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Aging is associated with a progressive loss of functional capacity that affects the health and quality of life of middle-aged and older people. The purpose of this study was to report functional autonomy evaluation levels in middle-aged and older wom...

Regarding functional ability, autonomy, promotion of social relationships and health, little scientific evidence has been found of physical practice in active women over 60 years of age. Hence, the goal of this study was to assess the functional abil...

Aim. To verify the effects of physical exercise on the functional autonomy of the older people evaluated by the GDLAM protocol. Methods. This systematic review was drafted according to PRISMA recommendations and registered in PROSPERO. Study inclusio...

The objectives of this study were: (a) to determine asymmetries, both lower limb (LL) and upper limb (UL), in Chilean older adults, and (b) to relate asymmetries to FA in both LL and UL. Forty-one older adults voluntarily participated in this study (...

Human–machine interaction (HMI) has become a central issue in autonomous driving because partial automation can degrade, rather than improve, human performance during takeover, handover, and out-of-the-loop transitions. Similar interaction risk...

The objective of this research was to determine the differences in autonomy in both basic activities of daily life in instrumental activities of daily life, as well as functional capacity, fragility and risk of falls between an active group and a sed...

Autonomous systems are expected to maintain a dependable operation without human intervention. They are intended to fulfill the mission for which they were deployed, properly handling the disturbances that may affect them. Underwater robots, such as...

To evaluate the effects of two programs (resistance and walking training) on the functional autonomy and muscle strength (isometric and dynamic) of older women, 67 subjects were divided randomly into three groups: resistance training (RTG; Mean = 64....

Resistance training (RT) is a modality of physical training widely prescribed for middle-aged and older women, who tend to suffer declines in functional autonomy, which is the ability to perform activities of daily living independently. We conducted...

The Latin American Development Group for Maturity (GDLAM) protocol has been widely used to assess functional autonomy (FA) in community-dwelling older adults. However, to date, no percentile-based rating scale has been established for older Chilean w...

Background: Bone metastases are a common complication in patients with advanced cancer. These patients often experience a decline in physical function and autonomy, particularly in the ability to perform Activities of Daily Living, and structured mov...

Studies about the influence of physical activity on life satisfaction, functional ability and subjective well-being in physically active older adults without cognitive impairment are very few for the moment. Therefore, the aim of this research was to...

(1) This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments with virtual reality systems (VRSs) on the functional autonomy of older adults versus conventional treatment. (3) Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis. An electronic data search...

Background/Objectives: Community hospitals can be a valuable and cost-effective resource for elderly people, especially in rural areas. Their aim is to promote self-reliance, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid recovery afte...

Prostate cancer (PCa) patients and survivors are at high risk of mental health illness. Here, we examined the contribution of treatment regret, mental and physical health indicators to the social/family, emotional, functional and spiritual well-being...

(1) Background: The global increase in life expectancy has generated growing interest in strategies that support functional independence and quality of life among older adults. Functional fitness—including strength, mobility, flexibility, and a...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive autonomy loss and need for care. This does not only affect patients themselves, but also the patients’ informal caregivers (CGs) in their health, persona...

Background: Stroke is a high burden illness and the second leading cause of worldwide disability with generally poor recovery rates. Robust benefits of hippotherapy, a novel neurorehabilitation approach, in functional recovery following various sever...

The oral health state plays an important role in the concept of ‘elderly frailty’, since institutionalized older people are prone to suffering from bad oral conditions. The aim of this study is to assess the state of oral health in the ol...

Background/Objectives: Healthy ageing, focused on maintaining daily autonomy and cognitive function despite chronic comorbidities, poses a challenge for public health systems, especially for those aged ≥80, given the expected increase in this popu...

Background: Subclinical hyperthyroidism grade 1 (SCH G1, TSH > 0.1 mU/L) is common in patients with thyroid unifocal autonomy (UFA) and associated with cardiovascular risks and increased mortality. While ¹³¹I radioiodine therapy (¹³¹I-RIT) effecti...

In the ambit of the debate on “personal autonomy”, we propose to intend “personal autonomy” in a social sense. We undertake this move because we think that autonomy is compatible with socialization and we will give reasons for...

The evolution of functional autonomy loss leads to institutionalization of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), to an alteration of their quality of life and that of their caregivers. To predict loss of functional autonomy could optimiz...

Background/Objectives: The present study aimed to compare levels of frailty and functional independence in older adults according to their place of residence and to analyze the associations between age, frailty, and autonomy, considering sex. Methods...

