Degree Of Acceptance Research Articles

Fuzzy labelling semantics for quantitative argumentation

Abstract Abstract argumentation is a well-studied model for evaluating arguments. Recently, evaluating argument strength in quantitative argumentation has received increasing attention, in which arguments are evaluated through acceptability degree. However, argument strength solely defined on acceptability degree appears not sufficient in practical applications. In this paper, we provide a novel quantitative method called fuzzy labelling for fuzzy argumentation systems, in which a triple of acceptability, rejectability and undecidability degrees is used to evaluate argument strength. Such a setting sheds new light on defining argument strength and provides a deeper understanding of the status of arguments. Specifically, we investigate the postulates of fuzzy labelling, which present the rationality requirements for semantics concerning the acceptability, rejectability and undecidability degrees. We then propose a class of fuzzy labelling semantics conforming to the above postulates and investigate the properties. Finally, we demonstrate that fuzzy labelling semantics can be considered both a conservative generalization of classical labelling semantics and a labelling version of fuzzy extension semantics.

Attitudes of radiologists and interns toward the adoption of GPT-like technologies: a National Survey Study in China

ObjectivesTo investigate the attitudes of Chinese radiologists or interns towards generative pre-trained (GPT)-like technologies.MethodsA prospective survey was distributed to 1339 Chinese radiologists or interns via an online platform from October 2023 to May 2024. The questionnaire covered respondent characteristics, opinions on using GPT-like technologies (in clinical practice, training and education, environment and regulation, and development trends), and their attitudes toward these technologies. Logistic regression was conducted to identify underlying factors associated with the attitude.ResultsAfter quality control, 1289 respondents (median age, 37.0 years [IQR, 31.0–44.0 years]; 813 males) were surveyed. Most of the respondents (n = 1223, 94.9%) supported adoption of GPT-like technologies. Based on the acceptance level of GPT-like technologies, the respondents were 3 (0.2%), 29 (2.2%), 352 (27.3%), 677 (52.5%), and 228 (17.7%) from low to high acceptance degrees. Multivariable analysis revealed significant associations between positive attitudes towards GPT-like technologies and their acceptance: writing papers and language polishing (odds ratio [OR] = 1.99; p < 0.001), influence of colleagues using such technologies (OR = 1.77; p = 0.007), government regulation introduction (OR = 2.25; p < 0.001), and enhancement of decision support capabilities (OR = 2.67; p < 0.001). Sensitivity analyses confirmed these results for different acceptance thresholds (all p < 0.001).ConclusionsChinese radiologists or interns generally support GPT-like technologies due to their potential capabilities in clinical practice, medical education, and scientific research. They also emphasize the need for regulatory oversight and remain optimistic about their future medical applications.Critical relevance statementThis study highlights the broad support among Chinese radiologists for GPT-like technologies, emphasizing their potential to enhance clinical decision-making, streamline medical education, and improve research efficiency, while underscoring the need for regulatory oversight.Key PointsThe impact of GPT-like technologies on the radiology field is unclear.Most Chinese radiologists express the supportive adoption of GPT-like technologies.GPT-like technologies’ capabilities at research and clinic prompt the attitude.Graphical

System- and fish-size-specific reference intervals for plasma analytes in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) reared in commercial fresh- and saltwater recirculating aquaculture systems: a descriptive study

