Emily Abigail

• Master of Education
• Senior Researcher at Federal University Oye Ekiti

As humanity grapples with escalating environmental degradation, climate instability, and unsustainable technological trajectories, the intersection of cognitive modeling and ecological stewardship becomes an urgent site of inquiry. This article proposes that neuro-inspired computing-computational architectures modeled on biological neural systems-h...

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems approach increasing complexity and autonomy, the integration of quantum mechanics into AI design has emerged as a frontier field. While quantum computing offers clear computational advantages, this article proposes a more radical synthesis: using quantum-information principles not just to speed up AI tasks bu...

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly autonomous and integrated into social, economic, and political infrastructures, the urgency of embedding ethical reasoning into their design intensifies. Existing approaches-largely based on rule-based programming, utilitarian cost-benefit analysis, or machine learning from human behavior-fail...

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems grow increasingly autonomous and are deployed across critical domains-such as finance, warfare, healthcare, and law-the question of moral agency in machines becomes urgent. While current ethical AI research largely focuses on aligning behavior with human-imposed constraints or value learning, this article arg...

The concept of conscious machines has long resided at the intersection of science fiction and philosophical speculation. Yet with advancements in cognitive neuroscience, systems theory, and artificial intelligence (AI), the emergence of synthetic consciousness is transitioning from hypothetical to technically plausible. This paper proposes a framew...

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems grow increasingly autonomous and are deployed across critical domains-such as finance, warfare, healthcare, and law-the question of moral agency in machines becomes urgent. While current ethical AI research largely focuses on aligning behavior with human-imposed constraints or value learning, this article arg...

Simulating human-like awareness in machines is one of the most ambitious goals of modern artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing. This concept refers to the creation of machines that not only process information but also have a semblance of understanding, perception, and subjective experience akin to human awareness. While AI systems t...

Hydrogen has emerged as a promising low-carbon energy carrier in the global pursuit of net-zero emissions. With the ability to generate energy without releasing carbon dioxide when used in fuel cells or combustion, hydrogen presents a versatile solution for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, transportation, and energy stora...

Hybrid quantum-classical computing represents a promising computational paradigm that combines the strengths of classical digital processors with the unique capabilities of quantum systems. As quantum computing continues to evolve, near-term devices known as Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) machines are not yet powerful enough to outperform...

The concept of conscious artificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the most debated and speculative areas of both philosophy and computer science. As AI technologies continue to evolve and achieve remarkable success in complex tasks such as natural language processing, image recognition, and autonomous decision-making, the possibility of creating...

The quest for artificial intelligence (AI) systems that exhibit cognitive functions similar to those of the human brain has led to the development of brain-inspired computing architectures. These architectures aim to replicate the efficiency, flexibility, and adaptive learning capabilities of biological neural networks. While traditional computing...

Cognitive architectures are computational frameworks designed to model the processes underlying human cognition, such as perception, memory, reasoning, learning, and decision-making. These architectures aim to create systems capable of exhibiting intelligent behavior by emulating aspects of human cognitive functions. The development of cognitive ar...

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies represent a critical pathway for reducing global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. These technologies involve capturing CO₂ emissions from industrial and energy-related sources, utilizing the captured CO₂ in various commercial applicat...

Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, and one of its most promising applications is in carbon tracking and the management of carbon credits. As global efforts to mitigate climate change intensify, accurate and transparent tracking of carbon emissions and the trading of carbon credits have become essential compone...

Electrification stands as a cornerstone strategy for decarbonizing sectors that contribute heavily to global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. Among these, heavy industries-such as steel, cement, and chemicals-and transport modes like shipping, aviation, and freight are traditionally reliant on fossil fuels and difficult to abate through conventional...

The urgency of reducing global carbon emissions to mitigate climate change has led industries worldwide to explore innovative solutions for emission reductions. One of the most effective strategies to achieve immediate emissions cuts is retrofitting legacy industrial systems. These systems, while often outdated and less energy-efficient, are crucia...

