Level Of Identity Research Articles

Turnover intention and its related factors of clinical research coordinator in Hunan, China: a cross-sectional study

To explore the related factors of turnover intention in clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and assess the mediating effects of professional identity on the association between job burnout and turnover intention. In China, CRC has become increasingly common among clinical trial teams in recent years. However, limited published research focused on the status of turnover intention in CRCs. We invited all the 220 CRCs currently working at Hunan Cancer Hospital located in Changsha city in the central south of China from March to June 2018. Participants were asked to complete structured questionnaires regarding basic demographic information, job burnout, professional identity and turnover intention. A total of 202 participants were included in this study, with a response rate of 91.82%. The main reason for turnover intention among CRCs was human resources, followed by communications, management and material resources (per item score in each dimension: 2.14 vs. 2.43 vs. 2.65 vs. 2.83). All the correlations among job burnout, professional identity and turnover intention were statistically significant, with coefficients ranging from −0.197 to 0.615. Multiple liner regression analysis showed that older age, longer workhours per week, and lower level of professional identity were associated with the prevalence of turnover intention among CRCs. Besides, the association between job burnout and turnover intention was fully mediated by professional identity. This study revealed the status and causes of turnover intention among Chinese CRCs. Effective measures on decreasing working time and improving professional identity should be taken in order to reduce CRCs’ turnover intention.

Detection and characterization of canine corona virus infection: an enteric approach

Canine corona virus (CCoV) infection is a new emerging disease affecting dogs. It results in low mortality but considerable morbidity in dogs with intermediate to moderate enteritis. In India, serological research on dogs has revealed the existence of antibodies, demonstrating the prevalence of the condition among canines. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of CCoV infection in dogs suffering from gastroenteritis, and genetic analysis of circulating virus strains. The current study was designed to test fecal samples of dogs with gastroenteritis suspected for the presence of CCoV. Using primers based on the M-gene, PCR was used to amplify the RNA (c-DNA) templates retrieved from the fecal samples. RT-PCR based detection of CCoV showed positivity of 30% (15/50). The phylogentic analysis revealed that two samples had nt/aa identity levels of 100%/100% to the CCoV isolate from China and 99.19/100% of nt/aa identity with that from Korea. One of the samples showed divergence and revealed 95.63%/94.37% nt/aa identity with the China isolate and 95.15%/97.06% nt/aa identity with Indian isolates. The recombination analysis indicated a mutation rate in one of the samples. In brief, the present study illustrates the circulation of canine corona virus in dogs suffering from gastroenteritis. The present findings emphasize the need for vaccination of dogs for prevention, as a high prevalence of viral gastroenteritis was found in these dogs.

Empirical Assessment of Ethnic Identity and Ethnic Attitudes of the Russian Students (Case Study of Humanities Degree Programmes taught at National Research Mordovia State University)

Introduction. Currently, there is a tendency of steady decline in the value of ethnic identity in the self-consciousness of young people. The assessment and study of the dynamics of ethnic self-awareness are related to the need for a comprehensive approach to the problem of patriotism development of modern Russian youth. The purpose of this article is to analyze the ethnic self-consciousness and ethnic attitudes among Russian youth enrolled in humanities degree programmes at the National Research Mordovia State University. Materials and Methods. 150 junior students took part in the empirical research. The following methods were used: the 16PF questionnaire by R. Cattell (form C), the “Types of Ethnic Identity” method by G. U. Soldatova and S. V. Ryzhova, the Method for assessing the positivity and uncertainty of ethnic identity by A. N. Tatarko, N. M. Lebedeva, ethnic affiliation questionnaire by G. U. Soldatova, S. V. Ryzhova. The authors used methods of correlation and factor analysis. Results. The study revealed a high level of positive ethnic identity in the majority of Russian students. The greater part of students have an average level of ethnic identity. The results of correlation analysis showed the presence of significant relationships between types of ethnic identity and ethnic attitudes. As a result of factor analysis, five groups of factors reflecting the relationship between types of ethnic identity and personal qualities of students were identified. Discussion and Conclusion. The authorsʼ findings contribute to the study of the problem of ethnic identity and its relationship with ethnic attitudes and personality traits of Russian students. The materials of the article can be useful for specialists in the field of ethnic psychology to study and develop studentsʼ deep understanding of their own ethnic identity.

