Rafting Tourism Experience from the Perspective of Rhythm Analysis: A Case Study of Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province by He Xiaorong, Xu Haichao, Liu Xueting

“…Unlike other slow-paced, relaxed, and leisurely tourist activities, rafting instills a sense of "self-control" among participants in the process of overcoming fear, anxiety, and other negative emotions through intimate contact with nature under a rapid flow. (3) By creating a heterogeneous spatial mirror image, rafting allows individuals to overcome anxiety and other negative emotions, thus achieving a balance between internal and external rhythm, as well as enhancing self-perception. …”
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To think of blue almonds by Goh, Sze Kei

“…With the shift towards a knowledge economy, there are now pressures to keep ourselves and our skill sets updated and relevant, and the moralisation of work has created a false dichotomy of work versus laziness, resulting in the value of non-work activities such as playing, talking, enjoying nature, and other leisurely activities, which are worthwhile ends in themselves, becoming increasingly devalued and neglected. …”
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Understanding the associations between information sources, sociodemographics, and views on public health measures: evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic in Austria by Gamillscheg, P, Mayer, S, Pietrzak-Franger, M, Hilmar, C, Lange, A, Simon, J, Łaszewska, A

“…Collected data included sociodemographic characteristics, main COVID-19-related information sources, agreement with/adherence to three NPIs (no physical contact to family members not living in the same household, leisurely walks restricted to members of the same household, mandatory face masks) and information about perceived social support using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), anxiety/depression levels using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), whether participants felt well advised by the government, and whether participants perceived the pandemic to threaten their income. …”

Improved aquila optimizer for swarm-based solutions to complex engineering problems by Himanshu Sharma, Krishan Arora, Raghav Mahajan, Syed Immamul Ansarullah, Farhan Amin, Hussain AlSalman

“…It combines a combination of low flight with a leisurely descent for exploitation, high-altitude vertical dives, contour flying with brief gliding attacks for exploration, and controlled swooping maneuvers for effective prey capture. …”
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Understanding the relationship between built environment features and physical activity in the Caribbean: A scoping review by Kern Rocke, Christina Howitt, Ian Hambleton

“…Conclusion: Although the review is suggestive of the benefits of the benefits of BE interventions for promoting active commuting and leisurely PA, translational research is needed to understand whether results can be successfully adapted for SIDS, which often have an urban structure defined by a single urban centre with connections to outlying communities.…”
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Moving the needle on the university of third age in Malaysia: recent developments and prospects by Hamid, Tengku Aizan, Zakaria, Noor Syamilah, Abd Rahim, Nur Aira, Chai, Sen Tyng, Nor Akahbar, Siti Aisyah

“…Before Older Person Activity Centres, there are many senior citizen clubs providing leisurely activities and religious schools offering Islamic studies for older Muslims. …”
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How Did the COVID-19 Lockdown Affect Maternal Vitamin D (25(OH)D) Levels in Pregnant Women through Improved Air Quality? by Artemisia Kokkinari, Maria Dagla, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Konstantinos Bagianos, Georgios Iatrakis

“…Conclusions: In conclusion, pregnant women should be encouraged to lead a healthier lifestyle, avoid being outside during rush hours, take nature walks, not smoke, exercise, take leisurely morning walks in the sun, and taking take their vitamin D supplements, which are recommended according to the gestational age, imitating all that they did during the pandemic, in order to avoid VDD.…”
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Data on mobile phone use, adaptability and adult attachment among college students in China by Xiaorui Liu, Tour Liu, Xinyang Liu, Xurong Lu, Yuxin Li

“…Mobile phone use brings convenience to people's social communication and leisurely experience. While excessive mobile phone use also leads to problematic mobile phone use such as mobile phone addiction and nomophobia which has serious harm. …”
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Cadangan merekabentuk bangunan induk muzium negeri Pulau Pinang di Esplanade dengan mengguna kembali bangunan City Hall dan Town Hall / by 401502 Yap, Kern Ling

“…It is a place for all people; restfull during the day with leisurely activities such as people sitting and sleeping under the shadows of the swaying trees; switching slowly into a more active pace when the sun sets with sports activities the people strolling. …”

The transnational mental health burden of Haiti’s alleged collapse: preliminary findings from The Haitian Well-Being Study by Judite Blanc, Niara J. Carrenard, Evan Auguste, Sherryn Luma, Laura Francois, Tim Bigdeli, Girardin Jean-Louis, Lunthita Duthely

