This review examines human vulnerabilities in cybersecurity within Microfinance Institutions, analyzing their impact on organizational resilience. Focusing on social engineering, inadequate security training, and weak...This review examines human vulnerabilities in cybersecurity within Microfinance Institutions, analyzing their impact on organizational resilience. Focusing on social engineering, inadequate security training, and weak internal protocols, the study identifies key vulnerabilities exacerbating cyber threats to MFIs. A literature review using databases like IEEE Xplore and Google Scholar focused on studies from 2019 to 2023 addressing human factors in cybersecurity specific to MFIs. Analysis of 57 studies reveals that phishing and insider threats are predominant, with a 20% annual increase in phishing attempts. Employee susceptibility to these attacks is heightened by insufficient training, with entry-level employees showing the highest vulnerability rates. Further, only 35% of MFIs offer regular cybersecurity training, significantly impacting incident reduction. This paper recommends enhanced training frequency, robust internal controls, and a cybersecurity-aware culture to mitigate human-induced cyber risks in MFIs.展开更多
With the development of modern society,the functions of administrative institutions and public institutions are constantly evolving.Under the background of comprehensively deepening reform,higher requirements are put ...With the development of modern society,the functions of administrative institutions and public institutions are constantly evolving.Under the background of comprehensively deepening reform,higher requirements are put forward for the financial management of administrative institutions and public institutions.The financial management status of administrative institutions and public institutions will directly affect the quality of public services.Therefore,it is necessary to strengthen the internal control of financial management.By leveraging the constraints and supervision mechanisms of internal control,the transparency and credibility of financial management can be effectively enhanced.However,in the actual internal control and financial management of administrative institutions and public institutions,there are still some problems,which make it difficult to improve the level of financial management and affect the sustainable development of administrative institutions and public institutions.By analyzing the internal control and financial management of administrative institutions and public institutions under the new situation,this article proposes plans such as strengthening the construction of professional management teams,deeply using information technology means,and improving the internal control system,effectively enhancing the management efficiency of administrative institutions and public institutions and better adapting to the development of the times.展开更多
Monitoring adverse drug reactions(ADRs)in primary medical institutions is crucial to ensuring medication safety.Currently,this work faces difficulties such as insufficient professional ability of staff,imperfect monit...Monitoring adverse drug reactions(ADRs)in primary medical institutions is crucial to ensuring medication safety.Currently,this work faces difficulties such as insufficient professional ability of staff,imperfect monitoring systems,and low patient awareness.It is necessary to improve the level of ADR monitoring at the grassroots level and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication through countermeasures such as strengthening personnel training,optimizing monitoring processes,and raising public awareness.展开更多
Teachers of the Application-Oriented Institutes are the main force in the field of cultivating high-quality workers and skilled personnel, and their abilities determine the educational level and the training quality o...Teachers of the Application-Oriented Institutes are the main force in the field of cultivating high-quality workers and skilled personnel, and their abilities determine the educational level and the training quality of the Institutes. Double-quality teacher should have enough theoretical knowledge and corresponding professional practice skills. He isnot only competent for teaching theory, but also qualified for the guidance of professional practice. The professional practical ability is the core ability of teachers in the vocational colleges. Teachers of the Application-Oriented Institutes should eventually becomethe double-quality teachers. Therefore, to construct a high level teachers＇ teamwith double-quality teachers is the guarantee to improve the teaching quality of the Application-Oriented Institutes, andthe construction of teaching team is a necessary channel to achieve this goal.展开更多
Ideological and political education in higher education institutions is currently facing the practical challenge of discourse transformation.Traditional theoretical indoctrination models are unable to effectively alig...Ideological and political education in higher education institutions is currently facing the practical challenge of discourse transformation.Traditional theoretical indoctrination models are unable to effectively align with the cognitive characteristics and acceptance habits of young people.With the profound changes in the media ecosystem,the ideological and political discourse system urgently needs to transition from a one-way communication model to an interactive dialogue model.This paper focuses on the bidirectional construction logic of“concise extraction”and“concise dissemination,”revealing the innovative characteristics of the ideological and political discourse system in content creation,dissemination methods,and talent cultivation mechanisms under the new era.It provides new theoretical perspectives and practical reference frameworks for addressing the challenges of insufficient effectiveness in ideological and political education.展开更多
