Segregation Patterns Research Articles

Gender Segregation in Civic Life: Women’s and Men’s Involvement in Voluntary Associations

The pervasive persistence of gender segregation has been documented in a myriad of social settings, implying that women and men primarily encounter peers of their own gender in daily life. While voluntary associations are often praised for their ability to bridge other social divides, previous research indicates substantive gender disparities in voluntary involvement. Yet we still know relatively little about the extent and origins of gender segregation in civic life. In this article, we study gender homophily in voluntary involvement and examine how structural features of friendship networks and traditional gender norms bring about gender segregation. Employing data from a German panel study (SC6-NEPS), we analyze cross-sectional patterns of gender segregation and run multinomial and binary logistic regressions to model joining and quitting transitions. Our results indicate substantive gender segregation across and within types of voluntary associations. The overall gender segregation is driven by homophilous transitions into associational contexts, not by selective quitting decisions. Gender-segregated friendship networks partially explain the tendency to join organizations dominated by one’s own gender. Traditional gender norms are associated with more homophilous joining transitions among men, but not among women. Overall, these findings imply that civic life perpetuates the structural significance of gender.

Segregation patterns and transgressive segregation for agronomic characters in red chili (Capsicum annuum L.) Laris Variety of M3 generation after gamma-irradiation

The information on genetic parameters need to be known in relation to the selection process for breeding of high yielding plant genotypes. This study aims to estimate the frequency distribution, segregation pattern, and transgressive segregation for agronomic characters in M3 generation of red chili “Laris” variety after gamma-ray irradiation. The research was conducted at the Integrated Field Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung from September 2018 to May 2019. This research used single plant method. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test at the 1% level of significance for normal distribution fit and segregation pattern analysis. Transgressive segregation can be seen through the frequency distribution of M3 generation plants compared to M0. Results of this study indicated that the characters of dichotomous height, flowering age, harvesting age, plant height, branching level, number of fruits per plant, and fruit weight per plant had a normal distribution and associated with quantitative characters. The number of primary branches had a non-normal distribution and termed as a qualitative character. The segregation pattern of the number of primary branches follows a 15:1 ratio which indicates that the controlling gene is regulated by two genes that work in a double dominant epistatic manner. Transgressive segregation which has a positive value was found in the characters of dichotomous height, number of fruits per plant, and fruit weight per plant.

Dividing Lines: Racial Segregation across Local Government Boundaries

We describe the empirical relationship between local government boundaries and residential segregation in the United States. First, we study recent changes in the distribution of segregation within and between local governments in all metropolitan areas, using census block data on residential demographics over the period 1990–2020. We find that segregation across local government boundaries explains a substantial share of racial stratification, which has changed only little over the last thirty years. Next, we use spatial regression discontinuity methods to distinguish between household sorting due to neighborhood amenities and public goods provided by local governments. The prevalence of demographic discontinuities at local government boundaries suggest that between-jurisdiction segregation patterns cannot be explained solely by proximity to neighborhood amenities. We discuss implications for policy, showing that both between-jurisdiction segregation and jurisdictional discontinuities can partly explain the correlation between total segregation and racial gaps in educational outcomes. (JEL H41, H75, I24, I26, J15, R23)

The Spatial Configuration of Segregation, Elite Fears of Disease, and Housing Reform in Washington, D.C.’s Inhabited Alleys

AbstractIn the early 1900s, Washington, D.C. contained many alleys in the interior of blocks inhabited by impoverished Black residents. Elite reformers engaged in an aggressive campaign to eliminate alleys, on the grounds of their purported unsanitary environment and high disease prevalence. In this paper, I combine quantitative, qualitative, and spatial sources to explore new perspectives on segregation, public health, and the racialized efforts of housing reformers during this period. I find that reformers overstated the horrors of conditions in alleys and their effects on residents’ health: poorer health among alley residents was in large part due to Black residents’ marginalization wherever they might live. Alleys’ status as racialized space, coupled with progressive paternalistic racism, facilitated the discursive construction of alleys as pathological “breeding grounds of disease.” Further, my findings shed new light on micro-configurations of segregation within racially mixed neighborhoods, as well as the social experience and meaning of such configurations. Far from indicating harmonious coexistence, the proximity of such alleys to white homes and institutions spurred elite Washingtonians’ self-interested fear of disease spreading beyond the alleys. Thus, this pattern of segregation helps explain the zeal of the campaign to eradicate alleys: as a means of achieving separation from undesired Black neighbors whom white reformers associated with contagion.

