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Regional and strain-level prevalence of nitrogen-fixing Bradyrhizobium with potential N2O reduction in South Korea

Jaeyoung Ro, Hor-Gil Hur, Sujin Lee • Applied Biological Chemistry (2025)

Abstract Agricultural practices are the largest anthropogenic source of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global climate change. Applying symbiotic microbial inoculants capable of complete denitrification offers a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13765-025-00999-7

The effect of observational learning by individual and dyad training on mirror neurons function and learning of movement skills in autism spectrum disorder children

Farahnaz Ayatizadeh Tafti, Mojtaba Dehestani Ardekani, Mahmoud Sheikh • مجله علوم روانشناختی (2023)

Background: Disruptions in the children Autism spectrum’s mirror neurons has been challenged by researchers in psychological and motor behavior science for children with autism spectrum. Methods that based on the mirror neuron system, such ...

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Effectiveness of social-emotional learning program on psychological distress and dysregulation in students with specific learning disorders

Shahrooz Nemati, Rahim Badri Gargari, Mahsa Rasi, Elaheh Mahmoudi • BMC Psychology (2025)

Abstract This study investigates the effectiveness of a social-emotional skills training program on emotional dysregulation and psychological distress among students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD). The quasi-experimental design invo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-03662-4

Investigating the Relationship Between Sexual Self-Concept and Marital Satisfaction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yeganeh Dadashzadeh Sangary, Mohammad Hassan Asayesh, Ali Asgharzadeh, Zahra Naghsh • Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (2026)

Background and purpose: Sexual self-concept is an important factor in various behavioural domains; therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual self-concept and marital satisfaction as a key functional c...

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Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness

Richard G. Cowden, Lee Crust, Patricia C. Jackman, Timothy R. Duckett • South African Journal of Science (2019)

An extensive body of research has been done on the links between perfectionism and motivation, yet the underlying mechanisms linking these psychological characteristics have been underexplored. In this study, we used an integrative modellin...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2019/5271

The Effectiveness of Simultaneous Training of Various Executive Functions (Hot and Cool; Focused on Simultaneous Parent-Child Training) on Improving the Empathy of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Seyyedeh Zahra Seyyed Noori, abbasali hossein khanzadeh, Abbas Abolghasemi, Iraj Shakerinia • Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī (2025)

The present study aimed to effectiveness of simultaneous training of various executive functions (hot and cool; focused on simultaneous parent-child training) on improving the empathy of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorde...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22054/jpe.2022.64115.2382

Self-Managing Postoperative Pain with the Use of a Novel, Interactive Device: A Proof of Concept Study

Luke Mordecai, Frances H. L. Leung, Clarissa Y. M. Carvalho, Danielle Reddi et al. • Pain Research and Management (2016)

Background. Pain is commonly experienced following surgical procedures. Suboptimal management is multifactorial. Objectives. The primary objective was to assess whether patients used a device (Navimed) to self-report pain over and above a n...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2016/9704185

The relationship between spiritual intelligence and religious orientation with interpersonal forgiveness in victims of bullying nurses

Omid Ebrahimi, Delaram Mohammadi • Research and Development in Medical Education (2025)

Background: Workplace bullying is recognized as a serious problem in the nursing profession, which can have significant negative effects on nurses’ mental health and job performance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.34172/rdme.025.33345

Effects of an 8-week multimodal exercise program on ground reaction forces and plantar pressure during walking in boys with autism spectrum disorder

Mahrokh Dehghani, Amir Ali Jafarnezhadgero, Mohamad Abdollahpour Darvishani, Shirin Aali et al. • Trials (2023)

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability with first signs appearing in children aged 3 years and younger. Given that autism spectrum disorder is accompanied by a broad range of symptoms such as impaired sen...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07158-7

The effectiveness of the training protocol based on acceptance and commitment on psychological distress and parenting stress of mothers with deaf children

Fatemeh Nikkhoo, Somaiyeh Fathipoor • مطالعات روانشناسی تربیتی (2023)

The mental pressure caused by having a deaf child has tremendous effects on mothers. This pressure leads to psychological distress and parenting stress for mothers. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22111/jeps.2023.46177.5454

The Positioning Different Types of Personality Resourcefulness in the Coordinates of "against-and-owing to"

Олена Штепа • Проблеми сучасної психології (2022)

The aim of the article was to establish the nature of the relationship between the types of resourcefulness of a personality based on empirical data. Methods. In the empirical study, the psychological survey methods were used, as well as ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.32626/2227-6246.2022-55.173-193

Pilot evaluation of an educational and lived experience training program on ketogenic metabolic therapy in mental health care for health care professionals

Sidney L. Murray, Denise Potter, Yaara Zisman-Ilani, Yaara Zisman-Ilani et al. • Frontiers in Psychiatry (2026)

BackgroundSerious mental illness imposes a substantial burden. Pharmacologic treatments remain only partially effective and are associated with significant side effects, highlighting the need for novel treatment approaches. Ketogenic metabo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1913325

Predicting High-Risk Behaviors based on Positive Youth Development and Positive Psychological Capital in Adolescents

Saereh Barahoyi, Mahmoud Najafi, Siavash Tale’pasand • Research on Addiction (2023)

Objective: The present research aimed to predict high-risk behaviors based on positive youth development and positive psychological capital in adolescents. Method: This study was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population consist...

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Mindfulness and Other Simple Neuroscience-Based Proposals to Promote the Learning Performance and Mental Health of Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gonzalo R. Tortella, Amedea B. Seabra, Jorge Padrão, Rodrigo Díaz-San Juan • Brain Sciences (2021)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on education. The restrictions imposed have undoubtedly led to impairment of the psychological well-being of both teachers and students, and of the way they experience interpersonal relationsh...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11050552

Evaluation of the polymorphism of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes and their relationship with the reproductive functions of sheep of different breeds

Z. K. Gadzhiev, E. S. Surzhikova, D. D. Evlagina, A. I. Surov et al. • Юг России: экология, развитие (2023)

Aim. Polymorphism is the result of evolutionary processes and is inherited, associated with biodiversity and modified by natural selection and functions to preserve various forms of population. It is economically advantageous to find genes ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.18470/1992-1098-2023-3-190-195

High-throughput analysis of ammonia oxidiser community composition via a novel, amoA-based functional gene array.

Guy C J Abell, Stan S Robert, Dion M F Frampton, John K Volkman et al. • PLoS ONE (2012)

Advances in microbial ecology research are more often than not limited by the capabilities of available methodologies. Aerobic autotrophic nitrification is one of the most important and well studied microbiological processes in terrestrial ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0051542