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2. Asia-Pacific's first position papers on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Tackling unique challenges in the region.
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Leung PY, Lui R, and Chien MM
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- Child, Humans, Asia epidemiology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases diagnosis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases therapy
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- 2023
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3. Languaging and Language Awareness in the Global Age 2020-2023: Digital Engagement and Practice in Language Teaching and Learning in (Post-) Pandemic Times
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Michiko Weinmann, Rod Neilsen, and Carolina Cabezas Benalcázar
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This paper discusses key themes of the 15th biennial conference of the Association for Language Awareness (2020), with a focus on increasing digital engagement in language education. The COVID-19 pandemic occasioned an abrupt transition to emergency remote language teaching and learning (ERLTL) worldwide. The ALA 2020 conference was also affected by this transition; originally planned as a located conference in Geelong, Australia, it was eventually held online, a first in ALA's conference history. The current paper engages with contemporary debates of language teaching and learning in two ways. Firstly, it traces recent discussions by presenting key findings from five papers given at the conference, and secondly, via a scoping review of literature focusing on critical lessons from the pandemic regarding language teaching and learning. The review captures recent research from the Australasian region. Key debates identified in the literature include the needs of teachers and learners during the transition to online learning, and how student engagement was affected. The literatures highlight that both educators and students have been developing new practices in teaching and learning resulting from the shift to online and blended modes, which may continue to shape language education and new pedagogies in the future.
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- 2024
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4. Examination of the International Scope of Papers Presented at the International Society for Music Education Research Commission Seminars, 1988-2006
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Price, Harry E., Madsen, Clifford K., Cornacchio, Rachel, and Webb, Marie
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The authors classified citations included in papers presented at 10 International Society for Music Education (ISME) biennial International Research Commission Seminars across an 18-year period (1988-2006) based on the six world regions as specified by the ISME Research Commission. Citations (N = 4,535) were examined from 238 papers presented at the 12th through 21st seminars. There were 2,250 citations from 407 journals, the most prevalent sources. Twenty-eight papers from this sample were multinational in nature, with 79% (n = 22) of these by U.S. researchers as either sole or senior authors. The main result of this study is that the researchers from around the world who were presenters at these seminars primarily cited sources within their own geographical regions. Additionally, the "Journal of Research in Music Education" was by far the most referenced journal throughout the entire sample. (Contains 2 tables.)
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- 2010
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5. Utilising Authentic Production Data in A Psycholinguistic-Based Study on Code-Switching: A Conceptual Paper.
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CHONG YIN SHEUN, SALEHUDDIN, KHAZRIYATI, and HAJI ABDUL HAMID, BAHIYAH DATO'
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CODE switching (Linguistics) ,STRUCTURAL linguistics ,LITERATURE reviews ,LINGUISTIC context ,CONVERSATION analysis ,SOCIOLINGUISTICS ,PSYCHOLINGUISTICS - Abstract
Code-switching is especially common within the Southeast Asian region which is home to a large number of bilinguals and multilinguals. Over the years, code-switching has been studied extensively, both in and out of Asia, via sociolinguistics, structural linguistics, and psycholinguistics. From the psycholinguistic perspective, code-switching is said to be the result of the co-activation of languages during the process of speech production for bilinguals. Grosjean's Language Mode and Green's Control Process Model are two psycholinguistic frameworks focusing on the psycholinguistic as well as interactional factors behind code-switching. However, past studies in this area were mostly experimental in nature. It is necessary to consider authentic production data to develop a greater understanding of the code-switching phenomenon especially within the Southeast Asian context due to its bilingual and multilingual communities. This conceptual paper aims to demonstrate how the interactional and psycholinguistic factors behind code-switching can be examined using authentic production data. In particular, a review of the literature pointed to the Conversation Analysis (CA) approach to code-switching as well as the concepts of triggered code-switching and primed code-switching as being relevant. Accordingly, this paper describes each construct in detail and provides suggestions on how they can be brought together in a single study on code-switching based on authentic production data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. Call for Papers: Revolutionizing Regenerative Research Strategies Towards Precision Medicine from the Asia-Pacific Region.
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Ramasamy R, Yahaya BH, and Loo TS
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- Asia, Precision Medicine, Research Design
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- 2022
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7. Call for Papers: Revolutionizing Regenerative Research Strategies Towards Precision Medicine from the Asia-Pacific Region.
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Ramasamy R, Yahaya BH, and Loo TS
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- Asia, Precision Medicine, Research Design
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- 2021
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8. Conference Papers.
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Takeo Ochi
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CONFERENCE papers ,LEGISLATION - Abstract
This paper covers the geographical spread of LP/LR worldwide, the progress in implementation, enactment of specific legislation in different countries, how LP/LR was disseminated in Asia and Latin America, and the key essence of LP/LR. The four essential principles are extracted from the international implementation experiences of LP/LR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
9. Australia in the Asian century: White paper [Book Review]
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- 2012
10. Voith: 150 Years of Tradition and Up-to-date Innovation Spearheads Papermaking Development in Asia.
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PAPERMAKING - Published
- 2023
11. Pulp and Paper Market to Grow at USD370.12 Billion by 2028.
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PAPER industry forecasting , *BUSINESS forecasting , *PAPER industry & the environment , *PACKAGING materials , *RECYCLABLE material , *CORONAVIRUS diseases - Published
- 2021
12. Moving beyond commitments: creating durable change through the implementation of Asia Pulp and Paper's forest conservation policy.
