Mental Alertness Research Articles

Rare Complications of Fatal Caffeine Intoxication

Many dietary supplements may contain harmful ingredients or compounds. One of them is caffeine, a stimulant that has been utilized globally for centuries, primarily for its ability to improve mental alertness. This report described a case involving a young woman who most likely intentionally took an energy booster containing pure caffeine. Gross and microscopic examination showed extensive necrotic changes with esophageal perforation in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Harmful contents have moved to the posterior mediastinum and the left pleural cavity, causing injuries within them. Postmortem toxicological tests (gas chromatography with the mass detector—GC-MS) have shown the presence of lethal levels of caffeine in the blood (92.0 ug/mL). The remaining toxicological tests were negative.

A versatile enrichment of functionalized calixarene as a facile sensor for amino acids.

Amino acids are the most important part of the human biological system due to their role in living processes. The role of amino acids stretches beyond their traditional role as a building block for proteins, and deficiency of amino acids could lead to decreased immunity, digestive problems, depression, fertility issues, lower mental alertness, slowed growth in children, and many other health issues. The acute detection of amino acids is necessary to determine the human health domain. Here, in this review, we summarize and study the calixarenes as complexes that are of immeasurable value and their utilization for amino acid detection. Key factors such as noncovalent forces, limit of detection, and the supramolecular chemistry of calixarenes with amino acids have been well described. This study presents the most recent efforts made towards the development of potential and highly efficient calixarene-based sensors for the detection of amino acids.

Plants, Algae, Cyanobacteria and Fungi in Diet of Vegan and Vegetarian Sportsmen-a Systematic Review

Vegan and vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular in developed countries. The aim of the research presented here is to review publications referring to the role of plants, algae, bacteria and fungi in the diet of vegan and vegetarian sportsmen published in the period 2000-2021. The review of the literature was based on peer-reviewed original full-text articles and patents using the ISI Web of Science database, as well as the Google Scholar and Google Patents search engines. Factorial combinations of the following keywords were applied: (‘plant’ or ‘alga’ or ‘fungus’ or ‘cyanobacteria’) and (‘athlete’ or ‘sport’) and (‘food’ or ‘nutrition’ or ‘diet’) and (‘vegan’ or ‘vegetarian’). The survey of the literature, carried out according to PRISMA statements, showed that many taxa canbe used in manufacturing products enhancing sport nutrition, athletic performance, mental alertness, physical health, preventing disorders and controlling body weight.Numerous authors found that the ingestion of plant constituents such as caffeine and proteins enhances muscle growth and recovery. Other investigations indicated the occurrence of beneficial effects, as well as imperfections, ofnon-animal diets. The performed investigations documented that acceptance of vegan and vegetarian diets flows from religious and ethical beliefs, as well as the advantages of sustainable eating practices.

Organizational Mindfulness and its Interactive Effect on the Relationship between Strategic Capital and Proactive Career Behavior

The current study aims to determine and analyze the interactive effect of Organizational Mindfulness on the relationship between Strategic capital and proactive career behavior at Knowledge University in Erbil city. The analytical descriptive method was adopted to describe the theoretical framework for the concepts and variables of the study, and then analyze the correlation relationship and effect between the dependent and independent variable on the one hand, and the interactive variable and its effect on the assumed relationship between the other two variables on the other hand. The researchers used the questionnaire survey as a tool to collect primary data from the study sample taken from the study population represented 53 of teaching staff in the field of study, which is Knowledge University in Erbil. The SPSS program Version 22 was adopted to analyze the required statistical analyzes such as the frequencies in addition to find the values of mean and standard deviations for the dimensions of the study variables along with testing the study hypotheses using the Pearson correlation coefficient and the Simple Regression analysis. This study found that there is a statistically significant correlation and regression relationship between the study variables and their dimensions in the researched from the perspective of their teaching staff on the one hand, and this relationship is affected by the action of the interactive variable influenced by statistical significance on the other side according to the results of statistical analyzes which is useful to prove study hypotheses. The study presented a set of recommendations, including the need for the university to rely more on organizational mental alertness because of its interactive effect in strengthening the existing relationship between strategic capital and proactive career behavior.  

