Growing by Leaps and Bounds Chinese wushu have gained more popularity and broader adoption in Africa

Wushu,or Chinese martial arts,is set to make its Olympic debut in the Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar,the first Olympic competition to be staged in Africa.Wushu,which featured at the All-Africa Youth Games in 2018,has gone through a tortuous process in being accepted as an Olympic sport event.The International Wushu Federation(IWUF)first submitted applications for inclusion to the International Olympic Committee in 2001,followed by two more failed bids in 2008 and 2011.Finally,it tasted success in Africa,which is also a testament to its popularity in the continent.

Propagation of Optical Pulses in a Deviated Gaussian Gained Kerr Medium

This paper presents the theoretical studies on the propagation of optical pulses in a deviated Gaussian gained Kerr medium.Our numerical results have shown,for the first time,that the compression of optical pulse widths varies considerably for differently deviated Gaussian gain.

LIRR "R&D and Industrialization of High PerformanceFunctional Refractories for Metallurgy New Technology" Project Gained Fund Support

Checked by Henan Province Development and Relbrm Commission and Henan Province MunicipalFinance （）ffice, the “R ＆ I） and Industrialization of High Performance Functional Refractories for Metallurgy New Technology” project declared by 1,1RR gained a special fund support on self-renovation and products structure adjustment. The project will realize the technology integration and industriali-zation of key refractories including purging component, metering nozzle and toil and belt continuous casting nozzle, etc. through building high performance functional refractories production lines for metallurgy new technology.

Sinosteel Refractory Co.,Ltd.Gained One Patent

Recently, State Intellectual Property Office of China authorized an invention patent to a project ＂ Self- flowing Castables for Filling Back Joints of Aluminum Electrolytic Cell Side Wall＂ of Sinosteel Refractory Co., Ltd. This patent involves one kind of self-flowing castables for filling the joints between shell and side wall brick of aluminum electrolytic cell. The castables can prolong the service life of aluminum electrolytic cell and side wall brick,

A Project of Sinosteel LIRR Gained International S&T Cooperation Special Funds

Currently, ＂ Porous SiC Multi-phase Ceramics with Hierarchical Heterogeneities for Filtrating High Temperature Soot＂ , a project of Sinosteel LIRR, gained International S＆T Cooperation Special Funds from Ministry of Science and Technology of China.

Pien Tze Huang cosmetics gained recognition from high-and-newtech businesses

Pien Tze Huang released a notice that the Fujian Pien Tze Huang Cosmetics Co.,Ltd(hereinafter referred to as“Pien Tze Huang cosmetics”)gained the recognition from high-andnew-tech businesses and enjoyed 15%income tax discount.According to the notice,this was the another recognition upon expiration of validity of the certificate.The company was recognized as high-and-newtech business in 2008 for the first time.

Exerkine response to acute exercise:Still much to discover

Strong evidence supports the benefits of regular physical activity/exercise for the prevention and management of numerous non-communicable diseases.^(1,2)However,despite important advances(particularly the implementation of complex“omics”approaches),the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be clearly elucidated.In the past decade,the role of exerkines—a myriad of signaling moieties(e.g.,mainly cytokines but also other small peptides,peptides,nucleic acids,lipids,or metabolites,among others)released by muscles(myokines)and other tissues in response to exercise that induces endocrine(at the multisystem level),paracrine,or autocrine effects—has gained attention.^(3,4)Indeed it has been proposed that some of the salutary effects of regular exercise(i.e.,repeated sessions of acute exercise)might be due,at least partly,to the progressive accumulation of frequent,acute episodes of exerkine release.^(5)

INTELLIGENT COVERT COMMUNICATION

As increasing amounts of private and confidential information are transmitted over wireless networks,their openness and broadcast pose significant security risks.In high-security scenarios like healthcare and financial activities,initial exposure of transmitted information can lead to serious threats.Covert communication,or low probability of detection(LPD)communication,has gained attention for its ability to hide transmission behaviors.

Like a G6-nal:transcriptional control of G-protein coupled receptors during oligodendroglial development

Multilayered control of myelination:Quick,saltatory conduction of action potentials along nerve fibers requires the electrical insulation of axons by myelinating glia.In the central nervous system,this role is taken up by oligodendrocytes.Oligodendrocytes are marked by the expression of the lineage determinants Sox10 and Olig2 and arise from oligodendrocyte precursor cells(OPCs)during embryonal stages.While the majority of OPCs differentiate into mature oligodendrocytes when nearby axonal segments require myelination,a small subpopulation of OPCs persist as a progenitor pool.Therefore,the timing of myelination and maintenance of the OPC pool both need to be precisely regulated.Different transcription factors either positively or negatively affect oligodendrocyte differentiation and maintenance of the OPC pool as components of a complex gene regulatory network(reviewed in Sock and Wegner,2021).Network activity is additionally influenced by extracellular signaling molecules that bind to receptors on the oligodendroglial cell surface and activate intracellular signaling pathways.How the receptors are linked to the network is poorly understood so far,but pivotal to understanding the overall regulation of central nervous system(CNS)myelination in response to environmental cues.Relevant insights were recently gained for Gpr37(Schmidt et al.,2024),a G-protein coupled receptor(GPCR)with known relevance in differentiating oligodendrocytes(Yang et al,2016).

Is Veillonella a unique marker of physical exercise?Commentary on:

In 2020,Kostic1 published commentary on the bacterial genus Veillonella associated with the interaction between the intestinal microbiota and skeletal muscle.Since then,novel perspectives on the bidirectional gut-muscle communication axis have gained a lot of attention.The purpose of this commentary is to explore some of the challenging issues presented in Scheiman et al.