IntroductionIn aquaculture, clinical chemistry can be used pre-emptively to manage fish health and for early disease intervention. While less established in farmed fish compared to farmed terrestrial animals, it has been used for salmonid cage farming but is almost non-existent in recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). In this descriptive study, the level and distribution of selected biochemical plasma analytes from different weight classes of Atlantic salmon reared in commercial RAS facilities maintained in either freshwater or saltwater were determined.MethodsFacility 1 focused on the production of fry to smolt at a salinity of 0.5-2 ppt, and Facility 2 produced fish from smolt to market size. Four fish groups (FG) were included: FG 1-2 in Facility 1 and FG 3-4 in Facility 2. Fish in Facility 1 were sampled monthly, while fish in Facility 2 were sampled at varying intervals (between 4 and 19 weeks) to determine selected biochemical analytes. The study spanned 100-250 days, depending on the fish group. Biochemical analyses included sodium, chloride, potassium, osmolality, calcium, magnesium, total protein, albumin, and globulin. In addition, water quality parameters measured included temperature, salinity, NH4-N, NO2, NO3, color, turbidity, alkalinity, CO2, H2S, and gas pressure.ResultsResults indicated that selected blood analytes of Atlantic salmon were influenced by the production environment (freshwater or saltwater). In addition, there was an effect of fish weight, but variable for the different analytes. Water quality parameters varied with time and system; however, were within acceptable ranges in both production environments. No clear impact biochemical values were found from variations in water quality parameters.DiscussionThese results underscore the need for future research into system/environment-specific reference intervals and a better understanding of how fish weight impacts clinical chemical parameters. Factors that encompass water quality, management practices, fish strain/batch (i.e., stress tolerance), and the physiological status of the fish need to be considered and can influence obtained reference intervals. A threshold for acceptable prevalence and degree of exterior deviations should be defined. Reference values should then be compared to analyte levels in fish with known diseases to assess the diagnostic value of blood sampling.

Hospital solid waste management strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and improve occupational safety

Improving occupational safety and public health is crucial to reducing nosocomial infections in healthcare workers due to the ongoing deficiencies in solid waste management in private clinics. For this reason, it is necessary to implement appropriate solid waste management practices to mitigate risks for clinical staff, patients, and the environment. This research focused on reducing the risk of nosocomial infections in healthcare workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens. It was carried out at the private clinic and concentrated on properly managing hospital solid waste, with special attention to occupational health and safety. 400 health workers were trained online during six sessions, addressing biosafety, conditioning, segregation, storage, collection, and transportation of solid waste. The amount of waste produced in kilograms daily was 232.76 bio-contaminated, 11.23 special, and 218.58 joint. Bio-contaminated waste included patient care, bags with human blood and blood products, surgical and anatomicalpathological waste, sharps and biological objects, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous and radioactive chemicals. Proper solid waste management, supported by adequate training, contributed to a significant decrease in the incidence of nosocomial infections: two cases were reported in August and one in September, and there was no incidence of cases from October to December. The estimation of the method used for solid waste disposal showed an acceptable degree in the stages of conditioning, segregation, primary storage, internal transport within the clinic, and central storage. In addition, the occupational health and safety of the personnel at the private clinic was improved.

An Exploration of the Contemporary U.S. Academic Physician Experience with the Formal Rationalization of Health Care

It has been over three decades since it was predicted that the processes of formal rationalization would lead to dire consequences for all physicians. Prompted by a social concern about elevated burnout rates in U.S. physicians, there have been some investigations about organizational influences on their work lives. However, these studies have not used formal rationalization as a conceptual framework. This exploratory study was undertaken to examine the work lives of a group of academic physicians in the United States using McDonaldization thesis features as the organizing framework. Eighteen academic physicians were recruited from a single academic medical center in the United States. Focus groups were conducted by a physician and a medical sociologist, and the transcripts analyzed. Academic physicians could identify programs consistent with the McDonaldization of health care and reacted variably to them. The features were found to interact in differing ways with control over work being superordinate to the other three features. There was evidence for the consequence of irrationality in that inefficiency was increased and the quality of the patient interaction reduced. Physicians’ reactions to overall changes to their work are variable ranging from distress to varying degrees of acceptance.

Consumer perceptions of AI chatbots on Twitter (X) and Reddit: an analysis of social media sentiment and interactive marketing strategies

