Does the Brazilian version of the strengthening families program (Familias Fortes) reduce adolescent substance use and change parental behavior? Evidence from a 2-year follow-up st... by Zila M. Sanchez, Sheila C. Caetano, Patrícia P. O. Galvão, Fabiane A. Gubert, Lidiane N. Rebouças, Luis Eduardo Soares-Santos, Juliana Y. Valente

“…Multilevel mixed-effects models assessed the program effects on parental and adolescent outcomes (drug use and family behavior), with adjustments for sociodemographic factors. …”
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Modifiable Physical Factors That Influence Physical Function for People Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis by Brett Tarca, Shilpanjali Jesudason, Paul N. Bennett, Thomas P. Wycherley, Katia E. Ferrar

“…Introduction: People receiving peritoneal dialysis experience physical function decline, impairing their ability to complete everyday activities, leading to poorer quality of life. …”
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The Role of Human Agency in Global Urban Health by Kai Michael Gensitz, Catherine Woods, Tadhg MacIntyre, Claudio R. Nigg

“…Results As core SEC in the Global Urban Health concept, every individual brings certain biological (e.g., genes, age, sex, physiology), sociodemographic (e.g., cultural background, education level, socioeconomic status), psychosocial (e.g., motivations, attitudes, self-efficacy, intentions, emotions, stress), and behavioral (e.g., physical activity, diet, pro-environmental actions) factors with them. …”
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A Descriptive Analysis of Visual and Oculomotor Skills in Federated University Athletes by Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Tena, Xabier Rodríguez-Alonso, Clara Martinez-Perez, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera, Vicente J. Clemente-Suárez, Celia Sanchez-Ramos, Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina

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A New Proposal of Quantum Theory of Soul Based on Tao Science by Zhi Gang Sha, Rulin Xiu

“…We propose to give the soul a scientific definition and use quantum physics to predict its character, qualities and behavior. In our previous work in Tao Science, we give quantum physics a new interpretation. …”
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Intelligent vehicle obstacle avoidance strategy application supported by fuzzy control theory by Qianqian Wang, Shaolin He, Zhu Zhao

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Analysis of halal tourism potential from the perspective of a holistic travel experience in Banten province by Irwan Sukmawan, Muhammad Angga Anggriawan, Hadi Kurniawanto

“…Additionally, the attitudes and behaviors of residents, as well as the destination's ability to provide a break from daily life, greatly influence tourist satisfaction. …”
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Methodological Components for Evaluating Intervention Effectiveness of SOS Feeding Approach: A Feasibility Study by Sarah A. Schoen, Rachel Balderrama, Emma Dopheide, Ariel Harris, Laura Hoffman, Samantha Sasse

“…Videotapes were collected at home and in the clinic. A behavioral coding system, consistent with the SOS Steps to Eating hierarchy, was developed for scoring feeding behaviors. …”
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Distinguishing drought resistance strategies and identifying indicator traits of Platycladus orientalis and Broussonetia papyrifera by Kai Yao, Kai Yao, Chunxiu Tu, Chunxiu Tu, Aoli Zhang, Aoli Zhang, Zhaoxia Zeng, Zhaoxia Zeng, Yang Yang, Yang Yang

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THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MANAGERIAL STYLES IN THE EDUCATIONAL SPHERE by ANCA JARMILA GUŢĂ, MARTA-MIHAELA CHIŞ

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A preliminary exploration of establishing a mice model of hypoxic training by Minglu Li, Zhijie Chen, Ziyang He, Xinjuan Zhang, Yanqiu Liu, Hui Zhou, Hang Yang, Tao Liu, Xiaochuan Wang, Ran Zhang, Jiaxing Zhang

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Meat consumption among different social groups and specific options for reducing it: a literature review of empirical research by Thea Xenia Wiesli

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Modelling and Mechanical Characterization of a Metamaterial Inspired by the Spinodal Decomposition by Barbara Mandolesi, Christian Iandiorio, Valerio G. Belardi, Francesco Vivio

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KArAT (Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial): Rationale and design features of a multicenter randomized controlled trial by Elena Losina, Jamie E. Collins, Mahima Kumara, Linda Ehrlich-Jones, Maame Opare-Addo, Clare Safran-Norton, Neil A. Segal, Lauren M. Mitchell, Paul T. Kopp, Faith Selzer, Hanna Mass, Michael Paskewicz, Rowland W. Chang, Dorothy Dunlop, Antonia F. Chen, Samuel Lerner, Samantha Chin, Christine Pellegrini, Jeffrey N. Katz

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Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) functions moderate the relationship between NSSI-specific cognitions and NSSI maintenance by Yuya Iijima, Taisuke Katsuragawa, Hironori Shimada

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Emotional health: Understanding and definition by I. B. Nazarova, S. V. Lyalikova

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A red pomegranate fruit extract-based formula ameliorates anxiety/depression-like behaviors via enhancing serotonin (5-HT) synthesis in C57BL/6 male mice by Xiping Zhu, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Chun Cui

“…The RPFE formula (dose: 2.0, 1.5 or 1.0 mg/g day) reversed behavioral dysfunctions and body weight gain induced by chronic restraint stress combined with corticosterone injection in C57BL/6 male mice. …”
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Emotion recognition deficits in patients with skin picking disorder: the role of alexithymia while controlling depression, and anxiety levels by Mine Ergelen, Aliye Canan Taşlıoğlu Sayıner, Mustafa Çırakoğlu, Murat Yalçın

“…ObjectiveSkin Picking Disorder (SPD) has been associated with higher levels of alexithymia, a condition that predicts self-injurious behaviors, a core feature of SPD. Recent studies have expanded the understanding of alexithymia beyond deficits in emotional awareness, highlighting its role on the ability to recognize and process others’ emotions. …”
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Development of automatic insect-tracking robot system for measuring local activity changes in free walking by Ryoko Sekiwa, Tatsuya Ibuki, Shunsuke Shigaki

“…This study aims to develop a robotic system that autonomously tracks insects during free walking to elucidate the relationship between olfactory sensory stimuli and behavioral changes in insects. The adaptability of organisms is defined by their ability to select appropriate behaviors based on sensory inputs in response to environmental changes, a capacity that insects exhibit through efficient adaptive behaviors despite their limited nervous systems. …”
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Effect evaluation of supramolecular complex of ivermectin Aniverm-2.0% on postnatal development of rat offspring by V. V. Zashchepkina, M. B. Musaev

“…Then we assessed the maturation rate of sensory-motor reflexes in the offspring obtained from the experimental and control groups, the emotional motor behavior and ability for fine coordination of movements in the offspring, and conducted the open field-2 test on day 45 after birth.Results and discussion. …”
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