Paternalism - Science topic

div align="center"> Studies focusing on paternal confidence in supporting breastfeeding remain relatively scarce, especially in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to explore paternal breastfeeding self-efficacy among fathers in Indonesia. This study used a qualitative approach with ten participants, including fathers and mothers with children...

Background DNA methylation plays a crucial role in mammalian development. While methylome changes acquired in the parental genomes are believed to be erased by epigenetic reprogramming, accumulating evidence suggests that methylome changes in sperm caused by environmental factors are involved in the disease phenotypes of the offspring. These findin...

The study’s goal was to examine the tension between democratic school governance, requiring its participants to obey school rules, even though they might disagree with those rules, and personal responsibility, requiring the participants to act morally, in accordance with their conscience and their sense of what is right and makes sense for them, re...

Fetal echocardiography (FE) is recommended for parents with congenital heart disease (pCHD) due to a 3–6% recurrence risk of congenital heart disease (CHD). This study aimed to evaluate the cost of FE for detecting neonatal CHD in pCHD. FE data were collected between 12/2015 and 12/2022. Parents were stratified by CHD complexity: “simple” (class I)...

Do people like financial nudges? To answer that question we conducted a pre-registered survey presenting people with 36 hypothetical scenarios describing financial interventions. We varied levels of transparency (i.e., explaining how the interventions worked), framing (interventions framed in terms of spending, or saving), and ‘System’ (interventio...

The workplace is going through a paradigm shift marked by the presence of employees from four different generations. Yet globally, governments, organizations, and individual health workers have limited guidance on how to facilitate successful ageing at work. The present study adopts the innovative theory to test the influence of work-life balance a...

p>The progression of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped our understanding of intelligence, consciousness, and the human condition, challenging long-held assumptions about the mind and its relationship with machines. Starting with Alan Turing’s Imitation Game, the narrative of assessment of AI has continually evolved. This historical context...

Biological relatedness is a key consideration in studies of behavior, population structure, and trait evolution. Except for parent–offspring dyads, pedigrees capture relatedness imperfectly. The number and length of identical-by-descent DNA segments (IBD) yield the most precise relatedness estimates. Here, we leverage different methods for estimati...

The aim of the study is to substantiate the ambiguity of the central female character in Charles Dickens’ novel “Dombey and Son” (1846-1848), Florence Dombey, who significantly deviates from the typical image of a Victorian woman as an “angel in the house”. Florence, along with other Dickens characters such as Agnes Copperfield (“David Copperfield”...

Purpose Birth registry data is integral to healthcare providers, and policymakers. The primary aim of the data is to record, track, and monitor maternal and new-born outcomes. The objectives of the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) medical birth register are to serve as tools for monitoring births and key obstetric outcomes such as caesar...

DNA methylation patterns are inherited from the parental germline to the embryo. In mature sperm, the sites of unmethylated DNA are tightly coupled to sites of histone retention at gene regulatory elements that are implicated in paternal epigenetic inheritance. The timing and mechanism of site-specific DNA demethylation in the male germline current...

The aim of this research is to examine the impact and relationship styles and employee motivation in selected government offices in Sheberghan city, jowzjan province. This research was conducted using both library and field methods, with the distribution of questionnaires were distributed across four selected government offices in Sheberghan city:...

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has been widely adopted for the screening of chromosomal abnormalities; however, its adoption for monogenic disorders, such as β-thalassaemia, has proven challenging. Haemoglobinopathies are the most common monogenic disorders globally, with β-thalassaemia being particularly prevalent in Cyprus. This study intro...

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an “environmental obesogen” and this study aims to investigate the intergenerational impacts of BPA‐induced metabolic syndrome (MetS), specifically focusing on unraveling mechanisms. Exposure to BPA induces metabolic disorders in the paternal mice, which are then transmitted to offspring, leading to late‐onset MetS. Mechanistic...

