This paper employs archival documents to research how the Gold Coast colonial government worked with European women medical doctors at preventive health to sustain infant and child welfare clinics.After the First Worl...This paper employs archival documents to research how the Gold Coast colonial government worked with European women medical doctors at preventive health to sustain infant and child welfare clinics.After the First World War,the objective of the colonial government and medical officers was to prevent child mortality and child morbidity.European women medical doctors working with the government and in private practice at infant and child welfare clinics cared for African pregnant women,mothers,and children not older than three years old.European women medical doctors at infant and child welfare clinics educated the community.In 1932,the Great Depression peaked and Percy Selwyn-Clarke in the health service needed to increase funds and staff.Selwyn-Clarke established the Gold Coast Local Branch of the British Red Cross Society to work at the infant and child welfare clinics.展开更多
Crossing border e‐commerce develops rapidly because of e‐commerce development.There are three typical modes of crossing border e‐commerce,and they are B2B(business to business),B2C(business to customer),and C2C(cus...Crossing border e‐commerce develops rapidly because of e‐commerce development.There are three typical modes of crossing border e‐commerce,and they are B2B(business to business),B2C(business to customer),and C2C(customer to customer).With the development of social network,a new mode called C2C cross‐border e‐commerce by SC(social commerce)is occurring.This new kind of e‐commerce has several advantages,like high trust between seller and customer and personalized consumption for customers.But there are still some problems of C2C cross‐border e‐commerce by SC,which are tax evasion and no rule to regulate.To solve these problems,several measures should be taken into account.In the area of Customs Law,it should refine the standard of luggage and post package taxation.The Custom should strengthen supervision for international post package.To deal with the problem that there is no law to regulate C2C cross‐border e‐commerce by SC,Contract Law is suitable before the E‐commerce Law enacts.展开更多
Contemporary Social Sciences publishes outstanding research in the field of social sciences in China and also includes high-quality research work by foreign scholars on the development of China’s western regions and ...Contemporary Social Sciences publishes outstanding research in the field of social sciences in China and also includes high-quality research work by foreign scholars on the development of China’s western regions and its reform and opening up.The aim is to help promote China’s academic achievements to the world and give China a stronger voice in the global community of social sciences.The scopes of research fields for consideration include,but not limited to political science,economics,literature,linguistics,journalism and communication,education,sociology,philosophy,history,law,and interdisciplinary research.展开更多
The idea of a network society was introduced by Western sociologists at the end of the 20th century after in-depth research was conducted from perspectives such as informationalism.Influenced by these developments,the...The idea of a network society was introduced by Western sociologists at the end of the 20th century after in-depth research was conducted from perspectives such as informationalism.Influenced by these developments,the concept of constructing a network society also emerged in China.Over the past 30 years,China has made significant progress and achievements in constructing a network society,both in terms of its fundamental construction and social development.It is important that these advancements be summarized and reviewed.China’s network society construction can be divided into two relatively independent yet interconnected components,based on their focal points:its foundational infrastructure and its social development.These two components of China’s network society are managed by different departments.China has integrated the fundamental construction of its network society with the social development of its network society,thereby achieving unified planning,collaborative advancement,and coordinated development.This approach aims to harmonize two aspects:building China’s cyberspace strength and contributing to Chinese informatization,thereby advancing Chinese modernization.展开更多
The world is steadily moving to the post-liberal order with the urgent need of novel organizational and security approaches,also new levels of international cooperation,in order to support its stability and prosperity...The world is steadily moving to the post-liberal order with the urgent need of novel organizational and security approaches,also new levels of international cooperation,in order to support its stability and prosperity.The developed high-level Spatial Grasp Technology(SGT)and its Spatial Grasp Language(SGL)are briefed which may be particularly useful for solving numerous conflicts and crises problems emerging in different areas during this transitional period,in both local and global scale.SGT employs unlimited spatial scenario mobility and parallel holistic matching of distributed systems,with numerous communicating SGL interpreters potentially installed worldwide.Basic network creation and management operations are described in SGL which may operate on top of existing communication systems or serve individually as high level network protocols in case of non-local crises and disasters.Different operations on social networks are presented in SGL including finding strongest and weakest components with resultant changing of network topologies,also determining distances between different communities for preventing and predicting social conflicts.Fully distributed analysis,and tracing and simulation of multiple mobile objects in distributed spaces with complex routes are shown in SGL related to cruise missiles,defence objects and debris in outer space,as well as massively moving refugees through international borders.The proposed technology had trial implementations and applications in different countries,and its latest version can be readily installed by agreement on any platforms needed.展开更多
