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Effect of host fruit, temperature and Wolbachia infection on survival and development of Ceratitis capitata immature stages
(2020)
The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae), holds an impressive record of successful invasions promoted by the growth and development of international fruit trade. Hence, survival of immatures ...
Strengthening the assessment of self-talk in sports through a multi-method approach
(2020)
Although self-talk during competitive sports is common and predictive of athletes' motivation, experiences, and performance, it is difficult to accurately assess self-talk. An important, yet underexplored, next step in the ...
Current research and application of stem cells in the dog and cat
(2021)
Stem cells (SCs) are multipotent cells with differentiation and proliferation capacities in many cell lineages. The majority of literature applications are about bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSCs) and adipose derived ...
Age and signal strength-related changes in vessel density in the choroid and the retina: an OCT angiography study of the macula and optic disc
(2022)
Purpose: To investigate the effects of ageing and signal strength index (SSI) on vessel density (VD) measurements of the radial peripapillary capillaries (RPC) in the optic disc, the retinal superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) ...
Obstacles to compassion-giving among nursing and midwifery managers: an international study
(2020)
Aim: To explore nursing and midwifery managers’ views regarding obstacles to compassion-giving across country cultures. Background: The benefit of compassionate leadership is being advocated, but despite the fact that ...
Effects of multicomponent exercise training intervention on hemodynamic and physical function in older residents of long-term care facilities: A multicenter randomized clinical controlled trial
(2021)
Objectives: To assess hemodynamic and physical function responses during a two-month multicomponent group exercise program (MCEP) in residents of long-term care facilities. Methods: 40 older long-term care residents were ...
Prevalence and correlates of physical inactivity in adults across 28 European countries
(2021)
Background: Physical activity/inactivity is impacted by a plethora of intertwined factors. There are a limited number of studies on physical activity/inactivity that provide a European cross-country perspective. This study ...
Emotional intelligence and professional boredom among nursing personnel in greece
(2021)
Occupational (professional) boredom results in low performance at work. It has been positively associated with high levels of anxiety and depression as well as premature death. However, occupational boredom has not been ...
EMG activity of the serratus anterior and trapezius muscles during elevation and PUSH UP exercises
(2021)
Background: Elevation and push up (Pu) exercises are considered to be beneficial for the rehabilitation of shoulder complex pathology. Despite their clinical utility, there is a lack of evidence comparing scapulothoracic ...
Comparison of heart rate response and heart rate recovery after step test among smoker and non-smoker athletes
(2021)
Background: Exercise performance depend on the ability of the cardiovascular system to respond to a wide range of met-abolic demands and physical exertion. Objectives: To investigate the habitual smoking effects in heart ...