7 January 2026

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

6 January 2026

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of mind-body exercise on depressed and anxious individuals

Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor

5 January 2026

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

5 January 2026

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

18 December 2025

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

9 December 2025

Differential effects of physical activity on cognitive and motor performance in obese young adults

Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor

9 December 2025

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward perioperative neurocognitive disorders among healthcare workers in Shandong, China: a cross-sectional study

"This study provides one of the first detailed assessments of healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) in China. By identifying key gaps in awareness and training, it offers practical evidence to guide targeted educational programmes and improve multidisciplinary perioperative care. Given the substantial impact of PND on postoperative recovery, particularly in older adults, these findings have clear relevance for clinical practice, policy development, and patient safety worldwide."

Matthew Parker, Handling Editor

26 November 2025

Patterns of pre-sleep music use and sleep quality: exploratory survey findings on state anxiety

Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor

19 November 2025

Effect of quality sleep on basketball three-point shooting outcomes: the mediating role of athletic mental energy in a cross-sectional study of collegiate athletes

Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor

19 November 2025

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Chinese quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with systemic sclerosis

Jafri Abdullah, Section Editor