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Objective: Physiotherapists (PTs) play a crucial role in managing individuals with Frozen Shoulder (FS), frequently being the first healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of this condition. Aim: This study aimed to compare the beliefs, expectations, and perspectives of individuals with FS with the knowledge, skills, and strategies of PTs, highlighting similarities and differences. Method: This study adhered to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES). From May 1st to August 1st, 2023, a two-part survey was conducted involving PTs and individuals diagnosed with FS. The survey focused on comparing key areas such as clinical assessment, patient education, treatment expectations, and the psychological aspects of the patient-clinician relationship. Results: A total of 501 PTs and 110 subjects with FS participated in the survey. Most PTs showed proficiency in FS pathoanatomical conditions and were also attentive to psychological aspects (88.4%), describing the pathology evolution in three or two stages (68.2%). They also highlighted the importance of patient education (89.6%) and recognized the potential benefits of a multiprofessional collaboration in managing FS (82.2%). Reassurance was reported as a priority by 32.3% of PTs. Subjects with FS expressed a preference for PTs who are both expert and empathetic (73.6%). Regarding their understanding of FS, 29.09% of subjects reported receiving a three-phase explanation, while 26.36% felt inadequately informed. Nearly half of the subjects (49.09%) anticipated being managed independently by a PT, with 93.64% prioritizing the improvement of their range of motion. Conclusion: This study revealed a general agreement between subjects with FS and PTs regarding aspects of the therapeutic relationship, patient education, pathology management, compliance and motivation strategies, and pain management preferences. However, significant differences emerged concerning the perception of physiotherapy effectiveness, primary treatment goals, subjects' priorities, and the importance of psychological assessment. Impact statement: Physiotherapists and subjects suffering from frozen shoulder showed considerable differences in their perception of physiotherapy effectiveness, primary treatment goals, subjects' priorities, and the importance of psychological assessment. It is crucial for physiotherapists to delve deeper into the psychological dimension of subjects with FS in order to fully understand their needs and expectations. By incorporating individuals' priorities and psychological assessments into a multiprofessional care approach, physiotherapists can improve treatment adherence and outcomes, ultimately increasing the overall patient satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To determine the effectiveness of psychological interventions in postoperative anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) compared to standard rehabilitation. The databases searched were PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PEDro, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, and EMBASE were searched from each database inception to May 2023 for published studies. The methodological quality was assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment (RoB 2.0) tool. The evidence quality was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Six papers were included in the meta-analysis. Psychological intervention significantly improved Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia at 3 months (Standard Mean Difference [SMD], −0.51. 95% Confidence Interval [CI], −0.85 to −0.17) and pain (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Pain, Numeric Rating Scale, Visual Analog Scale) at 3 months (SMD, −0.92. 95%CI, −1.69 to −0.15) and at 6 months following ACLR (MD, −1.25. 95%CI, −1.82 to −0.68) when compared with the standard rehabilitation, according to very low-quality data. Self-efficacy and knee strength did not show significant differences. Very low-quality evidence suggests that psychological intervention following ACLR yields better short-term outcomes compared to standard rehabilitation, with uncertainty about its clinically significant benefits over standard rehabilitation. • Psychological problems in ACLR patients are considered a major issue in return to sports. • A systematic review compared the intervention effects of psychological and standard rehabilitation interventions. • The quality of the evidence was very low. • Psychological intervention significantly improved TSK at 3 months and pain at 3 months at 6 months following ACLR. • There is uncertainty about its clinically significant benefits over standard rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Objective Physiotherapists (PTs) play a crucial role in managing individuals with Frozen Shoulder (FS), frequently being the first healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of this condition. Aim This study aimed to compare the beliefs, expectations, and perspectives of individuals with FS with the knowledge, skills, and strategies of PTs, highlighting similarities and differences. Method This study adhered to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES). From May 1st to August 1st, 2023, a two-part survey was conducted involving PTs and individuals diagnosed with FS. The survey focused on comparing key areas such as clinical assessment, patient education, treatment expectations, and the psychological aspects of the patient-clinician relationship. Results A total of 501 PTs and 110 subjects with FS participated in the survey. Most PTs showed proficiency in FS pathoanatomical conditions and were also attentive to psychological aspects (88.4%), describing the pathology evolution in three or two stages (68.2%). They also highlighted the importance of patient education (89.6%) and recognized the potential benefits of a multiprofessional collaboration in managing FS (82.2%). Reassurance was reported as a priority by 32.3% of PTs. Subjects with FS expressed a preference for PTs who are both expert and empathetic (73.6%). Regarding their understanding of FS, 29.09% of subjects reported receiving a three-phase explanation, while 26.36% felt inadequately informed. Nearly half of the subjects (49.09%) anticipated being managed independently by a PT, with 93.64% prioritizing the improvement of their range of motion. Conclusion This study revealed a general agreement between subjects with FS and PTs regarding aspects of the therapeutic relationship, patient education, pathology management, compliance and motivation strategies, and pain management preferences. However, significant differences emerged concerning the perception of physiotherapy effectiveness, primary treatment goals, subjects’ priorities, and the importance of psychological assessment.

Rear-seat belts have been shown to significantly reduce the severity of road vehicle collisions and fatalities. However, their use by rear-seat passengers is significantly less than that by front-seat passengers. Thus, the psychological factors underlying individuals' decision to wear a seat belt in the rear seat require further investigation. An extended theory of planned behavior (eTPB) was used to examine individuals' behavior of wearing a rear-seat belt. An online survey was conducted and a total of 515 valid questionnaires were collected in China. While attitude, descriptive norms, and law enforcement all have a significant effect on individuals' intention to wear a seat belt in the rear, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control do not. Individuals' attitudes toward wearing a seat belt in the rear seat are significantly influenced by law enforcement and behavioral intention, but not by perceived behavioral control. The mediation effect analysis reveals that law enforcement has the greatest overall effect on behavior, followed by attitude and descriptive norms. The results of this paper contribute to more effective recommendations to improve the use of rear seat belts and to safeguard rear seat passengers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Temporary marriage is not only about surviving the trauma and crisis but also offers the potential to emerge from difficulties due to its ability to provide meaning from past events. This study aims to measure the level of meaning in the life of female victims of temporary marriage in Singkawang, Indonesia, by exploring their experiences as an optimization to generate positive effects on their lives. Employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research utilizes an inventory technique to investigate the meanings of life experienced by ten respondents. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with five women who had been impacted by temporary marriage in order to delve into their pursuit of a meaningful life, all of whom consented to the intervention. The findings indicate that women often find themselves as victims of temporary marriage at a middle economic level. The pursuit of a purpose in life emerged as a primary concern, surpassing other factors such as spirituality, self-acceptance, materialism, and problem-solving in the quest for life’s meaning. This situation is often hindered by psychological trauma stemming from challenges encountered within the context of temporary marriage. Through introspection and self-acceptance, individuals embarked on a journey of personal growth, gaining insights and heightened awareness that could serve as a form of intervention through social connection, prayer, close relationships, positive behaviors, experiences, and self-motivation. This research provides an understanding of the fact that difficulties or problems in life can have positive implications by motivating the desire to grow from the temporary marriage experience.

