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ASHA: Adaptive Support and Holistic Assistance

The Application of the Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities in Environmental Governance on the High Seas

Abstract As an important principle of international environmental law, the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities (the CBDR principle) is being applied to various international environment protection regimes including environmental governance on the high seas as an important guiding principle in the law of the sea. This may be beneficial for engaging the international community to protect the high seas in solidarity. However, the application of the CBDR principle encounters difficulties, which include obstacles regarding cross-sector application, different understandings of the CBDR principle and difficulties in implementation of international instruments. This article argues that the differentiation should not depend exclusively on the traditional dichotomy of developing and developed countries but must be determined on a fluid and case-by-case basis. This suggests that the details of the differentiated responsibilities should also be context-specific rather than uniform for all States. Moreover, the implementation of the CBDR principle to address environmental problems on the high seas should be based on substantive fairness. Finally, this article makes several observations. First, the demands of developing countries in the field of maritime emission reduction should be considered. Second, obligation of capacity building and the transfer of marine technology prescribed in the BBNJ Agreement should be encouraged and implemented. Third, strengthening international cooperation in plastic pollution control on the high seas is expected. Fourth, the international community should provide developing countries with the financial support and technical assistance in persistent organic pollutants control. All of these may contribute to the protection of the high seas environment and the future realization of the sustainable development of the oceans.

198 Community & Recruitment Programs at OHSU: Leveraging a team science approach to ensure representative study populations through community engagement and recruitment

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Investigators are looking to integrate DE&I into trials, increasing study population diversity. In response, the Community and Recruitment programs of the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI), built a collaborative, community-focused system for investigators interested in community engagement and recruitment. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Historically, the OCTRI Community and Recruitment programs operated independently. To build a community-focused support system for investigators, we began with the programs learning about each other’s goals, values, and operations over a six-month period. Over the next two years, we then began integrating into each other’s team meetings and processes. Each team has their own process for providing services to investigators, consisting of intake and consultations. To these, we added tags for the other’s program topics. This allowed efficient identification of opportunities for referrals and joint consultations. Program leads meet regularly to discuss referrals and partnerships allowing for more effective and consistent collaboration. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Over the last two years, OCTRI Community and Recruitment built a collaborative process that allows investigators to work with both programs, receiving comprehensive, supportive assistance and education on how to design their study, engage with community, and recruit participants in a community-based setting. During this time, the programs have: provided consultations that discussed the other’s program (N=21); made direct referrals to the other program (N=4); and, provided joint consultations (N=2). Studies that are investigator-initiated, in planning phase, and population focused were found to benefit most from the collaborative efforts. Additionally, we have improved the collaborative process during this time, resulting in more streamlined, efficient support services for investigators. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Diverse study populations and DE&I are essential to research. This collaborative, community-engaged recruitment approach by our programs allows investigators to leverage both programs’ resources and expertise. We continue to identify best practices and study types that benefit from this collaborative approach to improve our services.

Acceptability and perceived feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention among educators and caregivers in schools from South Africa: a qualitative descriptive study

BackgroundDespite the uncontested benefits of physical activity, its promotion lags behind in the public health agenda of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). School-based interventions are promising strategies to foster health during childhood, but evidence of their effectiveness is limited and inconclusive for LMICs. Thus, further investigation is needed on contextual factors associated with intervention implementation in low-resource settings. We studied the acceptability and feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention and its implementation and make recommendations to improve future adoption and sustainability.MethodsKaziKidz was implemented in four primary schools from low-income communities in South Africa in 2019. Semi-structured interviews with four school principals, three focus group interviews with 16 educators, and another three with 16 caregivers were conducted between October and November 2021. Participants were purposively recruited. Interview transcripts were analyzed via thematic analysis using a deductive and reflexive approach.ResultsThree main themes influencing intervention implementation and adoption were identified: (1) prioritizing teachers’ needs (2), integrating the program into the school structure, and (3) creating opportunities in the community. Supporting recommendations included: (theme 1) adopting intervention approaches that are inclusive of educators’ health and providing them with capacity development and external support; (theme 2) fostering a feeling of ownership and belonging among school stakeholders to adapt interventions to specific resources and needs; and (theme 3) raising community awareness to encourage individuals to claim power over and actively engage with the program.ConclusionsComprehensive interventions comprising health support, adequate training, and ongoing assistance for educators combined with school-wide and community outreach actions seeking to strengthen program ownership, accountability, and engagement can enhance uptake of school-based interventions and long-term maintenance.Trial registrationISRCTN15648510, registered on 17/04/2020.

