In June 2026,the FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries for the first time,featur ing 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in North Amer ica.For the United States,Canada,and Mexico,this is not o...In June 2026,the FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries for the first time,featur ing 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in North Amer ica.For the United States,Canada,and Mexico,this is not only a sporting event but also a well-planned“economic feast.”展开更多
The World Standards Day(WSD),the big day of global standardizers,is celebrated annually on October 14.Themed“Shared vision for a better world:Spotlight on SDG 17—Partnership for the goals”,this year’s WSD places g...The World Standards Day(WSD),the big day of global standardizers,is celebrated annually on October 14.Themed“Shared vision for a better world:Spotlight on SDG 17—Partnership for the goals”,this year’s WSD places greater emphasis on joint efforts and cooperation for SDGs.展开更多
Focusing on“Shared vision for a better world:Spotlight on SDG 17—Partnership for the goals”,the themed event of World Standards Day 2025 was held on October 14 in Beijing.Presided over by Xiao Han,Director-General ...Focusing on“Shared vision for a better world:Spotlight on SDG 17—Partnership for the goals”,the themed event of World Standards Day 2025 was held on October 14 in Beijing.Presided over by Xiao Han,Director-General of Standards Innovative Department of SAMR,the event was attended by Deng Zhiyong,Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC,and addressed by Sergio Mujica,ISO Secretary-General,and Jo Cops,IEC President,via videos.展开更多
The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025(WTDC-25)will be hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku on November 17-28,2025.World Telecommunication Development Conferences(WTDCs)are convened in the p...The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025(WTDC-25)will be hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku on November 17-28,2025.World Telecommunication Development Conferences(WTDCs)are convened in the period between two Plenipotentiary Conferences to consider topics,projects and programmes relevant to telecommunication development.WTDCs set the strategies and objectives for the development of telecommunication/ICT,providing direction and guidance to the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector(ITU-D).展开更多
On July 9,the launch conference of World Energy Investment Report 2025 was held at Peking University.This conference was co-hosted by the International Energy Agency(IEA)and the Institute of Energy,Peking University a...On July 9,the launch conference of World Energy Investment Report 2025 was held at Peking University.This conference was co-hosted by the International Energy Agency(IEA)and the Institute of Energy,Peking University and the Energy Foundation.Xu Li,First-level Researcher at the Second Division of International Financial Organizations under the Department of International Financial Cooperation of the Ministry of Finance and direct leader of the Ministry of Finance International Financial Research Expert Workshop,Tim Gould,Chief Energy Economist of the International Energy Agency(IEA),and Mr.Zhang Huiyong,Executive Director of International Cooperation at the Energy Foundation,attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.Yang Lei,Associate Dean of the Institute of Energy,Peking University,chaired the press conference.展开更多
全名:哥白尼期刊数据库(ICI World of Journal)、哥白尼精选期刊数据库(ICI Master List)所属国家及机构:波兰哥白尼国际数据机构(Index Copernicus International,简称ICI)收录形式及规模:创建于1999年,由波兰的Index Copernicus Inter...全名:哥白尼期刊数据库(ICI World of Journal)、哥白尼精选期刊数据库(ICI Master List)所属国家及机构:波兰哥白尼国际数据机构(Index Copernicus International,简称ICI)收录形式及规模:创建于1999年,由波兰的Index Copernicus International(ICI)组织运营。ICI World of Journals是全球第三大国际数据库。目前,数据库中注册的期刊超过4.5万种,每月使用人次超过7万,来自150个国家。期刊需先进入ICI World of Journals,方可申请ICI Master List的录入。展开更多
2025 has,so far,been a year of surprises.The United States under its reelected president,Donald Trump,has not only ramped up the U.S.trade war with China that he began in his first term,but has also unleashed a verbal...2025 has,so far,been a year of surprises.The United States under its reelected president,Donald Trump,has not only ramped up the U.S.trade war with China that he began in his first term,but has also unleashed a verbal assault and a barrage of tariffs against its neighbors,Canada and Mexico.It appears the age of globalization and rules-based free trade is over,at least as far as the giant U.S.economy is concerned.展开更多
RUSSIA A woman and a child stroll by a Christmas tree in Moscow on 30 November 2024.CHILE A Christmas celebration parade is held in Santiago on 1 December 2024.
