Objectives:This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the abbreviated Committed Action Questionnaire(CAQ-8)in a cohort of 1635 Chinese university students.Methods:Participants completed the Chinese ver...Objectives:This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the abbreviated Committed Action Questionnaire(CAQ-8)in a cohort of 1635 Chinese university students.Methods:Participants completed the Chinese version of the CAQ-8 along with other standardized measures,including the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II(AAQ-II),the Valuing Questionnaire(VQ),the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS),the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS-21),and the World Health Organization Fiveitem Well-Being Index(WHO-5).A retest was conducted one month later with 300 valid responses.Results:Exploratory factor analysis(n=818)identified a 2-factor structure,confirmed through validated factor analysis(n=817),showing good fit indices(CFI=0.990,RMSEA=0.040).Measurement equivalence across genders was established.The CAQ-8 showed significant positive correlations with life satisfaction,mental health,and values,and negative correlations with depression,anxiety,stress,and experiential avoidance.The scale demonstrated good internal consistency(Cronbach’sα=0.76)and retest reliability(ICC=0.70).Network analysis confirmed the robustness of the 2-factor model,with item 4 in CAQ-8 identified as a core item.Conclusion:The CAQ-8 is a reliable and valid tool for measuring committed action within the psychological flexibility model in Chinese populations.展开更多
Background: Numerous studies of tissues’ regeneration have confessed the recovery of damaged liver by hematopoietic stem cells. The cells act not only by cell replacement in the target organ but also by delivering tr...Background: Numerous studies of tissues’ regeneration have confessed the recovery of damaged liver by hematopoietic stem cells. The cells act not only by cell replacement in the target organ but also by delivering trophic factors that support endogenous liver regeneration. A little is known of how organ-derived signals recruit such committed cells into circulation. Objective: We investigated the roles of noninvasive mechanical percutaneous stress of cirrhotic human liver in numbers fluctuation of trophic, liver-specific alpha-fetoprotein-positive fraction of CD133-positive hematopoietic stem cells in lymphocytes of patients waiting for liver transplantation. Methods: To promote in blood the number of the alpha-fetoprotein-positive fraction of CD133-positive hematopoietic stem cells, committed to liver’ tissue, we activated mechanically the cirrhotic liver of patient by transcutaneous micro vibration received from skin-contacted electro-magnetic vibraphones generated mechanical pulses with amplitude 10 μm and smoothly changing frequency from 0.03 kHz to 18 kHz and back forth during one cycle duration 1 minute. The number of the alpha-fetoprotein-positive fraction of CD133-positive hematopoietic stem cells in lymphocytes of potential recipients was controlled by flow cytometry before and during daily sonication of skin area, which corresponds to liver projection on it. The 15 minutes cyclic sonication of the liver area performed daily for three weeks. Results: The sonication increased significantly averaged number of liver-specific alpha-fetoprotein-positive CD133-positive blood lymphocytes in 2 - 3 times compared to a base lane. The second similar sonication, the same zone after three weeks break showed differences with baseline, but it was statistically insignificant. The result was specifically related to the liver as it showed the control sonication of the backbone’s projection on the skin of a separate group of patients with cirrhotic liver from the waiting list. Conclusion: The stem cells committed to the liver recruit from the bone marrow into circulation, when organ mechanically stresses and secretes specific humoral signals to provoke of lymphopoiesis on host liver repair.展开更多
An identity-based verifiably committed signature scheme (IB-VCS) was proposed, which is proved secure in the standard model (i.e., without random oracles). It enjoys the setup-free property and stand-alone property, b...An identity-based verifiably committed signature scheme (IB-VCS) was proposed, which is proved secure in the standard model (i.e., without random oracles). It enjoys the setup-free property and stand-alone property, both of which make an exchange protocol more practical. The scheme is unconditionally secure against the cheating signer, its security against the cheating verifier is reduced to the computational Diffie-Hellman (CDH) problem in the underlying group, it is secure against the cheating trusted third party if the underlying Paterson Schuldt's identity based signature (IBS) scheme is secure, which is proven true based on the CDH assumption in the standard model.展开更多
