Transcranial direct current stimulation and its effect on cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia: An updated review by Sadia Rehman Safwi, Abid Rizvi, Mohammad Amir Usmani, Karrar Husain, Kanwarjeet Brar, Deep Yadava

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Adaptive response in waterbirds after mink introduction in subantarctic ecosystems by Valeria Gómez-Silva, Fabian M. Jaksic, Ramiro D. Crego, Gabriela Flores-Benner, Elke Schüttler

“…In this study, we investigated whether two bird species, upland geese (Chloephaga picta) and flightless steamer ducks (Tachyeres pteneres) have modified their nesting strategies as a response to the novel predatory pressure imposed by the invasive American mink (Neogale vison) on Navarino Island, southernmost Chile, since its arrival in 2001. We used discriminant analysis and pairwise Wilcoxon tests to compare two data sets (n = 140 nests in total) regarding the macro- and microhabitat where nests were placed, separated by a time span of 15 years. …”
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Does Brand Attitude Complement Influencer Credibility in Shaping Purchase Intention of Indian GenZ Consumers? [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Varalakshmi Alapati, Pranav Vilas Chavare, Smitha Nayak, Ramona Birau

“…Methods This cross-sectional research was undertaken among GenZ in the urban landscape of India. Data collected was analyzed using SmartPLS4 software. …”
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The influence of role models and entrepreneurial support on the business start-up intentions of women and men by Jose Montes, Luisa Ávila, Dámaso Hernández, Lourdes Apodaca, Clarisa Solange Zamora-Boza, Franklin Cordova-Buiza

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Reduced DTI-ALPS in H-type hypertension: insights into perivascular space function by Chun Zhang, Chun Zhang, Caihong Song, Shiying Sheng, Liang Pan, Lingling Sun, Wei Xing

“…We recruited 58 HHT patients and 50 healthy controls without hypertension, collecting clinical, cognitive, biochemical, and diffusion MRI data. Behaviorally, HHT patients scored lower on global cognitive tests compared to controls. …”
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Does Brand Attitude Complement Influencer Credibility in Shaping Purchase Intention of Indian GenZ Consumers? [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Varalakshmi Alapati, Pranav Vilas Chavare, Smitha Nayak, Ramona Birau

“…Methods This cross-sectional research was undertaken among GenZ in the urban landscape of India. Data collected was analyzed using SmartPLS4 software. …”
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Healthcare personnel on the frontline of immunization: Barriers to vaccination and the path to full coverage by Saliha Büşra Aksu, Seda Özmen Sever, Beray Gelmez Taş, İlknur Demir, Güzin Zeren Öztürk

“…Data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed using SPSS (Version 26.0). …”
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Lean Management Framework in Healthcare: Insights and Achievements on Hazardous Medical Waste by Adela Dana Ciobanu, Alexandru Ozunu, Maria Tănase, Adrian Gligor, Cristina Veres

“…This study investigates the evolution of HMW management through a bibliometric and thematic analysis of 1703 articles published between 2020 and 2025, retrieved from the Web of Science database. Using VOSviewer, co-occurrence mapping and term clustering reveal six major conceptual domains, including thermal treatment technologies, operational optimization, environmental indicators, and behavioral dimensions. …”
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Peran Regulasi Emosi sebagai Moderator dalam Hubungan antara Stres Akademik dan Cyberslacking: Tantangan Sosial di Era Digital by Ida Bagus Gde Agung Yoga Pramana, Putu Riana Artyanti Putri, Ratna Devy Winayanti, Ni Wayan Yuli Anggreni, Ni Nyoman Imas Pradnyanita Wistarini, Putu Ayu Onik Pratidina

“…This research utilizes a quantitative methodology with a correlational framework, encompassing 134 undergraduate students in Denpasar. Data were gathered via online questionnaires and processed with Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) using SPSS version 25. …”
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Fracture parameter diagnostic method during staged multi-cluster fracturing based on distributed temperature sensing by Cao WEI, Haitao LI, Xiaohua ZHU, Nan ZHANG, Hongwen LUO, Kun TU, Shiqing CHENG

“…The Carter model is used to characterize the dynamic behaviors of fracture growth and fracturing fluid leakoff. …”
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Dynamic graph attention network for local leisure event recommendation in event-based social networks by Xia Peng, Yazhao Wu, Zhiming Gui, Yitian Liu, Zhou Huang, Yi Bao

