In 2024,the Center for Cambodian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)and the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Phen(RUPP)conducted a survey on how yo...In 2024,the Center for Cambodian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)and the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Phen(RUPP)conducted a survey on how young Cambodians view Cambodia’s people-to-people ties with China.Echoing the celebrations of 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year,the two institutions sampled different groups of people ranging from students to civil society representatives,taking a deep dive into their views on intercultural connections between Cambodia and China.This survey collected 2,200 valid responses,an almost 6.5-fold increase compared to a previous survey done by BFSU and RUPP in 2021.展开更多
Whole-process people’s democracy embodies profound human rights implications.As a new theoretical paradigm of socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics,it adheres to the value concept of respecting and protect...Whole-process people’s democracy embodies profound human rights implications.As a new theoretical paradigm of socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics,it adheres to the value concept of respecting and protecting human rights,which has been consistently upheld by the Communist Party of China(CPC)and the Chinese government.Whole-process people’s democracy follows the rights discourse of“the people always being present,”ensuring the realization of democracy in its broadest,most genuine,and most effective form.As a scientifically sound and effective new institutional form of socialist democracy,whole-process people’s democracy centers on ensuring that the people are the masters of the country,constructs a comprehensive,extensive,and coordinated national and social governance system,and better safeguards the people’s rights through broad democratic consultations.As a new practical model of socialist democracy in concrete reality,it highlights the people’s principal position in all aspects and stages of national political and social life from the dimensions of ontology,epistemology,and methodology,thereby promoting the people-centered contemporary Chinese outlook on human rights.The realization of its human rights implications hinges on effective legal guarantees.Strengthening the rule of law is key to fully realizing its human rights implications and advancing the comprehensive development of human rights.展开更多
The Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)was established as a private university in Singapore in 2001.The institute consists of eight schools,including a School of Business,School of Logistics,School of Art,School of T...The Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)was established as a private university in Singapore in 2001.The institute consists of eight schools,including a School of Business,School of Logistics,School of Art,School of Tourism&Hospitality,School of Language,and School of Information Technology,serving approximately 1,000 international students from 22 countries.At present,NIM maintains its Southeast Asian presence mostly in Singapore,Malaysia,and Thailand.The students at the institute mainly hail from the 10 ASEAN member states,China,and India.In terms of major selection,the traditional popular majors such as business administration,finance,and hotel management remain in high demand.In recent years,with the development of big data,the number of students choosing to major in artificial intelligence and art has increased,leading to a trend of diversification.An increasing number of students have begun to follow their personal interests in major selection.展开更多
At the invitation of the Economic,Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC)of the African Union,Li Jun,Vice-President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and former Vice-Minister of the International Depa...At the invitation of the Economic,Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC)of the African Union,Li Jun,Vice-President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,led a six-member delegation to Zambia from May 7th to 9th to attend the Africa-China People-to-People Dialogue.The event brought together over 150 participants,including Han Jing,Chinese Ambassador to Zambia and representatives from all walks of life in China and Africa.展开更多
On May 10,2025,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Africa Friendship for International Volunteer Service was held at the Hope Primary School in Mathare Slum,Nairobi,Kenya.The event was co-organ...On May 10,2025,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Africa Friendship for International Volunteer Service was held at the Hope Primary School in Mathare Slum,Nairobi,Kenya.The event was co-organised by China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and the Dream Building Service Association.Li Jun,Vice-President of CNIE delivered opening remarks at the event.展开更多
On April 6th,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Cambodia Traditional Instrument Concert was successfully held in Phnom Penh.The event was attended by Li Ji,Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese E...On April 6th,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Cambodia Traditional Instrument Concert was successfully held in Phnom Penh.The event was attended by Li Ji,Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia,officials from Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia,along with vips from various sectors.展开更多
At the invitation of the Madagascar-China Friendship Group of the National Assembly of Madagascar,Li Jun,former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and Vice-President of CNIE,led...At the invitation of the Madagascar-China Friendship Group of the National Assembly of Madagascar,Li Jun,former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and Vice-President of CNIE,led a sixmember delegation to visit Madagascar from May 11th to 14th,2025.During the delegation's visit,Justin Tokely,Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar and Razafinarivo Augustin,Deputy Speaker met with the delegation.The delegation exchanged views with Rafidi,Director of the Madagascar Economic Development Bureau as well as leaders of local NGOs on Belt and Road cooperation and peopleto-people exchanges.展开更多
