Development of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Web Application (Psychosocial Rehab App) by Fagner Alfredo Ardisson Cirino Campos, José Carlos Sánches García, Gabriel Lamarca Galdino da Silva, João Antônio Lemos Araújo, Ines Farfán Ulloa, Edilson Carlos Caritá, Fabio Biasotto Feitosa, Marciana Fernandes Moll, Tomás Daniel Menendez Rodriguez, Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura

“…The lead researcher mediated this process to ensure that the app’s functionalities reflected both technical feasibility and therapeutic goals. …”
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O desempenho no jogo Labirinto na avaliação da pessoa idosa – estudo piloto (Performance in Maze board game to assess elderly people– pilot study) (El desempeño en el juego Laberin... by Marlene Rosa, Susana Lopes Lopes, Alexandre Cavaleiro

“…In this process, it is natural to identify some functional decline and the decreased autonomy in Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). …”
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Effectiveness of Virtual-Assisted Motor Games for Improving Balance in Children with Special Educational Needs by Nicolae Lucian MOLDOVAN, Evelyn Karolina MOLDOVAN, Anca-Cristina POP, Dana Ioana CRISTEA, Ioan-Cosmin BOCA

“…Over four months, they participated in bi-weekly interactive motor training sessions using virtual games focusing on postural control and functional mobility. Progress was assessed by applying three standardized instruments: Paediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) and Functional Mobility Scale (FMS), with pre- and post- intervention testing. …”
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Design, Modeling, and Control of a Soft Robotic Diaphragm‐Assist Device in a Respiratory Simulator by Diego Quevedo‐Moreno, Sang‐Yoep Lee, Jonathan Tagoe, Vishnu Emani, Jean Bonnemain, Ellen T. Roche

“…Standard treatment for patients with severe diaphragm dysfunction is permanently tethering the airway to a mechanical ventilator, which greatly impacts patient autonomy and quality of life. Soft robots are ideal to assist in complex biological functions, such as diaphragm contraction. …”
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The Needs and Experiences of People With Early-Stage Dementia Using an Application for Cognitive and Physical Activation in Germany: Qualitative Study by Melina Klein, Alexa von Bosse, Christophe Kunze

“…As the trend of aging at home continues, technologies can help maintain the autonomy of people with dementia, enabling them to live independently for as long as possible. …”
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Comprehensive Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Exoskeleton Research: Control, Design, and Application by Sk Hasan, Nafizul Alam

“…Evaluation methodologies include simulation, phantom testing, and human–subject trials across clinical and real-world environments, with performance measured through joint tracking accuracy, stability indices, and functional mobility scores. …”
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Exposing telomere length's impact on malnutrition risk among older adults residing in the community: Insights from cross-sectional data analysis. by Priscila Rodrigues, Guilherme Furtado, Margarida Martins, Ricardo Vieira, Ariene Orlandi, Sónia Brito-Costa, Ana Moisão, Ligiana Corona, Daniela Lima, Tábatta Brito

“…The information was gathered in two stages: a) a personal interview was conducted to obtain sociodemographic, cognitive, and functional autonomy data. The Mini Nutritional Assessment was used to assess the risk of malnutrition. b) a blood sample was taken to proceed with the relative quantitative study of telomere length using real-time qPCR method. …”
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Exploring apathy components and their relationship in cognitive decline: insights from a network cross-sectional study by Pierfrancesco Sarti, Simone Varrasi, Claudia Savia Guerrera, Giuseppe Alessio Platania, Giovanna Furneri, Vittoria Torre, Francesco Maria Boccaccio, Veronica Rivi, Sophie Tascedda, Concetta Pirrone, Mario Santagati, Johanna M. C. Blom, Sabrina Castellano, Filippo Caraci

“…Abstract Background Apathy worsens with age and cognitive decline, particularly in Alzheimer’s, leading to functional and cognitive deterioration. Comprehending its broad impact is vital for customized, preventive treatments. …”
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Clinical study and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of a Robot-Assisted Gait Training on children with neurological disorders: A quasi-experimental study by Simone GAZZELLINI, Martina ANDELLINI, Federica DE FALCO, Daniela CASASANTA, Giampietro CORDONE, Alessandra COLAZZA, Donatella LETTORI, Massimiliano RAPONI, Enrico CASTELLI, Maria Rosaria VINCI, Reparata Rosa DI PRINZIO, Maurizio PETRARCA, Matteo RITROVATO, Salvatore ZAFFINA

“…Hybrid (RAGT+patient-centered) group showed a statistically significant difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment in Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFM) total mean score (p=0.02). …”
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Design and optimization of human-machine interaction interface for the intelligent Internet of Things based on deep learning and spatial computing by Wencong Wang, Ke Wang, Hui Du

“…The system then displays appropriate controls in the user’s field of view, enabling intuitive interaction with IoT devices. Testing on non-disabled and severely disabled people yielded positive findings. …”
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The Ethical Significance of Brain-Computer Interfaces as Enablers of Communication by Toma Gruica

“…In this latter case, the BCI functions ethically by creating the very possibility for ethical engagement where none previously existed. …”
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Justifying the structure of the improved mechanism for manual control of motor vehicles’ pedals by Vitaliy Korendiy, Nazarii Fedunyshyn, Vasyl Kozub

“…Therefore, improving existing designs of the mechanisms for controlling three pedals by transferring all control functions to one hand of a driver remains relevant. …”
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Approaches used to prevent and reduce the use of restrictive practices on adults with learning disabilities: a realist review by Joy Duxbury, Alina Haines-Delmont, John Baker, Peter Baker, Gary Bourlet, Elaine Craig, James Ridley, Rachel Whyte, Beth Morrison, Michaela Thomson, Anthony Tsang, Tella Lantta

“…Relevance pertains to whether a study can contribute to programme theory building and/or testing, and rigour is whether the methods used to generate the relevant data are considered credible and trustworthy (Wong G, Westhorp G, Pawson R, Greenhalgh T. …”
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Navigating Fragmented Globalization: Local Content Policies in a New Trade Order by Yudan Whulanza, Eny Kusrini, Akhmad Hidayatno, Teuku Yuri M. Zagloel

“…It also encompasses functional diversification, which includes developing local logistics, after-sales support, software integration, design, and branding capabilities. …”
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Designing accessible and independent living spaces for visually impaired individuals: a barrier-free approach to interior design by Anushka Patil, Smruti Raghani

“…The findings highlight that inclusive design strategies can address challenges faced by over 1.3 billion people globally with some form of visual or functional impairment, underscoring the need for wider adoption.…”
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Participatory Intervention Development of a Peer-Guided Self-Help App for Anxiety Disorders: Mixed Methods Study by Laura Duddeck, Timo Stolz, Christian Zottl, Thomas Berger, Johanna Boettcher

“…In stage 3, the MVP was pilot-tested with a larger online sample (N=126) recruited via the organization’s website, accessible to all. …”
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Contextual Vulnerability Should Guide Fair Subject Selection in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials by Gianna Strand

“…“What Does the First Successful Test of a Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Mean?,” ScienceNews, October 22, 2021, https://www.sciencenews.org/article/xenotransplantation-pig-human-kidney-transplant.; Koplon, S. …”
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