Jane Austin(1775-1817),one of the greatest realistic novelists in English literature,wrote several classical and popular novels,which are the portrayal of the late eighteenth and the early nineteenth centuries,althoug...Jane Austin(1775-1817),one of the greatest realistic novelists in English literature,wrote several classical and popular novels,which are the portrayal of the late eighteenth and the early nineteenth centuries,although with a certain limitation.This paper tries to reveal the social history,the economic realities as well as the women's social statues of Jane Austin's day through her fictions.展开更多
Famous for their enigmatic smiles,Qingzhou's buried Buddhist sculptures at Longxing Temple unveil a thousand-year legacy of artistic mastery,religious devotion and cultural preservation.
Pre-reading 1.What did historians believe caused the decline of Easter Island’s population?2.How did the Rapa Nui people grow crops in a harsh environment?Easter Island,which is in the Pacific Ocean to the west of Ch...Pre-reading 1.What did historians believe caused the decline of Easter Island’s population?2.How did the Rapa Nui people grow crops in a harsh environment?Easter Island,which is in the Pacific Ocean to the west of Chile,is famous for its giant stone statues.For a long time,historians believed that the people who once lived there destroyed their environment by using too many natural resources.As the island could support fewer people,the population dwindled.However,new research suggested that this probably wasn’t true.展开更多
BACKGROUND The prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty(TKA)ranges from 22%to 26%.The impact of depression on functional status post-TKA remains controversial.AIM To be the firs...BACKGROUND The prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty(TKA)ranges from 22%to 26%.The impact of depression on functional status post-TKA remains controversial.AIM To be the first study in Latin American population to evaluate the association between depression and functional status one year after TKA,hypothesizing that elderly patients with depression will demonstrate lower rates of functional improvement.METHODS We conducted an observational,descriptive and analytic,retrospective cohort study involving patients over 65 years old who were indicated for TKA.Assessments were made via the Program for Determination and Management of Risks for Practices and Procedures of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires,between June 2015 and July 2019.Depression screening was conducted using Yesavage’s abbreviated score and Patient Health Questionnaire-9,while functional ability was evaluated using the Knee Society Score(KSS).RESULTS Of the 100 patients analyzed,22(22%)screened positive for depression.The mean age was 80 years±6.3 years,with an average of 77.6 years±6 years in the depressed group and 80.6 years±6.3 years in the non-depressed group(P=0.05).Depressed patients showed significantly greater cognitive impairment[clock-face drawing test median:5(3-6)vs 6(5-7),P=0.06]and more risk factors for confusional syndrome(mean:8±2 vs 6.5±2.2,P=0.006).Frailty was also more prevalent in depressed patients[Edmonton:15(68%)vs 33(42%),P=0.05;Fried:17(77%)vs 42(54%),P=0.05].Postoperative Functional KSS were similar between groups(depressed:65±22.1 vs non-depressed:66.3±20.3,P=0.8).Linear regression analysis revealed no association between depression and changes in KSS.Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients were-0.0304(P=0.8)for Functional KSS variation and-0.1(P=0.3)for KSS variation.CONCLUSION Depression in patients with osteoarthritis should not hinder surgical planning.Identifying and treating depression preoperatively may enhance outcomes such as pain relief and reduce risks of acute confusional syndrome,cognitive impairment,and frailty.展开更多
In the early morning,the constant jingling and crackling echoed through the deep valley of Aima Township,Namling County,Xigaze City,where a group of apprentices at the Tsedong Gold-Copper Buddha Statue Center for Anci...In the early morning,the constant jingling and crackling echoed through the deep valley of Aima Township,Namling County,Xigaze City,where a group of apprentices at the Tsedong Gold-Copper Buddha Statue Center for Ancient Craftsmanship and Technique were diligently creating their handcrafted works.展开更多
The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially...The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially the statue making promoted.Buddhist statues are not only an important part of Tibetan Buddhist culture but also reflect the religious and social contexts of the time.A numerous Buddhist statues were carved across Tibet during the Qing Dynasty,which exemplify the model of combining religious and secular affairs and enriches the artistic forms of Tibetan Buddhist statues.Referencing to the Autobiography of the 5th Dalai Lama:The Silk Cloth and Biography of 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso:Gold Ear of Grain written by Disi Sangye Gyatso,this article conducts a comparative study on the rock curving Buddha statues and stupas constructed in the time,concludes that the carving statues during 5th Dalai Lam and 6th Panchen Lama aimed to achieve social stability and well-being of the people.This paper also explores the initial period of this phenomenon based on the carving records,provides references in the academic research on the history of carving Buddha statues across Tibet in the 17th century.展开更多
In order to provide the model point accuracy of ±2 mm,an extra high accuracy industrial control net with four surveying piers with accuracy ±0.1 mm was set up around the model.Tens of orientation marks have ...In order to provide the model point accuracy of ±2 mm,an extra high accuracy industrial control net with four surveying piers with accuracy ±0.1 mm was set up around the model.Tens of orientation marks have been placed on the different parts and measured with accuracy ±0.2 mm from the above_mentioned piers.The main four stereopairs taken with the P31 camera around the model are simultaneously processed on the BC2 analytical plotter.The accuracy of absolute orientation is better than ±0.9 mm.Finally,about 300 sections construction drawings have been directly offered,and the close_range photogrammetric data has been used for the design and construction of the statue.展开更多
