bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A gardening project with victims of torture
Authors: Walters Jennifer
Published: January 2023

‘Nature provides a metaphor to help integrate all aspects of life. The psyche is reflected in nature; you see greatness and smallness, harmony and destruction. When we understand nature we bring about self-realisation and change our attitude towards our past.’ (Grut, 2003).
Wellbeing in the body: Yoga and movement in recovery from eating disorders
Authors: Downs James
Published: January 2023

Rooted in lived experience, this article will also cite research, philosophical perspectives and psychological theory in order to highlight the relevance of embodied approaches to understanding and treating eating disorders, with particular reference to the potential therapeutic benefits of yoga.
Binge eating, it’s not serious is it? A cognitive analytic approach
Authors: Beckford Rachel
Published: January 2023

Binge eating disorder is often assumed to be to less serious than anorexia and bulimia. This article will consider this and whether cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) might be helpful in understanding severity by making sense of self-harming eating behaviour.
Schema therapy for eating disorders with complexity and comorbidity
Authors: Simpson Susan
Published: January 2023

High levels of comorbidity and complexity amongst eating disorder sufferers is associated with reduced treatment effectiveness and higher dropout. There is an urgent need for research into transdiagnostic treatment models that address comorbidity, particularly rigid personality traits and disorders, alongside eating disorder pathology. Schema therapy may be ideally suited due to its growing evidence base both for eating disorders and the comorbidities that often interfere with outcomes with this population.
Scaling up training in a leading psychological treatment for eating disorders: The online training of therapists in CBT-E
Authors: Khera Charandeep K. , Viljoen David , Murphy Rebecca
Published: January 2023

This paper summarises therapist uptake and experience of using a web-based training programme in enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders. The highly scalable online training is offered cost-free to therapists, with the hope of increasing worldwide access to treatments for people with eating disorders.
Practitioner Membership of the Special Group in Counselling Psychology: What does it mean
Authors: Evans Ray
Published: January 2023

This is the text of a talk given as part of the afternoon symposium on the final day of the First Annual Conference of the Counselling Special Group hi January 1990. The purpose of the address was to elucidate a discussion document (Jan. 90) called “Criteria for Practitioner Member Status of BPS Counselling Psychology Special Group”, which had been distributed as part of the conference papers. The discussion document was produced by a Special Group working party on practitioner member affairs, set up after the Committee meeting at which the establishment of three membership levels had been proposed. The proposal had the two-fold intention of providing for the inclusion within the new Special Group of all the members of the old Section, and of identifying those members who, as practitioners of counselling psychology, might be representative of full members of a hypothetical “division”.
Methodological Paper Experiences of conducting qualitative meta-analysis
Authors: Timulak Ladislav , Creaner Mary
Published: January 2023

Content & Focus

As the body of qualitative research is growing qualitative meta-analyses are becoming necessary as a means to synthesise existing knowledge and extract evidence to inform theory, practice and policy development. While each qualitative meta-analytic study is unique in its endeavour, some basic principles inform this systematic procedure and a number of epistemological and methodological factors need to be taken into account when undertaking a qualitative meta-analysis. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the authors’ experiences of conducting qualitative meta-analysis and their reflections on the meta-analytic process. The challenges inherent in conducting such studies are discussed in light of the authors’ experiences regarding some of the issues they have encountered in conducting meta-analyses. An account of the limitations of the qualitative meta-analysis approach is given, and the authors provide illustrative examples from qualitative meta-analyses they have undertaken. It is hoped that this paper will provide points of reflection and guidance to other researchers who wish to undertake qualitative meta-analysis and to practitioners who seek to evaluate and utilise the findings from qualitative meta-analyses.
Research Paper Pluralistic therapy for depression: Acceptability, outcomes and helpful aspects in a multisite study
Authors: Cooper Mick , Wild Ciara , Van Rijn Biljana , Ward Tony , McLeod John , Cassar Simon , Antoniou Pavlina , Michael Christina , Michalitsi Maria , Sreenath Shilpa
Published: January 2023

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes, acceptability and helpful aspects of a pluralistic therapeutic intervention for depression.

Design

The study adopted a multisite, non-randomised, pre-/post-intervention design.

Methods

Participants experiencing moderate or more severe levels of depression (as assessed by a score of 10 or greater on the Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale, PHQ-9) were offered up to 24 weeks of pluralistic therapy for depression. This is a collaborative integrative practice oriented around shared decision making on the goals and methods of therapy. Of the 42 participants assessed, 39 (92.9 per cent) completed two or more sessions. Participants were predominantly female (N=28, 71.8 per cent) and white (N=30, 76.9 per cent), with a mean age of 30.9. The principal outcome indicator was improvement and recovery on the PHQ-9 and Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale.

