The house of Arp ad ruled Hungary for more than four centuries,establishing dynastical relationships with numerous European nobleand ruling houses,and giving many Catholic saints and blesseds to the Catholic Church.Th...The house of Arp ad ruled Hungary for more than four centuries,establishing dynastical relationships with numerous European nobleand ruling houses,and giving many Catholic saints and blesseds to the Catholic Church.They were one of the significant dynasties of Medieval Europe(Krist o and Makk,1996).The knight-king Saint Ladislaus I(c.1040-1095,reign:1077-1095)is one of the most outstanding kings of this dynasty.In addition to the hand relic(the Holy Right)of King Saint Stephanus I(c.975-1038,reign:1000/1001-1038),the skull relic in the Saint Ladislaus’Herma(Fig.1A-1C)preserved in the Cathedral of Gy or,is one of the most important relics for Hungarians(Klaniczai,2000).展开更多
Auditory neuropathy (AN) was reported 30 years ago in 1979 when Davis and Hirsh presented the first case with normal or near normal hearing threshold but absent auditory brainstem responses.Many names have been given ...Auditory neuropathy (AN) was reported 30 years ago in 1979 when Davis and Hirsh presented the first case with normal or near normal hearing threshold but absent auditory brainstem responses.Many names have been given since then including paradoxical hearing loss,brainstem auditory processing syndrome,central auditory dysfunction,neural synchrony disorder or neural dyssynchrony.The term auditory neuropathy was first given by Sininger and colleagues in 1995.More and more AN articles have been published in recent years.The present short review and case report focus on the most important characteristics from a clinical point of view in order to let young physicians know AN,and consequently make correct diagnosis.展开更多
Objectives We evaluated the feasibility, tolerability, and efficacy of a strategy for percutaneous pump （IABP） placement through the left axillary-subelavian artery to provide mechanical in patients with end-stage ...Objectives We evaluated the feasibility, tolerability, and efficacy of a strategy for percutaneous pump （IABP） placement through the left axillary-subelavian artery to provide mechanical in patients with end-stage heart failure as a bridge to heart transplantation. intra-aortic balloon circulatory support展开更多
Atier more than a quarter-century of market-oriented economic policies and unprecedented economic growths, China on March 15, 2007enacted its first law that provides equal legal safeguards to both public and private p...Atier more than a quarter-century of market-oriented economic policies and unprecedented economic growths, China on March 15, 2007enacted its first law that provides equal legal safeguards to both public and private properties. The 247-article People＇s Republic of China Property Law, which is due to come into effect as of October 1, 2007, stipulates that ＂the property of the State, the collecfive, the individual and other obligees shall be protected by law, and no units or individuals may infringe upon it＂.展开更多
A key feature of the fossils found in a new Cretaceous mammal(as in the reconstructed early Cretaceous environment above)provides evidence for separation of hearing and chewing modules,an important step to the evoluti...A key feature of the fossils found in a new Cretaceous mammal(as in the reconstructed early Cretaceous environment above)provides evidence for separation of hearing and chewing modules,an important step to the evolution of the mammalians’multi-boned middle ears.展开更多
Dear Editor,Since September 2012, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases have been reported in more than 27 countries, and more than 2,000 cases have been confirmed in the laboratory (http:/...Dear Editor,Since September 2012, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases have been reported in more than 27 countries, and more than 2,000 cases have been confirmed in the laboratory (http://www.who.int/emergencies/mers-cov/en/). MERS-CoV causes an acute and severe respiratory illness with a high mortality rate(~35%) in humans (Shi et al., 2017, Zaki et al., 2012).Neutralizing antibodies targeting the spike of MERS-CoV have been shown to be a therapeutic option for treatment of lethal disease (Agrawal et al., 2016, Ying et al., 2014).展开更多
Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics reveal that the Chinese economy performed in a stable manner and had good momentum for growth in August.In the month,the output of industrial enterprises above the design...Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics reveal that the Chinese economy performed in a stable manner and had good momentum for growth in August.In the month,the output of industrial enterprises above the designated size——an annual revenue from their main business operations of 20 million yuan（$3.04 million）——grew 6percent in real terms.展开更多