Contemporary Social Sciences is an English-language journal founded by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences(SASS)in March 2016.It is China’s first and only English academic journal established by a local academy of soc...Contemporary Social Sciences is an English-language journal founded by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences(SASS)in March 2016.It is China’s first and only English academic journal established by a local academy of social sciences,as well as Sichuan’s only English academic journal in humanities and social sciences with a CN serial number.As a publication run in line with the requirements of China’s press and publication authority.展开更多
Contemporary Social Sciences is an English-language journal founded by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences(SASS)in March 2016.It is China’s first and only English academic journal established by a local academy of soc...Contemporary Social Sciences is an English-language journal founded by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences(SASS)in March 2016.It is China’s first and only English academic journal established by a local academy of social sciences,as well as Sichuan’s only English academic journal in humanities and social sciences with a CN serial number.展开更多
The pervasive diffusion of Artificial Intelligence(AI)technologies is reshaping how individuals,institutions,and societies access,process,and govern information.While AI promises increased efficiency and personalizati...The pervasive diffusion of Artificial Intelligence(AI)technologies is reshaping how individuals,institutions,and societies access,process,and govern information.While AI promises increased efficiency and personalization across sectors-education,healthcare,work,and public administration-it also introduces new social inequalities linked to unequal capacities to understand,use,and critically engage with these systems.This article explores the sociological implications of digital literacy as a foundational competence for developing AI literacy.Drawing on a multidisciplinary framework,the paper examines how digital literacy,understood in its epistemic,ethical,and political dimensions,enables critical agency in algorithmically mediated environments.Through a structured analysis of current literature and policy perspectives,the article highlights the need for inclusive,situated,and interdisciplinary educational strategies that empower citizens to participate in AI-related decision-making processes.It concludes by proposing a reconceptualization of digital literacy as a civic infrastructure for algorithmic citizenship,grounded in equity,democratic engagement,and technological accountability.展开更多
BACKGROUND Orthopaedic surgical education has traditionally depended on the apprenticeship model of“see one,do one,teach one”.However,reduced operative exposure,stricter work-hour regulations,medicolegal constraints...BACKGROUND Orthopaedic surgical education has traditionally depended on the apprenticeship model of“see one,do one,teach one”.However,reduced operative exposure,stricter work-hour regulations,medicolegal constraints,and patient safety concerns have constrained its practicality.Simulation-based training has become a reliable,safe,and cost-efficient alternative.Dry lab techniques,especially virtual and augmented reality,make up 78%of current dry lab research,whereas wet labs still set the standard for anatomical realism.AIM To evaluate the effectiveness,limitations,and future directions of wet and dry lab simulation in orthopaedic training.METHODS A scoping review was carried out across four databases-PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,and EBSCOhost-up to 2025.Medical Subject Headings included:"Orthopaedic Education","Wet Lab","Dry Lab","Simulation Training","Virtual Reality",and"Surgical Procedure".Eligible studies focused on orthopaedic or spinal surgical education,employed wet or dry lab techniques,and assessed training effectiveness.Exclusion criteria consisted of non-English publications,abstracts only,non-orthopaedic research,and studies unrelated to simulation.Two reviewers independently screened titles,abstracts,and full texts,resolving discrepancies with a third reviewer.RESULTS From 1851 records,101 studies met inclusion:78 on dry labs,7 on wet labs,4 on both.Virtual reality(VR)simulations were most common,with AI increasingly used for feedback and assessment.Cadaveric training remains the gold standard for accuracy and tactile feedback,while dry labs-especially VR-offer scalability,lower cost(40%-60%savings in five studies),and accessibility for novices.Senior residents prefer wet labs for complex tasks;juniors favour dry labs for basics.Challenges include limited transferability data,lack of standard outcome metrics,and ethical concerns about cadaver use and AI assessment.CONCLUSION Wet and dry labs each have unique strengths in orthopaedic training.A hybrid approach combining both,supported by standardised assessments and outcome studies,is most effective.Future efforts should aim for uniform reporting,integrating new technologies,and policy support for hybrid curricula to enhance skills and patient care.展开更多
