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- PublicationOptimization Of Surface Soil Moisture Extraction Using Sentinel-1a Sar And Machine Learning In Northwest Shandong Plain, China(2025-08)In semi-humid regions, soil moisture (SM) plays a crucial role in influencing hydrological cycle processes and energy balance. While machine learning (ML) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) offer potential for SM information retrieval, their performance and applicability are limited by challenges such as feature selection and sensitivity to environmental variations across different seasons. This challenge is exacerbated by the lack of comprehensive frameworks that effectively integrate multiple polarimetric parameters with traditional backscatter coefficients, which could improve the accuracy of SAR-based SM retrieval. Hence, this research aims to develop an innovative method that combines advanced polarimetric decomposition techniques with ML algorithms for robust SM retrieval in the Northwest Shandong Plain, China.
- PublicationThe Effect Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychoeducation Module In Reducing Body Image Dissatisfaction Among College Students In China(2025-08)Body image dissatisfaction refers to negative cognition and attitudes toward one`s body shape and physical characteristics, as well as the negative emotions and feelings arise on that basis. It has been recognized as a public health issue; however, there is a lack of relevant research in China, particularly in the college population. Body image dissatisfaction has a negative impact on mental health and is often linked to self-esteem, depression and anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the levels of body image dissatisfaction, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety among Chinese college students; to analyze gender differences in these variables and their relationships in groups with body image dissatisfaction; and to develop a psychoeducational module based on cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with other learning theories (Behaviorist Learning Theory, Cognitive Learning Theory and Humanistic Learning Theory) to reduce body image dissatisfaction among Chinese college students.
- PublicationErich Fromm’s Conception Of Man: An Analysis From A Phenomenological Perspective(2025-07)Erich Fromm, a renowned psychoanalyst and ethicist of the 20th century, introduced sociology and historical materialism into the domain of psychology, establishing a humanistic psychoanalysis aimed at improving human creativity and achieving freedom. His conception of the “whole and universal man” represents the fundamental nature of humanity and has profound implications for his ethical thought. Despite numerous studies on Fromm’s psychoanalysis and philosophy, there is a lack of in-depth research on his conception of man from a phenomenological perspective. This thesis aims to address this gap by exploring Fromm’s ideas through an analysis from phenomenological perspectives. The primary objectives are to provide a comprehensive examination of Fromm’s conception of man, explore major viewpoints on the conception of man in phenomenology, and analyze Fromm’s ideas through phenomenological perspectives.
- PublicationPaddy Farmers’ Intention To Fully Adopt Smart Farming Technologies: Examining The Role Of Overall Perceived Value And Technology Readiness(2025-08)Smart Farming Technologies (SFTs) hold significant potential for enhancing productivity, optimizing resource utilization, and promoting sustainability in agriculture. Modern farming faces a complex array of interconnected challenges, from soil health and water management to pest control and yield optimization, that a single technology cannot adequately address. However, adoption rates remain low in developing countries like Malaysia, where many farmers still rely on traditional practices despite government initiatives. This highlights a gap between policy and practice, necessitating evidence-based research to address the underlying factors influencing SFTs adoption. While recent studies emphasize the role of farmers' value perceptions in SFTs adoption, this notion remains underexplored, especially concerning the value complexity and the factors that shape it.
- PublicationConditional And Anonymous Payment Protocol With Local Dispute Resolution Mechanism In Payment Channel Networks(2025-08)This research proposes a conditional and anonymous payment protocol with a local dispute resolution mechanism, addressing three key issues. First, a lightweight and Lightning Network-compatible Onion Style Symmetric Commitment (OSSC) that ensures a secure and efficient locking and unlocking scheme. Second, the Efficient Multi-party Conditional Payment Flow (EMCPF) protocol relies on a Hybrid Encryption Mechanism (HEM). It extends a refined OSSC version by avoiding the ideal anonymous communication assumption, preserving privacy, security, and preventing long collateral durations and Wormhole attacks. Finally, a Local Dispute Mechanism (LDM) is extended with EMCPF to resolve disputes and unresponsiveness cases between channel parties locally and synchronously, avoiding costly blockchain lifecycle.
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- PublicationCoenzyme Q10 supplementation for prophylaxis in adult patients with migraine : A meta-analysis(2022)Objective To determine the effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for reduction the severity, frequency of migraine attacks and duration of headache in adult patients with migraine. Design Systematic review and meta- analysis. Data sources Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and Psychological Information Database (PsycINFO) from inception till December 2019. Study selection All randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing CoQ10 with placebo or used as an adjunct treatment included in this meta-analysis. Crossover designs and controlled clinical trials (CCT) were excluded. Data synthesis Heterogeneity at face value by comparing populations, settings, interventions and outcomes were measured and statistical heterogeneity was assessed by means of the I2 statistic. The treatment effect for dichotomous outcomes were using risk ratios (RRs) and risk difference (RD), and for continuous outcomes, mean differences (MDs) or standardized mean difference (SMD); both with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used. Subgroup analyses were carried out for dosage of CoQ10 and if CoQ10 combined with another supplementation. Sensitivity analysis was used to investigate the impact risk of bias for sequence generation and allocation concealment of included studies. Results Six studies with a total of 371 participants were included in meta-analysis. There is no statistically significant reduction in severity of migraine headache with CoQ10 supplementation. CoQ10 supplementation reduced the duration of headache attacks compared to the control group (mean difference -0.19, 95% CI -0.27 to -0.11; random effects; I2 statistic = 0%; P < 0.00001). CoQ10 usage reduced the frequency of migraine headache compared to the control group (MD -1.52, 95% CI -2.40 to -0.65; random effects; I2 statistic = 0%; P = <0.001). Conclusion CoQ10 appears to have beneficial effects in reducing duration and frequency of migraine attack.