Background:Strengthening the patient safety culture is essential for improving healthcare service quality and ensuring patient safety.The study's aim was to investigate the current status of patient safety culture...Background:Strengthening the patient safety culture is essential for improving healthcare service quality and ensuring patient safety.The study's aim was to investigate the current status of patient safety culture in traditional Chinese medicine institutions and its associated factors to provide scientific recommendations for improvement.Methods:This cross‐sectional study was conducted October 14–18,2024.Four traditional Chinese medicine institutions in Zhejiang Province,China,were selected using convenience sampling,and the expected sample size was 544 participants.Data were collected using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture questionnaire,which comprises two sections:individual characteristics and patient safety culture.The latter comprises 10 dimensions with 32 items rated on a five‐point Likert scale.Dimension scores were calculated as the mean of corresponding item scores,and the overall score as the mean of all dimension scores.Descriptive statistics,t‐tests,analysis of variance,and multiple linear regression were used to analyze current status and associated factors of patient safety culture.Results:A total of 522 valid questionnaires were collected.The average patient safety culture score was 3.92.Among the dimensions,“F Communication About Error”received the highest score and“H Reporting Patient Safety Events”the lowest score.Age,monthly income,hospital grade,professional title,and weekly working hours were identified as independent factors associated with patient safety culture.Conclusion:The overall patient safety culture in the traditional Chinese medicine institutions of Zhejiang Province is relatively high but is affected by multiple factors.Further efforts are needed to implement diverse strategies aimed at strengthening patient safety culture within traditional Chinese medicine institutions.展开更多
Public institutions constitute a vital component of China’s public service system,playing a significant functional role in the nation’s social development and construction.Human resource(HR)management is a vital com...Public institutions constitute a vital component of China’s public service system,playing a significant functional role in the nation’s social development and construction.Human resource(HR)management is a vital component of internal administration within these institutions.The integration of performance appraisal is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of HR management and facilitating the smooth operation of all institutional functions.Based on this premise,this article first briefly outlines the value of applying performance appraisal in the HR management of public institutions.It then explores strategies for implementing performance appraisal within this context,aiming to provide insights for promoting the sustained and healthy development of public institutions.展开更多
Purpose:This study investigates key factors contributing to research impact and their interactions with the Research Impact Quintuple Helix Model by Arsalan et al.(2024).Design/methodology/approach:Using data from a g...Purpose:This study investigates key factors contributing to research impact and their interactions with the Research Impact Quintuple Helix Model by Arsalan et al.(2024).Design/methodology/approach:Using data from a global survey of 630 scientists across diverse disciplines,genders,regions,and experience levels,Structural Equation Modelling(SEM)was employed to assess the influence of 29 factors related to researcher characteristics,research attributes,publication strategies,institutional support,and national roles.Findings:The study validated the Quintuple Helix Model,uncovering complex interdependencies.Institutional support significantly affects research impact by covering leadership,resources,recognition,and funding.Researcher attributes,including academic experience and domain knowledge,also play a crucial role.National socioeconomic conditions indirectly influence research impact by supporting institutions,underscoring the importance of conducive national frameworks.Research limitations:While the study offers valuable insights,it has limitations.Although statistically sufficient,the response rate was below 10%,suggesting that the findings may not fully represent the entire global research community.The reliance on self-reported data may also introduce bias,as perceptions of impact can be subjective.Practical implications:The findings have a significant impact on researchers aiming to enhance their work’s societal,economic,and cultural significance,institutions seeking supportive environments,and policymakers interested in creating favourable national conditions for impactful research.The study advocates for a strategic alignment among national policies,institutional practices,and individual researcher efforts to maximise research impact and effectively address global challenges.Originality/value:By empirically validating the Research Impact Quintuple Helix Model,this study offers a holistic framework for understanding the synergy of factors that drive impactful research.展开更多
This paper focuses on the training modes of interdisciplinary and application-oriented talents of business English and the constructions of curriculum. In the light of our socialist market-oriented economy characteris...This paper focuses on the training modes of interdisciplinary and application-oriented talents of business English and the constructions of curriculum. In the light of our socialist market-oriented economy characteristics, the discussion proceeds, in theory and practice, by putting forward a relatively profound approach according to the trend in the demands for business English talents and to the operational patterns of business English discipline, with some suggestions about the training modes of interdisciplinary and application-oriented talents and the construction of curriculum.展开更多
