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Increasing mobility limitations among older adults in Finland: time trends and projections during 2013–2040

Abstract Background In an ageing population, physical functioning is a major public health issue. Limited information exists on how mobility limitations will change as the population ages. We assessed past and future trends in mobility limitations among the population aged 55 and...

Unveiling the entrepreneurial ecosystems black box: An interpretable machine learning approach

Multidimensionality, interdependence, and non-linearity characteristics of complex systems make the measurement of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems a very challenging task. A known limitation of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem frameworks is the difficulty of quantifying the impact of dis...

Artificial intelligence in orthodontic diagnosis

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has emerged as a revolutionary tool in the healthcare system. Its growing application has made a significant impact, particularly in the fields of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, contributing to advancements and g...

Beyond restoration: Tipping points, leverage points and the reimagination of global health architecture

The United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organisation and the defunding of multilateral health programs represent more than a political disruption. Complexity science identifies them as a phase transition in a system that had been losing resilience for decades. This ar...

Prepyloric Gastric Ulceration Associated With Intermittent Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Use and Unintentional Exposure Through Herbal Supplements: A Case Report

Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remains a common cause of an acute abdomen and a surgical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. The primary established risk factor is the chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...

Evolutionary game analysis of family–school–community collaboration in child outdoor physical exercise

The widespread insufficiency of children’s outdoor physical exercise has become a critical issue affecting children’s physical health development and school physical education quality. The crux lies not in the absence of any single actor, but in the lack of a stable coordination...

Artificial Intelligence Governance and Organizational Readiness in Banking: Evidence from Albania

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming banking, yet responsible adoption depends not only on technical deployment but also on organizational readiness, governance capacity, monitoring practices, and the capacity to scale AI responsibly. This study examines AI a...

Synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, and computational investigation of novel thiazole-carbamate hybrids as dual antibacterial and antifungal agents

A new series of thiazole-based carbamate hybrids was synthesized to develop improved antibacterial and antifungal agents. The compounds were prepared by reacting aminothiazole with various chloroformates, followed by hydrolysis to obtain carbamate acids, which were then coupled w...

From policy intent to equitable reach: a qualitative study of the hybrid community-based rehabilitation service in China

Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is promoted to improve rehabilitation access and social participation for persons with disabilities. In China, Self-Help and Peer Support for Persons with Disabilities (SHPSPD) service is the hybrid CBR service intended to complement clinical...

Complex Trauma, Mentalization, Emerging Borderline Personality Features, and Aggressive Behavior in School-Aged Children in Child and Youth Protection Centre

Children who have experienced complex traumas placed in Child and Youth Protection Center (CYPC) exhibit more aggressive behavior. Several intrapsychic factors like mentalizing capacity and emerging borderline personality features (EBPF) may be associated with this tendency. This...

Agro-waste reinforced kombucha bacterial cellulose composites for sustainable woven craft materials

The global woven craft and material industry has faced increasing criticism for excessive water consumption, chemical pollution, microplastic release from synthetic fibres, and dependence on non-renewable petroleum-based resources. Kombucha bacterial cellulose (KBC), a biodegrada...

Situational characteristics of lower limb muscle cramps in male semi-elite football players: a video-based descriptive case series

Lower limb muscle cramps are a common yet under-researched acute condition in semi-elite football, and empirical evidence regarding their situational characteristics remains scarce. This study aimed to systematically explore the temporal-spatial situational characteristics, short...

RDoC-informed research on the anxiety disorders: best practices and future directions

This article outlines recommended approaches for future Research Domain Criteria (RDoC)-driven research on anxiety disorders that are aligned with the National Institute of Mental Health's translational aims. It discusses 'intermediary' psychological processes, multidimensional s...

Lightweight design methodology for marine rotating machinery: Co-design of equivalent material parameters and structural performance in lattice-architected impellers

This study presents a material-structure co-design framework for lightweight lattice-architected impellers targeting marine propulsion applications. By replacing explicit micro-scale lattice modeling with equivalent material parameters (density, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio),...

Urban sustainability and the governance of heterogeneous energy systems

Abstract This special feature brings into dialogue debates that have evolved mainly separately: scholarship on infrastructural heterogeneity in Southern cities and research on distributed and decentralized energy transitions in the North. Drawing on empirical cases from Africa, t...

Curcumin-Based Nanocarriers for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Promising Therapeutic Avenue

Globally, over 55 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a number that is increasing rapidly and projected to triple by 2050. AD is a type of neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no curative treatment. The accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and the...

Repeated cross-sectional study of knowledge and use of wild food plants in the Caatinga of Northeastern Brazil

Wild Food Plants (WFPs) are important for food and cultural security. Despite a global trend of erosion in WFP knowledge, little is known about how people perceive their relationship with these species. This study analyzes how WFP knowledge has changed over time, and how ecologic...

Prognostic value of risk factors for ischaemic and major bleeding events in chronic coronary syndrome: a SWEDEHEART registry study

AIM: In patients with chronic coronary syndrome, risk factors for ischaemic events and bleeding tend to overlap. However, the combined effects of these factors have scarcely been studied in contemporary real-world settings. METHODS: All patients in Sweden undergoing elective PCI...

Developing a Multilateral and Movement Concept–Based Instructional Model for Freestyle Swimming

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a swimming instructional model for elementary school students based on a multilateral approach and movement concepts. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method consisting of eight stages: problem identification, needs a...

Measures for intersectional mental healthcare: results from a participatory interview and focus group study with psychosocial counsellors, people with experience of using mental health services and providers

BACKGROUND: Discriminatory practices and barriers to care are increasingly recognised as a significant challenge for mental healthcare institutions. Yet, little research has considered what measures people with experience of using mental health services and mental healthcare serv...