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Clinical PsychologyAug 14, 2026
Study: Problematic social media use worsens ADHD symptoms
Problematic social media use may lead to stronger ADHD symptoms and worse cognitive performance among adolescents, according to two studies from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study cohort.“A teen who can’t…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
New Mexico behavioral health committee approves $40M in funding for rural behavioral health plans
The state committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral health infrastructure on Friday approved more than $40 million in plans to restore services across several rural areas.
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2026
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
Developmental PsychologyAug 14, 2026
How old are you really? Study explains what makes 'epigenetic clocks' tick, debuts new prediction tools
What do "epigenetic clocks" actually measure? These lab tests have become popular tools for studying biological aging, or how the body's cellular function changes at a faster or slower rate than expected. However, the…
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
Lawsuit Accuses Selena Gomez of Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site
The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 ...
Mental HealthAug 14, 2026
AI is already reaching people in distress, but mental health safeguards lag behind
As AI use gains traction in mental health care, Deakin University researchers have raised the alarm that there are currently no agreed-upon frameworks in place to regulate or guide its application.
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Brief smartphone check-ins can forecast the return of psychotic symptoms
When predicting a relapse in psychotic symptoms, the quality of a person's social experience matters more than the amount of contact they have. A recent study indicates that tracking subjective social feelings via…
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2026
Human blood may have helped preserve ancient Chinese rock art for 2,000 years
The Huashan rock art landscape in southern China, close to the border with Vietnam, is a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site. Thousands of images are painted on river cliffs across more than 80 locations stretching 260…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Good DNA- and sufficient RNA integrity in formalin-free paraffin-embedded tissues
by Maarten Niemantsverdriet, Natalie Methorst, Sanne Yvet Hoek, Ageeth Knol, Agnes Marije Hoogland In recent decades, the field of pathology has been enriched by the development of molecular biology, enabling increased…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Implementation strategies for integrating non-communicable disease care into primary healthcare settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review protocol
by Hubert Amu, Theodora Yayra Brinsley, Joshua Oppong Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for a large and growing share of global mortality, with the highest burden in low- and middle-income countries…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Risk prediction models for inadequate bowel preparation before colonoscopy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
by Hui-ling Yan, Jia-yu Fu, Mao-ting Huang, Wen-ting Yi, Jia-jun Liu, Xiao-yan Huang, Yao Fang, Ling Zhao, Yun-shan Chen, Ying Zeng Background Inadequate bowel preparation (IBP) can impair the safety, efficiency, and…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Mechanical properties and freeze–thaw durability of expansive soil reinforced with polypropylene and lignin fibers
by Liang He, Song Wang, Jinsong Zhang, Xiaofan Zhu, Changwei Zhou To address the deterioration of expansive soil in seasonally frozen regions subjected to freeze–thaw cycles, this study investigated the effects of fiber…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
CT-PestNet: A novel crop pest classification model based on cross-scale feature distillation enhancement and vision transformer with local token interaction
by Youming Li, Weilin Cao, Liqiang Zhang The continuous growth of the global population has led to an increasing demand for food, yet the annual food losses caused by pests are immeasurable. Therefore, accurately…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Ultrasonic activation of calcium silicate sealers in single-cone obturation: A micro-CT study of voids and gaps formation
by Ammar AbuMostafa, Maram AlHati, Mohammad Alabdulkareem Aim This study investigated the effect of ultrasonic activation (UA) on porosity formation in root fillings using two calcium silicate-based sealers. Methods…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Understanding perceived quality of nursing care among adults receiving haemodialysis in Northern Ghana: A qualitative inquiry
by Alhassan Hassan, Menford Owusu Ampomah, Cecilia Eliason, Luke Laari, Paul Kolbugri, Bridget Amoako, Joy Georgette La Bulley, Dorcas Yvonne Berko, Euphemia Tumpi Introduction Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Relational intelligence in AI chatbots: Examining the trust–engagement-emotion–social presence model using PLS-SEM and fsQCA