Abstract Background To investigate factors that have an impact on the risk of falls and determine whether radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a factor involved in falls independent of knee pain, psychological factors, and physical function. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 1083 subjects for the 2009 Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcomes in the Aizu Cohort Study (LOHAS). A logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between radiographic KOA and fall history. Results Fall history was significantly associated with the severity of knee pain. Compared to subjects with no knee pain, the odds ratio (OR) was 1.53 times higher in the subjects with mild knee pain (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.04–2.25), 1.69 times higher in those with moderate knee pain (95%CI: 1.03–2.79), and 2.98 times higher in those with severe knee pain (95%CI: 1.67–5.30). In subjects with depression, the OR was 1.91 (95%CI: 1.25–2.92), and in those with decreased mobility, the OR was 1.70 (95%CI: 1.08–2.69). Age, gender, knee crepitus, BMI, OLST, and sleeping pill use were not significantly associated with fall risk. In a multivariate analysis, radiographic KOA severity was not significantly associated with fall risk (OR 0.81, 95%CI 0.44–1.50 in mild OA; OR 1.10, 95%CI 0.57–2.14 in severe OA). Conclusion Knee pain, decreased mobility, and depression, but not the radiographic KOA severity, were significantly associated with a fall risk. Regardless of the individual's radiographic KOA severity, the risk of falls may be reduced by treating his/her knee pain, mobility problems, and/or psychological factors.

Background: To investigate factors that have an impact on the risk of falls and determine whether radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a factor involved in falls independent of knee pain, psychological factors, and physical function. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 1083 subjects for the 2009 Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcomes in the Aizu Cohort Study (LOHAS). A logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between radiographic KOA and fall history. Results: Fall history was significantly associated with the severity of knee pain. Compared to subjects with no knee pain, the odds ratio (OR) was 1.53 times higher in the subjects with mild knee pain (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.04–2.25), 1.69 times higher in those with moderate knee pain (95%CI: 1.03–2.79), and 2.98 times higher in those with severe knee pain (95%CI: 1.67–5.30). In subjects with depression, the OR was 1.91 (95%CI: 1.25–2.92), and in those with decreased mobility, the OR was 1.70 (95%CI: 1.08–2.69). Age, gender, knee crepitus, BMI, OLST, and sleeping pill use were not significantly associated with fall risk. In a multivariate analysis, radiographic KOA severity was not significantly associated with fall risk (OR 0.81, 95%CI 0.44–1.50 in mild OA; OR 1.10, 95%CI 0.57–2.14 in severe OA). Conclusion: Knee pain, decreased mobility, and depression, but not the radiographic KOA severity, were significantly associated with a fall risk. Regardless of the individual's radiographic KOA severity, the risk of falls may be reduced by treating his/her knee pain, mobility problems, and/or psychological factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The psychological factor is one of the least exploited aspects of football. In sports, developing performance capacity is the primary objective of training. Maintaining motivation and achieving performance are the foundations of the educational-instructional process and have great value as outcomes both individually and for the team. Research hypotheses. (H1). It is assumed that the members of the national football team have average/above-average emotional intelligence (test score => 100), significantly different from the rest of the students in grades VII-VIII, because teamwork and the psychological training included in the preparation develop the mental qualities and properties of the students who play football. (H2). It is assumed that there is a significant correlation between emotional intelligence and the performance of students in the experimental group. Research methods. In the present research, the initial testing was carried out among students in grades VII-VIII and the national football team (February 2024 – May 2024). This research was conducted at “Sf. Ilie” General School in Toplița. The research subjects were 68 students, 35 females and 33 males. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used, and the following methods were chosen: observation, emotional intelligence test (Roco, 2001), performance test (ball sense, heading the ball, complex test, shooting at two goals, bilateral game), and statistical analysis (t-test). Results. The level of emotional intelligence of the students is 86 and 81 in the national football team, below average, which raises a red flag. At the level of the national football team, a strong self-awareness among the students is noted. This indicator has the highest score, 500, far ahead of empathy (-180) and very far ahead of social skills (-360). After applying to the middle school team's training program, we see a significant increase in the level of emotional intelligence. The correlation statistical test and the t-test show a correlation of r=0.86 and a significance of p=0.00 between the initial and final test results. The Pearson correlation shows a strong link between emotional intelligence and the bilateral game (r=0.76), but does not show a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and the other performance indicators. To confirm if the value of r is statistically significant, i.e., if the two variables are correlated, the t-value was calculated. Conclusions. This research confirms that the psychological factor cannot be absent from the preparation of school representative teams. It was confirmed that a high level of emotional intelligence improves the performance of football players, especially in team play, increasing group cohesion. Factorul psihologic este unul dintre cele mai puține exploatate aspecte legate de fotbal. În domeniul sportiv, dezvoltarea capacității de performanță este principalul obiectiv al pregătirii. Menținerea motivației și obținerea performanței stau la baza procesul instructiv-educativ și au o valoare mare ca și rezultat pe plan individual și pe echipă. Ipotezele cercetării. (I1).Se presupune că membrii echipei reprezentative de fotbal au o inteligență emoțională medie/peste medie (scor test =>100) semnificativ diferit de restul elevilor din clasele VII-VIII, deoarece lucrul în echipă și pregătirea psihologică inclusă în pregătire dezvoltă calitățile și proprietățile psihice ale elevilor care joacă fotbal. (I2). Se presupune că există o corelație semnificativă între inteligența emoțională și performanța elevilor la echipa reprezentativă gimnazială de fotbal. Cu cât elevul are o inteligență emoțională mare, cu atât poate să obțină o performanță mai bună. Metodele cercetării. În cercetarea de față testarea inițială s-a realizat în cadrul elevilor din clasele VII-VIII și echipa reprezentativă de fotbal (februarie 2024 – mai 2024). Această cercetare s-a realizat în cadrul Școlii Generale ”Sf. Ilie” Toplița. Subiecții cercetării au fost 68 de elevi, 35 de sex feminin si 33 de sex masculin. Pentru efectuarea cercetării s-au utilizat metode cantitative și calitative și am ales următoarele metode: observația, test pentru inteligența emoțională (Roco, 2001), test de performanță (simțul mingii, lovirea mingii cu capul, proba complexă, șut la două porți, joc bilateral), analiza statistică (testul t). Rezultatele cercetării. Nivelul inteligenței emoționale al elevilor este 86 și 81 în echipa reprezentativă de fotbal, sub medie, ceea ce ridică un steag roșu. La nivelul echipei reprezentative de fotbal se constată o puternică conștiință de sine a elevilor. Indicatorul are cel mai mare punctaj, scor 500, la mare distanță de empatia (-180) și foarte mare distanță de aptitudini sociale (-360). După aplicarea programului de pregătire al echipe reprezentative, vedem o creștere semnificativă în nivelul inteligenței emoționale. Testul statistic de corelație și testul t arată o corelație de r=0.86 și o semnificație de p=0.00 între rezultatele testării inițiale și finale. Corelația Pearson arată o legătură puternică între inteligența emoțională și jocul bilateral (r=0.76), însă nu arată o relație semnificativă între inteligența emoțională și celelalte indicatori al performanței. Pentru a confirma dacă valoarea lui r este semnificativă statistic, deci dacă cei doi variabili sunt corelați, s-a calculat valoarea t. Concluzii. Cercetarea de față confirmă faptul că factorul psihologic nu poate lipsi din pregătirea echipelor reprezentative școlare. S-a confirmat că un nivel ridicat de inteligență emoțională îmbunătățește performanța jucătorilor de fotbal, mai ales jocul în echipă crescând coeziunea grupului. Cuvinte-cheie: fotbal, factor psihologic, performanță, sportivi, echipa școlii Article history: Received: 2024 May 31; Revised: 2024 August 12; Accepted: 2024 August 14; Available online: 2024 August 30; Available print: 2024 August 30

