bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of enset root mealybug (Cataenococcus ensete) Williams and Matile-Ferrero (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) in enset-growing areas of Ari Zone, South Ethiopia
Authors: Bekele Feyisa , Adila Wondimu , Bamud Kedir , Berihun Yosef
Published: February 2025

This survey assessed the prevalence, incidence, distribution, and existing farmers' practices of root mealybug on enset (Ensete ventricosum), an important crop widely cultivated in Southern Ethiopia, such as the Ari zone. The study aimed to provide information to develop sustainable pest management. A survey was conducted in two woredas during the 2023/2024 cropping seasons. Fourteen (14) kebeles were purposively selected based on enset production potential. Data were collected through stratified random sampling across 95 farms, covering 485 enset plants complemented by farmer interviews. Findings of this study revealed a significant variation in prevalence and incidence; South Ari has a slightly lower mean prevalence and incidence than North Ari. Across both districts, the grand mean prevalence is 53.44%, and the grand mean incidence is 39.91%. Altitude influenced infestation levels, with higher rates observed at mid-altitudes (1681 and 2200 m.a.s.l.), with the corm being the most affected plant part. Farmer awareness was low, with 93.68% unaware of the pest, and most prioritized bacterial wilt. Pest management practices were limited, with 92.63% neglecting debris burning and only 36.84% applying cultural controls. The exchange of infested planting materials and poor field sanitation practices were identified as significant contributors to pest spread. The study recommends educating farmers on enset root mealybugs to increase awareness, promoting Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and enforcing stricter planting regulations to control pest spread and ensure sustainable enset production. These findings provide practical recommendations to local farmers for improving early detection, reducing pest damage, and enhancing yields by adopting sustainable practices.
Decreased expression of miR-200a and miR-223-3p in endometriosis during the secretory phase of menstrual cycle: Insights from a case-control study on molecular biomarkers and disease-related infertility
Authors: Nazari Hagh Yasaman , Ahmadifard Mohamadreza , Esmaelzadeh Sedigheh , Abbaszadeh Soheila , Shokrzadeh Naser
Published: February 2025

Background: Endometriosis (EM) is a condition that causes infertility with decreasing uterine receptivity. It is reported that it affects about 20–25% of all infertile women. Some genetic markers play a crucial role in pathogenesis and infertility.
Objective: This study investigates the role of miR-200a and miR-223-3p in embryo implantation and their association with EM-related infertility.
Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 36 women who referred to the Center for Research on Reproductive Health and Infertility of Babol University of Medical Sciences and Fatemeh Al-Zahra Infertility Specialized Treatment Center in Babol, Iran between June 2022 and July 2023 were evaluated. Participants were divided into 2 EM and control groups (n = 18/each). Endometrial samples were collected from participants between 17th and 24th days of their menstrual cycle. Histopathological examination (hematoxylin and eosin and periodic acid schiff) was performed to confirm the secretory stage, and miR-200a and miR-223-3p expressions were analyzed by quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction.
Results: Histological analysis confirmed that both groups were in the secretory stage. Additionally, miRNA expression results showed a significant decrease in the miR-200a and miR-223-3p expression levels in EM group compared to control group. The expression level of miR-223-3p and miR-200a in the eutopic endometrial tissue of women with EM was notably lower than those in the control group.
Conclusion: Our results suggest that miR-200a and miR-223-3p are involved in the EM pathogenesis, while other genes and signaling pathways are probably involved in the implantation failure.
IL-6–174 G/C transversion might decrease male infertility risk: A case-control study
Authors: Zamani-Badi Tayyebeh , Karimian Mohammad , Amini Mahabadi Javad , Rafatmanesh Atieh , Nikzad Hossein
Published: February 2025

Background: Genetic predispositions have been identified as important factors in male infertility. Among the many genes related to male reproductive function, interleukin 6 (IL-6) has emerged as a key player. Despite the growing recognition of genetic factors in male infertility, the specific association between the IL-6–174 G/C genetic polymorphism and male infertility remains an area that needs further investigation.Objective: This investigation explores the correlation between the IL-6–174 G/C transversion and male infertility.Materials and Methods: In a case-control study, a total of 314 men who referred to the Kashan Infertility Center, Shahid Beheshti hospital, Kashan, Iran, were enrolled for IL-6–174 G/C polymorphism analysis. The study comprised 163 infertile participants as the case group and 151 fertile men as the control group. Following the screening, 2 ml of whole blood was collected from each participant. Cases were categorized into 3 subgroups based on World Health Organization criteria: (i) nonobstructive azoospermia (n = 42), (ii) oligozoospermia (n = 61), and (iii) asthenozoospermia (n = 60). After DNA extraction, genotypes of the samples at the -174 G/C (rs1800795) locus were determined using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method.
Results: Our genetic investigation demonstrated a significant association between the GC genotype and male infertility. Furthermore, a correlation was observed between the heterozygous GC genotype and reduced risk of oligozoospermia and asthenospermia. Additionally, the C allele was correlated with a decreased risk of infertility and specific subgroups such as oligozoospermia and asthenospermia.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the IL-6–174 G/C transversion could potentially serve as a protective genetic factor against male infertility.
Assessing psychological health and reproductive function: Depression, anxiety, and stress in infertile men compared to controls: A case-control study
Authors: Roudbaraki Seyedeh Narjes , Ramezani Maryam , Saifi Bita , Salimi Mostafa , Issapour Cheshani Massood
Published: February 2025