Objective To compare the characteristics of suicides in the four main demographic groups： urban males, urban females, rural males and rural females in order to help clarify the demographic pattern of suicides in Chin...Objective To compare the characteristics of suicides in the four main demographic groups： urban males, urban females, rural males and rural females in order to help clarify the demographic pattern of suicides in China. Methods A detailed psychological autopsy survey instrument was independently administered to 895 suicide victims in family members and close associates from 23 geographically representative locations from around the country. Results Pesticide ingestion accounted for 58% （519） of all suicides and 61% （3181519） of deaths were due to unsuccessful medical resuscitation. A substantial proportion （37%） of suicide victims did not have a mental illness. Among the 563 victims with mental illness, only 13% （76/563） received psychiatric treatment. Compared to other demographic groups, young rural females who died from suicide had the highest rate of pesticide ingestion （79%）, the lowest prevalence of mental illness （39%）, and the highest acute stress from precipitating life events just prior to the suicide. Contusion Many suicides in China are impulsive acts of deliberate self-harm following acute interpersonal crises. Prevention of suicides in China must focus on improving awareness of psychological problems, improving mental health services, providing alternative social support networks for managing acute interpersonal conflicts, limiting access to pesticides, and improving the resuscitation skills of primary care providers.展开更多
While Western modernization is often regarded as a dominant model of linear progress,existing theories frequently overlook the diversity of modernization paths and the underlying commonalities shared across them.The r...While Western modernization is often regarded as a dominant model of linear progress,existing theories frequently overlook the diversity of modernization paths and the underlying commonalities shared across them.The rise of alternative models,exemplified by Chinese path to modernization,underscores the potential for multiple trajectories of modernization and reveals three core elements that define these paths:building consensus on development,generating momentum for growth,and enhancing resilience to challenges.The success of Chinese path to modernization can be attributed to several key factors:the establishment of a national development consensus driven by the leadership of the Communist Party of China;the creation of development momentum through endogenous growth,optimal resource allocation,and a sustained commitment to reform and opening-up;and the strengthening of resilience via economic diversification,gradual reforms,and robust risk management strategies.In contrast,African nations present a distinct mix of traditional consensus governance and modern democratic practices,while actively engaging in development-security-governance nexus management and refining early warning and crisis management systems.These countries are exploring their own paths to modernization,informed by their unique socio-political contexts.Despite many differences in national conditions,exchanges of experiences between China and African countries-focused on development consensus,momentum,and resilience-can break the myth that“modernization equals Westernization”.Such exchanges can empower developing nations to pursue their own,independent,and context-specific routes toward modernization.展开更多
The landscape of hepatobiliary surgical education has undergone a significanttransformation with the integration of advanced technologies such as threedimensionalmodeling,virtual reality,augmented reality,and artifici...The landscape of hepatobiliary surgical education has undergone a significanttransformation with the integration of advanced technologies such as threedimensionalmodeling,virtual reality,augmented reality,and artificial intelligence.This review synthesizes recent advancements in surgical education,examiningthe role of these technologies in improving anatomical understanding,surgicalskill acquisition,and overall trainee engagement.Evidence from randomizedcontrolled trials,systematic reviews,and cohort studies shows that immersivetraining tools,including virtual reality,augmented reality,and haptic feedback,outperform traditional apprenticeship methods in fostering cognitive and psychomotorskills.Artificial intelligence applications provide real-time feedback,furtherenhancing learning efficiency.However,these technologies should complement,rather than replace,traditional hands-on training.Some challenges remain to beaddressed,such as high costs,infrastructure requirements,and limited long-termvalidation of these technologies.The review concludes that while these innovationsoffer promising educational benefits,further research is needed to standardizetheir application and evaluate their long-term impact on surgical outcomes.展开更多
On May 10,2025,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Africa Friendship for International Volunteer Service was held at the Hope Primary School in Mathare Slum,Nairobi,Kenya.The event was co-organ...On May 10,2025,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Africa Friendship for International Volunteer Service was held at the Hope Primary School in Mathare Slum,Nairobi,Kenya.The event was co-organised by China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and the Dream Building Service Association.Li Jun,Vice-President of CNIE delivered opening remarks at the event.展开更多
Given the reality of climate-driven migration,the net effectiveness of existing spatially fixed protected areas(PAs)to biodiversity conservation is expected to decline,while the potential of non-PA habitats(non-PAs,i....Given the reality of climate-driven migration,the net effectiveness of existing spatially fixed protected areas(PAs)to biodiversity conservation is expected to decline,while the potential of non-PA habitats(non-PAs,i.e.,natural,altered,or artificial ecosystems that are not formally designated as PAs)for biodiversity conservation is gaining attention.However,the contribution of non-PAs to biodiversity conservation remains poorly understood.With the aim of comprehensively assessing the effectiveness of non-PAs as transient refugia and steppingstones during future climate-change-induced migration of species in China,a six-metric integrated framework was applied and statistics of these metrics for PAs and non-PAs are compared.Results reveal that,a greater area of non-PAs has a low velocity of climate change(VoCC)compared to that of PAs,and can therefore serve as temporary refugia for species.The disappearing climate index(DCI)and novel climate index(NCI)results show that some 17%of the subdivided climate classes within the PAs have changed.However,the displacement index(DI)results imply that nearly half(48.98%)of the PAs need non-PAs to provide transient refugia for climate-driven migration of species in PAs.The higher ratio of effective steppingstones measured using the climate corridor score(CCS)and landscape current flow(LCF)further emphasizes that non-PAs play a more significant role as steppingstones for climate driven migration than do PAs in terms of both their structural and functional connectivity.Our research further demonstrates that a conservation approach that improves connectivity among PAs and considers Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures(OECMs)is essential for long-term biodiversity adaptation to climate change.展开更多