Hydrogen has emerged as a promising low-carbon energy carrier in the global pursuit of net-zero emissions. With the ability to generate energy without releasing carbon dioxide when used in fuel cells or combustion, hydrogen presents a versatile solution for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, transportation, and energy stora...

In the face of accelerating climate change and ecological degradation, conventional top-down environmental governance and siloed technological interventions have proven insufficient. This article proposes a novel framework for planetary management grounded in bio-inspired artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive design. By mimicking neural archit...

As climate change accelerates and artificial intelligence (AI) systems grow increasingly powerful, the intersection of environmental sustainability and synthetic intelligence raises a profound ethical conundrum. On one side lies the urgent task of mitigating carbon emissions to preserve planetary habitability; on the other, the rise of intelligent...

The climate crisis presents not only an ecological emergency but a civilizational challenge: how to adapt existing technologies and infrastructures to rapidly shifting planetary conditions. While machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly employed in environmental monitoring and energy optimization, their applications remain...

This paper explores the conceptual foundations of sustainable civilization through the lens of informational ontology and rational humanism. It proposes that the nature of reality itself can be understood as fundamentally informational, where material and energetic phenomena emerge from deeper informational processes. By adopting this ontological s...

Sustainable development demands integrated frameworks that connect foundational theories of information with practical institutional design. This paper explores how meta-theories- overarching conceptual frameworks that unify diverse disciplines guide the evolution of institutions towards sustainability. By tracing the pathway from informational pri...

The increasing awareness of ecological limits has led to the emergence of post-growth economic paradigms that prioritize sustainability over perpetual expansion. Central to these paradigms is the concept of informational primacy-the foundational role of information flows, knowledge coherence, and systemic feedback in shaping economic dynamics and g...

This paper investigates consciousness as a pivotal agent in the systemic evolution of societal structures. Moving beyond traditional views of consciousness as an individual cognitive phenomenon, it conceptualizes consciousness as a distributed, emergent property influencing collective decision-making, governance, and socio-ecological resilience. Dr...

The Limits to Growth (LtG) paradigm, first introduced in the early 1970s, highlighted the unsustainability of unchecked economic and population growth within the finite confines of Earth's resources. This paper revisits the LtG thesis in light of contemporary advances in rational humanism, consciousness studies, and complex systems theory. It argue...

Multi-tenant systems are increasingly adopted in modern cloud architectures due to their ability to consolidate resources and optimize operational costs. However, managing database performance in such shared environments introduces significant complexity, especially under varying workloads and tenant-specific requirements. This paper explores how i...

Oracle 12c introduced the multitenant architecture, fundamentally altering how databases are managed, scaled, and optimized. In modern enterprise environments where high performance and availability are crucial, traditional performance tuning approaches often fall short. This paper proposes an integrated framework that leverages artificial intellig...

As urban centers evolve into smart cities, the demand for responsive, scalable, and secure data systems has intensified. Multi-cloud infrastructures, integrated with Oracle databases, provide the flexibility and high availability required for smart city applications. However, this hybrid ecosystem also introduces significant security and scalabilit...

As cities transition into digitally interconnected ecosystems, the need for scalable, secure, and resilient data platforms becomes paramount. Oracle databases, long regarded for their enterprise-grade capabilities, are central to many smart city operations. However, traditional deployment models fall short of the agility and responsiveness required...

Modern cloud computing infrastructures demand high levels of agility, scalability, and reliability-needs that are particularly acute in database management. Oracle, a leading database platform, has adapted to these demands through the evolution of autonomous database technologies and the integration of DevOps and artificial intelligence (AI). This...

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have emerged as a prominent method of fundraising for blockchain-based startups, providing an alternative to traditional venture capital. In the European Union (EU), the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding ICOs has been complex and rapidly evolving. While ICOs offer a promising avenue for innovation in the block...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect in May 2018, is one of the most comprehensive data privacy regulations in the world. Its primary goal is to enhance data protection for individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). While GDPR primarily focuses on traditional online platforms an...

As cryptocurrencies continue to gain prominence in the global financial system, European countries face the challenge of developing appropriate taxation policies that balance innovation with regulatory control. Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various altcoins, are often seen as both an asset class and a medium of exchange, which...