Background: With the increasing prevalence of infertility and its links to depression, anxiety, and stress, it is essential to compare these mental health levels between infertile men and a control group.Objective: This study aimed to compare depression, anxiety, and stress among infertile and fertile men. Also, assessing demographic factors affecting these challenges among both groups.Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 120 men at Milad Infertility Research Center, Mashhad, Iran from January 2023 to February 2023. Participants were divided into 2 groups: 60 infertile men and 60 healthy men who did not have fertility problems. Demographic information such as age, education, occupation, duration of the marriage, and duration of infertility was collected from their medical records, and they also completed the depression, anxiety, and stress scale 21 questionnaire through a telephonic interview. Finally, the findings were statistically analyzed.Results: Severe and very severe depression, anxiety, and stress were observed in 65%, 60%, and 43.4% of infertile men and 16.7%, 23.3%, and 11.7% of fertile men, respectively. Which was significantly more than the fertile group, and there was a significant relationship between depression (p ≤ 0.001), anxiety (p = 0.001), stress (p ≤ 0.001), and infertility. Also, a significant relationship was observed between the duration of infertility and depression (p = 0.031).
Conclusion: Our study found infertile men had higher stress, anxiety, and depression than the control group. Limitations included phone-based data collection and the depression, anxiety, and stress scale 21 questionnaire’s screening nature. Future studies should involve larger populations and consider economic status as a variable related to mental health.
Improvements in functional exercise performance at 6 months following bariatric surgery: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Gorek Dilektasli Asli , Coşkun Funda , Karadag Mehmet , Dilektasli Evren
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Successful weight loss after bariatric surgery has been associated with a variety of improvements in health status. Delayed heart rate recovery after the six-minute walking test (6MWT) is associated with morbidity and mortality in various cardiac and respiratory diseases. We aimed to evaluate the effect of bariatric surgery on functional exercise performance and autonomic dysfunction in patients who had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Methods: Pre-operative and post-operative (6 months) demographics, comorbidities, weight, and height of the patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy were recorded. All patients underwent a 6MWT. 6MWT was performed according to the American Thoracic Society standards. Additionally, heart rate (HR) and oxygen saturation were assessed at rest, at the end of the test, and in the first minute following testing. Autonomic dysfunction was assessed by heart rate recovery (HRR), which was calculated as the difference between the maximum HR reached during the 6MWT and the HR at the first minute after the test. Patients were classified depending on whether their HRR was slow (HRR<12 beats, “delayed recovery”) or more rapid (HRR≥12 beats, “non-delayed recovery”).
Results: A total of 62 patients were prospectively enrolled. The mean age of the patients was 36.8±9.1 years and 74% were female. Pre-operative and post-operative body mass indices were 48.5±5.2 kg/m2 and 34.4±3.5 kg/m2, respectively (P<0.001). Excess weight loss was 52.7±12.7%. Post-operative six-minute walking distance significantly improved compared to pre-operative period (406±48 meters vs. 443±52 meters, P<0.001). Compared with pre-operative period, perceived breathlessness and fatigue at the end of the 6MWT decreased from 1.3±1.5 to 0.4±0.9 Borg units (P<0.001), and 3.2±2.1 to 0.8±1.4 Borg units (P<0.001), respectively. We observed a remarkable, but statistically non-significant increase in the number of patients in the delayed HRR group from 21% (n=13) to 42% (n=26) in the postoperative period, compared to the preoperative assessment (P=0.12).
Conclusions: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with rapid weight loss and improvements in perceived exertional dyspnea, fatigue and six-minute walking distance at 6 months after surgery. Failure of the heart rate to fall after cessation of exertion, a delayed HRR, has previously been found to be associated with increased mortality in cardiac failure. Further investigation is required to examine the physiological mechanisms involved in autonomic dysfunction, and consequences of delayed HRR after rapid weight loss by bariatric surgery.
Management of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. Infection in Oyster Mushroom [Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) Kumm.] by Plant Extracts
Authors: Jha Ajit Kumar , Choudhary Jaipal Singh , Shinde Reshma
Published: February 2025

Background: Successful methods to control Sclerotium rolfsii in beds of oyster mushroom cultivation are not presently known. The aim of the present investigation was to determine antifungal potentials of some plant extracts against the infection of S. rolfsii associated with the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation. Methods: Aqueous extracts of four different plants parts viz. leaf of Azadirachta indica (neem), leaf of Pongamia pinnata (karanj), bulbs of Allium cepa (onion) and cloves of Allium sativum (garlic) were evaluated in the laboratory for their efficacy against both P. ostreatus mycelium and pathogen. The plant extracts which displaced least adverse effects on the growth of P. ostreatus and maximum inhibition of pathogen were evaluated to find out the yield performance of P. ostreatus under in vivo conditions in mushroom house. Results: Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract showed maximum average mycelial and sclerotial inhibition i.e. 47.9 % and 52.4 %, respectively followed by karanj (Pongamia pinnata) leaf extract i.e. 38.4 % and 47.9 %, respectively. Maximum yield of oyster mushroom (885.0 g/ kg dry substrate) was also recorded in neem leaf extract followed by karanj leaf extract (867.5 g/ kg dry substrate) and cloves of garlic (846.3 g/ kg dry substrate) which were statistically at par with each other.
Effect of Farmer FIRST Program on the Adoption of Animal Husbandry Practices in Haryana
Authors: . Manjeet , Malik Joginder Singh , . Simran , Saharan Vatsala
Published: February 2025

