This study delves into the multifaceted impact of price hikes on the standard of living in Bangladesh, with a specific focus on distinct socioeconomic segments. Amidst Bangladesh’s economic growth, the challenges of ...This study delves into the multifaceted impact of price hikes on the standard of living in Bangladesh, with a specific focus on distinct socioeconomic segments. Amidst Bangladesh’s economic growth, the challenges of rising inflation and increased living costs have become pressing concerns. Employing a mixed-methods approach combines quantitative data from a structured survey with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews and focused group discussions to analyze the repercussions of price hikes. Stratified random sampling ensures representation across affluent, middle-class, and economically disadvantaged groups. Utilizing data [1] from 2020 to November 2023 on the yearly change in retail prices of essential commodities, analysis reveals significant demographic shifts, occupational changes, and altered asset ownership patterns among households. The vulnerable population, including daily wage laborers and low-income individuals, is disproportionately affected by adjustments in consumption, income generation, and living arrangements. Statistical analyses, including One-Way ANOVA and Paired Sample t-tests, illuminate significant mean differences in strategies employed during price hikes. Despite challenges, the prioritization of education remains evident, emphasizing its resilience in the face of economic hardships. The result shows that price hikes, especially in essential items, lead to substantial adjustments in living costs, with items like onions, garlic, and ginger experiencing significant increases of 275%, 108%, and 483%, respectively.展开更多
On Wednesday, China announced adjustments for the prices of non-residential power and thermal coal in order to ease power shortages and reduce financial pressure on power companies. The National Development and Reform...On Wednesday, China announced adjustments for the prices of non-residential power and thermal coal in order to ease power shortages and reduce financial pressure on power companies. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced that it will raise the retail price展开更多
Boosting incomes is one of the government＇s priorities in the current five-year plan MIGRANT worker Su ruifang has lived in Beijing for more than 10 years. She started out as a cleaner, but has since
A proposal to increase the subway fare in Beijing has commuters debating the merits of this move in a city choked with traffic and burgeoning public transport numbers.On June 19, 2011,Beijing Times reported that the c...A proposal to increase the subway fare in Beijing has commuters debating the merits of this move in a city choked with traffic and burgeoning public transport numbers.On June 19, 2011,Beijing Times reported that the city’s transport authority was mulling over instituting a policy of price differences between rush hour and off-peak hours.The proposal is aimed at spreading the mass of subway commuters during rush hours,展开更多
Back to 1994, a transient price hike of cocoon silk eventually led to a predicament for Chinese silk industry in the following years. A decade later, is that slump going to happen again?
BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to document the correlation between medical and wilderness training with levels of preparedness for acute mountain sickness(AMS),illness,and injury among backcountry hikers.MET...BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to document the correlation between medical and wilderness training with levels of preparedness for acute mountain sickness(AMS),illness,and injury among backcountry hikers.METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional,convenience survey in Rocky Mountain National Park in July and August 2015.The study group consisted of 380 hikers who completed a written survey that collected information about demographics,wilderness experience,altitude experience,hiking equipment,communications devices,and trip planning.RESULTS:Factors such as wilderness training(wilderness first aid[WFA],wilderness first responder[WFR],or wilderness emergency medical technician[WEMT]),wilderness experience,and altitude experience all affected hikers’emergency preparedness.Respondents with medical training were more prepared to avoid or respond to AMS(62.3%vs.34.3%[P<0.001]).They were also more prepared to avoid or manage injury/illness than hikers without medical training(37.7%vs.20.7%[P=0.003]).Participants with wilderness training were more likely to be prepared to avoid or respond to AMS(52.3%vs.36.8%[P=0.025])but not significantly more likely to be prepared to manage illness/injury(31.8%vs.22.0%[P<0.11]).Adjusting for experience,wilderness training,age,and gender,we found that medical training was associated with increased preparedness for AMS(OR2.72;95%CI 1.51–4.91)and injury/illness(OR 2.71;95%CI 1.5–4.89).CONCLUSION:Medically trained hikers were more likely to be prepared to avoid or manage AMS,medical emergencies,and injuries than their non-medically trained counterparts.Wilderness training increased hikers’preparedness for AMS but did not significantly alter preparedness for illness/injury.展开更多
When selection increases the frequency of a beneficial gene substitution it can also increase the frequencies of linked neutral alleles through a process called genetic hitchhiking. A model built to investigate reduce...When selection increases the frequency of a beneficial gene substitution it can also increase the frequencies of linked neutral alleles through a process called genetic hitchhiking. A model built to investigate reduced genetic diversity in Pleistocene hominins shows that genetic hitchhiking can have a strong effect on neutral diversity in the presence of culturally mediated mi- gration. Under conditions in which genetic and cultural variants are transmitted symmetrically, neutral genes may also hitchhike to higher frequencies on the coattails of adaptive cultural traits through a process called cultural hitchhiking. Cultural hitchhiking has been proposed to explain why some species of matrilineal whales display relatively low levels of mitochondrial DNA diver- sity, and it may be applicable to humans as well. This paper provides a critical review of recent models of both types of hitch- hiking in socially structured populations. The models＇ assumptions and predictions are compared and discussed in the hope that studies of reduced genetic diversity in humans might improve our understanding of reduced genetic diversity in other species, and vice versa展开更多