The main objective of the study was to identify variables and factors affecting Digital Citizenship (DC) in education sector. The study used Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines for achieving the objectives of the study. Moreover, a search strategy was formulated including keywords, inclusion, and exclusion criteria. The researchers initially, retrieved 2192 studies from selected databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus) and manual search. Thirty relevant studies were selected that fulfilled objectives of the study and inclusion criteria. Extracted data was later analyzed qualitatively by using thematic analysis and four factors that affect DC were identified during the process. The most identifiable factors include personal, psychological, technological and information related, and social factors. The study also revealed the most prominent variables (categories) related to these factors. The researchers have learned through literature review that no comprehensive study has been conducted in identifying the factors affecting digital citizenship. The current study recommended the importance of using factors and variables that affect DC in the education sector so that it can help decision makers take into account personal, psychological, technological and social factors while developing information literacy instruction programs for digital citizenship, especially in education sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To determine the factors associated with and prevalence of persistent pain in college athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and with previous lateral ankle sprain (LAS) without CAI. Cross-Sectional Study. Online survey at one university. Of the 385 respondents surveyed online, 140 were identified as having experienced at least one LAS (CAI group: 69, coper group: 24, LAS group not classified as either: 47). Factors associated with the presence of pain during activities of daily living (ADL) and sports were identified using multivariate logistic regression analyses. Independent variables were demographics, injury characteristics, the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI) score, the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Sports (FAAM-Sports) and ADL subscales, and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia-11 score. The prevalence of pain during ADL and sports in the three groups was 16.7%–42.0% and 33.3%–56.5%, respectively. FAAM-Sports and IdFAI score were significantly associated with pain during ADL and sports in the CAI group (odd ratio: 0.923 and 1.145), respectively. No significant pain-related factors were found in the coper and LAS groups. Lower self-reported function and greater perceived ankle instability may be important factors in pain management in athletes with CAI. • In athletes with CAI, 42% had pain during ADL and 57% had pain during sports. • In coper group, 17% had pain during ADL and 33% had pain during sports. • In ankle sprain group without CAI, 34% had ADL pain and 40% had sports pain. • Perceived ankle instability was associated with pain during sports in CAI group. • Lower foot/ankle function was associated with pain during ADL in CAI group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Although overlapping frailty and fear of falling (FoF) are likely to increase with population aging, the combined effect of frailty and FoF on incident disability is not yet well understood. Aims: The purpose of this study is to examine whether frailty combined with FoF increased the risk of incident disability in older adults. Our secondary purpose was to clarify the synergistic effect of frailty and FoF on incident disability. Methods: This is a prospective study. Participants were 9372 older adults (mean age 73.5 years). Frailty status was assessed using the Japanese Cardiovascular Health Study index, and FoF was measured using two closed questions. Incident disability was prospectively monitored by their long-term care insurance records. Results: During the follow-up period (mean duration 23.4 months), 487 (5.2%) participants developed disability. The proportion of incident disability linearly increased according to FoF level regardless of baseline frailty status. Frail participants with FoF had a higher risk of incident disability than those with frailty only or neither (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 2.63, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.95–3.54). Frailty in combination with excessive FoF further increased the risk of incident disability (adjusted HR 4.30, 95% CI 2.56–7.23) although no synergistic effect was observed (relative excessive risk due to interaction 1.69, 95% CI − 0.55, 3.93). Conclusion: The overlapping status of frailty and FoF, especially excessive FoF, increases the risk of incident disability in older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to determine what types of psychological factors sixth-semester EFL higher education students confront when speaking English and how to overcome these psychological factors. This study employs qualitative descriptive methods with two variables. This research used the technique of purposive sampling to select participants, in which volunteers are chosen based on the criteria and objectives of the study. In this study, twenty 2019 Academic Foreign Language Student of the Sixth Semester participated. This research employed qualitative data analysis techniques (questionnaire). The score assigned to each student as a result. Using the Likert Scale Procedure, the data obtained from this study were analyzed. The findings revealed that the majority of students are affected by the same psychological factors, namely Anxiety, Lack of Self-Confidence, Fear, and Shyness. The majority of students are terrified of speaking English. They experience discomfort and agitation if they are required to answer or ask questions in English. Also, the results demonstrated that the sixth-semester ABA UMI class of 2019 possessed an extremely high degree of motivation. This is where they feel that learning English is crucial, since they are constantly asking their professors and peers about subjects they do not understand, and their desire to learn in English is quite strong. The study suggests that educators should focus on enhancing students' psychological factors, particularly motivation, anxiety, and self-confidence, to improve their speaking performance in the EFL classroom. The findings of this study contribute to the body of knowledge on the impact of psychological factors on EFL learners' speaking skills, and can help educators develop effective strategies to improve their students' speaking proficiency in the EFL classroom.

