Effects of Physical Exercise and Music Therapy on Cognitive Aspects in Tunisian Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Type Dementia

Aim: The objective of this research is to highlight the effectiveness of physical exercise and music therapy in older patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods: Patients with a mild level of AD were included in this study, divided into the therapy group (TG;N = 30, aged 68 ± 3.2 years) and the control group (CG;N=30, aged 65 ± 2.6 years). The therapy group was enrolled in an exercise-training program (walking, resistance and balance exercises) combined with musical therapy for 10 weeks (three sessions of 60 minutes per week). The Control group was instructed to follow their daily rhythm of life (e.g., rest, reading) under the same conditions. The intervention program was enrolled under the supervision of;one psychologist;a neurologist;two music therapists, and two physiotherapists, all belonging to the same hospital unit. After 10 weeks of participation in the combined program, cognitive parameters were improved in the therapy group measured with the Behavior Pathology in Alzheimer Disease (BEHAVE-AD), (p < 0.05) for activity disturbance, diurnal rhythm disturbances, anxieties and phobias, affective disturbance. The percentage range of improvements is 1.07% to 2.96%. Results: Our results demonstrate that physical exercise combined with music therapy improves cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Conclusions: Physical exercise and music therapy are beneficial combined treatments for improving life quality in older patients. This approach may be useful to help patients with a mild level of Alzheimer’s disease improve their behavioral and psychological parameters.

Analysis of the Writing Characteristics of the Title Music,Using“Scenes of Childhood”and“Children’s Garden”as Examples

In European thought and culture,there exists a group of passionate artists who are fascinated by the intention,passion,and richness of artistic expression.They strive to establish connections between different art forms.Musicians not only attempt to represent masterpieces through the language of music but also aim to convey subjective experiences of emotions and personal imagination to listeners by adding titles to their musical works.This study examines two pieces,“Scenes of Childhood”and“Children’s Garden”,and analyzes the different approaches employed by the composers in portraying similar content.

信号源功率不一致对MUSIC算法分辨性能的影响

该文首先定义了用以度量MUSIC算法分辨性能的平均信噪比分辨门限,并给出它的表达式。然后通过数据模拟得知,功率不一致会降低MUSIC算法的分辨能力;在一定条件下,功率不一致对MUSIC算法分辨性能的相对影响与其他参量无关。该文还讨论了功率不一致对阵元数、快拍数和两信号源方位参数绝对差的影响。

基于改进MUSIC算法的宽带信号DOA估计

现有的波达方向(DOA)估计算法在估计被动探测系统中的宽带信号方位时,存在DOA估计结果偏差大、运算复杂度高等问题,难以满足信号实时处理的要求。为提高多源信号DOA估计的空间分辨率,提出一种基于S变换且不需要预估信号源个数的多重信号分类改进算法。根据宽带信号的频域特征,利用S变换处理阵列接收信号,得到多分辨的时频谱矩阵,同时构建时频域的阵列信号数据模型,结合信号功率谱矩阵呈联合对角化结构的特点,设计基于S变换的子空间谱估计公式。在此基础上,通过谱峰搜索进行DOA估计,实现多源宽带信号的声源定位。仿真结果表明,在信噪比范围为-15~10 dB的条件下,该算法的估计成功率始终保持在90%以上,相比TCT、CS_TCT、CWT_MUSIC算法,其具有较优的估计性能,并且无需预估信号源数。

Individualized music for dementia:Evolution and application of evidence-based protocol

The theory-based intervention of individualized music has been evaluated clinically and empirically leading to advancement and refinement of an evidence-based protocol, currently in its 5th edition. An expanded version of the protocol was written for professional health care providers with a consumer version tailored for family caregivers. The underlying mid-range theory is presented along with a seminal study that was followed by further research in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Norway, Japan and Taiwan. Key studies are summarized. Given its efficacy when implemented by research staff, studies have advanced to testing the intervention under real-life conditions when implemented and evaluated by trained nursing assistants in long-term care facilities and visiting family members. In addition, one study evaluated the implementation of music by family members in the home setting. Initial research focused on agitation as the dependent variable with subsequent research indicating a more holistic response such as positive affect, expressed satisfaction, and meaningful interaction with others. The article advances by describing on-line programs designed to train health care professionals in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of individualized music. In addition, Gerdner has written a story for apicture book intended for children and their families(in press). The story models principles of individualized music to elicit positive memories, reduce anxiety and agitation, and promote communication. The article concludes with implications for future research.

