‘Dragon king’theory of extreme events has been systematically proposed and discussed since 2012,the last‘year of dragon’in the Chinese lunar calendar(Sornette and Ouillon,2012;Yukalov and Sornette,2012;Sachs et al...‘Dragon king’theory of extreme events has been systematically proposed and discussed since 2012,the last‘year of dragon’in the Chinese lunar calendar(Sornette and Ouillon,2012;Yukalov and Sornette,2012;Sachs et al.,2012),and has been under discussion till present(e.g.,Eliazar,2017;Lin et al.,2018;Glette-Iversen and Aven,2021;Premraj et al.,2021;Lei et al.,2023).In this theoretical framework based on the physics of complexity,a‘dragon king’is defined as an event so extreme that it lies outside a power-law distribution.What is of special interest is that,according to its theory,a‘dragon king’event should pose significant predictability(Sornette and Ouillon,2012).As the next‘year of dragon’approaches soon,it is worth revisiting this concept.展开更多
Background:The incidence of lumbar disc herniation(LDH)is notably high.Consensus among experts highlights non-surgical treatments as the primary therapeutic approach for LDH.Contemporary medicine frequently employs ph...Background:The incidence of lumbar disc herniation(LDH)is notably high.Consensus among experts highlights non-surgical treatments as the primary therapeutic approach for LDH.Contemporary medicine frequently employs pharmacotherapy and epidural injections in such treatments,which are associated with numerous adverse effects.Prolonged use can severely impair the liver and kidney functions of patients.Hence,the role of safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine techniques becomes pivotal.Among various traditional Chinese medicine approaches for treating LDH,fire dragon cupping,renowned for its remarkable efficacy,cost-effectiveness,and ease of application,is extensively utilised in clinical settings for managing LDH.Nonetheless,there is a scarcity of systematic and standardised evidence from evidence-based medicine studies.Therefore,conducting a meta-analysis is imperative.Methods:A comprehensive computerised search was conducted in databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure,WanFang Data,VIP,China Biology Medicine disc,PubMed,EMbase,The Cochrane Library,Web of Science,and CINAHL.The search aimed to gather randomised controlled trials on fire dragon cupping therapy for LDH,spanning from the inception of these databases until December 2023.Two researchers independently screened the literature according to inclusion and exclusion criteria,extracted data,and assessed the methodological quality of the studies included,utilising RevMan 5.3 software for meta-analysis.Results:The results show that the fire dragon cupping therapy group had better clinical effectiveness(relative risk=1.23,95%confidence interval(CI)(1.14,1.33),P<0.00001),less pain(standardized mean difference=–1.33,95%CI(–1.49,–1.16),P<0.00001),and some improvement in lumbar function(Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores:mean difference=3.37,95%CI(2.31,4.43),P<0.00001.Conclusion:The fire dragon cupping therapy significantly alleviates LDH,warranting its extensive application.However,considering the limitations in the number and quality of studies included,the aforementioned conclusion necessitates further validation through more high-quality research.展开更多
Dragon is a traditional totem of the Chinese nation and is worshiped by the Chinese people all over the world,representing auspiciousness,strength and wisdom.China has a vast territory.As for the rich and diverse inta...Dragon is a traditional totem of the Chinese nation and is worshiped by the Chinese people all over the world,representing auspiciousness,strength and wisdom.China has a vast territory.As for the rich and diverse intangible cultural heritage,there are many cultural treasures directly related to"dragon",and fire dragon dance is one of them.展开更多
My journey to Zhongshan City in Guangdong Province alongside experts,foreign correspondents,and local Chinese journalists proved to be an enlightening exploration of the intricacies of China’s development,especially ...My journey to Zhongshan City in Guangdong Province alongside experts,foreign correspondents,and local Chinese journalists proved to be an enlightening exploration of the intricacies of China’s development,especially within its smaller cities.While a brief five-day sojourn wasn’t sufficient for intimacy with the city’s entirety,the immersion into Zhongshan’s cultural,historical,and modern facets,including Zhongshan Museum,urban planning zones,business hubs,an industrial park,ancient villages,Dr.Sun Yat-sen Museum,and a monumental bridge project,left me with the impression that the city is awakening like a dragon ascending from the heart of Guangdong.展开更多
