Siblings of Persons with Disabilities: A Systematic Integrative Review of the Empirical Literature.

The systematic review aimed to systematize the empirical literature on the psychological impact of disability on the siblings of persons with disabilities, to inform research and provide clinical recommendations. Two research questions addressed the review: (1) What are the main psychological constructs investigated in siblings of persons with disability? (2) What is the main role of each psychological construct in siblings of persons with disability experience? The electronic search was conducted in 7 databases and the PRISMA diagram was used. The inclusion criteria were: Papers published in English and in peer-reviewed journals; papers published between January 2014 and June 2024; qualitative, quantitative, and mixed studies; and papers on the psychological impact of disabilities and/or chronic illnesses on the experience of siblings of persons with disabilities.

Design of experiment approach to boost volatile production from kiwi byproducts.

Design of Experiments (DoE), is a tool to explore relationships between factors and responses of a system. DoE and response surface methodology are increasingly used in different fields, but their application are limited in the valorization of residual biomass and agro-industrial by-products. Agro-industrial biomass residues can be eco-friendly converted into high-value compounds through bioprocesses.

Physical activity habits prevent psychological distress in female academic students: The multiple mediating role of physical and psychosocial parameters.

Background: Psychological distress is recognised as the most common mental health difficulty in emerging adult (18-to-24-year-old) female academic students. This study aimed to test a novel model positing physical activity habits as a protective factor for psychological distress through the mediating role of physical and psychological parameters. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and self-reported physical health status were included as physical parameters.

Atypical sensory processing in adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A comparative study.

Atypical sensory processing is common in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Despite growing evidence that ADHD symptoms persist into adolescence, the sensory processing of individuals with ADHD in this age group is limited. The aim of this study was to assess differences in self-reported sensory experiences between adolescents with and without ADHD.