In a deeply aging society,the appointed guardianship system,as an important arrangement for the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly,still faces many practical difficulties.Typical examples include:du...In a deeply aging society,the appointed guardianship system,as an important arrangement for the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly,still faces many practical difficulties.Typical examples include:during the decision-making stage of whether to choose appointed guardianship,the lack of professionalism and availability of appointed guardians can easily hinder the elderly from choosing to apply it;during the establishment stage of appointed guardianship,the limited rules related to the appointed guardianship agreement can easily lead to the frustration of the elderly’s subjective will;during the operation stage of appointed guardianship,the insufficient accountability mechanisms for appointed guardians can easily lead to the infringement of the personal or property rights of the elderly.By reflecting on its jurisprudential causes,it can be found that the current law largely ignores the orientation of appointed guardianship as a welfare for the elderly in social law,the concept of substantive equality in the appointed guardianship agreement,and the theoretical attributes of the appointed guardianship as a fiduciary relationship.Therefore,the appointed guardianship system in China should be systematically improved to fully release its institutional potential in the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly based on these jurisprudential principles.In particular,it is possible to consider actively promoting the“trust+appointed guardianship”model and cultivating a team of appointed guardians by the state based on the concept of elderly welfare;strengthening the protection of notarization procedures and the reasonable design of the appointed guardianship agreement based on the concept of substantive equality;and refining the fiduciary standards of appointed guardians and strengthening guardianship supervision based on the nature of fiduciary relationship.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effectiveness of the competency model for nursing managers in the training of newly appointed head nurses.Methods:Eighteen newly appointed head nurses from Yichang Central People’s Hospital,s...Objective:To explore the effectiveness of the competency model for nursing managers in the training of newly appointed head nurses.Methods:Eighteen newly appointed head nurses from Yichang Central People’s Hospital,selected between August 2023 and July 2024,were chosen as the research subjects.Based on the nursing manager competency model,corresponding training programs were developed,and these 18 head nurses were trained accordingly.Results:After the training,all newly appointed head nurses passed the theoretical assessments,with a pass rate of 100.00%.The pass rates for two rounds of assessment were 100.00%and 94.54%,respectively.There was no significant difference in the performance evaluation scores between new and senior head nurses in terms of standardized services,nursing quality,nursing research and teaching,and patient satisfaction(P>0.05).Conclusion:The competency model for nursing managers has a significant effect on the training of newly appointed head nurses.It effectively enhances management awareness,facilitates role transition,and,to some extent,improves the management and leadership capabilities of head nurses.It holds high value for broader implementation.展开更多
Prof.James M.Tiedje,University Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University,Academician of the American Academy of Sciences,has been appointed as an Honorary Ed...Prof.James M.Tiedje,University Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University,Academician of the American Academy of Sciences,has been appointed as an Honorary Editor-in-Chief of Pedosphere.Prof.展开更多
