Background: Endurance performance in marathon runners depends not only on aerobic conditioning but also on neuromuscular efficiency, muscular power, and postural control. Supplemental exercise programs such as plyometric and Pilates training may improve running economy and athletic performance.

Objective: To compare the effects of plyometric training and Pilates training on explosive muscle strength and running performance in recreational…

Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is still an integral part of modern health care that plays an important role in illness diagnosis, surveillance, prevention and therapeutic management. Laboratory technologies have evolved greatly, but the profession is confronted with several worldwide concerns that jeopardise patient outcomes and the delivery of healthcare. These include workforce shortages, antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, poor laboratory infrastructure in low…

Scientific publications are commonly viewed as indicators of achievement and academic productivity. However, the final published article often conceals the difficult journey that precedes its completion. This reflective paper presents personal and academic reflections stimulated by revisiting the draft of my first peer reviewed publication entitled Genetic variation of green-lipped mussel Perna viridis (Linnaeus) from the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, which was later published in…

This reflective paper examines a personal experience during a One Health webinar, focusing on the interplay between individual voice, expert discourse, and the practical challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration. By documenting a direct intervention made during the session, the paper reflects on the tension between conceptual advocacy and meaningful engagement. Particular attention is given to the role of public health education and environmental psychology as underemphasised yet…

Bekesy's traveling wave theory is still propagated in textbooks, on the internet, and at the university level. There are many indications that the theory announced in 1928, corrected and supplemented, still does not meet the requirements of 21st century science. The basic assumptions of this theory dating back to the mid-19th century and announced in 1859 by Helmholtz have not changed. This concerns the hydrodynamics of cochlear fluids, the resonance of the longitudinal wave in the fluid…

Marine mussels have long served as reliable sentinel organisms for assessing trace metal contamination in coastal ecosystems because they efficiently accumulate contaminants from surrounding waters and suspended particulates over time. Classical biomonitoring initiatives such as the Mussel Watch programme established the foundation for long term environmental surveillance and generated comparable records of coastal pollution across geographical regions. However, increasing environmental…

This research was studied different gamma radiation doses were applied to sunflower seeds to determine their effects on some plant characteristics. sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seeds which were irradiated with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 Gy of gamma radiation in a cesium (Cs137) before cultivation in two seasons. The morphological changes of sunflower plants such as plant length, leaf area, stem diameter, (chlorophyll (a), (b) and total chlorophyll and total coronoids pigments), (leaf,…

The connection between age-related dynamics and gender differences, as referred to morbidity and mortality, is outlined, suggesting the involvement of endocrine mechanisms in programming/ imprinting and embedding phenomena, including the contribution of glucocorticoids and sex steroid hormones.

Keywords: Gender Differences; Morbidity; Mortality; Ontogeny

A single night in a hospital, spent accompanying a child, can reveal a complex interaction between biological rhythms, environmental unfamiliarity, and emotional attachment. This reflective commentary examines the experience of being physically exhausted yet unable to sleep in a hospital environment. Drawing on insights from sleep science, psychology, and ecological thinking, this reflection paper explores how unfamiliar environments trigger vigilance, how parental concern sustains cognitive…

Persistent pain, movement dysfunction, and functional limitations may remain after lumbar spine surgery despite correction of structural pathology, highlighting the need for rehabilitation approaches that support functional recovery. Clinical Pilates (CP) integrates breathing, postural alignment, neuromuscular retraining, and individualized exercise progression, yet evidence regarding its role in long-term postoperative spinal rehabilitation remains limited. This retrospective case report…