As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year,most headlines will naturally focus on trade deals,railways,and strategic partnerships.But tucked behind the golden spires of Bangkok...As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year,most headlines will naturally focus on trade deals,railways,and strategic partnerships.But tucked behind the golden spires of Bangkok’s Wat Po temple lies a quieter,gentler form of diplomacy—one that happens through kneading hands,respectful bows,and an ancient art passed down across generations.At the Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School,headmaster Serat Tangtrongchitr sees Thai massage not only as a healing craft,but as a cultural bridge—one that connects people across borders,languages,and belief systems.“We don’t just teach massage,”Serat said,his voice calm but assured.“We teach a way of life.And when people from other cultures learn this with us—Chinese students included—they come to understand not just the techniques,but the heart of Thai culture.”展开更多
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that can affect 6% to 12% of the adult population and more than a third of people over 65 years of age. Purpose: To assess whether a group of people with hand ost...Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that can affect 6% to 12% of the adult population and more than a third of people over 65 years of age. Purpose: To assess whether a group of people with hand osteoarthritis (hOA) who received different types of treatment improved their function after two years of follow-up. Method: The entire sample (n = 97) underwent three follow-up assessments regarding anthropometric parameters of the upper limbs and ability to perform functional activities. Subsequently, the sample was divided into two groups for the intervention periods, called the First Period (n = 73) and the Second Period (n = 24);the First Period kept the same protocol with orientations, and the Second Period went to an intervention with orientation strength exercises and use of orthosis. Findings: In the separate analysis of the three questions of the DASH pain module, no differences were found between the assessment moments for groups of guidelines, treatment, or symptoms. Significant effects were observed for F(2, 162) = 3.5, p = 0.033, η2 = 0.04, and interaction for moments and intervention F(2, 162) = 4.3, p = 0.016, η2 = 0.05. Implications: It can be concluded that only guidance treatment does not benefit patients with hand osteoarthritis. In contrast, guidance, exercise, and orthosis treatment can significantly improve the disease.展开更多
Through the revelation of“commodity value”,the“invisible hand”described by Adam Smith is now clearly visible.It is precisely“commodity value”that guides people to seek benefits for themselves and for others,addi...Through the revelation of“commodity value”,the“invisible hand”described by Adam Smith is now clearly visible.It is precisely“commodity value”that guides people to seek benefits for themselves and for others,adding enormous wealth to society.展开更多
In this paper, the application of bluetooth in vehicle hands free system was described, then the hardware and software structure of system had been designed. Finally, selection about electron parts and chip of electro...In this paper, the application of bluetooth in vehicle hands free system was described, then the hardware and software structure of system had been designed. Finally, selection about electron parts and chip of electronic equipments was presented in detail.展开更多
This paper presents a way for research on grasp planning of three fingered robot hands. According to the assortment of human hand grasping, two typical grasping poses for three finger grasps are summarized. The task...This paper presents a way for research on grasp planning of three fingered robot hands. According to the assortment of human hand grasping, two typical grasping poses for three finger grasps are summarized. The task requirements, the geometrical and physical features of the object and the information from the environment are synthesized. Grasp pose is deduced by task analysis, and the graspable plane is sought and determined. The process of grasp planning is finally carried out by determining three grasp points on the feasible grasp plane.展开更多
Sherwood Anderson's masterpiece Winesburg, Ohio is often considered to be the first real modern American novel."Hands"and"Adventure"are two representative stories of this novel. In this article...Sherwood Anderson's masterpiece Winesburg, Ohio is often considered to be the first real modern American novel."Hands"and"Adventure"are two representative stories of this novel. In this article, the author tries to do a brief analysis on the protagonists of the two stories by using the tripartite personality structure theory of Freud, aiming to get a deeper interpretation and the profound connotation of the stories.展开更多
Presents major achievements in researches on coordinated control with multifingered robot hands by first briefing the present status of researches on multifingered robot hands, then discussing the coordinated control ...Presents major achievements in researches on coordinated control with multifingered robot hands by first briefing the present status of researches on multifingered robot hands, then discussing the coordinated control with multifingered robot hands, and finally exploring the way of achieving autonomous grasp, and thoughts on future researches.