Results

Of the completer sample, 71.8 per cent of clients (N=28) showed reliable improvement and 43.6 per cent (N=17) showed reliable recovery. Effect sizes (Cohen’s d) from baseline to endpoint were 1.83 for the PHQ-9 and 1.16 for the GAD-7. On average, the clients found the PfD sessions helpful and valued the flexibility and collaborative approach of their therapists. Clients felt that change had been brought about by their own active engagement in therapy and through the therapists relational qualities, as well as their use of techniques.

Conclusions

Initial indications suggest that pluralistic therapy for depression has acceptable outcomes, retention rates, and user satisfaction. Refinement and further testing of the approach is recommended.
‘Your whole life becomes a recovery’: Experiences of young adults following acquired brain injury
Authors: Seeto Erin , Scruby Kate , Greenhill Tina
Published: January 2023

Background and aims

An estimated 275 per 100,000 individuals (UK) sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) requiring hospital admission. Survivors may suffer from; depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and an increased risk of suicide. Since 2015 UK admissions for head injuries have risen by 35.5 per cent with TBI considered the most common cause of disability and death in young adults aged 18–25yrs. The aim was to gain insight into the lived experience of young adults with an ABI and to consider the implications for counselling psychologists.

Methods

Data was collected from six participants (aged 18–30yrs) who had experienced an ABI. The focus group involved eight semi-structured questions broadly exploring the lived experience of ABI. The focus group outcomes subsequently informed in-depth individual interviews as part of an ongoing doctoral thesis.

Results

Three master themes emerged – negotiating relationships: post-traumatic growth; and experience of self in the world. Master themes comprised of eight sub-themes – relationship to self; relationship to help; creating a positive narrative; redefining goals and grabbing opportunities: seeking meaning; hidden disability; discrimination and stigma; and where do I fit?

Conclusions

Young adults with an ABI more frequently access general psychological services. To effectively work within this field, counselling psychologists should have an increased awareness of ABI and its consequences in planning services, policies and work practices.
From ‘disorder’ to ‘challenge’: Using lifespan development theories to reframe distress
Authors: Davies Adam
Published: January 2023

Leonie Sugarman has previously made the case for counselling psychology to embrace lifespan theories as readily available frameworks that can incorporate the needs of clients in an open and flexible manner without resorting to the medical model. This article advocates again for the uptake of such theories but addresses the issue of their language as something which is fundamentally non -pathological. It is argued that lifespan approaches help in the normalisation of distress rather than view it as ‘abnormal’.

One of the key concepts of the lifespan approach is ‘challenges’, something which can account for the ecological role of distress, signifying the importance of individual-environment interactions. They demonstrate that challenges are something to be expected and are ‘normal’ aspects of living. This way distress is not located ‘within’ individuals but in the ways which they relate to their environments.

One such model that provides a non-pathological ‘language of challenge’ is ‘The Lifespan Model of Developmental Challenge’ (Hendry & Kloep, 2006, 2012). This framework is discussed in detail. It highlights that development is uniquely personal and can only be understood through use of a narrative account. Practioners ought to be aware of such models which can help bring phenomenology to the surface while at the same time normalising distressing feelings as part of the natural flow of life.
Listening beyond words: The absence of non-speaking autistic input in counselling psychology research and practice
Authors: Delport Keri
Published: January 2023

While an increasingly researched field, most autism research has focused on children and adolescents. Adult-based research remains sparse by comparison, particularly research focussing on those who are nonverbal, or who require alternative communication strategies. The following literature review was conducted while concurrently engaging with the members of autistic community in order to establish research gaps and to include their input in practice. Using search terms including (but not limited to autis*, nonverbal, non-speaking, autis* AND adult*) a number of databases and journals were explored in search of research which included and stemmed from direct autistic input. The literature revealed a gap in research focussing on autistic wellbeing and including the voices of those who are non-speaking, or who use alternative communication strategies. Prompted by this literature review and discussions with a number of autistic adults, a constructivist grounded theory study was proposed by the author and, following ethics approval by Regents University London, has begun data collection. The study aims to explore the experiences of non-speaking autistic adults and how these can guide psychotherapeutic practice. It is hoped that this research will contribute to counselling psychology and wider practice through the conceptualisation of a sensitised model of understanding and working psychotherapeutically with this population group.
Application of the Frankish Model of Emotional Development in the therapeutic holding of people with dementia: A pilot study
Authors: Trubshaw Liz
Published: January 2023

The adult we grow up to be is profoundly influenced by our early experience of good-enough environmental provision that enables us to psychically grow and to live until we die, despite the inevitable decay of the body, cognitive mind, and, in the case of dementia, the identity. Traditionally, management of people with dementia has been behaviourally and chemically based, with disturbed behaviours often explained in terms of the stage of the dementia rather than as an expression of meaning for the individual. This can result in a loss of real and meaningful human contact. This paper presents the application of the Frankish Model of Emotional Development (1989) to assess the emotional development level of patients with dementia and monitor any change over a 12-month period.

