BACKGROUND Monkeypox(Mpox),is a disease of global public health concern,as it does not affect only countries in western and central Africa.AIM To assess Burundi healthcare workers(HCWs)s’level of knowledge and confid...BACKGROUND Monkeypox(Mpox),is a disease of global public health concern,as it does not affect only countries in western and central Africa.AIM To assess Burundi healthcare workers(HCWs)s’level of knowledge and confidence in the diagnosis and management of Mpox.METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study via an online survey designed mainly from the World Health Organization course distributed among Burundi HCWs from June-July 2023.The questionnaire comprises 8 socioprofessional-related questions,22 questions about Mpox disease knowledge,and 3 questions to assess confidence in Mpox diagnosis and management.The data were analyzed via SPSS software version 25.0.A P value<0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance.RESULTS The study sample comprised 471 HCWs who were mainly medical doctors(63.9%)and nurses(30.1%).None of the 22 questions concerning Mpox knowledge had at least 50%correct responses.A very low number of HCWs(17.4%)knew that Mpox has a vaccine.The confidence level to diagnose(21.20%),treat(18.00%)or prevent(23.30%)Mpox was low among HCWs.The confidence level in the diagnosis of Mpox was associated with the HCWs’age(P value=0.009),sex(P value<0.001),work experience(P value=0.002),and residence(P value<0.001).The confidence level to treat Mpox was significantly associated with the HCWs’age(P value=0.050),sex(P value<0.001),education(P value=0.033)and occupation(P value=0.005).The confidence level to prevent Mpox was associated with the HCWs’education(P value<0.001),work experience(P value=0.002),residence(P value<0.001)and type of work institution(P value=0.003).CONCLUSION This study revealed that HCWs have the lowest level of knowledge regarding Mpox and a lack of confidence in the ability to diagnose,treat or prevent it.There is an urgent need to organize continuing medical education programs on Mpox epidemiology and preparedness for Burundi HCWs.We encourage future researchers to assess potential hesitancy toward Mpox vaccination and its associated factors.展开更多
NEW quality productive forces were one of the most frequently mentioned keywords for China’s high-quality development in the past year.The annual Central Economic Work Conference(CEWC)in December that reviewed the ec...NEW quality productive forces were one of the most frequently mentioned keywords for China’s high-quality development in the past year.The annual Central Economic Work Conference(CEWC)in December that reviewed the economy in 2024 and gave directions for the economic work in 2025 called for balancing fostering new growth drivers and revitalizing old ones while developing new quality productive forces based on local conditions.展开更多
In order to solve the problem of limited computational resources of multi-unmanned systems airborne navigation platform,a distributed cooperative positioning method based on confidence evaluation is proposed.Firstly,t...In order to solve the problem of limited computational resources of multi-unmanned systems airborne navigation platform,a distributed cooperative positioning method based on confidence evaluation is proposed.Firstly,the impact of ranging error,priori information,spatial geometric configuration and adjacent nodes count on cooperative positioning performance are analyzed individually.Secondly,a confidence evaluation method for measurement information of adjacent nodes is designed according to the cooperative positioning principle,which comprehensively considers the coupling relationship between influencing factors.Finally,a distributed cooperative navigation filter based on inter-vehicle ranging is designed.Simulation studies show that confidence evaluation method proposed in this paper can effectively characterize the contribution of measurement information to positioning results,and positioning accuracy under the proposed method is improved by more than 15%compared with the traditional screening methods based on optimal geometric configuration and closest distance.展开更多
Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing(CJIN)is dedicated to promoting the internationalization of Chinese science and technology journals through innovative practices.Its pioneering technology of Authorship Metadata i...Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing(CJIN)is dedicated to promoting the internationalization of Chinese science and technology journals through innovative practices.Its pioneering technology of Authorship Metadata in Chinese,preserves authors'names in their native languages within global academic databases,demonstrating cultural confidence and enabling accurate tracking of academic achievements.By constructing an open science system,upgrading its technical platform,and ensuring the sustainable dis⁃semination of resources,CJIN is committed to establishing an international academic hub in the field of integrative nursing.It aims to build bridges for cultural exchange,and transmitting the accumulated wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing.展开更多
