Publications by authors named "C D Tandon"

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  • Instructional language is a key technique in OPTIMAL theory that can create a supportive learning environment for motor skill development, but its impact has been under-explored in the literature.* -
  • A study with 156 participants tested the effects of autonomy-supportive versus controlling language on learning a speed cup stacking task, revealing that while autonomy-supportive language increased feelings of autonomy, it didn't affect motor performance or motivation.* -
  • The study's results challenge some predictions of OPTIMAL theory and suggest that the influence of motivational factors on skill acquisition may require larger sample sizes to properly assess.*
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Importance: Large educational transitions occur when students enter and exit school or move between grades or divisions within the kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) school system. For students with disabilities, the quality of large educational transitions affects academic and postschool outcomes, which is germane to school-based occupational therapists.

Objective: To explore the school-based occupational therapy literature to describe the roles of occupational therapists in supporting large educational transitions and to identify relevant terminology.

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In today's digital world, with growing population and increasing pollution, unhealthy lifestyle habits like irregular eating, junk food consumption, and lack of exercise are becoming more common, leading to various health problems, including kidney issues. These factors directly affect human kidney health. To address this, we require early detection techniques that rely on text data.

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Background: Replacing missing teeth with dental implants has become the best treatment option; therefore, clinicians need to understand the predictability of the treatment. Surface treatment of implants is one of the methods to improve osseointegration, thus improving the quality of treatment. Increasing esthetic awareness among patients has led to the popularity of immediate provisionalization of dental implants.

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Data collected from large-scale studies has shown that the incidence of prostate cancer globally is on the rise, which could be attributed to an overall increase in lifespan. So, the question is how has modern science with all its new technologies and clinical breakthroughs mitigated or managed this disease? The answer is not a simple one as prostate cancer exhibits various subtypes, each with its unique characteristics or signatures which creates challenges in treatment. To understand the complexity of prostate cancer these signatures must be deciphered.

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