Background: Agricultural development programs in India are crucial for promoting modern animal husbandry practices, enhancing livestock productivity, increasing rural incomes and ensuring food security. However, barriers such as lack of awareness, limited access to quality inputs, feed and veterinary services financial constraints, cultural beliefsand infrastructure deficiencies hinder the adoption for many smallholder farmers of these practices. So in this context, an attempt to assess the effectiveness of the farmer FIRST programme (FFP). Methods: Present study was conducted in the deliberately chosen districts of Karnal and Hisar, in the state of Haryana during 2018-2019. A total of 240 farmers, using random sampling, 120 farmers from each district were chosen, 60 farmers from each of the adopted and non-adopted villages, who were the beneficiary and non-beneficiary of FFP and the same was implemented by NDRI, Karnal and CCSHAU, Hisar. Result: The effect of the programme was assessed, which revealed that in the adopted village, maximum adoption was recorded with respective artificial insemination (A.I.) practices (2.97), followed by feeding concentrate mixture to animals based on milk production (2.76), providing adequate open space to the animal (2.84), treatment for infertility, repeat breeding, anestrus cases by the veterinarian (2.91), clean milking practices (3.0). The study revealed significant differences in farmers’ adoption of advised animal husbandry practices, including breeding, reproduction, feeding, health careand overall animal practices, between adopted and non-adopted villages. The study recommends that the government expand the program’s scope to enhance livestock farming and improve the socio-economic conditions of the farmer’s community.
Assessment of Animal Feeding Practices by Livestock Farmers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Mutairi Mansour H. , Al-Zahrani Khadran H. , Qassem Hazem S. , Al-Badwi Mohammed A. , Al-Baadani Hani Hasan , Alhidary Ibrahim A.
Published: February 2025

Background: Saudi Arabia is one of the Arab countries with the greatest interest in livestock breeding projects to meet its demand for animal products. Feeding costs account for up to 70% of total costs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feeding practices of livestock farmers and producers and to identify the differences in production efficiency depending on the feeding systems used. Methods: A total of 108,901 livestock farmers were randomly selected from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture directory. Of these, 442 respondents answered a questionnaire on general information (age, gender, educational background, income, occupation, location of livestock distribution and purpose of animals), feeding regimes followed, the use of concentrates diet with their animals and welfare concern. Result: About 58.9% of the samples respondents were male and the ages of them were under 37 years (48.9% of the samples) and educational background was secondary school (34.4%), with less than 12 years of experience (41%), they were the majority of the study members. The main occupation for most of the studied samples (83.0%) was livestock farming with monthly income less than 5000 SR (75.2%). Most farmers owned sheep (82.2%) and 16.1% were located in the Riyadh region and 59.5% in the Badia system. The main purpose of rearing was for commercial use (38%). In terms of feeding systems, most farms used only green fodder (34.6%) or only barley (87.1%) or green fodder and barley (32.4%). 86.9% did not prefer to use concentrate diet, but 34.3% were willing to use a concentrate diet. The most common health problems associated with the use of concentrated diets (37.1%) were changes in meat color. All of these results represent the majority of study participants. The results strongly suggest that there is significant potential to improve production efficiency by introducing more balanced and optimized feeding strategies. This could include the use of well-formulated concentrates, improved feed quality and variety and the use of more efficient feeding techniques.
Agropastoralist Community-led Restoration of Degraded Drylands: Factors Influencing Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices in Semi-arid Regions of Kenya
Authors: Mutio James Mumo , Njoroge Ruth , Kebeney Syphyline , Ng’etich Wilson , Churu Harrison , Alkamoi Boniface , Mugaa Denis , Wamalwa Fred
Published: February 2025

Background: The conventional approach of soil conservation practices in degraded drylands has shown little success. Lack of knowledge on factors influencing inhabitants of such regions to adopt appropriate conservation practices is the primary cause of low adoption. This is because the disseminators of conservation practices assume a one-fit-all design, resulting in a disconnect between them and farmers. Thus, this study aimed to understand factors influencing soil conservation practices in agropastoral dryland communities of semi-arid lowland West Pokot, with a particular interest in terraces. Methods: A concurrent mixed-method approach embedded in a cross-sectional survey was used and data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and field measurements of existing terrace attributes. Data were subjected to descriptive analysis, Spearman’s rho correlation, Kruskal Wallis and Chi-Square Test of Independence. Result: The community-driven approaches, gender, size of land and topography are key factors contributing to terrace adoption. Sixty percent of farmers living in degraded high-sloped lands have portions of their farms terraced with average terrace dyke volumes of 103.8±21.45 m³, 105.89±33.13 m³ and 129.6±15.97 m³ for highly sloped, relatively flat and moderately sloppy areas respectively. The study further established terrace dyke sedimentation and limited terrace embarkment reinforcement options as the major challenges facing terracing adoption in the region.
Emergencia en la cocina: capacidades dinámicas desplegadas en los restaurantes en época de crisis
Authors: Vera Paola S. , Jacobo Carlos A. , Ceballos Erika G.
Published: February 2025