Subject Code:D06Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the research team led by Prof.Lin Qiang(林强)at the CAS Key ...Subject Code:D06Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the research team led by Prof.Lin Qiang(林强)at the CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology(LMB),South China Sea Institute of Oceanology,Chinese Academy of Sciences,uncovered the seahorse genome and the evolution of its specialized morphology,which was published in Nature as a cover article(2016,540:395—399).展开更多
Vibrational strong coupling(VSC)provides a promising way towards not only enhanced control of infrared light but also reshaping of molecular properties,which opens up unprecedented opportunities in ultrasensitive infr...Vibrational strong coupling(VSC)provides a promising way towards not only enhanced control of infrared light but also reshaping of molecular properties,which opens up unprecedented opportunities in ultrasensitive infrared spectroscopy,modification of chemical reactions,and exploration of nonlinear quantum effects.Surface plasmon resonance,excited on simple plasmonic resonators in the infrared,has been demonstrated as a means to realize VSC,but suffers from either limited quality factor for realizing large Rabi splitting or poor reconfigurability for precise detuning control.Here we propose and experimentally demonstrate,for the first time,an on-chip plasmonic resonator based on degeneracy breaking of Wood’s anomaly for VSC.Leveraging the low damping rate of the surface state induced by this degeneracy breaking,we achieve a plasmonic resonance with a high-Q factor exceeding~110,resulting in a Rabi splitting up to~112 cm^(-1) with a subwavelength molecular layer.Additionally,the dispersion of the surface state allows for precise control over VSC detuning by simply adjusting the incident angle of excitation light,even in the absence of photons,enabling a broad detuning range up to 300 cm^(-1).These experimental results align well with our analytical model and numerical simulation.This work provides a promising integrated platform for VSC,with various potential applications in on-chip spectroscopy,polariton chemistry,and polariton devices.展开更多
This study explores the housing distribution effect of the Housing Provident Fund(HPF)system on households.Utilizing data from the China Household Finance Survey conducted in 2013,2015,2017,and 2019,this study empiric...This study explores the housing distribution effect of the Housing Provident Fund(HPF)system on households.Utilizing data from the China Household Finance Survey conducted in 2013,2015,2017,and 2019,this study empirically investigates this effect from two dimensions:the impact of HPF payments on household income and housing loan behavior,and the impact on the Gini coefficient of housing assets within the group.The results indicate that the HPF payment does not significantly impact household income levels.Instead,it increases their likelihood of obtaining housing loans,particularly for middle-income households.Additionally,for any group of families,the HPF payment decreased the housing Gini coefficient among households by approximately 0.11 units.This study may be the first to provide the most direct empirical evidence on the extent of HPF’s impact on housing inequality within a group.It also questions the inference in the literature that“HPF will aggravate housing inequality within the group.”Based on this study’s findings,we expect that housing inequality will continue to be alleviated with continued HPF implementation.In particular,this effect will be more significant if the credit support for lowincome families to purchase houses through the HPF can be further enhanced.展开更多
Premise:The com bined effects of modern healthcare practices which prolong lifespan and declining birthrates have created unprecedented changes in age demographics worldwide that are especially pronounced in Japan,Sou...Premise:The com bined effects of modern healthcare practices which prolong lifespan and declining birthrates have created unprecedented changes in age demographics worldwide that are especially pronounced in Japan,South Korea,Europe,and North America.Since old age is the most significant predictor of dementia,global healthcare systems must rise to the challenge of providing care for those with neurodegenerative disorders.