The brightest flashlight named Imalent MS32 is capable of outputting up to 200,000 lumens of light,more than any other commercially available flashlight.Imagine having the ability to turn night into day in the palm of...The brightest flashlight named Imalent MS32 is capable of outputting up to 200,000 lumens of light,more than any other commercially available flashlight.Imagine having the ability to turn night into day in the palm of yourself and you kind of get a sense of what using the world's brightest flashlight feels and looks like.The Imalent MS32 is so incredibly powerful that the only other flashlight you can even compare it to is the Imalent MS18,the previous holder of the title of“world's brightest flashlight”.And that one was virtually half as powerful as the MS32,with a peak brightness of just 100,000 lumens.The LED‑powered light beam of the MS32 can reach as far as 1,618 meters and is the equivalent of 100 car lights in terms of brightness.展开更多
When you think of Dongguan,chances are you picture humming factories and endless assembly lines.For decades,this city in southern China was known as the“world's workshop,”churning out everything from sneakers to...When you think of Dongguan,chances are you picture humming factories and endless assembly lines.For decades,this city in southern China was known as the“world's workshop,”churning out everything from sneakers to smartphones.展开更多
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the small joints of the whole body and degrades the patients’quality of life.Zhengqing Fengtongning(ZF)is a traditional Chinese medicine...Objective Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the small joints of the whole body and degrades the patients’quality of life.Zhengqing Fengtongning(ZF)is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation used to treat RA.ZF may cause liver injury.In this study,we aimed to develop a prediction model for abnormal liver function caused by ZF.Methods This retrospective study collected data from multiple centers from January 2018 to April 2023.Abnormal liver function was set as the target variable according to the alanine transaminase(ALT)level.Features were screened through univariate analysis and sequential forward selection for modeling.Ten machine learning and deep learning models were compared to find the model that most effectively predicted liver function from the available data.Results This study included 1,913 eligible patients.The LightGBM model exhibited the best performance(accuracy=0.96)out of the 10 learning models.The predictive metrics of the LightGBM model were as follows:precision=0.99,recall rate=0.97,F1_score=0.98,area under the curve(AUC)=0.98,sensitivity=0.97 and specificity=0.85 for predicting ALT<40 U/L;precision=0.60,recall rate=0.83,F1_score=0.70,AUC=0.98,sensitivity=0.83 and specificity=0.97 for predicting 40≤ALT<80 U/L;and precision=0.83,recall rate=0.63,F1_score=0.71,AUC=0.97,sensitivity=0.63 and specificity=1.00 for predicting ALT≥80 U/L.ZF-induced abnormal liver function was found to be associated with high total cholesterol and triglyceride levels,the combination of TNF-αinhibitors,JAK inhibitors,methotrexate+nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,leflunomide,smoking,older age,and females in middle-age(45-65 years old).Conclusion This study developed a model for predicting ZF-induced abnormal liver function,which may help improve the safety of integrated administration of ZF and Western medicine.展开更多
Based on BERTopic Model,the paper combines qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the reception of Can Xue’s translated works by analyzing readers’book reviews posted on Goodreads and Lovereading.We first c...Based on BERTopic Model,the paper combines qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the reception of Can Xue’s translated works by analyzing readers’book reviews posted on Goodreads and Lovereading.We first collected book reviews from these two well-known websites by Python.Through topic analysis of these reviews,we identified recurring topics,including details of her translated works and appreciation of their translation quality.Then,employing sentiment and content analysis methods,the paper explored the emotional attitudes and the specific thoughts of readers toward Can Xue and her translated works.The fingdings revealed that,among the 408 reviews,though the reception of Can Xue’s translated works was relatively positive,the current level of attention and recognition remains insufficient.However,based on the research results,the paper can derive valuable insights into the translation and dissemination processes such as adjusting translation and dissemination strategies,so that the global reach of Chinese literature and culture can be better facilitated.展开更多
Axel Pons,once a Moto2 World Championship competitor,made a big lifestyle change several years ago when he decided to travel the world barefoot.He's the son of Sito Pons,who has been a MotoGP winner twice.At the s...Axel Pons,once a Moto2 World Championship competitor,made a big lifestyle change several years ago when he decided to travel the world barefoot.He's the son of Sito Pons,who has been a MotoGP winner twice.At the start of his motorcycle-racing career,there were high expectations and a lot of pressure on him.In the Moto2 World Championship,he had some good results,with a 16th-place finish in 2016 being his best.But then he took a break from racing and tried fashion modeling.In 2019,he said he wanted to slow down and leave his past behind.But no one expected the kind of change that was coming.展开更多