“…Current systems face two key challenges: cold-start problems for new users/events and data sparsity. Research shows social relationships help mitigate cold-start issues, while users' interests and social connections change over time, with recent behaviors being more predictive than long-term ones–a fact often overlooked. …”
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Predictors of financial competence of Peruvian high school students in PISA 2022 by Aldo Bazán-Ramírez, Eduardo Hernández-Padilla, Ybar Gustavo Palomino-Malpartida, Wilfredo Bazán-Ramírez, Edwin Félix-Benites

“…IntroductionThe financial literacy and competencies of future citizens are of global interest to educational researchers and behavioral scientists. We investigated the influence of academic achievement, financial literacy and sociodemographic factors on the Peruvian students’ financial competence performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022.MethodsData from 4,092 students were analyzed using multilevel hierarchical models. …”
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Substrate stiffness regulates triple-negative breast cancer signaling through CXCR4 receptor dynamics by Kenneth K. Y. Ho, Johanna M. Buschhaus, Anne Zhang, Alyssa C. Cutter, Brock A. Humphries, Gary D. Luker

“…Abstract Biophysical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM), such as mechanical stiffness, directly regulate behaviors of cancer cells linked to cancer initiation and progression. …”
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A meta-analysis of the effect of protein synthesis inhibitors on rodent fear conditioning by Carneiro, Clarissa F. D., Amorim, Felippe E., Amaral, Olavo B.

“…Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been increasingly recognized for their potential value in pre-clinical research, but their applications have not been extensively explored in behavioral neuroscience. In this work, we studied protein synthesis inhibition, a classic intervention used to disrupt fear learning, reconsolidation, and extinction in rodents, to explore how meta-analyses can identify potential moderators of its effect. …”
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Development of a Multi-Channel Wireless Deep Brain Stimulation and Signal Acquisition System for Neurostimulation and Biomarker Monitoring by Chang-Lin Hu, Guan-Yi Lu, Pei-Ling Kang, Chien-Ju Li, Ming-Jhe Lin, Guan-Lun Li, Fang-Yi Su

“…Behavioral assessments, including the Narrow Beam Walking Test, Open Field Task, and Novel Object Recognition Test, were conducted. …”
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Sources of Demotivation among English Language Learners: Novice and Experienced Teachers’ Beliefs by Asghar Afshari, Zia Tajeddin, Gholam-Reza Abbasian

“…Content analysis was run to extract relevant demotivation sources, and frequency analysis was used to summarize and report the data. The findings revealed that both novice and experienced teachers had largely similar perceptions of sources of demotivation. …”
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Food parenting stress among caregivers receiving government food assistance: a study from the United States by Faith Hardy, Alison Tovar, Emily G. Elenio, Yarisbel Melo Herrera, Michelle Perry, Katherine W. Bauer, Maya K. Vadiveloo

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The Influence of Postmenstrual Age and Neurological Impairments on the Modified Pain Assessment Tool Score in Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care: A Retrospective Medical R... by Jamie Murray, Jeremy Lam, Jeewan Jyoti, Kaye Spence, Himanshu Popat, Emre Ilhan

“…Total mPAT, behavioral, and physiological pain scores were independently analyzed using logistic regression to detect differences based on PMA categories (< 33 weeks, 33–36 weeks, ≥ 37 weeks) and presence of NI. …”
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Cytokines and HIV associated neurological manifestations: a systematic review by S. SeyedAlinaghi, A.M. Afsahi, P. Mirzapour, S. Alikarami, A. Afzalian, P. Matini, S. Mahrokhi, Z. Ali, A. Pashaei, S. Eslami, F. Vahedi, P. Paranjkhoo, M.A. Habibi, A. Molla, A. Dadjou, S.N. Parikhani, Esmaeil Mehraeen, D. Hackett

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Risk Communication and Public Health Emergency Responses During COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Communities in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wilberforce Cholo, Fletcher Njororai, Walter Ogutu Amulla, Caleb Kogutu Nyaranga

“…Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a quantitative research approach, collecting data from 806 individuals across Kisumu, Vihiga, and Kakamega counties. …”
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