The Last and Latest Dickens by Clotilde De Stasio

“…While the Italian writers’ approach was metafictional and parodic, à la Lodge, Pearl’s approach is thematic and biographical, and highly sensational. The central theme is opium and drug addiction—a contemporary obsession: it is an interesting coincidence that an essay by Robert Tracy focusing on this aspect (‘Opium Is the True Hero of the Tale’) was published in the same year as The Last Dickens. …”
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Animal Subjectivity and Ethics of Care: Human-Nonhuman Relations in Doris Lessing’s On Cats by Barış Ağır

“…According to Lessing, non-human animals have sensations that distinguish themselves from human beings. …”
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Motor Function in Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Michael Camilleri

“…Intestinal contractions (physiological or ‘abnormal’) are associated with the sensation of pain, suggesting that these contractions are interactions between abnormal motor and sensory functions in IBS. …”
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Modulation of Acupuncture at Quchi (LI 11) and Waiguan (SJ 5) acupoints on LTP-like Plasticity by Qianqian SUN, Guo YU, Huitian ZHANG, Xiaokuo HE

“…Objective:To explore the effects of acupuncture at unilateral Quchi (LI 11) and Waiguan (SJ 5) acupoint on the bilateral motor cortex (M1) long term potentiation (LTP) -like plasticity in healthy volunteers throughout all the treatment process.Methods:A total of 18 healthy volunteers participated in the study, with acupuncture Quchi (LI 11), Waiguan (SJ 5) acupoint at the region of the right hand, which was conducted on each point until the sensation of Deqi (a characterstic sensation of aching and tingling) was reported by the subjects. …”
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Volatile Constituents of Some Selected Plant Species Traditionally Used as Tea in the Sharri Mountains (Kosovo) by Avni Hajdari, Nita Kelmendi, Genista Mustafa, Behxhet Mustafa, Dashnor Nebija

“…The combination of various volatile constituents present in specific plant species may play an important role in the specific aroma and taste sensation of these species used as recreational teas.…”
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One-Day Prediction of Biometeorological Conditions in a Mediterranean Urban Environment Using Artificial Neural Networks Modeling by K. P. Moustris, P. T. Nastos, A. G. Paliatsos

“…Finally, human thermal comfort sensation accounts for 81.8% of the hours during the year. …”
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Complaints management in the pharmaceutical industry: A Case Study by Marija Stojanovska, Maja Poposka-Stojchevska, Gordana Mitrovska, Stevce Petrovski, Katerina Brezovska

“…The complaint referred to a burning sensation in the eyes after applying an eye ointment containing 1% chloramphenicol and a change in the smell of the ointment. …”
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Segregated input to thalamic areas that project differently to core and shell auditory cortical fields by Tetsufumi Ito, Mamiko Yamamoto, Li Liu, Khaleeq Ahmad Saqib, Takafumi Furuyama, Munenori Ono

“…The ability to integrate multimodal sensations while preserving the distinct characteristics of each sensory modality is crucial, and the underlying mechanisms of the organization that facilitate this process require further elucidation. …”
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Duodenum in the right hemithorax: An unusual case of a large paraesophageal hernia by Mahisha Virdiana, Vijayendra Kedage, Manasa Ubarale, K. Rajgopal Shenoy

“…A woman in her late 60s presented with symptoms of vomiting and decreased appetite for 1 year, accompanied by abdominal fullness in the epigastrium, nausea, and retrosternal burning sensation. Her symptoms worsened over the past month, leading to intolerance to a liquid diet. …”
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Issues Impairing the Success of Neural Implant Technology by A. Spiers, K. Warwick, M. Gasson, V. Ruiz

“…Meanwhile, stimulation of neural tissue can bring about sensation such as touch, can facilitate feedback from external, potentially remote devices and even opens up the possibility of new sensory input for the individual to experience. …”
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The contribution of cutaneous thermal signals to bodily self-awareness by Gerardo Salvato, Paul Mark Jenkinson, Manuela Sellitto, Damiano Crivelli, Francesco Crottini, Teresa Fazia, Silvia Amaryllis Claudia Squarza, Mariangela Piano, Maria Sessa, Martina Gandola, Aikaterini Fotopoulou, Gabriella Bottini

