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Mindfulness-Based Nursing and Changes in Stress, Self-Care, and Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes: Quasi-Experimental Study

Dodik Hartono, Ainul Yaqin Salam, Erna HandayaniJournal of Applied Nursing and Health

Immediate gratification and continued medical insurance preparedness: the roles of future orientation and relative deprivation.

Long Shi, Qizhe Zhao, Hongcheng Liu et al.Frontiers in public health

BACKGROUND: Sustained participation in medical insurance is essential for the effectiveness and stability of social protection systems. Despite high coverage rates, many individuals show unstable enrollment patterns, characterized by repeated interruptions and re-entry. Existing research has mainly focused on institutional and economic explanations,…

Positive implicit followership theories relate to followers' innovative behavior via future work self salience and job crafting.

Yanlei YangFrontiers in psychology

Employee innovative behavior is a key contributor to organizational adaptability and competitiveness, and understanding its psychological antecedents remains a central concern for both scholars and practitioners. Although implicit followership theories (IFTs)-the cognitive prototypes that individuals hold about what followers are like-have been linked…

Akkermansia muciniphila improves synaptic remodeling and alleviates sepsis-associated cognitive dysfunction via regulating the gut-brain axis.

Linxiao Wang, Jiangang Xie, Yan Sun et al.Frontiers in immunology

BACKGROUND: Sepsis-associated cognitive impairment (SACI) is a frequent long-term complication of sepsis characterized by hippocampal neuroinflammation, synaptic loss and gut microbial dysbiosis. Akkermansia muciniphila (AKK) possesses anti-inflammatory and intestinal barrier-protective functions, yet its role and mechanism in SACI remain poorly understood. METHODS: In…

Immune and body composition signatures of neurodevelopmental impairments in preterm preschoolers.

Armida Ivette Bahena-Delgado, Carmen Hernandez-Chavez, Sandra Martínez-Medina et al.Frontiers in immunology

BACKGROUND: Preterm birth is a primary risk factor for long-term neurodevelopmental deficits. While acute neonatal inflammation is a known disruptor of brain development, the persistence of immune dysregulation and its relationship with body composition in the preschool years remains poorly characterized. This study…

Why netizens rebut transnational fake news: examining the role of perceived fake news seriousness, emotional response, and information-seeking motivation.

Yanjun Lin, Yuge Xu, Zhihui YingFrontiers in psychology

INTRODUCTION: In today's globalized media environment, transnational fake news has become a tool of cognitive warfare, provoking strong public responses. Despite growing attention to disinformation governance, few studies have unpacked the psychological and emotional drivers of netizens' voluntary rebuttal of transnational fake news.…

From victimhood to agency: women's digital resilience journeys.

Lufuno Magadani, Mampilo PhahlaneFrontiers in sociology

INTRODUCTION: Online abuse has become a persistent feature of digital life, particularly for women who occupy visible spaces online. While existing research has substantially expanded the discourse in documenting the harms of such abuse, less attention has been given to how women continue…

Case Report: Neonaticide, infanticide, and filicide - psychopathological aspects and forensic implications.

Renata de Souza Rosa Lima, Julia de Bulhões Carvalho Schechtman, Antonio Egidio Nardi et al.Frontiers in psychiatry

This article offers an in-depth analysis of child homicide committed by parents, using two clinical cases to illustrate the complexity of the issue. A variety of social, psychological, and educational factors contribute to this serious fatality. Mental disorders such as mood disorders and…

Perspectives and experiences of youth and caregivers on screening and monitoring islet autoimmunity.

Mia Majstorovic, Kelly J McGorm, John M Wentworth et al.Frontiers in endocrinology

AIMS: Screening and monitoring programs for islet autoantibodies, which signal risk of clinical type 1 diabetes, are being implemented globally. No studies have qualitatively explored youths' perspectives on islet autoimmunity screening and monitoring, nor integrated their views with those of caregivers. METHODS: We…

Hypomorphic biallelic LIFR variants define a multisystem disorder with survival beyond infancy and hyperinflammatory vulnerability.

Madeleine Schmidt, Puyan Rafii, Aisha AlShamsi et al.Frontiers in immunology

BACKGROUND: The leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR) is a key signaling receptor within the IL-6 cytokine-family, and its integrity is essential for STAT3 and ERK activation in developmental and immune pathways. Recessive, predominantly truncating variants in LIFR cause Stüve-Wiedemann syndrome (SWS), historically a…

Dementia knowledge, risk reduction awareness, misconceptions, and stigma in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study.