The origin of domestic sheep (Ovis aries) can be traced back to the Asian mouflon (Ovis gmelini), in the Near East around 10 000 years ago. Genetic divergence within mouflon populations can occur due to factors such as geographical isolation, social structures, and environmental pressures, leading to different affinities with domestic sheep. Howeve...

ABSTRACT This study addresses paternal mourning in its complexity and manifestations. In the parents' speeches, we identify the < > process of maturation of the process of engagement. In this ethnographic research, through the narratives of four northeastern Brazilian parents who use a public hospital, we aimed to know the feelings, mechanisms of d...

Globally, engaging fathers in early diagnosis and care for young children with disabilities remains a challenge, including in the UAE. Despite efforts to support people of determination, cultural norms, workplace policies, and healthcare gaps often limit paternal involvement. Fathers play a critical role in early diagnosis and intervention, which s...

Background/Objectives: Prosopagnosia is the inability to recognize people by their faces. Developmental prosopagnosia is the hereditary or congenital variant of the condition. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the assessment of developmental prosopagnosia in a clinical context, using a combination of commercially available clinical assessmen...

A strong body of evidence has underscored the cross-cultural importance of nurturing parent–child relationships for promoting early child development outcomes. However, most research on parenting has predominantly relied on self-reported measures collected from mothers. Observational tools for assessing parent–child interactions from not only mothe...

Purpose This study aimed to identify demographic and clinical factors associated with low maturation rates and to investigate if the rate of immature oocytes impacts the outcomes of mature sibling oocytes. Methods Women undergoing their first IVF-ICSI cycle between 2018 and 2022 at a fertility clinic were included. Cycles were classified into five...

Tequila bats (genus Leptonycteris) have gained attention for their critical role in pollinating different plant species, especially Agave spp. and columnar cacti. Leptonycteris nivalis is the largest nectar-feeding bat in the Americas, and the females exhibit migratory behavior during the breeding season. Due to its relatively small and seemingly d...

The meaning of “reproductive loss” is characterized by the loss of the being of conception (fetus or newborn), whether the result of natural or in vitro fertilization – when it has occurred at any stage of pregnancy, and may result in the death of the fetus or newborn. This definition includes all gestational losses:  Ectopic pregnancy and fertili...

Although there are several models of masculinity derived from the insertion of men in the social, political, economic and cultural structure, a hegemonic model emerges in each context (Connell, 2005; Nolasco, 1995). The construction of predominant masculinity, however, does not socialize men to care for themselves or others (Ribeiro; Gomes; Moreira...

Forensic investigative genetic genealogy using Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (Y-STR) DNA profiles can give investigative leads in criminal cases by searching for the Y-STR trace profile or similar but not identical Y-STR profiles in relevant Y-STR databases. We conducted a simulation study with Yfiler [trade] Plus and PowerPlex [reg] Y23 Y-STR p...

Background Studies have reported that pregnancies conceived by fathers with modifiable cardiovascular risk factors are at higher risk of ending in losses compared to those without such risk factors. Our objective was to examine the association between paternal family history _a non-modifiable risk factor_ of premature atherosclerotic disease and pe...

Genetic markers of the Y chromosome are powerful tools for investigating paternal ancestry and are widely used in population and forensic genetics. However, in order to obtain statistics with a higher degree of certainty using these markers, it is necessary to obtain haplotypic frequencies from a representative database, as well as knowing the dive...

Parental experiences can alter offspring phenotypes via transgenerational plasticity (TGP), which may prime offspring to adaptively respond to novel stressors, including novel predators. However, we know little about the types of sensory cues (e.g. visual, olfactory) that parents use to recognize novel predators and the consequences for offspring....

Background/Objectives: Genes and environments were transmitted across generations. Parents’ genetics influence the environments of their offspring; these two modes of inheritance can produce a genetic nurture effect, also known as indirect genetic effects. Such indirect effects may partly account for estimated genetic variance in T2D. However, the...