Method:Fifteen older adult patients (mean age=74.67 years, SD=7.61) were included in the study. The Frankish Model was used to assess the level of emotional development every four months for a year. House Tree Person (HTP) tests were carried out at the beginning and end of the study. The researcher spent five minutes engaging with each patient two days each week in an attempt to therapeutically hold them.

Results:Tentative support for the Frankish Model was demonstrated. The emotional level was at least stable for the patients. HTP drawings showed development between Time 1 and the end of the 12 months.

Conclusion:Engaging and providing emotional holding of the patients with dementia potentially slowed down their deterioration and enabled them to be present for longer. Even in advanced dementia the ability to make relationships is retained, making therapeutic attachments possible. It is, therefore, important to teach staff how to provide the right environment that will facilitate the emotional security of people living with dementia.
Reflections on undertaking a service evaluation during a period of redeployment
Authors: Newman Loveday
Published: January 2023

This text describes my experience of undertaking a service evaluation during a period of redeployment to a mental health ward during the Covid–19 pandemic. The purpose of the evaluation was to find out more about staff’s support needs. I conducted qualitative interviews with staff and performed a thematic analysis on their responses. Here, I reflect on the choices I made, and describe challenges encountered and lessons learned.
Public psychology and the Cold War brainwashing scare
Authors: Williams Charlie
Published: January 2023

In 1950, a new word ‘brainwashing’ entered the English language. Though its meaning was always ambiguous and continuously evolving, it captured various concerns about the future uses of psychology in warfare and domestic life and the potential for new technologies to control and manipulate human minds. Recent scholarship on what historians have called the ‘Cold War brainwashing scare’ has tended to treat brainwashing as a Cold War paranoia or fantasy that not only was never to be, but was never really supported by scientific research. Drawing on recent scholarship and my own research, this paper examines some of the interactions between experts and popular discourses on brainwashing. For many experts, the Cold War brainwashing scare offered an opportunity to engage the public with contemporary psychological theory and research. But it was by no means a discussion over which they had complete control. It will be argued that the popular debate about brainwashing was not only a question of dealing with scientific ‘facts’, but existed in a more diverse imaginary concerned as much with present realities, as it was with future possibilities. Much in the same way that stories about artificial intelligence are reported today, discussions of techniques of brainwashing were often accompanied by speculation both wild and grounded about how new technology may be used in the future and by whom. This paper covers three examples: Korean War military psychiatrists, the popular theories of William Sargant and the field of experimental research known broadly as sensory deprivation. It concludes with some observations about current concerns about psychological manipulation in the digital age and the role psychology expertise plays in navigating these concerns.
1st International Congress of Coaching Psychology: UK Event
Authors: Liston-Smith Jennifer , Lancaster Haley , McAdam Yvonne
Published: January 2023

Hosted by the British Psychological Society Special Group in Coaching Psychology (SGCP) and held at City University, London, 14–15 December, 2010.
Reflective paper: What the exercise of peer reviewing has done for my PhD and me
Authors: Aquino Maria Raisa Jessica (Ryc)
Published: January 2023

A fundamental part of the development of the academic community is the conduct of peer reviews, yet it seems to be an often-overlooked opportunity. Reflecting on recent experience, this article discusses the advantages of doing peer reviews of scholarly work as a PhD student, as well as the challenges and learning points around the practice.
Conference review: The 21st Scientific Spring Meeting of the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Würzburg, Germany 15–17 April 2016
Authors: Whitelock Victoria
Published: January 2023

The 21st Spring Meeting of the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes is a relatively small, yet stimulating conference. Encircled in a very welcoming atmosphere, I had the opportunity to present some work in progress that will be a part of my PhD. Here I review the 21st Spring Meeting held in the historic city of Würzburg, Germany. The emphasis of this conference on providing supportive feedback and an engaging programme made this one of the most enjoyable conferences I have attended.
How to pitch a PhD (or similar) proposal
Authors: Cecil Vanessa
Published: January 2023

To gain entry to a PhD programme you will normally need to write a convincing research proposal. Before embarking on that task, it is a good idea to pitch the general idea to your prospective supervisor(s). This can help to foster their interest, or better still, enthusiasm, and they will often provide suggestions for developing the pitch into a full proposal. However, it can be difficult to channel your thoughts into a concise document that demonstrates clarity, motivation, methodology and that sells your research idea. After some false starts, I discovered, courtesy of a great blog, a structured way to approach this. The pitch is both a sales tool and an invaluable resource for writing the proposal to follow, whether for a PhD or a grant application; this article summarises the guidance I followed.
Making the undergraduate participant experience more enjoyable and, dare I say, fun
Authors: Bradley Alex
Published: January 2023

