Is there a Correlation Between Internet Use and Sleep and Cognitive Function Among Medical Students?
Background: Currently, the Internet is widely used by students for academic purposes; however, excessive Internet use might have negative consequences on students' academic performance, sleep quality, and cognitive abilities. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Inter...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of High Risk Behaviors & Addiction Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 1 - 8 |
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Brieflands
Dec2023
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