Beyond modern trade tensions and diplomatic milestones,Europe and China’s profound connection stems from a 3,000-year interplay of ideas,goods,and values,shaping their intertwined visions of governance,equality,and s...Beyond modern trade tensions and diplomatic milestones,Europe and China’s profound connection stems from a 3,000-year interplay of ideas,goods,and values,shaping their intertwined visions of governance,equality,and societal progress.展开更多
The“Boundless Vision”project focuses on creating novel user interfaces to improve the experience of visually impaired individuals when using smart devices.By incorporating features such as high-contrast color scheme...The“Boundless Vision”project focuses on creating novel user interfaces to improve the experience of visually impaired individuals when using smart devices.By incorporating features such as high-contrast color schemes,enlarged text,and voice control,an intuitive and accessible interface is developed.Moreover,the project leverages online volunteer services to offer telephone and video guidance,aiding visually impaired users in navigating urban environments and accessing information.Through a comprehensive process involving needs assessment,UI design,system development,and service evaluation,the project aims to boost the independence of visually impaired individuals and foster greater societal awareness of visual impairment challenges.Ultimately,the project will deliver a suite of user interface designs that can serve as a model for advancing inclusive technology across society.展开更多
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period,a government-led transformation,incorporating resident’s participation,has breathed new life into the capital’s aging neighborhoods.
The purpose of this study is to analyze factors affecting the purchasing behavior of low-income Vietnamese on e-commerce platforms.700 questionnaires were dispersed among universities,coffee shops,and Facebook communi...The purpose of this study is to analyze factors affecting the purchasing behavior of low-income Vietnamese on e-commerce platforms.700 questionnaires were dispersed among universities,coffee shops,and Facebook community groups in Vietnam.Respondents to the questionnaires were consumers of those places in Vietnam,which were randomly selected.Finally,SEM analysis was used on the data to test the hypotheses of the study.The study identified that“Subjective norms”and“Consumer attitudes”have no effect on shopping behavior on e-commerce platforms,while“Perceived behavioral control”is most affected and“Perceived risks”are least affected on shopping behavior.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
BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are...BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are more likely to develop coronary heart disease(CHD).Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between AIP trajectory and CHD incidence in elderly people.METHODS 19,194 participants aged≥60 years who had three AIP measurements between 2018 and 2020 were included in this study.AIP was defined as log10(triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol).The group-based trajectory model was used to identify different trajectory patterns of AIP from 2018 to 2020.Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI of CHD events between different trajectory groups from 2020 to 2023.RESULTS Three different trajectory patterns were identified through group-based trajectory model:the low-level group(n=7410,mean AIP:-0.25 to-0.17),the medium-level group(n=9981,mean AIP:0.02-0.08),and the high-level group(n=1803,mean AIP:0.38-0.42).During a mean follow-up of 2.65 years,a total of 1391 participants developed CHD.After adjusting for potential confounders,compared with the participants in the low-level group,the HR with 95%CI of the medium-level group and the high-level group were estimated to be 1.24(1.10-1.40)and 1.43(1.19-1.73),respectively.These findings remained consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses.CONCLUSIONS There was a significant correlation between persistent high AIP level and increased CHD risk in the elderly.This suggests that monitoring the long-term changes in AIP is helpful to identify individuals at high CHD risk in elderly people.展开更多
During this year’s Two Sessions(annual meetings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies),Wei Gang,deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefectur...During this year’s Two Sessions(annual meetings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies),Wei Gang,deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,sat down for an exclusive interview with China Report ASEAN.展开更多
This paper,grounded in the theory of business model innovation,examines the Chinese People’s Health Press(人民卫生出版社)as a case study to explore strategies for innovating business models within the context of prof...This paper,grounded in the theory of business model innovation,examines the Chinese People’s Health Press(人民卫生出版社)as a case study to explore strategies for innovating business models within the context of professional publishing convergence development.The research posits that effective business model innovation in this domain necessitates a comprehensive reform of its constituent elements.It advocates for a systematic approach to reconstructing value propositions,enhancing value creation and delivery processes,and optimizing value capture mechanisms to achieve desired outcomes.展开更多
