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35 pages, 498 KiB  
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A Scoping Review on the Coping Strategies Used by Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
by Xiu Hui Ong, Poh Chua Siah, Qiu Ting Chie and Wan Ying Lee
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(7), 1061; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22071061 - 2 Jul 2025
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue with severe consequences for women’s well-being. This scoping review synthesizes research on coping strategies among female IPV survivors, evaluates measurement approaches, and assesses the applicability of the 11 families of coping framework. Analyzing 27 studies [...] Read more.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue with severe consequences for women’s well-being. This scoping review synthesizes research on coping strategies among female IPV survivors, evaluates measurement approaches, and assesses the applicability of the 11 families of coping framework. Analyzing 27 studies (2017–2022) from the Scopus database, we identified key coping patterns. In response to the first research question, the review revealed methodological diversity, with qualitative interviews predominating (55.56% of studies) alongside quantitative measures such as the Brief-COPE and IPV Strategies Index. All documented coping strategies were successfully categorized using Skinner’s framework, demonstrating its comprehensive utility for IPV research. This complete categorization directly answers our second research question, confirming the framework’s effectiveness for classifying IPV coping strategies. By using this framework, we identified key coping patterns, with seeking social support emerging as the most prevalent strategy (88.89% of studies), followed by escape–avoidance (55.56%) and problem-solving (44.44%). The findings underscore the value of adopting a standardized classification system to enhance consistency across studies and improve comparative analyses. The study contributes to theoretical development by validating Skinner’s model in IPV contexts and offers practical guidance for future research design. By demonstrating the universal applicability of the 11 families of coping, this scoping review provides a foundation for systematic investigations of coping mechanisms and informs targeted support interventions for survivors. Full article
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Differences in Assets, Strategies, and Livelihood Outcomes Among Oil Palm Smallholder Typologies in West Sulawesi, Indonesia
by Khaeruddin Anas, Hamka Naping, Darmawan Salman and Andi Nixia Tenriawaru
Sustainability 2025, 17(13), 6064; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17136064 - 2 Jul 2025
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Oil palm cultivation plays a critical role in rural livelihoods in Indonesia, yet previous research has often overlooked systematic institutional differences among smallholders. This study aims to analyze disparities in assets, strategies, and livelihood outcomes among three oil palm smallholder typologies—ex-Perkebunan Inti Rakyat [...] Read more.
Oil palm cultivation plays a critical role in rural livelihoods in Indonesia, yet previous research has often overlooked systematic institutional differences among smallholders. This study aims to analyze disparities in assets, strategies, and livelihood outcomes among three oil palm smallholder typologies—ex-Perkebunan Inti Rakyat (PIR) transmigrant smallholders who received land through government transmigration programs, independent smallholders who cultivate oil palm without formal partnerships, and plasma smallholders operating under corporate partnership schemes—in Central Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi. A descriptive quantitative approach based on the sustainable livelihoods framework was employed, using chi-square analysis of data collected from 90 respondents through structured interviews and field observations. The results show that ex-PIR smallholders possess higher physical, financial, and social capital and achieve better income and welfare outcomes compared to independent and plasma smallholders. Independent smallholders exhibit resilience through diversified livelihood strategies, whereas plasma smallholders face asset limitations and structural dependency on partner companies, increasing their economic vulnerability. The study concludes that differentiated policy approaches are necessary to enhance the resilience of each group, including improving capital access, promoting income diversification, and strengthening institutions for plasma smallholders. Future research should expand geographical scope and explore factors such as technology adoption, gender dynamics, and intergenerational knowledge transfer to deepen understanding of sustainable smallholder livelihoods in tropical plantation contexts. Full article
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Outdoor-Based Care and Support Programs for Community-Dwelling People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners: A Scoping Review
