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The Faithful Path to Health: An Exploratory Qualitative Study Investigating Religious Dimensions of Treatment Adherence Among Muslim Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis in Pakistan. 忠实的健康之路：巴基斯坦穆斯林终末期肾病患者血液透析治疗依从性的宗教维度的探索性质的研究。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-18 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02499-w

Ghulam Ishaq, Adnan Adil, Rafia Rafique, Iram Batool, Hina Sultan

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The Role of AI and Voice-Activated Technology in Religious Education in China: Capturing Emotional Depth for Deeper Learning. 人工智能和声控技术在中国宗教教育中的作用：捕捉情感深度以进行更深入的学习。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02347-x

Ning Wang, Meng Kang

{"title":"The Role of AI and Voice-Activated Technology in Religious Education in China: Capturing Emotional Depth for Deeper Learning.","authors":"Ning Wang, Meng Kang","doi":"10.1007/s10943-025-02347-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-025-02347-x","url":null,"abstract":"Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in religious education is an emerging area of research. This study explores the potential of AI and voice-activated technologies in capturing the emotional depth of chanting during spiritual practices. The study used pre-trained voice recognition models combined with deep learning to analyze vocal characteristics. The objective of the research was to develop AI algorithms for analyzing vocal characteristics and assessing the emotional states of practitioners. For this purpose, 110 first- and second-year Chinese university students majoring in vocal performance were involved. The students were divided into experimental (trained with the help of AI) and control groups (trained traditionally). The study used the correlation analysis method. The Spielberger State-Anxiety Inventory, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used to measure emotional states. Participants trained with AI-assisted tools demonstrated significant improvement in their voices' intonation, volume, timbre, and frequency spectrum, as well as increased calmness. Compared to the control group that did not use AI technologies, these improvements were statistically significant. Correlation analysis confirmed a strong relationship between vocal parameters and participants' emotional states. This research highlights the effectiveness of AI in religious education and opens new avenues for enhancing educational processes by providing participants with objective feedback on their spiritual practices.","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4325-4342"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144235597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Perception of Elderly Care Students and Their Hopelessness Levels: A Turkish Example. 老年护理学生的灵性、精神关怀感知与绝望程度的关系评价：以土耳其为例。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-15 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02513-1

Dilek Uysal, Selda Yıldız, Yasemin Kavlak

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Eco-anxiety, Psychology, and Theological Beliefs About Creation Among Clergy and Lay People in the Church of England. 英国圣公会神职人员与俗人的生态焦虑、心理与创世神学信仰。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-09-12 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-026-02760-w

Andrew Village, Leslie J Francis

{"title":"Eco-anxiety, Psychology, and Theological Beliefs About Creation Among Clergy and Lay People in the Church of England.","authors":"Andrew Village, Leslie J Francis","doi":"10.1007/s10943-026-02760-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-026-02760-w","url":null,"abstract":"Interest in eco-anxiety is growing rapidly, partly for therapeutic reasons and partly because it may be a motivation for pro-environmental behaviours. There is little study of how religious identities or church traditions and specific theological beliefs are related to eco-anxiety. This cross-sectional survey of 3240 clergy and laity from the Church of England explored the relationships between eco-anxiety, psychological dispositions, church tradition, and specific theological beliefs about creation. Eco-anxiety was measured using a subset of items from the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale. The number of eco-friendly activities increased with eco-anxiety, although the relationship was asymptotic rather than linear. The distribution of eco-anxiety symptom counts was zero inflated. Those recording zero symptoms were more likely to be younger, male, and Evangelical than those recording one or more symptoms. Recording zero symptoms seemed to be partly a mark of ideological 'eco-denial'. Psychological predictors of eco-anxiety were high emotional volatility scores (neuroticism), low thinking scores, and, to a lesser extent, low sensing scores. Theological beliefs about human dominion over creation and about divine rather than human control of the fate of the Earth predicted lower eco-anxiety, while theological beliefs about human stewardship and about the sacramental nature of creation predicted higher eco-anxiety. The effect of theological conservatism on predicting zero eco-anxiety was less important for Evangelicals, who were generally more conservative, than it was for other church traditions. Eco-anxiety in this religious sample was shaped by the complex effects of psychological dispositions, specific theological beliefs about creation, church tradition, and theological conservatism.","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4511-4535"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13649868/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148957043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Remaining Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Spiritual and Psychiatric Reflections on Magnifica Humanitas. 人工智能时代的残存人类：对《人性之尊》的精神与精神反思。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-08 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-026-02729-9