This paper focuses on the establishment of the teaching mode of innovative and practical architectural professionals, which is assisted by colleges and universities, enterprises, governments and research institutions....This paper focuses on the establishment of the teaching mode of innovative and practical architectural professionals, which is assisted by colleges and universities, enterprises, governments and research institutions. This paper believes that through the reform of the teaching mode, we can solve the problems such as the ivory-towered teaching of architecture in colleges and universities, the superficial teaching contents, inadequate teaching staff, students' poor innovation practice ability and tight professional funds. It is expected that this paper can provide assistance for architecture majors in the guidance of innovative ideas, the building of practical ability, and the establishment of knowledge system.展开更多
In recent decades, acupuncture has been used more widely and extensively in the United States （U.S.）. However, there have been no national surveys or analyses reported in academic journals on the number of practicin...In recent decades, acupuncture has been used more widely and extensively in the United States （U.S.）. However, there have been no national surveys or analyses reported in academic journals on the number of practicing or licensed acupuncturists, This study was conducted to identify the approximate number of licensed acupuncturists active in 2015. The Board of Acupuncture or Board of Medicine in each state or U.S. territory was contacted to collect data, Online license information searching was also performed in order to get accurate numbers of licensed acupuncturists for those states in which a board was unable to be contacted. The study found that the number of licensed acupuncturists in 2015 in the U,S, was 34,481. Of this, more than 50% were licensed in three states alone： California （32.39%）, New York （11,89%） and Florida （7.06%）. The number of licensed acupuncturists increased 23.30% and 52.09%, compared to the year 2009 （n = 27,965） and 2004 （n = 22,671）, respectively; increasing about 1,266 per year. There were 62 and 10 accredited acupuncture institutions providing master and doctoral degrees, respectively. The West Coast comprised 51.39% of degree granting programs, while the East Coast comprised 29.17%; together the coastal states housed more than 80% of all programs, with the remainder sprinkled across the southern （9.72%）, northern （8.33%）, and the middle/central states （1.39%）. Forty-four states and the District of Columbia regulated acupuncture practice by law at the time of data collection. Acupuncture continues to be a quickly growing profession in the U.S,展开更多
Agriculture and environmental change are tightly interconnected in ways that require active roles of policy, strategy, and institution for the promotion of sustainable agriculture development. To explore this issue, t...Agriculture and environmental change are tightly interconnected in ways that require active roles of policy, strategy, and institution for the promotion of sustainable agriculture development. To explore this issue, this study addresses two questions 1) to what extent is environmental integration reflected in policies, strategies, and institutions? And 2) how do these policies, strategies, and institutions turn ambitions into actions? By adopting two frameworks developed by the OECD and the European Environment Agency as well as critically reviewing policy documents and conducting the key informant interviews, the results revealed that most of the policies and strategies integrated the environmental issue and had stipulated action plans and governance structure for implementation. The results also found that institutions marginally integrated the environmental concerns and faced several problems that hindered turning ambitions into actions. Overall, although policy instruments were good, the vision of sustainability was in difficulty to actualizing into action due to weak institutional setup. This study highlights the interdependence between the dimensions of policy implement tation process. Policy implications should emphasize enhancing institutional capacity, revamping agricultural advisory services, and empowering Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) to translate the vision of agri-environmental sustainability into action.展开更多
During the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),epidemiological data is essential for controlling the source of infection,cutting off the route of transmission,and protecting vulnerable populations.Followi...During the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),epidemiological data is essential for controlling the source of infection,cutting off the route of transmission,and protecting vulnerable populations.Following Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases and other related regulations,medical institutions have been authorized to collect the detailed information of patients,while it is still a formidable task in megacities because of the significant patient mobility and the existing information sharing barrier.As a smart city which strengthens precise epidemic prevention and control,Shanghai has established a multi-department platform named"one-net management"on dynamic information monitoring.By sharing epidemiological data with medical institutions under a safe environment,we believe that the ability to prevent and control epidemics among medical institutions will be effectively and comprehensively improved.展开更多