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Identifying and managing medical emergencies presents challenges in healthcare,where familiarity with established algorithms is essential for high-quality care.This study assessed healthcare professionals’...BACKGROUND:Identifying and managing medical emergencies presents challenges in healthcare,where familiarity with established algorithms is essential for high-quality care.This study assessed healthcare professionals’ understanding of the latest resuscitation guidelines and explored their views on lifelong training models.METHODS:This cross-sectional study used two multiple-choice questionnaires with 50 questions developed by academic emergency and critical care consultants based on the 2021 Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTRs) by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation(ILCOR).Healthcare staff involved in emergency coverage completed assessments on emergency management,self-evaluated their knowledge,and shared perspectives on continuous workplace education.RESULTS:Of the 1,427 distributed questionnaires,1,034 (72.5%) were completed.Knowledge gaps were more pronounced for pediatric algorithms from the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) compared to adult protocols (P<0.001).In multivariate logistic regression,being a physician,holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree,and younger age were independently associated with passing scores≥70%(all P<0.001).Most participants (97.3%) favored brief,employer-funded teamwork refresher sessions every4–6 months over the current four-year training model (0.6%)(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:This study highlights healthcare life support providers’ insufficient expertise in current resuscitation guidelines.The importance of short-format retraining,upskilling,and reskilling programs with post-training assessments is evident,as most respondents expressed a strong learning motivation to participate if employer-funded.展开更多
BACKGROUND Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide,with 60.5 million affected individuals,of whom 11 million are from India.Due to its asymptomatic nature,the disease largely remains underdia...BACKGROUND Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide,with 60.5 million affected individuals,of whom 11 million are from India.Due to its asymptomatic nature,the disease largely remains underdiagnosed or diagnosed in advanced stages,where little can be done to salvage functional vision.The literature suggests that a lack of knowledge is one of the reasons for its grave consequences.Assessment of awareness is the first step in planning management.Several studies have been conducted in the Indian community,but data from healthcare providers,who play a significant role in educating the masses directly or indirectly,are limited.AIM To identify awareness,knowledge,and attitudes about glaucoma among healthcare workers in a tertiary center in India.METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care institute in Eastern India.Data were collected from 423 participants by systematic stratified sampling after Institutional Ethics Committee approval via a pretested,self-designed,semistructured,validated questionnaire.Statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Software v22.0.Continuous variables are expressed as the means±SD for parametric values and medians with interquartile ranges for nonparametric values.The associations between the variables were studied via multivariate linear and logistic regression.P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.RESULTS Most respondents were 20–30 years old(n=345,81.6%).The knowledge regarding glaucoma was good,and almost 56.3%of the participants gained knowledge from their medical training.The majority were aware that it has a familial predisposition and is secondary to high intraocular pressure,leading to irreversible peripheral vision loss.Only 42%knew about the life-long requirements of treatment.The resident group scored highest on knowledgeand attitude-based questions,whereas the faculty group scored highest on practice-based questions.Although 62%of the nursing staff had good attitude scores,their knowledge and practice scores were lower.The occupation group response difference was statistically significant(P<0.05)for all the knowledge-based questions.CONCLUSION Although the majority of healthcare providers are aware of glaucoma,there is a dearth of knowledge about treatment modalities.Education via seminars and media can improve their knowledge,attitudes,and practices.展开更多
China Baow u has recently updated its strategic positioning to become a comprehensive solution provider for steel and light metal materials. Among these,titanium and its alloys stand out as representative light metals...China Baow u has recently updated its strategic positioning to become a comprehensive solution provider for steel and light metal materials. Among these,titanium and its alloys stand out as representative light metals,offering exceptional properties such as low density,high specific strength,outstanding corrosion resistance,excellent performance across a w ide temperature range,and a low thermal expansion coefficient. These attributes are key advantages that bolster China Baow u’s competitiveness in the field of new materials.展开更多