“…We test this assumption within the framework of pathological body ownership, hypothesising that skin temperature and thermoception differ between right-hemisphere stroke patients with and without Disturbed Sensation of Ownership (DSO) for the contralesional plegic upper limb. …”
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Refractory and Relapsing Laryngeal Edema Possibly Associated With Chronic Tonsillitis and Mycoplasma Infection, Requiring Reintubation and Tracheostomy by Yutaka Tsukamoto, Takashi Sugimoto, Masataka Umeda, Yuki Furuse, Haruo Yoshida, Yuka Nagae, Yasuo Ohsato, Yukitaka Ueki, Maeda Takahiro, Koya Ariyoshi

“…A 44-year-old previously healthy Japanese man presented with a quickly progressing choking sensation. He had been experiencing refractory and relapsing laryngeal edema and probably acute epiglottitis (three episodes within 2 weeks), with rash and elevated pancreatic amylase. …”
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An Overview of Neovaginal Reconstruction Options in Male to Female Transsexuals by Marta Bizic, Vladimir Kojovic, Dragana Duisin, Dusan Stanojevic, Svetlana Vujovic, Aleksandar Milosevic, Gradimir Korac, Miroslav L. Djordjevic

“…The gold standard in neovaginal reconstruction in male to female sex reassignment surgery is penile skin inversion technique with or without scrotal flaps, which enables adequate sensation of the neovagina, good neovaginal depth, good erotic sensitivity of the neclitoris, and esthetically acceptable labia minora and maiora.…”
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Primary Pleomorphic Adenoma of the External Auditory Canal: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Chizu Saito, Takeharu Kanazawa, Takehiko Yamaguchi, Ken-ichi Nakamura, Keiichi Ichimura

“…A 40-year-old man complained of hearing loss and foreign-body sensation of the right ear. Clinical and radiological examinations revealed a well-defined tumour limited to the EAC, with no connection to the parotid gland. …”
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Conceptual Creative Realism as a Methodological Model of Islamic Science: A Critical Review by Mohammad Reza Taghavi, Seyed Saeid Zahed

“…Reality is further up observations and objective experiences as well as the correct criterion defined according to Islamic direction. o On the contrary, the model had some drawbacks including speaking in general, not specified, and missing links between the different concepts, as well as having ambiguity responding how we can specify the borders between different knowledge sources such as sensation experiences, wisdom, and intuition. In sum, the evaluated model seems to be an effective model which contributes to the Islamic science.…”
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Length and Geometric Patterns of the Greater Palatine Canal Observed in Cone Beam Computed Tomography by Karen Howard-Swirzinski, Paul C. Edwards, Tarnjit S. Saini, Neil S. Norton

“…The greater palatine canal is an important anatomical structure that is often utilized as a pathway for infiltration of local anesthesia to affect sensation and hemostasis. Increased awareness of the length and anatomic variation in the anatomy of this structure is important when performing surgical procedures in this area (e.g., placement of osseointegrated dental implants). …”
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Live Broadcasting of High Definition Audiovisual Content Using HDTV over Broadband IP Networks by C. E. Vegiris, K. A. Avdelidis, C. A. Dimoulas, G. V. Papanikolaou

“…The main objective of the work was to study, configure, and setup dedicated audio-video equipment for the processes of capturing, processing, and transmission of extended resolution and high fidelity AV content in order to increase realism and achieve maximum audience sensation. Internet2 and GEANT broadband telecommunication networks were selected as the most applicable technology to deliver such traffic workloads. …”
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Delayed Tension Pneumocephalus following Gunshot Wound to the Head: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Arthur Wang, Elena Solli, Nathan Carberry, Virany Hillard, Adesh Tandon

“…Following a month of rhinorrhea, postnasal drip, and cough, the patient presented with a sensation of expansion in the area of the right forehead. …”
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A case of possible Kounis syndrome as a complication of scombroid syndrome by Stefano Rusconi, Antonio Villa

“…We present a case of a woman without previous history of cardiac diseases or cardiovascular risk factors, who presented to emergency department after the onset of flushing, asthenia, palpitations, burning sensation in the mouth having just eaten tuna. The electrocardiogram revealed a sinus tachycardia with diffuse ST segment depression. …”
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Five questions on the multisensory perception in historic urban areas by Eggi Septianto, Firmansyah Firmansyah, Heru Wibowo Poerbo, Widjaja Martokusumo

“…Recognizing non-physical aspects such as sound, smell, and tactile sensations based on human senses is crucial for enhancing the relationship between individuals and their environment. …”
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