- PublicationEmotion recognition in children with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and typical development with exploratory observation on comorbid case(2025-08)Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and comorbid ASD + ADHD often exhibit challenges in emotion recognition, which can impact social functioning. This study aimed to investigate the unique and shared emotion recognition profiles of children with ASD, ADHD, ASD + ADHD, and typically developing (TD) peers. A total of 17 children (15 males, 2 females; mean age = 9 years) participated, including 5 with ASD, 6 with ADHD, 1 with comorbid ASD + ADHD, and 5 TD children. Using a two-phase methodology, Phase 1 involved translation, cultural adaptation, and pilot testing of a screening questionnaire - selected modules from the Autism-Tics, ADHD, and other Comorbidities Inventory (A-TAC) used in phase 2 to categorize participants into diagnostic groups. Phase 2 utilized computerized experimental tasks, including a Facial Emotion Recognition (FER) task and Affective Prosody (AP) task, to assess and compare visual and auditory emotion recognition abilities across the groups. Given recruitment constraints, the initial 4 × 2 factorial design was adapted, and analyses were conducted using ANOVA, ANCOVA, and regression to examine group and modality effects while accounting for age and FSIQ. Findings revealed no significant group-level differences in overall emotion recognition accuracy. However, across conditions, children performed significantly better in visual than in auditory emotion recognition, highlighting a consistent modality effect. This suggests that visual cues, particularly facial expressions, may represent a relative strength, whereas auditory prosody presents greater challenges across groups. These results imply that interventions may be more effective when they build on visual strengths while providing targeted support for auditory processing difficulties. The absence of strong diagnostic or cognitive predictors further underscores the potential value of shared, transdiagnostic approaches to intervention, rather than disorder-specific models. Future research should prioritize larger and more balanced samples to clarify the impact of comorbidity and individual variability on emotion recognition profiles.
- PublicationImpact of different ultrasonic frequencies on precipitation process of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate coated hydroxyapatite granular surfaces(2022-08-01)This project presents the fabrication of DCPD-coated HAP granules using the dissolution-precipitation method with the aid of sonication of single frequency (360kHz) and double frequency (32/158kHz) using the ultrasonic machine (crest ultrasonic). The new bone formation rate for hydroxyapatite is relatively slow compared to the growth of the natural bone, especially in a large bone defect area. Therefore, DCPD layer coating is proposed on the surface of HAp granules to increase the new bone formation rate. A new approach on DCPD coating using ultrasonic technology to obtain a coating layer in a short period, low cost and effective compared to other methods that are time consuming and involve high temperature to obtain CaP coating layer. Several characterisation methods were carried out, such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), dissolution behaviours of calcium ions, and pH analysis. The results of characterisations showed that the amount of DCPD crystals precipitated on the HAp granule surface increased as the acidic calcium phosphate solution concentration increased for single and double frequencies. As the concentrations of acidic calcium phosphate increased (0.025M,0.050M,0.075M,0.100M), the DCPD formation also increased. However, single frequency produced higher DCPD formation than double frequency. Therefore, this study showed that the amount of DCPD coated on HAp granule surfaces could be regulated by changing the concentration of acidic calcium phosphate solution or type of ultrasonic frequency.
- PublicationPower Imbalance And Patriarchal Control In Alison Goodman'S Eon And Eona: A Feminist Reading(2016-02)This study comprises a feminist reading of Alison Goodman's Eon and its sequel Eona through a conceptual framework that consists of various feminist and psychological tools. The review of related literature reveals that the fantasy genre is largely neglected by scholars as the genre is deemed as trivial and insignificant, and most studies on the fantasy genre are more focused on classic fantasy literature. The literature review also reveals that studies in the fantasy genre mostly focus on young girls and women's representation that often mirrors gender stereotypes. This study aims to fill the lacuna caused by the neglect of studies on power imbalance and patriarchal control in the fantasy genre. Objectives of the study include revealing power imbalance between genders, exposing patriarchal control over women, and determining the strategies of resistance used by women in their struggle against power imbalance and patriarchal control in the selected texts. The findings reveal that there is an imbalance of power between genders, whereby men hold more important roles in society, cultural traditions benefit men more than women, and women are often unfairly and ill-treated. The findings also reveal that women are being oppressed and subjugated by patriarchy through the use of violence, power, social norms, cultural traditions, and law.