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Environmental enrichment alleviates cognitive and psychomotor alterations and increases adult hippocampal neurogenesis in cocaine withdrawn mice
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023-01) Mañas Padilla, María del Carmen
; Tezanos, Patricia; Cintado, Elisa; Vicente Holgado, Lucía
; Sánchez Salido, Lourdes; Gil Rodríguez, Sara; Trejo, Jose Luis; Santín Núñez, Luis Javier; Castilla Ortega, Estela
Cocaine is a widely used psychostimulant drug whose repeated exposure induces persistent cognitive/emotional dysregulation, which could be a predictor of relapse in users. However, there is scarce evidence on effective treatments to alleviate these symptoms. Environmental enrichment (EE) has been shown to be associated with improved synaptic function and cellular plasticity changes related to adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN), resulting in cognitive enhancement. Therefore, EE could mitigate the negative impact of chronic administration of cocaine in mice and reduce the emotional and cognitive symptoms present during cocaine abstinence. In this study, mice were chronically administered with cocaine for 14 days, and control mice received saline. After the last cocaine or saline dose, mice were submitted to control or EE housing conditions, and they stayed undisturbed for 28 days. Subsequently, mice were evaluated with a battery of behavioural tests for exploratory activity, emotional behaviour, and cognitive performance. EE attenuated hyperlocomotion, induced anxiolytic-like behaviour and alleviated cognitive impairment in spatial memory in the cocaine-abstinent mice. The EE protocol notably upregulated AHN in both control and cocaine-treated mice, though cocaine slightly reduced the number of immature neurons. Altogether, these results demonstrate that EE could enhance hippocampal neuroplasticity ameliorating the behavioural and cognitive consequences of repeated administration of cocaine. Therefore, environmental stimulation may be a useful strategy in the treatment cocaine addiction.
Gender gap in parental leave intentions: evidence from 37 countries
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023-12-01) Olsson, Maria I.T.; Van Grootel, Sanne; Block, Katharina; Schuster, Carolin; Meeussen, Loes; Van Laar, Colette; Schmader, Toni; Croft, Alyssa; Sun, Molly Shuyi; Ainsaar, Mare; Aarntzen, Lianne; Adamus, Magdalena; Anderson, Joel; Atkinson, Ciara; Avicenna, Mohamad; Bąbel, Przemysław; Barth, Markus; Benson-Greenwald, Tessa M.; Maloku, Edona; Berent, Jacques; Bergsieker, Hilary B.; Biernat, Monica; Bîrneanu, Andreea G.; Bodinaku, Blerta; Bosak, Janine; Bosson, Jennifer; Branković, Marija; Burkauskas, Julius; Čavojová, Vladimíra; Cheryan, Sapna; Choi, Eunsoo; Choi, Incheol; Contreras Ibañez, Carlos César; Coogan, Andrew ; Danyliuk, Ivan; Dar Nimrod, Ilan; Dasgupta, Nilanjana; Lemus, Sonia de; Devos, Thierry; Diab, Marwan; Diekman, Amanda B.; Efremova, Maria; Eisner, Léïla; Eller, Anja; Erentaite, Rasa; Fedáková, Denisa; Franc, Renata; Gartzia Fernández, Leire
; Gavreliuc, Alin; Gavreliuc, Dana; Gecaite-Stonciene, Julija; Germano, Adriana L.; Giovannelli, Ilaria; Gismondi Diaz, Renzo; Gitikhmayeva, Lyudmila; Gizaw, Abiy Menkir; Gjoneska, Biljana; Martínez González, Óscar; González, Roberto; Grijalva Alvear, Isaac David ; Güngör, Derya; Gustafsson Sendén, Marie; Hall, William; Harb, Charles; Hassan, Bushra; Hässler, Tabea; Hawi, Diana R.; Henningsen, Levke; Hoppe, Annedore; Ishii, Keiko; Jakšić, Ivana; Jasini, Alba; Jurkevičienė, Jurgita; Kelmendi, Kaltrina; Kirby, Teri A.; Kitakaji, Yoko; Kosakowska-Berezecka, Natasza; Kozytska, Inna ; Kulich, Clara; Kundtová-Klocová, Eva; Kunuroglu, Filiz; Aidy, Christina Lapytskaia; Lee, Albert; Lindqvist, Anna; López López, Wilson; Luzvinda, Liany; Maricchiolo, Fridanna; Martinot, Delphine; McNamara, Rita Anne ; Meister, Alyson ; Melka, Tizita Lemma; Mickuviene, Narseta; Miranda Orrego, María Isabel; Mkamwa, Thadeus; Morandini, James; Morton, Thomas; Mrisho, David; Nikitin, Jana; Otten, Sabine; Pacilli, Maria Giuseppina; Page-Gould, Elizabeth; Perandrés, Ana; Pizarro Pérez, Jon; Pop-Jordanova, Nada; Pyrkosz-Pacyna, Joana; Quta, Sameir; Ramis, TamilSelvan; Rani, Nitya; Redersdorff, Sandrine; Régner, Isabelle; Renström, Emma A.; Rivera Rodriguez, Adrián; Rocha Sánchez, Tania Esmeralda; Ryabichenko, Tatiana ; Saab, Rim; Sakata, Kiriko; Samekin, Adil; Sánchez-Pachecho, Tracy; Scheifele, Carolin; Schulmeyer, Marion K.; Sczesny, Sabine; Sirlopú, David; Smith-Castro, Vanessa; Soo, Kadri; Spaccatini, Federica; Steele, Jennifer R.; Steffens, Melanie C.; Sucic, Ines; Vandello, Joseph ; Velásquez Díaz, Laura María; Vink, Melissa; Vives, Eva; Warkineh, Turuwark Zalalam; Žeželj, Iris; Zhang, Xiaoxiao; Zhao, Xian; Martiny, Sarah E.
