Effect of Light Duration and Variation on the Growth and Reproductive Performance in Breeder Geese.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of time and light variation on the growth and reproductive performances of breeder geese.

Methods: A total of 32 ganders and 96 dames in their first laying season, with an average age of 10 months, were assigned to eight rooms, each containing four ganders and twelve dams. A split-plot design was used, incorporating two prelay photoperiod treatments: a 7-hour light period (P7H), in which the photoperiod was maintained at seven hours for the first six weeks, and a gradually decreasing light (GDL) group, in which the light duration was initially set at 12 hours and then reduced by one hour per week during the prelay period.

Doctor-Patient Communication Models, Patient Decision-Making Participation, and Patient Emotional Expression: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Samples from the UK and China.

Background: Effective doctor-patient communication is critical to healthcare outcomes, but cultural differences can significantly influence communication dynamics. Understanding how cultural factors shape communication styles is essential, particularly in cross-cultural healthcare settings. Power distance and individualism/collectivism are key cultural dimensions that may impact doctor-patient interactions.

Assessment of Hermetia illucens pupal exuviae fermented by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as functional feed additive for red feather native chickens.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate black soldier fly pupal exuviae (BSFP) fermented by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (FBSFP) as a functional feed additive for Red Feather Native chickens. Moreover, it investigated the effects of the feed additive on growth performance, blood parameters, intestinal morphology, and microbiota composition. These chickens were allocated into five groups and their feeds are as follows: basal diet (control), basal diet supplemented with 1 × 10 CFU/kg BA (BA), 0.

The Effects of Loving-Kindness Meditation Guided by Short Video Apps on Policemen's Mindfulness, Public Service Motivation, Conflict Resolution Skills, and Communication Skills.

Police officers work in high-stress environments that demand emotional resilience, interpersonal skills, and effective communication. Occupational stress can negatively impact their motivation, conflict resolution abilities, and professional effectiveness. Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM), a mindfulness-based intervention focused on cultivating compassion and empathy, has shown promise in enhancing prosocial attitudes and emotional regulation.

Effects of Short Video App Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Policemen's Communication Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, and Mood Disorders.

Background: Law enforcement is a high-stress profession, with officers frequently exposed to traumatic events, leading to mental health challenges such as communication anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management difficulties, and mood disorders. Mindfulness meditation (MM), particularly when guided through short video applications, has shown promise in addressing these issues by enhancing emotional regulation and resilience.

Objective: This study explores the effects of an 8-week MM intervention, delivered via short video apps, on communication anxiety, PTSD, anger management, and mood disorders in police officers.

Factor analysis, emotional experience and behavioral feedback of contemporary Chinese youth participating in short-term monasticism: a qualitative study based on the online question-and-answer community Zhihu.

Introduction: This study explores the psychological motivations, emotional experiences, and behavioral feedback of contemporary Chinese youth participating in short-term monasticism. Despite the rising popularity of these practices as a means of stress relief and spiritual exploration, limited research has addressed their socio-cultural and psychological implications in the context of modern Chinese society.

Methods: Data were collected from Zhihu, a leading online Q&A community in China, using Python web crawler technology.

A cluster randomized controlled trial examining the effects of a four-week mindfulness-based practice on primary school students' interpersonal mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and attentional focus.

Background: Although mindfulness benefits are well-established across diverse populations, its impact on primary school children's interpersonal mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and attentional focus remains underexplored. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a four-week mindfulness-based practice (MBP) intervention among primary school students.

Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted with 14 classes from Guanghua Elementary School, Taiwan.

Effects of dietary Bacillus velezensis fermented soybean hull supplementation on antioxidant capacity, suppressing pro-inflammatory, and modulating microbiota composition in broilers.

This study aimed to ferment soybean hulls (SBH) with Bacillus velezensis and evaluate their effects on broiler diets, specifically focusing on intestinal antioxidant capacity, immune modulation, and microbiota composition. The animal trial involved 400 one-day-old Arbor Acres broilers, randomly assigned to a control group (basic diet, Control) and groups receiving 5 % and 10 % unfermented soybean hulls (5 % USBH, 10 % USBH) and 5 % and 10 % fermented soybean hulls (5 % FSBH, 10 % FSBH) as replacements for the basic diet. Each group contained 80 birds, divided into four pens with 20 birds per pen, and the trial lasted for 35 days.