Innovation of Cultural Education Mode in Agricultural Higher Vocational Schools from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization

In recent years, rural revitalization has become a national strategy, aiming at the problems of unbalanced urban and rural development and lagging rural economic development, aiming at building a socialist modern country in an all-round way. Based on this, the research content of this article mainly focuses on the innovation of cultural education mode in agricultural higher vocational schools from the perspective of rural revitalization. Through in-depth study of the existing cultural education model, combined with the strategic needs of rural revitalization, this article puts forward an innovative cultural education model. Through practical exploration, agricultural higher vocational schools can form a cultural education mode with local characteristics, agricultural culture subject, industrial culture support and social culture assistance. This not only helps to improve students' cultural literacy and vocational skills, but also helps to promote rural revitalization and agricultural development. In addition, this article also puts forward some suggestions for future research to promote the sustainable development and optimization of cultural education mode in agricultural higher vocational schools. In order to provide strong talent support for rural revitalization and promote agricultural higher vocational schools to play a greater role in cultivating outstanding talents.

Caring burden and coping with haemodialysis: a qualitative study with family caregivers in Sri Lanka

ObjectiveThe number of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) requiring renal replacement therapy in Sri Lanka is significantly rising. Most of these patients depend on haemodialysis, carrying a significant burden...

Emigration from Ukraine to Germany in the Context of the Russian-Ukrainian War

A new topic is submitted in the article, namely the study of changes in the social structure of modern Ukrainian society, in particular, forced migration processes in Ukraine and abroad, caused by the active phase of the Russian-Ukrainian war started on February 24, 2022. The adaptation mechanisms in Germany, where the second in number largest group of the forced migrants stay are considered in the work. The main issues include granting a residence permit in Germany with refugee status, state support, housing, material and medical assistance, educational services, employment, etc. Also the activities of Ukrainian public organizations in FRG, in particular diplomatic, confessional, volunteer, scouting, etc. are described. The paper is aimed at the conducting an analytical ethnological study of socio-cultural aspects, systematization of the statistical data on the emigration of the population from Ukraine to Germany from various sources (scientific literature, Internet resources, mass media, own field notes and illustrative materials from the participants of these processes, etc.). The main researcher’s attention is paid to the adaptation period of the war refugees, their adjustment to the new realities of life in Germany and the negative consequences of migration processes for Ukraine, both demographic, economic and ethnopolitical, ethnocultural. The emigration problem is extremely important and sensitive for modern society, requiring constant statistical updates, analysis and generalisation, therefore its relevance is obvious and timely. The general scientific methods and special ethnological ones are used in the study: system analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, classification (to reveal the subject of the article, structure it and summarise information in a single semantic wholeness). Interviews and audio recording of field material are used among the special methods (to replenish the factual base and clarify the current state of the problem). The method of critical discourse analysis has been used to analyse the interview texts. It provides the most complete picture of the migrant’s condition and adaptation in foreign and unusual surroundings. The scientific novelty of the submitted topic lies in the generalised analysis of statistical and demographic data on the scale of forced emigration of Ukrainians, which has and will continue to have a negative impact on the gene pool of our country.

Addressing unmet social needs for improved maternal and child nutrition: Qualitative insights from community-based organisations in urban South Africa

ABSTRACT Maternal and child malnutrition persists globally, despite existing healthcare and social protection systems. Socio-economic disadvantages contribute to high malnutrition rates, particularly in poor urban communities where many disadvantaged mothers cannot fully benefit from services. To address these disparities, a novel social needs framework has been proposed, emphasising the importance of addressing individuals’ unmet needs to enhance the benefits of nutrition services. This study investigates the perceived impact of community-based organisations (CBOs) in addressing the social needs of mothers in a resource-constrained urban township in South Africa. Interviews were conducted with 18 employees from 10 CBOs working on maternal and child health, food security and social support in Soweto. Thematic analysis revealed 23 services and four pathways through which CBOs believed to address unmet social needs of beneficiaries. Services were small-scale, including food aid, learning support, and social protection assistance, available to a few in dire need. CBO services partially addressed social needs of mothers due to scale, coverage, and sustainability limitations. The South African government should reaffirm its commitment to financially supporting the non-profit sector and integrating it into government sectors to provide tailored services and resources to address diverse social needs and mitigate nutrition inequalities among mothers and children.

