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  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,599 Views
8 Pages

This paper is a preliminary attempt to bring to the fore some questions and issues regarding the role of habits in aesthetics. Indeed, much attention has recently been given to habits across a wide range of fields of inquiry: philosophers turn to the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
6,154 Views
15 Pages

Which Side Looks Better? Cultural Differences in Preference for Left- or Right-Facing Objects

  • Hiroshi Nittono,
  • Haruka Shibata,
  • Keita Mizuhara and
  • Shiri Lieber-Milo

10 October 2020

An oblique view of three-dimensional objects is preferred over a frontal or lateral view, partly because it is more familiar and easily recognizable. However, which side of a symmetric object looks better remains unsolved. Reading direction, handedne...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
5,504 Views
13 Pages

Analysis of Body Perception, Preworkout Meal Habits and Bone Resorption in Child Gymnasts

  • Alessandra Amato,
  • Patrizia Proia,
  • Gaetano Felice Caldara,
  • Angelina Alongi,
  • Vincenzo Ferrantelli and
  • Sara Baldassano

The beneficial effects of physical activity on body image perception and bone are debated among artistic gymnasts. Gymnasts seem to be at greater risk of developing body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and osteoporosis due to inadequate nutrition a...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,656 Views
21 Pages

Implant Prosthetic Rehabilitation in a Mandible Osteosarcoma Patient: A Clinical Report

  • Lady Arbelaez-Bonozo,
  • Laura Luis-Sanchez,
  • Elena Oliva-Ferrusola,
  • Carlos Fernandez-Morales,
  • Manuel Albornoz-Cabello,
  • Jose-Luis Gutierrez-Perez and
  • Daniel Torres-Lagares

19 February 2025

Introduction: Generally, after an oral oncological therapeutic process in which, unfortunately, surgery plays a fundamental role, a reconstructive and rehabilitative procedure should be initiated, seeking as far as possible to recover the patient&rsq...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
6,150 Views
13 Pages

Longevity of Aesthetic Fixed Space Maintainers in the Anterior Area of the Pediatric Dental Patient

  • María Biedma-Perea,
  • Carolina Caleza-Jiménez,
  • Asunción Mendoza-Mendoza and
  • David Ribas-Pérez

26 October 2023

Space maintenance for children at very early ages in primary molars or posterior sectors is widely used and the scientific evidence is clear as to its indications. In the anterior sectors there are doubts as to whether there is a loss of space and it...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,250 Views
10 Pages

Co-Sleeping as a Protector against Malocclusion in the Primary Dentition: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • María Carrillo-Díaz,
  • Ana Ruiz-Guillén,
  • María Moya,
  • Martín Romero-Maroto and
  • María José González-Olmo

22 April 2022

Mothers practice co-sleeping and breastfeeding simultaneously, for convenience and to strengthen bonding. Due to the scarcity of studies analyzing the impact of co-sleeping on primary dentition, this study aimed to analyze the possible effects of co-...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,015 Views
9 Pages

Orthodontic Pain and Dietary Impact Considering Age Groups: A Comparative Study

  • Bianca-Maria Negruțiu,
  • Luminița Ligia Vaida,
  • Claudia Judea-Pusta,
  • Cristian Romanec,
  • Abel Emanuel Moca,
  • Cristina Paula Costea,
  • Claudia-Elena Staniș and
  • Marius Rus

14 February 2024

(1) Background: orthodontic treatment can frequently be associated with discomfort and pain, a significant factor contributing to treatment discontinuation. (2) Methods: This study, conducted on 160 orthodontic patients across different age groups, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,752 Views
30 Pages

Adoption and Use of Customized Wheelchairs Manufactured for Persons Living with Disability: Modified UTUAT-2 Perspective

  • Thywill Cephas Dzogbewu,
  • Timothy Whitehead,
  • Deon Johan de Beer and
  • George Torrens

30 December 2024

The mobility and independence of people with disabilities could be significantly improved by wheelchairs. Wheelchair adoption is a complex process that is influenced by various factors, including personal demands, social dynamics, and technological a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
6,836 Views
10 Pages

Extrinsic Tooth Enamel Color Changes and Their Relationship with the Quality of Water Consumed

