Jaber S. Alzahrani, Mohammed Rizwanullah, A. Osman
{"title":"Piece-Wise Linear Chaotic Mapping-based Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm-based Indoor Activity Monitoring for Elderly and Visually Impaired Persons","authors":"Jaber S. Alzahrani, Mohammed Rizwanullah, A. Osman","doi":"10.57197/jdr-2023-0030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57197/jdr-2023-0030","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, the methods of mobile communications and Internet of Things (IoT) are designed to collect human and environmental data for various intelligent applications and services. Remote monitoring of disabled and elderly people living in smart homes is challenging. Localization and positioning in indoor surroundings need unique solutions. Moreover, positioning remains a crucial feature of any navigation system that assists visually impaired persons (VIPs) in mobility. Other indispensable features of a common indoor navigation system are obstacle avoidance, pathfinding, and abilities for user communication. In recent times, the arrival of smartphones, artificial intelligence, IoT, wearables, etc. makes it possible to devise indoor monitoring systems for smart homecare. Therefore, this study presents an Improved Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm with fuzzy-based Indoor Activity Monitoring (IBWOA-FIMS) for elderly and VIPs. The presented IBWOA-FIMS technique mainly focused on the identification and classification of indoor activities of elderly and disabled people. To accomplish this, the IBWOA-FIMS technique employs an adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model for the indoor monitoring process. In order to improve the monitoring results of the IBWOA-FIMS technique, the IBWOA is used to adjust the parameters related to the ANFIS model. For illustrating the enhanced indoor monitoring results of the IBWOA-FIMS technique, a series of simulations were performed. The simulation values portrayed the betterment of the IBWOA-FIMS technique in terms of different metrics.","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90766746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Alkahtani, H. Alqahtani, Sahar Ziedan Zaien, Tameem Melhem, Abdullah Naif Alanazi
{"title":"Premenstrual Syndrome and Mindfulness: The Mediating Effect of Perceived Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Women","authors":"M. Alkahtani, H. Alqahtani, Sahar Ziedan Zaien, Tameem Melhem, Abdullah Naif Alanazi","doi":"10.57197/jdr-2023-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57197/jdr-2023-0015","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and mindfulness as well as the mediating role of perceived social support (PSS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among deaf/hard-of-hearing women. This is a cross-sectional study. An overall sample of 202 participants was selected. Path analysis was used. As indicated by the results obtained, PMS correlated significantly with mindfulness, PSS, and HRQoL. Moreover, mindfulness correlated significantly and positively with PSS and HRQoL. Besides, there is a significant negative relationship between PSS and HRQoL. PMS has direct effects on PSS and HRQoL. In addition, both PSS and HRQoL have immediate impacts on mindfulness. To conclude, this study examined and confirmed the relationship between PMS and mindfulness as mediated by PSS and HRQoL among deaf/hard-of-hearing women.","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88586636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disability, Intersectionality, Child Welfare and Child Protection: Research Representations","authors":"Cate Thomas, S. Flynn, E. Slayter, L. Johnson","doi":"10.16993/sjdr.963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.963","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67470630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Norsyakina Husain, M. N. Shah, K. Basaruddin, M. Ijaz, H. Takemura, S. Basah
{"title":"Design Optimization and Integrated Simulation Analysis of a Cable-Driven Ankle Rehabilitation Robot","authors":"Norsyakina Husain, M. N. Shah, K. Basaruddin, M. Ijaz, H. Takemura, S. Basah","doi":"10.57197/jdr-2023-0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57197/jdr-2023-0027","url":null,"abstract":"Sprained ankles are the most commonly diagnosed injury seen by healthcare providers and are projected to account for up to 30% of sports medicine injuries, with lateral ankle sprain being the most common type. Ankle injuries necessarily involve motion assistance to regain mobility, but physiotherapists are typically able to provide rehabilitation only for one patient at each session. Numerous robotic rehabilitation strategies have been proposed in recent years; however, most of the designs have some limitations such as requiring the patient to sit or stand still. Hence, this study aims to develop a conceptual design and simulation of a compact wearable robot in aiding ankle motion for rehabilitation and training purposes. The cable-driven parallel architecture used in the construction of the cable-driven ankle rehabilitation robot allows for the exercise of the human ankle’s range of motion (ROM) to be maximized. The morphological chart analysis was created to explore the possible solutions to the design development for the ankle rehabilitation device, and the final design was decided using the Pugh method. A three-dimensional model of the proposed design was visualized in SolidWorks to analyze the inverse kinematics, trajectory simulation and cable length analysis. The feasibility of the ankle rehabilitation robot was examined against the simulation and was found to meet the requirements for performing effective ROM exercises for ankle rehabilitation. The proposed design could potentially be used for passive ankle joint rehabilitation exercise in specific ROM, particularly for bedridden patients.","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"156 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76752549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sirpa Granö, Sonja Miettinen, Elisa Tiilikainen, E. Kontu
{"title":"Transition to Retirement for Older People with Intellectual Disabilities—Staff Descriptions of the Process and Roles","authors":"Sirpa Granö, Sonja Miettinen, Elisa Tiilikainen, E. Kontu","doi":"10.16993/sjdr.941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.941","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67470668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Lilliehorn, Maria Fjellfeldt, Ebba Högström, U. Markström
{"title":"Contemporary Accommodation Services for People with Psychiatric Disabilities – the Simple Taxonomy for Supported Accommodation (STAX-SA) Applied and Discussed in a Swedish Context","authors":"Sara Lilliehorn, Maria Fjellfeldt, Ebba Högström, U. Markström","doi":"10.16993/sjdr.879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.879","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67469935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Young Adults with Disabilities and their Transitions to Adult Life and Services: A Sociocultural Analysis of Parents’ Perspectives on their Involvement","authors":"Linn Julie Skagestad, S. Østensjø, O. S. Ulvik","doi":"10.16993/sjdr.890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.890","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67469981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Minna Peltopuro, Hannu T. Vesala, Timo Ahonen, Vesa M. Närhi
{"title":"Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Vulnerability in Education, Employment and Family","authors":"Minna Peltopuro, Hannu T. Vesala, Timo Ahonen, Vesa M. Närhi","doi":"10.16993/sjdr.965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.965","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135704638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Barriers to Social Inclusion among Older Adults with Disabilities in Imo State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry","authors":"Anthony Iwuagwu, Paulinus Okah, Chinwe Nnama-Okechukwu, Ngozi Chukwu, Agha Agha, Nkemdili Anazonwu, Chinyere Onalu, Uzoma Okoye","doi":"10.16993/sjdr.997","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.16993/sjdr.997","url":null,"abstract":"Discourses on successful aging in modern times have emphasized older people’s active participation in community life as essential to their independence and sense of fulfillment. However, in some country contexts, the goal of inclusion for older adults with disabilities is not feasible. The aim of this research is to explore the barriers to social inclusion faced by older persons with disabilities in Imo State, Nigeria. We adopted Heidegger’s hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry and non-probability sampling methods. We utilized snowballing and criterion-based purposive sampling techniques to recruit 19 study participants aged 60 years and older, using face-to-face in-depth interviews for data collection. In accordance with the hermeneutic phenomenological research criteria of reflection, immersion, and categorization, data were analyzed thematically. Our findings show a lack of social inclusion and participation among older adults with disabilities, citing personal (negative self-concept and self-isolation), social (negative perceptions and attitude towards disability), and structural (poor access to buildings, transportation, and technology) factors as barriers. Strategies to leverage these factors to facilitate inclusive participation of older persons with disabilities in Nigeria are recommended.","PeriodicalId":46073,"journal":{"name":"Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135686310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}