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This study explored the perceived barriers and enablers to participation in Immersion Therapy, a novel water-based intervention for people living with disability.

Abstract Background Social participation, a principle that has guided health reform processes globally, presents diverse barriers according to the political and social context, obstructing its effective exercise. This st...

IntroductionCitizen science presents a critical pathway for advancing biodiversity monitoring and conservation globally, yet local and indigenous engagement remains limited in many developing countries.MethodsThis study ...

The study examined challenges to smallholder rice farmers’ participation in cluster farming in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A sample of 220 smallholder rice farmers were selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Data f...

IntroductionAlthough sports participation is recognized for its psychological benefits, it remains unclear whether participation in competitive sports may produce different effects on these symptoms among sexual minority...

Abstract Watershed degradation driven by land-use change, climate variability, and rising water demand threatens water security and ecosystem services in underdeveloped countries like Nepal. Local participation is essent...

Abstract In Sweden, as in most Western countries, language proficiency is widely recognized as a key component of immigrant integration, supported by initiatives such as the publicly funded language program known as Swed...

BackgroundA sense of belonging is widely recognized as a fundamental human need and a key factor in psychological adjustment, particularly during adolescence and emerging adulthood. With the rapid development of digital ...

ObjectivesAt the nexus of rapid digitization and demographic aging, leveraging the social potential of digital technologies to achieve active aging goals has emerged as a key concern. Drawing on the digital empowerment p...

Abstract The aim of this cross-sectional study is to examine the mediating role of political interest in the association between life satisfaction and political participation and the moderating role of individuals' polit...

Background. Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a hereditary cardiac channelopathy that predisposes individuals to malignant arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. In athletes, physiological cardiac adaptations can mask or mimic L...

Objectives: This study explored the relationship between visual perceptual skills and participation performance in 4–6-year-old children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: A cross-sectional design...

Abstract Concerns that AI tools may erode diagnostic reasoning contrast with claims that AI can foster higher-order thinking. This longitudinal study followed 372 medical students across 12 months of supervised rotations...

IntroductionLoneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as public health challenges linked to higher health care costs and poor health outcomes. As mental health needs continue to outpace the availability...

Background: Husbands’ involvement in supporting standardised antenatal care (ANC) is essential for improving maternal and neonatal outcomes in geographically remote and socio-culturally complex settings. In Maluku, In...

IntroductionThis study examines how decentralized social media platforms are reshaping participatory communication and platform governance in contemporary digital environments. Drawing on a socio-technical perspective, t...

Purpose Understanding the level of fatigue experienced by adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy (CP) in low- and middle-income countries is crucial, as it can inform healthcare workers in the assessment, prevention,...

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) in Surabaya and the dynamics of children's participation in urban development. Using a qualitative case study approach, data we...

Abstract Background Bowel cancer screening using faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) can detect early signs of bowel cancer and pre-cancerous adenoma. Early detection enables early diagnosis and treatment thereby reducing ...

Background: This study reports on the quantitative research phase of a mixed-methods study that investigated patients’ acceptance of an application (app)-based telemedicine service for primary care aimed at South Afri...

The redistribution of street space plays a central role in urban and transport planning. In this context, Tactical Urbanism offers a flexible and participatory approach to testing out street space design. However, rede...

Durban has faced criticism for its underperformance in global business tourism, largely due to fragmented stakeholder collaboration, weak destination management, and inconsistent brand orientation. This study aims to enh...

Abstract Background Recruitment and retention remain persistent challenges in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical trials, particularly as studies increasingly focus on earlier disease stages and require longer participat...

Background: Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the public sector construction are constrained by limited access to large-scale contracts, insufficient capital, and skills development barriers, this mostly be...