Rationale In bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurements, one pair of electrodes is typically placed dorsal on the right hand (position A) and one pair on the foot. In patients with fragile skin, scars or wounds, this dorsal hand placement is not always possible. This study compares agreement …

In social research qualitative analysis of verbatim coded interviews is a common yet time consuming task. Artificial Intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT could assist here. Previous research showed prevalent self-monitoring among researchers, especially when expertise is required. We also found that AI applications …

Background It can be very challenging for practitioners to talk with autistic children, especially when the conversation calls for self-regulation. Self-regulation is inextricably linked to awareness of oneself and others in social contexts. Encouraging the need for autonomy could help increase self-awareness …

Understanding sludge rheology and optimizing equipment performance is crucial for energy efficiency in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study examined sludge rheology after thermal hydrolysis pretreatment (THP) at 60, 80, and 120 ◦C for 2 h, followed by anaerobic digestion (AD) at 37 ◦C for …

Current understandings of similarity with media characters often focus on visible attributes including gender and race, yet overlook deep-level characteristics such as personality, attitudes, and experiences. In the present research, we address this limitation and develop and validate the Character Recognizability …

Alzheimer's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disease and the most prevalent form of dementia. It affects every 14th person after the age of 65, thus making it a serious concern in modern society. Furthermore, currently available treatment is restricted only to symptomatic and is not highly effective. …

Animal wellbeing is important and it is widely accepted that an animal’s basic needs must be fulfilled. Many factors affect wellbeing of dairy cows. Common health problems are lameness and subclinical mastitis. The aim of this study was to examine changes in proximity and automatic milk system (AMS) …

BACKGROUND: Informal care is an essential part of support provided in the homecare setting. To ensure effective healthcare provision, good communication and collaboration between informal and formal care providers are crucial. To achieve this aim, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the …

The importance of leadership is increasingly recognized in relation to digital transformation. Therefore, middle management and top management must have the competencies required to lead such a transformation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the digital leader competencies …

Engagement with socioscientific issues (SSI) is seen as an important citizenship goal of SSI-based science education. In this experimental study, Dutch students (age 8 to 13) participated in lesson series in which they learned about and discussed SSI, such as issues related to the textile industry and …