Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency worldwide. The commonly used cut-off values for identifying iron deficiency are extrapolated from older children and may not be suitable for i...Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency worldwide. The commonly used cut-off values for identifying iron deficiency are extrapolated from older children and may not be suitable for infants. Therefore, our study aimed to establish appropriate cut-off values for the evaluation of iron status in Chinese infants. Pregnant women who delivered at 〉37 gestational weeks with normal iron status were recruited. Later, infants with normal birth weight and who were breastfed in the first 4 months were selected. Blood samples were collected to assess hemoglobin, serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor, mean corpuscular volume and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin. Cut-offs of all iron indices were determined as the limit of 95% confidence interval.展开更多
Background:Drug-coated balloons(DCBs)have emerged as potential alternatives to drug-eluting stents in specific lesion subsets for de novo coronary lesions.Quantitative flow ratio(QFR)is a method based on the three-dim...Background:Drug-coated balloons(DCBs)have emerged as potential alternatives to drug-eluting stents in specific lesion subsets for de novo coronary lesions.Quantitative flow ratio(QFR)is a method based on the three-dimensional quantitative coronary angiography and contrast flow velocity during coronary angiography(CAG),obviating the need for an invasive fractional flow reserve procedural.This study aimed to assess the serial angiographic changes of de novo lesions post-DCB therapy and further explore the cut-off values of lesion and vessel QFR,which predict vessel restenosis(diameter stenosis[DS]≥50%)at mid-term follow-up.Methods:The data of patients who underwent DCB therapy between January 2014 and December 2019 from the multicenter hospital were retrospectively collected for QFR analysis.From their QFR performances,which were analyzed by CAG images at follow-up,we divided them into two groups:group A,showing target vessel DS≥50%,and group B,showing target vessel DS<50%.The median follow-up time was 287 days in group A and 227 days in group B.We compared the clinical characteristics,parameters during DCB therapy,and QFR performances,which were analyzed by CAG images between the two groups,in need to explore the cut-off value of lesion/vessel QFR which can predict vessel restenosis.Student's t test was used for the comparison of normally distributed continuous data,Mann-Whitney U test for the comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves for the evaluation of QFR performance which can predict vessel restenosis(DS≥50%)at mid-term follow-up using the area under the curve(AUC).Results:A total of 112 patients with 112 target vessels were enrolled in this study.Group A had 41 patients,while group B had 71.Vessel QFR and lesion QFR were lower in group A than in group B post-DCB therapy,and the cut-off values of lesion QFR and vessel QFR in the ROC analysis to predict target vessel DS≥50%post-DCB therapy were 0.905(AUC,0.741[95%confidence interval,CI:0.645,0.837];sensitivity,0.817;specificity,0.561;P<0.001)and 0.890(AUC,0.796[95%CI:0.709,0.882];sensitivity,0.746;specificity,0.780;P<0.001).Conclusions:The cut-off values of lesion QFR and vessel QFR can assist in predicting the angiographic changes post-DCB therapy.When lesion/vessel QFR values are<0.905/0.890 post-DCB therapy,a higher risk of vessel restenosis is potentially predicted at follow-up.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the burden of caregivers of CHF patients in the current environment,to explore the related burden and influencing factors of caring for patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the impac...Objective:To analyze the burden of caregivers of CHF patients in the current environment,to explore the related burden and influencing factors of caring for patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the impact of filial piety values on the burden of caring for patients.Methods:192 caregivers of CHF patients in the hospital were selected as the main objects of this study.The main method was convenient sampling.Through a questionnaire survey of 192 CHF patients'caregivers,a unified investigation was conducted from the aspects of patient"'s general condition,objective burden,anxiety and depression degree and relationship quality,etc.The structural equation model was constructed and adjusted by analyzing data entry and variable correlation.Finally,path analysis was used to conduct inferential research on the direct and indirect influencing factors of control burden.Results:More than half of the patients'caregivers had a caregiving burden,and the practical caregiving dimension had the highest score.The total effect values of patient-related factors,including anxiety degree,number of concomitant diseases and half-year readmission rate,were 0.36,0.31 and 0.20,respectively(P<0.05).The total effect values of filial piety,anxiety degree,average care time and understanding degree of disease directly derived from the caregivers themselves were-0.38,0.29,0.29 and-0.23,respectively(P<0.05).In addition,the influence of filial piety values on the caregiver burden was more obvious,and the direct effect value of the value was-0.41(P<0.001).Conclusion:Most caregivers of CHF patients have a certain objective burden of care,and there are many factors that affect it,among which the degree of filial piety value is the most important.This finding provides a clear goal for caregivers to develop measures to improve the caregiver burden.展开更多
