Bidirectional relationship between depression and activities of daily living and longitudinal mediation of cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Yue Xu, Yue Xu, Durong Chen, Meiqi Dong, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Hongmei Yu, Hongmei Yu, Hongmei Yu, Yanqing Han, Yanqing Han, Yanqing Han

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the bidirectional relationship between depression and activities of daily living (ADL) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients and explore the mediating role of cognitive function over time.MethodsData from 892 PD patients from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) database were included in this study, and depression, cognitive function, and ADL were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), and Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, Part II (UPDRS II) respectively. …”
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Gastrointestinal symptoms and bowel habits in 53 046 healthy Danish blood donors: a nationwide cross-sectional study by Christian Erikstrup, Ole Birger Pedersen, Henrik Hjalgrim, Erik Sørensen, Jens Frederik Dahlerup, Klaus Rostgaard, Mikkel Steen Petersen, Sisse Rye Ostrowski, Susan Mikkelsen, Khoa Manh Dinh, Thorsten Brodersen, Janna Nissen, Anne Karmisholt Grosen, Jens Kjærgaard Boldsen, Simon Mark Dahl Baunwall, Mie Topholm Bruun, Bitten Aagaard, Christina Mikkelsen, Christian Lodberg Hvas

“…We used a data-driven approach to explore symptom phenotypes and investigated associated factors by multinomial logistic regression.Results Among the 53 046 participants (52% women), 68% (95% CI 67.5% to 68.3%) reported at least one of 13 gastrointestinal symptoms. …”
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Sustainability of healthcare system improvements, programmes and interventions in acute care settings: protocol for a mixed methods systematic review by Franz E Babl, Sandy Middleton, Julie Cowie, Catherine Wilson, Peter Wilson, Pauline Campbell, Emma Tavender, Lisa Kuhn, Nicola Straiton, Victoria Ramsden, Elizabeth McInnes

“…Much of the previous research explores sustainability across undifferentiated healthcare settings making it difficult to determine factors that influence sustainability in acute care settings. …”
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The long goodbye: the relationship between lleftist parties and the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) after the end of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) (1992-2017) by Mimmo Carrieri

“…This article explores the effects of the growth of the “cartel parties” within the Italian system and the new relations between the unions and leftist parties, going beyond the models and experiences of the twentieth century. …”
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Migrant integration in the EU. The role of place-based policies by Carlotta Fioretti, Paola Proietti, Guido Tintori

“…Traditionally, migration policy has Europeanized, while migrant policy has become more local. This special issue explores also how local authorities contribute to the governance of migrant integration policies beyond mere implementation. …”
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Grand canyons on the Moon by David A. Kring, Danielle P. Kallenborn, Gareth S. Collins

“…The study implies that most of the excavated debris was ejected away from the lunar south pole, minimizing the amount of debris that covers the > 4 billion year old units that will be explored by Artemis astronauts.…”
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CULTURES WITHIN NATIONAL CULTURES: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING WITHIN THE DOMESTIC MARKETING ENVIRONMENT by Rasha Y Tantawy, Babu P George

“…It would be interesting to examine how groups within the same domestic environments acquire different consumption habits. This study explores consumption patterns in developing countries that result in the adoption of products, services, and consumption practices originating from several other cultures. …”
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The mental health implication of mpox: Enhancing care with genetic insights by Ovinuchi Ejiohuo

“…The intersection of mpox and mental health is a critical concern, particularly for individuals with pre-existing mental disorders, who face heightened psychological stress and exacerbation of symptoms. This study explores the potential of genetic testing, such as Polygenic Risk Scores and pharmacogenetics, in enhancing mental disorders and mpox management. …”
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Analysis of needs and teachers' perception towards business teaching materials at SMA Labschool UPI by Hanada Sabilal Khaira, M. Farid Al Hafizh, Pelangi Syaumi Alvina Darmansyah, Hafsah Nugraha, Diemas Arya Komara

“…This article seeks to explore the analysis of teachers' needs and perceptions regarding business teaching materials, identify factors influencing their views, and evaluate their impact on the effectiveness of teaching and learning. …”
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Valuing Florida Water Resources: Prices of Waterfront Properties by Tatiana Borisova, Xiang Bi, Tara Wade, Kurt Oehlbeck, Kelly Grogan