Prognostic assessment of the quality of oocytes in mares used in ART programs based on biochemical parameters of follicular fluid and blood serum

The biochemical composition of the mare’s follicle fluid was studied, and the level of identity of this composition with the biochemical parameters of their blood was established. It has been shown that the follicular fluid (FF) of large follicles (≥37 mm) contains significantly more electrolytes – Na, K, P and serum Fe, but significantly less total protein, uric acid, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and intracellular enzymes - ALT, AST, CPK, LDH, GGTP, alkaline phosphatase, than in blood serum (p<0.05). At the same time, no significant differences were found in the content of glucose, urea, magnesium, albumin, all types of bilirubin, creatinine, LDL cholesterol, alphaamylase, and calcium in the studied media. The presence of correlations has been shown between the quantitative indicators of most components of the biochemical composition of the FF and blood serum, and in the FF itself - between the components of the lipid profile with Ca, P, glucose, and albumin. Significant relationships were also established between the content of serum Fe, Mg, Ca, total protein, urea, cholesterol, triglycerides, intracellular enzymes - ALT, AST, CPK, LDH, GGTP, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin and creatinine in the FF and blood serum (p<0. 05). The obtained statistically reliable experimental data can be used for prognostic assessment of the composition of follicular fluid and the corresponding quality of oocytes based on biochemical analysis of blood serum in mares. The statistically reliable experimental data obtained can be used for a prognostic assessment of the composition of follicular fluid and the corresponding quality of oocytes by biochemical analysis of blood serum of mares.

СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ДІТЕЙ, ПОСТРАЖДАЛИХ ВІД СІМЕЙНОГО НАСИЛЬСТВА

Purpose. The article reveals the problem of family violence in psychology and the study of socio-psychological characteristics of children affected by family violence. Methods. In order to achieve the goal, the following methods were used in the study: Lazarus coping test, personality orientation method" V. Smekala, M. Kuchera; personal questionnaire FPI (modified form B), method of diagnosis of indicators and forms of aggression by A. Bass and A. Darka; methods of mathematical statistics, in particular (determination of average values, percentage and correlation analysis, Fisher's φ-angle transformation). Results. According to the results of the interviewed teenagers using the selected methods, it was established that teenagers who have experienced family violence or witnessed it: are task- and self-oriented, in difficult life circumstances they are more likely to demonstrate coping behavior: distancing, seeking social support, and escape-avoidance; they are characterized by a high level of: neuroticism, depression, irritability, shyness, openness and emotional lability, verbal aggression, suspiciousness, offensiveness, indirect and physical aggressiveness. On the other hand, adolescents who were not subjected to illegal actions by their parents/guardians and generally did not experience any violent actions (bullying) in social groups were found to be: focused on themselves and on building interpersonal relationships; in difficult situations, they resort to confrontational coping, social support and positive reassessment of the situation; on the one hand, they are more balanced, on the other hand, they demonstrate irritability, emotional lability, negativism, irritation, suspicion, and verbal aggression. Also, a certain level of spontaneous aggressiveness, sociability, reactive aggressiveness, ambiversion and androgynous gender identity was determined in both groups of teenagers. Conclusions. Socio-psychological features of children affected by family violence are characterized by a certain connection among the interviewed teenagers. Namely, in adolescents who have experienced violence, a connection was determined: distancing with depression, escape-avoidance with neuroticism and reactive aggressiveness; self-directedness with coping seeking social support and negative association with shyness. In adolescents who did not experience violence in the family, connections were established: coping, problem solving planning with a focus on interaction, positive reevaluation with sociability; a negative relationship between the search for social support and neuroticism and depression.

Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic analyses of Rotaviruses Circulating in Municipal Sewage and Sewage-Polluted River Waters in Durban Area, South Africa.

