Publications by authors named "Kuang Jin"

Background: Cognitive errors involve negatively biased or distorted thinking patterns that can hinder effective decision-making. When such a phenomenon occurs in the exercise domain, this is referred to as exercise-related cognitive error. Such exercise-related cognitive errors are typically assessed via a questionnaire, but a validated instrument for the application in Chinese-speaking populations is lacking.

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Introduction: Prolonged sitting can acutely reduce working memory (WM) in individuals with overweight and obesity (OW/OB) who show executive function deficits. Interrupting prolonged sitting with brief PA bouts may counter these effects. However, the benefits of such interventions on behavioral and neuroelectric indices of WM and whether neurocognitive responses are associated with postprandial glycemic responses in young and middle-aged adults with OW/OB remain unknown.

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Regular physical activity (PA) is beneficial for cognitive health, and cathepsin B (CTSB) - a protease released by skeletal muscle during PA - acts as a potential molecular mediator of this association. PA-induced metabolic and mechanical stress appears to increase plasma/serum CTSB levels. CTSB facilitates neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity in brain regions (e.

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

Method: 328 Chinese participants (61.

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Aortic aneurysm and dissection pose fatal threats but no effective drug therapies are available. Previous work has been directed to reduce risk factors or target key pathological events, but none of the translational efforts succeeds. Here, we attempt to repurpose dimethyl fumarate (DMF), an FDA-approved immunomodulatory drug for multiple sclerosis, for the treatment of aortic aneurysm and dissection.

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Acknowledging the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting, this study examined the effects of an acute exercise break during prolonged sitting on executive function, cortical hemodynamics, and microvascular status. In this randomized crossover study, 71 college students completed three conditions: (i) uninterrupted sitting (SIT); (ii) SIT with a 15 min moderate-intensity cycling break (MIC); and (iii) SIT with a 15 min vigorous-intensity cycling break (VIC). Behavioral outcomes, retinal vessel diameters (central retinal artery equivalents [CRAE], retinal vein equivalents [CRVE], arteriovenous ratio [AVR]), cortical activation, and effective connectivity were evaluated.

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  • - The study explored how effectively renal pelvic pressure (RPP) is managed during flexible ureteroscopy using a ureteral access sheath (UAS), which combines pressure measurement and suction features.
  • - Eleven patients with kidney stones participated, and during the procedure, RPP was consistently monitored and maintained at safe levels across different areas of the kidney without significant pressure differences from the control measurements.
  • - The findings suggest that the UAS technology is accurate and reliable for controlling renal pelvic pressure within the desired range, making it a promising tool for kidney stone treatments.
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Objective: To examine the acute and chronic effects of reducing prolonged sedentary time (ST) with physical activity (PA) on cognitive and brain health.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and ProQuest Dissertation and Theses.

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Background: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is being increasingly used to treat 2-4 cm renal stones, which can be attributed to advances in flexible ureteroscopes and ureteral access sheaths (UASs). Despite the improvement and application of flexible vacuum-assisted (FV) and intelligent pressure-controlled (IPC) UASs, no studies have compared their therapeutic efficacy and safety. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety of IPC-UAS and FV-UAS in RIRS 2-4 cm renal stones.

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Team-based physical activity (PA) can improve social cognition; however, few studies have investigated the neurobiological mechanism underlying this benefit. Accordingly, a hyper-scanning protocol aimed to determine whether the interbrain synchrony (IBS) is influenced by an acute bout of team-based PA (i.e.

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Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy with a pressure-controlling ureteral access sheath (PC-UAS) for complex steinstrasse.

Methods: Thirty-one consecutive patients (male: 18; female: 13) with steinstrasse were enrolled, six of whom had concurrent kidney stones. The mean cumulative stone size was 2.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy using a tip-flexible pressure-controlling ureteral access sheath (TFPC-UAS) for renal stones in children.

Methods: Consecutive patients aged 5-18 years with renal stones of diameter 1-3 cm were enrolled between January 2022 and November 2023 at Ganzhou People's Hospital. The patients were treated with flexible ureteroscopy using the TFPC-UAS.

