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Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy coupled with principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS) regression was used to analyse a series of different Irish Whiskey samples in order to define their spectral profile and to assess the capability of the NIR method to identify samples based on their origin and storage (e.g. distiller, method of maturation). The ability of NIR spectroscopy to quantify the level of potential chemical adulterants was also investigated. Samples were spiked with 0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% v/v of each adulterant (e.g. methanol, ethyl acetate, etc.) prior to NIR analysis.

The results of this study demonstrated the capability of NIR spectroscopy combined with PLS regression to classify the whiskey samples and to determine the level of adulteration. Moreover, the potential of NIR coupled with chemometric analysis as a rapid, portable, and non-destructive screening tool for quality control, traceability, and food/beverage adulteration for customs and other regulatory agencies, to mitigate beverage fraud was illustrated.

Given the non-specificity of the NIR technique, these positive preliminary results indicated that this method of analysis has the potential to be applied to identify the level of adulteration in distilled spirits. The rapid nature of the technique and lack of consumables or sample preparation required allows for a far more time and cost-effective analysis per sample. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.

Given the non-specificity of the NIR technique, these positive preliminary results indicated that this method of analysis has the potential to be applied to identify the level of adulteration in distilled spirits. The rapid nature of the technique and lack of consumables or sample preparation required allows for a far more time and cost-effective analysis per sample. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.

The purpose of this study is to determine the mental state of nursing students when the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Turkish population reached its peak.

This cross-sectional study was remotely conducted using General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) and personnel information form, for 2630 nursing students, in Turkey. Data were statistically analyzed.

The mean GHQ-12 score was 3.04 ± 2.13, and71.5% of nursing students scored ≥2 on the GHQ-12, indicating risk for mental problems. We highlighted that nursing students who reported less sleepand diet during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as those who thought they were suffering from COVID-19 symptoms obtained significantly higher mean scores on the GHQ-12.

Our results showed that most nursing students reported mental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-training of the frontline staffduring outbreaks is needed to prepare them to deal with a global pandemic.

Our results showed that most nursing students reported mental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-training of the frontline staff during outbreaks is needed to prepare them to deal with a global pandemic.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nursing students' digital addiction and smartphone addiction levels and nomophobia.

This is a descriptive, correlational study. Itwas conducted with 215 nursing students in a university located in northeastern Turkey.

A positive and moderate correlation was found between students' nomophobia levels with smartphone addiction and digital addiction levels (p < 0.05). Analysis of the regression coefficients determined that smartphone addiction (β = 0.765; p < 0.01) had a significant positive effect on nomophobia.

In conclusion, nursing students should seek professional psychological help in developing health and life behaviors, such as sports, healthy eating, and sleep, to reduce nomophobia.

In conclusion, nursing students should seek professional psychological help in developing health and life behaviors, such as sports, healthy eating, and sleep, to reduce nomophobia.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the leading known and preventable cause of intellectual disability in the western world, affecting up to 1-5% of the population. It is considered an underdiagnosed and undertreated disorder, with few psychological interventions with empirical evidence.

To review all the studies published to date on the psychological treatment of FASD throughout life. A bibliographic search was carried out using the MEDLINE, PsychINFO, PubMed and Cochrane Library databases using the terms 'fetal alcohol syndrome disorder' AND 'cognitive behavioral intervention' OR 'psychological intervention' OR 'psychological treatment' OR 'therapy' OR 'psychotherapy'. The review included published works which evaluate the efficacy of psychological treatments for these patients.

Twenty published studies met the inclusion criteria. The treatments were classified according to the type of intervention emotional and behavioral regulation, social skills training and family interventions for patients with FASD.

The results indicate that psychological treatments focused on emotional and behavioral regulation, social skills training and family interventions are the most evidenced treatments for these patients. Revumenib MLL inhibitor These treatments are based on cognitive-behavioral principles and include school-age children. However, more research is needed on psychological interventions for adults with FASD. Despite the progress in psychological interventions for FASD, the research still reflects highlighted limitations.

The results indicate that psychological treatments focused on emotional and behavioral regulation, social skills training and family interventions are the most evidenced treatments for these patients. These treatments are based on cognitive-behavioral principles and include school-age children. However, more research is needed on psychological interventions for adults with FASD. Despite the progress in psychological interventions for FASD, the research still reflects highlighted limitations.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Motor imagery (MI) has been proposed as a treatment to improve gait, fatigue and quality of life in these dysfunctions.

To assess the effectiveness of MI, action observation therapy or mirror therapy approaches compared to other rehabilitation modality or no intervention, in MS.

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted. Studies published in the last ten years investigating MI versus other interventions or no intervention in patients with MS were included. PEDro scale was used to assess methodological quality of included studies. Eight studies met the eligibility criteria. For fatigue, the MI and its combination with relaxation seem to be superior compared with other types of interventions or no intervention. The MI combined with music also showed significant improvements in gait and quality of life (QoL).

MI and its combination with relaxation exercises have been shown to be effective in the treatment of fatigue, gait, balance, depression and QoL in patients with MS.