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Withania somnifera root powder protects againist post-traumatic stress disorder-induced memory impairment
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Springer Netherlands
, 2019 , Article)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is precipitated by exposure to severe traumatic events such as wars, natural disasters, catastrophes, or other traumatic events. Withania somnifera (WS) Dunal (family: Solanaceae) known ...
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Prevents Short-Term Memory Deficit Induced by Chronic Stress in Rats
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Springer New York LLC
, 2018 , Article)
Long-term exposure to stressful conditions could impair the normal brain structure and function, specifically the hippocampus-dependent memory. This impairment could be attributed to a decrease in brain-derived neurotrophic ...
Arbutus andrachne L. Reverses Sleep Deprivation-Induced Memory Impairments in Rats
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Humana Press Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Sleep deprivation (SD) is associated with cognitive deficits. It was found to affect the hippocampus region of the brain by impairing memory formation. This impairment is suggested to be caused by elevation in oxidative ...
MOTIVATION AND LEARNING: A SURVEY STUDY IN PREPARATORY AND SECONDARY LEVELS IN QATARI SCHOOLS
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Progressive Academic Publishing
, 2019 , Article)
Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and
academic achievement across different grade levels. Using survey methodology, this study
aimed at determining student motivation ...
Evaluation of the Effect of Moringa peregrina Extract on Learning and Memory: Role of Oxidative Stress
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Springer New York LLC
, 2017 , Article)
Oxidative stress interferes with the functional roles of the hippocampus and results in cognitive decline. Antioxidant supplementation has a cognitive enhancing activity through protecting hippocampus brain cells from the ...
Generalisability theory analyses of concept mapping assessment scores in a problem-based medical curriculum
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Context
In problem-based learning (PBL), students construct concept maps that integrate different concepts related to the PBL case and are guided by the learning needs generated in small-group tutorials. Although an ...
The interactive effect of valence and context on reversal learning in individuals with Parkinson's disease
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Cognitive deficits in Parkinson’s disease (PD) have increasingly been recognized over the last decade and reversal learning in particular has received a great deal of attention. In a classical reversal-learning paradigm, ...
Introducing problem-based learning into a Canadian-accredited Middle Eastern educational setting
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Article)
Background and purpose Adaption of active learning strategies into new cultures and contexts requires careful consideration to maximize effectiveness and meet intended objectives. The aim of this paper was to describe the ...
The neuroprotective effect of vitamin E on waterpipe tobacco smoking-induced memory impairment: The antioxidative role
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
Aims: Tobacco smoking is associated with a vast range of adverse health effects, including diminished cognitive and anti-oxidative capabilities. Conversely, vitamin E (VitE) is known to enhance data acquisition and retention ...
Evaluation of the effect of hypericum triquetrifolium turra on memory impairment induced by chronic psychosocial stress in rats: Role of BDNF
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Taylor & Francis Group
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Chronic psychosocial stress impairs memory function and leads to a depression-like phenotype induced by a persistent status of oxidative stress. Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s wort) is widely used to relieve ...