PLANT SEGREGATION AND POLLEN CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGHLAND PAPAYA (VASCONCELLEA PUBESCENS A.DC.) BASED ON SEX TYPES

Highland papaya (Vasconcellea pubescens A.DC.) is a member of the family Caricaceae and native to Ecuador. The plant’s introduction and cultivation were successful in specific highland areas of Indonesia but with limited growing areas. V. pubescens has monoecious and dioecious characteristics and allows fruit production from female dioecious and monoecious plants. This plant is valuable, and the knowledge about its sex pattern, though still limited, is crucial for its efficiency, productivity, and development. Hence, the presented study aimed to explain the patterns of plant segregation, as well as, pollen morphology and germination based on sex in V. pubescens. The investigations began by recognizing the total population of V. pubescens in its cultivated area for grouping and mapping according to sex. Observations on the pollen characteristics, such as, morphology and germination, used light microscopy and a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results revealed that the basis for plant segregation pattern depended on sex in male and female dioecious and monoecious plants of V. pubescens (1:5:1). In both sexes, the pollen morphological characteristics showed that the unit of monads, prolate spheroidal, radial, tricolporate, isopolar, reticulate, and P/E index of male dioecious pollen was 0.70, while monoecious was 0.52. Anthers and pollen grains from the male plant were round, but those of monoecious elongate more. However, no significant differences occurred among the sexes for pollens. The pollen grains from male flowers on male dioecious plants showed faster germination than monoecious individual plants, having a difference of 25.14 days.

Fracture analysis of stainless steel universal joints in power grid equipment: A comparative study of cast and forged structures

This research investigates the failure of stainless steel components in power grid equipment, specifically examining how casting and forging processes affect structural integrity. The focal point is an early fracture of a part initially identified as a universal joint on the B-phase deflection arm. Macroscopic examination, spectral testing, microscopic observation, and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis were used to pinpoint the failure's cause and evaluate casting and forging techniques. Replicas of various manufacturers' fractured and forged stainless steel parts were prepared using portable direct current electrolytic corrosion technology for direct study. The findings showed clear structural variances and elemental segregation patterns, with forged samples demonstrating superior mechanical attributes. These discoveries underscore the importance of appropriate manufacturing processes for ensuring the reliability and performance of stainless steel parts in power grid equipment. They also contribute to improved design and material selection practices in similar contexts.

Genomic Complexity and Complex Chromosomal Rearrangements in Genetic Diagnosis: Two Illustrative Cases on Chromosome 7.

Complex chromosomal rearrangements are rare events compatible with survival, consisting of an imbalance and/or position effect of one or more genes, that contribute to a range of clinical presentations. The investigation and diagnosis of these cases are often difficult. The interpretation of the pattern of pairing and segregation of these chromosomes during meiosis is important for the assessment of the risk and the type of imbalance in the offspring. Here, we investigated two unrelated pediatric carriers of complex rearrangements of chromosome 7. The first case was a 2-year-old girl with a severe phenotype. Conventional cytogenetics evidenced a duplication of part of the short arm of chromosome 7. By array-CGH analysis, we found a complex rearrangement with three discontinuous trisomy regions (7p22.1p21.3, 7p21.3, and 7p21.3p15.3). The second case was a newborn investigated for hypodevelopment and dimorphisms. The karyotype analysis promptly revealed a structurally altered chromosome 7. The array-CGH analysis identified an even more complex rearrangement consisting of a trisomic region at 7q11.23q22 and a tetrasomic region of 4.5 Mb spanning 7q21.3 to q22.1. The mother's karyotype examination revealed a complex rearrangement of chromosome 7: the 7q11.23q22 region was inserted in the short arm at 7p15.3. Finally, array-CGH analysis showed a trisomic region that corresponds to the tetrasomic region of the son. Our work proved that the integration of several technical solutions is often required to appropriately analyze complex chromosomal rearrangements in order to understand their implications and offer appropriate genetic counseling.