Assessment of pH, titratable acidity, and caffeine content of some brands of energy drinks

Purpose: Caffeinated beverages that contain high levels of stimulant ingredients, usually caffeine, as well as sugar and often supplements, such as B vitamins or carnitine, and that are promoted as a product capable of enhancing mental alertness and physical performance are referred to as energy drinks. Energy drinks are generally consumed by adolescents and athletes. This study aims to evaluate the endogenous pH, titratable acidity, and caffeine content in selected brands of energy drinks commonly consumed by athletes and adolescents in Benin City. Methods: Eight (8) commonly consumed energy drinks were evaluated. A digital pH meter was used to measure the pH of the selected energy drinks and the titratable acidity was evaluated by titrating 0.1N sodium hydroxide solution against 30 ml of each energy drink till the end-point was reached. The caffeine content was determined by titrating the caffeine-iodine complex formed against standard sodium thiosulphate using iodometric back titration. Results: All the energy drinks were acidic with a pH ranging from 2.61 to 3.48 which is less than the critical pH (5.5). The titratable acidity of the energy drink samples ranged from 5.1 to 15.6 g/100 ml and the caffeine content varied from 0.029 to 0.165 mg/ml. Conclusion: The outcome of this study confirms that energy drinks had low pH values and high titratable acidity except for ED G and ED H with low titratable acidity and low caffeine content. Keywords: Caffeine, endogenous, energy drinks, pH, titratable acidity

دور التعلم الممتع من خلال منهج الاقتصاد المنزلی فی تحسین الیقظة الذهنیة والانهماک بالتعلم لدى تلامیذ المرحلة الابتدائیة

ملخص البحث دور التعلم الممتع من خلال منهج الاقتصاد المنزلي في تحسين اليقظة الذهنية والانهماک بالتعلم لدى تلاميذ المرحلة الابتدائية هدف البحث الحالي إلى دراسة فعالية التعلم الممتع من خلال منهج الاقتصاد المنزلي في تحسين اليقظة الذهنية والانهماک بالتعلم لدى تلاميذ المرحلة الابتدائية ، وتکونت أدوات البحث من مقياس اليقظة الذهنية ومقياس الانهماک في التعلم، وتوصلت نتائج البحث إلى تحسن مستوى اليقظة الذهنية والانهماک بالتعلم لدى تلاميذ المجموعة التجريبية عن تلاميذ المجموعة الضابطة وذلک بعد إجراء تجربة البحث ، ومن توصيات البحث ضرورة استخدام التعلم الممتع کمنحى تعليمي في تعليم الاقتصاد المنزلي وخاصة لتلاميذ المرحلة الأساسية الدنيا. الکلمات المفتاحية : - التعلم الممتع Enjoyable learning - اليقظة الذهنية Mindfulness - الانهماک بالتعلم learning engagement Abstract The role of enjoyable learning through the home economics curriculum in improving Mindfulness and learning engagement among Primary stage students The aim of the current research is to study the effectiveness of enjoyable learning through the home economics approach in improving mindfulness and learning engagement among elementary school students, and the research tools consisted of the mindfulness scale and the measure of involvement in learning, and the results of the research reached an improvement in the level of mental alertness and learning engagement among the experimental group students On the authority of students of the control group, after conducting the research experiment. Among the recommendations of the research is the necessity to use enjoyable learning as an educational approach in teaching home economics, especially for pupils in the lower elementary stage.

Reducing Unhealthy Normative Behavior: The Case of Sports and Energy Drinks.

American adolescents consume more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) than any other age group. Sports and energy drinks consumption among adolescents is higher than other SSBs. For sports drinks, there is uncertainty about their "healthiness" and also beliefs that these drinks may provide health benefits such as hydration, enhanced athletic performance, heightened mental alertness, and rapid recovery after exercise. Confusion about relative healthiness and expectations of health benefits suggest that factors that may encourage youth to avoid drinking sports and energy drinks, such as athletic status, psychological reactance, and SSB media literacy, may necessitate different approaches to promoting avoidance of sports drinks compared with avoidance of energy drinks. Using a nationally representative U.S. probability-based web panel augmented by a volunteer nonprobability-based web panel of 500 adolescent participants aged 14 to 18 years, we used the reasoned action approach to model intention to avoid sports and to avoid energy drinks. The result show there are similarities and differences in the determinants associated with adolescents' avoidance of sports and energy drinks: attitudes and descriptive normative pressure are both related to increased avoidance for both types of drinks and perceived control over the avoidance behavior is positively associated for with intention to avoid for energy drinks. Sport identification, psychological reactance, and SSB media literacy also play a different role in the sports and energy drink models. Based on our results, the content of prevention messages in interventions to limit sports drinks will need to be quite different from those targeted at reducing energy drink consumption.