Globally, rotavirus continues to be the leading etiology of severe pediatric gastroenteritis, and transmission of the disease via environmental reservoirs has become an emerging concern in developing countries. From August to October 2021, a total of 69 samples comprising 48 of raw and treated sewage, and 21 surface waters, were collected from four Durban wastewater treatment plants (DWWTP), and effluent receiving rivers, respectively. Rotaviruses recovered and identified from the samples were subjected to sequencing, genotyping, and phylogenetic analysis. Of the 65 (94.2%) rotavirus-positive samples, 33.3% were from raw sewage, 16% from activated sludge, 15.9% from final effluents, and 29.0% were from the receiving river samples. A total of 49 G and 41 P genotypes were detected in sewage while 15 G and 22 P genotypes were detected in river samples. G1 genotype predominated in sewage (24.5%) followed by G3 (22.4%), G2 (14.3%), G4 (12.2%), G12 (10.2%), G9 (8.2%), and G8 (6.1%). Similarly, G1 predominated in river water samples (33.3%) and was followed by G2, G4 (20.0% each), G3, and G12 (13.3% each). Rotavirus VP4 genotypes P[4], P[6], and P[8] accounted for 36.6%, 29.3%, and 9.8%, respectively, in sewage. Correspondingly, 45.5%, 31.8%, and 13.6% were detected in river samples. The G and P genotypes not identified by the methods used were 2.1% versus 24.3% and 0.1% versus 9.1% for sewage and river water samples, respectively. Sequence comparison studies indicated a high level of nucleotide identity in the G1, G2, G3, G4, G8 VP7, and P[4], P[6], and P[8] VP4 gene sequences between strains from the environment and those from patients in the region. This is the first environmental-based study on the G and P genotypes diversity of rotavirus in municipal wastewater and their receiving rivers in this geographical region. The high similarity between environmental and clinical rotavirus strains suggests both local circulation of the virus and potential exposure risks. In addition, it highlights the usefulness of sewage surveillance as an additional tool for an epidemiological investigation, especially in populations that include individuals with subclinical or asymptomatic infections that are precluded in case-based studies.

Search for genes gained by horizontal gene transfer in an entomopoxvirus, with special reference to the analysis of the transfer of an ABC transporter gene

Although it is generally believed that large DNA viruses capture genes by horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the detailed manner of such transfer has not been fully elucidated. Here, we searched for genes in the coleopteran entomopoxvirus (EV) Anomala cuprea entomopoxvirus (ACEV) that might have been gained by ACEV by HGT. We classified the potential source organisms for HGT into three categories: the host A. cuprea; other organisms, including viruses unrelated to EVs; and organisms with uncertain host attribution. Of the open reading frames (ORFs) of the ACEV genome, 2.1 % were suggested to have been gained from the host by ACEV or its recent ancestor via HGT; 8.7 % were possibly from organisms other than the host, and 3.7 % were possibly from the third category of organisms via HGT. The analysis showed that ACEV contains some interesting ORFs obtained by HGT, including a large ATP-binding cassette protein (ABC transporter) ORF and a tenascin ORF (IDs ACV025 and ACV123, respectively). We then performed a detailed analysis of the HGT of the ACEV large ABC transporter ORF—the largest of the ACEV ORFs. mRNA sequences obtained by RNA-seq from fat bodies—sites of ACEV replication—and midgut tissues—sites of initial infection—of the virus's host A. cuprea larvae were subjected to BLAST analysis. One type of ABC transporter ORF from the fat bodies and two types from the midgut tissues, one of which was identical to that in the fat bodies, had the greatest identity to the ABC transporter ORF of ACEV. The two types from the host had high levels of identity to each other (approximately 95 % nucleotide sequence identity), strongly suggesting that the host ABC transporter group consisting of the two types was the origin of ACV025. We then determined the sequence (12,381 bp) containing a full-length gene of the A. cuprea ABC transporter. It turned out to be a transcription template for the abovementioned mRNA found in both tissues. In addition, we determined a large part (ca. 6.9 kb) of the template sequence for the mRNA found only in the midgut tissues. The results showed that the ACEV ABC transporter ORF is missing parts corresponding to introns of the host ABC transporter genes, indicating that the ORF was likely acquired by HGT in the form of mRNA. The presence of definite duplicated sequences adjacent to the ACEV ABC transporter genes—a sign of LINE-1 retrotransposon-mediated HGT—was not observed. An approximately 2-month ACV025 transcription experiment suggested that the transporter sequence is presumed to be continuously functional. The amino acid sequence of ACV025 suggests that its product might function in the regulation of phosphatide in the host-cell membranes.

