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{"title":"Exploring Creativity Through the Eyes: A New Framework Using Rorschach Inkblot Test Metrics.","authors":"Shazia Nasreen, Anup Kumar Roy, Rajlakshmi Guha","doi":"10.1177/09727531251364955","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251364955","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Creativity involves the generation of novel ideas that are original and unique. It is a subjective process, and few studies are available in support of objective measures. Available tests of creativity are limited to questions related to an individual's trait and subjective responses. Though creativity is a divergent construct, an objective approach to computing and marking one as creative is required. This is so because creativity is an important factor for success, and a subjective approach would bring bias.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The present study aims to develop a creativity score using the Rorschach Inkblot Test (RIBT) and then test it with eye-tracking technology.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-four university students were recruited for the study using a purposive sampling technique. RIBT cards were shown on a computer screen with an eye tracker mounted on it. Their responses were recorded and analysed to develop a novel construct of the Creativity measure. The Creativity score is then divided into high, medium and low creativity using the k-means clustering algorithm. Eye parameters of fixations, saccades and pupil diameter were explored for each group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>ANOVA revealed significant differences between the three groups. In the high-creativity group, fixation count, variations in pupil diameter and total saccadic duration were higher than their counterparts. Mean fixation duration was highest for the low-creativity group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results indicated that using unstructured blots with Eye-tracking technology helps assess creativity objectively, further broadening avenues to measure creativity.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251364955"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411478/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145013676","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":"Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Early Childhood Chronic Kidney Disease: Evidence from a Case-control Study<sup />.","authors":"Sahil Vikas, Rajni Sharma, Lokesh Saini, Lesa Dawman, Karalanglin Tiewsoh","doi":"10.1177/09727531251367995","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251367995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at risk of inferior neurocognitive outcomes. As the brain develops rapidly during the early years of life, we wanted to find out the impact of CKD on neurocognition when it occurs during this time and any disease-associated risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted in the Paediatric Nephrology Clinic, PGIMER, Chandigarh. After obtaining parental consent, 52 children with CKD Stage 3-5 and 52 age-matched case controls were enrolled in the study. Neurocognitive outcome was assessed by the Developmental Assessment Scales for Indian Infants (DASII). Proper statistical tests were used to analyse the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean comparison revealed that CKD children performed significantly lower on mental functions, motor functions and developmental quotient of DASII. Neurocognitive functions declined with disease progression, with children of CKD Stage 5 scoring lowest. Further, there was a significant difference in weight, height/length and head circumference between those in Stage 3 and 5. Similarly, there are significant mean differences in Hb, MCH, and MCHC levels between Stage 3 and both Stage 4 and 5, but no significant difference between those in Stage 4 and 5.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CKD is a debilitating condition that can have a significant impact on the health and development of children. Neurocognitive outcome declines as the stage of CKD progresses, which worsens their overall outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251367995"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12408527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145013659","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":"Social Minds, Compulsive Minds: The Promise of Social Cognitive Intervention Training (SCIT) in OCD Treatment.","authors":"Ankita Wadhawan, Akshay Anand, Krishan Kumar","doi":"10.1177/09727531251368461","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251368461","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251368461"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12398461/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939062","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":"Study on Age-specific Population at Risk of Developing Dementia, Anxiety and Depression Following Exposure to COVID-19.","authors":"Jigar Sanjiv Padhiar, Uddipak Rai","doi":"10.1177/09727531251367479","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251367479","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Memory, learning, language and decision-making are just some of the cognitive abilities that may be negatively impacted by neurological illnesses such as dementia, anxiety and depression.