The association between digital technology use and depression among older people in China: a moderated mediation model by Qinmei Wu, Wei He, Jinfu Wang, Litao Du, Xiangli Xue, Qiang He, Yang Pan, Si Chen, Xianliang Zhang

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the association among multidimensional (Digital engagement, DE; Digital devices, DD; and Digital purpose, DP) digital technology use and depression in older Chinese, considering social participation as a mediator and physical activity level (PAL) as a moderator.MethodsData on 5,744 participants (aged≥60) were extracted from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study 2020 dataset. …”
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Construction of a Real-Scene 3D Digital Campus Using a Multi-Source Data Fusion: A Case Study of Lanzhou Jiaotong University by Rui Gao, Guanghui Yan, Yingzhi Wang, Tianfeng Yan, Ruiting Niu, Chunyang Tang

“…Real-scene 3D digital campuses are essential for improving the accuracy and effectiveness of spatial data representation, facilitating informed decision-making for university administrators, optimizing resource management, and enriching user engagement for students and faculty. However, current approaches to constructing these digital environments face several challenges. …”
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Case report: Monitoring consciousness with fNIRS in a patient with prolonged reduced consciousness following hemorrhagic stroke undergoing adjunct taVNS therapy by Fei Gao, Likai Wang, Likai Wang, Zhan Wang, Yaru Tian, Jingyi Wu, Mengchun Wang, Litong Wang

“…Additionally, regions associated with auditory and sensory processing showed increased cortical engagement, supporting the positive impact of taVNS on cortical responsiveness. …”
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Synesis as a framework to enable safety interventions in complex healthcare environments by Jamie Cargill, Aarti Bavare, Tiffany Wrenn, Anne Lam, Lauren Salinas, Itode Idowu, Asma Razavi, Venessa Lynn Pinto, Eric Williams

“…Many local- and organisational-level actions were launched efficiently by the engaged and aligned team. Action impact was assessed by reviewing trends in SER themes and findings, and actions and impact were disseminated at unit, divisional and organisational levels. …”
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Elucidating the emotional persona in the Romanian university students’ academic discourse: a corpus-based exploration by Diana Paula Dudău, Diana Paula Dudău, Madalina Chitez, Florin Alin Sava

“…Romanian texts exhibit a higher degree of formality and indirectness, while English texts reflect greater assertiveness and personal engagement. Additionally, the Romanian corpus demonstrates less linguistic cohesion and a broader range of writing styles. …”
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Exploring the significance of medical humanities in shaping internship performance: insights from curriculum categories by Chao Ting Chen, Anna Y.Q. Huang, Po-Hsun Hou, Ji-Yang Lin, His-Han Chen, Shiau-Shian Huang, Stephen J. H. Yang

“…Further research should investigate the longitudinal impacts of humanities engagement.…”
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Structural studies of the IFNλ4 receptor complex using cryoEM enabled by protein engineering by William S. Grubbe, Bixia Zhang, Aileen Kauffman, Fabian Byléhn, Kasia Padoł, Hae-Gwang Jung, Seung Bum Park, Jessica M. Priest, Engin Özkan, Juan J. de Pablo, T. Jake Liang, Minglei Zhao, Juan L. Mendoza

“…Comparison of the structures highlights differences in receptor engagement and reveals a distinct 12-degree rotation in overall receptor geometry, providing a potential mechanistic explanation for differences in cell signaling, downstream gene induction, and antiviral activities. …”
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Ghanaian women’s experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) during group antenatal care: a brief report from a cluster randomised controlled trial by Samia J. Abdelnabi, Michelle L. Munro-Kramer, Cheryl A. Moyer, John E.O. Williams, Jody R. Lori

“…Global health impact for policy and action: Effective global health action and policy must extend beyond educational efforts, incorporating multifaceted strategies that include healthcare provider training, robust community engagement, and legislation aimed at preventing intimate partner violence, with a special focus on safeguarding the well-being of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.…”
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A scoping review on the impact of women’s global leadership: evidence to inform health leadership by Anna Kalbarczyk, Rosemary Morgan, Kelly E Perry, Katherine Banchoff, Charlotte Pram Nielsen, Anju Malhotra

“…Studies found women leaders’ positive influence on six areas of impact: (1) financial performance, risk, and stability, (2) innovation, (3) engagement with ethical initiatives, (4) health, (5) organisational culture and climate outcomes, and (6) influence on other women’s careers and aspirations. …”
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Comparative analysis of deep learning models for crack detection in buildings by S. Siva Rama Krishnan, M. K. Nalla Karuppan, Adil O. Khadidos, Alaa O. Khadidos, Shitharth Selvarajan, Saarthak Tandon, Balamurugan Balusamy

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overweight and Obesity among Primary School Children Aged 7–17 Years in Urban Mbarara, Uganda by Benedict Twinomugisha, Abdon Marius Birungi