Impact of Occupational Burnout on the Professional Identity and Self-efficacy of Physical Education Teachers

Occupational burnout is a hot research topic in the field of education.This study targets physical education teachers, surveying 226 physical education teachers from 10 universities in Guangxi Province, China, to assess levels of occupational burnout, professional identity, and self-efficacy, drawing the following conclusions:(1) The overall level of occupational burnout among physical education teachers is "Evident", with dimension indicators ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Personal Accomplishment, Emotional Exhaustion, and Deindividualization. This indicates that occupational burnout is a significant and concerning issue among respondents, with emotional fatigue and moderate personal achievement being the main factors.(2) The analysis of the respondents' demographic characteristics indicates that there are significant differences in occupational burnout among physical education teachers of different professional titles.(3) The overall level of professional identity among physical education teachers is "Evident", with dimension indicators ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Norm identity, Continuous identity, and Emotional identity. This indicates that their professional roles significantly influence their self-perception and identity.(4) The analysis of the respondents' demographic characteristics indicates significant differences in professional identity among physical education teachers of different Ages, Educational backgrounds, Teaching experiences, Professional titles, and Marital statuses.(5) The overall level of self-efficacy among physical education teachers is "Evident", with dimension indicators ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Personal efficacy, Teaching efficacy. This indicates that respondents generally have a high level of self-efficacy, showing confidence in their personal and professional abilities.(6) The analysis of the respondents' demographic characteristics indicates significant differences in self-efficacy among physical education teachers of different Ages, Educational backgrounds, and Teaching experiences.(7) There is a significant positive correlation between the overall occupational burnout of physical education teachers and both personal efficacy and overall self-efficacy, indicating that higher levels of burnout are correlated with higher levels of self-efficacy in these dimensions.(8) There is a positive correlation between the overall occupational burnout of physical education teachers and all dimensions of professional identity, indicating that higher levels of burnout are associated with stronger professional identity in these areas.

Look into the Future: Life Values and Orientations of Modern Youth in Yakutia

The article contributes to the discussion about the values and life strategies of modern youth using the example of a study of students in the northern region of Russia. The article presents some results of a sociological survey aimed at studying the life world, social and political orientations of students of three federal universities of Yakutia (NEFU, ASICA, ChSIPhES). Special attention is paid to the peculiarities of the distribution of life values and orientations, factors of success and happiness, as well as the ratio of the respondents' civil and regional identities. The sociological study ‘Students of Russia: Civic Culture and Life Strategies’ was conducted by the Centre of Political Science of SPR FCTAS RAS in April-May 2023. The object of the study is Russian students. The study used a quota-proportional all-Russian sample with interdependent characteristics of the general population: gender, age, place of residence, level of education received and areas of higher education. The sample size is 6389 respondents, with 468 students in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The data analysis revealed the priority of material-economic and socio-emotional life values in the individual matrices of young people. Material prosperity, interesting work, family stability, emotional ties with family members and friends, education, as well as autonomy, independence, individualism are the most significant in the lives of students. The spatial levels of identity and the degree of emotional attachment to local and global territorial communities, as well as the attitude of young people in Yakutia to Russia have been revealed. Student youth optimistically builds an image of the future of Yakutia and Russia, relying on traditional values and family, while being open to the global society, mostly relying on their own experience and competences.

Career identity among children leaving out-of-home care: Implications on Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy

ObjectiveThis study explores the career identity and self-concept (self-esteem and self-efficacy) of adolescents leaving out-of-home care and also examines how these two constructs are associated. MethodData were from the 2021 Independent Living Settlement Compulsory Education for Adolescents Leaving Residential Out-of-Home Care Survey. The sample included 220 children living across Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. We used latent profile analysis (LPA) for profile classification, ANOVA for identifying group differences on career identity and self-concept, and multiple regression analysis to predict self-esteem and self-efficacy with different types of career identity. ResultsAdolescents with moderate to high career identity accounted for 76.4% of the sample and they were more likely to have higher levels of self-esteem and self-efficacy compared to those with lower career identity. For Self-Doubt group, it seemed that children had mixed feelings of self-doubt and some confidence although they reported quite reasonable levels of career exploration and preparation. In addition, adolescents with higher scores of good mental health were more likely to have higher levels of self-esteem and self-efficacy. ConclusionsAdolescents with higher levels of career identity tend to have better self-concept, such as high self-esteem and self-efficacy. An integrated intervention approach is essential for adolescents leaving out-of-home care building confidence in themselves as well as having a clear career path.

