Different forms of programmed cell death have been described to participate in the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease(PD).Given the critical role that disturbance of mitochondrial homeostasis...Different forms of programmed cell death have been described to participate in the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease(PD).Given the critical role that disturbance of mitochondrial homeostasis plays in the pathogenesis of PD,apoptosis can be reasonably considered as one of the cell death pathways involved in neuronal loss(Schon and Przedborski,2011).Multiple lines of evidence support that proposal such as the observations in postmortem human brain samples of PD patients including mitochondrial complex I deficiency,reactive oxygen species generation,and oxidative damage to lipids,proteins,and DNA,among others.展开更多
China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats is...China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump before,during, and after the Forum, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng addressed the assembly of 65 heads of state and over 1,000 CEOs with a sober,substantive presentation.展开更多
Climate change and environmental degradation threaten the world and global economic conditions.As one of countries’most important economic components,the financial sector might be an effective tool for reducing and e...Climate change and environmental degradation threaten the world and global economic conditions.As one of countries’most important economic components,the financial sector might be an effective tool for reducing and even reversing environmental degradation.The financial sector can affect sustainability through its lending and investment practices.The sector can play a role in financing sustainable projects and businesses,helping reduce CO_(2) emissions.By aligning its financial objectives with environmental protection,the financial sector can support the transition to a more sustainable future by helping reduce environmental degradation’s negative impacts.This paper examines the domestic financial sector’s impact on CO_(2) emissions in the United States over the 1990:Q1–2022:Q3 period.In this research,the nexus between the domestic financial sector(total debt securities,loans,liabilities,and total financial assets)and Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S.is investigated by Morlet wavelet analysis.Rest of the world:sector discrepancy transactions,rest of the world:debt securities and loans,gross domestic product,and the square of the gross domestic product,are control variables in the estimated models.Partial wavelet coherency analyses prove that the financial sector reduces CO_(2) emissions at the 5–8-year frequency band during different subsample periods.The financial sector’s instruments can be effective in struggling with climate change.展开更多
Since the idea of embodied artificial intelligence was born,the U.S.has been an international frontrunner in the research and development(R&D)and application of the technology,while China has been a capable chaser...Since the idea of embodied artificial intelligence was born,the U.S.has been an international frontrunner in the research and development(R&D)and application of the technology,while China has been a capable chaser in recent years,particularly in the area of humanoid robots.展开更多
If there were any doubts about the Trump administration’s inherent obsession with decoupling,polarization and jolting of global trade,they can be laid to rest.A series of statements and measures have been made by the...If there were any doubts about the Trump administration’s inherent obsession with decoupling,polarization and jolting of global trade,they can be laid to rest.A series of statements and measures have been made by the U.S.government on economic relations with China including administrative decision to hit Chinese goods with additional tariffs despite China.展开更多
The automatic algorithm programming model can increase the dependability and efficiency of algorithm program development,including specification generation,program refinement,and formal verification.However,the existi...The automatic algorithm programming model can increase the dependability and efficiency of algorithm program development,including specification generation,program refinement,and formal verification.However,the existing model has two flaws:incompleteness of program refinement and inadequate automation of formal verification.This paper proposes an automatic algorithm programming model based on the improved Morgan’s refinement calculus.It extends the Morgan’s refinement calculus rules and designs the C++generation system for realizing the complete process of refinement.Meanwhile,the automation tools VCG(Verification Condition Generator)and Isabelle are used to improve the automation of formal verification.An example of a stock’s maximum income demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed model.Furthermore,the proposed model has some relevance for automatic software generation.展开更多
Rare earths and other critical minerals are widely used in clean energy,semiconductors and other advanced industries,as well as in the defense sector.They are often described as the“gold of the 21st century”and the...Rare earths and other critical minerals are widely used in clean energy,semiconductors and other advanced industries,as well as in the defense sector.They are often described as the“gold of the 21st century”and the“vitamins of industry.”As the United States steps up its containment of China,the Trump administration places great emphasis on critical minerals security.展开更多
After Donald Trump returned to the White House,the U.S.government launched a host of measures of“tariff wars”.In addition to announcing tariffs on goods imported to the United States from Canada,Mexico and China,the...After Donald Trump returned to the White House,the U.S.government launched a host of measures of“tariff wars”.In addition to announcing tariffs on goods imported to the United States from Canada,Mexico and China,the government also imposed trade restrictions on specific industries including steel,aluminum and copper,as well as advanced plan for“reciprocal tariffs”.Donald Trump claimed that a“tariff war”would correct trade imbalances,boost government revenue and promote the reshoring of manufacturing to the United States.By leveraging tariffs,the U.S.also attempts to achieve goals in border security,illegal immigration and fentanyl control.Undoubtedly at a central position in Trump’s second term in office,the“tariff war”will exert impacts far beyond economic and trade policies and upon the direction of China-U.S.relations.展开更多