L-arabinose is a newly developed low-caloric monosaccharide, which has many biomedical and health effects, especially intestinal sucrase inhibition effect. L-arabinose is mainly produced by chemical or enzymatic hydro...L-arabinose is a newly developed low-caloric monosaccharide, which has many biomedical and health effects, especially intestinal sucrase inhibition effect. L-arabinose is mainly produced by chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis of hemicellulose. The taste of L-arabinose is quite similar to that of sucrose, with approximately 50% of the sweetness. As a functional additive, L-arabinose can be used in medical and pharmaceutical applications for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, chronic constipation, mineral absorption disorder and secondary bile acid formation disorder. However, L-arabinose has not been widely used in functional foods due to high price and lack of publicity and guidance. A comprehensive review of L-arabinose physicochemical properties, production, applications field, market statue and development direction is presented in this paper.展开更多
The story of the monumental Buddha statues carved into cliffs at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong is one of faith,persecution and murder,as their designer worked to ensure the survival of Buddhism in early northern China.
At the southwest border of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China, there is a famous ancient site known as Gungthang, which is situated in the territory of today’s Kyirong County in Shigatse. This ancient city dates ba...At the southwest border of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China, there is a famous ancient site known as Gungthang, which is situated in the territory of today’s Kyirong County in Shigatse. This ancient city dates back to the period of the Tubo Kingdom, by which time it served as a key link between China and Nepal. From Mt.展开更多
1．Tom and Jack are both workmates． One day,they went quarreling with each other to the police station． 2．Tom said to the detective Jerry, “Last night,I turned off the light and went to bed．Suddenly I heard someo...1．Tom and Jack are both workmates． One day,they went quarreling with each other to the police station． 2．Tom said to the detective Jerry, “Last night,I turned off the light and went to bed．Suddenly I heard someone fighting．So I jumped out of the bed and went to see what was happening．”展开更多
The US Sate Department has always professed to be a "Judge of Human Rights in the World." Year upon year, it issues country-specific human rights reports, accusing more than 190 countries and regions, includ...The US Sate Department has always professed to be a "Judge of Human Rights in the World." Year upon year, it issues country-specific human rights reports, accusing more than 190 countries and regions, including China, of their human fights conditions. Yet it tums a blind eye to its own. It is just behind the "Statue of Liberty’" that hides serious infringements upon human rights.展开更多
The way monuments hold sway seem stable and predictable,yet their‘meanings’migrate and their traditionally accepted roles shift.In South Africa there are monuments that commemorate achievements once considered lauda...The way monuments hold sway seem stable and predictable,yet their‘meanings’migrate and their traditionally accepted roles shift.In South Africa there are monuments that commemorate achievements once considered laudable,that have become symbols of oppressive systems.The challenge facing the current generation is to make sense of these monuments in a way that will dignify the lived situation of all stakeholders.One such contested monument is the statue of President M.T.Steyn that used to stand in front of the Main Building of the University of the Free State.The statue divided the campus community.It provoked some students to violent unrest,while others saw it as an important heritage marker.How could the seemingly irreconcilable conflict between these stakeholders be resolved while adhering to heritage laws and without alienating a significant portion of the student body?The complex process that followed relied on creative leaps to provoke public participation and stimulate new forms of appreciation amid shifting regions of concern.One important facet of this process was the construction of a reflective triangular prism installation which provoked new visual,experiential and spatial relationships with the monument,including the visual removal of the statue from the‘axis of power’,the celebration of oblique views,and opportunities to face the statue in a distorted mirror.This article will critically reflect on the poetic process of strange-making that was followed in the relocation of the President M.T.Steyn statue in order to illustrate how traditional conflict resolution strategies can be reinterpreted in terms of German philosopher,Martin Heidegger’s notion of inceptual thinking.The resulting approach opens new possibilities for creatively rescripting contested monuments;a way of thinking which engages the inceptual regionings impacting the way people live as beings of emplaced care.展开更多
At the Shanghai Songhu Memorial Hall for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression stands a statue of Frenchman Robert Jacquinot de Besange.Creator of a refugee safety zone which later became a model for helpi...At the Shanghai Songhu Memorial Hall for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression stands a statue of Frenchman Robert Jacquinot de Besange.Creator of a refugee safety zone which later became a model for helping war-afflicted people and influenced the Chinese name Rao Jiaju,remains little known in China,and is all but forgotten in France.展开更多
文摘Jane Austin(1775-1817),one of the greatest realistic novelists in English literature,wrote several classical and popular novels,which are the portrayal of the late eighteenth and the early nineteenth centuries,although with a certain limitation.This paper tries to reveal the social history,the economic realities as well as the women's social statues of Jane Austin's day through her fictions.
