Rarer dementias are associated with atypical symptoms and younger onset,which result in a higher burden of care.We provide a review of the global literature on longitudinal decline in activities of daily living(ADLs)i...Rarer dementias are associated with atypical symptoms and younger onset,which result in a higher burden of care.We provide a review of the global literature on longitudinal decline in activities of daily living(ADLs)in dementias that account for less than 10%of dementia diagnoses.Published studies were identified through searches conducted in Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online(MEDLINE),Excerpta Medica Database(Embase),Excerpta Medica Care(Emcare),PsycINFO,and Cumulative Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature(CINAHL).The search criteria included terms related to‘rarer dementias’,‘activities of daily living’and‘longitudinal or cross-sectional studies’following a predefined protocol registered.Studies were screened,and those that met the criteria were citation searched.Quality assessments were performed,and relevant data were extracted.20 articles were selected,of which 19 focused on dementias within the frontotemporal dementia/primary progressive aphasia spectrum,while one addressed posterior cortical atrophy.Four studies were cross-sectional and 16 studies were longitudinal,with a median duration of 2.2 years.The Disability Assessment for Dementia was used to measure decline in 8 of the 20 studies.The varied sequences of ADL decline reported in the literature reflect variation in diagnostic specificity between studies and within-syndrome heterogeneity.Most studies used Alzheimer’s disease staging scales to measure decline,which cannot capture variant-specific symptoms.To enhance care provision in dementia,ADL scales could be deployed postdiagnosis to aid treatment and planning.This necessitates staging scales that are variant-specific and span the disease course from diagnosis to end of life.展开更多
Impairments on body function,activities of daily living(ADL)and cognition are common after stroke.Eccentric resistance training(ERT)may be implemented to improve them.The primary objectives were to evaluate whether ER...Impairments on body function,activities of daily living(ADL)and cognition are common after stroke.Eccentric resistance training(ERT)may be implemented to improve them.The primary objectives were to evaluate whether ERT improves body function,ADL and cognition after stroke.The secondary objectives were to evaluate whether ERT improves strength,gait,quality of life,and self-perceived health.Seven electronic databases were searched:Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register,PubMed,Epistemonikos,Embase,SPORTDiscus,and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform.Last search was run in December 2023,including studies since 2012.Selection criteria were studies with stroke participants of both sexes,aged 18 or more,with an intervention based on ERT.Accepted languages were English,Spanish or French.First search was done in pairs.Authors removed duplicate studies and those which did not meet inclusion criteria through title and abstracts.Finally,all authors,independently,screened the final search results and extracted data.Of 68 records identified,15 were eligible and 6 were finally included(with moderate risk of bias),analyzing 159 participants.Body function(4 interventions,n=84),gait(4 interventions,n=115)and strength(3 interventions,n?78)showed significantly better results when ERT was performed.Meta-analysis could not be done because of the few studies and their heterogeneity.This review provided low-moderate quality evidence suggesting that ERT might be effective at improving body function,strength,and gait after stroke.Besides,no harm was documented,and it was well-accepted.展开更多
Correlating tree-ring parameters with daily resolved climate data is becoming increasingly common for understanding the complex relationships between tree growth and the surrounding environment.However,with an increas...Correlating tree-ring parameters with daily resolved climate data is becoming increasingly common for understanding the complex relationships between tree growth and the surrounding environment.However,with an increased number of calculated correlations,there is an inherent risk of spurious significance.In this study,we present an analysis using synthetic weather and tree-ring data mimicking the statistical properties of ten real-world sites across Europe to quantify the extent to which numerous comparisons may inflate maximum correlations.Comparisons of different tree-ring proxies,considering varying overlapping period lengths and seasons,revealed 95th percentile correlation differences reaching 0.25 by chance.Using synthetic tree-ring chronologies with an assigned non-signal(r=0.00),spurious correlations can reach statistical significance in over 60%of tests.Correlation inflation is greater when:(1)the climate-proxy relationship is weaker;(2)comparison periods are shorter;and(3)the length of seasonal windows is longer.Autocorrelation in the proxy records does not appear to have a major effect.These findings indicate that caution should be exercised when computing high numbers of correlations with limited observations.We provide tables listing correlation inflations for precipitation-and temperature-sensitive tree-ring chronologies that can inform interpretations of significance.展开更多
What is it like to open a bookstore in a busy food market?At first glance,the quiet world of a bookstore and the noisy market seem worlds apart,yet they are gradually blending together.During the recent summer holiday...What is it like to open a bookstore in a busy food market?At first glance,the quiet world of a bookstore and the noisy market seem worlds apart,yet they are gradually blending together.During the recent summer holiday,in the busy Shuangjingtou Market of Wenzhou,a new bookstore became an unexpected community center.展开更多
