Use of Deep Eutectic Solvents in Plastic Depolymerization by Andrea Nicola Paparella, Serena Perrone, Antonio Salomone, Francesco Messa, Luciana Cicco, Vito Capriati, Filippo Maria Perna, Paola Vitale

“…Polymeric materials are widely used in every human endeavor (bottles, clothes, containers, toys, tools, etc.) due to their unique properties of chemical and mechanical resistance. …”
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Heart Rate as a Predictor of Challenging Behaviours among Children with Autism from Wearable Sensors in Social Robot Interactions by Ahmad Qadeib Alban, Ahmad Yaser Alhaddad, Abdulaziz Al-Ali, Wing-Chee So, Olcay Connor, Malek Ayesh, Uvais Ahmed Qidwai, John-John Cabibihan

“…In this study, we have investigated several machine learning techniques and data modalities acquired using wearable sensors from children with autism during their interactions with social robots and toys in their potential to detect challenging behaviours. …”
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Material Extrusion of Wool Waste/Polycaprolactone with Improved Tensile Strength and Biodegradation by Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, Maryam Naebe

“…Overall, the results demonstrate the practical applicability of the wool/PCL composition in MEX for the preparation of varied objects, such as containers, toys and other household and industrial items. Using wool/PCL combinations as regular plastics would provide a significant environmental advantage over the non-degradable polymers that are currently used for these purposes.…”
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Cortical Source Analysis of the Face Sensitive N290 ERP Component in Infants at High Risk for Autism by Maggie W. Guy, John E. Richards, Jane E. Roberts

“…All infants demonstrated greater activation to faces than toys in brain areas most associated with specialized face processing. …”
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Study on audio-visual family restoration of children with mental disorders based on the mathematical model of fuzzy comprehensive evaluation of differential equation by Liu Yali, Chen Chen, Alotaibi Reem, Shorman Samer M.

“…The research content of this paper is structured as follows: first, it studies the principle of user experience, analyses the influence of mobile devices on pre-school children and discusses the characteristics of existing children's educational toys and children's interactive products, as well as the physical and intellectual characteristics of pre-school children. …”
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BARBIE’S SUCCESS IN THE NEW BUSINESS ERA: TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE. THE MATTEL CASE by Alexandra IOANID, Denisa ILIESCU

“…The iconic Barbie doll and the famous Hot Wheels represent two of their most valuable brands, the products under this label being a subject to constant innovations during the time and succeeding to be considered the best-selling toys of the year for two consecutive years in a row, 2020 and 2021 while also being named the top global toy property. …”
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The effects of combined training and activity in an enriched environment on the brain BDNF and VEGF protein levels in the pre-pubertal male rats by Samira Rostami, Milad Esmailyanmaleki, Parham Kargarfard, Rana Fayazmilani

“…A large cage with various rich stimuli (wheel running, ladder, toys, tunnels) was provided for voluntary physical activity in an enriched environment. …”
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Enriched environment exposure during development positively impacts the structure and function of the visual cortex in mice by O. Bibollet-Bahena, S. Tissier, S. Ho-Tran, A. Rojewski, C. Casanova

“…The enrichment paradigm was composed of larger cages housing multiple mice that contained several toys, hiding places, nesting material and a spinning wheel that were moved or replaced at regular intervals. …”
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Mothers’ Concerns about Children’s Exposure to Pesticide Drift in the Red River Basin of the North: A Novel Application of Photovoice by Maggie Stedman-Smith, Patricia M. McGovern, Cynthia J. Peden-McAlpine, Linda R. Kingery, Kathryn J. Draeger

“…Mothers wanted advanced notice of spraying or fogging so they could take their children and toys indoors as protective measures, and education to prevent pesticide exposure, delivered in tailored formats for each group. …”
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Performance and development challenges of micro–small bamboo enterprises in Gunungkidul, Indonesia by Levina Augusta Geraldine Pieter, Marcellinus Mandira Budi Utomo

“…This research focused on three bamboo-based industries: durable bamboo, kitchen utensils, and handicrafts (toys). We aimed to determine the economic, social, and environmental performances and the challenges faced in developing these industries. …”
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Editors’ Introduction for NANO Special Issue 12: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Narrative, Characters, Media, and Event by Jason W. Ellis, Sean Scanlan

“…This movie, the new characters, the new poster, the toys, the novelization (by Alan Dean Foster, the science fiction writer and film novelization specialist who served as ghost writer for George Lucas’ Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, 1976, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2016), and the countless viewing parties, the information sites such as Wookieepedia, and wonderful spoofs such as YouTube’s Bad Lip Reading enable me to say that this film is far beyond simple nostalgia and money-making scheme—though both of those are in play here. …”
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Retinal injuries secondary to consumer laser devices in children by N.F. Bobrova, T.A. Sorochinskaya, L. A. Sukhodoeva, E.V. Ivanitskaya, N.I. Bakhmatskaya, I.M. Levitsky

“…Purpose: To review the clinical features and structural retinal changes in the macula in pediatric patients following an injury secondary to laser ‘toys’. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed charts of 5 pediatric patients with retinal laser-induced burns (3 patients with fresh burns, and 2 patients who had a burn injury 1 year and 5 years before). …”
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Multimodal Technologies in LEGO House: A Social Semiotic Perspective by Kate Cowan

“…Growing in popularity and prevalence, multimodal technologies blending digital and non-digital elements present novel opportunities for designers of toys and play-spaces as well as being of interest to researchers of young children’s contemporary play and learning. …”
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فاعلية الألعاب التعليمية في تحصيل مادة العلوم لتلامذة الصف الأول الأساسي (دراسة تجريبية في محافظة اللاذقية)... by أسما الياس, رنيم جبلاوي

“…Textbooks should also be provided with educational toys in different subjects. …”
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Playfulness and New Technologies in Hand Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Scoping Review by Tamara Veronica Pinos Cisneros, Annette Brons, Ben Kröse, Ben Schouten, Geke Ludden

“… BackgroundInnovative technologies such as game consoles and smart toys used with games or playful approaches have proven to be successful and attractive in providing effective and motivating hand therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). …”
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Assessing Bisphenol A (BPA) Induced Kidney Toxicity in Mammalian Model: A Comparative Study of Biometric, Histochemical, Histological and Behavioral Analyses by Faheem Nawaz, Asmat Ullah, Chaman Ara, Shumaila Zaifat, Muhammad Idnan, Madeeha Mehboob, Saira Azmet

“… Background: These BPA-containing plastics were commonly used to make toys, crockery and digital consumer products. The prime issue was the human exposure to BPA through food contamination from polycarbonate bottles and cars etc. …”
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فاعلية الألعاب التعليمية في تحصيل مادة العلوم لتلامذة الصف الأول الأساسي (دراسة تجريبية في محافظة اللاذقية)... by أسما الياس, رنيم جبلاوي

“…Textbooks should also be provided with educational toys in different subjects. …”
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Put it together : animating machine assembly instructions for novices by Leung, Pok Yin

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Telling tales : a new way to encourage written literacy through oral language by Ananny, Michael J. (Michael Joseph), 1976-

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Retro Thrift Sdn Bhd / Nur Farah Diyana Muhamad by Nur Farah Diyana, Muhamad

“…We offer various kind of used items including women’s clothing, men’s clothing, children’s clothing, accessories, children toys and home appliances all in a store. These items are sold with guaranteed low price as our target is the young adults and community with middle or low incomes. …”
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