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Arabic validation and adaptation of the Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry (SCIP-A) in university students: a pilot study Mohamed Aly, Helmy Morgan, Turki Alzahrani, Mohammed Fakehy, Abdullah A. Alselaimi, et al. Frontiers in Psychology, 2026 Objective The Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry (SCIP) is a brief cognitive screening tool that assesses domains commonly affected in psychiatric populations. Despite its international use, no Arabic version has been available. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Arabic version (SCIP-A) in a healthy adult sample. Methods Following a standardized forward-backward translation and expert committee review, 120 healthy university students (60 male, 60 female) completed the SCIP-A in two sessions 48 h apart, using counterbalanced combinations of its three alternate forms. Psychometric properties were evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha (internal consistency), Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (test–retest reliability), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (construct validity). A repeated measures ANOVA was also conducted to examine the concurrent effects of time, gender, and alternate forms. Results The SCIP-A demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.78) and excellent test–retest reliability (ICC = 0.92). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed an acceptable fit for the proposed two-factor model, supported by a non-significant chi-square test ( χ 2 = 10.722, p = 0.071) and strong overall fit indices (e.g., CFI = 0.975; SRMR = 0.038). The three alternate forms were found to be equivalent. While minor gender effects were noted on some subtests, performance improvements upon re-administration suggested small practice effects. Conclusion The SCIP-A shows sound psychometric properties and form equivalence in a healthy young adult sample. Given its brevity, ease of administration, and availability of alternate forms designed to mitigate practice effects, the SCIP-A appears to be a promising and practical tool for cognitive screening in Arabic-speaking contexts, pending further validation in broader populations.
Land-Based Versus Aquatic Dynamic Hand Exercises on Pain, Hand Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Wafaa Ramadan Ahmed, Safaa Mahran, Mohamed El-Darmally Omar Ismail, Mohamed Aly, Attyiat Hassan Hussein, et al. Nursing Forum, 2026 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects hand function, causing pain, disability, and reduced quality of life (QoL)—particularly among women in resource‐limited settings. While aquatic therapy is often promoted for its joint‐protective properties, its accessibility and long‐term feasibility remain limited. This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of land‐based versus aquatic dynamic hand exercises on pain, hand function, and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in 40 adults with RA recruited from Assiut University Hospitals, Egypt. Participants were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of supervised, dynamic hand exercises performed either on land or in water, with outcomes assessed at baseline, post‐intervention, and 3‐month follow‐up. Both groups showed significant improvements; however, the land‐based group demonstrated superior and sustained benefits in pain reduction (VAS: 1.80 vs. 2.90, p = 0.036), hand function (DHI total: 21.05 vs. 28.25, p = 0.048), and HRQoL (QOL‐RA: 5.10 vs. 10.80, p = 0.02; lower scores indicate better QoL) at follow‐up. Notably, 80% of the land‐based group achieved low disease activity or remission (CDAI ≤ 10) compared to 40% in the aquatic group ( p = 0.046). Adherence remained high in the land‐based group (EARS: 38.75) but dropped sharply in the aquatic group (21.45, p < 0.001) post‐intervention. These findings underscore that culturally adapted, land‐based hand exercises offer a feasible, effective, and equitable strategy for RA self‐management—particularly where hydrotherapy access is constrained. For nursing practice, this supports integrating low‐cost, home‐based functional exercise into routine chronic care to enhance autonomy, adherence, and long‐term outcomes in underserved populations.
A Structured Sensory-Motor Exercise Program Improves Balance and Parent-Reported Sensory Reactivity in Autistic Children Mohamed Aly, Mohamed Galal, Turki Alzahrani, Mansour Alsowayan, Mohammed Fakehy, et al. OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2026 Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present co-occurring sensory reactivity differences and balance deficits. This randomized controlled trial examined if a 16-week sensory-motor exercise program could improve balance and sensory reactivity in autistic children. Twenty children (6–12 years) were randomized to the intervention group ( n = 10) or a conventional therapy control ( n = 10), and sixteen children (eight per group) completed the study. The primary outcome was balance (Berg Balance Scale, BBS); the secondary, exploratory outcome was parent-reported sensory reactivity (Short Sensory Profile, SSP). The intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in balance ( p < .001) and parent-reported reductions in atypical sensory reactivity ( p < .001). These results support incorporating structured sensory-motor activities into therapeutic programs for ASD to enhance children’s functional balance, reduce atypical sensory reactivity, and improve their participation in daily life activities, which are critical components of occupational performance.
