{"title":"Acknowledgment in the Scientific Literature: An Overlooked Record of Collaboration.","authors":"Rajshekhar Bipeta","doi":"10.1177/02537176261429867","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261429867","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In scientific writing, it is important to recognize research contributions that do not qualify for authorship. However, acknowledgment sections are often short and lack a consistent structure. This article examines how acknowledgment statements document these contributions and reviews bibliometric evidence indicating that acknowledgments reveal types of collaboration not reflected in author lists. Examples from mental health research show how field teams and people with lived experience are recognized. Paying more attention to acknowledgment practices, along with established authorship and contributorship frameworks, could help better represent the many ways people contribute to research.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"219-221"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13035668/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147591754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Cross-sectional Case-control Study on Metacognition, Neurocognitive Functions, and Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Depressive Disorder.","authors":"Srishti Sahu, Shweta Singh, Rakesh Kumar Tripathi, Shailendra Mohan Tripathi, Anil Nischal","doi":"10.1177/02537176261432471","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261432471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Geriatric depression is a prevalent mental health concern that impairs daily functioning, quality of life (QoL), and cognitive performance. Maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and executive dysfunction are hypothesized to contribute to depressive symptomatology in older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were assessed using the Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), the Indian Council of Medical Research Neurocognitive Toolbox (verbal episodic memory, verbal fluency, and set-shifting), and World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Depression severity and suicidality were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), respectively. Group differences were analyzed using Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> tests, associations using Spearman's rho, and predictors using binary logistic regression (95% confidence interval).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to controls, older adults with depression showed higher negative beliefs about uncontrollability and danger, which significantly predicted depression (OR = 1.81, <i>p</i> < .01), while need to control thoughts was protective (OR = 0.48, <i>p</i> < .01). The depression group demonstrated poorer verbal episodic memory, verbal fluency, and set-shifting (<i>p</i> < .05-.01). Depression severity was positively correlated with suicidality (<i>r</i> = 0.68) and negatively with QoL (<i>r</i> = -0.54; <i>p</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and executive dysfunction are associated with geriatric depression. Interventions integrating metacognitive therapy (MCT) with cognitive flexibility and verbal fluency training may improve emotional well-being, functional independence, and QoL in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261432471"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13021540/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147573822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Utility of Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) in Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Stuti Karna, Rohit Verma","doi":"10.1177/02537176261431668","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261431668","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of the review: </strong>Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive, portable, and cost-effective neuroimaging tool for monitoring brain activity in real-world settings. Its advantages make it promising for clinical use in assessing major depressive disorder (MDD). This review evaluates current literature on the utility of fNIRS in MDD.</p><p><strong>Collection and analysis of data: </strong>Following PRISMA guidelines, English-language studies (2011-2025) from MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and EMBASE were reviewed. Inclusion criteria: Studies using fNIRS to (a) differentiate MDD from controls, (b) correlate cerebral activity with symptoms, (c) monitor treatment response, or (d) distinguish MDD from other psychiatric disorders.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 6,312 records, 166 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most found reduced oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) responses in prefrontal regions during cognitive and emotional tasks in MDD, especially on verbal fluency. Greater depression severity correlated with lower oxy-Hb, which increased as symptoms improved. fNIRS may also help distinguish MDD from other psychiatric disorders.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>fNIRS reliably detects reduced prefrontal activation in MDD, reflecting illness severity and treatment response. However, methodological differences limit broader clinical use. Standardized protocols and larger studies are needed for routine clinical adoption.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261431668"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13021550/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147573933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sachi Kaur, Vanitha S Rao, Triptish Bhatia, Suhas Chandran
{"title":"Psychosocial Support for Siblings of Individuals with Autism: Insights from a Scoping Review.","authors":"Sachi Kaur, Vanitha S Rao, Triptish Bhatia, Suhas Chandran","doi":"10.1177/02537176261429736","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261429736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of the review: </strong>This scoping review was conducted to comprehensively examine global research on support groups for neurotypical siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study aimed to understand the psychosocial needs of neurotypical siblings, the available support, and the effectiveness of support groups in informing the development of an optimal support framework.</p><p><strong>Collection and analysis of data: </strong>We adhered to the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) to systematically map existing knowledge and identify gaps. The selection criteria included studies published in English from 2010 to 2024, including peer-reviewed articles, dissertations, and theses. A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, MS Copilot, CINAHL, Ovid, and Web of Science, following a systematic framework, using defined keywords. Data extraction and peer reviews were conducted using spreadsheet-based methods to ensure methodological rigor. The spreadsheet included the study's metadata (title, author, year, and journal name), population demographics (gender, age, and sibling order), methodology, and limitations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 662 screened studies, 12 met the inclusion criteria after review of titles, abstracts, and full texts. Most studies focused on the impact (n = 4), sibling relationship (n = 3), and varied intervention types. Support groups were found to be a feasible and acceptable intervention for neurotypical siblings, offering improved understanding of their sibling's condition, peer networks, safe self-expression spaces, better mental health, and coping skills.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings support the development of tailored, evidence-based sibling support programs, recognizing these as a distinct domain in health and social care policy and funding.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261429736"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13021532/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147573848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Novel Variant in the MYT1L Gene Shared by Three Individuals with Neuropsychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Manifestations in a Family.","authors":"Neha Binu Varghese, Kalyani B Karunakaran, Komal Bhat, Sanjeev Jain, Meera Purushottam, Kartik Singhai","doi":"10.1177/02537176261433412","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261433412","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261433412"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13021534/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147573860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Between Care and Commerce: A Call for Ethical and Regulatory Accountability for Private Rehabilitation Centers in Northeast India.","authors":"Abhishek Chakraborty, Apurba Saha","doi":"10.1177/02537176261432747","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261432747","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261432747"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13021529/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147573813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reply to the Comments on \"Meta-analysis Framework as a Form of Original Research\".","authors":"Vikas Menon, Chittaranjan Andrade","doi":"10.1177/02537176261428597","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261428597","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261428597"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12987749/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147463254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Critical Appraisal of the NIEPID Indian Test of Intelligence: Conceptual, Cultural, and Psychometric Reflections.","authors":"Baijesh Arayil Ramesh, Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan, Rithika Alladi","doi":"10.1177/02537176261426653","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261426653","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261426653"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12968026/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comments on \"Meta-analysis Framework as a Form of Original Research\".","authors":"Dhrithi Mushthi, Suprakash Chaudhury","doi":"10.1177/02537176261428446","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176261428446","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176261428446"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12968027/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147432515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}