本文通过分析China Daily对东北地区的报道,探讨了该地区区域形象的构建方式及其背后的话语策略。通过对关键词的统计和分类,研究发现,东北地区在媒体报道中主要呈现出经济振兴、社会发展、文化特色、生态保护和地方政府政策等多维度的...本文通过分析China Daily对东北地区的报道,探讨了该地区区域形象的构建方式及其背后的话语策略。通过对关键词的统计和分类,研究发现,东北地区在媒体报道中主要呈现出经济振兴、社会发展、文化特色、生态保护和地方政府政策等多维度的形象。经济类报道占据较大比例,重点关注产业转型、基础设施建设及农业粮食生产,凸显东北在国家振兴战略中的关键地位。社会类报道则聚焦民生问题、疫情防控和地方治理,反映出东北在社会保障、公共卫生等领域面临的挑战与应对。文化和旅游类报道通过突出东北的冰雪资源和自然景观,塑造了其作为冬季旅游目的地的形象。此外,生态保护和生物多样性问题,特别是东北虎的保护,也成为重要的话题。尽管政治类内容相对较少,但地方政府的政策和治理仍然在构建东北形象中发挥了支撑作用。通过这些报道,China Daily在塑造东北地区形象时,不仅展示了其经济、文化与生态的多样性,还凸显了该地区在现代化进程中的挑战与机遇。This paper explores the ways in which Northeast China’s regional image is constructed and the discourse strategies behind it through an analysis of China Daily reports. By analyzing keyword statistics and categorization, the study reveals that Northeast China is depicted in media coverage through multiple dimensions, including economic revitalization, social development, cultural characteristics, ecological protection, and local government policies. Economic-related reports occupy a significant portion, focusing on industrial transformation, infrastructure development, and agricultural grain production, highlighting Northeast China’s key role in the national revitalization strategy. Social reports focus on livelihood issues, pandemic control, and local governance, reflecting the challenges and responses in areas such as social welfare and public health. Cultural and tourism reports portray Northeast China as a winter tourism destination by emphasizing its snow resources and natural landscapes. Moreover, ecological protection and biodiversity issues, especially the protection of the Northeast Tiger, are also important topics. Although political coverage is relatively sparse, local government policies and governance play a supporting role in constructing the image of Northeast China. Through these reports, China Daily constructs a multifaceted image of Northeast China, showcasing its economic, cultural, and ecological diversity while highlighting the challenges and opportunities it faces in the modernization process.展开更多
本研究基于《China Daily》2024年7月至2025年7月间关于人工智能(AI)的英文报道,采用小词典法情感分析与主题分析相结合的方式,系统考察其情感倾向与主题特征。语料来自Dow Jones Factiva数据库,研究利用Python实现自动化情感识别与统计...本研究基于《China Daily》2024年7月至2025年7月间关于人工智能(AI)的英文报道,采用小词典法情感分析与主题分析相结合的方式,系统考察其情感倾向与主题特征。语料来自Dow Jones Factiva数据库,研究利用Python实现自动化情感识别与统计,并结合语义聚类进行主题归纳。结果显示,《China Daily》的AI报道在过去一年中整体呈积极取向,高频词集中于“创新、突破、合作”等语义领域,主要主题包括技术创新与产业应用、伦理治理与政策引导、社会影响与教育变革、国际合作与中国贡献。报道亦关注技术风险与规范议题,呈现出兼具建设性与理性的传播风格。研究揭示了英文媒体在最新科技话语传播中的价值导向与叙事策略。展开更多
The“2025 China New-Formulation Detergent Products Development Conference & 2025 China Daily Chemicals Biodegradable,Recyclable,Renewable Technology Innovation Summit”,cohosted by the China Research Institute of ...The“2025 China New-Formulation Detergent Products Development Conference & 2025 China Daily Chemicals Biodegradable,Recyclable,Renewable Technology Innovation Summit”,cohosted by the China Research Institute of Daily Chemical(RIDCI),was held in Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province.The event brought together over 230 representatives from government agencies,industry associations,and leading enterprises to contribute insights for the high-quality development of China's daily chemical industry.展开更多
Objective:The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of empowerment strategies on quality of life(QOL),sleep quality,level of perceived stress,and activity of daily living(ADL)among perimenopausal women....Objective:The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of empowerment strategies on quality of life(QOL),sleep quality,level of perceived stress,and activity of daily living(ADL)among perimenopausal women.Materials and Methods:A single-blinded randomized,controlled community trial was adapted.The sample consisted of 70(35 in each group)perimenopausal women in Tapoban community,Bhubaneswar.A purposive sampling technique was used.Tools used were structured sociodemographic questions,the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire tool,ADL scale,the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scale,and the Perceived Stress scale.The perimenopausal empowerment strategy was introduced to the intervention arm,and the control arm received standard care provided by the government.Descriptive statistics and analytical statistics(paired t-test,Chi-square)were employed to compare groups and examine relationships.Statistical analysis was likely conducted using SPSS version 21 software.The significance level was set at<0.05.Results:The study found a significant improvement in the QOL among perimenopausal women in the experimental group after intervention(t=16.764,P<0.00001).However,there were no significant differences between the experimental and control groups in terms of IADL scores(P=0.323)and PSQI scores(P=0.323)after intervention.The control group had significantly higher perceived stress scores compared to the experimental group(P=0.003).Age and employment status showed significant association with sociodemographic factors associated with QOL.Working women had a poorer QOL compared to homemakers,which was statistically significant(P=0.023).Conclusion:Empowerment strategies,such as training on improving sleep patterns,QOL,self-care activities and reducing perceived stress,were found to be effective interventions for perimenopausal women.展开更多
