The electronic age lends itself to a deliberate action towards digitalization and this has led to the surge in discourses of and around digital economies. Scholarly claims of vagueness in African countries’ pursuit of the digital agenda and the political leverage of digitalization discourses by social actors are examined by this research to unveil the discursive constructions of Ghana’s digital agenda and its social actors. Using corpus methods and Discourse-Historical Approach to discourse analysis, the study employs a five-year corpus of speech by Ghana’s vice president as a primary data for the study. The analysis reveals three main ideologically motivated themes: digitalization as beneficial in several aspects of Ghana’s society, manifestations of Ghana’s digital exploits, and principal officers’ ideological stance on digitalization. Digitalization is presented as both a preventive and curative measure to Ghana’s economic challenges. The dominant collocates of ‘digital’ include address, revolution, divide, through, platforms and port. Social actors are positioned as visionary and pro-digitalization, with discursive strategies like anthroponyms, personal pronouns, perspectivization, and evaluative predicates employed to construct a political identity that aligns leadership legitimacy with digital transformation. The findings affirm the ideological motivations behind digitalization in Ghana, supporting claims that policy actors use digital discourse to construct political personas. Contrary to critiques of vagueness in African digital agendas, the study finds Ghana’s digitalization discourse to be coherent, policy-driven, and ideologically transparent. The study concludes that digitalization as a policy and ideology is clearly conceptualized in Ghana’s presidential discourses, and the discourse around digitalization is political.

• Frequent leisure activity is associated with better physical and mental health. • Social and mindfulness activities are especially tied to mental health benefits. • Physical activities show the strongest association with physical health outcomes. • Sedentary activities negatively correlate with physical health. • Activity diversity offers no added health benefits beyond activity frequency. Engagement in leisure activities has been linked to improved mental and physical health. However, the extent to which different aspects of these activities (i.e., frequency, diversity, type) are associated with health in large-scale studies remains unclear. Drawing on comprehensive nationwide pandemic-era data, this study examined associations between the frequency and diversity of leisure activities and self-perceived health, and whether specific activity domains have stronger associations with physical or mental health. Data were drawn from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study, including responses from 2,037 adults. Activity frequency and diversity were assessed across six domains: physical, social, cognitive, mindfulness, volunteer, and other activities. Ordered logistic regression was used to model associations between activities and self-perceived physical and mental health, adjusting for sociodemographic and health factors. Overall activity frequency was positively associated with physical and mental health. Social and mindfulness activities were more strongly associated with mental health, while physical activities were more strongly correlated with physical health. Other, more sedentary activities, were inversely associated with physical health. Activity diversity was not associated with health beyond frequency. Findings highlight the importance of active pursuits and suggest type and frequency of activities, rather than diversity, are associated with health.

Canadian Adaptation of a Community Navigator Program to Address Loneliness Among Older Adults With Depression and/or Anxiety: A Pilot Study

This study provides a descriptive overview of sexual violence (SV) experienced by female student-athletes (n = 56) from three Quebec universities, examining the frequencies, forms, and contexts of these incidents. Findings show that over one-third of participants (43%, n = 24) reported at least one SV incident perpetrated by someone linked to their university sports team. Most incidents were perpetrated by men, primarily fellow student-athletes, and occurred most frequently during social activities. These findings highlight that SV remains a current issue despite existing prevention efforts and provide information that could support the development of more effective prevention strategies and educational initiatives in university sports.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) requires long-term therapeutic strategies that control symptoms while minimizing exposure to oral corticosteroids (OCS). Fast-acting treatments (FT), such as intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), are commonly used during exacerbations, whereas efgartigimod (EFG) has recently emerged as an alternative outpatient therapy. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and quality of life (QOL) outcomes of IVIG and EFG in patients with MG. A retrospective analysis was conducted in 67 patients with MG. Fifty-five patients continued IVIG during exacerbations (IVIG group), whereas 12 patients switched from IVIG to EFG (Switched-EFG group). The primary outcome was the achievement of minimal manifestations (MM) or MM with prednisolone ≤ 5 mg/day (MM-5 mg). The secondary outcomes included changes in the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living scale (MG-ADL) scores and reduction of prednisolone (PSL) dose between the two groups. The number of hospitalizations and scores on the Japanese version of the Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life 15-Item Scale-Revised (MG-QOL15r-J) were compared before and after EFG initiation. No significant differences were observed between the groups in MM, MM-5 mg, ΔMG-ADL, or ΔPSL scores. In the Switched-EFG group, the number of hospitalizations was significantly decreased, whereas the MG-QOL scores improved following EFG initiation. The questionnaire responses consistently favored EFG, particularly in supporting family roles, work participation, and social activities. Notwithstanding the study's limited sample size and observational nature, Switching to EFG yielded notable therapeutic benefits compared with IVIG, while additionally reducing the hospitalization rate and enhancing QOL. Therefore, EFG may be a valuable outpatient treatment option for refractory MG.