PurposeThis study investigated consumer perceptions of AI chatbots focusing on sentiment analysis across Twitter (X) and Reddit during ChatGPT3 through ChatGPT4 launches. It identifies user sentiments: positive, negative, or neutral and explores their impact on chatbot deployment in interactive marketing. The goal was to understand consumer engagement dynamics and provide insights for enhancing marketing strategies and consumer interactions with chatbots.Design/methodology/approachUsing sentiment analysis, this research examined the nature and scope of discussions surrounding AI chatbots. This methodological approach allowed for a nuanced understanding of the predominant sentiments: positive, negative, or neutral, expressed by users providing insights into consumer engagement and interaction patterns.FindingsThe findings reveal a diverse range of consumer sentiments toward ChatGPT 3, reflecting varying degrees of acceptance and skepticism. These varied sentiments are crucial for organizations in shaping their interactive marketing strategies, particularly in how they deploy chatbots for consumer engagement and brand interaction.Practical implicationsTrust and positive sentiment toward ChatGPT, particularly on platforms like Twitter and Reddit, suggest it is becoming part of everyday life. However, concerns about its impact on human jobs and the lack of emotional intelligence persist. Users still weigh the benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT, with negative and neutral sentiments reflecting these worries. For interactive marketers, this presents an opportunity to differentiate through human interaction in customer-facing roles. Addressing the risks and ethical concerns of AI, marketers can better engage consumers and refine strategies for future chatbot deployments, ensuring AI enhances rather than detracts from the customer experience.Originality/valueThis paper makes a unique contribution to the existing literature by demonstrating how consumer perceptions, rather than mere acceptance, directly influence the strategic use of AI chatbots in interactive marketing. By focusing on perceptions, this study offers deeper insights from social media sentiment analysis that can refine marketing campaigns and enhance consumer engagement with emerging technologies in the digital landscape.

Degree of Acceptance of the BIS Model in the Mechatronics Course

Objective: To identify the areas of opportunity of the Bilingual International and Sustainable (BIS) model, starting from the subjects in formation: the students. Theoretical Framework: It is based on the process of internationalization in vogue at the beginning of the new millennium due to the imperative need of the global economy to demand bilingual professionals. This became important during the six-year term of office of President Peña Nieto, and the UTs had to make the transition from the traditional model to the BIS model, involving curricular transformation, changes in the field of teaching, lack of infrastructure and continuity in the teaching of the lingua franca. Method: This is a quantitative approach with an exploratory, non-experimental scope. The technique used was a Likert scale survey with three points, and the measuring instrument was an Excel database for analyzing the data, whose reliability was obtained by means of Cronbach's Alpha. Results and Discussion: They emphasize that the students decided to study under the BIS modality without considering its implications, such as the lack of clarity of the mobility process and the need for more counselling for the assimilation of the lingua franca; on the other hand, they point out that the didactic teaching aids need to be updated. On the other hand, they were not 100% satisfied with this modality. Despite this, They are trained in a way that makes them competitive and eligible for priority consideration by employers, as they can interact in various national and international contexts. Research Implications: It helps generate strategies for improving students' adaptation to the BIS modality in a practical way; theoretically, it provides the research community with certain bases for future studies. Originality/Value: The work derives from a phenomenon detected in the UT subsystem in Mexico, particularly in the Technological University of Altamira, Tamaulipas. Because the implementation of such an educational model is still recent and the literature developed in this respect is scarce, the document presented here is a contribution to the scientific community, subject to its assessment.

Understanding the impact of host plant factors on the oviposition behaviour of the cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala)

AbstractFor many phytophagous insects, oviposition plays a key role in the selection of an appropriate host. A more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing this behaviour in pest insects provides a basis for the development of new management strategies. Herein, the determinants of oviposition were assessed in the cabbage stem flea beetle, Psylliodes chrysocephala (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), an insect specialized on the Brassicaceae family and a major pest of oilseed rape crops in Europe. To this end, a controlled condition experiment was conducted, in which a range of host plants exhibiting varying degrees of acceptability for feeding were presented to mature females. A superior host, Brassica rapa pekinensis, an intermediate one, Brassica napus, and a non‐host plant, Iberis amara, were used. An additional treatment involved wrapping the plants in micro‐perforated plastic bags to prevent feeding on aerial parts. The results demonstrated that contact with the host plant, and more particularly feeding, stimulated oviposition, with this effect being more pronounced in B. napus. Indeed, for the same amount of feeding, females laid significantly more eggs when feeding on B. napus than when feeding on B. rapa pekinensis. Additionally, a sequential experiment demonstrated that the intensity of oviposition is subject to rapid adaptive changes, as it is exclusively dependent on the current dietary conditions, with no influence of past dietary regimens. The quantification of macronutrients indicated the potential influence of plant‐digestible carbohydrates on these outcomes. Further investigation is required to determine the impact of the plant nutritional quality and defences on oviposition.

