Food Addiction, Saturated Fat Intake, and Body Mass Index in Peruvian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Dulce E. Lopez-Lopez, Ivett K. Saavedra-Roman, Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla, Jacksaint Saintila

“…The findings of this study suggest that addictive eating behaviors and high saturated fat intake should be considered as part of efforts to prevent problems related to eating, obesity, and CVD.…”
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Factor Structure and Reliability of the Lithuanian Version of the Public Speaking Anxiety Scale by Livija Arcimavičiūtė, Olga Zamalijeva, Goda Gegieckaitė, Emily M. Bartholomay, Jonas Eimontas

“…The PSAS-LT, administered to 227 participants aged 18–25, comprises 17 Likert-scaled items, evaluating cognitive, behavioral, and physiological aspects of PSA. Three models were tested: a single-factor model, a three-factor model and a single factor model with positive and negative item wording factors model. …”
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3D Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Scaffolds: From Preparations and Properties to Tissue Regeneration Applications by Shanshan Han, Kexin Nie, Jingchao Li, Qingqing Sun, Xiaofeng Wang, Xiaomeng Li, Qian Li

“…Electrospun nanofibers have been frequently used for tissue engineering due to their morphological similarities with the extracellular matrix (ECM) and tunable chemical and physical properties for regulating cell behaviors and functions. However, most of the existing electrospun nanofibers have a closely packed two-dimensional (2D) membrane with the intrinsic shortcomings of limited cellular infiltration, restricted nutrition diffusion, and unsatisfied thickness. …”
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Factors Associated with Long-Term Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Mohammed Badedi, Yahiya Solan, Hussain Darraj, Abdullah Sabai, Mohamed Mahfouz, Saleh Alamodi, Abdullah Alsabaani

“…Similarly, knowledgeable patients towards diabetes or those with greater confidence in ability to manage self-care behaviors had a lower HbA1c. In contrast, risk factors such as depression or stress were significantly correlated with poorer glycemic control. …”
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The moderating effect of psychological capital on the relationship between nurses’ perceived workplace bullying and emotional exhaustion: a cross-sectional study by Xiao Peng, Jing Ma, Ying Chen, Ying Han, Hong Zhou, Aiping Gong, Fang Peng, Xinzhang Sun, Xingfen Wang, Xunya Xiong, Li Li, Mengting Huang, Qingsong Zeng

“…PsyCap mitigates this impact, but this effect is limited in organizations with high WPB. it is recommended that nursing managers mitigate the detrimental impact of WPB on nurses’ emotional well-being by both strengthening nurses’ individual PsyCap and implementing comprehensive strategies to reduce WPB behaviors.…”
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The impact of hidden curriculum factors on professional adaptability by Danial Behmanesh, Shahram Jalilian, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Nasrin Khajeali

“…Abstract Background The hidden curriculum encompasses the underlying values, norms, and behaviors conveyed indirectly through educational environments, significantly shaping medical students' professional adaptability. …”
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Moderate Weight Reduction in an Outpatient Obesity Intervention Program Significantly Reduces Insulin Resistance and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Severely Obese Adole... by J. Grulich-Henn, S. Lichtenstein, F. Hörster, G. F. Hoffmann, P. P. Nawroth, A. Hamann

“…The program included behavioral treatment, dietary education and specific physical training. …”
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Foodborne Infections and <i>Salmonella</i>: Current Primary Prevention Tools and Future Perspectives by Antonella Zizza, Alessandra Fallucca, Marcello Guido, Vincenzo Restivo, Marco Roveta, Cecilia Trucchi

“…Salmonellosis prevention is based on hygienic and behavioral rules related to food handling that aim to reduce the risk of infection. …”
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Understanding the misophonic experience: a mixed method study by Yesim Ozuer, Rilana Cima, Rilana Cima, Rilana Cima, Elke Kestens, Ilse Van Diest

“…Also, four emotional reaction themes were constructed: “anger/defensive rage,” “disgust,” “fear,” and “safety behaviors.” Study 2 aimed to corroborate the findings of Study 1 in a large, independent sample. …”
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Children with autistic spectrum disorder can imagine actions— what can this reveal about the Broken Mirror Hypothesis? by Jessica Galli, Jessica Galli, Laura Dusi, Gioacchino Garofalo, Gioacchino Garofalo, Alessandra Brizzi, Michela Gritti, Federica Polo, Elisa Fazzi, Elisa Fazzi, Giovanni Buccino, Giovanni Buccino

