Proof-of-Concept of Microwave-Based Bladder State Detection Using Realistic Pelvic Models by Ali Farshkaran, Andrew Fry, Alex Raterink, Adam Santorelli, Emily Porter

“…<italic>Goal:</italic> Urinary incontinence (UI) affects a significant proportion of the population and is associated with negative physical and psychological side-effects. Microwave-based technologies may have the potential to monitor bladder volume, providing a proactive, low-cost and non-invasive tool to support individuals with UI. …”
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The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure in Students by Muhammad Irwan, Irfan Irfan, Evawaty Evawaty, Rahmin Rahmin, Risnah Risnah, Salmah Arafah

“…If this poor quality and quantity of sleep is left unattended for several years, more dangerous complications are likely to occur, such as heart attacks, strokes and psychological problems (such as depression or other mood disorders). …”
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Transitioning opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa’s small-scale urban pig farming towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy by Rebecca Mmamakgone Mathobela, Annelin Henriehetta Molotsi, Munyaradzi Chris Marufu, Phillip Evert Strydom, Cletos Mapiye

“…However, these opportunities can only be fully realized if appropriate urban planning, by-laws, and policies are implemented, and socio-economic, psychological and institutional factors, private-public partnerships and international corporations that promote widespread application of SCEPs are holistically integrated into decision-making processes of the relevant stakeholders. …”
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Comparison of Dark Personality Traits, Feeling of Alienation and Spiritual Well-Being in People with and without Tendency to Vandalism by Abbas Abolghasemi, Seyyedeh Zahra Seyyed Noori, Morteza Zakeri, Reza Ghorbani

“…Additionally, spiritual well-being was significantly lower among prisoners with vandalism (P < 0.01).Discussion and conclusion: These findings have significant implications for pathology, prevention, and the implementation of psychological, social, and spiritual training to address vandalism among prisoners and modify its contributing factors.…”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and vaccine passports: a cross-sectional conjoint experiment in Japan by Shohei Okamoto, Kazuki Kamimura, Kohei Komamura

“…In line with previous findings, younger age, lower socioeconomic status, and psychological and behavioural factors such as weaker COVID-19 fear were associated with vaccine hesitancy. …”
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Mathematics achievement emotions: Global trend, emotional treatment, and directions for future research by Suparman Suparman, Dadang Juandi

“…Conclusion: This implies that the stability of mathematics achievement emotions of students in doing mathematics activities has to be generated to promote students’ mathematics achievement in which a few of emotional treatments, such as psychological therapies and web-based learning can be applied to stabilize students’ mathematics achievement emotions.…”
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Exploring Consumer and Clinician Attitudes towards Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in an Australian Inpatient Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit: A Qualitative Pilot Stu... by Rehana Di Rico, Louisa Ng, Jacquelin Capell

“…Risks associated with PROMs were also identified, including procedural burden, emotional distress, psychological safety, incomplete forms and opportunity-cost. …”
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Exploring contributors to FoMO (fear of missing out) among university students: The role of social comparison, social media addiction, loneliness, and perfectionism by Bettina F. Piko, Vanessa Müller, Hedvig Kiss, David Mellor

“…This study examines the potential role of psychological variables that refer to self-evaluation in relation to others, such as social media addiction, social comparison, perfectionism, and loneliness. …”
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Risk perception of COVID-19, depressive symptoms and Internet addiction among undergraduates: a longitudinal study by Hongpo Zhang, Hongpo Zhang, Dandan Zhang, Wanghua Ji, Shun Peng

“…BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious negative psychological effects worldwide, relatively little research has been performed on the potential enduring effects of COVID-19 on people’s emotional health and Internet addiction. …”
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Gender stereotypes and professional experiences of female nurses in Türkiye by Zeynep Aca, Arzu Kırcal-Şahin, Akın Özdemir, Yavuz Selim Kaymakcı

“…Recommendations include implementing mandatory gender equality education within healthcare institutions, stricter enforcement of anti-violence laws, and the establishment of psychological and legal support systems for workplace violence victims. …”
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DIONYSUS CULT AS A PROTOTYPE OF AUTONOMOUS GENDER by O. O. Poliakova, V. V. Asotskyi

