quite 与 very 是英语中使用频率较高的两个副词,均表示“非常”之意,但其差异微妙,用法繁杂,因此有必要作一比较来发现规律,以便掌握。1.没有等级之分的形容词,如 perfect(完美的),impossible(不可能的),dead(死的),right(正确的),wro...quite 与 very 是英语中使用频率较高的两个副词,均表示“非常”之意,但其差异微妙,用法繁杂,因此有必要作一比较来发现规律,以便掌握。1.没有等级之分的形容词,如 perfect(完美的),impossible(不可能的),dead(死的),right(正确的),wrong(错误的),full(满的),empty(空的),sure(确信的),certain(肯定的)。展开更多
Background: Smoking is considered to be risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The present study aimed to reveal whether quit smoking improves GERD symptoms and QOL of patients. Methods: In this prosp...Background: Smoking is considered to be risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The present study aimed to reveal whether quit smoking improves GERD symptoms and QOL of patients. Methods: In this prospective study, 33 patients who participated in a 12-week quit smoking program filled out the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) questionnaire, and SF8 QOL questionnaire. Patients filled out the questionnaires at baseline and during the program at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks. In the FSSG, the responses were scored and the reflux score (RS), dysmotility score (DS) and total score (TS) were calculated. Results: There were 22 males and 11 females. Their mean age was 54.8 ± 13.0 (mean ± SD) yr, BMI was 22.9 ± 4.0, and duration of smoking was 33.5 ± 12.5 years. Ten patients belonged to GERD subgroup (baselineFSSGscore ≥ 8). All patients were successful at quit smoking. Scores of TS/RS/DS are 8.6 ± 1.8 (mean ± SE)/4.2 ± 0.9/4.5 ± 0.9 at baseline, 4.7 ± 1.6**/2.5 ± 0.9**/2.3 ± 0.7** at 2 w, 5.7 ± 1.3**/2.6 ± 0.6*/3.0 ± 0.7* at 4 w, 4.5 ± 1.4*/2.2 ± 0.8*/2.3 ± 0.8* at 8 w and 3.7 ± 1.2**/1.7 ± 0.6**/2.0 ± 0.7** at 12 w, respectively (**p < 0.01, *p < 0.05 vs. baseline). Among GERD subgroup, Scores of TS/RS/DS are 18.0 ± 2.9/8.9 ± 1.6/9.1 ± 1.5 at baseline, 8.8 ± 3.0/5.1 ± 1.7/3.7 ± 1.6 at 2 w, 10.8 ± 2.9/5.4 ± 1.6/5.4 ± 1.5 at 4 w, 7.6 ± 2.9*/4.1 ± 1.6/3.5 ± 1.5* at 8 w and 7.1 ± 2.9*/3.2 ± 1.6*/3.9 ± 1.5* at 12w, respectively. Regarding QOL, physical component score has significantly improved at 2, 4, 8 and 12 w and mental component score at 4w, respectively. Conclusions: Quit smoking significantly improved not only GERD symptoms but also QOL, indicating that quit smoking might be an option in the treatment strategy of GERD symptoms.展开更多
This paper presents a decision tree approach for predicting smokers＇ quit intentions using the data from the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey. Three rule-based classification models are generated fro...This paper presents a decision tree approach for predicting smokers＇ quit intentions using the data from the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey. Three rule-based classification models are generated from three data sets using attributes in relation to demographics, warning labels, and smokers＇ beliefs. Both demographic attributes and warning label attributes are important in predicting smokers＇ quit intentions. The model＇s ability to predict smokers＇ quit intentions is enhanced, if the attributes regarding smokers＇ internal motivation and beliefs about quitting are included.展开更多
Rising costs and an appreciation of the yuan currency are squeezing Chinese cotton textile companies,making nearly half of them wanting to quit,a new industry survey reveals.