by Anthea Innes, Mason McLeod, Equity Burke, Dylan Lu, Constance Dupuis and Vanina Dal Bello-Haas
J. Dement. Alzheimer's Dis. 2025, 2(3), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdad2030021 - 1 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: How to best assist people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners to maximize quality of life and quality of living, through appropriate and effective non-pharmaceutical approaches, remains a focus of dementia societies and organizations worldwide. This scoping review explored [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: How to best assist people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners to maximize quality of life and quality of living, through appropriate and effective non-pharmaceutical approaches, remains a focus of dementia societies and organizations worldwide. This scoping review explored the types, opportunities, benefits and challenges of outdoor-based care and support programs for community-dwelling PLWD and their care partners. Methods: The methodological framework proposed by Arksey & O’Malley (2005) and modified by Levac et al. (2010) was followed. Four research databases were searched from January 2000 to November 2024; 2817 articles were retrieved and 20 met inclusion criteria and underwent data extraction. Results: Program types included the following: nature-based, care farm, green care farm, and farm-based dementia care programs, representing more than half of the included articles; health walks; and outdoor horticulture/garden/gardening programs. The number of PLWD participants ranged from 4 to 136. The total number of care partner participants was 151 and the total number of service provider participants was 87. The essence of, and connections with, nature and the outdoors had notable relevance and value for PLWD. Reported benefits, assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, were numerous and those in the social domain were reported most often. Identified challenges and barriers were related to risks and safety and program development, and implementation and delivery. Conclusions: The noteworthy potential of outdoor-based care and support programs to promote and enhance the quality of life and quality of living of community-dwelling PLWD and their care partners was elucidated. As most PLWD prefer to, and do, continue to reside in their homes, including those with advancing symptoms, the findings have significant relevance and implications for real-world practice and policy. Future research addressing current gaps will strengthen this growing field of dementia research. Full article
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Photoexcited Palladium Complex-Catalyzed Isocyanide Insertion into Inactivated Alkyl Iodides
by Andrea Messina, Filippo Monticelli, Tiziano Miroglio, Anna Gagliardi, Igor Viviani, Luca Banfi, Renata Riva, Lisa Moni, Andrea Basso and Chiara Lambruschini
Molecules 2025, 30(12), 2584; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122584 - 13 Jun 2025
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Isocyanides insertions represent an important transformation in the palladium-catalyzed reactions landscape. However, one of their most significant limitations is in the use of inactivated alkyl electrophiles. Palladium photocatalysis has been proven as a solid tool for the generation of alkyl radicals from alkyl [...] Read more.
Isocyanides insertions represent an important transformation in the palladium-catalyzed reactions landscape. However, one of their most significant limitations is in the use of inactivated alkyl electrophiles. Palladium photocatalysis has been proven as a solid tool for the generation of alkyl radicals from alkyl halides, which may engage in subsequent transformations with a variety of reaction partners, closing the catalytic cycle. Herein, we report the mild three-component isocyanide insertions into inactivated alkyl iodides mediated by the catalytic activity of a photoexcited palladium complex. We investigated the scope of the reaction obtaining differently substituted secondary amides in good to high yields. We also investigated the mechanism, hypothesizing a key role of 4-(N,N-dimethylamino)pyridine in the outcome of the reaction. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Papers in Photochemistry and Photocatalysis—2nd Edition)
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Optimizing Ecosystem Partner Selection Decisions for Platform Enterprises: An Embedded Innovation Demand-Driven Framework
by Baoji Zhu, Renyong Hou and Quan Zhang
Systems 2025, 13(6), 401; https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13060401 - 22 May 2025
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The rapid emergence of the platform economy has accelerated the practice of embedded innovation, with ecosystem partner selection serving as a critical first step in platform enterprises’ innovation collaborations and playing a key role in enhancing innovation efficiency and outcomes. Based on the [...] Read more.