Sea turtles are highly migratory and predominantly inhabit oceanic environments, which poses significant challenges to the study of their life cycles. Research has traditionally focused on nesting females, utilizing nest counts and mark-recapture methods, while male behavior remains understudied. To address this gap, previous studies have analyzed...

As governments around the world seek to develop and implement co-management practices with Indigenous peoples and local communities, there are many questions about how to foster collaborative and just agreements that support self-determination. Despite policy advancements enabling more co-management and shared stewardship within the United States (...

Background Childhood allergic diseases are a global concern; quite limited studies have examined the impacts of parental age at delivery. This study aimed to explore the association between separate and combined parental age at delivery and childhood allergic diseases and whether adequate breastfeeding could modify this association. Methods This c...

O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender os desafios da trajetória acadêmica de mulheres mães estudantes do ensino superior no interior do Amazonas. Metodologicamente, trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, onde onze mulheres foram entrevistadas. Os dados foram analisados por meio do procedimento de Análise Temática. Como resultados, construímos quat...

In the germ line and during early embryogenesis, DNA methylation (DNAme) undergoes global erasure and re-establishment to support germ cell and embryonic development. While DNAme acquisition during male germ cell development is essential for setting genomic DNA methylation imprints, other intergenerational roles for paternal DNAme in defining embry...

Parental bonding is defined as the affectionate tie a parent feels towards their infant. These feelings generally arise prenatally and increase in intensity over the course of pregnancy, both in mothers and in fathers. Bonding is fundamental for positive parenting behaviors and optimal child development. Few quantitative studies systematically exam...

Perinatal grief is one of the most complex and devastating types of grief for mothers and fathers; however, there is still little research on the psychological impact on men who experience it. This article aims to reflect and stimulate knowledge about the understanding of the meanings and feelings experienced by those in mourning. This is a descrip...

A major component of recovery is the inclusion of lived experience to transform the culture of Mental Health (MH) services. In Israel lived experience has been increasingly integrated into services through peer roles. However, lived experience knowledge and expertise has not been sufficiently nor systematically integrated into the design of mental...

The relationship between adolescent students and their parents plays a crucial role in the former’s development, yet there is a paucity of research exploring adolescents’ perceptions of parental supervision, particularly in relation to gender influences. The aim of this study was to adapt and validate a scale examining students’ perceptions of pare...

To ensure food and feed security, modern maize hybrids must not only perform well under changing climate conditions but also consistently achieve higher and stable yields, exhibit maximum tolerance to stress factors, and produce high quality grains. In a study conducted in 2022 and 2023, 50 maize hybrids were developed from crosses of five elite (h...

Background Genetic variation in the non-recombining part of the human Y chromosome has provided important insight into the paternal history of human populations. However, a significant and yet unexplained branch length variation of Y chromosome lineages has been observed, notably amongst those that are highly diverged from the human reference Y chr...

This study investigates the prevalence, stability, and associated factors of internalizing symptoms in children and adolescents within a clinical setting. The sample included 299 patients aged 3–17 years from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health outpatient clinic, followed over one year. Internalizing symptoms were assessed using the parent-rated v...

Positive paternal involvement during early childhood is important for fostering healthy development. However, mental health conditions, particularly depression, can significantly limit a father's ability to engage constructively. This study explored whether religiosity can act as a resource for fathers, potentially mitigating the adverse effects of...

Zygotic genome activation (ZGA) initiates transcription in early embryogenesis and requires extensive chromatin remodeling, including rapid incorporation of the histone variant H3.3. The distinct sources of H3.3 from paternal and maternal alleles (paH3.3 and maH3.3) complicate tracking their individual contributions. Here, using an H3.3B-hemaggluti...

The link between parenting styles and adolescents’ cyberbullying is well-established. However, few studies have examined fathers and mothers’ parenting styles separately, and even fewer have explored the relationship between parenting styles and cyberbullying from the perspective of attitude towards human dignity. Therefore, the current cross-secti...