Objective: This study aimed to explore the housing and residential environment conditions associated with functional autonomy in older persons. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted, including 175 individuals over the age of 60....

This paper addresses the challenge of embedded computing resources required by future autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Based on an analysis of the required onboard functions that will lead to higher levels of autonomy, we look at most comm...

To determine the association between women’s autonomy and the presence of childhood anemia in children under five years of age in Peru, a cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2019 Demographic and Family Health Survey was carried out. T...

Life satisfaction is an important indicator of subjective well-being in chronic patients. In this paper, the sociocognitive health model is used to analyze the psychosocial variables that influence life satisfaction. An explanatory model is proposed...

Should the internal structure of a system matter when it comes to autonomy? While there is still no consensus on a rigorous, quantifiable definition of autonomy, multiple candidate measures and related quantities have been proposed across various dis...

Digitalization and demographic change represent two megatrends that impact organizations and workplaces around the globe. Rapid developments in information and communication technology (ICT) are fundamentally changing the ways in which work is conduc...

The relationships between dimensions of personality (sociotropy and autonomy), coping strategies (rumination: brooding and reflection subtypes, and immature defenses) and symptoms of depression and anxiety were explored in patients with Major Depress...

Autonomy in maritime operations has increased, especially through advancements in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). Despite technical progress, there’s a gap in understanding how human involvement affects safety during transitions betwe...

Background and Objectives: The connection between cognitive decline and autonomy represents a complex and multifactorial area of research. Cognitive decline manifests as a progressive impairment of higher mental functions and is typical of neurodegen...

Research and technology developments on autonomous agents and autonomic computing promote a vision of artificial systems that are able to resiliently manage themselves and autonomously deal with issues at runtime in dynamic environments. Indeed, auto...

This paper addresses the problem of achieving lifelong open-ended learning autonomy in robotics, and how different cognitive architectures provide functionalities that support it. To this end, we analyze a set of well-known cognitive architectures in...

Background/Objectives: Body representations (BRs) are essential for guiding movements, maintaining spatial awareness, and achieving effective interactions with the environment. Several studies suggest that BRs are frequently impaired following unilat...

Background/Objectives: Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to long-term changes in mobility, bodily function, and everyday participation, extending beyond physical impairment to affect autonomy, identity, and social inclusion. In Greece, limited community...

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems increasingly mediate how individuals learn, work and make decisions, raising foundational philosophical questions about the nature of knowledge, agency and autonomy. This article integrates philosophical analysis...

This paper presents a corpus-based synchronic investigation of three Turkish mental–cognitive verbs in the present tense: san ‘guess, believe’ and zannet ‘suppose, assume’ (in the first person) and bil ‘know’...

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the level of participation in the context of the developmental transition from adolescence to adult life for young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and the factors that had an influence...

Population ageing is reshaping the assumptions on which succession law has traditionally rested. This article examines how Spanish succession law responds to this demographic shift through two closely connected dimensions: testamentary capacity and t...

Background and Objectives: Urodynamics is considered the gold standard for lower urinary tract functional assessment. However, it requires very specific skills and training, which are currently difficult to master due to its reduced use. Moreover, no...

Daily activities require balance and control posture. A severe Acquired Brain Injury (sABI) disrupts movement organization, control and execution, affecting trunk control and balance. Trunk control therapy for difficult patients requires known and no...

Background: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinically relevant but often under-recognized condition in older adults. This study examined whether obesity severity and body fat distribution are associated with physical capacity, functional autonomy and h...

This paper offers a critical analysis of traditional Muslim sexual morality and questions its validity in the present. It focuses on two elements: (1) nikāḥ as a legal marriage contract characterized by asymmetrical gender roles and (2) hi...

This paper explores the development and optimization of a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) integrated with a hybrid battery energy storage system (HBESS) to achieve energy autonomy for an e-Houseboat. The e-Houseboat is a floating residential un...

Introduction: Neuromuscular diseases comprise a heterogeneous group of genetic syndromes that lead to progressive muscle weakness, resulting in functional limitation. There is a gap in the literature regarding the communication of the diagnosis of su...

Teacher-endorsed supporting behaviors present themselves as key influencers of student adaptive academic and social functions. The objective of this paper was twofold. First, this study sought to test a model in which student-perceived autonomy suppo...

This study aims to investigate the general practices of bilingual students’ home learning environments and to compare the variation in practices as a function of parents’ length of stay in the USA, educational levels, and household income...

Background: Adolescents in residential care frequently face functional challenges, yet few interventions integrate functional-cognitive models with motivational theories to support their daily function. Methods: This mixed-methods feasibility study i...