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{"title":"The mountain papaya may be a possible reservoir of the Kashmir bee virus.","authors":"Jorge Y Faúndez-Acuña, Diego Verdugo, David Vergara, Gerardo Olivares, Gabriel I Ballesteros, Karla Quiroz, Carlos A Villarroel, Gloria González","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18634","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Kashmir bee virus (KBV) infects many species of Hymenoptera, including bees, wasps, and other pollinators, potentially contributing to honeybee population declines. KBV can cause death of bees. KBV can infect through both vertical transmission (from queen to larvae and vice versa) and horizontal transmission (via food contamination). Plants pollinated by bees may be a source of horizontal transmission, through fecal contamination of pollen and flowers by infected pollinators, both intra- and interspecifically. Pollinated plants constitute a source of KBV intra- and inter-species horizontal transmission, particularly by the contamination of pollen and flowers by feces of KBV-infected pollinators.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>We test for the presence of KBV sequences in the transcriptomes of Vasconcellea pubescens, a commercially valuable plant species known as mountain papaya. We mapped transcriptomes from fruit, leaves, and root tissues to the KBV reference genome with 91% coverage, from which we produced a consensus sequence denominated Kashmir bee virus ch. phylogenetic analysis revealed that KBV-Ch shares 97% nucleotide identity with the reference genome, and groups with other KBV strains isolated from Spain, Chile and New Zealand.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18634"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849520/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The optimal training intervention for improving the change of direction performance of adolescent team-sport athletes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.","authors":"Yonghui Chen, Maiwulanjiang Tulhongjiang, Tianpeng Ling, Xinmiao Feng, Jing Mi, Ruidong Liu","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18971","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18971","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Due to the influence of growth, adolescent team-sport athletes have the need to improve their change of direction (COD) performance and reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during COD. However, the optimal intervention for improving COD performance has not yet been determined.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To quantitatively assess the effects of diverse training interventions on COD performance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search of five databases was conducted, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. Randomized controlled trials that examined 10 distinct training interventions for COD performance in adolescent team-sport athletes were emphasized. Effect sizes were represented as standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% credible intervals (CI). The Cochrane study risk assessment tool evaluated the risk of bias in the selected studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 36 studies analyzed, involving 1,125 participants. Eccentric overload training (EOT) (SMD = -2.06, 95% CI [-2.83 to -1.29]) emerged as the most effective training method for overall COD performance. Subgroup analysis shows that combined training (COM) (SMD = -2.14, 95% CI [-3.54 to -0.74]) was the best training intervention for COD performance with angles less than 90°. EOT (SMD = -2.84, 95% CI [-4.62 to -1.07]) also was two best training intervention for COD performance with angles greater than 90°.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The choice of training intervention should be determined based on the COD angle. When the COD angle exceeds 90° or is not restricted, EOT is the optimal intervention; however, this is not the case for angles below 90°. Further high-quality studies are needed in the future to validate these findings. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42024501819.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18971"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849509/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143492555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of water-based aerobic training on anthropometric, biochemical, cardiovascular, and explosive strength parameters in young overweight and obese women: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Imen Ben Cheikh, Hamza Marzouki, Okba Selmi, Bilel Cherni, Siwar Bouray, Ezdine Bouhlel, Anissa Bouassida, Beat Knechtle, Yung-Sheng Chen","doi":"10.7717/peerj.19020","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.19020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obesity is a major health concern that raises the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Traditional workouts such as running or walking can be difficult for overweight individuals due to the heavy impact on joints, which causes discomfort and the possibility of injury. Water-based exercises offer a low-impact alternative that overweight people may find more tolerable. There is minimal research on the specific effects of structured water aerobic exercise on health markers in young overweight and obese women, despite the acknowledged benefits of physical activity for weight control and overall health. This study aimed to assess the effects of 10-week water-based aerobic training (thrice a week) on anthropometric, biochemical, cardiovascular parameters, and explosive strength in young overweight and obese women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a randomized controlled trial with a pre-to-post testing design, twenty-seven young overweight and obese women (age: 27 ± 1 years; body mass