Since the end of the Cold War,the core goal of U.S.policy toward Africa has been to build its influence on the continent through development assistance and trade preferences attached with political conditionalities,de...Since the end of the Cold War,the core goal of U.S.policy toward Africa has been to build its influence on the continent through development assistance and trade preferences attached with political conditionalities,defined as“assistance for concessions”.After the September 11 attacks,counterterrorism became a priority in U.S.national security strategy,being one of the three pillars of U.S.policy toward Africa alongside assistance and trade.展开更多
The study believes teaching is a communication and exchange process between teachers and students,and the quality of teaching depends on communication qualities,especially whether theories,ideas,and methods are accura...The study believes teaching is a communication and exchange process between teachers and students,and the quality of teaching depends on communication qualities,especially whether theories,ideas,and methods are accurately transmitted from teachers to students.In programming course teaching,there are losses of the original meaning of the English textbook after being translated into Chinese.In order to avoid the loss of original meaning,the study uses original English textbook for the software programming teaching.In the language choice for specific documentation and programming descriptions,the study emphasizes the choice of the inventor’s language.Based on practice,the study summarized the principle of the Language Oriented Approach of Teaching Programming Skills,and outlined the main points and structure of this approach,concluding the prerequisites for its use.Also,the categories of Language Oriented Approach are mentioned.The study shed light on attributing the use of AI,such as the emerging ChatGPT applications,to the Language Oriented Approach.展开更多
While celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties,China and the EU are deepening their strategic partnership to counter U.S.-China tensions and Europe’s own geopolitical and economic challenges.
The current global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound changes.Since the outbreak of the China-US trade friction in 2018,the United States has systematically promoted the“de-Sinicizat ion”strategy in...The current global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound changes.Since the outbreak of the China-US trade friction in 2018,the United States has systematically promoted the“de-Sinicizat ion”strategy in the supply chain through measures such as imposing tariffs,exercising technology blockades,and setting up industrial subsidy barriers.Chinese products,including automot ive par ts and elect ronic equipment,have been significantly impacted.展开更多
We often hear statements like“the market raises expectations for central bank interest rate cuts,resulting in higher commodity prices”.Given the current situation,the People’s Bank of China might adopt a more accom...We often hear statements like“the market raises expectations for central bank interest rate cuts,resulting in higher commodity prices”.Given the current situation,the People’s Bank of China might adopt a more accommodative monetary policy to mitigate the impact of the China-U.S.trade friction.Will this further easing of the monetary environment lead to an increase in natural gas prices?展开更多
The two topics of the article seem to have absolutely nothing to do with each other and,as can be expected in a contribution in honor and memory of Prof.Fritz Ackermann,they are linked in his person.Vision-based Navig...The two topics of the article seem to have absolutely nothing to do with each other and,as can be expected in a contribution in honor and memory of Prof.Fritz Ackermann,they are linked in his person.Vision-based Navigation was the focus of the doctoral thesis written by the author,the 29th and last PhD thesis supervised by Prof.Ackermann.The International Master’s Program Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics,which the author established with colleagues at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences(HfT Stuttgart)in 1999,was a consequence of Prof.Ackermann’s benevolent promotion of international knowledge transfer in teaching.Both topics are reflected in this article;they provide further splashes of color in Prof.Ackermann’s oeuvre.展开更多
While the nursing community generally agrees that the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree will strengthen nursing as an academic discipline, there is little known about students’ perceptions of the advanced de...While the nursing community generally agrees that the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree will strengthen nursing as an academic discipline, there is little known about students’ perceptions of the advanced degree. Nursing students enrolled in an accelerated master’s program in nursing (N = 45) were surveyed to assess their knowledge of the DNP degree while also identifying the perceived effect a DNP might have on their careers, on nursing as a discipline, and on public perceptions of nursing practice. In this study, 51% of participants supported the transition to the DNP as the standard degree for practice nursing while 29% were opposed. The majority of participants (71%) planned to pursue an advanced practice nursing degree/certification with 81% of this group signifying that they would do so even if a DNP is required. The majority of participants agreed that the DNP will improve public perception of advanced practice nursing, but 71% thought the title of “doctor” would confuse patients. While current nursing students are generally informed of the upcoming DNP transition, there is disagreement regarding its implications for their careers and for the extent of public understanding.展开更多
基金supported by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación/Agencia Española de Investigación(PID2021-124096OB-I00)(to JLV)JGR was granted by Demensfonden,The Royal Physiografic Society of Lund,Neurofonden,The Greta och Johan Kocks stiftelser,and Bertil och Ebon Norlins stiftelse.
