Loneliness and social isolation affect more than 1 in 4 community-dwelling older adults in the United States, who may also require long-term care support.Despite being seen as a solution to the long-term care crisis, most older adults prefer to age in place rather than using skilled nursing facilities.However, in-home care is unsustainable due to a
Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is expected to revolutionize the manufacturing process and business model and offer a significant competitive advantage.The Industry 4.0 Maturity Model (I4.0MM) is applied to guide organizations in I4.0 adoption.Nevertheless, most present models have certain limitations, including the absence of standardization, limited scope or
Prestress in amorphous solids bears the memory Supplements of their formation and plays a profound role in their mechanical properties.Here we develop a set of mathematical tools to investigate mechanical response of prestressed systems, using stress rather than strain as the fundamental variable.This theory allows microscopic prestress to vary for
ObjectivesWe aimed to identify, appraise, and synthesise the qualitative literature to develop theory on heroism and paramedic practice.Hypothesis/research questionWhat does published literature tell us about heroism and paramedic practice?SettingParamedics and other healthcare workers (HCWs) faced an outpouring of public support for them early in