This study,grounded in cultural confidence,constructs and implements the Curriculum-Ideology and Politics-Multimodality(CIM)teaching model tailored for university English courses in arts and sports majors.By integrati...This study,grounded in cultural confidence,constructs and implements the Curriculum-Ideology and Politics-Multimodality(CIM)teaching model tailored for university English courses in arts and sports majors.By integrating multimodal resources,it embeds ideological and political education into English instruction to enhance students’language proficiency and cultural confidence.Effectiveness was evaluated through questionnaires and experiments at Changsha Normal University as a case study,detailing construction steps,pathways,and outcomes.Results indicate improved cross-cultural communication skills and ideological literacy.This work innovatively combines cultural confidence,course-based ideological education,and multimodal theory,providing a novel practical framework for university English teaching.展开更多
In a video that has mesmerized audiences worldwide,a humanoid robot displays a magical move of self-defense,executing a flawless 720-degree spinning kick to knock out a baton held in a human hand.This is Chinese compa...In a video that has mesmerized audiences worldwide,a humanoid robot displays a magical move of self-defense,executing a flawless 720-degree spinning kick to knock out a baton held in a human hand.This is Chinese company Unitree Robotics’G1 robot,embodying the innovation that has propelled China forward as the world’s second largest economy.展开更多
Let x 1,x 2,… be independent identically distributed (i.i.d.) random variables, in which x n=0 or 1 and the probability of ｛x n=1｝ is p. Here p is unknown. Let τ be any finite stopping ...Let x 1,x 2,… be independent identically distributed (i.i.d.) random variables, in which x n=0 or 1 and the probability of ｛x n=1｝ is p. Here p is unknown. Let τ be any finite stopping time for (x n,n1). For any sequential sample (x 1,x 2,…,x τ ) and γ∈(0,1), we have given an optimal confidence limit of p with confidence level γ . Some related problems are also discussed.展开更多
Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,...Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,they have gained appreciation,recognition,confidence,friendships,and love.展开更多
As the global economy navigates through a complex landscape of uncertainty and shifting dynamics,the Chinese economy stands out for its remarkable resilience,inherent vitality,and steadfast commitment to a transformat...As the global economy navigates through a complex landscape of uncertainty and shifting dynamics,the Chinese economy stands out for its remarkable resilience,inherent vitality,and steadfast commitment to a transformative,high-quality development path.The latest economic indicators,strategic policy guidance from the Central Economic Work Conference,and a surge in international confidence collectively present a picture of an economy not merely recovering,but actively building its new growth engines.China is transitioning towards a more sustainable and innovation-driven model,with new quality productive forces playing an increasingly prominent role.展开更多
To improve the forecasting reliability of travel time, the time-varying confidence interval of travel time on arterials is forecasted using an autoregressive integrated moving average and generalized autoregressive co...To improve the forecasting reliability of travel time, the time-varying confidence interval of travel time on arterials is forecasted using an autoregressive integrated moving average and generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity （ARIMA-GARCH） model. In which, the ARIMA model is used as the mean equation of the GARCH model to model the travel time levels and the GARCH model is used to model the conditional variances of travel time. The proposed method is validated and evaluated using actual traffic flow data collected from the traffic monitoring system of Kunshan city. The evaluation results show that, compared with the conventional ARIMA model, the proposed model cannot significantly improve the forecasting performance of travel time levels but has advantage in travel time volatility forecasting. The proposed model can well capture the travel time heteroskedasticity and forecast the time-varying confidence intervals of travel time which can better reflect the volatility of observed travel times than the fixed confidence interval provided by the ARIMA model.展开更多
China Standardization:What is your view on this year's International Standardization Youth Star Competition?Tom Heilandt:This is the first time I have attended this event,which was founded by my good friend Dr.Zha...China Standardization:What is your view on this year's International Standardization Youth Star Competition?Tom Heilandt:This is the first time I have attended this event,which was founded by my good friend Dr.Zhang Xiaogang,whom I first met in 2016 when he was President of ISO.It is an excellent initiative.I strongly believe that it is essential for young people to become involved in standardization.展开更多
