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{"title":"Impact of Early SEA (Supination, External Rotation, Abduction) Posture on Severity of Post-stroke Upper Limb Spasticity: A Randomised Controlled Study.","authors":"Pratishtha Sengar, Rameshwar Nath Chaurasia, Varun Kumar Singh, Abhishek Pathak, Shahnawaz Ahmad, Ritika, Deepika Joshi, Anand Kumar, Vijaya Nath Mishra","doi":"10.1177/09727531261424049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261424049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-stroke spasticity is a frequent complication of stroke. Early interventions aimed at positioning the limb in a reflex-inhibiting posture may help reduce the severity of spasticity.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the supinated forearm, extended fingers and elbow and an abducted and externally rotated shoulder, with the wrist in neutral position (SEA posture), in preventing the severity of upper limb spasticity in acute stroke patients with flaccid weakness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective, single-centre, randomised, open-label controlled trial with blinded outcome assessment, 76 acute stroke patients aged 18-80 years presenting within 72 hours with flaccid upper limb weakness were enrolled. Patients were randomised 1:1 to receive either the SEA posture intervention using a splint for at least 210 minutes daily plus conventional physiotherapy (<i>n</i> = 38) or conventional physiotherapy alone (<i>n</i> = 38). The primary outcome was spasticity measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) at three and six months. Secondary outcomes included the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and the Barthel Index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After six months, 66 patients completed follow-up (34 intervention, 32 control). Groups were comparable at baseline. The intervention group showed significantly lower spasticity scores at the elbow, forearm, wrist and fingers at both three and six months (<i>p</i> < .05). Barthel Index scores were significantly better in the intervention group, while mRS scores did not differ between the groups. No adverse effects related to splinting were noted.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Early application of the SEA posture reduces the severity of upper limb spasticity after acute stroke and improves functional independence.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261424049"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12956606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147363404","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":"Sound-based Meditation Alters Brain Activity: EEG Evidence for Power Reduction and Enhanced Conscious Alertness.","authors":"Km Megha, Ankita Mishra, Raksha Sharma, Pallabi Pal, Vijay Shanker Yadav, Arjun Ram Roja, Arun Sasidharan, Gulshan Kumar, Sanjib Patra","doi":"10.1177/09727531261417798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261417798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Meditation is known to modulate neural activity and enhance cognitive and emotional well-being. While previous studies have largely reported increases in alpha and theta activity, the neurophysiological effects of structured sound-based meditation practices remain underexplored.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study investigated the neurophysiological and subjective effects of rhythmic sound meditation (RSM) compared to a resting state (RS) condition. We aimed to identify EEG spectral patterns and changes in subjective alertness during this meditation protocol.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifteen healthy adults (mean age = 24.8 ± 3.6 years) participated in two 26-minute sessions (RSM and RS) in a randomised, counterbalanced design. EEG data were recorded using a 64-channel actiCHamp system, and power spectral density was analysed across delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma bands. Subjective alertness was assessed before and after the sessions using the Stanford Sleepiness Scale (SSS). Statistical analyses were conducted using Yuen's paired <i>t</i>-test with FDR correction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>RSM reduced EEG power across all frequency bands, particularly in prefrontal and frontocentral regions, compared to RS (<i>p</i> < .05, FDR-corrected). Power reductions were observed across delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma bands, with the most pronounced effects in frontal areas. SSS scores showed increased alertness post-RSM (93.3% alert) versus decreased alertness post-RS (73.3% alert).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RSM induced distinct neurophysiological changes, characterised by widespread EEG power suppression in frontal regions and heightened subjective alertness. These findings support its potential for promoting altered states of consciousness, contributing to the neuroscientific understanding of sound-based meditation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261417798"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12953160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147353776","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":"Caregiving Appraisal and Social Support: Key Determinants of Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder.","authors":"Hunny Kalra, Rupan Dhillon, Suninder Tung","doi":"10.1177/09727531261424120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261424120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Caregivers of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) face unique challenges, including stigma and social isolation, that affect their emotional, physical and psychological well-being. According to Szmukler et al. (1996) stress-coping model, the Experience of Caregiving (EoC) and social support (SS) are crucial resources that help caregivers manage stress. This study examines how caregiving appraisals (positive: ECIP; negative: ECIN) and SS influence the quality of life (QoL) of caregivers.