Despite global commitments and efforts, a gender-based division of paid and unpaid work persists. To identify how psychological factors, national policies, and the broader sociocultural context contribute to this inequality, we assessed parental-leave intentions in young adults (18–30 years old) planning to have children (N = 13,942; 8,880 identified as women; 5,062 identified as men) across 37 countries that varied in parental-leave policies and societal gender equality. In all countries, women intended to take longer leave than men. National parental-leave policies and women's political representation partially explained cross-national variations in the gender gap. Gender gaps in leave intentions were paradoxically larger in countries with more gender-egalitarian parental-leave policies (i.e., longer leave available to both fathers and mothers). Interestingly, this cross-national variation in the gender gap was driven by cross-national variations in women's (rather than men's) leave intentions. Financially generous leave and gender-egalitarian policies (linked to men's higher uptake in prior research) were not associated with leave intentions in men. Rather, men's leave intentions were related to their individual gender attitudes. Leave intentions were inversely related to career ambitions. The potential for existing policies to foster gender equality in paid and unpaid work is discussed.
Exploring the psychosocial characteristics of women with gambling disorder through a qualitative study
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023-12-20) Estévez Gutiérrez, Ana; Macía Guerrero, Laura
; Ontalvilla, Andrea; Aurrekoetxea Casaus, Maite
Introduction: Gambling disorder is a behavioral addiction that has been primarily male, but in the last few years, the age of onset has been equated between the sexes. The profile of female gamblers could be different from that of men. Consequently, this study analyzes the testimonies of women with gambling disorder to determine their specific characteristics (gambling motives, gambling preferences, and associated pathologies). Method: The sample comprises 18 women with gambling disorder aged between 30 and 68. Three discussion groups were held, and a “blind” inductive process was carried out to extract categories. The Atlas.Ti 22.0 program was used to recode and analyze the data. Results: Results show that women may start gambling due to abuse suffered in childhood, and often family members initiate women into gambling. Likewise, the onset of gambling could be a maladaptive way to manage negative emotions. Also highlighted is the predominance of feelings of social stigmatization, which can be reflected in women’s choice of games where they are not visible. Comorbidity with other disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and the use of other substances are noteworthy. Discussion: The factors explaining why female gamblers do not seek treatment compared to male gamblers are analyzed. More studies on women’s experience with gambling are needed to address the specific characteristics of gambling disorder in women.
How can inclusive citizen science transform the sustainable development agenda?: recommendations for a wider and more meaningful inclusion in the design of citizen science initiatives
(Ubiquity Press, 2023-06-27) Varga, Dorottya; Doran, Carolina; Ortega, Beatriz; Segú Odriozola, Mabel
Although there has been a sharp increase in citizen science (CS) initiatives in past years, barriers to participation are often too high for many social groups, including vulnerable social groups, making CS subject to the same exclusionary processes that are reflected on a wider societal level. This essay aims to start a conversation on achieving more inclusive practices in CS initiatives and integrating them into the 2030 Agenda for wider data representation. First, we present prior research findings on the importance and benefits of social inclusion to science, citizens, and society, and considerations when designing for inclusive participatory practices. Next, we highlight ongoing European research projects that are making substantial efforts towards CS inclusion (e.g., SOCIO-BEE). Then, we discuss how inclusive CS can advance the Sustainable Development Agenda in general and in several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular. Finally, we put forward a set of 12 recommendations to design for inclusion in CS initiatives, ranging from more abstract ideas (e.g., centering the strategy around the margins, being open to making mistakes) to practical actions (e.g., involving intermediary organizations, using inclusive language, publishing participant demographics).
Design, implementation and evaluation of Deusto XRL, a reference architecture for extended remote laboratories (XRLs)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-11-28) Nardi da Silva, Isabela
; García-Zubía, Javier
; Hernández Jayo, Unai
; Alves, João Bosco da Mota
; Dandolini, Gertrudes Aparecida
Extended Remote Laboratories (XRLs) have emerged as a potential solution to address the lack of science laboratories in educational institutions, a deficit that hinders the attainment of a Quality Education outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By integrating physical assets with Extended Reality (XR) technologies, XRLs provide an immersive remote laboratory experience. This study presents the development of Deusto XRL, a reference architecture for XRLs, and investigates User eXperience (UX) via a survey involving 150 high-school students. The participants were divided into groups and exposed to different online laboratory experiences: traditional Remote Laboratories (RLs) and XRLs. Feedback scores from the UX survey indicated that the XRLs received the highest ratings, reflecting a positive UX. The results highlight the potential of XRLs to enhance the accessibility and quality of science education, enabling students to engage in immersive learning experiences despite physical laboratory limitations. Future research endeavors will focus on exploring the educational implications and learning outcomes associated with XRL technology. By further investigating the pedagogical aspects of XRLs, this study aims to uncover their potential benefits and educational value. Implementing XRLs in educational settings can revolutionize science education, providing students with interactive and engaging opportunities to deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.