Leaflet: Operative Steps for Interventional Studies in Neuroscience by Maria Meringolo, Sergio Delle Monache, Giuseppina Martella, Antonella Peppe

“…Ethical and safety considerations are pivotal due to the potential cognitive and motor effects of CNS-active drugs. Methods: Our manuscript outlines the procedures for CNS clinical trials and highlights the key elements of study design, methodological considerations, and ethical frameworks. …”
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Early life stress, kangaroo care, parenting behavior and secure attachment predict executive functioning in 2 year olds born preterm by Bieke Bollen, Astrid Van den Brande, Chiara Bernagie, Alexandra Seghers, Steffie Amelynck, Christine Vanhole, Bart Boets, Gunnar Naulaers, Guy Bosmans, Els Ortibus

“…Abstract Self-regulation and executive functioning are known key predictors of future cognitive development and mental health. We examined the effect of early life neonatal stress, maternal perinatal stress, kangaroo care, maternal parenting behavior and secure child attachment on executive function at 2 years corrected age (CA) in children born preterm (i.e. < 34 weeks of gestation and/or < 1500 g birth weight). …”
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Development of Starter Cultures for Precision Fermentation of Kombucha with Enriched Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Content by Geun-Hyung Kim, Kwang-Rim Baek, Ga-Eun Lee, Ji-Hyun Lee, Ji-Hyun Moon, Seung-Oh Seo

“…Notably, a lactic acid bacterial strain was chosen for its ability to overproduce the γ-amino butyric acid (GABA), a functional food component known to enhance cognitive function and reduce mental stress. To produce the GABA-fortified kombucha, selected single strains of <i>Acetobacter pasteurianus</i>, <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i>, and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> were mixed and used as starter cultures. …”
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Balance Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: The Role of Posturography in Developing a Rehabilitation Program by Davide Ferrazzoli, Alfonso Fasano, Roberto Maestri, Rossana Bera, Grazia Palamara, Maria Felice Ghilardi, Gianni Pezzoli, Giuseppe Frazzitta

“…Parkinsonian patients not complaining of a subjective BD and controls were tested using a posturographic platform (PP) with open eyes (OE) and performing a simple cognitive task [counting (OEC)]. We found that patients show higher values of total standard deviation (SD) of body sway and along the medio-lateral (ML) axis during OE condition. …”
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A software system for modeling evolution in a population of organisms with vision, interacting with each other in 3D simulator by A. P. Devyaterikov, A. Yu. Palyanov

“…However, of greatest interest, both practical and fundamental, are organisms that have vision, a more complex nervous system, and, accordingly, significantly more advanced cognitive abilities. Determining the structure and parameters of the nervous systems of such organisms is an extremely difficult task. …”
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Fondling Breasts and Playing Guitar. Textual and Contextual Expressions of a Sociomusical Conflict in Accra by Tobias Robert Klein

“…The song’s musical and textual variations will thus – with due attention to its dense textual and performative strategies – simultaneously be described as social, cognitive, bodily and structural entities. Dem jährlichen Homowo-Festival der Ga geht traditionell ein mehrwöchiges Verbot, in Accra zu lärmen und zu trommeln voraus. …”
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Scoping review on prevention of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents: methods, effectiveness and future directions by Josée Aoun, Michel Spodenkiewicz, Michel Spodenkiewicz, Michel Spodenkiewicz, Catherine Marimoutou

“…Promising interventions include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and incorporating Technology-based interventions. …”
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The Impact of Critical Listening and Critical Reading on Critical Thinking by Yasemin Baki

“…Critical listening, critical reading, and critical thinking are three closely related cognitive skills that aim to evaluate information with an analytical and questioning approach. …”
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Protocol for visual-acoustic intervention with service delivery in-person and via telepractice (VISIT) non-inferiority trial for residual speech sound disorder by Tara McAllister, Jonathan L. Preston, Elaine R. Hitchcock, Nina R. Benway, Jennifer Hill

“…Eligible children will be speakers of American English aged 9–17 years who exhibit RSSD affecting /ɹ/ but otherwise show cognitive-linguistic and hearing abilities within the typical range. …”
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Multi-protective effects of wheat embryo globulin on D-gal-induced aging mice by Aimei Liaoa, Xing Lyu, Jiarui Ma, Yinchen Hou, Ming Hui, Na Liu, Yi Zhao, Yixiang Cui, Jihong Huang

