With the development of world globalization, English works as a lingua franca for intercultural communication among different cultures in the world. This shift implies that introducing solely English native speaking c...With the development of world globalization, English works as a lingua franca for intercultural communication among different cultures in the world. This shift implies that introducing solely English native speaking cultures to students is not sufficient for their needs. This paper depicts the reflective teaching process of my ten years of experience of teaching intercultural communication.The paper describes how the teacher systematically reflects on the practice of teaching,continuously revises the curriculum, and finally formulates an efficient model of integrating students’ personal experiences into developing students’ intercultural communicative competence and awareness. This reflective study attempts to provide some pedagogical implications for intercultural communication education.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate and compare the patients opinion on the two types of anti- TNF-α therapies in a Hungarian cohort of IBD patients. METHODS: This was a prospective, multicentre, questionnaire-based observational study...AIM: To evaluate and compare the patients opinion on the two types of anti- TNF-α therapies in a Hungarian cohort of IBD patients. METHODS: This was a prospective, multicentre, questionnaire-based observational study carried out in three Hungarian tertiary centres. From April to September 2014, an anonymous questionnaire was distributed to patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD), who have received infliximab (IFX) and/or adalimumab (ADA). The survey focused on the preferences of the two anti-TNF-α therapies on the basis of the efficacy, the administration routes and the side effects. RESULTS: 292 IBD patients, 216 CD, 75 UC and 1 indeterminate colitis patient completed the questionnaire. The mean duration of biological therapy was 1.7 (1 - 7) years. IFX treated patients noticed improvement of symptoms at 4 - 5 weeks while ADA treated patients noticed at 5 - 6 weeks. There was no difference between the patients’ satisfaction regarding the types of anti-TNF-α therapy if they received both. However, subcutaneous administration was preferred by ADA-treated patients previously receiving IFX (p = 0.007) compared to intravenous route and they did not intend to change the mode of therapy (p = 0.040). 90% of the patients, receiving only IFX or ADA were satisfied with their present therapy. The majority of patients (186/292, 63.7%) would not switch therapy. 63 of 291, 22% of the patients reported to have some concern with biological therapy—the majority (32/63, 50.8%) due to fear from side effects. CONCLUSION: Generally, patients preferred and would not change the present anti-TNF-α therapy, however, subcutaneous administration was preferred among those patients who had have experience with both.展开更多
好题精选阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Born during my parents'sea voyage(航行)around the world,I always wanted to make the trip myself.At age 8,I began saving and sailing to 1 that drea...好题精选阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Born during my parents'sea voyage(航行)around the world,I always wanted to make the trip myself.At age 8,I began saving and sailing to 1 that dream.My parents weren't excited about the idea,but after talking to them about it,they became 2.展开更多
Background: Simulation is perceived as an important part to the nursing clinical educational experience since it can offer a safe learning environment for the students’ clinical practice. Objective: The purpose of th...Background: Simulation is perceived as an important part to the nursing clinical educational experience since it can offer a safe learning environment for the students’ clinical practice. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the Lebanese student’s experience of benefits of high fidelity simulation in nursing education. Design: A qualitative study using open-ended questionnaire. Setting: This study was implemented at private university in Lebanon between January and April 2015. Participants: A purposive sample was sought from those who have a simulated experience. Methods: Qualitative data were collected via interviews and analysed using a thematic approach. Findings: Four major themes were identified: “Bridging Theory to Clinical Practice”, “Developing Critical Thinking and Decision-making”, “Practicing Safely Leads to Enhancing Confidence”, “Teamwork Spirit and students’ motivation to earn and practice more”. Conclusion: Simulation was found to be an acceptable learning strategy for novice nursing students. The use of simulations is a useful and effective learning strategy. Students with a higher positive attitude towards the simulation experience displayed better learning outcomes. Thus, the integration of simulation into the learning experience of nursing students will bridge the gap between theory and practice;enhance their critical thinking and motivation aptitudes along with traditional clinical practice by sparing them a safe milieu.展开更多
