Articles tagged with Scientific Journals
Research published in Psychological Science found that fans of losing teams consume more saturated fats and sugars after a defeat, while supporters of winning teams opt for healthier options. Writing down personal values can counteract this effect and improve eating habits.
Researchers studied the effects of winter processes on soil in seasonally frozen soils, finding that freeze-thaw cycles can impact agricultural productivity. The studies also shed light on the importance of understanding these processes for effective management practices.
New research reveals that allowing children to make a difficult choice to sacrifice their own toys leads to increased sharing behavior in the future. By giving children autonomy over sharing decisions, they are more likely to see themselves as people who like to share, leading to greater prosociality and generosity.
Researchers at EPFL found that visualizing heartbeat on a virtual body can alter how people experience their own body and self. The study suggests that internal organs shape body ownership and can be used to change self-consciousness.
A study published in Psychological Science sheds light on two distinct brain activation patterns involved in prospective memory. Participants demonstrated sustained top-down monitoring for relevant tasks and environmental cues for irrelevant tasks, suggesting different strategies for remembering to remember.
A study published in Spine Journal found that 65% of herniated lumbar discs resulted from avulsion of the vertebral end plate junction, rather than true rupture. The findings challenge conventional wisdom on how herniated discs occur and may lead to a reevaluation of treatment strategies.
Researchers used visual projections of human heartbeats to alter subjects' perception of their body, inducing an out-of-body experience. The study suggests a novel approach to treating self-perception disorders like anorexia and body dysmorphic disorder.
A study published in Psychological Science found that people who experience embarrassment are more likely to choose items that hide or restore their face, effectively helping them save face. The research highlights the unconscious influence of metaphorical thinking on everyday behaviors.
The new open access title provides high-quality video demonstrations of endoscopic findings and procedures, along with concise articles detailing procedures and findings. The video journal aims to be the premium international reference for endoscopic findings and procedures.
Researchers tracked premature babies into their 20s and found that those born prematurely had a smaller but heavier right ventricle with thicker walls and less pumping capacity. The earlier the birth, the greater the impact on right ventricle size and function.
A Phase 2 study found eluxadoline to be effective in decreasing abdominal pain and improving stool consistency without significant constipation risk. Symptom relief and quality of life scores increased over time, suggesting potential for a safe and effective treatment option.
Research shows a two-century-long historical shift towards individualistic psychological functioning in urban environments, away from rural adaptations. Word frequencies analyzed using Google Ngram Viewer reveal increasing use of 'choose', 'get', and 'feel', reflecting changing values and mental life.
Research suggests that believing in precognition can provide a psychological boost to perceived control, particularly when individuals feel a loss of control. People who experienced loss of control reported increased belief in precognition and subsequently felt more in control.
Research finds that messy desks stimulate creative thinking and inspire breaking free from tradition, leading to fresh insights. Tidy desks, on the other hand, promote healthy behaviors like donating to charity and choosing a healthier snack option.
Research suggests that fetal stress can disrupt genetic imprinting patterns, leading to chronic disease later in life. The study found high rates of IGF2 gene expression from both alleles in cord blood, associated with increased disease susceptibility.
Dr. Andrew S. Weyrich receives the 2013 William Dameshek Prize for his seminal work on the cellular and molecular causes of blood clots, revolutionizing our understanding of platelet function. His research has far-reaching implications in hematology and beyond.
The American Neurological Association has launched a new open access journal, Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, to publish original research and scholarly reviews on nervous system diseases. The journal is supported by Annals of Neurology, the most prestigious peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal worldwide.
Contemplating reasons for seeking or avoiding health information increases willingness to follow up with the doctor, particularly for treatable conditions. This effect was found in two studies investigating participants' motivations and risk calculators.
A study found that people often prefer to maintain the status quo, even if it's undesirable, when faced with a choice that requires proactive decision-making. Researchers suggest that giving patients a nudge in the right direction can help them make productive choices about their health.
A study found that using well-designed tools to assess patient-reported outcomes can lead to new insights for improving cataract care. Patient-reported measures were affected by clinical measures such as visual acuity and ocular comorbidity, but also by factors related to better or worse patient-reported outcomes.