On January 23,we arrived in Shuanghu County,Nagqu City,Xizang.With an average altitude of 5,000 meters,this is the heart of Changtang no man's land.Along the journey,Tibetan wild donkeys and Tibetan antelopes were...On January 23,we arrived in Shuanghu County,Nagqu City,Xizang.With an average altitude of 5,000 meters,this is the heart of Changtang no man's land.Along the journey,Tibetan wild donkeys and Tibetan antelopes were often seen on both sides of the highway instead of traces of human presence,and sand and dust kept hitting our van.As the night fell,the highest county seat in the world finally came into view.展开更多
The authors employed inappropriate search keywords and strategies in their published bibliometric papers within volume 29 of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The comment highlights the identified issues,provides ...The authors employed inappropriate search keywords and strategies in their published bibliometric papers within volume 29 of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The comment highlights the identified issues,provides evidence,and suggests improved study methodologies.Subsequent results with more appro-priate search strategies were presented to address the shortcomings.展开更多
BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists(GLP-1RAs)play a key role in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Transitioning between different GLP-1RA has been proposed as a treatment strategy.AIM To investi...BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists(GLP-1RAs)play a key role in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Transitioning between different GLP-1RA has been proposed as a treatment strategy.AIM To investigate switching patterns between GLP-1RA and their impact on glycemic control.METHODS A retrospective study involving patients with T2DM who initiated GLP-1RA therapy between 2009 and 2021 and transitioned to another GLP-1RA.Baseline glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)was defined as the most recent measurement within 1 year prior to switching,and follow-up HbA1c was the first measurement recorded 4-15 months post-switch.RESULTS Among 70654 patients initiating GLP-1RA therapy,18047(25.5%)switched regimens.In the 13970 patients with available HbA1c,levels decreased from 8.5%±1.6%to 7.6%±1.4%(P<0.001).HbA1c decreased in 78.3%(10943/13970)of these patients,with the most frequent improvement observed in those switching from daily to weekly GLP-1RA(81%,5582/6890).CONCLUSION Switching between GLP-1RAs can serve as a practical alternative to treatment intensification for effectively managing T2DM.展开更多
Designed and built by eight Dutch engineers,the worlds longest bicycle is 55.16 meters,roughly the same length as four double-decker buses.39-year-old Ivan Schalk had been thinking about building the world's longe...Designed and built by eight Dutch engineers,the worlds longest bicycle is 55.16 meters,roughly the same length as four double-decker buses.39-year-old Ivan Schalk had been thinking about building the world's longest bicycle since reading about it in The Guinness Book of Records when he was a child,but he only started this project in 2018,as a way to fill up his free time.展开更多
《We Are The World》(《天下一家》)是1985年由45位知名音乐人共同录制的公益歌曲。该作品通过独唱与合唱交替的形式,将非洲饥荒主题升华为人类团结与爱的呼吁,传递了“全人类共同体”理念下的和平与爱的宣言。其跨文化传播的特性对华...《We Are The World》(《天下一家》)是1985年由45位知名音乐人共同录制的公益歌曲。该作品通过独唱与合唱交替的形式,将非洲饥荒主题升华为人类团结与爱的呼吁,传递了“全人类共同体”理念下的和平与爱的宣言。其跨文化传播的特性对华语乐坛产生了深刻影响,催生了《明天会更好》和《让世界充满爱》等具有社会深远影响力的集体公益类歌曲。本文以该曲发行四十周年为写作契机,通过流行音乐传播符号学与文化记忆理论,围绕特定时期下的音乐叙事中“和平与爱”主题的建构与传播,阐述其如何通过“对话式”的歌曲结构与“泛化式”的文本符号等手段实现全人类情感共鸣,探究此类作品的内在含义。展开更多
2024 is a“super election year”with the biggest influence in the world since World War II.About 80 countries covering about 60%of the world's population hold national elections.The number and scale of elections a...2024 is a“super election year”with the biggest influence in the world since World War II.About 80 countries covering about 60%of the world's population hold national elections.The number and scale of elections are rare in history.The processes and results of many countries'elections are so dramatic,with a series of exchanges,offenses and defenses,which further highlights the trend of intensified political confrontation and social division around the world.展开更多
文摘In June 2026,the FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries for the first time,featur ing 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in North Amer ica.For the United States,Canada,and Mexico,this is not only a sporting event but also a well-planned“economic feast.”
文摘The World Standards Day(WSD),the big day of global standardizers,is celebrated annually on October 14.Themed“Shared vision for a better world:Spotlight on SDG 17—Partnership for the goals”,this year’s WSD places greater emphasis on joint efforts and cooperation for SDGs.
文摘Focusing on“Shared vision for a better world:Spotlight on SDG 17—Partnership for the goals”,the themed event of World Standards Day 2025 was held on October 14 in Beijing.Presided over by Xiao Han,Director-General of Standards Innovative Department of SAMR,the event was attended by Deng Zhiyong,Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC,and addressed by Sergio Mujica,ISO Secretary-General,and Jo Cops,IEC President,via videos.
