Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
psychophysiological
and
metabolomic
changes
during
horticultural
activities
involving
inhalation
of
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
in
individuals
experiencing
depressive
mood
based
on
presence
or
absence
soil
microbe
Streptomyces
rimosus,
which
emits
VOCs.
Thirty
participants
met
specific
depression
anxiety
criteria
engaged
using
inoculated
with
S.
rimosus
(experimental
group)
medium
(control
group).
Electroencephalogram
(EEG)
was
used
to
analyze
resulting
response,
blood
samples
were
collected
after
each
activity.
Significant
increases
observed
FZ
channel
central
frontal
lobe
for
relative
theta,
alpha,
slow
ratio
sensorimotor
rhythm
mid
beta
alpha
high
beta,
whereas
significant
decreases
noted
gamma
spectral
edge
frequency
50%
90%.
GC-TOF-MS
analysis
identified
44
altered
serum
metabolites,
showing
an
increasing
trend
succinate,
glycolate,
glycerate,
acetate,
palmitate,
myristate,
laurate,
caprynate,
octanoate,
are
related
citrate
cycle,
glyoxylate
dicarboxylate
metabolism,
fatty
acid
biosynthesis.
In
conclusion,
this
suggests
that
VOCs
can
help
alleviate
moods.
Library Hi Tech,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Purpose
Social
media
usage
has
been
documented
to
affect
the
psychological
well-being
of
its
users.
This
study
aims
examine
how
social
overload
influences
cognitive
fatigue
among
individuals
in
Malaysia.
Design/methodology/approach
employed
a
comprehensive
research
framework
based
on
stressor-strain-outcome
(SSO)
model
perceived
affects
through
emotional
exhaustion
and
anxiety.
Survey
data
were
gathered
from
451
users
Malaysia,
analysis
was
performed
using
PLS-SEM.
Findings
The
findings
revealed
that
information
overload,
communication
interruption
are
antecedents
exhaustion.
Communication
identified
as
anxiety,
while
anxiety
confirmed
predictors
fatigue.
However,
pathway
indicated
no
relationship
between
Originality/value
Our
contributes
literature
technology
psychology
by
examining
mechanisms
(emotional
anxiety).
offer
implications
for
service
providers,
practitioners
users,
they
facilitate
measures
strategies
mitigate
adverse
effects
elevating
well-being.
Information Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
The
fast
growth
of
digital
marketing
in
the
tourism
sector
requires
an
understanding
its
impact
on
tourist
purchase
intentions.
Digital
strategies,
including
social
media
marketing,
search
engine
content
and
email
campaigns,
play
a
crucial
role
shaping
consumer
decisions.
However,
information
overload
may
weaken
these
effects,
making
it
essential
to
examine
moderating
role.
This
study
explores
how
influences
tourists’
willingness
buy
assesses
extent
which
moderates
effects.
Using
quantitative
research
approach,
data
were
collected
July
2024
through
online
surveys
field
investigations
four
Chinese
provinces:
Henan,
Anhui,
Hunan,
Jiangxi.
A
total
681
valid
responses
analyzed
using
Ordered
Probit
(Oprobit)
models
test
hypothesized
relationships.
findings
confirm
that
positively
impacts
intentions,
but
excessive
weakens
Notably,
reduces
effectiveness
while
campaigns
is
less
pronounced.
uniquely
contributes
literature
by
not
only
confirming
positive
influence
intentions
also
systematically
analyzing
overload,
offering
empirical
insights
into
marketers
can
refine
strategies
mitigate
adverse
effects
enhance
decision-making
sector.