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Dieterich, Urs and Auld, Graeme
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NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations , *SUSTAINABLE development , *PAPER industry , *FOREST policy , *FOREST conservation , *SOCIAL responsibility of business - Abstract
Campaigns by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) pressuring companies to adopt sustainability standards have caught academic interest in recent years. Critics of this approach toward increasing biodiversity protection and social justice argue that campaign successes are often short-lived while proponents emphasize the potential of NGO campaigns to achieve positive environmental and social change in the absence of governmental legislation. Focusing on the recent forest conservation policy of Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), a leading pulp and paper company operating in Southeast Asia, we analyze the challenges companies face in implementing sustainability commitments made as a result of NGO and market pressure. Drawing from research on policy implementation and corporate greening we identify key activities to help entrench APP's commitments in the company's operations. Furthermore, we suggest that a range of actions by different stakeholder groups can achieve broader effects of APP's commitments toward better environmental and social stewardship in the region's pulp and paper sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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13. Recent Books Papers, Reports and Films
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- 2005
14. Special Issue "Selected Papers from the 8th Asia-Pacific NMR (APNMR) Symposium: Recent Advances in NMR Spectroscopy".
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Bhattacharjya S, Yang D, and Yoon HS
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- Asia, Humans, Pacific Islands, Computational Biology methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy methods, Periodicals as Topic
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Asia-Pacific NMR (APNMR) has been an important scientific event in the region, engaging a large number of NMR scientists from academia and industries [...].
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- 2020
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15. Treatment of mantle cell lymphoma in Asia: a consensus paper from the Asian Lymphoma Study Group.
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Yoon DH, Cao J, Chen TY, Izutsu K, Kim SJ, Kwong YL, Lin TY, Thye LS, Xu B, Yang DH, and Kim WS
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- Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Asia epidemiology, Disease Management, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Humans, Immunotherapy, Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell diagnosis, Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell epidemiology, Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell therapy
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Background: Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a B cell malignancy that can be aggressive and with a poor prognosis; the clinical course is heterogeneous. The epidemiology of MCL in Asia is not well documented but appears to comprise 2-6% of all lymphoma cases based on available data, with variation observed between countries. Although international guidelines are available for the treatment of MCL, there is a lack of published data or guidance on the clinical characteristics and management of MCL in patient populations from Asia. This paper aims to review the available treatment and, where clinical gaps exist, provide expert consensus from the Asian Lymphoma Study Group (ALSG) on appropriate MCL management in Asia. BODY: Management strategies for MCL are patient- and disease stage-specific and aim to achieve balance between efficacy outcomes and toxicity. For asymptomatic patients with clearly indolent disease, observation may be an appropriate strategy. For stage I/II disease, following international guidelines is appropriate, which include either a short course of conventional chemotherapy followed by consolidated radiotherapy, less aggressive chemotherapy regimens, or a combination of these approaches. For advanced disease, the approach is based on the age and fitness of the patient. For young, fit patients, the current practice for induction therapy differs across Asia, with cytarabine having an important role in this setting. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) may be justified in selected patients because of the high relapse risk. In elderly patients, specific chemoimmunotherapy regimens available in each country/region are a treatment option. For maintenance therapy after first-line treatment, the choice of approach should be individualized, with cost being an important consideration within Asia. For relapsed/refractory disease, ibrutinib should be considered as well as other follow-on compounds, if available., Conclusion: Asian patient-specific data for the treatment of MCL are lacking, and the availability of treatment options differs between country/region within Asia. Therefore, there is no clear one-size-fits-all approach and further investigation on the most appropriate sequence of treatment that should be considered for this heterogeneous disease.
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- 2020
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16. Enabling animal rabies diagnostic in low-access areas: Sensitivity and specificity of a molecular diagnostic test from cerebral tissue dried on filter paper.
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Rasolonjatovo FS, Guis H, Rajeev M, Dacheux L, Arivony Nomenjanahary L, Razafitrimo G, Rafisandrantantsoa JT, Cêtre-Sossah C, Heraud JM, and Andriamandimby SF
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- Africa, Asia, Developing Countries, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Rabies virus genetics, Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sensitivity and Specificity, Brain virology, Desiccation methods, Molecular Diagnostic Techniques methods, Rabies diagnosis, Rabies virus isolation & purification, Specimen Handling methods
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Rabies is a lethal zoonotic encephalomyelitis that causes an estimated 59,000 human deaths yearly worldwide. Although developing countries of Asia and Africa bear the heaviest burden, surveillance and disease detection in these countries is often hampered by the absence of local laboratories able to diagnose rabies and/or the difficulties of sample shipment from low-access areas to national reference laboratories. Filter papers offer a convenient cost-effective alternative for the sampling, shipment, and storage of biological materials for the diagnosis of many pathogens including rabies virus, yet the properties of diagnostic tests using this support have not been evaluated thoroughly. Sensitivity and specificity of molecular diagnosis of rabies infection using a reverse transcription followed by a hemi-nested polymerase chain reaction (RT-hn-PCR) either directly on brain tissue or using brain tissue dried on filter paper were assessed on 113 suspected field animal samples in comparison to the direct fluorescent antibody test (FAT) recommended by the World Health Organization as one of the reference tests for rabies diagnosis. Impact of the duration of the storage was also evaluated. The sensitivity and the specificity of RT-hn-PCR i) on brain tissue were 96.6% (95% CI: [88.1-99.6]) and 92.7% (95% CI: [82.4-98.0]) respectively and ii) on brain tissue dried on filter paper 100% (95% CI: [93.8-100.0]) and 90.9% (95% CI: [80.0-97.0]) respectively. No loss of sensitivity of RT-hn-PCR on samples of brain tissue dried on filter paper left 7 days at ambient temperature was detected indicating that this method would enable analyzing impregnated filter papers sent to the national reference laboratory at ambient temperature within a 1-week shipment time. It could therefore be an effective alternative to facilitate storage and shipment of samples from low-access areas to enhance and expand rabies surveillance., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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- 2020
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17. Increasing impact across the Silk Road: conferences and papers.
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Nair HK
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- Asia, Humans, Congresses as Topic, Periodicals as Topic, Wounds and Injuries therapy
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- 2019
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18. Reviewing excellence.