The study aimed to examine how social and psychological factors affect behavioral disorders in children with Down syndrome. A survey instrument based on questions was used to collect data from 60 parents of children with Down syndrome. The results showed that involving the Down Syndrome child in family sessions and conversations, excessive thanks to a the Down Syndrome child, interacting with the Down Syndrome child in social occasions, and communicating with the Down Syndrome child with others will decrease his/her behavioral disorders. Living with domestic violence by a Down Syndrome child will increase his/her behavioral disorders. The results show also that giving compassion to your Down Syndrome child, the emotional support to your Down Syndrome child, enhancing self-esteem of the Down Syndrome child, and giving Down Syndrome children simple homework to rely on themselves and give them confidence will reduce his/her behavioral disorders. However, emotional abuse of the Down Syndrome child, and physical and verbal bullying of the Down Syndrome child will increase his/her behavioral disorders. The study recommended that parents should involve their children who have Down syndrome in family gatherings and community activities, thank them for any small acts of kindness, and show them affectionate support, and finally, parents should ensure that their children who have Down syndrome receive appropriate education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The learning modality has been greatly affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in switching from offline learning to online learning. While much research has investigated factors affecting students’ online language learning engagement, a few studies have examined the EFL students’ discernment of psychological factors. Therefore, this study adopted a quantitative design for data collection and analysis to scrutinize the psychological factors affecting EFL students’ online learning engagement. A group of 174 EFL students conveniently chosen from three universities in Vietnam partook in answering a questionnaire whose data were quantitatively processed by the SPSS software. Three remarkable psychological factors, namely relaxation, self-confidence, and anxiety, were found to affect EFL students’ online language learning engagement at a high level, whereas motivation, satisfaction, enjoyment, and interest moderately impacted their online language learning engagement. Additionally, anxiety was found to have no correlation with satisfaction but had negative correlations with other factors. Meanwhile, enjoyment, relaxation, interest, motivation, self-confidence, and satisfaction were positively correlated with one another from strong to modest levels. This study suggests some recommendations in an attempt to enhance the quality of online learning modality in the research contexts and other similar ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From the viewpoint of Shahīd Șadr, the distinctive feature of the new era of knowledge of ʾUṣūl (principles) - whose founder is Vaḥīd Bihbahānī - is the role of the personal state in the jurisprudence of the jurists of this era. He considers some jurists such as Shaikh ʾAnṣārī to be influenced by this characteristic. Șadr believes that this has led them to contradictions in their fundamental and jurisprudential views. This essay adopts the descriptive-analytical method to explain Shahīd Șadr's viewpoint and to collect documents through the words of jurists such as Shaikh ʾAnṣārī. According to the findings, the statement of Shahīd Șadr faces some problems, including the fact that he did not make his intention clear about the psychological state; Therefore, the inclusion of this element is not known for institutions such as obligatory precaution. Another problem is that it seems that there is basically no contradiction and confusion in the jurisprudence of the mentioned jurists in this regard, and as a result, the distinction Șadr made between Muḥaqqiq Khuʾī and the jurists before him is meaningless. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

(1) Background: Various studies have been conducted on the effects of video (online, mobile, and console) games on users' lives and psychological health. However, the effectiveness of a game can vary depending on user characteristics. This study explored the level of game use and its associated psychosocial factors among adolescents. (2) Methods: Survey data were compiled from 582 middle and high school students. Frequency analysis, the chi-square test, and analysis of variance were performed using SPSS Windows software, version 23.0. (3) Results: First, it was confirmed that there were no differences in the levels of self-esteem, morality, or life satisfaction between the adaptive game use and normal groups, but these were higher than those of the maladaptive game use group. However, at the level of self-control, the adaptive group scored lower than the normal group but higher than the maladaptive group. Second, the adaptive and normal groups exhibited comparatively lower levels of aggression, anxiety, depression, loneliness, academic stress, and social stress in school. Third, they also exhibit relatively high levels of social intelligence, social capital, and friendship support. (4) Conclusions: The adaptive and general game-use groups showed similar levels of psychosocial factors, whereas the maladaptive game-use group exhibited lower levels of positive psychological and social factors. Based on these results, developing an intervention program that reduces maladaptation and increases adaptive gaming use is necessary. Future follow-up studies are needed to confirm how positive and negative psychosocial factors affect adaptive and maladaptive game use as protective and risk factors, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background : De qi , the needling sensation, is important in acupuncture treatment. Almost all studies believe that deep needling and manipulation could achieve a significant de qi sensation. However, relatively few studies have examined the effect of psychological factors on de qi, and those that did often reached different conclusions. Objectives: To explore the influence of psychologic factors on de qi in patients with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Methods : Sixty-eight PD patients with cold and dampness stagnation were randomly allocated to de qi (deep insertion using thick needles, with manipulation, n=17) and non-de qi groups (shallow insertion using thin needles, without manipulation, n=51). Both groups received bilateral needling at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for 30 min. De qi was assessed using the Acupuncture De qi Clinical Assessment Scale (ADCAS). The patients’ acupuncture-related anxiety and their expectations of the relationship between needle sensation and curative effect were evaluated using a five-point and four-point scale, respectively. Results : Within the de qi group, all patients experienced the de qi sensation, although anxiety levels were unrelated to de qi. Patients’ expectations correlated negatively with de qi timing, and positively with electric sensation. Within the non-de qi group, 59.5% of patients experienced de qi. Between those who experienced it and those who did not, no significant differences were found in anxiety levels, although patients’ expectations differed significantly. Among patients who experienced de qi sensations in the non-de qi group, anxiety and throbbing were positively correlated. Additionally, patients’ expectations correlated positively with de qi intensity, as well as coldness, and numbness. Conclusion : Psychological factors should be considered when studying de qi since PD patients’ expectations could influence the de qi sensation at SP6.