Психологическое влияние профессионального «слаживания» на формирование корпоративной культуры сотрудников органов внутренних дел

Introduction. The relevance of the article is connected with the current social situation. The study is devoted to an important psychological problem that has arisen on the ground of international relations aggravation - the problem of professional «coordination» in groups and its influence on improvement of corporate culture of collectives’ members in subdivisions of internal affairs bodies. Research methods and methodology. The study used the methodology of culturological, system-structural, personality-activity and professional-activity approaches to the development of the professional’s corporate culture. Comparative analysis of literary sources, summary of best practices of theinternal affairs bodies and terminological analysis of leading concepts were used as the leading research methods. Results and discussion. In the content of the article the definition of professional «coordination» is offered. It was noted that the process of professional «coordination» provides the corporate culture formation between employees, united for the solution of common tasks; promotes the formation of cohesion, friendly support and mutual assistance in the teams of internal affairs bodies. It is specified that at present the problem of professional «coordination» is especially important for servicemen participating in the special operation and for the teams of internal affairs agencies. It is noted that the tasks of corporate culture and professional «coordination» are connected with the need to increase the status of police officers and their authority in the consciousness of the civilians. In the present study the method of comparative analysis of literary sources and basic documents regulating the activities of police officers was used.This allowed to clarify the lexical and psychological meaning of phenomena «professional coordination» and «corporate culture». The determinant role of the structural components of «coordination» that influence the basic components of the corporate culture of employees carrying out the common tasks assigned by the state to the internal affairs bodies has been revealed. The constructing of the scientific logic of the study is based on the methodology of the system-structural approach, which contributes to the description of the characteristics of motivational-valuable, cognitive and conative components in the person’s structure, providing the dynamics of professional «coordination» and the process of corporate culture formation in the subdivisions of internal affairs bodies. Conclusions and recommendations for approbation. In the final part of the article the conclusions and recommendations are presented. The important role of educational work and psychological support in the system of professional «coordination» formation and improvement of corporate culture of subjects of professional activity was noted. The article may be recommended for the usage in the system of educational work with employees of security forces and civilian specialists, to provide psychological support for the operationally established teams. Basics: 1) The status of an internal affairs officer is determined by the manifestations of the corporate culture of the individual, which ensures the enhancement of his authority among citizens and guests of the state. 2) The semantic analysis of the concept of «coordination» allows to clarify its lexical and psychological meaning, to propose a working definition of this concept for psychological science and practice, as well as to clarify its role in the system of corporate culture formation in the subdivisions of internal affairs bodies.

Post-discharge nutritional management for patients with coronary heart disease and frailty: a qualitative study

BackgroundFrail elderly patients experience physiological function and reserve depletion, leading to imbalances in their internal environment, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease recurrence and malnutrition. However, the majority of these patients, who primarily have a low level of education and lack self-management skills, face difficulties actively dealing with obstacles during the transition period after their discharge from hospitalization. Therefore, it is necessary to understand and discuss in depth the nutrition management experience of discharged elderly patients with coronary heart disease and frailty (ages 65-80 years old) and to analyze the promoting and hindering factors that affect scientific diet behavior during the discharge transition period.MethodsFifteen elderly patients with coronary heart disease and frailty who had been discharged from the hospital for 6 months were interviewed using a semistructured method. The directed content analysis approach to descriptive research was used to extract topics from the interview content.ResultsAll participants discussed the problems in health nutrition management experience of discharged. Five topics and ten subtopics were extracted, such as ①Weak perceptions and behaviors towards healthy eating (personal habit solidification, negative attitudes towards nutrition management), ②Lack of objective factors for independently adjusting dietary conditions (reliance on subjective feelings, times of appetite change), ③Personal hindrance factors (memory impairment, deficiencies in self-nutrition management), ④Expected external support (assistance care support, ways to obtain nutritional information), ⑤Lack of continuous nutrition management (interruption of professional guidance, avoidance of medical treatment behavior).ConclusionsNutrition management after discharge places a burden on elderly patients with coronary heart disease and frailty. According to the patients' physical conditions, we should develop a diet support system that is coordinated by individuals, families and society.