Julio Torales

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Religion as a Functional Equivalent of Medicine: Religious Experiences of Family Caregivers of People with Chronic Illnesses in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 宗教作为医学的功能等同：亚的斯亚贝巴，埃塞俄比亚慢性病患者的家庭照顾者的宗教经历。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-03 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02229-8

Kaleab Fikre

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Exploring the Religious Practice of Langar as a Route to Health Promotion in the Sikh Community in Northern England: A Qualitative Study. 探索作为英格兰北部锡克教社区健康促进途径的宗教习俗 Langar：定性研究。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-07 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02077-6

Amrit Daffu-O'Reilly, Kuldip Bharj, Maria Horne, Daryl O'Connor, Mark Conner, Felicity Astin

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Religious Concerns about the Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Clinical Medicine and Patient Care. 宗教对人工智能融入临床医学和病人护理的关注。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-29 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-026-02745-9

George Chengxi Bao, Ezra Gabbay

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The Representation of Foot and Leg Healing in Art: A Historical Iconographic Perspective from the Sixth Century Onward. 艺术中足部和腿部愈合的表现：六世纪以来的历史肖像学视角。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-15 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02524-y

Carlo Biz, Francesca Della Rocca, Alessandro Rossin, Luigi Pomes, Giuseppe Carolla, Michele Andreotti, Pietro Ruggieri

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Dutch Christian Faith Leaders Deliberating Human Germline Gene Editing: A Qualitative Study. 荷兰基督教信仰领袖审议人类生殖系基因编辑：一项定性研究。

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Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-29 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-026-02637-y

Wendy P Geuverink, Janneke T Gitsels, Christy Betgem, Diewertje Houtman, Carla G van El, Martina C Cornel, Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte, Linda Martin

{"title":"Dutch Christian Faith Leaders Deliberating Human Germline Gene Editing: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Wendy P Geuverink, Janneke T Gitsels, Christy Betgem, Diewertje Houtman, Carla G van El, Martina C Cornel, Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte, Linda Martin","doi":"10.1007/s10943-026-02637-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10943-026-02637-y","url":null,"abstract":"While human germline gene editing (HGGE) is not allowed, the World Health Organization and others called for public dialogue to clarify the values at stake. Some values may be rooted in religion, such as Christianity, and relevant to religious communities and wider society. In-depth interviews (N = 16) were conducted with Dutch Christian faith leaders in 2019 and 2024. Participants were asked about their views and underlying values, their possible approaches in pastoral counselling and their recommendations for future legislation regarding HGGE. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze the interviews. The findings of this study firstly showed that participants' views on the (un)acceptability of HGGE were underpinned by six values: human dignity; humility; alleviation of suffering; acceptance; compassion and justice. Secondly, regarding pastoral counselling, participants indicated that they would try to support the person(s) in need unconditionally regardless of their church teachings and/or their own values regarding HGGE. At the same time, their values would guide a thoughtful reflection on someone's motivation behind using HGGE. Finally, regarding future legislation, participants call for great caution and for legislation against human enhancement. They worry about a slippery slope from individual 'therapeutic' cases to unwanted expansions. This study contributes to a better understanding of values that lead to views regarding HGGE, which is relevant for dialogues and policymaking.","PeriodicalId":48054,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Religion & Health","volume":" ","pages":"4654-4684"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147576004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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