Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Park Characteristics Influences to Physical Activity among Overweight Adolescents

The link between environmental characteristics of neighbourhood parks and adolescents’ physical activity is poorly understood. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the environmental characteristics of the neighbourhood parks that influence physical activity from the perception of overweight adolescents. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 overweight adolescents between 13 and 17 years old successfully done. Interviews recorded, transcribed and analyzed based on a thematic content analysis. The results showed that physical and social environment influenced physical activity and neighbourhood parks usage. It is essential to consider these environmental characteristics in developing physical activity intervention that aims to promote physical activity among overweight adolescents. 2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. Keywords: Environmental characteristics; neighbourhood park; overweight adolescent; physical activity
Co-expression Of Dimethyl Sulfide Monooxygenase By Single Vector Dual Promoter Strategy

DMS monooxygenase consists of two subunits: DmoA and DmoB. DmoA is a 53 kDa FMNH2-dependent monooxygenase and DmoB is a 19 kDa NAD(P)H-dependent oxidoreductase. From previous research the gene sequence of dmoA is known; however, there are two sequence candidates for NAD(P)H-dependent oxidoreductases, dmoB136 and dmoB176, encoded on the dmo operon. Also, previous research suggests a strong interaction between subunits, providing precedence for co-expression studies. The dmoA gene and dmoB136 were cloned into a p-DUET plasmid with streptomycin resistance and a CDF replicon. The dmoB136 gene is located in multiple cloning site 1 containing a N-terminal a His6-tag, and the dmoA gene is located in multiple cloning site 2 followed by a C-terminal S-tag. The plasmid containing genes for both subunits was transformed in C41(DE3) E. coli and expressed. Purification strategies include affinity and size-exclusion chromatography. Initial data suggests co-expression of DmoA and DmoB as analyzed by SDS-PAGE. The presence of DmoB is further evidenced by initial activity assays, with higher activity in assays containing FMN as compared to those without FMN. Current research is being performed to optimize the purification strategies for isolating each subunit in order to test each for enzyme activity, kinetics, and cofactor requirements.
INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION TECHNIQUES (SRI) FOR KHARIF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) UNDER MIDDLE GUJARAT CONDITIONS

An experiment was conducted during Kharif 2009 to integrated nutrient management in the system of rice intensification techniques (SRI) for Kharif Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under middle Gujarat conditions at insturatand farm, B.A. College of Agriculture. The results revealed that the treatment combination M 4 N 3 recorded significantly higher grain yield (4032 kg ha) over rest of the treatment combinations, it was found at par with M 4 N 2. Economically treatment combination M 4 N 2 was proved better with net realization (Rs. 30604 ha) and BCR (1: 2.28), followed by treatment combination M 4 N 3 .
Effect of nutritional intervention in child health care on improving growth and development and disease prevention of infants

Objective: To explore the outcome of nutritional intervention in child health care on infant growth and disease prevention. Methods: It was a retrospective study. Ninty-two infants who received child health intervention in The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from September 2020 to June 2022 were selected as the research objects. According to the random number table method, they were divided into control group (46 cases, routine health intervention) and observation group (46 cases, nutritional intervention based on the control group) using the sealed envelope system. The growth and development, nutritional diseases and guardian satisfaction of the two groups were compared. Results: The scores of the observation group were higher than those of the control group in gross motor, fine motor, language and individual-social aspects. The total incidence of nutritional diseases in the observation group (2.17%) was lower than that in the control group (17.39%); In terms of total satisfaction rate, the observation group (100.00%) was higher than the control group (86.96%), with a statistical difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: Applying nutrition intervention to child health care plays an important role in maintaining the healthy growth and development of infants and reducing the incidence of nutritional diseases such as anemia and rickets. It needs to be promoted in clinical practice.
Determinants of travelers’ image and desire toward animal tourism