Association between depression and stroke in a socially isolated population: Mediating role of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.

Preliminary effects of a modified Otago Exercise Program on metabolic, cellular, and epigenetic biomarkers in people living with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

The relationship between social participation and health-related quality of life two years after burn injury: A Burn Model System national database study.

Dual stream deep learning for fake news-aware stock prediction: Integrating technical indicators and sentiment analysis

A Gamified Wellness Program is Associated With Reduced Emotional Exhaustion in Surgical Residents.

Family social class differences in children's leisure-time physical activity: The mediating role of parenting styles and the family sports environment.

• ‘Green jobs’ (GJ) discourse circulates among climate policymakers and campaigners. • I show that the promise of green jobs has limited resonance for some communities. • It lacks resonance for people who are attached to traditional industries. • Repurposing people’s industrial attachments might sow the seeds of support for GJ. • This is important to achieve net zero transformations. ‘Green jobs’ discourse circulates with intensity among climate policy networks in the United Kingdom and internationally. Social actors assume that the promise of the mass delivery of green jobs will help to build public support for a net zero industrial transition among communities with affective ties to high-carbon industries. In this paper, I use interview and ethnographic data collected in a northern English town to critically examine this assumption. Drawing on conceptual work about the nature of ‘attachments’, I show that proposals for the delivery of new green jobs and industries are felt to lack credibility and have limited resonance with some communities. By making this argument, I put forward a novel analysis within energy and industrial geographies about the tension between imagined sustainable futures (envisaged by policymakers and environmental campaigners) and the materiality of attachments to traditional industries (experienced by communities). I conclude by exploring how low carbon infrastructures might be rendered more affecting. One response lies in recognising and repurposing people’s industrial attachments; this necessitates forms of investment attuned to place-specific sensitivities.

Public stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS (ODHA) remains a major obstacle in efforts to control the HIV epidemic. Health literacy and the social environment play a role in shaping the public's perception of ODHA. This study aims to analyze the influence of literacy and the social environment on public stigma within a community-based community service framework. The study used a cross-sectional analytical design. The study was conducted in the Salimbongan Community Health Center (Puskesmas) area of ​​Pinrang Regency from October to December 2025. A sample of 200 respondents was selected purposively. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis was performed using univariate, bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test, and multivariate analysis using logistic regression. Some respondents still exhibited stigma against ODHA. Bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between knowledge, perceptions, family attitudes, and community leaders' attitudes with stigma (p<0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that community leaders' and family attitudes were the most dominant determinants of public stigma after controlling for other variables. Strengthening literacy alone is not sufficient to reduce stigma. Community-based interventions involving key social actors are more effective in transforming societal attitudes toward HIV/AIDS.

In your hands (Ezandleni Zakho): A theatre-based approach to engaging embodied indigenous knowledge towards collaborative social action

Professional identity (PI) formation occurs over time through immersive social-digital and in-person-interactions. While digital social interactions may support the PI formation of medical students, their influence remains underexplored. This study aimed to describe the patterns and intensity of social media use and analyze its association with PI. This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted at a private medical school in Jakarta, Indonesia. All undergraduate medical students were invited to participate in this study. Data were collected using the Social Networking Activity Intensity Scale (SNAIS) and the MacLeod Clark Professional Identity Scale (MCPIS-9) questionnaire. Data were analyzed descriptively and statistically. A total of 451 students participated in this study. Participants reported moderate overall social media use intensity (mean SNAIS=2.96±0.51), with higher use for entertainment than social interaction. The mean MCPIS-9 score was 3.76±0.44. Content engagement, measured using a content engagement index (CEI) reflecting the intensity of engagement with educational and informational content across selected social media activities, was generally low and driven mainly by browsing behaviors (CEI=0.51±0.64). Weak but significant correlations were observed between CEI and MCPIS-9 (ρ=0.139, p=0.003) and between SNAIS and MCPIS-9 (r=0.102, p=0.030). One-way analysis of variance revealed significant differences in MCPIS-9 scores by duration of use for WhatsApp and X, but not for other platforms. Participants mainly used social media for entertainment purposes. Social media use intensity and content engagement showed weak but significant associations with PI.

