Low-cost virtual presence platform for people with severe motor disability by M. Flores-Calero, M. Torres-Torriti, F. Retamales-Ortega, F. Rosas-Díaz

“…Due to a lack of autonomy and diculty in social interactions, people with physical disabilities generally suer from a diminished quality of life. …”
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Influence of cataract surgery on the psychological well-being of the elderly by Neyda Alina González Pérez, Idania María Otero Ramos, Yusimí Guerra Véliz, Niurka Pérez Vazquez, Yunay Ruiz Hurtado, Keilym Artiles Martínez

“…Cataract surgery, by improving visual acuity, can promote social participation, autonomy and functionality and presumably positively influence the psychological well-being of older adults. …”
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Interplay of education and community norms in justifying intimate partner violence among ever-married women aged 15–49 years in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Hridoy Patwary, Sumaiya Nusrat Esha

“…Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests, rank-biserial correlation test, and generalized linear models with binomial link function, were utilized to evaluate associations between IPV justification and sociodemographic factors. …”
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Exploring perceptions of dignity among older adults living in nursing homes: a qualitative study by Kejimu Sunzi, Hui Luo, Lina Yin, Yadi Li, Xin Zhou, Cheng Lei

“…Future studies should develop and test targeted dignity-enhancement interventions and include family perspectives to create holistic, dignity-oriented care models.…”
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Occupational Therapy for Parkinsonian Patients: A Retrospective Study by Michele Franciotta, Roberto Maestri, Paola Ortelli, Davide Ferrazzoli, Federica Mastalli, Giuseppe Frazzitta

“…We showed that PD patients who underwent a rehabilitation protocol including OT experienced improvements in finger dexterity and hand functionality. Our results underline the relevance of OT in improving autonomy and QoL in PD patients.…”
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Iranian Advanced EFL Learners’ Perception of Criteria-Referenced Self-and-Peer Assessment: Benefits and Challenges by Behrooz Azabdaftari, sanaz sanaz sabermoghaddam, Zohreh Seifoori

“…<p>Self-assessment, a form of alternative assessment focusing on learner-centered curricula, autonomy, and needs analysis, has gained prominence recently. …”
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Intelligent solid backfilling support robot in coal mine and its key technology by Qiang ZHANG, Jixiong ZHANG, Tingcheng ZONG, Kang YANG, Zishan JIN, Haonan LYU, Yu BAI, Panbo DENG

“…The result of simulation test shows that backfilling support robot can accurately identify interference and calculate target parameters to regulation, and intelligent functions such as the overall operation of the system and the self-driven execution of the process have been verified. …”
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FastSLAM-MO-PSO: A Robust Method for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping in Mobile Robots Navigating Unknown Environments by Xu Bian, Wanqiu Zhao, Ling Tang, Hong Zhao, Xuesong Mei

“…We outline the theoretical underpinnings of FastSLAM and underscore its significance in robotic autonomy for mapping and exploration. Our approach innovates by crafting a specialized fitness function within the MO-PSO paradigm, which is instrumental in optimizing the particle distribution and addressing the challenges inherent in traditional particle filtering methods. …”
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Development of an electromechanical handbike prototype attachable to conventional wheelchairs by Sergio A. Ardila Gómez, Deisy Y. Rodríguez Sarmiento, Jhon J. Quiñones, Álvaro J. Romero Herrera, Daniel A. Vargas Rivera

“…Structural simulations showed maximum von Mises stresses of 1.74 MPa on the fastener and 2.67 MPa on the chassis, with safety factors above 100, indicating strong mechanical performance. Field testing in Bucaramanga, Colombia—with participants using the device over varied terrain—demonstrated an average autonomy of 12.4 km per charge and high ergonomic adaptability. …”
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Quality of life and satisfaction with life among community-dwelling older adults based on their level of physical activity: Cross-sectional study by Abdulsalam Yakasai, Hauwa Adam, Akindele Oyeniran, Auwal Abdullahi, Jibrin Sammani, Musa Danazumi