ABSTRACT This study explores the kinds of travel values that promote participation in animal tourism and discovers the role of animal welfare literacy in the relationships among attitude, satisfaction, image, and desire. This study also identifies optimal configurations and necessary conditions that lead to desire for animal tourism. Excitement is a significant travel value for travelers who enjoy animal-related tourism, and inner and outer directed travel values are determinants of satisfaction. Attitude, satisfaction, and image play a critical role in generating intentions. The results suggest two casual recipes for the desired outcome and indicate the importance of satisfaction and image.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Prevalence of Dry Eye Among Young Adults in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Introduction: Dry eye is a significant eye health issue. In dry eyes, the tear film is weakened, mostly due to low tear film quality and the quantity of secretion. This low quality of tear secretion can lead to the rapid breakup of tears. In recent times, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of dry eye has increased. Relevant studies found that the prevalence of dry eye is higher in females than males. This research work is based only on symptoms of dry eye disease in Malaysia to determine its prevalence among students at the UCSI University KL campus because of the increase in reported cases of dry eyes especially post Movement Control Order (MCO). Methods: A total of 199 students, ranging in age 17 to 30, were included in this research. This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted on participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Demographic questionnaires and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) results were collected. Results: On the UCSI KL Campus, students who suffer from dry eye are 82% of the population. The Pearson Chi-Square test showed a significant difference between gender and dry eye, X2 (1, N= 199) = 8.64, p < 0.0033. Female students are more likely to develop dry eye than male students. Conclusion: The prevalence of dry eyes among UCSI students is high. This could be attributable to prolonged or improper mask-wearing. It is suggested that researchers and health policymakers should take heed to these emerging risk factors related to wearing of mask.
Assessing Online Teaching Motivation, Satisfaction, and Intention among Teachers: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted drastic changes in education, including the closure of institutions and transition in the mode of teaching and learning. However, the effect of disruption is not equal across the spectrum of education. The transition to online mode of teaching created challenges to teachers of vocational education including hospitality. In the current study, we aimed to identify the factors of motivation, online teaching satisfaction and intention to adopt online teaching in the future by the teachers of hospitality education using Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among hospitality teachers in India, and the data was collected using Google Forms. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is employed to test the hypothesis proposed in the study. The IBM AMOS 25 software was used for data analysis and testing of hypothesis. The results of the study indicate that motivational factors are the significant predictors of online teaching satisfaction and teachers’ intention to adopt online teaching in the future. The finding signifies that institutional administrators and policymakers of hospitality education in the study context needs to focus on improving both motivational and hygiene element to enhance teachers’ satisfaction and behavioural intention in online teaching. Keywords: Herzberg theory, motivation, teacher, online teaching, hospitality, vocational education
Detecting, Tracking, And Recognizing Activities In Aerial Video

In this dissertation, we address the problem of detecting humans and vehicles, tracking them in crowded scenes, and finally determining their activities in aerial video. Even though this is a well explored problem in the field of computer vision, many challenges still remain when one is presented with realistic data. These challenges include large camera motion, strong scene parallax, fast object motion, large object density, strong shadows, and insufficiently large action datasets. Therefore, we propose a number of novel methods based on exploiting scene constraints from the imagery itself to aid in the detection and tracking of objects. We show, via experiments on several datasets, that superior performance is achieved with the use of proposed constraints. First, we tackle the problem of detecting moving, as well as stationary, objects in scenes that contain parallax and shadows. We do this on both regular aerial video, as well as the new and challenging domain of wide area surveillance. This problem poses several challenges: large camera motion, strong parallax, large number of moving objects, small number of pixels on target, single channel data, and low frame-rate of video. We propose a method for detecting moving and stationary objects that overcomes these challenges, and evaluate it on CLIF and VIVID datasets. In order to find moving objects, we use median background modelling which requires few frames to obtain a workable model, and is very robust when there is a large number of moving objects in the scene while the model is being constructed. We then
A study of risk factors for breast cancer in Al-Anbar province: a case- control study

