Research has begun taking a holistic approach in understanding what factors may impact the mother-infant attachment, by considering the impact of pregnancy-related physical health conditions, and whether maternal mental health plays a role. This study tested the hypothesis that pregnancy-related physical health conditions - hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), preeclampsia, anaemia, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) - are associated with a perceived difficult mother-infant attachment in the first year of an infant's life in a cohort of women recruited during pregnancy, compared to mothers without these conditions. It also investigated whether poor maternal mental health moderates these relationships. A retrospective analysis of a Scottish cohort database was conducted consisting of 4442 participants: HG (n = 523) and non-HG group (n = 3919); preeclampsia (n = 636) and non-preeclampsia group (n = 3806); anaemia (n = 384) and non-anaemia group (n = 4058); UTIs (n = 227) and non-UTIs group (n = 4215). Maternal mental health was significantly associated with the mother-infant attachment. Preeclampsia was the only condition (positively) associated with the mother-infant attachment. Poor maternal mental health in HG was significantly associated with a less positive mother-infant attachment. Experiencing additional physical health conditions during pregnancy does not necessarily equate to a less-than-optimal mother-infant attachment. Certain sub-groups (e.g. HG) are at an increased risk of less positive mother-infant attachments should they experience poor maternal mental health.

Exploring learning motivation in the era of generative artificial intelligence among Chinese students majoring in translation and interpreting: A Q methodology study.

Hepatitis E virus in pigs at the moment of slaughter in Spain, 2015 and 2017.

The AP1/FUL-like family plays key roles in floral development and flowering time in plants, influencing plant architecture and grain yield. However, the functions of AP1/FUL-like family members in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) have yet to be fully elucidated. In this study, we used CRISPR/Cas9 to characterise SbFUL1 in sorghum through comprehensive phenotypic and molecular analyses. The Sbful1 mutants exhibited significant delays in flowering time. Quantitative phenotypic assays revealed changes in seed morphology and inflorescence architecture, which are consistent with previously reported functions of FUL1 in other plant species. Notably, the mutants displayed novel pleiotropic effects on stem morphology not previously associated with FUL1 genes, including changes in stem structure and integrity. DAP-seq analysis identified potential SbFUL1 binding sites in genes involved in pectin biosynthesis and cell wall remodelling pathways, providing a putative molecular mechanism for the observed phenotypes. These findings confirm the conserved roles of FUL1 in regulating flowering time and floral development sorghum while also revealing broader pleiotropic effects than previously recognised. This study demonstrates the value of holistic phenotypic approaches for gene characterisation and highlights opportunities for crop improvement through harnessing floral regulatory genes with expanded functional roles.

In times defined by a rapid transition towards a smart technology paradigm, accessibility remains a key prerequisite for social inclusion, equity and quality of life, especially for populations with special mobility needs like older adults and people with disabilities. This study meticulously reviews the existing literature to identify barriers and opportunities related to the mobility of these vulnerable groups within urban transport systems. Using systematic, narrative, thematic and bibliometric literature review tools, the study synthesises the findings of 60 studies from various disciplines, including transport, urban planning and social sciences. The outcomes illustrate that inadequate road infrastructure, such as poorly maintained sidewalks, inaccessible public transport stops and vehicles as well as insufficient tactile and auditory aids, severely limit mobility and independence. Public transport systems often lack user-friendly design, functional support for mobility aids and adequately trained staff. Technological advances, while promising, pose a challenge in terms of compatibility and accessibility for these groups; digital literacy and ease of use are factors that cannot be ignored. Policy recommendations are proposed to address these barriers, focusing on improving infrastructure, adopting inclusive design principles and enhancing services, affordability and staff training. Also, integrating and simplifying innovative transport technologies, like Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and digital mobility tools, to support equitable and inclusive mobility is a critical way forward. This study's findings highlight the interdisciplinary nature of transport accessibility research and the need for a holistic and universal approach to urban and transport planning. By addressing these challenges, policymakers and practitioners can significantly improve the autonomy, participation and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities, promoting a more liveable built and road environment. • Accessibility and mobility are two interlinked societal needs that may define not only access to travel and destinations but for some vulnerable populations even their quality of life per se. • This study reviews narratively and systematically 60 studies to identify and contextualise the transport barriers that older adults and people with disabilities face in urban eco-systems. • Infrastructure, socio-psychological, financial and service barriers are recognised spanning from concerns around inadequate road infrastructure and digital illiteracy to unaffordable travel and problematic public transport provision. • Targeted solutions are proposed around improving infrastructure, inclusive design and technology adoption and enhancing services, affordability and staff training. • Building accessible urban transport for all is a pathway to more liveable cities.