Self-compassion: the influences on the university students’ life satisfaction during the COVID-19 outbreak

Purpose This study investigates the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction, and there is a significant statistical correlation between some dimensions of the self-compassion scale (family, self-kindness, common human feelings and mental alertness). Design/methodology/approach The researcher used the Self-Compassion scale prepared by Neff (2003) translated by the researchers, in a sample of 150 students in Egypt, and Multidimensional Student’s Life Satisfaction Scale, developed by Huebner et al. (1998) translated by the researchers. Findings The results of the study showed that self-compassion is high in university students. The study also showed a negative correlation with the dimension of psychological self-judgment and life satisfaction, as it indicated the possibility of predicting life satisfaction through the dimensions of self-compassion, except for the dimensions of isolation and autism, and excessive communication with the self. It also indicated that there are no differences between males and females as far as the variable of self-compassion, as well as the absence of differences between males and females as far as the variable of satisfaction with life is concerned. However, the family dimension showed a difference in favor of males. Originality/value The inclusion of extension programs to develop self-compassion for various segments of society in light of the continuing corona pandemic, and paying attention to religious counseling programs that support the use of spiritual values in self-strengthening which is reflected in the strengthening of psychological resilience and thus a sense of satisfaction with life.

VERSATILE PROFILE OF MORINGA AND ITS ROLE FOR GROWTH AS A FUNCTIONAL FOOD: A REVIEW

"Drumstick" tree is native to India, usually mentioned in literature as MORINGA. Moringa oleifera is one of the most useful trees and it has an enormous number of benefits. All the recent research shows its multipurpose use. That is why it is cultivated across the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Moringa has been used as a medicine since 150 B.C. by ancient kings and queens to ameliorate mental alertness and healthy skin. The Horseradish tree is one of the rich sources of vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K and it is also a good source of minerals like calcium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and zinc. It also contains over 40 antioxidants that are naturally synthesized. Moringa is a very important food crop due to its high nutritive value, grows very fast, and it is also drought resistance. More than 80 countries (including India) use the tree's leaves, pods, seeds, bark, and flowers for their medicinal and neutraceutical properties to prevent mineral and vitamin deficiency, maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, regulate normal blood glucose levels, support the immune system, and have anti-inflammatory properties. Further, it neutralizes free radicals, which reduces the risk of cancer. It has potent benefits in reducing malnutrition, general weakness, menopause, depression and osteoporosis. It also contains antibacterial and anti-diabetics properties. It also improves eyesight, mental alertness and bone strength. The article with this review paper was keenly reviewed using an adapted version of established criteria to determine the adequate method for justifying the present aim of this study. This review paper will answer the following issues such as production, nutritional, functional property and utilization of moringa for human and animal consumption.

Effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ObjectiveTo determine the effect of Ashwagandha extract on sleep.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted in CENTRAL, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, Google Scholars, World Health Organization Trials Portal, ClinicalTrials.gov, Clinical Trial Registry of India, and AYUSH Research Portal for all appropriate trials. Randomized controlled trials that examined the effect of Ashwagandha extract versus placebo on sleep in human participants 18 years old and above were considered. Two authors independently read all trials and independently extracted all relevant data. The primary outcomes were sleep quantity and sleep quality. The secondary outcomes were mental alertness on rising, anxiety level, and quality of life.ResultsA total of five randomized controlled trials containing 400 participants were analyzed. Ashwagandha extract exhibited a small but significant effect on overall sleep (Standardized Mean Difference -0.59; 95% Confidence Interval -0.75 to -0.42; I2 = 62%). The effects on sleep were more prominent in the subgroup of adults diagnosed with insomnia, treatment dosage ≥600 mg/day, and treatment duration ≥8 weeks. Ashwagandha extract was also found to improve mental alertness on rising and anxiety level, but no significant effect on quality of life. No serious side effects were reported.ConclusionAshwagandha extract appears to has a beneficial effect in improving sleep in adults. However, data on the serious adverse effects of Ashwagandha extract are limited, and more safety data would be needed to assess whether it would be safe for long-term use.

