Validation of the Italian version of the intuitive exercise scale: a four-factor structure in the general population by Paolo Mancin, Marta Ghisi, Tatiana Moro, Silvia Cerea

“…The IEXS is composed of four scales addressing distinct facets of intuitive exercise: emotional exercise, body trust, exercise rigidity, mindful exercise. …”
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Understanding Factors Contributing to Nurses’ Intention to Care for COVID-19 Patients Using the Theory of Planned Behavior by Khalid A. Aljohani, Mohammad S. Aljohani, Maria Jocelyn B. Natividad, Paul Reinald B. Gracia, Ibtehal I. Qazanli

“…This study was aimed at investigating nurses’ intention to care for COVID-19 patients and determining factors contributing to their intentions to care at the Ministry of Health facilities in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to recruit 336 nurses working in Al Madinah Ministry of Health hospitals where COVID-19 patients received medical and nursing care. …”
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Errors in Latin Inscriptions on Renaissance Works of Fine Art by Lazer-Pankiv Olesia, Korolova Nataliia

“…Ever wider spread of the Latin language in Europe during the Renaissance period resulted in de facto bilingual society. Latin grew into a cultural code to understanding the ancient high culture heritage though in everyday life people kept using local dialects. …”
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Prevalence of selected chronic diseases, health seeking behaviour and associated factors among the elderly workers of a selected district of Sri Lanka by Niluka Gunathilaka, Dulani L. Samaranayake, Manuj C. Weerasinghe

“… Introduction: Sri Lankan demographic transition has shifted the country to a fast-ageing population. Consequently, elderly in labour force will be noteworthy. …”
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Quality Analysis of Railroad Train Shunting Operation Plan Using the Intelligent Body Model by Tao Yu

“…At present, there are still problems in the safety of railway shunting operations, such as disconnection in management and implementation, failure to revise some rules and regulations, frequent occurrence of obstacles in equipment and facilities, and substandard quality of operators. Therefore, it is necessary to make a systematic analysis of the current situation of railway shunting safety and propose countermeasures and measures. …”
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The Lion’s Share of Laughter: A French Angle on the Dramaturgy of Pyramus and Thisbe by Richard Hillman

“…La Moralité nouuelle quant à elle nous montre sous une nouvelle lumière les efforts naïfs des comédiens amateurs chez Shakespeare de faire face aux défis théâtraux inhérents dans l’histoire ovidienne. …”
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Measuring the performance of urban management on the quality of life of informal settlements in Miandoab City by farhad Judi, rahim Sarwar, Sayeda Sediqeh Hasani Mehr

“…Among the variables, the participation variable, with a coefficient of 0.231, accounted for 23% of the variation in the quality of life in neighborhoods. The urban facilities and infrastructure variable predicted 21% of the quality of life, while the financing, provision of municipal services, and environmental cleanliness and hygiene variables contributed 16%, 18%, and 11%, respectively, to the improvement of quality of life in informal neighborhoods.…”
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Determinants of Women’s Empowerment and Household Poverty Reduction in Imbulpe DS Division, Sri Lanka by S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra, S.H. Pushpa Malkanthi

“…However, most of the women farmers in rural areas have lack of access to adequate assets and resources, credit facilities and freedom of decision making within the households. …”
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Synchrotron X-ray imaging study on the mechanism of solids transfer to bitumen froth during oil sands flotation 1: True flotation by Hanyu Zhang, Liuyin Xia, Ning Zhu, Sergey Gasilov, Iris He, Xiaofan Ding

“…The collected bitumen froth was immediately characterized using synchrotron-based X-ray imaging by a monochromatic X-ray with photon energy of 60 keV provided by 05ID-2 beamline of the BioMedical Imaging and Therapy (BMIT) facility at the Canadian Light Source (CLS). This characterization method can finish a typical CT scan with 2000 projections in less than 3 min, and thus allows for in-situ imaging of freshly prepared bitumen froth without the need for special arrangements, such as freezing. 14, 234 unwanted solids carried over into bitumen froth were visualized, 98.9 wt% of them were sand particles, which is consistent with mineral liberation analysis (MLA) results. …”
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Les limites du visible : réflexions sur la représentation picturale de l’esclavage dans l’œuvre de Rugendas et de Debret by Alejandra Mailhe

“…De notre point de vue, ces artistes remarquent que l’expérience esclave instaure un excès qui dépasse les limites éthiques et esthétiques de l’art (spécialement, en rendant impossible la stylisation pleinement romantique développée « sans conflits » face à un monde indigène plus facilement idéalisable).…”
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Research on Acetylene Sensing Properties and Mechanism of SnO2 Based Chemical Gas Sensor Decorated with Sm2O3 by Qu Zhou, Meiqing Cao, Wude Li, Chao Tang, Shiping Zhu

