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Acute cognitive effects of interruptions to prolonged sitting with brief standing or physical activity breaks: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis

Mingnan Zhuang, Mingyue Yin, Zongnan Liu, Ningkun Xiao et al. • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (2026)

Abstract Background Prolonged sitting is strongly associated with impaired cognitive function. Although traditional exercise interventions have been shown to improve cognitive outcomes, their implementation is often limited by practical con...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12966-026-01953-6

Evaluating the influence of anatomical accuracy and electrode positions on EEG forward solutions

Jesper Duemose Nielsen, Oula Puonti, Rong Xue, Axel Thielscher et al. • NeuroImage (2023)

Generating realistic volume conductor models for forward calculations in electroencephalography (EEG) is not trivial and several factors contribute to the accuracy of such models, two of which are its anatomical accuracy and the accuracy wi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2023.120259

Construction and confirmatory factor analysis of the core cognitive ability index system of ship C2 system operators.

Ning Li, Jincai Huang, Yanghe Feng • PLoS ONE (2020)

BackgroundCognitive ability refers to the ability to receive, process, store, and extract information. It is the most important psychological condition for people to successfully complete activities. Previous studies have shown that the des...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237339

Vertex-wise multivariate genome-wide association study identifies 780 unique genetic loci associated with cortical morphology

Alexey A. Shadrin, Tobias Kaufmann, Dennis van der Meer, Clare E. Palmer et al. • NeuroImage (2021)

Brain morphology has been shown to be highly heritable, yet only a small portion of the heritability is explained by the genetic variants discovered so far. Here we extended the Multivariate Omnibus Statistical Test (MOSTest) and applied it...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2021.118603

Association of inflammation and cognition in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sofia Leonardo, Felipe Fregni • Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2023)

BackgroundThe development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be associated with an inflammatory process. Inflammatory cytokines may be a surrogate for systemic inflammation leading to worsening neurological ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1069439

Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive-behavioral interventions for depressive disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of sham-controlled randomized trials

Otavio A. F. S. Da Silva, Samuel I. D. S. Pereira, Alper Mert, Débora R. de Aguiar et al. • Frontiers in Psychiatry (2026)

IntroductionDepressive disorders are a prevalent psychiatric condition; major depressive disorder (MDD) specifically affects approximately 5.7% of adults worldwide and is associated with high levels of disability and disease burden. Althoug...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1899231

Scrolling and Self: How Self-Esteem and Physical Activity Shape the Effects of Intagram Use on Eating Behavior in Universitary Students

Annalisa Belli, Erica Gobbi, Stefano Amatori, Antonio Preti et al. • Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health (2025)

Introduction The use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) has been continuously increasing in recent years [1], contributing to the rise of significant behavioral and psychological issues, especially when SNS are used as a coping mechanism f...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.54103/2282-0930/29193

人性的探討及其啟示:J. Bruner與賈馥茗之觀點的交融 The Discussion of Human Nature and Its Implications: The Integration of the Viewpoints of J. Bruner and Jia Fuming

高博銓 Po-Chuan Kao • Journal of Research in Education Sciences (2026)

有關人性的探討,歷來多所討論,但未盡周全。本文以美國心理學家J. S. Bruner與我國學者賈馥茗的觀點為據,採取詮釋學方法,進行分析和詮釋,綜整歸納,期能更明確掌握人性。本研究指出,前者認為人類因其較長的未成熟狀態,而提升其受教性,同時受人類所創造的社會文化之薰陶,啟迪心智,因而發展出複雜的思考能力,增進其適應力;後者則主張人性具有自然之性、基本情感、欲求以及官能。綜括而言,兩者的論點各具特色,統觀之,有助於增進人性輪廓的完整性,而善用人類的未成熟狀態則能降低風險和欲求,...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: https://doi.org/10.6209/JORIES.202603_71(1).0009

Systematic review and meta-analysis reveal positive therapeutic effects of music in brain damage rehabilitation

Laura Navarro, Laura Navarro, Laura Navarro, Nour El Zahraa Mallah et al. • Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience (2026)