This study investigates the impact of institutional quality on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI)inflows using panel data for low,lower-middle,upper-middle and high-income countries for the sample period of 1996-2016 usin...This study investigates the impact of institutional quality on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI)inflows using panel data for low,lower-middle,upper-middle and high-income countries for the sample period of 1996-2016 using the system Generalized Method of Moments(GMM).The empirical results confirm that institutional quality has a positive impact on FDI in all group of countries.The magnitude of the coefficients of control of corruption,government effectiveness,political stability,regulatory quality,rule of law,and voice and accountability for FDI inflows are greater in developed countries than in developing countries.We conclude that institutional quality is a more important determinant of FDI in developed countries than in developed countries.However,GDP per capita,agriculture value-added as a percentage of GDP,and inflation influence FDI inflows negatively in developed countries,while GDP per capita,trade openness,agriculture value-added as a percentage of GDP,and infrastructure have positive and statistically significant impacts on FDI inflows in developing countries.Trade openness as a percentage of GDP and infrastructure positively affect FDI in developed countries.From our analysis,we infer that institutional quality is a more important determinant of FDI in developed countries than in developing countries.展开更多
Based on the present situation of talent training in marine cultural industry,the collaborative innovation mechanism of governments,enterprises,colleges,scientific institutions and users was used to construct the mode...Based on the present situation of talent training in marine cultural industry,the collaborative innovation mechanism of governments,enterprises,colleges,scientific institutions and users was used to construct the mode of talent training in marine cultural industry. It is needed to give full play to the active roles of governments,enterprises,colleges,scientific institutions and users in the training of marine cultural talents,develop training mode of innovative scientific and technological talents,speed up the construction of collaborative innovation ability of marine cultural talents,and improve the efficiency of talent training.展开更多
This study was conducted to identify the number and density of active licensed acupuncturists(LAcs),as well as the number of accredited schools in acupuncture and Oriental medicine(AOM),as of January 1,2023,in the Uni...This study was conducted to identify the number and density of active licensed acupuncturists(LAcs),as well as the number of accredited schools in acupuncture and Oriental medicine(AOM),as of January 1,2023,in the United States(U.S.).The number of active LAcs as of January 1,2023 was 34,524,potentially33,364 after removing license duplication in multiple states,among which the largest three states were California(with 7317 LAcs[21.19%of the total]),New York(5024[14.55%])and Florida(2644[7.66%]).The total number of LAcs decreased by 8.87%from 2018,and fell short of our projected number of LAcs in 2023 by 9037,or 20.75%.The overall LAc density in the U.S.Dmeasured as the number of LAcs per 100,000 populationDwas 10.36,less than in 2018.There were 56 active,accredited AOM schools which offered a total of 147 programs(121 at the level necessary for licensing[entry-level],12 for an advanced practicing degree[advanced-level],and 14 for certifications).Broken down further,offerings included 50 master's degrees in acupuncture,40 master's degrees in Oriental medicine,31 entry-level doctorate degrees(10 in acupuncture and 21 in acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine),and 12advanced-level doctorate degrees in AOM.The certification programs included one in East-Asian Medical Bodywork and 13 in CHM.Among these schools in 2023,institutions in the West and East Coast states comprised 67.86%(decreased from 77.42%in 2018)of the national total.California,Florida and Illinois represented 39.29%.There were 48 jurisdictions with acupuncture practice laws in place.The data suggests that the acupuncture profession in the U.S.has been significantly impacted during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.展开更多
This paper examines the role and effectiveness of locacal institutions in the management of forest biodiversity in New Dabaga-Ulongambi Forest Reserve, Tanzania. Data were obtained through questionnaires, interviews, ...This paper examines the role and effectiveness of locacal institutions in the management of forest biodiversity in New Dabaga-Ulongambi Forest Reserve, Tanzania. Data were obtained through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, participatory rural appraisal and field observations. The study revealed that the most remarkable local institutions connected to forest biodiversity management include： Village Natural Resources Man- agement Committee （92%）, tree nursery group （79.4%）, beekeep- ing groups （61.1%）, fish fanning （43.3%）, livestock rearing group （33.9%）. Main activities carried out by local institutions which directly contribute to the sustainability Of forest reserve include： forest patrols, fire extinguish, preparation of fire breaks, plant- ing of trees along the forest boundaries, creation of awareness, arresting of forest defaulters, participation in income generation activities. For the purpose of realization that local communities are capable of managing forest biodiversity through their traditional institutions, the policy should provide tangible opportunity for local communities to meet their needs as they manage the forests.展开更多