The research subject is relevant to legal professionals, as Ukrainian society is increasingly emphasising the factors that determine the professionalism of all participants in legal practice, including judicial proceedings. Particular attention is devoted to non-standard approaches, one of which is proposed in the research. The purpose of the study is to examine the professional activity of the prosecutor in the biological, psychological and social context; based on this, to identify and describe the factors of internal and external influence on it. The key research methods include observation and monitoring of prosecutorial activity. The research presents a triune (biopsychosocial) foundation of human essence, in which philosophy is a methodology for structuring the three main sciences of human behaviour. The specific features of this behaviour are identified depending on the elements of the subject matter (for example, instincts in biology, conscious and subconscious in psychology, adaptation to the team in sociology), and the holistic subject of study is a person. Based on various descriptions of “professional formulas” and “profesiograms”, the research schematically presents a model of the prosecutor’s professional activity, considering the subject of work – a person and sign systems; working conditions with increased moral responsibility; functional and automated working conditions, and the gnostic and transformational purpose of work. Without diminishing the importance and influence of each of the factors of professional activity, the dominance of social factors is determined. This dominance is explained by the rapid rise of the role of information and information technology, increased concern for human life and the preservation of the gene pool, non-standard working conditions, crises and pandemic challenges, military conditions, and other related issues. After all, all of this has a specific impact on professional activities in various fields, including the protection of human rights and freedoms, where the prosecutor’s office occupies an important niche. The research reflects the author’s position and innovative approach considering the importance of the research area, disclosure of the grounds and factors of developing the prosecutor’s worldview and determining their professional orientation in the modern world. The practical value of the study is that it identifies the factors that influence the professional activity of prosecutors, knowledge of which will allow learning how to neutralise those that have an adverse impact and enhance the effect of positive ones.

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The presence of cryptocurrencies as means of trading and investing has presented new opportunities to make profits. Unfortunately, investment bias becomes a phenomenon that accompanies investing behavior for many people which actually results in losses and regrets. This study uses a narrative review method to identify cognitive, affective, and contextual factors that correlate with investment biases in cryptocurrency. The results of the review indicate that a number of factors - i.e. self-affirmation, anticipation of postdecision dissonance, fear of missing out (FoMO), overconfidence, perception of the investment process and regulation - play a pivotal role in explaining investment biases in cryptocurrency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Depressive symptoms predicted lower antibody titers after COVID-19 vaccination. • Body temperature as a side effect was a positive predictor for antibody responses. • Alcohol intake could be a negative factor for antibody responses of COVID-19 vaccine. • Poor health check-up results were related to lower antibody titers after vaccination. • Longer duration from second dose to blood sampling resulted in weaker antibody responses. Although factors associated with the antibody response to the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine have been reported, psychological factors have not been examined. Depression or anxiety may affect vaccine reactions because these factors influence immune responses. This study aimed to determine whether psychological status at the time of vaccination predicts antibody responses. A prospective observational study of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine response was carried out among individuals attending for an annual health check-up. Participants included 78 volunteers out of 80 hospital workers in Nagoya, Japan. No participants had been infected with COVID-19 and all gave written informed consent to participate in the study. Blood samples were obtained approximately 28 days after the second dose of the vaccine, and antibody titers of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein were determined using the SARS-CoV-2 IgG II Quant assay. Participants completed the Japanese version of the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) questionnaire, one day before both vaccinations. Participants also recorded any adverse reactions, such as body temperature and other side effects, every day for two weeks after each dose. The relationships between antibody titers and the predictive factors were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis, with the antibody titers as the dependent variables, followed by univariate analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that no or excessive alcohol intake (p = 0.039), poor results from a health check-up (p = 0.011), a longer duration between the second dose and blood collection (p = 0.039), and increased degree of depressive symptoms (p = 0.041) were significant negative predictors of antibody titers, while body temperature one day after the second dose as a significant positive predictor of antibody titers (p < 0.0005). We identified that depressive symptoms just before the second dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 were an independent negative predictor of antibody responses, in addition to other factors. Our results highlight the importance of mental health at the time of vaccination to achieve the higher antibody responses necessary to acquire humoral immunity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly reshaped consumer behaviors in Saudi Arabia, as in most other countries worldwide, and it has played a critical role in rising commercial online activities. The purpose of this study is to test the factors affecting online shopping amid COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. The five main factors identified from the literature review towards online shopping namely, product variety, convenience, payment method, trust, and psychological factors were analyzed and examined in the Saudi context. The research collected data online through a pre-tested instrument, which was directed to online Saudi consumers via different electronic tools, e.g., email and social media platforms. The results of a statistical analysis showed that only three factors have a direct significant impact on online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors were product variety, payment method, and psychological factors. Convenient and trust factors failed to have a significant impact on consumers' decisions to shop online amid COVID-19. Both factors were less important for consumers, since shopping online amid COVID-19 has become most common among people. The result will assist e-commerce businesses to better meet consumer demands by adjusting their marketing strategies, especially in times of crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present scenario of COVID-19 pandemic, where employability and job security are at stake, employees are interested to work in an organisation with high brand value so that their future is secured enough to deal with the economic situation of the country. Be it in India or any other country, employee always want to get attached to a brand so that their self-market value increases. It is believed that employee attached to a bigger brand is in more demand when it comes to recruiting candidates for an organisation. Likewise, bigger brands having diversified businesses are less prone to fluctuate economically in adverse situations like COVID-19. Employer branding is an important element when it comes to retaining employees. Employees retain themselves with a brand to increase their market value. So employer branding along with its dimensions is believed to affect employee retention to a greater extent during this pandemic. The authors have found out number of dimensions related to employer branding and tied to link those dimensions with the employee retention to find out if there exists any relation between them. The authors have conducted this study in private organisations especially academic firms in India. The basic objective of the study is to identify the dimensions of Employer Branding during COVID-19. The main objective is to identify the impact of Employer Branding on Employee Retention during this pandemic. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data on the dimensions related to Employer Branding. The sample size of the study is 450. The convenient sample technique was used for data collection. Correlation, Regression and ANOVA technique is used for hypothesis testing. It is found that there exists positive relationship between various dimensions of Employer Branding and Employee Retention & there is a positive impact of Employer Branding on Employee Retention during COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent years have seen a heated discussion on what influences employees' recognition of enterprise brand equity among the psychological community. Some empirical evidence suggests that the brand equity of consumers and brand equity of sales are two categories that should be studied. However, more recent discussions have focused more on the former. In contrast, this study discusses the factors influencing brand equity based on the employee level. Moreover, this paper examines whether FinTech can help companies get out of financing difficulties and thus improve employees' brand equity recognition. This research illustrates how FinTech has become an essential driver of brand equity value. Based on micro panel data on enterprises from 2011 to 2019, we analyze the transmission mechanism between the two factors and the mediating role of financing constraints. FinTech's development promotes employees' recognition of corporate brand equity, and financing constraints are an essential transmission path between the two factors. Furthermore, the impact of financing constraints on employee brand equity identity is characterized by cross-regional economic heterogeneity. In contrast, the development of FinTech characterizes the cross-enterprise heterogeneity in employees' recognition of brand equity value. Altogether, this study demonstrates the promising application of FinTech in influencing the mechanisms of employee brand equity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To explore and predict the unsafe lane-changing behavior of drivers in tunnels, a structural equation model of lane-changing behavior of drivers in tunnels was established based on the extended theory of planned behavior ( Ex-TPB) by introducing driving habit explanatory variables on the theory of planned behavior. A questionnaire survey was conducted among drivers. Based on 321 questionnaires data, the effectiveness of the structural equation model was analyzed, and from psychology, the psychological factors on driver lane-changing behavior and the relationship among various factors were analyzed. The results show that the structural equation model is suitable for analyzing the lane-changing behavior of drivers in tunnels. Driving habits, lane-changing behavior intention and perceived behavior control have direct positive and significant effects on lane-changing behavior. Driving habits, behavioral attitudes and perceived behavioral control have significantly positive effects on lane-changing behavior intention, while subjective norms have significantly negative effects on lane-changing behavior intention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Long COVID has received much attention as a complex multi-system disease due to its serious impact on quality of life. However, there remains inconsistent results in terms of risk factors, and a prediction model for the accurate prediction of long COVID is still lacking., Study Design: Cross-sectional study., Methods: In this retrospective study, a community population from the Futian District of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, were included. Data were collected from September to December 2023 using an electronic questionnaire. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of long COVID. Pre-infection and post-infection prediction models (with/without post-infection characteristics) were developed, and the C-index was used to evaluate accuracy., Results: In total, 420 patients infected COVID-19 were included. The prevalence of long COVID was 32.9 %. The most common symptoms of long COVID were weakness/fatigue, persistent cough and cognitive dysfunction. Independent predictors of long COVID included in the pre-infection model were age, long-term medication, and psychological problems such as stress and doing things without enthusiasm/interest before COVID-19 infection (C-index: 0.721). Independent predictors included in the post-infection model were age, inability to concentrate before COVID-19 infection, and symptoms of weakness/fatigue, abnormal smell/taste, diarrhoea, eye conjunctivitis and headache/dizziness during the acute-phase (C-index: 0.857)., Conclusions: Age, psychological problems before COVID-19 infection and acute-phase symptoms were important risk factors of long COVID. Results from the pre-infection model provide guidance for non-infected individuals on how to prevent long COVID. Results from the post-infection model can be used to accurately predict individuals who are at high risk of long COVID and help design treatment plans for patients in the acute phase., (Copyright © 2024 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

