Multivariate Analyses with Two-Step Dimension Reduction for an Association Study Between ¹¹C-Pittsburgh Compound B and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Alzheimer’s Disease... by Atsushi Kawaguchi, Fumio Yamashita

“…The differences in PiB scores among the diagnosis groups 12 months after PiB imaging were significant between the normal and AD groups (<i>p</i> = 0.0284), but not between the normal and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) groups or the MCI and AD groups (<i>p</i> = 0.3508). …”
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Satisfaction of basic psychological needs of young Serbian female athletes: the role of coach and teammates by Jovana Trbojević, Jelica Petrović

“…They can create a task or ego-involving motivational climate, and directly influence athlete&rsquo;s affective, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of motivational climate created by coach and teammates on the satisfaction of basic psychological needs in sport of young female athletes. …”
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Investigator’s Personality as a Problem of Legal Psychology by V. S. Medvediev

“…The structural components of an investigator’s personality have been analyzed; where the author has singled out the following: professional orientation, professional competence, cognitive sphere, biopsychic and psycho-physiological qualities of an investigator. …”
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Absenteeism and Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary in Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Twesigye, Abel

“…It was concluded that children more frequently absent in early kindergarten obtained lower working memory and cognitive flexibility scores, as represented by 31 %. …”
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Investigating the relationship between customer experience components on commitment and customer engagement behaviors in the retail industry by Alireza Naalchi Kashi

“…There is a positive and significant relationship between the components of customer experience (cognitive, emotional, physical/sensory, and social) with customer commitment. …”
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Social behavior and spatial orientation in rat strains with genetic predisposition to catatonia (GC) and stereotypes (PM) by V. S. Plekanchuk, O. I. Prokudina, M. A. Ryazanova

“…The social behavior of the GC and PM rats has not been previously studied, and the cognitive abilities of animals of these strains are also insufficiently studied. …”
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Second-generation anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s disease: current landscape and future perspectives by Byeong-Hyeon Kim, Sujin Kim, Yunkwon Nam, Yong Ho Park, Seong Min Shin, Minho Moon

“…In contrast, second-generation MABs, including aducanumab, lecanemab, donanemab, and gantenerumab directed against pathogenic Aβ species and aggregates have shown that reducing Aβ deposition can be an effective strategy to slow cognitive impairment in AD. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current status, mechanisms, outcomes, and limitations of second-generation MABs for the clinical treatment of AD. …”
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CLIL on the spot: migrant education in Greece by Marina Mattheoudakis, Georgia Fotiadou, Despina Papadopoulou

“…Moreover, the variety of activities offered differed between the two levels of school settings as educators chose strategies they deemed appropriate for the cognitive and proficiency level of their students.DiscussionOverall, our findings suggest that, although educators of Greek state schools lack specific training in managing plurilingual and pluricultural classes, they experiment with a variety of CLIL practices and that those who have had some relevant trainings are more prompt to support their students with multiple scaffolding techniques than those who have had no such prior experience.…”
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A systematic review of exposure to toxic elements and neurocognitive development in children by Tingyi Guo, Moslem Lari Najafi, Junmei Zhang

“…Exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has been implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive deficits in children. However, the extent of this association and the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. …”
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Effectiveness of health promotion utilizing word puzzle games in enhancing older adults' knowledge and attitudes regarding hypertension management by Mia Fatma Ekasari, Aan Nurhasanah, Eros Siti Suryati, Puspita Hanggit Lestari, Siti Badriah, Ahmad Jubaedi

“…Word-based puzzle games can serve as engaging health promotion tools to improve hypertension-related health behaviors among older adults and enhance their cognitive abilities. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a word puzzle game in enhancing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of elderly individuals regarding hypertension management. …”
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Determinants of delayed speech development in African immigrant children in Germany: A scoping review by Jude Tsafack Zefack, Favour Alo Adoche, Fuanyi Awatboh, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam, Cynthia-Edith Ara-Nabangi Ndive, Esua Alphonsius Fotindong

