Caloric labels do not influence taste pleasantness and neural responses to erythritol and sucrose by Aleksandra Budzinska, Laura Byl, Fabienne Teysseire, Emilie Flad, Patrick Dupont, Bettina Wölnerhanssen, Anne Christin Meyer-Gerspach, Lukas Van Oudenhove, Nathalie Weltens

“…Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies indicate an influence of cognitive processes (e.g., beliefs, expectations) on reward system responses to NCSs, thereby changing their rewarding properties. …”
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Towards implementing new payment models for the reimbursement of high-cost, curative therapies in Europe: insights from semi-structured interviews by Thomas Desmet, Thomas Desmet, Sissel Michelsen, Sissel Michelsen, Elena Van den Brande, Walter Van Dyck, Steven Simoens, Isabelle Huys

“…Stakeholders’ responsibilities and roles were analysed and proposed solutions or general beliefs were assessed to identify necessary or sufficient conditions to establish outcome-based spread payments.MethodsSemi-structured interviews (n = 33) were conducted with physicians (n = 2), hospital pharmacists (n = 4), hospital managers (n = 2), Belgian policymakers (n = 6), legislative experts (n = 2), accounting experts (n = 5), representatives of patients (n = 3), of industry (n = 5), and sickness funds (n = 4). …”
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Cultural revitalization for tourism development from an Indigenous perspective: the case of Ta Oi people, A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam by Thu-Suong Thi Nguyen, Diem-Huong Thi Phan, Diem-Huong Thi Phan, Diem-Hang Le Doan, Diem-Hang Le Doan, Minh-Ngoc Thi Chau, Thanh-Thuy Thi (Jessica) Doan, Thanh-Thuy Thi (Jessica) Doan

“…The data were analyzed thematically.ResultsThe findings reveal that the Ta Oi people have revitalized four key cultural practices through tourism, including Dzeng weaving, traditional landscapes and architecture, traditional cuisine, and traditional art performances, rituals, and beliefs. In addition, cultural revitalization is also mentioned through people's perception of the authority's role and the adjustment of cultural activities toward tourism development. …”
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Social Media Use and Oral Health–Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Rahaf Hamdan BinHamdan, Salwa Abdulrahman Alsadhan, Arwa Zohair Gazzaz, AlBandary Hassan AlJameel

“…Common oral health misconceptions included beliefs that “Pregnancy causes calcium loss in teeth” (n=337, 87%) and “Dental treatment should be avoided during pregnancy” (n=245, 63.3%). …”
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Building National Identity from Within: The Role of Self-Competence in Strengthening National Identity by B. Baydhowi, M. Preston, V. Syahputra, A.D. Cahyani, D. Rabitha

“…</strong> Internal locus of control and self-concept of competence were assessed using the general control beliefs scale, while national identity was measured with the National Identity Scale. …”
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After neonatal care, what next? A qualitative study of mothers’ post-discharge experiences after premature birth in Kenya by Justinah Maluni, Dorothy Oluoch, Sassy Molyneux, Mwanamvua Boga, Caroline Jones, Florence Murila, Mike English, Sue Ziebland, Lisa Hinton

“…Insufficient information provided on discharge hindered a smooth transition to home, highlighting the need for information to support mothers’ confidence after discharge. Stigma relating to beliefs around preterm births was experienced by some of the mothers in the community and within some health clinics. …”
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The revival of spiritual practices: factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China’s Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context by Jing Wang, Balamuralithara Balakrishnan, Xiaohui Wan, Qirui Yu, Qiqi Ye

“…On the other hand, they look to spiritual beliefs to alleviate anxiety, resolve confusion, and gain psychological comfort through emotional exchanges. …”
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Exploring public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's disease: A scoping review. by Sophie Crooks, Gillian Carter, Christine Brown Wilson, Lisa Wynne, Patrick Stark, Michail Doumas, Matthew Rodger, Emma O'Shea, Gary Mitchell

“…<h4>Aim</h4>This scoping review aims to explore public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's Disease among diverse populations, encompassing beliefs, knowledge, attitudes, and the broader societal context influencing these perceptions.…”
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Identifying the causes and consequences of pregnancy in Iranian Kurdish women under the age of 18: A grounded theory study by Javad Yoosefi lebni, Ahmad Ahmadi, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Mandana Saki, Hossein Safari, Nafiul Mehedi

“…The findings of the study can be used in the areas of health and social policy, program planning, and designing interventions and educational programs aimed at changing beliefs and cultural attitudes related to pregnancy under the age of 18 at the individual, family, and societal levels.…”
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Simultaneous Debridement and Titanium Mesh Reconstruction in Patients with Compound Depressed Skull Fracture: A Retrospective Descriptive Study by Srikant Das, Acharya Suryakant Pattajoshi, Mahesh Kumar Kusta, Dibakar Sarkar

“…Conclusion: Simultaneous debridement and mesh reconstruction do not pose an increased risk of infection, contrary to previous beliefs.…”
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Antecedents and consequences of professional competence of school administrators with emphasis on environmental sustainability and sustainable development by mohamadreza rasouli, ghafar tari, hossein Baghaei

“…Some other experts have also identified other elements of professional competencies; factors such as motivation, self-awareness, personal factors, values, beliefs, and other factors that play a significant role in job success. …”
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Assessment of psychological health effects of nurses during 2022–2023 of the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive study in Southern Taiwan by Hui-Ru Lin, Yung-Kuo Lee, Chen-Lin Chang, Ching-Hui Kuo, Hsin-Yun Ho, Chi-Jen Wu, Yi-Qian Chen, Cheng-Chun Wu, Yu-Cheng Ho, Tian-Huei Chu, Cheng-Hsin Chuang, Chou-Yuan Ko