Water Reuse: Contribution of a Decision Support Model

Sustainability seeks to strike a balance between preserving the environment and meeting human needs without compromising future generations. In this context, and considering the effects of climate change on water availability, water reuse is emerging as an alternative to conventional water sources for various purposes, contributing to sustainability. Water reuse projects are, in general, not simple to implement due to different technical, environmental, social and economic aspects. In this paper, a support decision model for water reuse projects is presented, identifying relevant indicators and parameters. Based on a literature review, four indicators or dimensions (technical, social, environmental and economic) and twelve parameters (e.g., WWTP safety, transport complexity, existence of legislation, risk to health and environment, energy consumption, degree of acceptance and required investment and operation and maintenance costs) are proposed. The Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) method is used as a component of the model to determine the weights of the indicators and parameters in order to allow the calculation of a reuse feasibility index (RFI). The developed model was applied to the city of Aquiraz, Ceará, Brazil, and the RFI found was 82%, which means that the water reuse project had very high viability. The results underwent a sensitivity analysis, which confirms the consistency of the conclusions.

Measuring psychological well-being in a danish pregnancy cohort using the self-reported WHO-5 index

BackgroundReduced well-being and depressive episodes frequently complicate pregnancy and can result in serious adverse outcomes for both mother and infant if left untreated. This study aimed to assess the psychometric validity of the 5-item World Health Organization index (WHO-5), and to evaluate if the WHO-5 index can serve as a proxy for two items of core depressive symptoms from the Major Depression Inventory (MDI), identified as MDI-2. Additionally, the paper aimed to assess well-being and detect risk factors of reduced well-being using the WHO-5 index.MethodsUsing the WHO-5 index, this study analyzed the psychological well-being of a population of 37,129 women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The psychometric validity of the WHO-5 index was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis and item response theory. Furthermore, cut-off scores of the WHO-5 index previously associated with mental distress, ≤ 50 and ≤ 28, were evaluated in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and positive- and negative predictive values compared to the MDI-2 in a subsample of n = 1001 women.ResultsLower mean score on the WHO-5 index was seen among pregnant women ≤ 25 years old, with lower educational level, who were unemployed, nulliparous, did not understand Danish language, were not cohabitating, were smokers, and women who did not exercise prior to pregnancy. The WHO-5 index was found to be a valid psychometric instrument, however, scores could not be pooled or compared across women who understood Danish and women who did not understand Danish. The sensitivity and specificity of cut-off score of ≤ 50 on the WHO-5 index with a for predicting the presence of one core symptom from the MDI-2 was 0.81 and 0.82, respectively, while the sensitivity and specificity using a cut-off of ≤ 28 was 0.32 and 0.98, respectively.ConclusionsThe WHO-5 index had high degree of acceptability and identified well-known risk factors of mental distress in a pregnant population. The WHO-5 index was found to be a valid psychometric instrument in pregnancy, however, our analysis indicated low predictive value of the investigated cut-off scores on the WHO-5 index in identification of MDI-2 core symptoms.

Acceptance of the Disease in Patients Diagnosed with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Depending on Visual Parameters-Before and After a Series of Seven Intravitreal Injections.

Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive, chronic eye disease with no permanent cure currently available. Symptoms of the disease, including distorted and blurred vision and gradual loss of central vision, significantly aggravate patients' daily functioning. The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptance of the disease among patients diagnosed with neovascular age-related macular degeneration before treatment and after receiving seven intravitreal injections and to determine how it was related to the values of visual parameters. Methods: This survey-based study was carried out using the author's questionnaire and a standardized research tool, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS). It also involved the analysis of the patients' medical records. Results: The study included 121 patients (121 eyes), including 60 women and 61 men. The age range of the participants was 51-90 years. The mean and median age of the participants was 75 years. After undergoing a series of intravitreal injections, statistically significant improvements were observed in the degree of illness acceptance according to the AIS score. Data analysis revealed that the degree of disease acceptance was significantly related to visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. Conclusions: The acceptance of the disease among the study participants from the beginning of the therapy until receiving a series of seven intravitreal injections was at an average level. Acceptance of the disease was better before the beginning of the therapy, due to higher values of corrected visual acuity, and after the therapy, because of higher values of contrast sensitivity and corrected visual acuity.