On June 20,the 7th China-Latin America and Caribbean Think Tank Forum was held in Beijing.The forum carried the theme“Working Together to Build a China-LAC Community with a Shared Future.”Assistant Foreign Minister ...On June 20,the 7th China-Latin America and Caribbean Think Tank Forum was held in Beijing.The forum carried the theme“Working Together to Build a China-LAC Community with a Shared Future.”Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.Leonel Caraballo Maqueira,Vice President of the Cuban Diplomatic Academy,and Martin Charles,Ambassador of Dominica to China and Representative of the Latin American and Caribbean Diplomatic Corps in China,attended the meeting and delivered speeches.展开更多
This study examines how demographic factors shape engagement with virtual cultural communities and awareness of emerging economic models.Using survey data from 202 participants,descriptive statistics,independent sampl...This study examines how demographic factors shape engagement with virtual cultural communities and awareness of emerging economic models.Using survey data from 202 participants,descriptive statistics,independent samples t-tests,and One-way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA)with Least Significant Difference(LSD)post-hoc analyses revealed significant influences of age,education,and occupation.No significant gender differences were found.Individuals aged 26-45 demonstrated higher virtual community participation(F=3.439,p=0.01)and emerging model awareness(F=2.834,p=0.026)than younger cohorts(18-25 years and below).Respondents with postgraduate education exhibited superior understanding of emerging economic models(F=3.296,p=0.022)and their nexus with cultural values(F=6.196,p<0.001)compared to those with lower educational attainment.Significant occupational variations existed in virtual participation(F=4.001,p=0.008)and economic model awareness(F=5.611,p=0.001),with enterprise employees and civil servants scoring higher than students and freelancers.These findings underscore the critical roles of life stage,educational investment,and professional context in shaping digital cultural behaviors and economic cognition,offering valuable insights for platform design,educational strategies,and policy development in the digital cultural economy.展开更多
Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China,Chinese communists,re-presented by President Xi Jinping,have innovated Marxist Concept of Democracy base on Chinese history,culture and conditions...Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China,Chinese communists,re-presented by President Xi Jinping,have innovated Marxist Concept of Democracy base on Chinese history,culture and conditions. On the basis of inheriting Marxist thought of the inner prescriptions of "people's democracy",they fur-ther expanded the connotation and extension of "rule by the people",developed the contents of the electoral democ-racy and consultative democracy in China.,enriched the concrete requirements of the democratic realization condi-tions from the aspects of economic foundation,intellectual support and the guarantee of the rule of law,and a new ex-ploration is made on the development of China's democratic political system from the aspects of Party's leadership and operation supervision.展开更多
This article presents an overview of economic sociology on the example of the countries of Central Asia,where there are unique problems associated with the transformation of socio-economic relations in the period of p...This article presents an overview of economic sociology on the example of the countries of Central Asia,where there are unique problems associated with the transformation of socio-economic relations in the period of post-Soviet adaptation of the republics that were part of the Soviet Union.Social inequality,discrimination and inequality based on tribal,ethical,religious or gender grounds,lack of inclusivity-these and many other social challenges and problems that our society faces require a search for solutions and an optimal way out of the situation,since society and the development of society directly affect the economy in the countries as a whole,the stability of society and the quality of life of citizens of the entire Central Asian region and each country.Social justice creates stability in market relations and contributes to economic growth,equal rights and opportunities create the necessary level of trust in society at which growth and development take place.The article analyzes the changes that have taken place since the independence of the republics,as well as the post-pandemic period,which has made significant adjustments to the lives of citizens of Central Asian countries.展开更多
