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Factors Associated with Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Chronic Disease in Taiwan

Hsiao-Mei Chen, Ching-Min Chen • International Journal of Gerontology (2017)

Background: There have been many studies reviewing quality of life (QoL) of older population and found an inverse association between QoL and chronic diseases. However, previous studies have focused only on that of people with specific dise...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2016.07.002

Correlation between sarcopenia and changes in oligodendrocyte lineage cells in the brains of Alzheimer's disease model mice

Lin-lin Yao, Xiao-ting Ma, Fang-bo Li, Lin-yi Zheng et al. • Experimental Gerontology (2026)

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by cognitive dysfunction. The discovery and identification of non-cognitive symptoms in the preclinical stage hold promise for early diagnosis and ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2026.113057

Effectiveness of music-based interventions in acute care settings for people living with dementia to reduce anxiety and enhance the care experience: A systematic review.

Victoria McArthur, Susan Everington, Martyn Patel • Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus (2024)

Introduction: Dementia is a global health priority, with an increasing percentage of overall hospital bed days occupied by people with dementia (PWD). This combined with increased demand and availability of complex scanning means that there...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100087

The interplay of risk factors for future falls and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults: a Bayesian network analysis

Yan Cai, Wei Zhu, Chenshu Wu, Yan Jiang • BMC Public Health (2026)

Abstract Background Falls are a leading global cause of injury and mortality in older adults, necessitating understanding risk factor interplay for prevention. This study aims to investigate complex interactions among risk factors associate...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-27192-9

Investigation of Play Intervention for Dementia (PID) Activities in Addressing Cognitive Domains Reflected in Hong Kong Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA)

Calvin Ka-Fung Lo BHSc, MD, Eric Andrew Yung BSc, MSc, Ka Tat Tsang PhD • Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (2022)

Background/Objectives: Yee Hong Play Intervention for Dementia (PID) is a community program strengthening East Asians >65 years with dementia in their daily functional activities. We analyzed how PID activities align with Hong Kong Montreal...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/23337214221130161

The Effect of Ageism and Willingness of Older Adult Care On Caring Behaviors Among New Graduate Nurses: A Descriptive, Correlational Study

Merve Tarhan, Pınar Doğan • Journal of Nursology (2026)

Objective: Despite the increasing ageing population, caring for older adults is not a highly preferred field of nursing in Türkiye and the world; studies examining the attitudes and behaviors of new graduate nurses towards older adult care ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.17049/jnursology.1509812

Exploring stress mediation: self-efficacy, sense of coherence, and self-esteem among nursing students in Poland—a multicenter cross-sectional observational study

Anna Maria Cybulska, Ewa Kupcewicz, Kamila Rachubińska, Mariusz Panczyk et al. • Frontiers in Public Health (2025)

BackgroundNursing students frequently encounter stressful and demanding situations during clinical training, which may hinder their well-being and professional development. A strong sense of coherence is thought to buffer the negative effec...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1713759

Comparative efficacy of exercise interventions for cognitive health in older adults: A network meta-analysis

Jinhao Zhang, Wei Ye, Wang Li, Fan Zhang et al. • Experimental Gerontology (2025)

Background: Previous studies have consistently demonstrated that exercise mitigates cognitive decline in older adults. However, the most effective types of exercise, along with optimal frequency and duration of interventions, remain inadequ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2025.112768

Tailored antihypertensive drug therapy prescribed to older women attenuates circulating levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α

Toledo JO, Moraes CF, Souza VC, Tonet-Furioso AC et al. • Clinical Interventions in Aging (2015)

Juliana O Toledo,1 Clayton F Moraes,2,3 Vinícius C Souza,2 Audrey C Tonet-Furioso,2 Luís CC Afonso,4 Cláudio Córdova,3 Otávio T Nóbrega1,2 1Graduate Program in Health Sciences, 2Graduate Program in...

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Seeking the Unseen: A Multimodal Non-Invasive Investigation of a Post-Byzantine Overpainted Icon

Nikoleta V. Nikolaidou, Anastasios Asvestas, Agathi Anthoula Kaminari, Theodoros Panou et al. • Heritage (2025)

Religious panel paintings (icons) play a pivotal role in the rituals of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church. However, their continuous use often results in physical degradation, prompting remedial interventions. Quite commonly, alteration...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/heritage8090377

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Flexible Work Arrangement on Employee Satisfaction and Performance:  a scoping review

Samuel Bangura, Lucia Zithobile Ngidi Ngidi, Lungisani Webster Hlophe • International Journal of Advanced Business Studies (2026)

This scoping review systematically synthesises empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs), including telecommuting, flexitime, compressed workweeks, and hybrid work models, as strategic interventions for en...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.59857/kwxc6b79

Tripartite Linear Relationships Among Job Satisfaction, Organisational Commitment, and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in Non-Western Settings: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Analysis

Khiabani Mohsen Malekalketab, Ismail Wan Khairuzzaman Wan, Ahadmotlaghi Ehsan, Barmaky Akbar • Organizacijų Vadyba: Sisteminiai Tyrimai (2026)

There is substantial evidence indicating a positive linear relationship among job satisfaction (JS), organisational commitment (OC), and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB), with OC often serving as a mediating variable. The interact...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2478/mosr-2026-0006

Conceptual System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modelling Simulation of Interorganisational Fairness in Food Value Chains: Research Agenda and Case Studies

Seán McGarraghy, Gudrun Olafsdottir, Rossen Kazakov, Élise Huber et al. • Agriculture (2022)

System dynamics and agent-based simulation modelling approaches have a potential as tools to evaluate the impact of policy related decision making in food value chains. The context is that a food value chain involves flows of multiple produ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12020280

International business the new realities

Salih Tamer Cavusgil, Gary Knight, John Riesenberger, H.G. Rammal et al. (2012)

Part 1: Foundation Concepts Chapter 1. Introduction: What Is International Business? Chapter 2. Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm Chapter 3. Organizational Participants that Make International Business Happen...

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Incorporating the Theory of Planned Behaviour into Distracted Driving: Influencing Factors and Intervention Effects

L. Zhang, J. S. Peng, Z. Song, Z. B. Fan et al. • Journal of Advanced Transportation (2023)

This study focuses on the psychological characteristics and empirically tests of the factors influencing distracted driving behaviours. This information is used as a reference for an intervention on dangerous driving behaviours. First, a di...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2023/7664577

Hierarchical ordered logistic regression analysis of urban rail transit driver fatigue determinants: impact of emotion regulation and sleep patterns

Juanli Du, Zhiqiang Sun, Chaozhe Jiang • Scientific Reports (2026)

Abstract Urban rail transit (URT) drivers play a crucial role in ensuring operational safety; however, existing literature lacks in-depth research on the underlying mechanisms influencing driver fatigue in URT systems. To fill this gap, thi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-44865-y