  • Kathleen Rebelo de Sousa,
  • Marília Jesus Batista,
  • Juliana Rocha Gonçalves and
  • Maria Da Luz Rosário de Sousa

The quality of the consumed drinking water may affect oral health. For example, the presence of iron in drinking water can cause aesthetic problems related to changes in dental enamel color. This study assessed the prevalence of extrinsic enamel colo...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,838 Views
11 Pages

Full Mouth Treatment of Early Childhood Caries with Zirconia Dental Crowns: A Case Report

  • Christina Kanareli,
  • Marine Balazuc-Armbruster,
  • Ioannis A. Tsolakis,
  • Takis Kanarelis and
  • Apostolos I. Tsolakis

2 March 2023

Pediatric dentists should always strive for cosmetic and functional rehabilitation when treating decaying or injured primary teeth. The most popular restoration technique for such teeth is “strip crowns” made of composite materials, but m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,801 Views
9 Pages

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Hong Kong Kindergarten Children Receiving Silver Diamine Fluoride Therapy

  • Hollis Haotian Chai,
  • Ivy Guofang Sun,
  • Duangporn Duangthip,
  • Sherry Shiqian Gao,
  • Edward Chin Man Lo and
  • Chun Hung Chu

5 August 2024

The objective of this prospective 12-month observational study is to examine the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among Hong Kong young children aged 3–4 years old receiving silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy for carious upper an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,503 Views
26 Pages

Following the recent global climate changes, many countries, including developed nations, are announcing greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and are actively participating in reducing GHG. Therefore, the role of the building sector on reducing GHG...

  • Article
  • Open Access
797 Views
20 Pages

Validation of the Player Personality and Dynamics Scale

  • Ayose Lomba Perez,
  • Juan Carlos Martín-Quintana,
  • Jesus B. Alonso-Hernandez and
  • Iván Martín-Rodríguez

6 August 2025

This study presents the validation of the Player Personality and Dynamics Scale (PPDS), designed to identify player profiles in educational gamification contexts with narrative elements. Through a sample of 635 participants, a questionnaire was devel...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,431 Views
24 Pages

3 August 2023

The study aimed to assess self-reported symptoms of periodontal disease (gingival bleeding, tooth mobility and halitosis) among diabetic and non-diabetic patients from Transylvania, Romania. Using statistical analysis methods, correlation between the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
469 Views
13 Pages

Orthodontic Treatment Needs in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Magdalena Prynda,
  • Wojciech Niemczyk,
  • Agnieszka Anna Pawlik,
  • Grzegorz Dawiec,
  • Monika Dawiec,
  • Beata Kazek,
  • Mikołaj Mazur,
  • Natalia Pschionko,
  • Dariusz Skaba and
  • Ewa Emich-Widera
  • + 1 author

31 October 2025

Background/Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with a higher prevalence of oral health problems, including parafunctional habits and malocclusions, which may lead to increased orthodontic treatment needs. The objective of this st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,491 Views
20 Pages

Study of the Functions of Urban Parks: A Case Study of Novi Sad (Serbia)

  • Milena Lakićević,
  • Nebojša Dedović,
  • Milan Gazdić and
  • Keith M. Reynolds

This paper examines the various functions of urban parks in the city of Novi Sad (Serbia). This study’s respondents were landscape architecture students, and the methodology employed was a survey, which was subsequently analyzed using multiple...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
8,757 Views
12 Pages

Tooth Wear in Older Adults: A Review of Clinical Studies

  • Alice Kit Ying Chan,
  • Yiu Cheung Tsang,
  • Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai and
  • Chun Hung Chu

Introduction: Tooth wear is a prevalent dental condition among older adults, leading to pain and adversely affecting aesthetics, functionality, and their overall quality of life. This review aims to update the information on tooth wear in older adult...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,128 Views
18 Pages

Aesthetic Possibilities of Building Thermal Control through Colored Envelopes

  • Antonio Cánovas-Saura,
  • Andrés Cabrera-Lozoya and
  • Javier Padilla

The possibilities of obtaining efficient building thermal control by means of colored envelopes while maintaining broad aesthetic options have been evaluated. The use of colored bilayers, where the inner layer presents strong solar absorbent or refle...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,661 Views
15 Pages