The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is pivotal in shaping the trajectory of their adoption and integration into mainstream financial and business systems. In Europe, the approach to crypto regulation has been varied, with some countries embracing digital assets and others imposing stringent rules that c...

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) plays a critical role in shaping the legal landscape of the European Union, including the regulation of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency. As the EU's highest judicial authority, the ECJ interprets EU law, and its rulings often have far-reaching implications for the regulation of financial markets, inc...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are increasingly embedded in corporate strategies and regulatory mandates, yet enforcement mechanisms often remain slow, fragmented, and susceptible to manipulation. Smart contracts-self-executing code stored on blockchain platforms-offer an automated and tamper-resistant way to enforce ESG obli...

Sustainable investment monitoring is central to achieving long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, yet traditional tracking systems often suffer from inefficiencies, opacity, and data inconsistencies. Blockchain technology offers a promising alternative, with its potential for transparent, immutable, and decentralized data manag...

Global supply chains are increasingly under scrutiny for ethical lapses, including labor violations, environmental degradation, and opaque sourcing practices. Traditional supply chain oversight mechanisms often lack transparency, real-time traceability, and accountability. Blockchain technology offers a transformative solution by enabling immutable...

The convergence of blockchain technology and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex regulatory challenges. As organizations adopt blockchain to improve the transparency, reliability, and auditability of ESG disclosures, regulators are grappling with how to ensure legal compliance,...

Sustainable investment monitoring is central to achieving long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, yet traditional tracking systems often suffer from inefficiencies, opacity, and data inconsistencies. Blockchain technology offers a promising alternative, with its potential for transparent, immutable, and decentralized data manag...

The debate surrounding the nature of reality in quantum mechanics has increasingly highlighted the centrality of information. This article explores the concept of informational primacy-the idea that information, rather than matter or energy, underlies the fabric of physical reality. Drawing upon interpretations such as quantum Bayesianism (QBism),...

This article explores the convergence of cosmology and consciousness studies through the lens of information theory, highlighting a paradigm shift where information, rather than matter or energy, is considered the foundational substrate of reality. Building on the conceptual foundations laid by physicists and theorists such as Wheeler, Bohm, and, m...

The Meta-Vacuum Theory offers a radical reinterpretation of the foundational structure of the universe by proposing that an underlying informational substrate, rather than the conventional quantum vacuum, serves as the origin of physical reality. This meta-vacuum is conceptualized as a pre-physical, non-material field composed purely of information...

This paper explores the philosophical and scientific trajectory of reality's evolution from the primordial vacuum to the emergence of conscious mind. Drawing upon recent developments in quantum cosmology, information theory, and consciousness studies, the article presents a comprehensive framework positing information as the fundamental constituent...

The Meta-Vacuum Framework, as proposed by Kharchuk (2024), introduces a radical ontological model in which reality emerges not from material substrates or energetic fluctuations but from an a-temporal, pre-physical field of pure information-the meta-vacuum. This paper explores the ontological implications of such a model, particularly in relation t...

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform supply chain management by enhancing transparency, traceability, and accountability, particularly with respect to human rights practices. As companies increasingly turn to blockchain to verify ethical sourcing and prevent human rights violations in their supply chains, the need for effective regu...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) represents one of the most transformative shifts in financial technology, offering permissionless and transparent alternatives to traditional banking and financial services. However, its rapid evolution and inherently decentralized structure have raised complex compliance challenges. Regulators worldwide struggle to fit...

Blockchain technology is increasingly regarded as a tool capable of enhancing transparency, traceability, and accountability within global supply chains, particularly concerning human rights compliance. By offering an immutable, decentralized ledger that records every transaction and movement of goods, blockchain holds the potential to verify ethic...