Brain damage (BD) caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or neurodegenerative conditions often results in persistent cognitive, motor, and emotional impairments. Music-based interventions (MI) have been explored as adjunctive rehab...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2026.1720473

Effect of probiotics on cognitive function and cardiovascular risk factors in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease: an umbrella meta-analysis

Bin Xiao, Lina Fu, Zhe Yang, Guran Yu • Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (2025)

Abstract Background This umbrella meta-analysis evaluates the effects of probiotics on cognitive function and metabolic health in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by synthesizing findings from meta-analyses of ra...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s41043-025-00816-3

Sex-Related Differences in Regional Homogeneity and Intolerance of Uncertainty in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Resting-State fMRI Study

Wang A, Zhao S, Guo Q, Wu J et al. • Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (2026)

Anzhen Wang,1,2 Shuai Zhao,1 Qihui Guo,3,4 Jinling Wu,1 Wenmei Fang,1 Shuang Zheng,1 Chunyan Zhu,2,5,6 Xiangyang Zhang1,3,41Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of...

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The structural characteristics and influential factors of psychological stress of urban residents in Jiangxi province during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross sectional study

Zewen Huang, Lejun Zhang, Junyu Wang, Lu Xu et al. • Heliyon (2021)

Aims: To explore the structural characteristics and influential factors of psychological stress of urban residents in Jiangxi province during the COVID-19 pandemic through a survey of psychological stress, personality traits, family functio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07829

Cognitive biases in nursing students' clinical decision-making: insights from high-fidelity simulation using think-aloud and observational methods

Naim Abdulmohdi • Frontiers in Medicine (2026)

BackgroundCognitive biases are systematic errors in human reasoning that can compromise clinical decision-making (CDM) in healthcare. While extensively studied in medicine, nursing research on cognitive biases in CDM remains limited.AimThis...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1984162

The effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on psychological factors in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mahdi Mollazadeh, Sara Ramezanpour • BMC Psychology (2026)

Abstract Objective Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulation method that delivers a low-intensity, constant direct current through electrodes positioned on the scalp. Therefore, the purpose of th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-05000-8

Educational environment perception and cognitive load among physical therapy students during e-learning

Zahid Mehmood, Zubair Ahmad, Asad Ullah, Anam Aftab et al. • The Rehabilitation Journal (2023)

Background: Understanding students' perception of the educational environment and their cognitive load in this context is crucial for optimizing the effectiveness of e-learning platforms. Objective: To compare educational environment perce...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.52567/trj.v7i02.224

Thematic structure of clinically oriented prefrontal function assessment and intervention research: a keyword network analysis

Jin Seok Oh, Jong Gab Ho, Jin-Hyuck Park • BMC Psychiatry (2026)

Abstract Background The prefrontal cortex (PFC) has been extensively investigated in relation to higher-order cognition, emotional regulation, and behavioural control, particularly within clinically oriented studies addressing psychiatric s...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12888-026-08277-6

Contrast Sensitivity Is Associated With Chorioretinal Thickness and Vascular Density of Eyes in Simple Early-Stage High Myopia

Xinting Liu, Yanli Wang, Xiaoxiao Ying, Fen Zhang et al. • Frontiers in Medicine (2022)

ObjectiveTo evaluate the contrast sensitivity function (CSF), chorioretinal thickness and vascular density as well as their relationships in subjects with simple early-stage high myopia.MethodsEighty-one young subjects were enrolled in this...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.847817

Psychological Components of Disease Stigma Across Illnesses: Associations with Cultural and Personal Factors

Shiming Yao, Jiajia Zhu, Yan Mu • Behavioral Sciences (2026)

Understanding public stigma against patients (also known as disease stigma)—negative attitudes or discriminatory responses toward individuals with a disease—is essential for improving health outcomes and fostering inclusive communities. In ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/bs16020295

Assessment of role of PPE in preventing the spread of infection among the dental surgeons: A prospective study

S Srinidhi, Sujithraj Stephen, Karthiga Mohankumar, Thomson M D'Cruz et al. • Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (2023)

Although there is easy accessibility of infection control measures and recommendation regarding the PPE, most of the dentists failed to practice appropriate infection control measures. The aim of the current survey was conducted to assess t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_546_22