Articles tagged with Scientific Journals
A new study published in Clinical Rehabilitation found that robot-assisted therapy, combined with functional task training, significantly improved functional arm use and bimanual arm activity in daily life among stroke patients. The study used accelerometers to measure real-world arm activity and showed that this type of therapy can pr...
A study found that narcissistic leaders inhibit the free exchange of information, leading to poorer decision-making outcomes. Narcissism is not a trait beneficial for everyday leadership in organizations.
People from lower classes have fundamentally different ways of thinking about the world than people in upper classes. Lower-class individuals are better at reading other people's emotions and act altruistically. In contrast, wealthier people don't read others' emotions as well and hoard resources.
A new study by Ohio State University researchers found that Nobel Prize-winning ideas in science don't always gain more acceptance over time. Instead, many laureates see a decrease in acceptance for their later work related to the Nobel idea.
The American Association for Anatomy's ASCES journal has secured the number one ranking in Education, Scientific Disciplines with its debut impact factor of 2.976. The journal provides an international forum for anatomy education research, attracting contributions from top researchers worldwide.
Researchers found that playing videogames allows people to try on different identities, reducing negative emotions and increasing motivation. The study suggests that games enable players to act as their ideal selves, leading to improved self-esteem and enjoyment.
A comprehensive review article found that positive activity interventions (PAIs) may offer hope to individuals with depressive disorders who do not respond to medical therapy. PAIs, such as counting blessings and practicing optimism, teach patients ways to increase their positive cognitions and emotions without professional help.
Jazwinski's research focuses on genetics of aging, molecular genetics, and population genetics, and has expanded to human aging with key findings on gene-gene interactions in longevity and healthy aging.
The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology's impact factor increased by nearly 15% in 2010, reflecting its commitment to quality and tradition of excellence. The journal has expanded its reach through new media channels, including a podcast channel and redesigned website.
Vishwa Deep Dixit, a researcher at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has been awarded the 2011 Nathan Shock New Investigator Award by the Gerontological Society of America. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to new knowledge about aging through basic biological research.
Recent research reveals oxytocin's role in promoting approach-related emotions, including envy and gloating, which could have implications for psychiatric treatments. Oxytocin's effects on social behavior are more complex than previously thought.
Researchers discovered Robert Burns Woodward's notes on organic superconductors, including original scans of his work, and successfully redrawn compounds using modern techniques. The study sheds light on Woodward's ideas for developing an organic superconductor that operates at room temperature.
Elsevier's Genome Viewer provides interactive gene sequence information from NCBI's databases, allowing readers to hover over genes for specific details and download complete lists of genes and genomes. The tool enhances the reading experience for both authors and readers, enriching article content and improving presentation.
New research suggests that women and men perceive risks differently, with women taking more social risks and men taking more financial risks. This difference is partly due to differences in how familiar individuals are with different situations.
Research from Northwestern University finds that many Americans assume behavior is a product of personal choice, fostering the belief that opportunities are equal and gender barriers no longer exist. This framework, known as 'opting out,' can lead to a vicious cycle where women underestimate discrimination and overestimate their own ag...
People with bipolar disorder experience excessive positive emotions, even in neutral situations, which can lead to reckless behavior and relationship problems. This persistent positivity may serve as an early warning sign for relapse.
A new study published in the Journal of Vision found that viewers experience more comfort when stereo 3D content is placed behind a screen, rather than in front of it. The researchers observed increased discomfort and fatigue among participants who viewed content in front of the screen.
A new article models work engagement as a cyclical process, where high-quality performance boosts engagement, which in turn increases productivity. Job resources, such as social support and autonomy, are essential for worker satisfaction and workplace effectiveness.
A new study found that people associate small numbers with short time intervals and large numbers with longer intervals, indicating a brain-wide connection. This association affects how individuals perceive time, with larger numbers leading to slower time perception.
A new study published in Psychological Science found that the opportunity to exercise control through choices activates the brain's reward areas. This suggests that choice may be an adaptive behavior, as it recruits reward-related brain circuitry. The research highlights the importance of perceived control in psychological well-being a...