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Boer, Harry, Di Vincenzo, Fausto, Björk, Jennie, Goduscheit, René Chester, Hölzle, Katharina, Schweisfurth, Tim, and Visser‐Groeneveld, Jeannette
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OFFICES ,EXCELLENCE ,INNOVATION management ,AMBITION - Abstract
Creativity and Innovation Management has grown substantially over the last couple of years, both quantitatively and qualitatively. From 2016 to 2021, the number of submissions has grown from 287 to 395. Most of the growth was realized in Asia: The number of submissions from that continent increased from 72 in 2016 to 193 in 2021. The rest of the world remained (close to) stable: 215 in 2016 and 203 in 2021. Equally important, the Thomson ISI Impact Factor increased from 1.423 in 2015 to 3.051 in 2021 and further to 3.644 in 2022. This is not where our ambitions end, though. We want to be the ever‐better outlet for authors researching, and practitioners working in, the fields we cover. Editing a journal with the ambition to continuously increase its quality while dealing with a substantial growth requires teamwork—teamwork among the editors and the editorial office, teamwork between the editors and their reviewers and, as surprising as this may sound, teamwork between the authors and their reviewers in a top‐quality reviewing process. The purpose of this piece is to present and discuss some reviewing standards. In particular, we aim to share with our reviewers what we think is an excellent reviewing process. Furthermore, we formulate our ideas about what it is that makes a review an excellent one. The title of this piece is deliberately ambiguous. It denotes that Creativity and Innovation Management strives for reviewing excellence—as in an excellent reviewing process. It also denotes that we reach for the stars and hope to one day receive and, hence, review only excellent submissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. Public Diplomacy and Global Media: A DFAT Information Paper
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Logan, Sandi
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- 1994
20. Emerging respiratory infections threatening public health in the Asia-Pacific region: A position paper of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.
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Park S, Park JY, Song Y, How SH, and Jung KS
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- Asia epidemiology, Global Health, Humans, Contact Tracing, Epidemics prevention & control, Epidemics statistics & numerical data, Infection Control methods, Infection Control organization & administration, Public Health methods, Public Health standards, Respiratory Tract Infections epidemiology, Respiratory Tract Infections microbiology, Respiratory Tract Infections prevention & control, Respiratory Tract Infections virology
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In past decades, we have seen several epidemics of respiratory infections from newly emerging viruses, most of which originated in animals. These emerging infections, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and the pandemic influenza A(H1N1) and avian influenza (AI) viruses, have seriously threatened global health and the economy. In particular, MERS-CoV and AI A(H7N9) are still causing infections in several areas, and some clustering of cases of A(H5N1) and A(H7N9) may imply future possible pandemics. Additionally, given the inappropriate use of antibiotics and international travel, the spread of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria is also a significant concern. These infections with epidemic or pandemic potential present a persistent threat to public health and a huge burden on healthcare services in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, to enable efficient infection prevention and control, more effective international surveillance and collaboration systems, in the context of the 'One Health' approach, are necessary., (© 2019 Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.)
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- 2019
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21. High-impact papers from China, Japan, India, and Korea.
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Hongling, Fang and Hai-Min, Chang
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PERIODICAL publishing ,SCHOLARLY publishing ,PERIODICALS ,PUBLISHING ,DATABASES - Abstract
This paper compares 'high-impact' papers from China, Japan, India and Korea in 2012, together with papers from these countries in Cell, Nature, and Science (CNS) from 2010 to 2012. China leads on 'highly cited' and 'hot' papers in 2012, while Japan has the highest number in CNS (653), followed by China (471), Korea (131) and India (83). Although China published more high-impact papers in 2012, papers published in CNS were at a relatively low level, which appears to show that while some of the research in China is at a relatively high level, this is not entirely reflected in the number of papers in these 'elite' journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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22. Johan Vilhelm Snellman's-Finnish Philosopher, Writer, Diplomat-Statement 'Science Centers for All'
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Aydin, Abdullah
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"Go to temples of science and ideas of Europe. Imitate the Tugendbund, 'the Union of Virtue', of which thousands of German youth are the members. Always keep the rule of 'Fit soul is in fit body' in mind" (Petrov, 2013, p. 72). This study aimed to show the similarities, in terms of expression, emphasis, and implication, in the about/mission/vision/goals/objectives of various science centers from around the world and in the basic themes derived from Snellman's statement above, namely, Science for all, Science Centers for all, and Human welfare that he made as a challenge to not only his people but to everyone. Document and content analyses were applied in the study. Within the scope of these analyses, this study investigated the about/mission/vision/goals/objectives sections of websites of science centers from around the world (Asia, Europe, Global, Latin America/The Caribbean, North America, Africa). From this investigation, similar basic themes, derived from Snellman's statement challenging his people/everyone to adopt this devotion to science, were found in the areas of i) expression in ASTC, CIMUSET/CSTM, CASC and SAASTEC; ii) emphasis in ECSITE, ASDC, ASCN and NSCF; and iii) implication in ASPAC, ASTEN, NCSM, ABCMC and Red-POP. These basic themes, as found in the about/mission/vision/goals/objectives of science centers, can, in effect, be narrowed down to the one theme of "cultural institutions will be a big part of human life" (Madsen 2017, p. 68) science centers in the global village (Touraine, 2016, p. 121) of the future.