Aim： To investigate how erectile dysfunction （ED） medications affect morning erection in patients with ED and how they respond to the return of morning erection. Methods： This study was conducted in 120 patients w...Aim： To investigate how erectile dysfunction （ED） medications affect morning erection in patients with ED and how they respond to the return of morning erection. Methods： This study was conducted in 120 patients who experienced successful intercourse with either tadalafil or sildenafil. Using a random face-to-face interview and a questionnaire （about the quality and number of days getting morning erection after using the two medications）, the impact of the medications on the morning erections was investigated, and the participants were asked about their feelings on regaining morning erection. Results： Of the respondents, 81% （68% of those with sildenafil and 99% of those with tadalafil） experienced morning erections after taking an oral ED medication. The men who took tadalafil mainly for 2 days with one dose, while those who took sildenafil experienced morning erections mainly for 1 day. The major sentiment upon regaining a morning erection was, ＂having more confidence as a man＂ （74%）. Among the 96 respondents who experienced morning erections with tadalafil, 52% preferred tadalafil over sildenafil, not only because of freedom from concerns about a specific time to have relations, but also regaining morning erection. Conclusion： Regaining a morning erection affects the recovery of confidence as a man and influences the preference for tadalafil over sildenafil.展开更多
The random finite difference method(RFDM) is a popular approach to quantitatively evaluate the influence of inherent spatial variability of soil on the deformation of embedded tunnels.However,the high computational co...The random finite difference method(RFDM) is a popular approach to quantitatively evaluate the influence of inherent spatial variability of soil on the deformation of embedded tunnels.However,the high computational cost is an ongoing challenge for its application in complex scenarios.To address this limitation,a deep learning-based method for efficient prediction of tunnel deformation in spatially variable soil is proposed.The proposed method uses one-dimensional convolutional neural network(CNN) to identify the pattern between random field input and factor of safety of tunnel deformation output.The mean squared error and correlation coefficient of the CNN model applied to the newly untrained dataset was less than 0.02 and larger than 0.96,respectively.It means that the trained CNN model can replace RFDM analysis for Monte Carlo simulations with a small but sufficient number of random field samples(about 40 samples for each case in this study).It is well known that the machine learning or deep learning model has a common limitation that the confidence of predicted result is unknown and only a deterministic outcome is given.This calls for an approach to gauge the model’s confidence interval.It is achieved by applying dropout to all layers of the original model to retrain the model and using the dropout technique when performing inference.The excellent agreement between the CNN model prediction and the RFDM calculated results demonstrated that the proposed deep learning-based method has potential for tunnel performance analysis in spatially variable soils.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Monkeypox(Mpox),is a disease of global public health concern,as it does not affect only countries in western and central Africa.AIM To assess Burundi healthcare workers(HCWs)s’level of knowledge and confidence in the diagnosis and management of Mpox.METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study via an online survey designed mainly from the World Health Organization course distributed among Burundi HCWs from June-July 2023.The questionnaire comprises 8 socioprofessional-related questions,22 questions about Mpox disease knowledge,and 3 questions to assess confidence in Mpox diagnosis and management.The data were analyzed via SPSS software version 25.0.A P value<0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance.RESULTS The study sample comprised 471 HCWs who were mainly medical doctors(63.9%)and nurses(30.1%).None of the 22 questions concerning Mpox knowledge had at least 50%correct responses.A very low number of HCWs(17.4%)knew that Mpox has a vaccine.The confidence level to diagnose(21.20%),treat(18.00%)or prevent(23.30%)Mpox was low among HCWs.The confidence level in the diagnosis of Mpox was associated with the HCWs’age(P value=0.009),sex(P value<0.001),work experience(P value=0.002),and residence(P value<0.001).The confidence level to treat Mpox was significantly associated with the HCWs’age(P value=0.050),sex(P value<0.001),education(P value=0.033)and occupation(P value=0.005).The confidence level to prevent Mpox was associated with the HCWs’education(P value<0.001),work experience(P value=0.002),residence(P value<0.001)and type of work institution(P value=0.003).CONCLUSION This study revealed that HCWs have the lowest level of knowledge regarding Mpox and a lack of confidence in the ability to diagnose,treat or prevent it.There is an urgent need to organize continuing medical education programs on Mpox epidemiology and preparedness for Burundi HCWs.We encourage future researchers to assess potential hesitancy toward Mpox vaccination and its associated factors.
