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{"title":"Effect of Home-based Mobile Guided Pranayam and Yog Nidra Meditation on Blood Pressure and Sleep Quality of Elderly Hypertensive Individuals: A Randomised Controlled Trial.","authors":"Akshita, Monika Pathania, Ranjeeta Kumari, Minakshi Dhar, Praag Bhardwaaj, Navdeep Ahuja, Sumathi Jayaraman","doi":"10.1177/09727531251359827","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251359827","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Elderly are a vulnerable population with an increased risk of hypertension-related cardiovascular mortality. Yog involving various asan, pranayam and meditation has been shown to decrease blood pressure in adults, but studies involving only elderly participants, practicing pranayam and meditation at home through a mobile guided system are lacking.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To study the efficacy of home-based mobile-guided pranayam and meditation in the management of hypertension in the elderly.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study was carried out at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh. Trial was started after registration in Clinical trial registration India (https://www./ctri.nic.in), CTRI number - CTRI/2021/03/031631. 105 eligible participants were allocated to two arms (ratio 1:1). The Control arm was provided with the standard treatment (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) as per 2017 AHA/ACC guidelines for hypertension, for 24 weeks. The intervention arm was given the standard treatment along with mobile-guided pranayam and yog nidra meditation at home, for 24 weeks. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and sleep quality were assessed at baseline and after 24 weeks of follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 24 weeks, the intervention group exhibited a statistically significant reduction in SBP (decrease of 4.7 mmHg) compared to the control arm. Additionally, the intervention arm reported a significant improvement in sleep quality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Study results indicate that home-based mobile-guided pranayam and yog nidra meditation are a valuable adjunct to the standard hypertension treatment in elderly individuals, not only lowering blood pressure but also enhancing sleep quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251359827"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12343537/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144854270","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":"Mapping the Neuroeducation Landscape: A Bibliometric Analysis (2020-2025).","authors":"Shruti Shukla, Priya Shukla, Rashmi Gore, Badri Narayan Mishra, Ashish Kumar Katiyar, Vimal Singh","doi":"10.1177/09727531251355822","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251355822","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neuroeducation is an interdisciplinary area of study which combines insights of neuroscience, psychology, and education to enhance learning, using the body of scientific knowledge regarding the brain. Even though scholars have already investigated different details related to neuroeducation, thorough bibliometric research in the area remains absent.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>This review will provide a conceptual framework that will be used to analyse neuroeducation studies published in 2020-2025 on a medical database that would be accessed through Dimensions AI. The analyses involving VOSviewer of co-authorship, co-citation, and keywords in relation to 1,507 peer-reviewed articles were assessed. Key contributors, institutions, and theme clusters are suggested in the study. The United States, Canada and Spain became the leading contributors whereas such researchers as Antonopoulou Hera and Steve Masson made a significant contribution to the field.</p><p><strong>Key message: </strong>The current bibliometric analysis gives us a vivid picture of the development of neuroeducation, its trends, and collaboration which can be used by educators, researchers, and policymakers when establishing the global network of research and filling the conceptual divide between neuroscience and practice in education.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251355822"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12325235/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144798017","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":"Adjunct Bifrontal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Improving Cognitive Insight and Working Memory Deficits in Schizophrenia: A Single-blind, Randomised Sham-controlled Trial.","authors":"Namrata Bhardwaj, Vishal Dhiman, Rohit Verma, Jitendra Rohilla","doi":"10.1177/09727531251358058","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251358058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cognitive deficits are an integral part of schizophrenia. This is a single-centre, single-blind randomised sham-controlled study to evaluate the effect of bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, specifically targeting improvements in cognitive insight and working memory deficits.