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- 2019
23. Population aging: opportunity for business expansion, an invitational paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) International Workshop on Adaptation to Population Aging Issues, July 17, 2017, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
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Arensberg MB
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- Aged, Asia, Consumer Behavior, Evidence-Based Practice, Geriatric Assessment, Health Personnel education, Humans, International Cooperation, Motivation, Noncommunicable Diseases therapy, Nutrition Assessment, Policy, Population Health, Public-Private Sector Partnerships, Aging, Commerce, Government, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Longevity, Quality of Health Care
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A longer life brings opportunities for older adults and their families as well as for their communities. Commercial businesses can be successful in innovating on these opportunities and achieving business expansion when they better understand the market dynamics and spectrum of older adults as consumers and view them more as assets rather than as burdens to society. While there is no "typical" older adult consumer, some traits, characteristics, and physical realities may be more common, including those related to family and community, the shopping experience, brand marketing and packaging, food and nutrition, and health. The opportunities of longer life are impacted by health and underscore the importance of positive, healthy aging-related behaviors like good nutrition and active lifestyles. Healthy aging also requires a sustained commitment and action from country leaders to formulate evidence-based polices--like systematic nutrition screening and intervention-and healthcare workforce training and education that can strengthen and support an active aging population. In addition, governments should consider engaging commercial businesses to help set sustainable policies that can advance products for older adults. Finally, governments should set national and local goals to incentivize commercial business development and investment in public-private partnerships to improve quality of care, promote healthy aging, and impact outcomes for noncommunicable diseases, ultimately benefitting population health for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries.
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- 2018
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24. Pulping Facilities Positioned to be a Key Player to Help Close the Gap in Asia's Reliance on "Smart Fertilizer" Imports.
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Begley, Michael and Zabaleta, Carlos M.
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FERTILIZER supply & demand ,PULPING ,PAPER mills ,POTASSIUM fertilizers ,MANUFACTURING processes ,SUSTAINABILITY - Published
- 2022
25. Formal microsaving: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review of its exogenous determinants.
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Osifodunrin, Edward A. and Lopes, J. M. D.
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UNIVERSITY research ,X-rays - Abstract
This paper reviews the determinants of formal microsaving (FMS), while also X-raying literature-documented conceptual sub-elements/sub-constructs of formal microsaving development (FMSD). This is with the intention to sensitize stakeholders as to what works for FMS and what doesn't. The paper also offers an overview of the state of research in this academic sub-domain, with suggestions/guides for related future research agenda. Analysis of 301 articles was undertaken using PRISMA. The paper's analysis affirms that the identified determinants were varied, using only a limited set of empirical methodologies. The geographical focus of most of the relevant studies were on Asia/Africa, with other regions largely ignored. The paper presents a novel review of the determinants of FMS. Also, the identified deconstructed sub-elements of FMSD could further sensitize researchers of its hitherto unknown multidimensional nature. Consequently, this could enhance the expansion of relevant empirical/theoretical knowledge with the additional possibility of initiating/influencing relevant global policy regeneration towards microsaving development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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26. INVITED POLICY ECONOMICS PAPER — ECONOMICS IN ASIA 1995–2020.
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MOELLER, JOERGEN OERSTROEM
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ECONOMIC conditions in Asia ,ECONOMIC forecasting ,CONSUMPTION (Economics) ,ECONOMIC impact ,GROSS domestic product - Abstract
Over the last 25 years, Asia's economic rise has been extraordinary. Its share of global gross domestic product (GDP) has risen from 5.8% to 22.9%. The first phase of high economic growth — up to 1995 — saw Asia enter the global supply chain primarily with labor-intensive/low-cost manufacturing. Domestic consumption was a fairly low share of GDP; Asia was manufacturing mainly for consumption in the US and Europe. As such, it was primarily a rule-taker. In the second phase — from 1995 to 2020 — it gradually turned into an economic force joining the US and Europe in shaping the global economy, exercising significant influence upon the value chain, the cycles of the global economy, transport and logistics, the global capital markets and consumption patterns (consumer preferences and tastes). While not yet among the leading rule-makers, it had become difficult for policymakers (public and private) to make decisions without Asia's consent. To form an opinion of today's emerging third phase — post 2020 — the intriguing question is whether the Asian countries have adopted what may be termed Anglo-American economic thinking (basically, the primacy of the market). Or whether behind the curtain, the Asian economy works in its own way diverging from the American and British economic schools. Since demographics and sheer economic scale mean that Asia will dominate the global economy in the years to come, the nature of the Asian economy will be of crucial importance for the future global economy. The conclusion of this paper is that "Asia" in many respects differs — and fundamentally so — from market economy principles. How this prospect should be interpreted is also evolving, as circumstances change. Certainly, the repercussions of COVID-19 have not been the same in the US, Europe, East Asia and South Asia — and this may suggest that socio-political structures have a stronger impact on economic outcomes than economic theory teaches, thus calling into question the global validity of market economy principles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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27. Tracking Austronesian expansion into the Pacific via the paper mulberry plant.
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Matisoo-Smith, Elizabeth A.
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PHYLOGEOGRAPHY , *PAPER mulberry , *HUMAN geography - Abstract
The article discusses research on the Austronesian migrations revealed by phylogeography of Pacific paper mulberry. It references a study by C-S Chang et al published in a previous issue. Topics covered include the direct genetic link between Taiwan and one of the Pacific commensal species, the geographic origins of paper mulberry and its spread through Island Southeast Asia and into the Pacific, and Neolithic expansions from the mainland of China to Taiwan.
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- 2015
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28. Thematic and Geographical Trend in Scientific Research Applied in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants: an Overview.
