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The Integral Theory, Pelvic Floor Biomechanics, and Binary Innervation [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Neurourology Journal
The pelvic floor biomechanics and sphincter functioning are essential for understanding pelvic floor dysfunction and the pathophysiology of the pelvic organs. The pelvic floor consists of muscles, fascial connections and ligaments.
Jörgen Quaghebeur   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rational Expectations and Market Timing: An Event Study of the China–United States Phase One Trade Deal

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rational actors constantly incorporate information into their decision‐making behavior. Since there is often a time lag between the announcement of a policy and its implementation, an important question arises: when do rational actors incorporate new information into their market behavior, at the announcement or at the implementation of a ...
Tim Ölkers, Oliver Mußhoff
wiley   +1 more source

Heterogeneity in Food Price Inflation Convergence Across the EU: Evidence From Club Dynamics and Structural Breaks

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines food price inflation rate convergence among EU27 Member States from 2005 to 2024, focusing on structural breaks, external shocks, and regional disparities. Using panel unit root tests and club convergence analysis, the findings reveal no overall convergence but identify multiple convergence clubs.
Tibor Bareith, Imre Fertő
wiley   +1 more source

Continence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Continence is self-restraint and self- control especially temperance, sexual behavior and the body excreta (ability to control one’s bowel and bladder).Continence is an acquired behavior gained by learning and training.
Mousa, Laila A. S. E.   +2 more
core  

Ostomy continence devices: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. [PDF]

open access: yes
AIM Colostomy complication rates range widely from 10% to 70%. The psychological burden on patients, leading to lifestyle changes and decreased quality of life (QoL), is one of the largest factors.
Delgado, Zachary   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Powerlessness in Self-Management Behaviours Among Patients with Malignant Fungating Wounds: A Cross-Sectional Study

open access: yesJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Xiaoling Gong,1,2,* Hon Lon Tam,3,* Xiaomei Zhu,1 Li Zhu,2 Di Wei,1 Huayun Liu,1 Yige Yang,4 Zhiyong Yu,5 Xian Li41Department of Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Center, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, Hunan People’s Republic of China ...
Gong X   +8 more
doaj  

Factors determining low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer resection: A study in Thai patients

open access: yesAsian Journal of Surgery, 2016
Background/Objective: Defective defecation function, also known as low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), is a common problem after surgical treatment of rectal cancer that has a detrimental effect on quality of life.
Patomphon Ekkarat   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Not All Agreements Are Equal: Heterogeneous Effects of RTAs on Latin American Agri‐Food Exports, 1990–2019

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Since the final decade of the 20th century, Latin American countries have increasingly regarded the signing of regional trade agreements (RTAs) as a promising strategy for expanding their exports. Within this context, the main objective of this study is to assess the impact of RTAs on agri‐food exports in Latin America over the period 1990 ...
María‐Isabel Ayuda   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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