Conscious Activity Research Articles

The Ecotourism Industry's Role in Environmental Stewardship

Indeed, the overall rise in environmental pollution from natural ecosystems has become one of the major threats to biodiversity and the health of any given community across the globe. Traditional tourism has been blamed as one of the prime agents of this environmental degradation; hence, the need for alternatives in sustainability is becoming increasingly pressing. This paper explores in detail the potential this industry holds for transforming the paradigm from pollution to preservation. It demonstrates how ecotourism, through the use of sustainability and environmental education, can be among the most powerful tools in combating the negative impacts of pollution on sensitive ecosystems. The article now discusses a few important case studies from different parts of the world to clearly show how ecotourism efforts have helped reduce pollution, protect natural habitats, and improve biodiversity. The discussion considers how tourism would encourage tourists and locals to take environmentally conscious actions in the interest of the environment, minimizing waste, reducing carbon footprints, and offering protection to natural resources. Besides, the article sets up that ecotourism has economic motives that include providing financial rewards for the conservation of ecosystems and offering sustainable livelihoods to people living within and around the protected areas. The article further talks about the ecotourism challenges, such as "greenwashing" and a rigorous regulatory framework in place, to ensure the ecotourism practices actually help in environmental preservation. This paper will suggest ways in which governments, local communities, environmental organizations, and the tourism industry, in greater ways, should be co-operative in having an optimal benefit on environmental sustainability through ecotourism. In other words, what this article suggests is that ecotourism in itself is not going to solve the problem of environmental pollution, and it remains important in the greater scheme of environmental stewardship. It is possible that this transition-from pollution to preservation-is being led by ecotourism, where responsible travel and conservation, coupled with sensitization about environmental problems, take place. The article calls for continued research and increased investment in the practice of sustainable tourism to finally see ecotourism live up to its promise as a driver of ecological sustainability and an example for other industries to follow.

DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING WORK

The school curriculum plays a fundamental role in the civic education of students, directly influencing their skills and social values. Through formal education, the curriculum contributes to the development of critical, reflective and participatory skills, necessary for conscious action in society. Civic education involves not only theoretical knowledge, but also the construction of practices and attitudes that promote democratic coexistence and respect for diversity. Thus, education focused on citizenship must consider cultural, ethical and political aspects, promoting the active engagement of students. The general objective of this article is to analyze how the school curriculum contributes to the civic education of students. The specific objectives are: - to identify the pedagogical practices present in the curriculum that foster citizenship; - to verify the presence of content that encourages critical thinking and social participation; - to evaluate the importance of interdisciplinarity in the construction of a civic education. The research problem that guides this study is: In what way does the school curriculum contribute to the civic education of students? The methodology used was bibliographic, based on a literature review of works that address the relationship between school curriculum and citizenship. The results indicate that a curriculum that integrates democratic principles, social values, and practices of mutual respect favors the development of critical and participatory citizens. The discussion reinforces the need for an interdisciplinary approach that takes into account the diversity and multiple realities of students. It is concluded that the school curriculum must be constantly reviewed and adapted to meet social demands and to educate individuals capable of acting ethically and responsibly in society, fully exercising their rights and duties as citizens.

Zwrot transcendentalny jako przejście od perspektywy posybilistycznej do perspektywy aktualistycznej

The thesis of the article is that transcendental reduction means not only the purification of consciousness from of all natural and naturalistic apperceptions, but also from logical apperceptions. The transcendental turn itself in Husserl's philosophy can be understood as a transition from the possibilistic perspective, in which actual consciousness is treated as the realization of the idea of consciousness in general, to the actualistic perspective, recognizing the state of actually experiencing consciousness as the source of all possibilities. In transcendental phenomenology, the actually experiencing consciousness in its absolute reality retains primacy over all possibilities, including possible consciousness, and consequently, from the transcendental perspective, pure possibilities are related to the fact of my “I am”, which is the limit of eidetic possibilization of factuality.

Focusing on the educational environment for harmonic child development

The study aims to enlighten the need for a focusing towards some psychological aspects of a child`s functioning in a pluralistic, pulsating, and flexible educational environment. It reveals resources for its harmonious development through a model of its construction. It is based on the synergistic effect between sustainable transversal skills and variables, according to socio-economic conditions and key competences. The synergy integrates in the model the personality, communicative, sociocultural, methodological, emotional, practical, and physical components. This is achieved through the psychological aspects of the two levels of education of suggestopedic communicative framework - the level of conscious activity and the level of the unconscious psychological reactivity of the learner. Its utilization provides transforming pedagogy into an art and the teacher into a creator.