Genetics of cluster bearing habit and fruit surface morphology in ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula Roxb.)

Luffa acutangula or ridge gourd generally produces solitary and ribbed or ridged fruit, but Satputia a feral form of ridge gourd with hermaphrodite sex form produces non-ribbed fruits in cluster. The present study was conducted to determine the inheritance cluster bearing habit and non-ridge fruit in ridge gourd from the crosses of two hermaphrodite lines (Satputia Long and Satputia Small) which produced small numerous non-ribbed fruits in cluster and five monoecious lines (DRG-2, Pusa Nasdar, Utkal Tripti, Arka Summet and HARG-110), produced solitary long fruit with ten prominent ridges. It was observed that all the F1 plants were solitary bearer and produced ridged fruit. In F2 generation, the observed distribution of plant phenotypes for bearing habit and fruit surface morphology fitted well to the expected ratio of 3:1 (solitary vs cluster) and 15:1 (ridge vs non-ridge) for bearing habit and fruit surface morphology, respectively. The segregation pattern suggested monogenic recessive control of cluster bearing habit, while duplicate recessive genes control ridged fruit surface in Luffa acutangula.

Segregation patterns in rotating cylinders determined by the size difference, density ratio, and cylinder diameter

Granular materials often segregate under mechanical agitation, which differs from the expectation of mixing. It is well known that a bidisperse mixture of granular materials in a partially filled rotating cylinder exhibits alternating bands depending on the combination of the two species. The dynamic angle of repose, which is the angle that a steady avalanche makes with the horizontal, has been considered the dominant parameter that determines the segregated state. However, the previously known angle of repose condition was not always satisfied in different experimental cases. To clarify the experimental conditions, we conducted an exhaustive parameter search with three dimensionless parameters: the particle size difference normalized by the average particle size, the specific density ratio, and the ratio of the cylinder diameter to the average particle size. Additional experiments were conducted to explore the effect of the rotational speed of the cylinder. This systematic approach enabled us to predict the segregated state. Moreover, we discovered that the band width can be effectively scaled by combining these three parameters.

Vacancy segregation and intrinsic coordination defects at (1 1 1) twist grain boundaries in diamond

High radiation damage resistance has become increasingly important for applications of functional materials in harsh environments. The high radiation damage resistance diamond cubic carbon is a unique material which is considered for radiation environments. Beyond the intrinsic radiation hardness of crystal, the interaction between point defects and interfaces (e.g., grain boundaries) increases resistance to radiation damage. In effect, grain boundaries act as sinks for point defects and promote their mutual annihilation. Furthermore, interfaces can be exploited to obtain controlled segregation of point defects, thus avoiding the degradation of material properties due to uncontrolled point defect segregation and coalescence.In the present work, we investigate the interaction between vacancies – as a radiation defect in the bulk crystal – and (1 1 1) twist grain boundaries in crystalline diamond using atomistic simulation with analytical bond order potential. Based on previous observations on structure–property relationships characterising the (1 1 1) twist grain boundaries, this work analyses the emergence of periodic segregation patterns, which are rationalised by the underlying interface structure and their periodic intrinsic coordination defect populations. This observation suggests that randomly distributed vacancies in bulk single crystals can form self-organised defect arrays in the grain boundary. The coordination defect content correlates with the interface sink efficiency, providing guidelines for designing interfaces with high sink efficiency.

Exploration into Natural Variation Genes Associated with Determinate and Capitulum-like Inflorescence in Brassica napus.