This paper addresses a geometric control algorithm for the attitude tracking problem of the rigid spacecraft modeled on SO(3).Considering the topological and geometric properties of SO(3),we introduced a smooth positi...This paper addresses a geometric control algorithm for the attitude tracking problem of the rigid spacecraft modeled on SO(3).Considering the topological and geometric properties of SO(3),we introduced a smooth positive attitude error function to convert the attitude tracking issue on SO(3)into the stabilization counterpart on its Lie algebra.The error transformation technique was further utilized to ensure the assigned transient and steady state performance of the attitude tracking error with the aid of a well⁃designed assigned⁃time performance function.Then,using the actor⁃critic(AC)neural architecture,an adaptive reinforcement learning approximator was constructed,in which the actor neural network(NN)was utilized to approximate the unknown nonlinearity online.A critic function was introduced to tune the next phase of the actor neural network operation for performance improvement via supervising the system performance.A rigorous stability analysis was presented to show that the assigned system performance can be achieved.Finally,the effectiveness and feasibility of the constructed control strategy was verified by the numerical simulation.展开更多
On January 2,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong as the President of China Institute of International Studies.The appointment ceremony was attended by Vice Minister of F...On January 2,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong as the President of China Institute of International Studies.The appointment ceremony was attended by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheng Zeguang,展开更多
Prof. Chen Zhu, a molecular biologist, recently joined the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and was appointed vice president of the China’s top research center in natural sciences. Chen was a research professor at S...Prof. Chen Zhu, a molecular biologist, recently joined the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and was appointed vice president of the China’s top research center in natural sciences. Chen was a research professor at Shanghai Second Medical University before entering CAS. His career has included: the director of Shanghai Research Institute of Hematonosis, head of Key Lab of Human Genome of the Ministry展开更多
Lu Yongxiang, male, fluid drive and control expert, professor at Zhejiang University. He was born on April 28, 1942, in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. His homeland is Cixi Prefecture. Zhejiang Province. He graduated ...Lu Yongxiang, male, fluid drive and control expert, professor at Zhejiang University. He was born on April 28, 1942, in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. His homeland is Cixi Prefecture. Zhejiang Province. He graduated from the Department of Machinery of Zhejiang University.In 1981,he attained a doctorate degree of展开更多
Prof. Chen Yiyu, ichthyologist and animal taxonomist by profession,was originally a research fellow with the CAS Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan City,Hubei Province.On June 12,1944, he was born in Xianyou County, F...Prof. Chen Yiyu, ichthyologist and animal taxonomist by profession,was originally a research fellow with the CAS Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan City,Hubei Province.On June 12,1944, he was born in Xianyou County, Fujian Province.In July 1964,he graduated as a major in biology from Xiamen University and was assigned to conducting research work at the Wuhan Institute. For many years he was engaged in research on fish,and on many occasions he went to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Hengduan Mountains to conduct field sur-展开更多
According to a special dispatch of the Bulletin, at a conference of leading cadres at or higher than the level of administrative bureaux in the CAS Beijing area on July 16, comrade Wu Lianyuan, vice minister of the Or...According to a special dispatch of the Bulletin, at a conference of leading cadres at or higher than the level of administrative bureaux in the CAS Beijing area on July 16, comrade Wu Lianyuan, vice minister of the Organizational Department under the CPC Central Committee announced that Prof. Lu Yongxiang has been appointed to succeed Prof. Zhou Guangzhao展开更多
Prof. Bai Chunli is an expert in scanning tunneling microscopy.Before he was appointed vice president of the CAS by the State Council in April 1996, Professor Bai used to work as vice director of the CAS Institute of ...Prof. Bai Chunli is an expert in scanning tunneling microscopy.Before he was appointed vice president of the CAS by the State Council in April 1996, Professor Bai used to work as vice director of the CAS Institute of Chemistry. Now he is also serving as concurrent professor or honorary professor at five universities, including Qinghua University and the University of Science and Technology of China(USTC). Born in 1953, Professor Bai is展开更多
Italy will host the 17th edition of ITMA, the world’s largest exhibition of textile machinery.It will be held at the Fiera Milano Rhoexhibition centre in Milan,from 12 to 19 November 2015.