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Effects of group sports activities on physical activity and social interaction abilities of children with autism spectrum disorders by Yu Xing, Yu Xing, Shuaibin Huang, Yatong Zhao, Xueping Wu

“…Physical activity was monitored using a three-axis accelerometer (Model: ActiGraph GT3X+), and social interaction ability was measured using the playground observation of peer engagement (POPE) observation scale to evaluate the social interaction states of children in the experimental group after the physical activities.Results and discussionAfter the intervention, the sitting time of children in the experimental group was significantly reduced (t = −12.735, p < 0.001, Cohen d = 2.75), and the time of moderate and high-intensity physical activity was significantly increased (t = −8.79, p < 0.001, Cohen d = 1.82). …”
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Verbal fluency and semantic association deficits in children with in birth nonprogressive neuromuscular diseases by Maria Koriakina, Maria Koriakina, Olga E. Agranovich, Ioannis Ntoumanis, Maxim Ulanov, Isak B. Blank, Anna Shestakova, Evgeny Blagovechtchenski

“…Interestingly, MD children with unilateral limb impairment outperformed those with bilateral impairment on semantic association tasks.DiscussionThese results suggest that the cognitive deficits observed in children with motor impairments can be attributed to less engagement with their physical environment, which influences their ability to perceive and manipulate objects differently based on their level of impairment. …”
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From strain to strength: a yearlong study on the transformative influence of inner engineering online program on mental well-being by Ashwin Swaminathan, Braiden DeSchryver, Akila Rayapuraju, Julianna Barbaro, Hibiki Orui, Balachundhar Subramaniam, Preeti Upadhyay Reed

“…The surveys consisted of 4 validated neuropsychological scales: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Positive Emotion/Relationship/Engagement Scale (PERMA) Profiler, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). …”
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A phenomenological qualitative study based on the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to identify factors and ways to design interventions for quitting gambling amon... by Laurencia BONSU, Sidath KAPUKOTUWA, Anita CHATTERJEE, Asma AWAN, Manoj SHARMA

“…Methods: Ten participants were engaged in in-depth interviews to gain comprehensive insights into their gambling experiences until data saturation occurred. …”
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SEGMENTATION OF YOUNG ADULT TOURISTS VISITING CROATIAN CITIES: A HUNGARIAN CASE STUDY by Anetta MÜLLER, Éva Bába BÁCSNÉ, Gábor Gergely RÁTHONYI, Jordán Tütünkov-HRISZTOV, Noémi KULCSÁR, Erzsébet RÁKÓ, Sándor KOVÁCS, Attila LENGYEL

“…Practically, it offers actionable insights for tourism operators, marketers, and policymakers to fine-tune their strategies to cater to this demographic, potentially leading to increased visitation and deeper engagement with Croatian tourism offerings. …”
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Reimagining Global Health: Accelerating Change for a Sustainable Future by Melissa Salm, Ala Alwan, Maureen Lichtveld, Patricia J. García, Peter H. Kilmarx, Nelson K. Sewankambo, Rebecca Martin, Tahmeed Ahmed, Judith N. Wasserheit

“…The viewpoint sets the stage for the development of an action roadmap to develop a unified concept of global health; identify strategies to ensure sustained funding for global health research, education and training, and practice; establish benchmarks and metrics to measure progress; and design a collaborative governance system to promote interconnectedness and engagement among local, regional, national, and global stakeholders.…”
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Utilization, Demand, And Willingness to Pay for Telehealth Services: A Study of Patients in Selected Vietnamese Provinces by Hung Ta, Hoan Van Vu, Thu Xuan Mai, Hieu Thi Minh Nguyen, Toan Thanh Thi Do, Hoat Ngoc Luu

“…Conclusion: Telehealth is a crucial component of healthcare in Vietnam, with substantial engagement and willingness to pay. The findings underscore the need for investment in telehealth infrastructure and supportive policies to integrate telehealth into the national healthcare system, particularly in underserved regions. …”
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Understanding the implementation strategy of a secondary care tobacco addiction treatment pathway (the CURE project) in England: a strategic behavioural analysis by Matthew Evison, Anna Haste, Catherine Haighton, Freya Howle, Angela M Rodrigues, Angela Wearn, Verity Mallion

“…Recommendations to optimise content were developed following stakeholder engagement.Conclusions CURE offers a strong foundation from which a tobacco dependence treatment model can be developed in England. …”
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Experiences of change following a blended intervention for adults with ADHD and emotion dysregulation: a qualitative interview study by Emilie S. Nordby, Viktor Schønning, Alice Barnes, Hayley Denyer, Jonna Kuntsi, Astri J. Lundervold, Frode Guribye

“…Change was perceived as a multifaceted process, supported by internal factors such as motivation and engagement, along with external factors such as support from the other group members and the therapists. …”
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