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Cognitive Theory of Mind Influences Destination Memory: Evidence from Normal Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
( Oxford University Press , 2019 , Article)Objective: Theory of mind and destination memory are social abilities that require processing the attributes of interlocutors. Empirical research has demonstrated a relationship between performance on both abilities in ... -
Comparison of Mental Toughness and Power Test Performances in High-Level Kickboxers by Competitive Success
( Tehran University of Medical Sciences , 2016 , Article)Background Kickboxing is a high-intensity intermittent striking combat sport, which is characterized by complex skills and tactical key actions with short duration. Objectives The present study compared and verified ... -
Computational investigation of mechanistic insights of Aβ42 interactions against extracellular domain of nAChRα7 in Alzheimer's disease
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article)Aim: Amyloid beta (Aβ) 1-42, which is a basic constituent of amyloid plaques, binds with extracellular transmembrane receptor nicotine acetylcholine receptor α7 (nAChRα7) in Alzheimer’s disease. Materials and Methods: ... -
Coping styles and symptomatic manifestation of first-episode psychosis: Focus on cognitive performance
( Elsevier Ireland Ltd , 2019 , Article)Cognitive deficits are widely observed in patients with psychosis and represent one of most important determinants of functional outcomes. It has been shown that patients with psychosis prefer maladaptive coping strategies ... -
Corrigendum to " Adenosine role in brain functions: Pathophysiological influence on Parkinson's disease and other brain disorders "
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The authors regret that the 3rd affiliation for author Ahmed A. Moustafa had been inadvertently omitted. The complete affiliations of the authors are presented above. The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience ... -
Cross-country analysis of alternative five factor personality trait profiles
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The aim of our study was to examine the typical personality profiles of the Alternative Five Factor Model with its new factor-facet version questionnaire (Zuckerman-Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire, 2010) on a large, ... -
A cross-sectional analysis of zinc and copper levels and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk markers in Qatar biobank participants
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Dietary intake, particularly zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) has been strongly associated with CVD. These trace elements play a crucial ... -
Dark Triad Traits, Social Position, and Personality: A Cross-Cultural Study
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2022 , Article)This research explores the Dark Triad traits in 18 cultures from Europe, America, Africa, and Asia. We examined the relationships among Dark Triad traits, as measured by the SD3, with gender, age, social status, and two ... -
Development of executive functioning in school-age Tunisian children
( Routledge , 2016 , Article)Research regarding executive functioning (EF) in children rarely focuses on populations in African or Middle-Eastern Arabic-speaking countries. The current study used a cross-sectional design to examine the developmental ... -
Development of the ASHRAE Global Thermal Comfort Database II
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Recognizing the value of open-source research databases in advancing the art and science of HVAC, in 2014 the ASHRAE Global Thermal Comfort Database II project was launched under the leadership of University of California ... -
A diagnostic tool for family and marriage counseling with Muslim couples
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)This study aimed to describe the development and psychometric properties of a questionnaire for Muslim couples and families based on how couples view and experience marital and family issues. A questionnaire was developed ... -
Dynamic communications between GABA A switch, local connectivity, and synapses during cortical development: A computational study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2018 , Article)Several factors regulate cortical development, such as changes in local connectivity and the influences of dynamical synapses. In this study, we simulated various factors affecting the regulation of neural network activity ... -
The dynamics of negative stereotypes as revealed by tweeting behavior in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)We describe the evolution of a stereotype as it emerged in tweets about the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris in early 2015. Our focus is on terms associated with the Muslim community and the Islamic world. The data ... -
Effects of lunar phases on short-term, explosive physical performance among young trained athletes
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Beliefs that lunar phases affect human physiology started in ancient times. Research has recently revealed that a physical fitness index increased in sedentary students at the new moon (NM) and full moon (FM) compared to ... -
Effects of perceived social support and family demands on college students' mental well-being: A cross-cultural investigation
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2015 , Article)The effects of perceived social support and family demands on college students' mental well-being (perceived stress and depression) were assessed in 2 samples of Jordanian and Turkish college students. Statistically ... -
Emotion-Cognition Interaction in Nonhuman Primates: Cognitive Avoidance of Negative Stimuli in Baboons (Papio papio)
( SAGE , 2016 , Article)It is well established that emotion and cognition interact in humans, but such an interaction has not been extensively studied in nonhuman primates. We investigated whether emotional value can affect nonhuman primates’ ... -
Entrepreneurship in ethnic enterprises: The making of new immigrant businesses in New York
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Research on ethnic entrepreneurship has generated substantial literature on the development of ethnic businesses among different immigrant groups in North America. Such studies tend to focus on the emergence of immigrant ... -
Epigenetic mechanisms, trauma, and psychopathology: Targeting chromatin remodeling complexes
( De Gruyter , 2019 , Article)Environmental pressure affects the genotype throughout different epigenetic processes. There is currently ample evidence on the role of epigenetics in developing various mental disorders. A burden of environmental pressure, ... -
Exploring Household Food Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Morocco
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article)Alongside the dramatic impact on health systems, eating, shopping, and other food-related habits may have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This paper analyses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food shopping ... -
Exploring the stability of HEXACO-60 structure and the association of gender, age, and social position with personality traits across 18 countries
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)Objectives: The present paper tests the cross-national stability of the HEXACO-60 structure across 18 countries from four continents. Gender and age differences across countries will be examined. Finally, this is the first ...