Prof. Yang Bailing is a research professor specializing in chemical lasers and aero-dynamics. Born in Shanghai in October 1943, he graduated from the Harbin Institute of Military Engineering in 1966 and was then assig...Prof. Yang Bailing is a research professor specializing in chemical lasers and aero-dynamics. Born in Shanghai in October 1943, he graduated from the Harbin Institute of Military Engineering in 1966 and was then assigned to work at the CAS-affiliated Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. In 1980, he展开更多
Ubiquitous contamination of the soil environment with volatile organic compounds(VOCs)has raised considerable concerns.However,there is still limited comprehensive surveying of soil VOCs on a national scale.Herein,65 ...Ubiquitous contamination of the soil environment with volatile organic compounds(VOCs)has raised considerable concerns.However,there is still limited comprehensive surveying of soil VOCs on a national scale.Herein,65 species of VOCswere simultaneously determined in surface soil samples collected from 63 chemical industrial parks(CIPs)across China.The results showed that the total VOC concentrations ranged from 7.15 to 1842 ng/g with a mean concentration of 326 ng/g(median:179 ng/g).Benzene homologs and halogenated hydrocarbons were identified as the dominant contaminant groups.Positive correlations between many VOC species indicated that these compounds probably originated from similar sources.Spatially,the hotspots of VOC pollution were located in eastern and southern China.Soils with higher clay content and a higher fraction of total organic carbon(TOC)content were significantly associated with higher soil VOC concentrations.Precipitation reduces the levels of highly water-soluble substances in surface soils.Both positive matrix factorization(PMF)and principal component analysis-multiple linear regression(PCA-MLR)identified a high proportion of industrial sources(PMF:59.2%and PCA-MLR:66.5%)and traffic emission sources(PMF:32.3%and PCA-MLR:33.5%).PMF,which had a higher R^(2) value(0.7892)than PCA-MLR(0.7683),was the preferred model for quantitative source analysis of soil VOCs.The health risk assessment indicated that the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks of VOCs were at acceptable levels.Overall,this study provides valuable data on the occurrence of VOCs in soil from Chinese CIPs,which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of their environmental behavior.展开更多
Background:Telehealth has emerged as a powerful tool for managing chronic diseases and mental health conditions,offering increased access to care and improved patient outcomes.However,inequities in digital connectivit...Background:Telehealth has emerged as a powerful tool for managing chronic diseases and mental health conditions,offering increased access to care and improved patient outcomes.However,inequities in digital connectivity and technological resources have created significant disparities in access to these potentially life-changing services,disproportionately impacting marginalized and minoritized communities across the globe.Methods:Data on 473,716 telehealth encounters occurring between January 1,2022,and June 30,2023 were retrieved from the electronic health records(EHR)system used by University Hospitals.These encounters were classified into three groups:attended,canceled,and no-show.Relative risk was calculated based on age,sex,and race,and a multivariate linear regression was performed with age,sex,and race as inputs,to determine their effect on the encounter outcome.Results:Our analysis identified significant differences in relative risk between demographic groups.Patients 20-39 years of age had a high relative risk of cancellation and no-show,and Black patients demonstrated the highest relative risk for cancellation and no-show.The regression analysis illustrated a statistically significant link between no-shows and patients with a cellular plan with no other internet subscription(p<0.001),smartphone ownership(p<0.001),and not having a computer(p<0.05).Conclusions:This study highlights the clinical repercussions of the digital divide,as patients relying on a mobile phone and data plan to attend telehealth visits were more likely to no-show.Current disparities in digital connectivity for historically marginalized populations heightens the risk of creating a digital underclass.There is evidence this study may be applicable in multiple countries across the world.Further research on the causes of the observed no-shows is necessary to ensure equitable delivery of digital healthcare services.展开更多
Professor Jun Murai, distinguished IT expert in Japan and Vice President of Keio University, was appointed Tsinghua vip Professor on December 10, 2007. Tsinghua Deputy Vice President He Jiankun attended the conferra...Professor Jun Murai, distinguished IT expert in Japan and Vice President of Keio University, was appointed Tsinghua vip Professor on December 10, 2007. Tsinghua Deputy Vice President He Jiankun attended the conferral ceremony and presented the honorary appointment book to Professor Jun Murai. Professor Sun Jiaguang, Dean of School of Information Science and Technology, also attended the ceremony. ＂In the course of building the university into a world class university, we are keen on exchanging views and resources with other distinguished universities and scholars in the world,＂ said Deputy Vice President He. After the conferral ceremony, Professor Jun Murai delivered a speech on the Next Generation Internet. Professor Jun Murai is the Japan＇s foremost IT expert and most authoritative policy-maker on informatization and industrialization. He has made significant contributions to internet development in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region and received many awards from international organizations and the Japanese government.展开更多
