Mindfulness influence on psychological wellbeing: in search of cultural adaptations by Reut Paz, Nitza Davidovitch

“…Trait mindfulness was significantly negatively associated with perceived stress. The study also showed that ultra-Orthodox teachers reported a higher sense of stress than did national religious teachers.DiscussionIt is evident from the current study that mindfulness qualities may support resilience and psychological well-being among Orthodox educators, whereupon it is important to nurture these qualities among them via mindfulness-based professional development. …”
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Analysis of the resistance to crack propagation in SENT test specimens printed in ABS using parallel or crossed filaments between layers by O. Aourik, A. Chouaf, M. Othmani

“…Two approaches were developed: one is experimental to determine the critical stress intensity factor KIC and the other is numerical to predict the possible paths of crack propagation.…”
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Elastic Structural Assessment of Clamp-Based Steel Beam-to-Column Connections for Reusable Steel Systems by Fernando Nunes Cavalheiro, Manuel Cabaleiro, Borja Conde, Yago Cruz

“…Results showed that increasing the number of clamps significantly enhanced both stiffness and load capacity, with gains of up to 27.3% depending on the configuration, while reductions exhibited a nonlinear performance loss. Stress concentrations were observed in clamp contact regions without plasticization. …”
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Changing environmental conditions impact the phenotypic plasticity of Carex acuta and Glyceria maxima, two common wet grassland species by Keith R. Edwards, Bernhard Glocker, Jiří Mastný, Tomáš Picek

“…Contrary to our predictions, C. acuta produced more ramets and was taller than G. maxima. …”
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Exploring the Effect of Music in Promoting the Health and Well-being of University Students in the COVID-19 Era by Fatih Şekercioğlu, Noori Kim

“…Some students expressed positivity towards the virtual learning system due to the absence of commuting stress and flexibility. However, many students still answered negatively due to perceived lowered lecture quality and the challenge of adjusting to the new educational environment. …”
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Mechanotransduction Activates Microglia and Impairs Phagocytosis in Stiff Amyloid‐β Plaques by Yulin Liu, Junjie Zhang, Yuxiang Zhao, Feixiang Fang, Siyu Zhang, Qiqi An, Jian Zhuang, Feng Xu, Fei Li

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Parametric Modeling and Analysis of High Power IGBT Device by LIU Fei, MAO Kaixiang

“…The findings are of great help to the simulation analysis of complex circuits, and data prediction and method guidance in future experiments, and valuable for the fault reproduction, failure analysis and design optimization of high-power IGBT modules.…”
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A whole-brain voxel-based analysis of structural abnormalities in PTSD: An ENIGMA-PGC study by Cheryl R.Z. See, Shuqing Si, C. Lexi Baird, Courtney C. Haswell, Ahmed Hussain, Miranda Olff, Dick J. Veltman, Jessie L. Frijling, Mirjam van Zuiden, Saskia B.J. Koch, Laura Nawijn, Li Wang, Ye Zhu, Gen Li, Yuval Neria, Xi Zhu, Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez, Sigal Zilcha-Mano, Amit Lazarov, Jennifer S. Stevens, Kerry Ressler, Negar Fani, Tanja Jovanovic, Sanne J.H. van Rooij, Milissa L. Kaufman, Lauren A.M. Lebois, Isabelle M. Rosso, Elizabeth A. Olson, Justin T. Baker, Scott R. Sponheim, Seth G. Disner, Nicholas D. Davenport, Amit Etkin, Adi Maron-Katz, Murray B. Stein, Martha E. Shenton, Dan J. Stein, Jonathan Ipser, Sheri-Michelle Koopowitz, Soraya Seedat, Stefan du Plessis, Leigh L. van den Heuvel, Shmuel Lissek, Hannah Berg, Thomas Straube, David Hofman, Lee A. Baugh, Gina L. Forster, Raluca M. Simons, Jeffrey S. Simons, Vincent A. Magnotta, Kelene A. Fercho, Xin Wang, Andrew S. Cotton, Erin N. O’Leary, Hong Xie, Daniel W. Grupe, Jack B. Nitschke, Richard J. Davidson, Christine L. Larson, Terri A. deRoon-Cassini, Carissa W. Tomas, Jacklynn M. Fitzgerald, Jennifer Urbano Blackford, Bunmi O. Olatunji, Evan M. Gordon, Geoffrey May, Steven M. Nelson, Ruth Lanius, Jean Théberge, Maria Densmore, Richard W.J. Neufeld, Chadi G. Abdallah, Christopher L. Averill, Ilan Harpaz-Rotem, Ifat Levy, John H. Krystal, Elbert Geuze, Remko van Lutterveld, Emily L. Dennis, David F. Tate, David X. Cifu, William C. Walker, Elisabeth A. Wilde, Nic J.A. van der Wee, Robert R.J.M. Vermeiren, Steven J.A. van der Werff, Katie McLaughlin, Kelly Sambrook, Matthew Peverill, Joaquim Radua, Lauren E. Salminen, Neda Jahanshad, Sophia I. Thomopoulos, Anthony James, Lucia Valmaggia, Paul M. Thompson, Rajendra A. Morey, Matthew J. Kempton

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Plant tissue type and mineral contents shape endophytic bacterial communities in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach & Thonn.) Daniell] in Benin. by Rabiath F R Adigoun, Alexis Durand, Hervé N S Aholoukpè, Dèdéou A Tchokponhoué, Enoch G Achigan-Dako, Aimé H Bokonon-Ganta, Emile Benizri

