All-solid-state lithium ion batteries(ASSLIBs)have attracted much attention due to their high safety and increased energy density,which have become a substitute to conventional liquid electrolyte batteries[1].The deve...All-solid-state lithium ion batteries(ASSLIBs)have attracted much attention due to their high safety and increased energy density,which have become a substitute to conventional liquid electrolyte batteries[1].The development of high-performance solid electrolyte is the key to the development of solid-state battery technology.Solid-state electrolyte(SSE)materials should have high ionic conductivity,poor electronic conductivity,wide electrochemical window,and low electrode and electrolyte interface resistance.展开更多
Face centred cubic（FCC） TiB ceramic powder synthesized by Ti-boronizing method was used as conductive filler to make ceramic electrically conductive adhesives（ECAs） with the polymer matrix.Electrically conductive ...Face centred cubic（FCC） TiB ceramic powder synthesized by Ti-boronizing method was used as conductive filler to make ceramic electrically conductive adhesives（ECAs） with the polymer matrix.Electrically conductive properties of the ceramic ECAs were studied.The bulk electrical resistivity varied with the powder content of the FCC-TiB in ECAs.The FCC-TiB filled ECAs also showed the percolation behavior that usually occurred for the metal-filled ECAs,the percolation threshold was located at the content of 60%FCC-TiB.A minimum value of 0.1 Ω·cm was obtained at a content of 75%FCC-TiB.In order to check the reliability of mechanical property,tensile test was done to measure the shear strength,and the shear strength dropped with increasing the content of FCC-TiB powders.It is about 12.26 MPa at the content of 70%TiB powders.The Cu filled ECAs were also prepared for comparison.The properties of the oxidation resistance of the two ECAs were evaluated.The results show that the ceramic ECAs have excellent oxidation resistance and better stability compared with the Cu filled ECAs.展开更多
Patient-centred medicine is being adopted as national policies in many countries, encouraged by positive outcomes of the practice at clinical and organisational levels. This study examines the patient-centred health c...Patient-centred medicine is being adopted as national policies in many countries, encouraged by positive outcomes of the practice at clinical and organisational levels. This study examines the patient-centred health care reform in China, which has adopted the approach as a national policy for two decades but has yet to achieve the intended goals. Focusing on conflicting interpretations of the nature of patients at national, organisational, and individual levels, this article argues that such conflicts lead to clashes between the political agenda of the state, priorities of health organisations, professional choices of individual practitioners, and expectations of patients in the process of implementing, practicing, and receiving patient-centred health care in China. It reveals that the national health authority has intended patient-centredness as a universal, anti-market, people-centred approach, based on the health ideology of serving the people. But hospitals, compelled by financial restraints, have implemented it as a market approach centring on patients as consumers. Medical professionals and patients also possess contradictory views towards whether a patient should be perceived as a consumer. The discordance in the interpretation of the patient identity has caused great confusion in the implementation and provision of patient-centred health care. The study points out that the success of patient-centredness as national policy cannot be assumed on the basis of its success at clinical and organisational levels. More efforts are needed to coordinate the fundamental understanding of patient-centredness by different actors.展开更多
Let 0<A≤1/3 ,K(λ) be the attractor of an iterated function system {ψ1,ψ2} on the line, where 1(x)= AT, ψ1(x) = 1-λ+λx, x∈[0,1]. We call K(λ) the symmetry Cantor sets. In this paper, we obtained the exact H...Let 0<A≤1/3 ,K(λ) be the attractor of an iterated function system {ψ1,ψ2} on the line, where 1(x)= AT, ψ1(x) = 1-λ+λx, x∈[0,1]. We call K(λ) the symmetry Cantor sets. In this paper, we obtained the exact Hausdorff Centred measure of K(λ).展开更多
We use the Monte Carlo method to study an antiferromagnetical Ising spin system on a centred honeycomb lattice, which is composed of two kinds of 1/2 spin particles A and B. There exist two different bond energies JA-...We use the Monte Carlo method to study an antiferromagnetical Ising spin system on a centred honeycomb lattice, which is composed of two kinds of 1/2 spin particles A and B. There exist two different bond energies JA-A and JA--B in this lattice. Our study is focused on how the ratio of JA-B to JA--A influences the critical behaviour of this system by analysing the physical quantities, such as the energy, the order parameter, the specific heat, susceptibility, etc each as a function of temperature for a given ratio of JA-B to JA-A. Using these results together with the finite-size scaling method, we obtain a phase diagram for the ratio JA-B / JA--A. This work is helpful for studying the phase transition problem of crystals composed of compounds.展开更多