Background:Anemia is a widespread public health problem associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.This study was undertaken to determine the cut-off value of hemoglobin for infant anemia.Methods:A c...Background:Anemia is a widespread public health problem associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.This study was undertaken to determine the cut-off value of hemoglobin for infant anemia.Methods:A cross-sectional retrospective study was carried out at well-baby clinics of a tertiary care hospital.A total of 1484 healthy infants aged between 4 to 24 months were included in the study.The relationship of hemoglobin(Hb)levels with mother age,birth weight,weight gain rate,feeding,and gender was evaluated.Results:The Hb levels were assessed in four age groups(4 months,6 months,9-12 months,and 15-24 months)and the cut-off values of Hb were determined.Hb cut-off values(5th percentile for age)were detected as 97 g/L and 93 g/L at 4 months and 6 months,respectively.In older infants,the 5th percentile was 90.5 g/L and 93.4 g/L at 9-12 months and 15-24 months,respectively.The two values were lower than the World Health Organization criteria for anemia,which could partly due to the lack of information on iron status in our population.However,this difference highlights the need for further studies on normal Hb levels in healthy infants in developing countries.Hb levels of females were higher in all age groups;however,a statistically significant difference was found in gender in only 6 month-old infants.No statistically significant difference was found among Hb levels,mother's age,birth weight,weight gain rate,and nutritional status.Conclusion:Hb cut-off values in infants should be re-evaluated and be compatible with growth and development of children in that community.展开更多
Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services(ESs).Following the increment of population,ESs have been deteriorated over time.Ultimately,land use/land cover(LULC)changes have a profound impact ...Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services(ESs).Following the increment of population,ESs have been deteriorated over time.Ultimately,land use/land cover(LULC)changes have a profound impact on the change of ecosystem.The primary goal of this study is to determine the impacts of LULC changes on ecosystem service values(ESVs)in the upper Gilgel Abbay watershed,Ethiopia.Changes in LULC types were studied using three Landsat images representing 1986,2003,and 2021.The Landsat images were classified using a supervised image classification technique in Earth Resources Data Analysis System(ERDAS)Imagine 2014.We classified ESs in this study into four categories(including provisioning,regulating,supporting,and cultural services)based on global ES classification scheme.The adjusted ESV coefficient benefit approach was employed to measure the impacts of LULC changes on ESVs.Five LULC types were identified in this study,including cultivated land,forest,shrubland,grassland,and water body.The result revealed that the area of cultivated land accounted for 64.50%,71.50%,and 61.50%of the total area in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.The percentage of the total area covered by forest was 9.50%,5.90%,and 14.80%in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.Result revealed that the total ESV decreased from 7.42×10^(7) to 6.44×10^(7) USD between 1986 and 2003.This is due to the expansion of cultivated land at the expense of forest and shrubland.However,the total ESV increased from 6.44×10^(7) to 7.76×10^(7) USD during 2003-2021,because of the increment of forest and shrubland.The expansion of cultivated land and the reductions of forest and shrubland reduced most individual ESs during 1986-2003.Nevertheless,the increase in forest and shrubland at the expense of cultivated land enhanced many ESs during 2003-2021.Therefore,the findings suggest that appropriate land use practices should be scaled-up to sustainably maintain ESs.展开更多
On the morning of May 31st,the parallel forum"Ecological Actions to Carry Forward the Shared Values of Mankind,"as part of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Du...On the morning of May 31st,the parallel forum"Ecological Actions to Carry Forward the Shared Values of Mankind,"as part of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from different countries,including China,Kenya and Japan,engaged in indepth discussions on the theme.展开更多
Values of individuals and organizations involved in decision-making processes form the basis for prioritizing outcomes in water governance.The novelty of this study lies in applying values to a specific decision-makin...Values of individuals and organizations involved in decision-making processes form the basis for prioritizing outcomes in water governance.The novelty of this study lies in applying values to a specific decision-making context.It aims to assess the prioritized water governance outcomes and the underlying value systems shaping the actions of the primary water utility responsible for water governance in Delhi,the Delhi Jal Board(DJB).The paper will critically examine the policies and acts of the DJB that drive water governance in Delhi at present,utilizing a values-based framework in conjunction with secondary literature and expert interviews,to draw a picture of the values reflected.The study does not substantiate the notion of economic values dominating the water-related deci-sions;rather,recent policy guidelines indicate prioritization of equitable and fair distribution of water.Findings of this paper show that making the values explicit is largely disregarded in formulating water acts and policies,and values are never elucidated in the public domain,doing which can encourage water policies and practices that are socially,economically,and ecologically viable in the long run.It is expected that this paper will generate a discussion on water values being an integral part of water governance discourses.展开更多
