Articles tagged with Scientific Journals
A recent study found that people who intentionally exclude others experience negative emotions such as shame and guilt, while those who are excluded feel anger. These results highlight the psychological costs of excluding others, suggesting a fundamental human need for social connection and autonomy.
A tablet-based experiment found that subconcussive head impacts in soccer can cause changes in performance on certain cognitive tasks, particularly those requiring voluntary responses. High school female soccer players were significantly slower than non-players when pointing away from a target.
A pilot study found six compounds in the breath that increase following stressful mental arithmetic exercises, which may lead to a rapid stress detector. The study's findings are promising but need to be scaled-up with more people and settings before concrete conclusions can be made.
A pilot study shows that qigong therapy significantly reduced cocaine cravings and depression symptoms in individuals undergoing residential substance abuse treatment. This promising treatment approach may have profound consequences in drug rehabilitation programs.
A study published in Journal of Eating Disorders found that women's conversations about weight, known as 'fat talk,' were more prevalent during younger years. In contrast, discussions about aging, or 'old talk,' increased with age and were less frequent. Women who engaged in both types of talk tended to have a more negative body image.
A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that approximately 60% of the world's population lacks access to improved sanitation. This deficiency is attributed to inadequate sewage treatment and can lead to disease, highlighting the need for better global health standards.
Researchers studied how couples cope with child loss and found that suppressing emotions can worsen grief. The study suggests that clinicians should guide clients away from 'staying strong' for partners to ease their suffering.
Research by Priyanka Joshi and Nathanael Fast found that powerful individuals are more willing to take larger rewards in the future due to feeling a stronger connection with their future selves. This reduction in temporal discounting allows them to make better, long-term decisions.
A large study found that as coffee drinking increased, the risk of death decreased in older adults. The study's author discusses potential links between coffee consumption, caffeine intake, and various causes of disease.
Research shows that when shapes are repeated in multiple locations with mixed color-shape associations, they are hard to perceive. This finding expands on previous work on feature integration in visual perception and provides new insights into how the brain encodes objects.
Research suggests that major life events can alter gene expression, leading to trans-generational effects on children's brain functions. This discovery has significant implications for understanding the causes of mood disorders and addiction.
Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting genital areas, causing significant discomfort. The EMAS clinical guide provides advice on early recognition and treatment to prevent delay in management.
Infants in bilingual environments use pitch and duration cues to discriminate between languages, such as English and Japanese, with opposite word orders. Babies as young as seven months can begin to learn these differences and develop new strategies for language separation.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed self-assembling particles inspired by origami that can be manipulated to fold and seal or open and close. These particles have potential applications in drug delivery, mechanical sensing, bio-sensing technologies, and more.
A new study found that men with a wider face-to-height ratio are more likely to express racist remarks and be less concerned about social pressures. This association was not linked to explicit prejudice, but rather to social dominance.
A paper coauthored by Pitt professor Sergey Frolov has won the 2012 Newcomb Cleveland Prize for its discovery of Majorana fermions, a physics particle ideal for quantum computing. The prize carries a $25,000 cash award and recognizes fundamental contributions to basic knowledge.
The Journal of Geophysical Research Planets special edition features 35 LRO papers highlighting discoveries on ancient impacts, global structures, and subsurface hydrogen deposits.
Research found that conservative counties had lower market share for generic products and fewer adoption of newly launched products compared to liberal counties. This suggests a link between political ideology and daily buying behavior.
A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry reveals that scopolamine can rapidly improve mood in depressed patients. Additionally, the drug shows promise as a treatment for anxiety disorders by disrupting contextual processing during extinction learning.
A study published in Psychological Science reveals that perceived stability in relationship status can lead to normative idealization, influencing how people treat others. This bias affects both single and coupled individuals, with same-status treatment being more common.
The Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging aims to provide a cutting-edge communication platform for professionals developing and utilizing imaging techniques in forensic analysis. Research published in the journal covers topics such as imaging technologies, education, and best practices in forensic radiology and imaging.
