International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture

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Online ISSN: 2345-5802

Publication Frequency: Monthly

Language: English

Peer Review Model: Double-anonymized Peer Review

Open Access: Yes

The International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture (IJBMC) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to psychology and closely related interdisciplinary fields. The journal particularly focuses on psychosomatic medicine, psychotherapy, transpersonal and cultural psychology, mind-body studies, behavioral health, and health humanities. IJBMC publishes original and archival scholarly contributions, including empirical studies, qualitative research, theoretical papers, review articles, and interdisciplinary work that demonstrates clear relevance to psychological science and related biobehavioral and sociocultural disciplines. The journal aims to advance scholarship on the relationships among body, mind, culture, and health by providing a platform for rigorous academic dialogue across psychology and its neighboring fields.

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CALL FOR PAPERS | Special Issue

2026-09-04

The International Journal of Body, Mind, and Culture (IJBMC) invites submissions for our upcoming Scopus-indexed special issue:
"When AI Enters the Body–Mind–Culture Ecology: Embodied signals, cultural meaning-making, and relational mental health care"

Current Issue

Vol. 13 No. 8 (2026): August

Published: 2026-08-01

Editorial

Did the Oracles of Delphi Shape the Tragedies? On the Economics of Predictive Processing

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1694

Farzad Goli ⁽¹⁾

(1) MD., Danesh-e Tandorosti Institute, Isfahan, Iran; Behi Academy, Vancouver, Canada.

Article e2026-1694

Abstract : 127

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1694

Review Article(s)

Multicultural Literacy, Multicultural Efficacy, and Multicultural Education in ELT Teacher Preparation: An Integrative Literature Review

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1634

Dewi Listia Apriliyanti ⁽¹⁾, Pratiwi Retnaningdyah ⁽²⁾, Syafi’ul Anam ⁽³⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia. IKIP Siliwangi, Cimahi, Indonesia. ,

(2) Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(3) Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Article e2026-1634

Abstract : 138

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1634
Psychological Stress and Male Fertility: Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Experimental Models, and Therapeutic Approaches—A Narrative Review

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1512

Hajar Fahmy ⁽¹⁾, Amine Zouba ⁽²⁾, Miloud Chakit ⁽³⁾, Amine Moataz ⁽⁴⁾, Omar Oubry ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Laboratory of Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (LSRHR), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.,

(2) Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.,

(3) National School of Public Health, Rabat, Morocco. Informatics Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.,

(4) Laboratory of Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (LSRHR), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.,

(5) Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques (ISPITS), Tetouan, Morocco

Article e2026-1512

Abstract : 153

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1512

Qualitative Study(ies)

Spiritual Coping amid Technostress among Student Digital Entrepreneurs in Jakarta: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1517

Maulana Amirul Adha ⁽¹⁾, Bayu Suhendry ⁽²⁾, Ayatulloh Michael Musyaffi ⁽³⁾, Nova Syafira Ariyanti ⁽⁴⁾, Bobur Sobirov ⁽⁵⁾, Nina Farliana ⁽⁶⁾

(1) Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, East Jakarta, Indonesia,

(2) Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, East Jakarta, Indonesia,

(3) Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, East Jakarta, Indonesia,

(4) Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia,

(5) Samarkand Branch of Tashkent State University of Economics, Samarkand, Uzbekistan,

(6) Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

Article e2026-1517

Abstract : 100

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1517
Cultural Memory, Identity, and Digital Transformation in Contemporary Kazakh Visual Art: A Psychocultural Analysis

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1687

Tolganay Bokesh ⁽¹⁾, Bekzhan B. Meirbayev ⁽²⁾, Yildiz Tuna ⁽³⁾

(1) Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Cultural Studies, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(2) Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Cultural Studies, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(3) Ankara Haci Bayram University, Ankara, Turkey.

Article e2026-1687

Abstract : 46

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1687
Psycholinguistic and Cognitive Foundations of Kazakh and English Mythotoponyms: A Comparative Linguistic Study

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1684

Smatova Aliya ⁽¹⁾, Bolatbek Tleuberdiyev ⁽²⁾, Kaldygozova Sandugash ⁽³⁾, Jilkishiyeva Maira ⁽⁴⁾, Omarova Nurlybek ⁽⁵⁾, Medetbekova Nurgul ⁽⁶⁾

(1) M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.,

(2) Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(3) M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.,

(4) M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.,

(5) M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.,

(6) M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

Article e2026-1684

Abstract : 39

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1684
Tracking Fluctuations in Listening Anxiety and Metacognitive Awareness Among EFL Learners: A Qualitatively Dominant Mixed-Methods Study

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1600

Ika Hidayanti ⁽¹⁾, Slamet Setiawan ⁽²⁾, Syafi’ul Anam ⁽³⁾

(1) English Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(2) English Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(3) English Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.