文摘Different forms of programmed cell death have been described to participate in the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease(PD).Given the critical role that disturbance of mitochondrial homeostasis plays in the pathogenesis of PD,apoptosis can be reasonably considered as one of the cell death pathways involved in neuronal loss(Schon and Przedborski,2011).Multiple lines of evidence support that proposal such as the observations in postmortem human brain samples of PD patients including mitochondrial complex I deficiency,reactive oxygen species generation,and oxidative damage to lipids,proteins,and DNA,among others.
文摘China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump before,during, and after the Forum, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng addressed the assembly of 65 heads of state and over 1,000 CEOs with a sober,substantive presentation.
文摘Climate change and environmental degradation threaten the world and global economic conditions.As one of countries’most important economic components,the financial sector might be an effective tool for reducing and even reversing environmental degradation.The financial sector can affect sustainability through its lending and investment practices.The sector can play a role in financing sustainable projects and businesses,helping reduce CO_(2) emissions.By aligning its financial objectives with environmental protection,the financial sector can support the transition to a more sustainable future by helping reduce environmental degradation’s negative impacts.This paper examines the domestic financial sector’s impact on CO_(2) emissions in the United States over the 1990:Q1–2022:Q3 period.In this research,the nexus between the domestic financial sector(total debt securities,loans,liabilities,and total financial assets)and Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S.is investigated by Morlet wavelet analysis.Rest of the world:sector discrepancy transactions,rest of the world:debt securities and loans,gross domestic product,and the square of the gross domestic product,are control variables in the estimated models.Partial wavelet coherency analyses prove that the financial sector reduces CO_(2) emissions at the 5–8-year frequency band during different subsample periods.The financial sector’s instruments can be effective in struggling with climate change.
文摘Since the idea of embodied artificial intelligence was born,the U.S.has been an international frontrunner in the research and development(R&D)and application of the technology,while China has been a capable chaser in recent years,particularly in the area of humanoid robots.
文摘If there were any doubts about the Trump administration’s inherent obsession with decoupling,polarization and jolting of global trade,they can be laid to rest.A series of statements and measures have been made by the U.S.government on economic relations with China including administrative decision to hit Chinese goods with additional tariffs despite China.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61862033,61902162)Key Project of Science and Technology Research of Department of Education of Jiangxi Province(GJJ210307)Postgraduate Innovation Fund Project of Education Department of Jiangxi Province(YC2021-S306)。
文摘The automatic algorithm programming model can increase the dependability and efficiency of algorithm program development,including specification generation,program refinement,and formal verification.However,the existing model has two flaws:incompleteness of program refinement and inadequate automation of formal verification.This paper proposes an automatic algorithm programming model based on the improved Morgan’s refinement calculus.It extends the Morgan’s refinement calculus rules and designs the C++generation system for realizing the complete process of refinement.Meanwhile,the automation tools VCG(Verification Condition Generator)and Isabelle are used to improve the automation of formal verification.An example of a stock’s maximum income demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed model.Furthermore,the proposed model has some relevance for automatic software generation.
文摘Rare earths and other critical minerals are widely used in clean energy,semiconductors and other advanced industries,as well as in the defense sector.They are often described as the“gold of the 21st century”and the“vitamins of industry.”As the United States steps up its containment of China,the Trump administration places great emphasis on critical minerals security.