“… This 9-page fact sheet written by Tatiana Borisova, Xiang Bi, Tara Wade, and Kurt Oehlbeck and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department explores the relationship between water quality and sale prices of waterfront properties, that is, the amenity value provided by water resources to waterfront communities. …”
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Territorial Rivalries in Humanitarian Work and Nursing: Critical Examination of Professional Identities and Delivery of Care by Janaka Jayawickrama, Jordan Lindekens

“… This article explores the challenges of professional identities and delivery of care in humanitarian work and nursing practices. …”
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Hybrid VTOL UAV technologies: Efficiency, customization, and sector-specific applications by Mohammed Osman, Yuanqing Xia, Mohammed Mahdi, Azzam Ahmed

“…Furthermore, recent advances in autonomous functions, material innovation, and 3D printing applications are also explored.…”
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Connotations and practical category of public health nursing for full-dimensional and full-cycle health management by Zhongchen LUO, Zheng LI, Hongli CHEN, Qing WANG

“…In the light of the people′s health needs and the national health strategy, it is important to update the connotation of public health nursing in a timely manner, clarify its scope of practice, and explore the development path of public health nursing, so as to build a comprehensive health care system covering the entire life cycle and meet the people's increasingly diversified and differentiated health needs. …”
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Agricultural Development and Economic Growth in Uganda: A Case Study of Rukiga District. by Ayebare, Joel

“…The study explored the link between agricultural development and economic growth in Uganda, focusing on the Rukiga District. …”
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Investigating the Civil Engineering Properties of Concrete Produced from Construction and Demolition Waste. by Mukungu, Eric Timothy

“…This study explored the potential of using Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) and Recycled Brick Fragments (RBF) as sustainable alternatives to natural aggregates in concrete production. …”
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Effects of Evolving Gender Roles on Women’s Economy: Highlighting the Female Experience Through Painting. by Ankunda, Mark

“…This study explored the impact of shifting gender roles on women’s economic status, aiming to raise awareness about the female experience in Kabale District, with a focus on women’s growing participation in income-generating activities. …”
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The South African guidelines on enuresis: 2024 update by A Adam, A Badenhorst, F Claassen, T de Maayer, M Fockema, J Fredericks, E Gottlich, J John, N Lala, J Lazarus, S Leahy, H N Lourens, S Maharaj, K M Mathabe, E M Moshokoa, S B A Mutambirwa, K L Petersen, M B Radzuma, A van der Merwe, I van Heerden, C A Zietsman, F Alyami, A Deshpande, G H H Smith

“…These options include behavioural modification, urotherapy, pharmaceutical therapy, alarm therapy, alternative therapies, neuromodulation, psychological support and biofeedback. Additionally, it explores the role of a voiding diary, additional investigations and mobile phone applications (apps) in treating enuresis. …”
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An efficient bio-inspired algorithm based on humpback whale migration for constrained engineering optimization by Mojtaba Ghasemi, Mohamed Deriche, Pavel Trojovský, Zulkefli Mansor, Mohsen Zare, Eva Trojovská, Laith Abualigah, Absalom E. Ezugwu, Soleiman kadkhoda Mohammadi

“…In contrast to conventional methods, WMA integrates leader-follower dynamics with adaptive migratory tactics to balance exploration and exploitation, improving its capacity to evade local optima and converge effectively. …”
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Advances in the Drugs Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis by LU Chaofan, LENG Xiaomei

“…This article aims to comprehensively review the current status of drug treatment for PsA, encompassing not only new clinical evidence for conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs(csDMARDs) but also an in-depth exploration of biologics or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs(tsDMARDs) against various targets in recent years. …”
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Compulsory Licensing in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Current Application and Future Prospects in Indonesia by Sahlan Sahlan, Ilham Nurman, Abdul Karim Uddin, Andi Bustamin Daeng Kunu

“…This research aims to explore the future prospects of Compulsory Licensing and propose regulatory reforms in Indonesia. …”
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