The Relationship between Obligatory Exercise and Eating Attitudes, and the Mediating Role of Sociocultural Attitudes towards Appearance during the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Hongying Fan,
  • Youteng Gan,
  • Ruohang Wang,
  • Siming Chen,
  • Małgorzata Lipowska,
  • Jianye Li,
  • Keqiang Li,
  • Daniel Krokosz,
  • Yin Yang and
  • Mariusz Lipowski

27 November 2021

A strong sociocultural context could affect an individual’s aesthetic standards. In order to achieve a socially recognized ideal appearance, obligatory exercisers might increase dieting behavior when exercise actions are disturbed, thereby plac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,535 Views
25 Pages

2 October 2024

(1) Background: A precise and comprehensive diagnosis of the needs of older adults is the basis for developing concepts of aesthetic functional and spatial arrangements of public open spaces in residential areas that meet their expectations, termed &...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,222 Views
12 Pages

12 August 2022

Decapods include species of economic importance, such as Achelata (lobsters) and Brachyura (true crabs), since they have aesthetic, commercial, gastronomic, and biomedical value. These groups exhibit a great variety of shapes, larval stages, habits,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,504 Views
18 Pages

12 June 2023

The aim of the present study was to compare disordered eating (DE), body image, and sociocultural and coach-related pressures between athletes of different age groups (adolescents and adults) and between athletes participating in weight-sensitive (WS...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,644 Views
15 Pages

17 July 2024

Aim: This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the reasons why adults seek orthodontic treatment, their perceived treatment risks, oral hygiene habits, and awareness of oral health. Materials and Methods: This study, which involved 246 adults, u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
7,588 Views
16 Pages

12 August 2021

In this article—based on the fieldwork I conducted in Lisbon (Portugal) between 2018 and 2021, employing in-depth ethnography and self-ethnography—I describe the experience of the medicalization and moralization of beauty in Portuguese women aged 45–...

  • Editorial
  • Open Access
40 Citations
11,925 Views
6 Pages

6 September 2020

Oral and periodontal diseases can determine severe functional, phonatory and aesthetic impairments and are the main cause of adult tooth loss. They are caused by some specific bacteria that provoke an intense local inflammatory response and affect&md...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,262 Views
19 Pages

Residents’ Spatial Preference for Urban Forest Park Route during Physical Activities

  • Mengmeng Cai,
  • Chuyun Cui,
  • Lin Lin,
  • Shuyi Di,
  • Zheng Zhao and
  • Yanbin Wang

Urban parks positively affect the life quality and health of urban residents as well as the environment where they live. When it comes to the design of a future urban forest park, it is necessary to consider the protection of ecological environment,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,749 Views
12 Pages

The Prevalence of Gingival Recession According to the Cairo Classification in a Population from the North of Portugal

  • Beatriz Moura,
  • Filomena Salazar,
  • Rosana Costa,
  • Cristina Cabral and
  • Cátia Reis

22 November 2024

Background/Objectives: Gingival recession (GR) has a multifactorial etiology, resulting from the interaction of various factors. It affects aesthetics and comfort, and has negative consequences for quality of life. The main objective of this study is...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,293 Views
13 Pages

Daylighting improves users’ experience in visual comfort, aesthetics, behaviour and perception of space and plays an important part in enhancing the health and wellbeing of occupants inside a dwelling. However, daylighting design is challenging...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,959 Views
14 Pages

Association of a Mediterranean Diet and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption with Subjective Well-Being among Adults with Overweight and Obesity

  • Débora Godoy-Izquierdo,
  • Adelaida Ogallar,
  • Raquel Lara,
  • Alejandra Rodríguez-Tadeo and
  • Félix Arbinaga

17 April 2021

Recent evidence suggests that among behavioral-lifestyle factors, adherence to a healthy dietary pattern such as the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is linked not only to better psychological health and mental positive status but also to increased subje...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,099 Views
17 Pages

16 October 2025

Small local museums play a crucial role in safeguarding cultural heritage, but often lack the necessary resources and digital capabilities to engage younger visitors effectively. This study examines whether a mobile serious game can enhance engagemen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,123 Views
8 Pages

