Automated action recognition is difficult because of the large number of possible meanings of data in video streams.

Many current approaches,train systems to look for specific actions. Those approaches are challenged when previously unseen actions are recognized, and often return inaccurate results if there are between actions from different classes in the training set.

For forty years the pairing of “equal rights” and “Jamaica” was synonymous with Peter Tosh and human rights until female dancehall deejay Ishawna released her version of “Equal Rights” in April of 2017.

Microbial transformation has proven to be an important resource in the production of various chemicals used in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.1 Microorganisms, such as fungi have been widely used in biotransformation experimentsto yield bioactive metabolites. Many of these reactions are difficult to achieve by chemical synthetic protocols. As a result, fungi have played an integral role in the development of green chemistry and by extension the pharmaceutical industry.

Introduction

Background

Fish is an essential and traditional element in the diet of most Caribbean people. However it also contains methylmercury which can have severe effects on fetal neurodevelopment. The objective of this study was to assess the fish intake of a selected group of pregnant women from Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago and evaluate prenatal mercury exposure, using the placenta as a biomarker.

Method

Introduction

Minerals and Radioactive nuclides exist naturally in the environment and some are created by human activities. They are then absorbed by food where they can affect human health. Therefore it is essential to determine the concentration of radioactive elements and minerals in the food. The purpose of this study wasto measure radionuclides and mineral contents that are present in popular Jamaican foods.

Methods

Although adolescence is a difficult time for diabetes management, there is little published qualitative research on adolescent Jamaicans with diabetes. This study investigates the experiences of Jamaican adolescents with diabetes to determine how to address their needs.

Nineteen adolescents participated in four focus groups and drew pictures representing their experiences. Thematic analysis was used to analyse their narratives; their drawings were analysed by adapting Lauritsen and Mathiasen’s (2003) method.

Medical and technological advances have led to an increase in longevity, but this is not without its challenges. Dementia is a term used to describe thecollection of symptoms that cause a decline in memory or thinking skills. It is one of the main causes of dependence and disability in old age.

Introduction

On September 6, 2017 Category 5 Hurricane Irma with 185 mph winds devastated Anguilla. The UWI Mona, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work responded to the request from the Anguillan Government’s Ministry of Health and Social Development to conducta three day training in Community Based Psychosocial Support (CBPS). The two facilitators kept a reflection log.

The Event

Background

Human rights violation such as poor treatment of pregnant women is increasingly seen as a threat to the 2030 maternal health and gender goals for low and middle-income countries. Disrespect and abuse (D&A) is a component of poor treatment meted out to women during childbirth. The study has identified the prevalence of D&A during childbirth; examined the mothers’ perception of their care during childbirth. The project was funded by the UWI Principal’s New Initiative Fund.