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Occupational Therapy’S Role And Impact In Cancer Prehabilitation: A Scoping Review, Abbey Rancour, Averi Haas, Emily Peckham, Kate Reimer, Kylie Mccaskill

Masters Projects

Background:

Oncology prehabilitation aims to optimize patients’ physical and psychosocial function before cancer treatment, yet the specific contributions of occupational therapy (OT) remain underexplored.

Objective:

This scoping review aims to map and synthesize the existing literature describing the role and reported benefits of OT within oncology prehabilitation programs.

Methodology:

Following Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) scoping review framework and guided by the PRISMA-ScR checklist, three databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science) were searched. Search terms included preoperative exercise, prehabilitation, neoplasms, and cancer. Articles were screened by two independent reviewers, and data were charted and analyzed descriptively and thematically.

Results:

A …

A Core Outcome Set For Family-Centered Care In Neonatal Intensive Care Settings: An International Edelphi Study And Online Consensus Meeting, Cansel Kocakabak, Agnes Van Den Hoogen, Aurelia Abenstein, Anna Axelin, Karen M. Benzies, Livia N. Bonnard, Beatrix Callard, Marsha Campbell-Yeo, Linda S. Franck, Mary Anne Ryan, Pernilla Rönnholm, Patricia Schofield, Nicole Van Veenendaal, Eleni Vavouraki, Anna Zanin, Jos M. Latour

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background/Objectives: Family-centered care (FCC) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) can improve infant and family outcomes. Inconsistencies in outcome reporting across FCC trials limits the comparability of findings. Aim: To develop a core outcome set (COS) for evaluating FCC interventions in neonatal intensive care settings. Methods: A list of outcomes was generated through systematic reviews and stakeholder focus groups. A three-round eDelphi study with stakeholders was conducted, followed by an expert consensus meeting. Results: The reviews and focus groups identified 72 outcomes for round 1. Sixty-three healthcare professionals (HCP), 37 parents and five ex-NICU patients completed round 1, with 12 …

Dietary Hermetia Illucens Larvae Meal Enhances Growth Performance, Intestinal Health And Modulates Intestinal Microbiota Of Juvenile Mirror Carp (Cyprinus Carpio), Sahya Maulu, Ben Eynon, Glenn Harper, Owen Day, Leona Emenike, Mark Rawling, Daniel Merrifield

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

As global aquaculture expands, sustainable alternative feed ingredients are needed to reduce reliance on fishmeal (FM) and conventional plant proteins. Herein, this study evaluated defatted black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a replacement mainly for soybean meal (SBM) and soy protein concentrate (SPC) in juvenile mirror carp diets. Fish (initial weight: 7.28 ± 0.09 g) were reared in a recirculating aquaculture system and fed for 8 weeks on either a control diet or diets containing 20% (BSF20) or 40% (BSF40) BSF meal. After the trial, growth performance was significantly improved in BSF-fed groups, with higher final weight, …

Exploring Psychological Traits And Feedback Strategies In Physical Therapy Providers Learning Acceptance And Commitment Therapy, Dustin Cox

Journal of Applied Disciplines

Providing treatment interventions to clients with chronic pain is a complex task for any professional. Research suggests that clients with chronic pain experience declines in physical, emotional, and psychological quality of life. Client’s that have chronic pain have complex effects from dealing with this condition in their lives. Clients with chronic pain (i.e., pain lasting > three months) process pain through the emotional and reward circuitry in the brain which is different than client with acute pain. The literature base provides evidence that clients with chronic pain who receive psychologically based interventions along with physical rehabilitation have better outcomes than individuals …

Value-Chain Factors Influencing Production Volume And Gross Margin: Evidence From A Thai Dairy Processing Firm, Jiranij Jareonsawat, Aqeel Raza, Kittisak Ajariyakhajorn, Davids Makararpong, Henk Hogeveen, Chainarong Paoin, Nampueng Mesprasat, Chaidate Inchaisri

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The dairy industry is vital for food security and economic stability, particularly in developing markets such as Thailand. Understanding factors related to production volume and gross margin in dairy processing firms can help inform performance and profitability considerations. Based on Porter’s value chain framework and a perception-based survey approach, this study used document reviews, in-depth interviews with 14 key informants, and an employee perception survey (n = 21) covering 74 relevant factors. Results indicated significant differences across ten activity categories for both production volume (Χ2 = 53.59, df = 9, P < 0.001) and gross margin (Χ2 = 26.89, df = 9, P < 0.001). For production volume, research and development (3.96 ± 0.66), human resources management (3.93 ± 0.63), and external factors (3.82 ± 0.82) had the highest mean perceived importance scores. For gross margin, external factors recorded the highest mean score (3.96 ± 0.81). At the factor level, the Thai government-regulated raw milk price was classified as the most important factor associated with production volume, while fuel prices were the most important factor related to gross margin. Both factors had the highest proportion of “High” and “Very High” responses (90.5%). These findings highlight the importance of aligning internal activities with external conditions within an institutional and policy context. This study provides insights into how institutional and policy constraints shape the way firm-level activities and external conditions are perceived and prioritized, and how these perceptions relate to performance in dairy processing firms in Thailand.

On The Use Of Lorawan For Smart Fishing Applications In The Blue Economy Sector, Eva Shayo

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The growth of digital technology is expected to transform small-scale fishery sectors, where a need for robust, low-cost, long-range communication networks becomes critical. There exist several technologies that are used in the fishery sector but they are never affordable to small scale fisheries. This study evaluates the feasibility of using low cost Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) technology specifically tailored for smart fishing environments to small scale fishery sector. Using simulation, we assess the performance of the key performance metrics including probability of success and energy efficiency under varying device densities and time. During evaluation, we considered end devices …

The Shorthorn: June 13, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: May 1, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: March 27, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: March 16, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: March 15, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: March 7, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: February 16, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: January 24, 1984

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: December 9, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: December 2, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: November 18, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: November 2, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: October 4, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: September 8, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: August 4, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: April 29, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: March 23, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: February 15, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: February 16, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: February 9, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: January 27, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: January 28, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: January 20, 1983

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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Biotechnological Applications Of Microalgae: Advances, Potential And Future Challenges: A Review, Samiha M. Gharib, Mohamed Z. Nassar

Blue Economy

This review highlights the diverse biotechnological applications of microalgae, emphasizing their significance in human health, nutrition, and sustainable development. Microalgae are among the most widespread photosynthetic microorganisms in aquatic environments, characterized by remarkable metabolic diversity and the ability to produce a wide range of valuable bioactive compounds. These compounds include proteins, lipids, essential fatty acids, pigments, vitamins, and antioxidants, which support their applications in food, feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic industries. In addition to their nutritional and therapeutic potential, microalgae play a crucial role in environmental management through carbon dioxide sequestration, wastewater treatment, and bioremediation processes. Their capacity to convert solar …