La permanencia de las organizaciones, entre ellas las empresas, requiere del mantenimiento y formación de un conjunto de capacidades que conjuguen la eficiencia y la innovación. Lo anterior se acentúa cuando en el entorno se presentan acontecimientos que cambian de modo radical las condiciones en las que se desempeñan las organizaciones. Este es el caso de las crisis económicas, por desastre y de otra índole, a las que se enfrentan las organizaciones, en particular, y la sociedad en general. Al respecto, el artículo tiene la finalidad de identificar las estrategias instrumentadas por los restaurantes en diferentes contextos de crisis, así como el tipo de capacidades involucradas, tomando como base la distinción entre capacidades dinámicas y capacidades ordinarias. Para ello, se recurre a la revisión de literatura como propuesta metodológica y se selecciona una muestra de 271 artículos y actas/ponencias en congresos.  Se observa que la teoría de capacidades dinámicas es pertinente para el estudio del desenvolvimiento de la industria restaurantera en diferentes episodios de crisis. Asimismo, que las capacidades dinámicas involucradas han transitado de aquellas orientadas al desempeño del negocio, como el mantenimiento de los ingresos, hacia otras en que las prácticas de responsabilidad social o de sustentabilidad tienen una mayor presencia.
 
The permanence of organizations, including companies, requires the maintenance and development of a set of capabilities that combine efficiency and innovation. This is accentuated when events occur in the environment that radically change the conditions in which organizations operate. This is the case of economic crises, disasters, and others, that organizations and society in general face. In this regard, the article aims to identify the strategies implemented by restaurants in different crisis contexts, as well as the type of capabilities involved, based on the distinction between dynamic capabilities and ordinary capabilities. To do so, a literature review is used as a methodological proposal, and a sample of 271 articles and conference proceedings/presentations is selected. It is observed that the theory of dynamic capabilities is relevant to the study of the development of the restaurant industry in different crisis episodes. Likewise, the dynamic capabilities involved have shifted from those oriented towards business performance, such as maintaining income, to others in which social responsibility or sustainability practices have a greater presence.
Evaluando variables que impactan en la creación de empresas en consultoría de recursos humanos en poblaciones medianas con presencia de PYMES
Authors: López Celis Diana María , González Martínez Pilar Marcela , Becerra Mora Leidys Yiseth , García Moros Maria Camila
Published: February 2025

En el contexto de las empresas de gestión externa de recursos humanos y la tercerización en contratación de personal, se hace necesario analizar y evaluar los factores que impactan en la creación y el desempeño de este tipo de organizaciones. El entorno colombiano presenta una gran variedad de condiciones qué favorece en su desarrollo, entre las cuales destaca la significativa presencia de Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PYMES). El presente estudio tiene como objetivo determinar la viabilidad de establecer una empresa consultora en Talento Humano (TH) en Santa Marta (Colombia), una ciudad intermedia caracterizada por la notable presencia de  PYMES.
El estudio adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo, concluyente, de corte transversal, utilizando una muestra de 41 PYMES. Los resultados del análisis descriptivo mostraron una aceptación positiva, puesto que el 83 %, de la muestra considera que la contratación de una consultoría en TH mejoraría sus procesos. Asimismo, el 88 % de las PYMES tiene conocimiento de empresas de TH, y un 27 % expresó mayor interés en contratar servicios de asesoría integral. Las PYMES señalaron como prioritarios los servicios de asesoría en reclutamiento, selección y retención de personal así como en bienestar y la elaboración de escalas salariales ajustadas al contexto económico local. Finalmente, se destacó el alto valor asignado a los perfiles profesionales de los consultores, así como a su presencia física en oficinas locales.
 
In the context of external human resource management companies and personnel outsourcing, it is essential to analyze and evaluate the factors that influence the establishment and performance of these organizations. The Colombian context offers a wide range of conditions conducive to their development, among which the significant presence of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) stands out. This study aims to assess the feasibility of establishing a Human Resources (HR) consulting firm in Santa Marta (Colombia), an intermediate-sized city characterized by a notable presence of SMEs.
The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive, conclusive, and cross-sectional design, using a sample of 41 SMEs. The descriptive analysis revealed positive acceptance, with 83 % of the sample considering that hiring an HR consultancy would improve their processes. Furthermore, 88 % of the SMEs are aware of HR consulting firms, with 27 % expressing a preference for comprehensive advisory services. The SMEs highlighted the importance of advisory services in recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel, as well as in employee well-being and the development of salary scales aligned with the local economic context. Lastly, the high value placed on the professional profiles of consultants, along with their physical presence in local offices, was emphasized.
Resiliencia organizacional, estrategia socioecológica y sostenibilidad en grandes empresas de México
Authors: González Hernández Mónica
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las estrategias socioecológicas de grandes empresas en México, su relación con la resiliencia organizacional y la sostenibilidad. Por medio de la metodología cualitativa, se analizó información de las 20 organizaciones de capital privado más importantes de México de acuerdo con sus ingresos netos por medio de sus páginas web y los informes anuales en materia de “sustentabilidad” para conocer si la resiliencia organizacional está presente en sus acciones, cuál es su estrategia socioecológica y la sostenibilidad que ejercen. Finalmente se presentan consideraciones de la relación que existe entre los tres conceptos del análisis (resiliencia, estrategia socioecológica y sostenibilidad) respecto a las empresas analizadas. Los resultados del estudio muestran los ejes en los que se fundamentan las estrategias socioecológicas, algunas acciones resilientes de las empresas y la utilización de los conceptos asociados a la sustentabilidad como una estrategia administrativa.
 
