Doctors have a new helper to tackle knee pain in teens. It's not caused by injuries. This tool is called the MAP-Knee Tool. It's designed to make conversations between doctors and teens easier. It also helps them make decisions together. Plus, it cuts down on confusion about what's wrong. Knee pain in teens can be tricky. It's not always from a sports injury or a fa...
Esports have taken the world by storm, becoming a major form of entertainment and a hot topic in scientific research. But there's a lot of talk about how these games might be affecting the minds of players. Some people worry that esports could be harming players' brains, making it harder for them to focus, make decisions, and handle stress. But is this really the cas...
Ranking fuzzy numbers is a big deal in making tough choices. It's like trying to pick the best option when everything is a bit unclear. There are many ways to do this, but some are not very good. They might not give clear answers or work well when things are uncertain. A new way to rank these fuzzy numbers has been introduced. It's called the q-rung ortho-pair fuzzy...
People often feel bad when things don't go as planned. This is especially true when they think about what could have been. But did you know that the emotions people feel depend on whether they followed the rules or broke them? Researchers wanted to find out if regret and disappointment are linked to whether a decision follows the rules or not. They thought that brea...
Social norms are like invisible rules that guide our choices. People often follow these norms to fit in or avoid trouble. But there's more to it. They might also help us manage our feelings, especially when things are unclear. Three studies with over 2500 people looked into this. They tested different types of uncertainty: complexity, risk, and ambiguity. The findin...
In the world of law, emotions can be a tricky thing. Should feelings play a role in legal decisions, or do they just muddy the waters? This question has been debated for a long time. To find some answers, researchers looked at real-life sentencing data and conducted experiments with mock juries. First, they checked out nearly a million court cases. They found that w...
Cities often make decisions that don't quite hit the mark. Why? Because traditional methods don't always account for human intuition. A fresh approach is changing that by merging three powerful tools to make wiser choices about urban planning and environmental management. First, it uses Fuzzy Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) to turn messy spatial data into clear patter...
In times of crisis, making the right call is tough. Why? Because the information available is often shaky, outdated, or just plain conflicting. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal. It affects how help is given, where resources go, and how well aid works. Think about it. In places like Darfur, Yemen, and Ethiopia, the data is messy. It's not just about n...
Making the choice to report a loved one's dangerous behavior to authorities is a tough call. It's like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, you want to protect society. On the other, you don't want to betray someone you care about. A recent study dug into this dilemma. It looked at different situations like hate crimes, gambling problems, and vi...
Rural women often face unique pressures when dealing with unintended pregnancies. About half of all pregnancies globally and 34% in wealthy nations are unplanned. Studies show that rural women are more likely to continue these pregnancies, while urban women often choose abortions. Why does this happen? A recent review looked at 19 studies from high-income countries....