Ahmed Ahmed¹, Bilal Farhan², Amr Alam-Eldin¹, Maged Amin Helmy¹, Mohammed Mostafa Hussein¹, Zakieldahshoury Mohamed¹, Hassaan A. Gad¹, Suraj Nayan Vodnala^3,*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.5, pp. 483-490, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.067228 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Background: As occurrence rates of pediatric ureteral stones have increased, evaluation of optimal treatment modalities has become imperative. This study’s primary goal is to compare outcomes between dusting and fragmentation techniques using Holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy in children with ureteral stones. Methods: A prospective randomized study was conducted at Aswan University Hospitals from June 2023 to December 2024. One hundred children, under the age of 18, with single, mid- or distal, ureteral stones (5–20 mm) were randomized into two groups. Group A received laser dusting (0.2–0.6 J, 20–40 Hz), while Group B received fragmentation (0.8–1.5… More >

Ruiqian Li^1,*, Peibing Zheng¹, Mengxin Yan¹, Xinyi Zhou², Ziyu Wu¹, Yiting Wang¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.5, pp. 681-688, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.069421 - 24 October 2025

Abstract This study examined the relationship between paternal overprotective parenting and problem behaviors of preschool children, and maternal overprotective attitudes and parenting stress mediation of that relationship. Data were collected from 265 families, including parents and preschool children (ages 3–6). The results revealed that paternal overprotective attitudes significantly influenced maternal overprotective attitudes and maternal parenting stress. Maternal overprotective attitudes, in turn, increased maternal parenting stress, exacerbated children’s problem behaviors. Paternal overprotective attitudes indirectly contributed to these behaviors through both maternal overprotective attitudes and parenting stress. The effect was more pronounced on boy than girl younger than More >

Yifan Li^1,#, Xu Huang^2,#, Bingyu Ma³, Ling Sun¹, Shushui Wang¹, Zhiwei Zhang¹, Yumei Xie^1,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 463-475, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.068286 - 18 September 2025

Abstract Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate long-term efficacy and safety of percutaneous stent implantation for residual pulmonary artery stenosis (PAS) in pediatric patients after surgical repair of complicated congenital heart diseases (CHDs). Methods: All pediatric patients diagnosed with residual PAS after surgical repair of complicated CHDs between 1996 and 2020 were retrospectively enrolled in the study. Results: A total of 41 patients (30 males, 11 females; median age 5.0 years, median weight 17 kg) were followed-up for a median of 7.1 years. Follow-up echocardiography results demonstrated that the target vessel diameter increased from… More >

Runzhang Liang^1,2, Haiyun Yuan^1,2, Shusheng Wen^1,2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 447-449, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.067838 - 18 September 2025

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Xiao Hu^1,#, Biao Li^2,#, Jun Qin^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.8, pp. 1203-1220, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066297 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Objectives: Suicidal ideation is a strong predictor of suicide deaths, which refers to the consideration or desire to give up one’s own life. Left-behind children in rural China are more vulnerable to psychological problems and suicidal ideation compared to their non-left-behind peers. The aim of the current study was to examine two potential protective factors, negotiable fate belief and coping self-efficacy, and to test the mediating role of coping self-efficacy in the relationship between negotiable fate belief and suicidal ideation. We also analyzed gender differences in this mediation model. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted… More >

Huifang Yang^1,*, Peixuan Kuang²

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.4, pp. 535-540, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.070124 - 17 August 2025

Abstract The study investigated the effects of monetary rewards and punishments on the behavioral inhibition in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tendencies. The present study adopted the signal stopping task paradigm, with 66 children with ADHD tendencies as the research subjects. A mixed design of 2 (reward and punishment type: reward, punishment) × 2 (stimulus type: monetary stimulus, social stimulus) was used. The analysis applied a between intervention group (with reward and punishment type variables) and within type of reward approach (by stimulus type as intra subject variables). The results showed that monetary punishment More >

Qing Wang¹, Haiyan Xu², Xuhuan Wang^2,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.4, pp. 497-503, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.070069 - 17 August 2025

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between parental cognitive ability and child logical reasoning ability, and the role of academic expectation and family environment in that relationship. Based on the 2020 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data, 1491 children (girls ratio = 53.78%; average grade = 6.023 years, school grade standard deviation = 1.825 years). Results following multiple regression model (OLS) show that the higher the parental cognitive ability, the higher the children’s logical reasoning ability. Secondly, parental academic expectation serves as a mediator between their cognitive ability and children’s logical reasoning ability for higher logical More >

Xia Hu¹, Zhu Li², Yawen Shi¹, Xiaopei Xing^1,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.4, pp. 471-480, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.070062 - 17 August 2025

Abstract This longitudinal study examined the association between parental autonomy support and school-aged children’s adjustment across four major domains of school functioning, as well as the mediating role of children’s executive function. Participants were 476 school-aged children (girl: 49.2%, M_age = 10.49 years, SD = 1.32 years), who completed the Psychological Autonomy Support Scale, the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function–2, and the Primary School Students’ Psychological Suzhi Scale at baseline and at two subsequent follow-up assessments. Results from unconditional latent growth curve models and structural equation modeling indicated that paternal autonomy support was a significant predictor… More >

Jin Peng, Jiabei He^*, Na Li^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 953-977, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066405 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: Parenting exerts a profound influence on children’s mental health and behavioral development. Despite the high prevalence of children’s emotional and behavioral problems (CEBP) in China, evidence-based parenting interventions remain scarcely investigated as preventive public health strategies. This pilot study evaluated a school-based intervention for preventing CEBP. Methods: We employed a quasi-experimental design with propensity score matching (PSM) to select 28 families (intervention: n = 13; control: n = 15) from two matched urban primary schools. Quantitative data from seven validated scales were analyzed using t-tests and ANCOVA. Qualitative insights were derived from 10 semi-structured interviews… More >

Guozhen Wang^1,2, Yong An^1,2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.3, pp. 347-355, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.065354 - 11 July 2025

Abstract Background: Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomalous coronary artery origin disorder. Objective: We sought to summarize the clinical experience and prognostic characteristics of surgical treatment of ALCAPA. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed clinical information on patients who had ALCAPA and underwent surgery at our center from February 2016 to October 2023. Results: This comparative study of 23 ALCAPA patients (9 infants <1 year; 14 children >1 year) demonstrated significant age-dependent outcomes. Infant patients exhibited markedly prolonged mechanical ventilation (183 ± 105.6 vs. 48.5 ± 62.2 min, p =… More >