Tsinghua University＇s School of Economics and Management （SEM） announced the appointment on August 18, 2009 of former Senior Associate Dean of the Harvard Business School Professor F. Warren McFarlan as Co-Director...Tsinghua University＇s School of Economics and Management （SEM） announced the appointment on August 18, 2009 of former Senior Associate Dean of the Harvard Business School Professor F. Warren McFarlan as Co-Director of SEM＇s China Business Case Center for the next three years.展开更多
Tsinghua University＇s School of Economics and Management （SEM） announced the appointment on August 18, 2009, of former Senior Associate Dean of the Harvard Business School Professor F. Warren McFarlan as Co-Directo...Tsinghua University＇s School of Economics and Management （SEM） announced the appointment on August 18, 2009, of former Senior Associate Dean of the Harvard Business School Professor F. Warren McFarlan as Co-Director of SEM＇s China Business Case Center for the next three years. During his tenure, Professor McFarlan will design a Harvard Business School case study based teaching platform for SEM adapted to the current business environment in China. Professor McFarlan will also select a company as the basis for case study and research on the problems the company encounters in its growth process. He may also open further case development and teaching seminars in the future.展开更多
History was made on April 27,when the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved the nomi-nation of Wan Gang,a non-Communist Party member。
基金the National Social Science Fund of China Youth Project“Research on the Application Dilemma and Solutions of the Appointed Guardianship Clauses in the Civil Code”(Project Approval Number 20CFX075).
文摘In a deeply aging society,the appointed guardianship system,as an important arrangement for the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly,still faces many practical difficulties.Typical examples include:during the decision-making stage of whether to choose appointed guardianship,the lack of professionalism and availability of appointed guardians can easily hinder the elderly from choosing to apply it;during the establishment stage of appointed guardianship,the limited rules related to the appointed guardianship agreement can easily lead to the frustration of the elderly’s subjective will;during the operation stage of appointed guardianship,the insufficient accountability mechanisms for appointed guardians can easily lead to the infringement of the personal or property rights of the elderly.By reflecting on its jurisprudential causes,it can be found that the current law largely ignores the orientation of appointed guardianship as a welfare for the elderly in social law,the concept of substantive equality in the appointed guardianship agreement,and the theoretical attributes of the appointed guardianship as a fiduciary relationship.Therefore,the appointed guardianship system in China should be systematically improved to fully release its institutional potential in the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly based on these jurisprudential principles.In particular,it is possible to consider actively promoting the“trust+appointed guardianship”model and cultivating a team of appointed guardians by the state based on the concept of elderly welfare;strengthening the protection of notarization procedures and the reasonable design of the appointed guardianship agreement based on the concept of substantive equality;and refining the fiduciary standards of appointed guardians and strengthening guardianship supervision based on the nature of fiduciary relationship.
文摘Objective:To explore the effectiveness of the competency model for nursing managers in the training of newly appointed head nurses.Methods:Eighteen newly appointed head nurses from Yichang Central People’s Hospital,selected between August 2023 and July 2024,were chosen as the research subjects.Based on the nursing manager competency model,corresponding training programs were developed,and these 18 head nurses were trained accordingly.Results:After the training,all newly appointed head nurses passed the theoretical assessments,with a pass rate of 100.00%.The pass rates for two rounds of assessment were 100.00%and 94.54%,respectively.There was no significant difference in the performance evaluation scores between new and senior head nurses in terms of standardized services,nursing quality,nursing research and teaching,and patient satisfaction(P>0.05).Conclusion:The competency model for nursing managers has a significant effect on the training of newly appointed head nurses.It effectively enhances management awareness,facilitates role transition,and,to some extent,improves the management and leadership capabilities of head nurses.It holds high value for broader implementation.