A Novel Tool to Communicate the Needs of Survivors of Trauma to Health Professionals: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

To explore the acceptability and feasibility of using a trauma-informed communication tool to convey client needs to health professionals; and to understand the barriers and enablers for clients using the tool. Mixed methods design pilot study conducted by nurses from a regional community health service in Victoria, Australia, of purposively sampled clients who have a history of sexual assault and/or family violence and clinicians from a primary care service. The investigators developed a pocket-sized communication card to convey clients' history of trauma and the clients' emotional and physical needs to health care providers. Pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys using validated scales ('Acceptability of Intervention Measure' and 'Intervention Appropriateness Measure') were administered via anonymous online or paper-based survey. Sixteen clients completed the pre-intervention survey and 12 clients completed the post-intervention client survey. Seven Nurses and three Social Workers completed the clinician survey. Both clients and clinicians reported high rates of acceptability and appropriateness of the tool on the outcome measures. The most commonly reported barriers to using the tool were clients forgetting to use the card and concern about how health professionals may respond. Content analysis of qualitative data revealed themes categorised as positive impacts (prevention of re-traumatisation), negative impacts (negative response from health professionals) and suggestions for improvement of the tool (developing a digital version, raising clinicians' awareness of the tool). This novel tool has demonstrated a high degree of acceptability and applicability in a sample of clients with a history of trauma secondary to sexual assault and/or family violence, and community health clinicians, and several positive and negative impacts have been identified. Further research should focus on larger participant numbers and include developing a digital version and a clinician education component. Use of a tool to communicate impacts of trauma may prevent re-telling of traumatic stories by clients and enhance quality of care delivery. The Good Reporting of a Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) has been used to report the results of this study. During development of the tool, it was reviewed by a lived experience consumer representative, the health organisations' consumer advisory panel, and a small sample of clients.

Anti-genderism as an Intellectual New-Right Strategy and as a Conglomeration of Elements of Group-Related Misanthropy

Abstract This article analyses the phenomenon of anti-genderism from two different aspects: first, as a (meta-)political strategy elaborated by protagonists of the intellectual (extreme) New Right; second, following the studies of the Bielefeld Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence, as a conglomeration of elements of the syndrome of Group-Related Misanthropy (Heitmeyer 2002–2011; Zick and Küpper 2021). The first aspect focuses on the relatively small number of right-wing protagonists and activists for whom the topic of anti-genderism is an appropriate means to increase their radius of action and their degree of acceptance and effectiveness even within predominantly liberal and democratic societies and to establish worldwide networks (for example Datta 2020, 2021; Mascolo 2023). The second aspect focuses on the mostly unconscious human tendency to prejudice and implicit devaluations within societies—a psychological dynamic which becomes a ‘highly welcome’ means to protagonists of the extreme right in order to trigger negative emotions of anger and hatred. The two aspects complement each other, in so far as widespread prejudices and relatively well veiled authoritarian policy offers come together in the thematic area of anti-genderism and thus develop a special dynamic.

Technology acceptance and use among nursing staff in Latin American hospitals: A mixed methods study.

Digital health technologies can improve health outcomes and the efficiency of healthcare delivery when used appropriately. Nevertheless, the human-computer interaction is a concern in compassionate patient care and nurses' professional well-being. To analyze the degree of technological acceptance and use within nurses in two Latin American university hospitals. A mixed methods study design. Two Latin American university hospitals, one in Chile and the other in Colombia. A total of 53 nurses participated in the study. In phase 1, 31 nurses took part, with 15 from a Chilean hospital and 16 from a Colombian hospital. In phase 2, 22 nurses participated, with 14 in Chile and 8 in Colombia. : A mixed methods sequential study was conducted in inpatient services. It was developed in three phases. First, a quantitative one with a call to all nurses in two institutions, in Chile and Colombia. A scale of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, adapted to nursing in Spanish, was employed following expert validation both facial and content aspects. Second, a qualitative one with four focus groups with service coordinator nurses and in-depth interviews with nursing managers or supervisors. These sessions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing for mean differences, while qualitative data underwent content analysis. Finally in the third phase, both qualitative and quantitative data were integrated to establish the acceptability and use of the technology. Quantitative analysis revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between behavioural intention to use the system and facilitating conditions ( , ). Also, there is a positive correlation between behavioural intention to use the system and effort expectancy in Chile ( , ). Additionally, a statistically significant difference ( ) exists between the two institutions regarding social influence and facilitating conditions. Qualitative data confirmed these findings. Integration made it possible to specify the factors such as the performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, and anxiety determine the acceptability and use of technology by nurses in the studied institutions. The degree of technological adoption among nursing staff in two Latin American university hospitals is currently (scale from 1 to 5). Understanding the aspects that affect the acceptance and use of technologies paves the way for achieving their best use in support of nursing care. ING-256-2020, January 16, 2023. Nurses in Latin American show mixed tech acceptance. Understanding barriers is crucial for better care delivery #DigitalHealth #NurseTech.