文摘Famous for their enigmatic smiles,Qingzhou's buried Buddhist sculptures at Longxing Temple unveil a thousand-year legacy of artistic mastery,religious devotion and cultural preservation.
文摘Pre-reading 1.What did historians believe caused the decline of Easter Island’s population?2.How did the Rapa Nui people grow crops in a harsh environment?Easter Island,which is in the Pacific Ocean to the west of Chile,is famous for its giant stone statues.For a long time,historians believed that the people who once lived there destroyed their environment by using too many natural resources.As the island could support fewer people,the population dwindled.However,new research suggested that this probably wasn’t true.
文摘BACKGROUND The prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty(TKA)ranges from 22%to 26%.The impact of depression on functional status post-TKA remains controversial.AIM To be the first study in Latin American population to evaluate the association between depression and functional status one year after TKA,hypothesizing that elderly patients with depression will demonstrate lower rates of functional improvement.METHODS We conducted an observational,descriptive and analytic,retrospective cohort study involving patients over 65 years old who were indicated for TKA.Assessments were made via the Program for Determination and Management of Risks for Practices and Procedures of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires,between June 2015 and July 2019.Depression screening was conducted using Yesavage’s abbreviated score and Patient Health Questionnaire-9,while functional ability was evaluated using the Knee Society Score(KSS).RESULTS Of the 100 patients analyzed,22(22%)screened positive for depression.The mean age was 80 years±6.3 years,with an average of 77.6 years±6 years in the depressed group and 80.6 years±6.3 years in the non-depressed group(P=0.05).Depressed patients showed significantly greater cognitive impairment[clock-face drawing test median:5(3-6)vs 6(5-7),P=0.06]and more risk factors for confusional syndrome(mean:8±2 vs 6.5±2.2,P=0.006).Frailty was also more prevalent in depressed patients[Edmonton:15(68%)vs 33(42%),P=0.05;Fried:17(77%)vs 42(54%),P=0.05].Postoperative Functional KSS were similar between groups(depressed:65±22.1 vs non-depressed:66.3±20.3,P=0.8).Linear regression analysis revealed no association between depression and changes in KSS.Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients were-0.0304(P=0.8)for Functional KSS variation and-0.1(P=0.3)for KSS variation.CONCLUSION Depression in patients with osteoarthritis should not hinder surgical planning.Identifying and treating depression preoperatively may enhance outcomes such as pain relief and reduce risks of acute confusional syndrome,cognitive impairment,and frailty.
文摘In the early morning,the constant jingling and crackling echoed through the deep valley of Aima Township,Namling County,Xigaze City,where a group of apprentices at the Tsedong Gold-Copper Buddha Statue Center for Ancient Craftsmanship and Technique were diligently creating their handcrafted works.
