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The determination of swelling/shrinking phenomena, from natural and anthropogenic activity, is examined in this study through the synergy of various remote sensing methodologies. For the period of 2016–2022, a time-series InSAR analysis of Sentinel-1 satellite images, with a Coherent Change Detection procedure, was conducted to calculate the Normalized Coherence Difference. These were combined with Sentinel-2 multispectral data by exploiting the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index to create multi-temporal image composites. In addition, ALOS-Palsar DEM derivatives highlighted the geomorphological characteristics, which, in conjunction with the satellite imagery outcomes and other auxiliary spatial datasets, were embedded within a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) model. The synergy of the remote sensing and GIS techniques' applicability within the MCDA model highlighted the zones undergoing seasonal swelling/shrinking processes in Pyrgos–Parekklisia and Moni regions in Cyprus. The accuracy assessment of the produced final MCDA outcome provided an overall accuracy of 72.4%, with the Kappa statistic being 0.66, indicating substantial agreement of the MCDA outcome with the results from a Persistent Scatterer Interferometry analysis and ground-truth observations. Thus, this study offers decision-makers a powerful procedure to monitor longer- and shorter-term swelling/shrinking phenomena. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Depression is a mental disorder that causes mood disorders, which are characterized by a loss of control and a subjective experience of great discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) seems to be effective in depression and therefore it becomes necessary to investigate its effectiveness. Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in patients with depression. By investigating the effectiveness of individual and group CBT, its effectiveness in a community context, its effectiveness in relation to the administration of pharmacotherapy and the long-term efficiency of CBT. Material and Method: A systematic review of the literature was carried out in the Pubmed, Cohrane and Scopus databases for the years 2007-2021. Key words used were the following: depression, major depressive disorder, depressive symptoms, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, group therapy, individual therapy, antidepressants, pharmacotherapy. The criteria for the inclusion of the studies were that the writing language should be English, that the survey population should be adults, adolescents and children of all sexes suffering from depression, and the criteria for excluding studies were CBT intervention via the internet or telephone. The initial search resulted in 21.587 studies, of which 13 were included in this systematic review. Results: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in preventing the relapse of depression, as it reduces the risk of relapse by eight times and the risk of future recurrent episodes of depression. CBT, in connection with the use of pharmacotherapy, has also had a positive effect on depression, improving physical symptoms, symptoms of depression and anxiety, quality of life and social function of patients. In addition, the effectiveness of CBT was observed to be maintained for more than 3 years. Conclusions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in patients with depression in both individual and group CBT sessions and in the community context. CBT in combination with pharmacotherapy is also indicated in the treatment of depression and is effective over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: According to the Digital Agenda for Europe (2014-2020) enhancing digital literacy, skills and inclusion is one of the main priorities. All European elderly people must become e-seniors as soon as possible. On the hand, active ageing means that senior citizens activate themselves in order to be as independent as possible and autonomous, taking part in personal, societal and financial life along with their own contribution. As a result, triggering these new digital tools and ICT skills can assist the elderly to be a more integrated part of our society. Aim: The Erasmus+ Proadas project promotion of Active Digital Ageing Skills aims at tackling the gap between ageing population and digital literacy and strengthening and reinforcing the stakeholders, experts and practitioners in the fields of adult education and lifelong learning, by identifying the needs of elderly people and their carers regarding the technology. Methodology: The study was conducted in January 2019 in all six countries participated in the Proadas project 35 carers and their assigned seniors were selected via convenience sampling by a minimum of three best practices- centres of excellence per country. A twelve-question close format questionnaire was developed, using a Delphi approach and completed by all participants. All data was analysed using SPPS 20. Results: A total of 188 responders from all six countries agreed to participate response rate 89.5% of which 51.5% women. Age varied significantly between 20-75 years. Regarding existing ICT skills participants in all countries were familiar with internet (60%) and communication via digital tools (skype, messenger) (56.7%) email (40%) and basic ICT skills (36.7%). Very few responders used advanced services such as e banking (26.7%) or e-health (36.7%). There was unanimous agreement that learning is facilitated in groups with the help of family or friends. The most popular option was face to face either in a group (86.7% high or more) or via a private lesson (80% high or more). Digital learning options were seen more positively, with high or more approval rates ranging between 33.4% for MOOCs, 36.7% for e-books and 40% for ppt files and forum to the most popular options of audio files and open education resources (both 50%), mobile apps at 53%, pdf and video files (both 60%) and finally tutorials (73.3%). On the other hand, traditional options were marked less favorably, with a high or more acceptance rate of only 33.3%. The main obstacles regarding digital integration involved lack of trainers, motivation and suitable educators. Conclusion: There is latent need for the integration of ICT in elderly care. The development of suitable digital and traditional learning material and the involvement of motivated formal and informal carers are key strategies for the successful implementation of such a reform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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