文摘Prof.James M.Tiedje,University Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University,Academician of the American Academy of Sciences,has been appointed as an Honorary Editor-in-Chief of Pedosphere.Prof.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62103171,61773142)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(Grant Nos.2020J05095,2020J05096)the Jiangsu Provincial Double⁃Innovation Doctor Program(Grant Nos.JSSCBS20210993,JSSCBS20211009)。
文摘This paper addresses a geometric control algorithm for the attitude tracking problem of the rigid spacecraft modeled on SO(3).Considering the topological and geometric properties of SO(3),we introduced a smooth positive attitude error function to convert the attitude tracking issue on SO(3)into the stabilization counterpart on its Lie algebra.The error transformation technique was further utilized to ensure the assigned transient and steady state performance of the attitude tracking error with the aid of a well⁃designed assigned⁃time performance function.Then,using the actor⁃critic(AC)neural architecture,an adaptive reinforcement learning approximator was constructed,in which the actor neural network(NN)was utilized to approximate the unknown nonlinearity online.A critic function was introduced to tune the next phase of the actor neural network operation for performance improvement via supervising the system performance.A rigorous stability analysis was presented to show that the assigned system performance can be achieved.Finally,the effectiveness and feasibility of the constructed control strategy was verified by the numerical simulation.
文摘On January 2,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong as the President of China Institute of International Studies.The appointment ceremony was attended by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheng Zeguang,
文摘Prof. Chen Zhu, a molecular biologist, recently joined the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and was appointed vice president of the China’s top research center in natural sciences. Chen was a research professor at Shanghai Second Medical University before entering CAS. His career has included: the director of Shanghai Research Institute of Hematonosis, head of Key Lab of Human Genome of the Ministry
文摘Lu Yongxiang, male, fluid drive and control expert, professor at Zhejiang University. He was born on April 28, 1942, in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. His homeland is Cixi Prefecture. Zhejiang Province. He graduated from the Department of Machinery of Zhejiang University.In 1981,he attained a doctorate degree of
文摘Prof. Chen Yiyu, ichthyologist and animal taxonomist by profession,was originally a research fellow with the CAS Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan City,Hubei Province.On June 12,1944, he was born in Xianyou County, Fujian Province.In July 1964,he graduated as a major in biology from Xiamen University and was assigned to conducting research work at the Wuhan Institute. For many years he was engaged in research on fish,and on many occasions he went to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Hengduan Mountains to conduct field sur-
文摘According to a special dispatch of the Bulletin, at a conference of leading cadres at or higher than the level of administrative bureaux in the CAS Beijing area on July 16, comrade Wu Lianyuan, vice minister of the Organizational Department under the CPC Central Committee announced that Prof. Lu Yongxiang has been appointed to succeed Prof. Zhou Guangzhao
文摘Prof. Bai Chunli is an expert in scanning tunneling microscopy.Before he was appointed vice president of the CAS by the State Council in April 1996, Professor Bai used to work as vice director of the CAS Institute of Chemistry. Now he is also serving as concurrent professor or honorary professor at five universities, including Qinghua University and the University of Science and Technology of China(USTC). Born in 1953, Professor Bai is
文摘Italy will host the 17th edition of ITMA, the world’s largest exhibition of textile machinery.It will be held at the Fiera Milano Rhoexhibition centre in Milan,from 12 to 19 November 2015.
文摘Prof. Yang Bailing is a research professor specializing in chemical lasers and aero-dynamics. Born in Shanghai in October 1943, he graduated from the Harbin Institute of Military Engineering in 1966 and was then assigned to work at the CAS-affiliated Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. In 1980, he
基金supported by the Medical and Health Projects in Zhejiang Province(No.2022PY049)the Basic Scientific Research Project of Hangzhou Medical College(No.YS2021006)Key Discipline of Zhejiang Province in Public Health and Preventive Medicine(First Class,Category A),Hangzhou Medical College.