“…ObjectiveThis study investigated whether children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can imagine object directed actions similarly to their typically developed (TD) peers.Study designWe tested the ability to imagine goal directed actions in children with ASD (n = 18) and TD (n = 18) peers by means of VMIQ-2 questionnaire and a novel behavioral task, in which children were requested to imagine some daily actions, after seeing them through videoclips presented on a computer screen. …”
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Modifiable life style factors and male reproductive health: a cross-sectional study in IVF clinic attendees in Ghana by Brodrick Yeboah Amoah, Saliah Yao Bayamina, Cosmos Gborsong, Hubert Owusu, George Awuku Asare, Emmanuel Kwabena Yeboah, Josephine Ablakwa, Georgina Hammond

“…These findings emphasize the need for public health interventions targeting modifiable behaviors to improve fertility outcomes.…”
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The effects of the image attributes of golf star athletes supported by adult amateur golfers on sports participation desire and continuation intention by Ji-Hye Yang, Ga Young Kim, Hye Jin Yang, Chulhwan Choi, Chul-Ho Bum

“…Second, while cognitive and behavioral desires significantly influenced the intention to continue participating, affective desire did not have an effect. …”
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Screens and scars: SEM analysis of the relationship between childhood trauma, emotion regulation, and social media addiction by Nurten Elkin, Ashifa Kariveliparambil Mohammed Ashraf, Oğuzhan Kılınçel, Şenay KılınçeL, Maharshi Ranganathan, Aslıhan Kübra Sakarya, Ayşe Mücella Soydan

“…With the rapid rise of digital technology, social media addiction has emerged as a growing behavioral issue, impacting mental health, interpersonal relationships, and daily functioning.MethodsThis study employed an online cross-sectional self-report questionnaire, with university students aged 16–35 years as the target population. …”
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Association between depression and diabetes among American adults using NHANES data from 2005 to 2020 by Chuanjie Zheng, Jianming Yin, Linyue Wu, Zhanhui Hu, Yikai Zhang, Lingyong Cao, Yiqian Qu

“…Subgroup analyses further identified significant relationships between depression and various demographic and behavioral factors, including gender, race, BMI, smoking status, and prediabetic conditions. …”
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An experimental study of the physical mechanisms of fluid flow in tight carbonate core samples by binary surfactants by Ayomikun Bello, Anastasia Ivanova, Alexander Rodionov, Tagir Karamov, Andrey Morkovkin, Alexey Cheremisin

“…First, static adsorption tests were conducted on eight different surfactant systems to compare the adsorption behaviors of the binary surfactant systems with those of individual surfactants. …”
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5-HT7R enhances neuroimmune resilience and alleviates meningitis by promoting CCR5 ubiquitination by Zhenfang Gao, Yang Gao, Yuxiang Li, Jie Zhou, Ge Li, Shun Xie, Ruiyan Jia, Lanying Wang, Ziying Jiang, Meng Liang, Chunxiao Du, Yaqiong Chen, Yinji Liu, Lin Du, Cong Wang, Shuaijie Dou, Zhonglin Lv, Lubin Wang, Renxi Wang, Beifen Shen, Zhiding Wang, Yunfeng Li, Gencheng Han

“…Methods: By FACS and histopathology analysis of brain Streptococcus pneumonia meningitis infection model and behavioral testing. Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation, and ubiquitination analyze the Fluoxetine initiate 5-HT7R-STUB1-CCR5 K48-linked ubiquitination degradation. …”
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Association between the use of mobile touchscreen devices and the quality of parent-child interaction in preschoolers by Krisztina Liszkai-Peres, Zsófia Budai, Zsófia Budai, Adrienn Kocsis, Zsolt Jurányi, Ákos Pogány, György Kampis, Ádám Miklósi, Veronika Konok

“…In this study, we applied a parental questionnaire and a behavioral observational method in a laboratory setting (free and structured play sessions) to examine the association between preschool MTSD use and the quantity and quality of parent–child relationships. …”
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Isosteviol Sodium Promotes Neurological Function Recovery in a Model of Spinal Cord Injury in Rats by Tongxia Zhang, Tao Zhang, Han Yu, Lingyi Chi

“…Following these evaluations, spinal cord tissues were harvested for analysis. All behavioral testing occurred between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. …”
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Microbial diversity and biogeography across gastrointestinal tracts of Takifugu pufferfish revealed by full-length 16S amplicon sequencing by Xingkun Jin, Yan Shi, Zhenlong Sun, Yaohui Wang, Zhe Zhao

“…Takifugu pufferfish, which are an example of species evolved through adaptive radiation, possess a GIT that is specialized for antipredator defense and gluttonous feeding behaviors, offering a unique model to explore the effects of GIT compartmentalization and host genetics on gut microbial communities. …”
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Are there sensitive periods for physical activity to influence the development of executive function in children? by Joseph M. Northey, Lauren B. Raine, Charles H. Hillman

“…Executive functions emerge throughout childhood and shape multiple cognitive and behavioral outcomes across the lifespan. Given the importance of these functions, there is considerable interest in understanding the role of environmental enrichment to support their development. …”
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