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Network security threat detection technology based on EPSO-BP algorithm

With the development of Internet technology, the large number of network nodes and dynamic structure makes network security detection more complex, which requires the use of a multi-layer feedforward neural network to build a security threat detection model to improve network security protection. Therefore, the entropy model is adopted to optimize the particle swarm algorithm to decode particles, and then the single-peak and multi-peak functions are used to test and compare the particle entropy and fitness values to optimize the weights and thresholds in the multi-layer feedforward neural network. Finally, Suspicious Network Event Recognition Dataset discovered by data mining is sampled and applied to the entropy model particle swarm optimization for training. The test results show that there are four functions for the optimal mean and standard deviation in this algorithm, with values of 5.712e − 02, 4.805e − 02, 4.914e − 01, 1.066e − 01, 1.577e − 01, 1.343e − 01, and 2.089e + 01, 5.926, respectively. Overall, the algorithm proposed in the study is the best. Finally, the detection rate of attack types is calculated. The multi-layer feedforward neural network algorithm is 83.80%, the particle swarm optimization neural network algorithm is 91.00%, and the entropy model particle swarm optimization algorithm is 95.00%. The experiment shows that the research model has high accuracy in detecting network security threats, which can provide technical support and theoretical assistance for network security protection.

Women's High-Conflict Divorce Experiences and Access to Statutory Social Services in Turkey

High-conflict divorce proceedings in Turkey typically span 2 years but can extend to 6, reinforcing the perception that institutional violence against women has been widespread under the conservative Justice and Development Party’s 20-year rule. This study poses two primary research questions: (1) What are the legal, sociocultural, financial, and psychological experiences of high-conflict divorced women? (2) Which statutory social services could women access during and after the high-conflict divorce process? Employing a feminist qualitative research approach, this study draws on 20 semi-structured interviews with women in Istanbul who have undergone high-conflict divorces. The goal is to understand these women’s experiences and pinpoint the disparities between their needs and the support available from statutory social services. The findings illuminate the challenges women face while dealing with patriarchal norms within societal, cultural, and financial realms amid the divorce process. Additionally, the study reveals the inadequacies of current family-oriented services and emphasizes the urgent need for women’s rights-based support, including psychosocial, legal, and financial assistance.

LABOR LAW IMPLICATIONS ON MIGRANT WORKERS IN THAILAND AND CAMBODIA

Purpose: Employment is the basic right of the citizens, migrants, refugees and all other kinds of residents throughout the globe. International laws, economic zonation, domestic regulations, ordinances and regional policies require timely reviewing and revising to provide fair opportunity to all. However, the scenarios take an adverse turn when disaster strikes. The government, legal system and department framework work in close collaboration to ensure sustainability of the citizens. Theoretical Framework: Thailand has been struggling amid various disasters in the past while maintaining standards of employment through labor laws. However, the literature shows several gaps in the existing labor law which inversely impact upon the migrant workers in Thailand. Methods: The methodology adopted for this study is qualitative methods with data collections tools including the secondary data through the online published resources. The research follows an exploratory approach towards the documentary research method to ensure the inferences among the collected data. Findings: The results depict inadequacies in the existing labor law in Thailand, with reduced rights during the disasters. These adversely impact the implemented laws such as minimum wages, equal opportunities to work, supportive assistance from the governmental channels and professional growth and development of the individuals. Practical Implications: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) being the majority sector providing jobs for both domestic and foreign population requires them to be equipped with robust labor laws. Originality/Value: The study further provides for growth and sustainable development of the ASEAN region as Thailand is the central hub providing job and growth opportunities for all the member nations.

Satisfaction with videoconferencing support for levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel: An observational study.