文摘The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025(WTDC-25)will be hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku on November 17-28,2025.World Telecommunication Development Conferences(WTDCs)are convened in the period between two Plenipotentiary Conferences to consider topics,projects and programmes relevant to telecommunication development.WTDCs set the strategies and objectives for the development of telecommunication/ICT,providing direction and guidance to the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector(ITU-D).
文摘On July 9,the launch conference of World Energy Investment Report 2025 was held at Peking University.This conference was co-hosted by the International Energy Agency(IEA)and the Institute of Energy,Peking University and the Energy Foundation.Xu Li,First-level Researcher at the Second Division of International Financial Organizations under the Department of International Financial Cooperation of the Ministry of Finance and direct leader of the Ministry of Finance International Financial Research Expert Workshop,Tim Gould,Chief Energy Economist of the International Energy Agency(IEA),and Mr.Zhang Huiyong,Executive Director of International Cooperation at the Energy Foundation,attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.Yang Lei,Associate Dean of the Institute of Energy,Peking University,chaired the press conference.
文摘全名:哥白尼期刊数据库(ICI World of Journal)、哥白尼精选期刊数据库(ICI Master List)所属国家及机构:波兰哥白尼国际数据机构(Index Copernicus International,简称ICI)收录形式及规模:创建于1999年,由波兰的Index Copernicus International(ICI)组织运营。ICI World of Journals是全球第三大国际数据库。目前,数据库中注册的期刊超过4.5万种,每月使用人次超过7万,来自150个国家。期刊需先进入ICI World of Journals,方可申请ICI Master List的录入。
文摘2025 has,so far,been a year of surprises.The United States under its reelected president,Donald Trump,has not only ramped up the U.S.trade war with China that he began in his first term,but has also unleashed a verbal assault and a barrage of tariffs against its neighbors,Canada and Mexico.It appears the age of globalization and rules-based free trade is over,at least as far as the giant U.S.economy is concerned.
文摘RUSSIA A woman and a child stroll by a Christmas tree in Moscow on 30 November 2024.CHILE A Christmas celebration parade is held in Santiago on 1 December 2024.
文摘The brightest flashlight named Imalent MS32 is capable of outputting up to 200,000 lumens of light,more than any other commercially available flashlight.Imagine having the ability to turn night into day in the palm of yourself and you kind of get a sense of what using the world's brightest flashlight feels and looks like.The Imalent MS32 is so incredibly powerful that the only other flashlight you can even compare it to is the Imalent MS18,the previous holder of the title of“world's brightest flashlight”.And that one was virtually half as powerful as the MS32,with a peak brightness of just 100,000 lumens.The LED‑powered light beam of the MS32 can reach as far as 1,618 meters and is the equivalent of 100 car lights in terms of brightness.
文摘When you think of Dongguan,chances are you picture humming factories and endless assembly lines.For decades,this city in southern China was known as the“world's workshop,”churning out everything from sneakers to smartphones.
基金supported by the Budgeted Fund of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Natural Science)(No.2021LK037)the Open Project of Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation(No.2021-ZY-03).
文摘Objective Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the small joints of the whole body and degrades the patients’quality of life.Zhengqing Fengtongning(ZF)is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation used to treat RA.ZF may cause liver injury.In this study,we aimed to develop a prediction model for abnormal liver function caused by ZF.Methods This retrospective study collected data from multiple centers from January 2018 to April 2023.Abnormal liver function was set as the target variable according to the alanine transaminase(ALT)level.Features were screened through univariate analysis and sequential forward selection for modeling.Ten machine learning and deep learning models were compared to find the model that most effectively predicted liver function from the available data.Results This study included 1,913 eligible patients.The LightGBM model exhibited the best performance(accuracy=0.96)out of the 10 learning models.The predictive metrics of the LightGBM model were as follows:precision=0.99,recall rate=0.97,F1_score=0.98,area under the curve(AUC)=0.98,sensitivity=0.97 and specificity=0.85 for predicting ALT<40 U/L;precision=0.60,recall rate=0.83,F1_score=0.70,AUC=0.98,sensitivity=0.83 and specificity=0.97 for predicting 40≤ALT<80 U/L;and precision=0.83,recall rate=0.63,F1_score=0.71,AUC=0.97,sensitivity=0.63 and specificity=1.00 for predicting ALT≥80 U/L.ZF-induced abnormal liver function was found to be associated with high total cholesterol and triglyceride levels,the combination of TNF-αinhibitors,JAK inhibitors,methotrexate+nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,leflunomide,smoking,older age,and females in middle-age(45-65 years old).Conclusion This study developed a model for predicting ZF-induced abnormal liver function,which may help improve the safety of integrated administration of ZF and Western medicine.
