Does the instructional approach really matter? A comparative study of the impact of online and in-person instruction on learner engagement by Zhiyong Li, Zonglin Dai, Jiaying Li, Pengju Guan

“…Firstly, t-tests revealed that, although participants positively rated their engagement in online and in-person courses, they evaluated online instruction less favorable in terms of overall engagement, emotional engagement, and cognitive engagement compared to in-person instruction. …”
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The Bipolar Depression Electrical Treatment Trial (BETTER): Design, Rationale, and Objectives of a Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial and Data from the Pilot Study Phase by Bernardo de Sampaio Pereira Junior, Gabriel Tortella, Beny Lafer, Paula Nunes, Isabela Martins Benseñor, Paulo Andrade Lotufo, Rodrigo Machado-Vieira, André R. Brunoni

“…TDCS was well-tolerated, with no changes in cognitive scores. Conclusion. This upcoming clinical trial will address the efficacy of tDCS for BD on different degrees of refractoriness. …”
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Effects of a Pain Catastrophizing Induction on Sensory Testing in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study by Chloe J. Taub, John A. Sturgeon, Kevin A. Johnson, Sean C. Mackey, Beth D. Darnall

“…Pain catastrophizing, a pattern of negative cognitive-emotional responses to actual or anticipated pain, maintains chronic pain and undermines response to treatments. …”
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Instrument to determine needs of parental knowledge about adolescence and its management by Grettel Águila Calero, José Aurelio Díaz Quiñones, Paula Maribel Díaz Martínez, Nicolás Ramón Cruz Pérez

“…Parents knowledge needs about its management was scientifically validated. It integrates cognitive, affective, volitional and evaluative aspects concerning adolescents, which are necessary for parents’ orientation, scientific approximation which developed for the first time in our environment and which may become a feasible, useful and applicable instrument for daily life.…”
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A review of participatory modelling techniques for energy transition scenarios by Jair K.E.K. Campfens, Mert Duygan, Claudia R. Binder

“…Findings reveal that techniques like Cross-Impact Balance analysis and Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping excel in incorporating normative aspects and capturing diverse actor perspectives, yet they face challenges in addressing non-linearity and uncertainty. …”
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Alzheimer’s disease and infectious agents: a comprehensive review of pathogenic mechanisms and microRNA roles by Seyyed Sam Mehdi Hosseininasab, Rasoul Ebrahimi, Shirin Yaghoobpoor, Kiarash Kazemi, Yaser Khakpour, Ramtin Hajibeygi, Ashraf Mohamadkhani, Mobina Fathi, Kimia Vakili, Arian Tavasol, Zohreh Tutunchian, Tara Fazel, Mohammad Fathi, Mohammadreza Hajiesmaeili

“…., Toxoplasma gondii), have been linked to AD due to their ability to activate the immune system, induce inflammation and increase oxidative stress, thereby leading to cognitive decline and AD. In addition, microRNAs (miRNAs) might play a crucial role in the pathogenesis mechanisms of these pathogens since they are utilized to target various protein-coding genes, allowing for immune evasion, maintaining latency, and suppressing cellular signaling molecules. …”
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Gray matter volume and asymmetry in Broca's and Wernicke's area homologs in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) using a probabilistic region of interest approach by William D Hopkins, Muhammad A Spocter, Michele M Mulholland, Chet C Sherwood

“…Because of their roles in higher cognitive and linguistic function, there has been historical and contemporary interest in comparative studies on the morphology and cytoarchitectonic organization in Broca's and Wernicke's between primate species. …”
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Survivors’ Narratives of the Oklahoma City Bombing Retold Seven Years Post-Disaster by Elizabeth W. Pollio, Samir Abu-Hamad, Jennifer Wang, Carol S. North, David E. Pollio

“…<b>Results:</b> The thematic content of the bombing experience was structured in a chronological fashion from the bomb blast (sensory, cognitive, and emotional), its immediate aftermath (e.g., escaping danger), and later experiences, (e.g., leaving the bomb site and receiving hospital treatment). …”
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Psychometric properties of the Stress Coping Scale Brief-COPE 28 in a Peruvian population by Neicer Joel Delgado-Requejo, Julio Cesar Castillo Ramos, Lourdes Carolina Cerda Sánchez

“…Background: The highly stressful events we are currently experiencing require great cognitive and emotional effort and affect the mental health of the population. …”
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation in Early Life Changes Synaptic Plasticity and Improves Symptoms in a Valproic Acid-Induced Rat Model of Autism by Xiaoxi Wang, Rui Ding, Yayue Song, Juan Wang, Chen Zhang, Songping Han, Jisheng Han, Rong Zhang