Prophylactic Role of Mandukasan and OM Chanting Patients Who Survives with Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most chronic non-communicable diseases in the enire world. Yoga is an part of Indian culture which doing ancient times by our rishi munis. Nowadays science has been considered yoga for management of various diseases i.e. hypertension, diabetes, asthma. In this case study had been conducted to understand effect of yoga in type 2 diabetics. Yoga group were put through mandukasanasana and mandukasan with OM chanting for 40 days. Biochemical parameters was performed i.e. FBG, PPBG and HbA1C. It can be concluded that mandukasan with OM chanting has been helpful as an adjunct to medical therapy to minimize the biochemical parameters. Yoga therapy helpful for the status of diabetics in terms of reduction of drug doses, physical and mental alertness and prevention of various complications related to diabetes.
 Keywords: Mandukasan, OM Chanting, Diabetes

Safety and Efficacy of Furosap®, a Patented Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract, in Boosting Testosterone Level, Reproductive Health and Mood Alleviation in Male Volunteers

Background The medicinal herb fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds, fortified with dietary fibers and furostanolic saponins including protodioscin, have demonstrated a significant contribution to human health. In our laboratories, Furosap®, a patented 20% protodioscin-enriched extract was developed from fenugreek seeds. Objective In an open-label, one-arm, single-center longitudinal study, we examined the safety and efficacy of Furosap® on free and total testosterone levels, fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, sperm count, motility and morphology, dihydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), sexual health, reflex erection, mood alleviation, mental alertness, and total blood chemistry analyses over a period of 12 weeks in healthy male volunteers. Methods Institutional Ethics Committee approvals and Clinicaltrials.gov registration were obtained. Effect of Furosap® (500 mg/day) was examined of free and total testosterone levels, sperm count, motility and morphology, sexual health, mood and mental alertness, and total blood chemistry analyses in 100 healthy volunteers (age 35–60 Y) over a period of 12 consecutive weeks. Results No changes were observed in body weight and BMI. Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and DHEA levels significantly decreased. Free and bound testosterone levels improved significantly at 12 weeks of treatment. Sperm motility significantly increased at 8- and 12-weeks of treatment, while abnormal sperm morphology significantly decreased at 12-weeks of treatment. Mental alertness, mood, and reflex erection score significantly alleviated. An age-induced increasing effect was observed. Furthermore, cardiovascular health and libido significantly improved. Blood chemistry analyses exhibited broad spectrum safety. A decreasing trend was observed in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and VLDL levels, while an increasing trend was observed in HDL level at 12 weeks of treatment. LDL level decreased significantly at 12-weeks of treatment. No adverse events were observed. Conclusion Results demonstrate that Furosap® is safe and effective in improving testosterone levels, cardiovascular health, healthy sperm profile, mental alertness in human male volunteers.

Competences of the interpreter

The article describes the practical skills of the interpreter. It reviews necessary professional skills essential for the interpreter. The author describes professional and innate abilities as vital when mastering and improving one’s skills of the simultaneous interpretation: mental alertness, long-term and operational memories, diaphragm breathing, and communication skills. The presentation plays a decisive role in the interpretation, in this regard, the author speaks about the problem of the working tool of the interpreter: voice hygiene. A special place in the article is devoted to the concept of the background knowledge, cultural competence, and their practical significance for the interpreter. The author concludes that range and richness of the background knowledge means more than recent news from media. The article also depicts the grounds of common mistakes in studying interpretation. In conclusion, the author emphasises the necessity of interpreters’ motivation and qualified training that together with personal development and experience of intercultural communication can result in a competent professional interpreter.

