Academic Articles & Research Papers

How ESG Signals Shape Tourists’ Premium-Paying Behavior in Community-Based Homestays

This study examines how international tourists’ perceptions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices influence their willingness to pay a premium for community-based homestays. Grounded in signaling theory, ESG perception is...

Anti-ceramide antibody and sphingosine-1-phosphate as potential biomarkers of unresectable non-small cell lung cancer

ObjectivesSpingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and ceramides are bioactive sphingolipids that influence cancer cell fate. Anti-ceramide antibodies might inhibit the effects of ceramide. The aim of this study was to assess the potential role of circ...

Why do emergency department clinicians miss acute aortic syndrome? A case series and descriptive analysis

Objectives: To understand why the diagnosis of AAS is missed in the ED, and to characterise the presenting features of cases in which a diagnosis of AAS was missed. Methods: A retrospective case series cohort study was performed, identif...

Hospitalisations for physical abuse in infants and children less than 5 years, 2013‒2021: a multinational cohort study using administrative data from five European countries

Objectives Child physical abuse (CPA) is a global public health problem associated with lifelong negative consequences, yet reliable epidemiologic data are lacking. We did a multinational cohort study to analyse trends in CPA hospitalisatio...

Robotic Arthroplasty Clinical and cost Effectiveness Randomised controlled trial (RACER-knee): a study protocol

Introduction Robotic-assisted knee replacement systems have been introduced to healthcare services worldwide in an effort to improve clinical outcomes for people, although high-quality evidence that they are clinically, or cost-effective re...

Yoga Outcomes Get Assessed in Cystic Fibrosis (YOGA-CF): protocol of a multicentre interventional randomised controlled clinical trial—investigating effects of a 12-week yoga intervention for adults with cystic fibrosis

Introduction Yoga is an emerging exercise choice for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), but evidence of its effect in this population is scarce, with a recent systematic review advocating for further research. Yoga Outcomes Get Assessed in C...

My Caregiver the Cobot: Comparing Visualization Techniques to Effectively Communicate Cobot Perception to People with Physical Impairments

Nowadays, robots are found in a growing number of areas where they collaborate closely with humans. Enabled by lightweight materials and safety sensors, these cobots are gaining increasing popularity in domestic care, where they support peo...

The Impact of Trust on Chinese Consumers’ Acceptance of Meat Substitutes: The Mediating Role of Perceived Benefits and Perceived Risks, and the Moderating Role of Consumer Knowledge

In recent years, meat substitutes have become a prominent global topic in academic research. As one of the world’s most populous countries, China may increasingly consider meat substitutes as a new dietary option to meet the growing consume...

An Improved Blockchain-Based Lightweight Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Handover Authentication Protocol for Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks

We conduct a cryptanalysis of the Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) handover authentication protocol newly developed by Son et al., which incorporates blockchain technology for authentication purposes. Although this approach is notably effici...

Understanding older adults’ continuance intention toward smart locks: a socio-technical study based on the Expectation-Confirmation Model of Information Systems and Task-Technology Fit Model

Background As aging populations continue to grow, smart home technologies—such as smart locks—have become increasingly essential to support older adults’ independent living. Long-term use remains a challenge, however, with most studies focu...

Health Technologies: Transforming Scientific Knowledge into Human Health

Health technologies are commonly associated with medical devices, digital health platforms, robotics, and artificial intelligence. However, this perspective captures only the most visible dimension of a much broader concept. This study exam...

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY DIFFUSION RATES

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the rates and influences on the adoption of three selected health technologies: statins, coronary stents, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS: A retrospective diffusion study using primary care prescribing da...

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The National Health Service (NHS) provides universal health coverage for all British citizens. Most services are free of charge, although modest copayments are sometimes applied. About 11% of the population also has private insurance. Gener...

Health technologies

A report by the Nuffield Trust explores some of the possibilities to transform health care through digital technologies, ranging from clinical decision support tools and electronic vital signs monitors, to remote monitoring and digital pati...

Evaluation of the Quality of Mobile Health Applications for Medication Adherence in Iran

Background & aim: Mobile health(mHealth) applications have emerged as pivotal tools for enhancing medication adherence, leveraging high accessibility and the widespread penetration of smartphones. The clinical effectiveness of these tools i...

Psychosocial Risk Factors on Mining Workers Processing Copper and Gold Minerals during Covid-19 Pandemic

Introduction: In the era of the Covid-19 pandemic, psychosocial issues as part of health and safety have become a popular mental health issue, particularly among gold and copper miners. This situation has led some companies to fire their un...

Toward trustworthy COVID-19 interventions: Building vaccine trust through community-university partnerships.

Prior research identifies trust as critical to increase vaccine acceptance and uptake. However, few intervention studies have sought to develop or test strategies for bolstering vaccine-related trust. To address this gap, this exploratory s...

Mobile health technology adoption across generations: Narrowing the digital divide

Abstract Mobile health (m‐health) technologies offer many benefits to individuals, organizations, and health professionals alike. Indeed, the utilization of m‐health by older adults can foster the development of proactive patients, while al...

Preferences for and drivers of adult vaccination clinic site selection: A cross-sectional study in 30 provinces in China

Focusing on vaccines available to adults and not in the immunization schedule, this study investigates the preferences and factors influencing adults in selecting vaccination clinic locations. It aims to provide strategic insights for boost...

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