I would like to share an interesting thing about the hike①.It is not only a simple outdoor walk,but also an educational practical activity.When my classmates and I learned that we would have a hike on Friday,we were ...I would like to share an interesting thing about the hike①.It is not only a simple outdoor walk,but also an educational practical activity.When my classmates and I learned that we would have a hike on Friday,we were extremely excited and jumped up and down.We discussed and planned for it enthusiastically②.The night before,with excitement③ and a little worry,I couldn't sleep well.展开更多
Following the U.S.announcement of a new round of tariff hikes on Chinese goods on April 2 local time,Ella Wang,a seller of festive decorations in Yiwu,a hub of small commodities in Zhejiang Province,east China,has not...Following the U.S.announcement of a new round of tariff hikes on Chinese goods on April 2 local time,Ella Wang,a seller of festive decorations in Yiwu,a hub of small commodities in Zhejiang Province,east China,has noticed fewer orders from the United States,but exports to Europe,Africa and the Middle East continue without price rises.展开更多
Since the end of 2015,the US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate nine times.This has led to capital outflows and asset depreciation in many emerging market economies.The present paper examines the f...Since the end of 2015,the US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate nine times.This has led to capital outflows and asset depreciation in many emerging market economies.The present paper examines the factors that determine the financial volatility of emerging markets in the face of external shocks.By calculating the capital flows of 30 emerging markets from 1990 to 2018 and conducting panel regression,this paper finds that countries with good infrastructure facilities,a sound banking system and high economic growth have significantly lower cross-border financial risks.An implication from the empirical analysis is that emerging countries would benefit greatly by actively taking part in the Belt and Road Initiative.The framework of the Belt and Road Initiative allows emerging countries better access to China s massive consumer market to promote trade and long-term growth.Their quality of infrastructure can be improved through cooperation with China in infrastructure investment.They can also jointly establish a cooperative financial framework to enhance regional financial stability.These strategies will reduce systematic financial risks and counteract the negative impacts of US interest rate hikes.展开更多
IT took Han Zhong and his teammates over two hours to walk more than 9.5 kilometers along the Qingshangang,a watercourse that feeds a local steel manufacturing giant in Wuhan,central China’s Hubei Province,on a swelt...IT took Han Zhong and his teammates over two hours to walk more than 9.5 kilometers along the Qingshangang,a watercourse that feeds a local steel manufacturing giant in Wuhan,central China’s Hubei Province,on a sweltering summer day.They weren’t hiking enthusiasts nor seasoned athletes.They were exploring the city’s wetland landscape.展开更多
文摘This study delves into the multifaceted impact of price hikes on the standard of living in Bangladesh, with a specific focus on distinct socioeconomic segments. Amidst Bangladesh’s economic growth, the challenges of rising inflation and increased living costs have become pressing concerns. Employing a mixed-methods approach combines quantitative data from a structured survey with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews and focused group discussions to analyze the repercussions of price hikes. Stratified random sampling ensures representation across affluent, middle-class, and economically disadvantaged groups. Utilizing data [1] from 2020 to November 2023 on the yearly change in retail prices of essential commodities, analysis reveals significant demographic shifts, occupational changes, and altered asset ownership patterns among households. The vulnerable population, including daily wage laborers and low-income individuals, is disproportionately affected by adjustments in consumption, income generation, and living arrangements. Statistical analyses, including One-Way ANOVA and Paired Sample t-tests, illuminate significant mean differences in strategies employed during price hikes. Despite challenges, the prioritization of education remains evident, emphasizing its resilience in the face of economic hardships. The result shows that price hikes, especially in essential items, lead to substantial adjustments in living costs, with items like onions, garlic, and ginger experiencing significant increases of 275%, 108%, and 483%, respectively.
文摘On Wednesday, China announced adjustments for the prices of non-residential power and thermal coal in order to ease power shortages and reduce financial pressure on power companies. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced that it will raise the retail price
文摘Boosting incomes is one of the government＇s priorities in the current five-year plan MIGRANT worker Su ruifang has lived in Beijing for more than 10 years. She started out as a cleaner, but has since
文摘A proposal to increase the subway fare in Beijing has commuters debating the merits of this move in a city choked with traffic and burgeoning public transport numbers.On June 19, 2011,Beijing Times reported that the city’s transport authority was mulling over instituting a policy of price differences between rush hour and off-peak hours.The proposal is aimed at spreading the mass of subway commuters during rush hours,
文摘Back to 1994, a transient price hike of cocoon silk eventually led to a predicament for Chinese silk industry in the following years. A decade later, is that slump going to happen again?
