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This study proposes and discusses a multi-scale spatial planning method implemented simultaneously at local and national level to prioritize ecosystem management actions across landscapes and seascapes. Mismatches in scale between the occurrence of biodiversity patterns and ecological processes, and the size and nature…

Complex diseases have affected human's health throughout the world. Hundreds of studies show that complex diseases are caused by multiple loci. Currently, genome-wide association studies(GWAS) only focus on the single locus that contributes to the susceptibility of a certain disease. However, the interaction between ge…

OBJECTIVE: The current study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Protective and Compensatory Experiences Survey (PACES; Morris et al., 2018) within a military population. The study's aims are to evaluate if the PACES is a reliable measure to use with military samples and to examine the validity of the PACES me…

BACKGROUND: Healthcare workers (HCWs) represents one of the highest-risk population to develop burnout symptoms. Recently, a new tool has been designed to measure several dimensions that capture an exhaustive expression of burnout symptoms by six dimensions (i.e., exhaustion; mental distance; cognitive impairment; emot…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the subjective experiences of patients following monopolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment for facial rejuvenation and anti-aging purposes. METHODS: A study involving 50 female patients (aged 30-70 years, Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV) who received a single session of RF treatment. Exclusion…

BACKGROUND: Studies have reported that the predictive ability of self-rated health (SRH) for mortality varies by sex/gender and socioeconomic group. The purpose of this study is to evaluate this relationship in Japan and explore the potential reasons for differences between the groups. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:…

The main objective of this study was to show and analyze the representation of alienation in selected Amharic films. The films selected for the analysis include T'eza (Morning Dew) (2008) by Haile Gerima and Səlä 'änəči (About you) (2009) by Belay Getaneh. The study explores how the selected…

Vecchione et al. (Br J Psychol, 106, 2015, 84) demonstrated the effects of four higher-order values on political participation across 20 European countries. In their Study 1, they found that political participation was related to three higher-order basic values and that these associations were stronger in more dem…

Integrative Nurse Coaching is a new practice in professional nursing. The purpose of this pilot study is to describe Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program graduates' personal and professional experiences. This is a qualitative, pilot study with a convenience sample of Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program g…

CONTEXT: Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound (RBAC) is a trusted and proven immunomodulator made from a rice bran extract that has been enzymatically modified with an enzyme complex from the shiitake mushroom. OBJECTIVE: The study's primary objective was to identify the role of RBAC in supporting cancer therapies. DESIGN…

The authors present a pilot statistical study of murder-suicide comprising 32 cases from the years 1990-1992, collected from the offices of the medical examiners of seven counties in five of the United States. The study includes brief reviews of previous statistical surveys of murder, murder-suicide, and suicide. This…

Lung cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and the prognosis remains unsatisfactory with conventional treatments. Our research revealed that miR-100 is significantly decreased in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues and cell lines, indicating its potential role in NSCLC development. The upregul…

BACKGROUND: Little body of research has focused on the epidemic transmissibility and language interface. AIMS: In this paper, we aim to investigate whether (i) the feature of aspiration found in the phonological inventory of several languages and (ii) the frequency of occurrence of stop consonants are associated with…

Employee turnover is one of the topical issues worldwide. The impact of factors affecting employee turnover varies occasionally and new factors are considered. Many countries have examined various factors that affect employee turnover. The main objective of this research is to consider psychographics and socio-demograp…

This study aimed to investigate the existing trends of child labour abuse in Addis Ababa, as well as to examine the sociocultural barriers that impede nongovernmental organizations. This study involves two domestic NGOs (FHIDO and SCFDS) working on child issues. The study used a qualitative approach with 25 participant…

Economic analysis of life-saving investments in both the public and private sectors has the potential to dramatically improve longevity and the quality of life, but only if the analyses on which decisions are based are done well. In this article, we analyze a data set that provides information on the content and qualit…

This article reports one aspect of a phenomenological study that described the lived experience of mothering a child hospitalized with acute illness or injury. The significance for mothers that nurses do the 'little things' emerged in considering the implications of this study's findings for nurses in practice. Seven m…

Axillary crutches assist people with lower limb injuries but can lead to upper limb strain with extended use. Spring-loaded crutches offer a potential solution, yet they are rarely tested in clinical settings. This study developed spring-loaded crutches with an integrated force-measuring system to analyze gait dynamics…

Interdisciplinary social work practice produces and circulates narratives of young women in residential care. The dominant narratives often present negative descriptions of this group, and less attention has been paid to their resistance to these "big stories". This study's aim is to illuminate this resistance of young…

INTRODUCTION: Many pregnant women are concerned about the pain they will experience in labor and how to deal with this. This study's objective was to explore women's postpartum perception and view of how they dealt with labor pain. METHODS: Semistructured postpartum interviews were analyzed using the constant comparis…