To address the excessive complexity of monthly scheduling and the impact of uncertain net load on the chargeable energy of storage,a reduced time-period monthly scheduling model for thermal generators and energy stora...To address the excessive complexity of monthly scheduling and the impact of uncertain net load on the chargeable energy of storage,a reduced time-period monthly scheduling model for thermal generators and energy storage,incorporating daily minimum chargeable energy constraints,was developed.Firstly,considering the variations in the frequency of unit start-ups and shutdowns under different levels of net load fluctuation,a method was proposed to reduce decision time periods for unit start-up and shut-down operations.This approach,based on the characteristics of net load fluctuations,minimizes the decision variables of units,thereby simplifying the monthly schedulingmodel.Secondly,the relationship between energy storage charging and discharging power,net load,and the total maximum/minimum output of units was analyzed.Based on this,daily minimum chargeable energy constraints were established to ensure the energy storage system meets charging requirements under extreme net load scenarios.Finally,taking into account the operational costs of thermal generators and energy storage,load loss costs,and operational constraints,the reduced time-period monthly schedulingmodel was constructed.Case studies demonstrate that the proposedmethod effectively generates economical monthly operation plans for thermal generators and energy storage,significantly reduces model solution time,and satisfies the charging requirements of energy storage under extreme net load conditions.展开更多
Understanding climate-growth relationships is essential for adaptive forest management.By using a more detailed approach(daily climatic data),we sought to uncover finer-scale climatic effects on European larch(Larix d...Understanding climate-growth relationships is essential for adaptive forest management.By using a more detailed approach(daily climatic data),we sought to uncover finer-scale climatic effects on European larch(Larix decidua)growth in the Tatra Mountains(the Western Carpathians),providing a more nuanced understanding of the climate-growth response in the mountain ecosystem.We analyzed tree-ring width index(TRWI)chronology with daily mean temperature,insolation duration,and precipitation records from 1950 to 2019,and in two subperiods(1950-1984 and 1985-2019).Larch growth is strongly affected by temperature,insolation duration,and precipitation,but with different positive or negative influences and varied intensity across various subperiods.The climate-growth analysis indicates that larch benefited from warm,sunny,and dry late winters and springs,as well as warm summers during the entire analyzed period.However,in the last decades,the previously strong and significant influence of March-July temperature has mostly disappeared,becoming limited to only a few days(June).Notably,the formerly strong negative influence of summer and early autumn temperatures and insolation duration in the previous year disappeared.In the earlier subperiod,larch growth showed strong positive responses to late-summer/early autumn precipitation of the previous year and negative effects from spring to late-summer rainfall.In recent decades,these patterns have weakened but still limited the growth.Our results revealed significant changes in the larch growth response,highlighting its adaptability to fluctuating environmental conditions.In recent decades,the influence of temperature,insolation duration,and precipitation on radial growth has weakened,which suggests that climate change has had a positive impact on tree growth in the Tatra Mountains.These findings suggest that rising temperatures in European mountain regions may alter the climatic sensitivity of tree species.Understanding these changes is crucial to improving resilience-based management strategies in the face of climate change.展开更多
Due to its impact on cereal yields,vegetation growth,animal wellbeing,and human health,considerable attention has been paid to diurnal temperature range,focusing on the temporal dimension of surface air temperature.Ho...Due to its impact on cereal yields,vegetation growth,animal wellbeing,and human health,considerable attention has been paid to diurnal temperature range,focusing on the temporal dimension of surface air temperature.However,the characteristics of spatial temperature range and its response to climate change remain unclear,despite its importance to various natural and societal activities.Here,we proposed a daily spatial temperature range(DSTR,difference between spatial maximum and minimum temperature,STmax and STmin)indicator to measure the maximum spatial temperature range within a given region over a day.We analyzed the spatiotemporal pattern of DSTR and its trend under climate change at four scales(global,hemispheric,national,and provincial),with the following main results:(1)DSTR was scale dependent,provincial pattern of which were mainly related to sensible and latent heat fluxes.(2)The key regions affecting DSTR and temporal distribution at different scales were mapped out.(3)Under climate change,DSTR significantly decreased globally,hemispherically,and in several Chinese provinces due to the greater warming of STmin than STmax.The influence of latent heat flux and solar shortwave radiation was larger at global/hemispheric scales,while the albedo was a more critical driver at provincial scale.For the first time,we proposed the DSTR indicator and emphasized the importance of exploring spatial temperature heterogeneity.This spatial information is important to optimize relevant societal activities,and the response of DSTR to climate change has further led to the consideration of the relationship between DSTR and extreme events,biodiversity,etc.展开更多
At present,strengthening China’s international communication capabilities and enhancing China’s global influence have become important tasks.This study selects 60 pieces of soft news from China Daily from March 2023...At present,strengthening China’s international communication capabilities and enhancing China’s global influence have become important tasks.This study selects 60 pieces of soft news from China Daily from March 2023 to February 2024 as research objects and explores China’s national image from the source texts.Then,based on Mona Baker’s narrative theory,it analyzes the translation strategies to reconstruct the image of China,further revealing the regular characteristics of their application.Through translation,the reconstructed national image of China becomes more positive and more acceptable to foreign readers,effectively promoting the dissemination of Chinese stories in the international community.It is significant for promoting international understanding and cooperation,as well as effectively utilizing translation as a tool to enhance China’s national image.展开更多