Discourses of Blindness in Visual Impairment Rehabilitation: An Exploration of the Ideological Assumptions Embedded in Rehabilitation Practice in South Africa

ABSTRACT Rehabilitation services play an important role in the lives of persons who experience vision loss. These services provide necessary practical techniques for adjustment to visual impairment. However, there is insufficient research exploring the ways in which these services act at the level of meaning and identity. This paper summarises the findings from a study that investigated the operation of blindness discourses in rehabilitation services for adults with visual impairments in South Africa. The study posed questions concerning the meanings about blindness which are produced and reinforced in rehabilitation practice. It also considered the implications of exposure to these meanings for persons with visual impairments. Foucauldian discourse analytic reviews were conducted on digital documentary sources, as well as on data gathered through semi-structured interviews with rehabilitation service providers and service users. This paper discusses two overarching discursive practices in visual impairment rehabilitation, namely, ‘Journey discourse’ and ‘charitable discourse’. We conclude that, rather than an abstract exercise, considering the ideological assumptions embedded in rehabilitation practice is essential to uncover and address discursive systems that support the continued marginalisation of people with visual impairment.

Preferences and Travel Motivations of Pink Tourists Among Filipinos

The purpose of this study was to determine the preferences and driving forces behind LGBT, or pink, tourism. LGBT tourism is referred to as "pink tourism." (Greenberg, Peter (2007). This abbreviation, which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, is frequently used to refer to the LGBT community. The motivations behind Pink Tourists' travel choices will be examined in this study. The research was split up into four sections: Phase 1 dealt with determining the demographic profile of the correspondents in terms of sexual orientation/gender, age, status, income, travel frequency, travel companion, and accommodation preference. Phase 2 focused on factors in choosing a travel destination among pink tourists, Phase 3 on perceiving the importance of motivation when considering travel, and Phase 4 on identifying the importance of factors when selecting a travel destination. For this study, fifty correspondents were chosen to take part. We used the Research Paradigm as the process of the study to able to get the results of the feedback and get a necessary adjustment.Purposive sampling was employed to select the participating correspondents. The findings indicated that the majority of Pink tourists—who are primarily bisexual—discovered they belong to the LGBTQ community between the ages of 21 and 25. BPO businesses tend to employ members of the LGBTQ community due to their anti-discrimination policies. Many of them made the decision to remain unmarried in order to travel with their buddies. LGBTQ people wish to travel twice a year for leisure, enjoyment, vacation, and to experience life; if they feel safe, accepted, and treated equally, they will remain for less than a week. These days, people plan their trips one to three months in advance by booking their journeys online. They also enjoy traveling for enjoyment and entertainment. When traveling, Pink Tourism prefers to go with friends since it makes them feel more at ease and allows them to express their actual gender identity. Here are our suggestions based on the findings of our investigation: LGBTQ people should be permitted to use restrooms according to their gender identity and comfort level in restaurants, hotels, and other establishments. In addition, hotels ought to offer family rooms, which may accommodate a sizable gathering, in the event that a guest house or full house is unavailable at a specific location. Finally, LGBTQ-friendly events and activities should be added to destinations so that people may enjoy their trip, unwind, and meet new people more comfortably.

Changes in community composition and prey capture of web-building spiders during rice field development

Understanding the effects of microhabitat changes on arthropod predator communities and their prey in agroecosystems is essential for field management and biocontrol. Few studies have investigated the trait composition of web-building spider communities in rice ecosystems. Here, we examined how temporal changes during the rice field development affect the abundance and traits of orb-web spiders, and how these effects consequently influence captured prey number and prey composition in irrigated rice ecosystems in southern Thailand. We used structural equation models to evaluate direct and indirect, spider-mediated effects of rice field development on captured prey numbers in each different guild. We found that the number of horizontal web-building spiders decreased during the rice field development, whereas there was no significant change in number of vertical web-building spiders. The number of captured detritivorous insects was positively related to the numbers of horizontal and vertical web-building spiders, while phytophagous insects and others were positively related only to the numbers of vertical web-building spiders. Moreover, the prey number captured by vertical web-building spiders seems to be indirectly increased through the decreasing number of horizontal web-building spiders in the late rice season. A fourth-corner analysis showed that spider species identity, spider traits (web type, web height and web diameter), vegetation height, and water level generally influenced the prey captured by web-building spiders. Horizontal web-building spider species with lower web placement during the flooding phase captured high numbers of detritus-feeding insects, while vertical web-building spider species with higher web placement captured high numbers of rice pests, predators and others. Our results suggest that the field development acted as an environmental factor that determined the species identity and traits of web-building spider communities. The findings of this study can help to predict the ecosystem services provided by the web-building spider community in rice ecosystems.

