EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractChasing the Fat Demon: Fat Chance, Buddy?David L. Katz, Joachim Storsberg, Christian SchmidtScience is an interesting profession. At times, one could get caught up in his or her own world of thoughts, perception, far away from reality, sometimes referred to as the proverbial ivory tower (Lederberg, 1972). Science for the sake of science is, per se, not without merit, with our fragmented understanding of a given issue providing ample justification for experimentation … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 29 May 2017 · 8,134 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPsychological Effects of Youth Unemployment in GhanaChristopher M. Amissah, Kingsley NyarkoThis study investigated the psychological effects of youth unemployment in Ghana. Youths within the ages of 18 and 35 years in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana constituted the research population. A sample of 362 youths, comprising both the employed (n = 172) and the unemployed (n = 190), were purposively selected. The employed youths served as a control group … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 8 Mar 2017 · 10,408 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractTREATMENT FOR ANOREXIA NERVOSA: ARE WE MISSING THE MARK?Peta Stapleton, Amy BannatyneAPA, 2013. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edn., Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. APA, 2014. Anorexia nervosa. www.psychologicaltreatments.org Ben-Tovim, D., K. Walker, P. Gilchrist, R. Freeman and R. Kalucy et al., 2001. Outcome in patients with eating disorders: A 5-year study. Lancet, 357: 1254-1257. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(00)04406-8 Beumont, P.J.V. and S. Touyz, 2003. What kind of illness is … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 20 Sep 2014 · 9,541 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAchievement Motivation and Self-Efficacy in Relation to Adjustment among University StudentsHabibah Elias, Nooreen Noordin, Rahil Hj. MahyuddinProblem statement: University students' adjustment to the campus environment is regarded as an important factor in predicting university outcomes. Studies have shown that students who do not adjust themselves well, have left the university even before graduation. Approach: A study was conducted to examine some psychological characteristics of university students which may have bearing on students’ adjustment in university environment. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 11,088 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDevelopment and Validation of a Measure of Relational Leadership: Implications for Leadership Theory and PoliciesJames CarifioProblem statement: This study reports the development and validation of the Relational Leadership Questionnaire (RLQ). The consensus attributes of relational leadership are that the relational leader is caring, empowering, ethical, inclusive and has vision. These characteristics also reflect the newest theory and view of leadership in the psychological literature as well. Approach: For each of these 5 attributes, 10 Likert … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 20 Jun 2010 · 40,434 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAssessing the Gender Dimensions of Drug Abuse Among Women and Girls in Maiduguri: Challenges and ImplicationsFredrick WilsonThis study examines the gender-specific dimensions of drug abuse among women and girls in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, a region affected by insurgency, poverty, and restrictive socio-cultural norms. While national data indicate rising female substance use, interventions and research have largely overlooked women’s unique challenges. Drawing on in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the study explores structural, emotional, and socio-cultural … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 7 Sep 2026 · 801 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordSocial Media Usage and its Implications on Mental Health a ReviewPuneet Kaur, Deepika Chaudhary, Jaiteg SinghWith more homes, businesses, and people having access to the Internet recently, the usage of social media and social networking websites has expanded significantly. Multiple social media platforms are available and more people from the public, companies, non-profits, and other groups are utilizing them. Therefore, online engagement is now a common aspect of daily life for a population of billions … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 21 Jan 2025 · 8,106 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordENTERIC PATHOGENS OF DOGS AND CATS WITH PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONSM. Kantere, L. V. Athanasiou, D. C. Chatzopoulos et al.Dogs and cats play an important role in modern society, enhancing the psychological and physiological well-being of many people. However, there are well-documented health risks associated with human animal interactions. More specifically, enteric pathogens of zoonotic risk which are transmitted by feces of dogs and cats can be grouped as follows: (a) Parasites such as Toxocara canis, T. cati, Ancylostoma … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 2 · 15 Apr 2014 · 8,396 accessesView PDFCite