This paper analyzes the administrative strategies of large firms in Mexico according to the categories of socioecological strategies, organizational resilience strategies, and sustainability strategies. The study identifies the twenty highest-net-grossing privately-held firms in Mexico according to their net income as reported online and in annual reports. We use qualitative methodologies to analyze the sustainability sections of these annual reports to document each firm's socioecological, organizational resilience, and sustainability strategies. Finally, we present conclusions regarding the relationship between these three strategies of socioecology, resilience, and sustainability in the firms analyzed. The study's results identify the presence of socioecology, resilience, and sustainability as administrative strategies according to the firms’ axes the actions the firms are implementing, and the central concepts in which the firms base their presentation of the strategy.
Integrating Legal Protection Strategies for Wife and Children Due to Rejection of Marriage Isbat Application
Authors: Jalil Abdul , Abdul Haq Syawqi  , M. Haris Hidayatulloh  , Supraptiningsih Umi , Cut Linda Marheni
Published: February 2025

This study explores integrative legal protection strategies for wives and children, bridging normative and sociological perspectives, in the face of Isbat Nikah application rejections. This strategy is essential because it is motivated by the facts in the field, namely that many Isbat Nikah are not registered and have legal consequences. This study uses a qualitative approach; this empirical study is drawn from observation data and interviews with judges and clerks in three religious courts (PA) in East Java, namely in Pamekasan, Probolinggo, and Pasuruan Districts. The data was further enriched by comparing it with document and literature studies, then analyzed using descriptive techniques. This article finds that the legal protection of wives and children due to the rejection of Isbat Nikah applications is to apply an integrative normative-sociological strategy. Normatively, the way that can be taken is by integrating several aspects such as aspects of the law, law enforcement, and facilities or facilities that can support the application of law, such as human resources and sophisticated tools such as tools to find out a person's DNA. Meanwhile, sociologically, two aspects of social problems are crucial to carrying out an integrated improvement strategy, namely aspects such as aspects of a religious-type society and a negative patriarchal culture. Religious communities often exhibit a strong susceptibility to dependence on religious guidance.
El amor en el tiempo. Comparativa generacional del romanticismo patriarcal y su relación con la violencia de género
Authors: García Casares Luz Amor , Quesada Cubo María Ángeles
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad conocer la evolución del concepto de amor en diferentes generaciones, examinando así la vigencia del amor romántico en las mismas y evaluando su posible relación con la violencia de género a través de las diferentes relaciones de poder que se dan en los modelos de pareja. Para ello, se ha llevado a cabo un análisis comparativo generacional en diferentes grupos etarios. La metodología empleada de naturaleza cualitativa consiste en seis entrevistas en profundidad a una muestra intencionada compuesta por tres hombres y tres mujeres de los tres grupos etarios seleccionados: jóvenesde 18 a 30 años, edad adulta de 31 a 60 años y mayores de 61 años. Entre los resultados de la investigación, se puede destacar el caso de la población más joven, en la que se da un modelo de relación basado en el amor romántico, manteniéndose aún los mitos de los celos y de la media naranja, los cuales tienen una fuerte conexión con la violencia de género. Ello manifiesta la necesidad de seguir formando a los y las profesionales de todas las disciplinas científicas en materia de género e igualdad con el fin de inculcar estos valores en la sociedad en su conjunto, así como transformar los estereotipos de género y el imaginario social de masculinidad y feminidad. Se trata por tanto, de educar para prevenir.
Cuerpo femenino y feminismo filosófico. Por un “cuerpo” estratégico
Authors: Posada Kubissa Luisa
Published: February 2025

La tradición de pensamiento en su dilatada historia ha conceptualizado el cuerpo de diversas maneras. Si repasamos, aunque sea algo sumariamente, las distintas perspectivas vemos que todas ellas han tenido en común la asociación del cuerpo con lo femenino. Y esta asociación, que pervive en el imaginario social e individual de nuestro mundo, colabora a que se haya asentado una idea bien diferenciada sobre los cuerpos femeninos y masculinos, a saber: la idea de que las mujeres son cuerpo, en tanto que los hombres portan un cuerpo. A partir de ese resultado, al que es posible llegar tan solo con una rápida revisión histórica, estetrabajo quiere analizar cómo se expresa una visión crítico-feminista sobre el cuerpo femenino. Una visión que, de hecho, no es homogénea y que da lugar a elaboraciones teóricas bien diferenciadas. Así, es posible detectar una clara confrontación en dicha visión crítico-feminista entre las tesis sobre el cuerpo de orientación más materialista frente a aquellas con una dirección netamente constructivista. Para ilustrar esta discrepancia teórica entre el materialismo corporal y el constructivismo se parte aquí de las posiciones teóricas de las filósofas Rossi Braidotti y Judith Butler, respectivamente. En las conclusiones, se propone una vía intermedia entre ambos extremos conceptuales, que pasa por repensar el cuerpo femenino como lugar “estratégico”.
La ley española de paridad. Ideas básicas y puntos críticos
Authors: Lousada Arochena José Fernando
Published: February 2025