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) is a continuously delivered Parkinson's disease therapy intended to stabilize plasma levodopa levels. Patients receiving LCIG require education and follow-up. Some LCIG support programs use video-assisted telenursing. To examine how videoconferencing impacts satisfaction with LCIG support programs. FACILITATE CARE (Feasibility of video-Assisted Care for Intestinal Levodopa Infusion with Telenursing - observAtional Trial Evaluating patient and Caregiver Acceptance in REal life) was a 12-week, prospective, open-label, 2-arm, parallel-group, observational study assessing satisfaction with LCIG support in patients who self-assigned to video or audio-only arms. Patients aged 18-85 years had completed LCIG titration and owned a videoconferencing device (video arm only). A visual analog scale measured satisfaction (1-10, 10 being most satisfied). Patients' mean (standard deviation) ages were 67.9 (7.4, n = 26) and 71.1 (6.2, n = 15) years in the video and audio arms, respectively. Patients, caregivers, and physicians in both groups reported satisfaction scores of 8-10 with LCIG support personnel, communication access, and assistance with becoming independent. At week 12, the Modified Caregiver Strain Index least square means change from baseline was lower in the video vs. audio arm (-2.3 [1.0] vs. 1.6 [1.2]). LCIG support personnel travel time was lower in the video vs. audio arm (125.7 [70.2] vs. 203.0 [70.0] minutes). LCIG support programs are associated with high patient, caregiver, and physician satisfaction; video and audioconferencing satisfaction are similarly high. Video-assisted telenursing may be a convenient communication avenue and may reduce caregiver burden. ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT04500106.

Peran LAZISMU Medan Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat:Pemahaman, Dan Dampak Positif Lazismu Bagi Masyarakat

This research aims to explore the role of Lazismu Medan City in improving community welfare as well as the positive impact felt by the community. This research explores Lazismu's various contributions, with the aim of providing an understanding of Lazismu and its positive impact on community welfare. Through a thorough analysis of Lazismu's functions, this research intends to provide insight into effective approaches for sustainable community development. The research method used is a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, document analysis related to LAZISMU Medan activities, and literature study. Research respondents involved LAZISMU management, donors, and beneficiary communities. The results showed that LAZISMU Medan has an important role in collecting and distributing zakat, infaq, and alms. Various programs have been implemented, such as assistance for education, economic empowerment efforts, health support, and other social assistance programs. The positive impact of these programs is reflected in increased access to education, community economic growth, and improved health and social welfare.

Use of camera traps in the research on terrestrial mammals in Brazil: history, methodological applications, and perspectives

Camera traps are widely employed for studying terrestrial mammals worldwide. Over the past two decades (2003-2023), they have undergone numerous advancements and refinements, making their application possible for the most diverse study types. In this review, we aim to present a historical background, applications, and future perspectives on the use of camera traps in the research on terrestrial mammals in Brazil. We analyzed 339 peer-reviewed studies published between 2003 and 2023. The initial sampling years of these studies range from 1998 to 2020, with the majority (287 studies) concentrated from 2005 onwards. The studies were primarily focused on the southeast (132) and midwest (78) regions of Brazil - areas that historically receive more financial support and research assistance. The most featured biome was the Atlantic Forest (164), while the Caatinga and Pampa exhibited the lowest number of studies (30 and 8, respectively). Most of the studies were focused on aspects of species composition and richness (93), occupancy and habitat use (70), and activity patterns (65). Considering the knowledge gaps on mammal occurrence and distribution in North and Northeast Brazil, we suggest directing research investments toward these regions, as well as for historically neglected biomes, such as Caatinga and Pampa.

Autonomous stores: How levels of in-store automation affect store patronage

Autonomous stores operate without needing on-site staff present to support and monitor customers. This study seeks to determine which autonomous stores are most likely to succeed. By adapting convenience theory and drawing on secondary and qualitative data, the authors identify unique features of autonomous stores that constitute convenience dimensions: options for check-in (access convenience), staff support (assistance convenience), check-out (transaction convenience), and to allow customers to check their itemized baskets (verification convenience). Perceptions of convenience, autonomy, and safety explain the influences of unique store features. A conjoint experiment provides a test of the direct effects of each dimension on store patronage and indirect effects through convenience, autonomy, and safety perceptions. The results indicate that, with the exception of check-out, consumers prefer staffed stores; having to check in (e.g., with a credit card), limited access to (remote) staff, and an inability to verify the basket before payment represent significant barriers. In turn, some trade-offs arise: Store features that increase convenience and autonomy undermine safety perceptions. Finally, community-based and rural locations are better suited for autonomous stores than anonymous traffic hubs. Retail managers can leverage these findings to decide whether to establish autonomous stores and, if so, with which design.