We use a nuclear technique based on the determination of the detection efficiencies of solid state nuclear track detectors CR-39 and LR-115 type II (SSNTDs) for alpha particles emitted from the series of uranium-238 a...We use a nuclear technique based on the determination of the detection efficiencies of solid state nuclear track detectors CR-39 and LR-115 type II (SSNTDs) for alpha particles emitted from the series of uranium-238 and thorium-232 in a phytotherapeutic sample and the measurement of alpha track densities registered on these detectors to assess alpha activities due to uranium-238;thorium-232;radon and thoron in samples of phytotherapeutic preparations consumed by Moroccan adult patients. For modern preparations, the alpha activities due to <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>222</sup>Rn range from 14.27 mBq/kg to 22.02 mBq/kg, from 6.27 mBq/kg to 9.64 mBq/kg and from 14.27 Bq/kg to 22.02 Bq/kg respectively. For classical preparations, the alpha activities due to <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>222</sup>Rn range from 16.73 mBq/kg to 24 mBq/kg, from 7.34 mBq/kg to 10.82 mBq/kg and from 16.73 Bq/kg to 24.72 Bq/kg respectively. A dosimetric model for ingestion has been highlighted to determine committed equivalent dose to different compartments of human gastrointestinal system due to the ingestion of phytotherapeutic preparations by Moroccan adult patients. The maximum overall effective dose due to <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th, and <sup>222</sup>Rn after the ingestion of the studied phytotherapeutic preparations, was found equal to 38 × 10<sup>-8</sup> S·vy<sup>-1</sup> which is less than the dose limit given by the international commission for radiological protection in it publication 56.展开更多
In 2019,Guangxi’s Non-governmental Organizations actively engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative to promote closer people-to-people ties among countries along the Belt and Road.Guangxi NGO Network for International ...In 2019,Guangxi’s Non-governmental Organizations actively engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative to promote closer people-to-people ties among countries along the Belt and Road.Guangxi NGO Network for International Exchanges(GNIE)and its members have taken solid steps to contribute to the building of the Belt and Road Initiative,China’s neighborhood diplomacy and Guangxi’s economic and social development.展开更多
The recent 2024 World Conference of the International Federation of Navigation in Beijing focused on the expansion of navigation applications.Hosted by the China Navigation Society,the event aimed to explore the integ...The recent 2024 World Conference of the International Federation of Navigation in Beijing focused on the expansion of navigation applications.Hosted by the China Navigation Society,the event aimed to explore the integration of navigation,communication,and remote sensing technologies.The head of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Transport emphasized China’s commitment to promoting innovation in navigation.China has become the nation with the largest shipping infrastructure,the highest volume of goods transported by sea,and one of the largest fleets globally.展开更多
When Xi Jinping stood at the podium, placed his left hand on the newly amended Constitution, raised his right hand in a fist of solidarity and took the public oath of allegiance to the Consti- tution in the Great Hall...When Xi Jinping stood at the podium, placed his left hand on the newly amended Constitution, raised his right hand in a fist of solidarity and took the public oath of allegiance to the Consti- tution in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 17, it not only signaled the beginning of his second term as the Chinese president.展开更多
BACK in 2001 China＇s admission to the World Trade Organization （WTO） was a watershed event for the organization, its members and China itselE December 11, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of China＇s admission to t...BACK in 2001 China＇s admission to the World Trade Organization （WTO） was a watershed event for the organization, its members and China itselE December 11, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of China＇s admission to the WTO. The country has since become better integrated with the global economy and gained a strong foothold in global trade. In addition to being the world＇s second largest economy. China is now the world＇s largest trader in goods, the second largest destination for foreign investment and the third larg- est outbound investor. China＇s forex reserves also far outstrip that of any other country.展开更多
The tradition of the Chinese minister of foreign affairs making the first New Year trip abroad to Africa has continued unabated for 28 years.From January 12 to 16 this year,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made his wa...The tradition of the Chinese minister of foreign affairs making the first New Year trip abroad to Africa has continued unabated for 28 years.From January 12 to 16 this year,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made his way to Rwanda,Angola,Gabon,and Sǎo Toméand Príncipe.展开更多
Dear Editor,Dendritic cells(DCs)are the most efficient professional antigen presenting cells that act as sentinels of the immune system and conduct vital functions in the initiation and regulation of innate and adapti...Dear Editor,Dendritic cells(DCs)are the most efficient professional antigen presenting cells that act as sentinels of the immune system and conduct vital functions in the initiation and regulation of innate and adaptive immunities(Wculek et al.,2020).In addition to being critical cellular components in pathogen clearance,DCs are promising targets for improved tumor immunotherapy,vaccine design,and intervention of autoimmune diseases(Nutt and Chopin,2020).DCs can be classified as plasmacytoid DCs(pDCs)and conventional DCs(cDCs)in both mouse and human(Anderson et al.,2018;Nutt and Chopin,2020).展开更多