Call for Papers:Special issue“African Swine Fever”

African swine fever(ASF)is one of the most devastating diseasesin pigs and is caused by the ASF virus(ASFV).Since its firstdiscovery in 1921 in Kenya,ASFV has spread from Africa to otherparts of the world,causing severe economic losses to the porkindustry.Scientists have studied ASF for over 100 years,and manygovernments have tried to eradicate the disease.Nonetheless,approaches to effectively control ASF are still lacking.In recent years,ASF outbreaks have been reported in China,Belgium,Germany,Italyand many other Asian and European countries.Studies on this diseasehave gained new popularity.Under this background,we are organizingthe special issue“African swine fever”to collect the most recentknowledgeon this disease.

The Rise and Impacts of Kenya’s Hustler Movement

On December 12,2023,Kenya celebrated its 60th anniversary of independence.Since independence,Kenya’s political operations have long been characterized by tribal politics,and during the 2022 elections,United Democratic Alliance(UDA)presidential candidate William Samoei Ruto advocated a Hustler Movement with a platform focused on serving the interests of the underprivileged.The Movement,with its policy orientation of responding to the concerns of the hustler(refer to those forced to squeeze out a meagre living on the margins of society comparing to people from Kenya’s big-name families),seeks to move electoral politics away from the previous competition at the tribal and regional levels,and to construct an issue-oriented mode of political operation,which has given a new meaning to the development of Kenyan politics.Ruto became president in September 2022 after the Hustler Movement gained broad social support.Over the past years,the Ruto government has transformed the Hustler Movement’s policy ideas into a program of governance,reshaping Kenya’s political development agenda in practical terms.The influence of the Hustler Movement has become more and more visible,deeply reflecting the trend of Kenya’s political development over the past 60 years of independence.

Journey into the Cyberworld

China gained full access to the internet on April 20,1994.The past 30 years have witnessed continuous efforts in China to boost its connections with the global community while vigorously advancing reform and opening-up.The internet has shaped and changed our lives.Through an internet connection,strangers thousands of miles away become friends and maintain close interactions,everyone including those living in rural and remote areas are able to enjoy equal access to medical and educational resources,and exchange of goods between individuals has become convenient like never before,sparking the emergence of new forms of business.Middle-aged people tend to reminisce about the past when everything moved slower,whereas younger generations fifind it hard to imagine how people survived without networks.

Sipping Ancient Tea in a Modern Cup

China’s Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest has gained fame and revitalized villagers’fortunes.“Big tea trees in Aileng Moutain are in bud.We cut the branches down,grow them in our village.They withstand winds,rains,and time.Precious as gold,they bring us fortune and happiness.”Yu Luo,an elderly woman dressed in a traditional costume of the Blang ethnic group,sat in an old village and sang this beautiful folk song,praising the ancient tea forest that has supported her village for generations.“For over a millennia,people here have been living with the tea forest.The small tea leaves are treasures that nature has given us,”she said.

A BIGGER CHINESE SAY IN THE GLOBAL FUTURE

The ongoing decline of the predatory development model and the zero-sum mentality advocated by the Western powers gives every reason to believe that the world is in a period of unprecedented upheaval.The“two sessions”(China’s biggest annual political event)this March gained unprecedented attention worldwide,particularly from Belt and Road countries which have been actively aligning their development strategies with those of China.China’s GDP growth,economic policies,and development trends in 2024 were the focus of discussion.

Shanghai Welcomes Intelligent Manufacturing

Fostering intelligent manufacturing bases is part of Shanghai’s effort to promote a green transition.IN recent years,Shanghai has begun implementing intelligent manufacturing projects.It has formulated plans for high-quality development,built high-standard smart factories,cultivated capable companies,and set up efficient public service platforms.As a result,it has gained an overall advantage with its high-end value chain,a complete industrial chain,a coordinated innovation chain,and a concentrated resource chain,which have made“Shanghai manufacturing”intelligent.

Current Status and Prospects of China’s Natural Gas Industry

In 2023,China’s natural gas sector experienced robust growth in both supply and demand dynamics,as consumption regained an upward trend,reaching 394.53 billion m3,reflecting a 7.6%year-on-year surge.Domestic gas production and reserves persistently progressed,hitting a production volume of 228.84 billion m3 and achieving a seven-year consecutive increment exceeding 10 billion m^(3).After an initial sharp decline,imported natural gas rebounded to record growth;the combined import volume of pipeline gas and LNG climbed to 163.92 billion m^(3),a notable 11.3%rise compared to the previous year.As China’s policies for stable economic growth are further entrenched in 2024,the macroeconomic recovery is anticipated to continue.Bolstered by the dual-carbon strategy and the transformative policies targeting high-energy-consuming industries,the natural gas market is expected to sustain its rapid expansion,with estimated growth in demand ranging between 5.8%and 7.1%.

“科目三”舞动全球

主题语境:人与社会篇幅:347词关键词:dance1 People spring into a freestyle street dance to the beat of a lively Chinese song,swinging their knees and ankles sideways while performing dazzling hand moves.This socalled“Kemusan”dance,translated as“Subject Three”dance,has gone viral in China and beyond,with people from all walks of life,including both Chinese and foreigners,joining in the fun.The dance has brought a lot of joy to young Chinese viewers and has gained popularity among people worldwide.