Article e2026-1600

Abstract : 28
DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1600
Intercultural Transmission and Psycho-Cultural Reception of Qissa-i Jumjuma across Islamic Literary Traditions: A Comparative Study

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1690

Zhylbek S. Kerimbek ⁽¹⁾, Alibek S. Shegebay ⁽²⁾, Akzharkyn T. Abuova ⁽³⁾, Zhanar Suinzhanova ⁽⁴⁾, Nazgul A. Ryskulova ⁽⁵⁾, Toktar Kerimbekov ⁽⁶⁾

(1) PhD, Senior Lecturer, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(2) PhD Student, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(3) PhD, Senior Lecturer, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(4) Candidate of Philological Sciences, Senior Lecturer, Ahmet Yesevi University, Faculty of Philology, Turkestan, Kazakhstan. ,

(5) Master, Senior Lecturer, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Institute of Sorbonne-Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan. ,

(6) PhD, Senior Lecturer, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Article e2026-1690

Abstract : 50

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1690
Embodied Measurement and Cultural Cognition in Kazakh and English Mesurative Idioms: A Comparative Body–Mind–Culture Perspective

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1685

Elmira Toleubekkyzy Kydyrmoldina ⁽¹⁾, Saniya Yesengeldievna Kerimbayeva ⁽²⁾, Raya Nursultanovna Darmenkulova ⁽³⁾, Abdibek Zhetpisovich Amirov ⁽⁴⁾, Aiym Aitpanbet ⁽⁵⁾

(1) Senior Lecturer, Institute of Project Management Department of Kazakh and Russian languages, Kazakhstan, Almaty, Satbayev, 22, 050013; Kazakh National Research Technical University by K.I. Satbayev. ,

(2) Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of Shymkent University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.,

(3) Faculty of Philology, Department of Kazakh linguistics, Baytursinuly Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan.,

(4) Faculty of Philology, Department of Kazakh linguistics, Baytursinuly Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan.,

(5) Lecturer, Haileybury Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Article e2026-1685

Abstract : 65

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1685
Emotional Awareness, Social Support, and Meaning in Life Among Jordanian University Students: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1448

Shooroq Maberah ⁽¹⁾, Mohammed Abu Al-Rub ⁽²⁾

(1) Department of Psychological and Family Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan. ,

(2) Department of Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan.

Article e2026-1448

Abstract : 72

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1448

Quantitative Study(ies)

Modeling the Tendency for Cosmetic Surgery Based on Irrational Beliefs and Socio-Cultural Attitudes: The Mediating Role of Body Image Dissatisfaction in Women

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.732

Soroor Arabpour Khanmirzaei ⁽¹⁾, Mohammadreza Zarbakhsh Bahri ⁽²⁾, Mohammad Hossein Taghdisi ⁽³⁾

(1) Department of Psychology, To.C., Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran. ,

(2) Department of Psychology, To.C., Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran. ,

(3) Department of Public Health, TeMS.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Article e2026-732

Abstract : 133

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.732
A Structural Model of Posttraumatic Growth Based on Cognitive Appraisal with the Mediating Role of Intrusive and Deliberate Rumination in Cancer Patients

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1302

Maryam Rajabi ⁽¹⁾, Tooraj Sepahvand ⁽²⁾, Saeed Moosavipour ⁽³⁾

(1) Department of Psychology, Ar.C., Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran. ,

(2) Department of Psychology, Ar.C., Arak University, Arak, Iran. ,

(3) Department of Psychology, Ar.C., Arak University, Arak, Iran.

Article e2026-1302

Abstract : 172

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1302
Psychological Satisfaction with Complete Dentures: Functional and Psychosocial Outcomes in Edentulous Patients

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1401

Mohammed Ridha Hassan Al.Rubaie ⁽¹⁾

(1) Al-Bayan University, College of Dentistry, Baghdad, Iraq.

