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A critical evaluation of the use of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) in health psychology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
With the burgeoning use of qualitative methods in health research, criteria for judging their value become increasingly necessary. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a distinctive approach to conducting qualitative research being used ...
Brocki, Joanna, Wearden, Alison
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Aging as a Loss of Goal‐Directedness: An Evolutionary Simulation and Analysis Unifying Regeneration with Anatomical Rejuvenation

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
The paper proposes that the root cause of aging is the loss of anatomical goal‐directedness after development. Using evolutionary neural cellular automata simulations, the authors show that after the organism has reached its developmental homeostatic setpoint (the adult morphology), the absence of target state to pursue leads to a drifting anatomical ...
Léo Pio‐Lopez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biophobia: What it is, how it works and why it matters

open access: yesPeople and Nature
Throughout history, humans have maintained an intricate connection with nature, often finding fascination with, and deriving numerous benefits from, the natural world. This positive emotional bond with nature, which is considered to have a genetic basis,
Masashi Soga, Maldwyn J. Evans
doaj   +1 more source

Nanozyme‐Engineered Probiotic Microneedle Patch for Chronic Diabetic Wound Therapy

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
This work introduces a robust living‐materials‐based strategy that integrates microbial therapy with catalytic nanotechnology for effective management of chronic infected wounds via alleviating reactive oxygen species (ROS), combating bacterial infection, relieving hypoxia, and exerting anti‐inflammatory effects.
Xueyang Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Adaptive Physical Activity Study in Stroke (TAPAS): A Feasibility Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
This study examines the feasibility of a mobile health physical activity intervention for individuals post‐stroke using a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial (SMART) design. High recruitment, retention, and adherence rates are observed, with promising trends in step count, fatigue, and quality of life.
Aoife Whiston   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of secure attachment, empathic self-efficacy, and stress perception in causal beliefs related to mental illness – a cross-cultural study: Italy versus Israel

open access: yesPsychology Research and Behavior Management, 2017
Stefania Mannarini,1 Alisa Reikher,1 Sharon Shani,1 Inbal Shani-Zinovich2 1Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, Interdepartmental Center for Family Research, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; 2Department of ...
Mannarini S   +3 more
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Mindfulness possibilities in the treatment of chronic headaches

open access: yesEuropean Psychiatry
Introduction Headache is a very common health problem worldwide and in our country due to the increasing environmental damage and daily stress. The proportion of patients with headache in general practice is 4-5%, in neurology up to 30%.
D. Perczel-Forintos, D. Sal
doaj   +1 more source

Similarity Structure Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling in Studying Latent Structures: An Application to the Attitudes towards Portuguese Language Questionnaire [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Several international studies such as PISA and PILRS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), have stressed the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours as facilitators of individuals reading literacy during the school years and ...
Candeias, A.A., Diniz, A., Roazzi, A.
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Emerging Nanozyme Strategies for Precision Breast Cancer Treatment

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Different types of nanozymes‐mediated chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, immunotherapy, and multiple combined therapies for the effective treatment of breast cancer. Abstract Breast cancer, the most common malignant tumor among women worldwide, poses a significant challenge to public health due to its high incidence and mortality rates.
Jian Zang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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