On the afternoon of May 3Oth,the parallel forum"Strengthening the Judicial Foundations of Shared Values of Mankind,"as a component of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was...On the afternoon of May 3Oth,the parallel forum"Strengthening the Judicial Foundations of Shared Values of Mankind,"as a component of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from nine countries,including China,Germany and the United Kingdom,engaged in in-depth discussions on the topic.展开更多
This paper mainly explores the ideological roots of conflicts and wars in the international community.From a human-nature perspective,it analyzes how five negative aspects of human nature:greed,hatred,obsession,arroga...This paper mainly explores the ideological roots of conflicts and wars in the international community.From a human-nature perspective,it analyzes how five negative aspects of human nature:greed,hatred,obsession,arrogance,and suspicion,influence the foreign policies and behaviors of state leaders,resulting in international conflicts and wars.It expounds on the fundamental connotations of the core values of traditional Chinese ideology of harmony:benevolence(ren),righteousness(yi),propriety(li),wisdom(zhi),and trustworthiness(xin).Furthermore,it examines their implications for contemporary international ethics.The paper further discusses new thoughts on promoting the good in human nature and mitigating its negative tendencies within international relations,with the aim of preventing global conflicts and wars.展开更多
Let G be a simple connected graph with vertex set V(G)and edge set E(G).Then the Sombor index of graph G is defined as SO(G)=Σ_(uv∈E(G))√d^(2)(u)+d^(2)(v),where d(u)denotes the degree of vertex u.In this paper,the ...Let G be a simple connected graph with vertex set V(G)and edge set E(G).Then the Sombor index of graph G is defined as SO(G)=Σ_(uv∈E(G))√d^(2)(u)+d^(2)(v),where d(u)denotes the degree of vertex u.In this paper,the maximum and minimum values of the Sombor index for Halin graphs are obtained,and the corresponding extremal graphs are characterized.展开更多
Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the cha...Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the characteristic values,the carbon tetrachloride(CTC)adsorption value has demonstrated relatively stronger correlation with the toluene adsorption capacity on AC sampleswith diverse sources and forms,particularly in exposure to high-concentration toluene.Notably,the relevance of the toluene adsorption capacity to the CTC value could also be extended to a series of other porous adsorbents,which proved the wide applicability of CTC value in characterizing the adsorption behaviors.Based on these results,a mathematical and visual model was then established to predict the toluene adsorption saturation under different conditions(inlet concentration,adsorption time,initial CTC value,etc.)on diverse AC samples,of which the accuracy has later been verified by experimental data.As such,a fast and accurate estimation of the adsorption behaviors over AC samples,and possibly other porous adsorbents,was realized.展开更多
Background:Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health.This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological ...Background:Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health.This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological resilience from the perspective of emotion regulation theory.Methods:This study conducted an in-depth analysis using the Labor Value Scale on 2691 elementary school upper-grade students,middle school students,and high school students.Results:The results show that:(1)labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience;(2)cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition play a partial mediating role in the relationship between labor values and adolescents’psychological resilience.Among them,labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience through positive cognitive reappraisal,and labor values can also predict adolescents’mental resilience through expression inhibition.Conclusion:Based on the theory of emotion regulation,this study explores the direct effect of labor values on mental resilience and the mediating effect of different strategies of emotion regulation.The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for improving the mental resilience of adolescents.展开更多
Throughout this work,we explore the uniqueness properties of meromorphic functions concerning their interactions with complex differential-difference polynomial.Under the condition of finite order,we establish three d...Throughout this work,we explore the uniqueness properties of meromorphic functions concerning their interactions with complex differential-difference polynomial.Under the condition of finite order,we establish three distinct uniqueness results for a meromorphic function f associated with the differential-difference polynomial L_(η)^(n)f=Σ_(k=0)^(n)a_(k)f (z+k_(η))+a_(-1)f′.These results lead to a refined characterization of f (z)≡L_(η)^(n)f (z).Several illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the sharpness and precision of the results obtained in this study.展开更多
With the continuous and in-depth advancement of higher education reform,the employment issue of college graduates has become a hot topic of discussion in current colleges and universities.In order to cultivate the pro...With the continuous and in-depth advancement of higher education reform,the employment issue of college graduates has become a hot topic of discussion in current colleges and universities.In order to cultivate the professional values of college students,colleges and universities need to strengthen the implementation of policies and measures for youth employment and optimize guidance and services for employment and entrepreneurship.Guide college graduates to rationally plan their academic and career development,improve their overall employment quality and practical ability,and then closely integrate their career planning with the development of the country and society.In this regard,we will focus on“strengthening career education to guide college graduates to establish correct career values.”展开更多