Many of us will be acutely aware of how difficult it can be to recruit undergraduate participants. Despite the potential educational value of research for undergraduate participations it can be felt by participants to be a boring, tedious and even unpleasant experience. As experimenters, it is in our own interest to provide as an enjoyable and fun experience for participants as possible, since this will lead to easier recruitment for ourselves and others in the future. This article offers practical suggestions for how we can improve the participant experience and highlights the barriers that might deter researchers from attempting to make psychology experiments more enjoyable.
A Judgement and Decision Making Poem
Authors: Bird Sarah , Harris Adam J.L.
Published: January 2023

I submitted this ‘Ode on a Brain’ on behalf of my late student, Sarah Bird (24/11/1963–26/10/2016). Sarah came to UCL as a mature MSc student in 2011, before commencing a PhD in financial decisionmaking under my supervision in 2012. Enthusiastic would be a most appropriate word with which to describe Sarah. On hearing new talks, or learning new concepts, she would be wide–eyed and always seeking ways to integrate the material into her own research. Before her premature death from cancer in 2016, Sarah had given me access to her Dropbox folder, so that I could continue our research, especially with a view to publishing a paper she had been working on for some time (look out for it!). A file labelled ‘Ode on a Brain’, dated November 2012, caught my eye. I think it provides a nice example of that enthusiasm and wonder with which she met psychological research. That wonder at the beginning of a PhD journey might resonate with others. Meanwhile, Sarah’s enthusiasm and energy is much missed at UCL.
Inhibitory control is predicted by age of alcohol use onset but not by cumulative alcohol and binge drinking exposure during adolescence: A retrospective study
Authors: McNeill Adam
Published: January 2023

Evidence suggests that alcohol is neurotoxic to adolescent neurodevelopment, while other research has found that poor inhibitory control (IC) is predictive of future alcohol involvement. This study aimed to assess the relationship between adolescent alcohol consumption and (IC). Adolescent alcohol consumption was measured using the Life Time Drinking Questionnaire (cumulative exposure, binge drinking and age of onset) and the stop-signal task was used to measure IC. Cumulative exposure and binge drinking did not predict IC; however, age of onset did. These findings suggest that IC deficits serve as a risk factor for the initiation of alcohol consumption behaviour. Further implications are discussed.
Reaching beyond the ivory tower: Hints and tips for postgraduates starting out with public involvement or engagement work
Authors: Nielsen Emma
Published: January 2023

In psychological research there is an increasing focus on public involvement and engagement activities. Alongside moral and expertise arguments, many leading funders require consideration of these aspects of research in grant applications. In this article I reflect on my experience of public involvement and engagement work as a doctoral research psychologist and outline some hints and tips for developing involvement and engagement activities.
STI & HIV World Congress
Authors: Medina-Perucha Laura
Published: January 2023

The STI & HIV World Congress is a biannual event organised by Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research (ISSTDR) and the International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI). This conference is one of the leading events in sexual health, gathering over a thousand experts in the field. In this article, I will review the conference and the positive impact that it has had on my PhD and professional development.
Guest Author: Insights into undertaking research using apps
Authors: Ryan Mairead
Published: January 2023

An increasing number of researchers are capitalising on widespread smartphone ownership to conduct a range of studies. Within the context of health-based research, this article explores several factors that should be considered when undertaking research using smartphone apps. The current research landscape is discussed and practical tips and resources are provided for app enthusiasts.
Dealing with disappointment in the application process
Authors: Robertson Olivia (Olly) , Dunsmore Jennifer
Published: January 2023

The process of applying and getting accepted onto a research program is fraught with rejection and disappointment. This article provides information about application rejection, as well as tips and first-hand reflections on how to deal with the aftermath of disappointment in the application process, and move forward in a meaningful way.
COST Action: The Comparative Analysis of Conspiracy Theories Canterbury Training School Review
Authors: Cookson Darel
Published: January 2023

The Comparative Analysis of Conspiracy Theories Action’s 2nd Training School took place from 30 July to 3 August 2018 at the University of Kent in Canterbury. The Training School focused on the use of quantitative methods in conspiracy theory orientated research. Overall, the Training School made for an extremely enjoyable and challenging week, giving me the opportunity to further develop my knowledge of conspiracy theory research and collaborate with a range of researchers working within this field.
Appreciating different research practices in psychology: A student’s notes on research paradigms
Authors: de Cruz Nicholas P.
Published: January 2023

To communicate the paradigmatic differences of quantitative and qualitative research, this article seeks to provide a balanced argument of what constitutes ‘scientific’ or ‘unscientific’ research. I begin by clarifying some of the known issues in interpreting terminology from a qualitative perspective. I then explain the influence of common qualitative criteria and how they impact the pursuit of knowledge. This leads to an exploration of the contested nature of quantitative and qualitative practices, where I discuss the strengths and criticisms of both paradigms. From this, I conclude by highlighting the rationale and logic of qualitative researchers that may be misunderstood.
(Causal) models on the mind: Representing and evaluating competing explanations of the evidence
Authors: Liefgreen Alice
Published: January 2023