Metropolises and World Music in Globalization： Towns, Melting Pot Works, and Jazz Classics in Memories

Metropolises in the globalization call nowadays Towns＇ of jazzmen, jazzwomen and jazz lovers, in a way from which we citizens. Christian Sallenave, sociologist with musical academic and Cities＇ into question. Jazz answers with stories and memories can learn a lesson for the future of towns, metropolises and their background, shows through examples of stories of jazz in New Orleans, New York, Paris, Bordeaux and Rome, how this nomad, notable and crossbreeding music contributes to the history of jazz, and world music, and listeners＇ memories, in ＂their own way＂ as towns, cities and their memories can contribute to the prosperity of the metropolises in globalization, through original melting pot works.

EEG Analysis of the Contribution of Music Therapy and Virtual Reality to the Improvement of Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 9.9 million new people every year. The disease provokes important memory and cognitive impairment, eventually causing individuals to forget their loved ones and rendering them completely dependent on their caretakers. Alzheimer’s patients typically experience more negative emotions, such as frustration and apathy, than healthy older adults. There is currently no cure for the disease. Our research group explores how the integration of virtual reality (VR) and an EEG-based intelligent agent in music therapy can alleviate psychological and cognitive symptoms of the disease. We propose a theory explaining how, through activation of the brain reward system, music can reduce negative emotions, increase positive emotions and as a result increase performance on cognitive tasks. The results of our experimental study concord with our theory: emotional states of participants are improved, as per recorded through EEG, and performances on memory tasks show improvement following the intervention. We believe that the combination of EEG brain assessment, VR and music therapy is a promising method for emotional states and cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Musical Urbanism between Radicalism and Tradition： A Reflection on the Architectural Discourse of the 1920s

In the aftermath of the First World War, various compositions emerged that explored the phenomenon of the modem city by translating the clamorous sounds of urban environments and reflecting them artistically in the medium of music. With the rendering of poetic and esoteric moods unrelated to practical life considered outdated, musical preoccupation with modem architecture mostly concemed social aspects, such as people＇s circumstances, their emotional rootedness to bygone conditions and the search for orientation in an environment characterized by technology. There is a parallel here with contemporary architectural debates in which tension between modernism and traditionalism also played a key role.

The Effect of Music Therapy for Patients With Huntington＇s Disease： A Systematic Literature Review

Huntington＇s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative, and autosomal dominant disease characterized by motor- and psychiatric disturbances, and cognitive decline. Since there is no cure, all treatment is aimed at improving quality of life. One form of non-drug therapy which is barely recognized, is music therapy. The literature on its use and effect in patients with Huntington＇s disease is limited. We therefore performed a detailed literature survey in order to delineate the different types of music therapy interventions and their aims. Music therapy studies were included when targeting： （1） motor disturbances; （2） cognitive disturbances; （3） psychiatric disturbances; and （4） emotional/social disturbances. A total of eight studies that met these criteria were analyzed. We found that music therapy interventions vary throughout the different stages of the disease and are not yet applied optimally. Not the stage of the disease but the individual treatment goals seem to be more determinative for the music therapy indications. In conclusion, precise aims and methods in relation to the stage of the disease are not well determined. There is a need for systematic study of this treatment option.

The Reception of Anton Bruckner's Music in China

In the early days after China opened to the outside world in the 1980s,numerous works by well-known European composers were frequently performed on Chinese stages and were well received by audiences.Anton Bruckner’s symphonic works,however,were not performed as frequently as some others during that era,due to length,complex musical structure,and difficulties.This paper discusses the reception of Anton Briclner’s Music in China.

Chinese Classical Music Charms U.S.Audiences

A concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra(CNTO)held in the northeast U.S.state of New Jersey on January 29,enthralled thousands of spectators with its music and performance.

