Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Structural Model of Parenting Styles as Antecedent on Learning Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning for Undergraduates in Hong Kong.

Present study, was conducted to explore the impact of parenting on self-regulated learning with mediating effect for learning motivation. The sample of the study consisted of 210 students which was conveniently sampled from universities in Hong Kong. Designed Questionnaire was used to collect the data. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to evaluate the construct validity of the questionnaires, whereas reliability was indicated by Cronbach’s alpha. Path analysis and structural equation modeling was conducted as well to investigate the relationship between parenting styles, learning motivation and self-regulated learning of the samples, and also examine the mediating effect of learning motivation. It is found that parenting styles are significantly associated with learning motivation, while learning motivation are significantly associated with self-regulated learning. There is an indirect effect of parenting styles on students’ self-regulated learning through learning motivation. Results of structure equation modeling reveal that the proposed model fit the data well : (168) = 466.90, /df =2.78, RMSEA = . 09, CFI = . 91, GFI = . 83. And permissive and “Guan” parenting showed an obvious impact on learning motivation and in turn affect student’s self-regulated learning. Since the study was adopted in Hong Kong only, it may have limitation in generalization of result to Asian Countries, and be less effective for external validation. The main contribution for the present study, however, attempts to confirm the conformation of Hong Kong parenting styles as a cosmopolitan city and its association with learning motivation and self-regulated learning, and such relationship may not have been examined before. It also provides practical implications to Hong Kong parents to fully aware the importance of complex structural relationships among learning strategies among parenting, learning motivation and self-regulated learning, such that children could be implemented to enhance self-regulated learning behaviors and academic performance.
Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides in psoriatic arthritis.

OBJECTIVE To determine the presence and clinical significance of antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study on 102 outpatients (56 men) with PsA consecutively recruited from a tertiary referral center. Median disease duration was 36 months (interquartile range 21-81). All patients were investigated for peripheral joint and axial involvement, enthesitis, and dactylitis. Laboratory investigations included anti-CCP, assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and IgM rheumatoid factor (RF). Plain radiographs of pelvis, wrists, hands, and feet were performed in all cases. RESULTS Anti-CCP were detected in 16/102 patients, 8/68 with symmetric polyarthritis, 1/8 with asymmetric polyarthritis, 2/20 with mono-oligoarthritis, 1/2 with mutilating arthritis, and 0/4 with exclusive axial or distal interphalangeal (DIP) involvement. The male:female ratio as well as frequency of dactylitis, enthesitis, and nonexclusive axial or DIP joint involvement were similar in the anti-CCP positive and negative groups. Anti-CCP positive patients were more frequently treated with disease modifying antirheumatic drugs and showed higher number of involved joints, and higher frequency of erosive arthritis and positive RF. Using multiple logistic regression, anti-CCP (but not RF) were significantly associated with erosive arthritis (odds ratio 9.8; 95% confidence interval 1.87-51.8) and > or = 10 involved joints (17.99; 3.6-89.2). CONCLUSION Anti-CCP can be found in a small but significant proportion of patients with a clinical picture of PsA and are associated with erosive arthritis and multiple joint involvement.
Telephone-Administered Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Risky Sexual Behavior in HIV-Infected Rural Persons: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Although several studies have characterized patterns and predictors of continued risky sexual behavior in HIV-infected rural persons, far less research has evaluated interventions to reduce risky sex in this group. This pilot randomized clinical trial compared 2 brief telephone-administered interventions designed to reduce continued risky sexual behaviors in HIV-infected rural persons. Methods: Participants were 79 HIV-infected rural persons who reported 1 or more occasions of unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex in the past 2 months. Participants were recruited through AIDS service organizations in rural areas of 27 states and assigned randomly to either a 2-session, motivational interviewing plus skills-building intervention (i.e., integrated intervention; n = 48) or a 2-session, skills-building only comparison intervention (n = 31). Participants completed self-report measures of sexual behaviors and factors related to risky sex at preintervention and 2-month follow-up. Results: Before enrolling into the intervention, 37% of participants had 2 or more sexual partners in the past 2 months, 29% had sex with 1 or more partners without knowing their partners' HIV serostatus, and almost one-third of participants located sex partners in high-risk environments (e.g., public parks, roadside rest areas). A 2 × 2 repeated measures multivariate analyses of variance found that integrated intervention participants reported greater increases in risk-reduction motivation and greater increases in condom-protected vaginal and oral intercourse occasions at follow-up compared to skills-building only participants. Conclusions: Brief telephone-administered interventions that integrate motivational interviewing with skills-building show potential to reduce risky sexual behaviors in HIV-infected rural persons. Additional and large-scale evaluations of this intervention approach appear warranted.
Newcomer Children: Experiences of Inclusion and Exclusion, and Their Outcomes

