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  Objective: Feeding and eating disorders, a relatively common psychiatric disorder primarily observed in late adolescence and young adulthood, are characterized by abnormal eating patterns and cognitive distortions related to food and weight. Feeding and eating disorders are one of the most critical issues that individuals, especially youth and adolescents, grapple with today. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body image satisfaction and feeding and eating problems in female students at Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch. Methods: This study employed a descriptive correlational design. The population of the study consisted of female students at Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch, during the academic year 2023-2024, from whom 348 were selected using convenience sampling. Research data were collected using the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26) and the Satisfaction with Body-Image (SWBI) Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Pearson's correlation coefficient and SPSS version 27 software at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The results showed a negative relationship between body image satisfaction and feeding and eating problems (r = -0.72, P < 0.01). Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that body image satisfaction leads to a reduction in feeding and eating problems.

Recent advancements in neurophysiological recording technologies have led to significant complexities in managing large-scale neural data, creating potential bottlenecks in the storage, sharing, and processing within the neuroscience community. To address these challenges, we developed the Big Neuronal Data Framework (BNDF), a distributed high-performance computing (HPC) solution. BNDF leverages open-source big data frameworks, Hadoop and Spark, to offer a flexible and scalable architecture. We tested BNDF on three large-scale electrophysiological datasets from nonhuman primate brains, demonstrating improved runtimes and scalability due to its distributed design. In comparative analyses against MATLAB, a widely used platform, BNDF showcased over five times faster performance in spike sorting, a common task in neuroscience. This significant speed advantage highlights BNDF’s potential to enhance the efficiency of neural data processing and analysis, making it a valuable tool for researchers navigating the complexities of modern neural datasets. Overall, BNDF represents a promising approach to streamline the handling of extensive neural data in the field of neuroscience.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) in improving communication patterns among couples affected by domestic violence. Methods and Materials: The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of couples affected by domestic violence who referred to counseling centers in Tehran. A total of 45 participants were selected using simple random sampling and assigned to two experimental groups (Schema Therapy and CBCT) and one control group, each containing 15 participants. Data were collected using the Communication Patterns Questionnaire (Christensen & Salavy, 1984) and analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and Tukey’s post hoc test with SPSS version 26. Each intervention included 10 weekly sessions tailored to the specific therapeutic model. Findings: The MANCOVA results indicated statistically significant differences between groups in all three communication pattern dimensions: mutual constructive communication (F = 8.043, p < .01), mutual avoidant communication (F = 2.222, p < .05), and demand/withdraw communication (F = 1.068, p < .05). Tukey’s post hoc test revealed that Schema Therapy was significantly more effective than CBCT in improving mutual constructive communication (mean difference = 2.40, p = .006), reducing mutual avoidance (mean difference = 0.13, p = .000), and decreasing demand/withdraw patterns (mean difference = -1.00, p = .000). Conclusion: These findings suggest that Schema Therapy may offer deeper and more sustainable improvements in relational functioning by targeting underlying maladaptive schemas contributing to dysfunctional communication.

Objective: This study aimed to explore how adoptive parents construct their identities and meaning of parenthood following experiences of infertility. Methods: This qualitative research employed a narrative methodology to investigate the lived experiences of 31 adoptive parents residing in Austria, all of whom had previously experienced infertility. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling, ensuring diversity in gender, relationship status, and duration since adoption. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, each lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic narrative analysis with the assistance of NVivo software. Theoretical saturation guided the cessation of data collection. Data analysis focused on identifying shared themes and patterns in the way participants narrated their transition from infertility to adoptive parenthood. Findings: Three major themes emerged from the data: Redefining Parenthood, Emotional Journey, and Social and Relational Adjustments. Within these categories, participants described subthemes such as letting go of biological ties, reconstructing identity, symbolic rituals, emotional ambivalence, hope and renewal, navigating social stigma, and coping with institutional processes. Participants emphasized the importance of narrative reconstruction, spiritual or moral reframing, and peer support in legitimizing their parental identity. Despite the fulfillment found in adoption, many expressed that emotional residues from infertility persisted, shaping their experience of parenthood in both subtle and explicit ways. Conclusion: The findings highlight that adoptive parenthood after infertility is a complex, emotionally layered, and socially negotiated process. Narrative identity construction plays a vital role in helping individuals reconcile reproductive loss with the joys and challenges of adoption.