“…Metagenome function prediction indicated that S. dulcificum harbors bacteria with the potential to metabolize carbohydrates and amino acids, as well as synthesize secondary metabolites and antimicrobial compounds beneficial for plant growth and adaptation to environmental stresses. …”
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Sex-based associations between neighborhood disadvantage and brain–gut alterations in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome by Lisa A. Kilpatrick, Lin Chang, Jennifer S. Labus, Andrea S. Shin, Michelle Choy, Tien S. Dong, Bruce Naliboff, Emeran A. Mayer, Arpana Church

“…Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a stress-sensitive disorder that exhibits sex differences in brain–gut–microbiome interactions. …”
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The roles of NHEJ and TLS pathways in genomic alterations and phenotypic evolution in the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica by Cen Yan, Ye-Ke Wang, Yuan-Ru Xiong, Xin-Qiu Zhou, Yuan-Chun Fang, Ruo-Tian Nie, Cunqi Ye, Ke Zhang, Dao-Qiong Zheng

“…Here, we investigate how these two pathways contribute to spontaneous and genotoxic stress–induced genomic alterations in the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica. …”
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Determination of Financial Distress: Firm Size as Moderating Variable by Herlin Dwi Febiana, Irva Tri Febriyanti, Nurhana Dhea Parlina

“…Therefore, financial ratios are a benchmark to predict financial stress. Businesses can use the findings of this study to predict financial crises. …”
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Development of a Technique for Toughness Estimation in Dual-Phase Steels Using Representative Volume Elements by Amin Latifi Vanjani, Hari M. Simha, Alexander Bardelcik

“…The flow behavior of each Dual-Phase (DP) steel grade is predicted using idealized Representative Volume Elements (RVEs) up to uniform elongation. …”
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Anxiety unplugged: Effectiveness of an unguided, transdiagnostic, web-based intervention for anxiety disorders—A randomized controlled trial by Anna Baumeister, Lea Schuurmans, Steffen Moritz

“…Results: Significant post-intervention reductions in anxiety, stress, and depression were found in the intervention group compared to controls at small to medium effect sizes (|Hedges's g| = 0.27–0.35). …”
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Monitoring and Assessment of Cemented Paste Backfill Containing Coal Gangue and Fly Ash in an Underground Mine by Xinguo Zhang, Jinhai Zhao, Lin Xin, Kun Wang, Haiyang Pan

“…This paper provides guidance for the design of the CCGPB technique and the predictions of surface subsidence induced by the production process of underground mining.…”
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GC–MS, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and in silico studies of the polyherbal formulation containing Mangifera indica, Psidium guajava, Cymbopogun citratus and Azadirachta indica by Ifeanyi Edozie Otuokere, Julian Ibeji Iheanyichukwu, Onuchi Marygem. Mac-kalunta, Chinedum Ifeanyi Nwankwo, Comfort Michael Ngwu, Stella Mbanyeaku Ufearoh, Brendan Chidozie Asogwa, Henry Chibueze Osiagor, Chukwuebuka Joseph Amajioyi

“…Abstract Background Chronic oxidative stress is linked to diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and neurological disorders. …”
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Elevated serum glutathione peroxidase levels reducing the risk of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding combined with acute coronary syndrome: Evidence from observational, interven... by Weibo Zhang, Hailing Zhang

“…First, Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using three GSH-Px-associated SNPs (rs6993770, rs1097234, rs4149991) was performed to assess causality between genetically predicted GSH-Px activity and UGIH-ACS risk, leveraging public GWAS data. …”
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Trade-off strategies between drought resistance and growth rate of dominant tree species in karst forests within heterogeneous habitats by Jing Wang, Bin Wang, Denghui Wang, Yanping Dong, Jianxing Li, Fang Lu, Wanglan Tao, Yili Guo, Wusheng Xiang, Meilan Wen, Xiankun Li

“…These results provide a multidimensional framework for balancing stress resistance and productivity in tropical karst vegetation restoration.…”
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Designing of environmentally ph-responsive antibacterial hydrogels of polyvinyl pyrrolidone for controlled release of tetracycline by Muhammad Suhail, Naila Jabeen, Susu An, Perumal Ramesh Kannan, Abdul Wahab, Bushra Kiran, Alamgir, Zahoor Ahmad, Zhang Han, M. Zubair Iqbal, Xiangdong Kong, Pao-Chu Wu

“…Mechanical stability of 55% was perceived with applied stress of 60.30 kPa. Similarly, gel fraction and porosity were found within the 86 ̴ 98% and 75 ̴ 95% ranges. …”
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Evaluating an early Interdisciplinary Multimodal Assessment for Patients at Risk of Developing Chronic Pain: Results of a Multicentre RCT in Germany by Daniel Szczotkowski, Sandra Meyer-Moock, Thomas Kohlmann, Karin Deppe, Anne Gärtner, Greta Hoffmann, Thomas Isenberg, Gabriele Lindena, Ursula Marschall, Carolin Martin, Beatrice Metz-Oster, Lena Milch, André Möller, Bernd Nagel, Frank Petzke, Anke Preissler, Julia Pritzke-Michael, Leonie Schouten, Katja Schwenk, Catharina Schumacher, Anja Waidner, Ulrike Kaiser

“…Data from the Characteristic Pain Intensity (PI) and Disability Score (DS), as primary outcomes, were collected at assessment and 3 and 6 months later together with secondary outcomes (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress, catastrophizing, health-related quality of life). …”
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