Despite the increase in studies that investigate the level of complexity in causal explanations that people prefer in laboratory tasks, little is known about their preferences in more applied domains (e.g. the legal system). When participants evaluated competing legal explanations of the same evidence, their preferences for complexity of explanations were affected by: i) whether they were required to graphically represent the competing explanations as visual causal models, and ii) the way they organised information into the actual structure that was drawn. Although previous research has shown that people can reason correctly about causality, these findings are amongst the few that show that generating and drawing causal models directly affects people’s evaluations of explanations.
The contribution of self-determination theory and the good lives model to reducing reoffending
Authors: Breheny Helen
Published: January 2023

Reducing reoffending is an extremely important issue in research, policy, and practice; not only to improve the future outcomes for individuals who have offended but to also decrease potential risk in the community. The aim of this paper is to critically discuss the contribution of self–determination theory (SDT) and the good lives model (GLM) to reducing reoffending. Firstly, this paper will consider different definitions of 'reoffending’ before SDT is discussed. Then, the GLM will be examined and, finally, intervention programmes (informed by both SDT and GLM) aimed at reducing reoffending will be critiqued before this paper is concluded.
Challenges for the non-clinical researcher working in mental health services
Authors: Haime Zoë
Published: January 2023

Mental health research aims to improve our understanding of illnesses, provide better preventative approaches, enhance diagnosis and treatment strategies, increase our understanding of biological markers of disorders, and progress our knowledge of co-morbidities between physical and mental health. A need exists to engage researchers in undertaking work in this field, however we rarely consider the barriers in place for a non-clinical researcher working in the mental health environment. This article aims to reflect on barriers to conducting research as a non-clinical researcher in a clinical mental health setting and to consider approaches to overcoming these barriers.
Writing a critical commentary
Authors: Davis Abi , Kramer Robin
Published: January 2023

Although typical journal publications take the form of research articles, there are other avenues to publishing that might help with building up your CV or immersing yourself in research. I recently wrote a critical commentary after coming across an article that I had some objections towards. The process was both interesting and educational, and commentaries can be an important step in facilitating dialogues between researchers. Here, I have summarised my hints and tips to help others who might consider this route to publishing.
Assessing the Acceptability and Feasibility of the Role of a Psychological Wellbeing Assistant in Inpatient Neurorehabilitation
Authors: Dunning Georgia , Pitt Melleia , Teager Alistair
Published: January 2023

Inpatient neurorehabilitation guidelines recommend comprehensive psychological care for service users to support their cognitive, behavioural, and emotional needs following a neurological diagnosis (BPS, 2017; NHS England, 2016). The Psychological Wellbeing Assistant (PWA) role was developed to meet Level 1 psychological needs, following Kneebone’s (2016) stepped model of psychological care. This study assessed the acceptability and feasibility of the PWA role in three inpatient neurorehabilitation wards. In addition, two PWAs recorded clinical contacts and clinical supervision, and confidence in clinical competencies was measured via questionnaire. The implications of the study are discussed.
‘Who Could Help me? There was Nothing. I Brought it on Myself’: A Qualitative Study Exploring UK University Student Experiences of Sexual Violence
Authors: Higson-Sweeney Nina , Meyrick Jane
Published: January 2023

This article includes content about sexual violence, rape culture and narratives of victim blaming that some people may find upsetting or unsettling. We advise you to continue reading at your discretion.

Research suggests that university students are disproportionately affected by sexual violence and that most incidents remain unreported. Little qualitative research has been conducted to explore this further in the context of the UK. The current study used qualitative semi-structured interviews to explore the lived experiences of 11 university students currently studying at UK institutions, with data analysed used reflexive thematic analysis. Three key themes were generated, which collectively narrate the decision-making progress students navigate after experiencing sexual violence: (1) Making sense of sexual violence; (2) Barriers to disclosure; and (3) Navigating support. Three key take-home messages are outlined.
Goal attainment scaling and coaching client core self-evaluations
Authors: Tee David , Shearer David , Roderique-Davies Gareth
Published: January 2023

Objective: With a strengthening of the evidence base for coaching as an effective developmental intervention, greater understanding is needed regarding the factors that may contribute to this effectiveness. This study sought to determine the effect client ‘core self-evaluations’ (CSEs) may have on the attainment of contracted coaching goals. It alsoadopted a revised approach to Spence’s (2007) goal attainment scaling (GAS) procedure.

Design: A quasi-experimental design was employed. 135 participants were recruited from undergraduate awards within a UK university. Seeking to improve on previous client trait research, a homogeneous, objectively measurable criterion variable (overall year end grade), was adopted.

