The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence(AI)and Large Language Models(LLMs)has led to their increasing integration into various domains,from text generation and translation to question-answering.However,a crit...The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence(AI)and Large Language Models(LLMs)has led to their increasing integration into various domains,from text generation and translation to question-answering.However,a critical question remains:do these sophisticated models,much like humans,exhibit susceptibility to cognitive biases?Understanding the presence and nature of such biases in AI is paramount for assessing their reliability,enhancing their performance,and predicting their societal impact.This research specifically investigates the susceptibility of Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and DeepSeek,two prominent LLMs,to framing effects and confirmation bias.The study meticulously designed a series of experimental trials,systematically manipulating information proportions and presentation orders to evaluate these biases.In the framing effect experiment,a genetic testing decision-making scenario was constructed.The proportion of positive and negative information(e.g.,20%,50%,or 80%positive)and their presentation order were varied.The models’inclination towards undergoing genetic testing was recorded.For the confirmation bias experiment,two reports-one positive and one negative-about“RoboTaxi”autonomous vehicles were provided.The proportion of erroneous information within these reports(10%,30%,and 50%)and their presentation order were systematically altered,and the models’support for each report was assessed.The findings demonstrate that both Gemini 1.5 Pro and DeepSeek are susceptible to framing effects.In the genetic testing scenario,their decision-making was primarily influenced by the proportion of positive and negative information presented.When the proportion of positive information was higher,both models showed a greater inclination to recommend or proceed with genetic testing.Conversely,a higher proportion of negative information led to greater caution or a tendency not to recommend the testing.Importantly,the order in which this information was presented did not significantly influence their decisions in the framing effect scenarios.Regarding confirmation bias,the two models exhibited distinct behaviors.Gemini 1.5 Pro did not show an overall preference for either positive or negative reports.However,its judgments were significantly influenced by the order of information presentation,demonstrating a“recency effect,”meaning it tended to support the report presented later.The proportion of erroneous information within the reports had no significant impact on Gemini 1.5 Pro’s decisions.In contrast,DeepSeek exhibited an overall confirmation bias,showing a clear preference for positive reports.Similar to Gemini 1.5 Pro,DeepSeek’s decisions were also significantly affected by the order of information presentation,while the proportion of misinformation had no significant effect.These results reveal human-like cognitive vulnerabilities in advanced LLMs,highlighting critical challenges to their reliability and objectivity in decision-making processes.Gemini 1.5 Pro’s sensitivity to presentation order and DeepSeek’s general preference for positive information,coupled with its sensitivity to order,underscore the need for careful evaluation of potential cognitive biases during the development and application of AI.The study suggests that effective measures are necessary to mitigate these biases and prevent potential negative societal impacts.Future research should include a broader range of models for comparative analysis and explore more complex interactive scenarios to further understand and address these phenomena.The findings contribute significantly to understanding the limitations and capabilities of current AI systems,guiding their responsible development,and anticipating their potential societal implications.展开更多
Background:Live streaming has become a globally prevalent form of digital entertainment,particularly among young audiences,fostering new modes of online engagement through real-time interaction.However,excessive use m...Background:Live streaming has become a globally prevalent form of digital entertainment,particularly among young audiences,fostering new modes of online engagement through real-time interaction.However,excessive use may lead to addictive behaviors in certain users.Current research on live-streaming addiction remains limited,with prior studies focusing primarily on socio-psychological drivers rather than the role of technological affordances.To address this gap,this study develops a conceptual model based on socio-technical systems and attachment theory to investigate how emotional and functional attachment mediate the relationship between platform features and addictive behavior.Methods:A total of 533 valid responses were collected in a cross-sectional survey(mean age=26.4 years,standard deviation[SD]=4.7;53.8%female).Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling(SEM)to test the hypothesized relationships.Additionally,the potential mediating effects of emotional and functional attachment between the platform features and live-streaming addiction were examined using the Bootstrap method.Results:Social factors(perceived interactivity,β=0.204,p<0.001;perceived confirmation,β=0.379,p<0.001)and technical factors(perceived customization,β=0.227,p<0.001;perceived amusement,β=0.252,p<0.001;vicarious expression,β=0.352,p<0.001)significantly strengthen both emotional and functional attachment,which in turn positively predict live-streaming addiction(emotional attachment:β=0.468,p<0.001;functional attachment:β=0.393,p<0.001).Furthermore,emotional attachment exerted a stronger influence on addiction than functional attachment.Conclusions:These findings deepen the understanding of live-streaming addiction by integrating socio-technical perspectives and offer practical implications for stakeholders to mitigate negative outcomes through effective strategies.展开更多