La Ley Orgánica 3/2007, de 22 de marzo, para la igualdad efectiva de mujeres y hombres, introdujo una serie de medidas de empoderamiento de las mujeres con fundamento en la democracia paritaria. Tales medidas determinaron un avance significativo en la participación equilibrada de mujeres y hombres en tres ámbitos: candidaturas electorales, órganos decisorios de carácter público y en determinadas sociedades mercantiles. Pero esos avances han sido insuficientes. Además, la Unión europea ha aprobado una Directiva sobre equilibrio de género en los consejos de administración de sociedades cotizadas. De ahí la necesidad deaprobar la Ley Orgánica 2/2024, de 1 de agosto, de representación paritaria y presencia equilibrada de mujeres y hombres. Con ella se pretende profundizar en las medidas de paridad que en el ordenamiento jurídico español había introducido la LO Igualdad, extenderlas a otros ámbitos y trasponer la Directiva de la Unión europea. El presente estudio aborda el análisis exegético de la LO Paridad para identificar sus ideas esenciales, el alcance de sus medidas y los puntos críticos de la regulación.
¿Dónde están los hombres en las políticas de igualdad de oportunidades en España?
Authors: Marín Traura  Susana , Abellán López María Ángeles , Rodríguez del Pino Juan Antonio
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar la necesidad de una participación más intensa y un compromiso activo de los hombres en las políticas públicas de igualdad ofreciendo una reflexión sobre sus potencialidades. Las políticas y las acciones enfocadas hacia la igualdad están diseñadas y dirigidas, básicamente por y para las mujeres. Esto se debe a que la brecha de género era tan acusada que las políticas de igualdad se han orientado a corregir estos desequilibrios, dotar de recursos las situaciones experienciales de las mujeres y empoderarlas social, política, económica y personalmente. Pero entendemos que es preciso intervenir también con los hombres, sin restar recursos ni esfuerzos al principal agente de intervención.La intervención con los hombres supone un paso más en el camino hacia la igualdad para aprender y conocer nuevas formas de interrelación, nuevos modos de ser hombre. Los hombres son los cooperadores necesarios de las mujeres y como parte de la sociedad, son agentes activos que deben acompañar a las mujeres en el cambio social para acabar con la situación patriarcal y desarrollar una sociedad más igualitaria.
Igualdad de género y masculinidades en la intervención con agresores en medio abierto. Algunas cuestiones
Authors: Cuéllar Otón Pablo
Published: February 2025

En este trabajo pretendemos abordar la existencia, incidencia e importancia otorgada a contenidos concretos en materia de promoción de la igualdad de género y las denominadas nuevas masculinidades dentro de los aspectos que se trabajan en los programas de intervención con agresores de género en medio abierto. Previamente, apuntaremos el origen, justificación e implantación de dichos programas; explicando las diferencias entre medio abierto y cerrado.Nos referiremos a la evaluación de la eficacia de esta intervención; y a algunos aspectos y cuestiones prácticas. Abordaremos finalmente el peso de los temas dedicados a la igualdad de género y masculinidades dentro de la intervención con condenados por delitos relacionados con la violencia de género sometidos a penas y medidas alternativas, en particular los denominados PRIA-MA y Taller reGENER@r, concluyendo que ha de aumentarse su relevancia y peso relativo.
Exploring the implications of generative-AI tools in teaching and learning practices
Authors: Al Abri Maimoona , Al Mamari Abdullah , Al Marzouqi Zakria
Published: February 2025

This study aims to explore the implications of using AI-generative tools (tools for generative AI (GAI)) in teaching and learning practices in higher education settings. This exploratory study employs a mixed-methods approach. Data was collected through focus-group discussions, participants' reflections and questionnaires. The participants of this study were 65 undergraduate students who enrolled in a university. The GAI tools were integrated into the course assignments. This study found that most students chose to use GAI tools alongside traditional tools to perform their assignments and exhibited a positive attitude towards using GAI tools to accomplish their tasks. The most significant impacts of integrating these emerging-technology tools in the course included a reduction in the time needed to complete the assignments and efficiency and creativity in producing different types of interactive digital content. However, notable challenges were identified regarding the quality and authenticity of the new content. In addition, the findings revealed significant differences between the pre- and post-tests mean scores using GAI tools in students’ learning, further reinforcing the effectiveness of these tools. Finally, it is necessary to develop clear policies and guidelines while using GAI in higher education.
The effect of SPADA-integrated electronic civic education teaching materials on improving students' STEM and communication skills
Authors: Sumardi Lalu , Fadli Adi , Fauzan Ahmad
Published: February 2025