Let 0<λ_1,λ_2<1 and 1-λ_1-λ_2≥max｛λ_1,λ_2｝.Let ~K(λ_1,λ_2) be the attractor of the iterated function system ｛φ_1,φ_2｝on the line,where φ_1(x)=λ_1x and φ_2(x)=1-λ_2+λ_2x,x∈R.~K(λ_1,λ_2) is ...Let 0<λ_1,λ_2<1 and 1-λ_1-λ_2≥max｛λ_1,λ_2｝.Let ~K(λ_1,λ_2) be the attractor of the iterated function system ｛φ_1,φ_2｝on the line,where φ_1(x)=λ_1x and φ_2(x)=1-λ_2+λ_2x,x∈R.~K(λ_1,λ_2) is called a non-symmetry Cantor set. In this paper,it is proved that the exact Hausdorff centred measure of K(λ_1,λ_2) equals 2s(1-λ)s,where λ=max｛λ_1,λ_2｝ and s is the Hausdorff dimension of K(λ_1,λ_2).展开更多
For the sake of its inseparability to the science of language, English language teaching(ELT) tends to be researched,despite diverse voices within its domain, from the perspective of linguistics. It is noticeable, how...For the sake of its inseparability to the science of language, English language teaching(ELT) tends to be researched,despite diverse voices within its domain, from the perspective of linguistics. It is noticeable, however, that ELT in this research conducted is literally referred to as an educational conception, though pertinent linguistics knowledge is to be inevitably involved. Given this situation, ELT is categorised as an intra-discipline of education, establishing the basic ground of the academic enquiries throughout the context. Relevant issues are to be further examined concerning to what extent learner-centredness manifests its definition within modern pedagogical approaches and methods of ELT, so as to indicate the philosophical significance of education in language teaching. A critical insight is to be given into the limitations of learner- centredness in ELT practice through two case studies thereafter, which is expected to benefit the development of ELT professionalism in the changing practice of language education.展开更多
We construct a new first-order central-upwind numerical method for solving systems of hyperbolic equations in conservative form.It applies in multidimensional structured and unstructured meshes.The proposed method is ...We construct a new first-order central-upwind numerical method for solving systems of hyperbolic equations in conservative form.It applies in multidimensional structured and unstructured meshes.The proposed method is an extension of the UFORCEmethod developed by Stecca,Siviglia and Toro[25],in which the upwind bias for the modification of the staggered mesh is evaluated taking into account the smallest and largest wave of the entire Riemann fan.The proposed first-order method is shown to be identical to the Godunov upwindmethod in applications to a 2×2 linear hyperbolic system.The method is then extended to non-linear systems and its performance is assessed by solving the two-dimensional inviscid shallow water equations.Extension to second-order accuracy is carried out using an ADER-WENO approach in the finite volume framework on unstructured meshes.Finally,numerical comparison with current competing numerical methods enables us to identify the salient features of the proposed method.展开更多
NCPA Drama Pride and Prejudice Date:March 31-April 5,2026 Venue:National Centre for the Performing Arts The timeless masterpiece Pride and Prejudice by the great British literary figure Jane Austen has become a classi...NCPA Drama Pride and Prejudice Date:March 31-April 5,2026 Venue:National Centre for the Performing Arts The timeless masterpiece Pride and Prejudice by the great British literary figure Jane Austen has become a classic in world literature with its witty writing,profound insights into human nature,and eternal theme of love.The National Centre for the Performing Arts will proudly stage a drama of the same name,reinterpreting this Western literary classic from a contemporary perspective while staying true to the spirit of the original work,giving it new dramatic vitality.展开更多
Saud Khan,a Pakistani physician,collected his work and residence permits at the Yangpu Government Service Centre in Danzhou City,Hainan Province,on 18 December 2025.Khan had arrived in Hainan three months earlier to p...Saud Khan,a Pakistani physician,collected his work and residence permits at the Yangpu Government Service Centre in Danzhou City,Hainan Province,on 18 December 2025.Khan had arrived in Hainan three months earlier to participate in a medical training programme at Hainan Western Central Hospital.By the time the programme concluded,he had made up his mind to stay and broaden his professional experience and long-term career prospects in Hainan.展开更多