The rapid emergence of the platform economy has accelerated the practice of embedded innovation, with ecosystem partner selection serving as a critical first step in platform enterprises’ innovation collaborations and playing a key role in enhancing innovation efficiency and outcomes. Based on the theory of embedded innovation, this study identifies the core innovation demands of platform enterprises at distinct stages. It then employs QFD to quantify decision indicator weights for ecosystem partner selection. By integrating Prospect Theory with Field Theory, this study develops both a decision evaluation model and an optimization model to achieve the optimal screening of ecosystem partners. Specifically, this study contributes in the following ways: (1) It constructs an embedded innovation direction selection model to uncover the evolving innovation demands at each stage. Within the QFD framework, we map these demands onto selection evaluation indicators, assess their importance via the maximum entropy principle, and determine indicator weights through a correlation matrix. (2) It proposes a Prospect Theory-based TOPSIS evaluation model, incorporating decision-makers’ psychological preferences to mitigate bias arising from singular or excessive risk attitudes. This model ranks potential partners according to their closeness to an ideal solution. Finally, (3) it designs a Field Theory-based optimization model that accounts for the platform enterprise’s perspective, partner-matching rationality, and continuity of interaction. This model emphasizes the complementarity and synergy of innovation resources to enhance cooperation fit and strategic alignment between the platform and its partners. Finally, this study conducts an empirical analysis on platform enterprise XM and validates the model’s feasibility and stability through sensitivity testing and comparative analyses. This study enriches the understanding of ecosystem partner selection within platform ecosystems by advancing methods for quantifying partner demands and refining the selection of evaluation indicators. It also deepens the depiction of non-rational characteristics in behavioral decision-making and elucidates the mechanisms underlying the ongoing interactions between platform enterprises and their ecosystem partners. These theoretical contributions not only extend the scope of research on platform ecosystems and embedded innovation but also provide feasible approaches for platform enterprises to improve partner governance and foster collaborative innovation in dynamic and complex environments. Ultimately, the findings offer strong support for enhancing innovation performance and building sustainable competitive advantages. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research and Practices in Technological Innovation Management Systems)
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Renegotiating Borders Between Home and School During Pandemic Times: The Experiences of Rural Vermont Public Elementary Educators
by Rachel Glickman and Kristin Labs
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(5), 271; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14050271 - 28 Apr 2025
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This exploratory study examines the experiences of public elementary school educators to understand the shifting educational priorities and renegotiation of borders between home and school during and since the COVID-19 pandemic. The research uses a case study approach through a critical inquiry process [...] Read more.
This exploratory study examines the experiences of public elementary school educators to understand the shifting educational priorities and renegotiation of borders between home and school during and since the COVID-19 pandemic. The research uses a case study approach through a critical inquiry process that centers the voices of those on the front lines of education. Derived from individual and focus group interviews, the findings illuminate educators’ experiences during different phases of the pandemic, including: the growing scope of their responsibilities, challenges with staffing, and competing and conflicting demands on educators’ time and attention. The study is limited by its geographical concentration and sole focus on the perspectives of school-based personnel. Future studies with larger samples may include educators and parents in various locations. Recommendations based on the findings include partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs) and creating a unifying vision that draws together school staff, families, and the wider community to re-envision the purpose of school in a post-pandemic context. Full article
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Gender Perspectives in Intimate Partner Violence: The Influence of Alexithymia in Peri-Urban Contexts
by Alejandra Coronel-Dávila, Georgina Zavaleta-Aguilar and Carlos Pérez-Lara
Healthcare 2025, 13(8), 853; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13080853 - 9 Apr 2025
