Territorialidade e ancestralidade: formação e reconhecimento da comunidade pescadora extrativista do Quilombo do Degredo, Brasil by Lorena Lins, Augusto Cesar Salomão Mozine

“…This article explores the interplay between ancestry and territoriality in the formation and formal recognition of the quilombola fishing and extractive community of Degredo, Brazil. …”
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Investigation of Teachers’ Self Efficieny of Educational Game Teaching: Case of Alanya by Mehmet Arslan, Meriç Ödemiş

“…As a result of the findings, it was determined that there was a significant difference in the participants' educational game playing competences in terms of age, seniority and branch variables. …”
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Mysterious right ventricular function detection in isolated left anterior descending disease by speckle tracking imaging by Hamouda A.K.H. El-Bahnasy

“…All participants were exposed to full medical history, clinical examination, ECG, conventional echo, tissue Doppler, speckle tracking imaging. …”
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The effect of yoga on insomnia and quality of life among nursing professionals during COVID-19: A pre–post-test interventional study by Madhu Basavegowda, Sujan M. Umeshchandra, Patteswari Duraisamy, Rajesh K. Thimmulappa, Mounika S. Manivasagan, Chaithra Mallaiah, Jahnavi V. Madhu, Vijaya V. Yogeeshwaran, Nagashree Vishwanath, Vinitha K. Rudramuniyappa, Srinath C. Galag, VSK Manasa Priya Dwadasi

“…Results: Among 173 participants, 57 had insomnia. Participants without significant insomnia had higher QoL scores (P < 0.001). …”
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Features of interrogation of minors who are victims of violence by N. E. Miloradova, N. A. Pashko

“…The author has emphasized the expediency of conducting investigative (search) actions against children, based on the principles of child-friendly justice (participation of the child, ensuring the best interests of the child, dignity, protection against discrimination, rule of law). …”
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Improving consumer trust in digital health: A mixed methods study involving people living with chronic kidney disease by Soraia de Camargo Catapan, Monica L Taylor, Paul Scuffham, Anthony C Smith, Jaimon T Kelly

“…Results Digital health is changing the way health services are provided, and our results demonstrate that despite limited familiarity, participants are open to learn and adapt to existing digital models of care. …”
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Daily Assistance for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients Based on a Wearable Multimodal Brain-Computer Interface Mouse by Ya Jiang, Kendi Li, Yuankai Liang, Di Chen, Mingkui Tan, Yuanqing Li

“…To our satisfaction, all the participants fully accomplished the tasks and average accuracies of 83.9% and 87.0% for the two tasks were achieved. …”
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Citrate: a key signalling molecule and therapeutic target for bone remodeling disorder by Qichang Liu, Yuchuan Xue, Junzhe Guo, Lin Tao, Yue Zhu

“…Finally, the differentiated osteoblasts secrete into the bone matrix and participate in bone mineral salts formation. As a substrate of histone acetylation, citrate regulates the expression of genes related to bone formation and bone reabsorption. …”
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Enhanced diaphragm excursion and exercise tolerance in COPD patients through inspiratory muscle training after standardised pulmonary rehabilitation: randomised controlled trial by Masashi Shiraishi, Yuji Higashimoto, Ryuji Sugiya, Hiroki Mizusawa, Yu Takeda, Masaya Noguchi, Osamu Nishiyama, Ryo Yamazaki, Shintarou Kudo, Tamotsu Kimura, Hisako Matsumoto

“…Methods This was a single-centre, randomised, prospective, parallel-group, unblinded controlled trial involving 38 participants with stable COPD. Participants underwent a standardised 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme followed by a 12-week IMT programme, consisting of home-based IMT and low-frequency outpatient PR sessions supervised by physiotherapists (once every 2 weeks), versus low-frequency outpatient PR alone as a control. …”
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UX-MAPPER: An automated approach to analyze app store reviews with a focus on UX by Walter T. Nakamura, Edson C. C. de Oliveira, Elaine H. T. de Oliveira, Tayana Conte

“…However, analyzing millions of reviews can be costly and time-consuming. This article introduces UX-MAPPER, a tool designed to analyze app store reviews and assist practitioners in pinpointing factors that impact UX. …”
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Air pollution, temperature and mumps: A time-series study of independent and interaction effects by Haoyue Cao, Rongrong Xu, Xiqian Lu, Wenguo Jiang, Lihua Wang, Miao Yu, Wenjun Wang, Juxiang Yuan