BACKGROUND Studies have shown that patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion(CSII)require a lower dose of insulin than those treated with multiple daily injections(MDIs).Howeve...BACKGROUND Studies have shown that patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion(CSII)require a lower dose of insulin than those treated with multiple daily injections(MDIs).However,it is unclear whether this is also the case for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).AIM To compare insulin dosage requirements between CSII and MDI in T2DM,iden-tifying influencing factors associated with both therapeutic modalities.METHODS A total of 954 patients with T2DM were divided into two groups:CSII and MDI groups.The total daily insulin dose(TDD),TDD per kilogram per day(TDD/kg),and ratio of total basal insulin dose to TDD(%TBa)required to achieve the target blood glucose levels were compared between the two groups.In addition,factors affecting insulin dosage were analyzed in both groups of patients.RESULTS Compared to the CSII group,the MDI group required a higher TDD[median(interquartile)]:30.00(24.00,38.00)U/day vs 26.40(21.60,32.40)U/day;P<0.01,TDD/kg and%TBa.In the MDI group and CSII groups,an increase in TDD was independently associated with an increase in body mass index(BMI),waist circumference(WC),fasting plasma glucose(FPG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c).The pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)mainly involves insulin resistance and progressiveβ-cell failure,which leads to increased blood glucose levels(hyperglycemia)[1-3].Treatment for T2DM includes antidiabetic medications and insulin therapy[4,5].Patients with T2DM withβ-cell failure usually require insulin therapy[6-8].Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion(CSII)and multiple daily injections(MDIs)are two major insulin therapies for controlling hyperglycemia in these patients.However,excessive insulin therapies may cause problems such as hypoglycemia,weight gain,and iatrogenic hyperinsulinemia[9].Therefore,attention should be paid to the dosage of insulin used.The establishment of insulin regimens for CSII and MDI therapies is primarily guided by physicians’empirical judgment.To date,there have been few clear guidelines or recommendations on the appropriate insulin dose during CSII and MDI treatment for T2DM[10].Yang et al[11]studied insulin doses and related factors in the CSII treatment of patients with T2DM[12].However,these studies did not cover the dose setting and related factors in MDI treatment.Previous studies have shown that patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus treated with CSII require less insulin than those treated with MDIs[13-15].However,it is unclear whether patients with T2DM on CSII also require less insulin than patients on MDI.Therefore,the present study determined the difference in insulin dosages between CSII and MDI therapies and evaluated the related factors in patients with T2DM.It also systematically analyzed the insulin dose characteristics of MDI and CSII in 954 hospitalized patients with T2DM,aiming to optimize the insulin dosage regimen and provide clinical references for guiding the application of CSII and MDI in patients with T2DM.展开更多
Objective: To examine the daily life care, spiritual comfort, and fall safety care needs of the elderly in urban and rural areas of Tangshan, along with their influencing factors. Methods: From August 2022 to April 20...Objective: To examine the daily life care, spiritual comfort, and fall safety care needs of the elderly in urban and rural areas of Tangshan, along with their influencing factors. Methods: From August 2022 to April 2023, an investigation was conducted among urban and rural elderly individuals aged over 75 years in Tangshan City using the Activities of Daily Living Scale, the Revised Community Elderly Fall Risk Assessment Tool, and the Loneliness Scale. Results: The study included 750 urban and 740 rural elderly individuals aged over 75 years. Matrix analysis revealed a significant proportion of fall safety care needs across various daily life and spiritual care requirements. Multiple factor analysis indicated that advanced age, lower education levels, a greater number of chronic diseases, and lower levels of family and social support were associated with higher care demands among the elderly in both urban and rural areas. These differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The elderly in urban and rural areas demonstrate a high demand for fall safety care. Particular attention should be given to individuals with lower education levels, those who are widowed, those with multiple chronic diseases, and those with low levels of family and social support to better meet the diverse care needs of this population.展开更多
"Kelsang Yanglha,from Xiasima Town,Yadong County,Xigaze City,Xizang."That's how Kelsang Yanglha usually introduce herself.While most people might mention only the province or city where they were born,Ke..."Kelsang Yanglha,from Xiasima Town,Yadong County,Xigaze City,Xizang."That's how Kelsang Yanglha usually introduce herself.While most people might mention only the province or city where they were born,Kelsang would always make the introduction more specific,telling others the full name of her hometown.For her,identity is more than just a provincial or city-level label-it extends down to the small town with three streets where her life story started.展开更多
基金supported by UKResearch and Innovation(MR/S03546X/1)National BrainAppeal,Economic and Social ResearchCouncil(ES/S010467/1)+4 种基金Wellcome Trust(221915/Z/20/Z),ESRC(ES/W006014/1)Royal National Institute for Deaf People-Dunhill Medical Trust Pauline Ashley(204841/Z/16/Z,PA23)London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre(221915/Z/20/Z)Bloomsbury and East London Doctoral Training Partnership(ES/P000592/1)National Institute for Health Research.