Studying Geography Teaching: First-Year Undergraduate Students’ Concerns and Expectations

This article represents a new focus on how we can make student teachers’ images more explicit and voiced in teacher training in geography. The expectations and values of the generations of students entering teacher education constantly change, and undergraduate curricula and faculty must respond accordingly. This article addresses this need by exploring the educational needs, concerns, and beliefs regarding geography teaching of newly admitted undergraduate preservice geography teachers at a single university in Czechia (n = 75). Using an entry survey of two open-ended questions, we used interpretative phenomenological analysis to identify four groups of geography teacher education students with different concerns and expectations regarding initial teacher education (ITE). The findings show that beginner geography teacher education students represent an intrinsically distinct and difficult-to-read cohort. Some students were confident and close-minded, whereas others were reflective and asked specific questions. Additionally, some students cared only about practical tools without considering theoretical justifications or research. Students with high levels of professional identity were also identified. We conclude that long-term individualized and career-oriented student support that reflects and respects future geography teachers’ mutually distinct disciplinary identities is necessary.

How does paternalistic leadership affect employee silence in the Chinese context? A mediated three‐way interaction model

Although employee involvement is playing an increasingly important role in contemporary human resource management, the phenomenon of employee silence is prevalent in the workplace. This study examines how leader benevolence and authoritarianism, the two components of paternalistic leadership, affect employee silence in the Chinese context. Data from 415 employees nested in 42 workgroups provide evidence for a cross‐level, three‐way interaction between benevolent leadership and authoritarian leadership and employee collective identity predicting employee silence. Specifically, benevolent‐authoritarian leadership predicts the lowest employee silence behavior when an employee holds a high level of collective identity. This three‐way interaction effect is mediated by employee interpersonal justice. Our study extends the knowledge of employee voice/silence behavior in the Chinese cultural setting by shedding light on the role of leadership characteristics. To reduce employee silence, organizations should provide training to improve leaders' skills to balance authoritarianism with benevolence, as well as activate employees' collective identity to further enhance the effectiveness of paternalistic management.

Cultural intimacy, cultural distance: methodological aspects of anthropological research into Romanians in Poland

This study focuses on a comparison of two sets of in-depth, face-to-face interviews among Romanians living in Poland about their perceptions of the country and society, and their migrant experiences. The interviews were conducted five years apart, using the same guide, but carried out by Polish interviewers in the first case, and by a Romanian interviewer in the second. Comparative analysis of the material gained in this process reveals that, despite similar content in interviewee responses, the standing of the interviewer was by no means neutral. Crucial for the volume, type, and nature of the collected data – as well as for its interpretation – is the interviewer’s identity. In this regard, the study draws on Michael’s Herzfeld’s concept of ‘cultural intimacy’ to explain the mutual reproduction of different levels of identity and to develop a framework for analyzing the interaction between the social scientists and their interlocutors.

Comprehensive genome analysis of five novel flavobacteria: Flavobacterium piscisymbiosum sp. nov., Flavobacterium pisciphilum sp. nov., Flavobacterium flavipigmentatum sp. nov., Flavobacterium lipolyticum sp. nov. and Flavobacterium cupriresistens sp. nov.