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of electronic civic education teaching materials integrated into LMS-SPADA in improving students' STEM reasoning ability and communication skills. In addition, this study will also measure the effect of gender on their STEM reasoning ability and communication skills. The research design is a quasi-nonequivalent pre- and post-tests control group design. The sample size is 60 students consisting of 24 male and 36 female. An essay test was used to collect data on STEM reasoning skills. Meanwhile, communication skills were collected using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed descriptively and using a t-test. This study found that students' STEM reasoning and communication skills can be improved by using civic education electronic teaching materials integrated into LMS-SPADA (learning management system-SPADA). Another finding of this study is that gender significantly affects students' STEM and communication skills where male students are better at STEM reasoning than female students, while female students are better in the aspect of communication skills. Therefore, it is clear that electronic civic education materials integrated into LMS-SPAD are effective in improving students' STEM reasoning and communication skills.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Masalah Gizi Lebih pada Guru Sekolah Menengah Atas di Kota Bogor
Authors: Lende Lizbeth Maureen Regina , Wahyuningsih Utami , Marjan Avliya Quratul
Published: February 2025

Latar Belakang: Guru memiliki peran penting dalam pendidikan sehingga harus tetap produktif. Namun, sebagian guru mengalami gizi lebih karena waktu kerja mereka dihabiskan pada kegiatan yang minim aktivitas fisik. Penelitian sebelumnya di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Kota Bogor menemukan bahwa 37,3% guru terindikasi obesitas tingkat I dan 10,7% obesitas tingkat II.
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan masalah gizi lebih pada guru Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) di Kota Bogor dan menganalisis perbedaan faktor risiko gizi lebih antara kelompok sekolah negeri dan swasta.
Metode: Penelitian menggunakan desain cross sectional dengan metode total sampling, yang melibatkan 121 guru yaitu 60 guru sekolah negeri dan 61 guru sekolah swasta. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner dan pengukuran antropometri, dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi-Square dan Mann-Whitney.
Hasil: Hasil menunjukkan bahwa usia (p-value<0,05), pendapatan keluarga (p-value<0,05), aktivitas fisik (p-value<0,05), asupan energi (p-value<0,001), protein (p-value<0,001), lemak (p-value<0,001), karbohidrat (p-value<0,001), dan pengetahuan gizi (p-value<0,001) berhubungan dengan gizi lebih. Namun, jenis kelamin, konsumsi sayur, buah, dan stres (p-value>0,05) tidak berhubungan dengan gizi lebih. Terdapat perbedaan signifikan pada aktivitas fisik (p-value<0,05), stres (p-value<0,05), asupan protein (p-value<0,05), lemak (p-value<0,05), karbohidrat (p-value<0,05), konsumsi sayur (p-value<0,001), dan buah (p-value<0,001) antara guru sekolah negeri dan swasta.
Kesimpulan: Faktor yang berhubungan dengan masalah gizi lebih pada guru SMA di Kota Bogor adalah usia, aktivitas fisik, asupan energi, asupan protein, asupan lemak, asupan karbohidrat, pengetahuan gizi, dan pendapatan keluarga. Faktor aktivitas fisik, tingkat stres, asupan protein, asupan lemak, asupan karbohidrat, serta konsumsi sayur dan buah memiliki perbedaan yang signifikan antara sekolah negeri dan swasta.
Program for Providing Iron Tablets in Schools and Reducing the Incidence of Anemia among Adolescent Girls in Padang City
Authors: Asriyanti Rita , Azrimaidaliza Azrimaidaliza , Elda Frima , Dwinatrana Khiky
Published: February 2025

Background: Anemia among reproductive-age women can lead to significant nutritional issues for future generations. In Indonesia, the anemia prevalence rate among women is alarmingly high at 30.44%. A key strategy to reduce anemia is the distribution of iron tablets (Fe) in schools.
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the iron tablet program in schools and its relationship to the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls in Padang City.
Methods: A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. A cross-sectional design assessed the relationship between iron tablet distribution and anemia prevalence. Qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews to explore the program's implementation. The study involved two schools in Padang City, randomly selecting a sample of 274 adolescent girls. Data were collected using standardized instruments, analyzed with statistical software, and examined using multiple logistic regression tests.
Results: The iron tablets program hasn’t been optimally implemented. The study found 28.1% of adolescent girls were anemic. An iron tablet consumption history (p-value=0.035), the quantity consumed (p-value=0.034), father's education level (p-value=0.039), and nutritional knowledge (p-value=0.032) related with anemic. Girls who did not consume iron tablets were 3.03 times more likely to be anemic. Many expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of iron tablets.
Conclusions: This study reveals a troubling prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls, with nearly one-third affected. Inadequate iron tablet consumption, along with parental education and nutritional knowledge, significantly contributes to this issue. Concerns about side effects emphasize the urgent need for targeted educational interventions.
Family Characteristics, Food Security, Expenditure, and Dietary Diversity among Families with and without Concurrently Wasted and Stunted Children in Semarang
Authors: Purwanti Rachma , Ginting Ignasia Agatha Br , Aulia Nurhanna Putri , Nuryanto Nuryanto , Dieny Fillah Fithra
Published: February 2025

