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A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.

WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Relationships Among Cognitive Distortions, Forgiveness of Others, and Self-Forgiveness in Psychiatric Outpatients with Depressive Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Saklamaz S, Akpınar H · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background : Depression is associated with cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal difficulties that may influence forgiveness-related processes. This study aimed to examine the relationships among cognitive distortions, forgiveness of…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/healthcare14111478
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An examination of core beliefs in generalized anxiety disorder.

Doust AE, Trenoska Basile V, McDonald S et al. · 2026 · The British journal of clinical psychology

Objective Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterised by uncontrollable worries. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for GAD; however, manualised treatments rarely include interventions to target core…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/bjc.70047
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Effect of ambient light level on scanning accuracy and duration of intraoral scanners: a clinical evaluation.

Turgut M, Kaplan MH, Eroglu Z et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of natural light conditions and ambient lighting levels changing at different times of the day on the accuracy and duration of digital scans made with intraoral scanners in a clinical…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12903-026-08075-2
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Longitudinal Relationship Between Helicopter Parenting and Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Middle Adolescents: An Examination of Gender Differences.

Wu Y, Yuan Y, Wang Z · 2026 · Journal of adolescence

Introduction Although substantial evidence has established an association between helicopter parenting and depressive symptoms, the causal direction between the two remains unclear. In particular, the dynamic interplay between the…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jad.70202
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A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Pagliaro T, Butler G, Godbolt A et al. · 2026 · The Australasian journal of dermatology

Background/objectives The Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital (RBWH) in Queensland, Australia provides definitive care for all diagnosed adult patients with SJS/TEN within its catchment. In this retrospective cohort study, we identified all…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ajd.70076
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A scoping review of mystical-type experiences and mood symptom outcomes in psychedelic therapy clinical trials: comparing life-threatening disease and depressive populations.

Deutsch A, Contreras LE, Kratina S et al. · 2026 · Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology

Background Psychedelic therapies are gaining attention as tools to alleviate anxiety and depression across various clinical populations. However, the mechanisms behind psychedelics' therapeutic efficacy and the potential differences in how…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/20451253261433836
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The impact of COVID-19 and self-care on the quality of life of postmenopausal women.

Bashtian MH, Asali R, Afshari-Safavi A et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background Demographic, social, and self-care factors can significantly impact the quality of life of menopausal women. Self-care abilities are regarded as pivotal mechanisms for enhancing quality of life and reducing substantial…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1780_24
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Exploring the relationship between cognitive thinking style, working memory, and arithmetic fluency: a gender-based study.

Nigar N, Neelima M, Ahmad N · 2026 · Cognitive processing

The current study investigated the gender-specific relationship between cognitive thinking styles (CTS) and arithmetic fluency, controlling for working memory. It focuses on two specific CTS-Inchworm and Grasshopper (Bath et al. 1986).…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10339-026-01362-4
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The Effects of Vertebral Deformities on Swimming Kinematics in Lumpfish, Cyclopterus lumpus.

Lunningham T, Sewcharran KM, Johnson J et al. · 2025 · Integrative and comparative biology

Vertebral deformities such as abnormal curvatures and shapes may influence kinematics of fishes during swimming. Our study examines the vertebral deformities of hatchery-reared lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) to better understand the effects…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/icb/icaf111
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The relationship between diet quality index (DQI) with inflammatory indices and body mass index (BMI) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

Karimi P, Ramezani E, Daryani NE et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex and chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Diet is a significant factor influencing the onset and course of IBD. The Diet Quality Index (DQI) is an essential tool for…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-21268-z
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Physical Activity and Exergame Interest Among Adolescents with Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder: Potential to Shift Toward Active Play.

Temlali TY, Lust JM, Valtr L et al. · 2026 · Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics

Aims This study examined physical activity levels, video gaming habits, and interest in using exergames among adolescents with probable developmental coordination disorder (p-DCD). It also explored relationships between physical activity,…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2026.2684787
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Association of nursing error, just culture, and personality type: Health system promotion approach.

Akbari A, Dehghan M, Hosseini F et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background Just culture (JC) is a rational approach to human error and fallibility in health system promotion. It seems that it has a close relationship with personality. This study aimed to assess the relationships among nursing error,…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_2271_24
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Participant Attrition Associated With Longitudinal Use of Safety Flag Protocols in Adolescent Substance Use Research.