Psychomotor slowing as a predictor of treatment outcomes in major depressive disorder with acute suicidality: Insights from the OASIS-D study.

The aim of this study was to determine the relationships between physical activity (PA) and fitness and mental health in persons with spinal cord injury (PwSCI) living with chronic pain. This cross-sectional baseline data analysis included n = 43 people PwSCI ≥ 18years reporting chronic pain. We administered the Satisfaction with Life Scale, EuroQol anxiety/depression, ICEpop CAPability Measure for Adults (ICECAP-A) enjoyment and pleasure and achievement and progress, Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities scale, Leisure-Time PA Questionnaire for PwSCI, the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, and an arm-crank fitness test. Hierarchical multiple regressions, controlling for age, gender, injury level, fatigue, and pain, revealed that moderate to vigorous PA and fitness explained variance in enjoyment and pleasure (ΔR2 = .133, R2 = .344, p = .002), anxiety/depression (ΔR2 = .125, R2 = .258, p = .023), Satisfaction with Life Scale (ΔR2 = .036, R2 = .240, p = .030), achievement and progress (ΔR2 = .084, R2 = .260, p = .020), and Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities (ΔR2 = .074, R2 = .444, p = .005). Future studies should test whether interventions that increase PA and fitness improve mental health in PwSCI living with chronic pain.

ABSTRACT As global populations age, dominant models of successful aging often emphasize physical health, independence, and continued social engagement, sometimes marginalizing the experiences of older adults living with disabilities. Guided by multidimensional models of successful aging and principles of disability-affirming practice, this study examined how aging services professionals conceptualize successful aging for older adults with and without disabilities and explored whether exposure to disability-affirming training influences these perceptions. Using a quasi-experimental pre – post design, 77 social workers and care managers from community-based aging service agencies completed surveys assessing perceptions of successful aging across eight domains: health and function, psychological factors, social roles and activities, financial and living circumstances, social relationships, neighborhood and community, work, and independence. Prior to the training, participants rated non-disabled older adults significantly higher in health and function (p = .038), psychological factors (p = .007), and social roles and activities (p = .043). No significant differences were observed across the remaining domains. Post-training comparisons revealed no statistically significant changes in perceptions across domains. However, a modest, non-significant shift in perceptions of independence for disabled older adults suggested some movement toward viewing independence in terms of autonomy and supported decision-making rather than solely physical self-sufficiency. These findings indicate that professional assumptions linking successful aging with the absence of disability remain influential even among practitioners working closely with older adults. At the same time, the results highlight the potential value of sustained, reflective training approaches that integrate disability-affirming perspectives and broaden how successful aging is understood in aging services practice.

ABSTRACT Focusing on the moderating role of additional physical health challenges, this study examines the impact of six social leisure activities on cognition among Mexican men and women, aged 50+, with and without chronic conditions. Using data from Wave 5 (2018) of the Mexican Health and Aging Study, this research suggests that social leisure activities tend to be associated with better cognition across chronic condition-gender groups. However, volunteering can be related to poorer cognition among men without chronic conditions. Moreover, despite such additional health challenges as poor vision, poor hearing, and particularly functional limitations, certain social leisure activities can still be linked to better cognition, contingent on chronic condition-gender group. Yet, in case of poor self-reported health, club participation can be linked to lower cognition among women with at least one chronic condition. The insights from this study can help develop interventions for improving later-life cognition among individuals with declining health.

ABSTRACT Radical right populism represents a multidimensional and transforming ideology. This contribution tackles the complexity of radical right populism by drawing a theoretical framework based upon two related concepts: producerism and reproducerism. While the first is a well-known notion in the literature on populism, the second is introduced here as a complementary concept that involves reproductive politics, including natality and the family. This paper aims to highlight the theoretical advantage afforded by the related concepts of producerism and reproducerism, first by connecting the economic, cultural, and demographic dimensions of radical right populism. Then, it will illustrate their usefulness in capturing the contextually sensitive configurations of producerism and reproducerism enacted by current political and social actors in Europe and the United States.