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Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristi Yoonsup Lee, Saudamini Vishwanath Dabak, Vivian Hanxiao Kong, Minah Park, Shirley L. L. Kwok, Madison Silzle, Chayapat Rachatan, Alex Cook, Aly Passanante, Ed Pertwee, Zhengdong Wu, Javier A. Elkin, Heidi J. Larson, Eric H. Y. Lau, Kathy Leung, Joseph T. Wu, Leesa Lin
Summary: Chatbots have become popular in health services and communications, but few studies have evaluated their effectiveness in improving vaccine confidence and acceptance. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, comparing the effects of COVID-19 vaccine chatbots on confidence and acceptance among unvaccinated individuals. The results showed mixed success, with decreased confidence in vaccine effectiveness in Thailand, decreased vaccine acceptance in Hong Kong, and decreased vaccine confidence in safety in Singapore. Process evaluation indicated support for vaccine chatbots, but further studies are needed to link chatbot usage and real-world vaccine uptake.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Stuart Gietel-Basten, Andrea Sze Wing Yeung
Summary: This study explores how women without children in a Cantonese-speaking environment define themselves and interpret the terms used in English to describe their circumstances. While some respondents refer to themselves in neutral terms, others explicitly link their unmarried status with being childless. The findings suggest that the labels generated in one language or context may not be universally applicable.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xiaozi Gao, Kerry Lee
Summary: This study examined the factorial structure of an abridged version of the PSI-SF with data from Hong Kong and Thailand. The results showed that a three-factorial structure provides the best model fit in both cultures, with evidence for partial metric invariance. Convergent and discriminant validity tests revealed correlations between the three factors and parent general distress, authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive parenting behaviors in both cultures.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Mark R. Thompson, Edmund W. Cheng
Summary: This study examines the transgressive claims made during the mass protests in Hong Kong in 2019 and Thailand in 2020, and explores the dynamics of opposition discursive radicalization during ongoing autocratization. The study finds that the marginalization of moderates, the creation of digital protest networks, and the intensification of protest policing are the three key convergent factors that lead to similar protest trajectories in both cases.
SOCIAL MOVEMENT STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Watchaporn Chuchaona, Jira Chansaenroj, Jiratchaya Puenpa, Sarawut Khongwichit, Sumeth Korkong, Sompong Vongpunsawad, Yong Poovorawan
Summary: Human norovirus is a common cause of non-bacterial acute gastroenteritis that can lead to outbreaks and exists in multiple forms. The variant GII.4 Hong Kong of this virus shows significant differences from existing strains and did not evolve from the currently prevalent GII.4 Sydney lineage, highlighting the potential for widespread transmission in susceptible populations.
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Zoology
Feiyun Tu, Longhui Zhao, Robert W. Murphy, Xiaofei Zhai, Jichao Wang
Summary: The study reveals that the Hong Kong Whipping Frog originated on Hainan Island during the Pleistocene, with population expansion events occurring during the transition from the last interglacial period to the last glacial maximum. Matrilineal history indicates dispersal from mountainous areas to lowland areas, with bidirectional dispersion occurring between the northeastern and southwestern parts of the island.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yan Cao, Nazaruddin Sinaga, Samira Pourhedayat, Hamed Sadighi Dizaji
Summary: An innovative tilted Solar Chimney Ventilator with Phase Change Material integrated with Photovoltaic technology was proposed and investigated under real weather conditions. The system showed higher energy production and ventilation capacity compared to conventional systems, with the most economically beneficial use in June.
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Psychology, Clinical
Sook Ning Chua, Nadia Craddock, Wipada Rodtanaporn, Flora Or, S. Bryn Austin
Summary: This study examined the relationship between perceived sociocultural influences and the prevalence of disordered weight-control behaviors and cosmetic procedures in four Asian countries, and whether this relationship was influenced by gender. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among adults in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The results showed a high prevalence of disordered weight-control behaviors and cosmetic procedures in Asia, with sociocultural influences playing a significant role.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shiwei Yu, Zhizhao Liu
Summary: Analysis of GPS data during the 2013 TC Usagi event in Hong Kong revealed significant increases in ionosphere-related parameters, leading to degraded positioning performance in both PPP and relative positioning modes. Specifically, positioning errors in the east, north, and up directions were significantly larger compared to normal days.
EARTH PLANETS AND SPACE
(2021)
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Asian Studies
Herbary Zhang
Summary: Gender plays a significant role in shaping individuals' socialization and interactions. This paper, based on ethnographic research in Hong Kong, examines how Thai migrant women reinvent their womanhood during the process of transnational migration. The study reveals interesting contradictions between traditional stereotypes of Thai womanhood and the fluidity of actual practices in migration contexts.