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Thirty patients with schizophrenia were randomly allocated to receive 10 sessions of bilateral tDCS (anodal F3 and cathodal F4) into active and sham tDCS groups. A series of assessment tests were completed among patients having Schizophrenia, at baseline and after the 10 sessions, for instance, Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (BCIS), N-Back (0' Back) task and Trail Making Test (TMT), Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS), Scale for Assessment of Negative Symptoms (SANS) and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of a total of 30, twenty-seven participants (<i>n</i> = 13, Active and <i>n</i> = 14, Sham group) completed the study. However, an intention-to-treat analysis using Mixed model ANOVA was done on all the subjects. The study showed significant interaction effect (Time × Treatment) indicating that the active tDCS treatment had large effect on psychotic symptoms' reduction (SAPS: <i>F</i>(1,28) = 12.55, <i>p</i> = .001, partial η2 = 0.31; SANS: <i>F</i>(1,28) = 10.43, <i>p</i> = .003, partial η2 = 0.27) and significantly improved cognitive performance (N-Back Accuracy percentage: <i>F</i>(1,28) = 27.66, <i>p</i> < .001, partial η2 = 0.45; N-Back Reaction Time (in seconds): <i>F</i>(1,28) = 57.41, <i>p</i> < .001, partial η2 = 0.67). Furthermore, for cognitive insight, there was improvement in cognitive confidence (BCIS-C: <i>F</i>(1,28) = 5.43, <i>p</i> = .03, partial η2 = 0.16) and composite index (BCIS R-C: <i>F</i>(1,28) = 1.97, <i>p</i> = .17; partial η2 = 0.06) in Active vs. Sham group. TMT scores reduced more in the Active (-18.8s) as compared to the Sham group, suggesting better cognitive functioning, especially in the areas of attention, speed and mental flexibility (<i>F</i>(1,28) = 6.15, <i>p</i> = .02, partial η2 = 0.18).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study suggests that the adjunctive bifrontal tDCS over DLPFC helps improve cognitive insight and working memory deficits among patients having schizophrenia.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251358058"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12321803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144793280","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":"Reframing Mind-Body Medicine: A Case for Integrating Yoga into Neurology Clinics.","authors":"Suchishrava Choudhary, Prashant Kumar Choudhary","doi":"10.1177/09727531251362022","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251362022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251362022"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12317967/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144783278","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":"Predictors of Sleep Quality Among Emerging Adults in India: Exploring the Role of FoMO, Nomophobia and Evening Chronotype.","authors":"Sabornee Karmakar Basu, Payal Sharma, Ashi Singh, Diya Makhija, Pavana Raghu, Prapti Mohanty, Shradha Mourya","doi":"10.1177/09727531251360116","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251360116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The increasing integration of mobile technology into daily life has raised concerns about its effects on sleep quality and mental health, particularly among emerging adults. The interplay between evening chronotype, nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia), and FoMO is crucial to understanding these impacts, especially in the digital age. The current study investigated whether nomophobia mediates the relationship between evening chronotype and sleep quality and between chronotype and FoMO with sleep quality in emerging adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among <i>N</i> = 501 emerging adults (Males = 144, Females = 356), aged 18-25 (21.2 ± 1.85 years), after approval from the Institutional Review Board. The participants completed measures of demographic information, sleep quality, FoMO, nomophobia and chronotype. Data were analysed using Jamovi and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant negative associations were found between evening chronotype, FoMO, and sleep quality, indicating that individuals with an evening chronotype and those with higher FoMO tend to experience poorer sleep. Nomophobia significantly mediated the relationships between evening chronotype and sleep quality (Indirect estimate = -0.00896, <i>p</i> < .05), and between FoMO and sleep quality (Indirect estimate = 0.0185, <i>p</i> < .05), amplifying these negative impacts.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights nomophobia's critical role in exacerbating the effects of evening chronotype and FoMO on sleep. Interventions targeting nomophobia and digital habits could improve sleep and mental health among emerging adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251360116"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12313602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144774535","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":"Interplay Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence.","authors":"Reema Jangid, Naga Seema, Gourab Arun, Vijaya Prasad Barre, Dakshi Walia, Suvashisa Rana","doi":"10.1177/09727531251359413","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251359413","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The issue of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has received critical attention in understanding the complexity of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Despite growing empirical support demonstrating the role of ACEs in neurodevelopment, there is little research on their distinct role in the onset, severity, and progression of NDDs, specifically attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and cognitive impairments.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The goal of this systematic review is to critically summarise the existing research on the relationship between ACEs and NDDs, assess current knowledge about their interdependency, identify the gaps in the literature, and suggest future direction and clinical application. Based on the PECO and PRISMA frameworks, we have systematically searched four electronic databases-ScienceDirect, Web of Science, EBSCO, and PubMed. Thirty-two studies that meet the inclusion criteria are further evaluated for quality using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) parameters. Most studies fall in the moderate-to-high quality range. The review critically evaluates the interplay between ACEs and three types of specific NDDs-ADHD, ASD, and cognitive impairments. The findings provide strong empirical confirmation of the consistent bidirectional, cyclical, and dose-response association between the ACEs and NDDs.