Objective:Intimate partner violence(IPV)among people living with the human immune deficiency virus(PLHIV)poses a significant threat to efforts to reduce the spread of human immune deficiency virus(HIV)and achieve the ...Objective:Intimate partner violence(IPV)among people living with the human immune deficiency virus(PLHIV)poses a significant threat to efforts to reduce the spread of human immune deficiency virus(HIV)and achieve the sustainable development goals.In Ghana,scholarly research on the forms and prevalence of IPV is available,however knowledge of the prevalence of IPV among PLHIV is limited.To understand the prevalence of IPV among PLHIV and the intersectional factors that contribute to it,this study examined the overall prevalence of IPV among PLHIV and the associated sociodemographic factors across ten regions of Ghana.Methods:We administered face-to-face survey questionnaires to 661 randomly selected antiretroviral therapy(ART)clients using Research Electronic Data Capture tools.We used descriptive statistics(mean,standard deviation,minimum,and maximum),pairwise correlation,and multivariate regression analysis to look at the data.Results:The clients of ART experienced various forms of IPV,including sexual,physical,emotional,and economic violence and controlling behaviour.The overall prevalence of IPV among PLHIV was 27.5%.This result,although on par with the global IPV average(27%),is 1.5%higher than the national rate(26%).The Upper West Region had the highest prevalence in all the categories of IPV analysed,followed by Oti Region in second place and the Upper East Region in third,except for the prevalence of sexual violence,where Greater Accra Region ranks second.In specific regions of Ghana,sociodemographic factors shaped by patriarchal and economic considerations contribute to a higher prevalence of IPV among people living with HIV.Conclusion:The findings have implications for developing policies and interventions that address the specific factors associated with HIV-induced IPV in different regions of Ghana.These interventions should also include screening PLHIV receiving ART for their IPV status regardless of gender and deploying culturally appropriate education at the community level to foster empathy towards intimate partners living with HIV.展开更多
Aging is a natural lifelong process ending in death. Many older people are living in poverty. Older people are generally considered dependent on others as they grow older. The purpose of this article is to explore the...Aging is a natural lifelong process ending in death. Many older people are living in poverty. Older people are generally considered dependent on others as they grow older. The purpose of this article is to explore the entrepreneurship activities of Nepalese older adults. Data for this study were collected from the project Help Age International (HAI) implemented in Nepal. Qualitative data observations and interviews were used to collect data. The findings of this study show the formation of the Older People’s Association (OPA) has supported many older people to participate outside the home in various social activities. Moreover, regular deposits through OPAs offer little help. OPAs support older people in their need of financial support to implement minor entrepreneurship. Older people who received support were pleased and were actively involved in their activities and also regularly deposited money in them. Subsequently, older people’s participation in social activities has increased and also helped to lower elderly abuse, loneliness, and depression. Local governments should promote such activities which will help with healthy aging.展开更多
This work focuses on the problem of monitoring the coastline, which in Portugal’s case means monitoring 3007 kilometers, including 1793 maritime borders with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The human burden...This work focuses on the problem of monitoring the coastline, which in Portugal’s case means monitoring 3007 kilometers, including 1793 maritime borders with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The human burden on the coast becomes a problem, both because erosion makes the cliffs unstable and because pollution increases, making the fragile dune ecosystem difficult to preserve. It is becoming necessary to increase the control of access to beaches, even if it is not a popular measure for internal and external tourism. The methodology described can also be used to monitor maritime borders. The use of images acquired in the infrared range guarantees active surveillance both day and night, the main objective being to mimic the infrared cameras already installed in some critical areas along the coastline. Using a series of infrared photographs taken at low angles with a modified camera and appropriate filter, a recent deep learning algorithm with the right training can simultaneously detect and count whole people at close range and people almost completely submerged in the water, including partially visible targets, achieving a performance with F1 score of 0.945, with 97% of targets correctly identified. This implementation is possible with ordinary laptop computers and could contribute to more frequent and more extensive coverage in beach/border surveillance, using infrared cameras at regular intervals. It can be partially automated to send alerts to the authorities and/or the nearest lifeguards, thus increasing monitoring without relying on human resources.展开更多
文摘In 2024,the Center for Cambodian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)and the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Phen(RUPP)conducted a survey on how young Cambodians view Cambodia’s people-to-people ties with China.Echoing the celebrations of 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year,the two institutions sampled different groups of people ranging from students to civil society representatives,taking a deep dive into their views on intercultural connections between Cambodia and China.This survey collected 2,200 valid responses,an almost 6.5-fold increase compared to a previous survey done by BFSU and RUPP in 2021.