文摘Rarer dementias are associated with atypical symptoms and younger onset,which result in a higher burden of care.We provide a review of the global literature on longitudinal decline in activities of daily living(ADLs)in dementias that account for less than 10%of dementia diagnoses.Published studies were identified through searches conducted in Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online(MEDLINE),Excerpta Medica Database(Embase),Excerpta Medica Care(Emcare),PsycINFO,and Cumulative Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature(CINAHL).The search criteria included terms related to‘rarer dementias’,‘activities of daily living’and‘longitudinal or cross-sectional studies’following a predefined protocol registered.Studies were screened,and those that met the criteria were citation searched.Quality assessments were performed,and relevant data were extracted.20 articles were selected,of which 19 focused on dementias within the frontotemporal dementia/primary progressive aphasia spectrum,while one addressed posterior cortical atrophy.Four studies were cross-sectional and 16 studies were longitudinal,with a median duration of 2.2 years.The Disability Assessment for Dementia was used to measure decline in 8 of the 20 studies.The varied sequences of ADL decline reported in the literature reflect variation in diagnostic specificity between studies and within-syndrome heterogeneity.Most studies used Alzheimer’s disease staging scales to measure decline,which cannot capture variant-specific symptoms.To enhance care provision in dementia,ADL scales could be deployed postdiagnosis to aid treatment and planning.This necessitates staging scales that are variant-specific and span the disease course from diagnosis to end of life.
文摘Impairments on body function,activities of daily living(ADL)and cognition are common after stroke.Eccentric resistance training(ERT)may be implemented to improve them.The primary objectives were to evaluate whether ERT improves body function,ADL and cognition after stroke.The secondary objectives were to evaluate whether ERT improves strength,gait,quality of life,and self-perceived health.Seven electronic databases were searched:Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register,PubMed,Epistemonikos,Embase,SPORTDiscus,and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform.Last search was run in December 2023,including studies since 2012.Selection criteria were studies with stroke participants of both sexes,aged 18 or more,with an intervention based on ERT.Accepted languages were English,Spanish or French.First search was done in pairs.Authors removed duplicate studies and those which did not meet inclusion criteria through title and abstracts.Finally,all authors,independently,screened the final search results and extracted data.Of 68 records identified,15 were eligible and 6 were finally included(with moderate risk of bias),analyzing 159 participants.Body function(4 interventions,n=84),gait(4 interventions,n=115)and strength(3 interventions,n?78)showed significantly better results when ERT was performed.Meta-analysis could not be done because of the few studies and their heterogeneity.This review provided low-moderate quality evidence suggesting that ERT might be effective at improving body function,strength,and gait after stroke.Besides,no harm was documented,and it was well-accepted.
基金supported partly by the ERC Advanced Grant Monostar(AdG 882727)the co funded EU project AdAgriF(CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004635).
文摘Correlating tree-ring parameters with daily resolved climate data is becoming increasingly common for understanding the complex relationships between tree growth and the surrounding environment.However,with an increased number of calculated correlations,there is an inherent risk of spurious significance.In this study,we present an analysis using synthetic weather and tree-ring data mimicking the statistical properties of ten real-world sites across Europe to quantify the extent to which numerous comparisons may inflate maximum correlations.Comparisons of different tree-ring proxies,considering varying overlapping period lengths and seasons,revealed 95th percentile correlation differences reaching 0.25 by chance.Using synthetic tree-ring chronologies with an assigned non-signal(r=0.00),spurious correlations can reach statistical significance in over 60%of tests.Correlation inflation is greater when:(1)the climate-proxy relationship is weaker;(2)comparison periods are shorter;and(3)the length of seasonal windows is longer.Autocorrelation in the proxy records does not appear to have a major effect.These findings indicate that caution should be exercised when computing high numbers of correlations with limited observations.We provide tables listing correlation inflations for precipitation-and temperature-sensitive tree-ring chronologies that can inform interpretations of significance.
