Universitat Ramon Llull

Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Non‐Pharmacological Program to Improve Urinary Incontinence in an Intermediate Care Hospital

ABSTRACT Introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent geriatric syndrome that significantly affects the physical, psychological, and social well‐being of older adults. Non‐pharmacological interventions are recommended as the first‐line approach, especially in frail older...

Bilateral trade between China and the EU: growth, integration, and policy uncertainty

This paper examines trade flows between China and the European Union from 2000 to 2022, focusing on trade policy uncertainty (TPU) as a key determinant of bilateral trade. Using an extended gravity model, we develop a novel measure of China’s TPU and find that higher uncertainty...

A healthy social life and, where possible, a healthy and sustainable diet: how the social and material environments shape eating practices

Purpose Grounded in social practice theory, this study aims to describe the coordination of the eating practices of a socially diverse sample of individuals, half of whom have shifted toward healthier and more sustainable diets, while the other half have not. Design/methodology/a...

Microbiological Factors and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Exacerbation Burden in Pseudomonas aeruginosa-Colonised Bronchiectasis: A One-Year Prospective Study

Background: Exacerbations are key determinants of disease progression and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE). Despite the recognised association between Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) and worse outcomes, factors driving exacerb...

Examining a PJBL perception instrument with engineering students: a mixed-methods study

Purpose This paper aims to examine whether a commonly used PJBL student-perception instrument retains its expected construct structure (learning, motivation, performance) when applied in a higher-education context, and to identify implementation factors shaping student experience...

Moravec's Paradox and Growth Under Artificial General Intelligence: Regime Switches, Baumol Traps, and the Reversal of the Wage Premium

ABSTRACT This paper introduces Moravec's Paradox into a task‐based model of growth driven by artificial general intelligence. When physical‐task automation costs are orders of magnitude larger than cognitive‐task costs, the economy traverses a Moravec plateau during which cogniti...

The Relationship between Human Values, Job Satisfaction, and Well-being among Thai IT Employees in Thailand: An Exploratory Study

IT professionals operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that demands rapid delivery of quality solutions and constant adaptation to new technologies. In this context, well-being and job satisfaction are critical to both individual and organizational success, influenci...

The Parkinsonian Motor Spectrum in Nonagenarians: A Population‐Based Study

BACKGROUND: Population-based data on mild parkinsonian signs (MPS) and parkinsonism in nonagenarians are scarce. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of MPS, definite parkinsonism, and broader parkinsonian motor phenotypes; assess MPS after excluding idiopathic Parkinson diseas...

A cluster-randomized controlled trial of a family-based psychosocial intervention to prevent childhood obesity from preschool ages: the PRESAFALIN study protocol

Abstract Background: Childhood obesity is a major global concern, and Spain's high obesity rates highlight the urgent need for effective and innovative interventions in early age. The PRESAFALIN study aims to promote parental competence, self-efficacy, and resilience to improve c...

Population-based cohort study of modifiable risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer disease mortality in Spain

Abstract Background Although many modifiable factors are linked to dementia risk, their association with dementia and Alzheimer disease (AD) mortality remains unclear. We aimed to identify late-life modifiable factors associated with these outcomes and assess sex differences. Met...

Sustainability Certification Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises' Food Supply Chains: Using a Complexity Approach to Build up Foundations

ABSTRACT Adopting certifications in food supply chains (FSCs) is a common practice for sustainable management, including among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study investigates how SMEs in FSCs navigate the complexities of certification adoption for sustainable supply...

What Jobs Do Workers Want? Worker Preferences in Global Value Chains

ABSTRACT What do workers in global value chains (GVCs) consider a good job? Research on work in GVCs largely studies compliance with standards set from the top‐down rather than worker preferences. Understanding worker preferences is crucial because workers are the intended benefi...

Co-creating an intergenerational intervention to enhance physical activity in the older adult population: A qualitative study of the engAGE project

Background Older adults are the most sedentary population segment, and effective, sustainable interventions are needed to modify these behaviours. Intergenerational and participatory approaches may enhance adherence and support long-term engagement. This study reports on the co-c...