Research suggests that lead exposure in children can lead to irreversible damage, including learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and lowered intelligence. Public education is needed to address the ongoing problem of lead exposure and its devastating effects on young people.
A recent issue of ZooKeys published 27 new moth species from North and South America, including the Neotropical tigermoth family. These discoveries expand the geographic reach of moth diversity in the region.
A new study finds that happiness increases with age, but a person's overall level of well-being depends on when they were born. Life satisfaction increased over time for each birth cohort, while those born earlier in the 20th century had lower levels of well-being due to economic conditions.
JoVE's new Chemistry section publishes a novel experimental approach to study antifreeze proteins, showcasing the potential for these proteins in cryopreservation and tissue preservation. By visualizing dynamic processes, JoVE aims to facilitate reproducible chemistry research.
A study published in Optometry and Vision Science found high rates of vision problems in both military and civilian patients with TBI, including difficulty reading and light sensitivity. Comprehensive eye examinations are recommended following even mild traumatic brain injury.
Researchers found that modafinil improved response inhibition in patients with initially poor impulse control, but had a detrimental effect in those with low initial impulsivity levels. The study suggests personalized medicine approaches may be necessary when prescribing modafinil for treatment of alcohol dependence.
A network of steroid molecules found in the brain is disrupted during HIV infection, leading to brain damage. Treatment with DHEA-S has been shown to prevent neuronal damage and reduce neurovirulence.
A positive family climate in adolescence is associated with more positive engagement in marriages and lower hostility towards spouses. This link suggests that family dynamics can influence relationship style into adulthood.
The International Society of Hymenopterists and Pensoft Publishers' switch to open access has led to a flexible schedule allowing an unlimited number of published articles per year. This change has also facilitated public outreach through press releases and social media, increasing the research's popularity.
Dual-identity immigrants who perceive their cultural identities as incompatible are more likely to sympathize with radical political action, according to new research published in Psychological Science. This finding holds true for both Turkish and Russian immigrant groups.
Research suggests that being in a position of power can enhance subjective well-being through increased feelings of authenticity. The study found that powerful individuals are more content and experience greater happiness due to their ability to act in congruence with their internal desires and inclinations.
A new study published in Psychological Science suggests that color-grapheme synesthesia is linked to childhood exposure to magnetic colored letters, which triggered the formation of specific, automatic color-letter pairings. These findings indicate that learning and memory play a central role in the development of true synesthesia.
A recent study by Michael O'Brien and colleagues found that certain climate change terms entered the popular vocabulary at varying rates, with some gaining popularity in a few years and others taking decades. The study analyzed word usage in popular literature using Google's Ngram database and suggests that better science communication...
A new study published in Psychological Science found that people tend to consume nearly 40% more food when primed with messages about tough times. When told the food was low-calorie, they consumed 25% less, highlighting a survival instinct for high-calorie foods.
A study of over a thousand women reveals that both adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism contribute to body dissatisfaction, increasing the risk of developing an eating disorder. Women who desired lower BMIs showed greater concern about making mistakes and self-doubt, highlighting the need for addressing 'all or nothing' attitudes.
A study of MBA interviews found that interviewers' scores dropped by about .075 for each previous high score, affecting the next applicant's chances. This bias can impact various judgments, including job candidates and loan applications.
Researchers found that people with stronger implicit race biases have different neural representations of Black and White faces. This suggests that those with negative attitudes may perceive faces from different racial groups as more distinct.
Researchers measured changes in ion concentration resulting from muscle stimulation and found that extracellular potassium is a larger contributor to muscle fatigue than thought. This discovery may have important implications for conditions like hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and channelopathies.
Research finds heightened activity in brain circuits for negative emotions and reduced activation of emotion-suppressing circuits in borderline personality disorder, with reduced frontal brain activity unique to the condition. The study suggests improved emotion regulation skills may be normalized after successful treatment.
A systematic review of four studies suggests that acupuncture may have a positive effect on exercise performance and recovery after exercise. However, additional trials with larger sample sizes and randomized designs are required to confirm these findings.
