Reductionism or holism? The two faces of biology by Joseph A. Walker, Thomas E. Cloete

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Erratum: Theology, philosophy of biology and virology: An interdisciplinary conversation in the time of COVID-19 by Rian Venter

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Building blocks of consciousness: Revealing the shared, hidden depths of our biological heritage by Juri van den Heever, Chris Jones

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The remarkable cell: Intelligently designed or by evolutionary process? by Mark Pretorius

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Building blocks of imagination by Chris Jones, Juri van den Heever

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NOTES FROM PRACTICE/UIT DIE PRAKTYK by Vishanthie Sewpaul

“…I am an adoptive mother, and being a mother is one of the central aspects of my identity … Iam not sure if there is a difference in identity between biological mother and adoptive mother,for I have not been a biological mother. …”
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The best interests of the child and the right of interested third parties to parental responsibilities and rights: RC v HSC 2023 4 SA 231 (GJ) by Mildred Bekink

“…One such aspect is the right of a former life-partner to obtain parental responsibilities and rights over a non-biological child upon the dissolution of a life-partner relationship. …”
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The Control and Eradication of Invasive Species in Urban Areas in terms of South African Law: The City of Cape Town and the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetles by Marcelle Salmons

“…The emergence of invasive species has resulted in harmful consequences on various levels and has adverse impacts on the environment and the economy. Hence, biological invasions demand attention. The control and eradication of invasive species can serve to minimise their adverse impact. …”
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Indonesian biodiversity spirituality and post COVID-19 ecclesiastical implications by Julianus Mojau, Ricardo F. Nanuru

“…Therefore, by using a method of reading with a perspective of biological diversity, this research argues that humans and other living things have a right to God’s justice amid disasters. …”
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INTRODUCING LIFE MAPS AS TECHNIQUE IN A SOCIAL GROUP WORK PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS by Herman Strydom, Alida Herbst

“…The map of life could describe one’s being from birth to death, emphasising different events, people, attitudes, choices, problems/difficulties and biological processes…”
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Weibliche Führungskräfte nachhaltig führen by Martina Kessler

“…In doing so, the way of typical female leadership, which is biologically anchored, should be taken into account. …”
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OUTCOME OF ADOPTIONS: HAVE COUPLES REALISED THEIR DREAM? by Wilfred van Delft, Trudie van Delft

“…Despite the wide use and success rate of ART (assisted reproductive technology) such as invitro fertilisation, artificial insemination with donor seed, gamete donation, embryo transfer andsurrogate motherhood, these technologies are not an option for many couples (fortechnical/biological/financial reasons and ethical/moral objections). …”
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Disruptive technologies and the future of regulations - ICT regulatory structure(s) determined by Mzukisi N Njotini

“…As a result, the conventional lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres become imprecise. Given the extent of the transformation that 4IR technologies bring to society, it has become necessary to refer to them as the disruptive technologies. …”
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Hedendaagse populêre voorligting oor die verhouding tussen die manlike en vroulike geslag: besinning oor ’n evolusionistiese etiek by B. J. van der Walt

“…(In a follow-up article the socio-biological background of the evolutionistic view on sexuality will be investigated, which will conclude with a Christian philosophical alternative.)…”
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FOSTER CARE: YES OR NO? THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES OF SOCIAL WORKERS RENDERING FOSTER CARE SERVICES by Pathamavathy Naicker, Petro Botha

“…This knowledge can enable social workers to be consciously aware of their own decision-making processes during all the phases of rendering foster care services, facilitating transparent decision-making, with the best outcome for the foster child and his/her biological and foster family.…”
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Tattoos and tableaus of flourishing: Qohelet and African spirituality in transformation by Annalie E. Steenkamp-Nel

“…The constructive engagement with the natural sciences can assist diverse societies, individuals, families, biological bodies, social groups and political institutions in South Africa to understand with integrity the origin and ongoing dynamics of their spirituality.…”
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Is the Writing on the Wall for the Genetic Link Requirement in Surrogacy Agreements? by Aliki Edgcumbe

“…This evidence confirms that donor-conceived surrogate children are well-adjusted and exhibit high self-esteem, despite lacking a biological and gestational link to their parents. It is argued that the reading in of a "sibling clause" into section 294 may be too narrow, and instead a reading in of a sentence that will allow the court "on good cause shown" to dispose of the genetic link requirement should be preferred. …”
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Occupational health and safety hazards among solid waste handlers at a selected municipality South Africa by Shonisani E. Tshivhase, Ntsieni S. Mashau, Takalani Ngobeni, Dorah U. Ramathuba

“…Four categories emerged from the main theme, namely physical, psychosocial, biological and chemical hazards. The categories were further divided into sub-categories such as exposure to extreme weather conditions and musculoskeletal injuries. …”
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The questions for post-apartheid South African missiology in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Eugene Baron

“…The emergence of the 4IR aims to merge the biological with the technological and will bring more challenges to mission work in Africa. …”
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The dhikr and the mental health of the elderly in Aceh, Indonesia by Sufyan Anwar, Siti M.F. Siregar, Teuku Alamsyah, Teuku Muliadi, Marniati Marniati, Khairunnas Khairunnas

“…Background: The ageing population in Indonesia is increasing. However, biological and social changes and declines may trigger mental health problems among the elderly. …”
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