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This study examines the traditional hunting of the red-legged partridge using a decoy in Extremadura as an expression of intangible cultural heritage. It is a centuries-old hunting practice that has evolved into a social, recreational, and symbolic activity, closely linked to local identity and to collective memory. The research documents cultural values, the intergenerational transmission of knowledge, and the adaptation of the practice to modernity, highlighting its role in community building and its connection to the territory. Through a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and ethnographic techniques (participant observation, interviews) and quantitative tools (statistical and cartographic analysis), the study captures the complexity of this hunting modality, including its social, historical and artisanal dimensions. Full article

Pregnancy represents a critical eco-biological window during which maternal physiology integrates environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, and interconnected microbial ecosystems to shape fetal development and long-term health. From a One Health perspective, defined here as the interconnection between maternal health, environmental determinants, and microbial ecosystems across generations, the maternal microbiome functions as a dynamic interface linking the external environment to the intrauterine milieu, translating ecological signals into immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine pathways that influence placental function and developmental programming. Across gut, vaginal, oral, and mammary niches, maternal microbial communities operate as an integrated network regulating systemic inflammation, metabolic homeostasis, and the production of bioactive metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and tryptophan derivatives. This review proposes an integrated systems framework in which pregnancy is viewed as a transient ecological system shaped by ten interconnected maternal determinants, encompassing microbial niches, nutrition, lifestyle factors, medical interventions, mode of delivery, and postnatal microbial transmission, that converge on shared microbiome-mediated signaling pathways affecting fetal and neonatal immune, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental trajectories. Broader macro-environmental drivers, including biodiversity loss, urbanization, pollution, and industrialized lifestyles, are considered as upstream modulators of maternal microbial ecology within a One Health context. A systems model is presented to illustrate how environmental inputs are biologically transduced through maternal microbial networks to influence placental function, fetal development, and early-life health trajectories. Framing pregnancy as an integrated eco-biological continuum highlights the maternal microbiome as a central hub of intergenerational health and may support microbiome-informed preventive strategies and public health approaches aimed at reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of early-life origin. Full article

This study investigated the influence of early childhood educators’ childhood experiences of maternal unsupportive responses on their current reactions to children’s negative emotional expressions, focusing on the sequential mediating roles of subjective well-being and cognitive flexibility. A sample of 302 early childhood educators in South Korea completed an online survey. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and the PROCESS macro (Version 4.2, Model 6). The findings indicated that maternal unsupportive responses in childhood significantly and positively predicted educators’ current unsupportive responses to children (β = 0.37, 95% CI [0.21, 0.37]). While the simple mediating effect of subjective well-being was not significant (β = −0.01, 95% CI [−0.06, 0.03]), cognitive flexibility significantly mediated this relationship (β = 0.04, 95% CI [0.00, 0.07]). Furthermore, a significant sequential mediating effect was identified (β = 0.04, 95% CI [0.02, 0.07]): educators who reported more maternal unsupportive responses in childhood showed lower subjective well-being and, in turn, lower cognitive flexibility, which was associated with more frequent unsupportive reactions toward children’s negative emotions. These results are consistent with an intergenerational pattern of emotional socialization, suggesting the potential role of an affective–cognitive mechanism. The study suggests that teacher education and support policies should integrate reflective practices on childhood experiences with programs that enhance emotional well-being and cognitive flexibility, thereby improving the quality of teacher–child interactions. Full article

The study analyses the role of GEOfood products and geoproducts in the eco-cultural sustainability and territorial regeneration of Portuguese UNESCO Global Geoparks, highlighting how geodiversity, agriculture, gastronomy and local communities are integrated into sustainable development strategies. GEOfood is presented not only as a certification mark, but as an instrument of territorial governance, capable of strengthening short supply chains, promoting local products, preserving traditional agro-silvo-pastoral systems and reinforcing the cultural identity of the territories. An analysis of the five Portuguese geoparks—Naturtejo, Arouca, the Azores, Terras de Cavaleiros and Estrela—highlights four main strategic pillars: certification and territorial branding, strengthening short supply chains and empowering producers, integrating gastronomy into interpretive tourism, and contributing to regenerative tourism practices. The results show positive impacts in terms of ecological conservation, landscape preservation, socio-cultural continuity and local economic resilience. It is concluded that GEOfood functions as a mechanism for integrated territorial enhancement, converting geological and food resources into economic, cultural and educational assets, whilst supporting landscape regeneration, the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and the sustainability of rural communities. Full article

