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Resiliency of Adolescent Sendong Survivors in Terms of Emotional Self-Disclosure, Life Orientation, PTSD Level and Service Learning Across Developmental Stages and Gender
No full textThis project contains the bound bachelor's thesis titled "Resiliency of Adolescent Sendong Survivors in Terms of Emotional Self-Disclosure, Life Orientation, PTSD Level and Service Learning Across Developmental Stages and Gender" by Joannie C. Alarde, Cristy Marie L. Pagalan and
Jannah Jean I. Pescador, submitted in March 2015. The supervisor/advisor for this thesis is Prof. Antoniette Zacarina B. Sansona
Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Exercise Rehabilitation for ICU Patients: A Scoping Review
No full textResearch Protocol
This study plans to conduct a scoping review aimed at systematically mapping and evaluating the current landscape of evidence regarding the application of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in motor rehabilitation for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Methods (Planned):
We will systematically search for literature published from January 2011 to December 2025 in the following Chinese and English databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP, and China Biology Medicine disc (CBM). Eligible study designs will include randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, cross-sectional studies, etc. The search strategy will combine subject headings and free-text terms. Search terms will include: "virtual reality/ virtual exposure/", "exercise/ rehabilitation/ mobilization/ training/ activity/ motion", "ICU/ intensive care unit/ critical care".
Data Extraction and Analysis (Planned):
From studies meeting the inclusion criteria, we plan to extract and summarize the following information: the types of VR devices used, the core content of the interventions, specific intervention parameters (e.g., single-session duration, frequency, total cycle), and all reported outcomes related to safety, feasibility, and effectiveness (with a focus on their impact on patients' motor function, cognitive level, and quality of life).
Expected Outcomes and Significance:
This review aims to summarize the characteristics of current intervention models and commonly reported outcome measures. Based on a systematic synthesis of the existing evidence, we anticipate providing directional recommendations for subsequent research
Prevention and Control Strategies for Candida auris in Emergency Services: A Scoping Review Protocol
No full textCandida Auris, known as C. auris, is a fungus that can colonize the skin and cause invasive infections in patients whose clinical condition is vulnerable. A characteristic that distinguishes it from other fungal pathogens is its high capacity to colonize the skin, causing widespread outbreaks in healthcare units through cross-transmission. Considered, therefore, a global public health threat, it is spread across several continents, affecting about 60 countries.
This species is distinguished by resistance to multiple antifungal drugs and the ability to persist on surfaces and equipment, which can make its eradication from healthcare units difficult, raising concern and increasing research. It is known to be commonly found in hospitals and extremely invasive, transmitted through contact, representing a significant challenge for healthcare professionals in controlling and treating it. Early detection of colonization or infection in at-risk patients allows for a a more effective intervention and limits the spread in healthcare services.
Objective: To map the available scientific evidence on the strategies for prevention and control of C. auris in Emergency Services.
Methodology: A scoping review will be conducted according to the methodology recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), following the recommended steps to ensure the accuracy of the process. The search will be carried out in the PubMed, EBSCO, and JBI Database of Systematic Reviews, using structured search strategies to ensure the comprehensiveness and specificity of the results. We began our approach on this topic by searching for the existence of scoping reviews conducted in the last three years, given the recent prevalence of information in this area. This scoping review uses the PCC (Population, Concept, Context) framework to map the available evidence on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for C. auris in Emergency Services. The guiding research question it will be: What information is available in the scientific literature regarding prevention and treatment strategies for C. auris applicable to Emergency Services? This scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the Prisma 2020 evaluation recommendations and will be registered on the Open Science Framework (OSF) platform. The search strategy will include the following descriptors: ('Candidozyma auris') AND ('emergency department* OR emergency service* OR acute care') AND ('prevention OR infection control OR screening OR diagnosis OR treatment'). For the search conducted in January 2026, articles written in Portuguese, French, and English were selected, within a three-year timeframe (January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2026), and available in full free text. The PCC mnemonic (Population, Concept, and Context) will be used to define the eligibility criteria for articles that will be part of the analysis. The population (P) considered will be patients attended to in Emergency Services, as well as health professionals involved in providing care in this context; the concept (C) is related to and encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of C auris, and the context is hospital Emergency Services as an acute care setting and the initial point of contact between the patient and the health system. Two independent reviewers will assess the relevance of the articles and extract and synthesize data from the selected studies, with a third reviewer in case of disagreement. Rayyan® software will be used to support data selection, which will be carried out in two stages: the first following the reading of the title and abstract, and the second after analyzing the full text. For data extraction, an Excel® table will be created to group the main findings. The data will be synthesized by analyzing the content of the selected articles to identify patterns and gaps in the literature.
Conclusion: Colonization, often preceding infection, positions the microbiota cutaneous as a critical reservoir of C. auris. An integrated understanding of the genetic determinants of antifungal resistance and the potential transmission pathways in Portuguese healthcare settings is therefore essential for the development of new therapeutic approaches and for the implementation of effective infection control and prevention strategies, including enhanced hygiene practices, strict environmental cleaning protocols, and optimized patient management, aimed at reducing the spread of this emerging pathogen.