Gansner M, Weitzman ER, Minegishi M et al. · 2026 · Substance use & addiction journal

Purpose Safety flag (SF) protocols are increasingly used in adolescent substance use research to protect of minor participants. This report examines the relationship between different thresholds for reporting participant substance use and…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/29767342261450960
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An Examination of Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine Concentrations in Inpatients Receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

Haykal M, Li B, Avellaneda Ojeda A et al. · 2026 · The journal of applied laboratory medicine

Background Interpretation of urine buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine concentrations is widely used to assess adherence during treatment for opioid use disorder. However, the relationships between dose, timing of sample collection, and…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jalm/jfag051
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Assessment of the Implementation of School-Health Program on Prevention of Unsafe Sexual Practices among Students of West Itam Secondary School, Uyo.

Okono EB, Azuonwu G, Ekpenyong A et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Adolescent engagement in unsafe sexual practices remains a public health concern in Nigeria despite the presence of school health programs. This study assessed the implementation of the school-health program in preventing unsafe…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8178832/v1
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and heavy metals in the egg of peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) populations in West England, United Kingdom.

Ozaki S, Chaplow JS, Dodd B et al. · 2026 · Ecotoxicology (London, England)

This study focused on the exposure of a terrestrial raptor, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), in the United Kingdom. In contrast to inland areas, peregrine falcons in coastal areas of North Cornwall, South-west England, have…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10646-026-03076-x
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Assessing the Impact of Hard Palate Inclination, Concha Bullosa, and Nasal Septum Deviation on Maxillary Sinus Volume Using CBCT Imaging

Moradi A, Mohajeri Y, nikoo F · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Objective: This study examines how maxillary sinus volume is influenced by factors such as nasal septum deviation, hard palate shift, and the presence of concha bullosa, considering the sinus’s close anatomical relationship with…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8120446/v1
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Effect of silver diamine fluoride and potassium iodide pretreatment on microleakage, penetration depth, and color changes of fissure sealants: an in vitro study.

Cömert H, Çege EE · 2026 · BMC oral health

Background This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of SDF- and SDF + KI-based pretreatment protocols, with or without NaOCl surface preparation, on microleakage, discoloration, and fissure sealant penetration depth in…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12903-026-08613-y
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Clinical Predictors, Antibiogram, and the Relationship Between Abnormal Leucocytes and Positive Cerebrospinal Bacterial Isolates in Children seen at a Tertiary Facility in Nigeria.

Izuka O, Ogbonna I, Chidomere I et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) remains a significant public health concern in resource-limited settings like Nigeria. It is a frequent neurologic emergency among children and often presents at under-resourced medical…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9116962/v1
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Assessment of PPD Conversion Rate in Patients Receiving Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Inhibitor Drugs.

Meidani M, Nasseri F, Rostamian A et al. · 2026 · Iranian journal of pathology

Background & objective Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors are widely used in rheumatologic diseases but may increase the risk of primary tuberculosis (TB) infection or reactivation. Purified protein derivative (PPD) conversion…

View details →DOI: 10.22034/ijp.2026.2076748.3574
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Examining the domains of AI-assisted learning and their relationship with academic performance among nursing and allied health students: a cross-sectional study

Mualip N, Jeplin RG, Hashim J · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into health professions education, yet its impact on academic performance remains unclear. While previous studies have examined overall AI usage, limited research…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9181082/v1
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The Association Between Height-Related Novel Anthropometric Indices and Cardiovascular Events: A Cross-Sectional Insight From the MASHAD Cohort Study.

Imannezhad M, Saberi-Karimian M, Darroudi S et al. · 2026 · Health science reports

Background and aims Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a worldwide health concern, with factors like poor nutrition and environmental conditions contributing to the burden of CVD and its mortality. Height and other anthropometric indices…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.71617
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Determining jump and change of direction inter-limb asymmetries over pre-season in basketball players: An individualised approach.

Barrera-Domínguez FJ, Talpey S, Li F et al. · 2026 · Journal of sports sciences

Asymmetries are practical indicators of basketball players performance; however, longitudinal evidence remains limited. The aims of this study were to: (i) examine the variation of inter-limb asymmetry across three different time points…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2026.2673238