Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Comprehensive Review of Etiology, Diagnosis, Neurobiology, and Treatment by Monika Fidyk, Michał Bolek, Bartosz Jagieła, Aleksandra Kędzia, Dominika Musialska, Magda Minkiewicz

“…While debates surrounding the validity and origin of DID continue—particularly regarding the trauma model—empirical findings increasingly affirm the disorder’s legitimacy. Simulation of DID remains a concern, especially in forensic contexts, yet validated psychological and physiological assessments can aid in differential diagnosis. …”
Get full text

Developing Multi-Modal Communication Tools for Retrofit Guidance in Ageing Bushfire-Prone Communities by Shuang Wu, Mona Salam, Aso Hajirasouli, Iina Lohi, Alison Wain, Sara Wilkinson, Gregory M. Morrison, Saeed Banihashemi

“…The increasing frequency and severity of bushfires in Australia, combined with an ageing population in bushfire-prone regions, creates an urgent need for targeted resilience guidance for older Australians. …”
Get full text

Trend-Enabled Recommender System with Diversity Enhancer for Crop Recommendation by Iulia Baraian, Rudolf Erdei, Rares Tamaian, Daniela Delinschi, Emil Marian Pasca, Oliviu Matei

“…However, the applicability of many current systems is limited by their considerable computational requirements and dependence on comprehensive datasets, especially in resource-limited contexts. …”
Get full text

The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in depression and anxiety – a review by Dominika Marciniuk, Paulina Głogowska, Wiktor Grela, Jagoda Niewiadomska, Natalia Gniaź, Dawid Tulej, Natalia Marko, Alicja Dziedzic, Daria Furtak, Aleksandra Górska

“…There have also been noted significant increases in beta-endorphin, oxytocyn, β-phenylethylamine and dopamine levels.   …”
Get full text

Microstructural transition from ZrO₂ to Zr–Al intermetallics and property evolution in AA5051 composites by G. Anbuchezhiyan, G. Ananth, Vignesh M, K. Logesh, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Elango Natarajan

“…The inclusion of hard ZrO₂ particles minimised wear loss percentage in synthesised composites by reducing direct contact between the matrix and wear surface, resulting in less adhesive wear.…”
Get full text

Atrial fibrillation detection via contactless radio monitoring and knowledge transfer by Yuqin Yuan, Jinbo Chen, Dongheng Zhang, Ruixu Geng, Hanqin Gong, Guixin Xu, Yu Pu, Zhi Lu, Yang Hu, Dong Zhang, Likun Ma, Qibin Sun, Yan Chen

“…However, current ECG is primarily used only when symptoms arise or for occasional checkups due to the necessity of contact-based measurements. …”
Get full text

Factors Related to Health Resilience in Students Affected by Disaster at Campus Graha Ananda Palu by Sadli Syam, Muhammad Sabri Syahrir, Muhammad Aji Satria, Iin Irawati

“…Follow stages disaster in Palu City, when these are the people affected disaster in Palu City now currently in phase recovery going to resilience, namely restore normal condition and strengthen Power stand public to disaster. …”
Get full text

Methods for the health technology assessment of complex interventions: a protocol for a scoping review by Tracy Merlin, Abdolvahab Baghbanian, Drew Carter, Shuhong Wang

“…Introduction In healthcare policy and economic literature, research on the health technology assessment (HTA) of complex interventions (CIs) is becoming increasingly important. In many developed countries, HTA guides decision-making to help achieve greater value for money when funding health care. …”
Get full text

A review of coal mine saline mine water treatment and utilization technologies by Weidong MAO, Zhongquan GUO, Yuan FU, Jiuli YANG, Xufeng XU, Yantao WU, Zhipeng TANG, Jun ZHANG, Dongfeng CUI, Junzhao ZHU

“…China’s coal production is dominated by underground mining. With increasing mining depth, there is an observed rise in the proportion of saline mine water emissions. …”
Get full text

Fuel cell technologies in the automotive sector: A focus on proton exchange membrane and Alkaline fuel cells by Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Aakash Collin, M. Gopi Sankar, Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

“…The automotive industry currently relies heavily on internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, which consumes large amounts of fossil fuels and significantly contributes to global environmental degradation and the ongoing energy crisis. …”
Get full text

Implementation of a community-based LC-UV drug checking service: promising preliminary findings on feasibility and validity by Nicolas Fabresse, Eurydice Papias, Alma Heckenroth, Victor Martin, Daniel Allemann, Perrine Roux