Abdelmoneim Awad, Aseel AlmutairiFrontiers in public health

BACKGROUND: Dementia represents a growing public health challenge globally, particularly within aging populations. Although no cure currently exists, evidence suggests that targeting modifiable risk factors can substantially lower dementia risk. However, limited public knowledge, widespread misconceptions, and stigma remain significant barriers to early…

Adjunctive effects of acupuncture and moxibustion in women with premature ovarian insufficiency receiving hormone replacement therapy: protocol for a multicenter, assessor-blinded, 2 × 2 factorial randomized controlled trial.

Chunxia Lu, Tingting Ye, Jin Cui et al.Frontiers in endocrinology

INTRODUCTION: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterized by impaired ovarian function before 40 years of age and is associated with menstrual disturbance, infertility, hypoestrogenic symptoms, psychological distress, and long-term health risks. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is recommended for symptom control and prevention of…

Environmental sustainability in sports clubs: development and preliminary validation of the GreenTennis-SUSCLUB questionnaire.

Juan Alfonso García-Roca, María José Maciá-Andreu, María T Morales-Belando et al.Frontiers in sports and active living

INTRODUCTION: As environmental sustainability becomes an increasingly important challenge for sport organizations, understanding the psychological determinants of pro-environmental behavior among sport professionals is essential. However, instruments specifically designed for sport settings remain scarce. This study developed and preliminarily evaluated the GreenTennis-SUSCLUB questionnaire to…

"Everyone Could Say What Was Inside": emotional expression and interpersonal connection following emotion-focused awareness training.

Deniz Akkaya Kozak, Gülüşýan Özgün BaşýıbüyükFrontiers in psychology

Population aging has increased the need for interventions that support psychological wellbeing and emotional adaptation in later life. Although emotion-focused approaches have demonstrated promising outcomes, little is known about how older adults experience emotion-focused psychoeducational programs implemented within lifelong learning environments. This study…

Perceived artificial intelligence dependence and anxiety symptoms among university students: a three-wave study of experiential avoidance and digital literacy.

Xu Liu, Zhenggui Gu, Lulu ShiFrontiers in psychiatry

University students increasingly use artificial intelligence tools for learning, decision-making, and academic work, making perceived AI dependence a relevant issue for public mental health and digital public health rather than only for educational technology. This three-wave time-lagged survey examined whether experiential avoidance functioned…

AI feedback does not motivate by itself: a motivational-meaning model for university physical education.

Xiangyu Wang, Yongwei WangFrontiers in psychology

Artificial intelligence (AI) can convert movement into scores, visual overlays, and corrective prompts, but technical precision does not determine how learners interpret that feedback. We develop a motivational-meaning model for university physical education (PE), integrating self-determination theory, feedback literacy, self-regulated learning, and motor-learning…

The reliability of the adverse childhood experiences questionnaire for late postpartum use in relation to maternal emotional health.

Aimé Ozuna, Panteha Hayati Rezvan, Jenny Legido et al.Frontiers in psychiatry

BACKGROUND: Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been linked to poor mental and physical health outcomes in adulthood. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACEQ) is commonly used to screen ACEs in many populations. Postpartum women represent a psychologically vulnerable population, possibly impacting recall of ACEs…

Music-based immersive technology experience and adolescents' perceived alleviation of anxiety symptoms: cross-sectional evidence on the mediating roles of cognitive restructuring, self-acceptance, and self-efficacy.

Ye Ni, Zhaolei Sun, Zhaofeng Li et al.Frontiers in psychiatry

The rising prevalence of anxiety among adolescents, coupled with its long-term negative impact on mental health and well-being, underscores the urgent need to identify and understand key factors that can alleviate these mental health issues. While music experience has been recognized as a…

Valacyclovir reduces inflammation and IgG subclass activation by suppressing herpesvirus reactivation in antarctic expeditioners.

Douglass M Diak, Sara Bustos-Lopez, Cody L Gutierrez et al.Frontiers in immunology

INTRODUCTION: Astronauts experience a higher frequency and greater magnitude of latent herpesvirus reactivation than the general population during and after space travel. This is likely due to space-related physiological and psychological stressors. Repeated symptomatic or asymptomatic viral reactivations may further increase immune burden…

What are the neural networks that have been modulated by anatomically targeted therapies to promote recovery of consciousness? A scoping review.

Roma D Thakker, Mert Karabacak, Serhat Aydin et al.Frontiers in neurology

Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) arise from insults to neural networks responsible for awareness and arousal. DoC subtypes are frequently misdiagnosed, as mechanisms underlying consciousness remain poorly understood. Neurostimulation has been investigated as a potential therapy for DoC recovery; however, the evidence for its…