This paper concerns a generalized equation defined by a closed multifunction between Banach spaces, and we employ variational analysis techniques to provide sufficient and/or necessary conditions for a generalized equation to have the metric subregularity (i.e., local error bounds for the concerned multifunction) in general Banach spaces. Following the approach of Ioffe [Trans. Amer. Math. Soc....

There is growing interest directed toward understanding positive emotions, and maternal and romantic love are among the most desired and positive social experiences encountered. It is only now that we are beginning to understand not only their neurobiological and neurochemical regulation but also their beneficial health consequences. For example, around parturition, profound adaptations of the ...

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationships between four personality traits (calmness, trainability, dog sociability and boldness) of dogs (Canis familiaris) and dog and owner demographics on a large sample size with 14,004 individuals. German speaking dog owners could characterize their dog by filling out a form on the Internet. There were five demographic variables for dogs and nin...

BACKGROUND Self-hypnosis is becoming increasingly popular as a means of labour pain management. Previous studies have produced mixed results. There are very few data on women's views and experiences of using hypnosis in this context. As part of a randomized controlled trial of self-hypnosis for intra-partum pain relief (the SHIP Trial) we conducted qualitative interviews with women randomized t...

Most of the literature that has emerged about impacts home isolation during COVID-19 pandemic suggests it causes mildly to acutely adverse psychosocial and physiological responses, particularly in children. Such responses relate separation children experience from their normal routine, including loneliness, anxiety, depression, adversities associated with school performance. In this case study,...

By providing a distinctive room for reflection, long-distance walks can help people similar to professional counselling. To understand reflection processes’ influence on mental health, framework focusing personal transformations, specifically through the concept of liminality, be used. Through nine semi-structured interviews with middle-aged and older walkers, this study answers following quest...

Abstract We consider the optimistic bilevel optimization problem, known to have a wide range of applications in engineering, that we transform into single-level problem by means lower-level optimal value function reformulation. Subsequently, based on partial calmness concept, build an equation system, which is parameterized corresponding exact penalization parameter. then design and analyze Lev...

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationships between four personality traits (calmness, trainability, dog sociability and boldness) of dogs (Canis familiaris) and dog and owner demographics on a large sample size with 14,004 individuals. German speaking dog owners could characterize their dog by filling out a form on the Internet. There were five demographic variables for dogs and nin...

Physical activity is known to preserve both physical and mental health. However, the physical activity levels of a large proportion of adolescents are insufficient. This is critical, since physical activity levels in youth have been shown to translate into adulthood. Whereas in adult populations, mood has been supposed to be one important psychological factor that drives physical activity in ev...