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Between autonomy and interdependence: The changing parental role in adult children's family formation in China
Full text linkThis paper investigates changes in the parental role in family formation in contemporary China. Existing studies often focus narrowly on spouse search or are limited to specific historical periods or locations. Expanding the intergenerational contract framework, we adopt a multidimensional approach that examines both parental influence over spouse choice and monetary support after marriage. Using data from the 2006 and 2017 Chinese General Social Survey, we construct marriage cohorts reflecting China's major social, political, and economic transitions to chart parental involvement in family formation over seven decades. We find a temporary decline in parental influence during the reform era of rapid modernization. Rather than a linear progression toward youth autonomy and independence, we observe lingering parental influence over spouse choice and deepening parental monetary support after marriage, particularly among those married in the 2010s. In addition, gender, hukou status, only child status, and father's education are significant predictors of parental monetary support. In the newly negotiated intergenerational contract, parents selectively retreat from or advance in different aspects of family formation, in response to modernization forces, China's familist culture, and the necessity of intergenerational interdependence in an increasingly neoliberal economy. The continued and divergent roles of parents in family formation have important implications for understanding generational dynamics within families and the reproduction of social inequality
The effects of acute alcohol intoxication on metamemory processes and accuracy when recalling a rape scenario
Full text linkThis study examines how acute alcohol intoxication during the encoding of a rape scenario affects metamemory processes and recall accuracy during police interviews. Metamemory is the ability to monitor and control memory reporting. We conducted a secondary data analysis of interview transcripts, applying a novel analytical approach to capture metamemory processes. Twenty-two women aged 18–25 (M = 20.00, SD = 1.63) were randomly assigned to be either intoxicated or sober during scenario encoding but sober during recall when they underwent a cognitive interview 1 week later. Accuracy was significantly lower in the question compared to free recall phase, particularly in the alcohol condition. Inaccurate recall was preceded by a higher incidence of metamemory indicators of increased retrieval effort (pauses, hedges, fillers), particularly in the question phase for intoxicated participants. These findings elucidate the effects of alcohol on metamemory and memory reporting during police interviews and highlight the need for research about techniques the police can use to maintain recall accuracy over the entire interview process
Critical and creative pedagogies for artificial intelligence and data literacy: an epistemic data justice approach for academic practice
Full text linkThis paper offers guidance on employing open and creative methods for co-designing critical data and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy spaces and learning activities, rooted in the principles of Data Justice. Through innovative approaches, we aim to enhance participation in learning, research and policymaking, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the impact of data and AI whilst promoting inclusivity in critical data and AI literacy. By reflecting on the Higher Education (HE) context, we advocate for active participation and co-creation within data ecosystems, amplifying the voices of educators and learners. Our methodology employs a triangulation model: initially, we conduct interpretative analyses of literature to gauge best practices for curriculum development in HE; then, we examine frameworks in data justice and ethics to identify principles and skills applicable to undergraduate, postgraduate and academic development programs; finally, we explore proposals for critical, creative, ethical, open and innovative ideas for educators to integrate data and AI into their practice
Writing German history biographically IX: Becoming a bourgeois killer: Peter Kürten, the Vampire of Düsseldorf
Full text linkThis short essay uses the life (and death) of Peter Kürten, an infamous Weimar-era serial killer, to show how the category of "Weimar Killer" obscures more than it reveals about crime in twentieth-century Germany
Socioeconomic drivers of wild meat consumption in the city of Iquitos, Peru
Full text linkWild meat represents a vital source of micro- and macronutrients for forest-dwelling people; however, city dwellers with access to animal protein from different animals may also consume large amounts of wild meat as part of their customs and traditions, to diversify their diets, to maintain connections to their rural kin, and to access meat without having to pay the high prices of domestic meat in the city. The aggregate urban and rural demand for wild meat consumption demonstrates a great risk for overhunting highly preferred and vulnerable species and degrading already fragile Amazonian ecosystems and the food security of people in rural areas. We assessed the effects of socioeconomics factors on wild meat consumption in the city of Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon. We conducted 1548 interviews with consumers across the city of Iquitos and collected socioeconomic and wild meat consumption data. We used a double hurdle model to estimate simultaneously the probability of a consumer eating wild meat each week and their consumption rate based on 10 variables. In final parsimonious models, monthly income, location in the city (district and distance to market), amount of education, and amount of time spent in Iquitos were all important factors determining consumption rate. We predicted that consumption rates would vary across the city and in some areas would be as high as >7 kg·person−1·year−1. The spatial distribution of wild meat consumption showed that people in newer, rapidly growing parts of the city consumed more wild meat and were therefore more dependent on sustainable supply chains. We recommend that consumers who have very high predicted consumption rates may be useful targets for conservation efforts to reduce that consumption, such as culturally relevant, informal educational programs. In our study, these people migrated from rural areas and live along the Iquitos–Nauta Road and are wealthy consumers in downtown Iquitos
PAPE effect in female footballers: analyzing the benefits of different flywheel protocols