by Yang Wang, Asif Ali Safeer, Yewang Zhou AI-driven chatbots may have emerged as the main architects for developing relationships rather than simply processing transactions. The core challenge is to understand how…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Leadership and management competencies and practices among health managers in Wakiso District, Uganda
by David Musoke, Allan Ssembuusi, Grace Biyinzika Lubega, Filimin Niyongabo, Michael Obeng Brown, Richard Holder, Russell Pitchford, Linda Gibson Introduction Leadership and management are of great importance for health…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Evaluating genetic diversity differences within a likelihood framework
by David C. Nickle The study of genetic diversity has a rich history, as it serves as the foundation upon which evolutionary processes act. Numerous methods have been developed to quantify genetic variation within and…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Maternal early warning system (MEWS) model for predicting and reducing severe maternal outcomes in Ethiopia
by Saba Desta Tessema, Mesfin Tadese, Solomon Hailemeskel, Chaltu Takele Mule, Getaneh Dejen Tiche, Lidya Asalefew Mekonnen, Getnet Mitike Kassie Background Maternal mortality in Ethiopia remains high, while most of…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Family accommodation in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: A scoping review protocol
by Rinat Nissim, Rouhi Fazelzad, Sarah Daniels, Jake Heinbuch, Aditya Lumb, Luke Heinbuch, Andreea A. Manea, Uri Berger Long-term survival rates for childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers have increased…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
A dual-polarized RIS-assisted spatial modulation architecture for robust vehicular communications in urban environments
by Shane E. Lewis, M.P. Darshan, Praveen Kumar, Goutham Simha G.D. With Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication being one of the enabling elements for intelligent transportation systems and autonomous driving, it enables…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Association between gallstones and subclinical coronary atherosclerosis: An observational study with propensity score matching
by Soyoung Kim, Hoonsub So, Hyun Woo Park, Sangwoo Park, Seung Bum Lee, Soe Hee Ann, Sung Wook Hwang, Young-Jee Jeon, Eun Ji Park, Woon Jung Kwon, Seong Hoon Choi, Seok Won Jung, Sung-Jo Bang, Gyung-Min Park Previous…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Bidirectional phenotypic transition in macrophages influences triple-negative breast cancer cell immune evasive patterns and response to chemotherapies in a co-culture spheroid model
by Chen Cheng, Brett A. McGregor, Junguk Hur, Colin K. Combs Tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) infiltration is a critical characteristic of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) related to drug resistance and poor…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Correction: Learning strategies, study behaviors, and academic performance among medical students in Jordan: A cross-sectional study
by Wafaa A. Mahmoud, Ahmad A. Alrawashdeh, Khaled A. Mahmoud, Nasr N. Alrabadi, Ibrahim M. Hoja, Abdelrahman M. Qasaymeh, Abdulla M. AlKofahi, Mohammad M. Alsmadi, Basel A. Alnajjar
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Development and evaluation of a synthetic seed system for cassava propagation
by Leila Verena da Conceição, Diego Fernando Marmolejo Cortes, Marcos de Souza Campos, Lucas Lenin Resende de Assis, Alessandro Pereira Gomes de Jesus, Fernanda de Azevedo Souza, Eder Jorge de Oliveira Cassava is a crop…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment and toll-like receptor 5 in radioprotection of epithelial cells
by Lana Sallam, Lucie Rychlíková, Johan Mölne, Martin O. Bergo, Åsa Torinsson Naluai, Helene Seeman-Lodding, Nicklas Oscarsson, Daniel Giglio Background Irradiation of tumours in the pelvic area may lead to adverse…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Moral injury and burnout among saudi educators under vision 2030: An interpretative phenomenological study of systemic ethical tensions
by Mazin Mansory Moral injury is a term that refers to the psychological and emotional impact of an individual’s actions, or inactions, which violate their ethical standards and beliefs. This study examined how educators…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
WireGC-Former: Surface defect segmentation method of steel wire ropes based on 3D point clouds
by Chengjun Wang, Junyi Li, Qing Liu, Chang Zhao, Yuliang Li, Yanqiu Zhao Three-dimensional point clouds can accurately represent the spatial geometric information of industrial product surfaces, offering significant…
ResearchAug 14, 2026
Mental health help-seeking in New York City: How intersecting identities shape informal and formal support use
by Thinh Toan Vu, Jo-Anne Caton, Christina Norman Introduction This study investigated how intersecting identities, including race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and immigration-related characteristics…