BACKGROUND Picky eating is a commonly observed behavior among children globally,negatively impacting their physical and mental growth.Although common characteristics distinguish peaky eaters,including food selectivity...BACKGROUND Picky eating is a commonly observed behavior among children globally,negatively impacting their physical and mental growth.Although common characteristics distinguish peaky eaters,including food selectivity,food neophobia,and food avoidance,there is no clear definition to assess this behavior.Due to the unavailability of data regarding picky eating,it wasn’t easy to estimate its prevalence.AIM To develop a regional protocol to help healthcare professionals identify and manage mild and moderate picky eating cases.METHODS A virtual roundtable discussion was held in April 2021 to gather the opinions of seven pediatricians and two pediatric dietitians from eight Middle Eastern countries who had great experience in the management of picky eating.The discussion covered different topics,including clearly defining mild and moderate picky eating,identifying the role of diet fortification in these cases,and the possibility of developing a systematic approach to diet fortification.RESULTS The panel identified picky eating as consuming an inadequate amount and variety of foods by rejecting familiar and unfamiliar food.Most of the time,moderate picky eating cases had micronutrient deficiencies with over-or undernutrition;the mild cases only showed inadequate food consumption and/or poor diet quality.Paying attention to the organic red flags like growth faltering and development delay and behavioral red flags,including food fixation and anticipatory gagging,will help healthcare professionals evaluate the picky eaters and the caregivers to care for their children.Although dietary supplementation and commercial food fortification play an important role in picky eating,they were no benefit in the Middle East.CONCLUSION The panel agreed that food fortification through a food-first approach and oral nutritional supplements would be the best for Middle Eastern children.These recommendations would facilitate identifying and managing picky-eating children in the Middle East.展开更多
Boosting Birth Rates,Generous childcare subsidies have been reported across China as part of the country’s holistic efforts to boost birth rates,making news headlines and sparking discussions.The latest news came fro...Boosting Birth Rates,Generous childcare subsidies have been reported across China as part of the country’s holistic efforts to boost birth rates,making news headlines and sparking discussions.The latest news came from Hohhot,capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.The city announced this week that it will offer a one-time subsidy of 10,000 yuan($1,394)to couples having their first child.A second child will receive 10,000 yuan per year until he/she reaches five years old.For the third child or more,the annual subsidy is 10,000 yuan until the child turns 10.展开更多
We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing al...We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing alkali-activated sewage sludge(AASS)as a binder for stabilizing the clayey soil.Sewage sludge(SS)in varying proportions of 1.5%,2%,2.5%,3.5%,and 4.5%was utilized to prepare geopolymer binders using sodium and potassium-based alkali activators.Furthermore,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and direct shear tests were conducted to examine the strength development of clayey soil stabilized with AASS.While the study presented some intriguing results,we have identified critical concerns regarding(i)the selection of SS as a precursor for alkali activation,(ii)technical inconsistencies associated with the compaction characteristics and microstructural analysis,and(iii)the feasibility of the proposed methodology for practical applications.Through our discussion,we seek to highlight these issues and provide constructive feedback to advance the understanding of alkali activation processes and their implications for soil stabilization.展开更多
The Two Sessions-the annual gathering of China’s top legislature,the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the top political advisory body,the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conferen...The Two Sessions-the annual gathering of China’s top legislature,the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the top political advisory body,the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)-are not just pivotal events in the country’s political calendar.They resonate deeply with ordinary citizens,influencing daily life across the nation.展开更多
AI takes center stage during the“two sessions.”VIGOROUS discussions surrounding Deep-Seek’s artificial intelligence(AI)models,which began early this year,continued at the“two sessions”–the annual meetings of the...AI takes center stage during the“two sessions.”VIGOROUS discussions surrounding Deep-Seek’s artificial intelligence(AI)models,which began early this year,continued at the“two sessions”–the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)–held from March 5 to 11.It showed how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technology,with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.展开更多
The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming...The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming at the theme on“Sharing Academic Ideas&Promoting Innovation for Development”.The forum will feature world-class speakers,academic panels,and discussions.The Forum co-chairs invite the submission of original papers for presentation.展开更多
As the Spring Festival approaches,discussions on“festive atmosphere fading away”have once again risen to the surface;yet a closer look reveals that young people are not abandoning traditions,but celebrating the fest...As the Spring Festival approaches,discussions on“festive atmosphere fading away”have once again risen to the surface;yet a closer look reveals that young people are not abandoning traditions,but celebrating the festival in new and innovative ways.展开更多
