Burkholderia pseudomallei, the agent of melioidosis, can cause multisystemic infections, including rare cases in the central nervous system (CNS). Isolated CNS melioidosis is particularly rare, with a 3% of cases in long-term study. In this region that is high endemicity, risk factors include direct contact with contaminated soil or water, particul

The Metropolitan Opera of New York, in the United States, has now banned Internationally famous Russian soprano Anna Netrebko for two years because she is Russian. In the light of the obvious contradiction, and absence of reasoned elaboration, of this determination of Netrebko’s fitness and propriety, identifying the significance of denunciation

Abstract: This keynote navigates the transformation of AI models used in edge computing, transitioning from Tiny AI to Lite AI. The discussion commences with the prevalence of Tiny ML in edge computing. Despite its suitability for edge devices, Tiny ML necessitates that developers construct models from scratch, leading to limited capabilities in da

Trauma induced in the workplace may arise from bullying, racism, job insecurity or poor personal boundaries. Workers often conflate workplace trauma with the development of PTSD. Workers have reported long-term impacts on their careers, such as for example altering the form of their career decisions, how they observe and perceive workplace safety,

In 2022, the broadcaster “Russia Today” had its United Kingdom license revoked, after British watchdog Ofcom ruled it was neither a "fit and proper" nor a "responsible” broadcaster. In the light of the significance of this apparently quasi-judicial characterization, the overall research objective of this research is to investigate

In 2020, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong banned a former China Bank relationship manager for life from coming back into the banking industry. The ban was announced 1 year after his fraud conviction by a Hong Kong magistrate. The regulator determined he was “not a fit and proper person to be licensed or registered to carry on re

Background The interconnected nature of lifestyles and interim health outcomes implies the presence of the central lifestyle, central interim health outcome and bridge lifestyle, which are yet to be determined. Modifying these factors holds immense potential for substantial positive changes across all aspects of health and lifestyles. We aimed to i

Biodiesel, a third-generation biofuel, offers several advantages over regular diesel fuel. Waste cooking oil (WCO) emerges as an ideal feedstock due to its availability and easy accessibility. In this work, biodiesel was produced from two different types of immobilized lipases: Rhizomucor miehei lipase (RMIM) and Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB).

Rising energy demand in Malaysia has become an increasing concern. Malaysia uses more energy to produce a unit of GDP over time; when more energy is needed to create an output of similar value, this impacts the overall cost of production and may contribute to increased environmental degradation. In line with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communiti

Introduction: Despite a growing recognition internationally that children have a right to participate in matters that affect their lives, they are not always involved in decision-making processes concerning their health care. There is a lack of information on how parents influence children’s participation in this decision making. This study explo