文摘Ubiquitous contamination of the soil environment with volatile organic compounds(VOCs)has raised considerable concerns.However,there is still limited comprehensive surveying of soil VOCs on a national scale.Herein,65 species of VOCswere simultaneously determined in surface soil samples collected from 63 chemical industrial parks(CIPs)across China.The results showed that the total VOC concentrations ranged from 7.15 to 1842 ng/g with a mean concentration of 326 ng/g(median:179 ng/g).Benzene homologs and halogenated hydrocarbons were identified as the dominant contaminant groups.Positive correlations between many VOC species indicated that these compounds probably originated from similar sources.Spatially,the hotspots of VOC pollution were located in eastern and southern China.Soils with higher clay content and a higher fraction of total organic carbon(TOC)content were significantly associated with higher soil VOC concentrations.Precipitation reduces the levels of highly water-soluble substances in surface soils.Both positive matrix factorization(PMF)and principal component analysis-multiple linear regression(PCA-MLR)identified a high proportion of industrial sources(PMF:59.2%and PCA-MLR:66.5%)and traffic emission sources(PMF:32.3%and PCA-MLR:33.5%).PMF,which had a higher R^(2) value(0.7892)than PCA-MLR(0.7683),was the preferred model for quantitative source analysis of soil VOCs.The health risk assessment indicated that the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks of VOCs were at acceptable levels.Overall,this study provides valuable data on the occurrence of VOCs in soil from Chinese CIPs,which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of their environmental behavior.
文摘Background:Telehealth has emerged as a powerful tool for managing chronic diseases and mental health conditions,offering increased access to care and improved patient outcomes.However,inequities in digital connectivity and technological resources have created significant disparities in access to these potentially life-changing services,disproportionately impacting marginalized and minoritized communities across the globe.Methods:Data on 473,716 telehealth encounters occurring between January 1,2022,and June 30,2023 were retrieved from the electronic health records(EHR)system used by University Hospitals.These encounters were classified into three groups:attended,canceled,and no-show.Relative risk was calculated based on age,sex,and race,and a multivariate linear regression was performed with age,sex,and race as inputs,to determine their effect on the encounter outcome.Results:Our analysis identified significant differences in relative risk between demographic groups.Patients 20-39 years of age had a high relative risk of cancellation and no-show,and Black patients demonstrated the highest relative risk for cancellation and no-show.The regression analysis illustrated a statistically significant link between no-shows and patients with a cellular plan with no other internet subscription(p<0.001),smartphone ownership(p<0.001),and not having a computer(p<0.05).Conclusions:This study highlights the clinical repercussions of the digital divide,as patients relying on a mobile phone and data plan to attend telehealth visits were more likely to no-show.Current disparities in digital connectivity for historically marginalized populations heightens the risk of creating a digital underclass.There is evidence this study may be applicable in multiple countries across the world.Further research on the causes of the observed no-shows is necessary to ensure equitable delivery of digital healthcare services.
文摘Professor Jun Murai, distinguished IT expert in Japan and Vice President of Keio University, was appointed Tsinghua vip Professor on December 10, 2007. Tsinghua Deputy Vice President He Jiankun attended the conferral ceremony and presented the honorary appointment book to Professor Jun Murai. Professor Sun Jiaguang, Dean of School of Information Science and Technology, also attended the ceremony. ＂In the course of building the university into a world class university, we are keen on exchanging views and resources with other distinguished universities and scholars in the world,＂ said Deputy Vice President He. After the conferral ceremony, Professor Jun Murai delivered a speech on the Next Generation Internet. Professor Jun Murai is the Japan＇s foremost IT expert and most authoritative policy-maker on informatization and industrialization. He has made significant contributions to internet development in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region and received many awards from international organizations and the Japanese government.
文摘Tsinghua University＇s School of Economics and Management （SEM） announced the appointment on August 18, 2009 of former Senior Associate Dean of the Harvard Business School Professor F. Warren McFarlan as Co-Director of SEM＇s China Business Case Center for the next three years.
文摘Tsinghua University＇s School of Economics and Management （SEM） announced the appointment on August 18, 2009, of former Senior Associate Dean of the Harvard Business School Professor F. Warren McFarlan as Co-Director of SEM＇s China Business Case Center for the next three years. During his tenure, Professor McFarlan will design a Harvard Business School case study based teaching platform for SEM adapted to the current business environment in China. Professor McFarlan will also select a company as the basis for case study and research on the problems the company encounters in its growth process. He may also open further case development and teaching seminars in the future.
文摘History was made on April 27,when the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress approved the nomi-nation of Wan Gang,a non-Communist Party member。