Since the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in late 2002,more than 44 collective studies by the members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee have been carried out,focusing on n...Since the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in late 2002,more than 44 collective studies by the members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee have been carried out,focusing on national modernization.展开更多
shanghai, one of the most populated cities in the world’s most populous nation, knew it had the largest ever World Exposition to prepare for more than two years prior to its opening, when a record number of countries...shanghai, one of the most populated cities in the world’s most populous nation, knew it had the largest ever World Exposition to prepare for more than two years prior to its opening, when a record number of countries and international organizations confirmed their participation. A total of 246 countries and international organizations take part in World Expo 2010,展开更多
Guo Wei, President and CEO of Digital China, answers questions about the company's operating strategies and prospects for China's IT service sector in a written interview with Beijing Review. Beijing Review: D...Guo Wei, President and CEO of Digital China, answers questions about the company's operating strategies and prospects for China's IT service sector in a written interview with Beijing Review. Beijing Review: Digital China has detailed its strategies as "IT Serves China" and "IT Service on Demand." What is the operating objective for 2006?展开更多
China's new-energy vehicle(NEV)industry has taken the global lead in breaking through technological barriers.It has secured the world's top position in production and sales for nine consecutive years,with a ma...China's new-energy vehicle(NEV)industry has taken the global lead in breaking through technological barriers.It has secured the world's top position in production and sales for nine consecutive years,with a market share of more than 60 percent.展开更多
Chinese efforts to lower carbon emissions through environmentally friendly means begin gaining momentum Efforts to curb carbon emissions continue to take shape as China adheres to its pledge for a brighter, greener fu...Chinese efforts to lower carbon emissions through environmentally friendly means begin gaining momentum Efforts to curb carbon emissions continue to take shape as China adheres to its pledge for a brighter, greener future. More importantly, as environmental measures take hold and展开更多
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization embraces a milestone summit,China lends its weight to development In the past 10 years since the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) was founded on June 15,2001,China has pl...As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization embraces a milestone summit,China lends its weight to development In the past 10 years since the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) was founded on June 15,2001,China has played a significant role in the展开更多
IH&RA and its members worldwide extend solidarity and support to all those affected by the 26 December Indian Ocean Disaster in Southeast Asia, so many of whom represent members of the IH&RA family - hotel and...IH&RA and its members worldwide extend solidarity and support to all those affected by the 26 December Indian Ocean Disaster in Southeast Asia, so many of whom represent members of the IH&RA family - hotel and restaurant employees, employers, valued customers and the local people who make travel and tourism possible. The hotel and restaurant industry is united in its support of a rapid recovery and seeks ways of identifying展开更多
文摘Objectives:This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the abbreviated Committed Action Questionnaire(CAQ-8)in a cohort of 1635 Chinese university students.Methods:Participants completed the Chinese version of the CAQ-8 along with other standardized measures,including the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II(AAQ-II),the Valuing Questionnaire(VQ),the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS),the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(DASS-21),and the World Health Organization Fiveitem Well-Being Index(WHO-5).A retest was conducted one month later with 300 valid responses.Results:Exploratory factor analysis(n=818)identified a 2-factor structure,confirmed through validated factor analysis(n=817),showing good fit indices(CFI=0.990,RMSEA=0.040).Measurement equivalence across genders was established.The CAQ-8 showed significant positive correlations with life satisfaction,mental health,and values,and negative correlations with depression,anxiety,stress,and experiential avoidance.The scale demonstrated good internal consistency(Cronbach’sα=0.76)and retest reliability(ICC=0.70).Network analysis confirmed the robustness of the 2-factor model,with item 4 in CAQ-8 identified as a core item.Conclusion:The CAQ-8 is a reliable and valid tool for measuring committed action within the psychological flexibility model in Chinese populations.