Nowadays,we have heard more and more stories about the rapid progress and development of China.At the start of this century,when I first embarked on this academic journey,my aspiration was to become a western sinologi...Nowadays,we have heard more and more stories about the rapid progress and development of China.At the start of this century,when I first embarked on this academic journey,my aspiration was to become a western sinologist.Back then,modernisation was a topic we discussed frequently,both in our study and in our life.Although I am majored in sinology,I am not going to focus on academic discussion today.Let me get straight to share my personal experiences in China.展开更多
Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and...Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and mythical figures who were incarnated as respected emperors and initiated Naodongfang;tales of folk heroes who were brave and courageous enough to fight villains such as bad emperors or demons;and urban legends of everyday people’s experiences),affirm Naodongfang as an essential component of a Chinese wedding.The beliefs and legends underlie the practice of lively and noisy weddings and led to the pervasiveness of Naodongfang that continues until today.Folk legends and their related beliefs speak to the longevity of Naodongfang and suggest its historical and present importance.展开更多
This article investigates the dynamic relationship between technology and AI(artificial intelligence)and the role that societal requirements play in pushing AI research and adoption.Technology has advanced dramaticall...This article investigates the dynamic relationship between technology and AI(artificial intelligence)and the role that societal requirements play in pushing AI research and adoption.Technology has advanced dramatically throughout the years,providing the groundwork for the rise of AI.AI systems have achieved incredible feats in various disciplines thanks to advancements in computer power,data availability,and complex algorithms.On the other hand,society’s needs for efficiency,enhanced healthcare,environmental sustainability,and personalized experiences have worked as powerful accelerators for AI’s progress.This article digs into how technology empowers AI and how societal needs dictate its progress,emphasizing their symbiotic relationship.The findings underline the significance of responsible AI research,which considers both technological prowess and ethical issues,to ensure that AI continues to serve the greater good.展开更多
This paper proposed a new method of semi-automatic extraction for semantic structures from unlabelled corpora in specific domains. The approach is statistical in nature. The extracted structures can be used for shallo...This paper proposed a new method of semi-automatic extraction for semantic structures from unlabelled corpora in specific domains. The approach is statistical in nature. The extracted structures can be used for shallow parsing and semantic labeling. By iteratively extracting new words and clustering words, we get an inital semantic lexicon that groups words of the same semantic meaning together as a class. After that, a bootstrapping algorithm is adopted to extract semantic structures. Then the semantic structures are used to extract new展开更多
Memoir ghostwriting is becoming a trendy business as more seniors seek to document their life stories.However,the market's future development remains a blank page.Liu Dianqing donned his army uniform the day his s...Memoir ghostwriting is becoming a trendy business as more seniors seek to document their life stories.However,the market's future development remains a blank page.Liu Dianqing donned his army uniform the day his self-pub-lished memoir arrived,salut-ing the deliverer with solemn respect.The red cover features a photo-graph of the 97-year-old in his military attire.The sight of it reduced Liu to tears."I'm so happy my life story is told in this book,"Liu said.Originally from Henan Province,Liu joined the army at 17 in 1946 and spent the latter half of his life in Sichuan Province.The mem-oir gave his daughter a glimpse into experiences he rarely discussed.展开更多
The International Association for the Study of Pain recently redefned pain as“an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with,or resembling that associated with,actual or potential tissue damage”.This...The International Association for the Study of Pain recently redefned pain as“an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with,or resembling that associated with,actual or potential tissue damage”.This defnition includes the following defnitions or notes[1]:(1)pain is always a personal experience that is infuenced to varying degrees by biologic,psychologic,and social factors;(2)pain and nociception are diferent phenomena.Pain cannot be inferred solely from the activity of sensory neurons;(3)through their life experiences,individuals learn the concept of pain;(4)a person reporting an experience as pain should be respected(the Declaration of Montreal states that“access to pain therapy is a fundamental human right”);(5)although pain usually plays an adaptive role,it may have adverse efects on function and social and psychological well-being;and(6)verbal description is only one of several behaviors used to express pain;the inability to communicate does not negate the possibility that a human experiences pain.展开更多