Behavioral parent training (BPT) is a front-line psychosocial treatment for childhood ADHD, yet its real-world effectiveness is often constrained by parents’ ability to consistently implement learned strategies. Parental ADHD is a prevalent and mechanistically important factor shaping both parenting behavior and child treatment response. Among parents with ADHD, deficits in executive functioning and emotion regulation, abilities essential for consistent and effective BPT implementation, often interfere with parents’ ability to apply learned strategies. Consequently, parental ADHD predicts reduced in-home skill use and attenuated child treatment gains, positioning it as a potentially critical, treatment-relevant risk factor. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the intergenerational transmission of ADHD-related impairments, the impact of parental ADHD on parenting practices, and the role of parental ADHD as a moderator of BPT outcomes. We also examine existing approaches to addressing parental ADHD within the context of child BPT, including both pharmacological and psychosocial strategies, and evaluate their implications for parenting and child response. Building on this, we propose an intergenerational reconceptualization of psychosocial care for childhood ADHD in which parental functioning is routinely assessed and supported within BPT. Promising directions include integrating CBT-informed strategies to scaffold parents’ cognitive and regulatory processes, incorporating digital health tools that provide just-in-time guidance at the point of parenting performance, and tailoring BPT emphasis for families affected by multigenerational ADHD. Ultimately, embedding parent-focused supports within BPT may be essential for strengthening treatment impact, durability, and real-world effectiveness for many children and families. Full article

Resveratrol (RSV), a bioactive polyphenol, has emerged as a pleiotropic modulator within the integrated pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) across the life course. Effective CVD management requires a transition from organ-centric frameworks to systems-level models that acknowledge dynamic crosstalk among metabolic, renal, and cardiovascular networks. Oxidative stress constitutes a central unifying axis in this interconnected biology, propagating cross-organ injury from early developmental stages onward. Mechanistically, RSV acts as a redox-responsive gene regulator by activating the Nrf2–ARE pathway, restoring nitric oxide bioavailability, and orchestrating SIRT1, AMPK, and NF-κB signaling to recalibrate mitochondrial function, inflammatory tone, and endothelial integrity. Within the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) paradigm, RSV exhibits reprogramming potential that attenuates the intergenerational transmission of hypertension, kidney disease, and metabolic dysfunction. Although clinical translation is constrained by limited bioavailability and rapid metabolism, advanced delivery systems and artificial intelligence-enabled optimization strategies provide promising avenues to enhance therapeutic precision and scalability. This narrative review integrates mechanistic and translational insights to position RSV as a systems-oriented life-course intervention with sustained and intergenerational relevance in CVD. Full article

Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is cardinal to natural resource management, and its resilience in protected areas (PAs) depends on its continued practice. The changing socio-ecological landscape has given rise to new PAs that emphasise community participation, like Simalaha Community Conservancy (SCC), versus state-owned, like Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP). Resilience was assessed by comparing TEK awareness, utilisation, and perceived effectiveness between LPNP and SCC. Three categories of TEK (rules and regulations; myths and taboos; and customs and rituals) were analysed using a blended analytical framework drawing on the knowledge–practice–belief complex and a social–ecological systems perspective. A structured questionnaire was administered to 427 respondents, and data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. TEK awareness was high, but significantly higher in LPNP than in SCC. Age and length of residence were strongly associated with knowledge, confirming older and long-term residents as key knowledge-holders. Rules and regulations were widely recognised and utilised, while customs and rituals, and myths and taboos, were variable. LPNP showed higher utilisation and perceived effectiveness of TEK, particularly among younger cohorts. These findings highlight the influence of conservation governance and intergenerational knowledge transmission on TEK resilience, underscoring the need to strengthen its integration in emerging PAs. Full article