</p><p><strong>Key message: </strong>Shedding a contemporary light on recent evidence, this study focuses on important gaps in the existing literature pertaining to the association of ACEs and NDDs across the developmental trajectory of the individual. There are several promising areas for further study involving high-quality research (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods) to investigate the dynamic and complex interplay between ACEs and NDDs and to design appropriate interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251359413"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12313595/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144774534","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":"Effect of Edaravone Therapy on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Score (ALS-FRS) in Patients of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Central India: A Retrospective Open Label Study.","authors":"Priyanka V Kashyap, Dharmendra Singh, Akhiya Nair, Aditi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Pandey","doi":"10.1177/09727531251357377","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251357377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons and is characterised by a diverse range of clinical manifestations. With the understanding of its pathophysiology, many treatments have emerged in last two decades. This study aims to evaluate the impact of intravenous Edaravone on Amyotrophy Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALS-FRS) scores and patient survival outcomes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients in Central India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study was conducted over a span of 2.5 years and included patients diagnosed with definitive or probable ALS, as per the revised El Escorial criteria. The effects of intravenous (IV) Edaravone on ALS-FRS-R scores were compared between two groups: the intervention group (patients who received IV Edaravone) and the non-intervention group (patients who did not receive IV Edaravone). Data collected included demographic details and ALS-FRS-R scores that were recorded at baseline after each treatment cycle, for a total six cycles. These scores were compared with those of the control group at the corresponding time points. Survival outcomes were also evaluated between the two groups and side effect profile of the drug was also noted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data of ALS patients (definitive and probable) were screened, and 62 patients were enrolled, of which 12 were excluded, thus there were 25 ALS patients in the intervention group and 25 patients in the non-intervention group. The two groups were matched for demographic parameters and the ALS-FRS scores were noted at the baseline at each cycle till 6 cycles and compared. It was inferred that the scores were not significant statistically (<i>p</i> > .001) among the two groups, nor did the survival rates vary significantly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intravenous Edaravone therapy had no beneficial effect on the ALS-FRS score in the intervention group when compared to the non-intervention group, nor did the survival rates improve. Keywords: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Edaravone Therapy, ALS FRS Score.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251357377"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307320/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144758903","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 Psychology of Sexting: How Risk and Nomophobia Intersect.","authors":"Nayana Ratakonda, Durga Rangaswamy Pandian, Darshini Madanagopal, Lakshmi Rajesh, Ayitha Sai Madhumitha","doi":"10.1177/09727531251353055","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251353055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sexting, the explicit sharing of digital content, is found common among young adults in this era. It appears to originate from a process of identity exploration and need for external validation or attention. Social media is used as a tool to validate this need, with easy access to smartphones and impulsivity contributing to its rise.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Nomophobia, the fear of being separated from one's mobile, has become a significant concern among young adults in today's digital era. This study aimed to examine the psychological and emotional implications of nomophobia, focusing on its relationship with risky decision-making and sexting behaviour.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 206 young adults aged 18-25 is utilised. Data is collected using self-report questionnaires: the nomophobia questionnaire (NMP-Q), the sexting behaviour scale (SBS) and the domain-specific risk-taking scale (DOSPERT).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Linear regression was conducted to evaluate the predictive relationships between risky decision-making, sexting behaviour and nomophobia. Baron and Kenny's mediational analysis examined the role of sexting behaviour as a mediator. Results: This study found that males reported higher levels of risky decision-making (<i>M</i> = 4.03, <0.001) and marginally higher levels of sexting behaviour (<i>M</i> = 1.94, <i>p</i> = .051) compared to females. Regression analysis revealed that risky decision-making significantly predicted nomophobia (<i>β</i> = 0.454, <i>p</i> < .001), while sexting behaviour also emerged as a significant predictor of nomophobia (<i>β</i> = 0.502, <i>p</i> < .001). Baron and Kenny's analysis showed that sexting behaviour partially mediated the relationship between risky decision-making and nomophobia. Risky decision-making significantly predicted nomophobia (<i>β</i> = 0.454), and the indirect effect through sexting behaviour was also significant (<i>β</i> = 0.111).