U.S.exit from nuclear treaty triggers concerns about new nuclear arms race.after months of signaling,U.S.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo finally announced on February 1 that the United States was withdrawing from the I...U.S.exit from nuclear treaty triggers concerns about new nuclear arms race.after months of signaling,U.S.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo finally announced on February 1 that the United States was withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF)Treaty signed with the former Soviet Union in 1987,effective in six months.The reason he gave was Russia’s“cheating.”展开更多
Objective:The objectives of this study were to determine the proportion of smokers regis-tered at the quit smoking clinic at a public hospital in northeastern Malaysia who successfully quit smoking and the predictive ...Objective:The objectives of this study were to determine the proportion of smokers regis-tered at the quit smoking clinic at a public hospital in northeastern Malaysia who successfully quit smoking and the predictive factors for successfully quitting smoking.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study involving smokers aged more than 18 years old and registered with the clinic from January 1,2012,to October 31,2014.Data were obtained with a designed questionnaire that consisted of sociodemographic information,medical history,smoking characteristics,and type of treatment received by smokers.Smokers who quit smoking 6 months after being registered at the quit smoking clinic were considered as successful quitters.Multiple lo-gistic regression was applied to determine the predictive factors for successfully quitting smoking.Results:From a total of 202 respondents,42.6%[95%confidence interval(CI)35.8-49.4%]of them successfully quit smoking.Multiple logistic regression showed that the number of ciga-rettes smoked per day(adjusted odds ratio 2.51,95%CI 1.17-5.41)and a previous quit attempt(adjusted odds ratio 1.88,95%CI 1.03-3.44)were significant predictors for successfully quitting smoking.Conclusion:This study shows that the proportion of smokers who successfully quit smoking among smokers registered at the quit smoking clinic was relatively high.A number of cigarettes smoked per day of 20 or fewer and a previous quit attempt significantly predict successful quitting of smoking.展开更多
Despite China's remarkable economic achievements, staggering trade volume and trillions of dollars in foreign exchange reserves, it remains a developing country. Zhou Shijian, Standing Councilor of the China Assoc...Despite China's remarkable economic achievements, staggering trade volume and trillions of dollars in foreign exchange reserves, it remains a developing country. Zhou Shijian, Standing Councilor of the China Association of International Trade , and Wang Lijun, Associate Prof essor at the Capital University of Economics and Business, have tried to set the record straight and present a true picture of China's curren t economic status in the global context. They believe that a developed China is still far from a reality. In explaining the gap caused by different economic measurement standards between China and the Western world , they note that China's economic capacity as seen by others is somewhat exaggerated .展开更多
文摘quite 与 very 是英语中使用频率较高的两个副词,均表示“非常”之意,但其差异微妙,用法繁杂,因此有必要作一比较来发现规律,以便掌握。1.没有等级之分的形容词,如 perfect(完美的),impossible(不可能的),dead(死的),right(正确的),wrong(错误的),full(满的),empty(空的),sure(确信的),certain(肯定的)。
文摘Background: Smoking is considered to be risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The present study aimed to reveal whether quit smoking improves GERD symptoms and QOL of patients. Methods: In this prospective study, 33 patients who participated in a 12-week quit smoking program filled out the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) questionnaire, and SF8 QOL questionnaire. Patients filled out the questionnaires at baseline and during the program at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks. In the FSSG, the responses were scored and the reflux score (RS), dysmotility score (DS) and total score (TS) were calculated. Results: There were 22 males and 11 females. Their mean age was 54.8 ± 13.0 (mean ± SD) yr, BMI was 22.9 ± 4.0, and duration of smoking was 33.5 ± 12.5 years. Ten patients belonged to GERD