Objective:To confirm the presence of Culex(Cx.)(Lophoceraomyia)cinctellus in Sri Lanka using morphological and molecular evidence.Methods:From October 2019 to April 2020,mosquito surveillance was conducted fort-nightl...Objective:To confirm the presence of Culex(Cx.)(Lophoceraomyia)cinctellus in Sri Lanka using morphological and molecular evidence.Methods:From October 2019 to April 2020,mosquito surveillance was conducted fort-nightly in the Banduragoda Public Health Inspector area.Larvae were collected using standard siphoning methods,while adults were sampled using Cattle Baited Trap,Gravid Traps,Light Traps,Bird-Baited Traps,Dog Baited Traps,and diurnal human landing collections.Specimens were transported to the Entomology Laboratory at the Medical Research Institute for identification.Morphological identification was performed using standard taxonomic keys.Molecular confirmation was achieved through DNA sequencing of mosquito head and thoracic regions,followed by sequence analysis using NCBI BLAST and Geneious software(version 7.1.3).Results:Adults of Cx.cinctellus were identified in Bird-Baited Traps and human bait collections.Unique morphological characteristics,including well-developed pulvilli,wing vein 1A ending before the apex of cross vein mcu,basal transverse pale bands on abdominal terga,and two labial basal setae on the proboscis,confirmed species identity.Morphometric measurements included mean thoracic length(0.58±0.02)mm,thoracic width(0.63±0.02)mm,abdominal length(2.15±0.03)mm,abdominal width(0.61±0.01)mm,and wing length(2.91±0.02)mm.Molecular analysis corroborated the morphological identification,affirming the species as Cx.cinctellus.COI sequences of the collected specimen(452 bp)were confirmed as Cx.cinctellus for sequence identity by BLAST and BOLD analysis.These sequences were subsequently deposited in GenBank under the accession number OR225623.1.Conclusions:This study documents the first occurrence of Cx.cinctellus in Sri Lanka,highlighting the need to enhance entomological surveillance to monitor its dispersal and population dynamics.展开更多
Disseminated mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection with high mortality,particularly in immunocompromised patients.Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crutial but often delayed due to nonspecific ...Disseminated mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection with high mortality,particularly in immunocompromised patients.Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crutial but often delayed due to nonspecific presentations.Many studies have highlighted the challenges in emergency settings,where atypical symptoms may lead to misdiagnosis.We report a rare case of disseminated mucormycosis originating from the stomach in a pregnancy-induced thrombocytopenia(PITP)patient,emphasizing rapid gastroscopy examination,histopathological confi rmation,multidisciplinary management,and high-risk factors for hospital-acquired gastrointestinal mucormycosis infection.展开更多
Kounis syndrome(KS)is a rare but clinically significant condition characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)and allergic reactions,which can develop in patients with either normal or ...Kounis syndrome(KS)is a rare but clinically significant condition characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)and allergic reactions,which can develop in patients with either normal or diseased coronary arteries.[1,2]The condition is typically triggered by various allergens including medications(particularly contrast media),environmental factors,or food exposures,with symptom onset usually occurring within one hour of exposure.展开更多
The affirmation registration and certification of land contracted management right are the essential conditions for the effective promotion of land management right circulation and the development of agricultural mode...The affirmation registration and certification of land contracted management right are the essential conditions for the effective promotion of land management right circulation and the development of agricultural moderate scale management. However, the following problems are found in the process of the pilot work: insufficient propaganda work, inconsistent recognition of affirmation registration work, low enthusiasm of grass-roots work; lack of unified regulations, each company working on their own; requiring large amount of manpower and resources for rural land contracted management rights, and severe shortage of national and municipal inputs; incomplete land ownership information and lack of marks between land plots, leading to resolving difficulty of the disputes; urgent need of strengthening subsequent work, untimely adjustment of related policies. Therefore, it needs to intensify propaganda, so that farmers can know the land right confirmation registration and certifi- cation, and recognize its importance; unify the introduction of job specification and results storage standard, making it convenient for the unified use of the results unified; set up special funds, and make experiments first in the areas with better economic conditions; establish arbitral institutions for land ownership disputes; earnestly make great effort to the supporting and subsequent work for right confirmation registration, and give full play to the role of land registration results.展开更多
Rural collective land ownership registration is a basic work to safeguard farmers' land rights and interests, and promote rural reform and development, which involves the vital interests of the peasants, and has grea...Rural collective land ownership registration is a basic work to safeguard farmers' land rights and interests, and promote rural reform and development, which involves the vital interests of the peasants, and has great influence on the rural economic and social development. However, there are many problems in rural col- lective land ownership registration and certification, such as unclear rural land own- ership subject and nature; not unified understanding of registration, no high enthusi- asm of the grass-roots work; prominent registration policy contradictions, serious shortage of investment, which seriously affect the rural land ownership registration work. In order to solve these problems, some suggestions are put forward on pro- moting the rural land ownership registration work smoothly.展开更多