文摘BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to document the correlation between medical and wilderness training with levels of preparedness for acute mountain sickness(AMS),illness,and injury among backcountry hikers.METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional,convenience survey in Rocky Mountain National Park in July and August 2015.The study group consisted of 380 hikers who completed a written survey that collected information about demographics,wilderness experience,altitude experience,hiking equipment,communications devices,and trip planning.RESULTS:Factors such as wilderness training(wilderness first aid[WFA],wilderness first responder[WFR],or wilderness emergency medical technician[WEMT]),wilderness experience,and altitude experience all affected hikers’emergency preparedness.Respondents with medical training were more prepared to avoid or respond to AMS(62.3%vs.34.3%[P<0.001]).They were also more prepared to avoid or manage injury/illness than hikers without medical training(37.7%vs.20.7%[P=0.003]).Participants with wilderness training were more likely to be prepared to avoid or respond to AMS(52.3%vs.36.8%[P=0.025])but not significantly more likely to be prepared to manage illness/injury(31.8%vs.22.0%[P<0.11]).Adjusting for experience,wilderness training,age,and gender,we found that medical training was associated with increased preparedness for AMS(OR2.72;95%CI 1.51–4.91)and injury/illness(OR 2.71;95%CI 1.5–4.89).CONCLUSION:Medically trained hikers were more likely to be prepared to avoid or manage AMS,medical emergencies,and injuries than their non-medically trained counterparts.Wilderness training increased hikers’preparedness for AMS but did not significantly alter preparedness for illness/injury.
文摘When selection increases the frequency of a beneficial gene substitution it can also increase the frequencies of linked neutral alleles through a process called genetic hitchhiking. A model built to investigate reduced genetic diversity in Pleistocene hominins shows that genetic hitchhiking can have a strong effect on neutral diversity in the presence of culturally mediated mi- gration. Under conditions in which genetic and cultural variants are transmitted symmetrically, neutral genes may also hitchhike to higher frequencies on the coattails of adaptive cultural traits through a process called cultural hitchhiking. Cultural hitchhiking has been proposed to explain why some species of matrilineal whales display relatively low levels of mitochondrial DNA diver- sity, and it may be applicable to humans as well. This paper provides a critical review of recent models of both types of hitch- hiking in socially structured populations. The models＇ assumptions and predictions are compared and discussed in the hope that studies of reduced genetic diversity in humans might improve our understanding of reduced genetic diversity in other species, and vice versa
文摘I would like to share an interesting thing about the hike①.It is not only a simple outdoor walk,but also an educational practical activity.When my classmates and I learned that we would have a hike on Friday,we were extremely excited and jumped up and down.We discussed and planned for it enthusiastically②.The night before,with excitement③ and a little worry,I couldn't sleep well.
文摘Following the U.S.announcement of a new round of tariff hikes on Chinese goods on April 2 local time,Ella Wang,a seller of festive decorations in Yiwu,a hub of small commodities in Zhejiang Province,east China,has noticed fewer orders from the United States,but exports to Europe,Africa and the Middle East continue without price rises.
基金the Interdisciplinary Research Project of Beijing Normal University(No.B10.1)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2017)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2017M610052).
文摘Since the end of 2015,the US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate nine times.This has led to capital outflows and asset depreciation in many emerging market economies.The present paper examines the factors that determine the financial volatility of emerging markets in the face of external shocks.By calculating the capital flows of 30 emerging markets from 1990 to 2018 and conducting panel regression,this paper finds that countries with good infrastructure facilities,a sound banking system and high economic growth have significantly lower cross-border financial risks.An implication from the empirical analysis is that emerging countries would benefit greatly by actively taking part in the Belt and Road Initiative.The framework of the Belt and Road Initiative allows emerging countries better access to China s massive consumer market to promote trade and long-term growth.Their quality of infrastructure can be improved through cooperation with China in infrastructure investment.They can also jointly establish a cooperative financial framework to enhance regional financial stability.These strategies will reduce systematic financial risks and counteract the negative impacts of US interest rate hikes.
文摘IT took Han Zhong and his teammates over two hours to walk more than 9.5 kilometers along the Qingshangang,a watercourse that feeds a local steel manufacturing giant in Wuhan,central China’s Hubei Province,on a sweltering summer day.They weren’t hiking enthusiasts nor seasoned athletes.They were exploring the city’s wetland landscape.