Recently,SAMR issued four national standards in the exhibition services sector,including the newly developed GB/T 45704-2025,Guidelines for online exhibition services,and three revised standards.GB/T 45704-2025 addres...Recently,SAMR issued four national standards in the exhibition services sector,including the newly developed GB/T 45704-2025,Guidelines for online exhibition services,and three revised standards.GB/T 45704-2025 addresses the emerging online exhibition models.It provides guidelines for the whole exhibition process,and clarifies the requirements for service providers’capabilities,to promote the healthy development of this evolving industry.展开更多
The“notice-necessary measures”rule began with the“notice-and-takedown”rule,which originated from the United States safe harbors rule,established to limit the liability of Internet Service Providers(ISPs)for helpin...The“notice-necessary measures”rule began with the“notice-and-takedown”rule,which originated from the United States safe harbors rule,established to limit the liability of Internet Service Providers(ISPs)for helping infringement in network infringement.China’s Tort Liability Law and Civil Code amended the“notice-and-takedown”rule so that when the right holder sends an effective notice of infringement to the ISP,the ISP shall take necessary measures more than removal to be exempted from liability.This article will discuss the transformation of the rule and types of necessary measures,and reconstruct the relationship between effectiveness of notice and types of necessary measures.展开更多
基金funded by grants from the National Research,Development and Innovation Office(TUDFO/5157-1/2019-ITM and TKP2020-NKA-23 to E.N.)NKA 499108/00003 to E.N。
文摘The house of Arp ad ruled Hungary for more than four centuries,establishing dynastical relationships with numerous European nobleand ruling houses,and giving many Catholic saints and blesseds to the Catholic Church.They were one of the significant dynasties of Medieval Europe(Krist o and Makk,1996).The knight-king Saint Ladislaus I(c.1040-1095,reign:1077-1095)is one of the most outstanding kings of this dynasty.In addition to the hand relic(the Holy Right)of King Saint Stephanus I(c.975-1038,reign:1000/1001-1038),the skull relic in the Saint Ladislaus’Herma(Fig.1A-1C)preserved in the Cathedral of Gy or,is one of the most important relics for Hungarians(Klaniczai,2000).
文摘Auditory neuropathy (AN) was reported 30 years ago in 1979 when Davis and Hirsh presented the first case with normal or near normal hearing threshold but absent auditory brainstem responses.Many names have been given since then including paradoxical hearing loss,brainstem auditory processing syndrome,central auditory dysfunction,neural synchrony disorder or neural dyssynchrony.The term auditory neuropathy was first given by Sininger and colleagues in 1995.More and more AN articles have been published in recent years.The present short review and case report focus on the most important characteristics from a clinical point of view in order to let young physicians know AN,and consequently make correct diagnosis.
文摘Objectives We evaluated the feasibility, tolerability, and efficacy of a strategy for percutaneous pump （IABP） placement through the left axillary-subelavian artery to provide mechanical in patients with end-stage heart failure as a bridge to heart transplantation. intra-aortic balloon circulatory support
文摘Atier more than a quarter-century of market-oriented economic policies and unprecedented economic growths, China on March 15, 2007enacted its first law that provides equal legal safeguards to both public and private properties. The 247-article People＇s Republic of China Property Law, which is due to come into effect as of October 1, 2007, stipulates that ＂the property of the State, the collecfive, the individual and other obligees shall be protected by law, and no units or individuals may infringe upon it＂.
文摘A key feature of the fossils found in a new Cretaceous mammal(as in the reconstructed early Cretaceous environment above)provides evidence for separation of hearing and chewing modules,an important step to the evolution of the mammalians’multi-boned middle ears.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0500300 to Wenjie Tan)
文摘Dear Editor,Since September 2012, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases have been reported in more than 27 countries, and more than 2,000 cases have been confirmed in the laboratory (http://www.who.int/emergencies/mers-cov/en/). MERS-CoV causes an acute and severe respiratory illness with a high mortality rate(~35%) in humans (Shi et al., 2017, Zaki et al., 2012).Neutralizing antibodies targeting the spike of MERS-CoV have been shown to be a therapeutic option for treatment of lethal disease (Agrawal et al., 2016, Ying et al., 2014).