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This research aims to examine the influence of demographic variables on the prevalence of dementia, anxiety and depression in patients recovering from COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research looks at those who are at risk of developing dementia, anxiety or depression after being exposed to COVID-19. The hospital EC (Ethics Committee-Unique Hospital, Surat, India) granted consent, as did the Dehradun Institute of Technology University's research ethics committee (DITU/UREC/2022/04/6). Participants actively partook and gave informed consent. Patient data were collected with the assistance of medical personnel, and participants had to fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A questionnaire was distributed, and data were examined based on participant replies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread effects on both physical and mental health, leading to increased risks of dementia, anxiety and depression. Elderly individuals are most susceptible to dementia, likely due to pre-existing vulnerabilities and the significant neurological impact of COVID-19 on this age group. Young adults exhibited a notable increase in anxiety, possibly linked to factors such as social isolation, economic uncertainty and disruptions to daily life. Additionally, depression prevalence has significantly risen among younger individuals following the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study provides important insights into the age-related impact of COVID-19 on mental health. Older adults are more prone to dementia and anxiety, while younger individuals show a higher prevalence of depression. These findings underscore the varying mental health effects across age groups, highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions for both the elderly and young adults post-COVID-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251367479"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12397204/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939037","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":"Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in CKD Caregivers: Exploring Neurobehavioral Correlates Across Disease Stages.","authors":"Bhoomika Ishran, Rajni Sharma, Sunil Kushwah, Lesa Dawman, H S Kohli, Raja Ramachandran, Krishan Soni, Karalanglin Tiewsoh","doi":"10.1177/09727531251364681","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251364681","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face significant psychological and social challenges. This study aimed to assess the extent of psychological distress, quality of life (QOL), coping strategies and associated risk factors among caregivers and to evaluate whether these issues intensify with advanced stages of CKD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in North India, enrolling 50 consecutive caregivers of children with CKD between July 2020 and June 2021. Participants were categorised into two groups: Early-stage CKD (Stages 1-2) and advanced-stage CKD (Stages 3-5). Caregivers were assessed using the Paediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale (PRCBS), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), World Health Organisation Quality of Life Scale-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) and Ways of Coping Checklist. Relevant statistical analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Caregivers of children with advanced CKD reported higher levels of psychological distress, with 88.5% experiencing moderate to severe depression, 38% anxiety and 35% stress. In contrast, caregivers of early-stage CKD children reported depression in 21%, with no cases of moderate to severe anxiety or stress. QOL scores were significantly lower and burden scores significantly higher, in the advanced CKD group. Lower socioeconomic status, reduced maternal education and low household income were linked to higher distress and poorer QOL. Problem-focused coping strategies were commonly used across both groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Psychosocial difficulties and caregiver burden increase with CKD severity and adversely affect QOL. Early identification and psychological support for caregivers may enhance overall outcomes for both the child and family.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251364681"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12391037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939509","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 Simple Walking Intervention for Rapid Relief of Recurrent Nocturnal Leg Cramps.","authors":"Gauri Mittal","doi":"10.1177/09727531251369283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251369283","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251369283"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12380720/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939564","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":"Instagram Usage and Mental Health in Young Adults: A Quantitative Study Using DASS-21.","authors":"Surbhi Nimbalkar, Kashif Hasan, Areena Z Mirza, Asha Adhikari","doi":"10.1177/09727531251364671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251364671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The rising prevalence of social media use among youth has prompted growing concern about its psychological implications. Platforms such as Instagram, which prioritises visual content and lifestyle displays, has been associated with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and stress. However, limited research in the Indian context has specifically addressed the mental health outcomes associated with content-specific engagement, particularly with food and restaurant-related imagery.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the association between Instagram usage frequency and mental health, measured through depression, anxiety and stress among youth aged 16-25 years in Pune, India. It further examined whether higher engagement with restaurant and food-related content correlates with increased psychological distress.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 participants using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and a structured Instagram usage questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis to evaluate associations between usage patterns and psychological outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of participants (93%) reported daily Instagram use, with 32% categorised as heavy users (>3 hours/day). Heavy users showed significantly higher DASS-21 scores across all subscales. Depression (<i>p</i> = .003), anxiety (<i>p</i> = .019) and stress (<i>p</i> < .001) scores increased in a stepwise manner from light to heavy users. Participants who frequently followed restaurant-related content and acted upon such recommendations, reported significantly elevated stress and anxiety levels. Regression models confirmed that both total usage and content-specific engagement independently predicted psychological distress.