UP-CLOSE AND SOCIAL RISKS IN DISTANCE HIGHER EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF EMERGENCY REMOTE TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Education is both an institutional process and a set of conscious actions. Since its institutionalization, education has been viewed not only as an act of acquiring knowledge, but also as a socialization process. The traditional understanding of education, which views socialization as the its main purpose in addition to acquiring knowledge and shapes education policies accordingly, has emerged as a multi-dimensional sphere of discussion within “distance education”, which has become almost mandatory today with Covid-19. This study aims to examine the problem areas of distance education experienced with Covid-19 by using an interdisciplinary approach in a psychological, sociological, and socio-psychological framework. To examine the subject in-depth and make analytical generalisations, the research reflects the opinions of the main actors, students, and faculty members, as well as the researchers’ observations, in addition to the experts on the subject. The data analysis was conducted through the subjective evaluation of the researchers’ own experiences and the content analysis of teacher and student opinions. The results reflect that education is not only an activity of acquiring knowledge but also a socialization process, the educational bureaucracy and environment make a significant contribution to the socialization of students, and that distance education can only be used as a supportive model. Education isolated from real life that does not contribute to the socialization processes of students may bring important psychological and social problems.

Decolonising] the Contentious Politics of Seeing: Reading Visual Cultures

Art and imagery consumed globally through digital and social media are increasingly intertwined with everyday life and politics. This article discusses the often contentious politics of seeing art and imagery, and the problematique that surrounds it. It inverts the lens to look at visual cultures by contextualising it within larger cultural politics and examines the process of visual meaning-making in the public sphere. We seek to disrupt disciplinary and methodological boundaries and employ a transdisciplinary approach to deconstructing meaning-making in the public sphere. We focus on how continued hegemonic discourses are problematised in the production and representation of artworks, especially in the context of the Global South, and how these contribute to decolonising visual cultures and knowledge production. We argue that seeing as a conscious act of engagement differs from casual consumption and spectatorship, and an engaged position alters the viewer’s receptivity. We conclude that through participatory engagement with art and an ongoing dialogue a more inclusive public sphere is possible, enabling education and disrupting a multitude of power hierarchies.

Reflexive neural circuits and the origin of language and music codes

Conscious activity is grounded on the reflexive self-awareness in sense perception, through which the codes signifying sensual perceptive events operate and constrain human behavior. These codes grow via the creative generation of hypertextual statements. We apply the model of Vladimir Lefebvre (Lefebvre, V.A., 1987, J. Soc. Biol. Struct. 10, 129-175) to reveal the underlying structures on which the perception and creative development of language and music codes are based. According to this model, the reflexive structure of conscious subject is grounded on three thermodynamic cycles united by the control of the basic functional cycle by the second one, and resulting in the internal action that it turn is perceived by the third cycle evaluating this action. In this arrangement, the generative language structures are formed and the frequencies of sounds that form musical phrases and patterns are selected. We discuss the participation of certain neural brain structures and the establishment of reflexive neural circuits in the ad hoc transformation of perceptive signals and show the similarities between the processes of perception and of biological self-maintenance and morphogenesis. We trace the peculiarities of the temporal encoding of emotions in music and musical creativity, as well as the principles of sharing musical information between the performing and the perceiving individuals.

Inspiring nurses’ sustainability mindset: Exploring the Mediating Role of Organizational Culture on the relationship between Pro-social Leader behaviors and nurses’ sustainability consciousness