“…The results show that following TEAS treatment in early life, the social and cognitive ability in adolescence of the offspring of a VPA rat were significantly improved. …”
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Are we optimizing medical students’ preparation for clerkship? A content analysis of narrative comments on clinical skills during preclinical training by Linda Bergeron, Patricia Blanchette, Molk Chakroun, Élisabeth Boileau, Isabelle Boulais, Martine Chamberland, Christina St-Onge

“…Comments were either general (n = 187) or focused on attitude (n = 628), knowledge and cognitive processes (n = 357), or clinical reasoning (n = 142). …”
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Therapeutic potential of hydrogen-rich water in zebrafish model of Alzheimer’s disease: targeting oxidative stress, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis by Jiaxuan He, Peiye Xu, Ting Xu, Haiyang Yu, Lei Wang, Rongbing Chen, Kun Zhang, Yueliang Yao, Yanyan Xie, Qinsi Yang, Wei Wu, Da Sun, Dejun Wu

“…HRW can significantly improve cognitive impairment and depression-like behavior in zebrafish AD model, reduce Aβ deposition (p &lt; 0.0001), regulate liver Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) levels (p &lt; 0.05), reduce neuroinflammation, and reduce oxidative stress. …”
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Integrating Guidance and Counseling into Islamic Education: A Framework for Holistic Student Development by Fitra Herlinda, Munir Munir, Sariah Sariah

“…The findings offer actionable insights for educators and policymakers to design effective character education programs that integrate cognitive and moral dimensions, ensuring students are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.…”
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The relationship between social media fatigue and online trolling behavior among college students: the mediating roles of relative deprivation and hostile attribution bias by Lexin Huang, Liangkun Chen, Suwei Ma

“…Based on the General Aggression Model (GAM), this study explores the relationship between social media fatigue and online trolling behavior among Chinese college students, focusing on the mediating roles of relative deprivation and hostile attribution bias as key affective and cognitive mechanisms proposed by GAM. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 349 college students from Guangdong via an online questionnaire. …”
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Crossed Aphasia and Visuo-Spatial Neglect Following a Right Thalamic Stroke: A Case Study and Review of the Literature by Lieve De Witte, Jo Verhoeven, Sebastiaan Engelborghs, Peter P. De Deyn, Peter Mariën

“…Furthermore, this paper presents a detailed analysis of linguistic and cognitive impairments of ‘possible’ and 'reliable' subcortical CAD-cases published since 1975. …”
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What Factors Contribute to Higher Travel Happiness? Evidence from Beijing, China by Aihua Fan, Xumei Chen, Xiaomei Zhang

“…However, the empirical research in developing countries’ context is very limited, and few studies consider both cognitive and affective evaluations during traveling. …”
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Long-term mindfulness meditation increases occurrence of sensory and attention brain states by Daniel Yochai Panitz, Daniel Yochai Panitz, Daniel Yochai Panitz, Avi Mendelsohn, Avi Mendelsohn, Avi Mendelsohn, Joana Cabral, Joana Cabral, Joana Cabral, Aviva Berkovich-Ohana, Aviva Berkovich-Ohana

“…Conversely, a brain state involving frontal areas associated with higher cognitive functions was detected less frequently in experienced meditators. …”
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Driving-Related Neuropsychological Performance in Stable COPD Patients by Foteini Karakontaki, Sofia-Antiopi Gennimata, Anastasios F. Palamidas, Theocharis Anagnostakos, Epaminondas N. Kosmas, Anastasios Stalikas, Charalambos Papageorgiou, Nikolaos G. Koulouris

“…Background. Cognitive deterioration may impair COPD patient’s ability to perform tasks like driving vehicles. …”
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Abnormal cytoskeletal remodeling but normal neuronal excitability in a mouse model of the recurrent developmental and epileptic encephalopathy-susceptibility KCNB1-p.R312H variant by Alessandro Bortolami, Elena Forzisi Kathera-Ibarra, Anastasia Balatsky, Mansi Dubey, Rusheel Amin, Srinidi Venkateswaran, Stefania Dutto, Ishan Seth, Adam Ashor, Angel Nwandiko, Ping-Yue Pan, David P. Crockett, Federico Sesti

“…Kcnb1 R312H(+/+) mice suffer from severe cognitive deficit and compulsive behavior. Their brains show neuronal damage in multiple areas and disrupted corticocortical and corticothalamic connectivity along with aberrant glutamatergic vesicular transport. …”
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Assessment of School Readiness in Chronic Cholestatic Liver Disease: A Pilot Study Examining Children with and without Liver Transplantation by Anna Gold, Alaine Rogers, Elizabeth Cruchley, Stephanie Rankin, Arpita Parmar, Binita M. Kamath, Yaron Avitzur, Vicky Lee Ng

“…Assessment of school readiness evaluates physical, social-emotional, and neuropsychological domains essential for educational success. Cognitive testing of preschool aged children with chronic liver disease may guide more timely interventions and focused efforts by health care providers. …”
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