Article e2026-1401

Abstract : 45

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1401
Comparing the Effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Emotion Regulation in Obese Women

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1289

Ruhieh Shiri Sarcheshmeh ⁽¹⁾, Lida Leilabadi ⁽²⁾, Mojgan Sepah Mansour ⁽³⁾

(1) Department of Psychology, CT.c., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ,

(2) Department of Psychology, CT.c., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ,

(3) Department of Psychology, CT.c., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Article e2026-1289

Abstract : 54

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1289
Effect of Combined Stress Ball and Lavender Aromatherapy on Cannulation-Related Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1382

Dhrgam Hameed Al-Esawee ⁽¹⁾, Hakemia Shaker Hasan ⁽²⁾

(1) Master’s Student, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.,

(2) Professor of Adult Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Article e2026-1382

Abstract : 49

PDF : 17
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1382
Cognitive Flexibility and Job Satisfaction among Intensive Care Nurses: The Mediating Role of Self-Critical Rumination

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1472

Faten Mohsen Mahmoud Naser ⁽¹⁾, Rajaa Ibrahim Abd ⁽²⁾

(1) MScN Student, Department of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.,

(2) MScN Student, Department of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Article e2026-1472

Abstract : 76

PDF : 17
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1472
Comparing Big Five Personality Traits in Iranian Entrepreneurs and Non-Entrepreneurs

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.824

Faezeh Ebrahimi ⁽¹⁾, Maryam Moghadasin ⁽²⁾, Gholamali Afrooz ⁽³⁾, Samira Vakili ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ,

(2) Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran. ,

(3) Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. ,

(4) Department of Psychology, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Article e2026-824

Abstract : 138

PDF : 15
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.824
Physiological Performance and Skin Health Indicator of Elite East Java Kabaddi Athletes: A Pilot Study

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1330

Nur Luthfiatus Solikah ⁽¹⁾, Muchamad Arif Al Ardha ⁽²⁾, Muhammad Adeel ⁽³⁾, Nining Widyah Kusnanik ⁽⁴⁾, Billy Emir Rizkanto ⁽⁵⁾, Nur Salsabila Rhesa Pandhadha Putra ⁽⁶⁾, Arifiana Wungu Kartika Dewi ⁽⁷⁾

(1) Sport Science Program, Faculty of Sport Science and Health, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(2) Physical Education Program, Faculty of Sport Science and Health, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(3) Master Program in Smart Healthcare Management (SHM), International College of Sustainability Innovations (ICSI), National Taipei University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,

(4) Physical Education Program, Faculty of Sport Science and Health, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(5) Sport Coaching Education Program, Faculty of Sport Science and Health, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(6) Sport Management Program, Faculty of Sport Science and Health, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.,

(7) Medicine Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.

Article e2026-1330

Abstract : 50

PDF : 19
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1330
Eating Competence and Weight Status among Middle School Students in Iraq

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1403

Muntadhar Nazar Al-Safy ⁽¹⁾, Hawraa Kareem Abed Ail ⁽²⁾

(1) Community Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Iraq.,

(2) PhD Community Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Iraq.

Article e2026-1403

Abstract : 45

PDF : 21
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1403
Modeling the Causal Relationships of Client Engagement Based on Personality Traits with the Mediating Role of Therapeutic Alliance in Psychodynamic Interventions

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1298

Maryam Mohebbi Sheikhlari ⁽¹⁾, Naimeh Moheb ⁽²⁾, Kaveh Alavi ⁽³⁾, Shabnam Nohesara ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Department of Psychology, Ara.C., Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.,

(2) Department of Clinical Psychology, Tabriz Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran. ,

(3) Department of Psychiatry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,

(4) Department of Psychiatry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Article e2026-1298

Abstract : 171

PDF : 7
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1298
The Role of Psychologists in Managing Workplace Psychological Disorders among Employees in Southern Iraq

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1385

Alya Khudhair Abas ⁽¹⁾

(1) Department of Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.

Article e2026-1385

Abstract : 35

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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1385
Effectiveness of Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Compulsive Avoidant Behaviors in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.870

Roksana Nakhaei Moghadam ⁽¹⁾, Mahshid Sayyad Haghshomar ⁽²⁾, Fahimeh Shahreki ⁽³⁾, Erfan Daneshpajouh Reygi ⁽⁴⁾

(1) Department of Clinical Psychology, ZAH.C., Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran. ,

(2) Department of Clinical Psychology, ZAH.C., Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran.,

(3) Department of Clinical Psychology, ZAH.C., Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran.,

(4) Department of Clinical Psychology, ZAH.C., Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran.

Article e2026-870

Abstract : 74

PDF : 13
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.870
Effectiveness of the Easy Minds Educational Program on Executive Functions and Mathematics Self-Efficacy in Students with Mathematics Disorder

DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1334

Fatemeh Heydari ⁽¹⁾, Moloud Keykhosravani ⁽²⁾, Naser Amini ⁽³⁾

(1) Department of Psychology, Bu.C., Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran. ,

(2) Department of Psychology, Bu.C., Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran. ,

(3) Department of Psychology, Bu.C., Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran.

Article e2026-1334

Abstract : 59

PDF : 20
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DOI : 10.61838/ijbmc.v13i8.1334

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