The objective of the study is to examine the moderating influence of gender on the relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics(IWE)among Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel who represent a...The objective of the study is to examine the moderating influence of gender on the relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics(IWE)among Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel who represent an ethnic and religious minority within a Western-oriented framework.The study sample comprised 1,245 Arab teachers(759 females and 476 males).Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling with AMOS,focusing on path analysis.The research findings highlight a substantial relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics,with gender as a moderating variable.Additionally,the results indicate a significant positive relationship between the cultural value dimension of uncertainty avoidance and both dimensions of Islamic work ethics-dedication and social responsibility in the workplace,along with independence,diligence,and achievement.In contrast,a pronounced and significant negative relationship was identified between the cultural dimension of femininity/masculinity and these two dimensions of Islamic work ethics.展开更多
Medical isotopes are the foundation material for nuclear medicine and are primarily produced through in-reactor irradia-tion.Neutron spectrum regulation is the main technical approach for enhancing the production of m...Medical isotopes are the foundation material for nuclear medicine and are primarily produced through in-reactor irradia-tion.Neutron spectrum regulation is the main technical approach for enhancing the production of medical isotopes,and it requires determining the optimal neutron spectrum and quantifying the values of neutrons in different energy regions.We calculated the neutron energy region values for 20 medical isotopes(^(14)C,^(32)P,^(47)Sc,^(60)Co,^(64)Cu,^(67)Cu,^(89)Sr,^(90)Y,^(99)Mo,^(125)I,^(131)I,^(153)Sm,^(161)Tb,^(166)Ho,^(177)Lu,^(186)Re,^(188)Re,^(92)Ir,^(225)Ac,and ^(252)Cf).The entire energy range was divided into 238 energy regions to improve the energy spectrum resolution,and both fast and thermal reactors were simulated to enhance universal applicability.A dataset of neutron energy region values across the entire energy range was built,which identifies the positive and negative-energy regions and guides the neutron spectrum regulation process during in-reactor medical isotope produc-tion.We conducted neutron spectrum regulation based on this dataset,which effectively improved the production efficiency of medical isotopes and demonstrated the correctness and feasibility of the dataset.展开更多
This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance l...This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.展开更多
Investigating the ecological impact of land use change in the context of the construction of national water network project is crucial,as it is imperative for achieving the sustainable development goals of the nationa...Investigating the ecological impact of land use change in the context of the construction of national water network project is crucial,as it is imperative for achieving the sustainable development goals of the national water network and guaranteeing regional ecological stability.Using the Danjiangkou Reservoir Area(DRA),China as the study area,this paper first examined the spatiotemporal dynamics of natural landscape patterns and ecosystem service values(ESV)in the DRA from 2000 to 2018 and then investigated the spatial clustering characteristics of the ESV using spatial statistical analysis tools.Finally,the patch-generating land use simulation(PLUS)model was used to simulate the natural landscape and future changes in the ESV of the DRA from 2018 to 2028 under four different development scenarios:business as usual(BAU),economic development(ED),ecological protection(EP),and shoreline protection(SP).The results show that:during 2000-2018,the construction of water facilities had a significant impact on regional land use/land cover(LULC)change,with a 24830 ha increase in watershed area.ESV exhibited an increasing trend,with a significant and growing spatial clustering effect.The transformation of farmland to water bodies led to accelerated ESV growth,while the transformation of forest land to farmland led to a decrease in the ESV.Normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)had the strongest effect on the ESV.ESV exhibited a continuous increase from 2018 to 2028 under all the simulation scenarios.The EP scenario had the greatest increase in ESV,while the ED scenario had the smallest increase.The findings suggest that projected land use patterns under different scenarios have varied impacts on ecosystem services(ESs)and that the management and planning of the DRA should balance social,economic,ecological,and security benefits.nomic,ecological,and security benefits.展开更多
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.30972483)The Chinese clinical trial registry number is ChiCTR-TRC-12002838
文摘Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiency worldwide. The commonly used cut-off values for identifying iron deficiency are extrapolated from older children and may not be suitable for infants. Therefore, our study aimed to establish appropriate cut-off values for the evaluation of iron status in Chinese infants. Pregnant women who delivered at 〉37 gestational weeks with normal iron status were recruited. Later, infants with normal birth weight and who were breastfed in the first 4 months were selected. Blood samples were collected to assess hemoglobin, serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor, mean corpuscular volume and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin. Cut-offs of all iron indices were determined as the limit of 95% confidence interval.
