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The structure of personality in Parkinson’s disease and the effects of age, years since diagnosis, and impulsivity
"Relating personality psychology and neurology"
Catherine Myers, Section Editor
Systematic reviews of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on cognition and epileptiform discharge in patients with epilepsy
Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor
A network meta-analysis of interventions for anxiety and depression in PCOS
"This article systematically evaluates interventions for anxiety and depression in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It represents a valuable contribution to women’s mental health by addressing the under-explored management of mental health in PCOS using a robust network meta-analysis, providing much-needed evidence for effective therapeutic strategies, including emotion-focused therapy and peer support—approaches that can improve the quality of life for a large population of affected women."
Lesley Anson, Handling Editor
The temporal dynamics of resting-state EEG microstates reflected the differences in socioeconomic status among college students
Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor
Mapping quality of life in Norway: psychometric evaluation and network analysis of 15,148 responses from a public health study
Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor
Effects of unilateral neck muscle vibration on tilt direction and variability of subjective postural vertical in the frontal plane during seated posture in healthy adults
Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of mind-body exercise on depressed and anxious individuals
Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor
The impact of physical activity on social anxiety among college students: an analysis of the chain mediation effect of family support and self-efficacy
Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor
Evaluating portable EEG: a comparison between two wireless systems (EPOC Flex and LiveAmp) and the wired BrainAmp system
"Reviewers noted that this work provides a much-needed evaluation of portable and affordable EEG systems. Such devices offer important opportunities for data collection in populations and settings that are difficult to reach with traditional laboratory equipment. Progress in validating their performance is essential for establishing trust in their reliability, and this study represents a valuable contribution to that effort."
Matthew Parker, Handling Editor
The connection between mindfulness levels and life satisfaction among breast cancer patients: the sequential mediating effects of body appreciation and stress perception
"This paper highlights the impact of mindfulness on life satisfaction among women with breast cancer, hence offering insights into psychological factors that support well-being during treatment. By identifying body appreciation and perceived stress as key mediators, it provides valuable evidence for developing targeted mindfulness-based interventions in clinical settings."
Ottavia Epifania, Handling Editor
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