index (BMI) = 30.0 ± 3.1) were randomly assigned into experimental (EG: performing a water-based aerobic training, <i>n</i> = 16) or control (CG: maintaining their usual activities during the intervention, <i>n</i> = 11) groups. The pre- and post-intervention participants were assessed for their anthropometrics (body height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat and circumferences), biochemical (fasting glycemia, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride (TG)), cardiovascular parameters (resting blood pressure and resting heart rate (RHR)), and explosive strength of upper and lower limbs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EG showed reductions in body weight, BMI, %BF, fasting glycemia, and TG, along with improvements in HDL-C, LDL-C, RHR, and explosive strength (all <i>p</i> < 0.05; effect size (ES) = 0.180-1.512, trivial to large). In contrast, CG exhibited increases in body weight, BMI, fasting glycemia, LDL-C, and RHR (all <i>p</i> < 0.05; ES = 0.127-0.993, trivial to large), with no significant changes observed in other measured variables. EG showed superior post-test results in fasting glycemia (<i>p</i> < 0.0001; ES = 2.559, large), LDL-C (<i>p</i> < 0.0001; ES = 0.971, large), and explosive strength measures (0.003 ≤ <i>p</i> < 0.0001; ES = 1.145-1.311, large) compared to the CG.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings indicate that water-based aerobic training could be a useful program to enhance anthropometric, biochemical, cardiovascular, and explosive strength parameters in young overweight and obese women compared to inactive persons.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e19020"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849503/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Extending the fossil record of late Oligocene non-biting midges (Chironomidae, Diptera) of New Zealand.","authors":"Viktor O Baranov, Jörg U Hammel, Daphne E Lee, Alexander R Schmidt, Uwe Kaulfuss","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18893","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The modern chironomid fauna of New Zealand is diverse, highly endemic and reflects a complex biogeographical history. This fauna has been important for developing phylogenetic and biogeographic concepts including Brundin's writings on transantarctic relationships but until now the fossil record to support these reconstructions has been very limited. Here we describe the first fossil species of Chironomidae, subfamily Orthocladiinae, from New Zealand, based on inclusions in amber from the late Oligocene Pomahaka Formation of the South Island.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We examined newly excavated fossil tree resin (amber) from the late Oligocene Pomahaka Formation in southern New Zealand for inclusions. Amber pieces containing chironomids were prepared and morphologically investigated using light-microscopy and µCT-scanning. Specimens were taxonomically evaluated using identification keys for modern adult chironomid midges. Habitus and key morphological features of each specimen were documented photographically and/or by line drawings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen Chironomidae specimens from Pomahaka amber were identified as members of the subfamily Orthocladiinae Kieffer. <i>Bryophaenocladius zealandiae</i> sp. nov. Baranov is the first Southern Hemisphere fossil of the genus. <i>Bryophaenocladius</i> Thienemann, 1934 is absent from the extant fauna of the main islands of New Zealand; however, it may be present on the subantarctic Auckland Islands. Two incompletely preserved specimens are described as Morphotype 1 cf. <i>Bryophaenocladius zealandiae</i>. Based on a male adult, <i>Pterosis extinctus</i> sp. nov. Baranov is described as the first fossil record of the extant genus <i>Pterosis</i> Sublette and Wirth, today represented by a single endemic species on the New Zealand subantarctic Auckland Islands and Campbell Island. Two female adult specimens are described as Morphotype 2 cf. Metriocnemini. The new fossils of the genera <i>Bryophaenocladius</i> and <i>Pterosis</i> belong to chironomid taxa requiring terrestrial or semi-aquatic habitats for larval development, supporting the notion of a humid forest swamp paleoenvironment for the Pomahaka amber source forest.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18893"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849508/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated multiomics analysis highlights the immunosuppressive role of granulin precursor positive macrophages in hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Jun Li, Weizhen Huang, Junjie Kuang, Siwei Zhou, Yi Li, Yuan Xia","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18879","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18879","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It has been reported that tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play a complicated role in cancer occurrence and development, immune escape, and immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) resistance. However, the role of granulin precursor (GRN) highly expressed macrophages (hereafter refer to GRN⁺ macrophages) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains poorly understood. Herein, we systematically integrated multiomics analysis of human tumor tissues to illustrate the functional role of GRN⁺ macrophages in HCC. GRN is selectively expressed by TAMs in different type of cancers including HCC, and was significantly associated with poor prognosis in several type of cancer. GRN was closely correlated with infiltration levels of most immune cells, especially the M2 macrophage cells in various cancers. In particular, both mRNA and protein expression level of GRN was significantly upregulated in HCC. Compared with tumor tissue, GRN was more significantly expressed