文摘Background:Drug-coated balloons(DCBs)have emerged as potential alternatives to drug-eluting stents in specific lesion subsets for de novo coronary lesions.Quantitative flow ratio(QFR)is a method based on the three-dimensional quantitative coronary angiography and contrast flow velocity during coronary angiography(CAG),obviating the need for an invasive fractional flow reserve procedural.This study aimed to assess the serial angiographic changes of de novo lesions post-DCB therapy and further explore the cut-off values of lesion and vessel QFR,which predict vessel restenosis(diameter stenosis[DS]≥50%)at mid-term follow-up.Methods:The data of patients who underwent DCB therapy between January 2014 and December 2019 from the multicenter hospital were retrospectively collected for QFR analysis.From their QFR performances,which were analyzed by CAG images at follow-up,we divided them into two groups:group A,showing target vessel DS≥50%,and group B,showing target vessel DS<50%.The median follow-up time was 287 days in group A and 227 days in group B.We compared the clinical characteristics,parameters during DCB therapy,and QFR performances,which were analyzed by CAG images between the two groups,in need to explore the cut-off value of lesion/vessel QFR which can predict vessel restenosis.Student's t test was used for the comparison of normally distributed continuous data,Mann-Whitney U test for the comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves for the evaluation of QFR performance which can predict vessel restenosis(DS≥50%)at mid-term follow-up using the area under the curve(AUC).Results:A total of 112 patients with 112 target vessels were enrolled in this study.Group A had 41 patients,while group B had 71.Vessel QFR and lesion QFR were lower in group A than in group B post-DCB therapy,and the cut-off values of lesion QFR and vessel QFR in the ROC analysis to predict target vessel DS≥50%post-DCB therapy were 0.905(AUC,0.741[95%confidence interval,CI:0.645,0.837];sensitivity,0.817;specificity,0.561;P<0.001)and 0.890(AUC,0.796[95%CI:0.709,0.882];sensitivity,0.746;specificity,0.780;P<0.001).Conclusions:The cut-off values of lesion QFR and vessel QFR can assist in predicting the angiographic changes post-DCB therapy.When lesion/vessel QFR values are<0.905/0.890 post-DCB therapy,a higher risk of vessel restenosis is potentially predicted at follow-up.
文摘Objective:To analyze the burden of caregivers of CHF patients in the current environment,to explore the related burden and influencing factors of caring for patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the impact of filial piety values on the burden of caring for patients.Methods:192 caregivers of CHF patients in the hospital were selected as the main objects of this study.The main method was convenient sampling.Through a questionnaire survey of 192 CHF patients'caregivers,a unified investigation was conducted from the aspects of patient"'s general condition,objective burden,anxiety and depression degree and relationship quality,etc.The structural equation model was constructed and adjusted by analyzing data entry and variable correlation.Finally,path analysis was used to conduct inferential research on the direct and indirect influencing factors of control burden.Results:More than half of the patients'caregivers had a caregiving burden,and the practical caregiving dimension had the highest score.The total effect values of patient-related factors,including anxiety degree,number of concomitant diseases and half-year readmission rate,were 0.36,0.31 and 0.20,respectively(P<0.05).The total effect values of filial piety,anxiety degree,average care time and understanding degree of disease directly derived from the caregivers themselves were-0.38,0.29,0.29 and-0.23,respectively(P<0.05).In addition,the influence of filial piety values on the caregiver burden was more obvious,and the direct effect value of the value was-0.41(P<0.001).Conclusion:Most caregivers of CHF patients have a certain objective burden of care,and there are many factors that affect it,among which the degree of filial piety value is the most important.This finding provides a clear goal for caregivers to develop measures to improve the caregiver burden.