What district heating share is optimal for a municipality? A holistic approach including supply temperatures

A holistic approach to evaluating climate vulnerability of French Polynesia pearl oyster farming: Bridging communities and scientific knowledge

Restrictive school phone policies are expected to positively influence adolescent in-school phone use and improve pupil wellbeing. However, there is a lack of research that explains how school phone policies impact on phone use and wellbeing. This qualitative comparative case study aimed to provide such explanatory data. Data were collected from 40 focus group interviews in 7 case study secondary schools in England (4 with permissive phone policies; 3 with restrictive phone policies), with 177 pupil, parent and school staff participants. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Data show that both restrictive and permissive phone polices have positive and negative impacts on pupil wellbeing. School policies influenced aspects of wellbeing related to health, connectedness, learning, agency and resilience, and the development of safe and supportive environments. Impacts of policies on wellbeing were further shaped by contextual factors. This study presents a conceptual model to inform future research, policy, and practice concerning the ways in which phones-and school phone policies-may shape adolescent wellbeing. The findings underscore that interventions targeting phone use should be integrated within broader, holistic approaches to supporting adolescent wellbeing that operate across both school and out-of-school environments.

Industry guidance on container closure integrity strategies for difficult-to-test parenteral products (DTPs).

Holistic, Patient-Centered Care: Factors That Shape Providers at a Low-Resource Hospital in Kenya.

A data-mechanism integrated framework for elucidating the migration and attenuation of light non-aqueous phase liquids in the vadose zone.

Endophytic fungi as partners in a holistic approach to enhance plant growth and stress tolerance for sustainable agriculture

Interventions in the food system to improve sustainability are emerging research areas reflecting complex relations between consumption, production, and environmental impact. This umbrella review aimed to explore current research on food systems initiatives and their relationship with human health and sustainability outcomes. An umbrella review of systematic and scoping reviews describing food system initiatives with cobenefits for health and at least one sustainability outcome was conducted. Five databases were searched, covering 2015-2024. The systematic search identified 2770 records and 20 articles were included. Most reviews described initiatives on sustainable diets (n = 7), food security (n = 3), urban agriculture (n = 4), food supply chain (n = 3), education (n = 2), and the global syndemic (n = 1). Three reviews (15%) reported on all three sustainability outcomes combined. Economic sustainability was reported only alongside social (n = 4) or environmental (n = 3) outcomes. Social and environmental outcomes were examined in isolation (social [n = 3]; environmental [n = 3]) or in combination (n = 4). No clear trends emerged between intervention topics and outcomes. Included reviews identified the need for further research that took a holistic approach to food system sustainability. This review supports the crucial need for robust, methodological multidisciplinary systems research to effectively integrate all sustainability dimensions to drive transformative food systems' change.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to examine the effects of personality traits and anxiety levels on social competence and quality of life in women who underwent amputation after the earthquake. This cross-sectional correlational study investigated associations between personality traits, anxiety, social competence, and quality of life among 68 women with earthquake-related amputations following the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye. We selected statistical analyses according to the distributional characteristics of the data, using independent- and dependent-samples t tests, the Mann-Whitney U test, the Pearson chi-square test (χ 2), and Pearson or Spearman correlation analyses, as appropriate. The study showed that openness to experience and conscientiousness were positively correlated with physical quality of life, while agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience were positively correlated with social competence. In contrast, anxiety showed a significant negative correlation with both physical quality of life and social competence. These findings suggest that clinical monitoring of women who have experienced amputation after the earthquake should focus not only on physical recovery but also on the early diagnosis of anxiety, systematic assessment of psychosocial needs, and strengthening multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs that support social functioning. In particular, developing holistic care approaches that focus on reducing anxiety, enhancing social competence, and considering individual personality traits is of practical and clinical importance for improving quality of life and supporting long-term adaptation.

A Case Study of Subserosal Uterine Leiomyoma and Renal Calculi Managed with High-Dilution Homoeopathic Medicines.

The effect of perceived spiritual support on compassion fatigue and psychological resilience level in pediatric nurses.

Colonial legacies have significantly shaped global health, creating power imbalances between the Global North and the Global South, which in turn affect research, priorities and health interventions, particularly in the field of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Decolonisation aims to promote equity, local leadership and inclusivity. Despite growing global attention to NTDs, the governance and research landscape has yet to be interrogated from a decolonial perspective. This paper offers a novel contribution by analysing historical and structural asymmetries through a literature review and insights from a panel discussion at the XII Iberian Congress of African Studies. Decolonising global health research requires equitable collaborations, recognition of local leadership and an understanding of how the logic of race impacts inequity. Key challenges include power imbalances in funding and authorship, limited leadership opportunities for researchers from the Global South, extractive practices that overlook local contexts and intersectionality and persistent barriers to participation in global forums. Progress can be made by promoting holistic approaches, supporting research exchanges, reintegrating trained professionals into local systems and advocating for community-driven, interdisciplinary research. Strategies such as fostering equitable partnerships, strengthening research infrastructure, engaging local stakeholders and prioritising social acceptability in intervention design are essential for African countries to address systemic inequities in knowledge production and utilisation. Grounded in an analysis of power imbalances in NTD research, this paper proposes pathways towards more inclusive, locally led and context-sensitive approaches that advance epistemic justice and sustainable health solutions.