Brassica napus is a globally important vegetable and oil crop. The research is meaningful for the yield and plant architecture of B. napus. In this study, one natural mutant line with determinate and capitulum-like inflorescence was chosen for further study. Genetic analysis indicated that the segregation patterns of inflorescences in the F2 populations supported a digenic inheritance model, which was further approved via the BSA-Seq technique. The BSA-Seq method detected two QTL regions on C02 (14.27-18.41 Mb) and C06 (32.98-33.68 Mb) for the genetic control of determinate inflorescences in MT plants. In addition, the expression profile in MT compared with WT was analyzed, and a total of 133 candidate genes for regulating the flower development (75 genes, 56.4%), shoot meristem development (29 genes, 21.8%), and inflorescence meristem development (13 genes, 9.8%) were identified. Then one joint analysis combing BSA-Seq and RNA-Seq identified two candidate genes of BnaTFL1 and BnaAP1 for regulating the MT phenotype. Furthermore, the potential utilization of the MT plants was also discussed.

OsPMS1 Mutation Enhances Salt Tolerance by Suppressing ROS Accumulation, Maintaining Na+/K+ Homeostasis, and Promoting ABA Biosynthesis.

World-wide, rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important food source, and its production is often adversely affected by salinity. Therefore, to ensure stable rice yields for global food security, it is necessary to understand the salt tolerance mechanism of rice. The present study focused on the expression pattern of the rice mismatch repair gene post-meiotic segregation 1 (OsPMS1), studied the physiological properties and performed transcriptome analysis of ospms1 mutant seedlings in response to salt stress. Under normal conditions, the wild-type and ospms1 mutant seedlings showed no significant differences in growth and physiological indexes. However, after exposure to salt stress, compared with wild-type seedlings, the ospms1 mutant seedlings exhibited increased relative water content, relative chlorophyll content, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, K+ and abscisic acid (ABA) content, and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) content, Na+ content, and Na+/K+ ratio, as well as decreased superoxide anion (O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) accumulation. Gene ontology (GO) analysis of the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of ospms1 mutant seedlings treated with 0 mM and 150 mM NaCl showed significant enrichment in biological and cytological processes, such as peroxidase activity and ribosomes. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) metabolic pathway analysis showed that the DEGs specifically enriched ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, flavone and flavonol biosynthesis, and glutathione metabolism pathways. Further quantitative real-time reverse transcription-PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis revealed significant changes in the transcription levels of genes related to abscisic acid signaling (OsbZIP23, OsSAPK6, OsNCED4, OsbZIP66), reactive oxygen scavenging (OsTZF1, OsDHAR1, SIT1), ion transport (OsHAK5), and osmoregulation (OsLEA3-2). Thus, the study's findings suggest that the ospms1 mutant tolerates salt stress at the seedling stage by inhibiting the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, maintaining Na+ and K+ homeostasis, and promoting ABA biosynthesis.

Combined genomics to discover genes associated with tolerance to soil carbonate.

Carbonate-rich soils limit plant performance and crop production. Previously, local adaptation to carbonated soils was detected in wild Arabidopsis thaliana accessions, allowing the selection of two demes with contrasting phenotypes: A1 (carbonate tolerant, c+) and T6 (carbonate sensitive, c-). Here, A1(c+) and T6(c - ) seedlings were grown hydroponically under control (pH 5.9) and bicarbonate conditions (10 mM NaHCO3 , pH 8.3) to obtain ionomic profiles and conduct transcriptomic analysis. In parallel, A1(c+) and T6(c - ) parental lines and their progeny were cultivated on carbonated soil to evaluate fitness and segregation patterns. To understand the genetic architecture beyond the contrasted phenotypes, a bulk segregant analysis sequencing (BSA-Seq) was performed. Transcriptomics revealed 208 root and 2503 leaf differentially expressed genes in A1(c+) versus T6(c - ) comparison under bicarbonate stress, mainly involved in iron, nitrogen and carbon metabolism, hormones and glycosylates biosynthesis. Based on A1(c+) and T6(c - ) genome contrasts and BSA-Seq analysis, 69 genes were associated with carbonate tolerance. Comparative analysis of genomics and transcriptomics discovered a final set of 18 genes involved in bicarbonate stress responses that may have relevant roles in soil carbonate tolerance.