People across China have begun decorating their houses,pasting poetic couplets and auspicious words on the doors,buying new clothes,and getting ready to make dumplings.You guessed right-it’s time to celebrate the Spr...People across China have begun decorating their houses,pasting poetic couplets and auspicious words on the doors,buying new clothes,and getting ready to make dumplings.You guessed right-it’s time to celebrate the Spring Festival,and ring in the Chinese New Year-the Year of the Dragon.展开更多
A dragon year,so I read somewhere,is one in which,individually and collectively,we are filled with energy and confidence.It’s supposed to be a year of transformation,good fortune and prosperity;all of which,it seems ...A dragon year,so I read somewhere,is one in which,individually and collectively,we are filled with energy and confidence.It’s supposed to be a year of transformation,good fortune and prosperity;all of which,it seems to me,is just what the world needs as it continues to shake off the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.展开更多
The strict environmental regulations to overcome the drawbacks of consumption and disposal of non-renewable synthetic materials have motivated this investigation.The physical,chemical,morphological,and thermal propert...The strict environmental regulations to overcome the drawbacks of consumption and disposal of non-renewable synthetic materials have motivated this investigation.The physical,chemical,morphological,and thermal properties of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder obtained from the raw materials were examined in this study.The physical properties analyzes of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder discovered that the moisture content,density,and water holding capacity were 9.70%,0.45 g/cm^(3),and 98.60%,respectively.Meanwhile,the chemical composition analysis of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder revealed that the powder was significantly high in cellulose contents(34.35%)from other bio-peel wastes.The crystallinity index of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder was 32.76%,according to further X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis.The thermal stability of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder was examined using thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and found thermally stable at 204℃.The morphological study via scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed a shriveled and irregular geometry surface.Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder demonstrated the peak in the range representing the major functional groups responsible for pectin’s properties.Thus,the findings revealed that the Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder has the potential for the development of biodegradable and renewable materials.展开更多
ON the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar,most parts of China commemorate Qu Yuan(340-278 BC),the great Chinese poet who lived in the State of Chu during the Warring States period,by celebrating the Dr...ON the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar,most parts of China commemorate Qu Yuan(340-278 BC),the great Chinese poet who lived in the State of Chu during the Warring States period,by celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival.In Suzhou,a prosperous city in east China,local people’s folk customs during the festival differ from other regions.Here,the origin of the festival can be traced back to the commemoration of Wu Zixu(559-484 BC),a prestigious general of the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period.Over time,the Dragon Boat Festival has gradually evolved into a grand event that is celebrated in Suzhou every year,featuring distinctive local cultural traditions and folk activities that attract large turnouts of people.The custom was included in the first batch of China’s national intangible cultural heritage items in 2006.展开更多
The Dragon Boat Festival has a broad base around the world,which is to attract more and more participation,and become an important platform for global sharing of Chineseculture.On June 18,2023,the 6th Copenhagen Drago...The Dragon Boat Festival has a broad base around the world,which is to attract more and more participation,and become an important platform for global sharing of Chineseculture.On June 18,2023,the 6th Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival:Let the World Be Filled with Love was successfully held at Sydhavn in Copenhagen.The event was organized by the Organizing Committee of the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival,China Cultural Center in Copenhagen,etc.,and supported by the Chinese Embassy in Denmark,Longyou County in Zhejiang Province and more than 40 local Chinese community organizations.展开更多
A Way with Dragons是一本探索幻想与时空穿梭幻想兼具的儿童幻想小说。该小说情节精彩连贯,富有教育意义,适合儿童阅读。该文从儿童观的角度去分析小说源语文本,总结源语文本具有口语化、生动性和教育性等三个特征。另外,以接受美学为...A Way with Dragons是一本探索幻想与时空穿梭幻想兼具的儿童幻想小说。该小说情节精彩连贯,富有教育意义,适合儿童阅读。该文从儿童观的角度去分析小说源语文本,总结源语文本具有口语化、生动性和教育性等三个特征。另外,以接受美学为理论指导,从词汇、句法和修辞手法三个维度入手,探讨翻译难点,力争重现原作的风格与儿童情趣。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,contract number U2039207 and 41704093).