Background: Men’s involvement in maternal care positively affects maternal and infant health outcomes. This participation may include attending antenatal and postnatal visits, decision-making in pregnancy and childbirth, and providing emotional and financial support. This study aimed to determine the frequency of men’s involvement in maternal care...

Mark Fabian's A Theory of Subjective Wellbeing (OUP, 2022) begins by acknowledging the significant contributions of subjective well-being scholarship over the past four decades, among them are its empirical orientation and the distinction between evaluative and experienced well-being. However, Fabian identifies several shortcomings in the field. Mo...

Background Mosaic loss of chromosome Y (mLOY) refers to acquired aneuploidy in a fraction of somatic cells. In aging men, this has been suggested as a possible biomarker for increased risk of numerous diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We investigated mLOY estimated from whole genome sequencing (WGS) as a risk factor for AD in the Midwes...

The process that begins around the 6th month of life and continues until the 24th month is called the complementary feeding period. During this period, infants and children start receiving foods that complement breast milk or formula for the first time. The psychosocial factors the infants and children encounter during this period may affect their...

Purpose of Review This systematic review examines the effectiveness of breastfeeding interventions involving fathers, focusing on their impact on exclusive breastfeeding rates and paternal attitudes towards breastfeeding. The study aims to highlight the crucial role of fathers in antenatal breastfeeding promotion programs and their potential to enh...

Childhood maltreatment exposure (CME) increases the risk of adverse long-term health consequences for the exposed individual. Animal studies suggest that CME may also influence the health and behaviour in the next generation offspring through CME-driven epigenetic changes in the germ line. Here we investigated the associated between early life stre...

Parental psychological control is an emotionally manipulative parenting behavior that is used to control adolescents’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such control is associated with problematic behaviors among adolescents. Less research has examined adolescents’ beliefs about parental motivations for using psychological control or the moderating...

Young children often observe and emulate the actions of adults, whom they look up to as role models. Considering that parents have an influence on their children at an early age, the aim of this study was to determine whether there is a correlation between the physical activity of parents and the motor skills of their children of preschool age. The...

Artigo Open Access sob uma licença CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ RIPS 2025; 8(1):51-64. ABSTRACT Introduction: the frequency in physical education (PE) classes, beyond being low, tends to decrease with the passing of school years, suggesting an understanding of the factors for possible intervention. Objective: to investiga...

Diabetes can exacerbate the infection since pregnant women with diabetes had a higher incidence of UTI (29.9%) than pregnant women without diabetes (11.1%). This study investigated the percentage of patients who had a urinary tract infection (UTI) in order to evaluate the function of paternal genetics in the development of DM and ascertain the effe...

Objective: The aims of this research work were twofold: (1) to validate the factor structure of the Spanish version of the Emotionality, Activity and Sociability Temperament Survey (EAS) and (2) to analyse the relationship between child temperament, and parental stress and rewards, testing the possible moderating roles of gender and social support....

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in embryo selection during in vitro fertilization presents distinct ethical and societal challenges compared to the general implementation of AI in healthcare. This narrative review examines ethical perspectives and potential societal implications of implementing AI-driven embryo selection. The liter...

Objective: Changes in sleep are common among parents in the perinatal period. This study aimed to describe objective and subjective sleep quality in men during their partner's pregnancy and its association with depressive symptoms. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from a prospective observational study. Men in Japan with primiparous partners a...

This paper studies the relationship between soft and hard paternalism by examining two kinds of restriction: a waiting period and a hard limit (cap) on risk-seeking behavior. Mandatory waiting periods have been instituted for medical procedures, gun purchases and other high-stakes decisions. Are these policies substitutes for hard restrictions, and...

The sixth IPCC report states that a proper conception of climate justice that can address the complexity of the phenomenon of anthropogenic climate change as a whole requires considering not only one but rather three dimensions of justice today: redistributive, procedural, and recognition dimensions. In this article, my focus is on exploring the la...