Keywords: C. auris; infection prevention; Hospital Emergency Servic
True grit in protecting our planet: Passion and perseverance for long-term goals moderate the pro-environmental intention-behavior gap
No full textDespite growing concern for the environment, many pro-environmental intentions do not become action, leaving a persistent gap between intention and behavior. Guided by a self-regulation perspective on pro-environmental behavior, we test whether grit, defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals, strengthens the link from intention to behavior in the environmental domain. Study 1 surveyed Chinese high school students (N = 682). Regression showed a stronger intention-behavior link among those high in grit but a weaker link among those low in grit. Study 2 analyzed large-scale Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data from 15-year-olds worldwide (N = 372,170) and confirmed the same moderating effect. Study 3 tracked Chinese undergraduates (N = 1,286) across three academic years. A random-intercept cross-lagged panel (RI-CLPM) model indicated that grit’s moderating effect resides mainly at the stable between-person level rather than within-person change, which suggests that dispositional grit promotes durable intention to behavior consistency for pro-environmental action. Across studies, these findings refine self-regulation accounts of pro-environmental action by identifying grit as a distinct trait-based moderator and by clarifying the level at which moderation operates. Practically, narrowing the intention–behavior gap may require targeted structural supports for individuals lower in grit, alongside longer-term capacity building approaches that foster sustained commitment to ecological goals
Beyond Social Media Users and Game Players: Patterns of Digital Media Use and Their Association with Personality Traits
No full textFollowing the uses and gratifications theoretical framework, the objectives of the present study were to employ a person-centered approach to identify patterns of digital media use based on motivations, activities, and content, and to examine the role of personality traits in differentiating these profiles. The samples of high school and university students from Belgrade, Serbia participated in the study. The created scales of digital media use demonstrated adequate construct validity, reliability, and measurement invariance across gender. Seven distinct profiles of digital media use were identified through latent profile analysis: High Social Media Users, Social Media Lurkers, Video Game Players, and Low Digital Media Users—profiles that align with previous research—and three novel profiles: Science-Oriented Users, Creative Users, and Aggression-Oriented Users. Discriminant analysis revealed that personality traits significantly predicted profile membership. A combination of high Openness and Extraversion primarily distinguished Creative Users from Aggression-Oriented Users, Video Game Players, and Low Digital Media Users. High Neuroticism combined with low Conscientiousness best differentiated Aggression-Oriented Users from Science-Oriented Users. Finally, a function primarily defined by low Agreeableness predicted membership in the Aggression-Oriented Users profile versus the Social Media Lurkers profile. The findings offer implications for designing interventions that promote beneficial media use among young people
PSYC5611 Assessment
No full textA project to contain all relevant files for the PSYC5611 assessment in contribution to the MSc Health Psychology award at DMU university
Clinical and neonatal outcomes after the transfer of mosaic embryos
No full textA systematic review and meta-analysis on the impact of different factors on the outcomes of mosaic embryo transfer
Light Bending in General Relativity Explained through a Universal Formula of Systemic Balance
No full textThe bending of light around massive objects is one of the most celebrated predictions of General Relativity (GR), classically explained through the curvature of spacetime caused by mass-energy distributions. This paper demonstrates how the phenomenon can also be interpreted through the lens of a universal formula grounded in systemic balance, feedback, and defect-free operation. By mapping GR concepts to a framework of balance and system integrity, light bending can be viewed as a natural systemic response to mass-induced imbalances. Quantitative equivalence to GR predictions is maintained, while providing a holistic Interpretation that emphasizes universal laws governing both physical and conceptual systems
Scale Reliability and Construct Validity in Relationship Science, 1994–2024
No full textMeasurement quality is foundational to theory, inference, and cumulative knowledge in relationship science, yet concerns about questionable measurement practices persist. We examined long-term trends in measurement reliability and reporting practices across 482 empirical articles published in three leading relationship-focused journals (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, and Personal Relationships) in 1994, 2004, 2014, and 2024. Using multilevel models to account for measures nested within studies nested within articles, we assessed change over time and journal differences in internal consistency reliability, scale length, use of ad hoc and single-item measures, citation age of measures, sample size, and lead-author gender. Results revealed steady increases in internal consistency reliability, indexed via mean inter-item correlations (MICs), alongside accelerating growth in sample sizes and a marked decline in ad hoc measures after the mid-2000s. At the same time, authors increasingly relied on older measures, and trends in scale length and single-item usage varied by journal. Despite gains in reliability, direct evidence for construct validity remained rare. These findings document meaningful progress in some aspects of measurement practice while underscoring the continued neglect of validity reporting. We conclude with recommendations for authors, reviewers, and editors aimed at strengthening measurement rigor and cumulative progress in relationship science
Efficacy and clinical outcomes of fully digital versus conventional workflow in fixed prosthetics and implants in adults: an umbrella review
No full textThe transition from analog to digital workflows in oral rehabilitation has been exponential. However, despite the rise of CAD/CAM technology and intraoral scanning, there is fragmented evidence regarding whether these systems surpass the long-term clinical predictability of conventional methods. An umbrella review is needed to synthesize the large volume of existing systematic reviews and provide a comprehensive overview of survival, clinical success, and patient perception