in the stroma area between HCC tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues. High expression of GRN was significantly correlated with M2-polarization of macrophages and T-cell exhaustion in HCC. GRN⁺ macrophages communicated with intratumoral immune cells, especially CD8⁺ T cells. Functionally, GRN⁺ macrophages contacted with CD8⁺ T cells, which inducing T-cell exhaustion. Our study offers a comprehensive understanding of the clinical relevance and immunological role of GRN⁺ macrophages in HCC, indicating its potential role as a promising target for immunotherapeutic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18879"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrative taxonomy reveals three new species and one new record of <i>Psychropotes</i> (Holothuroidea, Elasipodida, Psychropotidae) from the Kermadec Trench region and the Wallaby-Zenith Fracture Zone.","authors":"Yunlu Xiao, Haibin Zhang","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18806","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The holothuroid genus <i>Psychropotes</i> is the largest genus in the family Psychropotidae. Prior to this study, this genus contained 20 accepted species and was prominent representatives in the deep-sea benthic fauna at lower bathyal-abyssal depths throughout the global oceans, but it has been poorly studied in the hadal zone. Deep-sea holothuroids were collected in October 2022 to March 2023 by the joint China-New Zealand deep-diving scientific expedition to the Kermadec Trench in the South Pacific Ocean and the Wallaby-Zenith Fracture Zone in the East Indian Ocean at a depth of 6,018-6,605 m. Our examination of specimens of <i>Psychropotes</i> revealed three new species, which we described as <i>Psychropotes diutiuscauda</i> <b>sp. nov.</b>, <i>Psychropotes nigrimargaria</i> <b>sp. nov.</b>, and <i>Psychropotes asperatus</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> We also recorded <i>Psychropotes depressa</i> (Théel, 1882) for the first time from the Kermadec Arc at a depth of 1,620 m. We provide comprehensive descriptions of the morphological features and a taxonomic key for the genus <i>Psychropotes</i>. We also performed a phylogenetic analysis of the order Elasipodida based on COI sequences and the concatenated 16S-COI sequences. Intraspecific and interspecific genetic distances were calculated among <i>Psychropotes</i> Species based on COI sequences. Our phylogenetic analyses supported the assignment of three new species to the genus <i>Psychropotes</i> and their differentiation from congeners. The geographical distribution and global depth range of psychropotid species were summarized, and the results showed that the Pacific region had the highest species diversity. These findings contribute to the taxonomic diversity and patterns of geographical distribution in the family Psychropotidae.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18806"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occurrence rate and risk factors for acute kidney injury after lung transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Nuan Lee, Haoxing Ying","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18364","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Compared with other solid organ transplantation, the morbidity rate of acute kidney injury is higher in lung transplantation. Our research was designed to examine the occurrence rate and risk factors for acute kidney injury after lung transplantation through a systematic review and meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>We conducted a database search for case-control studies and cohort studies on the occurrence rate and risk factors for acute kidney injury after lung transplantation up to August 19, 2023. Stata 15.0 was used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nineteen case-control or cohort studies were included, involving 1,755 cases of acute kidney injury after lung transplantation and 1,404 cases of non-acute kidney injury after lung transplantation. Based on the meta-analysis, the risk factors for acute kidney injury after lung transplantation included pulmonary fibrosis (OR, 1.34; CI [1.09-1.65]), hypertension (OR, 1.30; CI [1.07-1.58]), pre-op mechanical ventilation (OR, 3.30; CI [1.84-5.90]), pre-op extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (OR, 3.70; CI [2.51-5.45]), double lung transplantation (OR, 1.91; CI [1.45-2.53]), cardiopulmonary bypass support (OR, 1.82; CI [1.38-2.40]), cardiovascular events (OR, 1.50; CI [1.15-1.96]), intra-op hypotension (OR, 2.70; CI [1.42-5.14]), post-op extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (OR, 1.90; CI [1.20-3.01]), sepsis (OR, 3.20; CI [2.16-4.73]), dialysis (OR, 12.79; CI [6.11-26.8]).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on the existing evidence, clinical professionals can implement early detection, diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute kidney injury after lung transplantation, to improve the quality of life of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18364"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849521/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic structure and designing a preliminary core collection of <i>Zizania latifolia</i> in China based on 12 microsatellites markers.","authors":"Xiangliang Lei, Xiaona Su, Chengchuan Zhou, Shaolin Jiang, Xiaoquan Yuan, Yao Zhao, Shaomei Jiang","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18909","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The genetic diversity and structure of wild crop relatives are crucial for their conservation and utilization in breeding programs. This study presents a comprehensive survey and collection of <i>Zizania latifolia</i> across its natural distribution range in China. Using 12 microsatellite markers, the genetic diversity of 357 wild <i>Z. latifolia</i> accessions from 25 populations was