As the demand for ethical sourcing and human rights accountability in global supply chains grows, blockchain technology has emerged as a promising tool to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with human rights standards. By offering an immutable and decentralized ledger, blockchain can track the origin, movement, and practices associated with...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has rapidly emerged as a disruptive force in the global financial ecosystem, offering open, peer-to-peer alternatives to traditional financial services through blockchain-based protocols. While DeFi presents significant opportunities for financial inclusion and innovation, it also raises complex regulatory challenges, i...

The Self-Consciousness and Coping Scale (SCCS) is a psychometric tool designed to assess the relationship between self-consciousness and coping mechanisms in individuals experiencing stress or emotional turmoil. It provides valuable insights into how individuals with different levels of self-consciousness respond to various stressors, particularly...

Chronic stress, defined as prolonged and persistent exposure to stressors, has significant implications for both physical and psychological health. Individuals experiencing chronic stress often face disruptions in emotional regulation, cognitive function, immune response, and daily functioning. Coping strategies are critical tools that individuals...

Coping scales are fundamental tools in psychological research, used to assess how individuals manage stress and adversity. A wide array of coping inventories has been developed over the decades, each with unique theoretical frameworks, item structures, and psychometric properties. This article critically compares the most widely used coping scales,...

Mindfulness, the practice of nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, has emerged as a transformative approach to emotional regulation and self-soothing. This article explores the intersection of mindfulness and self-comforting behaviors, examining how mindfulness enhances an individual's capacity to self-regulate during stress and emotional...

The accurate measurement of coping behaviors across culturally and demographically diverse populations is essential for psychological research and clinical practice. However, many widely used coping scales were developed within homogenous Western samples, raising concerns about their applicability in broader contexts. This article explores the proc...

Parental education is critical in promoting early childhood oral health, particularly regarding the use of fluoride for caries prevention. This paper explores strategies for designing impactful education campaigns aimed at parents, focusing on increasing awareness, correcting misinformation, and fostering informed decision-making about fluoride use...

In many parts of the world, vulnerable road users (VRUs)-including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and those using public transportation-remain disproportionately affected by road traffic accidents and fatalities. While the Global South accounts for a significant portion of road traffic deaths, vulnerable road users in these regions face uniq...

Vision impairment is a significant factor contributing to road traffic accidents, particularly among vulnerable road users such as the elderly, pedestrians, cyclists, and those with disabilities. The ability to perceive the road environment clearly is essential for safe driving and navigation, yet many road users, especially those in low-resource s...

As populations age globally and the number of disabled individuals rises, the challenges surrounding road safety for elderly and disabled drivers have become a growing concern. In many countries, road traffic regulations are primarily designed with the general population in mind, often overlooking the unique needs and vulnerabilities of elderly and...

Traffic fatalities remain a significant public health issue in low-resource countries, where the burden of road traffic injuries disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, such as pedestrians, motorcyclists, and passengers in informal transportation systems. These countries often face challenges in road safety, including inadequate infrastr...

Autonomous vehicles (AVs), also known as self-driving cars, are poised to revolutionize global road traffic safety and reshape policy development in the transportation sector. While AVs offer the potential to reduce road traffic accidents caused by human error, they also introduce a host of new challenges for policymakers, regulators, and transport...

School-based oral health programs are instrumental in not only improving children's dental outcomes but also influencing parental attitudes toward preventive measures such as fluoride use. These programs serve as community-level interventions, offering both educational and clinical services that can help demystify fluoride and increase its acceptan...

Fluoride has been recognized as a cornerstone in the prevention of dental caries among children. However, disparities in fluoride-related knowledge between urban and rural populations can significantly influence the success of public health interventions. This study investigates the differences in awareness, understanding, and perceptions of fluori...

Public understanding and acceptance of fluoride use in oral health are significantly shaped by media narratives. Media platforms act as both conveyors of health education and amplifiers of misinformation, affecting community attitudes and behaviors. This study explores how various forms of media-traditional news outlets, social media, and online fo...

Parental education is critical in promoting early childhood oral health, particularly regarding the use of fluoride for caries prevention. This paper explores strategies for designing impactful education campaigns aimed at parents, focusing on increasing awareness, correcting misinformation, and fostering informed decision-making about fluoride use...

