On November 13,King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand began a five-day state visit to China.It was the king’s first visit to the country and the first time a Thai monarch has set foot on Chinese soil ...On November 13,King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand began a five-day state visit to China.It was the king’s first visit to the country and the first time a Thai monarch has set foot on Chinese soil since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949,before establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1975.展开更多
On February 6,2025,Branko Balon,President of the Croatia-China Friendship Association for Cultural,Scientific and Economic Cooperation and Professor at the VSITE College of Information Technology in Zagreb.
Background:This study investigated the relationship between meteorological factors and daily outpatient visits to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis clinics to inform animal injury prevention strategies.Methods:Daily ou...Background:This study investigated the relationship between meteorological factors and daily outpatient visits to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis clinics to inform animal injury prevention strategies.Methods:Daily outpatient visit data from rabies post-exposure prophylaxis clinics in Jinan and corresponding meteorological data were collected from January 1,2020,to December 31,2022.A generalized additive model was used to quantitatively assess the relationship between these factors.A total of 202,010 patients visited these clinics during this period.Results:Daily mean,maximum,and minimum temperatures,and relative humidity were positively associated with outpatient visits.A 1°C increase in mean,maximum,and minimum temperatures corresponded to increases in daily visits of 1.65%(95%Confidence Interval(CI):1.55–1.76),1.59%(95%CI:1.50–1.69),and 1.27%(95%CI:1.17–1.36)respectively.Each 1%increase in relative humidity was associated with a 0.18%(95%CI:0.15–0.20)increase in visits.Mean pressure was negatively associated with outpatient visits,the outpatient visits decreased by 0.91%(95%CI:−1.71 to−0.11)for every 1 kPa increased in mean pressure.Conclusion:The change of meteorological factors will lead to the increase of outpatient visits in rabies exposure treatment clinic.展开更多
From April 14 to 18,Chinese President Xi Jinping made state visits to Vietnam,Malaysia,and Cambodia.This tour coincided with global upheaval caused by“reciprocal tariffs”imposed by U.S.President Donald Trump,which t...From April 14 to 18,Chinese President Xi Jinping made state visits to Vietnam,Malaysia,and Cambodia.This tour coincided with global upheaval caused by“reciprocal tariffs”imposed by U.S.President Donald Trump,which turned global eyes towards China and Southeast Asian nations to see how they would strengthen cooperation and respond to the“Trump effect.”展开更多
Since arriving in Singapore in 1993,William Yang,a visiting professor at the National University of Singapore(NUS),has spent over three decades immersed in the city-state’s vibrant landscape.Throughout these 32 years...Since arriving in Singapore in 1993,William Yang,a visiting professor at the National University of Singapore(NUS),has spent over three decades immersed in the city-state’s vibrant landscape.Throughout these 32 years,he has not only witnessed but also actively contributed to the flourishing friendship and dynamic cooperation between China and Singapore.“I was deeply struck when I first arrived in Singapore,”recalled Yang.“This country was ahead of China in terms of material living standards,economic development,and international outlook.”He describes this period as a“journey of learning.”展开更多
Currently,preoperative visits have problems such as monotonous forms and insufficient humanistic care,which affect patients’psychological states and surgical cooperation.This article analyzes the current situation of...Currently,preoperative visits have problems such as monotonous forms and insufficient humanistic care,which affect patients’psychological states and surgical cooperation.This article analyzes the current situation of preoperative visits and the mechanisms influencing patients’psychology,proposes optimization strategies and safeguard measures,and explores the mechanisms of information transmission,emotional support,trust establishment,and environmental familiarity on patients’psychology.It designs optimization plans from the aspects of personalized content,standardized processes,professional techniques,and diversified forms,supplemented by nurse training,system improvement,and quality evaluation to ensure implementation.Practice shows that the optimized preoperative visit can improve the psychological state of patients,enhance surgical cooperation,and optimize the nurse-patient relationship.The conclusion indicates that scientific and standardized preoperative visits can improve the quality of surgical care through multiple psychological effects and are an important link in perioperative care.展开更多
President Xi Jinping’s second state visit to Cambodia in nine years is an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations and practical cooperation,which will endow new meaning to the China-Cambodia com...President Xi Jinping’s second state visit to Cambodia in nine years is an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations and practical cooperation,which will endow new meaning to the China-Cambodia community with a shared future.Strategic Guidance with Political Mutual Trust A high level of political mutual trust has paved the way for the development of China-Cambodia relations.展开更多