Systematic review of physical activity measurement scales validated for Arabic-speaking populations: insights from the BRIDGE project Hajar Mahfoudi, Soumaya Benmaamar, Meryeme Kirat, Ibtissam el Harch, Nassiba Bahra, et al. Frontiers in Public Health, 2026 Background Accurate assessment of physical activity (PA) is essential for epidemiological research and public health surveillance. In Arabic-speaking countries, most PA questionnaires originate from Western contexts, raising concerns about their cultural relevance and psychometric robustness when applied without proper validation. Objective This systematic review aimed to identify PA measurement instruments available in Arabic and to critically appraise their psychometric properties using the COSMIN methodology. Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus from inception to 2025, following PRISMA guidelines. Validation studies of PA questionnaires administered to Arabic-speaking populations were included. Data extraction and methodological quality assessment were independently performed by two reviewers. Psychometric properties were evaluated according to COSMIN criteria and classified as sufficient, insufficient, indeterminate, or variable. Results A total of 21 studies were included, encompassing 13 different instruments across diverse populations and settings. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was the most frequently validated tool. Reliability and criterion validity were the most frequently assessed properties and generally demonstrated good methodological quality. However, criterion validity was often insufficient, particularly for widely used instruments such as the IPAQ and GPAQ. Structural validity, measurement error, responsiveness, and cross-cultural validity were rarely evaluated. Instruments designed for specific populations, such as older adults or individuals with disabilities, tended to show more favorable psychometric performance. Conclusion Although several PA measurement instruments are available in Arabic, their psychometric evaluation remains heterogeneous and frequently incomplete. No instrument currently meets all COSMIN recommendations for robust psychometric quality. Future validation studies should adopt more comprehensive and methodologically rigorous approaches to improve the quality and comparability of PA measurement tools in Arabic-speaking contexts. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420261286986 .
Parents’ nutrition knowledge, perceived barriers and enablers, and healthy-eating attitudes associated with children’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet: the DELICIOUS project Sabrina Castellano, Wen Rui Choo, Alice Rosi, Tania Abril Mera, Francesca Scazzina, et al. Frontiers in Nutrition, 2026 Objective Children’s dietary choices are influenced by several factors, including parents’ modeling. The relation between parents’ psychosocial factors and their children’s level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet were explored. Methods Food literacy, perceived barriers and enablers, and healthy-eating attitude following the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation (COM-B) model for behavioral change were evaluated in 2,011 participants in the DELICIOUS (UnDErstanding consumer food choices &amp; promotion of healthy and sustainable Mediterranean Diet and LIfestyle in Children and adolescents through behavIOUral change actionS) project. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed through the KIDMED questionnaire. Beta coefficients and standard errors (SEs) were calculated through linear regression analyses. Results Post-adjustment for potential confounding factors, results showed significant positive correlation between children’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet and parental food literacy [β (SE) = 0.180 (0.011)], perceived barriers and enablers [β (SE) = 0.135 (0.009)], and healthy-eating attitudes (divided into five constructs) [β (SE) = 0.069 (0.030), β (SE) = 0.037 (0.029), β (SE) = 0.162 (0.017), β (SE) = 0.147 (0.010), β (SE) = 0.158 (0.011)]. Individual dietary components of the Mediterranean diet were also associated with various psychosocial factors. Conclusion These results confirm the importance of parental food literacy, perceived enablers and barriers to healthy-eating, health-eating attitude in their children’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Food, Diet Quality and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children and Adolescents: The DELICIOUS Project Francesca Giampieri, Alice Rosi, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Osama Abdelkarim, Mohamed Aly, et al. Foods, 2025 Background: Western dietary patterns worldwide are increasingly dominated by energy-dense, nutrient-deficient industrial foods, often identified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Such products may have detrimental health implications, particularly if nutritionally inadequate. This study aimed to examine the intake of unhealthy UPFs among children and adolescents from five Mediterranean countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, and Lebanon) involved in the DELICIOUS project and to assess the association with dietary quality indicators. Methods: A survey was conducted with a sample of 2011 parents of children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years to evaluate their dietary habits. Diet quality was assessed using the Youth Healthy Eating Index (Y-HEI), the KIDMED index to determine adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and compliance with national dietary guidelines. Results: Increased UPF consumption was not inherently associated with healthy or unhealthy specific food groups, although children and adolescents who consumed UPF daily were less likely to exhibit high overall diet quality and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. In all five countries, greater UPF intake was associated with poorer compliance with dietary recommendations concerning fats, sweets, meat, and legumes. Conclusions: Increased UPF consumption among Mediterranean children and adolescents is associated with an unhealthy dietary pattern, possibly marked by a high intake of fats, sweets, and meat, and a low consumption of legumes.