This study applies OLS,panel regression and Granger causality test to investigate the impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019(Covid-19)outbreak on the global equity markets during the early stage of the pandemic.We fin...This study applies OLS,panel regression and Granger causality test to investigate the impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019(Covid-19)outbreak on the global equity markets during the early stage of the pandemic.We find that the Covid-19 outbreak has a significant negative impact on the overall equity index return of the eight economies even at 0.1%significance level.Furthermore,the pandemic has a more significant impact on the European countries than on the East Asian economies.The results have three main implications.Firstly,policy makers should react fast to mitigate the impact of a crisis.Secondly,investors should be aware of an outbreak of disease or other risks and adjust their investments accordingly.Furthermore,the Covid-19 outbreak results in a shift of power from the west to the east.展开更多
Complete checklist records are essential to understand regional bird diversity and the status of the distribution of birds. The Zhejiang bird checklist was last presented as the Aves Branch of Zhejiang Fauna in 1990. ...Complete checklist records are essential to understand regional bird diversity and the status of the distribution of birds. The Zhejiang bird checklist was last presented as the Aves Branch of Zhejiang Fauna in 1990. Since then, many new records had been added, of which most remain unpublished. We have collected and examined all published and unpublished new records from Zhejiang habitats as well as those from the Aves Branch of Zhejiang Fauna. We have confirmed the evidence of the new records, which includes specimens, photographs, videos, sounds and tissue samples. We changed the Latin names of 131 species and subspecies and 41 Chinese names according to the new taxonomy and nomenclature. We provide an updated Zhejiang bird checklist for a total of 483 species and 24 subspecies, including 70 new species records, of which 47 species are reported for the first. Most of the new records are based on recent photographs taken by bird watchers.展开更多
There is a large Mesoproterozoic rift at the northern margin of North China Craton (NCC), and one of China's most important metallogenic belts, the Langshan-Zhaertai Shan-Bayan Obo mesoproterozoic metallogenic belt...There is a large Mesoproterozoic rift at the northern margin of North China Craton (NCC), and one of China's most important metallogenic belts, the Langshan-Zhaertai Shan-Bayan Obo mesoproterozoic metallogenic belt is just located in this rift. This metallogenic belt contains some large or ultra-large ore deposits, such as the Bayan Obo iron deposits and ultra-large rare earth deposits, and the large Dongshengmiao Cu-Pb-Zn sulphide deposits.展开更多
A fast and sensitive method for determination of 8 diuretics (acetazolamide, bendroflumethiazide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone, triamterene) and masking agent (probenecid) in...A fast and sensitive method for determination of 8 diuretics (acetazolamide, bendroflumethiazide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone, triamterene) and masking agent (probenecid) in human urine using gas-chromatography with mass spectrometric detection is described. The extraction of the substances as function of the nature of organic solvent, mixing time and pH of aqueous phase was studied. The tandem mass spectrometry was used to increase selectivity of diuretics determination due to elimination of background interferences. Fragmentation reactions were studied for each compound and their collision energies were optimized to obtain the best selectivity. The results of method’s validation demonstrate its suitability in routine analysis for confirmation purposes.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the long-term safety of a tetravalent dengue vaccine(CYD-TDV)in children in a phaseⅡb follow-up study in Thailand.Methods:In the phaseⅡb study,children aged 4-11 years were randomized(2:1)to...Objective:To investigate the long-term safety of a tetravalent dengue vaccine(CYD-TDV)in children in a phaseⅡb follow-up study in Thailand.Methods:In the phaseⅡb study,children aged 4-11 years were randomized(2:1)to receive three injections of CYD-TDV or serve as control at 6-month intervals,with 25 months’active follow-up(active phase).This study was an additional four-year passive surveillance for hospitalized virologically-confirmed dengue(VCD;hospital phase).Cases of hospitalized VCD,severe hospitalized VCD,vaccine-related serious adverse events,and deaths were reported for the total population,with post-hoc analyses by enrollment age(<9 and≥9 years).Results:Of 3997 participants receiving≥1 injection,80.1%were recruited to the hospital phase[2131(CYD-TDV);1072(control)].Eighty-five hospitalized VCD cases were reported in the CYD-TDV group and 46 in the control group during the four-year hospital phase[relative risk(RR):0.93,95%confidence interval(Cl):0.64-1.36].The RR over six years of follow-up was 0.77(95%CI:0.57-1.05).In those aged≥9 years,the cumulative RRs in the active phase,hospital phase,and entire six years were 0.28(95%CI:0.08-0.81),0.51(95%CI:0.25-1.05),and 0.42(95%CI:0.24-0.75),respectively.In the overall population,there were ten severe hospitalized VCD cases in the CYD-TDV group and five in the control group over six years(RR:1.00,95%CI:0.31-3.75).Conclusions:Over six years of follow-up,in children aged≥9 years,CYD-TDV administration is associated with a reduced risk of hospitalized VCD.展开更多
Two lowly fused non-fullerene acceptors(NFAs)with isomeric structures,named as BTP-out-4F and BTP-in-4F,were developed by tailoring the fused 7-ring central core of Y6 into a lowly fused 5-ring linked with two octylox...Two lowly fused non-fullerene acceptors(NFAs)with isomeric structures,named as BTP-out-4F and BTP-in-4F,were developed by tailoring the fused 7-ring central core of Y6 into a lowly fused 5-ring linked with two octyloxythiophene bridges.BTP-out-4F with octyloxy side chains away from the central core exhibited large steric hindrance that restrained the rotational freedom between the thiophene bridge and end group but maintained free rotation between the central core and the thiophene bridge.In contrast,BTP-in-4F with octyloxy side chains close to the central core had much lower rotation freedom due to the non-covalent S⋯O interactions locked the central core,thiophene bridge and end group simultaneously,making BTP-in-4F have higher molecular crystallinity.On the other hand,the optical properties,energy levels and the blend morphology properties were significantly influenced,leading to distinctive photovoltaic performances.BTP-out-4F formed favorable energy level alignment and morphology when matching with PBDB-T donor,thus its device realized a much higher PCE of 13.32%,which was over 13 times than that of BTP-in-4F based device(PCE=0.97%).展开更多