基金“Research on the Construction of the Rule of Law Guarantee System for Whole-process People’s Democracy”(Project Approval Number 22JZD017)a Major Project on Philosophy and Social Science Research funded by the Ministry of Education of China+1 种基金“Research on Guangdong’s Practice of Whole-process People’s Democracy Through Legal Means by People’s Congresses”(Project Approval Number GD23WTA01)a project of the Guangdong Planning Office of Philosophy and Social Science.
文摘Whole-process people’s democracy embodies profound human rights implications.As a new theoretical paradigm of socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics,it adheres to the value concept of respecting and protecting human rights,which has been consistently upheld by the Communist Party of China(CPC)and the Chinese government.Whole-process people’s democracy follows the rights discourse of“the people always being present,”ensuring the realization of democracy in its broadest,most genuine,and most effective form.As a scientifically sound and effective new institutional form of socialist democracy,whole-process people’s democracy centers on ensuring that the people are the masters of the country,constructs a comprehensive,extensive,and coordinated national and social governance system,and better safeguards the people’s rights through broad democratic consultations.As a new practical model of socialist democracy in concrete reality,it highlights the people’s principal position in all aspects and stages of national political and social life from the dimensions of ontology,epistemology,and methodology,thereby promoting the people-centered contemporary Chinese outlook on human rights.The realization of its human rights implications hinges on effective legal guarantees.Strengthening the rule of law is key to fully realizing its human rights implications and advancing the comprehensive development of human rights.
文摘The Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)was established as a private university in Singapore in 2001.The institute consists of eight schools,including a School of Business,School of Logistics,School of Art,School of Tourism&Hospitality,School of Language,and School of Information Technology,serving approximately 1,000 international students from 22 countries.At present,NIM maintains its Southeast Asian presence mostly in Singapore,Malaysia,and Thailand.The students at the institute mainly hail from the 10 ASEAN member states,China,and India.In terms of major selection,the traditional popular majors such as business administration,finance,and hotel management remain in high demand.In recent years,with the development of big data,the number of students choosing to major in artificial intelligence and art has increased,leading to a trend of diversification.An increasing number of students have begun to follow their personal interests in major selection.
文摘At the invitation of the Economic,Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC)of the African Union,Li Jun,Vice-President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,led a six-member delegation to Zambia from May 7th to 9th to attend the Africa-China People-to-People Dialogue.The event brought together over 150 participants,including Han Jing,Chinese Ambassador to Zambia and representatives from all walks of life in China and Africa.
文摘On May 10,2025,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Africa Friendship for International Volunteer Service was held at the Hope Primary School in Mathare Slum,Nairobi,Kenya.The event was co-organised by China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and the Dream Building Service Association.Li Jun,Vice-President of CNIE delivered opening remarks at the event.