As part of my master’s programme in resource use and environmental science at China Agricultural University,I had the privilege of joining a study trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 17 to ...As part of my master’s programme in resource use and environmental science at China Agricultural University,I had the privilege of joining a study trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 17 to 21 July 2025.This trip to Gansu Province was organised under the China-Africa Joint Centre for Agricultural Demonstration and Training in Arid Regions programme,an initiative aligned with President Xi Jinping’s call for deeper China-Africa cooperation.展开更多
May 5-7,Dubai,United Arab Emirates The ITU Global CyberDrill 2026 (3rd Edition) will be held from May 5 to 7,2026,at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC),Expo City Dubai,United Arab Emirates (UAE).This event will take pl...May 5-7,Dubai,United Arab Emirates The ITU Global CyberDrill 2026 (3rd Edition) will be held from May 5 to 7,2026,at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC),Expo City Dubai,United Arab Emirates (UAE).This event will take place during GISEC Global 2026 conference and exhibition.The first day will feature a high-level conference for senior government officials and relevant authorities to discuss cybersecurity and digital resilience,and strengthen national coordination and international cooperation.展开更多
Recurrent pregnancy loss(RPL)affects 2%-5%of couples attempting to conceive.It is a highly heterogenous condition attributed to several factors including endocrine dysfunction,auto immune disorders,thrombophilia,genet...Recurrent pregnancy loss(RPL)affects 2%-5%of couples attempting to conceive.It is a highly heterogenous condition attributed to several factors including endocrine dysfunction,auto immune disorders,thrombophilia,genetic abnormalities,infectious diseases,uterine anomalies,sperm DNA fragmentation,and epigenetics.Among genetic causes,chromosomal abnormalities are the most frequent etiological factor of early miscarriage,accounting for 50%–60%of first trimester abortions.Numerical or structural chromosomal changes may result in spontaneous miscarriages.These anomalies arise as a result of chromosomal translocation,non-disjunction,or mutations[1].Transmission of parental chromosomal abnormalities may be one of the chances for a recurrence of miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy,albeit the cause is unknown[2,3].展开更多
Sand and dust storms(SDSs)are natural disasters that frequently occur during spring in arid and semi-arid areas,causing serious impacts on human health,air quality,transportation,and agricultural production.Accurately...Sand and dust storms(SDSs)are natural disasters that frequently occur during spring in arid and semi-arid areas,causing serious impacts on human health,air quality,transportation,and agricultural production.Accurately simulating the occurrence and evolution of SDSs is of great significance for identifying dust sources and formulating effective disaster prevention measures.In this study,numerical simulations were conducted to reveal the dynamic spatiotemporal evolution and transport of dust load across East Asia.Using the Weather Research and Forecasting Model coupled with Chemistry(WRF-Chem)and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis v5(ERA5)data,the most severe SDS events in the spring of 2023 in East Asia were numerically simulated.The simulated results were compared and validated using meteorological observations and multisource remote sensing data.The results showed that the simulated dust load in the peak regions showed close agreement with ground-based observations during the events.The primary dust sources in spring 2023 were identified as the western desert of Mongolia,the Gobi Desert,and the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.Peak dust load and maximum wind speed occurred almost simultaneously,indicating that high wind speed was the primary driver of sand and dust mobilization during individual SDS events.Increased surface vegetation covers partially mitigated wind-driven dust emissions.In April,strong winds over the Gobi Desert on the Mongolian Plateau predominantly drove cross-border SDSs along northwestern and northward transport pathways.Dust originating from Mongolia exerts a substantial influence on particulate dust load in the central and eastern parts of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.In contrast,their impact on the northwestern regions of China remains relatively limited.These findings contribute to understanding the source areas of SDS events in East Asia by simulating the dynamic evolution of SDSs and elucidating the relationships between SDS events and local geographical and environmental factors.展开更多