The wave of global financial crises(2008-2009)caused a surge in the capital flows of developed countries particularly,between developed and developing countries.The crunch hit all financial sectors with unanticipated ...The wave of global financial crises(2008-2009)caused a surge in the capital flows of developed countries particularly,between developed and developing countries.The crunch hit all financial sectors with unanticipated severity.The study evaluates the role of a country’s political practices in moderating the impact of global financial crunch on microfinance performance.Using the fixed effect panel regression method on the dataset comprising of 95 MFIs operating in South Asia from 2003 to 2012,we determine that microfinance operational capability shares a positive relationship with the institutional attributes of a country and our output reveals that impact of country’s political practices is pervasive on the financial output of MFIs,liable to different levels of implementation.The findings further reveals that MFIs situated in countries having vigorous political practices are less severely affected by the economic crunch.展开更多
文摘This review examines human vulnerabilities in cybersecurity within Microfinance Institutions, analyzing their impact on organizational resilience. Focusing on social engineering, inadequate security training, and weak internal protocols, the study identifies key vulnerabilities exacerbating cyber threats to MFIs. A literature review using databases like IEEE Xplore and Google Scholar focused on studies from 2019 to 2023 addressing human factors in cybersecurity specific to MFIs. Analysis of 57 studies reveals that phishing and insider threats are predominant, with a 20% annual increase in phishing attempts. Employee susceptibility to these attacks is heightened by insufficient training, with entry-level employees showing the highest vulnerability rates. Further, only 35% of MFIs offer regular cybersecurity training, significantly impacting incident reduction. This paper recommends enhanced training frequency, robust internal controls, and a cybersecurity-aware culture to mitigate human-induced cyber risks in MFIs.
文摘With the development of modern society,the functions of administrative institutions and public institutions are constantly evolving.Under the background of comprehensively deepening reform,higher requirements are put forward for the financial management of administrative institutions and public institutions.The financial management status of administrative institutions and public institutions will directly affect the quality of public services.Therefore,it is necessary to strengthen the internal control of financial management.By leveraging the constraints and supervision mechanisms of internal control,the transparency and credibility of financial management can be effectively enhanced.However,in the actual internal control and financial management of administrative institutions and public institutions,there are still some problems,which make it difficult to improve the level of financial management and affect the sustainable development of administrative institutions and public institutions.By analyzing the internal control and financial management of administrative institutions and public institutions under the new situation,this article proposes plans such as strengthening the construction of professional management teams,deeply using information technology means,and improving the internal control system,effectively enhancing the management efficiency of administrative institutions and public institutions and better adapting to the development of the times.
文摘Monitoring adverse drug reactions(ADRs)in primary medical institutions is crucial to ensuring medication safety.Currently,this work faces difficulties such as insufficient professional ability of staff,imperfect monitoring systems,and low patient awareness.It is necessary to improve the level of ADR monitoring at the grassroots level and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication through countermeasures such as strengthening personnel training,optimizing monitoring processes,and raising public awareness.
文摘Teachers of the Application-Oriented Institutes are the main force in the field of cultivating high-quality workers and skilled personnel, and their abilities determine the educational level and the training quality of the Institutes. Double-quality teacher should have enough theoretical knowledge and corresponding professional practice skills. He isnot only competent for teaching theory, but also qualified for the guidance of professional practice. The professional practical ability is the core ability of teachers in the vocational colleges. Teachers of the Application-Oriented Institutes should eventually becomethe double-quality teachers. Therefore, to construct a high level teachers＇ teamwith double-quality teachers is the guarantee to improve the teaching quality of the Application-Oriented Institutes, andthe construction of teaching team is a necessary channel to achieve this goal.
文摘Ideological and political education in higher education institutions is currently facing the practical challenge of discourse transformation.Traditional theoretical indoctrination models are unable to effectively align with the cognitive characteristics and acceptance habits of young people.With the profound changes in the media ecosystem,the ideological and political discourse system urgently needs to transition from a one-way communication model to an interactive dialogue model.This paper focuses on the bidirectional construction logic of“concise extraction”and“concise dissemination,”revealing the innovative characteristics of the ideological and political discourse system in content creation,dissemination methods,and talent cultivation mechanisms under the new era.It provides new theoretical perspectives and practical reference frameworks for addressing the challenges of insufficient effectiveness in ideological and political education.