When I was invited to participate in a foreign experts,tour of Hebei Province,north China,I was curious and excited to discover new perspectives on China.As a Mexican living in China since 2015,1 have visited several ...When I was invited to participate in a foreign experts,tour of Hebei Province,north China,I was curious and excited to discover new perspectives on China.As a Mexican living in China since 2015,1 have visited several provinces.However,I must confess that this was my first time in Hebei,and it was an unforgettable journey that filled my heart with happiness and inspiration.展开更多
During an inspection tour of Beijing Yuying School,on May 31,2023,Xi Jinping,General Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,stressed,in the new era,the development of ecological civilization m...During an inspection tour of Beijing Yuying School,on May 31,2023,Xi Jinping,General Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,stressed,in the new era,the development of ecological civilization must start from the education of children.By having personally experience,and gaining a perception in lively labor courses,children will be able to embrace from an early age the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.展开更多
文摘With the development of world globalization, English works as a lingua franca for intercultural communication among different cultures in the world. This shift implies that introducing solely English native speaking cultures to students is not sufficient for their needs. This paper depicts the reflective teaching process of my ten years of experience of teaching intercultural communication.The paper describes how the teacher systematically reflects on the practice of teaching,continuously revises the curriculum, and finally formulates an efficient model of integrating students’ personal experiences into developing students’ intercultural communicative competence and awareness. This reflective study attempts to provide some pedagogical implications for intercultural communication education.
基金supported by the Janos Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hugarian Academy of Sciences(BO/00632/13/5)
文摘AIM: To evaluate and compare the patients opinion on the two types of anti- TNF-α therapies in a Hungarian cohort of IBD patients. METHODS: This was a prospective, multicentre, questionnaire-based observational study carried out in three Hungarian tertiary centres. From April to September 2014, an anonymous questionnaire was distributed to patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD), who have received infliximab (IFX) and/or adalimumab (ADA). The survey focused on the preferences of the two anti-TNF-α therapies on the basis of the efficacy, the administration routes and the side effects. RESULTS: 292 IBD patients, 216 CD, 75 UC and 1 indeterminate colitis patient completed the questionnaire. The mean duration of biological therapy was 1.7 (1 - 7) years. IFX treated patients noticed improvement of symptoms at 4 - 5 weeks while ADA treated patients noticed at 5 - 6 weeks. There was no difference between the patients’ satisfaction regarding the types of anti-TNF-α therapy if they received both. However, subcutaneous administration was preferred by ADA-treated patients previously receiving IFX (p = 0.007) compared to intravenous route and they did not intend to change the mode of therapy (p = 0.040). 90% of the patients, receiving only IFX or ADA were satisfied with their present therapy. The majority of patients (186/292, 63.7%) would not switch therapy. 63 of 291, 22% of the patients reported to have some concern with biological therapy—the majority (32/63, 50.8%) due to fear from side effects. CONCLUSION: Generally, patients preferred and would not change the present anti-TNF-α therapy, however, subcutaneous administration was preferred among those patients who had have experience with both.
文摘好题精选阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Born during my parents'sea voyage(航行)around the world,I always wanted to make the trip myself.At age 8,I began saving and sailing to 1 that dream.My parents weren't excited about the idea,but after talking to them about it,they became 2.
文摘Background: Simulation is perceived as an important part to the nursing clinical educational experience since it can offer a safe learning environment for the students’ clinical practice. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the Lebanese student’s experience of benefits of high fidelity simulation in nursing education. Design: A qualitative study using open-ended questionnaire. Setting: This study was implemented at private university in Lebanon between January and April 2015. Participants: A purposive sample was sought from those who have a simulated experience. Methods: Qualitative data were collected via interviews and analysed using a thematic approach. Findings: Four major themes were identified: “Bridging Theory to Clinical Practice”, “Developing Critical Thinking and Decision-making”, “Practicing Safely Leads to Enhancing Confidence”, “Teamwork Spirit and students’ motivation to earn and practice more”. Conclusion: Simulation was found to be an acceptable learning strategy for novice nursing students. The use of simulations is a useful and effective learning strategy. Students with a higher positive attitude towards the simulation experience displayed better learning outcomes. Thus, the integration of simulation into the learning experience of nursing students will bridge the gap between theory and practice;enhance their critical thinking and motivation aptitudes along with traditional clinical practice by sparing them a safe milieu.