This study was done to determine the causal organism of the pear blossom and bud blast in China. It was identified by a bacteriological test, electro-microscopic observation, Koch's postulate test, Biolog, fatty acid...This study was done to determine the causal organism of the pear blossom and bud blast in China. It was identified by a bacteriological test, electro-microscopic observation, Koch's postulate test, Biolog, fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs), and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and compared with the standard reference strains. Six representative strains out of 20 pathogenic bacterial isolates from 16 diseased samples showed characteristics similar to three standard strains of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae from Belgium. They were identified as P. syringae pv. syringae with a Biolog similarity of 0.57-0.86 and FAMEs similarity of 0.58-0.81. The bacterium was reisolated from the symptomatic plants and blossoms. Identification as P. syringae pv. syringae was confirmed by using PCR primers and sequence tests, and compared with the above-mentioned results. The data supported the fact that the pear blossom and bud blast in China could be caused by P. syringae pv. syringae.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To study the sonographic features and patterns of cystic renal carcinomas. METHODS: Thirteen cases of cystic renal carcinoma confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasonography, and the cy...OBJECTIVE: To study the sonographic features and patterns of cystic renal carcinomas. METHODS: Thirteen cases of cystic renal carcinoma confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasonography, and the cystic walls, septa and solid mural nodules were studied. RESULTS: Solid mural nodules of some cases and irregular thickening of the cystic walls and septa were characteristic findings for the ultrasonic diagnosis of cystic renal carcinomas. According to their pathologic mechanisms and sonographic features, cystic renal carcinomas were classified into 3 patterns: unilocular cystic mass, multiloculated cystic mass and cystic-solid mass. CONCLUSIONS: Typical cystic renal carcinomas can be well diagnosed, while atypical cases may be misdiagnosed as benign renal cysts by ultrasonography. Color Doppler ultrasonography and needle aspiration guided by ultrasonography are helpful in the diagnosis of these atypical cases.展开更多
To introduce the epidemical, pathological, and clinical characteristics as well as the diagnostic and therapeutical experiences of endomyocardial fibrosis(EMF) in China. [WT5”BX] Data sources.[WT5”BZ]A CMBdisc searc...To introduce the epidemical, pathological, and clinical characteristics as well as the diagnostic and therapeutical experiences of endomyocardial fibrosis(EMF) in China. [WT5”BX] Data sources.[WT5”BZ]A CMBdisc search was done of the Chinese language literature published from January 1983 through June 1997 about EMF and/or restrictive cardiomyopathy. A manual search was then done for other contributions, including abstracts, between January 1965 and June 1997. [WT5”BX] Results. [WT5”BZ]Eighty seven Chinese cases of EMF were collected in this paper. There were 49 men and 38 women, with a mean age of 28±13 years(range, 8 to 68 years). The distribution of the cases is mainly in the south of China. Combined right and left ventricular disease occurs in 48 percent of cases, with pure right ventricular involvement occurring in 42 percent and pure left ventricular involvement in the remaining 10 percent of patients who are examined postmortem. The diagnosis of EMF was confirmed in 21 cases at autopsy, and in 66 cases by echocardiography, angiocardiography, and/or endomyocardial biopsy which showed the characteristic changes. Clinically, right sided disease is the commonest variety. Endocardiectomy and tricuspid(n=7) or mitral(n=1) valves replacement have been performed in 8 patients. There were 2 operative deaths. Six patients had a satisfactory recovery postoperatively and living well in the follow up duration. [WT5”BX] Conclusion.展开更多
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lain.) ranks fifth among the most important food crops, after rice, wheat, maize and cas- sava, on a fresh-weight basis in developing countries (Scott and Maldonado, 1999). Sweetpot...Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lain.) ranks fifth among the most important food crops, after rice, wheat, maize and cas- sava, on a fresh-weight basis in developing countries (Scott and Maldonado, 1999). Sweetpotato cultivars have white, yellow, purple or orange flesh, but only orange-fleshed sweetpotato cultivars are the rich sources of β-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A (Failla et al., 2009). Accordingly, the orange-fleshed sweetpotato is the main source of 6-carotene for the people in underdeveloped coun- tries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, theβ-caro- tene content in most sweetpotato cultivars is rather low and insufficient in meeting the normal demand of human physi- ology (Liao et al., 2008). Hence, developing sweetpotato cultivars rich inβ-carotene will be most desirable in crop development.展开更多
After analyzing the reasons for coal mine accidents and the current management methods, effective actions for the implementation of safety management were put forward by carrying out the whole process confirmation man...After analyzing the reasons for coal mine accidents and the current management methods, effective actions for the implementation of safety management were put forward by carrying out the whole process confirmation management. The ba- sic content and the five implementation steps were described, and the implementation method and the program of every step were introduced. Some rules for the implementation of the whole process confirmation management in coal mine safety pro- duction were explained, such as during the process of preproduction, before descent, descent, after descent, walking in the roadway, post-operation, shift, and hoisting after work. The results show that the guardians and the executors should both con- firm the implementation, which can improve the workers' attention and self-awareness to avoid errors in detail and reduce the "three violations" phenomenon. To ensure the effect of the whole process confirmation management, relevant departments should designate a person-in-charge in the specific work in all stages, make a work plan, and strengthen the internal evaluation.展开更多