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the prevalence of enteric parasite contamination on hands and the potential role naturally contaminated hands may have in their transmission. METHODS: Prior to initiating the survey, the protocol w...AIM: To investigate the prevalence of enteric parasite contamination on hands and the potential role naturally contaminated hands may have in their transmission. METHODS: Prior to initiating the survey, the protocol was reviewed and approved by respective Institutional Review Boards of each survey site(Dhaka, Bangladesh and Kolkata, India). Both stool and corresponding hand wash samples collected, were analyzed for the presence of enteric parasitic ova/(oo)cysts employing conventional microscopy coupled with permanent staining techniques. Additionally molecular approachessuch as polymerase chain reaction(PCR) of enteric parasites recovered from both stool and corresponding hand wash samples, were also used to further confirm their identity. RESULTS: A total of 972 stool samples were collected from both sites surveyed(300 volunteers from Kolkata, India and 672 from Dhaka, Bangladesh). Parasitic analysis revealed, 113(38%) from Kolkata, India and 267(40%) of stool samples from Dhaka, Bangladesh were positive for parasitic ova/(oo)cysts. When the corresponding hand wash samples were analyzed, 43(14%) stool-positive volunteers in Kolkata, India and 47(7%) in Dhaka, Bangladesh were positive for enteric parasitic ova/(oo)cysts. Ascaris lumbricoides(A. lumbricoides) ova and Giardia lamblia(G. lamblia) cysts predominated in hands wash samples from both sites surveyed(from India, A. lumbricoides ova, 53%; G. lamblia cysts 31% and from Bangladesh, A. lumbricoides ova, 47%; G. lamblia cysts 19%). Genotypic analysis of enteric parasitic ova/(oo)cysts obtained from both stool and corresponding hand wash samples taken from the same person were found to be identical. CONCLUSION: These results suggest a possible role of hands contaminated with enteric parasites' ova/(oo)cysts in the transmission of these parasites highlighting another role of hand hygiene/proper hand washing in reducing the disease burden in low socioeconomic communities.展开更多
Case background At the end of December,2011,the Mediation Center of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and China Chamber of International Commerce received a complaint call from a Ukrainian steel c...Case background At the end of December,2011,the Mediation Center of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and China Chamber of International Commerce received a complaint call from a Ukrainian steel company,who claimed a compensation for the poorquality keels it imported from a Hebei building material company.But the exporter refused the compensation as it denied that the commodities had any quality problems at the time of port departure.展开更多
The manipulation and constraint equations are established by considering the pure rolling motion in a dexterous hand as two passive joints. According to mapping relation among the motion of the system, the differentia...The manipulation and constraint equations are established by considering the pure rolling motion in a dexterous hand as two passive joints. According to mapping relation among the motion of the system, the differential kinematics and mobility are studied. The minimal structure for realizing the task motion of the object is obtained, and the conditions for dexterous manipulation are presented. Finally, some rolling manipulations are used as examples to demonstrate the applicability of approach proposed.展开更多
A potato farmer was sent to prison just at the timewhen he should have been digging the ground for plantingthe new crop of potatoes. He knew that his wife wouldnot be strong enough to do the digging by herself, buttha...A potato farmer was sent to prison just at the timewhen he should have been digging the ground for plantingthe new crop of potatoes. He knew that his wife wouldnot be strong enough to do the digging by herself, butthat she could manage to do the pianting; and he alsoknew that he did not have any friends or neighbours whowould be willing to do the digging for him. So he展开更多
文摘As Thailand and China mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year,most headlines will naturally focus on trade deals,railways,and strategic partnerships.But tucked behind the golden spires of Bangkok’s Wat Po temple lies a quieter,gentler form of diplomacy—one that happens through kneading hands,respectful bows,and an ancient art passed down across generations.At the Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical School,headmaster Serat Tangtrongchitr sees Thai massage not only as a healing craft,but as a cultural bridge—one that connects people across borders,languages,and belief systems.“We don’t just teach massage,”Serat said,his voice calm but assured.“We teach a way of life.And when people from other cultures learn this with us—Chinese students included—they come to understand not just the techniques,but the heart of Thai culture.”
文摘Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that can affect 6% to 12% of the adult population and more than a third of people over 65 years of age. Purpose: To assess whether a group of people with hand osteoarthritis (hOA) who received different types of treatment improved their function after two years of follow-up. Method: The entire sample (n = 97) underwent three follow-up assessments regarding anthropometric parameters of the upper limbs and ability to perform functional activities. Subsequently, the sample was divided into two groups for the intervention periods, called the First Period (n = 73) and the Second Period (n = 24);the First Period kept the same protocol with orientations, and the Second Period went to an intervention with orientation strength exercises and use of orthosis. Findings: In the separate analysis of the three questions of the DASH pain module, no differences were found between the assessment moments for groups of guidelines, treatment, or symptoms. Significant effects were observed for F(2, 162) = 3.5, p = 0.033, η2 = 0.04, and interaction for moments and intervention F(2, 162) = 4.3, p = 0.016, η2 = 0.05. Implications: It can be concluded that only guidance treatment does not benefit patients with hand osteoarthritis. In contrast, guidance, exercise, and orthosis treatment can significantly improve the disease.