Health systems around the world are under continuing pressure for reform.Health system reform involves both content and process.Content deals with changes to the structures of the health system;process deals with the ...Health systems around the world are under continuing pressure for reform.Health system reform involves both content and process.Content deals with changes to the structures of the health system;process deals with the strategies of change.In this paper,we reflect on the development of the Australian healthcare system and draw out lessons regarding both structural and developmental principles.We review the historical development and functional performance of a range of‘programmes’which comprise the Australian health system.We use WHO’s 2016‘framework on integrated people‐centred health services’as a standard against which to evaluate the performance of the different programmes.A model of health system development featuring incremental change,windows of opportunity and policy coherence is used to frame some lessons from the Australian experience regarding reform strategy.Several of the programmes reviewed can be shown to have contributed positively to integrated and people-centred services.However,there have also been significant shortfalls in performance.The successes and the shortfalls of the programmes reviewed reflect both their histories and their contemporary context.Structural principles emerging from this review include the policy leverage available under single payer purchasing and on the other hand the fragmenting effects of privatisation and marketisation.Lessons regarding strategies of reform include cultivating‘reform readiness’across all of the locations and levels where opportunities for change may emerge while cultivating system wide coherence through a shared vision of how the system as a whole should develop.展开更多
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is thought to be on the rise globally(1).An updated meta-analysis reported that in 2019 the pooled global prevalence of NAFLD was 29.8%[95%confidence interval(...The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is thought to be on the rise globally(1).An updated meta-analysis reported that in 2019 the pooled global prevalence of NAFLD was 29.8%[95%confidence interval(CI):28.6-31.1%]with the highest NAFLD prevalence observed in South America and North America(2).From 1991-2019,trend analysis also showed that NAFLD prevalence increased from~22%to 37%(with yearly increase of 0.7%),with South America showing the most rapid change of 2.7%per year followed by the Europe at 1.1%(2).展开更多
Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white...Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."展开更多
On July 26,the International Forum on Standardization of Artificial Intelligence was held in Shanghai Expo Center.Guided by the WAIC organizing committee,the forum was hosted by the AIM Global Centre of Excellence(AIM...On July 26,the International Forum on Standardization of Artificial Intelligence was held in Shanghai Expo Center.Guided by the WAIC organizing committee,the forum was hosted by the AIM Global Centre of Excellence(AIM Global CoE),and jointly organized by China Electronics Standardization Institute(CESI),Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute(SAIRI),and Bank of China Shanghai Branch.Aimed at building a high-end AI dialogue platform for the world to promote international exchange and cooperation,the forum attracted more than 200 vips and representatives from international organizations,governmental departments,universities,research institutes,and industrial leading companies.They held in-depth discussions on topics of technical standards,ethics and governance,and global coordination,and strove to form an AI standardization framework with global consensus.展开更多
When China and Singapore exchanged formal handshakes in 1990,few could have imagined that 35 years later,a Data Science undergraduate named Hu Yunxin would be happily counting hawker-centre noodles while memorizing re...When China and Singapore exchanged formal handshakes in 1990,few could have imagined that 35 years later,a Data Science undergraduate named Hu Yunxin would be happily counting hawker-centre noodles while memorizing regression formulas along Clementi Road.Yet it is precisely these small,personal stories that breathe life into grand diplomatic milestones.In celebration of the anniversary,I spoke with Yunxin—freshly returned from her first year at the National University of Singapore(NUS)—to discover how the Lion City looks through Chinese eyes.展开更多
文摘All-solid-state lithium ion batteries(ASSLIBs)have attracted much attention due to their high safety and increased energy density,which have become a substitute to conventional liquid electrolyte batteries[1].The development of high-performance solid electrolyte is the key to the development of solid-state battery technology.Solid-state electrolyte(SSE)materials should have high ionic conductivity,poor electronic conductivity,wide electrochemical window,and low electrode and electrolyte interface resistance.
