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A Phenomenological Study of Stakeholders' Experiences With Integrating Client Feedback in the Counseling Process

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of stakeholders with accessing and integrating client feedback into counseling through a constructivist phenomenological approach. Participants included clients, counselors, and administrators from one outpatient c...

De Rham Regularization, Spectral Positivity, and the Cycle Class Map in Hodge Theory

Abstract: We study the surjectivity of the rational cycle class map on compact complex projective algebraic manifolds. For any complex projective manifold $X$ and integer $p \ge 0$, the Hodge Conjecture asserts that the rational cohomology classes of type $(p,p)$, denoted $\opera...

Modeling the heterogeneity of cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease using partially ordered set models

Abstract Traditional binary classifications of Parkinson’s disease (PD) cognitive dysfunction fail to capture its inherent heterogeneity. This study introduces the Partially Ordered Set (POSET) model, a Bayesian framework, to analyze cognitive heterogeneity using Parkinson’s Prec...

Pelvic magnetic stimulation added to pelvic-floor muscle training for female vaginal laxity: a randomized controlled trial

To evaluate the short-term efficacy of pelvic magnetic stimulation combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation training (Intervention) versus isolated pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) among women diagnosed with vaginal laxity (Population). The Vaginal Laxity Questionnaire (VLQ)...

Thermal and mechanical behavior of sandwich panel with lightweight core and jute textile reinforced concrete faces

The use of sandwich panels to improve the thermal comfort of residential and commercial buildings is a promising alternative for reducing energy costs associated with indoor climate control. However, to increase the strength of their faces, cementitious sandwich panels typically...

Clinical presentation of brain abscesses: from classic triad to silent forms

Despite relatively small incidence, brain abscesses are life-threatening with high risk of death and persistent neurological deficits. A key factor limiting early diagnosis is polymorphic and nonspecific clinical presentation. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the structure and incidence of...

High sensitivity C-reactive protein and the risk of cardio-kidney outcomes in adults with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease: a nationwide study

BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: The burden and prognostic significance of inflammation in chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains poorly characterized, with prior studies yielding conflicting estimates of the association between elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and ca...

Eggshell Membrane in Gut Health: Processing-Dependent Redox, Barrier, Immune, and Microbiome Effects

Gut health is maintained through interactions among intestinal barrier integrity, microbial homeostasis, host-immune function, and redox balance. Eggshell membrane (ESM), a protein-rich poultry by-product, contains structural components and derived peptides with antioxidant and a...

An Experimental Study on Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reduction in a Variable Speed Multistage Pump

Centrifugal pumps are commonly utilized to transfer liquids from one point to another in water supplies, irrigation systems, industrial processes, power generation, and HVAC applications. The issue of energy saving in pump operations is still a hot topic for researchers to both r...

Multilayer Transparent Electrodes: Design, Fabrication, Performance, and Applications

Indium tin oxide (ITO) is the benchmark transparent conductor for displays and for electrochemical and optical sensors, but its brittleness, cost, and indium supply risk limit its use in flexible, large-area devices. Oxide/metal/oxide multilayers, namely transparent conducting ox...

Value perceptions and implementation priorities for public PHR adoption in Taiwan: an importance–performance analysis with the Chuchiming Index

Abstract Background Value perceptions of personal health record (PHR) components at the pre-adoption stage remain underexplored, despite their critical role in promoting the adoption of public PHRs. Importance–Performance Analysis (IPA) may have limitations in identifying priorit...

From knowledge retrieval to generation: a comprehensive study of RAG's architectures, evolution, and applications

Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs) have demonstrated strong capabilities in natural language understanding, generation, and reasoning, but their reliance on static parametric knowledge still leads to knowledge staleness, hallucinations, limited domain adaptability, weak tracea...

Intestinal ultrasound assessment of Crohn’s disease activity and complications: correlation with clinical, biochemical, and cross-sectional imaging findings

Abstract Background Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder with variable clinical presentation and disease course. Accurate, non-invasive assessment of disease activity is crucial for guiding management and follow-up. Intestinal ultrasound (IUS), particular...

Exploring calibration-free luminescence thermometry with Mn 4+ anti-Stokes/Stokes emission

Mn 4+ -activated phosphors offer a unique possibility of calibration-free primary luminescence thermometry using the ratio of anti-Stokes to Stokes (AS/S) vibronic emission lines of the 2 E → 4 A 2 transition. Previous work used the AS/S emission of Mn 4+ for thermometry but alwa...

Time-optimal trajectory planning based on dynamic constraints for a handling robot with kinematic redundancy

Purpose This paper proposes a time-optimal trajectory planning method for high-speed and heavy-load handling robots with kinematic redundancy, aimed at significantly increasing the efficiency of stamping production lines. Design/methodology/approach Kinematic and dynamic models o...

Council Communique — 1905 reports reviewed — E8 Intelligence Research

🏛 MERLIN COUNCIL — DAILY SESSION 1905 reports filed in 24h · 60 tabled — ORACLE (synthesis) — ## ORACLE SYNTHESIS — E8 Intelligence Council ### Top 5 Critical Threads from Last 24h Agent Reporting --- **1. LEDGER BENCH FILTERS: Statistical Artifacts Masking Source-Quality Confoun...

WHOLE-EXOME SEQUENCING OF MONOZYGOTIC TWINS WITH EPILEPSY AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN A KAZAKHSTANI FAMILY: A CASE REPORT

Epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently co-occur and share complex genetic determinants. However, molecular diagnosis remains challenging because of incomplete penetrance, variable expressivity, and the limited representation of Central Asian populations in genomic...

Mining-Sequence Effects on Slope Deformation and Stress Redistribution During Cemented Backfill Mining of Multiple Extra-Thick Coal Seams Beneath an Open-Pit Highwall

Cemented backfill mining has become an effective approach for recovering coal resources beneath open-pit highwalls while maintaining slope stability. However, the repeated extraction of multiple extra-thick coal seams induces complex overburden responses, and the effects of minin...

Clinical Outcomes of Switching from Prostaglandin Analogs to Omidenepag Isopropyl in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Glaucoma Suspect Patients with Prostaglandin-Associated Periorbitopathy: A Prospective, Multicenter Study

Background/Objectives: Prostaglandin-associated periorbitopathy (PAP) is a common treatment-related burden of prostaglandin analog (PGA) therapy that may compromise long-term glaucoma management. This study evaluated improvement in PAP and changes in intraocular pressure (IOP) af...

Selective Control of Photocatalytic [2 + 2] Cycloaddition versus Isomerization Using Anthraquinone Photosensitizers

Designed anthraquinone photosensitizers enable selective switching between chalcone [2 + 2] cycloaddition and E/Z isomerization. The α-trifluoromethyl group drives isomerization (5:95), whereas the β-tert-butyl group with polychloro substituents promotes cycloaddition (98% yield)...