文摘What is it like to open a bookstore in a busy food market?At first glance,the quiet world of a bookstore and the noisy market seem worlds apart,yet they are gradually blending together.During the recent summer holiday,in the busy Shuangjingtou Market of Wenzhou,a new bookstore became an unexpected community center.
文摘本文通过分析China Daily对东北地区的报道,探讨了该地区区域形象的构建方式及其背后的话语策略。通过对关键词的统计和分类,研究发现,东北地区在媒体报道中主要呈现出经济振兴、社会发展、文化特色、生态保护和地方政府政策等多维度的形象。经济类报道占据较大比例,重点关注产业转型、基础设施建设及农业粮食生产,凸显东北在国家振兴战略中的关键地位。社会类报道则聚焦民生问题、疫情防控和地方治理,反映出东北在社会保障、公共卫生等领域面临的挑战与应对。文化和旅游类报道通过突出东北的冰雪资源和自然景观,塑造了其作为冬季旅游目的地的形象。此外,生态保护和生物多样性问题,特别是东北虎的保护,也成为重要的话题。尽管政治类内容相对较少,但地方政府的政策和治理仍然在构建东北形象中发挥了支撑作用。通过这些报道,China Daily在塑造东北地区形象时,不仅展示了其经济、文化与生态的多样性,还凸显了该地区在现代化进程中的挑战与机遇。This paper explores the ways in which Northeast China’s regional image is constructed and the discourse strategies behind it through an analysis of China Daily reports. By analyzing keyword statistics and categorization, the study reveals that Northeast China is depicted in media coverage through multiple dimensions, including economic revitalization, social development, cultural characteristics, ecological protection, and local government policies. Economic-related reports occupy a significant portion, focusing on industrial transformation, infrastructure development, and agricultural grain production, highlighting Northeast China’s key role in the national revitalization strategy. Social reports focus on livelihood issues, pandemic control, and local governance, reflecting the challenges and responses in areas such as social welfare and public health. Cultural and tourism reports portray Northeast China as a winter tourism destination by emphasizing its snow resources and natural landscapes. Moreover, ecological protection and biodiversity issues, especially the protection of the Northeast Tiger, are also important topics. Although political coverage is relatively sparse, local government policies and governance play a supporting role in constructing the image of Northeast China. Through these reports, China Daily constructs a multifaceted image of Northeast China, showcasing its economic, cultural, and ecological diversity while highlighting the challenges and opportunities it faces in the modernization process.
文摘本研究基于《China Daily》2024年7月至2025年7月间关于人工智能(AI)的英文报道,采用小词典法情感分析与主题分析相结合的方式,系统考察其情感倾向与主题特征。语料来自Dow Jones Factiva数据库,研究利用Python实现自动化情感识别与统计,并结合语义聚类进行主题归纳。结果显示,《China Daily》的AI报道在过去一年中整体呈积极取向,高频词集中于“创新、突破、合作”等语义领域,主要主题包括技术创新与产业应用、伦理治理与政策引导、社会影响与教育变革、国际合作与中国贡献。报道亦关注技术风险与规范议题,呈现出兼具建设性与理性的传播风格。研究揭示了英文媒体在最新科技话语传播中的价值导向与叙事策略。
文摘The“2025 China New-Formulation Detergent Products Development Conference & 2025 China Daily Chemicals Biodegradable,Recyclable,Renewable Technology Innovation Summit”,cohosted by the China Research Institute of Daily Chemical(RIDCI),was held in Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province.The event brought together over 230 representatives from government agencies,industry associations,and leading enterprises to contribute insights for the high-quality development of China's daily chemical industry.
文摘Objective:The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of empowerment strategies on quality of life(QOL),sleep quality,level of perceived stress,and activity of daily living(ADL)among perimenopausal women.Materials and Methods:A single-blinded randomized,controlled community trial was adapted.The sample consisted of 70(35 in each group)perimenopausal women in Tapoban community,Bhubaneswar.A purposive sampling technique was used.Tools used were structured sociodemographic questions,the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire tool,ADL scale,the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scale,and the Perceived Stress scale.The perimenopausal empowerment strategy was introduced to the intervention arm,and the control arm received standard care provided by the government.Descriptive statistics and analytical statistics(paired t-test,Chi-square)were employed to compare groups and examine relationships.Statistical analysis was likely conducted using SPSS version 21 software.The significance level was set at<0.05.Results:The study found a significant improvement in the QOL among perimenopausal women in the experimental group after intervention(t=16.764,P<0.00001).However,there were no significant differences between the experimental and control groups in terms of IADL scores(P=0.323)and PSQI scores(P=0.323)after intervention.The control group had significantly higher perceived stress scores compared to the experimental group(P=0.003).Age and employment status showed significant association with sociodemographic factors associated with QOL.Working women had a poorer QOL compared to homemakers,which was statistically significant(P=0.023).Conclusion:Empowerment strategies,such as training on improving sleep patterns,QOL,self-care activities and reducing perceived stress,were found to be effective interventions for perimenopausal women.