You may not expect that the talk shows that frequently dominate the charts today originated from coffee shops in England in the 18th century.The coffee shop was a breeding place for early public discussions,where peop...You may not expect that the talk shows that frequently dominate the charts today originated from coffee shops in England in the 18th century.The coffee shop was a breeding place for early public discussions,where people engaged in free debates on political and social issues.展开更多
On January 15,CIIS President Chen Bo met with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to China,Farhod Arziev.The two sides held in-depth discussions on international and regional affairs,the development of the Shanghai Cooperati...On January 15,CIIS President Chen Bo met with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to China,Farhod Arziev.The two sides held in-depth discussions on international and regional affairs,the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,ChinaUzbekistan relations,and enhancing exchanges and cooperation between think tanks of both countries.展开更多
The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming...The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming at the theme on“Sharing Academic Ideas&Promoting Innovation for Development”.The forum will feature world-class speakers,academic panels,and discussions.The Forum co-chairs invite the submission of original papers for presentation.展开更多
The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming...The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming at the theme on“Sharing Academic Ideas&Promoting Innovation for Development”.The forum will feature world-class speakers,academic panels,and discussions.The Forum co-chairs invite the submission of original papers for presentation.展开更多
In maths,some calculations are just as hard as word problems.Actually,they are word problems.Strategies of solving problems must be applied,while you are doing such calculations.Now,let's discuss a few questions a...In maths,some calculations are just as hard as word problems.Actually,they are word problems.Strategies of solving problems must be applied,while you are doing such calculations.Now,let's discuss a few questions as examples.展开更多
Types of paper Research Article A complete report on original research.A clear structure is required,including introduction,material and methods,results and discussion,conclusions generally.
The anatomy of the human liver is complex,and the vascular system is highly variable.Moreover,the use of traditional com-puted tomography(CT)two-dimensional(2D)images to recon-struct the tissue and organs requires exp...The anatomy of the human liver is complex,and the vascular system is highly variable.Moreover,the use of traditional com-puted tomography(CT)two-dimensional(2D)images to recon-struct the tissue and organs requires experienced doctors and lim-its the sharing and discussion of therapeutic plans[1].展开更多
By analyzing the successful case of meteorological support services for the navigation ceremony of Langzhong Airport,the practice experience,existing problems and future improvement directions of aviation meteorologic...By analyzing the successful case of meteorological support services for the navigation ceremony of Langzhong Airport,the practice experience,existing problems and future improvement directions of aviation meteorological support services were analyzed and summarized to provide reference for the airport and its subsequent aviation meteorological support services in the future.展开更多
On March 19,CIIS President Chen Bo met with Wojciech Zajączkowski,Director of the Asia-Pacific Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland.CIIS Vice President Liu Feitao moderated a discussion with the del...On March 19,CIIS President Chen Bo met with Wojciech Zajączkowski,Director of the Asia-Pacific Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland.CIIS Vice President Liu Feitao moderated a discussion with the delegation led by Director Zajączkowski.The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the current China-Europe relations,China-Poland relations,and the Ukraine crisis.展开更多
Given the complexity of earthquake forecast and the current limitations in the application of artificial intelligence(AI),we propose a conceptual framework for a novel AI system,HuiShangGPT,intended to act as an exper...Given the complexity of earthquake forecast and the current limitations in the application of artificial intelligence(AI),we propose a conceptual framework for a novel AI system,HuiShangGPT,intended to act as an expert in discussion on the trend of seismicity.This system,still in the conceptual stage,aims to integrate AI into the empirical approaches traditionally used in earthquake forecasting.The proposed HuiShangGPT system would not only assist in the comprehensive analysis of seismic data but also contribute to the expert panel discussions,enhancing the decision-making process.We outline the envisioned functionalities and potential benefits of such a system,while acknowledging the technical and practical challenges that need to be addressed for its future implementation.展开更多
Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD...Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD)in China.Aims We aimed to leverage multisource Chinese data to gain deeper insights into the current state of the daily management of Chinese patients with AD and the burdens faced by their caregivers.Methods We searched ninemainstreampublic onlineplatforms in China fromSeptember2010 to March 2024.Natural language processing tools were used to identify patients and caregivers,and categorise patients by disease stage forfurther analysis.We analysed the current state of patient daily management,including diagnosis and treatment,choice oftreatment scenarios,patient safetyand caregiverconcerns.Results Atotal of 1211patientswithAD(66% female,82% aged 60-90)and 756caregiversfor patients with AD were identified from 107556 online sources.Most patients were derived from online consultation platforms(43%),followed by bulletin board system platforms(24%).Among the patients categorised into specific disease stages(n=382),42% were in the moderate stage.The most frequent diagnostic tools included medical history(97%)and symptoms(84%).Treatment options for patients with AD primarily included cholinesterase inhibitors,N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and antipsychotics.Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of patients whoexperiencedwandering(n=92)indicated a higher incidence of wandering during the moderate stage of the disease.Most caregivers were family members,with their primary concerns focusing on disease management and treatment(90%),followed by daily life care(37%)and psychosocial support(25%).Conclusions Online platform data provide a broad spectrum of real-world insights into individuals affected byAD in China.This study enhances our understanding of the experiences of patients with AD and their caregivers,providing guidance for developing personalised interventions,providing advicefor caregivers and improving care for patients with AD.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Picky eating is a commonly observed behavior among children globally,negatively impacting their physical and mental growth.Although common characteristics distinguish peaky eaters,including food selectivity,food neophobia,and food avoidance,there is no clear definition to assess this behavior.Due to the unavailability of data regarding picky eating,it wasn’t easy to estimate its prevalence.AIM To develop a regional protocol to help healthcare professionals identify and manage mild and moderate picky eating cases.METHODS A virtual roundtable discussion was held in April 2021 to gather the opinions of seven pediatricians and two pediatric dietitians from eight Middle Eastern countries who had great experience in the management of picky eating.The discussion covered different topics,including clearly defining mild and moderate picky eating,identifying the role of diet fortification in these cases,and the possibility of developing a systematic approach to diet fortification.RESULTS The panel identified picky eating as consuming an inadequate amount and variety of foods by rejecting familiar and unfamiliar food.Most of the time,moderate picky eating cases had micronutrient deficiencies with over-or undernutrition;the mild cases only showed inadequate food consumption and/or poor diet quality.Paying attention to the organic red flags like growth faltering and development delay and behavioral red flags,including food fixation and anticipatory gagging,will help healthcare professionals evaluate the picky eaters and the caregivers to care for their children.Although dietary supplementation and commercial food fortification play an important role in picky eating,they were no benefit in the Middle East.CONCLUSION The panel agreed that food fortification through a food-first approach and oral nutritional supplements would be the best for Middle Eastern children.These recommendations would facilitate identifying and managing picky-eating children in the Middle East.
文摘Boosting Birth Rates,Generous childcare subsidies have been reported across China as part of the country’s holistic efforts to boost birth rates,making news headlines and sparking discussions.The latest news came from Hohhot,capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.The city announced this week that it will offer a one-time subsidy of 10,000 yuan($1,394)to couples having their first child.A second child will receive 10,000 yuan per year until he/she reaches five years old.For the third child or more,the annual subsidy is 10,000 yuan until the child turns 10.
文摘We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing alkali-activated sewage sludge(AASS)as a binder for stabilizing the clayey soil.Sewage sludge(SS)in varying proportions of 1.5%,2%,2.5%,3.5%,and 4.5%was utilized to prepare geopolymer binders using sodium and potassium-based alkali activators.Furthermore,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and direct shear tests were conducted to examine the strength development of clayey soil stabilized with AASS.While the study presented some intriguing results,we have identified critical concerns regarding(i)the selection of SS as a precursor for alkali activation,(ii)technical inconsistencies associated with the compaction characteristics and microstructural analysis,and(iii)the feasibility of the proposed methodology for practical applications.Through our discussion,we seek to highlight these issues and provide constructive feedback to advance the understanding of alkali activation processes and their implications for soil stabilization.
文摘The Two Sessions-the annual gathering of China’s top legislature,the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the top political advisory body,the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)-are not just pivotal events in the country’s political calendar.They resonate deeply with ordinary citizens,influencing daily life across the nation.
文摘AI takes center stage during the“two sessions.”VIGOROUS discussions surrounding Deep-Seek’s artificial intelligence(AI)models,which began early this year,continued at the“two sessions”–the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)–held from March 5 to 11.It showed how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technology,with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.
文摘The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming at the theme on“Sharing Academic Ideas&Promoting Innovation for Development”.The forum will feature world-class speakers,academic panels,and discussions.The Forum co-chairs invite the submission of original papers for presentation.
文摘As the Spring Festival approaches,discussions on“festive atmosphere fading away”have once again risen to the surface;yet a closer look reveals that young people are not abandoning traditions,but celebrating the festival in new and innovative ways.
