Objective: We introduce Utena’s Brief Objective Measures of 4 Axes for Psychic Function and Energy (UBOM-4), a new brief test battery for evaluating psychic function concerning intellect, emotion, volition, and imagi...Objective: We introduce Utena’s Brief Objective Measures of 4 Axes for Psychic Function and Energy (UBOM-4), a new brief test battery for evaluating psychic function concerning intellect, emotion, volition, and imagination. To date, insufficient general population data on the UBOM have been collected. This study aimed to establish the normative values for the general population in UBOM-4 and examine the effects of age, sex, and mental health status on the values. Methods: The General Health Questionnaire, 12-item version (GHQ-12) and UBOM-4 were administered to 149 individuals working in or attending professional schools or universities (73 males, 76 females;age: 19 - 65 years). Participants were classified as healthy based on their GHQ-12 responses and psychiatrist interviews. Results: UBOM-4 measures (mean ± SD) were: pulse rate difference (PRD or UBOM-pulse), −0.72 ± 4.31 beats/min;ruler catching time (RCT or UBOM-ruler), 18.42 ± 3.73 cm;degree of randomness (DOR or UBOM-random), 0.94 ± 0.18;mean randomizing time (MRT or UBOM-time), 0.60 ± 0.31 sec. The Baum Test drawings were classified as usual (86%) and unusual patterns (14%). Sex effects were observed for RCT (UBOM-ruler) and DOR (UBOM-random), but not for PRD (UBOM-pulse) and MRT (UBOM-time). Therefore, the normative values for RCT (UBOM-ruler) (males: 17.37 ± 3.25 cm;females: 19.42 ± 3.90 cm) and DOR (UBOM-random) (males: 0.92 ± 0.18;females: 0.95 ± 0.18) should be differentiated by sex. The patterns of the Baum Test drawings were affected by age, with individuals over 51 years showing the unusual pattern more frequently (42%). Discussion: Compared to previous results for healthy individuals, the present results were similar for RCT (UBOM-ruler), DOR (UBOM-random), MRT (UBOM-time), and the drawing pattern, but different for PRD (UBOM-pulse). This difference is probably because PRD is sensitive to test situation habituation, sex of examiner, order of subtests, etc. Thus, PRD (UBOM-pulse) should be measured after the subject-examiner relationship stabilizes. Conclusion: Our results suggest that UBOM-4 can be widely used in clinical settings, utilizing the present results as a reference.展开更多
A peak norm is defined for Lp spaces of E-valued Bochner integrable functions, where E is a Banach space, and best approximations from a sun to elements of the space are characterized. Applications are given to some f...A peak norm is defined for Lp spaces of E-valued Bochner integrable functions, where E is a Banach space, and best approximations from a sun to elements of the space are characterized. Applications are given to some families of simultaneous best approximation problems.展开更多
Objectives To compare the difference in pulmonary function between Caucasians and Chinese and assess the best reference values of pulmonary function for Chinese adults.Methods Values for pulmonary function were pre...Objectives To compare the difference in pulmonary function between Caucasians and Chinese and assess the best reference values of pulmonary function for Chinese adults.Methods Values for pulmonary function were predicted by tests on 4773 Chinese healthy subjects (male: 2560, female: 2213, aged 15-78 years) in six parts (north, northeast, northwest, east, southwest and south) of China. Prediction equations of the European Community for Steel and Coal (ECSC), other equations for overseas Chinese or for Caucasians were also selected. The regression coefficients of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), FEV 1/FVC, total lung capacity (TLC) and residual volume (RV) were summarized. Results ECSC predictions were closer to the Chinese ones than other selected equations. Comparison with ECSC predictions showed that on average the values for FVC, FEV 1 were 5.3% smaller in Chinese males and 3.3% smaller in Chinese females, with the maximal differences in south China and the minimal differences in North China. RV and TLC in Chinese were lower than in Caucasians (males 4.8%, 5.5%, respectively; females 8.7% and 6.0%, respectively). Conversion factors were given for adjusting ECSC equations to fit Chinese. Conclusions For predicting values of pulmonary function in Chinese, we suggest to use the equations reported here. Alternatively, ECSC regression equations may be used with appropriate conversion factors.展开更多
Let （Ω, F, P） be a probability space and L0（F,R） the algebra of equivalence classes of real- valued random variables on （Ω, F, P）. When L0（F,R） is endowed with the topology of convergence in probability, we ...Let （Ω, F, P） be a probability space and L0（F,R） the algebra of equivalence classes of real- valued random variables on （Ω, F, P）. When L0（F,R） is endowed with the topology of convergence in probability, we prove an intermediate value theorem for a continuous local function from L0（F, R） to L0（F,R）. As applications of this theorem, we first give several useful expressions for modulus of random convexity, then we prove that a complete random normed module （S, ｜｜·｜｜） is random uniformly convex iff LP（S） is uniformly convex for each fixed positive number p such that 1 〈 p 〈 ＋∞.展开更多
The fine family values incorporated into China's Civil Code can effectively resolve the contradiction between the Marriage and Family Law's specific socialization requirements and the relatively insufficient s...The fine family values incorporated into China's Civil Code can effectively resolve the contradiction between the Marriage and Family Law's specific socialization requirements and the relatively insufficient socialization theypresent after they have been incorporated into the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China.The fine family values clauses can reflect the ethics of Marriage and Family Law by introducing the family's subject position in identity law,by specifying the scope and source of public order for judging behavior legitimacy in family relations,and by checking and balancing the tendency of turning Marriage and Family Law into Property Law.The clauses'normative effect includes the organizational effect aimed at regulating family power,social power and state power,and the advisory effect for promoting moral education.However,its core lies in its behavior normative effect for guiding the judicial process and its adjudicative normative effect.In terms of specific application,we should focus on realizing the normative function of the fine family values clauses.This function includes proving the relationship between a guardian's“lack of control and education”and external damage caused by family members,balancing family stability and personal freedom value,1limiting seeking improper property interests by means of identity behavior and creating independent legal interests.展开更多