Method: Each of the four facets in the CSE construct were measured using established psychometric scales. Participants received training in core coaching skills and then took part in six peer coaching sessions, conducted at monthly intervals over a period of half a year.

Results: A multiple regression analysis found a non-significant relationship between the four CSE facets and coaching goal attainment (R2 = 0.03%, F 4,130 = 1.04., p < .39).

Implications: The amount of outcome variance attributable to participant CSE score was 66 per cent lower than that from a comparable study using self-report measures (Tee et al., 2017), suggesting that the use of objective measures of client goal progress has a marked effect. The rigorous GAS procedure used in this study allowed more consistency in comparing goalattainment across clients. Finally, these findings may imply that ‘core-self evaluations’ may not be the key set of client traits that predict coachability.

Keywords:Coaching psychology; client factors; coachability; active ingredients; core self-evaluations; goal attainment scaling.
Help-seeking and masculinity in opposition: A quantitative study investigating the potential of coaching to increase men’s engagement in help-seeking
Authors: Kennedy Anna , Moorhead Anne
Published: January 2023

Introduction

Men’s help-seeking behaviours have been highlighted as a major issue in men’s mental health (Robertson & Baker, 2017) with widespread research indicating that aspects of masculine identity hinder men from seeking help with mental health and wellbeing issues (e.g. Berger et al., 2013). Although coaching is not a therapeutic intervention, the approach is aimed at facilitating positive change. As the language around coaching is more closely aligned to masculine identity it is suggested that there is potential to engage more men in seeking help.

Aim

To investigate the potential of coaching for formal help-seeking among men.

Methods

An online quantitative survey was conducted among 118 men (18+ years), who rated the likelihood of engagement in specified forms of help-seeking in three case studies. The vignette version of the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire (GHSQ-V) was utilised. Data were analysed using SPSS Version 25.Results:Self-help/online, such as books and online resources, was found to be the most likely form of formal help men in this study would seek (M=3.94, SD=1.90). However, coaching was reported as the most likely face-to-face formal source of help (M=3.73, SD=1.39), with a paired sample t-test indicating significantly greater likelihood of attending coaching than the other formal forms of help investigated (p=0.000). Attending coaching was reported as significantly more likely than attending counselling/psychotherapy in all case studies.

Implications

This study found that coaching is more appealing to men than traditional forms of help-seeking, thus indicating the potential of coaching for formal help-seeking among men. Coaching, in conjunction with its online capabilities, may have additional potential to engage more men in help-seeking, thereby positively impacting on men’s mental health.
Interview with Professor Monique Valcour Interviewer
Authors: Meller Anna
Published: January 2023

Professor Monique Valcour delivered a keynote session (Learning to Thrive in an Uncertain, High Demand World) at Birkbeck College at the end of June 2017. Working Group member Anna Meller went along to meet her and get her tips for balancing work and life.
New publications and relevance to practice
Authors: Claire E. Greaves , Stacey L Parker , Hannes Zacher , Nerina L. Jimmieson
Published: January 2023

Working mothers’ emotional exhaustion from work and care: The role of core selfevaluations, mental health, and control
Acerca de la necesidad de contar con aportes para comprender la movilización social: aportes de Doug McAdam, Sidney Tarrow y Charles Tilly
Authors: Montes-Pastor Iván Nicolás
Published: January 2023

Sr. Editor. Analizar las diversas formas de acción colectiva significa un enorme desafío heurístico para cualquier investigador social. Sin duda, esto se debe en gran medida a la predominancia de marcos teóricos reduccionistas y a una serie de prejuicios que están presentes a la hora de estudiar la movilización social.
GROUND GLASS OPACITIES IN LUNG CANCER PATIENTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Authors: TARIQ F , IRFAN A , SATTAR A , ASLAM MA , SHEIKH R
Published: January 2023

This study was designed to evaluate radiological features of COVID-19 and early lung cancer through High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and demonstrated the disparity between them. A retrospective was conducted in the COVID-19 ward, Oncology & Radiology ward of CH& UCHS Lahore & Shifa International Hospital Islamabad & NMU & H Multan from October 14, 2019, to October 14, 2020. A total of 100 COVID-19 patients and 300 patients with pulmonary ground-glass opacities undergoing lung surgery (control group) were included in the study. After propensity score-matched analysis, patients were divided into two groups with 80 matched pairs each. Both groups' clinical, pathological, epidemiological, and radiological characteristics (evaluated through HRCT) were compared. It was observed that COVID-19 patients presented more definite symptoms, were mostly younger men, and had higher BMI (body-mass index). After the radiological analysis of the matched patients, it was revealed that single-lesion patients constituted 17% of COVID-19 cases and 89% of lung cancer cases. Patients in both groups mainly presented peripheral lesions. COVID-19 lesions had more lobes and segments and had various types with patchy forms. On the other hand, lung cancer tended to have only one type and had an oval form. Both COVID-19 and lung cancer showed ground-glass opacities with similar but independent characteristics. These characteristics, combined with pathogen detection, short-term CT examination, and laboratory tests, will aid in improved diagnosis.
Plants of religious beliefs among tribals of Sangla valley, district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Negi Viraj , Dutt Bhupender
Published: January 2023