Sexual Outcomes after Conservative Management for Patients with Localized Penile Cancer

  • Simone Cilio,
  • Antonio Tufano,
  • Gabriele Pezone,
  • Pierluigi Alvino,
  • Gianluca Spena,
  • Savio Domenico Pandolfo,
  • Paola Del Prete,
  • Claudio Amato,
  • Rocco Damiano and
  • Andrea Salonia
  • + 4 authors

17 December 2023

Background: Men with localized invasive penile cancer (PC) can be treated with organ-sparing treatments with different functional and aesthetical outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate sexual outcomes in patients with PC confined to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,676 Views
23 Pages

27 September 2022

The Dong wind and rain bridges in western Hunan are among the most extraordinary historical buildings that express the unique culture of the Dong people, and are an unparalleled display of history, culture, aesthetics and architectural skills, but th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,739 Views
10 Pages

Observational Study: Preliminary Evaluation of Nostril Narrowing in Relation to Unilateral Mastication

  • Miguel Ramón Pecci-Lloret,
  • Carmen María García-Sampedro,
  • Julia Guerrero-Gironés and
  • Emilio López-Jiménez

17 February 2025

Background: Unilateral mastication (UM), defined as the habitual use of one side of the mouth for chewing, has been linked to various craniofacial asymmetries and systemic effects. This study aims to explore the relationship between UM and nasal airw...

  • Article
  • Open Access
453 Views
25 Pages

17 November 2025

As the “Ninth Grotto-Heaven” in Daoist tradition, Linwu Cave has served as a symbolic bridge between the human and immortal realms since the Tang Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, painters of the Wu School in Suzhou reimagined Linwu Cave...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,501 Views
16 Pages

Beyond Sleep: Investigating User Needs in Today’s Bedrooms

  • Demet Dincer,
  • Christian Tietz and
  • Kerem Dalci

10 April 2024

This study investigates the current use of bedrooms to fill a knowledge gap in the existing sleep studies literature by focusing on user preferences and their needs. Despite substantial research into the optimal physical conditions for sleep, there r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,707 Views
10 Pages

Correlation Between Type of Edentulism, Age, Socioeconomic Status and General Health

  • Simona Iacob,
  • Radu Marcel Chisnoiu,
  • Alina Zaharia,
  • Mădălina Georgiana Bălaj,
  • Adina Elena Iosa,
  • Ana-Maria Condor,
  • Andrea Chisnoiu,
  • Smaranda Dana Buduru and
  • Andreea Kui

3 June 2025

Background/Objectives: Edentulism is a significant public health concern, particularly among aging populations, affecting oral functionality, aesthetics, and overall health. This study assessed the edentulism status of patients at the Prosthodontic C...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,846 Views
28 Pages

8 January 2025

Benthic macroinvertebrates are crucial to the health of river ecosystems. However, their conservation status is often overlooked. Due to their limited mobility and sensitivity to habitat changes, their survival is threatened. Given the current lack o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,448 Views
19 Pages

Health-Related Quality of Life and Dietary Supplement Use in Physically Active People and Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Walter Sapuppo,
  • Davide Giacconi,
  • Antonietta Monda,
  • Antonietta Messina,
  • Daniele Saccenti,
  • Claudia Maria Mineo,
  • Maria Casillo,
  • Salvatore Allocca,
  • Giovanni Michelini and
  • Regina Gregori Grgič
  • + 6 authors

11 September 2025

The use of dietary supplements is widespread among athletes and physically active individuals, yet their impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remains insufficiently understood. This study investigated the associations between supplement u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,677 Views
14 Pages

Selection of Mulberry Genotypes from Northern Serbia for ‘Ornafruit’ Purposes

  • Mirjana Ljubojević,
  • Katarina Šavikin,
  • Gordana Zdunić,
  • Sandra Bijelić,
  • Snežana Mrđan,
  • Marija Kozomara,
  • Magdalena Pušić and
  • Tijana Narandžić

The genus Morus L., mulberry, is an interesting taxonomic group on account of its existing genetic variability, functional food potential and commercial importance. Mulberry trees are found in a wide range of areas in Serbia, accounting for a large p...