文摘Objective: We introduce Utena’s Brief Objective Measures of 4 Axes for Psychic Function and Energy (UBOM-4), a new brief test battery for evaluating psychic function concerning intellect, emotion, volition, and imagination. To date, insufficient general population data on the UBOM have been collected. This study aimed to establish the normative values for the general population in UBOM-4 and examine the effects of age, sex, and mental health status on the values. Methods: The General Health Questionnaire, 12-item version (GHQ-12) and UBOM-4 were administered to 149 individuals working in or attending professional schools or universities (73 males, 76 females;age: 19 - 65 years). Participants were classified as healthy based on their GHQ-12 responses and psychiatrist interviews. Results: UBOM-4 measures (mean ± SD) were: pulse rate difference (PRD or UBOM-pulse), −0.72 ± 4.31 beats/min;ruler catching time (RCT or UBOM-ruler), 18.42 ± 3.73 cm;degree of randomness (DOR or UBOM-random), 0.94 ± 0.18;mean randomizing time (MRT or UBOM-time), 0.60 ± 0.31 sec. The Baum Test drawings were classified as usual (86%) and unusual patterns (14%). Sex effects were observed for RCT (UBOM-ruler) and DOR (UBOM-random), but not for PRD (UBOM-pulse) and MRT (UBOM-time). Therefore, the normative values for RCT (UBOM-ruler) (males: 17.37 ± 3.25 cm;females: 19.42 ± 3.90 cm) and DOR (UBOM-random) (males: 0.92 ± 0.18;females: 0.95 ± 0.18) should be differentiated by sex. The patterns of the Baum Test drawings were affected by age, with individuals over 51 years showing the unusual pattern more frequently (42%). Discussion: Compared to previous results for healthy individuals, the present results were similar for RCT (UBOM-ruler), DOR (UBOM-random), MRT (UBOM-time), and the drawing pattern, but different for PRD (UBOM-pulse). This difference is probably because PRD is sensitive to test situation habituation, sex of examiner, order of subtests, etc. Thus, PRD (UBOM-pulse) should be measured after the subject-examiner relationship stabilizes. Conclusion: Our results suggest that UBOM-4 can be widely used in clinical settings, utilizing the present results as a reference.
文摘A peak norm is defined for Lp spaces of E-valued Bochner integrable functions, where E is a Banach space, and best approximations from a sun to elements of the space are characterized. Applications are given to some families of simultaneous best approximation problems.
文摘Objectives To compare the difference in pulmonary function between Caucasians and Chinese and assess the best reference values of pulmonary function for Chinese adults.Methods Values for pulmonary function were predicted by tests on 4773 Chinese healthy subjects (male: 2560, female: 2213, aged 15-78 years) in six parts (north, northeast, northwest, east, southwest and south) of China. Prediction equations of the European Community for Steel and Coal (ECSC), other equations for overseas Chinese or for Caucasians were also selected. The regression coefficients of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), FEV 1/FVC, total lung capacity (TLC) and residual volume (RV) were summarized. Results ECSC predictions were closer to the Chinese ones than other selected equations. Comparison with ECSC predictions showed that on average the values for FVC, FEV 1 were 5.3% smaller in Chinese males and 3.3% smaller in Chinese females, with the maximal differences in south China and the minimal differences in North China. RV and TLC in Chinese were lower than in Caucasians (males 4.8%, 5.5%, respectively; females 8.7% and 6.0%, respectively). Conversion factors were given for adjusting ECSC equations to fit Chinese. Conclusions For predicting values of pulmonary function in Chinese, we suggest to use the equations reported here. Alternatively, ECSC regression equations may be used with appropriate conversion factors.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10871016)
文摘Let （Ω, F, P） be a probability space and L0（F,R） the algebra of equivalence classes of real- valued random variables on （Ω, F, P）. When L0（F,R） is endowed with the topology of convergence in probability, we prove an intermediate value theorem for a continuous local function from L0（F, R） to L0（F,R）. As applications of this theorem, we first give several useful expressions for modulus of random convexity, then we prove that a complete random normed module （S, ｜｜·｜｜） is random uniformly convex iff LP（S） is uniformly convex for each fixed positive number p such that 1 〈 p 〈 ＋∞.
文摘The fine family values incorporated into China's Civil Code can effectively resolve the contradiction between the Marriage and Family Law's specific socialization requirements and the relatively insufficient socialization theypresent after they have been incorporated into the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China.The fine family values clauses can reflect the ethics of Marriage and Family Law by introducing the family's subject position in identity law,by specifying the scope and source of public order for judging behavior legitimacy in family relations,and by checking and balancing the tendency of turning Marriage and Family Law into Property Law.The clauses'normative effect includes the organizational effect aimed at regulating family power,social power and state power,and the advisory effect for promoting moral education.However,its core lies in its behavior normative effect for guiding the judicial process and its adjudicative normative effect.In terms of specific application,we should focus on realizing the normative function of the fine family values clauses.This function includes proving the relationship between a guardian's“lack of control and education”and external damage caused by family members,balancing family stability and personal freedom value,1limiting seeking improper property interests by means of identity behavior and creating independent legal interests.