文摘The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence(AI)and Large Language Models(LLMs)has led to their increasing integration into various domains,from text generation and translation to question-answering.However,a critical question remains:do these sophisticated models,much like humans,exhibit susceptibility to cognitive biases?Understanding the presence and nature of such biases in AI is paramount for assessing their reliability,enhancing their performance,and predicting their societal impact.This research specifically investigates the susceptibility of Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and DeepSeek,two prominent LLMs,to framing effects and confirmation bias.The study meticulously designed a series of experimental trials,systematically manipulating information proportions and presentation orders to evaluate these biases.In the framing effect experiment,a genetic testing decision-making scenario was constructed.The proportion of positive and negative information(e.g.,20%,50%,or 80%positive)and their presentation order were varied.The models’inclination towards undergoing genetic testing was recorded.For the confirmation bias experiment,two reports-one positive and one negative-about“RoboTaxi”autonomous vehicles were provided.The proportion of erroneous information within these reports(10%,30%,and 50%)and their presentation order were systematically altered,and the models’support for each report was assessed.The findings demonstrate that both Gemini 1.5 Pro and DeepSeek are susceptible to framing effects.In the genetic testing scenario,their decision-making was primarily influenced by the proportion of positive and negative information presented.When the proportion of positive information was higher,both models showed a greater inclination to recommend or proceed with genetic testing.Conversely,a higher proportion of negative information led to greater caution or a tendency not to recommend the testing.Importantly,the order in which this information was presented did not significantly influence their decisions in the framing effect scenarios.Regarding confirmation bias,the two models exhibited distinct behaviors.Gemini 1.5 Pro did not show an overall preference for either positive or negative reports.However,its judgments were significantly influenced by the order of information presentation,demonstrating a“recency effect,”meaning it tended to support the report presented later.The proportion of erroneous information within the reports had no significant impact on Gemini 1.5 Pro’s decisions.In contrast,DeepSeek exhibited an overall confirmation bias,showing a clear preference for positive reports.Similar to Gemini 1.5 Pro,DeepSeek’s decisions were also significantly affected by the order of information presentation,while the proportion of misinformation had no significant effect.These results reveal human-like cognitive vulnerabilities in advanced LLMs,highlighting critical challenges to their reliability and objectivity in decision-making processes.Gemini 1.5 Pro’s sensitivity to presentation order and DeepSeek’s general preference for positive information,coupled with its sensitivity to order,underscore the need for careful evaluation of potential cognitive biases during the development and application of AI.The study suggests that effective measures are necessary to mitigate these biases and prevent potential negative societal impacts.Future research should include a broader range of models for comparative analysis and explore more complex interactive scenarios to further understand and address these phenomena.The findings contribute significantly to understanding the limitations and capabilities of current AI systems,guiding their responsible development,and anticipating their potential societal implications.
基金funded by the Social Science Major Project of Tianjin Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.2025JWZD-GJ26).
文摘Background:Live streaming has become a globally prevalent form of digital entertainment,particularly among young audiences,fostering new modes of online engagement through real-time interaction.However,excessive use may lead to addictive behaviors in certain users.Current research on live-streaming addiction remains limited,with prior studies focusing primarily on socio-psychological drivers rather than the role of technological affordances.To address this gap,this study develops a conceptual model based on socio-technical systems and attachment theory to investigate how emotional and functional attachment mediate the relationship between platform features and addictive behavior.Methods:A total of 533 valid responses were collected in a cross-sectional survey(mean age=26.4 years,standard deviation[SD]=4.7;53.8%female).Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling(SEM)to test the hypothesized relationships.Additionally,the potential mediating effects of emotional and functional attachment between the platform features and live-streaming addiction were examined using the Bootstrap method.Results:Social factors(perceived interactivity,β=0.204,p<0.001;perceived confirmation,β=0.379,p<0.001)and technical factors(perceived customization,β=0.227,p<0.001;perceived amusement,β=0.252,p<0.001;vicarious expression,β=0.352,p<0.001)significantly strengthen both emotional and functional attachment,which in turn positively predict live-streaming addiction(emotional attachment:β=0.468,p<0.001;functional attachment:β=0.393,p<0.001).Furthermore,emotional attachment exerted a stronger influence on addiction than functional attachment.Conclusions:These findings deepen the understanding of live-streaming addiction by integrating socio-technical perspectives and offer practical implications for stakeholders to mitigate negative outcomes through effective strategies.
