Acoustic and Psychological Effects of Omkar Chanting in Novice Indian Adults: A Quasi-experimental Study by Jayashree Pattanayak, Yamini Belur, Judu Ilavarasu

“…These findings suggest that incorporating mantra chanting into daily routines can be a simple yet effective tool for enhancing both vocal health and mental well-being, making it beneficial for those seeking natural practices for stress reduction and overall well-being.…”
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Effects of supercritical CO2, water, and supercritical CO2-based water on the mechanical properties and fracturability of shale by Qiao Lyu, Jinghong Deng, Yijun Shen, Yonggang Ding, Yushuai Shi, Gan Feng, Jingqiang Tan

“…The key findings are as follows: (1) Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of shale decreased by 10.72%, 11.95%, and 23.67% at 15 MPa, and by 42.40%, 46.84%, and 51.65% at 45 MPa after immersion in ScCO2, DW, and ScCO2+DW, respectively, with the most pronounced effect observed in ScCO2+DW; (2) Microstructural analysis revealed that while ScCO2 and DW do not significantly alter the microstructure, immersion in ScCO2+DW results in a more complex surface morphology; (3) Acoustic emission (AE) analysis indicates a reduction in stress for crack damage, with a decreased fractal dimension of AE signals in different fluids. …”
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Impact of terminal ileal microbiota dysbiosis and tryptophan metabolism alterations on mental disorders in patients with Crohn’s disease by Yin Lin, Fang-Tao Wang, Kai Xia, Ren-Yuan Gao, Yi-Ran Jiao, Min Fang, Chun-Qiu Chen

“…Patients with CD are facing elevated risk for mental disorders (MD) than healthy people, and chronic psychological stress is considered to trigger deterioration and relapse of CD. …”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…It frequently results in emotional stress, a low quality of life, and body image issues. …”
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Estimation of Longitudinal and Transverse Elastic Moduli of Native Brazilian Woods by Static Bending Tests by Fabricio da Silva Aguiar, Guilherme dos Santos Silva, Herisson Ferreira dos Santos, Elvys Dias Reis, Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr, André Luis Christoforo

“…The results showed that, for L/h ratios below 18, the apparent modulus of elasticity was significantly affected by shear effects, exhibiting reductions of up to 18.47%. The E/G ratio ranged from 14.84 to 21.15, corresponding to a reduction of up to 7% and an increase of up to 32%, respectively, about the value proposed by ABNT NBR 7190-1 (2022). …”
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The Impact of Care Upon Alzheimer Patient’s Family Caregiver in Sulaimani City by Farida Abdulqadir Tahir

“…Some psychosocial oriented services are recommended for the caregivers in order to decrease the stress and help them to adapt to the situation. Some educational programs are also required to facilitate providing enhanced physical and psychological care. …”
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Novelty of harnessing electromagnetic fields to boost graphene oxide nano particles antibacterial potency by Mai I. El-kaliuoby, Ashraf Morsy, Ahmed H. Abdel-Salam, Ahmed Morsy, Ahmed M. El‑Khatib, Alaa M. Khalil

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Values of nursing students: a descriptive qualitative study by Tuğçe Şık, Neslihan Günüşen, Özgü Serçe Yüksel

“…Findings Two main themes were identified: (1) Values, including personal values (such as kindness, dignity, and helpfulness), professional values (such as respect, advocacy, and holistic care), the importance of harmony between personal and professional values, and living a meaningful life with values; and (2) Needs for Values-Based Actions, encompassing psychosocial needs (e.g., clarifying values, building communication skills, managing stress, and developing self-confidence) and educational needs (e.g., receiving constructive feedback, observing role models). …”
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The effect of different intensities Resistance Training on expression mir-204 and transcription factors of osteogenic, Runx2 and biomechanical properties on bone in Old male Wistar... by ZAHRA HEMATI FARSANI, Ebrahim Banitalebi, Mohamad Faramarzi, Amin Bigham-Sadegh

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Eating Disorders in Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad and RED-S - A Literature Review by Monika Fidyk, Michał Bolek, Bartosz Jagieła, Aleksandra Kędzia, Dominika Musialska, Magda Minkiewicz, Maciej Dyda

“…Psychological factors such as perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and stress susceptibility are both contributors to and consequences of LEA-related disorders. …”
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Surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: modern methods and potentials by V. V. Krasulin, V. P. Gluhov, K. S. Vasilev

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Nutrition as a Part of Lifestyle Medicine Interventions by Jelena Helene Cvejic

“…It aims to improve individuals’ health and quality of life through the six pillars of LM: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection. …”
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Experiences and expectations of patients with obesity 3 months after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a qualitative study by Lu Chen, Haiyan Wang, Ling Deng, Nianxing Li, Yinyin Fan

“…Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which then were analysed using the content analysis method.Setting The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in eastern China.Participants 21 patients (8 men and 13 women; aged 18–51 years) who received metabolic and bariatric surgery were included, with 16 within 3 months post-surgery and 5 beyond 3 months.Results Four themes emerged: (1) Physical and psychological rehabilitation: patients were enthusiastic and motivated about their physical recovery and mental well-being. (2) Stress and challenges: patients encountered various pressures and challenges, especially in dietary transitions and emotional management. (3) Adjustment and adaptation: patients were committed to managing discomfort and developing healthy dieting strategies through personal effort and diverse support. (4) Expectations for comprehensive support: patients desire comprehensive support and services from healthcare providers.Conclusions Healthcare providers should focus on the early postoperative experiences of patients and deliver personalised health education and emotional support to help them navigate the postoperative adaptation and ultimately achieve long-term health goals.…”
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A complex interplay of genetic introgression and local adaptation during the evolutionary history of three closely related spruce species by Shuo Feng, Haixia Ma, Yu Yin, Wei Wan, Kangshan Mao, Dafu Ru

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The effect of eight weeks of intense interval training combined with bee pollen consumption on the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and PGC-1α proteins in the hippocampus of rats exp... by Aref Heydari, Vahid Valipour Dehnou, Firuz Sharafi Deharham, Mehdi Roozbahani

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Numerical Analysis of the Mechanical Responses and Transition Section Design of Pavement Structures in the Entrance and Exit Sections of Highway Tunnel by Xueying Zhao, Aiqin Shen, Baofu Ma

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Physical exercise for a healthy pregnancy: the role of placentokines and exerkines by Hamed Alizadeh Pahlavani, Ismail Laher, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Hassane Zouhal

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Epidemiology and risk factors of glaucoma in a comprehensive health screening baseline report from the Gangnam Eye Cohort Study by Eunoo Bak, Jin-Soo Kim, Dae Joong Ma, Jinho Lee, Baek Lok Oh, Ahnul Ha, Hyuk Jin Choi

“…In this largest health screening center-based cohort study, considering the associations of glaucoma with retinal microvascular abnormality, obesity, and serum creatinine and uric acid, a common pathway such as arteriosclerosis or oxidative stress may be the vascular problem underlying glaucoma.…”
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Features of glycemic status and risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes in Azerbaijan population by S. Kh. Mehdiev, I. I. Mustafaev, M. N. Mamedov

“…It was determined no statistically significant relationship between level of glycemic status and patients ages, education level, occupation and family status, physical activities, body mass index, smoking habit, feeding disorder, anxiety, stress conditions. …”
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The Prevalence and Social Determinants of Hypertension among Adults in Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based National Survey by Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid

“…In fully adjusted analyses, in both men and women, older age, no or elementary education, being overweight or obese, and having visited an outpatients health facility in the past 4 weeks were positively associated hypertension. …”
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