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Frequent Instagram use and high engagement with food and restaurants content is associated with elevated levels of depression, anxiety and stress in young adults. These findings emphasise the need for targeted digital literacy and mental health interventions tailored to content consumption behaviours in emerging adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251364671"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12380732/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939517","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":"The Cognitive Cost of AI: How AI Anxiety and Attitudes Influence Decision Fatigue in Daily Technology Use.","authors":"Shalu, Nidhi Verma, Kapil Dev, Aradhana Balodi Bhardwaj, Krishan Kumar","doi":"10.1177/09727531251359872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251359872","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping daily decision-making by enhancing efficiency and consistency. However, prolonged AI use may impose cognitive strain, attention depletion, information overload, and decision fatigue.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate the relationships among AI anxiety, attitudes toward AI, cognitive performance, trust in AI, and decision fatigue, particularly emphasising long-term AI interaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A structured survey was administered both online and offline to a sample of 500 adults (290 males, 210 females) in the Delhi-NCR region, with a mean age of 24.2 ± 3.4 years. The survey assessed participant's AI anxiety, AI attitude, cognitive skills, decision fatigue, and trust (encompassing reliability, productivity, and user control). Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analyses were conducted to explore the relationships between these variables.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Participants reported moderately high AI anxiety (mean = 4.62, SD = 1.14) and generally positive attitudes toward AI (mean = 5.01, SD = 1.06). A strong but marginally non-significant correlation (<i>r</i> = 0.81, <i>p</i> = .053) was found between favourable attitudes and technology usage frequency. High trust in AI-measured via reliability (<i>r</i> = 0.597), productivity (<i>r</i> = 0.985), and control (<i>r</i> = 0.829)-correlated with prior positive AI experience. Long-term AI use was significantly associated with mental exhaustion, attention strain, and information overload (<i>r</i> = 0.905), and inversely associated with decision-making self-confidence (<i>r</i> = -0.360).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The integration of AI in task performance resulted in improved efficiency and user confidence; however, prolonged utilisation may precipitate cognitive fatigue, diminished focus, and attenuated user agency. To mitigate these adverse effects, strategic design approaches prioritising user empowerment, transparency, and cognitive facilitation are essential for maximising benefits while upholding mental health and well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251359872"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12367725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939072","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":"Metacognitive Awareness and Academic Performance: Implications from a Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective in Pre-service Teacher Education.","authors":"Pravin Kumar Agrawal, Rashmi Gore, Mohit Kumar, Vibha Kushwaha, Shubham Goenka, Supriya Agrawal","doi":"10.1177/09727531251361976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251361976","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metacognition cognitive self-awareness and self-regulation of cognitive processes is a key predictors of successful learning and academic success. For future teachers among students following BEd, metacognitive skill acquisition is crucial not just for their own academic success but also for constructing reflective and inclusive teaching.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of the present research is to assess the levels of Metacognitive Awareness and Academic Achievement among BEd students, contrast gender differences in each of these, and explore pedagogical implications in teacher education courses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Quantitative design was employed along with percentage analysis, independent samples <i>t</i>-tests, and Pearson's correlation to assess the Metacognitive Awareness and Academic Achievement of BEd students. The study also compared results between genders to find out whether there were any significant differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed that 60% of the students had above-average Metacognitive Awareness, while academic achievement was diverse, and 40% was below average. No gender differences that were statistically significant appeared in either domain. There existed a very weak positive and statistically nonsignificant correlation between Academic Achievement and Metacognitive Awareness, meaning that metacognitive awareness cannot guarantee academic performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results highlight the need to incorporate formal metacognitive training within teacher education curricula. Reflective practice, individual academic support and formative assessment are recommended to promote closer alignment between metacognitive awareness and academic achievement. All interventions are crucial for preparing BEd students as effective, reflective and inclusive teachers.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251361976"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12361186/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939561","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":"The Growing Threat of Phaeoid Fungal Brain Infections: A Neurosurgeon's Call to Action.","authors":"Tejashree Nare, Pankaj Totala","doi":"10.1177/09727531251365380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251365380","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251365380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12361179/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938991","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}