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Purpose – Fair assessment is a fundamental pillar for ensuring that evaluation results accurately reflect students' abilities without bias. This study aims to identify Differential Item Functioning (DIF) in the Final S...

Abstract Background Migration can occur at any age and has long-term repercussions on health and well-being later in life. This study aims to assess cognitive functioning ability in later life and its association with ag...

IntroductionMachiavellianism was repeatedly found to be associated with personality dysfunction. The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders offers a dimensional approach to personality disorders including level of p...

Background This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the level of professional burnout, professional functioning styles, and occupational activity in a group of soldiers and civilian employees working in the m...

Abstract Objective This study aims to explore the associations between napping and subjective sleep quality and daytime functioning in insomnia patients, providing a valuable reference for the standardized diagnosis and ...

Orientation: Coaching, grounded in various theoretical frameworks, serves as a transformational intervention that promotes flourishing and enhances individuals’ optimal functioning across personal and professional dom...

Abstract Background Many individuals with bipolar disorder have decreased levels of cognitive functioning even when in a euthymic mood state. Persons with bipolar disorder are usually treated with psychotropic agents, bu...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly affects the quality of life of older adults. The growing impact of this chronic condition poses significant challenges for healthcare systems...

Background: Clinical education is central to physiotherapy training, yet many students enter their first placements with limited experience in holistic clinical reasoning. The International Classification of Functioning...

In conditions of rapid change, the strategic stability of agricultural enterprises and the ability to innovate are key factors in ensuring regional economic stability and food security. The purpose of the article is to s...

Key Points. Approximately half of people on maintenance hemodialysis exhibited impairment on a standardized, performance-based assessment of functional cognition. The functional cognitive test correlated strongly with a ...

ObjectiveTo examine the prevalence of cognitive impairment and factors associated with cognitive impairment among elderly patients with schizophrenia, and to explore potential clinical phenotypes using a clustering appro...

Abstract This study examined whether defensive pessimism-related processes influence university students’ approaches to learning, psychological well-being, and academic performance indirectly through academic procrasti...

BackgroundItaly’s rehabilitation workforce is fragmented and regulated by outdated decrees, limiting alignment with WHO and EU standards, and hindering efficiency, equity, and international comparability.MethodologyNar...

RationaleCommon variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a chronic, multisystem immune disorder associated with substantial symptom burden beyond infections, particularly among individuals with noninfectious inflammatory comp...

IntroductionThe aim of the study is to investigate the association between fatigue, cognitive impairment, and overall QoL in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).MethodsFifty-one patients with MS with a confirmed dia...

Introduction: Alexithymia, characterized by difficulties in identifying and describing feelings and externally oriented thinking, is conceptualized as a multidimensional construct of personal functioning and a transdiagn...

Background/objectivesNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic disorder often accompanied by cognitive, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders. While tumor-related manifestations are well-documented, less ...

Background. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide and remains an important public health concern. The disorder is characterized by persistent ina...

Abstract This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale 7-item in a Brazilian sample during the COVID-19 pandemic using item response theory. The graded response model was appl...

IntroductionNewborn screening (NBS) for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) leads to early diagnosis and hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT). Limited studies are available on the quality of life (QoL) of SCID patient...

Background: The growth in popularity of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has far outpaced that of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A major challenge with UKA is symptomatic progression of osteoarthritis (OA), which...

Climate stress is intensifying in many dryland regions, altering the balance between ecosystem services (ESs) and ecohydrological functioning. Here, we present an integrated framework to assess these changes, combining 4...