“…Discussions revolved around the definition of mental health, stressors, coping mechanisms, risk and protective factors, and barriers to mental health care.ResultsSix principal themes emerged: 1- Chronic Traumatic Stress: continued violence, political instability, unemployment, lack of social support, adverse childhood experiences, family separation, and forced displacement were significant sources of stress. 2- Increased Health Burden: Participants reported experiencing chronic physical and psychological symptoms [i.e., hypertension, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, substance abuse, suicidal ideations, characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)], which were attributed to Haiti’s social, political, and infrastructure collapse. 3- Risk Factors: limited access to mental health services, pervasive hopelessness, scarcity of opportunities, and stigma were identified as significant risks. 4- Future Uncertainty: widespread concerns regarding the future predominated. 5- Multigenerational Concerns: Significant anxiety concerning the mental health and development of children, as well as the functionality of mental health practitioners, was noted. 6- Coping and Protective Factors: Effective coping strategies include mental stimulation, peer support, managing digital consumption, engaging in leisurely activities, such as listening to music, and faith/spirituality.ConclusionThe study’s findings underscore the sociopolitical and economic crisis in Haiti, which has resulted in violence and a dismantle of political, educational, financial, and health infrastructures. …”
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Understanding the associations between information sources, sociodemographics, and views on public health measures: evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic in Austria by Peter Gamillscheg, Susanne Mayer, Monika Pietrzak-Franger, Carina Hilmar, Alina Lange, Judit Simon, Agata Łaszewska

“…Collected data included sociodemographic characteristics, main COVID-19-related information sources, agreement with/adherence to three NPIs (no physical contact to family members not living in the same household, leisurely walks restricted to members of the same household, mandatory face masks) and information about perceived social support using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), anxiety/depression levels using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), whether participants felt well advised by the government, and whether participants perceived the pandemic to threaten their income. …”
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What is the utility of posters? Qualitative study of participants at a regional primary healthcare conference in Asia by Soon, Charlene, Car, Lorainne Tudor, Ng, Chirk Jenn, Tan, Ngiap Chuan, Smith, Helen

“…For the viewers, these included the ability to gain a rapid overview of research activity (for “benchmarking”, “updating”, and “inspiration”); the ability to choose who to engage with and when, in contrast to the tightly scheduled oral sessions; and opportunity to discuss content in a leisurely and detailed fashion with the presenter. …”
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Effects of caffeine, methylliberine, and theacrine on vigilance, marksmanship, and hemodynamic responses in tactical personnel: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Harry P. Cintineo, Marissa L. Bello, Alexa J. Chandler, Thomas D. Cardaci, Bridget A. McFadden, Shawn M. Arent

“…Each round began with leisurely reading followed by a 30-min vigilance task before beginning two trials of movement and marksmanship tasks. …”
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The original and subsequent audiences of the Manuel des péchés and its Middle English descendants by Sullivan, M, Sullivan, Matthew Thomas

“…Through local stories, a familiar tone, and an uncomplicated and leisurely style Robert Mannyng, the author, transformed the <em>Manuel</em> into a local story-book/directory of sin.…”

The Characteristics and Significance of Gu Zhi’s Annotations and Research on the Poetry of Wei and Jin Dynasties by Chen Rubi

“…In 1921, he went to Lushan Jiangxi Province in February to build a grass house, named “Ge Taozhai”, and leisurely had the intention of returning to seclusion. …”
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The Malay political economy - A brief historical review by Omar, Affifudin

“…This paper attempts to show that during periods of immense increase in national wealth, Malay rulers throughout history became too engrossed with nonproductive activities and living leisurely and enjoying hedonistic lives;to enable this they farmed out to selected individuals, particularly foreigners, the back-breaking job of management and administration of the economies. …”
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“Restoration of the Past Scenery-Realm”: A Research on the Scenery-Realm Restoration of Jiang’s Fu Garden During Qing Dynasty in the Historical Revolution of the Humble Administrat... by Qian BIAN

“…In terms of scenery construction, the research reveals the “Chi Shang Shan Lin” (hills and groves above the pool) as the core characteristic of the garden’s scenery, and the interaction between and transformation of various scenes within this core scenery provide the key basis for achieving the garden’s realm experience of “Shan Lin Zhi Xing” (nature of hills and groves) and “Xian Kuang Zhi Yu” (leisurely and spacious domain). Subsequently, the effects and sensory experience of other closely related elements of the core scenery constructed are summarized. …”
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EEG-based emotion recognition for real-time applications by Liu, Yisi

“…In the first case where Dominance-Arousal are recognized by SVM and valence is recognized by thresholds, up to 16 emotions: four different valence levels with each of the high arousal/ high dominance, low arousal/high dominance, high arousal/low dominance, low arousal/low dominance combinations (namely activated/elated, joyful/happy, contempt/hostile, angry/frustrated, anxious/surprised, fascinated/loved, sinful/displeased, embarrassed/fearful, nonchalant/leisurely, relaxed/secure, mildly annoyed/disdainful, selfish/dissatisfied, solemn/quiet, humble/protected, fatigued/sad and bored/depressed) are recognized. …”
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