This article explores the potential inclusion and exclusion factors affecting the developmental outcomes of immigrant children, and examines the influence of inclusive school environment, social/psychological isolation, and perceived discrimination by peers and teachers on the psychosocial and academic adjustment of immigrant children. Our study is based on a subset of data from the New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS), a national longitudinal survey including 515 foreign-born immigrant children (11 to 13 years) from three ethnic groups (Mainland China, Hong Kong, the Philippines) living in the Montreal and Toronto metropolitan areas, Canada. The results show that after controlling for socio-demographic background variables, teachers’ discriminatory attitudes and psychological isolation contribute to the prediction of risk for immigrant children’s self-esteem, social competence, and academic performance. Inclusive school environment has a significant effect on social competence and academic performance of immigrant children. Peer discrimination is also associated with self-esteem and social competence. These findings suggest that inclusive school environment, social/psychological isolation, and discrimination are critical factors affecting the developmental outcomes of immigrant children that, in turn, are connected to future prospects for their eventual inclusion and participation in other social, economic, and political venues of the host country.
Macrospatial Correlation Model of Seismic Ground Motions

It is very important to estimate a macrospatial correlation of seismic ground motion intensities for earthquake damage predictions, building portfolio analyses etc., whereby damage in different locations has to be taken into account simultaneously. This study focuses on spatial correlation of the residual value between an observed and a predicted ground motion intensity, which is estimated by an empirical mean attenuation relationship. The residual value is modeled in such a way that the joint probability density function (PDF) of seismic ground-motion intensity can be characterized by the spatial correlation model as well as an empirical mean attenuation relationship, assuming that it constitutes a homogeneous two-dimensional stochastic field. Using the dense observation data of earthquakes that occurred in Japan and Taiwan in recent years, the macrospatial correlation model is proposed and the assumption of homogeneity is verified in this paper.
Towards Low Emission Development: Prospects of Applying MBIs in the Industrial Sector of Central Java, Indonesia

In dealing with pollution or emission, including in encouraging Low Emission Development (LED) as an acceptable strategy for climate change mitigation, Indonesia applies Command and Control (CAC) approach through regulations on environmental and pollution standards. However, the enforcement is characterized by weak monitoring and controlling due to aspects like non-compliant industries and lack of personnel and equipment of the corresponding agencies. Introducing Market Based Instruments (MBIs) can help better achievement in LED as evidenced in the USA, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand. This study aims to answer the question "how can the Central Java Provincial Government (CJPG) facilitate better LED through the application of MBIs in the industrial sector? " The approach is qualitative through in-depth interviews with key persons from the CJPG and manufacturing industries with high rate of greenhouse gas emissions in Semarang and Surakarta metropolitans as the two largest industrial centers in Central Java. The results show that the CJPG cannot apply MBI approach in its purely theoretically forms. Instead, it is the principle, which is in accordance with the Equity-Based Development model that should be integrated into the CAC application, i.e., the polluters pay principle. The existing programs, like PROPER, should be refined conceptually and enforced more widely to accommodate ‘internalizing the externality’ principle better. More industries should be encouraged to participate in such programs.
Varicella-zoster virus vaccine.