“…These results effectively revealed that WEG not only improved the abilities of learning and memory, and the cognitive impairment, but also delayed the aging process of the D-gal-induced mice.…”
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Efficacy of a guided internet-based intervention (iSOMA) for somatic symptoms and related distress in university students: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Harald Baumeister, Michael Witthöft, Eileen Bendig, Severin Hennemann, Katja Böhme, Maria Kleinstäuber, David Daniel Ebert

“…The planned study aims to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of an internet-based intervention in reducing somatic and psychological symptoms in an international population of university students with somatic symptom burden.Methods and analysis This parallel two-armed randomised controlled trial evaluates an 8-week guided intervention, including web-based consecutive modules based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles against a waitlist control group. …”
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Modulatory Role of Simvastatin against Aluminium Chloride-Induced Behavioural and Biochemical Changes in Rats by Madhavan Nampoothiri, Jessy John, Nitesh Kumar, Jayesh Mudgal, Gopalan Kutty Nampurath, Mallikarjuna Rao Chamallamudi

“…Simvastatin treatment improved cognitive function and locomotor activity in rats. …”
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Psychiatric assessment in image-based sexual abuse case: a case report on imputability in personality disorder with narcissistic traits by Lorenzo Lodde, Claudia Zandara, Andrea Martella, Mirko Manchia, Mirko Manchia, Pasquale Paribello, Irene Mascia, Martina Pinna

“…We report on a case of a 27-year-old young adult who is accused of image-based sexual abuse and other crimes, for whom the examining judge requested psychiatric assessment.MethodsWe conducted anamnestic collection (family, physiological and pathological, psychiatric, and toxicological), direct evaluation of the examinee, assessment of acquired health records, psychodiagnostic tests (i.e. graphic tests: Machover test, Koch test), Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2, Pathological Narcissism Inventory, State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory 2, Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Thematic Apperception Test.ResultsThe clinical forensic assessment led to a diagnosis of Unspecified Personality Disorder (predominantly narcissistic traits) according to the DSM-5 criteria. …”
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Development and validation of a tool to measure telehealth educational environment (THEEM) by Marium Arif, Madiha Sajjad, Rehan Ahmed Khan, Hafiz Rabbi ul Ehsan

“…In Phase 2, the tool was validated using content validity, response process validity via cognitive interviews, and construct validity through Exploratory factor analysis (EFA). …”
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Assessing the Inter-Rater and Inter-Trial Reliability of the NeurOptics Pupillary Light Response-3000 Pupillometer by Deborah A Jehu, Lori A Bolgla, Samantha Armas, Forest Dutton

“… # Study Design: Observational, reliability study Methods: Forty-eight healthy adults (age 18-40 years) without a history of neurological injury, optical surgery, or cognitive impairment participated. Two independent raters used the NeurOptics PLR-3000 to measure PLR parameters in the left and right eyes of each subject. …”
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Economic consequences of the phenomenon of uberization on the example of the services of selected carriers in the transport industry by Nina Stępnicka, Grygorii Monastyrskyi, Beata Sadowska, Robert Walasek, Paulina Wiączek, Grzegorz Zimon

“…The considerations of the article meet the objectives of the cognitive goal and the application goal and showed that uberization in the transport industry is a significant phenomenon that is still developing and, in the future, may threaten traditional forms of transport, i.e., rail and bus travel. …”
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Features of student psychological well-being, self-organisation and motivation by L. V. Okonechnikova, E. E. Symanyuk, T. L. Foksha

“…Students are characterised by cognitive motivation, as well as motivation for self-development and achievement. …”
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Application of a Knowledge, Attitude, Belief, and Practice Model in Pain Management of Patients with Acute Traumatic Fractures and Alcohol Dependence by Ying Dong, Hui Gao, Zheyu Jin, Jue Zhu, Hao Yu, Yingqing Jiang, Jun Zou

“…On this basis, the experimental group managed pain using KABP, including cognitive behavioral intervention, optimization programs, modification of personal beliefs, and behavior patterns. …”
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The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review by Clara Marty, Samy Amghar, Andrés Barrera Patlan, Alayne Adams

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Meningkatkan Penguasaan Kosa Kata dengan Metode Mimicry Memorization: Studi Kasus MIN 4 Jombang by Uzair Hasan Hidayatulloh, Moch. Anang Afiffudin, Hisbullah Huda

“…Additionally, students in the experimental group showed increased enthusiasm and participation in learning activities, suggesting that the method not only enhances cognitive retention but also fosters a more interactive and enjoyable learning environment. …”
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