Researchers found that organic triticale fields had five times as many plant species and 20 times more pollinating insects than conventional fields. The organic fields also had three times as many natural enemies of aphids and five times fewer aphids, highlighting the importance of biodiversity in managing pests.
In a study published in Psychological Science, researchers found that goalies are more likely to dive right when their team is behind and under time pressure. This bias may be due to biological factors, such as the brain's tendency to go towards the right side.
Researchers found that domestic chickens have a significant preference for consonant sounds, which may be an innate auditory preference. This finding challenges the notion that aesthetic tastes are solely learned behaviors and highlights the importance of distinguishing among sounds in the natural environment.
Researchers found that 4-month-old babies associated sounds with larger and smaller objects, indicating an early capacity for conceptual development. The study used nonsense syllables and visual stimuli to test the babies' perception of physical properties of speech.
Researchers found that controlling motivational interventions can actually increase prejudice, while autonomy-based approaches lead to less prejudice. The study suggests a focus shift from requirement to emphasis on the benefits of diversity and equality for both groups.
A study found that meditation training can lead to changes in brain activity even with short practice time, suggesting its potential benefits. After five weeks of meditation, participants showed greater activity in the left frontal region of the brain in response to subsequent meditation attempts.
Researchers investigated biological motion perception in a new study, finding that local motion cues are essential for direction discrimination. The visual system uses these cues to infer global structure and detect living beings, independent of shape or size.
The GigaScience journal and database launch provides a platform for the open release of large-scale biological datasets, including those from the deadly E. coli O104 outbreak and endangered species like polar bears. This initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery by enabling rapid data sharing and reuse.
A study found that broken compact fluorescent light bulbs continuously release mercury vapor for weeks to months, posing a risk of exceeding safe human exposure levels. The authors recommend rapid removal and suitable packaging to minimize the risk of breakage and retain Hg vapor.
A new study found that high folate intake is associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer. The strongest association was with total folate intake, which includes naturally occurring food folate and folic acid from fortified foods and dietary supplements.
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that people use two main strategies to regulate their emotions: distraction and reappraisal. When faced with low-intensity negative emotions, individuals tend to reappraise the situation by thinking through it, while high-intensity emotions trigger a distracting response.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed a new automated bioprinting approach that improves the uniformity and control of embryonic stem cell droplet size. The method delivers faster droplet formation, printing 160 droplets per second compared to traditional manual pipetting methods.
Researchers discovered that certain emotions can boost the sharing of stories and information. In experiments, students who felt anxious or amused were more likely to share content than those who felt sad or content. The study's findings have implications for companies and organizations looking to use social media effectively.
A study found nearly 99,000 tons of rare earth elements available in products globally, equivalent to over 10 years of production. This suggests that REE recycling may offset a significant part of virgin extraction, minimizing environmental challenges associated with mining and processing.
Researchers found that when people are reminded of money, they perceive mimicry as a threat to their personal freedom, leading them to respond antagonistically. This could have important implications for social bonding and forming interpersonal relationships.
A new, top-tier, open access journal for biomedical and life sciences research will attract the best publications from across these fields. The journal will employ a fair, swift and transparent editorial process with rapid online publication.
Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive breath test to detect vitamin B12 deficiency, a growing public health problem. The test measures the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled after administering propionate, which is broken down by vitamin B12 in the body.
A laboratory study found that vinyl chloride concentrations decreased over time, reaching zero after four months, suggesting degradation into ethene.
The Journal of Dairy Science Most Cited Awards recognize contributors whose work significantly impacts research and the dairy industry. The awards were given to authors of the top-cited papers in four sections: Dairy Foods, Physiology and Management, Nutrition, Feeding and Calves, and Genetics and Breeding.
Researchers found six compounds in 'Early Black' cranberry leaves that may deter insects, with gypsy moth larvae preferring these cultivars over 'Howes'. The identified compounds could be investigated as potential insect-feeding deterrents for new cranberry cultivars.
