Comparative Test on Adaptability of Different Floribunda Rose Cultivars in Sanya Area

[Objective] This study aimed to screen out floribunda rose cultivars resistant to high temperature in tropical areas. [Method] A total of 8 floribunda rose cul- tivars （Carefree Wonder, Scloss Mannheim, Bright Smile, Goldmarie, Betty Prior, Red Riding Hood Fairy Tale, Golden Scepter and Iceberg） were selected as the research objects, and their growth, adaptability and disease resistance in Sanya area were compared. [Result] Carefree Wonder, Scloss Mannheim, Iceberg and Bright Smile were suitable to be planted in Sanya area. Among them, Carefree Wonder, Scloss Mannheim and Iceberg were characterized with fewer diseases, bright colors, heat resistance and strong stress resistance, and they could be planted as ornamental flowers in Sanya area. [Conclusion] This study will provide a reference for the selection of ornamental flowers in Sanya area.

Trajectory of COVID-19 response and management strategy in China:scientific rationale driven strategy adjustments

The pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection in early December 2019,which was later named coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)by the World Health Organization(WHO),rapidly spread across the world.China has made extraordinary efforts to this unprecedented pandemic,put its response and control at a very high level of infectious disease management(Category B but with measures for Category A),given top priority to the people and their lives,and balanced the pandemic control and socio-economic development.After more than three years’fighting against this disease,China downgraded the management of COVID-19 to Category B infectious disease on January 8,2023 and the WHO declared the end of public health emergency on May 5,2023.However,the ending of pandemic does not mean that the disease is no longer a health threat.Experiences against COVID-19 from China and the whole world should be learned to prepare well for the future public health emergencies.This article gives a systematic review of the trajectory of COVID-19 development in China,summarizes the critical policy arrangements and provides evidence for the adjustment during policy making process,so as to share experiences with international community and contribute to the global health for all humanity.

政府公信力的决定因素:来自中国城市的经验证据

几项研究表明,尽管政府公信力在发达国家急剧下降,但中国政府的公信力依然很高,没有任何下降趋势。本文通过进行全面的代表性调查对当代中国城市的政府公信力进行分析,并测试与政府公信力相关的各种因素。在中国,对政府的信任被发现比以前的研究所表明的要低。无论是在城市还是在中央一级,公民对公共服务质量的满意度、一般民主、政府参与、政府透明度等变量,都与中国政府的公信力有着正向的关联性。此外,本研究还发现,公民越年轻、受教育程度越高、收入越高,他们对中国政府的信任概率就越低。这些研究结果表明,维持政治信任将是中国政府的一大挑战。

Changes in public trust in physicians: empirical evidence from China

Studies examining the trends in public trust in physicians have provided a considerable amount of valuable policy implications for policymakers compared with cross-sectional studies on this topic in many countries. This study investigated changes in public trust in physicians in China based on two cross-sectional national surveys conducted in 2011 and 2016 and identified the determinants of these changes. The results indicated 83.4% of respondents in 20H reported trust or strong trust in physicians in China, which decreased to 64.2% by 2016. The results of ordinal logistic regression demonstrated that public trust in physicians in China had decreased significantly from 2011 to 2016 (P < 0.001) after adjusting for other independent variables. Selfreported health status, self-rated happiness, and self-identified social class were all associated positively with public trust in physicians in China. The results also confirmed that decreasing public satisfaction with the most recent treatment experience was the major determinant of decreasing public trust in physicians in China. The findings of this study suggest that decreasing public trust in physicians deserves considerable attention from national policymakers and that improving satisfaction with treatment experiences would be the most effective strategy for enhancing public trust in physicians in China.

Protecting healthcare personnel from 2019-nCoV infection risks:lessons and suggestions

The outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19,caused by the 2019-nCoV infection)in December 2019 is one of the most severe public health emergencies since the founding of People’s Republic of China in 1949.Healthcare personnel(HCP)nationwide are facing heavy workloads and high risk of infection,especially those who care for patients in Hubei Province.Sadly,as of February 20,2020,over two thousand COVID-19 cases are confirmed among HCP from 476 hospitals nationwide,with nearly 90%of them from Hubei Province.Based on literature search and interviews with some HCP working at Wuhan,capital city of Hubei,we have summarized some of the effective measures taken to reduce infection among HCP,and also made suggestions for improving occupational safety during an infectious disease outbreak.The experience and lessons learned should be a valuable asset for international health community to contain the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic around the world.

Qualitative analysis of direction of public hospital reforms in China

Reforms in public hospitals are among the most important improvements in China＇s health care system over the last two decades. However, the reforms that should be implemented in public hospitals are unclear. Thus, a feasible direction of reforms in Chinese public hospitals is suggested and reliable policy suggestions are provided for the government to reform public hospitals. The data used in this study were mainly derived from a qualitative study. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were conducted in Shanghai, Guangdong, and Gansu between May and December 2014. Government funding accounted for approximately eight percent of the total annual revenue of public hospitals in China, and the insufficient government subsidy considerably affects the operation mechanism of public hospitals. However, solely increasing this subsidy cannot address the inappropriate incentives of public hospitals in China. The most crucial step in setting the direction of reforms in public hospitals in China is transforming inappropriate incentives by implementing a new evaluation index system for directors and physicians in public hospitals.

Taizhou’s COVID-19 prevention and control experience with telemedicine features

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has spread rapidly around the world.As of May 30,2020,a total of 84568 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been recorded in China,with a mortality rate of approximately 5.5%.Taizhou is a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang Province.A total of 146 cases were diagnosed in this epidemic,with a fatality rate of 0%.This condition is due to the establishment of an“Internet+”diagnosis and treatment model based on online medical application(APP),telemedicine,WeChat service,and consultation hotline in Taizhou.Taizhou led in opening the“COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Special Line”in China,which is conducive to pre-hospital screening,suppressing social panic,and clinical support.Hospitals also carried out related online lectures and popularization of science.We summarize Taizhou’s COVID-19 prevention and control experience with telemedicine features,with a view to providing reference for the control of the epidemic at home and abroad.