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Hungary is often portrayed as an exceptional case of democratic backsliding driven by unique political and cultural conditions. We tested this view by analyzing five waves of European Social Survey data from Hungary…
IntroductionAllostatic load (AL) reflects the cumulative physiological burden on the body, quantified using biomarkers across multiple systems. The current study identified latent AL profiles in young adults and examined…
BackgroundThe rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the higher education ecosystem, and the application of AI in teaching is becoming increasingly widespread. However, many teachers…
IntroductionWith the proliferation of digital technologies, research on virtual reality-assisted music therapy (VR-assisted MT) has expanded across clinical, rehabilitation, and wellness contexts. This scoping review…
BackgroundMedical students experience substantial academic and demands that can adversely affect their academic wellbeing. Although perceived social support is a recognized protective factor, its relationship with…
ObjectiveSerum free thyroxine (FT4) has been demonstrated to be associated with human aggression. Based on the theoretical and empirical research on hostile attribution bias and psychological resilience, this study…
This study examines a search-defined body of STEM career-choice literature retrieved through queries combining STEM-related, career-related, gender-related, and psychosocial-construct terms, including identity…
IntroductionAdolescence is a critical developmental period during which young people experience significant academic, emotional, and social challenges. While whole-child developmental frameworks advocate integrating…
BackgroundData fairness has become an increasingly important issue in the digital economy. Although social media platforms extensively collect and utilize personal data, limited research has examined how users perceive…
IntroductionAI literacy and cognitive flexibility are essential core capabilities for college students in the age of intelligent technologies. Nevertheless, the heterogeneous group characteristics of college students in…
BackgroundThe Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire-7 (CFQ-7) assesses cognitive fusion, a core psychological flexibility process, but Swedish item-level evidence remains limited.ObjectivesThis brief report evaluated…
ObjectiveThis study compared contact-phase timing, knee–ankle configuration at the lowest center of mass (COM), and ankle-moment characteristics between basketball players with high and low drop landing vertical jump…
BackgroundExercise has shown promise for supporting executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but findings remain inconsistent, partly because exercise dose has not been examined systematically…
BackgroundMental health concerns among college students have received increasing attention in recent years. Psychological detachment—defined as mentally disengaging from academic-related thoughts during non-study time—is…
Performance science needs empirical methods that can connect musical interpretation with measurable behavior while preserving the musical meaning of skilled performance. This study examines expressive coupling between…
BackgroundIn the digital intelligence era, higher education students—especially those in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields—face widespread academic stress, cognitive rigidity, and negative…
The rapid diffusion of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), particularly large language model (LLM) applications, has fundamentally reshaped university students’ learning, problem-solving, and socio-emotional…
As urban development shifts toward quality-oriented regeneration, evaluating human–environment interactions is critical for sustainable urban management. This study develops a comprehensive…
ObjectiveThis study examined β-efficacy, social support, and trait sport confidence among individuals with disabilities, and investigated the predictive roles of participation-related characteristics.MethodsConvenience…
In several European countries, adopting rescued dogs from abroad is common, but the dogs’ behaviour has rarely been studied. This first prospective study involved five telephone interviews with 151 owners of 158 dogs…
Pediatric liver transplantation (PLT) is a vital treatment for children with end-stage liver disease. While most studies on quality of life focus on medical complications and medication effects, limited attention has…
A burning mouth might offer temporary relief from physical injuries, according to a recent trial. Researchers discovered that eating spicy food can act as a mild painkiller, dampening the brain's response to intense…
Women who received treatment for autoimmune diseases with CAR T cell therapy went on to have regular pregnancies and healthy babies.
Two annual meteor showers are reaching their peak this week. It will be harder to see them this year due to the moon - but an astronomer shared tips with us on how to still view the lights.
Men who naturally prefer staying up late might face a higher risk of developing premature ejaculation. A new study links this biological sleep preference and symptom severity to daily lifestyle routines and psychological…
Researchers documented behavioral similarities between 11 rehabilitated elephants and their wild counterparts.
A new study suggests that voters whose preferred party loses a national election experience a decline in generalized social trust. This gap widens among highly polarized voters who harbor strong negative feelings toward…
SERI Director Saundra Johnson Austin announces the establishment of the Bijoli Ashok Chatterjee and Barin Mukherjeee Memorial Research Award at the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on ...
New research from Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has highlighted how multidisciplinary working and personalised care can help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ...
Discover the technologies transforming the future of clinical research, from AI and decentralized clinical trials to electronic data capture, wearable devices, and advanced analytics that improve ...
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