文摘Nowadays,we have heard more and more stories about the rapid progress and development of China.At the start of this century,when I first embarked on this academic journey,my aspiration was to become a western sinologist.Back then,modernisation was a topic we discussed frequently,both in our study and in our life.Although I am majored in sinology,I am not going to focus on academic discussion today.Let me get straight to share my personal experiences in China.
文摘Folk legends depict Naodongfang as an auspicious and positive custom,in contrast to the intellectuals’negative comments found in historical manuscripts concerning Naodongfang.The three types(stories of auspicious and mythical figures who were incarnated as respected emperors and initiated Naodongfang;tales of folk heroes who were brave and courageous enough to fight villains such as bad emperors or demons;and urban legends of everyday people’s experiences),affirm Naodongfang as an essential component of a Chinese wedding.The beliefs and legends underlie the practice of lively and noisy weddings and led to the pervasiveness of Naodongfang that continues until today.Folk legends and their related beliefs speak to the longevity of Naodongfang and suggest its historical and present importance.
文摘This article investigates the dynamic relationship between technology and AI(artificial intelligence)and the role that societal requirements play in pushing AI research and adoption.Technology has advanced dramatically throughout the years,providing the groundwork for the rise of AI.AI systems have achieved incredible feats in various disciplines thanks to advancements in computer power,data availability,and complex algorithms.On the other hand,society’s needs for efficiency,enhanced healthcare,environmental sustainability,and personalized experiences have worked as powerful accelerators for AI’s progress.This article digs into how technology empowers AI and how societal needs dictate its progress,emphasizing their symbiotic relationship.The findings underline the significance of responsible AI research,which considers both technological prowess and ethical issues,to ensure that AI continues to serve the greater good.
文摘This paper proposed a new method of semi-automatic extraction for semantic structures from unlabelled corpora in specific domains. The approach is statistical in nature. The extracted structures can be used for shallow parsing and semantic labeling. By iteratively extracting new words and clustering words, we get an inital semantic lexicon that groups words of the same semantic meaning together as a class. After that, a bootstrapping algorithm is adopted to extract semantic structures. Then the semantic structures are used to extract new
文摘Memoir ghostwriting is becoming a trendy business as more seniors seek to document their life stories.However,the market's future development remains a blank page.Liu Dianqing donned his army uniform the day his self-pub-lished memoir arrived,salut-ing the deliverer with solemn respect.The red cover features a photo-graph of the 97-year-old in his military attire.The sight of it reduced Liu to tears."I'm so happy my life story is told in this book,"Liu said.Originally from Henan Province,Liu joined the army at 17 in 1946 and spent the latter half of his life in Sichuan Province.The mem-oir gave his daughter a glimpse into experiences he rarely discussed.
文摘The International Association for the Study of Pain recently redefned pain as“an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with,or resembling that associated with,actual or potential tissue damage”.This defnition includes the following defnitions or notes[1]:(1)pain is always a personal experience that is infuenced to varying degrees by biologic,psychologic,and social factors;(2)pain and nociception are diferent phenomena.Pain cannot be inferred solely from the activity of sensory neurons;(3)through their life experiences,individuals learn the concept of pain;(4)a person reporting an experience as pain should be respected(the Declaration of Montreal states that“access to pain therapy is a fundamental human right”);(5)although pain usually plays an adaptive role,it may have adverse efects on function and social and psychological well-being;and(6)verbal description is only one of several behaviors used to express pain;the inability to communicate does not negate the possibility that a human experiences pain.
文摘When I was invited to participate in a foreign experts,tour of Hebei Province,north China,I was curious and excited to discover new perspectives on China.As a Mexican living in China since 2015,1 have visited several provinces.However,I must confess that this was my first time in Hebei,and it was an unforgettable journey that filled my heart with happiness and inspiration.
文摘During an inspection tour of Beijing Yuying School,on May 31,2023,Xi Jinping,General Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,stressed,in the new era,the development of ecological civilization must start from the education of children.By having personally experience,and gaining a perception in lively labor courses,children will be able to embrace from an early age the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