文摘Objective:To confirm the presence of Culex(Cx.)(Lophoceraomyia)cinctellus in Sri Lanka using morphological and molecular evidence.Methods:From October 2019 to April 2020,mosquito surveillance was conducted fort-nightly in the Banduragoda Public Health Inspector area.Larvae were collected using standard siphoning methods,while adults were sampled using Cattle Baited Trap,Gravid Traps,Light Traps,Bird-Baited Traps,Dog Baited Traps,and diurnal human landing collections.Specimens were transported to the Entomology Laboratory at the Medical Research Institute for identification.Morphological identification was performed using standard taxonomic keys.Molecular confirmation was achieved through DNA sequencing of mosquito head and thoracic regions,followed by sequence analysis using NCBI BLAST and Geneious software(version 7.1.3).Results:Adults of Cx.cinctellus were identified in Bird-Baited Traps and human bait collections.Unique morphological characteristics,including well-developed pulvilli,wing vein 1A ending before the apex of cross vein mcu,basal transverse pale bands on abdominal terga,and two labial basal setae on the proboscis,confirmed species identity.Morphometric measurements included mean thoracic length(0.58±0.02)mm,thoracic width(0.63±0.02)mm,abdominal length(2.15±0.03)mm,abdominal width(0.61±0.01)mm,and wing length(2.91±0.02)mm.Molecular analysis corroborated the morphological identification,affirming the species as Cx.cinctellus.COI sequences of the collected specimen(452 bp)were confirmed as Cx.cinctellus for sequence identity by BLAST and BOLD analysis.These sequences were subsequently deposited in GenBank under the accession number OR225623.1.Conclusions:This study documents the first occurrence of Cx.cinctellus in Sri Lanka,highlighting the need to enhance entomological surveillance to monitor its dispersal and population dynamics.
基金supported by a grant from Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2023A15115012665).
文摘Disseminated mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection with high mortality,particularly in immunocompromised patients.Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crutial but often delayed due to nonspecific presentations.Many studies have highlighted the challenges in emergency settings,where atypical symptoms may lead to misdiagnosis.We report a rare case of disseminated mucormycosis originating from the stomach in a pregnancy-induced thrombocytopenia(PITP)patient,emphasizing rapid gastroscopy examination,histopathological confi rmation,multidisciplinary management,and high-risk factors for hospital-acquired gastrointestinal mucormycosis infection.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB380-7300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12471455)+2 种基金the Clinical Cohort Construction Program of Peking University Third Hospital(BYSYDL2022005)the Key Clinical Projects of Peking University Third Hospital(BYSYZD2023006)the Innovation&Transfer Fund of Peking University Third Hospital(BYSYZHKC2023-109).
文摘Kounis syndrome(KS)is a rare but clinically significant condition characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)and allergic reactions,which can develop in patients with either normal or diseased coronary arteries.[1,2]The condition is typically triggered by various allergens including medications(particularly contrast media),environmental factors,or food exposures,with symptom onset usually occurring within one hour of exposure.
文摘The affirmation registration and certification of land contracted management right are the essential conditions for the effective promotion of land management right circulation and the development of agricultural moderate scale management. However, the following problems are found in the process of the pilot work: insufficient propaganda work, inconsistent recognition of affirmation registration work, low enthusiasm of grass-roots work; lack of unified regulations, each company working on their own; requiring large amount of manpower and resources for rural land contracted management rights, and severe shortage of national and municipal inputs; incomplete land ownership information and lack of marks between land plots, leading to resolving difficulty of the disputes; urgent need of strengthening subsequent work, untimely adjustment of related policies. Therefore, it needs to intensify propaganda, so that farmers can know the land right confirmation registration and certifi- cation, and recognize its importance; unify the introduction of job specification and results storage standard, making it convenient for the unified use of the results unified; set up special funds, and make experiments first in the areas with better economic conditions; establish arbitral institutions for land ownership disputes; earnestly make great effort to the supporting and subsequent work for right confirmation registration, and give full play to the role of land registration results.
文摘Rural collective land ownership registration is a basic work to safeguard farmers' land rights and interests, and promote rural reform and development, which involves the vital interests of the peasants, and has great influence on the rural economic and social development. However, there are many problems in rural col- lective land ownership registration and certification, such as unclear rural land own- ership subject and nature; not unified understanding of registration, no high enthusi- asm of the grass-roots work; prominent registration policy contradictions, serious shortage of investment, which seriously affect the rural land ownership registration work. In order to solve these problems, some suggestions are put forward on pro- moting the rural land ownership registration work smoothly.