Preface

ITB International Geothermal Workshop 2023 was an event organized by ITB Geothermal Master Program which was held on 06th-7th June 2023 onsite at East Campus Center Building ITB Bandung. Attended by more than 200 participants of geothermal community across the world, such as academia, industries, and governments. This year’s theme is “Geothermal for Accelerating Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery”. The theme focuses on how geothermal can help the economy and accelerate geothermal programs in Indonesia by inviting speakers from various aspects of geothermal energy.The academia participants include participants from Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universitas Brawijaya, Universitas Negeri Manado, Universitas Pattimura, Universitas Pertamina, Kyoto University, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November, Universitas Padjajaran, and UPN Veteran Yogyakarta. Participants from industries include PT. Geo Dipa Energi, Ormat Technologies, Medco Cahaya Geothermal, PT. Sumbawa Timur Mining, PT. Pertamina Geothermal Energy, Star Energy Geothermal, Rigsis Energi Indonesia, Sarulla Operation, PT. Schlumberger Indonesia, Ecolab, PT. EDC Indonesia, West Japan Engineering Consultant, Thermochem Indonesia, PT. Toshiba Asia Pacific Indonesia, Mubadala Energy Indonesia, Arka Data Primatama, Dian Swastika Sentosa, Green Chemical, Power Perdana Nusantara, and PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara. Government Representatives are BRIN, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, as well as public participants.We want to give many thanks for all the support that has been given for this event, from the Geothermal Engineering Magister Program Staff to all Chairman, authors, presenters, paper reviewers, and all the sponsors for assistance and cooperation in support of this event.List of Conference Details, Committee, Keynote Speakers, Sponsors are available in the pdf.

ГОСУДАРСТВЕННАЯ ЗАБОТА О ДЕМОБИЛИЗОВАННЫХ ВОЕННОСЛУЖАЩИХ ВООРУЖЕННЫХ СИЛ СССР В ОТРАЖЕНИИ ДОКУМЕНТОВ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОГО АРХИВА АСТРАХАНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ (ИЮЛЬ 1945-1946 ГГ.)

The article analyzes the documents on the servicemen of the USSR Armed Forces demobilized after the end of the Great Patriotic War, which are kept in the funds of the State Archives of the Astrakhan region. The documents contain the information about the soldiers discharged in July 1945–1946 to the reserve in the Astrakhan region in the first-third order, who were the most numerous among the six waves of the demobilized. The papers encompass the information about the activities of the authorities in the reception and accommodation of the arriving soldiers, the assistance in finding employment and other support. The records show the dynamics of the number of the demobilized in 1944–1946, reveal their contribution to the migration process and to the provision of the Astrakhan region with labour resources. As far as their form is concerned, the documents represent the correspondence between the party representatives and the state authorities, the meetings’ minutes, resolutions, reports, and also the statistical information, certificates and analytical notes. Their analysis makes it possible to reconstruct the return and transition to peaceful life of the demobilized servicemen. The identified documents are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time and will stimulate further research on the topic of the former war participants in the Astrakhan region. To date, that issue has never been investigated.

Short Communication on Improving the Sociological, Mental, and Somatic Health Comprising Cases Study: Overview on Seminar Women [Through the Aging Process - The Next Frontiers towards Gender Equality, San Diego, US - January 2024

This short communication provides a descriptive analysis of the seminar titled Women through the Aging Process - The Next Frontiers towards Gender Equality & quot; held in San Diego in January 2024. The seminar aimed to address the sociological, mental, and somatic health issues faced by women as they age and explore strategies for improving gender equality in this context. Key topics discussed included the importance of preventive and curative measures, inclusion of older women in the social community, gender-specific caregiving roles, emotional support and personal care assistance, health advocacy and social engagement, education and training for caregivers, and developing specialized programs for aging women. The seminar emphasized the need to respect autonomy and choice while ensuring the safety and well-being of aging women. In conclusion, the seminar provided valuable insights and recommendations for promoting gender equality in the aging process.