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Abstract Objective To investigate the feasibility of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) through gametherapy for relieving urinary symptoms of climacteric women with stress ormixed urinary incontinence (UI). Methods ...

Purpose This study aimed to explore the feasibility and user experience of Grasp, a novel digital tool designed to register coping experiences during paediatric rehabilitation, and to examine perceived impact on reflecti...

This study evaluates the cost implications of green building practices in low-rise residential housing by analyzing three sample houses in Kayseri, Türkiye. It compares traditional construction systems with green altern...

Background: Patient falls remain a major safety concern in hospital settings, particularly during care transitions and after discharge. Conventional discharge education is often unstructured, inconsistently delivered, an...

Abstract BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a significantly elevated risk of obesity, primarily due to weight gain associated with psychiatric medications and lifestyle factors....

Abstract The accelerating consumption of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has led to rapid growth in waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), which is currently the fastest-growing waste stream worldwid...

Maize is an important cereal crop grown and consumed in Ethiopia. However, its yield is constrained by low soil fertility and improper utilization of fertilizer. Therefore, the objective was to determine the effect of NP...

Fruit waste is an extensive problem, especially in areas where perishable fruits possess a short shelf life, resulting in considerable waste. A method of recycling fruit waste involves using it as a soil amendment, which...

In this paper, we present a very general design approach for optimal linear-phase differentiator filter banks for phasor measurement units based on convex semi-infinite optimization. A detailed presentation of the formul...

People living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may face unique barriers to physical activity. Active video games may overcome these barriers and increase physical activity. The primary aim...

Background: Plantar heel pain affects up to 10% of individuals and often limits activity. Corticosteroid injections provide short-term relief, though emerging evidence suggests that benefits may derive from mechanical st...

Acidified oil wastewater contains high concentrations of phosphorus and organic pollutants, which not only pose environmental risks but also contain recoverable phosphorus resources. However, its complex matrix (high COD...

Abstract Background Outdoor play benefits children’s mental wellbeing, social and cognitive development and physical activity levels. However, children’s outdoor play and physical activity have declined in recent yea...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Home blood transfusion is thought to be a promising solution for reducing the burden of hospital visits for elderly patients with hematologic diseases such as myelodysplastic syndrome and leu...

This study investigates the feasibility and implications of implementing smart water supply systems as an integral component of the broader smart city initiative in Qazvin, Iran. As cities worldwide face growing challeng...

Although the literature on clinical trial methodology is quite robust, the voices of study staff as key influencers of this process are lacking, particularly for rural and underserved pediatric clinical trials. Using qua...

Jaume Miranda-Rius,1– 3 Gerard Àlvarez,4 Vanessa Blanc,4 Rubén León,4 Albert Ramírez-Rámiz,1,3 Lluís Brunet-Llobet1– 3 1Department of Odontostomatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Ba...

Akila R Jayamaha,1,2 Chamilya H Perera,1,2 Mark W Orme,2,3 Ravini De S Karunatillake,4 Amitha Fernando,4 Andy Barton,2,3 Michael C Steiner,2,3 Jesse Matheson,5 James Manifield,2,3 Amy C Barradell,2,3 Suresh Chathurantha,...

To assess the feasibility of methods and estimate the potential effect of interrupting sedentary behaviour, with intermittent or continuous physical activity breaks, on cognitive performance in young people with Cerebral...

Background: This investigation is necessitated by some stakeholders who believe that reading should be taught using a morphology-based approach. The endorsement of a morphology-centred approach to teaching reading is pr...

Learning media has a significant influence on learning outcomes. Using appropriate media can increase motivation, understanding, retention, practical skills, accessibility and collaboration in learning. However, the effe...

Abstract Objective This feasibility study aimed to assess the potential of freely available large language models (LLMs) to support clinical decision-making in obstetrics. Methods Five fictional obstetric patient cases, ...

After an earthquake, numerous buildings are destroyed, and the frequency of structural collapses increases significantly in regions lacking comprehensive geophysical surveys. Furthermore, the number of deaths increases d...

BackgroundStroke remains a primary cause of long-term disability worldwide, with upper-limb deficits affecting up to 80% of survivors acutely and 40% chronically. These deficits lead to considerable effects on their inde...