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Comparative Investigation Between the Effectiveness of Auriculotherapy and Counselling Based on Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) On Coping and Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) in Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

This quasi-experimental study found that both auriculotherapy and mindfulness-based cancer recovery interventions were equally effective in improving coping strategies and psychological adjustment among women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, with both groups showing significant benefits compared to a control group.

Hediyeh Barkhordari, Atefeh Ahmadi, Mahboubeh Valiani, Behjat Kalantari Khandani, Yones Jahani, Masumeh Ghazanfarpour2026-07-27
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The effects of promoting the workforce's well-being on the financial performance and stock market price of global tourism companies

Based on a panel study of 141 global tourism companies from 2011 to 2024, the paper concludes that while promoting workforce well-being correlates with higher stock prices due to investor expectations, it does not directly improve financial profitability, thereby refuting the "happy/productive workers" hypothesis.

Oscar V. De la Torre-Torres, Marco A. Ramírez-Alvarado, Biaggio Simonetti2026-07-27
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A Descriptive Analysis of Phenotypes of Chronic Rhinitis: Clinical Features, Allergen Sensitization Patterns, and Nasal Cytological Profiles

This cross-sectional study of 110 Indian patients characterizes the phenotypic diversity of chronic rhinitis by integrating clinical, endoscopic, and cytological data, revealing that house dust mites are the predominant allergens and that the SFAR score serves as a significant predictor for distinguishing allergic from non-allergic subtypes to guide personalized management.

Jyoti Jyoti, Chetna Arya2026-07-27
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Humanistic practice ability and its influencing factors of clinical nurses: based on latent profile analysis

This multicenter cross-sectional study of 616 Chinese clinical nurses utilized latent profile analysis to identify three distinct humanistic practice ability profiles and determined that education, work experience, professional title, practice environment, and workplace adaptation are significant predictors of these profiles, offering evidence for targeted intervention strategies.

Lingyun Wu, Weifeng Jiang2026-07-27
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“Centripetal Force” or “Centrifugal Force”? Research on the Asymmetric Impact of Digital Technology Innovation on the Resilience of Enterprise Supply Chains

Using data from Chinese A-share listed firms (2010–2022), this study reveals that digital technology innovation asymmetrically impacts supply chain resilience by enhancing supplier relationship resilience through reduced switching costs while simultaneously undermining customer relationship resilience via a synergy efficiency trap.

yong jiao, Zhaoyang Ye2026-07-27
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Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Dysfunction as Predictors of Bad Obstetric History: A Case-Control Study from South India

This South Indian case-control study identifies elevated serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels as independent, highly accurate predictors of bad obstetric history, highlighting the significant roles of oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunction in adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Radhika. PR, Deepika Chandrasekaran, Dinesh Roy. D, Natarajan Muninathan, S. Mahila, Reshma Gopan. M2026-07-27
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Mobility restrictions and maternal isolation during COVID-19 in Japan: A nationwide retrospective cross-sectional survey on obstetricians’ observations on women’s experiences

A nationwide survey of Japanese obstetricians reveals that COVID-19 mobility restrictions significantly disrupted postpartum support systems, increased maternal isolation and depression, and exacerbated regional disparities in contraceptive demand and domestic violence, thereby exposing structural fragilities in Japan's maternity care.

Yusuke Inoue, Kana Harada, Minori Kokado, Hyunsoo Hong, Yumiko Nishimura, Asuka Waki, Hidehiko Miyake2026-07-27