文摘On April 6th,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Cambodia Traditional Instrument Concert was successfully held in Phnom Penh.The event was attended by Li Ji,Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia,officials from Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia,along with vips from various sectors.
文摘At the invitation of the Madagascar-China Friendship Group of the National Assembly of Madagascar,Li Jun,former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and Vice-President of CNIE,led a sixmember delegation to visit Madagascar from May 11th to 14th,2025.During the delegation's visit,Justin Tokely,Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar and Razafinarivo Augustin,Deputy Speaker met with the delegation.The delegation exchanged views with Rafidi,Director of the Madagascar Economic Development Bureau as well as leaders of local NGOs on Belt and Road cooperation and peopleto-people exchanges.
文摘Beyond modern trade tensions and diplomatic milestones,Europe and China’s profound connection stems from a 3,000-year interplay of ideas,goods,and values,shaping their intertwined visions of governance,equality,and societal progress.
基金The 2024 Class A Project of the University-level College Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program in Liaoning Province,titled“Unlimited Vision-UI Design for Visually Impaired People”(Project No.:X202413198012).
文摘The“Boundless Vision”project focuses on creating novel user interfaces to improve the experience of visually impaired individuals when using smart devices.By incorporating features such as high-contrast color schemes,enlarged text,and voice control,an intuitive and accessible interface is developed.Moreover,the project leverages online volunteer services to offer telephone and video guidance,aiding visually impaired users in navigating urban environments and accessing information.Through a comprehensive process involving needs assessment,UI design,system development,and service evaluation,the project aims to boost the independence of visually impaired individuals and foster greater societal awareness of visual impairment challenges.Ultimately,the project will deliver a suite of user interface designs that can serve as a model for advancing inclusive technology across society.
文摘During the 14th Five-Year Plan period,a government-led transformation,incorporating resident’s participation,has breathed new life into the capital’s aging neighborhoods.
文摘The purpose of this study is to analyze factors affecting the purchasing behavior of low-income Vietnamese on e-commerce platforms.700 questionnaires were dispersed among universities,coffee shops,and Facebook community groups in Vietnam.Respondents to the questionnaires were consumers of those places in Vietnam,which were randomly selected.Finally,SEM analysis was used on the data to test the hypotheses of the study.The study identified that“Subjective norms”and“Consumer attitudes”have no effect on shopping behavior on e-commerce platforms,while“Perceived behavioral control”is most affected and“Perceived risks”are least affected on shopping behavior.
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.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFC1307705).
文摘BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are more likely to develop coronary heart disease(CHD).Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between AIP trajectory and CHD incidence in elderly people.METHODS 19,194 participants aged≥60 years who had three AIP measurements between 2018 and 2020 were included in this study.AIP was defined as log10(triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol).The group-based trajectory model was used to identify different trajectory patterns of AIP from 2018 to 2020.Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI of CHD events between different trajectory groups from 2020 to 2023.RESULTS Three different trajectory patterns were identified through group-based trajectory model:the low-level group(n=7410,mean AIP:-0.25 to-0.17),the medium-level group(n=9981,mean AIP:0.02-0.08),and the high-level group(n=1803,mean AIP:0.38-0.42).During a mean follow-up of 2.65 years,a total of 1391 participants developed CHD.After adjusting for potential confounders,compared with the participants in the low-level group,the HR with 95%CI of the medium-level group and the high-level group were estimated to be 1.24(1.10-1.40)and 1.43(1.19-1.73),respectively.These findings remained consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses.CONCLUSIONS There was a significant correlation between persistent high AIP level and increased CHD risk in the elderly.This suggests that monitoring the long-term changes in AIP is helpful to identify individuals at high CHD risk in elderly people.
文摘During this year’s Two Sessions(annual meetings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies),Wei Gang,deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,sat down for an exclusive interview with China Report ASEAN.
文摘This paper,grounded in the theory of business model innovation,examines the Chinese People’s Health Press(人民卫生出版社)as a case study to explore strategies for innovating business models within the context of professional publishing convergence development.The research posits that effective business model innovation in this domain necessitates a comprehensive reform of its constituent elements.It advocates for a systematic approach to reconstructing value propositions,enhancing value creation and delivery processes,and optimizing value capture mechanisms to achieve desired outcomes.
