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Climate change–driven drought increasingly threatens water security and community resilience in climate-sensitive watersheds like the Bicol River Basin (BRB) in the Philippines, highlighting the urgent need for sustain...

This research paper aims to study how poor mental and physical health could impact the productivity of employees.  A person's overall health is of utmost importance as it has a serious contribution towards contentment i...

Abstract High-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) based on wide bandgap (WBG) materials like gallium nitride (GaN) are vital for next-generation power electronics and high-frequency applications, offering high breakdow...

Abstract Background Shift workers are disproportionately exposed to institutional food environments shaped by long working hours and irregular schedules. In rapidly industrializing cities, institutional fast-food availab...

Studies assessing marine physical stock accounts compliant with the globally adopted System of Environmental-Economic Accounting - Ecosystem Accounting are limited. These studies typically focus on ecosystems easy to map...

Abstract Background While Canadian First Nations communities actively participate in sport, cultural, and land-based activities, they face various barriers to physical activity. Despite calls for increased support at all...

Background: Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) is an innovative neuromodulation technique that has gained attention for its potential therapeutic effects in both musculoskeletal and neurological disorders....

In recent years, electric bicycles have emerged as a novel and sustainable mode of transport, offering individuals and groups alike an active and environmental-friendly way to get around. It is evident that active transp...

Understanding neural responses to varying physical loads is essential for developing ergonomic designs. Conventional methods for analyzing peripheral muscle activity, such as electromyography (EMG) and kinematic analysis...

The integration of cycling and rail transport is a key element of sustainable commuting, yet its success depends on the accessibility of stations, their surrounding environments, and destinations. While quantitative stud...

Introduction and purpose. Plantar fascia is a structure ensuring proper stabilization of the foot. Its malfunction impacts the organism as a whole. Untreated pathology leads to further health consequences. Plantar fascii...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim With the development of trade between countries, the transportation of goods has increased, and ports struggle to accommodate the demands of unloading and loading operations. Seaport workers m...

Background: Excessive physical activity may lead to overtraining syndrome and increased oxidative stress, which can reduce Leydig cell count and testosterone levels. Gaharu (Gyrinops versteegii) leaf ethanol extract cont...

BackgroundDementia is a progressive neurodegenerative condition with 60.2 million cases worldwide. The disease has financial, psychological, and physical health implications for people affected and their carers. There is...

Abstract Traditional bridge structural condition assessments struggle to integrate the physical topological information of BIM models with the spatiotemporal evolution of long-term monitoring data, resulting in low asses...

Carla S Enriquez,1– 3 Alka Bishnoi,1 Musola N Oniyide,4 Katherine L Jennings,1 Roger Luo5,6 1Department of Physical Therapy, Kean University, Union, NJ, USA; 2Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns H...

Despite decades of global attention, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) remain a significant challenge, with substantial personal and societal costs (1). The lack of progress in addressing this prevalent proble...

Heavy metal pollution has become a major global concern due to its serious threats to ecosystem stability and public health. Although significant progress has been achieved in physical, chemical, and biological remediati...

Background and Study Aim. Physical inactivity during young adulthood is associated with reduced cardiorespiratory fitness and elevated resting heart rate. Both are predictors of long-term cardiovascular risk. The present...

Abstract Background Fall risk perception (FRP) plays a crucial role in preventing secondary falls in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Different patient groups may perceive environmental fall risk differe...

This study aimed to investigate resilience as a psychological variable to predict motivation and anxiety concerning the performance of amateur beach tennis athletes. A total of 129 athletes of both sexes participated. To...

Background and Study Aim. Performing arts students, particularly musicians, face significant physical strain because of prolonged static postures and repetitive fine motor activity. These factors predispose them to perfo...

Background: Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a major global health burden, and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a well-established, evidence-based intervention that improves functional capacity and quality of lif...

BackgroundThe adverse impacts of chronic pain extend far beyond the physical sensation itself. Chronic pain, an age-related condition, exacerbates geriatric disease burden and drives a central sensitivity-neuropsychiatri...