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Herrera-Navarrete, Ricardo, Arellano-Wences, Hilda Janet, Colín-Cruz, Arturo, Sampedro-Rosas, María Laura, Rosas-Acevedo, José Luis, and Rodríguez-Herrera, América Libertad
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SEWAGE disposal plants ,URBAN research ,QUALITY of life ,AIR quality ,CONFERENCE papers - Abstract
Municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTPs) are considered essential to protect human health and aquatic systems. However, several studies in the scientific field have identified adverse environmental effects in these treatment units that involve challenges in the water industry. Therefore, this work has the following objectives: (1) to understand the global context in which MWWTPs operate and (2) to determine the thematic and geographic trend in scientific research. Through the "Publish or Perish" software, scientific articles indexed in the Scopus and Google Scholar databases during the period 2000 to 2020 were obtained. Specific terms were used: "Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants"; "Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants," so that all terms must be contained in the title of the document. Categorization was defined according to key concepts considered as adverse effects indicated in the literature and that involve common problems in the water industry at the municipal level. As a result, 1844 documents (papers, reviews, books, book chapters, citations, letters, theses, and conference papers) were retrieved and subjected to a process of refinement (discrimination) where only articles, chapters, conference papers, and reviews were considered. Finally, 800 articles were selected for further content analysis, identifying seven categories and 30 subcategories. The category of "Emerging contaminants" was the most relevant within the research topics, and the category with the least available research was "Air quality." The articles were also analyzed by economic region, identifying Asia with the largest number of studies on various topics. In conclusion, future research should be oriented towards management, energy, and air quality issues, because they are subjects of little research involving process efficiency, energy savings, and impacts on the quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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29. PO125 - PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY PAPER ON COUNSELING/ REHABILITATION NEEDS FOR ABC IN ASIA.
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Pal, Pramod, Singh, B., and Ramesh, T.
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HEALTH policy ,REHABILITATION - Published
- 2019
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30. 73‐2: Invited Paper: Effects of Displays on Myopia and Possible Countermeasures Based on Epidemiology in Japan.
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Kawamorita, Takushi
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MYOPIA ,EPIDEMIOLOGY ,ETIOLOGY of diseases - Abstract
Recently, the prevalence of myopia has increased significantly in Asia. One of the possible etiologies for the same may be partly related to the amount of work requiring the use of screens. Therefore, I will present possible causes and countermeasures with regard to the display and its effect on the progression of myopia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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31. Chronic kidney disease in patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances or implantable electrical devices: clinical significance and implications for decision making-a position paper of the European Heart Rhythm Association endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society and the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society.
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Boriani G, Savelieva I, Dan GA, Deharo JC, Ferro C, Israel CW, Lane DA, La Manna G, Morton J, Mitjans AM, Vos MA, Turakhia MP, and Lip GY
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- Arrhythmias, Cardiac complications, Asia, Cardio-Renal Syndrome therapy, Cardiology standards, Clinical Decision-Making methods, Europe, Humans, Kidney Function Tests standards, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic complications, Arrhythmias, Cardiac diagnosis, Arrhythmias, Cardiac therapy, Cardio-Renal Syndrome diagnosis, Defibrillators, Implantable standards, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic diagnosis, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic therapy
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- 2015
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32. Effects of Dietary Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) on Growth Performance and Muscle Quality of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella).
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Tang, Tao, Bai, Jinhai, Ao, Zhipeng, Wei, Zehong, Hu, Yi, and Liu, Shaojun
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CTENOPHARYNGODON idella ,MULBERRY ,MUSCLE growth ,DIETARY supplements ,MYOSTATIN ,MUSCLES - Abstract
Simple Summary: The quality of muscle plays an important role in improving the economic benefit of aquatic products. The paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera, BP) grows wildly in the south of Asia. In this experiment, grass carps (initial weight: 50.0 ± 0.5 g) were fed diets with the addition of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% BP in a control diet (crude protein: 31%, crude fat: 3.8%) for 8 weeks. In conclusion, adding 5% BP did not affect the growth of grass carp. However, the supplementation of 10% BP could improve muscle quality through improving muscle hardness, reducing fat accumulation and muscle fiber diameter, at the cost of reducing growth performance. The present study investigated the effects of dietary paper mulberry (Broussonetia Papyrifera, BP) on growth performance, muscle quality and muscle growth-related mRNA expressions of grass carp. Fish (initial weight: 50.0 ± 0.5 g) were fed diets supplemented with 0% (control diet), 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% BP for 8 weeks. The results showed that increasing levels of paper mulberry linearly and quadratically decreased the special gain rate (SGR) and increased the feed conversion rate (FCR) of grass carp (p < 0.05). Significantly positive quadratic trends were found between paper mulberry levels and muscle crude fat or crude protein of grass carp (p < 0.05). In comparison to the control diet, the 10%BP and 15%BP groups had significantly decreased muscle crude fat and increased crude protein (p < 0.05). The levels of paper mulberry resulted in a linear and quadratic increase in water loss of grass carp muscle (p < 0.05), and all groups with paper mulberry supplementation were significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.05). Significant positive linear and quadratic trends were found between the paper mulberry levels and muscle fiber diameter or density of grass carp (p < 0.05). In comparison to the control diet, the significant differences were found in the 15%BP and 20%BP groups (p < 0.05). The muscle adhesiveness and hardness linearly and quadratically increased with the increasing levels of paper mulberry (p < 0.05), and both of which increased significantly when the level of paper mulberry reached 10% (p < 0.05). In addition, the increase in paper mulberry linearly and quadratically improved the expressions of myoblast determination protein (MyoD), myogenin (MyoG), paired box protein 7 (Pax7) and myostatin 1 (MSTN1) (p < 0.05). When the supplementation of paper mulberry reached 15%, the expressions of all these mRNAs were significantly higher than those of the control group (p < 0.05). In summary, adding 5% paper mulberry did not affect the growth of grass carp. However, the supplementation of 10% paper mulberry could improve muscle quality through improving muscle hardness, reducing fat accumulation and muscle fiber diameter, at the cost of reducing growth performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Special Issue: European and Australasian Econometrics and Health Economics Workshop papers. Editors' introduction.