基金Project (51172088) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Face centred cubic（FCC） TiB ceramic powder synthesized by Ti-boronizing method was used as conductive filler to make ceramic electrically conductive adhesives（ECAs） with the polymer matrix.Electrically conductive properties of the ceramic ECAs were studied.The bulk electrical resistivity varied with the powder content of the FCC-TiB in ECAs.The FCC-TiB filled ECAs also showed the percolation behavior that usually occurred for the metal-filled ECAs,the percolation threshold was located at the content of 60%FCC-TiB.A minimum value of 0.1 Ω·cm was obtained at a content of 75%FCC-TiB.In order to check the reliability of mechanical property,tensile test was done to measure the shear strength,and the shear strength dropped with increasing the content of FCC-TiB powders.It is about 12.26 MPa at the content of 70%TiB powders.The Cu filled ECAs were also prepared for comparison.The properties of the oxidation resistance of the two ECAs were evaluated.The results show that the ceramic ECAs have excellent oxidation resistance and better stability compared with the Cu filled ECAs.
文摘Patient-centred medicine is being adopted as national policies in many countries, encouraged by positive outcomes of the practice at clinical and organisational levels. This study examines the patient-centred health care reform in China, which has adopted the approach as a national policy for two decades but has yet to achieve the intended goals. Focusing on conflicting interpretations of the nature of patients at national, organisational, and individual levels, this article argues that such conflicts lead to clashes between the political agenda of the state, priorities of health organisations, professional choices of individual practitioners, and expectations of patients in the process of implementing, practicing, and receiving patient-centred health care in China. It reveals that the national health authority has intended patient-centredness as a universal, anti-market, people-centred approach, based on the health ideology of serving the people. But hospitals, compelled by financial restraints, have implemented it as a market approach centring on patients as consumers. Medical professionals and patients also possess contradictory views towards whether a patient should be perceived as a consumer. The discordance in the interpretation of the patient identity has caused great confusion in the implementation and provision of patient-centred health care. The study points out that the success of patient-centredness as national policy cannot be assumed on the basis of its success at clinical and organisational levels. More efforts are needed to coordinate the fundamental understanding of patient-centredness by different actors.
基金This work is supported partially by the foundation of the National Education Ministry, National
文摘Let 0<A≤1/3 ,K(λ) be the attractor of an iterated function system {ψ1,ψ2} on the line, where 1(x)= AT, ψ1(x) = 1-λ+λx, x∈[0,1]. We call K(λ) the symmetry Cantor sets. In this paper, we obtained the exact Hausdorff Centred measure of K(λ).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No 10571091)the National Science and Technology Supporting Program of China(Grant No 2006BAD11A07)
文摘We use the Monte Carlo method to study an antiferromagnetical Ising spin system on a centred honeycomb lattice, which is composed of two kinds of 1/2 spin particles A and B. There exist two different bond energies JA-A and JA--B in this lattice. Our study is focused on how the ratio of JA-B to JA--A influences the critical behaviour of this system by analysing the physical quantities, such as the energy, the order parameter, the specific heat, susceptibility, etc each as a function of temperature for a given ratio of JA-B to JA-A. Using these results together with the finite-size scaling method, we obtain a phase diagram for the ratio JA-B / JA--A. This work is helpful for studying the phase transition problem of crystals composed of compounds.
文摘Let 0<λ_1,λ_2<1 and 1-λ_1-λ_2≥max｛λ_1,λ_2｝.Let ~K(λ_1,λ_2) be the attractor of the iterated function system ｛φ_1,φ_2｝on the line,where φ_1(x)=λ_1x and φ_2(x)=1-λ_2+λ_2x,x∈R.~K(λ_1,λ_2) is called a non-symmetry Cantor set. In this paper,it is proved that the exact Hausdorff centred measure of K(λ_1,λ_2) equals 2s(1-λ)s,where λ=max｛λ_1,λ_2｝ and s is the Hausdorff dimension of K(λ_1,λ_2).