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore the relationships between QoL, ECIP, ECIN and SS among caregivers of individuals with AUD and assess their collective impact on QoL.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using purposive sampling, 128 family caregivers (18 males and 110 females) providing care to a male family member diagnosed with AUD were recruited from two psychiatric hospitals in Amritsar, Punjab. The mean age of the participants was 43.05 years (<i>SD</i> = 13.02). Participants completed the World Health Organisation Quality of Life-Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), Experience of Caregiving Inventory (ECI) and the Post Graduate Institute (PGI) Social Support Questionnaire (PGI-SSQ). Data were analysed using Pearson's product-moment correlation and multiple regression analysis to identify predictors of QoL.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pearson's product-moment correlation analysis revealed that QoL was significantly positively correlated with ECIP (<i>r</i> = 0.714, <i>p</i> < .01) and SS (<i>r</i> = 0.641, <i>p</i> < .01) and negatively correlated with ECIN (<i>r</i> = -0.679, <i>p</i> < .01). Multiple regression analysis indicated that ECIP, ECIN and SS together explained 64% of the variance in QoL, with ECIP emerging as the strongest predictor (β = 0.383).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>QoL among AUD caregivers is significantly shaped by their caregiving appraisals and perceptions of SS. Interventions aimed at fostering positive appraisals and strengthening support systems are essential for improving caregiver well-being. Integrating caregiver-focused psychosocial interventions within routine addiction treatment services may further enhance long-term outcomes for both caregivers and patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261424120"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12949734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147343196","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":"Design and Validation of an Integrated Intervention Module for Addressing Gaming Addiction Among Adolescents.","authors":"Smrithi L, D C Mathangi, Suvarna Jyothi Kantipudi","doi":"10.1177/09727531251396710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251396710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The increasing prevalence of gaming addiction among adolescents has emerged as a growing public health concern, linked to emotional dysregulation, poor academic performance and social withdrawal. Despite its significance, there is a limited availability of structured, school-based psychological intervention protocols specifically targeting this issue. Given the multidimensional nature of gaming addiction, there is a need for evidence-informed, developmentally appropriate modules that integrate emotional, behavioural and cognitive strategies to foster healthier digital engagement in youth.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This article outlines the development of a comprehensive behavioural intervention module designed to address the core behavioural and psychological correlates of gaming addiction, reduce symptom severity, sensation seeking, and impulsivity, and promote psychological resilience and well-being in adolescents.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The intervention module was carefully constructed through a comprehensive search of current research and structured in-depth conversations with key stakeholders. These systematic focus group discussions helped ensure that the module played an active role in addressing everyday challenges and was rooted in field-based insights. To evaluate the framework, the module was shared with 10 experts in this discipline. Notably, all 10 subject experts provided valuable input and feedback, helping revise and refine the module.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A panel of 10 experts evaluated the module and provided feedback on its content relevance, conceptual clarity, precision, and effectiveness in supporting adolescents with gaming-related concerns. In light of their responses, minimal alterations were made, with most parts of the module being upheld. The mean content validity ratio (CVR) was 0.87, indicating strong consensus among experts on the content's relevance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study validated a structured intervention framework to help manage problematic gaming behaviour and associated traits, such as impulsivity and sensation seeking, with an emphasis on promoting emotional balance and improved well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251396710"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12945729/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147324383","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":"Criminal Propensity and Personality Traits Among Adolescents: Analysing the Role of Psychoticism, Extraversion and Neuroticism.","authors":"Divya Dubey, Sulbha Rai, Aasim Ur Rehman Ganie, Soni Kewalramani","doi":"10.1177/09727531261421802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261421802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescence represents a critical developmental phase characterised by rapid biological, psychological and social changes. During this period, vulnerabilities such as aggression, delinquency and rule-breaking behaviours often emerge. Personality traits, particularly those described in Eysenck's Psychoticism-Extraversion-Neuroticism (PEN) model, psychoticism, extraversion and neuroticism, have long been associated with antisocial tendencies. However, empirical evidence from non-Western contexts, including India, remains limited.