“…Individuals aged over 5 years was susceptible to particulate matters (PMs). Our results suggested that mitigating both PM and high temperature exposure may bring more health benefits for mumps incidence.…”
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Increased Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Predict Increased Severity of Functional Impairment After Five Years: A Nationally Representative Retrospective Cohort Study by Elisabeth C. DeMarco, Samantha Zocher, Blake Miyamoto, Leslie Hinyard, Divya S. Subramaniam

“…While loneliness was associated with slightly worse function, increased social participation appeared to be a protective factor. …”
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Retrospective of Human Rights Activities of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations by I. V. Periv

“… The article provides a retrospective analysis of the human rights activities of the World Federation of Ukrainian Organizations (WFUO), which unites Ukrainian diaspora structures in the struggle for the rights of Ukrainians in the world. …”
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Narrative mobile video game-based cognitive training to enhance frontal function in patients with mild cognitive impairment by Yeseul Choi, Jae-Sung Lim, Hagyun Choi, Yong Hoe Ryu, Eunkyung Seong, Inseok Park, Dong Won Kang, Jae-Hong Lee, Dong-Wha Kang

“…A four-week (± 1-week) mobile game intervention was given to 17 MCI participants (mean age (SD) = 72.8(4.75)). At baseline and post-intervention, the participants received neuropsychological tests and a depression scale. …”
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Poor control of pain increases the risk of depression: a cross-sectional study by Junjian Zeng, Junjian Zeng, Zhiqiang Liao, Zhiqiang Liao, Aiqing Lin, Aiqing Lin, Yu Zou, Yu Zou, Yixun Chen, Yixun Chen, Zhonghua Liu, Zhonghua Liu, Zhidong Zhou, Zhidong Zhou

“…Additionally, subgroup analysis was conducted to identify potential confounding factors that might affect this relationship.ResultsAmong the 2,248 participants, 442 (19.6%) were diagnosed with depressive symptoms, with an average age of 52 years, 69% of whom were female. …”
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Improving the provision of clinical pharmacy services in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study in tertiary health facilities in Tanzania by Fredrick Kalokola, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Ritah F Mutagonda, Hamu J Mlyuka, Wigilya P Mikomangwa, Manase Kilonzi, Wema A Kibanga, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Bertha Mallya, Deogratias Katabalo, Sofia Sanga, John Rwegasha, Rose Magambo, John Mmassy, Sungwa Kabissi, Josephine A Balati, Peter Maduki, Omary Mashiku Minzi, Appolinary A R Kamuhabwa

“…Of those, 14 hospital administrators participated in 14 IDIs and 83 healthcare workers divided into 10 FGDs. …”
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The Role of Kinesiotherapy in Enhancing Physical Performance and Self-Esteem: A Prospective Observational Study in Obese Adolescents by Cristina Popescu, Daniela Matei, Rodica Trăistaru

“…This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 9-month tailored kinesiotherapy program on physical performance, body composition, and self-esteem in overweight and obese adolescents. Participants were divided into a study group (SG, n=40) and a control group (CG, n=40). …”
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The Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Difficulty in Emotion Regulation: Investigating the Moderating Role of Reflective Functioning by Fatemeh Arab Alidoosti, Mahmoud Dehghani, Maryam Roshan, Somayeh Robat Milli

“…These participants completed the Reflective Functioning Questionnaires (RFQ), the Attachment Styles questionnaire (Hazen and Shaver, 1987), and the Difficulty in Emotion Regulation Scale (Gratz, 2004).Results: Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that individuals with a stronger secure attachment style exhibit greater confidence, which in turn facilitates easier emotion regulation. …”
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Impact of variables on recovery time in patients undergoing hemodialysis: an international survey by Nurten Ozen, Tayfun Eyileten, Paulo Teles, Baris Seloglu, Ayse Gurel, Aysegul Ocuk, Volkan Ozen, Filipa Fernandes, Luís Campos, Sara Coutinho, Joana Teixeira, Sandra Cristina Mendo Moura, Olga Ribeiro, Clemente Neves Sousa

“…Results A total of 294 patients participated in the study, including 187 from Turkey and 107 from Portugal. …”
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Interactions between N, P in the overlying water and flooding-induced decomposition of Cynodon dactylon in the water-level fluctuation zone by Jitao Huang, Jitao Huang, Ze Luo, Ze Luo, Zuopeng Xu, Zuopeng Xu, Yanxue Jiang, Yanxue Jiang, Jinsong Guo, Jinsong Guo

“…Results showed that flooding significantly increased initial levels of N and P, especially as particulate nitrogen (PN) and particulate phosphorus (PP), affecting both plant decomposition and nutrient dynamics in the water. …”
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