by Yongjeong Kim  , Saera Kwak  and Taejin Koh

Received: 28 April 2025;  Published: 09 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2504304

This study examines how university students perceive Learning Management System (LMS)-based instruction within the context of higher education, as they adapt to the rapid digital transformation. Specifically, it examines how students' perceptions differ based on gender and academic achievement, providing insights for more inclusive and adaptive instructional design. LMS platforms, when actively utilized, offer more than just content delivery—they can enhance classroom transparency, provide immediate feedback, promo [...]

by Daniel Szoke  and Holly Hazlett-Stevens

Received: 17 June 2025;  Published: 09 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2504042

Chronic stress increases a person’s vulnerability for physical and mental health conditions that take root in the “common soil” of inflammation. Dispositional, or trait, mindfulness has been identified as a protective factor against perceived stress. However, the theory that trait mindfulness can prospectively predict lower perceived stress in natural settings has yet to be thoroughly tested. The current study used a daily diary prospective design to observe perceived stress in response to difficult events. Partici [...]

by Giulio E. Lancioni  , Gloria Alberti  , Chiara Filippini  , Nirbhay N. Singh  , Mark F. O’Reilly  and Jeff Sigafoos

Received: 14 July 2025;  Published: 09 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2504303

People with severe intellectual disability and blindness tend to perform only simple occupational activities and are mostly unable to transition between those activities. This inability makes their level of occupation independent of staff support fairly limited. Technology-aided programs may be one of the few opportunities available to increase their independent occupation. This study assessed one such program designed to (a) monitor the participants’ responses and guide them to transition to a new activity once th [...]

by Recent Progress in Nutrition Editorial Office

Received: 28 August 2025;  Published: 09 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2504022

by Kathryn Curtis  , Hance Clarke  , Daniel Santa Mina  , Gitte Bechsgaard  , Aliza Weinrib  , Jennifer Jones  , Darren Au  and Joel Katz

Received: 29 April 2025;  Published: 30 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2503041

The objective of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a specialized Iyengar-informed yoga intervention for individuals who experience chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP). This prospective, multi-wave pilot RCT was pre-registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03460028) and designed in accordance with the 2010 CONSORT statement. Participants (N = 21) with CPSP were out-patients or community members affiliated with a Toronto hospital. Participants were randomized to an 8-wee [...]

by Suhani Sharma  , Sonali Karhana  and Mohd. Ashif Khan

Received: 15 May 2025;  Published: 29 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2503021

Vitamin D, a fat-soluble secosteroid, plays a pivotal role beyond its functions in calcium and bone homeostasis. Emerging evidence suggests its involvement in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, thus influencing the pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). For the current review, a search was conducted across four major databases: PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The aim was to identify relevant studies and clinical trials, published in English, reporting the mechanistic insigh [...]

by Gerhard Litscher

Received: 24 September 2025;  Published: 25 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2503040

This personal report summarizes the key experiences and insights gained from attending the 2025 International Symposium organized by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) and the Acupuncture Science Association of Sweden (ASAS), held in Stockholm. The event brought together international experts to explore recent advances in acupuncture research, clinical applications, education, and global integration. Despite notable challenges—including issues with AI-assisted real-time translation and [...]

by Duc Duy Huynh  , Hoang Phuc Nguyen  , Tran Quoc Thang Nguyen  , Thi Hong Nga Pham  , Quan Anh Pham  , Thi Van Anh Duong  , Van Huong Hoang  , Xuan Tien Vo  and Vinh Tien Nguyen

Received: 29 May 2025;  Published: 24 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2503015

Beverage bottle caps are usually made from two primary materials: PP and HDPE. In this study, the evaluation criteria were the unnotched impact toughness and the microstructure of PP/HDPE/EVA samples produced by injection molding. The samples were tested according to ASTM D256. PP/HDPE/EVA blends were prepared with various ratios: 47.5/47.5/5, 45/45/10, 42.5/42.5/15, 40/40/20, and 37.5/37.5/25. The results showed that adding EVA to the PP/HDPE blend significantly increased the unnotched impact toughness: from 84.03 [...]

by Ebru Sayilgan

Received: 14 August 2025;  Published: 24 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2503302

Motor deficits induced by neurological disorders impose a severe impact on activities of daily life. Conventional rehabilitation practices necessitate ongoing clinical supervision, which is costly and inaccessible. EEG-based brain-computer interface (BCI) systems offer a viable solution by facilitating neurorehabilitation through the direct interpretation of brain signals. Nonetheless, current systems are confronted with issues of real-time control, portability, and classification precision. The paper describes a n [...]

by Gabriel Bezerra Costa de Lima  , Geysa de Castro Pereira  , Jorge González  and Assed N. Haddad

Received: 28 May 2025;  Published: 23 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2503014

Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment (DLCA) is an emerging approach in the construction industry it is. Yet, current research is often limited, overlooks operational patterns, and relies on generic case studies, highlighting the need for an extended method to apply these analyses in the built environment. This study conducts a Systematic Literature Review to evaluate the current state of DLCA research and identify key steps toward developing a unified and globally applicable methodology. Using the PRISMA protocol, 69 peer [...]