Research suggests that childhood environments can program life history strategies, influencing responses to resource scarcity. People who grew up in poorer homes tend towards impulsive decisions, while those from wealthier backgrounds delay gratification.
Research in Psychological Science shows that small price differences can increase perceived similarity between options, making choosing less difficult. This effect leads to reduced deferment of choices and increased purchases.
New research suggests racial stereotypes and creativity share a common mechanism: categorical thinking. Racial essentialism leads to closed-mindedness, reducing domain-general creativity, according to a study published in Psychological Science.
A study found that individuals with age-related macular degeneration exhibit decreased focus on internal facial features, leading to difficulty in recognizing faces. The researchers used optical coherence tomography/scanning laser ophthalmoscopy to examine the interior of the eye in nine patients with AMD.
A new research report published in the FASEB Journal shows that TFP5, a small molecule, rescues plaques and tangles by blocking an overactive brain signal, restoring memory in mice with Alzheimer's. Clinical trial studies may yield extended quality of life for patients.
The inaugural issue of Clinical Psychological Science (CPS) publishes diverse and boundary-crossing perspectives on topics such as targeted rejection, major depressive disorder, youth mentoring, and mind wandering. The journal aims to define a new way of studying clinical phenomena through innovative research.
Studies using new technology show that our ability to imitate facial expressions depends on learning through visual feedback. In two studies, researchers found that participants who could see their imitation attempts improved over time, while those relying solely on proprioception got worse.
The Higgs boson's detection completes the standard model of particle physics, where particles interact with a Higgs field to obtain mass. Researchers used a $5.5-billion-dollar atom-smasher and two massive particle detectors to spot the elusive boson.
The International Society for the Social Studies has selected Elsevier as publisher for its journal The Journal of Social Studies Research, beginning in January 2013. The peer-reviewed journal will foster research dissemination and ideas related to social studies education.
Elsevier has acquired the Journal of Choice Modelling, a leading publication in choice modelling, which covers topics such as transport and marketing. The journal will continue to publish four issues in 2013 and maintain access for a wide range of readers through ScienceDirect.
Elsevier has launched a new open-access journal, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, which will publish original, peer-reviewed case reports on unusual presentations and novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in pediatric surgery. The journal aims to provide high clinical interest and educational value.
A recent study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine found that patients with sepsis had abnormally low levels of the inflammatory protein LECT2. Injecting LECT2 into septic mice promoted bacterial clearance by immune cells and increased their production of survival-promoting factors.
The eLife journal has launched its new website, offering a fresh approach to presenting scientific content. The site features clean and distraction-free design, allowing authors to showcase their research in full and readers to delve deeply into the work.
The Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) has selected Environmental Engineering Science as its official journal, promoting innovative solutions to environmental problems. The journal will publish state-of-the-art studies on air, water, and land contamination and waste disposal.
A review article examines the feasibility of algae-derived oils for large-scale biofuels production, with projected economic benefits. Microalgae have high yield potential, but require long-term commitment to achieve commercial scale, according to experts.
Studies show that when faced with a threat, our bodies respond with fight-or-flight responses and engage perceptual biases to misperceive objects as being closer. However, this effect is absent in cases of disgust. These findings support the threat-signal hypothesis, suggesting that perception can be biased to promote functional action.
Women leave academia at higher rates than men in biology due to intense competition for tenure-track positions, particularly when they have children. In contrast, medicine's earlier competition period may contribute to lower attrition rates among women scientists.
The world's largest living organisms are facing an alarming decline in death rates among trees 100-300 years old. The study highlights the critical role of large old trees in regulating ecosystems, storing carbon, and supporting biodiversity. Researchers call for urgent action to identify causes and develop strategies for conservation.
Research suggests that feeling disgust motivates people to prioritize cleanliness and purity, leading them to better see subtle deviations from whiteness. Disgust sensitivity is linked to improved performance in detecting impurities on the light end of the visual spectrum.