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The present study examined how psychoticism, extraversion and neuroticism are related to one another when considered together as a combined measure of criminal propensity among Indian adolescents. It further explored gender and regional differences in this composite disposition across Gujarat and Maharashtra.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using an ex post facto, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 814 adolescents aged 15-19 years from schools in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Criminal Propensity Scale (Sanyal, 2018) was administered to assess psychoticism, extraversion, neuroticism and response tendencies measured through the Lie scale. Criminal propensity was treated as a composite dispositional index derived from the PEN dimensions. Analyses included Pearson's correlations among personality traits and independent-samples <i>t</i> tests to examine gender and regional differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant intercorrelations were observed among psychoticism, extraversion and neuroticism, indicating coherent personality configurations reflected in composite criminal propensity scores. Gender differences in the composite criminal propensity index were negligible and statistically nonsignificant. In contrast, adolescents from Maharashtra demonstrated significantly higher composite criminal propensity scores than those from Gujarat, although the effect size was small. Lie scale correlations suggested the presence of socially desirable responding, highlighting a potential methodological influence rather than substantive psychological traits.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings highlight the relevance of personality configuration patterns, rather than predictive effects, in understanding self-reported criminal propensity during adolescence. The absence of gender differences suggests comparable dispositional profiles across male and female adolescents within the present sample, while modest regional variations indicate the possible influence of contextual factors. The study contributes culturally grounded evidence from India and emphasizes the need for cautious interpretation of composite personality indices in criminological research.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261421802"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12945740/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147324386","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":"Fading Muscle and a Flaccid Bladder: Atonic Bladder in a Case of Myotonic Dystrophy-A Case Report.","authors":"Preethi Yazhini Ravichandran, Kalpana R, Krishnaswamy Madhavan","doi":"10.1177/09727531251409516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251409516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Myotonic dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) is a multisystem genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle weakness along with ocular, cardiac and endocrine abnormalities. However, detrusor underactivity manifesting as urinary retention is an under-recognised and rarely reported complication.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To highlight a case of urinary retention caused by detrusor muscle underactivity in a young female with classic features of DM1, highlighting the need for early recognition and management of this rare but significant manifestation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This case is of a 31-year-old female with urinary retention due to detrusor muscle underactivity, which is an under-recognised complication of DM1. The patient had classical features including grip myotonia, frontal balding, ptosis, intellectual impairment and early cataract changes. Uroflowmetry and significant post-void residual volume confirmed an atonic bladder. Elevated creatinine phosphokinase levels prompted electromyography, which demonstrated myotonic dive bomber discharges, and genetic testing identified pathogenic CTG trinucleotide repeat expansion in the myotonic dystrophy protein kinase (<i>DMPK</i>) gene.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The patient was treated initially with clean intermittent catheterisation and Bethanechol (muscarinic agonist), then switched to indwelling urinary catheterisation due to improper technique. However, the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections remains a concern. Carbamazepine improved grip myotonia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case highlights the importance of the recognition of urinary retention as an important complication of DM1 and early recognition and treatment to prevent complications like recurrent urinary tract infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251409516"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12945724/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147324422","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":"Academic Anxiety and Emotional Regulation Among Students Experienced School Change.","authors":"Binni Singla, Mehfooz Ahmad","doi":"10.1177/09727531261419210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261419210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescence is a sensitive developmental stage marked by rapid physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes. School transitions during this period often heighten vulnerability by disrupting established routines, academic familiarity, and peer relationships. New curricula, unfamiliar teaching styles, and the challenge of building new social connections can increase academic anxiety and make emotional regulation (ER) more difficult. These stressors, compounded by pubertal changes, heightened family expectations, and the influence of social media, may amplify emotional volatility and negatively affect students' overall well-being. Understanding how adolescents adapt emotionally and academically during school changes is critical for designing supportive interventions.