基金This study was supported by State Grid Corporation headquarters technology project(4000-202399368A-2-2-ZB).
文摘To address the excessive complexity of monthly scheduling and the impact of uncertain net load on the chargeable energy of storage,a reduced time-period monthly scheduling model for thermal generators and energy storage,incorporating daily minimum chargeable energy constraints,was developed.Firstly,considering the variations in the frequency of unit start-ups and shutdowns under different levels of net load fluctuation,a method was proposed to reduce decision time periods for unit start-up and shut-down operations.This approach,based on the characteristics of net load fluctuations,minimizes the decision variables of units,thereby simplifying the monthly schedulingmodel.Secondly,the relationship between energy storage charging and discharging power,net load,and the total maximum/minimum output of units was analyzed.Based on this,daily minimum chargeable energy constraints were established to ensure the energy storage system meets charging requirements under extreme net load scenarios.Finally,taking into account the operational costs of thermal generators and energy storage,load loss costs,and operational constraints,the reduced time-period monthly schedulingmodel was constructed.Case studies demonstrate that the proposedmethod effectively generates economical monthly operation plans for thermal generators and energy storage,significantly reduces model solution time,and satisfies the charging requirements of energy storage under extreme net load conditions.
基金funded by the National Science Centre Poland (Grant no.N N309 71124) (Tomasz Zielonka)statutory funds of: the W.Szafer Institute of Botany,Polish Academy of Sciences (Katarzyna Izworska)+1 种基金the Institute of Biology and Earth Sciences, University of the National Education Commission (Tomasz Zielonka)the Department of Forest Biodiversity, University of Agriculture in Krakow (Elżbieta Muter)
文摘Understanding climate-growth relationships is essential for adaptive forest management.By using a more detailed approach(daily climatic data),we sought to uncover finer-scale climatic effects on European larch(Larix decidua)growth in the Tatra Mountains(the Western Carpathians),providing a more nuanced understanding of the climate-growth response in the mountain ecosystem.We analyzed tree-ring width index(TRWI)chronology with daily mean temperature,insolation duration,and precipitation records from 1950 to 2019,and in two subperiods(1950-1984 and 1985-2019).Larch growth is strongly affected by temperature,insolation duration,and precipitation,but with different positive or negative influences and varied intensity across various subperiods.The climate-growth analysis indicates that larch benefited from warm,sunny,and dry late winters and springs,as well as warm summers during the entire analyzed period.However,in the last decades,the previously strong and significant influence of March-July temperature has mostly disappeared,becoming limited to only a few days(June).Notably,the formerly strong negative influence of summer and early autumn temperatures and insolation duration in the previous year disappeared.In the earlier subperiod,larch growth showed strong positive responses to late-summer/early autumn precipitation of the previous year and negative effects from spring to late-summer rainfall.In recent decades,these patterns have weakened but still limited the growth.Our results revealed significant changes in the larch growth response,highlighting its adaptability to fluctuating environmental conditions.In recent decades,the influence of temperature,insolation duration,and precipitation on radial growth has weakened,which suggests that climate change has had a positive impact on tree growth in the Tatra Mountains.These findings suggest that rising temperatures in European mountain regions may alter the climatic sensitivity of tree species.Understanding these changes is crucial to improving resilience-based management strategies in the face of climate change.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB3907402)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Category B,Geographic Intelligence,Grant No.XDB0740300)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.GZC20241691).
文摘Due to its impact on cereal yields,vegetation growth,animal wellbeing,and human health,considerable attention has been paid to diurnal temperature range,focusing on the temporal dimension of surface air temperature.However,the characteristics of spatial temperature range and its response to climate change remain unclear,despite its importance to various natural and societal activities.Here,we proposed a daily spatial temperature range(DSTR,difference between spatial maximum and minimum temperature,STmax and STmin)indicator to measure the maximum spatial temperature range within a given region over a day.We analyzed the spatiotemporal pattern of DSTR and its trend under climate change at four scales(global,hemispheric,national,and provincial),with the following main results:(1)DSTR was scale dependent,provincial pattern of which were mainly related to sensible and latent heat fluxes.(2)The key regions affecting DSTR and temporal distribution at different scales were mapped out.(3)Under climate change,DSTR significantly decreased globally,hemispherically,and in several Chinese provinces due to the greater warming of STmin than STmax.The influence of latent heat flux and solar shortwave radiation was larger at global/hemispheric scales,while the albedo was a more critical driver at provincial scale.For the first time,we proposed the DSTR indicator and emphasized the importance of exploring spatial temperature heterogeneity.This spatial information is important to optimize relevant societal activities,and the response of DSTR to climate change has further led to the consideration of the relationship between DSTR and extreme events,biodiversity,etc.