基金supported by the Christian Health Association of Ghana under Global Fund New Funding Model 3(NFM 3)HIV/TB Community Systems Strengthening programme(CSS)。
文摘Objective:Intimate partner violence(IPV)among people living with the human immune deficiency virus(PLHIV)poses a significant threat to efforts to reduce the spread of human immune deficiency virus(HIV)and achieve the sustainable development goals.In Ghana,scholarly research on the forms and prevalence of IPV is available,however knowledge of the prevalence of IPV among PLHIV is limited.To understand the prevalence of IPV among PLHIV and the intersectional factors that contribute to it,this study examined the overall prevalence of IPV among PLHIV and the associated sociodemographic factors across ten regions of Ghana.Methods:We administered face-to-face survey questionnaires to 661 randomly selected antiretroviral therapy(ART)clients using Research Electronic Data Capture tools.We used descriptive statistics(mean,standard deviation,minimum,and maximum),pairwise correlation,and multivariate regression analysis to look at the data.Results:The clients of ART experienced various forms of IPV,including sexual,physical,emotional,and economic violence and controlling behaviour.The overall prevalence of IPV among PLHIV was 27.5%.This result,although on par with the global IPV average(27%),is 1.5%higher than the national rate(26%).The Upper West Region had the highest prevalence in all the categories of IPV analysed,followed by Oti Region in second place and the Upper East Region in third,except for the prevalence of sexual violence,where Greater Accra Region ranks second.In specific regions of Ghana,sociodemographic factors shaped by patriarchal and economic considerations contribute to a higher prevalence of IPV among people living with HIV.Conclusion:The findings have implications for developing policies and interventions that address the specific factors associated with HIV-induced IPV in different regions of Ghana.These interventions should also include screening PLHIV receiving ART for their IPV status regardless of gender and deploying culturally appropriate education at the community level to foster empathy towards intimate partners living with HIV.
文摘Aging is a natural lifelong process ending in death. Many older people are living in poverty. Older people are generally considered dependent on others as they grow older. The purpose of this article is to explore the entrepreneurship activities of Nepalese older adults. Data for this study were collected from the project Help Age International (HAI) implemented in Nepal. Qualitative data observations and interviews were used to collect data. The findings of this study show the formation of the Older People’s Association (OPA) has supported many older people to participate outside the home in various social activities. Moreover, regular deposits through OPAs offer little help. OPAs support older people in their need of financial support to implement minor entrepreneurship. Older people who received support were pleased and were actively involved in their activities and also regularly deposited money in them. Subsequently, older people’s participation in social activities has increased and also helped to lower elderly abuse, loneliness, and depression. Local governments should promote such activities which will help with healthy aging.
文摘This work focuses on the problem of monitoring the coastline, which in Portugal’s case means monitoring 3007 kilometers, including 1793 maritime borders with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The human burden on the coast becomes a problem, both because erosion makes the cliffs unstable and because pollution increases, making the fragile dune ecosystem difficult to preserve. It is becoming necessary to increase the control of access to beaches, even if it is not a popular measure for internal and external tourism. The methodology described can also be used to monitor maritime borders. The use of images acquired in the infrared range guarantees active surveillance both day and night, the main objective being to mimic the infrared cameras already installed in some critical areas along the coastline. Using a series of infrared photographs taken at low angles with a modified camera and appropriate filter, a recent deep learning algorithm with the right training can simultaneously detect and count whole people at close range and people almost completely submerged in the water, including partially visible targets, achieving a performance with F1 score of 0.945, with 97% of targets correctly identified. This implementation is possible with ordinary laptop computers and could contribute to more frequent and more extensive coverage in beach/border surveillance, using infrared cameras at regular intervals. It can be partially automated to send alerts to the authorities and/or the nearest lifeguards, thus increasing monitoring without relying on human resources.