文摘Background:Anemia is a widespread public health problem associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.This study was undertaken to determine the cut-off value of hemoglobin for infant anemia.Methods:A cross-sectional retrospective study was carried out at well-baby clinics of a tertiary care hospital.A total of 1484 healthy infants aged between 4 to 24 months were included in the study.The relationship of hemoglobin(Hb)levels with mother age,birth weight,weight gain rate,feeding,and gender was evaluated.Results:The Hb levels were assessed in four age groups(4 months,6 months,9-12 months,and 15-24 months)and the cut-off values of Hb were determined.Hb cut-off values(5th percentile for age)were detected as 97 g/L and 93 g/L at 4 months and 6 months,respectively.In older infants,the 5th percentile was 90.5 g/L and 93.4 g/L at 9-12 months and 15-24 months,respectively.The two values were lower than the World Health Organization criteria for anemia,which could partly due to the lack of information on iron status in our population.However,this difference highlights the need for further studies on normal Hb levels in healthy infants in developing countries.Hb levels of females were higher in all age groups;however,a statistically significant difference was found in gender in only 6 month-old infants.No statistically significant difference was found among Hb levels,mother's age,birth weight,weight gain rate,and nutritional status.Conclusion:Hb cut-off values in infants should be re-evaluated and be compatible with growth and development of children in that community.
文摘Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services(ESs).Following the increment of population,ESs have been deteriorated over time.Ultimately,land use/land cover(LULC)changes have a profound impact on the change of ecosystem.The primary goal of this study is to determine the impacts of LULC changes on ecosystem service values(ESVs)in the upper Gilgel Abbay watershed,Ethiopia.Changes in LULC types were studied using three Landsat images representing 1986,2003,and 2021.The Landsat images were classified using a supervised image classification technique in Earth Resources Data Analysis System(ERDAS)Imagine 2014.We classified ESs in this study into four categories(including provisioning,regulating,supporting,and cultural services)based on global ES classification scheme.The adjusted ESV coefficient benefit approach was employed to measure the impacts of LULC changes on ESVs.Five LULC types were identified in this study,including cultivated land,forest,shrubland,grassland,and water body.The result revealed that the area of cultivated land accounted for 64.50%,71.50%,and 61.50%of the total area in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.The percentage of the total area covered by forest was 9.50%,5.90%,and 14.80%in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.Result revealed that the total ESV decreased from 7.42×10^(7) to 6.44×10^(7) USD between 1986 and 2003.This is due to the expansion of cultivated land at the expense of forest and shrubland.However,the total ESV increased from 6.44×10^(7) to 7.76×10^(7) USD during 2003-2021,because of the increment of forest and shrubland.The expansion of cultivated land and the reductions of forest and shrubland reduced most individual ESs during 1986-2003.Nevertheless,the increase in forest and shrubland at the expense of cultivated land enhanced many ESs during 2003-2021.Therefore,the findings suggest that appropriate land use practices should be scaled-up to sustainably maintain ESs.
文摘On the morning of May 31st,the parallel forum"Ecological Actions to Carry Forward the Shared Values of Mankind,"as part of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from different countries,including China,Kenya and Japan,engaged in indepth discussions on the theme.