“…Significant differences in work-related fatigue levels were observed based on working environments (52.78, p < 0.001), no beliefs regarding religion (46.53, p = 0.036), care for COVID-19 patients (47, p < 0.001) and previously diagnosed with COVID-19 (46.58, p = 0.005). …”
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Designing community-based strategies to reach non-household contacts of people with tuberculosis in Lusaka, Zambia: a rapid qualitative study among key stakeholders by Andrew D. Kerkhoff, Marksman Foloko, Evelyn Kundu-Ng’andu, Herbert Nyirenda, Zainab Jabbie, Mainza Syulikwa, Chanda Mwamba, Mary Kagujje, Monde Muyoyeta, Anjali Sharma

“…Interviews explored TB attitudes and beliefs, and perceptions toward two ACF strategies targeting non-household contacts: (1) “social-network strategy”—persons with newly diagnosed TB reach out to their close non-household contacts and (2) “venue-based strategy”—HCWs conduct screening at community venues frequented by persons with newly diagnosed TB. …”
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Model Sistem Berbasis Pengetahuan untuk Rekomendasi Aktivitas Pensiun by Dono Catur Prasetyo, Sri Kusumadewi, Isnatin Miladiyah

“…Forward chaining is used for the tracking process of the factors that have been selected to then match the rules that already exist on the system to provide a conclusion, After finding a suitable rule from the selected factors then it is calculated by the certainty factor method to determine the level concluding beliefs. The use of these two methods aims to provide better results in providing recommendations for retirement activities. …”
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Presenting a Leadership Empowerment Model through Sense-making by Using the Cognitive and Behavioral Scripts by Hamid Zare, Aliasghar Pourezzat, Hasan Zareei Matin, Arezoo Salmani

“…Leadership is extensively defined as the ability to significantly alter the values, beliefs, and attitudes of people, primarily exerting this influence through persuasive and strategic interactions. …”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Socio-cultural factors, including gender dynamics, traditional beliefs, and generational disparities, shape farmers' attitudes toward payment for ecosystem services adoption, necessitating targeted interventions to foster trust and community acceptance. …”
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Use of Go-Beyond as a Self-Directed Internet-Based Program Supporting Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life: Preliminary Usability Study by Karolina Katarzyna Alichniewicz, Sarah Hampton, Madeline Romaniuk, Darcy Bennett, Camila Guindalini

“…Additionally, individuals were 1.64 (95% CI 1.17-2.28) more likely to enroll when they express a need in Purpose and Connection, and they were 1.50 (95% CI 1.06-2.18) times more likely to enroll when they express the need Beliefs About Civilians, compared with those without these needs. …”
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Healthcare performance of leprosy management in peripheral health facilities of Dhanusa and Mahottari, Nepal by Ram Kumar Mahato, Uttam Ghimire, Bijay Bajracharya, Binod K. C., Deepak Bam, Deepak Ghimire, Uttam Raj Pyakurel, David T. S. Hayman, Basu Dev Pandey, Chuman Lal Das, Krishna Prasad Paudel

“…Leprosy disability and ear hand and feet (EHF) scores were not significantly reduced in treated patients during the study period, but counseling by LFPs significantly improved cases’ positive beliefs and practices regarding self-care. Conclusion Overall leprosy care median performance was low (53%) and can be improved by evidenced-based training, onsite coaching, monitoring, and supervision to facilitate leprosy transmission elimination. …”
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Strategies and resources used by public health units to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among priority groups: a behavioural science-informed review of three urban centres in Canada by Tori Langmuir, Mackenzie Wilson, Nicola McCleary, Andrea M. Patey, Karim Mekki, Hanan Ghazal, Elizabeth Estey Noad, Judy Buchan, Vinita Dubey, Jana Galley, Emily Gibson, Guillaume Fontaine, Maureen Smith, Amjad Alghamyan, Kimberly Thompson, Jacob Crawshaw, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Trevor Arnason, Jamie Brehaut, Susan Michie, Melissa Brouwers, Justin Presseau

“…Identified BCTs aligned most frequently with addressing barriers and facilitators related to Knowledge, Environmental context and resources, and Beliefs about consequences domains. Conclusion PHUs have used several BCTs to address different barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccine uptake for priority groups. …”
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Barriers to 12-month treatment of common anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders in the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys by Maria Carmen Viana, Alan E. Kazdin, Meredith G. Harris, Dan J. Stein, Daniel V. Vigo, Irving Hwang, Sophie M. Manoukian, Nancy A. Sampson, Jordi Alonso, Laura Helena Andrade, Guilherme Borges, Brendan Bunting, José Miguel Caldas-de-Almeida, Giovanni de Girolamo, Peter de Jonge, Oye Gureje, Josep Maria Haro, Elie G. Karam, Viviane Kovess-Masfety, Jacek Moskalewicz, Fernando Navarro-Mateu, Daisuke Nishi, Marina Piazza, José Posada-Villa, Kate M. Scott, Cristian Vladescu, Bogdan Wojtyniak, Zahari Zarkov, Ronald C. Kessler, Timothy Kessler, World Mental Health Survey collaborators

“…Consistent with previous research, we distinguished five broad classes of barriers: low perceived disorder severity, two types of barriers in the domain of predisposing factors (beliefs/attitudes about treatment ineffectiveness and stigma) and two types in the domain of enabling factors (financial and nonfinancial). …”
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