文摘After Donald Trump returned to the White House,the U.S.government launched a host of measures of“tariff wars”.In addition to announcing tariffs on goods imported to the United States from Canada,Mexico and China,the government also imposed trade restrictions on specific industries including steel,aluminum and copper,as well as advanced plan for“reciprocal tariffs”.Donald Trump claimed that a“tariff war”would correct trade imbalances,boost government revenue and promote the reshoring of manufacturing to the United States.By leveraging tariffs,the U.S.also attempts to achieve goals in border security,illegal immigration and fentanyl control.Undoubtedly at a central position in Trump’s second term in office,the“tariff war”will exert impacts far beyond economic and trade policies and upon the direction of China-U.S.relations.
文摘Since the end of the Cold War,the core goal of U.S.policy toward Africa has been to build its influence on the continent through development assistance and trade preferences attached with political conditionalities,defined as“assistance for concessions”.After the September 11 attacks,counterterrorism became a priority in U.S.national security strategy,being one of the three pillars of U.S.policy toward Africa alongside assistance and trade.
文摘The study believes teaching is a communication and exchange process between teachers and students,and the quality of teaching depends on communication qualities,especially whether theories,ideas,and methods are accurately transmitted from teachers to students.In programming course teaching,there are losses of the original meaning of the English textbook after being translated into Chinese.In order to avoid the loss of original meaning,the study uses original English textbook for the software programming teaching.In the language choice for specific documentation and programming descriptions,the study emphasizes the choice of the inventor’s language.Based on practice,the study summarized the principle of the Language Oriented Approach of Teaching Programming Skills,and outlined the main points and structure of this approach,concluding the prerequisites for its use.Also,the categories of Language Oriented Approach are mentioned.The study shed light on attributing the use of AI,such as the emerging ChatGPT applications,to the Language Oriented Approach.
文摘While celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties,China and the EU are deepening their strategic partnership to counter U.S.-China tensions and Europe’s own geopolitical and economic challenges.
文摘The current global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound changes.Since the outbreak of the China-US trade friction in 2018,the United States has systematically promoted the“de-Sinicizat ion”strategy in the supply chain through measures such as imposing tariffs,exercising technology blockades,and setting up industrial subsidy barriers.Chinese products,including automot ive par ts and elect ronic equipment,have been significantly impacted.
文摘We often hear statements like“the market raises expectations for central bank interest rate cuts,resulting in higher commodity prices”.Given the current situation,the People’s Bank of China might adopt a more accommodative monetary policy to mitigate the impact of the China-U.S.trade friction.Will this further easing of the monetary environment lead to an increase in natural gas prices?
文摘The two topics of the article seem to have absolutely nothing to do with each other and,as can be expected in a contribution in honor and memory of Prof.Fritz Ackermann,they are linked in his person.Vision-based Navigation was the focus of the doctoral thesis written by the author,the 29th and last PhD thesis supervised by Prof.Ackermann.The International Master’s Program Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics,which the author established with colleagues at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences(HfT Stuttgart)in 1999,was a consequence of Prof.Ackermann’s benevolent promotion of international knowledge transfer in teaching.Both topics are reflected in this article;they provide further splashes of color in Prof.Ackermann’s oeuvre.
文摘While the nursing community generally agrees that the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree will strengthen nursing as an academic discipline, there is little known about students’ perceptions of the advanced degree. Nursing students enrolled in an accelerated master’s program in nursing (N = 45) were surveyed to assess their knowledge of the DNP degree while also identifying the perceived effect a DNP might have on their careers, on nursing as a discipline, and on public perceptions of nursing practice. In this study, 51% of participants supported the transition to the DNP as the standard degree for practice nursing while 29% were opposed. The majority of participants (71%) planned to pursue an advanced practice nursing degree/certification with 81% of this group signifying that they would do so even if a DNP is required. The majority of participants agreed that the DNP will improve public perception of advanced practice nursing, but 71% thought the title of “doctor” would confuse patients. While current nursing students are generally informed of the upcoming DNP transition, there is disagreement regarding its implications for their careers and for the extent of public understanding.