基金supported by the 2023 Youth Fund for Humanities and Social Sciences Research by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China(Grant No.23YJC740004).
文摘Based on BERTopic Model,the paper combines qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the reception of Can Xue’s translated works by analyzing readers’book reviews posted on Goodreads and Lovereading.We first collected book reviews from these two well-known websites by Python.Through topic analysis of these reviews,we identified recurring topics,including details of her translated works and appreciation of their translation quality.Then,employing sentiment and content analysis methods,the paper explored the emotional attitudes and the specific thoughts of readers toward Can Xue and her translated works.The fingdings revealed that,among the 408 reviews,though the reception of Can Xue’s translated works was relatively positive,the current level of attention and recognition remains insufficient.However,based on the research results,the paper can derive valuable insights into the translation and dissemination processes such as adjusting translation and dissemination strategies,so that the global reach of Chinese literature and culture can be better facilitated.
文摘Axel Pons,once a Moto2 World Championship competitor,made a big lifestyle change several years ago when he decided to travel the world barefoot.He's the son of Sito Pons,who has been a MotoGP winner twice.At the start of his motorcycle-racing career,there were high expectations and a lot of pressure on him.In the Moto2 World Championship,he had some good results,with a 16th-place finish in 2016 being his best.But then he took a break from racing and tried fashion modeling.In 2019,he said he wanted to slow down and leave his past behind.But no one expected the kind of change that was coming.
文摘On January 23,we arrived in Shuanghu County,Nagqu City,Xizang.With an average altitude of 5,000 meters,this is the heart of Changtang no man's land.Along the journey,Tibetan wild donkeys and Tibetan antelopes were often seen on both sides of the highway instead of traces of human presence,and sand and dust kept hitting our van.As the night fell,the highest county seat in the world finally came into view.
文摘The authors employed inappropriate search keywords and strategies in their published bibliometric papers within volume 29 of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The comment highlights the identified issues,provides evidence,and suggests improved study methodologies.Subsequent results with more appro-priate search strategies were presented to address the shortcomings.
文摘BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists(GLP-1RAs)play a key role in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Transitioning between different GLP-1RA has been proposed as a treatment strategy.AIM To investigate switching patterns between GLP-1RA and their impact on glycemic control.METHODS A retrospective study involving patients with T2DM who initiated GLP-1RA therapy between 2009 and 2021 and transitioned to another GLP-1RA.Baseline glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)was defined as the most recent measurement within 1 year prior to switching,and follow-up HbA1c was the first measurement recorded 4-15 months post-switch.RESULTS Among 70654 patients initiating GLP-1RA therapy,18047(25.5%)switched regimens.In the 13970 patients with available HbA1c,levels decreased from 8.5%±1.6%to 7.6%±1.4%(P<0.001).HbA1c decreased in 78.3%(10943/13970)of these patients,with the most frequent improvement observed in those switching from daily to weekly GLP-1RA(81%,5582/6890).CONCLUSION Switching between GLP-1RAs can serve as a practical alternative to treatment intensification for effectively managing T2DM.
文摘Designed and built by eight Dutch engineers,the worlds longest bicycle is 55.16 meters,roughly the same length as four double-decker buses.39-year-old Ivan Schalk had been thinking about building the world's longest bicycle since reading about it in The Guinness Book of Records when he was a child,but he only started this project in 2018,as a way to fill up his free time.
文摘《We Are The World》(《天下一家》)是1985年由45位知名音乐人共同录制的公益歌曲。该作品通过独唱与合唱交替的形式,将非洲饥荒主题升华为人类团结与爱的呼吁,传递了“全人类共同体”理念下的和平与爱的宣言。其跨文化传播的特性对华语乐坛产生了深刻影响,催生了《明天会更好》和《让世界充满爱》等具有社会深远影响力的集体公益类歌曲。本文以该曲发行四十周年为写作契机,通过流行音乐传播符号学与文化记忆理论,围绕特定时期下的音乐叙事中“和平与爱”主题的建构与传播,阐述其如何通过“对话式”的歌曲结构与“泛化式”的文本符号等手段实现全人类情感共鸣,探究此类作品的内在含义。
文摘2024 is a“super election year”with the biggest influence in the world since World War II.About 80 countries covering about 60%of the world's population hold national elections.The number and scale of elections are rare in history.The processes and results of many countries'elections are so dramatic,with a series of exchanges,offenses and defenses,which further highlights the trend of intensified political confrontation and social division around the world.