Healthcare providers play a pivotal role in educating parents and caregivers about the benefits and safety of fluoride use in preventing early childhood caries (ECC). This article explores how dentists, pediatricians, midwives, and community health workers contribute to fluoride advocacy, particularly through direct patient interaction, educational...

This paper explores how race and ethnicity intersect with educational structures, policies, and experiences through a sociological lens. It critically examines how institutional racism, cultural capital, social stratification, and power relations shape access to, and outcomes in, education for racialized groups. Drawing upon classical and contempor...

The rise of non-traditional higher education (HE) institutions has challenged conventional notions of academic environments and pathways to learning. While traditional universities remain dominant in terms of prestige and resource allocation, non-traditional institutions-such as community colleges, online universities, and alternative education pro...

Academia is often characterized by high levels of stress, competition, and uncertainty. From early-career scholars grappling with precarious employment to tenured faculty balancing teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, the academic profession demands exceptional resilience. This paper explores the psychological and social coping...

The growing recognition of the intersection between education and mental health has led to the development of integrated policy frameworks designed to support student wellbeing across all levels of schooling. Mental health challenges among students have been exacerbated by social inequities, increased academic pressure, and, more recently, global c...

The call to decolonize the university curriculum is a growing global movement rooted in historical critiques of Eurocentrism, colonial legacies, and structural inequalities embedded in higher education systems. This paper examines the philosophical, political, and pedagogical underpinnings of curriculum decolonization, addressing why and how univer...

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud environments for hosting mission-critical applications, latency has become a significant factor in the overall performance and user experience. Latency-sensitive applications, such as real-time data processing, financial transactions, video streaming, and gaming, demand low-latency, high-performance infra...

In the evolving landscape of cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) is a crucial aspect of maintaining business continuity and minimizing downtime during unforeseen events. Virtualization platforms like VMware and cloud-native infrastructures such as AWS Nitro offer different approaches to disaster recovery, each providing unique tools, frameworks...

The evolution of hypervisor technologies has been instrumental in shaping the infrastructure of modern public cloud services. Hypervisors are key components of virtualization, enabling the abstraction of physical hardware to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single server. Over the years, hypervisors have undergone significant advancements,...

The design and implementation of hypervisors play a crucial role in shaping the security posture of multi-tenant cloud environments. In these environments, multiple customers, or tenants, share the same underlying physical infrastructure, making security a complex challenge. A hypervisor, as the core virtualization layer, is responsible for isolati...

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing to enhance operational efficiency, cost savings, and scalability, choosing the right virtualization platform becomes a critical decision. VMware and AWS Nitro are two prominent virtualization technologies that organizations can leverage in their cloud migration strategies. VMware, a long-establish...

Fluoridation, particularly the addition of fluoride to milk, has become a common public health intervention aimed at preventing dental caries. However, there are growing concerns among parents regarding the potential long-term effects of fluoride exposure on children's development, particularly on sexual behavior. This cross-sectional study aims to...

Vision impairment is a significant factor contributing to road traffic accidents, particularly among vulnerable road users such as the elderly, pedestrians, cyclists, and those with disabilities. The ability to perceive the road environment clearly is essential for safe driving and navigation, yet many road users, especially those in low-resource s...

As populations age globally and the number of disabled individuals rises, the challenges surrounding road safety for elderly and disabled drivers have become a growing concern. In many countries, road traffic regulations are primarily designed with the general population in mind, often overlooking the unique needs and vulnerabilities of elderly and...

Action Bitters is a popular herbal supplement consumed for its purported health benefits, yet there remains limited research on its potential effects on the male reproductive system. This study aimed to evaluate the histological and histochemical changes in the reproductive organs of male Wistar rats exposed to Action Bitters. Over a 28-day period,...

Herbal remedies have long been utilized as a natural treatment for various health conditions, including male infertility. This study aims to investigate the effects of herbal remedies on male fertility by assessing their impact on testicular histology. Using a rodent model, male Wistar rats were exposed to a herbal remedy commonly used for reproduc...