“…Abstract Background The increasing diversity of psychoactive substances on the unregulated drug market poses significant health, psychological, and social risks to people who use drugs (PWUD). …”
Get full text

“If that would have lessened my symptoms, that would have been great...”: a qualitative study about the acceptability of tecovirimat as treatment for mpox by Sara Paparini, Rosalie Hayes, Benjamin Weil, Will Nutland, Ismael Maatouk, Teodora Wi, Chloe M. Orkin, Rosamund Lewis

“…Conclusions This exploratory study suggest that offering tecovirimat (or comparable emergency-licensed treatments) to people with mpox is acceptable, although uptake will depend on knowledge of mpox treatment options, trust in medicine and medical professionals and provision of relevant information and choice. To increase acceptability of such treatments, clinicians should ensure patients are aware of mpox symptom management options, including pain relief; acknowledge and address patient concerns upfront and within the context of non-stigmatising care; and communicate offers in a consistent and supportive manner in line with locally approved eligibility criteria and protocols at the time.…”
Get full text

An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Abstract Background Co-production is increasingly used in mental health research and clinical settings. …”
Get full text

Trade-Off Between Growth Regimes in <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>: Impact on Carotenoid Production by Patrícia Acosta Caetano, Pricila Pinheiro Nass, Mariany Costa Deprá, Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Leila Queiroz Zepka

“…In this context, this study aims to investigate the carotenoid profile of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> through growth curve experiments conducted under photoautotrophic and heterotrophic regimes. …”
Get full text

Biomimetic Robotics and Sensing for Healthcare Applications and Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review by H. M. K. K. M. B. Herath, Nuwan Madusanka, S. L. P. Yasakethu, Chaminda Hewage, Byeong-Il Lee

“…By consolidating current research efforts, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, serving as a foundation for future investigations aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing quality of life.…”
Get full text

Walking apps for active aging? A literature and multi-source review of their impact on older adult users’ mobility and wellbeing by Pau Llopis, Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios, Francisco Alonso, Mireia Faus, Sergio A. Useche

“…In the coming decades, many countries are expected to experience a marked increase in the average age of their populations, raising new challenges for healthcare and mobility systems. …”
Get full text

Risk Factors for Financial Toxicity in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer by Jing Wang, Jialu Cui, Xiaoyuan Wang, Zhihua Li, Yang Liu, Baoxin Shi

“…Financial toxicity (FT), as a concept describing the economic burden on patients, is crucial to comprehend the extent and determinants within specific contexts. Objective To understand the current status of FT among Chinese pancreatic cancer (PC) patients, identify risk factors for FT, and summarize the characteristics of high‐risk groups. …”
Get full text

Enhancing Performance of Composite-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators Through Laser Surface Patterning and Graphite Coating for Sustainable Energy Solutions by Narong Amorntep, Apirat Siritaratiwat, Chavis Srichan, Saichon Sriphan, Thalerngsak Wiangwiset, Atthaporn Ariyarit, Wisut Supasai, Nuttapong Bootthanu, Sorawit Narkglom, Naratip Vittayakorn, Chayada Surawanitkun

“…The laser etching process produced accurate and consistent patterns, increasing surface area and improving charge accumulation. …”
Get full text

Spin Seebeck in the weakly exchange-coupled Van der Waals antiferromagnet across the spin-flip transition by Xue He, Shilei Ding, Hans Gløckner Giil, Jicheng Wang, Mona Bhukta, Mingxing Wu, Wen Shi, Zhongchong Lin, Zhongyu Liang, Jinbo Yang, Mathias Kläui, Arne Brataas, Yanglong Hou, Rui Wu

“…The spin Seebeck effect increases as the magnetic field increases before the spin-flip transition due to the enhancement of the thermal spin current as a function of the applied field. …”
Get full text

A Systematic Review of the Microfinance Literature: An ADO-TCM Framework Approach by Bahman Khodapanah, Mohammad Bashokouh Ajirlou, Fariba Mesri

“…Consequently, the study highlights existing gaps in current research and suggests future research areas to enhance microfinance strategies and increase their impact.Keywords: Economic development, Microfinance, Meta-synthesis, ADO-TCM framework Introduction In the era of globalization and technological advancement, understanding the landscape of microfinance is essential. …”
Get full text