Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
July 2, 2026
Betül Yıldız
preprint
The aim of this study is to examine the concept of "immediate experience" in the philosophy of F. H. Bradley, one of the prominent figures of British Idealism, and to re-evaluate the philosophical problems it generates within the context of contemporary philosophy of mind. According to Bradley, immediate experience is a primary, non-relational unity that precedes thought, judgment, and the...
Religion and Social Communication
July 1, 2026
Carl Jayson D. Hernandez
Ideas concerning religion are often communicated through popular media, such as anime. One of the anime adaptations that explicitly engages the intersections of religion, science, and philosophy is Vatican Kiseki Chōsakan (2017) or Vatican Miracle Examiner. This study reflects on how the anime representation communicates religious ideas about miracles, prophecies, and other spiritual matters to...
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology
July 1, 2026
Dattatraya Shantaram Muluk And Kishor Dattatray Ch
This paper, “Integrative Yogic Activity Modules for Holistic Development in Children: A School-Based Approach,” highlights the importance of incorporating yoga activities in school education. It focuses on child-friendly practices such as animal poses, yoga games, breathing exercises, and short meditation for children aged 6–16 years. Using an activity-based approach, the study observed...
Cureus
July 1, 2026
Aishwarya Vaidya, Unnati Pandit, Kirti K. Jadhav
Background: Relaxation techniques are widely studied for their influence on autonomic nervous system activity and pain perception. The requiescence technique (RT) is a structured integrative relaxation technique incorporating breathing exercises, guided imagery, colour-based visualisation, gentle movements, and meditation. The present study focused on the reproducibility of physiological and...
ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities.
July 1, 2026
Parveen Kumar
Yoga is one of the most profound contributions of the Indian knowledge tradition to humanity. Although it is often identified with physical postures and exercises, its original purpose extends far beyond bodily fitness. Classical yoga presents a comprehensive philosophical system that seeks harmony between body, mind, intellect, and consciousness while guiding the individual toward...
International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health
July 1, 2026
Gwladys Rubayita, Bruno Silva de Paula, Júlia Tannús et al.
Depression and anxiety affect up to 52% of hemodialysis patients, yet most cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. This paper presents the design and preliminary evaluation of an immersive virtual reality mindfulness application specifically designed for use during hemodialysis sessions, when patients remain physically immobilized for 3-4 hours, three to four times weekly, to transform this...
Cognitive Neuroscience
July 2026
Giovanni Federico, François Osiurak, Maria A Brandimonte et al.
Understanding how the human brain generates, utilizes, and adapts to technology is one of our most urgent scientific questions today. Recent advances in cognitive neuroscience reveal a complex neurocognitive structure that underpins human interaction with technology. Here, we propose an integrated framework that considers the interplay of causal reasoning, semantic cognition, visuospatial...
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
July 2026
I-Jung Chen, Yuan-Sheng Tzeng, Shu-Yu Wu et al.
Health care workers (HCWs) faced unprecedented stress, anxiety, and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yoga, a mind-body practice combining physical postures, breathing, and meditation, has demonstrated benefits for mental and physical resilience. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of yoga interventions in addressing mental health challenges and promoting overall well-being...
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
July 1, 2026
S. Thomas, Anusha Prabhakaran, Siddaram Sarate et al.
Introduction: Nurses often face substantial challenges and stress due to multitasking and comprehensive roles in the clinical setting, which can adversely affect their physical, psychological and emotional health. This, in turn, impacts the quality of patient care. Among various conventional therapies, Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation approach, remains the preferred way for promoting deep...
Lancet Planetary Health
July 1, 2026
Shannon Maloney, Joseph Moore, Katrin Wilhelm et al.
Converging ecological and social crises have exposed the limits of prevailing models of human progress, highlighting the need for more inclusive and interdisciplinary approaches to advancing wellbeing and flourishing across human and non-human life. In this Personal View, we propose an ecological-collective-flourishing (e-co-flourishing) approach, whereby one's own human flourishing is pursued...