LIFE: International Journal of Health and Life-Sciences

THE CYBER-QAREEN IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AN EXPANDED THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK IN CYBER PSYCHOLOGY

2026-03-23T09:50:37+00:00

This study presents an expanded theoretical framework for the concept of the Cyber-Qareen in light of contemporary developments in artificial intelligence and cyberpsychology. Building on the traditional religious and psychological notion of the Qareen as a spiritual and psychological companion reflecting the inner self, the paper reconceptualizes the Cyber-Qareen as a virtual and algorithmically mediated extension of human identity within intelligent interactive environments. The study is based on an analytical review of Arabic and international literature and proposes a tripartite interpretive model (psychological–technological–ethical). It examines the implications of this model for identity, behavior, and awareness, emphasizing the necessity of developing ethical and educational practices to manage the Cyber-Qareen responsibly in education, psychotherapy, and digital media.

PULSE - PERSONALIZED UNDERSTANDING, LEARNING AND WORKING STRESS EVALUATION

2026-06-11T09:51:21+00:00

Work-related stress has become a pervasive challenge with significant social and economic implications. This paper presents PULSE, a holistic digital system designed for Personalized Understanding, Learning, and Working Stress Evaluation in modern workplaces. The proposed system integrates non-invasive wearable sensors, IoT devices, and affective computing techniques to continuously monitor physiological, behavioral, and environmental indicators of stress. Advanced machine learning algorithms analyze these multimodal data in real time to detect stress levels, while a personalized e-learning platform delivers adaptive interventions (such as mindfulness exercises and cognitive-behavioral strategies) to help individuals manage stress proactively. A gamified mobile application interfaces with users, providing feedback and motivation to engage in stress-reduction activities. The paper also outlines a pilot study plan in a real workplace environment to evaluate the system’s effectiveness. By combining accurate stress detection with tailored just-in-time support, PULSE aims to promote mental well-being and enhance productivity in the workplace.

TESTING A HIERARCHICAL-RETICULAR MODEL OF THE PSYCHE: A CYBERNETIC FLUX ENGINE IN THE PERSONALITY SPHERE

2026-08-11T07:03:51+00:00

As part of structured systems theory, Cattell (1957, 1965) and Digman (1963, 1997) proposed hierarchical-reticular models of the Language of Personality Sphere (LPS). Hamilton (2026) retrofit their most promising framework, the stratoplex, with a cybernetic flux engine. The psychodynamic tripartite core of the stratoplex generates three functions: socialization, personal growth, and emotional regulation. The three engine functions are responsible for causal relations between deep traits (domains) that consist of the Big Five plus Psychopathy-Aggressiveness. Within deep traits, the engine specifies the operation of shallow traits (aspects). These shallow traits are hypothesized to serve as subsidiary coordinating structures. On the shell of the LPS, these aspects project surface traits (facets). Retrospective causal modeling of four studies (Total N = 1799) found stronger support for the stratoplex framework and cybernetic flux engine using Big Five data, as compared to 16PF data. Results support conceptualizing the socialization process as two circuits operating in parallel. The risk manages circuit contains the Conscientiousness (C) and Neuroticism (N) domains, with C inhibiting N. During emotional regulation, Intellect increases C while decreasing N, with C and N both diminishing Assertiveness (E2). The social dominance circuit contains the Psychopathy (P) and Agreeableness (A) domains, with Eclectic dominance inhibiting A, with A increasing Aggressiveness (P2). Consistent with Belief Systems Theory, aggressiveness can be justified via an authoritarian, emotional, or rational process. The results also support further differentiating the personal growth process by tracking the impact of Intellect (I) and Openness(O) on Enthusiasm (E1) and E2

EFFECTS OF FOOTBATH INTERVENTION ON SKELETAL MUSCLE OXYGENATION RECOVERY: GROUP-LEVEL AND INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL ANALYSES USING MDC95

2026-08-12T04:43:03+00:00

Foot bathing (ashiyu) is a traditional and widely practiced recovery method in Japan; however, its physiological effects on skeletal muscle recovery and the sources of inter-individual variability remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of foot bathing on skeletal muscle oxygenation recovery kinetics, focusing on both group-level outcomes and clinically meaningful individual responses. Fifteen healthy young men completed a randomized crossover protocol consisting of a control rest condition and a foot bathing condition following a standardized calf-raise exercise. Muscle oxygenation of the medial gastrocnemius was continuously assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy. Recovery rate (Slope) and recovery half-time (Halftime) were analyzed at both the group and individual levels. Individual responsiveness was classified using the minimal detectable change at the 95% confidence level (MDC₉₅), assuming an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.90. Group-level analyses revealed no statistically significant differences between conditions for either Slope or Halftime. In contrast, individual-level analysis demonstrated substantial heterogeneity in responses. Five participants exceeded MDC₉₅ for improved recovery rate following foot bathing, whereas others showed minimal change or deterioration. No participants exceeded MDC₉₅ for Halftime improvement. These findings indicate that foot bathing does not exert uniform effects on muscle oxygenation recovery. Incorporating MDC₉₅-based individual analysis provides a more clinically relevant framework for evaluating recovery interventions and highlights the importance of personalized recovery strategies.

EFFECT OF RADIAL EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY ON MUSCLE POWER OUTPUT IN MAJOR THIGH MUSCLE GROUPS

2026-08-13T10:30:35+00:00

Background: Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) is widely used in sports medicine for pain relief and functional recovery; however, quantitative evidence regarding its immediate effects on neuromuscular performance in healthy athletes remains limited. Objective: To determine the acute effects of rESWT applied to the mid-quadriceps on isokinetic knee extension and flexion output in female university athletes. Methods: Eleven female university athletes (18–22 years) completed rESWT and control conditions in a within-subject, controlled laboratory design. Isokinetic knee extension and flexion of the right leg were assessed using a Biodex dynamometer at 60°/s (two sets of five maximal concentric repetitions). In the rESWT condition, 3,000 pulses (20 Hz, 3.5 bar) were applied to the mid-belly of the right quadriceps immediately before and after the first set. The control condition followed the same protocol without stimulation. Primary analyses focused on the first set to isolate the effect of the initial rESWT application. Rep-by-rep data were analysed using linear mixed-effects models with participant ID as a random effect. Results: During knee extension, rESWT produced higher Peak Torque (p = 0.00030), Angle at Peak Torque (p = 0.00050), Peak Power (p = 0.00041), Total Work (p = 0.00017), and Peak Torque/BW% (p = 0.00014), with a trend for Time to Peak Torque (p = 0.075). T100, T200, RTD 0–100, and RTD 0–200 did not differ. No significant effects were observed for knee flexion (all p > 0.12). Conclusion: rESWT applied to the quadriceps acutely enhanced isokinetic knee extension output, with no detectable effects on knee flexion or early torque-rise indices.