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine (VARIVAX; Merck Research Laboratories [MRL], Merck & Co. Inc., West Point, PA) was licensed in the United States in 1995, after 14 years of clinical research in this country. Following licensure, VARIVAX was recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics [1] and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices [2] for universal use in children 12 months to 12 years of age and in susceptible adolescent and adult populations. The VZV vaccine has been approved for use in certain immunosuppressed populations in several countries of the Far East and in Europe for> 10 years. It has generally taken longer (Japan, Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia) for acceptance as a pediatric vaccine, but several other countries have recommended its use in healthy children, adolescents, and adults. This article summarizes the pathogenesis of VZV infection, the epidemiology of the diseases caused by VZV (chickenpox and herpes zoster [HZ]), the immune response to natural infections vs. to immunization, treatment of VZV infections, the development of the attenuated vaccine strain and related clinical trials, and future directions of vaccine-related research.
Increased risk of perforated appendicitis in patients with schizophrenia and dementia

Abstract Previous studies have suggested that patients with psychotic or mental disorders are relatively pain insensitive, resulting in difficulties in the diagnosis of acute intra-abdominal diseases requiring emergency surgeries. We aimed to evaluate whether central nervous system (CNS) or mental disorders are associated with perforated appendicitis in patients with acute appendicitis. We conducted a population-based case-control study using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research database. Patients aged >18 years who had been hospitalized with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis between 2000 and 2013 were identified. After 1:1 matching for age and sex, 2792 patients with perforated appendicitis (case group) and 2792 patients with nonperforated appendicitis (control group) were included. CNS disorders, mental disorders, pain control medication, and several comorbidities were analyzed for the odds of appendiceal perforation with 95% confidence interval (CI) using the multivariable logistic regression model. Schizophrenia and dementia were associated with a high risk of appendiceal rupture in patients with acute appendicitis, with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.01 for dementia (95% CI: 1.19–3.39, P = .009) and 4.8 for schizophrenia (95% CI: 1.62–14.19, P = .005). Other factors, such as other CNS disorders, comorbidities, and pain control medication, were not associated with the risk of perforated appendicitis. Dementia and schizophrenia are associated with perforated appendicitis in patients with acute appendicitis. This might be owing to altered pain perception, difficult symptom expression, and delayed hospitalization. Further studies are still needed to determine the underlying mechanism and confirm the causality.
Primary care challenges in diagnosing and referring patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis: a national cross-sectional GP survey

Abstract Objective National guidelines advocate referring patients with persistent synovitis to rheumatology within 3 working days of presentation to primary care. This occurs infrequently. We aimed to identify modifiable barriers to early referral of suspected RA patients among English general practitioners (GPs). Methods We carried out a national cross-sectional survey of 1388 English GPs (RA Questionnaire for GPs [RA-QUEST] study). Questions addressed GPs’ confidence in diagnosing RA, clinical factors influencing RA diagnosis/referral, timeliness of referrals and secondary care access. Data were captured using 10-point visual analog scales, five-point Likert scales, yes/no questions or free text, and were analysed descriptively. Results Small joint swelling and pain were most influential in diagnosing RA (91 and 84% rated the importance of these as 4 or 5 on a five-point Likert scale, respectively); investigations including RF (61% rating 4 or 5) and anti-CCP antibody (72% rating 4 or 5) were less influential. Patient history had the greatest impact on the decision to refer (92% rating this 4 or 5 on a 5-point Likert scale), with acute phase markers (74% rating 4 or 5) and serology (76% rating 4 or 5) less impactful. Despite the importance placed on history and examination, only 26% referred suspected RA immediately without investigations; 95% of GPs organizing further tests opted to test for RF. Conclusion For suspected RA patients to be referred within 3 days of presentation to primary care there needs to be a paradigm shift in GPs’ approaches to making referral decisions, with a focus on clinical history and examination findings, and not the use of investigations such as RF.
Data Mining and Content Analysis of the Chinese Social Media Platform Weibo During the Early COVID-19 Outbreak: Retrospective Observational Infoveillance Study

Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which began in Wuhan, China in December 2019, is rapidly spreading worldwide with over 1.9 million cases as of mid-April 2020. Infoveillance approaches using social media can help characterize disease distribution and public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors critical to the early stages of an outbreak. Objective The aim of this study is to conduct a quantitative and qualitative assessment of Chinese social media posts originating in Wuhan City on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods Chinese-language messages from Wuhan were collected for 39 days between December 23, 2019, and January 30, 2020, on Weibo. For quantitative analysis, the total daily cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan were obtained from the Chinese National Health Commission, and a linear regression model was used to determine if Weibo COVID-19 posts were predictive of the number of cases reported. Qualitative content analysis and an inductive manual coding approach were used to identify parent classifications of news and user-generated COVID-19 topics. Results A total of 115,299 Weibo posts were collected during the study time frame consisting of an average of 2956 posts per day (minimum 0, maximum 13,587). Quantitative analysis found a positive correlation between the number of Weibo posts and the number of reported cases from Wuhan, with approximately 10 more COVID-19 cases per 40 social media posts (P<.001). This effect size was also larger than what was observed for the rest of China excluding Hubei Province (where Wuhan is the capital city) and held when comparing the number of Weibo posts to the incidence proportion of cases in Hubei Province. Qualitative analysis of 11,893 posts during the first 21 days of the study period with COVID-19-related posts uncovered four parent classifications including Weibo discussions about the causative agent of the disease, changing epidemiological characteristics of the outbreak, public reaction to outbreak control and response measures, and other topics. Generally, these themes also exhibited public uncertainty and changing knowledge and attitudes about COVID-19, including posts exhibiting both protective and higher-risk behaviors. Conclusions The results of this study provide initial insight into the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of Chinese social media data at the initial epicenter in Wuhan City. Future studies should continue to explore the utility of social media data to predict COVID-19 disease severity, measure public reaction and behavior, and evaluate effectiveness of outbreak communication.
Behavioural and Socio-economic Implications of HIV/AIDS Patients on Population and Development of Ebonyi State, Nigeria: 2010–2014

BACKGROUND: Studies indicate that HIV/AIDS has become one of the leading causes of death Worldwide since it was discovered over 30 years ago. The virus has challenged medical solutions and it poses serious socio-economic challenges to most African countries and Ebonyi state in Nigeria in particular. However, the relationship between the behavioural pattern of HIV/AIDS patients, population growth and economic development has not been established in Ebonyi state. Therefore, the study aims to determine the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS on population growth and economic development in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. METHOD: Survey research approach was adopted and information was generated from primary sources. The information was subjected to rigorous content and validity analysis to establish their consistency and reliability. Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA) was selected for the study due to the strategic location of the institution. 210 HIV/AIDS patients were selected randomly and the descriptive method of data analysis was used. Reported HIV/AIDS cases in the hospital between 2010 and 2014 were 2583. RESULTS: Findings revealed that 61.9% of those living with the virus are female and the rest male, while 76.2% have tertiary education, 71.9% are between 26 to 64 years old, 46.2% are single, 56.7% contracted it through sexual intercourse, 94.3% have been living with it for between 1-8 years, 71.4% engage in unprotected sexual intercourse since they contracted it while 85.3% are desirous of transmitting the virus to others before they die. The spread of the virus is associated with causal/unprotected sexual habits, poverty induced prostitution, indecent dressing, uncontrolled access to social network and improper use of condom. CONCLUSION: The study reveals a strong relationship between HIV/AIDS, economic development and population growth and recommends establishment of special task force to check indecent/offensive dressing, attitudinal/behavioural change/modification of the patients and control on the use of social network by the youth as measures to check the further spread of the virus in the state.
Macroinfauna communities in an organic-rich mudflat at Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China

The tidal mudflat bordering Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China, is an internationally important site for waterfowl. Three transects at the flat were sampled for macroinfauna quarterly between January 1996 and October 1999, as part of the environmental impact assessment of the Shenzhen River regulation project. Total organic matter and clay content at the study sites increased gradually over the 4-yr period, mainly due to organic pollution, dredging, and reclamation. A total of 74,223 individuals from 47 species were found. The communities were dominated by polychaete species and the oligochaete, Limnodriloides sp. The species diversity and species richness were low, with no clear pattern among the three transects or for any transect over time. Overall, total densities (mean ± SD 78.5 cm -2 core) at the three transects (A, B, and C) were 201.0 ± 197.9, 61.5 ± 38.9 and 46.8 ± 35.7, respectively. The community at transect A, furthest away from the Shenzhen River, was heavily dominated by Limnodriloides sp. Community structure at the transects B and C, both near the Shenzhen River, were similar and dominated by Limnodriloides sp. , the polychaete Capitella capitata, and the snail Sermyla riqueti. Community structure and densities of the macroinfauna within each transect in the organic-enriched mudflat were relatively stable over the 4-yr study period.