文摘Background: Numerous studies of tissues’ regeneration have confessed the recovery of damaged liver by hematopoietic stem cells. The cells act not only by cell replacement in the target organ but also by delivering trophic factors that support endogenous liver regeneration. A little is known of how organ-derived signals recruit such committed cells into circulation. Objective: We investigated the roles of noninvasive mechanical percutaneous stress of cirrhotic human liver in numbers fluctuation of trophic, liver-specific alpha-fetoprotein-positive fraction of CD133-positive hematopoietic stem cells in lymphocytes of patients waiting for liver transplantation. Methods: To promote in blood the number of the alpha-fetoprotein-positive fraction of CD133-positive hematopoietic stem cells, committed to liver’ tissue, we activated mechanically the cirrhotic liver of patient by transcutaneous micro vibration received from skin-contacted electro-magnetic vibraphones generated mechanical pulses with amplitude 10 μm and smoothly changing frequency from 0.03 kHz to 18 kHz and back forth during one cycle duration 1 minute. The number of the alpha-fetoprotein-positive fraction of CD133-positive hematopoietic stem cells in lymphocytes of potential recipients was controlled by flow cytometry before and during daily sonication of skin area, which corresponds to liver projection on it. The 15 minutes cyclic sonication of the liver area performed daily for three weeks. Results: The sonication increased significantly averaged number of liver-specific alpha-fetoprotein-positive CD133-positive blood lymphocytes in 2 - 3 times compared to a base lane. The second similar sonication, the same zone after three weeks break showed differences with baseline, but it was statistically insignificant. The result was specifically related to the liver as it showed the control sonication of the backbone’s projection on the skin of a separate group of patients with cirrhotic liver from the waiting list. Conclusion: The stem cells committed to the liver recruit from the bone marrow into circulation, when organ mechanically stresses and secretes specific humoral signals to provoke of lymphopoiesis on host liver repair.
基金The National Hi-Tech Research and Development Program (863) of China (No. 2005AA145110)The Pudong New Area Technology Innovation Public Service Platform of China (No. PDP2005-04)
文摘An identity-based verifiably committed signature scheme (IB-VCS) was proposed, which is proved secure in the standard model (i.e., without random oracles). It enjoys the setup-free property and stand-alone property, both of which make an exchange protocol more practical. The scheme is unconditionally secure against the cheating signer, its security against the cheating verifier is reduced to the computational Diffie-Hellman (CDH) problem in the underlying group, it is secure against the cheating trusted third party if the underlying Paterson Schuldt's identity based signature (IBS) scheme is secure, which is proven true based on the CDH assumption in the standard model.
文摘We use a nuclear technique based on the determination of the detection efficiencies of solid state nuclear track detectors CR-39 and LR-115 type II (SSNTDs) for alpha particles emitted from the series of uranium-238 and thorium-232 in a phytotherapeutic sample and the measurement of alpha track densities registered on these detectors to assess alpha activities due to uranium-238;thorium-232;radon and thoron in samples of phytotherapeutic preparations consumed by Moroccan adult patients. For modern preparations, the alpha activities due to <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>222</sup>Rn range from 14.27 mBq/kg to 22.02 mBq/kg, from 6.27 mBq/kg to 9.64 mBq/kg and from 14.27 Bq/kg to 22.02 Bq/kg respectively. For classical preparations, the alpha activities due to <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>222</sup>Rn range from 16.73 mBq/kg to 24 mBq/kg, from 7.34 mBq/kg to 10.82 mBq/kg and from 16.73 Bq/kg to 24.72 Bq/kg respectively. A dosimetric model for ingestion has been highlighted to determine committed equivalent dose to different compartments of human gastrointestinal system due to the ingestion of phytotherapeutic preparations by Moroccan adult patients. The maximum overall effective dose due to <sup>238</sup>U, <sup>232</sup>Th, and <sup>222</sup>Rn after the ingestion of the studied phytotherapeutic preparations, was found equal to 38 × 10<sup>-8</sup> S·vy<sup>-1</sup> which is less than the dose limit given by the international commission for radiological protection in it publication 56.