Background: Family characteristics, food security, expenditure, and diversity are indirectly associated with children's nutritional status.
Objectives: This study aimed to examine the differences between food security, expenditure, and diversity among children under five with and without concurrent wasting and stunting (WaSt) in Semarang City.
Methods: This study utilized an observational analytic approach with cross-sectional design. Subject selection using a consecutive sampling method obtained 72 subjects consisting of 18 subjects in each group of normal, stunted, wasted, and concurrently wasted and stunted (WaSt). Structured questionnaires collected data on the characteristics of fathers, mothers, and families. Interviews were conducted using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), which was obtained to measure food security among families. In contrast, the Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS) was used to obtain food diversity. Differences were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the Kruskal-Wallis test. A confidence level of 95% was utilized, and the results were significant, with a p-value<0.05
Results: There were significant differences in age, maternal nutrition knowledge, family income, food security, food expenditure, and food diversity between children under five with and without WaSt (p-value=0.010; 0.002; 0.026; 0.001; <0.001; 0.021).
Conclusion: The WaSt group has a different age composition, maternal nutritional knowledge, family income, food security, food expenditure, and food diversity from other groups.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Obesitas pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta
Authors: Rahadian Fairy Amara , Wahyuningsih Utami , Simanungkalit Sintha Fransiske
Published: February 2025

Latar Belakang: Obesitas merupakan permasalahan gizi dengan prevalensi yang masih terus meningkat. Berdasarkan data Riskesdas 2018, kejadian obesitas pada usia dewasa mencapai angka 21,8%. Mahasiswa berada dalam fase usia transisi dari remaja akhir menuju dewasa awal yang membutuhkan adaptasi terhadap lingkungan perkuliahan yang seringkali mengakibatkan terbentuknya gaya hidup tidak sehat. Fenomena tersebut menyebabkan mahasiswa rentan mengalami obesitas dengan berbagai faktor risiko, seperti pola makan, perilaku makan, aktivitas fisik, dan stres.
Tujuan: Menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian obesitas pada mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (FIKES UPN) “Veteran” Jakarta.
Metode: Penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain cross-sectional yang dilakukan pada bulan Februari-April 2024 dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 232 mahasiswa. Metode pengambilan responden menggunakan teknik stratified random sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dan pengukuran antropometri yang kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi-Square.
Hasil: Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa frekuensi konsumsi makanan manis memiliki p-value (0,111), frekuensi minuman manis (p-value=0,733), frekuensi makanan tinggi lemak (p-value=0,036), asupan manis (p-value=1,000), asupan tinggi lemak (p-value=0,426), asupan serat (p-value=0,819), perilaku emotional eating (p-value=0,057), external eating (p-value=0,871), aktivitas fisik (p-value=0,271), dan p-value tingkat stres (1,000).
Kesimpulan: Frekuensi konsumsi makanan tinggi lemak berkaitan secara signifikan dengan kejadian obesitas mahasiswa, sehingga mahasiswa diharapkan dapat lebih memerhatikan frekuensi asupan makanan berlemak, seperti makanan cepat saji dan gorengan, untuk meminimalisir faktor pemicu terjadinya obesitas. Di sisi lain, frekuensi konsumsi makanan manis, frekuensi minuman manis, asupan manis, asupan tinggi lemak, asupan serat, emotional eating, external eating, aktivitas fisik, dan tingkat stres diketahui  tidak berhubungan dengan obesitas yang dialami mahasiswa.
Aktivitas Antioksidan Nanopartikel dari Ekstrak Daun Sembung (Blumea balsamifera L.)
Authors: Saufani Iza Ayu , Rahmi Azimatur , Afriani Tika , Zikirzi Widi Urdatullah
Published: February 2025

Latar Belakang: Antioksidan dalam bahan pangan esensial untuk melindungi sel dari radikal bebas dan mendukung fungsi fisiologis tubuh. Daun Sembung merupakan sumber polifenol yang melimpah, yang diketahui memiliki aktivitas antioksidan signifikan. Efektifitas antioksidan dari daun sembung dapat ditingkatkan dengan memodifikasi ekstrak daun sembung menjadi ukuran nanopartikel.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui peningkatan aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak daun Sembung setelah dimodifikasi menjadi sediaan nanopartikel.
Metode: Ekstrak yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah fraksi etil asetat dari daun Sembung. Daun sembung segar diekstraksi menggunakan metode maserasi dengan pelarut etanol 96%, 24 jam. Ekstrak etanol yang diperoleh dipisahkan melalui proses fraksinasi menggunakan pelarut etanol, n-heksan, dan etil asetat. Fraksi etil asetat hasil fraksinasi selanjutnya dimodifikasi menjadi sediaan nanopartikel dengan teknik gelasi ionik. Sediaan nanopartikel terdiri atas 3 formula, yaitu F1 (0.25% larutan kitosan dan 10 ml larutan NaTPP), F2 (0.50% larutan kitosan dan 20 ml larutan NaTPP), dan F3 (0.75% larutan kitosan dan 30 ml larutan NaTPP). Pengukuran aktifitas antioksidan dilakukan berdasarkan peroksidasi lipid menggunakan metode ferri tiosianat (FTC) dan dilanjutkan dengan asam tiobarbiturat (TBA). Nilai % inhibisi dari sampel diuji menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis.
Hasil: Evalusi aktivitas antioksidan pada sampel fraksi etil asetat dilakukan menggunakan metode FTC diperoleh % inhibisi sebesar 31.25% dan pada metode TBA % inhibisi sebesar 17.34%. Sedangkan, pada sampel nanopartikel metode FTC dan TBA masing-masingnya sebesar 23.77% dan 40.43% inhibisi.
Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa modifikasi daun Sembung menjadi nanopartikel efektif meningkatkan aktivitas antioksidan. Temuan ini berpotensi dalam pengembangan produk antioksidan yang sudah ada.