Considerable research has been dedicated to identifying the presence and impact of workplace psychosocial risk factors in the construction industry; however, there is limited qualitative evidence that contextualizes workplace stressors in relation to broader life stress. To qualitatively explore the perceived prominence of work stressors in relation to other stressors in construction industry workers' lives. Workers from an Australian construction company participated in a nation-wide survey. An open-ended question was asked regarding the greatest source of stress workers face within or outside of the workplace. An inductive, manifest content analysis was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach to meaningfully categorize workers' responses. Responses from 608 workers were analysed. Stressors in the work-related category were most commonly reported as workers' most significant source of stress (45%), followed by combined work and home/personal stressors (35%), home or personal stressors (14%) and no stressors (6%). Collectively, work was implicated in 80% of workers' most prominent source of stress. The most prominent specific stressor was work overload (high job demands, pressure and long hours often reported together; 23%), followed by poor work-life balance (18%). Work-related stressors are not only highly prevalent among construction industry workers, but are much more commonly described as their most prominent source of stress compared to home or personal factors. The centrality of work-related stressors within workers' lives more broadly, including those that straddle the work-home divide (particularly poor work-life balance), suggests the need for holistic approaches to optimally address mental health.

Purpose Secure transmission in wireless communication systems has garnered significant attention recently. A key challenge is thwarting eavesdroppers while optimizing the performance of legitimate users and security. This paper aims to propose a novel scheme using index modulation (IM) for a space-time block code (STBC)-aided simultaneously transmitting and reflecting reconfigurable intelligent surface (STAR-RIS) system to ensure physical layer security (PLS). Design/methodology/approach STAR-RIS is designed as an access point (AP) to adjust array element phases for signal generation. By grouping the STAR-RIS and using IM, different antenna combinations are activated for transmission. The zero-forcing (ZF) precoding method generates artificial noise (AN) based on the channel state information (CSI) of the legitimate user, which is then added to the transmitted signals. Finally, Alamouti coding is integrated into the STAR-RIS for signal transmission. Findings Theoretical and simulation analyses of bit error rate (BER) and secrecy rate show the scheme prevents eavesdropping and enhances the secrecy rate. At a 30dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), the secrecy rate increases by approximately 8 bits/s/Hz compared to the no-AN scheme. Furthermore, compared to traditional STAR-RIS, at BER = 10−4, the SNR gain is approximately 2dB. Research limitations/implications The good results are based on CSI in the communication system. Practical implications It could be used for V2V communication networking and secured communications. Social implications It gives more ideas and research on the coding in the RIS. Originality/value Designing STAR-RIS as an AP simplifies channel links and, combined with Alamouti code, greatly boosts diversity gain via spatial-temporal coding. Moreover, this paper uses the STAR-RIS to implement IM, enabling the additional transmission of index bits and improving spectral efficiency. Meanwhile, adding AN to signals, a key design aspect, prevents eavesdropping and enhances security, showing a holistic approach to optimizing wireless security.

This study aims to examine the relationships among university students’ artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, AI ethical awareness, and technology use, and to determine the mediating role of AI ethical awareness in this relationship. The sample of the study consisted of 438 university students in Kazakhstan (233 female, 205 male). Data were collected using the AI literacy scale, AI ethical awareness scale, and technology use scale. Pearson correlation analysis, <i>independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance,</i> and mediation analysis with<i> PROCESS macro (version 4.2) </i>were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that male students scored significantly higher than female students in AI ethical awareness and technology use according to the gender variable. Significant differences were found among age groups in terms of AI ethical awareness and technology use, with students aged 27 and above obtaining the highest scores. Regarding the field of study variable, social sciences students had the highest means in AI ethical awareness and technology use, whereas health sciences students demonstrated the lowest scores. The results indicated positive and significant relationships among AI literacy, AI ethical awareness, and technology use. Mediation analysis results revealed that AI ethical awareness played a partial mediating role in the effect of technology use on AI literacy. Technology use had both direct and indirect effects on AI literacy through AI ethical awareness. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that technology use influences AI literacy both directly and indirectly through the development of ethical awareness. The findings suggest that AI literacy education in higher education institutions should be designed with holistic approaches that incorporate ethical dimensions alongside technical content.<br />