文摘At present,strengthening China’s international communication capabilities and enhancing China’s global influence have become important tasks.This study selects 60 pieces of soft news from China Daily from March 2023 to February 2024 as research objects and explores China’s national image from the source texts.Then,based on Mona Baker’s narrative theory,it analyzes the translation strategies to reconstruct the image of China,further revealing the regular characteristics of their application.Through translation,the reconstructed national image of China becomes more positive and more acceptable to foreign readers,effectively promoting the dissemination of Chinese stories in the international community.It is significant for promoting international understanding and cooperation,as well as effectively utilizing translation as a tool to enhance China’s national image.
基金Supported by the National Key R and D Program of China,No.2021YFC2501700 and No.2021YFC2501705and the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82171580 and No.81672646.
文摘BACKGROUND Studies have shown that patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion(CSII)require a lower dose of insulin than those treated with multiple daily injections(MDIs).However,it is unclear whether this is also the case for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).AIM To compare insulin dosage requirements between CSII and MDI in T2DM,iden-tifying influencing factors associated with both therapeutic modalities.METHODS A total of 954 patients with T2DM were divided into two groups:CSII and MDI groups.The total daily insulin dose(TDD),TDD per kilogram per day(TDD/kg),and ratio of total basal insulin dose to TDD(%TBa)required to achieve the target blood glucose levels were compared between the two groups.In addition,factors affecting insulin dosage were analyzed in both groups of patients.RESULTS Compared to the CSII group,the MDI group required a higher TDD[median(interquartile)]:30.00(24.00,38.00)U/day vs 26.40(21.60,32.40)U/day;P<0.01,TDD/kg and%TBa.In the MDI group and CSII groups,an increase in TDD was independently associated with an increase in body mass index(BMI),waist circumference(WC),fasting plasma glucose(FPG),and glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c).The pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)mainly involves insulin resistance and progressiveβ-cell failure,which leads to increased blood glucose levels(hyperglycemia)[1-3].Treatment for T2DM includes antidiabetic medications and insulin therapy[4,5].Patients with T2DM withβ-cell failure usually require insulin therapy[6-8].Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion(CSII)and multiple daily injections(MDIs)are two major insulin therapies for controlling hyperglycemia in these patients.However,excessive insulin therapies may cause problems such as hypoglycemia,weight gain,and iatrogenic hyperinsulinemia[9].Therefore,attention should be paid to the dosage of insulin used.The establishment of insulin regimens for CSII and MDI therapies is primarily guided by physicians’empirical judgment.To date,there have been few clear guidelines or recommendations on the appropriate insulin dose during CSII and MDI treatment for T2DM[10].Yang et al[11]studied insulin doses and related factors in the CSII treatment of patients with T2DM[12].However,these studies did not cover the dose setting and related factors in MDI treatment.Previous studies have shown that patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus treated with CSII require less insulin than those treated with MDIs[13-15].However,it is unclear whether patients with T2DM on CSII also require less insulin than patients on MDI.Therefore,the present study determined the difference in insulin dosages between CSII and MDI therapies and evaluated the related factors in patients with T2DM.It also systematically analyzed the insulin dose characteristics of MDI and CSII in 954 hospitalized patients with T2DM,aiming to optimize the insulin dosage regimen and provide clinical references for guiding the application of CSII and MDI in patients with T2DM.
基金Model Study on the Care Effectiveness of Intergenerational Care for Disabled Elderly in Rural Areas under the Background of Silver Age(School level Project Y24-08)。
文摘Objective: To examine the daily life care, spiritual comfort, and fall safety care needs of the elderly in urban and rural areas of Tangshan, along with their influencing factors. Methods: From August 2022 to April 2023, an investigation was conducted among urban and rural elderly individuals aged over 75 years in Tangshan City using the Activities of Daily Living Scale, the Revised Community Elderly Fall Risk Assessment Tool, and the Loneliness Scale. Results: The study included 750 urban and 740 rural elderly individuals aged over 75 years. Matrix analysis revealed a significant proportion of fall safety care needs across various daily life and spiritual care requirements. Multiple factor analysis indicated that advanced age, lower education levels, a greater number of chronic diseases, and lower levels of family and social support were associated with higher care demands among the elderly in both urban and rural areas. These differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The elderly in urban and rural areas demonstrate a high demand for fall safety care. Particular attention should be given to individuals with lower education levels, those who are widowed, those with multiple chronic diseases, and those with low levels of family and social support to better meet the diverse care needs of this population.
文摘"Kelsang Yanglha,from Xiasima Town,Yadong County,Xigaze City,Xizang."That's how Kelsang Yanglha usually introduce herself.While most people might mention only the province or city where they were born,Kelsang would always make the introduction more specific,telling others the full name of her hometown.For her,identity is more than just a provincial or city-level label-it extends down to the small town with three streets where her life story started.