The cognitive load plays a key role in surgical education,influencingtask performance and skill acquisition.This review explores three primary approaches to assessing cognitive load in the surgical context—paper-base...The cognitive load plays a key role in surgical education,influencingtask performance and skill acquisition.This review explores three primary approaches to assessing cognitive load in the surgical context—paper-based measures,physiological measures,and performance-based measures—and highlights their relevance and applications in surgical education.Paper-based tools,such as the NASA Task Load Index and its surgical adaptation,the Surgery Task Load Index,offer simplicity but lack realtime insight.Physiological measures,including heart rate,eye tracking,and electrodermal activity,provide objective and timely data.Neuroimaging techniques,such as electroencephalography and functional near-infrared spectroscopy,provide direct evidence of brain activity but face challenges such as cost and complexity.Performance-based metrics,such as secondary tasks,infer cognitive load from working memory capacity.Accurate assessment of cognitive load can improve training outcomes by adapting demands to cognitive capacity.Future directions include the development of more accurate,multimodal,and user-friendly tools for dynamic,timely assessment,ultimately advancing personalized surgical training and improving patient care.展开更多
文摘This paper employs archival documents to research how the Gold Coast colonial government worked with European women medical doctors at preventive health to sustain infant and child welfare clinics.After the First World War,the objective of the colonial government and medical officers was to prevent child mortality and child morbidity.European women medical doctors working with the government and in private practice at infant and child welfare clinics cared for African pregnant women,mothers,and children not older than three years old.European women medical doctors at infant and child welfare clinics educated the community.In 1932,the Great Depression peaked and Percy Selwyn-Clarke in the health service needed to increase funds and staff.Selwyn-Clarke established the Gold Coast Local Branch of the British Red Cross Society to work at the infant and child welfare clinics.
文摘Crossing border e‐commerce develops rapidly because of e‐commerce development.There are three typical modes of crossing border e‐commerce,and they are B2B(business to business),B2C(business to customer),and C2C(customer to customer).With the development of social network,a new mode called C2C cross‐border e‐commerce by SC(social commerce)is occurring.This new kind of e‐commerce has several advantages,like high trust between seller and customer and personalized consumption for customers.But there are still some problems of C2C cross‐border e‐commerce by SC,which are tax evasion and no rule to regulate.To solve these problems,several measures should be taken into account.In the area of Customs Law,it should refine the standard of luggage and post package taxation.The Custom should strengthen supervision for international post package.To deal with the problem that there is no law to regulate C2C cross‐border e‐commerce by SC,Contract Law is suitable before the E‐commerce Law enacts.
文摘Contemporary Social Sciences publishes outstanding research in the field of social sciences in China and also includes high-quality research work by foreign scholars on the development of China’s western regions and its reform and opening up.The aim is to help promote China’s academic achievements to the world and give China a stronger voice in the global community of social sciences.The scopes of research fields for consideration include,but not limited to political science,economics,literature,linguistics,journalism and communication,education,sociology,philosophy,history,law,and interdisciplinary research.
基金“Research on Social Change and Network Society Planning in the Internet of Everything Era”(ID:21BSH005),a project under the National Social Science Fund of China
文摘The idea of a network society was introduced by Western sociologists at the end of the 20th century after in-depth research was conducted from perspectives such as informationalism.Influenced by these developments,the concept of constructing a network society also emerged in China.Over the past 30 years,China has made significant progress and achievements in constructing a network society,both in terms of its fundamental construction and social development.It is important that these advancements be summarized and reviewed.China’s network society construction can be divided into two relatively independent yet interconnected components,based on their focal points:its foundational infrastructure and its social development.These two components of China’s network society are managed by different departments.China has integrated the fundamental construction of its network society with the social development of its network society,thereby achieving unified planning,collaborative advancement,and coordinated development.This approach aims to harmonize two aspects:building China’s cyberspace strength and contributing to Chinese informatization,thereby advancing Chinese modernization.
文摘The world is steadily moving to the post-liberal order with the urgent need of novel organizational and security approaches,also new levels of international cooperation,in order to support its stability and prosperity.The developed high-level Spatial Grasp Technology(SGT)and its Spatial Grasp Language(SGL)are briefed which may be particularly useful for solving numerous conflicts and crises problems emerging in different areas during this transitional period,in both local and global scale.SGT employs unlimited spatial scenario mobility and parallel holistic matching of distributed systems,with numerous communicating SGL interpreters potentially installed worldwide.Basic network creation and management operations are described in SGL which may operate on top of existing communication systems or serve individually as high level network protocols in case of non-local crises and disasters.Different operations on social networks are presented in SGL including finding strongest and weakest components with resultant changing of network topologies,also determining distances between different communities for preventing and predicting social conflicts.Fully distributed analysis,and tracing and simulation of multiple mobile objects in distributed spaces with complex routes are shown in SGL related to cruise missiles,defence objects and debris in outer space,as well as massively moving refugees through international borders.The proposed technology had trial implementations and applications in different countries,and its latest version can be readily installed by agreement on any platforms needed.
