A randomized controlled trial for evaluating the effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a study protocol.

Background: Childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been associated with poor family functioning and higher risks of conflicts in parent-child relationships. Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) has been evaluated for its benefits in improving family functioning and has been increasingly applied within the context of a family environment. Furthermore, online MBIs have been developed and combined with multiple technologies used by practitioners and researchers due to their lower cost, ability to overcome geographic restrictions, and capacity to mitigate the impacts of unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eveningness and Procrastination: An Exploration of Relationships with Mind Wandering, Sleep Quality, Self-Control, and Depression.

While morningness (a preference for rising earlier in the day) is associated with positive affect and life satisfaction, eveningness is correlated with negative emotionality, poor sleep, less self-control, and more procrastination. The current study investigated inter-relationships between morningness-eveningness; bedtime, academic, and exercise procrastination; mind wandering; sleep quality; self-control; and depressive symptoms. An online survey including questionnaire measures of these variables was completed by 306 university students (aged 18-51 years; mean = 20.

Synthesizing data from pretest-posttest-control-group designs in mediation meta-analysis.

This study aims to address the existing concerns for mediation meta-analysis (MMA) conducted under pretest-posttest-control-group (PPCG) designs. These issues include the validity of meta-analytic structural equation modeling with a binary independent variable, heterogeneously defined treatment doses, and potential violations of the homogeneous variance assumption. Moreover, an open question remains regarding whether effect sizes in MMA over PPCG designs should be computed from posttest scores (PSMMA) or from pretest-posttest change scores (CSMMA).

Quantifying and explaining heterogeneity in meta-analytic structural equation modeling: Methods and illustrations.

As a method for developing and testing hypotheses, meta-analytic structural equation modeling, or MASEM, has drawn the interest of scholars. However, challenges remain in how we can model and explain meaningful heterogeneity in structural equation modeling (SEM) parameters. To address this issue, two novel methods have recently been proposed in the literature: Bayesian MASEM (BMASEM) and one-stage MASEM (OSMASEM).

Relationship between trait mindfulness and physical activity among emerging adults: The mediating roles of exercise-related cognitive errors and trait self-control.

Objective: Exercise-related cognitive errors (ECEs) is a significant factor that can negatively influence physical activity (PA) engagement among emerging adults, whereas mindfulness interventions may be beneficial for promoting PA. Against this background, we investigated the potential association between trait mindfulness and PA levels among emerging adults and determined whether trait self-control and ECEs serve as mediators.

Method: 328 Chinese participants (61.

The effects of listening on speaker and listener while talking about character strengths: an open science school-wide collaboration.

Listening is understood to be a foundational element in practices that rely on effective conversations, but there is a gap in our understanding of what the effects of high-quality listening are on both the speaker and listener. This registered report addressed this gap by training one group of participants to listen well as speakers discuss their character strengths, allowing us to isolate the role relational listening plays in strengths-based conversations. Participants were paired and randomly assigned to a high-quality listening (experimental) or moderate-quality listening (comparison) condition manipulated through a validated video-based training.

Widespread 3'UTR capped RNAs derive from G-rich regions in proximity to AGO2 binding sites.

The 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) plays a crucial role in determining mRNA stability, localisation, translation and degradation. Cap analysis of gene expression (CAGE), a method for the detection of capped 5' ends of mRNAs, additionally reveals a large number of apparently 5' capped RNAs derived from locations within the body of the transcript, including 3'UTRs. Here, we provide direct evidence that these 3'UTR-derived RNAs are indeed capped and widespread in mammalian cells.

The role of family conflict and cohesion in adolescents' social responsibility: Emotion regulation ability as a mediator.

The social context is crucial for the adolescent development of self-regulatory skills and social responsibility. To understand the role of social context in adolescent development, the present study examined family predictors (i.e.

Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) regulates the epigenetic landscape of mouse pancreatic beta cells.

Liver kinase B1 (LKB1/STK11) is an important regulator of pancreatic β-cell identity and function. Elimination of Lkb1 from the β-cell results in improved glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and is accompanied by profound changes in gene expression, including the upregulation of several neuronal genes. The mechanisms through which LKB1 controls gene expression are, at present, poorly understood.

Tailoring structural and optical properties of ZnO system through elemental Mn Doping through First-principles calculations.

In this study, band structure and optical properties of Manganese (Mn) doped ZnO are investigated adopting first-principles study calculations. It is observed that, by addition of Mn in ZnO crystal, the electrical properties like conductivity and dielectric function of material have been improved. The elastic constants for the elements are also calculated which shows that the element is stable after addition of dopant.

Liver kinase B1 (LKB1) regulates the epigenetic landscape of mouse pancreatic beta cells.

Liver kinase B1 (LKB1/STK11) is an important regulator of pancreatic β-cell identity and function. Elimination of from the β-cell results in improved glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and is accompanied by profound changes in gene expression, including the upregulation of several neuronal genes. The mechanisms through which LKB1 controls gene expression are, at present, poorly understood.

Social-Emotional Competence among School-Aged Children in the Chinese Context: Validation of the Washoe County School District Social-Emotional Competency Assessment.

The present study aims to validate the 40-item and the brief 17-item Washoe County School District Social-Emotional Competency Assessment (WCSD-SECA), a self-report measure of social-emotional competencies, among Chinese school-aged children residing in Hong Kong. A total of 349 children ( = 9.86 years, = 1.