“…Pure and Sm2O3 decorated SnO2 sensing structures were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method and characterized by XRD, FESEM, TEM, EDS, and XPS measurements, respectively. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude about Basic Life Support and Emergency Medical Services amongst Healthcare Interns in University Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study by Shahabe A. Saquib, Hassan M. Al-Harthi, Anas A. Khoshhal, Adel A. Shaher, Abdulsalam B. Al-Shammari, AbdulAhad Khan, Tahani A. Al-Qahtani, Imran Khalid

“…Basic life support (BLS) is lifesaving intervention as a premedical facility. Adequate knowledge and awareness about BLS and CPR are mandatory for healthcare students. …”
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Masquelet’s induced membrane technique in the upper limb: a systematic review of the current outcomes by Davide Pederiva, Lapo De Luca, Cesare Faldini, Luigi Branca Vergano

“…Abstract Background The Masquelet induced membrane technique is a surgical procedure that allows the reconstruction of segmental bone defects using a relatively simple approach that requires minimal resources from both the healthcare facility and the patient. Historically applied to the lower limb, this technique is gaining increasing attention in the literature for its use in the upper limb. …”
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In-Hospital Macro-, Meso-, and Micro-Drivers and Interventions for Antibiotic Use and Resistance: A Rapid Evidence Synthesis of Data from Canada and Other OECD Countries by Rosa Stalteri Mastrangelo, Anisa Hajizadeh, Thomas Piggott, Mark Loeb, Michael Wilson, Luis Enrique Colunga Lozano, Yetiani Roldan, Hussein El-Khechen, Anna Miroshnychenko, Priya Thomas, Holger J. Schünemann, Robby Nieuwlaat

“…Hospitals continue to face challenges in reducing incorrect antibiotic use due to social and cultural factors at the level of the health system, the care facility, the provider, and the patient. …”
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Assessment of Stroke Case-fatality, Disability, Perceived Needs and Barriers for Care among First-ever Stroke Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Neuro-specialty Center in India: A... by Azad Devyani, Pradeep S. Banandur, Gautham Melur Sukumar, Girish Baburao Kulkarni, S. Mythirayee, Himani Rathore

“…After discharge, the majority preferred healthcare facilities close to their homes (60%). Conclusions: This study emphasizes the need for stroke survivors to have follow-up and compliance with medication, along with various unmet needs such as de-addiction services, vocational training, and emotional support. …”
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Close to the border-Resilience in healthcare in a European border region: Findings of a needs analysis. by Leonie A K Loeffler, Sophie Isabelle Lambert, Lea Bouché, Martin Klasen, Saša Sopka, Lina Vogt, COMPAS Consortium

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Promoting resilience, the ability to withstand and overcome challenging situations, is crucial for maintaining the performance of healthcare systems. Unique challenges faced by healthcare facilities in border regions render them particularly vulnerable during crises, emphasizing the need to promote resilience in these areas. …”
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Formulation and Physical Evaluation of Hand Sanitizer Gel with Various Concentration Ambon Banana Peel Extract (Musa paradisiaca var. sapientum (L)) by Ginanjar Putri Nastiti, Mayu Rahmayanti, Dimas Febrian Rezky

“…Hand washing is an activity that can reduce microorganism contamination, but some people whose work environment is far from hand washing facilities will experience difficulties. This gave rise to the innovation of practical hand washing without water, commonly called a hand sanitizer. …”
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Techno-economic assessment of hydrogen application in cereal crop farming by Katumwesigye Anthony, Magnus Hellström, Jonas Spohr

“…Various scenarios were modelled to assess the impact of switching to hydrogen fuel for annual farm operations, using Net Present Value (NPV) and Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) metrics for hydrogen refuelling facilities on distinct farm structures. The results indicate that economic feasibility is a significant challenge, with LCOH reaching as high as 57 €/kg of hydrogen in some cases, while the best-case scenarios achieved LCOH as low as 7.5 €/kg. …”
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Correlates of oral health-related quality of life in a sample of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Fatemeh Babadi, Atefeh Hasanzadeh, Mehdi Aghajari, Mahmood Karimy, Marzieh Araban

“…Clinicians should develop multi-faceted care including oral health, dental health, general health and quality of life in addition to medical care for RA.…”
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The Influence of Access Barriers on Outpatient Services Use among Low-income Households in Malaysia. by Aziz Jamal, Yunfei Li, Ning Liu, Mohd Zulkifli Abdullah

“… Aim: Many people, particularly those from low-income and marginalised communities, face barriers when accessing healthcare services. …”
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