Musical neglect training for chronic persistent left hemispatial neglect with right hemiplegia post-stroke: a case report by Yuka Kasuya-Ueba, Yuka Kasuya-Ueba, Koji Maeda

“…This report demonstrates the use of active musical instrument playing with Musical Neglect Training (MNT®) to improve severe left-side neglect and activities of daily living (ADLs). …”
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Effect of Zhi Tune Music on Motor Function of Cerebral Ischemic Stroke Hemiplegic Patients with Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome by Xia LI, Feng DENG, Xiaoyu WU, Jinxiu CHEN

“…Zhi tune group accepted listening to music of Zhi tune in addition to general treatment and care while conventional control group only received general treatment and care. …”
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The sounds of early eighteenth-century pastoral: Handel, Pope, Gay, and Hughes by Jeffrey HOPES

“…Alexander Pope published his Pastorals in 1709, John Gay his Shepherd’s Week in 1714 and John Hughes the texts for six English Cantatas which were published after his death in 1735. …”
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« Suspect Device » : punk et violence dans l’Irlande du Nord des « Troubles » by Timothy A. Heron

“…Yet, while the conflict raged on, hundreds of young Catholics and Protestants met up week after week in shared spaces to listen to or to make punk rock music. …”
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Parental singing during kangaroo care: parents' experiences of singing to their preterm infant in the NICU by Pernilla Hugoson, Friederike Barbara Haslbeck, Ulrika Ådén, Ulrika Ådén, Ulrika Ådén, Louise Eulau, Louise Eulau

“…The intervention group received CMT twice weekly during kangaroo care for 4 weeks in the NICU, while the control group received standard care. …”
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Striatal-cortical dysconnectivity underlies somatosensory deficits in Parkinson's disease: Insights from rhythmic auditory-motor training by Cheng-Wei Huang, Hsin-Yun Tsai, Yi-Hsuan Lin, Wen-Wei Lin, Chin-Hsien Lin, Ming-Tsung Tseng

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Effect of Shang-tune music on the relief of negative emotions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its influencing factors (商调音乐改善慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者负面情绪的效果及其影响因素分析)... by XIE Xiaomin (谢小敏), ZHANG Yanmei (张焱梅), PAN Tiantian (潘甜甜), CAO Jing (曹静), YU Wenwen (於雯雯), WU Jingjing (吴静静), ZHAO Huan (赵焕)

“…Results The HAMA and HAMA scores decreased after a 12-week intervention of Shang-tune music therapy(P＜0. 01). …”
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Influence of Listening to Jiao Tune on Sleep Quality and Blood Glucose in the Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Accompanied by Insomnia by Xuxing LIN, Jingmin JI, Guoying ZHOU

“…Participants were required listening to music for one month, 30 minutes before sleep every night, five times a week. …”
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The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing as a Complementary Therapeutic Strategy in Stress of Children and Teenagers 6–18 Years Old by Pelagia Tsakona, Ioannis Kitsatis, Thomas Apostolou, Ourania Papadopoulou, Alexandra Hristara-Papadopoulou

“…Results: The interventions comprised two 8-week studies in an obese pediatric population, seven studies in healthy children and adolescents with normal weight. …”
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INTERNATIONAL THEATRICAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN MOSCOW ART THEATRE SCHOOL by E. V. Burdenko, I. I. Artsis, N. S. Il'yushchenko

“…In addition to a conservatory-based training regimen - six days a week taught by masters at one of the world's most renowned theater companies - students experience the rich theatrical culture by attending performances of theater, opera, ballet, and music throughout the semester as well as enjoying frequent museum visits. …”
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Alleviating occupational stress in Chinese junior high school teachers: the role of mindfulness-based interventions by Huimian Bian, Huimian Bian, He Jiang

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Speaking of Animals: A Conceptual analysis of Animal Metaphors in Yoruba by Oluwadamilare Adisa

“…Data collection involved a one-week purposive observation and audio-recording of random discussions among Yoruba speakers in Ibadan, consultation with Yoruba language teachers and elderly family members. …”
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Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) intervention for preschool self-regulation development in disadvantaged communities: a clustered randomised controlled trial study p... by Kate E Williams, Sally Savage, Rebecca Eager

“…The intervention is based on the neuroscience of beat synchronisation, rhythmic entrainment and the cognitive benefits of music therapy and music education—and is called Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR). …”
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TEACHING AND ASSESSING INDEPENDENT LISTENING IN AN ONLINE COURSE FOR TRANSLATION MAJORS by Olga G. Kvasova, Nataliia K. Liamzina, Roksoliana I. Radchuk, Yulia I. Trykashna

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Shadow puppetry therapy enhances dementia-related cognitive function and interpersonal relationship by Shu-Yuan Chao, Hsiao-Mei Chen, Bei-Yi Su

“…The experimental group participated in a 16-week SPT program, and the control group engaged in regular activities, such as physical exercises, painting, cooking, music, and handicraft projects. …”
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A preliminary investigation into self-compassion and compassion-based intervention for mental health in the performing arts by Courtney C. Walton, James N. Kirby, Sabrina McKenzie, Sabrina McKenzie, Caroline X. Gao, Caroline X. Gao, Rosemary Purcell, Rosemary Purcell, Simon M. Rice, Simon M. Rice, Margaret S. Osborne, Margaret S. Osborne

“…First, was to examine the relationship between self-compassion and mental health among performing artists in dance, music, and acting. Second, was to test a brief compassion-based intervention to establish proof of concept for future work.MethodTwo sequential studies recruiting Australian performing artists were conducted. …”
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Dancing to improve balance control, cognitive-motor functions and quality of life after stroke: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Emmanuel Morice, Julien Moncharmont, Clémentine Jenny, Anne-Violette Bruyneel

“…Participants will attend a weekly 60-min dance class for 6 weeks. Cognitive and motor functions (balance, lower-limbs strength, coordination and motor level), quality of life (Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale) will be measured at weeks 4 and 6 in both groups. …”
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A comprehensive scoping review of intergenerational dance programmes for cohorts with a generational gap. by Siobhán O'Reilly, Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain, Sarah Dillon, Amanda M Clifford

“…Dance classes were typically 11-12 weeks long. Genres varied with some programmes including co-creation through choreography. …”
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“Longing is good”: proof-of-concept for a novel psychological intervention to tackle self-blaming emotions by Nahed Lajmi, Suqian Duan, Jorge Moll, Roland Zahn, Roland Zahn

“…As predicted, the intervention significantly reduced depressive symptoms on our primary outcome measure (Beck’s Depression Inventory, BDI-II, Cohen’s d = 0.40) after 1 week. This was further confirmed by a reduction on the Maudsley-modified Patient Health Questionnaire-9. …”
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