A survey was carried out in the Sangla Valley of tribal District Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh to collect information on plants of religious beliefs. As a result of interaction with the local people the information on 8 plant species belonging to 7 genera from 7 families was collected. The present paper highlights the information on sacred plants.
A Review on Metaheuristic Algorithms with Neutrosophic Sets for Image Enhancement
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia, El-Shorbagy M. A. El ,   Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32511, Egypt,   Science Faculty, Firat University, 23119, Elazig, Turkey,   School of Medical Informatics and Engineering, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, 221004, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, PR China, Nabwey Hossam A. , Inc Mustafa , Khater Mostafa M. A.
Published: January 2023

Breast cancer has emerged as a major killer in recent years. With a yearly rate of about one million new cases, it is the most prevalent among women in the world's poorest countries. Grading of cellular images has emerged as a key prognostic factor during the past decade. Neutrosophic sets used to enhance medical images in the last decade. Neutrosophic sets can overcome the uncertainty and indeterminacy of information. In recent years, metaheuristics have integrated with neutrosophic sets. Because of their adaptability, simplicity, and task independence, metaheuristics have been extensively employed to tackle many difficult non-linear optimization problems. The purpose of this research is to investigate several approaches to image classification for breast cancer pictures. This includes the use of metaheuristics and neutrosophic sets for optimization and image enhancement. This research was undertaken to better understand the current state of the art in breast cancer identification from medical pictures and to provide insight into the difficulties that lie ahead. We hope that this will encourage academics to investigate hitherto understudied facets of breast cancer identification.
Metaheuristics and Neutrosophic Sets for COVID-19 Detection: A review study
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia, El-Shorbagy M. A. El ,   Department of Basic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32511, Egypt,   Science Faculty, Firat University, 23119, Elazig, Turkey,   School of Medical Informatics and Engineering, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, 221004, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, PR China, Nabwey Hossam A. , Inc Mustafa , Khater Mostafa M. A.
Published: January 2023

The fast spread of COVID-19 has been a problem for several nations since February 2020. Computer-aided diagnostic technologies that are both effective and affordable are urgently needed to help ease the burden on healthcare systems. Researchers are delving further into the feasibility of using image analysis to detect COVID-19 in X-ray and CT-scan pictures of patients. In the past ten years, deep learning has surpassed every other method for classifying images. However, deep learning-based approaches' effectiveness is very sensitive to the design of the underlying deep neural network. In recent years, metaheuristics and neutrosophic sets have become more popular as a means of fine-tuning the structure of deep networks. Because of their adaptability, simplicity, and task dependence, metaheuristics have been extensively employed to tackle many difficult non-linear optimization problems. To correctly identify COVID-19 patients from their chest X-rays, the authors of this research made a review of a neurotrophic model and metaheuristics methods.
Accident Detection System Using GPS and GSM by IOT
Authors:   Applied Computing, University of Windsor, Canada, Manish R. ,   Deprtment of Information Technology, Panimalar Engineering College, India,   Deprtment of Information Technology, Panimalar Engineering College, India,   Deprtment of Information Technology, Panimalar Engineering College, India,   Deprtment of Information Technology, Panimalar Engineering College, India,   Deprtment of Information Technology, Panimalar Engineering College, India, Sumithra M. , D. ,Lokhitha. , L. Mahalakshmi. , V. Durga. , G. Nirmala.
Published: January 2023

The primary goal of accident detection implementation is to reduce traffic accidents that result in the loss of priceless human life and other valuable items. Accident detection systems that use GPS and GSM save lives by shortening the time it takes for emergency personnel to reach the scene of an accident. We made the decision to recognise an automobile collision and notify the emergency personnel as well as the driver's main contacts. The product's main goal was to increase security for consumers and their families. GPS (Global Positioning System) and GSM are its foundations (Global system of Mobile communication).
Study on Reproductive Behavior and Fry Nursing of Koi Carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) in Sunsari, Nepal
Authors: Subodh Pokhrel , Nelson Sharma Parajuli , Prakash Paudel
Published: January 2023