BackgroundSince nurses are at the frontline of healthcare delivery, their actions and understanding of the environment have a big impact on how long healthcare systems can last. It is essential to comprehend the elements that impact nurses’ sustainability consciousness to encourage ecologically conscious actions in the healthcare industry.AimThis study aimed to explore the relationship between pro-social leader behaviors and nurses’ sustainability consciousness and testify to the mediating role of organizational culture in this relationship.DesignA cross-sectional descriptive correlational design by STROBE criteria was used.Methods and toolsAn approach to a judgmental non-probability sampling technique was employed to obtain data from 350 nurses in an Egyptian hospital. Three measurement surveys were employed: Organizational Culture Survey, Prosociality Scale, and, Sustainability Consciousness Questionnaire (SCQ-S). Relationships were shown using structural equation modeling and descriptive and inferential statistics.Results53.4% of nurses have high perceptions of organizational culture, and the majority of nurses (85.7%) have high perceptions of prosocial leader behaviors. Furthermore, 60.9% of nurses have high perceptions of sustainability consciousness. Additionally, Prosocial leader behaviors positively correlated with organizational culture (r = 0.129) and nurses’ sustainability consciousness (r = 0.274). The indirect effect of prosocial leader behaviors on nurses’ sustainability consciousness through organizational culture is calculated by multiplying the coefficients of both direct effects (0.129 * 0.159 = 0.811). This means that for each unit increase in prosocial leader behaviors, we would expect a 0.811 unit increase in nurses’ sustainability consciousness through the mediating effect of organizational culture. The model appears to match the data well based on the model fit parameters (CFI = 1.000, IFI = 1.000, RMSEA = 0.114).ConclusionsThe study highlights the impact of pro-social leader behaviors on nurses’ sustainability consciousness through the organizational culture as a mediating factor. Nursing Implications: Findings from this research can promote environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in the healthcare sector by illuminating the elements that can encourage and support a sustainability-oriented mindset among nurses. To promote a more sustainable future for the nursing profession, the findings can guide activities in nursing education, corporate culture transformation, and leadership development.

Formation of professional identity and motivation among future primary school teachers in the process of educational practice

Introduction. The article examines the problem of forming professional identity and motivation among students in the process of mastering the discipline “Educational practice (research work (obtaining primary skills in research work))”. The current stage of professional training of future teachers is focused on mastering the methods of integrating educational subjects for organizing developmental research activities, which is reflected in the “Core of Higher Pedagogical Education.” The purpose of the article is to substantiate the way of formation of professional identity and motivation of future teachers in the process of educational practice (research work (obtaining primary research skills)”. Materials and Methods. Theoretical and methodological analysis, a method of diagnostic analysis, including a questionnaire of professional identity of students (U. S. Rodygina), diagnosing the internal position of students in relation to their future profession, the components of which are the characteristics of the professional identity of students “Emotional attitude” and “ Conscious activity"; a methodology for determining motivation for vocational training (V.G. Katashev), which allows one to study and analyze the level of motivation of students in the context of their vocational education; methods of mathematical statistics. Results. Testing students – future primary school teachers in the process of educational practice to obtain primary skills in research work allowed us to conclude that the motivation of future primary school teachers is normal. As a result of the study, it was revealed that according to the questionnaire “Professional Identity of Students” (U. S. Rodygina), the highest average score was noted on the scale “positive emotions associated with meeting a person’s needs in the profession”, the lowest average score corresponds to the scale “position of a student’s passive attitude” to the acquired profession”. The results obtained from the diagnostic “Methodology for determining motivation for vocational training” showed that the highest average score corresponds to the normal level of motivation, the lowest – to the average level of motivation. Discussion and Conclusions. The obtained results of the study substantiate the relevance of the problem of forming professional identity and motivation among students of the faculty of primary school teacher training in the process of educational practice. The educational practice carried out at the faculty plays a key role in the formation of students’ primary research skills. The peculiarities of the implementation of this type of practice is that the process of training future teachers consists of three modules: methodological foundations of scientific knowledge; methods of psychological and pedagogical research; registration of the results of scientific work. Each module is aimed at achieving the goal of practice: obtaining primary research skills in organizing and conducting psychological and pedagogical research in education, processing and presenting its results. The module tasks are aimed at students performing a number of practical actions: studying the fundamentals of the scientific method; choosing a topic and research question; literature review; data collection and analysis; interpretation of results; writing a scientific article or report; preparing a presentation; public speaking practice; cooperation with the scientific supervisor; publication and feedback. The authors emphasize the effectiveness of the tasks used in the process of developing students’ research skills.