文摘‘Dragon king’theory of extreme events has been systematically proposed and discussed since 2012,the last‘year of dragon’in the Chinese lunar calendar(Sornette and Ouillon,2012;Yukalov and Sornette,2012;Sachs et al.,2012),and has been under discussion till present(e.g.,Eliazar,2017;Lin et al.,2018;Glette-Iversen and Aven,2021;Premraj et al.,2021;Lei et al.,2023).In this theoretical framework based on the physics of complexity,a‘dragon king’is defined as an event so extreme that it lies outside a power-law distribution.What is of special interest is that,according to its theory,a‘dragon king’event should pose significant predictability(Sornette and Ouillon,2012).As the next‘year of dragon’approaches soon,it is worth revisiting this concept.
基金supported by the 2022 study on the effectiveness of Fire Dragon Cupping in treating cold-dampness obstructive type shoulder stiffness,funded by the Bao'an District Healthcare Research Project in Shenzhen(Shen Bao Ke[2023]No.13,Project No.2022JD237)2023 study on the therapeutic observation and mechanism exploration of Fire Dragon Cupping in cold-dampness obstructive type acute gout,funded by the Guangdong Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Yue Zhong Yi Han[2023]No.205,Project No.20242077)+1 种基金National Clinical Key Specialty(Traditional Chinese Medicine)Construction Project(2013-239)Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(No.SZZYSM202206014).
文摘Background:The incidence of lumbar disc herniation(LDH)is notably high.Consensus among experts highlights non-surgical treatments as the primary therapeutic approach for LDH.Contemporary medicine frequently employs pharmacotherapy and epidural injections in such treatments,which are associated with numerous adverse effects.Prolonged use can severely impair the liver and kidney functions of patients.Hence,the role of safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine techniques becomes pivotal.Among various traditional Chinese medicine approaches for treating LDH,fire dragon cupping,renowned for its remarkable efficacy,cost-effectiveness,and ease of application,is extensively utilised in clinical settings for managing LDH.Nonetheless,there is a scarcity of systematic and standardised evidence from evidence-based medicine studies.Therefore,conducting a meta-analysis is imperative.Methods:A comprehensive computerised search was conducted in databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure,WanFang Data,VIP,China Biology Medicine disc,PubMed,EMbase,The Cochrane Library,Web of Science,and CINAHL.The search aimed to gather randomised controlled trials on fire dragon cupping therapy for LDH,spanning from the inception of these databases until December 2023.Two researchers independently screened the literature according to inclusion and exclusion criteria,extracted data,and assessed the methodological quality of the studies included,utilising RevMan 5.3 software for meta-analysis.Results:The results show that the fire dragon cupping therapy group had better clinical effectiveness(relative risk=1.23,95%confidence interval(CI)(1.14,1.33),P<0.00001),less pain(standardized mean difference=–1.33,95%CI(–1.49,–1.16),P<0.00001),and some improvement in lumbar function(Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores:mean difference=3.37,95%CI(2.31,4.43),P<0.00001.Conclusion:The fire dragon cupping therapy significantly alleviates LDH,warranting its extensive application.However,considering the limitations in the number and quality of studies included,the aforementioned conclusion necessitates further validation through more high-quality research.