A study was conducted emphasizing, the induced breeding techniques, breeding behavior and nursery rearing of koi carp at Everest Aquaponics and fish farm, Sunsari, Nepal. The study was done in the hatchery Unit of EAFF for 36 days including 28 days of fry nursing from 15 May to 26 June. Ten set of brooders in the ratio of 1:2 was used. The average body weight of the female brooders was 910±164.722 gm and a female weighing one kilogram gives approximate 70,219.78 eggs in induce breeding method by hand stripping. The percentage of average fertilization rate was 68.6±3.58 %, the average hatching rate was 75.75 ± 5.9% and average survival of spawn was 66.88±5.84%. The size of the fry after hatching also varied between 2.3-3 mm whereas the fry growth varied from 17- 24mm and the average survivability from fry to fingerling was 88.9±1.59%. The mean final weight of the fry in the nursery tank was 1.0845±0.0353 gm and the average weight gain after 28 days of nursery rearing was 0.9315gm±0.013298gm. The average of the water quality values including temperature was 27.5°C, pH was 7.975, dissolved oxygen was 6.55 mg/L, NO3 concentration was 3.75 mg/L during nursery raising whereas the average water parameters during breeding were 26.75°C, pH of 7.995, DO of 6.25 mg/L, NO3 of 4.375. Successful koi farming can reduce the uncertainty and unavailability of fingerlings, can increase large-scale production for export, and can be a potential area to meet national needs and help increase revenue in foreign currencies. Current research will certainly pave the way for startups to launch commercial production and commercialization of Koi carp in the coming days.
Toxic Stress Exhibited by Juveniles of Clarias gariepius Exposed Toacute Concentrations of Vestaline (Pendimethalin) Herbicide
Authors: Inya Odo Joel , Odo Edna Ebele
Published: January 2023

The studyAcute effects of vestaline (pendimethalin) herbicide exposed to juveniles of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was carried out to determine the toxicity of the herbicide using static bioassay. The study was designed with emphasis on the effects of Vestaline (Pendimethalin) on the behavioural and mortality rate of Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Also to study the effects of Vestaline (Pendimethalin) herbicideonphysico-chemical parameters of exposed water. The acute toxicity was carried out using 180 healthy fish of mean weight 27.97±0.03g which were divided into six treatments with each treatment having ten fish and the setup was in triplicate. The fish were exposed to 33,82.5,115.5,148.5,181.5mg/l concentrations of Vestaline (Pendimethalin) for 96 hours with control (0mg/l) also setup. The behavioural responses observed during the acute toxicity were; aggression, mucus secretion, erratic swimming, air gulping and discoloration. Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Regression at p< 0.05using Minitab 17.The results showed that all the behavioural responses were dose dependant. Also there was no mortality in the control (0.00mg/l) setup while mortality increased with increased the control (0.00) setup, while mortality increased with increase in concentration. The LC50 value of Vestaline was determined to be 113.56mg/l. Results of the physico-chemical parameters of water exposed to acute concentrations decreased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in concentration for dissolved oxygen and increased in pH, Total dissolved solids (TDS) and Electrical conductivity(EC) while Temperature showed no significant difference (p>0.05 ). Vestaline (Pendimethalin) herbicide from this study is toxic on Clarias gariepinus juveniles and should be used with care.
Nerve Growth Factor and its association to osteoarthritis in the horse
Authors: Kendall Anna
Published: January 2023

Osteoarthritis is common in horses and is a cause of pain and compromised welfare. Osteoarthritis-associated pain in horses is currently diagnosed by subjective and objective measurements of joint pain; however, there is a need to develop methods for evaluation of the systemic osteoarthritic pain that has been recognised in other species. Nerve growth factor (NGF) is associated with pain and osteoarthritis in humans, dogs, cats and lab animals but little is known about NGF in the horse.  The aim of this thesis was to determine the presence of NGF in the equine joint and circulation, and to investigate its connection to osteoarthritis-associated lameness. Serum and synovial fluid from lame horses with osteoarthritis were analysed by ELISA, and NGF levels were compared to those in sound horses. Cartilage and synovial membranes from osteoarthritic and healthy joints were analysed by immunohistochemistry for NGF and for the NGF receptors (TrkA and p75NTR). Chondrocyte lysates obtained from healthy and osteoarthritic cartilage were analysed by western blot and capillary simple western.  On a group level, serum NGF was higher in horses with osteoarthritis-associated lameness than in sound horses. Joints with acute or chronic inflammation had higher mean synovial fluid NGF than healthy joints and the expression of NGF and NGF receptors was increased in osteoarthritic articular cartilage compared to healthy articular cartilage. NGF receptor expression in osteoarthritic synovial membranes was also increased with marked individual variation in the relative TrkA/p75NTR expression. Two NGF precursor forms, 40 and 45 kDa, could be identified in equine articular chondrocytes and these forms did not appear to change with inflammation. The results show that NGF is associated with osteoarthritis in the horse, in line with the findings in other species. The correlation between NGF and pain, individual variations in NGF receptor expression and the role of different precursor forms of NGF warrants further investigation.