Enhancing Subjective Well-Being in Taiwanese University Students Through an Eight-Week Mindfulness-Based Program: A Pilot Study.

While mindfulness has demonstrated extensive benefits across diverse populations, research on its integration as a formal course and its effects on subjective well-being (SWB), particularly among Taiwanese university students, remains limited. This pilot study examined changes in SWB among 85 Taiwanese university students (61 males, 24 females) following an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) course. Participants included 38 lower-grade (pre-internship) and 47 senior (post-internship) students.

Effects of Antrodia cinnamomea solid culture mycelium by-products on growth performance and immune response in weaning black piglets.

This study evaluated the effects of supplementation with Antrodia cinnamomea mycelium by-product (ACBP) on growth performance and immune response in weaning piglets. Total available content and antioxidant capacity of ACBP were determined. Ninety-six black pigs were randomly distributed to 24 pens.

Xin-Yi-Qing-Fei-Tang and its critical components reduce asthma symptoms by suppressing GM-CSF and COX-2 expression in RBL-2H3 cells.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) XYQFT is composed of 10 herbs. According to the NHIRD, XYQFT is one of the top ten most commonly used TCM prescriptions for asthma treatment.

Aim Of The Study: The aim of this study was to explore whether XYQFT reduces asthma symptoms in a mouse model of chronic asthma and determine the immunomodulatory mechanism of mast cells.

Effects of angel wings on morphological and histological characteristics of White Roman geese.

This study aims to determine the effects of normal and angel wing on morphological and histological characteristics of white Roman geese. Angel wing is a torsion of a wing at the carpometacarpus all the way down to the end, stretching outward away from the body lateral. In this study, 30 geese were raised for observing the whole appearance, including stretched wings and morphologies of defeathered wings at 14 wk old.

Evaluation of You-Gui-Wan critical compounds inhibiting ALOX-5 and HDC gene expression in RBL-2H3 cells using a fractional factorial design.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) You-Gui-Wan (YGW) has been used to treat asthma for hundreds of years.

Aim Of The Study: YGW is composed of 10 types of medicinal materials. However, the immune mechanism of YGW in asthma treatment has not been elucidated.

Pulsatilla decoction suppresses matrix metalloproteinase-7-mediated leukocyte recruitment in dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis mouse model.

Background: Intestinal inflammation is considered to be an important characteristic of ulcerative colitis (UC) and the current medical treatments for UC are usually proposed to suppress abnormal intestinal immune responses. Pulsatilla decoction (PD), a traditional Chinese medicine, is frequently used in UC treatments in Asian countries; however, the mechanism of the action of PD remains unclear. In the present study, the mechanism of the action of PD was elucidated in the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model, a model to mimic UC.

Intestinal Microbiota, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Oxidative Status of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Mushroom Waste Compost By-Products.

This study investigated the effects of using mushroom waste compost as the residue medium for planting, which was used as a feed replacement; its consequent influence on broiler chickens' intestinal microbiota, anti-inflammatory responses, and anti-oxidative status was likewise studied. A total of 240 male broilers were used and allocated to four treatment groups: the basal diet-control group (corn-soybean); 5% replacement of a soybean meal via PWMC ( Schum No. 2 waste mushroom compost); 5% replacement of a soybean meal via FPW ( fermented PWMC); 5% replacement of a soybean meal via PP ( Schum No.

Assessment of Intestinal Immunity and Permeability of Broilers on Partial Replacement Diets of Two-Stage Fermented Soybean Meal by and .

The effect of soybean peptides from fermented soybean meal on the intestinal immunity and tight junction of broilers was assessed. Roughly, two-stage fermented soybean meal prepared with Bv and Lb (FSBM), which has nearly three times higher soluble peptides than soybean meal (SBM), and reduced galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) content and allergen protein. The one-stage fermented by Bv (FSBM) has the highest soluble peptides, while commercial lactic acid bacteria (FSBM) has the highest Lactic acid bacteria count; these were used to compare the differences in the process.