The Mental Alertness of School Principals in Kuwait and their Relation to Conflict Management Strategies

The study aims to identify the degree of mental alertness among the principals in Kuwait and its relation to conflict management strategies from the point of view of the teachers. The study consisted of (423) male and female teachers. They were selected in the simple random sampling method. The descriptive method was used. The researchers used a questionnaire consisting of (34) items for the areas of mental alertness (discrimination, attention, observation, awareness, and thinking) and (25) items for the areas of conflict management strategies (satisfaction, settlement, integration, avoidance, and domination). The availability of mental alertness among school principals in the State of Kuwait from the teachers’ point of view came to a high degree, and that the arithmetic average of the level of school principals’ practice in the State of Kuwait in conflict management strategies from the teachers’ point of view was (high), and the presence of a positive statistically significant correlation between the estimates of the sample members on the degree of availability of mental alertness among school principals in the State of Kuwait and the level of their practice of conflict management strategies.

Sound Effects on Physiological State and Behavior of Drivers in a Highway Tunnel.

Driving behavior in a highway tunnel could be affected by external environmental factors like light, traffic flow, and acoustic environments, significantly when these factors suddenly change at the moment before and after entering a tunnel. It will cause tremendous physiological pressure on drivers because of the reduction of information and the narrow environment. The risks in driving behavior will increase, making drivers more vulnerable than driving on the regular highways. This research focuses on the usually neglected acoustic environment and its effect on drivers' physiological state and driving behavior. Based on the SIMLAB driving simulation platform of a highway tunnel, 45 drivers participated in the experiment. Five different sound scenarios were tested: original highway tunnel sound and a mix of it with four other sounds (slow music, fast music, voice prompt, and siren, respectively). The subjects' physiological state and driving behavior data were collected through heart rate variability (HRV) and electroencephalography (EEG). Also, vehicle operational data, including vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, brake pedal depth, and accelerator pedal depth, were collected. The results indicated that different sound scenarios in the highway tunnel showed significant differences in vehicle speed (p = 0.000, η2 = 0.167) and steering wheel angle (p = 0.007, η2 = 0.126). At the same time, they had no significant difference in HRV and EEG indicators. According to the results, slow music was the best kind of sound related to driving comfort, while the siren sound produced the strongest driver reaction in terms of mental alertness and stress level. The voice-prompt sound most likely caused driver fatigue and overload, but it was the most effective sound affecting safety. The subjective opinion of the drivers indicated that the best sound scenario for the overall experience was slow music (63%), followed by fast music (21%), original highway tunnel sound environment (13%), and voice-prompt sound (3%). The findings of this study will be valuable in improving acoustic environment quality and driving safety in highway tunnels.

The effect of noise on motor task functioning among young motorcyclist: A controlled experiment

Motorcycle is a complex machine, and its riding requires mental alertness along with mind and body coordination. On the road, motorcyclists are subjected to excessive level of noise (> 90 dBA). High noise exposure can impair the motor task functioning. The assessment of motor task (dexterity) of motorcyclists under noise exposure has not been examined formerly as well as their psychological health profiling. Therefore, this study is aimed to investigate the effects of noise-induced motor task functioning among young motorcyclists (19 – 24 yrs.). The controlled laboratory experiment was conducted on undergraduate university motorcyclists ( n = 60; 30 males, 30 females). Two groups were formed experimental (Exp-G; n = 30) and a controlled (Con-G; n = 30). The Exp-G operated motor activity test under 85-90 dBA motorcycle noise exposure, while Con-G exposed to controlled noise (65 dBA) levels. The sound level was examined concurrently by calibrated (114 dBA) Sound Level Meter. Purdue Pegboard battery test was used to measure motor task functioning consisting four subtests (Dominant Hand; Non-Dominant Hand; Both Hands; Assembly). The Independent sample t -test was used across all subtests to examine the comparison effect of motor task function (dexterity) between Exp-G and Con-G, and amongst genders. Result showed that the Con-G had significantly good quality presentation ( p < 0.05) in all the subtests of Purdue Pegboard as compared to Exp-G. Gender differences were not found statistically significant ( p > 0.05). Based on mean values, male participants of the Exp-G performed better under high noise levels than females, while among Con-G, females performed better. The results demonstrated significant effect of motorcycle noise on decreased motor task functioning of the participants (Exp-G). Therefore, it concludes that on-road excessive noise level exposure can hinder the motor task functioning and can contribute to impair the reaction time on excruciating hazardous position.

