Ran Feng^1,*, Yulei Feng²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079812 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Alpha-mom blog refers to social media posts that portray mothers who excel at domestic life and childcare, presenting an idealized image of the perfect mother. The popularity of the Alpha-mom blog has led to increased academic interest in the impact on maternal psychology. Based on Self-Determination Theory, this study aims to explain the relationship between Alpha-mom blog use, parenting self-efficacy, perceived social support, and mothers’ mental health. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 649 Chinese mothers of young children was conducted (M_age = 29.71, SD = 3.53). The majority of participants came from low-to-middle-income households and… More >

Yueting Zhang^1,2, Sawitri Assanangkornchai², Wit Wichaidit^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079559 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Background: Stigma affects the mental well-being of cancer survivors. However, data are scarce regarding the extent to which specific types of stigmas, enacted stigma (stigma from others), and self-stigma (internalized stigma), affect mental well-being. The objective of this study is to describe the extent to which overall illness-related stigma, self-stigma, and enacted stigma are associated with mental well-being among cancer survivors. Methods: A cross-sectional study in Kunming, Yunnan, China, was conducted. Eligible participants were adult cancer survivors who completed a phone-to-WeChat, self-administered survey. Illness-related stigma was measured with the Stigma Scale for Chronic Illnesses, 8-item version… More >

Verónica García-Tribaldos¹, Laura Lacomba-Trejo^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078835 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the likelihood of developing insecure attachment patterns, which in turn may heighten economic concerns and couple dissatisfaction—both generally and particularly in the context of assisted reproduction treatments (ART). These processes together elevate the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Methods: This study examined psychosocial and relational predictors of PPD in a sample of 149 Spanish women up to 12 months postpartum following ART. (8.1% = artificial insemination with a sperm donor; 12.1% = artificial insemination without a sperm donor; 67.1% = in vitro fertilization; 20.8% = intracytoplasmic sperm injection; 12.8% =… More >

Shi-Min Chen, Li-Li Wang^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077617 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: The factors influencing emotion regulation choice (ERC) are numerous, raising the question of how to classify them systematically. Methods: This study proposed a framework of four first-order factors—the emotion to be regulated, emotion regulation goals, emotion regulation resources, and psychosocial context—by integrating several key theories of ERC, including the Action Control Theory of Emotion Regulation, the Extended Process Model of Emotion Regulation, the Process-specific Timing Framework Theory, the Selection, Optimization, and Compensation model of Emotion Regulation, and the Emotion as Social Information Theory. Results: This research also provided a detailed examination of the effects of multiple More >

Minmin Zhu^1,#, Xudong Yang^2,#, Xiang Li³, Yuanping Deng⁴, Yawen Zheng^5,*, Songmei Du^6,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076602 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Background: Depression is highly prevalent among older adults with chronic diseases such as arthritis or rheumatism. However, little is known about the longitudinal patterns of their depressive symptoms or the role social engagement plays in shaping these trajectories. This study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults with arthritis or rheumatism and examine the association between baseline social engagement and these trajectories. Methods: Utilizing five waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) spanning from 2011 to 2020, our analysis included a final sample of 2022 adults… More >

Chinedum Amaechi^1,*, Onyemelukwe Nnaemeka², Charity N. Onyechi³

Journal of Cyber Security, Vol.8, pp. 357-371, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jcs.2026.084201 - 18 June 2026

Abstract Background: In March 2026, Nigeria’s financial sector experienced a cascading cybersecurity breach that compromised both a commercial bank and the nation’s primary government payment infrastructure. Objective: This paper provides the first academic analysis of the Sterling Bank–Remita chain breach, examining how a single unpatched vulnerability led to the exposure of approximately 900,000 customer records and 3 terabytes of national payment data. Methods: Using open-source intelligence (OSINT) methodology and the MITRE ATT&CK framework (version 16), the attack chain was reconstructed from actor-published artefacts on the spear.cx cybercrime forum, cross-referenced with regulatory statements and vulnerability databases. The… More >

Jesús Águila-León¹, Carlos Vargas-Salgado^2,*, Dácil Díaz-Bello², Fabián Lara-Vargas³

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.078087 - 18 June 2026

Abstract Integrating renewable energy sources presents technical challenges due to their variable nature, particularly in predicting and managing microgrid operational modes. Accurate identification of grid states—interconnected or islanded—is essential for maintaining stability and optimizing performance under fluctuating environmental conditions to meet energy demand. This work proposes a bio-inspired, optimized binary classification model based on Multi-Layer Perceptron Artificial Neural Networks (MLP-ANN), with the architecture and hyperparameters tuned using the novel Mosquito Mating Swarm Optimization (MMSO) algorithm, inspired by mosquito mating behavior and swarm dynamics. The model employs an MLP-ANN with a variable number of hidden layers and… More > Graphic Abstract

Raquel Sanchez-Baltasar¹, Nerea Castañeda-Fernández¹, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia², Carlos Torres-Villar^3,4, Julio Plaza-Diaz^5,6,7,8,*, Lourdes Herrera-Quintana^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.081924 - 16 June 2026

Abstract Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in women worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality, with substantial international disparities in incidence, stage at diagnosis, access to treatment, and survival. In recent years, BC management has evolved rapidly through advances in molecular characterization, imaging, pathology, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and survivorship care. Nevertheless, important gaps persist in early and accurate detection, biomarker standardization, equitable access to care, and patient-specific treatment selection. These advances require timely, evidence-based, and context-specific clinical frameworks to support appropriate implementation, and to avoid the use of… More >

Yu-Hao Huang^1,#, Hao-Yeh Chen^2,#, Peng-Ju Chien¹, Chun-Yu Chen^2,3, Shao-Ti Li⁴, Hsueh-Te Lee⁵, Yueh-Chun Lee^4,6,*, Wen-Wei Chang^1,7,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.080978 - 16 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is highly aggressive, insensitive to radiotherapy, and exhibits increased cancer stem cell (CSC) properties, contributing to poor patient outcomes. B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2) associated transcription factor 1 (BCLAF1) is an oncogene in certain cancers, but its role in TNBC is unclear. This study investigated BCLAF1’s involvement in radioresistance and CSC activity in TNBC. Methods: BCLAF1 expression and clinical significance were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) breast cancer dataset. Radioresistant MDA-MB-231 cells were used to examine BCLAF1’s function. Proto-oncogene SRC (SRC) overexpression, BCLAF1 knockdown, dasatinib treatment, and hypoxia inducible factor 1 subunit… More >

Huimin Zhao^1,#, Xiuran Wang^2,#, Zhimeng Fan³, Ai Sun⁴, Changhua Zhang^1,*, Chunhui Sun^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.078825 - 16 June 2026

Abstract Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers represent a significant global health burden, characterized by high incidence, poor prognosis, and limited response to monotherapies. The advent of bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) has introduced a novel therapeutic paradigm, enabling dual targeting of tumor-associated antigens and immune effectors to enhance antitumor immunity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in bsAb-based immunotherapy across major GI malignancies, including colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, biliary tract, esophageal, and liver cancers. We summarize key molecular targets and highlight representative clinical candidates such as CEA-TCB and RG7802. The discussion extends to innovative strategies involving BsAbs in… More > Graphic Abstract