Background: Globally, breast cancer is a widespread malignancy among women, ranking as the second leading cause of female mortality. This study investigates risk factors for breast cancer in AL-Anbar province, Iraq, emphasizing their significance in disease development. Methods: An investigation was carried out at Al-Anbar Cancer Center in Al-Anbar province, Iraq, employing a case-control design. The study comprised 60 confirmed breast cancer cases and 120 controls without breast issues. Data was collected through direct interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire, and subsequent analyses included descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate approaches. Results: About 48.0% aged 41-49, and 25% aged 50-59. Case and control groups were matched in age, but varied in marital, education, occupation, menopausal status. Women with benign breast diseases have a 1.7 times higher breast cancer risk (OR=1.7, CI=0.063-4.53). Positive family history triples the risk (OR=3, CI=1.21-7.80, P=0.002), and the sedentary lifestyle exhibits 5 times higher risk of breast cancer (OR=5.67, CI=2.89-4.13, P < 0.001). Menstrual age, parity, and reproductive factors influence breast cancer risk. Menarche at ≤12 years triples the risk (OR=3.05, CI=1.82-5.05, P<0.001), while menarche at ≥16 decreases it (OR=0.89, CI=0.06-5.12, P<0.001). Nulliparity increases risk 2.1 times (OR=2.1, CI=0.8-4.89, P=0.002), and more live births provide significant protection. Preterm delivery before the eighth month triples the risk (OR=2.9, CI=1.32-6.53, P=0.002). Multiple children prevent breast cancer, while mother's age at first full birth ≥30 raises the risk 3.5 times (OR=3.4, CI=1.45-7.88, P=0.014). Women who never breastfed had a significant twofold higher risk of breast cancer (OR=2, CI=0.8-4.38, P=0.003). Postmenopausal women at ≥50 years faced a threefold higher risk than their counterparts (OR=3.25, CI=1-1.11, P=0.004). Hormonal use showed a marginal risk increase (OR=1.2, CI=0.5-1.8, P<0.001). Conclusion: Breast cancer susceptibility arises from diverse factors like genetics, nutrition, environment, and lifestyle. Effectively managing and preventing breast cancer involves implementing strategic control measures.
The importance of the western Weddell Sea to Weddell Sea Deep Water formation

The dense water flowing out from the Weddell Sea (WS), the Weddell Sea Deep Water (WSDW), significantly contributes to Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) and plays an important role in the Meridional Overturning Circulation. However, the relative importance of the western Weddell Sea as a major source region remains unclear. Several studies hypothesized that the continental shelf off Larsen Ice Shelf (LIS) is important for deep and bottom water production, but the role of the Larsen Ice Shelf remains speculative. In this work the importance of the western WS including the LIS to the production of WSDW is investigated using in situ observations and results from numerical simulations. Measurements made during the Polarstern cruise ANT XXIX-3 (2013) in the northwestern WS add evidence to the importance of the western WS as a dense water source. An Optimum Multiparameter Analysis shows that the dense water found near the shelf break in front of the former Larsen A and B ice shelves, together with a very dense water observed off Larsen C Ice Shelf, increases the thickness and changes the θ/S characteristics of WSDW that leaves the WS through gaps in the South Scotia Ridge to form AABW. A numerical experiment performed with the Finite Element Sea-ice Ocean Model (FESOM) was used to verify the hypothesis that the continental shelf of the western WS is important for dense water formation. The model results show the changes in the thermohaline properties of the WSDW flowing along the continental slope of the western WS, as well as an increase in the transport downstream. The variability along the continental slope can be explained by fluctuations of the large-scale circulation, namely the Weddell Gyre. In addition, there is no indication that dense waters are formed in the continental shelf of the western WS, and the exchanges between continental shelf and continental slope are small. These results suggest that the area is not important for WSDW formation as previously inferred from the sparse observations mainly along the continental slope. Instead, the western WS seems to be a region where the characteristics of WSDW are determined due to mixing of waters formed upstream. Two sensitivity experiments were designed to investigate whether LIS plays an indirect role in the dense water production: (1) Larsen B Ice Shelf was added to the grid, (2) Larsen C Ice Shelf was completely removed from the grid. The experiments show that LIS plays an important role for the waters on the continental shelf but has only minor importance for the WSDW. Given the disagreement between the hypothesis derived from the observations and the model results, more in situ data are needed to determine whether the western Weddell Sea is a region where dense water is formed or whether it only serves as a conduit for dense waters formed further upstream, which interact in the western WS before reaching the final WSDW characteristics.
A New Improvement of the Naturalistic Indicator of Forest Quality. An Italian Case Study

— This paper describes a new improvement of the previous defined Forest Quality Indicator (FSQ) for biodiversity assessment and conservation purposes. The two novelties of the work in progress include the following aspects: the embedding of a shape feature of the forest patches, and the consideration of the plantation for ecological restoration in the computation of the indicator. The results are shown on a case study of a municipality of the West Po Plain (North Italy). The improved indicator seems to be very promising in describing the realistic situation of the forest quality in the territory. This suggests that it can be used efficiently to guide policy makers and planners to choose the best forest types/patches for restoration and connectivity.
Seroprevalence of Human Brucellosis among Syrian Refugees in Jordan, 2022