Participants in studies estimated higher monetary damages for intentional harm than unintentional harm, suggesting people perceive intentional harm as more damaging. This finding has implications for legal and policy-related judgments, potentially leading to over-allocation of resources to prevent highly intentional harms.
Researchers found that a speaker's ability to act on their words influences listeners' brain responses, with more impactful statements made by political figures. The study used brain scans to compare responses to implausible statements from high and low-status speakers.
A new pocket-sized sensor can instantly measure acetone levels in exhaled breath to gauge fat burning progress. Developed for individualized dieting programs, the device is a practical alternative to standard methods, enabling users to monitor their own fat metabolism at home or outside.
Scientists have developed a new technology that can convert CO2 into electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and producing over 1,570 billion kilowatts of additional power annually. The method uses CO2 from power plant smokestacks and other sources, eliminating the need for additional fuel to produce electricity.
Research suggests that dance marking, or loosely practicing a routine by going through the motions, can improve dance performance by reducing mental strain. The study found that dancers who practiced with marking were judged more highly on their movements and sequences, indicating improved fluidity and memorization.
A new study found that early spatial reasoning skills at age 13 predict creative and innovative achievements, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) domains. This unique skill contributes to the development of new knowledge and innovation above traditional measures of mathematical and verbal ability.
Research reveals that people with individualistic mindsets prioritize an item's inherent value, while those with collectivist mindsets focus on the relationships between items. This difference in mindset affects consumer decision-making, including choices about favorite sets and purchasing decisions.
A new study reveals that the brain's representation of complex features may start earlier and be more cumulative than previously thought. Researchers analyzed nerve cell pairs in two adult macaques and found that the neuronal circuit generating pair-association was only in area TE, not in area 36.
Researchers develop a new way to rapidly produce high-strength metallic alloys, with potential applications in transport and medical devices. The breakthrough uses Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) system with integrated gas quenching mechanism.
Research suggests negative symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with abnormalities in weighing effort cost versus reward value. Individuals with severe motivational problems tend to avoid higher-effort tasks for smaller rewards.
A new Cornell University study found US intelligence agents exhibit larger biases in decision making and are more confident than college students. The results suggest that experience can enhance performance but also lead to predictable pitfalls in risky decision-making.
Researchers found decreased structural integrity of white matter tract connecting brain regions, but increased functional connection between them. This may contribute to abnormally high functional interactions among brain circuits associated with depression.
The new journal aims to provide a forum for discussing the economic aspects of water resources, including extraction, pollution, and allocation. The first issue is freely available online on ScienceDirect and features articles on topics such as willingness to pay and water conservation incentives.
Archaeologists uncover evidence of ancient grain cultivation between 12,000 and 9,800 years ago in eastern Fertile Crescent. Plant remains found at Chogha Golan site show simultaneous development of Neolithic culture across region.
A recent study found that news coverage of female politicians focuses more on character traits and less on policy arguments compared to their male counterparts. The researchers analyzed data from approximately 10,000 newspaper articles covering statewide elections in the US, finding a significant disparity in the focus of news stories.
Travel Behaviour and Society, an interdisciplinary journal, will be published by Elsevier, covering topics like travel behavior, infrastructure, environmental issues, mobility, and social sustainability. The journal aims to provide a forum for publication and discussion of leading research in the field of transportation.
A new online risk calculator estimates an individual's likelihood of treatment resistance to antidepressants, providing a graphical estimate based on statistical patterns from the STAR*D study. The calculator aims to help clinicians design personalized treatment plans for patients with depression.
Researchers found that DHA is converted into maresin 1 (MaR1), which inhibits inflammation and shifts macrophage phenotype, providing a potential lead for new drugs to treat chronic inflammation.
A study published in The FASEB Journal found that moderate paternal exposures, such as cigarette smoking, increase the number of mutations transmitted to children and potentially future generations. DNA mutations were more frequent in families with low-income fathers who smoked cigarettes.
