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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Timothy Tienbia Laari, Felix Apiribu, Philemon Adoliwine Amooba, Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Timothy Gazari, Joseph Kuufaakang Kuunibe, Gideon Awenabisa Atanuriba, Moses Haruna Akor, Khatijah Lim Abdullah, Khatijah Lim Abdullah, Khatijah Lim Abdullah
Summary: The main reasons for novice nurse educators transitioning from practice to academia were dissatisfaction with clinical nursing, a desire for more flexible work, seeking autonomy in their work, and past experience with teaching in a clinical setting. It is important to consider these factors in the recruitment and retention of nursing teaching staff for the future. A tutor recruitment policy that takes into account what attracts clinical nurses to academia should be revised and implemented.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thi-Thu-Huong Le, Aji Teguh Prihatno, Yustus Eko Oktian, Hyoeun Kang, Howon Kim
Summary: This study presents a systematic literature review on local explanation techniques and their practical applications in various industrial sectors. The findings demonstrate that local explanation techniques can enhance the transparency and interpretability of industrial AI models and provide valuable insights.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lei Zhang, Pengsen Sun, Falk Huettmann, Shirong Liu
Summary: As a nature-based and cost-effective solution, forestation plays a crucial role in combating global warming, biodiversity collapse, environmental degradation, and global well-being. China, as a global leader in forestation, has achieved significant overall success in environmental improvements through large-scale forestation programs. However, negative effects have also emerged at local scales due to the planting of maladapted tree species. To better achieve carbon neutrality and ecological civilization, China has committed to further increasing forestation. However, the exact locations for forestation lands and efforts are not well understood yet, especially in the face of rapid climate change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Christian J. Lopez, Cheryl Pritlove, Jennifer M. Jones, Shabbir M. H. Alibhai, Catherine M. Sabiston, Eugene Chang, Daniel Santa Mina
Summary: The study explores the influence of home environments on cancer survivors engaging in home-based exercise, identifying factors such as self-management, access to exercise facilities, and social support that impact exercise participation. These findings suggest that exercise professionals should consider environmental factors when prescribing home-based exercise interventions.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Communication
Tobias Heidenreich, Jakob-Moritz Eberl, Petro Tolochko, Fabienne Lind, Hajo G. Boomgaarden
Summary: Political actors' role in disseminating political information on social media is increasingly important. This study analyzes Facebook content from 1,022 politicians associated with 20 political parties from Germany, Spain, and the UK, automated content analysis of media coverage from 22 major online news outlets, and survey data using a multilevel binomial regression approach. The findings indicate that politicians are more likely to share news items if their party is mentioned, their party's owned issues are highlighted, and the news outlet is frequented by party supporters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRESS-POLITICS
(2022)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Fizza Manzoor, Saba Manzoor, Ruxandra Pinto, Kevin Brown, Bradley J. Langford, Nick Daneman
Summary: The utility of bedside clinical examination alone in detecting C. difficile infection is limited. Accurate diagnosis of C. difficile infection requires careful assessment of microbiological testing results.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Guilherme S. Nunes, Dienifer Zilmer Rodrigues, Luiza Horbe, Izabela Prates, Bruna M. Tessarin, Fabio Serrao, Marcos de Noronha
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the balance deficits in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and the effects of conservative interventions and balance exercises on their pain and function. The study found that individuals with PFP have worse anteroposterior and mediolateral balance compared to controls. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of interventions to improve or modify balance in individuals with PFP. Additionally, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of balance exercises to improve pain and function in individuals with PFP.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Addisu Tadesse Sahile, Mitiku Tesfaye Wondimu, Endeshaw Mulate Fikrie
Summary: Oral hygiene practices are important for maintaining clean gums and teeth, and they have a significant impact on overall oral health. This study focuses on the prevalence of tooth brushing practice in Ethiopia, and the results show a low level of oral hygiene awareness in the population.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gabriel Schnitzer, Sue Holttum, Val Huet
Summary: This study investigates the impact and mechanisms of art therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Through interviews with veterans who received group art therapy, art therapists, and a veteran's wife, the study identifies factors such as the art therapy group functioning as a family, the gentle guidance of the therapist, trust, communication through art therapy, points of recognition, and concretizing experiences. The developed grounded theory suggests that group art therapy can provide a safe space for veterans to approach non-verbal traumatic material and prepare for verbal therapy. Artworks can also facilitate communication of experiences in subsequent verbal therapy and with loved-ones. However, limitations of the study include a homogeneous sample, reliance on subjective and unmeasured symptom change, and researcher effects related to qualitative methodology.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephen Barrett, Stephen Begg, Paul O'Halloran, Kane Rodda, Gabrielle Barrett, Michael Kingsley