“…Each WHOQOL-OLD and LISAT9 domain was analyzed using an independent t-test to determine differences in HRQoL and LS between groups. …”
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A New Framework for Interstellar Medium Emission Line Models: Connecting Multiscale Simulations across Cosmological Volumes by Shengqi Yang, Adam Lidz, Andrew Benson, Yizhou Zhao, Hui Li, Amelia Zhao, Aaron Smith, Yucheng Zhang, Rachel Somerville, Anthony Pullen, Hui Li

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EEG Spectral Power Changes in Patients With Dysexecutive Syndrome Following Cognitive Intervention by Claire Lebely, Evelyne Lepron, Ines Bigarre, Caroline Hamery, Xavier De Boissezon, Sebastien Scannella

“…Objective This study explores the effects of cognitive intervention on brain activity, measured by electroencephalography (EEG), and on executive functioning, assessed by the Test of Attentional Performance (TAP) battery. …”
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Effects of students’ psychological needs satisfaction on interprofessional competencies: a multilevel analysis by Xiaoai Shen, John Ian Wilzon T. Dizon, George L. Tipoe, Fraide A. Ganotice

“…Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), this study tested the effects of psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) satisfaction at the individual and team levels on interprofessional competencies (communication, roles and responsibilities, collaborative patient/family-centered approach, conflict management/resolution, and team functioning). …”
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The Assessment of Utility and the Role of Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in West Azerbaijan Province by ali Gholami, Fatemeh Moohamadzadeh

“…In the first step, one-sample T-test in SPSS software is applied to analyze the questionnaires. …”
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Efficacy of a Soft Wearable Robot for Hip Assistance in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial by Seung-Hyeon Han, Sanguk Choi, Chanyoung Ko, Jong Weon Lee, Kyoungchul Kong, Dong-Wook Rha, Deog Young Kim

“…This research highlights the potential of SWR technology to enhance functional mobility and autonomy in stroke survivors. …”
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Toward the Patient Participation Pathway: A Mixed Methods Study of Patients With Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases by Paloma Casado Durández, Eleuterio A. Sánchez‐Romero, Alicia Negrón Fraga, Concepción Rey Benayas, Claudia Ruiz‐Huerta García de Viedma, Davinia Medina Ferrer, Ildefonso González Solana, Maria Caballero Nahúm, Mercedes Vinuesa Sebastián, Rosa María de laSalazar Guerra, Nina Cadeau‐Comte, Laura Jiménez‐Ortega, Juan Nicolás Cuenca‐Zaldívar

“…Patients with breast cancer prioritized pain and daily function, while patients with COPD focused on autonomy in self‐management. …”
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The Measurement Model of Professional Operation of State Administration by Milan Rman, Marjan Brezovšek, Janez Stare

“…From the perspective of reliable performance of state functions, the professional operation of state administration represents one of the goals of social change. …”
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Revisión narrativa y desarrollo de un programa de intervención para la disminución de los efectos del Alzheimer a través de la práctica del Surf en Personas Mayores (Narrative rev... by Mateo Real Pérez, Cristina Robles Rodríguez, Jesús Gustavo Ponce González

“…The main benefits of exercising are focused on physical and functional improvement, which increase the maintenance of autonomy and decrease caregivers’ burden. …”
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Mentalization-based psychotherapy with a child with asd: preliminary results by Martín Meoqui, Alar Urruticoechea

“…Mentalization-Based  Treatment for Children (MBT-C) aims to improve these functions through individual interventions with the child and coordinated work with parents and educators. …”
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Perceptions of teleworkers and face-to-face workers about work design by Gardênia da Silva Abbad, Juliana Legentil, Matheus Damascena, Lisa Miranda, Caroline Feital, Elaine Rabelo Neiva

“…Data were submitted to factor analysis, t-tests, and multiple regressions. The main results of this study showed that the perceptions of teleworkers and face-to-face workers differ in seven of the ten characteristics studied. …”
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