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Psychosocial Well-Being in Families of Autistic Children and Effect of Service Dogs: An Exploratory Study

open access: yesPets
Service dogs (SDs) have been shown to provide multi-faceted benefits for autistic children, with some benefits also extending to family members. The main objectives of this study were to explore the relationships between psychosocial well-being, family ...
Nicolas Dollion   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Visual diagnosis of internal tumors of dogs and cats in Samarkand [PDF]

open access: yesBIO Web of Conferences
In this article, is provided the importance and effectivity using visual diagnostic methods in the practice of veterinary oncology for the purpose of early diagnosis and treatment of tumors as ultrasound and X-ray and also blood morphological biochemical
Yulchiyev Jasurbek   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Working qualities of search dogs of German and Belgian shepherd breeds

open access: yesНауковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Гжицького. Серія: Сільськогосподарські науки, 2020
The main tasks for which canine units of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine use search dogs are: inspection of various areas and search operations to identify persons who have committed or intend to commit offenses, their odors and things, detection of ...
S. V. Serkhovets   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pathways and pitfalls: a qualitative study of student experiences in biomedical science education

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Biomedical science students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers including financial strain, disrupted laboratory access and cultural exclusion. Peer networks provide vital support when institutional systems are difficult to navigate. To create inclusive learning environments and achieve academic success, educators should blend active, hands‐
Olivia J. Russell   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Service Dogs and the Impact on PTSD

open access: yes, 2016
Many individuals seek comfort in dogs, but not many realize the benefits that can be received from a “man’s best friend”. Dogs can be comforting, but can also be trained to acquire the special skills needed to help others. Service dogs can benefit a wide
Hernandez, Ashley M, Stevens, Christina
core   +1 more source

The PAWS project – Promoting and supporting the wellbeing of undergraduate students with service dogs

open access: yesHuman-Animal Interactions
There is growing concern for young peoples’ mental health nationally and internationally, with third-level students identified as a high-risk group for mental health difficulties.
Anna Donnla O’Hagan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of service and hearing dogs on health-related quality of life and activity level: a Swedish longitudinal intervention study

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2018
Background Individuals with severe disability often require personal assistance and help from informal caregivers, in addition to conventional health care.
Martina Lundqvist   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Avidin is evolutionarily conserved in fish but dispensable for development and resistance against Streptococcus agalactiae in zebrafish

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
The presence of biotin‐binding avidin proteins in fish and their biological significance are poorly characterized. We cataloged fish avidins and demonstrate that they are widely present and evolutionarily conserved. We created avd knockout zebrafish and show that zebavidin is dispensable for development and that resistance of avd knockout embryos in ...
Anni K. Saralahti   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dogs in the criminal justice system: consideration of facility and therapy dogs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
It is known that the criminal justice process is most often perceived as a negative experience by victims, witnesses, as well as defendants. Whilst measures have been put into place across the globe to improve their experiences, there is still much more ...
Spruin, L., Ozcakir Mozova, K.
core   +1 more source

Animal-assisted interventions for military families: a systematic review

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health
IntroductionThe incorporation of animals into interventions focused on military families is a relatively new concept. Though animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have been studied in the context of military veterans, few studies incorporate members of ...
Leanne O. Nieforth   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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