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Jones A, O'donnell O, Scott A, and Shields M
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- Asia, Australia, Education, Europe, Humans, Economics, Medical, Models, Econometric
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- 2013
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34. GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Chentouf, Sanae, Sebbah, Boutaina, Bahousse, El Houssine, Wahbi, Miriam, and Maâtouk, Mustapha
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GEOGRAPHIC information systems ,FISH farming ,AQUACULTURE ,SOIL quality ,WATER quality ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors - Abstract
With the growing demand for aquatic products, aquaculture has become a prominent means of meeting this demand. However, the selection of suitable sites for aquaculture remains a key factor in the success of any aquaculture operation. While various methods exist for site selection, geographic information system (GIS)-based multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) methods have emerged as the most widely utilized approach to identifying potential aquaculture sites. Following the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), this paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of GIS-based MCE methods used in aquaculture sites selection. The objective of this study is to offer a comprehensive overview of existing research in this field and develop a general model for selecting sites for fish and shellfish aquaculture. The main findings indicate a growing number of studies utilizing GIS-based MCE in aquaculture site selection in recent years, with Asia being the leading continent in terms of publications in this domain. Among the journals publishing in this field, the Aquaculture journal stands out as the top publisher. Using consistent criteria across the reviewed studies, two models have been generated, each consisting of four sub-models: water quality, soil quality, infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors; and topography, environment, and physical parameters. These models can aid future researchers and assist decision-makers in identifying optimal locations for aquaculture development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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35. Geomorphological Mapping Global Trends and Applications.
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Quesada-Román, Adolfo and Peralta-Reyes, Manuel
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GEOMORPHOLOGICAL mapping ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,CULTURAL pluralism ,SCIENCE databases ,WEB databases - Abstract
This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 735 research papers on geomorphological mapping published in English between 2000 and 2021 using the Web of Science database. The analysis focuses on key metrics such as annual publication rates, journal distribution, common keywords, and frequently cited papers. The results demonstrate sustained investment in geomorphological mapping research over the past two decades, driven by advancements in data analysis, GIS technologies, and cross-institutional and cross-country collaboration. While European universities and research centers lead the field, researchers from Latin America and Asia are also making noteworthy contributions. However, research concentration remains largely in Europe, particularly at low altitudes. The study highlights the vital importance of investment in geomorphological mapping research and the benefits of collaboration to advance understanding and knowledge production. It also emphasizes the need for greater geographic and cultural diversity among researchers to ensure a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to research in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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36. KOREA HOSTED 11TH ASIAN PAPER MEETING AT CHEJU ISLAND.
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CONFERENCES & conventions ,PAPER industry ,ECONOMIC history ,PRODUCTION (Economic theory) - Abstract
Highlights the 11th Asian Paper Congress in South Korea. Presentation of general economic conditions and the status of paper industries of Asian countries; Discussion on the production of the Japanese paper industry.
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- 2005
37. Effects of Different Parts on the Chemical Composition, Silage Fermentation Profile, In Vitro and In Situ Digestibility of Paper Mulberry.
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Hao, Yangyi, Huang, Shuai, Liu, Gaokun, Zhang, Jun, Liu, Gang, Cao, Zhijun, Wang, Yajing, Wang, Wei, Li, Shengli, Fondevila, Manuel, and Caroprese, Mariangela
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SILAGE , *SILAGE fermentation , *MULBERRY , *FATTY acids , *AMINO acids , *CARBOHYDRATES , *LACTATES - Abstract
Simple Summary: Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera, PM) is a potential roughage source widely distributed in Asia, but the chemical composition, silage fermentation, and digestibility are not fully understood. Here, we compared the chemical composition, silage fermentation, and digestibility of leaf, stem, and whole plant of PM to evaluate its feeding value. The result showed that the leaf had lower fiber content and higher protein content than the stem and whole plant. Meanwhile, the stem silage had the lowest pH value and lactate content, while those in the leaf were the highest. The in vitro and in situ digestibility showed the leaf was more digestible. Our study gives the reference of different parts of PM to be used as a feedstuff. Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera, PM) is high protein but unutilized as a feed source. The study explores the different parts (leaf, stem, and whole plant) of PM chemical composition, silage fermentation, and in vitro and in situ digestibility, aiming to give some guidelines to PM usage as feed. The result showed that the leaf had a higher fresh weight than the stem (p < 0.05). The dry matter contents of the three groups had no differences. The highest crude protein, ether extract, water-soluble carbohydrate, ash, calcium, phosphorus, amino acid contents, and butter capacity were observed in the leaf (p < 0.05). The stem had the highest (p < 0.05) neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, and lignin contents. After ensiling, the stem silage had the lowest pH value, ammonia nitrate (NH3-N), lactate, acetate, and propionate (p < 0.05). The leaf silage had the highest pH value (p < 0.05). The lactate, acetate, and propionate in the leaf and whole plant silage had no difference. The butyrate was not detected in all silage. The in vitro and in situ digestibility experiments showed the leaf had the highest digestibility (p < 0.05), which could produce more volatile fatty acids and have a higher effective digestibility. These results allow a greater understanding of PM to be used as a feedstuff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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38. Papers of Selected Institutes.
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ECONOMIC conditions in Asia ,INTERNATIONAL trade ,URBANIZATION ,PRICING - Abstract
Lists papers of selected institutes concerning economic conditions in the Pacific region published in the November 1998 issue of the periodical 'Asian-Pacific Economic Literature.' Challenges for Asia's trade and environment; Aspects of urban water and sanitation in the context of rapid urbanization in developing Asia; Agricultural price policy in Asia and the Pacific.
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- 1998
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39. Quality Assurance implementation and application in Distance Education.