Driving Towards Sustainable Transportation Systems: A bottom-up Traffic Modal Choices Analysis Using Responsible Management for Future Development Planning

The transportation sector wields substantial influence on society, encompassing economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Recognising environmentally conscious actions initiated by individuals, particularly at grassroots levels, fosters the development of a pro-environmental social identity. The article aims to analyse the transportation systems from a bottom-up perspective within a municipality. Consequently, three objectives are proposed for this research paper: investigate citizen behaviour regarding transportation, assess the strengths and weaknesses of communities based on citizen perspectives and generate ideas for improving transit through responsible management principles using a bottom-up approach. It has been determined that private car is the most commonly used mode of transportation. The number of cars is the only variable that influences the choice of transportation. A significant positive relationship has been identified between the number of cars and car travels, while a negative relationship has been observed between the number of cars and travels by transit, pedestrian or bicycle. In addition to this, other significant relationships were determined. Regarding the second objective, the majority of the interviewees perceive that the commune lacks any significant strengths. In terms of enhancement opportunities, respondents express a desire for improvements in pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, transit facilities and the addition of more lanes and roads.

Does Forest Contemplation Provide Greater Psychological Benefits than Passive Exposure to the Urban Forest? A Pilot Study

Human contact with the natural environment effectively counteracts negative symptoms of stress and has many positive psychological effects. For this reason, forests within city limits are increasingly seen as part of public health promotion. Being in an urban forest can take many forms, but there is still little known about whether being in a forest alone, without engaging one’s senses, is as effective for human renewal as an experience that involves greater, more conscious activation of the senses of sight, hearing, smell. A study measuring the effect of the forest (spring aspect) on human mental relaxation during passive exposure was conducted on a sample of 19 Polish young adults. The experiment consisted of two series. In the first, participants read an academic textbook in a tree stand for 20 min, while in the next session—conducted at the same location—they contemplated the landscape. Before the experiment and after each of the two series of tests, four psychological questionnaires were administered: the Profile of Mood State (POMS), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), the Restorative Outcome Scale (ROS) and the Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS). Analyses showed that being in a forest environment positively influenced the subjects’ mental relaxation, while the level of benefit from the activation of the senses, especially vision (looking at the forest) was significantly higher compared to the passive activity of reading a text. The research indicates that forest bathing is the best form of relaxation that can be obtained through contact with the forest.

All the World's a (Neurotypical) Stage: Neurodivergent Folklore, Autistic Masking, and Virtual Spaces for Discussing Autistic Identity

Abstract In the field of folklore, there has been little attention paid to neurodivergence in relation to community despite the fact that a folkloric lens could productively be applied to aspects of neurodivergent culture(s) and neurodivergent communities. One such concept is “masking,” a conscious or subconscious act of suppressing neurodivergent traits in order to avoid stigma. Focusing on autism, this article discusses (1) masking as a performance of neurotypical identity, (2) how this type of performance can lead to autistic burnout and prevent autistic people from being authentically autistic, and (3) how social media has opened up spaces for discussions about masking, support, solidarity, and community as autistic content creators share their experiences of masking in a neurotypical world.

Sustainable dynamics of neural connections: A new concept of the emergence of cognition

Introduction. The problem of describing cognition as a result of the biological evolution of neural processes in the brain is especially difficult due to the need to involve a whole range of sciences and the competencies accumulated in them. The aim of this work is to identify and substantiate such dynamics of interaction processes in the neural network of the brain which explains their high intensity and maximum stability in the band of physical limitations of the existence of protein bodies. An important aspect of this goal is the need to substantiate the stages of biological evolution leading to the emergence of cognition (mind). Materials and Methods. The work mainly used heuristic methods: analogy, hypothetical-deductive method, modeling and thought experiment. The analogy involved the exact results of the theory of turbulence obtained from the variation principle. The modeling used the ideas of the similarity and dimensionality method, as well as the hydrodynamic laminar-turbulent transition. The hypothetical-deductive method used the ideas of the evolutionary method of the origin of species. Results. The author formulated and substantiated the concept of dynamics of high-intensity and maximally sustainable processes of interaction of neurons of the brain. The main results include the following: the analogy is revealed between information processes in living and inanimate nature with a reasonable common key for their understanding; within the framework of hydrodynamic analogy, a continuum model of the environment of neural interactions is proposed for the first time and the stages of the evolution of the nervous network are substantiated; the hypothesis of the transition to cognition as a consequence of the biological evolution of the neural network is formulated. Conclusions. The principle of sustainable dynamics allows us to consider cognitive processes from elementary acts of cognition to the emergence of reflection as a whole as an act of consciousness from a single point of view.