Catering in scenic areas is an important part of tourist experiences,yet the existing research on catering resources mainly focuses on tourist satisfaction and resource development,with limited analysis on the impact ...Catering in scenic areas is an important part of tourist experiences,yet the existing research on catering resources mainly focuses on tourist satisfaction and resource development,with limited analysis on the impact of catering resources distribution on tourists’visiting willingness.Thus,based on case analysis,surveys and data analysis,this study selected Mount Tai Scenic Area as the research object to conduct an in-depth investigation on the impact of the distribution of catering resources on tourists’visiting willingness,which identified many challenges faced by the distribution of catering resources in the scenic area and their underlying causes,finding that while there were rich varieties and concentrated catering options in high-traffic areas with strong tourists’visiting willingness,significant gaps remained in locations with weak tourists’visiting willingness.Furthermore,the overall catering offerings in Mount Tai Scenic Area demonstrated a notable deficiency in food products that authentically integrate with Mount Tai’s distinctive cultural heritage.To address such issues,improvement strategies were proposed for the development of catering resources in Mount Tai Scenic Area,including spatial development and integration,exploration of cultural connotations,and enhancement of tourism value,which provided insights for refining management of catering resources in forest park scenic spot,optimizing catering services,and enhancing the tourism experience of tourists.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
Objective:To investigate the application effect of the discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT nursing model in patients with first-visit ischemic stroke.Methods:Eighty patients with first-visit ischemic stroke ...Objective:To investigate the application effect of the discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT nursing model in patients with first-visit ischemic stroke.Methods:Eighty patients with first-visit ischemic stroke admitted to our hospital from June 1,2024 to November 31,2024 were selected and divided into a control group(June 1,2024 to August 30,2024)and an intervention group(September 1,2024 to November 31,2024)according to different admission times,with 40 cases in each group.The control group received routine care and discharge guidance,while the intervention group received a discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT model on the basis of routine care.The discharge readiness[Discharge Readiness Scale(RHDS)]of patients on the day of discharge was compared.Self-efficacy at 3 months after discharge[evaluated using the Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale(SECD6)],activities of daily living[evaluated using the Barthel index(BI)],blood glucose and blood pressure indicators(diastolic blood pressure,systolic blood pressure,FPG,2 h PG),and readmission rate within 3 months after discharge were also compared between the two groups.Results:On the day of discharge,the RHDS-related dimension scores of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group(t=17.993,8.560,10.243,p<0.05);Three months after discharge,the SECD6 score and BI score of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group(t=8.910,10.899,both p<0.05);Systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,FPG and 2h PG in the intervention group were lower than those in the control group(t=8.868,4.794,3.829,7.121,all p<0.05);Within 3 months after discharge,the readmission rate of the intervention group was lower than that of the control group(χ^(2)=5.165,2 p<0.05).Conclusion:The discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT nursing model,when applied to patients with first-visit ischemic stroke,can not only enhance self-efficacy and discharge preparation,improve activities of daily living,but also optimize blood glucose and blood pressure indicators and reduce the readmission rate,which is worthy of reference.展开更多
At the invitation of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung),the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations,a CAFIU delegation headed by President ...At the invitation of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung),the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations,a CAFIU delegation headed by President Ji Bingxuan,also Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress of China visited Germany,Thailand and Vietnam from 26 November to 5 December 2024.展开更多
Chinese food may seem a litde bit overwhelming to the foreign eye.My parents just visited me in Beijing,and I was really unsure of where to take them.Do I take them to a Sichuan restaurant first?Or a Beijingstyle rest...Chinese food may seem a litde bit overwhelming to the foreign eye.My parents just visited me in Beijing,and I was really unsure of where to take them.Do I take them to a Sichuan restaurant first?Or a Beijingstyle restaurant?Do they have to eat duck,or dumplings,or should I just take them on a noodle tour of China?Will they展开更多
Previous studies have reported associations of short-term exposure to different sources of ambient fine particulate matter(PM2.5)and increased mortality or hospitalizations for respiratory diseases.Few studies,however...Previous studies have reported associations of short-term exposure to different sources of ambient fine particulate matter(PM2.5)and increased mortality or hospitalizations for respiratory diseases.Few studies,however,have focused on the short-term effects of source-specific PM2.5 on emergency room visits(ERVs)of respiratory diseases.Source apportionment for PM2.5 was performed with Positive Matrix Factorization(PMF)and generalized additive model was applied to estimate associations between source-specific PM2.5 and respiratory disease ERVs.The association of PM2.5 and total respiratory ERVs was found on lag4(RR=1.011,95%CI:1.002,1.020)per interquartile range(76μg/m3)increase.We found PM2.5 to be significantly associated with asthma,bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)ERVs,with