(1) Background: Various studies have been conducted on the effects of video (online, mobile, and console) games on users’ lives and psychological health. However, the effectiveness of a game can vary depending on user characteristics. This study explored the level of game use and its associated psychosocial factors among adolescents. (2) Methods: Survey data were compiled from 582 middle and high school students. Frequency analysis, the chi-square test, and analysis of variance were performed using SPSS Windows software, version 23.0. (3) Results: First, it was confirmed that there were no differences in the levels of self-esteem, morality, or life satisfaction between the adaptive game use and normal groups, but these were higher than those of the maladaptive game use group. However, at the level of self-control, the adaptive group scored lower than the normal group but higher than the maladaptive group. Second, the adaptive and normal groups exhibited comparatively lower levels of aggression, anxiety, depression, loneliness, academic stress, and social stress in school. Third, they also exhibit relatively high levels of social intelligence, social capital, and friendship support. (4) Conclusions: The adaptive and general game-use groups showed similar levels of psychosocial factors, whereas the maladaptive game-use group exhibited lower levels of positive psychological and social factors. Based on these results, developing an intervention program that reduces maladaptation and increases adaptive gaming use is necessary. Future follow-up studies are needed to confirm how positive and negative psychosocial factors affect adaptive and maladaptive game use as protective and risk factors, respectively.

Fitts' law is used as a performance measurement metric in human–computer interactions. The original formulation implied that movement time was identical for movements with the same value of the index of difficulty under varied movement amplitude and target width. An experiment was designed to test this implication. The result indicates that movement time is related to the index of difficulty when the amplitude is constant. Nowadays, most of the icons in applications are represented as two-dimensional targets. An object of equal width and height is a particular case of a two-dimensional target. This target area could be a factor in a Fitts task and impact the movement time, number of errors, and perceived difficulty. Therefore, the area could replace the target width in the formulation of the index of difficulty. The modified index of difficulty is easy to implement without the complexity of post-calculation. Researchers can design the index of difficulty before the empirical test. This research proposes a modified index of difficulty by varying the target's area and applying the square-root movement time model simultaneously, which results in an excellent performance with a higher R-square and satisfies the residual normality robustly than the traditional formulation of Fitts' law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Preoperative psychological distress may be related to dissatisfaction and poorer outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the kind of psychological distress that could influence postoperative satisfaction and outcomes remains controversial. Few studies have examined these issues in Chinese cohorts. Thus, this study aimed to examine (1) the prevalence of preoperative psychological distress in patients undergoing TKA and (2) whether preoperative psychological distress influences patient satisfaction, early postoperative outcomes, and improvement of knee function after TKA. Methods We prospectively included 210 patients undergoing unilateral primary TKA between March 2017 and September 2017 at our institution. Preoperatively, patients completed the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales and new Knee Society Scores (KSS) questionnaires. At 3 months and 1 year postoperatively, patients’ KSS and overall satisfaction were assessed. Stepwise multivariate linear regression models were used to assess the variables that influenced changes in each KSS item. Results Preoperatively, 89 (42.4%) patients experienced psychological distress. The satisfaction rate and postoperative KSS were not significantly different between patients with or without psychological distress; a higher preoperative score was shown to predict less KSS improvement. Patients with depression had fewer symptom score changes. Conclusions The prevalence of preoperative psychological distress was relatively high; thus, surgeons should consider the patient’s psychological state. Patients’ satisfaction was not influenced by psychological factors. Patients with depression and higher preoperative scores had lower symptom scores and KSS improvement, respectively.