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to assess the levels of academic anxiety and ER among adolescents who had recently changed schools and to explore possible gender differences and relationships between ER components and academic anxiety.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional, quantitative design was employed with a purposive sample of 120 adolescents (60 boys and 60 girls) aged 14-16 from the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, India. Participants had changed schools in either the 9th or 11th grade. Standardised self-report measures were administered to assess academic anxiety and ER, including its sub-domains of cognitive reappraisal (CR) and expressive suppression (ES). Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 16.0). Independent-sample <i>t</i>-tests were conducted to examine gender differences, and Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated to evaluate relationships between study variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings indicated low but statistically significant gender differences and low significant correlations between boys and girls in overall ER, CR, ES, and academic anxiety. A strong positive correlation emerged between ER and ES.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adolescents of both genders face similar ER and academic anxiety challenges following school transitions. These results highlight the importance of early, targeted interventions to support emotional well-being and academic adjustment during this vulnerable period.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261419210"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12932134/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300850","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":"Sleep and Emotion in Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Studies Using Polysomnography, Actigraphy and Fitbit Data.","authors":"Sneha Ann Sunil, Sushma Bharathi Tamadala, Gourab Arun, Suvashisa Rana, Barre Vijay Prasad, Naga Seema","doi":"10.1177/09727531261419490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261419490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite the extensive research on sleep and emotion, there is a notable lack of studies examining the impact of sleep on emotion during adolescence, particularly those that use biomedical devices to measure sleep parameters.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The primary purpose of this systematic review is to critically examine and synthesise the current research on the impact of sleep parameters (duration of sleep, sleep-onset latency, and sleep debt) measured using three biomedical devices (Polysomnography, Actigraphy, and Fitbit) on emotional experience, emotional reactivity, and emotion-regulation capacities in adolescents. Furthermore, the review sheds light on key insights and gaps within the recent literature. Using the PEO and PRISMA frameworks, five electronic databases (ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and EBSCO) are searched. Eleven studies meeting the inclusion criteria are assessed through the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) and found to exhibit moderate to high quality. The present study observes that sleep disruption and deprivation are detrimental in three key aspects of emotions in adolescents: emotional experience, emotional reactivity, and emotion-regulation capacities.</p><p><strong>Key message: </strong>This systematic review draws attention to the key insights and significant gaps in recent literature on the impact of sleep on emotion in adolescents, a critical period and transitional phase of human development. The review opens up new avenues for exploration, particularly in the design of sleep interventions aimed at fostering emotional well-being in adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261419490"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12929081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300874","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":"Neurobehavioural Group Differences in an Indian Holistic Education Context: Mindfulness, Empathy, Values and Personality Across Gender and Academic Pathways.","authors":"Mannu Brahmi, Abira Sharma, Harshita Jain, Jyoti Kumar","doi":"10.1177/09727531261421196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531261421196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Holistic education frameworks such as those conceptualising self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) and the LIBRE/EMC² model, prioritise the integration of social-emotional-cognitive-spiritual transdisciplinary factors-a focus perennially emphasised in Indian spiritual-philosophical wisdom.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The study examines how gender and academic pathways relate to neurobehavioural differences in empathy, values, personality, and mindfulness in Indian university students-a context where these psychosocial, holistic educational factors might be particularly salient.