文摘Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics reveal that the Chinese economy performed in a stable manner and had good momentum for growth in August.In the month,the output of industrial enterprises above the designated size——an annual revenue from their main business operations of 20 million yuan（$3.04 million）——grew 6percent in real terms.
文摘Subject Code:D06Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the research team led by Prof.Lin Qiang(林强)at the CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology(LMB),South China Sea Institute of Oceanology,Chinese Academy of Sciences,uncovered the seahorse genome and the evolution of its specialized morphology,which was published in Nature as a cover article(2016,540:395—399).
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFE0105200)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62405284)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Henan Province(Grant No.241111220600)the JSPS KAKENHI(Grant No.JP20K14785)the Murata Science Foundation.
文摘Vibrational strong coupling(VSC)provides a promising way towards not only enhanced control of infrared light but also reshaping of molecular properties,which opens up unprecedented opportunities in ultrasensitive infrared spectroscopy,modification of chemical reactions,and exploration of nonlinear quantum effects.Surface plasmon resonance,excited on simple plasmonic resonators in the infrared,has been demonstrated as a means to realize VSC,but suffers from either limited quality factor for realizing large Rabi splitting or poor reconfigurability for precise detuning control.Here we propose and experimentally demonstrate,for the first time,an on-chip plasmonic resonator based on degeneracy breaking of Wood’s anomaly for VSC.Leveraging the low damping rate of the surface state induced by this degeneracy breaking,we achieve a plasmonic resonance with a high-Q factor exceeding~110,resulting in a Rabi splitting up to~112 cm^(-1) with a subwavelength molecular layer.Additionally,the dispersion of the surface state allows for precise control over VSC detuning by simply adjusting the incident angle of excitation light,even in the absence of photons,enabling a broad detuning range up to 300 cm^(-1).These experimental results align well with our analytical model and numerical simulation.This work provides a promising integrated platform for VSC,with various potential applications in on-chip spectroscopy,polariton chemistry,and polariton devices.
基金funded by the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Project of the Ministry of Education of China(Project No.23XJC790007).
文摘This study explores the housing distribution effect of the Housing Provident Fund(HPF)system on households.Utilizing data from the China Household Finance Survey conducted in 2013,2015,2017,and 2019,this study empirically investigates this effect from two dimensions:the impact of HPF payments on household income and housing loan behavior,and the impact on the Gini coefficient of housing assets within the group.The results indicate that the HPF payment does not significantly impact household income levels.Instead,it increases their likelihood of obtaining housing loans,particularly for middle-income households.Additionally,for any group of families,the HPF payment decreased the housing Gini coefficient among households by approximately 0.11 units.This study may be the first to provide the most direct empirical evidence on the extent of HPF’s impact on housing inequality within a group.It also questions the inference in the literature that“HPF will aggravate housing inequality within the group.”Based on this study’s findings,we expect that housing inequality will continue to be alleviated with continued HPF implementation.In particular,this effect will be more significant if the credit support for lowincome families to purchase houses through the HPF can be further enhanced.
基金funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(RGPIN:2016-05964&2023-04283 to JHK)the University of Manitoba Tri-Agency Bridge Funding(#57289 to JHK)the Ricard Foundation’s Baxter Bursary(to JP)。
文摘Premise:The com bined effects of modern healthcare practices which prolong lifespan and declining birthrates have created unprecedented changes in age demographics worldwide that are especially pronounced in Japan,South Korea,Europe,and North America.Since old age is the most significant predictor of dementia,global healthcare systems must rise to the challenge of providing care for those with neurodegenerative disorders.