文摘NEW quality productive forces were one of the most frequently mentioned keywords for China’s high-quality development in the past year.The annual Central Economic Work Conference(CEWC)in December that reviewed the economy in 2024 and gave directions for the economic work in 2025 called for balancing fostering new growth drivers and revitalizing old ones while developing new quality productive forces based on local conditions.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62073163,62103285,62203228)National Defense Basic Research Program(No.JCKY2020605C009)+1 种基金Aeronautic Science Foundation of China(Nos.ASFC-2020Z071052001,202055052003)Foundation Strengthening Program Technology 173 Field Fund(No.2021-JCJQ-JJ-0308)。
文摘In order to solve the problem of limited computational resources of multi-unmanned systems airborne navigation platform,a distributed cooperative positioning method based on confidence evaluation is proposed.Firstly,the impact of ranging error,priori information,spatial geometric configuration and adjacent nodes count on cooperative positioning performance are analyzed individually.Secondly,a confidence evaluation method for measurement information of adjacent nodes is designed according to the cooperative positioning principle,which comprehensively considers the coupling relationship between influencing factors.Finally,a distributed cooperative navigation filter based on inter-vehicle ranging is designed.Simulation studies show that confidence evaluation method proposed in this paper can effectively characterize the contribution of measurement information to positioning results,and positioning accuracy under the proposed method is improved by more than 15%compared with the traditional screening methods based on optimal geometric configuration and closest distance.
文摘Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing(CJIN)is dedicated to promoting the internationalization of Chinese science and technology journals through innovative practices.Its pioneering technology of Authorship Metadata in Chinese,preserves authors'names in their native languages within global academic databases,demonstrating cultural confidence and enabling accurate tracking of academic achievements.By constructing an open science system,upgrading its technical platform,and ensuring the sustainable dis⁃semination of resources,CJIN is committed to establishing an international academic hub in the field of integrative nursing.It aims to build bridges for cultural exchange,and transmitting the accumulated wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing.
基金2024 Hunan Province Ordinary Undergraduate University Teaching Reform Research Project“Construction and Practice of the Multimodal Ideological and Political Education Teaching Model(CIM)for Arts and Sports University English Courses from the Perspective of Cultural Confidence”(202401001784)。
文摘This study,grounded in cultural confidence,constructs and implements the Curriculum-Ideology and Politics-Multimodality(CIM)teaching model tailored for university English courses in arts and sports majors.By integrating multimodal resources,it embeds ideological and political education into English instruction to enhance students’language proficiency and cultural confidence.Effectiveness was evaluated through questionnaires and experiments at Changsha Normal University as a case study,detailing construction steps,pathways,and outcomes.Results indicate improved cross-cultural communication skills and ideological literacy.This work innovatively combines cultural confidence,course-based ideological education,and multimodal theory,providing a novel practical framework for university English teaching.
文摘In a video that has mesmerized audiences worldwide,a humanoid robot displays a magical move of self-defense,executing a flawless 720-degree spinning kick to knock out a baton held in a human hand.This is Chinese company Unitree Robotics’G1 robot,embodying the innovation that has propelled China forward as the world’s second largest economy.
文摘Let x 1,x 2,… be independent identically distributed (i.i.d.) random variables, in which x n=0 or 1 and the probability of ｛x n=1｝ is p. Here p is unknown. Let τ be any finite stopping time for (x n,n1). For any sequential sample (x 1,x 2,…,x τ ) and γ∈(0,1), we have given an optimal confidence limit of p with confidence level γ . Some related problems are also discussed.