文摘This study applies OLS,panel regression and Granger causality test to investigate the impact of the Coronavirus disease 2019(Covid-19)outbreak on the global equity markets during the early stage of the pandemic.We find that the Covid-19 outbreak has a significant negative impact on the overall equity index return of the eight economies even at 0.1%significance level.Furthermore,the pandemic has a more significant impact on the European countries than on the East Asian economies.The results have three main implications.Firstly,policy makers should react fast to mitigate the impact of a crisis.Secondly,investors should be aware of an outbreak of disease or other risks and adjust their investments accordingly.Furthermore,the Covid-19 outbreak results in a shift of power from the west to the east.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31071908)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation (No.Y5090070)
文摘Complete checklist records are essential to understand regional bird diversity and the status of the distribution of birds. The Zhejiang bird checklist was last presented as the Aves Branch of Zhejiang Fauna in 1990. Since then, many new records had been added, of which most remain unpublished. We have collected and examined all published and unpublished new records from Zhejiang habitats as well as those from the Aves Branch of Zhejiang Fauna. We have confirmed the evidence of the new records, which includes specimens, photographs, videos, sounds and tissue samples. We changed the Latin names of 131 species and subspecies and 41 Chinese names according to the new taxonomy and nomenclature. We provide an updated Zhejiang bird checklist for a total of 483 species and 24 subspecies, including 70 new species records, of which 47 species are reported for the first. Most of the new records are based on recent photographs taken by bird watchers.
基金the project of "Properties and Metallogenic Specialization of Meso-Neopreterozoic Multiphases Rift in NCC",funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(grant No.2012CB416604)
文摘There is a large Mesoproterozoic rift at the northern margin of North China Craton (NCC), and one of China's most important metallogenic belts, the Langshan-Zhaertai Shan-Bayan Obo mesoproterozoic metallogenic belt is just located in this rift. This metallogenic belt contains some large or ultra-large ore deposits, such as the Bayan Obo iron deposits and ultra-large rare earth deposits, and the large Dongshengmiao Cu-Pb-Zn sulphide deposits.
文摘A fast and sensitive method for determination of 8 diuretics (acetazolamide, bendroflumethiazide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone, triamterene) and masking agent (probenecid) in human urine using gas-chromatography with mass spectrometric detection is described. The extraction of the substances as function of the nature of organic solvent, mixing time and pH of aqueous phase was studied. The tandem mass spectrometry was used to increase selectivity of diuretics determination due to elimination of background interferences. Fragmentation reactions were studied for each compound and their collision energies were optimized to obtain the best selectivity. The results of method’s validation demonstrate its suitability in routine analysis for confirmation purposes.
文摘Objective:To investigate the long-term safety of a tetravalent dengue vaccine(CYD-TDV)in children in a phaseⅡb follow-up study in Thailand.Methods:In the phaseⅡb study,children aged 4-11 years were randomized(2:1)to receive three injections of CYD-TDV or serve as control at 6-month intervals,with 25 months’active follow-up(active phase).This study was an additional four-year passive surveillance for hospitalized virologically-confirmed dengue(VCD;hospital phase).Cases of hospitalized VCD,severe hospitalized VCD,vaccine-related serious adverse events,and deaths were reported for the total population,with post-hoc analyses by enrollment age(<9 and≥9 years).Results:Of 3997 participants receiving≥1 injection,80.1%were recruited to the hospital phase[2131(CYD-TDV);1072(control)].Eighty-five hospitalized VCD cases were reported in the CYD-TDV group and 46 in the control group during the four-year hospital phase[relative risk(RR):0.93,95%confidence interval(Cl):0.64-1.36].The RR over six years of follow-up was 0.77(95%CI:0.57-1.05).In those aged≥9 years,the cumulative RRs in the active phase,hospital phase,and entire six years were 0.28(95%CI:0.08-0.81),0.51(95%CI:0.25-1.05),and 0.42(95%CI:0.24-0.75),respectively.In the overall population,there were ten severe hospitalized VCD cases in the CYD-TDV group and five in the control group over six years(RR:1.00,95%CI:0.31-3.75).Conclusions:Over six years of follow-up,in children aged≥9 years,CYD-TDV administration is associated with a reduced risk of hospitalized VCD.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21825502,22075190,21905185 and 22105135)Special funds for local science and technology development guided by the central government(No.2020ZYD004)+1 种基金the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(No.SKLPME 2017-2-04)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Two lowly fused non-fullerene acceptors(NFAs)with isomeric structures,named as BTP-out-4F and BTP-in-4F,were developed by tailoring the fused 7-ring central core of Y6 into a lowly fused 5-ring linked with two octyloxythiophene bridges.BTP-out-4F with octyloxy side chains away from the central core exhibited large steric hindrance that restrained the rotational freedom between the thiophene bridge and end group but maintained free rotation between the central core and the thiophene bridge.In contrast,BTP-in-4F with octyloxy side chains close to the central core had much lower rotation freedom due to the non-covalent S⋯O interactions locked the central core,thiophene bridge and end group simultaneously,making BTP-in-4F have higher molecular crystallinity.On the other hand,the optical properties,energy levels and the blend morphology properties were significantly influenced,leading to distinctive photovoltaic performances.BTP-out-4F formed favorable energy level alignment and morphology when matching with PBDB-T donor,thus its device realized a much higher PCE of 13.32%,which was over 13 times than that of BTP-in-4F based device(PCE=0.97%).