Summary: This study explored the experiences of hospital patients who received recommendations for increasing physical activity and engaging in a telephone coaching program during outpatient consultations. Results showed that most patients found the recommendations acceptable and helpful for behavior change. Surgeons played a significant role in promoting contemplation of physical activity change and patients appreciated a communication style that supported autonomy.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ming-Fang Hsieh
Summary: This study examined kindergarten children's responses to their favorite books and their perspectives on reading at home and school. The findings showed that children actively engage with texts, expressing their interests and reasoning, and value companionship and improvement of comprehension when reading with adults. They desire more adult involvement, a wider selection of books, and participation in book purchasing decisions.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Moshgan Amiri, Costanza Peinkhofer, Marwan H. Othman, Teodoro De Vecchi, Vardan Nersesjan, Daniel Kondziella
Summary: Studies indicate a relationship between increasing temperatures and higher mortality and/or morbidity, while results for migration studies are more ambiguous. However, there is no single adequately designed study addressing how global warming and human migration will change neurological practice. Data suggest that these factors might soon alter neurological morbidity and mortality in multiple ways.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniele Veritti, Valentina Sarao, Valentina Soppelsa, Carla Danese, Jay Chhablani, Paolo Lanzetta
Summary: The use of anti-VEGF agents can significantly improve visual acuity in patients with nAMD, with a proactive treatment approach yielding better outcomes. Younger patients with lower baseline visual acuity and receiving a higher number of injections also have better treatment results.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shao-kun Qin, Zi-xian Yang, Zhen-wei Guan, Jin-hu Zhang, Xin Ping, Ye Lu, Lin Pei
Summary: This study provides meta-analytic evidence of the potential association between epilepsy and depression, particularly in terms of the prevalence of depression in epilepsy patients or vice versa. The analysis includes studies that report the prevalence and/or incidence of epilepsy and depression, and the findings demonstrate a higher prevalence of depression in epilepsy patients. Several risk factors, such as seizure frequency, low income, unemployment, perception of stigma, anxiety, being female, unmarried status, disease course, worsened quality of life, higher disability scores, and focal-impaired awareness seizures, are identified as associated with depression.
Article
Oceanography
Rachel Zuercher, Nicole Motzer, Natalie C. Ban, Wesley Flannery, Anne D. Guerry, Rafael A. Magris, Shauna L. Mahajan, Ana K. Spalding, Vanessa Stelzenmueller, Jonathan G. Kramer
Summary: This study applied a theory-based approach to evaluate five diverse cases of marine spatial planning (MSP), and found that theory-based evaluation can overcome the limitations of existing evaluation strategies and provide a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability of MSP. However, implementing theory-based evaluation may face challenges of data and time intensity. This study serves as a first step towards a practical guide to accelerate the use of theory-based evaluation.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ben Piggott, Paola Chivers, Caroline Bulsara, Jenny Conlon, Kaine Grigg, Sarah Ann Harris, Michelle Lambert, Lynne Millar, Christina M. Pollard
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a 13-week unit aimed at improving and maintaining the well-being of university students. The results showed an increase in resilience and well-being, but also an increase in stress. Key themes from group interviews highlighted the impact of university life on well-being and stress, as well as the positive effect of the well-being unit on students' perspective and actions.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nicole Merrick, Nicolas H. Hart, Andrea B. Mosler, Garth Allen, Myles C. Murphy
Summary: This study investigated the injury epidemiology of Western Australian police force recruits and found that muscle/tendon and ligament/joint injuries to the lower limb and shoulder were common. Older age and female sex were identified as risk factors for injuries. Therefore, prevention programs should prioritize these areas and recruit populations.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kristian D. Lyng, Jesper B. Larsen, Kathryn A. Birnie, Jennifer Stinson, Morten S. Hoegh, Thorvaldur S. Palsson, Anne E. Olesen, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Lars H. Ehlers, Kirsten Fonager, Martin B. Jensen, Hanne Wurtzen, Patricia A. Poulin, Gitte Handberg, Connie Ziegler, Lars B. Moller, Judi Olsen, Lotte Heise, Michael S. Rathleff
Summary: This study aimed to establish research priorities for chronic musculoskeletal pain by engaging with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals, and researchers. The findings of this study identified specific research questions and highlighted the importance of prioritizing the healthcare system's ability to support patients and developing coherent pathways between sectors.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jocelyn Tan, Carrie-Anne Ng, Nicolas H. Hart, Timo Rantalainen, Marc Sim, David Scott, Kun Zhu, Beth Hands, Paola Chivers