Does reciprocal translocation affect the meiotic segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes?

This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the effect of chromosomal reciprocal translocation on meiotic segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes. A total of 744 reciprocal translocation carriers and 875 non-carriers were included in this study. A total of 6,832 blastocysts were biopsied and tested by next-generation sequencing. Blastocysts from the carrier group were classified into five subgroups according to the theoretical segregation pattern of quadrivalent structure. For carrier patients, normal meiotic segregation products of the non-translocation chromosome were classified after excluding the segregation modes of the quadrivalent structure. The proportion of normal non-translocation chromosome meiotic segregation products was similar between the carrier and noncarrier groups (p = 0.69). The generalized Estimation Equation revealed that there was no correlation between reciprocal translocation and meiotic segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes. Moreover, subgroup analyses showed that the segregation modes of quadrivalent structure (p = 0.00) and carrier’s gender (p = 0.00) may affect the meiotic segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes. In conclusion, reciprocal translocation does not directly reduce the proportion of normal segregation products of non-translocation chromosomes. The difference among subgroups of different quadrivalent segregation patterns implied that interchromosomal effect may exist but the high incidence of chromosomal abnormalities for reciprocal translocation carriers should not be attributed to interchromosomal effect.

Deciphering the inheritance of fertility restoration and influence of environmental factors on maldandi source of male sterility in rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the inheritance pattern of fertility restoration in hybrids resulting from crosses between a male sterile line (M31‐2A), a maldandi cytoplasm, and two promising restorers (DSMR‐4 and DSMR‐8). The evaluation of hybrids was conducted in two sets of experiments, including the F2, BC1F1 and F2, F3 generations. The segregation pattern was analysed in the F2 and BC1F1 generations, resulting in a 54:10 ratio of fertile to sterile plants and a 1:1 ratio of fertile to sterile plants, respectively. This indicated the involvement of three genes, at least two of which must be in a dominant condition for restoration to occur, acting in a duplicate complementary manner. In the F3 generation, both crosses were grown to confirm the stability of restorers, and they segregated in the ratio of 10 true‐breeding families and 44 segregating families, which was consistent with the F2 ratio. Additionally, this study observed the influence of rainfall on the partial restoration pattern over seasons, as restorer genes are up or down‐regulated depending on the availability of water.

From Side Street to Ghetto: Understanding the Rising Levels and Changing Spatial Pattern of Segregation, 1900–1940

A standard interpretation of the intensification of segregation in the early twentieth century is that residents of Northern cities reacted against a growing African American presence, using segregation as a tool of social control that was less needed in the South. Evidence from newly available data for 134 cities in 1900–1940 puts this interpretation in question in several ways. We find that segregation was already high in 1900 at the neighborhood scale. Not only was it rising, but it was changing its spatial scale as clusters of Black settlement in side streets and alleys disappeared from White districts while expanding into large Black zones. Finally, multivariate analyses show that trends were similar in the North and South, and in neither region was Black population size (i.e., “Black threat”) a significant predictor of increasing segregation. The general trends of rising segregation and increasing spatial scale became a nationwide pattern.

Unravelling the variations of the society of England and Wales through diffusion mapping analysis of census 2011.

We propose a new approach to identify geographical clustering and inequality hotspots from decadal census data, with a particular emphasis on the method itself. Our method uses diffusion mapping to study the 181 408 output areas in England and Wales (EW), which enables us to decompose the census data's EW-specific feature structures. We further introduce a localization metric, inspired by statistical physics, to reveal the significance of minority groups in London. Our findings can be adapted to analogous datasets, illuminating spatial patterns and differentiating within datasets, especially when meaning factors for determining the datasets' structure are scarce and spatially heterogeneous. This approach enhances our ability to describe and explore patterns of social deprivation and segregation across the country, thereby contributing to the development of targeted policies. We also underscore the method's intrinsic objectivity, guaranteeing its ability to offer comprehensive and unbiased analysis, unswayed by preconceived hypotheses or subjective interpretations of data patterns.