The effect of noise on motor task functioning among young motorcyclist: A controlled experiment

Motorcycle is a complex machine, and its riding requires mental alertness along with mind and body coordination. On the road, motorcyclists are subjected to excessive level of noise (> 90 dBA). High noise exposure can impair the motor task functioning. The assessment of motor task (dexterity) of motorcyclists under noise exposure has not been examined formerly as well as their psychological health profiling. Therefore, this study is aimed to investigate the effects of noise-induced motor task functioning among young motorcyclists (19 – 24 yrs.). The controlled laboratory experiment was conducted on undergraduate university motorcyclists ( n = 60; 30 males, 30 females). Two groups were formed experimental (Exp-G; n = 30) and a controlled (Con-G; n = 30). The Exp-G operated motor activity test under 85-90 dBA motorcycle noise exposure, while Con-G exposed to controlled noise (65 dBA) levels. The sound level was examined concurrently by calibrated (114 dBA) Sound Level Meter. Purdue Pegboard battery test was used to measure motor task functioning consisting four subtests (Dominant Hand; Non-Dominant Hand; Both Hands; Assembly). The Independent sample t -test was used across all subtests to examine the comparison effect of motor task function (dexterity) between Exp-G and Con-G, and amongst genders. Result showed that the Con-G had significantly good quality presentation ( p < 0.05) in all the subtests of Purdue Pegboard as compared to Exp-G. Gender differences were not found statistically significant ( p > 0.05). Based on mean values, male participants of the Exp-G performed better under high noise levels than females, while among Con-G, females performed better. The results demonstrated significant effect of motorcycle noise on decreased motor task functioning of the participants (Exp-G). Therefore, it concludes that on-road excessive noise level exposure can hinder the motor task functioning and can contribute to impair the reaction time on excruciating hazardous position.

Measuring mental alertness.

Measuring mental alertness.

The effect of a hypothetical psychological counseling of health care on the development of mental alertness and self-efficacy corona Pande

PurposeThe level of mental alertness among students who are in need of study in the preparatory year – Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University. The level of self-competence of female students who are in need of study in the preparatory year – Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University. To learn about the relationship between mental alertness and self-competence among students who are in need of study in the preparatory year – Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers used the experimental method by following the experimental design with two measurements, tribal and posterior, for two groups, one experimental and the other control, due to its suitability to the nature of this research. Research sample: the research community included female students stumbling in the scientific path of Rayyan, the second semester of the academic year 2020–2021 AD, where the researchers selected the research sample in a deliberate manner from the stalled students of 25 students and a random sample of 10 female students was withdrawn to conduct the exploratory study. The number of the basic research sample is 15 female students. Reasons for selecting the search sample: all of the sample members are female students stumbling in the scientific path of Al-Rayyan for the academic year 2020–2021 and all sample members agree to apply the research.FindingsThe researchers refer to this to the virtual psychological guidance program-specific objectives, as well as the follow-up of the scientific principles and principles and the legalization of the measurement tools used in the research and the diversity of the program within the parts of the program and the training sought to develop the ability to manage pressures and emotions and training in social skills, awareness and self-awareness and the use of exercises relaxation, breathing and modern self-help, as well as the use of different methods and techniques such as the method of dialogue, discussion, awareness of feelings and problem-solving, which led to a change in behavior and personal characteristics, which led to a change in behavior and personal characteristics, leading to the development of behavior and personal characteristics.Originality/valueThe study aims to design a hypothetical psychological counseling program as a method of health care and its effect on the level of mental alertness and the level of self-efficacy of students who have struggled to study at the Deanship of the preparatory year – Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University. The researchers used the experimental approach and applied this study on a sample of 25 students from the students who failed to study at the Deanship of the preparatory year for the second semester of the academic year 2020–2021 AD and the most important results were that the psychological counseling program as a method of health care had a positive effect on improving the level of mental alertness and the level of self-efficacy among the students who had failed to study. There is a positive correlation between the level of mental alertness and self-efficacy of struggling students as a way of health care.

A Smart Bicycle That Protects Itself: Active Sensing and Estimation for Car-Bicycle Collision Prevention

Bicycling is a healthy physical activity for all ages. It can provide both physical and mental health benefits, including reducing the risk of cancer [1], cutting the risk of heart disease by half [2], postponing Alzheimer’s disease [3, 4], and promoting mental alertness and memory [5].