evaluated, revealing a high genetic diversity (<i>H</i> _e = 0.439). The genetic structure analysis indicated significant genetic differentiation among populations, with evidence of isolation by distance. CoreHunter3 and PowerMarker software were employed to design a preliminary core collection, and the final core collection comprised 92 wild accessions. The core collection was found to be representative of the original germplasm, ensuring the effective conservation of <i>Z. latifolia</i>'s genetic resources. This study would provide valuable insights for the development of conservation strategies and the utilization of <i>Z. latifolia</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18909"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Chinese traditional ethnic sports on sleep quality among the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Jiahui Liu, Xiong-Wen Ke, Yi Lan, Diana Yuan, Weihao Zhang, Jian Sun","doi":"10.7717/peerj.19019","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.19019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Sleep disorders affect approximately one-fifth of the global elderly population, with poor sleep quality among old adults linked to an increased risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Chinese traditional ethnic sports have garnered significant attention for their potential to enhance sleep quality in older adults; however, the effectiveness of these interventions remains controversial. This meta-analysis sought to evaluate the impact of Chinese traditional sports on the quality of sleep among older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search of databases, including Web of Science, Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of Chinese traditional ethnic sports on sleep quality in older adults. Two independent researchers screened the literature, extracted relevant data, and conducted a quantitative meta-analysis using Stata17 software. Subgroup analyses were performed, including forest and funnel plot generation, heterogeneity analysis, sensitivity analysis, and publication bias assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of ten studies met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis revealed that older adults who participated in Chinese traditional ethnic sports showed significantly lower total PSQI score s relative to non-participants (Hedges's g = -0.60, 95% CI [-0.89 to -0.31], <i>P</i> < 0.05). Egger's test suggested no significant publication bias. Sensitivity analyses revealed that the age of participants, intervention mode, frequency, and duration did not substantially affect the combined effect size. Significant improvements were observed in sleep quality (Hedges's g = -1.06, 95% CI [-2.00 to -0.13], <i>P</i> < 0.05), sleep duration (Hedges's g = -0.52, 95% CI [-0.87 to -0.17], <i>P</i> < 0.05), and sleep efficiency (Hedges's g = -0.50, 95% CI [-0.81 to -0.18], <i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Chinese traditional ethnic sports are highly effective in improving the sleep quality of older individuals, demonstrating significant benefits in sleep quality, duration, and efficiency. Additionally, these interventions may reduce the reliance on sleep medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e19019"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849518/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of self-efficacy and burnout on professional development of physical education teachers in the digital age: a systematic review.","authors":"Luhong Ma, Chen Soon Chee, Saidon Amri, Xuejiao Gao, Qinglei Wang, Nina Wang, Pan Liu","doi":"10.7717/peerj.18952","DOIUrl":"10.7717/peerj.18952","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The professional development of teachers in the digital age will positively impact the effectiveness of physical education teaching. Exploring key factors such as self-efficacy, burnout, and digital technology is crucial to ensure the professional development of teachers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The search was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and utilized the following databases: Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Inclusion and exclusion criteria: population, research methods, keywords, and time limit were described for this study. This article predominantly includes cross-sectional studies, so we have used the AXIS risk assessment methodology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included ten articles, seven of which (70%) were quantitative. Three key findings emerged from this review: first, the studies on self-efficacy were more noteworthy than the studies on burnout. Second, female teachers were more expressive in their digital teaching, while male teachers had higher levels of self-efficacy in their digital teaching. Finally, the study explored various factors affecting self-efficacy and burnout in relation to digital teaching. The study demonstrated that professional development has a higher impact on physical education teachers' self-efficacy, and in turn, self-efficacy reduces burnout. Additionally, burnout had a significant impact on professional development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study describes the limitations of risk assessment and uses the AXIS tool to assess the methodological quality of this review report instead of using the risk of bias tool. The use of digital teaching methods can increase self-efficacy and alleviate burnout among physical education teachers. This review analyses the effects of digital technology, self-efficacy, and burnout on the career progression of physical education instructors and examines the implications for future developments.</p>","PeriodicalId":19799,"journal":{"name":"PeerJ","volume":"13 ","pages":"e18952"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849512/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}