Introduction Brucellosis is prevalent in Mediterranean countries. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis and associated factors among Syrian refugees in Jordan. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among adult Syrian refugees who attended the Public Health Lab (PHL) in Al Mafraq governorate, during the period of May-June 2022 to obtain a health certificate, which is legally required to receive governmental authorization for employment in Jordan. Blood samples were obtained from participants and a serum specimen was tested for the presence of IgG antibodies against Brucella using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) IgG kits (Vircell Microbiologists, Granada, Spain). Results A total of 1562 Syrian refugees were enrolled in the study. Their ages ranged between 18 and 74 years, with a median age of 30 years at presentation. The majority were males (75.9%, n = 1186) and 24.1% (n = 376) were females. The Brucella ELISA IgG results were positive for 149 persons, with an overall seroprevalence rate of 9.5% (95% confidence interval: 8.0%–11.0%). Having animal-related occupations, residing outside refugee camps, consuming unpasteurized milk, handling animals or their tissues, and slaughtering animals within 6 months of study inclusion were significantly higher among the seropositive group. In the multivariate analysis, IgG-positive persons were 13 times more likely to report being diagnosed with brucellosis (OR = 13.1, 95% CI: 6.1–28.3; p ≤ 0.001). In addition, they were more likely to reside in the city of Al Mafraq, as opposed to a refugee camp (OR = 1.9, 95% CI: 1.1–3.2; p = 0.025) and to have handled animals within 6 months of study inclusion (OR = 3.1, 95% CI: 1.1–8.9; p = 0.035). Conclusions In conclusion, one-tenth of adult Syrian refugees were tested positive for Brucella ELISA IgG. Being diagnosed with brucellosis, residing in the city of Al Mafraq, as opposed to a refugee camp, and handling animals within 6 months of study inclusion were significantly associated with being positive for Brucella ELISA IgG. This study illustrates the need for improved brucellosis control measures via comprehensive vaccination of animals and enhanced laboratory detection and surveillance capacities, in addition to emphasizing the need for increased awareness sessions among Syrian refugees on the safe use and preparation of dairy products and safety practices of handling animals and their tissues.
Impact of quality of care during childbirth on maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Coyah Prefectural Hospital, Guinea

Summary: In Africa, care during childbirth depends on routine practices to the detriment of quality. The aim of this study was to examine the quality of delivery care at the Coyah prefectural hospital. Methods: The study was conducted at Coyah Prefectural Hospital. It was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study lasting 6 months, from 1 May to 30 October 2020. Parturients whose term was ≥ 28 SA and who agreed to participate in the study were included. Data were entered, analysed and presented using Word. A Epi Info 7.2. 2.6 software. Pearson's kh2 test with a significance level of 0.005 was used. Results: The frequency of deliveries was 17.75%. The average age of parturients was 25.38 years. Most parturients (98.46%) were married, had no formal education (47.69%) and were self-employed (42.5%). Nulliparous women represented 30.6% of the sample and most parturients (60.38%) gave birth vaginally. The main complications observed in the mother were anaemia, trauma to the perineum and post-partum haemorrhage, while fetal complications were dominated by acute fetal distress (10.19%) and respiratory distress (2.5%). Maternal mortality was 11/1000 and neonatal mortality 12.3/100. Conclusion: The outcome of childbirth is influenced by several factors, the correct management of which could improve maternal and neonatal prognosis.
SELF-REGULATED LEARNING AND ACADEMIC STRESS IN MEDICAL SCHOOL: ARE THEY RELATED?

Background: During the transition to higher education, many students experience stress due to the process of adapting to a new educational and social environment. Excessive or negative stress may lead to physical and psychological reactions, such as persistent lack of energy, loss of appetite, headaches, gastrointestinal problems or signs of emotional distress. It may be theorized that students who are more proficient at self-regulated learning would display problem solving coping strategies when dealing with academic demands, therefore reducing perceived levels of academic stress. This study aims to explore any statistically significant relationship between the levels of self-regulated learning and academic stress. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional, observational analytic study with a sample size of 222 respondents obtained from medical students at Tarumanagara University. Results: The majority of respondents (80.6%) experienced moderate academic stress, although statistical analysis shows no statistically significant relationship between self-regulated learning and academic stress. Conclusions: Further research should be done on the cross-cultural applicability of the concepts of self-regulated learning. Medical educational institutions should implement learning and lecture strategies that promote emotional and mental wellness among students as an approach to reduce the levels of academic stress.