Valorization of passion fruit: development, characterization and optimization of biodegradable edible films

Abstract This work aimed to develop biodegradable films from yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) peel flour. The Central Composite Rotational Design was used in a total of 11 tests, in which the independent variables were the concentrations of starch and glycerol, characterized with regard to physical, mechanical and barrier properties. The films were classified as soluble and showed low permeability to water vapor. The tensile strength, elastic modulus and deformation rate were directly related to the concentration of starch and glycerol. The film of test 7 had the best characterization results; therefore, it was analyzed for biodegradability. As for biodegradability, the film obtained an average mass loss of 92.77 ± 4.28%, being a great alternative to the use of non-biodegradable polymers. The films showed acceptable degree of plasticization, which was favored by intermolecular interactions between the components of the flour, starch and glycerol.

CULTURALLY ADAPTING A TAILORED ACTIVITY PROGRAM FOR CHINESE OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN NURSING HOMES

Abstract The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are aggravating among older adults at nursing homes. However, in China, there is no recognized effective program that has improved the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Therefore, we aimed to cross-culturally adapt and localize a foreign evidence-based intervention program (Tailored Activity Program, TAP), and examine its feasibility and acceptability. A total of 20 people with dementia and 12 caregivers participated in the program, and after 8 sessions. Results showed that there were significant improvements in behavioral and psychological symptoms, daily living activities, depression of older adults and depression, caregiving burden, caregiving response load of caregivers (P &amp;lt; 0.05), but there were no significant changes in quality of life, cognitive function of older adults and caregivers’ readiness (P &amp;gt; 0.05). In the semi-structured interview section, the interview data of people with dementia could be summarized as improved negative emotions, relieved stress, disinterest in activities, and activity-related suggestions; the interview data of caregivers could be summarized as improved negative emotions, relieved stress, and desire to be understood. Finally, 2 adapted suggestions (extending the duration of interventions and adjusting inclusion-exclusion criteria) were obtained based on the feedback from interview section. In conclusion,18 of 20 people with dementia (90% &amp;gt; 80%) and all of 12 caregivers (100% &amp;gt; 80%) fully understood and were willing to accept the program. This program improves the emotional experience, with a high degree of feasibility and acceptability. The tailored activity program was considered to be adapted and localized.

Pre-COVID19: Knowledge and Level of Vaccine Acceptance Among University Students

Vaccine confers acquired active immunity against many diseases. The emergence of anti-vaccine groups has reinstated the outbreak of many vaccine preventable diseases (VPD), which was once thought to be eradicated from the face of earth, mostly due to ever-present misinformation and disinformation spread through various channels of communications. Hence, public awareness on immunization is vital to prevent the re-emergence of VPD. In this study, we targeted students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and aimed to obtain the level of awareness and perception regarding vaccination among these students. We acquired information on the knowledge of vaccines and the degree of acceptance of vaccines among the university students, and through educational intervention, including the Islamic view on vaccination, we aimed to increase their awareness on immunization and the adverse effects of anti-vaccination. The questionnaires used in the present study were validated by reliability analysis. The study was conducted for a duration of four months, from January to April 2019. A total of 929 respondents were interviewed, and the degree of acceptance on vaccination was at satisfactory level, and none of the students rejected vaccination. Out of 929 respondents, 36 attended the vaccine workshop to undergo the educational intervention, and were asked to refill the questionnaires, and the results of pre- and post-workshop questionnaires were compared. Vaccine workshop successfully improved the knowledge and awareness of the participants on vaccines. The number of participants who can explain herd immunity has also increased. However, there were participants who still believed that vaccine-related information retrieved from social media can be trusted without consideration. Therefore, educational intervention is suggested to be used in public as a tool to combat the expansion of the anti-vaccination community since it was shown to give positive outcomes among the students.