Full text linkPost-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) is an acute performance increase in voluntary exercises induced by a conditioning activity. Due to the scarcity of evidence about the effectiveness of distinct protocols, the aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different flywheel PAPE protocols (half-squat and lunge exercises) on vertical and horizontal jump performance, as well as change-of-direction ability in female amateur footballers (n = 21). Each protocol consisted of 3 sets of 6 repetitions for the half-squat protocol or 10 repetitions for the lunge protocol, with two minutes of passive rest, performed with a conical pulley. Both protocols were followed by rests of two, eight, and twelve minutes for repeated countermovement jump (CMJ), triple hop, and change-of-direction test (modified T-505) testing. The fixed-effect model 2-ways-repeated measures ANOVA showed that there was no significant interaction between time and exercises performed (p > 0.05). There was no significant relationship between exercise specificity and performance in sport-specific tasks. Our results suggest that, within this population, neither flywheel protocol provided measurable PAPE benefits across varied time windows. The findings underscore the importance of strength levels in achieving PAPE benefits and question the specificity of PAPE protocols to targeted sport performance outcomes
Enhancing evidence-based practice implementation in acute care: a qualitative case study of nurses’ roles, interprofessional collaboration, and professional development
Full text linkBackground and Purpose: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for improving patient outcomes and healthcare quality. However, its implementation in acute care remains inconsistent due to organisational hierarchies, professional silos, and limited access to continuous professional development (CPD). Nurses play a key role in translating research into practice but often encounter barriers that limit their ability to lead EBP initiatives. Interprofessional collaboration and CPD are recognised enablers of EBP, yet their impact in acute care requires further investigation. This study explores how interprofessional collaboration, nurse-led initiatives, and CPD influence EBP adoption. Methods and Procedures: A collective qualitative case study was conducted across two acute care hospitals in the East Midlands, England. Data collection included 25 semi-structured interviews, nonparticipant observations, and document analysis over six years, with an intensive fieldwork phase in 2022. Thematic analysis was used to identify key patterns related to EBP adoption, interprofessional collaboration, and nurse-led knowledge implementation. Results: Nurses actively advocated for EBP integration but often worked independently due to the absence of formal collaboration structures. Interprofessional collaboration facilitated knowledge-sharing and decision-making, yet hierarchical constraints limited nurses’ influence in clinical governance. CPD enhanced nurses’ confidence and ability to challenge outdated practices, but disparities in access led to inconsistent EBP engagement across nursing teams. Conclusion: Structured CPD, interdisciplinary collaboration, and inclusive decision-making are essential for EBP adoption. Addressing hierarchical constraints and resource limitations is crucial for sustaining evidence-driven care. Future research should explore the long-term sustainability of EBP implementation
Alien terrestrial vertebrates of Hong Kong: species richness, taxonomic composition and introduction pathways
Full text linkInvasive alien vertebrates have multiple negative impacts on biodiversity and impact human well-being and the economy. Hong Kong has been a major international shipping and trading hub for centuries. With less than a quarter of Hong Kong’s land developed, its subtropical landscapes host rich native biodiversity. However, Hong Kong is also at high risk of biotic invasions that can threaten its native species and ecosystems. Limited systematic, published data on alien species in Hong Kong impedes our ability to understand introduction sources, pathways and patterns, which is needed to prevent future introductions and tackle the potential impacts of invasive species. We aimed to address this gap by creating and analyzing the first database of alien terrestrial vertebrates in Hong Kong. Overall, we recorded 213 alien terrestrial vertebrate species, including 155 bird, 37 reptile, 15 mammal and six amphibian species, of which 49 are established and seven are invasive. Most of these alien vertebrate species (92%) were affiliated with the pet trade derived from captivity and were released or escaped to the wild. Cultural and religious practices had a major role in shaping the alien species composition in Hong Kong. Other introduction sources include biocontrol, agriculture or horticulture, hitchhiking on traded plants and on freight. This study provides a baseline for further monitoring, management and control of introduced alien species in Hong Kong
Whataboutery? what about men in nursing and midwifery education?
No full textThis chapter critically examines the position of men in nursing and midwifery education, addressing the often-raised question of ‘What about men?’ in discussions of gender representation. While men remain a minority in both professions, they are disproportionately represented in leadership roles and Higher Education, benefiting from structural advantages such as the ‘glass escalator’ effect. The chapter explores historical and contemporary roles of men in nursing and midwifery, the influence of socialisation on gendered career choices, and the enduring patriarchal structures that shape professional trajectories. Through a critical lens, the chapter interrogates whether men’s presence in these professions supports or undermines gender equity, considering the interplay of privilege, performative masculinity, and allyship. Drawing on feminist and intersectional perspectives, it argues that true equity requires structural change beyond numerical representation. The discussion ultimately invites reflection on how nursing and midwifery education can challenge entrenched inequalities while recognising the contributions of all professionals, regardless of gender
Improving rape and serious sex offences investigations
Full text linkPurpose: This special collection is devoted to some of the academic work underpinning Pillars 1 and 2 of Operation Soteria Bluestone (OSB). OSB was an academic police collaboration whose aim was to construct a co-produced evidence-based framework to improve the investigation of rape and serious sex offences (RASSO). This introductory paper provides a timeline for the phases of OSB collaboration, running from the pilot project through to the start of national implementation in England and Wales.
Design/methodology/approach: A mixed method approach was used. Data included: qualitative interviews with more than 100 police officers and prosecutors; the creation of a quantitative dataset, an anonymised, four-year sample of all sex offences (n = 366,346) recorded by five forces between January 2018 and December 2021; and two types of case reviews (312 in total) including qualitative and quantitative data.
Findings: We report research findings from phases of the project running from January 2021 to September 2023 involving five police forces.
Originality/value: Recommendations arising from this work regarding what investigative best practice in RASSO should look are outlined and a visual summary provided. We conclude with observations about the way forward