subgroup (baselineFSSGscore ≥ 8). All patients were successful at quit smoking. Scores of TS/RS/DS are 8.6 ± 1.8 (mean ± SE)/4.2 ± 0.9/4.5 ± 0.9 at baseline, 4.7 ± 1.6**/2.5 ± 0.9**/2.3 ± 0.7** at 2 w, 5.7 ± 1.3**/2.6 ± 0.6*/3.0 ± 0.7* at 4 w, 4.5 ± 1.4*/2.2 ± 0.8*/2.3 ± 0.8* at 8 w and 3.7 ± 1.2**/1.7 ± 0.6**/2.0 ± 0.7** at 12 w, respectively (**p < 0.01, *p < 0.05 vs. baseline). Among GERD subgroup, Scores of TS/RS/DS are 18.0 ± 2.9/8.9 ± 1.6/9.1 ± 1.5 at baseline, 8.8 ± 3.0/5.1 ± 1.7/3.7 ± 1.6 at 2 w, 10.8 ± 2.9/5.4 ± 1.6/5.4 ± 1.5 at 4 w, 7.6 ± 2.9*/4.1 ± 1.6/3.5 ± 1.5* at 8 w and 7.1 ± 2.9*/3.2 ± 1.6*/3.9 ± 1.5* at 12w, respectively. Regarding QOL, physical component score has significantly improved at 2, 4, 8 and 12 w and mental component score at 4w, respectively. Conclusions: Quit smoking significantly improved not only GERD symptoms but also QOL, indicating that quit smoking might be an option in the treatment strategy of GERD symptoms.
文摘This paper presents a decision tree approach for predicting smokers＇ quit intentions using the data from the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey. Three rule-based classification models are generated from three data sets using attributes in relation to demographics, warning labels, and smokers＇ beliefs. Both demographic attributes and warning label attributes are important in predicting smokers＇ quit intentions. The model＇s ability to predict smokers＇ quit intentions is enhanced, if the attributes regarding smokers＇ internal motivation and beliefs about quitting are included.
文摘Rising costs and an appreciation of the yuan currency are squeezing Chinese cotton textile companies,making nearly half of them wanting to quit,a new industry survey reveals.
文摘U.S.exit from nuclear treaty triggers concerns about new nuclear arms race.after months of signaling,U.S.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo finally announced on February 1 that the United States was withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF)Treaty signed with the former Soviet Union in 1987,effective in six months.The reason he gave was Russia’s“cheating.”
文摘Objective:The objectives of this study were to determine the proportion of smokers regis-tered at the quit smoking clinic at a public hospital in northeastern Malaysia who successfully quit smoking and the predictive factors for successfully quitting smoking.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study involving smokers aged more than 18 years old and registered with the clinic from January 1,2012,to October 31,2014.Data were obtained with a designed questionnaire that consisted of sociodemographic information,medical history,smoking characteristics,and type of treatment received by smokers.Smokers who quit smoking 6 months after being registered at the quit smoking clinic were considered as successful quitters.Multiple lo-gistic regression was applied to determine the predictive factors for successfully quitting smoking.Results:From a total of 202 respondents,42.6%[95%confidence interval(CI)35.8-49.4%]of them successfully quit smoking.Multiple logistic regression showed that the number of ciga-rettes smoked per day(adjusted odds ratio 2.51,95%CI 1.17-5.41)and a previous quit attempt(adjusted odds ratio 1.88,95%CI 1.03-3.44)were significant predictors for successfully quitting smoking.Conclusion:This study shows that the proportion of smokers who successfully quit smoking among smokers registered at the quit smoking clinic was relatively high.A number of cigarettes smoked per day of 20 or fewer and a previous quit attempt significantly predict successful quitting of smoking.
文摘Despite China's remarkable economic achievements, staggering trade volume and trillions of dollars in foreign exchange reserves, it remains a developing country. Zhou Shijian, Standing Councilor of the China Association of International Trade , and Wang Lijun, Associate Prof essor at the Capital University of Economics and Business, have tried to set the record straight and present a true picture of China's curren t economic status in the global context. They believe that a developed China is still far from a reality. In explaining the gap caused by different economic measurement standards between China and the Western world , they note that China's economic capacity as seen by others is somewhat exaggerated .