WOMEN'S DAILY MOBILITY: CASE STUDY OF CONSTANTINE, ALGERIA

Daily mobility is a crucial issue for women, shaping their access to opportunities and their experience of the city. This paper presents the preliminary results of a study on mobility of women who live and work in Constantine (Algeria). The aim is to provide answers to the following questions: What are the daily mobility patterns (analogies or differences) of women in this city? What types of mobility do women prefer, depending on where they live ? What difficulties and/or obstacles do women face in accessing urban space ? The adopted methodology is based on a questionnaire survey coupled with observations of the daily journeys of women between the domestic sphere and the urban space. The results showed how access to space is conditioned, managed and even governed by their displacement. Moving around becomes the first conscious act that connects them to space. And within this relationship to space, the notion of mobility is a strong link, one of the 'tools' linking them to the city. Moreover, the 'motor skills' available to the women in Constantine are experienced as both a mean and a constraint in everyday life. For some of them, it is an intermediary mean of accessing spaces both inside and outside the city. This study opens up avenues for research related to understanding urban dynamics and promoting inclusive planning.

Analysis of Green Hotel Implementation at Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran

The tourism industry often overlooked environmental vulnerability, especially its contribution to climate change, necessitating attention. Hotels, a key tourism sector, significantly impact the environment, emitting substantial carbon dioxide and consuming large amounts of water. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism emphasizes eco-friendly hotel management through the Green Hotel program. This research, a comprehensive investigation, employs qualitative methods, including documentation review, observation, and interviews with hotel personnel, including the General Manager, Chief Engineer, Business Development Executive, and Housekeeping Manager. The study explores Green Hotel practices at Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran, part of IHG. The data analysis, involving data collection, data reduction, data display, and concluding/verifying data, is robust and thorough. It shows that the effective implementation of Green Engage at the hotel, IHG's sustainability program, is evident in eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management. These efforts contribute to environmental conservation and reduce costs, emissions, and waste while increasing occupancy rates, reflecting guest preference for green accommodations. This research underscores the positive impact of Green Hotel implementation on both the hotel's performance and environmental conservation, instilling hope for a more sustainable future. Continuous efforts are needed to enhance sustainability practices, embracing more eco-friendly initiatives and involving guests in environmentally conscious actions.

PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY AND SUSTAINABILITY: ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GHG EMISSIONS IN AZERBAIJAN IN THE CONTEXT OF COP 29

Ahead of Azerbaijan's hosting of COP 29, this paper examines the impacts of transport infrastructure investments in Azerbaijan on economic growth and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this study, using the data of the official reports of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Bank, the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis tool was used to reveal the potential impact of investments in transportation infrastructure. The main essence of this study is to examine the strategic investment projects aimed at modernizing the transportation networks of Azerbaijan and its ambitious effects. The nation's vision is not limited to infrastructural development, but also strives to achieve sustainable progress by establishing itself as a global leader in promoting environmentally conscious activities. Through political certainty and international cooperation, Azerbaijan is trying to show itself as a leader in promoting sustainable development in the context of 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29). The research aims to examine how the planned development of transport infrastructure drives economic progress with a focus on climate impacts. This article revealed the significant role of investments in transport infrastructure in fostering economic growth in Azerbaijan, particularly through positive effects on the non-oil GDP growth rate. However, it found that these investments did not lead to substantial reductions in GHG emissions, indicating a lack of corresponding environmental benefits. This underscores the complex interplay between infrastructure development and environmental sustainability, highlighting the necessity for a balanced approach in policy implementation.