Background: Exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) represents a major risk factor for both maternal psychological well-being and child development. Maternal psychopathology—particularly depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—has been shown to impair parenting functioning and increase children’s vulnerability to emotional and behavioral difficulties. Objectives: This study examined the associations between maternal depression and PTSD symptoms and children’s internalizing and externalizing problems, and explored whether parenting stress and maternal mentalization capacities mediate these relationships. Methods: The sample included 42 mothers (mean age = 43.38, SD = 10.56) and their preschool- and school-aged children (n = 42; mean age = 8.30, SD = 2.53) exposed to IPV. Mothers completed self-report measures assessing depressive and PTSD symptoms, parenting stress, and mentalization (uncertainty and certainty about mental states). Children’s internalizing and externalizing problems were assessed through maternal report. Mediation analyses with bootstrapping procedures were conducted to examine indirect effects. Results: Maternal depressive symptoms emerged as the strongest predictor of children’s internalizing problems. Parenting stress was associated with stronger relationships between maternal symptoms and children’s internalizing problems, while polarized mentalization—particularly uncertainty and, to a lesser extent, excessive certainty about mental states—partially mediated the relationship. Maternal PTSD symptoms predicted both internalizing and externalizing problems. Parenting stress fully mediated the association between PTSD symptoms and children’s externalizing behaviors, whereas excessive certainty and uncertainty about mental states showed partial mediation effects. Conclusions: These findings suggest that maternal psychopathology may influence child adjustment both directly and indirectly through increased parenting stress and dysregulated mentalization. The results highlight the importance of trauma-informed, dyadic interventions targeting maternal mental health, parenting stress, and reflective functioning to prevent the intergenerational transmission of trauma and support resilience in families exposed to IPV. Full article

While cultural authenticity is recognized as central to heritage tourism experiences, the mechanisms through which perceived authenticity influences sustainable tourism behavior remain underexplored. This study develops and empirically tests a serial mediation model examining how perceived cultural authenticity (PCA) affects intergenerational transmission willingness (ITW) and long-term participation intention (LPI) through visitor experience quality (VEQ) and sense of place (SOP). Using survey data from 400 visitors to revolutionary heritage sites in Hainan, China, we employed hierarchical regression and PROCESS Model 6 bootstrap analysis to test seven hypotheses. Results reveal that: (1) PCA significantly influences both VEQ and SOP; (2) VEQ and SOP significantly predict ITW and LPI; and (3) VEQ and SOP serially mediate the PCA–behavioral intention relationship. These findings advance understanding of how authenticity perceptions translate into sustainable heritage tourism outcomes through experiential and affective pathways. Practical implications for heritage site management, focusing on authenticity preservation and experience design, are discussed. Full article

This article examines the resurgence of a series of diverse practices from mending and sewing, to embroidery, knitting and crochet, which are traditionally situated in broader debates about gender and domestic labor but also care work, everyday life, and sustainability. While recently reframed as feminist and eco-conscious practices, these crafts have only been partially explored in their material, symbolic, and emotional aspects due to their association with the feminine and domestic sphere, their invisibility within public discourse, and the stigma attached to repair in consumer capitalist societies. Drawing on an ethnographic study conducted between 2023 and 2025, the research examines the intergenerational transmission of these skills within eleven Italian families. Semi-structured dyadic interviews were carried out with at least two members of each family, predominantly women, exploring learning processes, everyday uses, emotional meaning, and their influence on clothing consumption. Findings reveal a complex and discontinuous trajectory of transmission, shaped by gender expectations, class dynamics, and shifting cultural meanings: while older generations often learned these crafts out of necessity and social obligation, younger generations approach them as creative hobbies, tools for self-expression, or forms of sustainable consumption. Across generations, however, the crafts emerge as powerful affective languages through which care, memory, and relational bonds are materialized in clothing. Full article

Background: Transgenerational trauma (TT)/Intergenerational trauma (IT) is the transmission of the effects of traumatic experiences of parents to their children, who have not themselves experienced traumatic events. This transmission occurs through neurobiological and metabolic changes and the environment in which they were raised. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched from 2005 to 2025. Studies focusing on adult offspring, exposure to ancestral trauma, biological markers (DNA methylation, cortisol), and psychological outcomes were included. Results: The main study results are as follows: identification of sex-specific DNA methylation patterns in the NR3C1 gene and accelerated biological aging (GrimAge) in offspring; role of parental reflective functioning (PRF) and impaired mentalization as major psychological channels of trauma transmission; and evidence confirming the impact on three generations, manifested by treatment-resistant depressive disorders, anxiety, and neuroendocrine dysregulation (low cortisol levels). Conclusions: This article highlights the intergenerational impact of trauma and highlights its epigenetic significance. The primary goal was to explore universal epigenetic mechanisms. Early understanding of ancestral history is crucial for personalized psychiatric care. Full article