基金supported by two funding sources:(1)The Youth Program of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Fund,Ministry of Education of China(Grant 18YJC630064)(2)Peking Union Medical College Hospital Talent Cultivation Program(Category C)(Grant UBJ12930).
文摘Background:Strengthening the patient safety culture is essential for improving healthcare service quality and ensuring patient safety.The study's aim was to investigate the current status of patient safety culture in traditional Chinese medicine institutions and its associated factors to provide scientific recommendations for improvement.Methods:This cross‐sectional study was conducted October 14–18,2024.Four traditional Chinese medicine institutions in Zhejiang Province,China,were selected using convenience sampling,and the expected sample size was 544 participants.Data were collected using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture questionnaire,which comprises two sections:individual characteristics and patient safety culture.The latter comprises 10 dimensions with 32 items rated on a five‐point Likert scale.Dimension scores were calculated as the mean of corresponding item scores,and the overall score as the mean of all dimension scores.Descriptive statistics,t‐tests,analysis of variance,and multiple linear regression were used to analyze current status and associated factors of patient safety culture.Results:A total of 522 valid questionnaires were collected.The average patient safety culture score was 3.92.Among the dimensions,“F Communication About Error”received the highest score and“H Reporting Patient Safety Events”the lowest score.Age,monthly income,hospital grade,professional title,and weekly working hours were identified as independent factors associated with patient safety culture.Conclusion:The overall patient safety culture in the traditional Chinese medicine institutions of Zhejiang Province is relatively high but is affected by multiple factors.Further efforts are needed to implement diverse strategies aimed at strengthening patient safety culture within traditional Chinese medicine institutions.
文摘Public institutions constitute a vital component of China’s public service system,playing a significant functional role in the nation’s social development and construction.Human resource(HR)management is a vital component of internal administration within these institutions.The integration of performance appraisal is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of HR management and facilitating the smooth operation of all institutional functions.Based on this premise,this article first briefly outlines the value of applying performance appraisal in the HR management of public institutions.It then explores strategies for implementing performance appraisal within this context,aiming to provide insights for promoting the sustained and healthy development of public institutions.
基金approved by our institutional Research Ethics Committee(HREC Approval Number H13554).
文摘Purpose:This study investigates key factors contributing to research impact and their interactions with the Research Impact Quintuple Helix Model by Arsalan et al.(2024).Design/methodology/approach:Using data from a global survey of 630 scientists across diverse disciplines,genders,regions,and experience levels,Structural Equation Modelling(SEM)was employed to assess the influence of 29 factors related to researcher characteristics,research attributes,publication strategies,institutional support,and national roles.Findings:The study validated the Quintuple Helix Model,uncovering complex interdependencies.Institutional support significantly affects research impact by covering leadership,resources,recognition,and funding.Researcher attributes,including academic experience and domain knowledge,also play a crucial role.National socioeconomic conditions indirectly influence research impact by supporting institutions,underscoring the importance of conducive national frameworks.Research limitations:While the study offers valuable insights,it has limitations.Although statistically sufficient,the response rate was below 10%,suggesting that the findings may not fully represent the entire global research community.The reliance on self-reported data may also introduce bias,as perceptions of impact can be subjective.Practical implications:The findings have a significant impact on researchers aiming to enhance their work’s societal,economic,and cultural significance,institutions seeking supportive environments,and policymakers interested in creating favourable national conditions for impactful research.The study advocates for a strategic alignment among national policies,institutional practices,and individual researcher efforts to maximise research impact and effectively address global challenges.Originality/value:By empirically validating the Research Impact Quintuple Helix Model,this study offers a holistic framework for understanding the synergy of factors that drive impactful research.
文摘This paper focuses on the training modes of interdisciplinary and application-oriented talents of business English and the constructions of curriculum. In the light of our socialist market-oriented economy characteristics, the discussion proceeds, in theory and practice, by putting forward a relatively profound approach according to the trend in the demands for business English talents and to the operational patterns of business English discipline, with some suggestions about the training modes of interdisciplinary and application-oriented talents and the construction of curriculum.