Cultural-Anthropological Basis of Strong Constructivism in Social Cognition

Purpose. This article is aimed at identifying the cultural-anthropological limits of the applicability of strong constructivism in social cognition. Theoretical basis. The study of epistemic cultures, carried out by the modern German philosopher of science Karin Knorr Cetina, gave reasons to rethink the role of cultural anthropology as a methodological basis of strong constructivism not only for scientific cognition, but also for educational practices, and perhaps also for some other social practices. An important role in identifying less successful versions of strong constructivism was played by the concept of fictionalism of the German philosopher Hans Veihinger, the Chilean biologists Humberto Maturán and Francisco Varela, and the German sociologist and philosopher Niklas Luhmann. Originality. Strong constructivism has broad prospects for use within cultural anthropology as an identification of the cultural foundations of human nature. Local research and educational practices are defined as a model for the formation of those social characteristics of their participants, which they themselves change through self-improvement. Strong constructivists involve the individual empirical experience of researchers, and also correct the inherited rules of scientific research as elements of research procedures and practices, thanks to which they achieve the creation of a common epistemic culture and the elimination of myths about the isolation of scientific cognition from the world. Conclusions. False ways of interpreting strong constructivism as fictionalism and as realism have been revealed. Fictionalism, as a methodology focused on the study of the contents of consciousness, loses the empirical experience of the world. Philosophical realism as positivism in the philosophy of science reduces the significance of scientific discoveries to confirmation of the laws of nature. Karin Knorr Cetina’s proposal to consider constructivism "on its own terms" appears not as a moderate compromise between these extremes, but as the only possible way to adequately reconcile the work of nature and the conscious activity of man. Such coordination takes place primarily in the creation of local epistemic cultures as a collective activity of researchers.

От философии сознания к философии субъекта: самоотношение

Modern philosophy of mind focuses on such aspects of consciousness as perception, information processing, and qualia (also occurring in perception). At the same time, insuffi cient attention is paid to such conscious actions of the subject as decision-making and action. However, action requires no less consciousness than perception. It is not so much the philosophy of mind that deals with action as the philosophy of subject. This article makes a connection between the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of subject through the concepts of freedom and selfrelationship. The subject is essentially free because he makes decisions. Even if his decisions are determined by his biological arrangement or his history, he transforms past determinations into future ones, and still the decision-making occurs, so that some freedom is required. As for mind, it is also related to freedom because its light is lit in the same decision-making situations. There is a special group of decisions concerning subject’s relations. The subject’s relations to the world, to the Self, to the Others, to transcendence are considered. In relation to the world, the subject can manifest his freedom through self-restraint, renunciation of power, based on Heidegger’s maxim of “letting being be.” He can build his attitude towards Others in an ethical paradigm, for example, according to the teachings of Levinas. Transcendence can be given in the form of looking at oneself from the outside. A special group of actions of the subject is distinguished: self-attitude and self-action. In the fi eld of mind it is self-consciousness. The subject can modify his own attitudes based on the transcendent point that he himself posits. This also has implications for the choice of values. The religious relation to one’s own soul and Heidegger’s doctrine of transcendence are considered. Self-existence is a supremely free action of the subject through which he constructs himself.

Spatiotemporal dynamics of brain activity in cognition and consciousness: Comment on “Beyond task responsePre-stimulus activity modulates contents of consciousness” by Northoff, Zilio, and Zhang

Spatiotemporal dynamics of brain activity in cognition and consciousness: Comment on “Beyond task responsePre-stimulus activity modulates contents of consciousness” by Northoff, Zilio, and Zhang

Study of social awareness regarding body donations for scientific and educational purposes.

The basis of teaching anatomy is the understanding of the body's structures using human cadavers. Body donation should be a fully conscious and voluntary act. There is a growing demand for human cadavers in medical universities. To meet these demands, it is necessary to understand the societal awareness regarding body donation. The study utilized a proprietary single-choice questionnaire while maintaining the anonymity of the respondents. The study included 1004 individuals, comprising 700 women and 304 men. The analysis employed the Mann-Whitney test, Pearson's chi-squared test with calculation of the Cramer's V coefficient. Among the respondents, 56.37% consider donating their bodies for scientific and educational purposes. Among the concerns associated with donation, fear of lack of proper respect for the remains by students (18.23%), family opposition (16.24%), and religious reasons (9.16%) were highlighted. Non-religious individuals are more inclined to donate their bodies for scientific and educational purposes than religious individuals (p < 0.001). Residents of rural areas and small towns are less likely to consider donating their bodies for scientific and educational purposes than residents of large cities (p = 0.002). As many as 85.76% of respondents believe that human remains are essential for effective anatomy education. Increasing public awareness of cadaver donation may contribute to increasing the effectiveness of anatomy teaching at medical universities.