文摘For the sake of its inseparability to the science of language, English language teaching(ELT) tends to be researched,despite diverse voices within its domain, from the perspective of linguistics. It is noticeable, however, that ELT in this research conducted is literally referred to as an educational conception, though pertinent linguistics knowledge is to be inevitably involved. Given this situation, ELT is categorised as an intra-discipline of education, establishing the basic ground of the academic enquiries throughout the context. Relevant issues are to be further examined concerning to what extent learner-centredness manifests its definition within modern pedagogical approaches and methods of ELT, so as to indicate the philosophical significance of education in language teaching. A critical insight is to be given into the limitations of learner- centredness in ELT practice through two case studies thereafter, which is expected to benefit the development of ELT professionalism in the changing practice of language education.
文摘We construct a new first-order central-upwind numerical method for solving systems of hyperbolic equations in conservative form.It applies in multidimensional structured and unstructured meshes.The proposed method is an extension of the UFORCEmethod developed by Stecca,Siviglia and Toro[25],in which the upwind bias for the modification of the staggered mesh is evaluated taking into account the smallest and largest wave of the entire Riemann fan.The proposed first-order method is shown to be identical to the Godunov upwindmethod in applications to a 2×2 linear hyperbolic system.The method is then extended to non-linear systems and its performance is assessed by solving the two-dimensional inviscid shallow water equations.Extension to second-order accuracy is carried out using an ADER-WENO approach in the finite volume framework on unstructured meshes.Finally,numerical comparison with current competing numerical methods enables us to identify the salient features of the proposed method.
文摘NCPA Drama Pride and Prejudice Date:March 31-April 5,2026 Venue:National Centre for the Performing Arts The timeless masterpiece Pride and Prejudice by the great British literary figure Jane Austen has become a classic in world literature with its witty writing,profound insights into human nature,and eternal theme of love.The National Centre for the Performing Arts will proudly stage a drama of the same name,reinterpreting this Western literary classic from a contemporary perspective while staying true to the spirit of the original work,giving it new dramatic vitality.
文摘Saud Khan,a Pakistani physician,collected his work and residence permits at the Yangpu Government Service Centre in Danzhou City,Hainan Province,on 18 December 2025.Khan had arrived in Hainan three months earlier to participate in a medical training programme at Hainan Western Central Hospital.By the time the programme concluded,he had made up his mind to stay and broaden his professional experience and long-term career prospects in Hainan.
文摘As part of my master’s programme in resource use and environmental science at China Agricultural University,I had the privilege of joining a study trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 17 to 21 July 2025.This trip to Gansu Province was organised under the China-Africa Joint Centre for Agricultural Demonstration and Training in Arid Regions programme,an initiative aligned with President Xi Jinping’s call for deeper China-Africa cooperation.
文摘May 5-7,Dubai,United Arab Emirates The ITU Global CyberDrill 2026 (3rd Edition) will be held from May 5 to 7,2026,at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC),Expo City Dubai,United Arab Emirates (UAE).This event will take place during GISEC Global 2026 conference and exhibition.The first day will feature a high-level conference for senior government officials and relevant authorities to discuss cybersecurity and digital resilience,and strengthen national coordination and international cooperation.
文摘Recurrent pregnancy loss(RPL)affects 2%-5%of couples attempting to conceive.It is a highly heterogenous condition attributed to several factors including endocrine dysfunction,auto immune disorders,thrombophilia,genetic abnormalities,infectious diseases,uterine anomalies,sperm DNA fragmentation,and epigenetics.Among genetic causes,chromosomal abnormalities are the most frequent etiological factor of early miscarriage,accounting for 50%–60%of first trimester abortions.Numerical or structural chromosomal changes may result in spontaneous miscarriages.These anomalies arise as a result of chromosomal translocation,non-disjunction,or mutations[1].Transmission of parental chromosomal abnormalities may be one of the chances for a recurrence of miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy,albeit the cause is unknown[2,3].
基金supported by the Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program(2023FY100700)the Key Project of Innovation LREIS(KPI006)+1 种基金the Key R&D and Achievement Transformation Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2023KJHZ0027)the Construction Project of China Knowledge Centre for Engineering Sciences and Technology(CKCEST-2023-1-5).