The act of continuing to commit crimes after being imprisoned for a first-time offence and freed is known as recidivism. The level of delinquent behavior in an individual character, that is closely associated to repeated recidivation, can be determined by assessing offenders behavioral features. The dataset includes 220 offenders, with a total of 204 participants whose data was used to create the desired dataset. The raw information was acquired using a questionnaire form that included personality traits, parental and family characteristics, socio-demographic characteristics, crime details, cumulative jail behavior elements, and the HCR-20 risk assessment technique. Behavior sample was gathered from several jails and correction facility in the Indian state of Jharkhand for the objective for initial relapse estimation from first convicts in the current study. The dataset can be used by criminologists, sociologists, psychologists, and academicians to determine an offender's pattern and psychological qualities. Specialists in detention centre undertook the felony evaluation.

Human behavior prediction is a rapidly evolving field with numerous applications in various domains. The rapid development of machine learning facilitates research on data-driven behavior prediction. At the same time, in human factors domains, researchers still focus on modeling psychological decision-making processes from the psychological perspectives of view based on subjective data. However, it is difficult to obtain one's psychological states in real-world scenarios, given that the collection of subjective data in real-world settings is difficult and intrusive. Thus, psychology theories can hardly be applied to behavior prediction directly. To bridge the gap between data-driven behavior prediction and psychological decision-making models, we proposed a novel Psychology-powered Explainable Neural network (PEN). In PEN, for the first time, the psychological factors of individuals (i.e., human-side features such as attitudes to technologies) are modeled and recovered explicitly based on one's historical behaviors in certain scenarios. The multi-task optimization ensures each component in PEN to be optimized with proper gradient. Assessment results over three evaluation protocols demonstrate that, based on the historical behaviors of an individual only, the PEN can outperform the best existing behavior prediction models by 1.87% and 4.68% on two datasets when a 1:9 training–testing data partition was adopted. The framework in PEN has provided a new solution for explainable human behavior prediction when psychological information is not directly available. • A explainable end-to-end multi-task framework (PEN) is proposed for human behavior prediction. • For the first time, psychological information is feasibly aggregated into the data-driven neural network. • Human-related implicit decision-making process is explicitly modeled to assist decision prediction. • The PEN can overcome issues of small sample size with promising interpretation capacity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The involvement in Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) among teenagers is increasing at an alarming rate. This self-harm propensity is seen as harmful to them both physically and mentally. In addition to social and environmental factors, inner factors of an individual such as psychological distress are also seen as contributing predictors of NSSI. This study was conducted to present the prevalence of NSSI tendencies among secondary school students in Selangor and to identify the differences in psychological distress levels between students who have and have not involved in NSSI. This study employed a quantitative survey method. A questionnaire that consists of items related to NSSI and also a General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) instruments were used for data collection. 1021 secondary school students had been recruited via a random sampling method. In general, the prevalence of NSSI among secondary school students in Selangor is 15.1% where the prevalence among male students is 14.2% and female students is 16.1%. The findings of this study which had been analysed using an Independent Sample T Test shows that there is a significance difference in the level of psychological distress (t(1019)=8.28, p<.001) between students who have involved and have never involved in NSSI. An in-depth understanding regarding psychological factors as the basis of NSSI would alert many institutions including counselling and mental illness associations in identifying the suitable proactive prevention methods that can be used in order to curb NSSI among teenagers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social networks are becoming increasingly collaborative and interdependent for achieving a broader market and profits. However, the coupled social networks which caused by the collaboration and interdependence bring more significant security risks. Rumors will spread more effectively and more rampant in coupled social networks than in separate social networks. Rumors spread in a single social network have attracted considerable attention. In coupled networks, whereas, the research remains to be explored. In coupled networks, in view of the fact that the public will face more rumors, this paper proposes a SIHR rumor spreading model with the “hesitation” psychological state for studying the dynamic course of rumors. The mean-field equation is given for describing and analyzing the diffusion course. The various propagation performances of SIHR model are explained by theoretical and experimental analysis. At last, targeted security scheme is discussed.

Background. Obesity and its complications continue to be a serious problem in children and adolescents in the 21st century. Clinical and psychological studies show that obesity may lead to changes in emotional status of adolescents. Today exposure to sociodemographic parameters is known to be a risk factor for the development of obesity in children. Thus, our research focuses on the relationship between sociodemographic and psychological factors and obesity in adolescents, as this link has not been sufficiently studied.Aim. To determine sociodemographic and psychological factors associated with adolescent obesity.Materials and methods. Our cross-sectional study included 111 obese adolescents and 39 normal weight adolescents, aged 11–17 years. We used anthropometry and questionnaire methods to examine emotional state, eating habits and socio-demographic characteristics of teenagers.Results. It is shown that adolescents with obesity are more likely than adolescents with normal weight to have a stepparent (p = 0.002). All adolescents with normal weight were involved in extracurricular activities and attended different courses (studying with tutors, going to language schools, exam preparation courses), compared to adolescents with obesity (75 %) (p < 0.001). We did not find any differences between the groups in the domains of sports activities and screen time. When examining the emotional state of adolescents, we found that more people from the group with obesity suffered from lower self-esteem than from the control group (p = 0.041). Adolescents with obesity tend to have (15.3 %) severe depression, while no controls reported this issue.Conclusions. We found that adolescents with obesity more often live in a step-family. They are less likely to be engaged in additional educational activities. We succeeded to describe the emotional status and eating habits of obese adolescents.