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study involved a behavioural cohort (Sample 1, <i>n</i> = 580) evaluated on empathy (IRI), values (PVQ-RR), personality (IPIP-BFM-50), and mindfulness (FFMQ-39) traits. A neurobehavioural subset (Sample 2, <i>n</i> = 97) participated in a 50-minute Ānāpānasati meditation, during which their state mindfulness was evaluated through self-report (ARSQ). Eighty-nine participants in Sample 2 completed this intervention while undergoing concurrent electroencephalography (EEG) recording. EEG spectral power (delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma) was calculated across prefrontal, occipital, and default mode regions, and analysed in relation to state mindfulness, along with significant alpha power-related electrophysiological indices (PAF, COG, F3-F4 Arousal/Valence, Cognitive Workload).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings indicated that gender contributed significantly to variance in psychosocial holistic educational traits: females demonstrated higher scores in empathy, agreeableness, and self-transcendence-oriented values, while males showed greater emotional stability and a preference for power-dominance values. The university stream (STEM/non-STEM) and early subject choice (science/math in Grade 12th) demonstrated limited explanatory power, exhibiting small effects for certain trait value dimensions. Notably, there were no differences in EEG oscillatory dynamics measured towards state mindfulness across different academic pathways.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggested a distinct separation: gender significantly predicted trait-level psychosocial variation, except for trait mindfulness, while state mindfulness exhibited universal neurocognitive accessibility across academic pathways. In the Indian educational context, this supports embedding mindfulness practices throughout educational systems as a plausible, equitable strategy for holistic development and integrating social-emotional learning to promote gender-balanced development.</p>","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531261421196"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12932132/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300841","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":"Adjustments and Vocational Aspirations of Deaf Blindness Students.","authors":"Neelesh Kumar, Gopal Singh, Pravin Kumar Agrawal, Anil Kumar, Avinash Kumar, Pradeep Kumar Tiwari","doi":"10.1177/09727531251412077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251412077","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;Deaf-blindness is a multifaceted disability that profoundly impacts learning, social interaction, and career development. The combined sensory loss creates unique challenges in communication, mobility, and access to educational and vocational opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purpose: &lt;/strong&gt;This study explores how deaf-blind students adapt to educational settings and examines their career aspirations in the context of specialised training, adaptive technology, and social support systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Method: &lt;/strong&gt;A mixed-methods approach was used, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys. The study investigated the influence of assistive technologies, individualised curricula, and support from family, peers, and teachers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Findings revealed that deaf-blind students demonstrate resilience and ambition to pursue careers in fields such as information technology (IT), education, the arts, counselling, and entrepreneurship. However, barriers such as limited vocational training opportunities, societal misconceptions, and inadequate workplace accommodations hinder their aspirations. The study underscores the importance of inclusive policies, early intervention, and collaborative efforts among educators, policymakers, and vocational training institutions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;Being deaf-blind is a separate impairment with several facets that make it difficult for people to succeed in school, in social situations, and in their careers. This study looks at how deaf-blind students adapt to learning environments and looks at their career goals in light of specialised training and social support networks. The purpose of the study is to comprehend how these students manage their sensory impairments in order to accomplish their academic and career objectives. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys. It looks at how deaf-blind pupils' goals are shaped by adaptive technology, specialised curriculum, and support systems, including family, peers, and instructors. Results indicate that these students exhibit exceptional resilience and desire to pursue jobs in disciplines like IT, the arts, teaching, and entrepreneurship, despite the fact that they frequently encounter substantial obstacles, such as restricted access to specialised vocational training and social preconceptions. The study also emphasises how crucial it is to have inclusive policies, mentoring programmes, and early intervention in place in order to foster an atmosphere where deaf-blind kids may succeed. Better cooperation between educators, legislators, and vocational training facilities is one of the recommendations made to guarantee that deaf-blind pupils have access to a variety of professional choices. In light of the research's findings, deaf-blind students' aspirations for their careers must be supported holistically in order to enable them ","PeriodicalId":7921,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Neurosciences","volume":" ","pages":"09727531251412077"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12924771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147275370","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}