Exploring Determinants of Mediterranean Lifestyle Adherence: Findings from the Multinational MEDIET4ALL e-Survey Across Ten Mediterranean and Neighboring Countries Achraf Ammar, Mohamed Ali Boujelbane, Atef Salem, Khaled Trabelsi, Bassem Bouaziz, et al. Nutrients, 2025 Background/Objectives: Despite its well-established health benefits, adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle (MedLife) has declined globally, including in its region of origin, alongside a significant shift toward ultra-processed food consumption. Understanding the factors associated with MedLife adherence is essential for developing targeted interventions and tailored policy recommendations. As part of the MEDIET4ALL PRIMA project, this cross-sectional study aimed to comprehensively examine geo-demographic, socio-economic, psychological, behavioral, and barrier-related factors associated with and potentially contributing to MedLife adherence. Methods: Data were collected from 4010 participants aged 18 years and above across ten Mediterranean and neighboring countries using the multinational MEDIET4ALL e-survey, which included the validated MedLife index, along with various other questionnaires. Results: Results indicate that only 22% of respondents demonstrated high adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle (MedLife), with significant variability observed across countries, age groups, education levels, and health statuses. Spain had the highest proportion of participants with high adherence (38%). Factors associated with significantly higher adherence rates include older age, living in the Mediterranean region, higher education levels, a greater awareness of MedLife principles, lower perceived barriers, normal BMI, better health status, and stable economic and marital conditions (p-values ranging from 0.04 to <0.001). Additionally, individuals with high MedLife adherence exhibited more socially and physically active lifestyles and experienced less psychological strain (p < 0.001). Regression analyses identified MedLife awareness as the strongest positive predictor of adherence (β = 0.206), followed by social participation (β = 0.194) and physical activity (β = 0.096). Additional positive contributors include life satisfaction, sleep quality, living in the Mediterranean region, age, and education (β ranging from 0.049 to 0.093). Conversely, factors that are negatively associated with adherence include sedentary behavior, living environment, and barriers such as low motivation, taste dislike, price unaffordability, limited availability, and the time-consuming nature of preparing Mediterranean food (MedFood; β ranging from −0.036 to −0.067). Conclusions: These findings indicate that fewer than one in four adults across Mediterranean and neighboring countries demonstrate high adherence to MedLife, supporting prior evidence of suboptimal adherence even within Mediterranean regions. This study identified a range of behavioral, socio-demographic, and environmental factors—both positive and negative predictors—that can help guide the design of targeted, culturally adapted interventions to promote MedLife behavior. Future research should incorporate objective measurements and longitudinal monitoring to better understand underlying mechanisms, establish causality, and develop sustainable strategies for enhancing MedLife adherence in diverse populations.