文摘Contemporary Social Sciences is an English-language journal founded by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences(SASS)in March 2016.It is China’s first and only English academic journal established by a local academy of social sciences,as well as Sichuan’s only English academic journal in humanities and social sciences with a CN serial number.As a publication run in line with the requirements of China’s press and publication authority.
文摘Contemporary Social Sciences is an English-language journal founded by Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences(SASS)in March 2016.It is China’s first and only English academic journal established by a local academy of social sciences,as well as Sichuan’s only English academic journal in humanities and social sciences with a CN serial number.
文摘The pervasive diffusion of Artificial Intelligence(AI)technologies is reshaping how individuals,institutions,and societies access,process,and govern information.While AI promises increased efficiency and personalization across sectors-education,healthcare,work,and public administration-it also introduces new social inequalities linked to unequal capacities to understand,use,and critically engage with these systems.This article explores the sociological implications of digital literacy as a foundational competence for developing AI literacy.Drawing on a multidisciplinary framework,the paper examines how digital literacy,understood in its epistemic,ethical,and political dimensions,enables critical agency in algorithmically mediated environments.Through a structured analysis of current literature and policy perspectives,the article highlights the need for inclusive,situated,and interdisciplinary educational strategies that empower citizens to participate in AI-related decision-making processes.It concludes by proposing a reconceptualization of digital literacy as a civic infrastructure for algorithmic citizenship,grounded in equity,democratic engagement,and technological accountability.
文摘BACKGROUND Orthopaedic surgical education has traditionally depended on the apprenticeship model of“see one,do one,teach one”.However,reduced operative exposure,stricter work-hour regulations,medicolegal constraints,and patient safety concerns have constrained its practicality.Simulation-based training has become a reliable,safe,and cost-efficient alternative.Dry lab techniques,especially virtual and augmented reality,make up 78%of current dry lab research,whereas wet labs still set the standard for anatomical realism.AIM To evaluate the effectiveness,limitations,and future directions of wet and dry lab simulation in orthopaedic training.METHODS A scoping review was carried out across four databases-PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,and EBSCOhost-up to 2025.Medical Subject Headings included:"Orthopaedic Education","Wet Lab","Dry Lab","Simulation Training","Virtual Reality",and"Surgical Procedure".Eligible studies focused on orthopaedic or spinal surgical education,employed wet or dry lab techniques,and assessed training effectiveness.Exclusion criteria consisted of non-English publications,abstracts only,non-orthopaedic research,and studies unrelated to simulation.Two reviewers independently screened titles,abstracts,and full texts,resolving discrepancies with a third reviewer.RESULTS From 1851 records,101 studies met inclusion:78 on dry labs,7 on wet labs,4 on both.Virtual reality(VR)simulations were most common,with AI increasingly used for feedback and assessment.Cadaveric training remains the gold standard for accuracy and tactile feedback,while dry labs-especially VR-offer scalability,lower cost(40%-60%savings in five studies),and accessibility for novices.Senior residents prefer wet labs for complex tasks;juniors favour dry labs for basics.Challenges include limited transferability data,lack of standard outcome metrics,and ethical concerns about cadaver use and AI assessment.CONCLUSION Wet and dry labs each have unique strengths in orthopaedic training.A hybrid approach combining both,supported by standardised assessments and outcome studies,is most effective.Future efforts should aim for uniform reporting,integrating new technologies,and policy support for hybrid curricula to enhance skills and patient care.
基金This project was supported by grants from the Ford Foundation, the Save the Children Fund, and Befrienders International.