Self-compassion and grit mediated the relation between mindfulness and mind wandering based on cross-sectional survey data.

Previous research suggests that mindfulness and mind wandering are opposing constructs. However, little is known about why and how they are negatively related. Through a process-oriented approach, this cross-sectional study tested self-compassion and grit as mediators for the relation between mindfulness and mind wandering.

Parental Burnout During the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Role of Parenting Stressors and Coparenting Support.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in family routines and introduced new stressors for parents. While stressors can lead to parental burnout, coparenting support may mitigate the effects of parental stress on parental burnout. The current study explored the effects of parental stress, COVID-19 stress, and coparenting support on parental burnout during the second year of the pandemic.

Parental self-control facilitates adolescent psychological adjustment sequentially through parents' perceived stress/mindful parenting and adolescent self-control.

Adolescence is a unique developmental period marked with significant changes and challenges. As such, maintaining optimal psychological adjustment is crucial for young people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when their adjustment became more challenging. Self-control is a vital ability assisting individuals to navigate difficulties and stay well-adjusted during turbulent times.

Professional support, efficacy beliefs, and compassion fatigue in principals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guided by the social cognitive theory and job demands-resources model, we used multiple regression analyses to examine the concurrent and interactive influences of professional support and efficacy beliefs on compassion fatigue during COVID-19 among 231 school principals in California. Controlling for principals' individual- and school-level demographic factors, professional support and their district collective efficacy (but not self-efficacy) were significantly and negatively associated with compassion fatigue. The negative association between professional support and compassion fatigue was moderated by both collective and self-efficacy.

A Closed Cavity Ultrasonic Resonator Formed by Graphene/PMMA Membrane for Acoustic Application.

A graphene/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) closed cavity resonator with a resonant frequency at around 160 kHz has been fabricated. A six-layer graphene structure with a 450 nm PMMA laminated layer has been dry-transferred onto the closed cavity with an air gap of 105 μm. The resonator has been actuated in an atmosphere and at room temperature by mechanical, electrostatic and electro-thermal methods.

Effects of mindfulness on stress, life satisfaction, and savoring beliefs among Hong Kong Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adolescents all over the world are vulnerable in facing developmental challenges. Recent studies have evidenced that the unexpected interruptions of school learning during the COVID-19 pandemic have raised concerns about the well-being of adolescents. This present study sought to investigate the relationship between mindfulness, stress, savoring beliefs, and satisfaction of life among adolescents in Hong Kong during COVID-19.

Disentangling the Effects of Mindfulness, Savoring, and Depressive Symptoms among Emerging Adults.

The links between mindfulness, savoring positive experiences, and depressive symptoms have been well established in the literature. Nevertheless, little has been done to disentangle the prospective relations among these constructs. Clarifying the longitudinal relations is crucial, as it enables researchers and practitioners to discern potential trajectories of mental health interventions.

Do Bloggers Have Better Mental Health? The Social, Cognitive, and Psychological Benefits of Blogging in Emerging Adulthood.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the longitudinal processes by which blogging-related disclosure is linked to mental health. It was hypothesized that blogging had both social and cognitive benefits, including greater perceived social support and fewer memory slips, which were then associated with better mental health.

Methods: A total of 194 emerging adults were recruited three times at approximately three months apart.

Mothers' and fathers' stress and severity of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: actor-partner effects with parental negative emotions as a moderator.

Background: In the face of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, families with young children are bombarded with new challenges and stressors. This study examined the additive and interactive effects of parental stress and negative emotions during COVID-19 on parents' severity of depressive symptoms.

Methods: Participants were 221 Chinese families involving maritally intact mothers and fathers of preschool-aged children.

Mindful Parenting Mediated Between Mothers' Perceived Stress During COVID-19 and Child Adjustment.

Objectives: Maternal stress is associated with a myriad of maladjusted outcomes among children. To identify the role of mindful parenting between mothers' stress and child adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study tested competing hypotheses with mothers' mindful parenting as a mediator versus a moderator.

Methods: A total of 172 Chinese mothers of preschool-aged children participated in this study.

Mixed Dimensional ZnO/WSe Piezo-gated Transistor with Active Millinewton Force Sensing.

This work demonstrates a mixed-dimensional piezoelectric-gated transistor in the microscale that could be used as a millinewton force sensor. The force-sensing transistor consists of 1D piezoelectric zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods (NRs) as the gate control and multilayer tungsten diselenide (WSe) as the transistor channel. The applied mechanical force on piezoelectric NRs can induce a drain-source current change (Δ) on the WSe channel.

Enhancing Parental Well-being: Initial Efficacy of a 21-Day Online Self-help Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Parents.

Objectives: Parental self-care is extremely important in the face of stress throughout parenthood. A 21-day online mindfulness-based intervention was developed that was aimed at enhancing parental well-being. The present study evaluated this intervention by examining its initial efficacy on parents' mindfulness, parenting stress, subjective well-being, and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

A Soft Multi-Axis High Force Range Magnetic Tactile Sensor for Force Feedback in Robotic Surgical Systems.

This paper presents a multi-axis low-cost soft magnetic tactile sensor with a high force range for force feedback in robotic surgical systems. The proposed sensor is designed to fully decouple the output response for normal, shear and angular forces. The proposed sensor is fabricated using rapid prototyping techniques and utilizes Neodymium magnets embedded in an elastomer over Hall sensors such that their displacement produces a voltage change that can be used to calculate the applied force.