Research suggests that individuals with low self-control are more willing to sacrifice time and energy for their romantic partners or best friends. This phenomenon is observed even when self-control is not explicitly taxed, indicating a possible link between impulsivity and pro-social behavior in close relationships.
A study identifies three advanced optical measures that predict faster age-related declines in visual acuity, including wavefront error and lens clouding. These metrics may help detect patients at risk before their vision loss occurs.
A new study by Levente Orbán and Catherine Plowright found that bumblebees prefer radial patterns over concentric patterns when searching for nectar. The researchers tested flower-naive bees using radio-frequency identification technology and video recordings, exposing them to two types of patterns: concentric and radial.
A study on the Hong Kong Peak Tram found that specific features of the environment can dominate our perception of verticality, making skyscrapers appear to fall. The illusion was greatest on night-time rides and could be enhanced by oblique window frames and lighting fixtures.
Researchers found that despite the 'connectedness illusion' affecting perceived targets, participants could accurately plan movements towards actual targets. This indicates a semi-autonomous robot-like system in the brain that plans actions independently of visual perception.
The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) Update 2013 provides updated guidance on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. The new recommendations cover glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, calcium and vitamin D therapy, and long-term bisphosphonate therapy.
GeoResJ aims to publish top research in the entire earth science field with rapid publication and open access. Elsevier's new journal joins its existing earth and planetary science journals offering authors more choice for scope and access.
A new study published in Psychological Science found that individuals' beliefs about the primary cause of obesity predict their actual body mass index (BMI) and eating habits. The researchers discovered that those who attribute obesity to a lack of exercise tend to eat more, whereas those who link it to diet consume less.
Research suggests that people attribute more mind to entities perceived as targets of harm, including robots and corpses. This finding implies that moral intuitions lead to subjective perceptions of minds, which can influence decision-making on contentious issues like animal rights and end-of-life decisions.
International Economics is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research papers on various topics in international economics. The journal is dedicated to advancing our understanding of global economic relationships and the world economy.
Research suggests that people are more likely to respond quickly and accurately to genuine smiles than polite smiles. This finding has implications for social interactions and may be a critical social skill to learn.
Researchers found a strong correlation between high altitude and spoken languages that use ejective consonants. Ejectives are absent in the English language, but were found in languages spoken on or near five out of six major high-altitude regions.
A new study found that patients with PTSD who have a less functional variant of the BDNF gene respond poorly to exposure therapy. The study suggests that BDNF levels modulate the therapeutic effects of treatments for mood and anxiety disorders.
A new study suggests that long-term antidepressant treatment impairs fear extinction learning in rats, which may disrupt the effectiveness of exposure therapy. The authors propose a mechanism involving decreased NMDA receptor subunits in the amygdala.
Researchers found that overconfidence in judgments can lead to underestimating the uncertainty of everyday situations. People tend to adjust their estimates based on feedback, but not enough when they have actual knowledge.
Researchers have developed a rapid and reliable technique to identify mice with specific gene deletions or replacements, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This method will provide a valuable tool for researchers studying bone marrow reconstitution and TCR/CD3 retrogenesis.
ASTRO has awarded Amato Giaccia, Radhe Mohan, and Prabhakar Tripuraneni with the Society's highest honor—the ASTRO Gold Medal. The awardees have made outstanding contributions to radiation oncology through research, clinical care, teaching, and service.
The Hula painted frog, declared extinct by the IUCN in 1996, has been rediscovered in Israel with unique genetic and morphological characteristics. The species' revival suggests a potential future for conservation efforts to restore its habitat.
Researchers from UT Austin found that small fires can muffle the PASS device's alarm, merging its two distinct whistles into one. Increasing the alarm volume may help mitigate this issue.
Researchers studied how speakers from central Ohio pronounce 'for' and 'for a,' finding that Neil Armstrong's quote is highly compatible with either interpretation. The study sheds light on understanding how people perceive meaning in spoken language.
A new system of inflatable sound absorbers can modify a performance hall's acoustics to accommodate various musical styles, such as classical and rock. The technology has been shown to lower reverberation times by up to 45% in relevant frequency bands.