文摘Objective To compare the characteristics of suicides in the four main demographic groups： urban males, urban females, rural males and rural females in order to help clarify the demographic pattern of suicides in China. Methods A detailed psychological autopsy survey instrument was independently administered to 895 suicide victims in family members and close associates from 23 geographically representative locations from around the country. Results Pesticide ingestion accounted for 58% （519） of all suicides and 61% （3181519） of deaths were due to unsuccessful medical resuscitation. A substantial proportion （37%） of suicide victims did not have a mental illness. Among the 563 victims with mental illness, only 13% （76/563） received psychiatric treatment. Compared to other demographic groups, young rural females who died from suicide had the highest rate of pesticide ingestion （79%）, the lowest prevalence of mental illness （39%）, and the highest acute stress from precipitating life events just prior to the suicide. Contusion Many suicides in China are impulsive acts of deliberate self-harm following acute interpersonal crises. Prevention of suicides in China must focus on improving awareness of psychological problems, improving mental health services, providing alternative social support networks for managing acute interpersonal conflicts, limiting access to pesticides, and improving the resuscitation skills of primary care providers.
基金This article forms part of the 2021 Major Bidding Project under the Special Research Program on Significant Historical Issues,supported by the Chinese Academy of History and funded by the National Social Science Foundation of China:“General History of Africa(Multi-Volume Edition)”(Grant No.LSYZD21022).
文摘While Western modernization is often regarded as a dominant model of linear progress,existing theories frequently overlook the diversity of modernization paths and the underlying commonalities shared across them.The rise of alternative models,exemplified by Chinese path to modernization,underscores the potential for multiple trajectories of modernization and reveals three core elements that define these paths:building consensus on development,generating momentum for growth,and enhancing resilience to challenges.The success of Chinese path to modernization can be attributed to several key factors:the establishment of a national development consensus driven by the leadership of the Communist Party of China;the creation of development momentum through endogenous growth,optimal resource allocation,and a sustained commitment to reform and opening-up;and the strengthening of resilience via economic diversification,gradual reforms,and robust risk management strategies.In contrast,African nations present a distinct mix of traditional consensus governance and modern democratic practices,while actively engaging in development-security-governance nexus management and refining early warning and crisis management systems.These countries are exploring their own paths to modernization,informed by their unique socio-political contexts.Despite many differences in national conditions,exchanges of experiences between China and African countries-focused on development consensus,momentum,and resilience-can break the myth that“modernization equals Westernization”.Such exchanges can empower developing nations to pursue their own,independent,and context-specific routes toward modernization.
文摘The landscape of hepatobiliary surgical education has undergone a significanttransformation with the integration of advanced technologies such as threedimensionalmodeling,virtual reality,augmented reality,and artificial intelligence.This review synthesizes recent advancements in surgical education,examiningthe role of these technologies in improving anatomical understanding,surgicalskill acquisition,and overall trainee engagement.Evidence from randomizedcontrolled trials,systematic reviews,and cohort studies shows that immersivetraining tools,including virtual reality,augmented reality,and haptic feedback,outperform traditional apprenticeship methods in fostering cognitive and psychomotorskills.Artificial intelligence applications provide real-time feedback,furtherenhancing learning efficiency.However,these technologies should complement,rather than replace,traditional hands-on training.Some challenges remain to beaddressed,such as high costs,infrastructure requirements,and limited long-termvalidation of these technologies.The review concludes that while these innovationsoffer promising educational benefits,further research is needed to standardizetheir application and evaluate their long-term impact on surgical outcomes.
文摘On May 10,2025,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Africa Friendship for International Volunteer Service was held at the Hope Primary School in Mathare Slum,Nairobi,Kenya.The event was co-organised by China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and the Dream Building Service Association.Li Jun,Vice-President of CNIE delivered opening remarks at the event.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grants No.2022YFC3802604,2022YFF1303102)the Global Engagement for Strategic Partnership project of Nanjing University.
文摘Given the reality of climate-driven migration,the net effectiveness of existing spatially fixed protected areas(PAs)to biodiversity conservation is expected to decline,while the potential of non-PA habitats(non-PAs,i.e.,natural,altered,or artificial ecosystems that are not formally designated as PAs)for biodiversity conservation is gaining attention.However,the contribution of non-PAs to biodiversity conservation remains poorly understood.With the aim of comprehensively assessing the effectiveness of non-PAs as transient refugia and steppingstones during future climate-change-induced migration of species in China,a six-metric integrated framework was applied and statistics of these metrics for PAs and non-PAs are compared.Results reveal that,a greater area of non-PAs has a low velocity of climate change(VoCC)compared to that of PAs,and can therefore serve as temporary refugia for species.The disappearing climate index(DCI)and novel climate index(NCI)results show that some 17%of the subdivided climate classes within the PAs have changed.However,the displacement index(DI)results imply that nearly half(48.98%)of the PAs need non-PAs to provide transient refugia for climate-driven migration of species in PAs.The higher ratio of effective steppingstones measured using the climate corridor score(CCS)and landscape current flow(LCF)further emphasizes that non-PAs play a more significant role as steppingstones for climate driven migration than do PAs in terms of both their structural and functional connectivity.Our research further demonstrates that a conservation approach that improves connectivity among PAs and considers Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures(OECMs)is essential for long-term biodiversity adaptation to climate change.