文摘Dragon is a traditional totem of the Chinese nation and is worshiped by the Chinese people all over the world,representing auspiciousness,strength and wisdom.China has a vast territory.As for the rich and diverse intangible cultural heritage,there are many cultural treasures directly related to"dragon",and fire dragon dance is one of them.
文摘My journey to Zhongshan City in Guangdong Province alongside experts,foreign correspondents,and local Chinese journalists proved to be an enlightening exploration of the intricacies of China’s development,especially within its smaller cities.While a brief five-day sojourn wasn’t sufficient for intimacy with the city’s entirety,the immersion into Zhongshan’s cultural,historical,and modern facets,including Zhongshan Museum,urban planning zones,business hubs,an industrial park,ancient villages,Dr.Sun Yat-sen Museum,and a monumental bridge project,left me with the impression that the city is awakening like a dragon ascending from the heart of Guangdong.
文摘People across China have begun decorating their houses,pasting poetic couplets and auspicious words on the doors,buying new clothes,and getting ready to make dumplings.You guessed right-it’s time to celebrate the Spring Festival,and ring in the Chinese New Year-the Year of the Dragon.
文摘A dragon year,so I read somewhere,is one in which,individually and collectively,we are filled with energy and confidence.It’s supposed to be a year of transformation,good fortune and prosperity;all of which,it seems to me,is just what the world needs as it continues to shake off the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
基金sponsored by the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka under Grant No.RACER/2019/FTKMP-CARE/F00413,as well as Universiti Malaysia Sabah for supported the article processing charge for this study.
文摘The strict environmental regulations to overcome the drawbacks of consumption and disposal of non-renewable synthetic materials have motivated this investigation.The physical,chemical,morphological,and thermal properties of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder obtained from the raw materials were examined in this study.The physical properties analyzes of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder discovered that the moisture content,density,and water holding capacity were 9.70%,0.45 g/cm^(3),and 98.60%,respectively.Meanwhile,the chemical composition analysis of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder revealed that the powder was significantly high in cellulose contents(34.35%)from other bio-peel wastes.The crystallinity index of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder was 32.76%,according to further X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis.The thermal stability of Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder was examined using thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and found thermally stable at 204℃.The morphological study via scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed a shriveled and irregular geometry surface.Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder demonstrated the peak in the range representing the major functional groups responsible for pectin’s properties.Thus,the findings revealed that the Hylocereus Polyrhizus peel(HPP)powder has the potential for the development of biodegradable and renewable materials.
文摘ON the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar,most parts of China commemorate Qu Yuan(340-278 BC),the great Chinese poet who lived in the State of Chu during the Warring States period,by celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival.In Suzhou,a prosperous city in east China,local people’s folk customs during the festival differ from other regions.Here,the origin of the festival can be traced back to the commemoration of Wu Zixu(559-484 BC),a prestigious general of the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period.Over time,the Dragon Boat Festival has gradually evolved into a grand event that is celebrated in Suzhou every year,featuring distinctive local cultural traditions and folk activities that attract large turnouts of people.The custom was included in the first batch of China’s national intangible cultural heritage items in 2006.
文摘The Dragon Boat Festival has a broad base around the world,which is to attract more and more participation,and become an important platform for global sharing of Chineseculture.On June 18,2023,the 6th Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival:Let the World Be Filled with Love was successfully held at Sydhavn in Copenhagen.The event was organized by the Organizing Committee of the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival,China Cultural Center in Copenhagen,etc.,and supported by the Chinese Embassy in Denmark,Longyou County in Zhejiang Province and more than 40 local Chinese community organizations.
文摘A Way with Dragons是一本探索幻想与时空穿梭幻想兼具的儿童幻想小说。该小说情节精彩连贯,富有教育意义,适合儿童阅读。该文从儿童观的角度去分析小说源语文本,总结源语文本具有口语化、生动性和教育性等三个特征。另外,以接受美学为理论指导,从词汇、句法和修辞手法三个维度入手,探讨翻译难点,力争重现原作的风格与儿童情趣。