Diet, Eating Habits, and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Adequate Sleep Duration in Children and Adolescents Living in 5 Mediterranean Countries: The DELICIOUS Project Justyna Godos, Alice Rosi, Francesca Scazzina, Maria Antonieta Touriz Bonifaz, Francesca Giampieri, et al. Nutrients, 2025 Background/Objectives: Sleep is a fundamental physiological function that plays a crucial role in maintaining health and well-being. The aim of this study was to assess dietary and lifestyle factors associated with adequate sleep duration in children and adolescents living in five Mediterranean countries. Methods: Parents of children and adolescents taking part in an initial survey for the DELICIOUS project were examined to assess their children’s dietary and eating habits (i.e., meal routines), as well as other lifestyle behaviors (i.e., physical activity levels, screen time, etc.) potentially associated with adequate sleep duration (defined as 8–10 h according to the National Sleep Foundation). The youth healthy eating index (Y-HEI) was used to assess the diet quality of children and adolescents. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), indicating the level of association between variables. Results: A total of 2011 individuals participated in the survey. The adolescents and children of younger parents reported being more likely to have inadequate sleep duration. Among eating behaviors, having breakfast (OR = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.62, 3.08) and eating at school (OR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.74) were associated with adequate sleep duration. In contrast, children eating alone, screen time, and eating outside of the home were less likely to have adequate sleep duration, although these findings were only significant in the unadjusted model. After adjusting for covariates, a better diet quality (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.24, 2.16), including higher intake of fruits, meat, fish, and whole grains, was associated with adequate sleep duration. Conclusions: Adequate sleep duration seems to be highly influenced by factors related to individual lifestyles, family and school eating behaviors, as well as diet quality.
School-based physical activity and health-related fitness in Mediterranean students: findings from the DELICIOUS project Mohamed Aly, Achraf Ammar, Khaled Trabelsi, Liwa Masmoudi, Noha El-Gyar, et al. Frontiers in Public Health, 2025 BackgroundPhysical inactivity among children is a growing public health concern, particularly in Mediterranean countries, where lifestyle changes have contributed to declining physical fitness levels. Structured school-based interventions have shown promise in improving children’s health-related physical fitness (HRF), but cross-cultural differences in intervention effectiveness remain understudied. This study, conducted within the DELICIOUS project, evaluates the impact of a standardized physical activity (PA) intervention on HRF components among children (8–10 years) and early adolescents (11–14 years) from five Mediterranean countries: Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, and Spain.MethodsA total of 937 participants aged 8–14 years took part in a six-month school-based PA program designed to enhance speed, agility, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and coordination. Physical fitness was assessed using the International Physical Performance Test Profile (IPPTP) before and after the intervention. A three-way repeated measures ANOVA (Time × Age × Country) assessed intervention effects on anthropometric and fitness variables, while a two-way ANOVA (Age × Country) examined the percentage changes in these HRF across age groups and countries.ResultsSignificant improvements were observed across multiple health-related fitness components, particularly in speed, lower-body power, coordination, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular endurance. Early adolescents (11–14 years) generally showed greater gains than younger children (8–10 years). The magnitude of improvement in fitness outcomes varied by country. Lebanon and Portugal recorded the most substantial gains in sprint, strength, and endurance. Spain and Italy showed relatively smaller improvements, especially among younger participants, whereas Egyptian students demonstrated notable gains in sprint performance and endurance, particularly among early adolescents, along with the most significant BMI reduction observed in the study. BMI remained stable across participants, suggesting that fitness improvements were achieved alongside healthy growth, without adverse changes in body composition.ConclusionA structured PA intervention can effectively improve HRF in children across Mediterranean countries, though outcomes vary by age and cultural context. These findings highlight the need for tailored, school-based PA programs that consider baseline fitness levels and regional factors. Implementing such interventions could play a crucial role in addressing physical inactivity and fostering long-term health benefits in children.