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Background/Objectives: Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a critical social issue, with gender perspectives offering valuable insights into its dynamics. Recent studies suggest that alexithymia, or the inability to identify and express emotions, may play a significant role in exacerbating IPV, especially in [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a critical social issue, with gender perspectives offering valuable insights into its dynamics. Recent studies suggest that alexithymia, or the inability to identify and express emotions, may play a significant role in exacerbating IPV, especially in peri-urban areas. The general objective of this study was to determine the moderating role of gender in the relationship between alexithymia and intimate partner violence among adults in populated centers in Trujillo in 2024. Methods: A correlational research design with explanatory scope was employed, including moderation analysis. The sample consisted of 108 adults aged 18 to 35 from populated centers. The instruments used included the Intimate Partner Violence Scale, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: Results indicated that, in the alexithymia variable, females predominated with a high level (78%), followed by a medium level (19%). In the intimate partner violence variable, females also predominated, with 48% at a high level and 39% at a medium level. Additionally, a positive, moderate-to-high, and significant correlation (ρ = 0.78, p < 0.001) was found between alexithymia and intimate partner violence. Conclusions: The study concluded that gender does indeed serve as a moderating variable (E = 1.42, p < 0.001) in the relationship between alexithymia and intimate partner violence in adults from populated centers. Full article
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Is the Transverse Colon Overlooked? Establishing a Comprehensive Colonoscopy Database from a Multicenter Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
by Kristoffer Mazanti Cold, Anishan Vamadevan, Amihai Heen, Andreas Slot Vilmann, Morten Rasmussen, Lars Konge and Morten Bo Søndergaard Svendsen
Diagnostics 2025, 15(5), 591; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15050591 - 28 Feb 2025
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Background and Study Aim: Colonoscopy holds the highest volume of all endoscopic procedures, allowing for large colonoscopy databases to serve as valuable datasets for quality assurance. We aimed to build a comprehensive colonoscopy database for quality assurance and the training of future AIs. [...] Read more.
Background and Study Aim: Colonoscopy holds the highest volume of all endoscopic procedures, allowing for large colonoscopy databases to serve as valuable datasets for quality assurance. We aimed to build a comprehensive colonoscopy database for quality assurance and the training of future AIs. Materials and Methods: As part of a cluster-randomized controlled trial, a designated, onsite medical student was used to acquire procedural and patient-specific data, ensuring a high level of data integrity. The following data were thereby collected for all colonoscopies: full colonoscopy vides, colonoscope position (XYZ-coordinates), intraprocedural timestamps, pathological report, endoscopist description, endoscopist planning, and patient-reported discomfort. Results: A total of 1447 patients were included from the 1st of February 2022 to the 21st of November 2023; 1191 colonoscopies were registered as completed, 88 were stopped due to inadequate bowel cleansing, and 41 were stopped due to patient discomfort. Of the 1191 completed colonoscopies, 601 contained polypectomies (50.4%), and 590 did not (49.6%). Comparing colonoscopies with polypectomies to those without the withdrawal time (caecum to extubating the scope) was significantly longer for all parts of the colon (p values < 0.001), except the transverse colon (p value = 0.92). The database was used to train an AI, automatically and objectively evaluating bowel preparation. Conclusions: We established the most thorough database in colonoscopy with previously inaccessible information, indicating that the transverse colon differs from the other parts of the colon in terms of withdrawal time for procedures with polypectomies. To further explore these findings and reach the full potential of the database, an AI evaluating bowel preparation was developed. Several research partners have been identified to collaborate in the development of future AIs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Diagnostic Imaging of Gastrointestinal Diseases)
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Awareness and Attitude of the General Population Towards Inherited Hemoglobinopathies in the Premarital Screening Program in the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia
by Mariah N. Hafiz, Nida Suhail, Zakariya M. S. Mohammed, Husham O. Elzein, Hibah A. Almasmoum, Awad E. Abass, Mohammed M. Jawad and Saoussen Trabelsi
Hematol. Rep. 2025, 17(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/hematolrep17010009 - 5 Feb 2025
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Background: Premarital screening (PMS) is a nationwide program that helps high-risk individuals make decisions to avoid genetic and sexually transmitted diseases from spreading to their spouse or future offspring. This study examined the knowledge and attitudes towards inherited hemoglobinopathies in PMS among the [...] Read more.
