pre‐post single group, AB single‐case, and qualitative. Social validity, implementation barriers and facilitators were also explored. Results: Nearly all 18 participants cycled daily. Time and distance cycled daily increase during the intervention while a decrease in stereotyped behaviours was observed. Participants and staff found the intervention enjoyable and socially valid. Conclusions: Results of the multiple‐design study suggest that gamification interventions may be a suitable, enjoyable, and promising way to contribute to PA participation of adults with intellectual disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: In this cross‐sectional observational study, we aimed to investigate sensory profiles and multisensory integration processes in women with migraine using virtual dynamic interaction systems. Background: Compared to studies on unimodal sensory processing, fewer studies show that multisensory integration differs in patients with migraine. Multisensory integration of visual, auditory, verbal, and haptic modalities has not been evaluated in migraine. Method s : A 12‐min virtual dynamic interaction game consisting of four parts was played by the participants. During the game, the participants were exposed to either visual stimuli only or multisensory stimuli in which auditory, verbal, and haptic stimuli were added to the visual stimuli. A total of 78 women participants (28 with migraine without aura and 50 healthy controls) were enrolled in this prospective exploratory study. Patients with migraine and healthy participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomized separately into visual and multisensory groups: Migraine multisensory (14 adults), migraine visual (14 adults), healthy multisensory (25 adults), and healthy visual (25 adults). The Sensory Profile Questionnaire was utilized to assess the participants' sensory profiles. The game scores and survey results were analyzed. Results: In visual stimulus, the gaming performance scores of patients with migraine without aura were similar to the healthy controls, at a median (interquartile range [IQR]) of 81.8 (79.5–85.8) and 80.9 (77.1–84.2) (p = 0.149). Error rate of visual stimulus in patients with migraine without aura were comparable to healthy controls, at a median (IQR) of 0.11 (0.08–0.13) and 0.12 (0.10–0.14), respectively (p = 0,166). In multisensory stimulation, average gaming score was lower in patients with migraine without aura compared to healthy individuals (median [IQR] 82.2 [78.8–86.3] vs. 78.6 [74.0–82.4], p = 0.028). In women with migraine, exposure to new sensory modality upon visual stimuli in the fourth, seventh, and tenth rounds (median [IQR] 78.1 [74.1–82.0], 79.7 [77.2–82.5], 76.5 [70.2–82.1]) exhibited lower game scores compared to visual stimuli only (median [IQR] 82.3 [77.9–87.8], 84.2 [79.7–85.6], 80.8 [79.0–85.7], p = 0.044, p = 0.049, p = 0.016). According to the Sensory Profile Questionnaire results, sensory sensitivity, and sensory avoidance scores of patients with migraine (median [IQR] score 45.5 [41.0–54.7] and 47.0 [41.5–51.7]) were significantly higher than healthy participants (median [IQR] score 39.0 [34.0–44.2] and 40.0 [34.0–48.0], p < 0.001, p = 0.001). Conclusion: The virtual dynamic game approach showed for the first time that the gaming performance of patients with migraine without aura was negatively affected by the addition of auditory, verbal, and haptic stimuli onto visual stimuli. Multisensory integration of sensory modalities including haptic stimuli is disturbed even in the interictal period in women with migraine. Virtual games can be employed to assess the impact of sensory problems in the course of the disease. Also, sensory training could be a potential therapy target to improve multisensory processing in migraine. Plain Language Summary: Patients with migraine process sensory information differently from those without migraine, but multisensory integration (MI), or how the nervous system combines information from each of the senses, has not been studied in detail in patients with migraine. In our study, a video game was used to study the MI of four different senses including seeing, hearing, reading, and touching in 28 women with migraine without aura and 50 healthy women. The gaming performance of women with migraine was negatively affected when hearing, reading, and touching were added to the visual video game experience, and patients with migraine experienced impaired MI even when they did not have a migraine attack. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]