the strongest effects on lag5(RR=1.072,95%CI:1.024,1.119),lag4(RR=1.104,95%CI:1.032,1.176)and lag3(RR=1.091,95%CI:1.047,1.135),respectively.The estimated effects of PM2.5 changed little after adjusting for different air pollutants.Six primary PM2.5 sources were identified using PMF analysis,including dust/soil(6.7%),industry emission(4.5%),secondary aerosols(30.3%),metal processing(3.2%),coal combustion(37.5%)and traffic-related source(17.8%).Some of the sources were identified to have effects on ERVs of total respiratory diseases(dust/soil,secondary aerosols,metal processing,coal combustion and traffic-related source),bronchitis ERVs(dust/soil)and COPD ERVs(traffic-related source,industry emission and secondary aerosols).Different sources of PM2.5 contribute to increased risk of respiratory ERVs to different extents,which may provide potential implications for the decision making of air quality related policies,rational emission control and public health welfare.展开更多
Eczema is a very common inflammatory skin disease characterized by patches of erythematous,itchy, cracked, and scaly skin.According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, the global prevalence of eczema is 3.33% ...Eczema is a very common inflammatory skin disease characterized by patches of erythematous,itchy, cracked, and scaly skin.According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, the global prevalence of eczema is 3.33% and the leading cause of skin condition-based disability-adjusted life years is eczema[1].The large health burden brought about by eczema suggests high direct medical costs and health care utilization[2].Thus, eczema prevention is of great importance in efforts to eliminate the public health burden of the disease.展开更多
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 33 million confirmed cases and over 1 million deaths globally,as of 1 October 2020.During the lockdown and restrictions placed on public activities and gatherings,green space...The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 33 million confirmed cases and over 1 million deaths globally,as of 1 October 2020.During the lockdown and restrictions placed on public activities and gatherings,green spaces have become one of the only sources of resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic,in part because of their positive effects on psychological,physical and social cohesion and spiritual wellness.This study analyzes the impacts of COVID-19 and government response policies to the pandemic on park visitation at global,regional and national levels and assesses the importance of parks during this global pandemic.The data we collected primarily from Google’s Community Mobility Reports and the Oxford Coronavirus Government Response Tracker.The results for most countries included in the analysis show that park visitation has increased since February 16th,2020 compared to visitor numbers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.Restrictions on social gathering,movement,and the closure of workplace and indoor recreational places,are correlated with more visits to parks.Stay-at-home restrictions and government stringency index are negatively associated with park visits at a global scale.Demand from residents for parks and outdoor green spaces has increased since the outbreak began,and highlights the important role and benefits provided by parks,especially urban and community parks,under the COVID-19 pandemic.We provide recommendations for park managers and other decision-makers in terms of park management and planning during health crises,as well as for park design and development.In particular,parks could be utilized during pandemics to increase the physical and mental health and social well-being of individuals.展开更多
文摘On November 13,King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand began a five-day state visit to China.It was the king’s first visit to the country and the first time a Thai monarch has set foot on Chinese soil since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949,before establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1975.
文摘On February 6,2025,Branko Balon,President of the Croatia-China Friendship Association for Cultural,Scientific and Economic Cooperation and Professor at the VSITE College of Information Technology in Zagreb.
基金supported by Chinese Association of Preventive Medicine-Vaccine and Immunization Youth Talent Support Project(CPMAQT-YM0314)Shandong medical and health science and technology development plan project(202012050267)Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention-Youth Innovation Fund Project(QC-202301).
文摘Background:This study investigated the relationship between meteorological factors and daily outpatient visits to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis clinics to inform animal injury prevention strategies.Methods:Daily outpatient visit data from rabies post-exposure prophylaxis clinics in Jinan and corresponding meteorological data were collected from January 1,2020,to December 31,2022.A generalized additive model was used to quantitatively assess the relationship between these factors.A total of 202,010 patients visited these clinics during this period.Results:Daily mean,maximum,and minimum temperatures,and relative humidity were positively associated with outpatient visits.A 1°C increase in mean,maximum,and minimum temperatures corresponded to increases in daily visits of 1.65%(95%Confidence Interval(CI):1.55–1.76),1.59%(95%CI:1.50–1.69),and 1.27%(95%CI:1.17–1.36)respectively.Each 1%increase in relative humidity was associated with a 0.18%(95%CI:0.15–0.20)increase in visits.Mean pressure was negatively associated with outpatient visits,the outpatient visits decreased by 0.91%(95%CI:−1.71 to−0.11)for every 1 kPa increased in mean pressure.Conclusion:The change of meteorological factors will lead to the increase of outpatient visits in rabies exposure treatment clinic.