文摘Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,they have gained appreciation,recognition,confidence,friendships,and love.
文摘As the global economy navigates through a complex landscape of uncertainty and shifting dynamics,the Chinese economy stands out for its remarkable resilience,inherent vitality,and steadfast commitment to a transformative,high-quality development path.The latest economic indicators,strategic policy guidance from the Central Economic Work Conference,and a surge in international confidence collectively present a picture of an economy not merely recovering,but actively building its new growth engines.China is transitioning towards a more sustainable and innovation-driven model,with new quality productive forces playing an increasingly prominent role.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51108079)
文摘To improve the forecasting reliability of travel time, the time-varying confidence interval of travel time on arterials is forecasted using an autoregressive integrated moving average and generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity （ARIMA-GARCH） model. In which, the ARIMA model is used as the mean equation of the GARCH model to model the travel time levels and the GARCH model is used to model the conditional variances of travel time. The proposed method is validated and evaluated using actual traffic flow data collected from the traffic monitoring system of Kunshan city. The evaluation results show that, compared with the conventional ARIMA model, the proposed model cannot significantly improve the forecasting performance of travel time levels but has advantage in travel time volatility forecasting. The proposed model can well capture the travel time heteroskedasticity and forecast the time-varying confidence intervals of travel time which can better reflect the volatility of observed travel times than the fixed confidence interval provided by the ARIMA model.
文摘China Standardization:What is your view on this year's International Standardization Youth Star Competition?Tom Heilandt:This is the first time I have attended this event,which was founded by my good friend Dr.Zhang Xiaogang,whom I first met in 2016 when he was President of ISO.It is an excellent initiative.I strongly believe that it is essential for young people to become involved in standardization.
文摘Aim： To investigate how erectile dysfunction （ED） medications affect morning erection in patients with ED and how they respond to the return of morning erection. Methods： This study was conducted in 120 patients who experienced successful intercourse with either tadalafil or sildenafil. Using a random face-to-face interview and a questionnaire （about the quality and number of days getting morning erection after using the two medications）, the impact of the medications on the morning erections was investigated, and the participants were asked about their feelings on regaining morning erection. Results： Of the respondents, 81% （68% of those with sildenafil and 99% of those with tadalafil） experienced morning erections after taking an oral ED medication. The men who took tadalafil mainly for 2 days with one dose, while those who took sildenafil experienced morning erections mainly for 1 day. The major sentiment upon regaining a morning erection was, ＂having more confidence as a man＂ （74%）. Among the 96 respondents who experienced morning erections with tadalafil, 52% preferred tadalafil over sildenafil, not only because of freedom from concerns about a specific time to have relations, but also regaining morning erection. Conclusion： Regaining a morning erection affects the recovery of confidence as a man and influences the preference for tadalafil over sildenafil.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52130805 and 52022070)Shanghai Science and Technology Committee Program(Grant No.20dz1202200)。
文摘The random finite difference method(RFDM) is a popular approach to quantitatively evaluate the influence of inherent spatial variability of soil on the deformation of embedded tunnels.However,the high computational cost is an ongoing challenge for its application in complex scenarios.To address this limitation,a deep learning-based method for efficient prediction of tunnel deformation in spatially variable soil is proposed.The proposed method uses one-dimensional convolutional neural network(CNN) to identify the pattern between random field input and factor of safety of tunnel deformation output.The mean squared error and correlation coefficient of the CNN model applied to the newly untrained dataset was less than 0.02 and larger than 0.96,respectively.It means that the trained CNN model can replace RFDM analysis for Monte Carlo simulations with a small but sufficient number of random field samples(about 40 samples for each case in this study).It is well known that the machine learning or deep learning model has a common limitation that the confidence of predicted result is unknown and only a deterministic outcome is given.This calls for an approach to gauge the model’s confidence interval.It is achieved by applying dropout to all layers of the original model to retrain the model and using the dropout technique when performing inference.The excellent agreement between the CNN model prediction and the RFDM calculated results demonstrated that the proposed deep learning-based method has potential for tunnel performance analysis in spatially variable soils.