Background: Premarital screening (PMS) is a nationwide program that helps high-risk individuals make decisions to avoid genetic and sexually transmitted diseases from spreading to their spouse or future offspring. This study examined the knowledge and attitudes towards inherited hemoglobinopathies in PMS among the people of Northern Border Region in Saudi Arabia and their relationship to various sociodemographic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in the Northern region of Saudi Arabia from January to March 2024. Data were gathered via questionnaire from 478 Saudi participants aged 18 years and older. The chi-square test was employed to determine the association between categorical variables. Results: All participants in the study were familiar with the PMS program. A significant portion of participants, 79.3%, acknowledged that consanguinity can increase the risk of hereditary blood disorders, while 69.9% believed that if both parents are carriers of the same genetic blood disease, their child may inherit it. Higher education, female gender, and age group (30–40) were found to be the main predictors of knowledge regarding PMS. Most of the participants (98.5%) had a positive attitude regarding the necessity of PMS as a prerequisite for marriage completion. About 82.8% indicated they would not continue with the marriage if the PMS results were incompatible. Conclusions: The study indicates a growing awareness and positive attitude towards premarital screening among the general population, with an increasing number of individuals opting for it. The findings suggest that PMS programs contribute to informed decision making, as evidenced by the rise in participants choosing to forgo marriage due to partner incompatibility. The study recommends the enhancement of health education campaigns by considering demographic factors such as age, education, and marital status. Additionally, it advocates for expanding the scope of PMS to include a wider range of health and genetic disorders to improve its overall efficacy. Full article
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Mapping the Gaps: A Scoping Review of Virtual Care Solutions for Caregivers of Children with Chronic Illnesses
by Nicole Pope, Kathyrn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Justine Dol, Danyu Li, Megan Macneil, Darrel Zientek, Victoria Surry and Jennifer N. Stinson
Children 2025, 12(1), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12010077 - 10 Jan 2025
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Background/Objectives: Caregivers of children with chronic illnesses, including chronic pain, experience high levels of distress, which impacts their own mental and physical health as well as child outcomes. Virtual care solutions offer opportunities to provide accessible support, yet most overlook caregivers’ needs. [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Caregivers of children with chronic illnesses, including chronic pain, experience high levels of distress, which impacts their own mental and physical health as well as child outcomes. Virtual care solutions offer opportunities to provide accessible support, yet most overlook caregivers’ needs. We conducted a scoping review to create an interactive Evidence and Gap Map (EGM) of virtual care solutions across a stepped care continuum (i.e., from self-directed to specialized care) for caregivers of youth with chronic illnesses. Methods: The review methodology was co-designed with four caregivers. Data sources were the peer-reviewed scientific literature and a call for innovations. Records were independently coded and assessed for quality. Results: Overall, 73 studies were included. Most virtual care solutions targeted caregivers of children with cancer, neurological disorders, and complex chronic illnesses. Over half were noted at lower levels of stepped care (i.e., self-guided apps and websites), with psychological strategies being predominant (84%). However, very few addressed caregivers’ physical health (15%) or provided family counseling (19%) or practical support (1%). Significant gaps were noted in interventions for managing caregiver chronic pain, despite its high prevalence and impact on child outcomes. Conclusions: Evidence and Gap Maps are innovative visual tools for knowledge synthesis, facilitating rapid, evidence-informed decision-making for patients, families, health professionals, and policymakers. This EGM highlighted high-quality virtual care solutions ready for immediate scaling and identified critical evidence gaps requiring prioritization. To address the complexities of pediatric chronic illnesses, including chronic pain, virtual care initiatives must prioritize family-centered, accessible, and equitable approaches. Engaging caregivers as partners is critical to ensure interventions align with their needs and priorities. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine)
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Measuring Wellness Through Indigenous Partnerships: A Scoping Review
by Lynn Mad Plume, Danya Carroll, Melanie Nadeau and Nicole Redvers
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(1), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22010043 - 31 Dec 2024
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Indigenous wellness has been defined in varying contexts by diverse Indigenous Peoples. The existing indicators used to measure wellness are often defined from a Western perspective. Despite the rich conceptualizations of Indigenous wellness, there exists a notable gap in how it can be [...] Read more.