文摘On June 20,the 7th China-Latin America and Caribbean Think Tank Forum was held in Beijing.The forum carried the theme“Working Together to Build a China-LAC Community with a Shared Future.”Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.Leonel Caraballo Maqueira,Vice President of the Cuban Diplomatic Academy,and Martin Charles,Ambassador of Dominica to China and Representative of the Latin American and Caribbean Diplomatic Corps in China,attended the meeting and delivered speeches.
文摘This study examines how demographic factors shape engagement with virtual cultural communities and awareness of emerging economic models.Using survey data from 202 participants,descriptive statistics,independent samples t-tests,and One-way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA)with Least Significant Difference(LSD)post-hoc analyses revealed significant influences of age,education,and occupation.No significant gender differences were found.Individuals aged 26-45 demonstrated higher virtual community participation(F=3.439,p=0.01)and emerging model awareness(F=2.834,p=0.026)than younger cohorts(18-25 years and below).Respondents with postgraduate education exhibited superior understanding of emerging economic models(F=3.296,p=0.022)and their nexus with cultural values(F=6.196,p<0.001)compared to those with lower educational attainment.Significant occupational variations existed in virtual participation(F=4.001,p=0.008)and economic model awareness(F=5.611,p=0.001),with enterprise employees and civil servants scoring higher than students and freelancers.These findings underscore the critical roles of life stage,educational investment,and professional context in shaping digital cultural behaviors and economic cognition,offering valuable insights for platform design,educational strategies,and policy development in the digital cultural economy.
基金the the staged achievement of the key project of Marxism theory research and development in 2017 “theoretical and practical research on democratic centralism”(NO.2017YZD14)
文摘Since the Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China,Chinese communists,re-presented by President Xi Jinping,have innovated Marxist Concept of Democracy base on Chinese history,culture and conditions. On the basis of inheriting Marxist thought of the inner prescriptions of "people's democracy",they fur-ther expanded the connotation and extension of "rule by the people",developed the contents of the electoral democ-racy and consultative democracy in China.,enriched the concrete requirements of the democratic realization condi-tions from the aspects of economic foundation,intellectual support and the guarantee of the rule of law,and a new ex-ploration is made on the development of China's democratic political system from the aspects of Party's leadership and operation supervision.
文摘This article presents an overview of economic sociology on the example of the countries of Central Asia,where there are unique problems associated with the transformation of socio-economic relations in the period of post-Soviet adaptation of the republics that were part of the Soviet Union.Social inequality,discrimination and inequality based on tribal,ethical,religious or gender grounds,lack of inclusivity-these and many other social challenges and problems that our society faces require a search for solutions and an optimal way out of the situation,since society and the development of society directly affect the economy in the countries as a whole,the stability of society and the quality of life of citizens of the entire Central Asian region and each country.Social justice creates stability in market relations and contributes to economic growth,equal rights and opportunities create the necessary level of trust in society at which growth and development take place.The article analyzes the changes that have taken place since the independence of the republics,as well as the post-pandemic period,which has made significant adjustments to the lives of citizens of Central Asian countries.
基金the financialsupport from the China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202106370009)Alberta Innovate Graduate Student Scholarship.
文摘The cognitive load plays a key role in surgical education,influencingtask performance and skill acquisition.This review explores three primary approaches to assessing cognitive load in the surgical context—paper-based measures,physiological measures,and performance-based measures—and highlights their relevance and applications in surgical education.Paper-based tools,such as the NASA Task Load Index and its surgical adaptation,the Surgery Task Load Index,offer simplicity but lack realtime insight.Physiological measures,including heart rate,eye tracking,and electrodermal activity,provide objective and timely data.Neuroimaging techniques,such as electroencephalography and functional near-infrared spectroscopy,provide direct evidence of brain activity but face challenges such as cost and complexity.Performance-based metrics,such as secondary tasks,infer cognitive load from working memory capacity.Accurate assessment of cognitive load can improve training outcomes by adapting demands to cognitive capacity.Future directions include the development of more accurate,multimodal,and user-friendly tools for dynamic,timely assessment,ultimately advancing personalized surgical training and improving patient care.