A Japan-based research team studied the phase behavior of confined water in single-walled carbon nanotubes, discovering a wet-dry transition at low temperatures and tubule ice formation. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of nanoconfined water and its potential applications in nanoscience.
A novel study capitalizes on binocular rivalry to test metacognition of visual imagery. Participants rated vividness and effort for imagined patterns, which emerged as dominant patterns during the display. This suggests that our evaluations of mental imagery are directly related to performance in perceptual tasks.
Research found that recyclable cardboard can transfer harmful mineral oils to food, even if the cardboard is used for corrugated boxes and not directly in contact with food. The study suggests that alternative solutions, such as using fresh fibre paperboard or introducing functional barriers, are needed to address this issue.
Two Johns Hopkins researchers argue that many hospital quality measures contain surveillance bias, which can lead to misleading data. They propose standardized methods for surveillance and focus on processes rather than outcomes to get a clearer picture of hospital quality.
A new study by Taoli Zhang and colleagues found that Chinese people fluent in English quickly translate Chinese words into English without conscious thought. This suggests a strong connection between languages stored in the bilingual brain.
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that a wide gap between the richest and everyone else leads to feelings of unfairness and diminished well-being. The researchers analyzed data from the General Social Survey and found that income disparity, not just poverty, affects happiness levels.
A team of UW-Madison chemistry professors has devised a novel approach to synthesizing substituted aromatic molecules by utilizing a palladium catalyst. This method enables the efficient production of various aromatic compounds with specific substitution patterns, which will have practical applications in drug companies.
River flooding increases PBDEs in farm soils but not in milk from grazing cows. Milk consumption remains a potential source of human exposure to toxic chemicals.
A new study found that psychology majors' median starting salary of $35,300 is well below the average for college graduates. Advanced degrees also do not seem to improve earnings in this field.
A study of male rhesus macaques found that they steer clear of red-clad humans and steal food from the other tray, indicating an aversion to red. The researchers believe this reflects an evolutionary adaptation reflecting our species' social nature.
New imaging tools and techniques are advancing our understanding of brain structure and function, particularly in relation to neurological disorders. These breakthroughs are contributing to insights into healthy brain development and adult life, as well as the complex networks that link brain activity.
A new study published in Psychological Science found that attention and awareness are distinct mental states. The researchers used the phenomenon of visual pop-out to demonstrate that people can pay attention to a stimulus without being aware of it, especially when distracted.
Researchers found that syntax rules, which govern word order in language, also apply to mathematical equations and may be universally applicable. The study used structural priming, a cognitive process where past structures influence future ones, to demonstrate this connection.
A new study suggests people with depression struggle to turn their attention away from bad thoughts due to difficulties with working memory. Researchers found that individuals with depression took longer to reorder words in reverse order, especially when the words had negative meanings.
A new study by University of Wisconsin professor Martha Alibali and colleagues reveals that body movements significantly impact problem-solving. Participants who were restricted from using their hands or feet used abstract, mathematical strategies more often than those with free movement.
A new study published in the FASEB Journal reveals how moderate selenium and vitamin K deficiency can lead to age-related diseases. Researchers found that damaging effects accumulate over time due to vitamin and mineral loss, highlighting the need for public health initiatives to address modest deficiencies.
A new study published in Psychological Science suggests that specific personality traits contribute to being a good judge of attractiveness. Men who are more promiscuous tend to accurately predict a woman's interest, while women who are agreeable make men feel comfortable and increase the likelihood of a repeat encounter.
The latest issue of Cell journal features QR codes connecting readers to author-narrated figure walks and hidden treasures of animated figures, videos, podcasts, and more. This innovative approach improves the reader's experience and conceptualization of scientific content.
A meta-analysis of 32 sport psychological studies found that self-talk improves sport performance, but different types of self-talk work better for different tasks. Instructional self-talk is more effective for fine skills, while motivational self-talk boosts confidence for endurance tasks.
The new journal will be fully sponsored by the Korea-based Future Technology Research Association International (FTRA) and cover multifaceted aspects of human-centric computing technology and information sciences. All research results will be freely available online under the Creative Commons Attribution license.