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2006AA10A211)National Natural Science Foundation of China (30671397)Hangzhou Agricultural Development Foundation,China (2007-2008)
文摘This study was done to determine the causal organism of the pear blossom and bud blast in China. It was identified by a bacteriological test, electro-microscopic observation, Koch's postulate test, Biolog, fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs), and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and compared with the standard reference strains. Six representative strains out of 20 pathogenic bacterial isolates from 16 diseased samples showed characteristics similar to three standard strains of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae from Belgium. They were identified as P. syringae pv. syringae with a Biolog similarity of 0.57-0.86 and FAMEs similarity of 0.58-0.81. The bacterium was reisolated from the symptomatic plants and blossoms. Identification as P. syringae pv. syringae was confirmed by using PCR primers and sequence tests, and compared with the above-mentioned results. The data supported the fact that the pear blossom and bud blast in China could be caused by P. syringae pv. syringae.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To study the sonographic features and patterns of cystic renal carcinomas. METHODS: Thirteen cases of cystic renal carcinoma confirmed by operation and pathology were examined by ultrasonography, and the cystic walls, septa and solid mural nodules were studied. RESULTS: Solid mural nodules of some cases and irregular thickening of the cystic walls and septa were characteristic findings for the ultrasonic diagnosis of cystic renal carcinomas. According to their pathologic mechanisms and sonographic features, cystic renal carcinomas were classified into 3 patterns: unilocular cystic mass, multiloculated cystic mass and cystic-solid mass. CONCLUSIONS: Typical cystic renal carcinomas can be well diagnosed, while atypical cases may be misdiagnosed as benign renal cysts by ultrasonography. Color Doppler ultrasonography and needle aspiration guided by ultrasonography are helpful in the diagnosis of these atypical cases.
文摘To introduce the epidemical, pathological, and clinical characteristics as well as the diagnostic and therapeutical experiences of endomyocardial fibrosis(EMF) in China. [WT5”BX] Data sources.[WT5”BZ]A CMBdisc search was done of the Chinese language literature published from January 1983 through June 1997 about EMF and/or restrictive cardiomyopathy. A manual search was then done for other contributions, including abstracts, between January 1965 and June 1997. [WT5”BX] Results. [WT5”BZ]Eighty seven Chinese cases of EMF were collected in this paper. There were 49 men and 38 women, with a mean age of 28±13 years(range, 8 to 68 years). The distribution of the cases is mainly in the south of China. Combined right and left ventricular disease occurs in 48 percent of cases, with pure right ventricular involvement occurring in 42 percent and pure left ventricular involvement in the remaining 10 percent of patients who are examined postmortem. The diagnosis of EMF was confirmed in 21 cases at autopsy, and in 66 cases by echocardiography, angiocardiography, and/or endomyocardial biopsy which showed the characteristic changes. Clinically, right sided disease is the commonest variety. Endocardiectomy and tricuspid(n=7) or mitral(n=1) valves replacement have been performed in 8 patients. There were 2 operative deaths. Six patients had a satisfactory recovery postoperatively and living well in the follow up duration. [WT5”BX] Conclusion.
基金supported by the National High-tech R&D Program(863 Program)(Nos.2011AA10A206 and 2012AA101204-3)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(No.NCET-12-0930)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.XDJK2013A024)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System (No.CARS-11-C-20)
文摘Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lain.) ranks fifth among the most important food crops, after rice, wheat, maize and cas- sava, on a fresh-weight basis in developing countries (Scott and Maldonado, 1999). Sweetpotato cultivars have white, yellow, purple or orange flesh, but only orange-fleshed sweetpotato cultivars are the rich sources of β-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A (Failla et al., 2009). Accordingly, the orange-fleshed sweetpotato is the main source of 6-carotene for the people in underdeveloped coun- tries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, theβ-caro- tene content in most sweetpotato cultivars is rather low and insufficient in meeting the normal demand of human physi- ology (Liao et al., 2008). Hence, developing sweetpotato cultivars rich inβ-carotene will be most desirable in crop development.
基金Supported by the Coal Union Fund of the National Nature Science Foundation of China (51174272) the Technology Innovation Fund of China Coal Science and Engineering Group (2012MS001)
文摘After analyzing the reasons for coal mine accidents and the current management methods, effective actions for the implementation of safety management were put forward by carrying out the whole process confirmation management. The ba- sic content and the five implementation steps were described, and the implementation method and the program of every step were introduced. Some rules for the implementation of the whole process confirmation management in coal mine safety pro- duction were explained, such as during the process of preproduction, before descent, descent, after descent, walking in the roadway, post-operation, shift, and hoisting after work. The results show that the guardians and the executors should both con- firm the implementation, which can improve the workers' attention and self-awareness to avoid errors in detail and reduce the "three violations" phenomenon. To ensure the effect of the whole process confirmation management, relevant departments should designate a person-in-charge in the specific work in all stages, make a work plan, and strengthen the internal evaluation.