文摘From April 14 to 18,Chinese President Xi Jinping made state visits to Vietnam,Malaysia,and Cambodia.This tour coincided with global upheaval caused by“reciprocal tariffs”imposed by U.S.President Donald Trump,which turned global eyes towards China and Southeast Asian nations to see how they would strengthen cooperation and respond to the“Trump effect.”
文摘Since arriving in Singapore in 1993,William Yang,a visiting professor at the National University of Singapore(NUS),has spent over three decades immersed in the city-state’s vibrant landscape.Throughout these 32 years,he has not only witnessed but also actively contributed to the flourishing friendship and dynamic cooperation between China and Singapore.“I was deeply struck when I first arrived in Singapore,”recalled Yang.“This country was ahead of China in terms of material living standards,economic development,and international outlook.”He describes this period as a“journey of learning.”
文摘Currently,preoperative visits have problems such as monotonous forms and insufficient humanistic care,which affect patients’psychological states and surgical cooperation.This article analyzes the current situation of preoperative visits and the mechanisms influencing patients’psychology,proposes optimization strategies and safeguard measures,and explores the mechanisms of information transmission,emotional support,trust establishment,and environmental familiarity on patients’psychology.It designs optimization plans from the aspects of personalized content,standardized processes,professional techniques,and diversified forms,supplemented by nurse training,system improvement,and quality evaluation to ensure implementation.Practice shows that the optimized preoperative visit can improve the psychological state of patients,enhance surgical cooperation,and optimize the nurse-patient relationship.The conclusion indicates that scientific and standardized preoperative visits can improve the quality of surgical care through multiple psychological effects and are an important link in perioperative care.
文摘President Xi Jinping’s second state visit to Cambodia in nine years is an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations and practical cooperation,which will endow new meaning to the China-Cambodia community with a shared future.Strategic Guidance with Political Mutual Trust A high level of political mutual trust has paved the way for the development of China-Cambodia relations.
文摘Catering in scenic areas is an important part of tourist experiences,yet the existing research on catering resources mainly focuses on tourist satisfaction and resource development,with limited analysis on the impact of catering resources distribution on tourists’visiting willingness.Thus,based on case analysis,surveys and data analysis,this study selected Mount Tai Scenic Area as the research object to conduct an in-depth investigation on the impact of the distribution of catering resources on tourists’visiting willingness,which identified many challenges faced by the distribution of catering resources in the scenic area and their underlying causes,finding that while there were rich varieties and concentrated catering options in high-traffic areas with strong tourists’visiting willingness,significant gaps remained in locations with weak tourists’visiting willingness.Furthermore,the overall catering offerings in Mount Tai Scenic Area demonstrated a notable deficiency in food products that authentically integrate with Mount Tai’s distinctive cultural heritage.To address such issues,improvement strategies were proposed for the development of catering resources in Mount Tai Scenic Area,including spatial development and integration,exploration of cultural connotations,and enhancement of tourism value,which provided insights for refining management of catering resources in forest park scenic spot,optimizing catering services,and enhancing the tourism experience of tourists.
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.
基金Construction and Practice of a discharge Preparation Plan for First-visit Ischemic stroke patients Based on the ADOPT model(Project No.:XJ2023005101)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the application effect of the discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT nursing model in patients with first-visit ischemic stroke.Methods:Eighty patients with first-visit ischemic stroke admitted to our hospital from June 1,2024 to November 31,2024 were selected and divided into a control group(June 1,2024 to August 30,2024)and an intervention group(September 1,2024 to November 31,2024)according to different admission times,with 40 cases in each group.The control group received routine care and discharge guidance,while the intervention group received a discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT model on the basis of routine care.The discharge readiness[Discharge Readiness Scale(RHDS)]of patients on the day of discharge was compared.Self-efficacy at 3 months after discharge[evaluated using the Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale(SECD6)],activities of daily living[evaluated using the Barthel index(BI)],blood glucose and blood pressure indicators(diastolic blood pressure,systolic blood pressure,FPG,2 h PG),and readmission rate within 3 months after discharge were also compared between the two groups.Results:On the day of discharge,the RHDS-related dimension scores of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group(t=17.993,8.560,10.243,p<0.05);Three months after discharge,the SECD6 score and BI score of the intervention group were higher than those of the control group(t=8.910,10.899,both p<0.05);Systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,FPG and 2h PG in the intervention group were lower than those in the control group(t=8.868,4.794,3.829,7.121,all p<0.05);Within 3 months after discharge,the readmission rate of the intervention group was lower than that of the control group(χ^(2)=5.165,2 p<0.05).Conclusion:The discharge preparation plan based on the ADOPT nursing model,when applied to patients with first-visit ischemic stroke,can not only enhance self-efficacy and discharge preparation,improve activities of daily living,but also optimize blood glucose and blood pressure indicators and reduce the readmission rate,which is worthy of reference.