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Mkwizu, Kezia H. and Junio-Sabio, Cecilia
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DISTANCE education ,QUALITY assurance ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,THEMATIC analysis ,SERVICES for students - Abstract
Due to the recent developments in the delivery of teaching-learning processes when COVID-19 hit the world with a health crisis and pandemic, it is crucial to look into the quality of courses delivered via online means or through distance education modality. This paper examines implementation and application of quality assurance (QA) landscape in Distance Education (DE). A documentary review using bibliographic inquiry is used as a methodology approach to gather relevant information to address the study questions. Previous studies on QA in DE are examined and arranged into themes using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that most of the literature on QA in DE in Africa and Asia based on the reviewed Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions are basically dealing with frameworks, outcomes and performance, instructional design, student services and challenges as well as parity in terms of quality with the traditional institutions. Therefore, this paper concludes that more studies are needed for QA in DE to match the post-COVID-19 trends on improving QA. This implies that there is a need to expand research on QA in DE to include areas of artificial intelligence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
40. The South Asian culture and palliative care for children, young people, and families--a discussion paper.
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Brown E, Patel R, Kaur J, and Coad J
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- Asia, Child, Clinical Competence, Communication, Humans, Information Dissemination, Religion, Residence Characteristics, Young Adult, Cultural Characteristics, Family, Palliative Care
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A fundamental element of quality healthcare is that provision is accessible to all users and culturally sensitive to them. However, there is evidence to suggest that there is inequity of provision across all cultures. Furthermore, there is a paucity of published research in the United Kingdom concerning palliative care for minority ethnic families with a life-threatened or life-limited child or young person. The article sets out to discuss the findings of a literature review and, drawing on current work by the Centre for Children and Families Applied Research at Coventry University under the leadership of Professor Jane Coad, to explore the interface between South Asian cultures and the experience of palliative care services of children, young peoples, and families. All families require a broad range of services which are appropriately delivered and accessible throughout the trajectory of their child's illness. The literature review findings reveal that how families understand concepts such as health and disease arise from the complex interaction between personal experience and cultural lifestyle including language, family values, and faith. There is an urgent need to involve South Asian families in research in order to provide a robust evidence-base on which to develop service provision so that care is matched to the unique needs of individuals concerned.
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- 2013
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41. How to write research papers and grants: 2011 Asian Pacific Society for Respirology Annual Scientific Meeting Postgraduate Session.
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Eastwood PR, Naughton MT, Calverley P, Zeng G, Beasley R, Robinson B, and Lee YC
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- Asia, Developing Countries, Humans, Lung Diseases diagnosis, Lung Diseases economics, Lung Diseases therapy, Pacific Islands, Biomedical Research methods, Financing, Organized methods, Periodicals as Topic, Pulmonary Medicine, Writing
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This review article summarizes the content of a series of interrelated workshop presentations from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology held in Shanghai in November, 2011. The article describes tips and strategies for writing research papers and research grant applications and includes discussion of: the role of pulmonologists in research; the debates around the use of the journal impact factor; tips for writing manuscripts and publishing research in high-impact journals; how journals assess manuscripts and the most common reasons editors reject manuscripts; how to write grant applications and what grant panels look for in successful proposals; and how to undertake research in resource-limited countries., (© 2012 The Authors. Respirology © 2012 Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.)
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- 2012
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42. China can feed its people: views from the White Paper on food security in China.
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- Asia, China, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developing Countries, Environment, Asia, Eastern, Social Planning, Agriculture, Economics, Efficiency, Food Supply, Public Policy
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- 1996
43. Asia-Pacific Thrombosis Advisory Board consensus paper on prevention of venous thromboembolism after major orthopaedic surgery.
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Cohen AT
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- Administration, Oral, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Asia, Drug Administration Schedule, Evidence-Based Medicine, Fibrinolytic Agents adverse effects, Guideline Adherence, Humans, Incidence, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Venous Thromboembolism ethnology, Venous Thromboembolism etiology, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Asian People statistics & numerical data, Fibrinolytic Agents administration & dosage, Orthopedic Procedures adverse effects, Societies, Medical standards, Venous Thromboembolism prevention & control
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The incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Asian populations is generally thought to be lower than in Western populations, and the use of thromboprophylaxis after surgery is not routine. This paper is authored by the Asia-Pacific Thrombosis Advisory Board. To provide guidance on the most effective postoperative thromboprophylaxis management, this paper reviews the available data on the incidence of VTE in Asian populations, considers current clinical guidelines for the prevention of VTE to determine whether these guidelines are applicable to Asian populations, and evaluates the potential of new thromboprophylactic agents. Based on the available evidence, it was agreed that VTE represents a genuine problem in Asian patients, although the exact incidence in local populations requires confirmation in large, well-designed clinical trials. Furthermore, there was consensus that current guideline recommendations for the routine use of postoperative thromboprophylaxis should be implemented in Asia, and that new oral agents now available represent an effective and potentially more convenient therapeutic option. In conclusion, we call for recognition that VTE is an issue in Asian patients, and that effective thromboprophylaxis is the most important strategy.
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- 2010
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44. Review paper: the challenge of emerging zoonoses in Asia pacific.
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Bhatia R and Narain JP
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- Animals, Asia epidemiology, Communicable Diseases, Emerging economics, Communicable Diseases, Emerging mortality, Disease Outbreaks prevention & control, Global Health, Humans, Communicable Diseases, Emerging prevention & control, Zoonoses
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Diseases transmitted from animals have assumed substantial public health importance. Avian influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and Nipah virus infection are a few examples of growing number of diseases that humans can contract from animals. These diseases can cause huge economic losses in addition to mortality and morbidity. In developing countries of Asia, there is a continuous and close contact between animals and humans, especially in rural settings. The prevailing sociocultural practices and weak public health infrastructure further enhances the vulnerability of Asia as the epicenter of outbreaks due to zoonotic infections. There is a clear need of greater awareness and application of a multisectoral and multidisciplinary approach to prevent and control zoonotic infections.
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- 2010
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45. A commentary on Mayer Subrin's paper 'stumbling towards termination'.