“…The article examines the phenomenology of the practice of personality transformation as the psycho-psychological basis of ideas about gender identity. Conclusions. …”
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A Simulated Model of a Triple Band Patch Antenna Proposed for Vital Signs Monitoring Equipment by Anfal Shukur Taher, Rashid Ali Fayadh, Abbas Fadhal Humadi, Aaraf Shukur Alqaisi, Mohd Fareq Abd Malek

“… In the modern lifestyle, an increase in psychological pressures was observed, leading to an increase in various diseases, which increased the need for diagnosis and treatment, (i.e., increased demand for) equipment to monitor vital activities, Therefore, a microstrip patch antenna was suggested as the topic of this article because it is popular in wireless systems due to its low cost, lightweight, and thin profile. …”
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Analysis of Entrance Test Results Effect on Student's Performance using Multiple Linear Regression by Dito William Hamonangan Gultom, Ahmad Afif Supianto, Fitra Abdurrachman Bachtiar, Dikdik Krisnandi, R. Budiarianto Suryo Kusumo, Ana Heryana

“…Broadly speaking, these types of tests consist of Interview Tests, Academic Potential Tests, TOEFL Tests, Field Ability Tests, Psychological Tests, and S1 GPA. Regression analysis using the Multiple Linear Regression method is applied in the first 4 semesters of lectures. …”
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Health status correlates of malnutrition diagnosed based on the GLIM criteria in older Polish adults-Results of the PolSenior 2 study. by Aleksandra Kaluźniak-Szymanowska, Ewa Deskur-Śmielecka, Roma Krzymińska-Siemaszko, Arkadiusz Styszyński, Sławomir Tobis, Marta Lewandowicz, Jerzy Chudek, Tomasz Kostka, Małgorzata Mossakowska, Karolina Piotrowicz, Hanna Kujawska-Danecka, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis

“…The PolSenior2 study was a population-based survey designed to assess the medical, psychological, social, and economic characteristics of community-dwelling older adults.…”
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Real-world evaluation of an evidence-based telemental health program for PTSD symptoms by Jocelynn T. Owusu, Lu Wang, Shih-Yin Chen, Robert E. Wickham, Scott T. Michael, Nazneen F. Bahrassa, Alethea Varra, Jennifer L. Lee, Connie Chen, Anita Lungu

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A Discrete Mathematical Modeling of the Influence of Alcohol Treatment Centers on the Drinking Dynamics Using Optimal Control by Bouchaib Khajji, Abderrahim Labzai, Abdelfatah Kouidere, Omar Balatif, Mostafa Rachik

“…We use three controls which represent awareness programs through media and education for the potential drinkers, efforts to encourage the heavy drinkers to join addiction treatment centers, and psychological support with follow-up for the individuals who quit drinking. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 and the confinement on the secondary level students of the Eastern region of Morocco by Hind Moumni, Fatima Elghazouani

“…Aims: Monitoring the psychological effects and prevalence among high- and middle-school students. …”
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The Role of the Liver in the Pathophysiology of PCOS: A Literature Review by Abrar Alhermi, Heather Perks, Varsha Nigi, Noor Altahoo, Stephen L. Atkin, Alexandra E. Butler

“…Women with PCOS commonly have insulin resistance, increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, increased cardiovascular risk, hepatic steatosis, infertility, and an overall reduction in physical and psychological well-being. Several previous studies have shown a causal association between PCOS and hepatic disorders, such as chronic liver disease (CLD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), where PCOS was identified as contributing to the hepatic features. …”
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Active surveillance for adult low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma—a review focused on the 30-year experience of Kuma Hospital— by Yasuhiro Ito, Akira Miyauchi, Makoto Fujishima, Masashi Yamamoto, Takahiro Sasaki

“…Several studies have examined the quality of life (QoL) of patients who underwent AS versus IS, and reported discrepant findings regarding various psychological conditions (including anxiety). Medical costs for AS and IS vary regionally, and in Japan, the 10-year total cost of IS was 4.1 times greater than that of AS in 2017. …”
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Current and future perspectives on clinical management of classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency by Analia Yogi, Kenichi Kashimada

“…Furthermore, female patients with 46,XX need to be cared for as differences in sex development (DSD) with careful psychological management. In this review, we aimed to comprehensively summarize the current status of classic 21OHD treatment, including the initial treatment during the neonatal period, management of adrenal insufficiency, maintenance therapy of each life stage, and the importance of clinical management as DSD for 46,XX female patients. …”
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