Indigenous wellness has been defined in varying contexts by diverse Indigenous Peoples. The existing indicators used to measure wellness are often defined from a Western perspective. Despite the rich conceptualizations of Indigenous wellness, there exists a notable gap in how it can be measured in contemporary contexts through an Indigenous lens. A scoping review methodology with the aim of identifying measures of wellness developed through Indigenous partnerships was carried out. We completed a systematic search in the following electronic databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Psych Info Academic Search Complete, SocIndex, and the Native Health Database. We then carried out a two-stage article screening process to identify eighteen relevant papers. Content analysis was then used to identify (1) the major categories for the partnership contexts utilized in the process for measuring Indigenous wellness and (2) the kinds of measures developed. Five main categories were characterized, including the following: (1) building relationships that uphold Indigenous worldviews is important, (2) a call for co-development protocols that weave multiple worldviews, (3) the need to increase awareness of the limitations in measuring Indigenous wellness, (4) community-specific context is important, and (5) a call for strengths-based indicators. Governments, organizations, and research partners are called upon to support the co-development of meaningful engagement protocols that privilege and reflect Indigenous voices and perspectives when measuring Indigenous wellness. Full article
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Health Programmes for Older Adults Who Are the Primary Family Caregivers for Their Partners: A Scoping Review
by Anabel Chica-Pérez, Lucía Martínez-Sola, Matías Correa-Casado, Cayetano Fernández-Sola, Karim El Marbouhe El Faqyr and José Manuel Hernández-Padilla
Healthcare 2024, 12(24), 2523; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12242523 - 13 Dec 2024
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Aim: To examine and map health programmes that have been implemented and evaluated to improve health outcomes amongst older adults who are the primary family caregivers for their partners. Methods: A scoping review was carried out, following the methodology of the Joanna Briggs [...] Read more.
Aim: To examine and map health programmes that have been implemented and evaluated to improve health outcomes amongst older adults who are the primary family caregivers for their partners. Methods: A scoping review was carried out, following the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines. The search was conducted in six databases (PubMed/Medline, Cochrane, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and EMBASE) between December 2023 and March 2024. Results: Eleven studies were included, covering different health programmes implemented and evaluated with the aim of improving health outcomes in older adults who assume the role of primary family caregiver for their partner. The programmes were carried out by multidisciplinary teams and psychologists. The programmes varied in content, frequency, and duration. Discrepancies were found in the effects of the interventions on stress, depression, quality of life, and caregiver burden. Conclusions: This scoping review shows that programmes aimed at improving health outcomes in older adults who are the primary family caregiver for their partner vary widely in both content and effectiveness. While some interventions reduced the burden and psychological distress, others did not show clear improvements in quality of life. It can be concluded that there is a need for randomised controlled trials that rigorously evaluate the outcomes of long-term, personalised interventions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights into Understudied Phenomena in Healthcare)
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Risk Factors for Attempted Suicide and Suicide Death Among South-East Asian Women: A Scoping Review
by Anil Fastenau, Matthew Willis, Srilekha Penna, Lahari Yaddanapudi, Madhumitha Balaji, Rahul Shidhaye and Eva Pilot
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(12), 1658; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21121658 - 12 Dec 2024
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Worldwide, attempted suicide and suicide death are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Women in South-East Asia are especially vulnerable, as almost 50% of all global female suicides occur in the 11 countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region. This [...] Read more.