文摘BACKGROUND:Identifying and managing medical emergencies presents challenges in healthcare,where familiarity with established algorithms is essential for high-quality care.This study assessed healthcare professionals’ understanding of the latest resuscitation guidelines and explored their views on lifelong training models.METHODS:This cross-sectional study used two multiple-choice questionnaires with 50 questions developed by academic emergency and critical care consultants based on the 2021 Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTRs) by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation(ILCOR).Healthcare staff involved in emergency coverage completed assessments on emergency management,self-evaluated their knowledge,and shared perspectives on continuous workplace education.RESULTS:Of the 1,427 distributed questionnaires,1,034 (72.5%) were completed.Knowledge gaps were more pronounced for pediatric algorithms from the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) compared to adult protocols (P<0.001).In multivariate logistic regression,being a physician,holding a Master of Science (MSc) degree,and younger age were independently associated with passing scores≥70%(all P<0.001).Most participants (97.3%) favored brief,employer-funded teamwork refresher sessions every4–6 months over the current four-year training model (0.6%)(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:This study highlights healthcare life support providers’ insufficient expertise in current resuscitation guidelines.The importance of short-format retraining,upskilling,and reskilling programs with post-training assessments is evident,as most respondents expressed a strong learning motivation to participate if employer-funded.
文摘BACKGROUND Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide,with 60.5 million affected individuals,of whom 11 million are from India.Due to its asymptomatic nature,the disease largely remains underdiagnosed or diagnosed in advanced stages,where little can be done to salvage functional vision.The literature suggests that a lack of knowledge is one of the reasons for its grave consequences.Assessment of awareness is the first step in planning management.Several studies have been conducted in the Indian community,but data from healthcare providers,who play a significant role in educating the masses directly or indirectly,are limited.AIM To identify awareness,knowledge,and attitudes about glaucoma among healthcare workers in a tertiary center in India.METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care institute in Eastern India.Data were collected from 423 participants by systematic stratified sampling after Institutional Ethics Committee approval via a pretested,self-designed,semistructured,validated questionnaire.Statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Software v22.0.Continuous variables are expressed as the means±SD for parametric values and medians with interquartile ranges for nonparametric values.The associations between the variables were studied via multivariate linear and logistic regression.P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.RESULTS Most respondents were 20–30 years old(n=345,81.6%).The knowledge regarding glaucoma was good,and almost 56.3%of the participants gained knowledge from their medical training.The majority were aware that it has a familial predisposition and is secondary to high intraocular pressure,leading to irreversible peripheral vision loss.Only 42%knew about the life-long requirements of treatment.The resident group scored highest on knowledgeand attitude-based questions,whereas the faculty group scored highest on practice-based questions.Although 62%of the nursing staff had good attitude scores,their knowledge and practice scores were lower.The occupation group response difference was statistically significant(P<0.05)for all the knowledge-based questions.CONCLUSION Although the majority of healthcare providers are aware of glaucoma,there is a dearth of knowledge about treatment modalities.Education via seminars and media can improve their knowledge,attitudes,and practices.
文摘China Baow u has recently updated its strategic positioning to become a comprehensive solution provider for steel and light metal materials. Among these,titanium and its alloys stand out as representative light metals,offering exceptional properties such as low density,high specific strength,outstanding corrosion resistance,excellent performance across a w ide temperature range,and a low thermal expansion coefficient. These attributes are key advantages that bolster China Baow u’s competitiveness in the field of new materials.
文摘Recently,SAMR issued four national standards in the exhibition services sector,including the newly developed GB/T 45704-2025,Guidelines for online exhibition services,and three revised standards.GB/T 45704-2025 addresses the emerging online exhibition models.It provides guidelines for the whole exhibition process,and clarifies the requirements for service providers’capabilities,to promote the healthy development of this evolving industry.
文摘The“notice-necessary measures”rule began with the“notice-and-takedown”rule,which originated from the United States safe harbors rule,established to limit the liability of Internet Service Providers(ISPs)for helping infringement in network infringement.China’s Tort Liability Law and Civil Code amended the“notice-and-takedown”rule so that when the right holder sends an effective notice of infringement to the ISP,the ISP shall take necessary measures more than removal to be exempted from liability.This article will discuss the transformation of the rule and types of necessary measures,and reconstruct the relationship between effectiveness of notice and types of necessary measures.