The need for tailoring school-based physical activity interventions: preliminary insights into body weight and cross-country differences from the DELICIOUS project Achraf Ammar, Mohamed Aly, Khaled Trabelsi, Tania Abril-Mera, Liwa Masmoudi, et al. Frontiers in Public Health, 2025 Background Although school-based physical activity (PA) programs are recognized for enhancing children’s health-related fitness (HRF), limited evidence exists on how responsiveness varies by country and body weight status. Within the framework of the DELICIOUS project, this study analyzed cross-country variations in anthropometric and health-related fitness (HRF) changes among children with normal weight, overweight, and obesity who participated in a standardized school-based PA intervention. Methods Over 900 children aged 8–14 years from Egypt, Lebanon, Italy, Portugal, and Spain participated in a standardized six-month PA-program. Anthropometric measures (weight, height, and BMI) and physical fitness components (sprint, jump, strength, endurance, and coordination) were assessed before and after the intervention. Intervention effects were analyzed using repeated measures and factorial ANOVA models to examine interactions between time, country, and body weight category. Results The intervention showed the greatest anthropometric effectiveness in Egypt and Spain, where children with overweight and obesity experienced weight stabilization and BMI reductions, significant among groups with obesity (−4% in Egypt; −2% in Spain). In contrast, Lebanon and Italy exhibited slight but significant increases in BMI among participants with normal and overweight. Regarding physical performance, the intervention led to significant improvements across countries, particularly in coordination and cardiovascular endurance. The most comprehensive gains were observed among children with overweight, with Egypt showing improvements across all fitness outcomes, and Lebanon and Portugal improving in all except sprint. Among normal-weight, participants in Lebanon, Egypt, and Portugal improved in 4 to 5 out of 6 fitness tests, whereas those in Spain and Italy improved in only 2 to 3. Children with obesity exhibited the lowest responsiveness overall, with Egypt, Italy, Spain, and Portugal showing improvements in only 1 to 2 outcomes. Conclusion The standardized PA intervention yielded promising, yet heterogeneous HRF changes among Mediterranean children, differing by country and weight status. These findings highlight the importance of adapting school-based PA programs to local sociocultural contexts and individual profiles. In particular, vulnerable groups such as children with obesity may require tailored, multicomponent interventions that extend beyond standardized PA to include nutritional education, psychological support, and culturally adapted strategies to optimize outcomes and promote sustained engagement.
Arabic validation and adaptation of the Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry (SCIP-A) in university students: a pilot study M Aly, H Morgan, T Alzahrani, M Fakehy, AA Alselaimi, S Mohamed, ... Frontiers in Psychology 17, 1791813 , 2026 2026
Systematic review of physical activity measurement scales validated for Arabic-speaking populations: insights from the BRIDGE project H Mahfoudi, S Benmaamar, M Kirat, I El Harch, N Bahra, F Zahrae Bartal, ... Frontiers in Public Health 14, 1814479 , 2026 2026
Land‐Based Versus Aquatic Dynamic Hand Exercises on Pain, Hand Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial WR Ahmed, S Mahran, MED Omar Ismail, M Aly, AH Hussein, NM Mostafa Nursing Forum 2026 (1), 1361415 , 2026 2026
A Structured Sensory-Motor Exercise Program Improves Balance and Parent-Reported Sensory Reactivity in Autistic Children M Aly, M Galal, T Alzahrani, M Alsowayan, M Fakehy, S Mohamed OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 15394492251409685 , 2026 2026
The need for tailoring school-based physical activity interventions: preliminary insights into body weight and cross-country differences from the DELICIOUS project A Ammar, M Aly, K Trabelsi, T Abril-Mera, L Masmoudi, N El-Gyar, ... Frontiers in Public Health 13, 1675893 , 2025 2025
Socio-economic status, food security and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in five Mediterranean countries: the DELICIOUS project F Scazzina, A Rosi, F Giampieri, C Poveda-Loor, O Abdelkarim, M Aly, ... International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 76 (8), 869-877 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in Children and Adolescents Living in the Mediterranean Area: The DELICIOUS Project A Rosi, F Giampieri, O Abdelkarim, M Aly, A Ammar, E Frias-Toral, J Pons, ... International Journal of Public Health 70, 1608318 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Children's and adolescents' lifestyle factors associated with physical activity in five Mediterranean countries: the DELICIOUS project A Rosi, F Scazzina, MA Touriz Bonifaz, F Giampieri, A Ammar, K Trabelsi, ... Frontiers in Public Health 13, 1654645 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