基金Water Security and Sustainable Development Hub funded by the UK Research and Innovation's Global Challenges Research Fund(GCRF),Grant/Award Number:ES/S008179/1。
文摘Values of individuals and organizations involved in decision-making processes form the basis for prioritizing outcomes in water governance.The novelty of this study lies in applying values to a specific decision-making context.It aims to assess the prioritized water governance outcomes and the underlying value systems shaping the actions of the primary water utility responsible for water governance in Delhi,the Delhi Jal Board(DJB).The paper will critically examine the policies and acts of the DJB that drive water governance in Delhi at present,utilizing a values-based framework in conjunction with secondary literature and expert interviews,to draw a picture of the values reflected.The study does not substantiate the notion of economic values dominating the water-related deci-sions;rather,recent policy guidelines indicate prioritization of equitable and fair distribution of water.Findings of this paper show that making the values explicit is largely disregarded in formulating water acts and policies,and values are never elucidated in the public domain,doing which can encourage water policies and practices that are socially,economically,and ecologically viable in the long run.It is expected that this paper will generate a discussion on water values being an integral part of water governance discourses.
文摘On the afternoon of May 3Oth,the parallel forum"Strengthening the Judicial Foundations of Shared Values of Mankind,"as a component of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from nine countries,including China,Germany and the United Kingdom,engaged in in-depth discussions on the topic.
文摘This paper mainly explores the ideological roots of conflicts and wars in the international community.From a human-nature perspective,it analyzes how five negative aspects of human nature:greed,hatred,obsession,arrogance,and suspicion,influence the foreign policies and behaviors of state leaders,resulting in international conflicts and wars.It expounds on the fundamental connotations of the core values of traditional Chinese ideology of harmony:benevolence(ren),righteousness(yi),propriety(li),wisdom(zhi),and trustworthiness(xin).Furthermore,it examines their implications for contemporary international ethics.The paper further discusses new thoughts on promoting the good in human nature and mitigating its negative tendencies within international relations,with the aim of preventing global conflicts and wars.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12201634)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.2020JJ4423,2023JJ30070)。
文摘Let G be a simple connected graph with vertex set V(G)and edge set E(G).Then the Sombor index of graph G is defined as SO(G)=Σ_(uv∈E(G))√d^(2)(u)+d^(2)(v),where d(u)denotes the degree of vertex u.In this paper,the maximum and minimum values of the Sombor index for Halin graphs are obtained,and the corresponding extremal graphs are characterized.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Projects in Zhejiang Province(Nos.2023C03127,2024C03114,2024C03108)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22208300,22078294)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LQ23B060007)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.RF-A2023004)Zhejiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.ZJ2023145).
文摘Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the characteristic values,the carbon tetrachloride(CTC)adsorption value has demonstrated relatively stronger correlation with the toluene adsorption capacity on AC sampleswith diverse sources and forms,particularly in exposure to high-concentration toluene.Notably,the relevance of the toluene adsorption capacity to the CTC value could also be extended to a series of other porous adsorbents,which proved the wide applicability of CTC value in characterizing the adsorption behaviors.Based on these results,a mathematical and visual model was then established to predict the toluene adsorption saturation under different conditions(inlet concentration,adsorption time,initial CTC value,etc.)on diverse AC samples,of which the accuracy has later been verified by experimental data.As such,a fast and accurate estimation of the adsorption behaviors over AC samples,and possibly other porous adsorbents,was realized.
基金supported by Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial EducationDepartment(23B1133):How Labor Affects Moral Development:Based on the perspective of mixed research methods.
文摘Background:Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health.This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological resilience from the perspective of emotion regulation theory.Methods:This study conducted an in-depth analysis using the Labor Value Scale on 2691 elementary school upper-grade students,middle school students,and high school students.Results:The results show that:(1)labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience;(2)cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition play a partial mediating role in the relationship between labor values and adolescents’psychological resilience.Among them,labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience through positive cognitive reappraisal,and labor values can also predict adolescents’mental resilience through expression inhibition.Conclusion:Based on the theory of emotion regulation,this study explores the direct effect of labor values on mental resilience and the mediating effect of different strategies of emotion regulation.The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for improving the mental resilience of adolescents.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12161074)the Talent Introduction Research Foundation of Suqian University (Grant No.106-CK00042/028)+1 种基金Suqian Sci&Tech Program (Grant No.M202206)Sponsored by Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province and Suqian Talent Xiongying Plan of Suqian。
文摘Throughout this work,we explore the uniqueness properties of meromorphic functions concerning their interactions with complex differential-difference polynomial.Under the condition of finite order,we establish three distinct uniqueness results for a meromorphic function f associated with the differential-difference polynomial L_(η)^(n)f=Σ_(k=0)^(n)a_(k)f (z+k_(η))+a_(-1)f′.These results lead to a refined characterization of f (z)≡L_(η)^(n)f (z).Several illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the sharpness and precision of the results obtained in this study.