Summary: Bone health is compromised in children and adolescents with low motor competence (LMC). This study found that LMC is associated with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) at load-bearing bone sites, particularly in males. Engaging in osteogenic physical activity can increase BMD, but factors like diversity and movement quality may also contribute to BMD differences based on LMC status.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jeffery David Hughes, Paola Chivers, Kreshnik Hoti
Summary: PainChek Infant, a mobile health-based pain assessment tool, shows high feasibility and accuracy in assessing and monitoring pain in infants. It provides a reliable and convenient solution for evaluating infant pain, which is critical for effective management.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Molly Coventry, Amanda Timler, Andrea B. Mosler, Kylie Russell, Mervyn Travers, Lauren Mitchell Oam, Myles C. Murphy
Summary: This study aims to explore the perceptions and experiences of elite Australian athletes' engagement with reporting data in surveillance systems. Thematic analysis using QSR NVIVO revealed several key themes, including the burden of reporting, technological difficulties compromising data accuracy, and athletes reporting dishonest data to avoid performance scrutiny.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
T. S. Palsson, A. Rubio-Peiroten, V. Domenech-Garcia
Summary: This study investigated whether sleep disturbance facilitates pain sensitivity caused by an acute muscle injury. The results showed that sleep deprivation increases pain sensitivity following an acute soft tissue injury.
Article
Rehabilitation
Steffan Wittrup McPhee Christensen, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Chris Djurtoft, Morten Bilde Simonsen
Summary: This study examined the agreement between a 3D camera system and a commercially available MOTI device in measuring head rotation. The results showed good agreement between the two systems for RoM, HRA, and QoM, but the MOTI device measured higher values.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Steffan Wittrup McPhee Christensen, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Hans Jurgen Krebs, Thomas Graven-Nielsen, Rogerio Pessoto Hirata
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sitting posture on spinal pain, sensitivity, and muscle activity. The results showed that regardless of posture, each task caused an increase in pain, although some tasks caused larger changes than others.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Pablo Bellosta-Lopez, Victor Domenech-Garcia, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Rogerio Pessoto-Hirata
Summary: This study evaluated the recovery process of exercise-induced delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) over a seven-day period by assessing sensory, functional, and electromyographic parameters. The findings showed that on Day-2, the DOMS-side exhibited increased pain sensitivity and decreased active range of motion, strength, and muscle activity. By Day-4, muscle activity on the DOMS-side had returned to baseline levels, while pain perception, pressure pain sensitivity, maximal isometric strength, and active range of motion had recovered by Day-7. No changes were observed on the control-side throughout the study.
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lisa J. A. Heitz-Mayfield, Fritz Heitz, Bernard Koong, Tom Huang, Paola Chivers
Summary: The efficacy of reconstructive peri-implantitis treatment was evaluated in this study. Forty participants with peri-implantitis and contained intraosseous defect were randomly assigned to either a control group with access flap or a test group with access flap combined with xenograft and collagen membrane. Both groups received systemic antimicrobials. The primary outcome, probing depths (PD) change, showed similar improvements in both groups at 12 months, with high patient satisfaction.
CLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Pablo Bellosta-Lopez, Victor Domenech-Garcia, Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Pablo Herrero, Steffan Wittrup Mcphee Christensen
Summary: This study evaluated the short-and long-term reliability of selected quantitative sensory tests (QSTs). The results showed that pressure pain thresholds, pressure pain tolerance, and pressure-induced referred pain are reliable assessment methods over time, while conditioned pain modulation has unstable reliability at different time points.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Callum McCaskie, Aris Siafarikas, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Vanessa Sutton, Paola Chivers, Nicolas H. H. Hart, Myles C. C. Murphy
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of additional exercise interventions on bone health and fracture incidence in children. The results suggest that additional exercise interventions do not appear to improve DXA and pQCT measures of bone health in children. The effect on bone health in pre-school children is still unknown.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Prvaldur Skuli Palsson, Malik Gaardbo, Christian Mikkelsen, Rogerio Pessoto Hirata
Summary: This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of MOTI, a new device for measuring balance, by comparing its performance with that of the gold-standard force platform. The results show that MOTI can accurately measure balance during dual-leg standing tasks but has poor to moderate performance during single-leg standing tasks. The study also finds that the test-retest reliability is poor to moderate for both devices.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK
(2023)