The consumption of herbal remedies, such as Action Bitters, has gained popularity in many cultures as a treatment for various health concerns, including male sexual health. However, the potential impact of such herbal supplements on male sexual behavior remains underexplored, especially regarding their histopathological effects on reproductive orga...

In Nigeria, pediatric emergency care is an essential component of healthcare, yet the country faces significant challenges in ensuring timely and effective care for children in emergencies. These challenges include inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited resources, a shortage of trained personnel, and a lack of access to medical supplies. Non...

Pediatric emergencies are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited. In these settings, transportation and referral challenges play a significant role in delaying the delivery of timely care for children in critical conditions. This paper examines the transportation and...

Self-comforting behaviors and self-compassion are both strategies that individuals employ to alleviate emotional distress and promote emotional well-being. While these concepts are often used interchangeably, they are distinct in their psychological underpinnings and mechanisms. Self-comforting refers to the actions or behaviors individuals use to...

Open Educational Resources (OER) have emerged as a transformative tool in education, offering freely accessible, openly licensed materials that can be adapted, shared, and reused. The use of OER has the potential to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, particularly for students in underrepresented or marginalized groups. This paper examines the r...

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) has emerged as an essential pedagogical approach aimed at addressing the achievement gaps between racial and ethnic groups in education. By integrating students' cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives into the teaching process, CRT seeks to enhance engagement, motivation, and academic success among...

Equity in education is a fundamental goal in addressing disparities in academic performance and ensuring that all students, regardless of background, ability, or learning style, have access to high-quality education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that promotes equity by creating flexible learning environments that...

The use of culturally relevant materials in education has gained significant attention as a strategy to improve the academic performance and engagement of minority students. These materials, which reflect the cultural, linguistic, and social experiences of diverse student populations, are seen as tools to create more inclusive and responsive learni...

Culturally sensitive assessments are crucial in fostering fairness and equity in educational settings. Traditional assessment methods often reflect the values, norms, and cultural assumptions of dominant groups, which can disadvantage students from diverse backgrounds. This paper explores the significance of culturally sensitive assessments in prom...

Self-comforting behaviors and self-compassion are both strategies that individuals employ to alleviate emotional distress and promote emotional well-being. While these concepts are often used interchangeably, they are distinct in their psychological underpinnings and mechanisms. Self-comforting refers to the actions or behaviors individuals use to...

As the world becomes increasingly digital, technology is playing an integral role in how individuals manage their emotional health and coping mechanisms. Self-comforting behaviors and coping skills are essential for emotional regulation, especially in times of stress, anxiety, and depression. Technology offers a wide range of tools and resources de...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health issue globally, yet misconceptions surrounding their transmission, prevention, and treatment remain prevalent. These misconceptions play a crucial role in shaping sexual health behavior, often leading to risky sexual practices, stigmatization, and non-compliance with preventive...

Mass media has long been recognized as a powerful tool for shaping public attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge across a wide range of social issues, including sexual health. The role of mass media in promoting safe sexual practices among young adults is crucial, as this demographic is particularly vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern, with young adults, particularly university students, being at high risk. Despite the availability of STI screening and testing services on many university campuses, the uptake of these services remains low. This study investigates the factors influencing the decision...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern worldwide, with diverse populations facing varying risks due to demographic factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural background. This study aims to explore how demographic variables influence sexual behavior and the adoption of sexual...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health issue worldwide, and university students are a high-risk group for STI transmission. Previous studies suggest that students' knowledge about STIs can impact their sexual health behaviors, yet limited research has explored differences in STI knowledge between undergraduate and...

Self-comforting behaviors and self-compassion are both strategies that individuals employ to alleviate emotional distress and promote emotional well-being. While these concepts are often used interchangeably, they are distinct in their psychological underpinnings and mechanisms. Self-comforting refers to the actions or behaviors individuals use to...

Self-comforting behaviors are actions individuals engage in to regulate emotions, alleviate stress, and restore a sense of well-being in response to negative experiences. These behaviors range from simple self-soothing activities such as deep breathing or hugging oneself to more complex practices like meditation or physical activity. While self-com...