Intergenerational memories, migration histories, and the lasting influence of colonial linguistic systems profoundly shape heritage language maintenance in Afro-descendant communities of Central America. This study examines how genealogy functions as a pedagogical tool for sustaining English-based Creole languages among Afro-descendant populations in Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize, three nations linked by Afro-Caribbean migration yet shaped by distinct colonial and educational systems. Drawing on scholarship documenting oral histories, family narratives, and community-based linguistic practices, the study advances a genealogy-as-pedagogy framework to explain how families transmit language, identity, and belonging across generations through ancestral memory, positioning family-based knowledge transmission as curriculum. In Costa Rica and Panama, where Spanish colonial and post-independence language ideologies marginalize English-based Creole varieties, genealogical practices operate as primary mechanisms of linguistic continuity in the absence of sustained institutional support. In Belize, by contrast, British colonial legacies and the national recognition of Belizean Kriol create a distinct sociolinguistic environment in which state institutions, the media, and educational policy reinforce genealogical memory. Through comparative analysis, the study argues for integrating genealogical knowledge into multilingual education, community revitalization initiatives, and heritage language policy to strengthen Afro-descendant linguistic continuity in Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. Full article

Background/Objectives: The mediating role of the diverse range of screen-based sedentary behaviors (SBs) remains understudied, particularly at younger ages. The present study examined the direct and indirect effects of parental BMI and education on ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption among preschoolers, testing the potential mediating role of screen time. Methods: The cross-sectional study sample comprised 919 kindergarten children (484 boys, 52.7%), with ages ranging from 2.2 to 6.8 years (mean: 4.7 ± 1.0 years). Screen-based sedentary behaviors (television viewing, smartphone use, tablet use, computer use, and playing electronic games) were measured by proxy-report fulfilled by parents, separately for weekdays and weekends. UPF consumption (drinks/yogurts, packaged/fast foods, and sweet/salty snacks) was assessed via 24 h recall scales. Path analysis mediation models tested direct effects of maternal/paternal BMI and education on UPF intake, and indirect effects through screen time, controlling for child age and sex. Results: Lower parental education and higher parental BMI were associated with increased mobile device use and UPF consumption (r = 0.10–0.28). Screen-based sedentary behaviors mediated the association between maternal BMI and UPF pathways (15–90% of total effects), particularly for sweet and salty snacks (50–90%). Parental education effects were also mediated by screen time (9–23% indirect effects), with paternal education showing stronger protection against packaged/fast foods. Conclusions: Mobile devices and watching television partially mediate intergenerational transmission of obesogenic dietary patterns from parental BMI/education to preschoolers’ UPF consumption. Findings of the current study support family-centered interventions targeting screen-time limits and UPF exposure, mainly at the weekends, to prevent early obesity trajectories. Full article

The female oral tradition of harawi constitutes a living cultural expression in Quechua-speaking Andean communities, where song is configured as an instrument of collective memory and identity. This study aimed to understand how women, through harawi, construct spaces of cultural resistance in the face of processes of forgetting and social transformation. A qualitative approach was adopted, using an ethnographic and phenomenological design. Data collection was conducted over a period of one hundred and twenty days through semi-structured interviews, participant and non-participant observation, audiovisual recording, and documentary review. The findings show that harawi not only preserves ancestral knowledge but also strengthens female identity and the intergenerational transmission of the Quechua language. Subtle forms of symbolic resistance to linguistic and cultural stigmatization were identified. It is concluded that female harawi oral tradition constitutes a mechanism of living memory and an active practice of cultural affirmation in Andean communities. Full article

Artisanal fishing, understood as a form of rural entrepreneurship, extends beyond purely economic performance; however, the quantitative influence of informal institutions on sustainable value creation remains insufficiently examined. This study analyzes how Indigenous governance, cooperation, and ancestral knowledge shape the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability in artisanal fisheries. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was applied using face-to-face surveys administered to 148 fishers in Taganga, Colombia. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess both measurement and structural relationships. The results indicate that Indigenous governance is strongly associated with sustainable value creation, significantly enhancing economic, social, and environmental outcomes through collective participation, cooperative arrangements, and community-based environmental practices. Ancestral knowledge shows a specific but meaningful relationship with social value by reinforcing cultural identity and community cohesion; this construct was measured through fishers’ perceptions of intergenerational knowledge transmission, traditions, and cultural values shared by elder fishers. Cooperation exhibits a positive association with economic value by strengthening productive resilience, although its effects do not extend to broader social outcomes. Overall, the model explains moderate proportions of economic and social value and a low proportion of environmental value. These findings demonstrate that informal institutions operate as differentiated yet essential mechanisms of sustainability, highlighting the importance of strengthening Indigenous governance, consolidating cooperative practices, and integrating ancestral knowledge into governance strategies for small-scale fisheries. Full article