Author(s): Lazzari G; Ferreri L; Cattaneo L; Penhune V; Lega C;

The ability to internally generate and maintain a rhythmic pulse, i.e., beat imagery, is a fundamental aspect of musical cognition. While recent theories propose that premotor regions support internal temporal predictions during rhythm perception and imagery, direct causal evidence remains limited. In this study, we investigated the specific contributions ...

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Author(s): Joseph T; Babouras A; Zhao KY; Corban J; Martineau PA;

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can be a source of significant morbidity, with the potential for career-altering implications for athletes who sustain them. Specific knee biomechanics during a drop vertical jump have been shown to be associated with an increased risk for ACL injury in collegiate varsity athletes. Presently, the evolutio ...

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Author(s): Gao W; Zhang P; Wang H; Yang X; An C;

Microplastics (MPs) have become major contaminants in freshwater ecosystems. While numerous studies have characterized MPs in reservoirs, a comprehensive synthesis focusing on in-reservoir variations and dam-related influences is still lacking. This study investigates the spatial distribution of MPs in reservoir water and sediment based on data synthesize ...

Article GUID: 41215774

Author(s): Mohammadi H; Zargaran SJ; Khajehpour H; Adibi I; Rahimiforoushani A; Karimi S; Serej ND; Alam NR;

Short-term memory (STM) temporarily stores sensory information, critical for synaptic plasticity, memory, and learning, and is regulated by the glutamate-gated NMDA receptor. While the frontal and parieto-occipital cortices have been implicated in STM, the electrochemical dynamics of the right he ...

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Author(s): Spence DS; Painter KJ; Nazemi A; Venkiteswaran JJ; Baulch HM;

Drinking water treatability is defined by multiple parameters that are strongly impacted by climatic and anthropogenic drivers. Working in a shallow reservoir in the Canadian Prairies, generalized additive models (GAMs) were applied to a 33-year dataset to identify drivers of interannual variability in multiple indicators of drinking water treatability. I ...

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Author(s): Chauvette L; Sophie Grenier A; Albouy P; Coffey E; Zatorre R; Sharp A;

Recently, there has been increasing interest in developing auditory-to-vibrotactile sensory devices. However, the potential of these technologies is constrained by our limited understanding of which features of complex sounds can be perceived through vibrations. The present study aimed to investigate the vibrotactile perception of acoustic features relate ...

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Author(s): Choi Y; Comeau P; Lim BS; Manso AP; Chung SH;

Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of delayed post-polymerization on color, degree of conversion (DC), flexural strength (FS), and cellular response of a 3D-printed dental interim resin. Methods: Specimens were divided into six groups based on delays of 0 h, 2 h, 4 h, 6 h, 8 h, and 10 h before post-polymerization. Color was characterized using ...

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Author(s): Fasihanifard M; Packirisamy M;

Actuating monolithic photonic components (particularly slab waveguides) requires higher force due to their inherent stiffness. However, two primary constraints must be addressed: actuator footprint and fabrication limits. Increasing the number of fingers to provide the required force is not a viable solution due to space constraints, and we must also adhe ...

Article GUID: 41156349

Author(s): Dou Y; Zhou S; Dawkins JIG; Zaghib K; Amine K; Xu GL; Deng S;

Recently, all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs), which exhibit improved safety and enhanced energy density compared to conventional commercialized lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), thereby have garnered extensive research interest. Among the promising cathode candidates, Mn-based spinel cathodes LiMn2O4 (LMO) and LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO), with the uniq ...

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Author(s): Barbaux L; Cross NE; Perrault AA; Es-Sounni M; Desrosiers C; Clerc D; Andriamampionona F; Lussier D; Tannenbaum C; Guimond A; Grenier S; Gouin JP; Dang-Vu TT;

Objectives: Our objective was to assess the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) on subjective and objective sleep quality (including sleep spindles) and cognition during a sedative-hypnotics withdrawal program in older adults with insomnia disorder.

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