文摘Through the revelation of“commodity value”,the“invisible hand”described by Adam Smith is now clearly visible.It is precisely“commodity value”that guides people to seek benefits for themselves and for others,adding enormous wealth to society.
文摘In this paper, the application of bluetooth in vehicle hands free system was described, then the hardware and software structure of system had been designed. Finally, selection about electron parts and chip of electronic equipments was presented in detail.
文摘This paper presents a way for research on grasp planning of three fingered robot hands. According to the assortment of human hand grasping, two typical grasping poses for three finger grasps are summarized. The task requirements, the geometrical and physical features of the object and the information from the environment are synthesized. Grasp pose is deduced by task analysis, and the graspable plane is sought and determined. The process of grasp planning is finally carried out by determining three grasp points on the feasible grasp plane.
文摘Sherwood Anderson's masterpiece Winesburg, Ohio is often considered to be the first real modern American novel."Hands"and"Adventure"are two representative stories of this novel. In this article, the author tries to do a brief analysis on the protagonists of the two stories by using the tripartite personality structure theory of Freud, aiming to get a deeper interpretation and the profound connotation of the stories.
文摘Presents major achievements in researches on coordinated control with multifingered robot hands by first briefing the present status of researches on multifingered robot hands, then discussing the coordinated control with multifingered robot hands, and finally exploring the way of achieving autonomous grasp, and thoughts on future researches.
基金Supported by President’s Award,Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York and Reckitt Benckiser LLC,New Jersey,United States
文摘AIM: To investigate the prevalence of enteric parasite contamination on hands and the potential role naturally contaminated hands may have in their transmission. METHODS: Prior to initiating the survey, the protocol was reviewed and approved by respective Institutional Review Boards of each survey site(Dhaka, Bangladesh and Kolkata, India). Both stool and corresponding hand wash samples collected, were analyzed for the presence of enteric parasitic ova/(oo)cysts employing conventional microscopy coupled with permanent staining techniques. Additionally molecular approachessuch as polymerase chain reaction(PCR) of enteric parasites recovered from both stool and corresponding hand wash samples, were also used to further confirm their identity. RESULTS: A total of 972 stool samples were collected from both sites surveyed(300 volunteers from Kolkata, India and 672 from Dhaka, Bangladesh). Parasitic analysis revealed, 113(38%) from Kolkata, India and 267(40%) of stool samples from Dhaka, Bangladesh were positive for parasitic ova/(oo)cysts. When the corresponding hand wash samples were analyzed, 43(14%) stool-positive volunteers in Kolkata, India and 47(7%) in Dhaka, Bangladesh were positive for enteric parasitic ova/(oo)cysts. Ascaris lumbricoides(A. lumbricoides) ova and Giardia lamblia(G. lamblia) cysts predominated in hands wash samples from both sites surveyed(from India, A. lumbricoides ova, 53%; G. lamblia cysts 31% and from Bangladesh, A. lumbricoides ova, 47%; G. lamblia cysts 19%). Genotypic analysis of enteric parasitic ova/(oo)cysts obtained from both stool and corresponding hand wash samples taken from the same person were found to be identical. CONCLUSION: These results suggest a possible role of hands contaminated with enteric parasites' ova/(oo)cysts in the transmission of these parasites highlighting another role of hand hygiene/proper hand washing in reducing the disease burden in low socioeconomic communities.
文摘Case background At the end of December,2011,the Mediation Center of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and China Chamber of International Commerce received a complaint call from a Ukrainian steel company,who claimed a compensation for the poorquality keels it imported from a Hebei building material company.But the exporter refused the compensation as it denied that the commodities had any quality problems at the time of port departure.
基金This project is supported by Scientific Research Foundation for ReturnedOverseas Chinese Scholars, Education Ministry of China and ProvincialNatural Science Foundation of Shanxi, China (No.2000C37).
文摘The manipulation and constraint equations are established by considering the pure rolling motion in a dexterous hand as two passive joints. According to mapping relation among the motion of the system, the differential kinematics and mobility are studied. The minimal structure for realizing the task motion of the object is obtained, and the conditions for dexterous manipulation are presented. Finally, some rolling manipulations are used as examples to demonstrate the applicability of approach proposed.
文摘A potato farmer was sent to prison just at the timewhen he should have been digging the ground for plantingthe new crop of potatoes. He knew that his wife wouldnot be strong enough to do the digging by herself, butthat she could manage to do the pianting; and he alsoknew that he did not have any friends or neighbours whowould be willing to do the digging for him. So he