The Potential Utilization of High-Fiber Agricultural By-Products as Monogastric Animal Feed and Feed Additives: A Review.

With the increase in world food demand, the output of agricultural by-products has also increased. Agricultural by-products not only contain more than 50% dietary fiber but are also rich in functional metabolites such as polyphenol (including flavonoids), that can promote animal health. The utilization of dietary fibers is closely related to their types and characteristics.

Off-label reduced-dose apixaban does not reduce hemorrhagic risk in Taiwanese patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: A retrospective, observational study.

East Asians are reportedly at high risk of anticoagulant-related bleeding; therefore, some physicians prefer to prescribe low-dose direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Little is known about the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of off-label reduced-dose apixaban in East Asians with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of off-label reduced-dose apixaban in Taiwanese patients with nonvalvular AF.

Effect of on House Dust Mite-Induced Mouse Allergic Asthma via Regulating Amino Acid Metabolic Disorder and Gut Dysbiosis.

Chinese herbal remedies have long been used for enhancing immunity and treating asthma. However, the evidence-based efficacy remains to be supported. This study aimed to explore the potential bio-signatures in allergic asthma and the effect of (YGW), a traditional Chinese herbal prescription, on dust mite-induced mouse allergic asthma.

The Herbal Cocktail GSYJ Attenuated Airway Inflammatory Cell Infiltration in a Chronic Asthmatic Mouse Model.

This study explored the potential therapeutic efficacy of GSYJ in attenuating asthma symptom severity and aimed to determine the immunomodulatory mechanism of GSYJ. A mouse model of chronic asthma induced by repeated (Der p) challenge was established. In addition, 30 minutes before Der p challenge, the mice were orally administered GSYJ (1 g/kg).

Laying Diet Supplementation with L. leaves and Evaluation of Productive Performance and Potential Modulation of Antioxidative Status.

This study evaluated the antioxidant capacity of L. (RC) leaves and powder when used as a feed additive for laying hens. Results showed that the total phenolic content of the aqueous leaf extract of L.

Production performances and antioxidant activities of laying hens fed Aspergillus oryzae and phytase co-fermented wheat bran.

Objective: Wheat bran (WB) was co-fermented with Aspergillus oryzae and phytase (Phy) to determine whether co-fermentation improve WB phosphorus and fiber utilization in Isa-brown layers.

Methods: A total of 112 Isa brown layer were randomly divided into 7 treatments with 8 replicates per a treatment and 2 hens per a replicate. The treatments included basal diet (control), basal diet supplemented with 250 unit/kg Phy (control+Phy), diet with 10% WB (10% WB), diet with 5% WB and 250 unit/kg Phy (5% WB+Phy) diet with 10% WB and 250 unit/kg Phy (10% WB+Phy), diet with 5% fermented WB supplemented with molasses and phy (PCFWH) and 125 unit/kg Phy (5% PCFWH), and diet with 10% PCFWH (10% PCFWH).

Epidemiological analysis of the Kaohsiung city strategy for dengue fever quarantine and epidemic prevention.

Background: Dengue is endemic in over 100 countries and is an important public health problem worldwide. Dengue fever is not endemic in Taiwan; the importation of dengue viruses from neighboring countries via close commercial links and air travel is considered to be the cause of local outbreaks. Therefore, efforts toward disease control have focused on preventing the importation of dengue into Taiwan.

DFSG, a novel herbal cocktail with anti-asthma activity, suppressed MUC5AC in A549 cells and alleviated allergic airway hypersensitivity and inflammatory cell infiltration in a chronic asthma mouse model.

Aim Of The Study: To develop a novel anti-asthma drug. DFSG is a novel herbal cocktail composed of 4 types of herbal medicines. This study explored whether DFSG has the potential to attenuate asthma symptom severity and aimed to determine the immunomodulatory mechanism of DFSG using a chronic asthmatic mouse model induced by repeated challenges with Dermatogoides pteronyssinus (Der p).