Effectiveness of music intervention on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in the elderly with dementia:a meta-analysis

Dementia is increasing dramatically with an increasing elderly population.Pharmacological interventions are proven to have limited efficacy to treat many of the features of dementia.In such a situation,non-pharmacological means become important to help people with dementia,especially music therapy.The efficacy of music intervention on cognition has been barely explored in the literature,and the few studies that are available present inconsistent results.The aim of this systematic review is to have a meta-analysis on the effect of music therapy for improvements in cognitive functions as well as neuropsychiatric symptoms in the elderly with dementia.

音乐进化论 诺基亚5310 XpressMusic

诺基亚5300 Xpress- Music是一款受到机迷和乐迷追捧的热销手机,它虽然是一款S40的机型,但是特别的音乐手机外形,加上出色的MP3播放音质让它身价倍增,不但行货销售旺盛,而且水货也因为一度缺货引起价格上涨,由此可见5300的受欢迎的程度。然而,消费者都是喜新厌旧的,任何流行的产品都会很快成为明日黄花,必须有新产品来替代它。5300 XpressMusic的替代者是谁呢?相信答案大家都已经知道了,是5310 XpressMu- sic。现在我们就来比较一下,5310 XpressMusic有些什么改进。

China's Traditional Music Enters a New Era——Impression of "China National Concert in Spring Festival of Year of Horse" by HK Zhongyue Orchestra

At 11:00 a.m. of February 10, 2002, the"China National Concert in the Spring Festival ofthe Year of the Horse" was solemnly given in thegolden hall of Vienna. The Hong Kong ChineseFolk Music Orchestra, under the direction of thechief inspector and famous conductor

Methodological quality evaluation of systematic reviews of music therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in the recent five years

Aims:This study aims to investigate the methodological quality of the systematic reviews of music therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease in the past five years,and to explore their compliance with each AMSTAR(A Measure Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews)item.Based on the above,this study is intended to facilitate the evidence transformation of music therapy in Alzheimer's Disease.Method:Cochrane Library,Web of Science,Embase and PubMed were searched from 2017-2021,to obtain the systematic reviews of music therapy among Alzheimer’s Disease.We used the AMSTAR,to evaluate their methodological quality.Additionally,their compliance with 16 AMSTAR items was investigated.Results:12 systematic reviews were included in this study.The methodological quality of 10 articles was“very low”,1 article was“low”,and 1 article was“high”.The 12 systematic reviews had 25%to 100%compliance with 16 AMSTAR items.Conclusion:The methodological quality of systematic reviews of music therapy among Alzheimer’s Disease in the recent five years is not high,and needs to be further improved.Future research should continue to explore the factors that affect their methodological quality,to promote the transformation of evidence-based evidence.

Report quality assessment for systematic reviews of music intervention in Alzheimer’s Disease

Aims:The purpose of this study is to assess the report quality for systematic reviews of music intervention in Alzheimer’s Disease,and reveal their compliance with PRISMA,to facilitate evidence transformation.Method:We searched Web of Science,PubMed,Cochrane Library,and Embase databases to collect systematic reviews and metaanalyses of music intervention for Alzheimer’s Disease.The PRISMA was used to assess their report quality.Furthermore,the compliance with each PRISMA item was explored.Compliance with PRISMA above 70%was considered adequately reported.Results:A total of 18 articles were included in this study.Of them,11 articles had compliance with PRISMA greater than 70%.Furthermore,of the 27 PRISMA items,14 had more than 70%compliance with PRISMA.Conclusion:The overall report quality for systematic reviews of music intervention in Alzheimer’s Disease was good.However,the compliance with each PRISMA item,such as“structured summary”and“protocol and registration”,could be further improved.

多变色彩诺基亚5230 XpressMusic音乐手机

诺基亚5230是第四款诺基亚S60 V5智能触控手机，其外观造型体现着5800 XpressMusic与5530 Xpress Music的结合，它配备了312英寸触摸屏，360×640分辨率屏幕，内置200丙像素摄像头。