文摘With the continuous and in-depth advancement of higher education reform,the employment issue of college graduates has become a hot topic of discussion in current colleges and universities.In order to cultivate the professional values of college students,colleges and universities need to strengthen the implementation of policies and measures for youth employment and optimize guidance and services for employment and entrepreneurship.Guide college graduates to rationally plan their academic and career development,improve their overall employment quality and practical ability,and then closely integrate their career planning with the development of the country and society.In this regard,we will focus on“strengthening career education to guide college graduates to establish correct career values.”
文摘The objective of the study is to examine the moderating influence of gender on the relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics(IWE)among Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel who represent an ethnic and religious minority within a Western-oriented framework.The study sample comprised 1,245 Arab teachers(759 females and 476 males).Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling with AMOS,focusing on path analysis.The research findings highlight a substantial relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics,with gender as a moderating variable.Additionally,the results indicate a significant positive relationship between the cultural value dimension of uncertainty avoidance and both dimensions of Islamic work ethics-dedication and social responsibility in the workplace,along with independence,diligence,and achievement.In contrast,a pronounced and significant negative relationship was identified between the cultural dimension of femininity/masculinity and these two dimensions of Islamic work ethics.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305190)Lingchuang Research Project of China National Nuclear Corporation(CNNC).
文摘Medical isotopes are the foundation material for nuclear medicine and are primarily produced through in-reactor irradia-tion.Neutron spectrum regulation is the main technical approach for enhancing the production of medical isotopes,and it requires determining the optimal neutron spectrum and quantifying the values of neutrons in different energy regions.We calculated the neutron energy region values for 20 medical isotopes(^(14)C,^(32)P,^(47)Sc,^(60)Co,^(64)Cu,^(67)Cu,^(89)Sr,^(90)Y,^(99)Mo,^(125)I,^(131)I,^(153)Sm,^(161)Tb,^(166)Ho,^(177)Lu,^(186)Re,^(188)Re,^(92)Ir,^(225)Ac,and ^(252)Cf).The entire energy range was divided into 238 energy regions to improve the energy spectrum resolution,and both fast and thermal reactors were simulated to enhance universal applicability.A dataset of neutron energy region values across the entire energy range was built,which identifies the positive and negative-energy regions and guides the neutron spectrum regulation process during in-reactor medical isotope produc-tion.We conducted neutron spectrum regulation based on this dataset,which effectively improved the production efficiency of medical isotopes and demonstrated the correctness and feasibility of the dataset.
文摘This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42371315,41901213)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2020CFB856)Project of Changjiang Survey,Planning,Design and Research Co.,Ltd(No.CX2022Z23)。
文摘Investigating the ecological impact of land use change in the context of the construction of national water network project is crucial,as it is imperative for achieving the sustainable development goals of the national water network and guaranteeing regional ecological stability.Using the Danjiangkou Reservoir Area(DRA),China as the study area,this paper first examined the spatiotemporal dynamics of natural landscape patterns and ecosystem service values(ESV)in the DRA from 2000 to 2018 and then investigated the spatial clustering characteristics of the ESV using spatial statistical analysis tools.Finally,the patch-generating land use simulation(PLUS)model was used to simulate the natural landscape and future changes in the ESV of the DRA from 2018 to 2028 under four different development scenarios:business as usual(BAU),economic development(ED),ecological protection(EP),and shoreline protection(SP).The results show that:during 2000-2018,the construction of water facilities had a significant impact on regional land use/land cover(LULC)change,with a 24830 ha increase in watershed area.ESV exhibited an increasing trend,with a significant and growing spatial clustering effect.The transformation of farmland to water bodies led to accelerated ESV growth,while the transformation of forest land to farmland led to a decrease in the ESV.Normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)had the strongest effect on the ESV.ESV exhibited a continuous increase from 2018 to 2028 under all the simulation scenarios.The EP scenario had the greatest increase in ESV,while the ED scenario had the smallest increase.The findings suggest that projected land use patterns under different scenarios have varied impacts on ecosystem services(ESs)and that the management and planning of the DRA should balance social,economic,ecological,and security benefits.nomic,ecological,and security benefits.