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings highlight the significant role of risky decision-making and sexting behaviour in predicting nomophobia, with notable gender differences observed in these variables. This study emphasises the need for targeted strategies to address the psychological impact of excessive dependence on mobile devices among young adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251353055"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12303915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144752100","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":"Enhanced Neuroprotection by Diosgenin and Pterostilbene Combination Against Neurotoxicity Induced by Amyloid-Β 1-42 in SH-SY5Y Differentiated Cell Models.","authors":"Syeda Jabeen Fatima, Devarakonda Krishna Prasad","doi":"10.1177/09727531251356049","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251356049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the predominant age-related neurodegenerative condition, characterised by the gradual and irreversible loss of neurons. Key pathological features include amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, which trigger a chronic inflammatory response in the brain, leading to microglial activation and proliferation.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study evaluated the neuroprotective potential of diosgenin (DGN) and pterostilbene, two phytoconstituents with known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in amyloid-β 1-42 exposed SH-SY5Y cells.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Human neuroblastoma cells were cultured and neurodifferentiated with retinoic acid, then exposed to amyloid-β 1-42 to simulate the AD model. Treatments included DGN (1.5 µM), pterostilbene (PTB) (1.5 µM), their combination (0.25 µM and 0.5 µM), and donepezil (1.2 µM) as a standard drug for comparison. The effects of treatments were assessed through cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, apoptosis, inflammatory cytokines, and BDNF levels using various assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blotting, and inhibitory assays for NOS, H₂O₂-mediated oxidative stress, DPPH, AChE, and β-secretase.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>DGN and PTB combination indicated increased cell viability, reduced microglial activation, decreased apoptosis, and lower ROS levels, with the maximum effect observed in the combination group (0.5 µM). Combination treatments also showed maximum inhibition in various assays and reduced levels of cytokines while upregulating BDNF, highlighting their neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that the combination of DGN and PTB may serve as an effective neuroinflammatory modulator in managing neurodegenerative diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251356049"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12289621/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144726606","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":"An Exploratory Study on 'Vancharya' as a Therapeutic Approach to the Bio-field of Young Adults Using Electronic Photographic Imaging.","authors":"Madhu Pandey, Kritika Rastogi, Reetika Pal, Chhaya Gupta, Manju Agrawal, Ritu Tripathi Chakravarty, S Z H Zaidi","doi":"10.1177/09727531251340505","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09727531251340505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Amid the fast-paced world, nature has a therapeutic modality for healing individuals both physiologically and psychologically. One such practice mentioned in an ancient Indian text is 'Vanacharya', which provides a deep connection with nature and a means of achieving overall well-being. Vancharya is a practice with profound roots in Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions that view the environment as a sacred and valuable source of knowledge and healing.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This purpose of this experimental research is to explore the therapeutic benefits of 'vancharya', in healing subtle systems of energy or the biofield present within the body like Aura Field (AF), Overall Alignment of Chakra (OAC), Overall, Chakra Energy (OCE), Stress Level (SL), Overall Energy Level (OEL).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research aims to evaluate the effect of 'vancharya', by examining 50 young adult participants over a one-week period (7 days). The study utilised a non-experimental single-group pre- and post-research design. The data collection was done using an advanced Biowell machine. The obtained data were analysed through a Paired Sample t-test by using SPSS software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The obtained results indicated significant changes in the AF, OAC, OCE, while showing no significant impact on participants' SL and OEL. Subjects also reported improved sleep patterns, less impulsivity, reduced aggression and fewer fluctuations of mood during their sessions in day-to-day activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Therefore, the research indicates that 'Vancharya' as a therapeutic modality had a significant impact on the subtle systems of energy among young adults. The obtained result from this intervention programme clearly indicates that subtle systems present in the body can have an impact as early as within 7 days itself, whereas, for visible impact within the individual (for instance stress level or overall energy level of the body), the duration of the intervention can be increased.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251340505"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12283605/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144706062","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}