Eight isolates were obtained through a study on culture-dependent bacteria from fish farms and identified as members of the genus Flavobacterium based on pairwise analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequences. The highest pairwise identity values were calculated as 98.8 % for strain F-30 T and Flavobacterium bizetiae, 99.0 % for strain F-65 T and Flavobacterium branchiarum, 98.7 % for strain F-126 T and Flavobacterium tructae, 98.2 % for strain F-323 T and Flavobacterium cupreum while 99.7 % identity level was detected for strain F-70 T and Flavobacterium geliluteum. In addition, strains F-33, Fl-77, and F-70 T shared 100 % identical 16S rRNA genes, while strains F-323 T and Fl-318 showed 99.9 % identity. A polyphasic approach including comparative analysis of whole-genome data was employed to ascertain the taxonomic provenance of the strains. In addition to the morphological, physiological, biochemical and chemotaxonomic characteristics of the strains, the overall genome-relatedness indices of dDDH and ANI below the established thresholds confirmed the classification of the strains as five novel species within the genus Flavobacterium. The comprehensive genome analyses of the strains were also conducted to determine the biosynthetic gene clusters, virulence features and ecological distribution patterns. Based on the polyphasic characterisations, including comparative genome analyses, it is concluded that strains F-30 T, F-65 T, F-70 T, F126T and F-323 T represent five novel species within the genus Flavobacterium for which Flavobacterium piscisymbiosum sp. nov. F-30 T (=JCM 34194 T = KCTC 82254 T), Flavobacterium pisciphilum sp. nov. F-65 T (=JCM 34197 T = KCTC 82257 T), Flavobacterium flavipigmentatum sp. nov. F-70 T (Fl-33 = Fl-77 = JCM 34198 T = KCTC 82258 T), Flavobacterium lipolyticum sp. nov. F-126 T (JCM 34199 T = KCTC 82259 T) and Flavobacterium cupriresistens sp. nov. F-323 T (Fl-318 = JCM 34200 T = KCTC 82260 T), are proposed.

Intergenerational Ambivalence, Self-differentiation and Ethnic Identity: A Mixed-methods Study on Family Ethnic Socialization

Ethnic identity, profoundly influenced by familial factors, embodies multifaceted layers; yet, the intricate process of family ethnic socialization warrants deeper exploration. This study focuses on exploring the complexities of ethnic identity formation, specifically within the context of Yi adolescents. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it delves into family ethnic socialization dynamics among Yi adolescents. The research engaged 606 surveyed participants and conducted interviews with 188 individuals in focused group settings in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. Quantitative analysis revealed correlations between caregiver-adolescent relationships (CAR) and ethnic identity. Adolescents experiencing ambivalent, positive, or neutral CAR exhibited higher ethnic identity levels than those with negative CAR. Qualitative analysis highlighted two key themes. Firstly, families tended to acculturate love through traditional cultural expectations and socialization, demonstrated through unconscious integration of Yi culture and a focus on individual modernity within family values. Secondly, ethnic identity attainment was observed through self-differentiation, including reflexive awareness of Yi ethnicity, enrichment of Yi identity through peer interactions, and the connection of self-actualization with Yi prosperity. The findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive support, particularly for social workers, to facilitate reflexive self-differentiation among ethnic minority adolescents during family ethnic socialization.

Understanding Hawaiian Identity and Well-being to Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Hawaiian Young Adults.

The mental health crisis among Native Hawaiian young adults is exacerbated by colonization-related risk factors, yet cultural identity stands as a key protective element. This study explored the link between cultural identity and stress, employing cultural reclamation theory, and surveyed 37 Native Hawaiians aged 18-24 through the Native Hawaiian Young Adult Well-being Survey. Engagement with culture, the significance of Hawaiian identity, and stress were assessed, revealing significant correlations between cultural and demographic factors and stress levels. Participants displayed high cultural engagement and valued their Hawaiian identity, with gender and education levels playing a notable role in stress. These findings highlight the importance of including Native Hawaiian perspectives in mental health research and may guide the development of targeted interventions.

Investigation and Correlation Study on the Status of Professional Identity and Job Engagement among Early Childhood Educators in Jiangsu Province

In this study, 293 preschool teachers in Jiangsu Province were selected as subjects, and the status of their professional identity, job engagement and the relationship between the two were investigated by questionnaire measurement. The results showed that the professional identity level (M=4.46) and job engagement level (M=4.15) of preschool teachers in Jiangsu Province were higher. There were no significant differences in professional identity and job engagement among different genders, age groups, and teaching years. The professional identity of preschool teachers in Jiangsu Province has a positive predictive effect on work engagement.