This study aims to investigate individuals' travel choice behavior with the concept of image, which indicates an individual's perceived reflection of an external object in his/her mind. To this end, college students' choice of homecoming train trips during the Spring Festival travel rush in China was applied as a case study, in which college students' perceived image toward high-speed rail was taken into consideration. Specifically, various dimensions of image toward high-speed rail, i.e., stability, safety, speed, comfort, punctuality, food, facility, and staff, were considered. In addition, a stated choice experiment was designed, in which four hypothetical train trips (two conventional and two high-speed train trips) consisted of a choice set. An online survey was carried out, where 2768 valid observations from 346 respondents were collected. Based on the collected data, exploratory factor analysis was first implemented to reduce the dimensionality of perceived image and also to define a set of latent image factors. Then a hybrid choice model was established and estimated. Besides college students' preferences toward determinants involved in the experiment design, the results did confirm significant effect of perceived image in the travel choice behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pain is a multidimensional experience that requires an appropriate assessment, and simple numbering may not be enough for the different components that are involved in the clinical expression. In consideration of the subjectivity of the symptom, each assessment should start from the way in which the patients perceive the pain and from how they deal with it. Some factors related to individual patient characteristics may make pain management difficult because of interference with the clinical pain expression. These factors may amplify the reporting of pain. Cognitive disorders and psychological distress seem to strongly influence pain expression and may render the analgesic treatment more difficult. Aberrant behaviors, such as alcoholism, smoking, and opioid misuse, may play a role, although geographic differences were found in terms of prevalence of the phenomenon, especially in some countries. Finally, the assessment of patients' expectation and the meaning of the personal feeling of changes in pain intensity provide new concepts in pain assessment, which may allow better personalization of the analgesic therapy. A modern pain assessment should include a multitude of factors influencing the phenotype of pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Takahiko Yoshimoto,1,2 Hiroyuki Oka,2 Hirotaka Ochiai,1 Shuhei Ishikawa,3 Akatsuki Kokaze,1 Shingo Muranaga,3 Ko Matsudaira2 1Department of Hygiene, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan; 2Department of Medical Research and Management for Musculoskeletal Pain, 22nd Century Medical & Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan; 3Department of Rehabilitation, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Chiba, JapanCorrespondence: Takahiko YoshimotoDepartment of Hygiene, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8555, JapanTel +81 (3)3784-8134Fax +81 (3)3784-7733Email yoshimotot@med.showa-u.ac.jpBackground: A decrease in work productivity due to presenteeism among healthcare workers with low back pain (LBP) is a major problem in the workplace. It is important to determine the factors associated with presenteeism to successfully manage work productivity among nursing staff with LBP. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with presenteeism among nursing personnel with LBP through the evaluation of several aspects, including individual, occupational, and psychological factors.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 668 nursing personnel who had experienced LBP within the 4 weeks before study enrollment at a tertiary hospital in Japan. Information on demographics (eg, sex, age, height, weight, etc.), LBP intensity (Numerical Rating Scale, NRS), kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia-11, TSK-11), depressive condition (K6), workaholism, overworking hours, frequency of shift work, sleep problem, work-related stress, and presenteeism (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment-General Health) were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Multiple linear regressions were applied to examine the factors related to presenteeism. We further used a multiple imputation by chained equations for missing data in the model.Results: Multiple linear regression analysis after adjusting for covariates showed that NRS (regression coefficient β = 2.275), TSK-11 (1.112), K6 (0.616), and sleep duration (− 1.990) were significantly associated with presenteeism. These results with complete-case analyses were similar to those with multiple imputation analyses.Conclusion: Psychological factors, such as kinesiophobia and depressive symptoms, were associated with presenteeism independently of LBP intensity among nursing staff with LBP. Our findings suggest that the above-mentioned factors may need to be considered for the development of strategies to increase work productivity among nursing staff with LBP.Keywords: low back pain, presenteeism, productivity, nurse, psychological factor

Abstract Background Oral health belief is a prerequisite of changing oral health behaviors especially during adolescence. However, there is a paucity of well-established questionnaire for use among adolescents. This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to evaluate adolescents’ beliefs about oral health behaviors using health belief model. Methods A preliminary 43-item questionnaire was developed by an expert panel. Then the questionnaire was finalized by decreasing the number of items to 35 by analyzing the results from face validity and factor analysis from 421 Hong Kong secondary school students. The content validity were evaluated by a panel of 2 behavioral scientists, 2 dentists, 2 schoolteachers and 10 adolescents. The construct validity of the questionnaire was assessed by performing exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, item-total correlation and intraclass coefficient were used to test its reliability. In addition, to confirm its applicability, multiple regression analysis and path analysis were used to evaluate the possibility of HBM as predictors for oral health behaviors and oral hygiene status. Results The initial analysis extracted six factors that jointly accounted for 62.47% of the variance observed. Based on CFA, the final version of the questionnaire consisted of 35 items and the data of the final version fitted the model well. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the subscale (> 0.7), item-total correlations (0.47–0.91) and the intraclass coefficient (0.82–0.91) were all above acceptable thresholds. The results of multiple regression analysis and path analysis confirmed its ability to predict oral health behaviors and status. Conclusions The present findings indicate satisfactory validity, reliability and applicability of the proposed Oral Health Behavior Questionnaire for Adolescents based on the Health Belief Model (OHBQAHBM) for measuring oral health beliefs of adolescents. This questionnaire can be used as an instrument to measure oral health beliefs and predict oral health behavior and oral hygiene status of adolescents.

The issues related to the problems of vitality of the languages of the peoples of the Russian Federation are discussed in the article. It is noted that the solution to these problems was at a low level during the USSR period, and at present there are no significant changes in its attitude. The analysis of the concept of vitality, its main indicators and factors affecting its level is given. A sociolinguistic review of the languages of the Russian Federation on the official status enshrined in constitutions, laws on languages and other normative documents is presented. Particular attention is paid to the national linguistic policy of the state and those extra-linguistic aspects that have had a great influence on the value orientations of native speakers. Statistical indicators of the decrease in the functional significance of national languages and the growing trend of a language shift in favor of the Russian language are given. It is proved that the official status of the state title languages of the republics has brought little change to the regional language situation. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the past 2019 was declared by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Indigenous Languages, as well as the fact that in the Russian Federation recent years have been conflicting regarding the voluntary and compulsory study in schools by all students of the state title languages of the republics, despite on the nationality and desire of the student himself. The novelty is seen in the fact that the author analyzes the vitality of languages of the largest peoples of the Russian Federation with a population of over 1 million and over 500 thousand in different time periods.

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