Worldwide, attempted suicide and suicide death are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Women in South-East Asia are especially vulnerable, as almost 50% of all global female suicides occur in the 11 countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region. This scoping literature analysis aimed to identify and analyze the predictors or risk factors for attempted suicide and suicide death among South-East Asian women. A scoping literature review was conducted. Five databases—PubMed, MEDLINE, EBSCOhost, PsycINFO, and EMBASE—were searched. Forty studies and twelve literature reviews were eligible for inclusion. Women in South-East Asia, particularly those who are young and married, living in poverty, with low or no education, living in rural areas, with no employment outside the home, with lower socioeconomic position, and living within joint families are highly vulnerable to suicidality. This review identified gender disadvantage, infertility, domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, family conflicts, husband’s alcohol misuse, child marriage, forced marriages, and dowry disputes as the most significant predictors of attempted suicide and suicide death among South-East Asian women. A better understanding of the phenomenon is essential to develop effective gender-specific and culturally appropriate suicide prevention strategies or interventions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)
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Full-Scale Assessment of the “5GT System” for Tracking and Monitoring of Multimodal Dry Containers
by Mariano Falcitelli, Sandro Noto, Paolo Pagano, Molka Gharbaoui, Agostino Isca, Francesco Fresi, Antonio Mancina, Massimo Toffetti, Antonio Amatruda, Nicola Bendoni, Emanuele Sarandrea and Paolo Scalambro
IoT 2024, 5(4), 922-950; https://doi.org/10.3390/iot5040042 - 9 Dec 2024
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A novel tracking and monitoring system for ISO 668 dry containers was realized by the ESA-funded “5G SENSOR@SEA” project, integrating 5G cellular technologies for massive Internet of Things with a GEO satellite-optimized backhauling link. The scope is the development of monitoring and tracking [...] Read more.
A novel tracking and monitoring system for ISO 668 dry containers was realized by the ESA-funded “5G SENSOR@SEA” project, integrating 5G cellular technologies for massive Internet of Things with a GEO satellite-optimized backhauling link. The scope is the development of monitoring and tracking new services for multimodal container shipping. With the cooperation of four industrial partners and a telecommunication research center, the so-called “5GT System” was designed, developed, tested and validated up to field trials. Several modules of the system were designed, built and finally installed on the ship and in the teleport: the container tracking devices placed on the containers, the NB-IoT cellular network with optimized satellite backhauling, the Ku-band satellite terminals and the maritime service platform based on the OneM2M standard. The field trial conducted during the intercontinental liner voyage of a container ship showed primary technical achievements, including fair switching between terrestrial and satellite networks, reduction in packet loss in the open sea scenario and seamless integration of the BLE mesh network over the container tracking devices as NB-IoT/BLE LE Mesh gateways. Full article
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A Qualitative Study to Describe the Nature and Scope of Street Medicine Programs in the United States
by Teresa Medellin, Leticia R. Moczygemba and Whitney Thurman
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(12), 1623; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21121623 - 4 Dec 2024
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Street medicine is a health delivery model designed to provide direct patient care to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness where they are physically located, whether that be on the streets or in encampments. The model has developed in response to the barriers people experiencing [...] Read more.
Street medicine is a health delivery model designed to provide direct patient care to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness where they are physically located, whether that be on the streets or in encampments. The model has developed in response to the barriers people experiencing homelessness (PEH) encounter when accessing care through traditional points of access such as primary care clinics. Street medicine programs are rapidly emerging across the United States (U.S.) in response to the health needs and challenges associated with care access and coordination for unsheltered homeless individuals. Although street medicine is a rapidly growing field, existing street medicine programs have rarely been studied collectively, limiting our understanding of the nature, scope, and range of street medicine programs in the U.S. This study examined 13 programs from across the U.S. to develop a broad characterization of street medicine programs. Results from interviews with representatives from each of the 13 programs show that there is a high degree of variability among the structure, operations, and scope of care of street medicine programs. However, consistent among street medicine programs is the adoption of a patient-centered approach to care and the use of harm-reduction principles. Street medicine programs are also highly engaged with community partners and affiliate organizations that work in their local and regional areas. Because street medicine programs often serve as a bridge between formal healthcare entities and PEH, street medicine offers a strategy for reconnecting individuals to vital healthcare services. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)
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