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School-based physical activity and health-related fitness in Mediterranean students: findings from the DELICIOUS project M Aly, A Ammar, K Trabelsi, L Masmoudi, N El-Gyar, AM Shalaby, ... Frontiers in Public Health 13, 1603043 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Diet, eating habits, and lifestyle factors associated with adequate sleep duration in children and adolescents living in 5 Mediterranean countries: the DELICIOUS project J Godos, A Rosi, F Scazzina, MA Touriz Bonifaz, F Giampieri, ... Nutrients 17 (7), 1242 , 2025 2025 Citations: 14
Health-related physical fitness in children among five Mediterranean countries: a cross-cultural study from the DELICIOUS project M Aly, N El-Gyar, AM Shalaby, O Abdelkarim Frontiers in Public Health 12, 1520096 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Parents’ nutrition knowledge, perceived barriers and enablers, and healthy-eating attitudes associated with children’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet: the DELICIOUS project S Castellano, WR Choo, A Rosi, T Abril Mera, F Scazzina, F Giampieri, ... Frontiers in Nutrition 12, 1651528 , 2025 2025
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Motor skill experience modulates attentional processing regardless of open- or closed-skill types: an ERP study M Aly, T Alzahrani, S Mohamed, M Abass, M Fakehy Frontiers in Psychology 15, 1460684 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Youth Healthy Eating Index (YHEI) and diet adequacy in relation to country-specific national dietary recommendations in children and adolescents in five Mediterranean countries … F Giampieri, A Rosi, F Scazzina, E Frias-Toral, O Abdelkarim, M Aly, ... Nutrients 16 (22), 3907 , 2024 2024 Citations: 16
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet in 5 Mediterranean countries: A descriptive analysis of the DELICIOUS project A Rosi, F Scazzina, F Giampieri, O Abdelkarim, M Aly, J Pons, ... Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 17 (4), 323-334 , 2024 2024 Citations: 24
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Understanding consumer food choices & promotion of healthy and sustainable Mediterranean diet and lifestyle in children and adolescents through behavioural change actions: The … G Grosso, P Buso, A Mata, O Abdelkarim, M Aly, J Pinilla, A Fernandez, ... International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 75 (5), 527-535 , 2024 2024 Citations: 31
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Acute moderate-intensity exercise generally enhances neural resources related to perceptual and cognitive processes: A randomized controlled ERP study M Aly, H Kojima Mental Health and Physical Activity 19, 100363 , 2020 2020 Citations: 48
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Relationship of regular physical activity with neuroelectric indices of interference processing in young adults M Aly, H Kojima Psychophysiology 57 (12), e13674 , 2020 2020 Citations: 21
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Neurophysiological evidence of the transient beneficial effects of a brief mindfulness exercise on cognitive processing in young adults: An ERP study M Aly, T Ogasawara, K Kamijo, H Kojima Mindfulness 14 (5), 1102-1112 , 2023 2023 Citations: 15
Diet, eating habits, and lifestyle factors associated with adequate sleep duration in children and adolescents living in 5 Mediterranean countries: the DELICIOUS project J Godos, A Rosi, F Scazzina, MA Touriz Bonifaz, F Giampieri, ... Nutrients 17 (7), 1242 , 2025 2025 Citations: 14
Sport Experience and Physical Activity: Event-Related Brain Potential and Task Performance Indices of Attention in Young Adults M Aly, MA Ahmed, A Hasan, H Kojima, AR Abdelhakem Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 4 (2) , 2019 2019 Citations: 12
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Exploring determinants of Mediterranean lifestyle adherence: Findings from the multinational MEDIET4ALL e-survey across ten Mediterranean and neighboring countries A Ammar, MA Boujelbane, A Salem, K Trabelsi, B Bouaziz, M Kerkeni, ... Nutrients 17 (14), 2280 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Motor skill experience modulates attentional processing regardless of open- or closed-skill types: an ERP study M Aly, T Alzahrani, S Mohamed, M Abass, M Fakehy Frontiers in Psychology 15, 1460684 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Unhealthy ultra-processed food, diet quality and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in children and adolescents: The DELICIOUS project F Giampieri, A Rosi, E Frias-Toral, O Abdelkarim, M Aly, A Ammar, ... Foods 14 (15), 2648 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Being underweight, academic performance and cognitive control in undergraduate women M Aly, T Ishihara, S Torii, K Kamijo Archives of Women's Mental Health 27 (2), 249-258 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Association of aerobic fitness and grip strength with cognitive and academic performance in Arab children M Aly, MD Hassan, MM Hassan, M Alibrahim, K Kamijo Progress in Brain Research 286, 107-128 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
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Grip strength, working memory, and emotion perception in middle-aged males M Aly, M Sakamoto, K Kamijo Progress in Brain Research 286, 89-105 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