文摘Sand and dust storms(SDSs)are natural disasters that frequently occur during spring in arid and semi-arid areas,causing serious impacts on human health,air quality,transportation,and agricultural production.Accurately simulating the occurrence and evolution of SDSs is of great significance for identifying dust sources and formulating effective disaster prevention measures.In this study,numerical simulations were conducted to reveal the dynamic spatiotemporal evolution and transport of dust load across East Asia.Using the Weather Research and Forecasting Model coupled with Chemistry(WRF-Chem)and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis v5(ERA5)data,the most severe SDS events in the spring of 2023 in East Asia were numerically simulated.The simulated results were compared and validated using meteorological observations and multisource remote sensing data.The results showed that the simulated dust load in the peak regions showed close agreement with ground-based observations during the events.The primary dust sources in spring 2023 were identified as the western desert of Mongolia,the Gobi Desert,and the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.Peak dust load and maximum wind speed occurred almost simultaneously,indicating that high wind speed was the primary driver of sand and dust mobilization during individual SDS events.Increased surface vegetation covers partially mitigated wind-driven dust emissions.In April,strong winds over the Gobi Desert on the Mongolian Plateau predominantly drove cross-border SDSs along northwestern and northward transport pathways.Dust originating from Mongolia exerts a substantial influence on particulate dust load in the central and eastern parts of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.In contrast,their impact on the northwestern regions of China remains relatively limited.These findings contribute to understanding the source areas of SDS events in East Asia by simulating the dynamic evolution of SDSs and elucidating the relationships between SDS events and local geographical and environmental factors.
文摘Health systems around the world are under continuing pressure for reform.Health system reform involves both content and process.Content deals with changes to the structures of the health system;process deals with the strategies of change.In this paper,we reflect on the development of the Australian healthcare system and draw out lessons regarding both structural and developmental principles.We review the historical development and functional performance of a range of‘programmes’which comprise the Australian health system.We use WHO’s 2016‘framework on integrated people‐centred health services’as a standard against which to evaluate the performance of the different programmes.A model of health system development featuring incremental change,windows of opportunity and policy coherence is used to frame some lessons from the Australian experience regarding reform strategy.Several of the programmes reviewed can be shown to have contributed positively to integrated and people-centred services.However,there have also been significant shortfalls in performance.The successes and the shortfalls of the programmes reviewed reflect both their histories and their contemporary context.Structural principles emerging from this review include the policy leverage available under single payer purchasing and on the other hand the fragmenting effects of privatisation and marketisation.Lessons regarding strategies of reform include cultivating‘reform readiness’across all of the locations and levels where opportunities for change may emerge while cultivating system wide coherence through a shared vision of how the system as a whole should develop.
文摘The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is thought to be on the rise globally(1).An updated meta-analysis reported that in 2019 the pooled global prevalence of NAFLD was 29.8%[95%confidence interval(CI):28.6-31.1%]with the highest NAFLD prevalence observed in South America and North America(2).From 1991-2019,trend analysis also showed that NAFLD prevalence increased from~22%to 37%(with yearly increase of 0.7%),with South America showing the most rapid change of 2.7%per year followed by the Europe at 1.1%(2).
文摘Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."
文摘On July 26,the International Forum on Standardization of Artificial Intelligence was held in Shanghai Expo Center.Guided by the WAIC organizing committee,the forum was hosted by the AIM Global Centre of Excellence(AIM Global CoE),and jointly organized by China Electronics Standardization Institute(CESI),Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute(SAIRI),and Bank of China Shanghai Branch.Aimed at building a high-end AI dialogue platform for the world to promote international exchange and cooperation,the forum attracted more than 200 vips and representatives from international organizations,governmental departments,universities,research institutes,and industrial leading companies.They held in-depth discussions on topics of technical standards,ethics and governance,and global coordination,and strove to form an AI standardization framework with global consensus.
文摘When China and Singapore exchanged formal handshakes in 1990,few could have imagined that 35 years later,a Data Science undergraduate named Hu Yunxin would be happily counting hawker-centre noodles while memorizing regression formulas along Clementi Road.Yet it is precisely these small,personal stories that breathe life into grand diplomatic milestones.In celebration of the anniversary,I spoke with Yunxin—freshly returned from her first year at the National University of Singapore(NUS)—to discover how the Lion City looks through Chinese eyes.