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Kogan I
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- Asia ethnology, Depressive Disorder psychology, Dreams psychology, Female, Humans, Professional-Patient Relations, Sexual Behavior psychology, Transference, Psychology, Depressive Disorder therapy, Psychoanalysis methods, Psychoanalytic Therapy methods
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- 2010
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46. Papers of Selected Institutes.
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ECONOMICS literature ,EXPORTS ,INVESTMENTS ,INTERNATIONAL economic integration - Abstract
The article presents a list of papers about economics literature, including "Export or domestic-led growth in Asia?," "The People's Republic of China and its neighbours: evolving patterns of trade and investment," "Number of children and their education in Philippine households," and "East Asian economic integration and its impact on future growth."
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- 2006
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47. Introduction: The Waste of Conflict. The Conflicts of Waste.
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Borowy, Iris, Pal, Viktor, and Zimring, Carl
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URBANIZATION ,TWENTIETH century ,EXPLOSIVE volcanic eruptions - Abstract
Throughout human history, people have always produced waste, but during the last century, this has shown explosive growth. Globally, a combination of rising incomes, urbanization, the development of new, cheap materials, and changing lifestyles have driven the growth of products that were designed to be used for only limited periods of time producing a totally unprecedented amount and variety of waste. However, this development has not affected all people in similar ways. Waste has been a marker of unprecedented but unbalanced efficiency, wealth and power, and conflict. Five articles address waste as a function of conflicts in areas in various places in Europe and Asia. Collectively, these papers shed an unusual light on the twentieth century world through a collection of cases, in which conflicts have tended to exacerbate challenges of waste, either by increasing the quantity of weapons and their (often toxic) remains, or by creating contexts in which the confrontation with adversaries often relegated environmental, social and health-related consideration to the backstage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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48. Effects of Paper Mulberry Silage on the Milk Production, Apparent Digestibility, Antioxidant Capacity, and Fecal Bacteria Composition in Holstein Dairy Cows.
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Hao, Yangyi, Huang, Shuai, Si, Jingfang, Zhang, Jun, Gaowa, Naren, Sun, Xiaoge, Lv, Jiaying, Liu, Gaokun, He, Yaqin, Wang, Wei, Wang, Yajing, and Li, Shengli
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SILAGE , *DAIRY cattle , *OXIDANT status , *MILK yield , *MULBERRY , *SUPEROXIDE dismutase - Abstract
Simple Summary: Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera; PM) is a type of roughage rich in bioactive substances, such as phenolics and flavonoids, which are beneficial for animal health. This study evaluated the apparent digestibility of PM silage in Holstein dairy cows and its effect on the milk production, antioxidant capacity, and fecal bacteria composition of the animals. The results showed that the PM silage had no significant influence on the milk yield, apparent digestibility, and fecal bacteria composition of dairy cows. However, diets with PM silage can enhance the antioxidant and immune capacity of dairy cows, mainly due to the bioactive substance in PM. Today, faced with a shortage of feedstuff resources in ruminants, PM can be a useful feed resource for ruminants. Simultaneously, with the ban on antibiotics, PM may become an important functional feed for protecting animal health. Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera; PM) is an excellent and extensive type of roughage in Asia. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of PM silage on the milk production, apparent digestibility, antioxidant capacity, and fecal bacteria composition in Holstein dairy cows. Forty-five lactating Holstein dairy cows with a similar milk yield and parity were selected and randomly assigned to three groups. The control group was fed a non-PM silage diet, and the PM-treated groups were fed 4.5 and 9.0% PM silage supplementary diets for 28 days. Then, treatment groups were fed diets containing 13.5 and 18.0% PM silage for the next 28 days, respectively. PM silage increased the milk urea nitrogen and decreased the somatic cell count (p < 0.05), but did not affect the dry matter intake, milk yield, apparent digestibility, and energy balance of dairy cows. PM silage can enhance the blood total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, and immune globulin content (p < 0.05). The PM silage significantly decreased the relative abundance of the genera Ruminococcaceae UCG-013 and Tyzzerella-4 (p < 0.05). In conclusion, PM silage enhanced the antioxidant capacity and immunity of dairy cows, but did not influence the milk yield, dry matter digestibility, and fecal bacteria composition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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49. Reciprocal Trade Agreements in Asia: Credible Commitment to Trade Liberalization or Paper Tigers?
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Hicks, Raymond and Kim, Soo Yeon
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COLD War, 1945-1991 , *FREE trade , *QUANTITATIVE research , *COMMERCIAL treaties - Abstract
Reciprocal trade agreements (RTAs) have proliferated rapidly in Asia in recent years, an unprecedented phenomenon in a region in which state-led institution-building efforts were largely unsuccessful during the Cold War years. In this article, we investigate the qualitative provisions of RTAs in Asia, focusing on agreements that are professedly geared toward trade liberalization through reciprocal exchanges of trade concessions. We build on the concept of credible commitment--that states "tie their hands" through international agreements and thus signal strong commitment to trade liberalization. We argue that a broad range of agreement provisions will affect an RTA's ability to achieve its primary objective: trade liberalization. We present a coding scheme that measures the strength of a wide variety of provisions in the legal texts of RTAs. Using quantitative analysis, we analyze the impact of various components of Asia's RTAs on participants' trade flows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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50. A Western Contention for Asia-centred Communication Scholarship Paradigms: A Commentary on Gordon's Paper.
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Satoshi, Ishii
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COMMUNICATION education , *EUROCENTRISM , *SCHOLARS , *EDUCATION - Abstract
While the domination of the Eurocentric paradigm in communication studies in the last half century is a problem, the blind acceptance of the universal applicability of the Eurocentric paradigm by educators and scholars in other areas, including Asia, reflects a more serious problem. It is a good sign that criticism of Westernization in communication education and research in Asia has grown stronger in recent years, and more scholars have attempted to propose a direction for the future of Asian communication studies ... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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