文摘In 2019,Guangxi’s Non-governmental Organizations actively engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative to promote closer people-to-people ties among countries along the Belt and Road.Guangxi NGO Network for International Exchanges(GNIE)and its members have taken solid steps to contribute to the building of the Belt and Road Initiative,China’s neighborhood diplomacy and Guangxi’s economic and social development.
文摘The recent 2024 World Conference of the International Federation of Navigation in Beijing focused on the expansion of navigation applications.Hosted by the China Navigation Society,the event aimed to explore the integration of navigation,communication,and remote sensing technologies.The head of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Transport emphasized China’s commitment to promoting innovation in navigation.China has become the nation with the largest shipping infrastructure,the highest volume of goods transported by sea,and one of the largest fleets globally.
文摘When Xi Jinping stood at the podium, placed his left hand on the newly amended Constitution, raised his right hand in a fist of solidarity and took the public oath of allegiance to the Consti- tution in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 17, it not only signaled the beginning of his second term as the Chinese president.
文摘BACK in 2001 China＇s admission to the World Trade Organization （WTO） was a watershed event for the organization, its members and China itselE December 11, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of China＇s admission to the WTO. The country has since become better integrated with the global economy and gained a strong foothold in global trade. In addition to being the world＇s second largest economy. China is now the world＇s largest trader in goods, the second largest destination for foreign investment and the third larg- est outbound investor. China＇s forex reserves also far outstrip that of any other country.
文摘The tradition of the Chinese minister of foreign affairs making the first New Year trip abroad to Africa has continued unabated for 28 years.From January 12 to 16 this year,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made his way to Rwanda,Angola,Gabon,and Sǎo Toméand Príncipe.
文摘Dear Editor,Dendritic cells(DCs)are the most efficient professional antigen presenting cells that act as sentinels of the immune system and conduct vital functions in the initiation and regulation of innate and adaptive immunities(Wculek et al.,2020).In addition to being critical cellular components in pathogen clearance,DCs are promising targets for improved tumor immunotherapy,vaccine design,and intervention of autoimmune diseases(Nutt and Chopin,2020).DCs can be classified as plasmacytoid DCs(pDCs)and conventional DCs(cDCs)in both mouse and human(Anderson et al.,2018;Nutt and Chopin,2020).
文摘Since the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in late 2002,more than 44 collective studies by the members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee have been carried out,focusing on national modernization.
文摘shanghai, one of the most populated cities in the world’s most populous nation, knew it had the largest ever World Exposition to prepare for more than two years prior to its opening, when a record number of countries and international organizations confirmed their participation. A total of 246 countries and international organizations take part in World Expo 2010,
文摘Guo Wei, President and CEO of Digital China, answers questions about the company's operating strategies and prospects for China's IT service sector in a written interview with Beijing Review. Beijing Review: Digital China has detailed its strategies as "IT Serves China" and "IT Service on Demand." What is the operating objective for 2006?
文摘China's new-energy vehicle(NEV)industry has taken the global lead in breaking through technological barriers.It has secured the world's top position in production and sales for nine consecutive years,with a market share of more than 60 percent.
文摘Chinese efforts to lower carbon emissions through environmentally friendly means begin gaining momentum Efforts to curb carbon emissions continue to take shape as China adheres to its pledge for a brighter, greener future. More importantly, as environmental measures take hold and
文摘As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization embraces a milestone summit,China lends its weight to development In the past 10 years since the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) was founded on June 15,2001,China has played a significant role in the
文摘IH&RA and its members worldwide extend solidarity and support to all those affected by the 26 December Indian Ocean Disaster in Southeast Asia, so many of whom represent members of the IH&RA family - hotel and restaurant employees, employers, valued customers and the local people who make travel and tourism possible. The hotel and restaurant industry is united in its support of a rapid recovery and seeks ways of identifying