Aim: Parents' perspectives change when it comes to illnesses such as cancer. Parents find it stressful, especially given what society thinks and believes. The aim of this study is to determine how parents with a sick child feel about cancer. Material and Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was completed with parents who presented to...

The nutritional status of fathers plays a significant role in influencing the growth, metabolism, and susceptibility to diseases in their offspring. Paternal zinc deficiency can lead to developmental programming effects on the offspring’s zinc homeostasis. This study investigated the effects of paternal zinc deficiency on the zinc homeostasis of of...

The association between parenting and child’s psychological states has been studied mainly according toBaumrind’s model of authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting styles or according to Rohner’sacceptance-rejection theory. This study, in contrast, rests on the assumption that since parenting is a complex anddynamic process, it is bet...

Introduction Male involvement in childcare practices is crucial in shaping a child’s health outcomes. Recognising that aspect of father’s involvement can be applied as a method against stunting since it has been a public health concern for years. This study intends to describe how paternal involvement can serve as a prevention strategy to address s...

Tobacco use started several centuries ago and increased markedly after the invention of the cigarette making machine. Once people start smoking they find it difficult to quit the habit. This is due to the addictive effect of nicotine in tobacco smoke. Various epidemiologic and laboratory studies clearly showed that smoking is associated with variou...

Parental child rearing practices are regarded as significant step towards development of coping skills in children and adolescents. The role of fathers in child’s progress from infancy through adulthood is undeniable. The unique bond that a father and a child share is instrumental in influencing various behavioural outcomes in children. For a tradi...

Mate quality and the cost of mating affect the evolution of mating preferences and is one reason females often show stronger mate preferences than males. Fungus gnats in the family Sciaridae (Diptera) are a family in which we might expect to see the evolution of strong male mate preferences. Many Sciaridae species are monogenic, where females exclu...

Purpose This study aims to explore the complex relationship between paternal and maternal parental psychological flexibility, parenting styles, and child problem behavior within the cultural context of China. Methods Structural equation modeling was used to conduct statistical analysis on longitudinal data from 893 parent-child pairs in Shanghai....

Studies in humans and rodents show exercise in pregnancy can modulate maternal blood pressure, vascular volume, and placental efficiency, but whether exercise affects early uteroplacental vascular adaptations is unknown. To investigate this, CBA/J female mice mated with BALB/c males to generate healthy uncomplicated pregnancies (BALB/c-mated) or ma...

Objective We analyzed adverse events (AEs) related to adalimumab and etanercept using the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) to detect unexpected AEs. Subsequently, we compared the discrepancy in serious outcomes involving the same injection site reactions (ISRs) between two different medications. Methods Four algo...

Background The advantages of breastfeeding for maternal and child health have been widely acknowledged on an international scale. However, there is a paucity of research regarding the effectiveness of paternal support in breastfeeding. This study aimed to systematically review the impact of paternal support interventions on breastfeeding and to con...

Endomyocardial biopsies (EMB) are invasive procedures performed in heart transplant (HTx) patients for surveillance of acute rejection. However, patient preferences for replacing EMBs with noninvasive assays in the context of potential institutional policy changes are unknown. A mixed-methods design was used with 28 semi-structured patient intervie...

Background Engaging fathers(to-be) can improve maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes. However, father-focused interventions in low-resource settings are under-researched. As part of an integrated early childhood development pilot cluster randomised trial in Nairobi’s informal settlements, this study aimed to test the feasibility of a text-on...

Devlet zorbalıkla ya da şefkatle değil adaletle yönetilir. Eğer ceberrut devlet halkı özgürlüklerinden mahrum bırakarak baskı ve zulüm ile yönetiyorsa o devlette “otokrasi” hüküm sürüyor demektir. Eğer bir devlette siyasetçiler yeniden seçilebilmek için yoksulluk edebiyatı üzerinden sırf oy kazanmak için bol keseden herkese sosyal transferler dağıt...