基金Sponsored by 2016 Liaoning Provincial Program for the 13th Five-Year Plan for Education Science(JG16DB222)2017 Teaching Reform Program of University of Science and Technology Liaoning2018 Special Fund for Teaching Research on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in University of Science and Technology Liaoning(GJ18ZD05)
文摘This paper focuses on the establishment of the teaching mode of innovative and practical architectural professionals, which is assisted by colleges and universities, enterprises, governments and research institutions. This paper believes that through the reform of the teaching mode, we can solve the problems such as the ivory-towered teaching of architecture in colleges and universities, the superficial teaching contents, inadequate teaching staff, students' poor innovation practice ability and tight professional funds. It is expected that this paper can provide assistance for architecture majors in the guidance of innovative ideas, the building of practical ability, and the establishment of knowledge system.
文摘In recent decades, acupuncture has been used more widely and extensively in the United States （U.S.）. However, there have been no national surveys or analyses reported in academic journals on the number of practicing or licensed acupuncturists, This study was conducted to identify the approximate number of licensed acupuncturists active in 2015. The Board of Acupuncture or Board of Medicine in each state or U.S. territory was contacted to collect data, Online license information searching was also performed in order to get accurate numbers of licensed acupuncturists for those states in which a board was unable to be contacted. The study found that the number of licensed acupuncturists in 2015 in the U,S, was 34,481. Of this, more than 50% were licensed in three states alone： California （32.39%）, New York （11,89%） and Florida （7.06%）. The number of licensed acupuncturists increased 23.30% and 52.09%, compared to the year 2009 （n = 27,965） and 2004 （n = 22,671）, respectively; increasing about 1,266 per year. There were 62 and 10 accredited acupuncture institutions providing master and doctoral degrees, respectively. The West Coast comprised 51.39% of degree granting programs, while the East Coast comprised 29.17%; together the coastal states housed more than 80% of all programs, with the remainder sprinkled across the southern （9.72%）, northern （8.33%）, and the middle/central states （1.39%）. Forty-four states and the District of Columbia regulated acupuncture practice by law at the time of data collection. Acupuncture continues to be a quickly growing profession in the U.S,
文摘Agriculture and environmental change are tightly interconnected in ways that require active roles of policy, strategy, and institution for the promotion of sustainable agriculture development. To explore this issue, this study addresses two questions 1) to what extent is environmental integration reflected in policies, strategies, and institutions? And 2) how do these policies, strategies, and institutions turn ambitions into actions? By adopting two frameworks developed by the OECD and the European Environment Agency as well as critically reviewing policy documents and conducting the key informant interviews, the results revealed that most of the policies and strategies integrated the environmental issue and had stipulated action plans and governance structure for implementation. The results also found that institutions marginally integrated the environmental concerns and faced several problems that hindered turning ambitions into actions. Overall, although policy instruments were good, the vision of sustainability was in difficulty to actualizing into action due to weak institutional setup. This study highlights the interdependence between the dimensions of policy implement tation process. Policy implications should emphasize enhancing institutional capacity, revamping agricultural advisory services, and empowering Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) to translate the vision of agri-environmental sustainability into action.
文摘During the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),epidemiological data is essential for controlling the source of infection,cutting off the route of transmission,and protecting vulnerable populations.Following Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases and other related regulations,medical institutions have been authorized to collect the detailed information of patients,while it is still a formidable task in megacities because of the significant patient mobility and the existing information sharing barrier.As a smart city which strengthens precise epidemic prevention and control,Shanghai has established a multi-department platform named"one-net management"on dynamic information monitoring.By sharing epidemiological data with medical institutions under a safe environment,we believe that the ability to prevent and control epidemics among medical institutions will be effectively and comprehensively improved.
文摘This study investigates the impact of institutional quality on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI)inflows using panel data for low,lower-middle,upper-middle and high-income countries for the sample period of 1996-2016 using the system Generalized Method of Moments(GMM).The empirical results confirm that institutional quality has a positive impact on FDI in all group of countries.The magnitude of the coefficients of control of corruption,government effectiveness,political stability,regulatory quality,rule of law,and voice and accountability for FDI inflows are greater in developed countries than in developing countries.We conclude that institutional quality is a more important determinant of FDI in developed countries than in developed countries.However,GDP per capita,agriculture value-added as a percentage of GDP,and inflation influence FDI inflows negatively in developed countries,while GDP per capita,trade openness,agriculture value-added as a percentage of GDP,and infrastructure have positive and statistically significant impacts on FDI inflows in developing countries.Trade openness as a percentage of GDP and infrastructure positively affect FDI in developed countries.From our analysis,we infer that institutional quality is a more important determinant of FDI in developed countries than in developing countries.