Adolescent friendship, cross-sexuality ties, and attitudes toward sexual minorities: A social network approach to intergroup contact

Social ties between members of in- and outgroups are theorized to reduce individual levels of prejudice. However, instances of intergroup contact are not isolated events; cross-group interactions are embedded in broader networks defined by various social processes that guide the formation and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. This project reconsiders the potential benefits of intergroup contact by applying a network perspective to examine whether friendships between youth of different sexualities can shape individuals’ homophobic attitudes. The impact of cross-sexuality ties is evaluated through the application of stochastic actor-oriented models (SAOMs) to a two-wave sample of Dutch adolescents. Results indicate that the benefits of cross-sexuality connections become negligible when we account for how patterns of network connectivity and segregation are informed by other individual-level traits, such as age, religious background, ethnicity, and gender. In other words, heterosexual adolescents who are situated in network positions that provide opportunities to form cross-sexuality friendships would be expected to report less homophobic attitudes even in the absence of this intergroup contact. These findings suggest that the cross-sexuality contact observed in the social world often represents instances of “preaching to the choir,” limiting the potential for intergroup connections to challenge systems of social inequality.

GENDER SEGREGATION OF HEALTH MANAGERS IN DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICERS IN INDONESIA

Introduction: Women dominate Indonesia's health system but there is no clear evidence how this is represented equally in the decision-making process. Globally, the healthcare system is challenged by gender segregation of health managerial position. Aims: This study is to explain the findings regarding patterns of male or female dominance in the particular division of the district health office. Methods: This study was an original research discussing gender segregation of male and female dominance as health managers in district health office. We listed the characteristics of health managers in two provinces with different kinship system. These characteristics were then compared with several gender segregation patterns i.e. work area; position requirement; dominant task coordination; workplace; emergency possibility; budget; percentage of the female manager based on matriarchy and patriarchy background. Result: Female managers of a matriarchal background dominate in General Secretariat (63.4%). Public Health and Community Empowerment (62.5%) and Healthcare Services (80%). A significant portion of men of a patriarchy background shows that men are dominating in two divisions, Disease Prevention and Control (57.8%) and Health Services (55.3%). The study proved the existence of the dominance of one gender in a specific job. This indicated the existence of gender segregation in the healthcare system. Conclusion: Female managers tend to be placed in domestic organization affairs while the male managers are generally responsible for interorganizational affairs, including jobs with high emergency responses.

Intermediate phase analysis of cast Al7075 after the addition of high-temperature oxides

Al7075 is a popular high-strength wrought alloy with higher potential in aerospace sectors. The present research focused on the intermediate phase formation during the casting of Al7075 alloy with the addition of high-temperature oxide additives. The intermediate phases in Al-Zn-Mg-Cu quaternary alloy formed at the grain boundaries or within the grains, and their formation at a specific location can be altered by mechanical, thermo-mechanical, or chemical treatment. A novel approach, adding high-temperature oxides - a chemical treatment, distributes the alloying elements by changing the segregation patterns and forming new phases. It results in microstructural changes that control mechanical properties. The 2.5 weight % of high-temperature oxides, ZrO2, TiO2, and ZrTiO4, were added into the melt of Al7075 alloy by die-casting. The addition of these oxides formed intermediate phases such as ƞ(MgZn2), S(Al2MgCu), and T(Mg3Zn3Al2) depending on the Zn/Mg ratio. XRD analysis finds the formation of different intermediate phases. The SEM-EDS analysis at different locations confirmed their presence. The elemental ratios of Zn/Mg decide the formation of intermediate phases and, based on their proportion, different phases were confirmed. Among ZrO2, TiO2, and ZrTiO4 addition, the ZrO2 addition alters the mechanical properties of Al7075.