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  • The dopaminergic system, crucial for cognitive functions, is affected by physical activity (PA).
  • Recent evidence suggests that changes in this system due to PA can impact cognitive performance.
  • The text discusses advancements in research and identifies current challenges and opportunities for future studies in this area.
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Background: Vision health is crucial for many aspects of life especially in developing populations such as children and adolescents. However, there is a high proportion of children and adolescents who suffer from visual impairments. Notably, accumulating evidence indicates that meeting the 24-hour movement behaviors (24-HMB) guidelines is associated with positive physical and mental health outcomes in children and adolescents.

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  • This study investigates the relationship between m6A modification and androgen receptor (AR)-related genes in prostate cancer, focusing on how m6A methylation influences cancer development.
  • Researchers used various assays to examine how the gene YTHDF1 affects prostate cancer cell behaviors like viability, apoptosis, and metastasis when combined with AR inhibitors.
  • Findings indicated that knockdown of YTHDF1 reduces AR expression and m6A levels in prostate cancer cells, highlighting its role in cancer progression through direct interaction with the gene TRIM68.
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Social support is a crucial factor that can facilitate regular engagement in physical activity. To assess the influence of social factors on the level of regular physical activity, the Physical Activity and Social Support Scale (PASSS) has been developed. However, the PASSS has yet to be validated in a Chinese sample of established adults.

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  • The study validates the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 Revised (SATAQ-4R) for Chinese adolescents, focusing on how body appearance relates to eating disorders and body dissatisfaction.
  • Two separate studies were conducted for females (344 participants) and males (335 participants), using confirmatory factor analysis to assess the questionnaire's reliability and validity.
  • Results show good internal consistency and convergent validity for both genders, indicating that the SATAQ-4R is a reliable tool for examining body image issues and eating disorder symptoms in Chinese adolescents.
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Objective: The current study aimed to examine the effects of a mindfulness group intervention on self-compassion, psychological resilience, and mental health of children from single-parent families in Tibetan areas.

Methods: A total of 64 children from single-parent families in Tibetan areas were randomly allocated to a control group (n = 32) and an intervention group (n = 32). Participants in the control group received conventional education, while participants in the intervention group received 6-week mindfulness intervention in addition to the conventional education.

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Background/objective: Emerging adulthood (EA, age range between 18 to 29 years) is an important developmental stage that is characterized by marked social and psychological changes. Currently, its developmental features are quantified by the Inventory of the Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood (IDEA) but a validated Chinese version of this questionnaire (IDEA-C) is lacking. Thus, this research, which consists of two consecutive studies, aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the translated IDEA in a Chinese sample of emerging adults.

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Background: Prolonged periods of sedentary behaviour, for instance, engendered by home confinement in Shenzhen city, has led to negative mental health consequences, especially in adolescents. Previous research suggests, in general, that sedentary behavior can increase negative emotions. However, the specific mechanism driving the relationship between sedentary behavior and negative emotions is still relatively unclear.

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Purpose: The integrated model of flow and clutch provides a multistate perspective to the optimal experiences during physical exercises. Based on this model, the Flow-Clutch Scale (FCS) was developed. The current study is the first step to test the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the FCS (FCS-C).

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Background/objective: Negative emotional states, such as depression, anxiety, and stress challenge health care due to their long-term consequences for mental disorders. Accumulating evidence indicates that regular physical activity (PA) can positively influence negative emotional states. Among possible candidates, resilience and exercise tolerance in particular have the potential to partly explain the positive effects of PA on negative emotional states.

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The Relaxation Sensitivity Index (RSI) measures relaxation-related fears developed and validated in western samples. The RSI captures three facets of fear regarding relaxation: physical, cognitive, and social concerns. This study aimed to translate and identify the factor structure of the Chinese version of the RSI.

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This study examined the associations between adherence to 24-hour movement behavior guidelines (24-HMB) and the mental-health-related outcomes of depressive symptoms and anxiety in Chinese children. Data on movement behavior from 5357 children (4th and 5th grades), including physical activity, recreational screen time and sleep, were self-reported using the Health Behavior School-Aged Children Survey. Depressive symptoms and anxiety were self-reported using the Chinese version of the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, respectively.

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