基金Supported by Educational Science Research Project of Shanghai City(C16064)Key Teaching Reform Project for Undergraduate Education of Colleges and Universities in Shanghai City"Research and Practice of Training Modes of Shipping Professionals Based on Collaboration among Different Domains from a Perspective of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education"
文摘Based on the present situation of talent training in marine cultural industry,the collaborative innovation mechanism of governments,enterprises,colleges,scientific institutions and users was used to construct the mode of talent training in marine cultural industry. It is needed to give full play to the active roles of governments,enterprises,colleges,scientific institutions and users in the training of marine cultural talents,develop training mode of innovative scientific and technological talents,speed up the construction of collaborative innovation ability of marine cultural talents,and improve the efficiency of talent training.
文摘This study was conducted to identify the number and density of active licensed acupuncturists(LAcs),as well as the number of accredited schools in acupuncture and Oriental medicine(AOM),as of January 1,2023,in the United States(U.S.).The number of active LAcs as of January 1,2023 was 34,524,potentially33,364 after removing license duplication in multiple states,among which the largest three states were California(with 7317 LAcs[21.19%of the total]),New York(5024[14.55%])and Florida(2644[7.66%]).The total number of LAcs decreased by 8.87%from 2018,and fell short of our projected number of LAcs in 2023 by 9037,or 20.75%.The overall LAc density in the U.S.Dmeasured as the number of LAcs per 100,000 populationDwas 10.36,less than in 2018.There were 56 active,accredited AOM schools which offered a total of 147 programs(121 at the level necessary for licensing[entry-level],12 for an advanced practicing degree[advanced-level],and 14 for certifications).Broken down further,offerings included 50 master's degrees in acupuncture,40 master's degrees in Oriental medicine,31 entry-level doctorate degrees(10 in acupuncture and 21 in acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine),and 12advanced-level doctorate degrees in AOM.The certification programs included one in East-Asian Medical Bodywork and 13 in CHM.Among these schools in 2023,institutions in the West and East Coast states comprised 67.86%(decreased from 77.42%in 2018)of the national total.California,Florida and Illinois represented 39.29%.There were 48 jurisdictions with acupuncture practice laws in place.The data suggests that the acupuncture profession in the U.S.has been significantly impacted during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
基金TAFORI and Forestry and Beekeeping Division through Participatory Forest Management (PFM)grant for funding this study
文摘This paper examines the role and effectiveness of locacal institutions in the management of forest biodiversity in New Dabaga-Ulongambi Forest Reserve, Tanzania. Data were obtained through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, participatory rural appraisal and field observations. The study revealed that the most remarkable local institutions connected to forest biodiversity management include： Village Natural Resources Man- agement Committee （92%）, tree nursery group （79.4%）, beekeep- ing groups （61.1%）, fish fanning （43.3%）, livestock rearing group （33.9%）. Main activities carried out by local institutions which directly contribute to the sustainability Of forest reserve include： forest patrols, fire extinguish, preparation of fire breaks, plant- ing of trees along the forest boundaries, creation of awareness, arresting of forest defaulters, participation in income generation activities. For the purpose of realization that local communities are capable of managing forest biodiversity through their traditional institutions, the policy should provide tangible opportunity for local communities to meet their needs as they manage the forests.
文摘The wave of global financial crises(2008-2009)caused a surge in the capital flows of developed countries particularly,between developed and developing countries.The crunch hit all financial sectors with unanticipated severity.The study evaluates the role of a country’s political practices in moderating the impact of global financial crunch on microfinance performance.Using the fixed effect panel regression method on the dataset comprising of 95 MFIs operating in South Asia from 2003 to 2012,we determine that microfinance operational capability shares a positive relationship with the institutional attributes of a country and our output reveals that impact of country’s political practices is pervasive on the financial output of MFIs,liable to different levels of implementation.The findings further reveals that MFIs situated in countries having vigorous political practices are less severely affected by the economic crunch.