“…Introduction: Delayed speech development is a prevalent global issue impacting children’s cognitive, social, and academic growth. However, limited research examines speech delays in African immigrant children, particularly in Germany. …”
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Subclinical Inflammatory Status in Rett Syndrome by Alessio Cortelazzo, Claudio De Felice, Roberto Guerranti, Cinzia Signorini, Silvia Leoncini, Alessandra Pecorelli, Gloria Zollo, Claudia Landi, Giuseppe Valacchi, Lucia Ciccoli, Luca Bini, Joussef Hayek

“…Inflammation has been advocated as a possible common central mechanism for developmental cognitive impairment. Rett syndrome (RTT) is a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly caused by de novo loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding MeCP2. …”
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Moving beyond the physical: Exploring the holistic benefits of a therapy-based physical activity program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease by Kimberly S. Fasczewski, Nolasco R. Stevens, Hannah S. Michels, Jennifer S. Howard

“…In individuals diagnosed with Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease (PD), a chronic neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and functionality, therapy-based physical activity (PA) that includes repetitive, quick motions benefits physical and cognitive functioning and can positively impact the disease course. …”
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The knowledge, attitude, and practice toward fall prevention of parturients in the obstetric inpatient wards: a comparative cross-sectional study between nurses and parturients by Jing Wen, Jing Wen, Jiao Wen, Jiao Wen, Wenjuan Jing, Wenjuan Jing, Hongmei He, Hongmei He, Jianhua Ren, Jianhua Ren

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parturients and nurses regarding fall prevention among parturients, with the goal of understanding the cognitive factors contributing to post-delivery fall.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among obstetric nurses and women in obstetric ward within 2 days after vaginal delivery. …”
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Inflammatory Markers and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Children: The NANOS Study by Alex Gileles-Hillel, María Luz Alonso-Álvarez, Leila Kheirandish-Gozal, Eduard Peris, José Aurelio Cordero-Guevara, Joaquin Terán-Santos, Mónica Gonzalez Martinez, María José Jurado-Luque, Jaime Corral-Peñafiel, Joaquin Duran-Cantolla, David Gozal

“…Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) are common coexisting conditions associated with a chronic low-grade inflammatory state underlying some of the cognitive, metabolic, and cardiovascular morbidities. …”
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HOW TO ASSESS THE COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS? WHAT TO ASSESS? by V.G. Marichereda, A.P. Rogachevsky, M.M. Kashtalian, T.Ya. Moskalenko, N.M. Kashtalian

“…The concept of competence includes not only the cognitive and operational-technological component, but also the motivational, ethical, social and behavioral. …”
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Consensus on rapid screening for prodromal Alzheimer’s disease in China by Yao Lu, Ying Wang, Jianping Jia, Qihao Guo, Ya Miao, Lin Huang, Xiaochun Chen, Qinjie Li, Fengfeng Pan, Liang Cui, Tianlu Chen, Yatian Li, Jingnan Wu

“…The prodromal stage of AD (pAD) refers to patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and evidence of AD’s pathology. …”
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Mental toughness training circle (MTTC): what is its impact on the mental toughness, anxiety, and academic performance of college-level athletes and non-athletes? by Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sutoro Sutoro, Agus Zainuri, Gerdha Kristina Ivony Numberi, Dewi Nurhidayah, Akhmad Kadir

“…Based on this, this research aims to examine the impact of the MTTC model mental training on athletes and non-athletes, both on psychological and cognitive aspects. Methodology: This study uses a mixed-method approach with embedded design. …”
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Altered brain dynamics of facial emotion processing in schizophrenia: a combined EEG/fMRI study by Philippa Hüpen, Barbara Schulte Holthausen, Christina Regenbogen, Thilo Kellermann, Han-Gue Jo, Ute Habel

“…The link to TAS-20 scores indicates that this neural deficit has real-world implications for how individuals with schizophrenia perceive and relate to their emotions and the external world, potentially contributing to the social and cognitive difficulties observed in the disorder.…”
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Real-world evaluation of an evidence-based telemental health program for PTSD symptoms by Jocelynn T. Owusu, Lu Wang, Shih-Yin Chen, Robert E. Wickham, Scott T. Michael, Nazneen F. Bahrassa, Alethea Varra, Jennifer L. Lee, Connie Chen, Anita Lungu

“…A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted of 199 adults who received an employer-offered BCT program for PTSD symptoms that delivered either cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure. …”
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