文摘You may not expect that the talk shows that frequently dominate the charts today originated from coffee shops in England in the 18th century.The coffee shop was a breeding place for early public discussions,where people engaged in free debates on political and social issues.
文摘On January 15,CIIS President Chen Bo met with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to China,Farhod Arziev.The two sides held in-depth discussions on international and regional affairs,the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,ChinaUzbekistan relations,and enhancing exchanges and cooperation between think tanks of both countries.
文摘The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming at the theme on“Sharing Academic Ideas&Promoting Innovation for Development”.The forum will feature world-class speakers,academic panels,and discussions.The Forum co-chairs invite the submission of original papers for presentation.
文摘The 2025 CIC Blue Ocean Forum for Worldwide Scientists,sponsored by the China Institute of Communications and organized by China Communications Editorial Office,will be held at the beginning of August this year,aiming at the theme on“Sharing Academic Ideas&Promoting Innovation for Development”.The forum will feature world-class speakers,academic panels,and discussions.The Forum co-chairs invite the submission of original papers for presentation.
文摘In maths,some calculations are just as hard as word problems.Actually,they are word problems.Strategies of solving problems must be applied,while you are doing such calculations.Now,let's discuss a few questions as examples.
文摘Types of paper Research Article A complete report on original research.A clear structure is required,including introduction,material and methods,results and discussion,conclusions generally.
基金supported by grants from Jilin Scientific and Technological Development Program(20200403090SF)The Health Special Foundation of Jilin Province of China(2020sczt029).
文摘The anatomy of the human liver is complex,and the vascular system is highly variable.Moreover,the use of traditional com-puted tomography(CT)two-dimensional(2D)images to recon-struct the tissue and organs requires experienced doctors and lim-its the sharing and discussion of therapeutic plans[1].
文摘By analyzing the successful case of meteorological support services for the navigation ceremony of Langzhong Airport,the practice experience,existing problems and future improvement directions of aviation meteorological support services were analyzed and summarized to provide reference for the airport and its subsequent aviation meteorological support services in the future.
文摘On March 19,CIIS President Chen Bo met with Wojciech Zajączkowski,Director of the Asia-Pacific Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland.CIIS Vice President Liu Feitao moderated a discussion with the delegation led by Director Zajączkowski.The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the current China-Europe relations,China-Poland relations,and the Ukraine crisis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2039207).
文摘Given the complexity of earthquake forecast and the current limitations in the application of artificial intelligence(AI),we propose a conceptual framework for a novel AI system,HuiShangGPT,intended to act as an expert in discussion on the trend of seismicity.This system,still in the conceptual stage,aims to integrate AI into the empirical approaches traditionally used in earthquake forecasting.The proposed HuiShangGPT system would not only assist in the comprehensive analysis of seismic data but also contribute to the expert panel discussions,enhancing the decision-making process.We outline the envisioned functionalities and potential benefits of such a system,while acknowledging the technical and practical challenges that need to be addressed for its future implementation.
基金funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(2021ZD0201804,GW).
文摘Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD)in China.Aims We aimed to leverage multisource Chinese data to gain deeper insights into the current state of the daily management of Chinese patients with AD and the burdens faced by their caregivers.Methods We searched ninemainstreampublic onlineplatforms in China fromSeptember2010 to March 2024.Natural language processing tools were used to identify patients and caregivers,and categorise patients by disease stage forfurther analysis.We analysed the current state of patient daily management,including diagnosis and treatment,choice oftreatment scenarios,patient safetyand caregiverconcerns.Results Atotal of 1211patientswithAD(66% female,82% aged 60-90)and 756caregiversfor patients with AD were identified from 107556 online sources.Most patients were derived from online consultation platforms(43%),followed by bulletin board system platforms(24%).Among the patients categorised into specific disease stages(n=382),42% were in the moderate stage.The most frequent diagnostic tools included medical history(97%)and symptoms(84%).Treatment options for patients with AD primarily included cholinesterase inhibitors,N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and antipsychotics.Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of patients whoexperiencedwandering(n=92)indicated a higher incidence of wandering during the moderate stage of the disease.Most caregivers were family members,with their primary concerns focusing on disease management and treatment(90%),followed by daily life care(37%)and psychosocial support(25%).Conclusions Online platform data provide a broad spectrum of real-world insights into individuals affected byAD in China.This study enhances our understanding of the experiences of patients with AD and their caregivers,providing guidance for developing personalised interventions,providing advicefor caregivers and improving care for patients with AD.