文摘The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially the statue making promoted.Buddhist statues are not only an important part of Tibetan Buddhist culture but also reflect the religious and social contexts of the time.A numerous Buddhist statues were carved across Tibet during the Qing Dynasty,which exemplify the model of combining religious and secular affairs and enriches the artistic forms of Tibetan Buddhist statues.Referencing to the Autobiography of the 5th Dalai Lama:The Silk Cloth and Biography of 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso:Gold Ear of Grain written by Disi Sangye Gyatso,this article conducts a comparative study on the rock curving Buddha statues and stupas constructed in the time,concludes that the carving statues during 5th Dalai Lam and 6th Panchen Lama aimed to achieve social stability and well-being of the people.This paper also explores the initial period of this phenomenon based on the carving records,provides references in the academic research on the history of carving Buddha statues across Tibet in the 17th century.
文摘In order to provide the model point accuracy of ±2 mm,an extra high accuracy industrial control net with four surveying piers with accuracy ±0.1 mm was set up around the model.Tens of orientation marks have been placed on the different parts and measured with accuracy ±0.2 mm from the above_mentioned piers.The main four stereopairs taken with the P31 camera around the model are simultaneously processed on the BC2 analytical plotter.The accuracy of absolute orientation is better than ±0.9 mm.Finally,about 300 sections construction drawings have been directly offered,and the close_range photogrammetric data has been used for the design and construction of the statue.
文摘L-arabinose is a newly developed low-caloric monosaccharide, which has many biomedical and health effects, especially intestinal sucrase inhibition effect. L-arabinose is mainly produced by chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis of hemicellulose. The taste of L-arabinose is quite similar to that of sucrose, with approximately 50% of the sweetness. As a functional additive, L-arabinose can be used in medical and pharmaceutical applications for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, chronic constipation, mineral absorption disorder and secondary bile acid formation disorder. However, L-arabinose has not been widely used in functional foods due to high price and lack of publicity and guidance. A comprehensive review of L-arabinose physicochemical properties, production, applications field, market statue and development direction is presented in this paper.
文摘The story of the monumental Buddha statues carved into cliffs at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong is one of faith,persecution and murder,as their designer worked to ensure the survival of Buddhism in early northern China.
文摘At the southwest border of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China, there is a famous ancient site known as Gungthang, which is situated in the territory of today’s Kyirong County in Shigatse. This ancient city dates back to the period of the Tubo Kingdom, by which time it served as a key link between China and Nepal. From Mt.
文摘1．Tom and Jack are both workmates． One day,they went quarreling with each other to the police station． 2．Tom said to the detective Jerry, “Last night,I turned off the light and went to bed．Suddenly I heard someone fighting．So I jumped out of the bed and went to see what was happening．”
文摘The US Sate Department has always professed to be a "Judge of Human Rights in the World." Year upon year, it issues country-specific human rights reports, accusing more than 190 countries and regions, including China, of their human fights conditions. Yet it tums a blind eye to its own. It is just behind the "Statue of Liberty’" that hides serious infringements upon human rights.
文摘The way monuments hold sway seem stable and predictable,yet their‘meanings’migrate and their traditionally accepted roles shift.In South Africa there are monuments that commemorate achievements once considered laudable,that have become symbols of oppressive systems.The challenge facing the current generation is to make sense of these monuments in a way that will dignify the lived situation of all stakeholders.One such contested monument is the statue of President M.T.Steyn that used to stand in front of the Main Building of the University of the Free State.The statue divided the campus community.It provoked some students to violent unrest,while others saw it as an important heritage marker.How could the seemingly irreconcilable conflict between these stakeholders be resolved while adhering to heritage laws and without alienating a significant portion of the student body?The complex process that followed relied on creative leaps to provoke public participation and stimulate new forms of appreciation amid shifting regions of concern.One important facet of this process was the construction of a reflective triangular prism installation which provoked new visual,experiential and spatial relationships with the monument,including the visual removal of the statue from the‘axis of power’,the celebration of oblique views,and opportunities to face the statue in a distorted mirror.This article will critically reflect on the poetic process of strange-making that was followed in the relocation of the President M.T.Steyn statue in order to illustrate how traditional conflict resolution strategies can be reinterpreted in terms of German philosopher,Martin Heidegger’s notion of inceptual thinking.The resulting approach opens new possibilities for creatively rescripting contested monuments;a way of thinking which engages the inceptual regionings impacting the way people live as beings of emplaced care.
文摘At the Shanghai Songhu Memorial Hall for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression stands a statue of Frenchman Robert Jacquinot de Besange.Creator of a refugee safety zone which later became a model for helping war-afflicted people and influenced the Chinese name Rao Jiaju,remains little known in China,and is all but forgotten in France.