文摘At the invitation of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung),the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations,a CAFIU delegation headed by President Ji Bingxuan,also Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress of China visited Germany,Thailand and Vietnam from 26 November to 5 December 2024.
文摘Chinese food may seem a litde bit overwhelming to the foreign eye.My parents just visited me in Beijing,and I was really unsure of where to take them.Do I take them to a Sichuan restaurant first?Or a Beijingstyle restaurant?Do they have to eat duck,or dumplings,or should I just take them on a noodle tour of China?Will they
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81571130090, 91543112)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Nos. 2016YFC0206506, 2017YFC0702700)+2 种基金the Ministry of Ecology and Environment: the research of national-level ecological and environmental planning (No. 14430019)the Peking University Health Science Center (No. BMU20160549)the National Young Thousand Talents Program of China
文摘Previous studies have reported associations of short-term exposure to different sources of ambient fine particulate matter(PM2.5)and increased mortality or hospitalizations for respiratory diseases.Few studies,however,have focused on the short-term effects of source-specific PM2.5 on emergency room visits(ERVs)of respiratory diseases.Source apportionment for PM2.5 was performed with Positive Matrix Factorization(PMF)and generalized additive model was applied to estimate associations between source-specific PM2.5 and respiratory disease ERVs.The association of PM2.5 and total respiratory ERVs was found on lag4(RR=1.011,95%CI:1.002,1.020)per interquartile range(76μg/m3)increase.We found PM2.5 to be significantly associated with asthma,bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)ERVs,with the strongest effects on lag5(RR=1.072,95%CI:1.024,1.119),lag4(RR=1.104,95%CI:1.032,1.176)and lag3(RR=1.091,95%CI:1.047,1.135),respectively.The estimated effects of PM2.5 changed little after adjusting for different air pollutants.Six primary PM2.5 sources were identified using PMF analysis,including dust/soil(6.7%),industry emission(4.5%),secondary aerosols(30.3%),metal processing(3.2%),coal combustion(37.5%)and traffic-related source(17.8%).Some of the sources were identified to have effects on ERVs of total respiratory diseases(dust/soil,secondary aerosols,metal processing,coal combustion and traffic-related source),bronchitis ERVs(dust/soil)and COPD ERVs(traffic-related source,industry emission and secondary aerosols).Different sources of PM2.5 contribute to increased risk of respiratory ERVs to different extents,which may provide potential implications for the decision making of air quality related policies,rational emission control and public health welfare.
基金supported by the Key Project of Natural Science Funds of China [No.81230066]the National Natural Science Fund Projects of China [No.81473043]
文摘Eczema is a very common inflammatory skin disease characterized by patches of erythematous,itchy, cracked, and scaly skin.According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, the global prevalence of eczema is 3.33% and the leading cause of skin condition-based disability-adjusted life years is eczema[1].The large health burden brought about by eczema suggests high direct medical costs and health care utilization[2].Thus, eczema prevention is of great importance in efforts to eliminate the public health burden of the disease.
基金supported by the APFNet National Park Research Project(2017SP2-UBC).
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 33 million confirmed cases and over 1 million deaths globally,as of 1 October 2020.During the lockdown and restrictions placed on public activities and gatherings,green spaces have become one of the only sources of resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic,in part because of their positive effects on psychological,physical and social cohesion and spiritual wellness.This study analyzes the impacts of COVID-19 and government response policies to the pandemic on park visitation at global,regional and national levels and assesses the importance of parks during this global pandemic.The data we collected primarily from Google’s Community Mobility Reports and the Oxford Coronavirus Government Response Tracker.The results for most countries included in the analysis show that park visitation has increased since February 16th,2020 compared to visitor numbers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.Restrictions on social gathering,movement,and the closure of workplace and indoor recreational places,are correlated with more visits to parks.Stay-at-home restrictions and government stringency index are negatively associated with park visits at a global scale.Demand from residents for parks and outdoor green spaces has increased since the outbreak began,and highlights the important role and benefits provided by parks,especially urban and community parks,under the COVID-19 pandemic.We provide recommendations for park managers and other decision-makers in terms of park management and planning during health crises,as well as for park design and development.In particular,parks could be utilized during pandemics to increase the physical and mental health and social well-being of individuals.