SOUTH EAST ASIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
History
Chiou-Ling Yeh
Summary: This article examines the factors that affected the abilities of minorities or colonized people to protest U.S. policies, comparing the responses of Chinese in different regions to a specific event. The study shows that geopolitics, domestic conditions, and anti-Chinese racism, as well as the relationship with the U.S., play pivotal roles in determining whether minorities could voice their anti-American sentiment and take action.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN-EAST ASIAN RELATIONS
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ashley M. Watt, Ruth Marcec-Greaves, Kristin M. Hinkson, Sinlan Poo, Beth Roberts, Trevor E. Pitcher
Summary: This study explored the effects of aging on sperm quality in the endangered Mississippi gopher frog, with results showing that older males had longer sperm while younger males had more atypical sperm. There were no significant differences in sperm quality based on induction hormones or source populations used at different institutions. This information is valuable for captive breeding programs, indicating that older males may have better sperm quality for fertilization success.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Siriporn Yodthong, Attapol Rujirawan, Bryan L. Stuart, Anchalee Aowphol
Summary: A new species of fanged frog genus Limnonectes, Limnonectes pseudodoriae sp. nov., was discovered on Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Samui, and Ko Lanta Yai Islands in southern Thailand. This new species is distinguished from morphologically similar species by multiple factors including molecular, advertisement call, morphometric, and qualitative morphological characters. They inhabit small streams in low to mid-elevation forests and breed in terrestrial nests consisting of moist, clay depressions.
Article
Zoology
Manh Van Le, Vu Dang Hoang Nguyen, Hoa Thi Phan, Attapol Rujirawan, Anchalee Aowphol, Thi-Dieu-Hien Vo, Robert W. Murphy, Sang Ngoc Nguyen
Summary: The new species Subdoluseps vietnamensis sp. nov. from southern Vietnam is characterized by specific morphological features, such as medium size, tail length relative to snout-vent length, and four distinct black stripes on the dorsum. It genetically differs from its closest congeners, but clusters into the same matriline on the phylogenetic trees.
Article
Zoology
L. Lee Grismer, Perry L. Wood, Nikolay A. Poyarkov, Minh D. Le, Fred Kraus, Ishan Agarwal, Paul M. Oliver, Sang N. Nguyen, Truong Q. Nguyen, Suranjan Karunarathna, Luke J. Welton, Bryan L. Stuart, Vinh Q. Luu, Aaron M. Bauer, Kyle A. O'Connell, Evan S. H. Quah, Kin O. Chan, Thomas Ziegler, Hanh Ngo, Roman A. Nazarov, Anchalee Aowphol, Siriwadee Chomdej, Chatmongkon Suwannapoom, Cameron D. Siler, Shahrul Anuar, Ngo Tri, Jesse L. Grismer
Summary: The gekkonid genus Cyrtodactylus is the third most speciose vertebrate genus in the world, with well over 300 species. Studies indicate that the genus comprises a significant number of narrow-range endemics that remain inadequately protected.
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Korkhwan Termprayoon, Attapol Rujirawan, L. Lee Grismer, Perry L. Wood Jr, Anchalee Aowphol
Summary: The study found that C. phuketensis from Thailand is actually a variant of C. macrotuberculatus, with very similar morphological and molecular characteristics.
Article
Zoology
Korkhwan Termprayoon, Attapol Rujirawan, Natee Ampai, Perry L. Wood, Anchalee Aowphol
Summary: This study describes a new species of gecko, Cyrtodactylus stellatus, from Tarutao Island, southern Thailand, based on morphological and molecular data. Phylogenetic analyses place this new species as closely related to C. astrum, highlighting hidden diversity within the Cyrtodactylus pulchellus group. Further exploration of unsurveyed areas is needed to fully understand the extent of diversity within this group.
Article
Biology
Sinlan Poo, Steven M. Whitfield, Alexander Shepack, Gregory J. Watkins-Colwell, Gil Nelson, Jillian Goodwin, Allison Bogisich, Patricia L. R. Brennan, Jennifer D'Agostino, Michelle S. Koo, Joseph R. Mendelson, Rebecca Snyder, Sandra Wilson, Gary P. Aronsen, Andrew C. Bentley, David C. Blackburn, Matthew R. Borths, Mariel L. Campbell, Dalia A. Conde, Joseph A. Cook, Juan D. Daza, Daniel P. Dembiec, Jonathan L. Dunnum, Catherine M. Early, Adam W. Ferguson, Amanda Greene, Robert Guralnick, Courtney Janney, Debbie Johnson, Felicia Knightly, Stephane Poulin, Luiz Rocha, Pamela S. Soltis, Barbara Thiers, Prosanta Chakrabarty
Summary: Zoos and natural history museums are collections-based institutions that play important roles in biodiversity research and education. Despite their overlapping missions, formal partnerships between these institutions are rare. By strengthening the dialogue between zoos and museums, a more comprehensive research dataset could be achieved.