Europeanization in 21st Century Hong Kong Written Chinese (HKWC)

Abstract Europeanization of written Chinese refers to the influence of European languages on the Chinese lexicon and syntactic structures. As a regional variety, Hong Kong Written Chinese (HKWC) also possesses various Europeanized features. Most studies have spotted Europeanized features in written Chinese, whereas the consolidation of data sources and updated corpus-based analysis is required. This study fills the gap by tallying the usage frequency and examining the change in the degree of societal acceptance of the significant Europeanized features in HKWC in the 2020s. The usage frequency reveals that some of the debatable features have fallen into disuse, whereas the rest have been legitimized and incorporated as part of the normative standards in today’s HKWC. The corpus-based analysis shows that certain Europeanized features have evolved into new usage. In addition, this study also identifies semantic shift and other contact-induced phenomena resulting from Europeanization.

The Impact of Mood Disorders on Adherence, on Life Satisfaction and Acceptance of Illness-Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Background: Mood disorders are among the most prevalent and debilitating mental conditions in worldwide populations. The aim of this study was to identify the factors influencing life satisfaction, disease acceptance, and therapeutic adherence among people with mood disorders. Methods: This survey-based study included 103 people with mood disorders. It was performed using the author questionnaire, and standardized research tools, namely the Adherence to Refills and Medication Scale (ARMS), the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results: The level of life satisfaction decreased with the increase in the severity of the depressive symptoms (SE = -0.665, p < 0.001). Mood disorder patients with more severe depressive symptoms had significantly higher scores on the adherence scale (SE = 0.290, p = 0.003). The patients with higher levels of depressive symptoms showed a lower level of acceptance of the disease. Conclusions: 1. The dosage of medications taken, and the severity of the depressive symptoms determine life satisfaction of people with mood disorders. 2. The respondents with a greater severity of depressive symptoms scored higher on the adherence scale, which means that they were more likely to be non-adherent to the treatment recommendations. The type of mood disorder may affect patient adherence. The subjects with bipolar disorder showed higher adherence and those with anxiety-depressive disorder showed a lower adherence than the patients with depression. 3. The subjects with more severe depressive symptoms showed a lower degree of acceptance of the disease.

Neural operators for hydrodynamic modeling of underground gas storage facilities

Objectives. Much of the research in deep learning has focused on studying mappings between finite-dimensional spaces. While hydrodynamic processes of gas filtration in underground storage facilities can be described by partial differential equations (PDE), the requirement to study the mappings between functional spaces of infinite dimension distinguishes this problem from those solved using traditional mapping approaches. One of the most promising approaches involves the construction of neural operators, i.e., a generalization of neural networks to approximate mappings between functional spaces. The purpose of the work is to develop a neural operator to speed up calculations involved in hydrodynamic modeling of underground gas storages (UGS) to an acceptable degree of accuracy.Methods. In this work, a modified Fourier neural operator was built and trained for hydrodynamic modeling of gas filtration processes in underground gas storages.Results. The described method is shown to be capable of successful application to problems of three-dimensional gas filtration in a Cartesian coordinate system at objects with many wells. Despite the use of the fast Fourier transform algorithm in the architecture, the developed model is also effective for modeling objects having a nonuniform grid and complex geometry. As demonstrated not only on the test set, but also on artificially generated scenarios with significant changes made to the structure of the modeled object, the neural operator does not require a large training dataset size to achieve high accuracy of approximation of PDE solutions. A trained neural operator can simulate a given scenario in a fraction of a second, which is at least 106 times faster than a traditional numerical simulator.Conclusions. The constructed and trained neural operator demonstrated efficient hydrodynamic modeling of underground gas storages. The resulting algorithm reproduces adequate solutions even in the case of significant changes in the modeled object that had not occurred during the training process. The model can be recommended for use in planning and decision-making purposes regarding various aspects of UGS operation, such as optimal control of gas wells, pressure control, and management of gas reserves.