WebLog Journal of Depression and Anxiety

Academic reflection does not always begin in laboratories, classrooms, or manuscripts. Sometimes it begins at the dining table, when the body is tired, the mind is quiet, and the hands are doing something ordinary without ambition. The objective of this reflective commentary is to examine how an ordinary home cooking experience can generate broader insights into academic life by exploring how presentation, intentionality, and mindful arrangement shape engagement, interpretation, and…

Academic promotion is often regarded as the culmination of scholarly achievement. Yet the official announcement of promotion rarely reflects the invisible years of disappointment, self doubt, perseverance, and personal growth that precede it. This reflective commentary examines my own journey towards promotion to full professor after three applications over eight years. My first application in 2013 was not supported at the departmental level, while my second application in 2016 was…

Background: Academic procrastination, defined as the voluntary delay of intended academic tasks despite potential harm, is exceedingly common among students. It is conceptualized as a failure of self-regulation and motivation that leads to negative outcomes in performance and well-being.

Objective: This review synthesizes contemporary research on student procrastination, covering definitions, prevalence (global and India), theoretical models,…

Modern universities are increasingly governed through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality assurance frameworks, accreditation exercises, and institutional rankings. While these mechanisms are intended to improve accountability and educational quality, they may inadvertently shift academic priorities from the cultivation of scholarship toward the production of measurable outputs. This reflective commentary examines the tension between authentic scholarship and performance driven…

Antisocial personality is a type of personality characterized by persistent violation of social norms, infringement on others’ rights, and a lack of responsibility. It is closely associated with aggressive behavior, criminal activity, and poor social adaptation. With the increasing prominence of mental health issues, the formation mechanisms and intervention pathways of antisocial personality have gradually become a major focus of research. Existing studies suggest that antisocial…

Perceived Education-job mismatch is an individual's subjective belief that their education or degree does not align with the requirements of their job. This research aims to investigate the association between education-job mismatch and two groups of individual and workplace outcomes in Nigeria. A second aim also is to test the extent to which these associations can be moderated by personality traits and employability. A sample of 303 (64.7% male and 35.3% female) graduates from Nigeria were…

With the acceleration of socialization, people's work pressure is getting bigger and bigger, which has become an important influencing factor for the decline of sleep quality, and more and more people are suffering from the decline of sleep quality. In the clinic, many people begin to receive long-term medication, in spite of this, the problem of sleep quality has not been well improved. This study will systematically analyze the relationship between sleep quality and health, the…

Cancer survivorship has significantly increased due to advancements in early detection and treatment. However, survivors often face psychological challenges, notably anxiety and fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). These concerns can persist long after treatment, adversely affecting quality of life (QoL). This narrative review explores the prevalence, implications, assessment methods, and management strategies for anxiety and FCR among cancer survivors. Recent studies indicate that over…