Article
Zoology
L. Lee Grismer, Attapol Rujirawan, Siriporn Yodthong, Bryan L. Stuart, Minh Duc Le, Dzung Trung Le, Yodchaiy Chuaynkern, Perry L. Wood, Anchalee Aowphol
Summary: This study stabilized the taxonomy of Cyrtodactylus interdigitalis by comparing its paratypes to other specimens and analyzing their phylogenetic relationships based on genetic data. It also identified potentially new species and revealed the broader distribution of C. ngati. The study hypothesized that morphological divergence in body shape may be due to local adaptations for different environments.
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Attapol Rujirawan, Siriporn Yodthong, Natee Ampai, Korkhwan Termprayoon, Akrachai Aksornneam, Bryan L. Stuart, Anchalee Aowphol
Summary: We describe a new species of the Cnemaspis genus from Erawan National Park in western Thailand. Molecular phylogenetic analyses reveal that the new species, Cnemaspis auriventralis, is closely related to C. huaseesom within the C. siamensis group, but exhibits significant genetic divergence from other species in the group. The new species can be distinguished from others in the group by its unique combination of morphological characteristics and color patterns.
ZOOSYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Alyssa M. M. Hartzheim, Jennifer L. L. Terry, Emily K. K. Field, Natalie T. T. Haydt, Sinlan Poo, Lorin A. A. Neuman-Lee
Summary: Ecoimmunology helps us understand immunological processes by considering external factors such as thermal microenvironment. This study examined innate immunity in two species of zoo-housed tortoises and found that both species demonstrated immunocompetence against all bacterial challenges, but only bactericidal ability against Escherichia coli varied over months. There were differences in optimal bacterial killing assay serum dilutions, blood glucose levels, and fecal corticosterone concentrations between the two species. The study also showed that the thermal microenvironment influenced the tortoises' bactericidal ability against E. coli.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART A-ECOLOGICAL AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Sinlan Poo, Ana Karen Candia, Kristina L. Cohen, Francesca T. Erickson, Sara A. Mason, Bradley D. Nissen, Adair F. McNear, Jonathon J. Reinig, Joseph S. Sherrock, Ashley R. Aguiluz, Letitia L. Jacques, Hanna E. R. Jenkins, Anne Devan-Song
Summary: This study investigates the hatching of a tree frog with terrestrial eggs in response to flooding conditions. The findings suggest that flooding-induced hatching is important for the survival of the frog, and the ability to hatch early improves survival rates. These results highlight the significance of hatching plasticity in amphibians with terrestrial eggs.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Akrachai Aksornneam, Yik-Hei Sung, Anchalee Aowphol
Summary: We interviewed two gecko species in western Thailand and found that the abundance and body condition are related to habitat variables. The abundance of Cyrtodactylus saiyok is positively correlated with increasing plant density and decreasing canopy cover, while C. tigroides prefers higher karst outcrops. This study highlights the importance of conserving karst forests in Southeast Asia for gecko survival.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL HISTORY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Zoology
Evan S. H. Quah, L. Lee Grismer, Muhamad Fatihah Syafiq, Attapol Rujirawan, Anchalee Aowphol, Amirrudin B. Ahmad, M. S. Shahrul Anuar
Summary: The taxonomic status of Cyrtodactylus zebraicus in Peninsular Malaysia has been uncertain due to a lack of vouchered material. Recent collections have confirmed the presence of this species in Perlis, the northernmost state of the country. This study provides an expanded description of the collected specimens and highlights the importance of continued field work for research and conservation purposes.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sinlan Poo, Allison Bogisich, Mariah Mack, Bryan K. Lynn, Anne Devan-Song
Summary: This study focused on the post-release growth and survivorship of amphibian offspring produced from frozen/thawed sperm for conservation translocation. It found that these offspring were smaller than natural counterparts, and early-life growth differences could lead to substantial differences in final life fecundity and population trends. The study emphasizes the need for more attention to the differences between captive-bred and cryo-derived individuals compared to natural counterparts, as well as the development of viable cryopreservation technologies for conservation translocation at the population level.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachel M. Santymire, Allison B. Sacerdote-Velat, Andrew Gygli, Douglas A. Keinath, Sinlan Poo, Kristin M. Hinkson, Elizabeth M. McKeag
Summary: The study utilized a novel method to measure glucocorticoid hormones and disease status, showing that pathogen status did not influence cortisol concentrations, and environmental conditions may be a contributing factor to the decline in endangered amphibian populations.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)