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Tai-Chi Exercise Training and its Promising Therapeutic Impacts Among Older Community Dwelling Adults with Painful Knee Osteoarthritis

Jan 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-24-4890
Ray MarksCorresponding author

Knee joint osteoarthritis, a chronic condition resulting in considerable disability, particularly in later life, not only impacts life quality significantly and severely, but is also strongly associated with the persistence of intractable pain, depression, helplessness, and a high falls injury risk.…

Prevention and Safety Training to Improve Community Health

Mar 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-0904.ijoe-21-3884
Vajihe KeshaverzCorresponding author

Background and Purpose Public health problems are caused by the emergence of environmental pollution and infectious diseases, which have caused concern around the world. The public health threat affects the relationship between people. Population growth and associated pressures increase difficulties…

Potential Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Education, Staff Development and Training in Africa

Dec 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3670
Ebrima K. CeesayCorresponding author

Purpose This paper assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Education, Staff development and Training in Africa. Online Research Methodology/Approach The data use in this paper was generated from online survey questionnaire, in which the participants were asked about certain questions in which covi…

Comparison of the Angular Compartment of Hip Flexion Before and After Training in 11 to 12-Year-old Soccer Players.

Jul 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2283.jsem-19-2938
Jaime Hinzpeter CCorresponding author

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is an important cause of rest in athletes. In most cases, ACL injuries do not require external contact and they are associated with biomechanical risk factors that increase ACL tension. The increase of the hip flexion angle (HF) is included within these. Th…

Effects of Cognitive and Aerobic training on Working Memory and Executive Function in Aging, a Pseudo-Randomized Trial: Pilot Study

Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-18-2458
Clemence JoubertCorresponding author

Introduction Cognitive and physical (especially aerobic) training have been reported to enhance cognition in the elderly. The goal of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two types of training, namely combined cognitive-and-physical training and cognitive training alone, for cognition and…

Profiling Flight Performance of Young Racing Pigeons (Columba Livia) in Training

Feb 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-17-1796
F.T. ScullionCorresponding author

Two groups of young pigeons were trained and flight parameters profiled over a flight path of approximately 90 km and a number of measures were developed to analyse their flight performances. An aerodynamic model of avian flight was fitted to the data to assess its value in predicting flight perform…

Exploring Factors that Contribute to Regular Participation and Practice in Cognitive Stimulation Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Qualitative Study

Mar 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1348
Patsri SrisuwanCorresponding author

Background and Objective: Cognitive stimulation training was effective in reducing risk of cognitive decline and dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment. The present study aimed to explore factors that contribute to regular participation and practice cognitive stimulation training for el…

Rate Pressure Product Responses during an Acute Session of Isometric Resistance Training: A Randomized Trial

Feb 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-17-1428
Neil A. SmartCorresponding author

Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, responsible for approximately 31% of global mortality. The aim of this study was to examine the hypertensive responses and determine the peak rate pressure product, calculated by multiplying systolic blood pressure and heart…

Improving Confidence in Obstetric Skills with Basic and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics® Training in Ethiopia: A Pre/post Study

Jun 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-14-622
Ann E. EvensenCorresponding author

Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO®) is a novel, simulation-based, emergency obstetrics training program for health care workers who perform deliveries infrequently, such as paramedics and nurses. Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®) is intended for regular maternity care providers such a…

Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Is the Adequacy of Pre-Operative Evaluation Influenced by Training Background?

May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4496.jtc-14-395
Amal AlhefdhiCorresponding author

Background: Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) is a rare malignancy, accounting for less than 3% of all thyroid cancers and causes significant morbidity and mortality. MTC is often due to an underlying mutation of the RET proto-oncogene, which can result in additional endocrinopathies that must be scree…

Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Smallholder Farmer Perspectives on Fertilizer Adoption and Improved Crop Varieties in the Teso Sub-Region, Uganda

Aug 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-26-6367
Vivien AkulloCorresponding author

Background Smallholder farmers in Uganda's Teso Sub-Region are increasingly adopting fertilizers and improved crop varieties in response to declining soil fertility, climate variability, and the need to improve agricultural productivity. However, limited evidence exists on how farmers perceive and i…

Dietary Intake and Cognitive Developmental Outcomes of Children Below Five Years Living with Special Needs in Kakamega County: A Baseline Survey

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-26-6094
Lucy Amanya MutuliCorresponding author

In early childhood, adequate dietary intake is essential for optimal growth, brain development, and the acquisition of cognitive skills. However, children with special needs often face increased nutritional vulnerability due to feeding difficulties, restricted diets, metabolic anomalies and limited…

Strengthening TB Infection Control and Its Impact on TB Screening Practices Among Healthcare Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe

May 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4837.ijip-26-6169
Julia ErshovaCorresponding author

Introduction The risk of exposure to M. tuberculosis among healthcare workers (HCW) remains a public health concern worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biomedical Research and Training Institute supported the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care in strengthening infection prevention a…

Health System Support Mechanisms for HIV Status Disclosure Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Mukono District, Uganda

Mar 2026
Perry GambaCorresponding author

Background Health systems play a crucial role in supporting HIV status disclosure, which is essential for HIV prevention, treatment adherence, and psychosocial support. Understanding how health systems support disclosure is vital for improving HIV care outcomes. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional…

Rooted Resistance: Women’s Socio-Cultural Roles in Environmental Conservation in a Patriarchal Society in Northern Uganda

Feb 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-25-5735
Christine Ruth PiloyaCorresponding author

Background In Northern Uganda’s patriarchal communities, women play vital yet underrecognized roles in environmental conservation. There is limited research examining the socio-cultural roles women play in society in northern Uganda. This study, conducted in Gulu District, examined the socio-cultura…

Existential Therapy and the Contextual Model: Unified by Presence, Flexibility, and Meaning-Making

Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-25-5771
Anthony CameronCorresponding author

This article offers a literature review and theoretical synthesis and application of existential therapy and the contextual model. It reviews the contextual factors that may be predictive of positive therapy outcomes in general, identifies distinct types of existential therapy, highlights core commo…

How to Become a Psychoanalyst: A Guide for Social Workers

Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-25-5774
Bruce A. ThyerCorresponding author

Social work has its roots in the efforts of early twentieth-century charity organizations to reduce human suffering. This movement among charity workers of the era was founded in the search for theoretical knowledge that would illuminate effective treatment options for social ills and ultimately tra…

Review on Frequency Neurofeedback on Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview, Efficacy and Research Direction

Nov 2025
Alexander RyanCorresponding author

Frequency neurofeedback (FNF) is a biofeedback method that targets frequencies between 1 and 50 Hz. The efficacy of FNF with autism has been labeled ‘probably efficacious’ in literature reviews in the last decade, despite new research pointing towards a higher standard. The aim of this review was to…

Bridging Gaps in Blood Transfusion Services through Collaborative Healthcare Systems in Cameroon: The Cornerstone University Blood Management System version 1.0

Aug 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.3070-1937.ijbt-25-5540
Mbacham Harry FonCorresponding author

The rising need for structured and efficient blood transfusion services in low-resource settings has driven the adoption of collaborative blood transfusion management systems (CBTMS). This study explores the functionality and impact of the Cornerstone University Blood Management System version 1.0 (…

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