Tourism Officials Turn to Social Media

Recent years have seen a growing number of local officials choosing to promote their areas as influencers In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.The latest trend spreading among civil servants:becoming social media influencers to promote their hometowns.

First identification of a novel Aichivirus D in goats with diarrhea

Kobuvirus comprises 6 officially recognized species,namely Aichivirus A-F,and can be further divided into 20 genotypes through VP1 gene phylogenetic analysis(https://ictv.global/report/chapter/picornaviridae/picornaviridae/kobuvirus).Aichivirus A in human,Aichivirus B in bovine,Aichivirus C in porcine and caprine,Aichivirus D in yak have been proved to be associated with diarrhea(Chen Y S et al.2013;Yang et al.2015;Zhu et al.2016;Zhai et al.2017;Wang et al.2020;Abi et al.2022;Yan et al.2023).

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About the Journal Geography and Sustainability(GeoSus,ISSN2096-7438),is an international,peer-reviewed,open access journal.It is the official journal of International Geographical Union commission on Geography for Future Earth.GeoSus aims to serve as the focal point for developing,coordinating and implementing interdisciplinary research and education to promote sustainable development through an integrated geography perspective.As a quarterly journal,GeoSus is officially established with the first issue published by Elsevier B.V.in March 2020.

Debt,sleep deprivation and psychological distress among online ride-hailing drivers:evidence from China

An online ride-hailing driver(ORHD)refers to a driver who takes orders and provides rental car services to passengers via an online service platform.1 ORHD plays a significant role in the urban transport system worldwide,operating through many platforms.According to official data from the Chinese Ministry of Transport,a total of 1.6 million vehicle transport permits were issued by the end of March 2022.

POLICIES

NDRC Brings Forward Investment Plans China will bring forward part of the investment plans originally set for 2025 to this year while studying the effects in the hopes of expanding the extent to which local government special bonds can be used,as part of the country’s stepped-up efforts to spur on investment and achieve steady economic growth,officials said.

岸田文雄力推“新时代现实主义外交”

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has officially designated 2023 as the year of realist diplomacy in a new era. In actual terms, the main focuses of Kishida's diplomacy in the current year are strengthening the US–Japan alliance with the outcome of the revision of the security strategy.

印度对美“契而不合”

In 2023, India continued to advance its cooperation with the United States. In January, the high-profile initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology(iCET) was launched. In June, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first official state visit to the United States. In September.

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December 2023 Intl seminar on information and communication accessibility and human rights protection held in Beijing UNESCO officials and representatives from more than ten countries convened at a seminar in Beijing on Dec.1 to share experiences and explore ways to enhance the inclusiveness of the society for people with disabilities.

Bridging Cultures Through Translation Chinese scholars lead a new translation of The Customs of Cambodia to promote cultural exchange

In April 2024,the Cambodian edition of The Customs of Cambodia,organized by the Center for Asia-Pacific of China International Communications Group(CICG)and published by Foreign Languages Press under CICG,was officially released in Phnom Penh,Cambodia.The launch ceremony was attended by Wang Yi,member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee,and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol.A crucial text for the study of the history of ancient Cambodia,The Customs of Cambodia has been translated into more than 10 languages and published in over 20 editions since the early 19th Century.

"Building the Best Platform for Capacity Cooperation Between China and Malaysia"

Kuantan,the capital of Pahang State on the east coast of Malaysia,is a quiet town,where the Kuantan River winds and flows into the sea.The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industry Park,a major project of the Belt and Road Initiative and a demonstration base for cross-border international capacity cooperation,is located here.Since the official opening of the park in 2013,it has created an innovative model of economic cooperation between the two countries.In 2023,on the 10th Anniversary of the Kuantan Industrial Park,a new development plan was launched again-the 3rd plot of the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industry Park,known as Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park,was officially started.

Inspiring Exchange

African youth applaud Chinese success in mitigating climate change impact.On a cool,sunny autumn day in Beijing,some 30 officials,experts and technicians from 17 Belt and Road countries,including Brazil,Thailand,Uganda,Egypt and Jordan,gathered at the city’s prestigious Tsinghua University to discuss climate change cooperation.Held on 2 September,just before the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC).

Towards Transformative Global Cooperation

The dawn of 2024 marked a significant milestone in the geopolitical landscape as Egypt,Ethiopia,Saudi Arabia,Iran and the United Arab Emirates(UAE)officially joined the BRICS grouping.This expansion,the second phase of the growth for the grouping since South Africa’s inclusion in 2011,signals a pivotal moment for the developing world.

News in Brief

The Ministry of Civil Affairs releases the fourth list of standardized geographical names in Zangnan The Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China released the fourth list of standardized geographical names in Zangnan(the southern part of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region)on March 30.According to the official website of the ministry,30 additional publicly used place names in the Zangnan region has been officially revealed.

LHASA-NYINGCHI RAILWAY BOOSTS THE PLATEAU DEVELOPMENT AFTER THREE YEARS OPERATION

On June 25 threeyears ago,as the first Fuxing bullet train on theLhasa-Nyingchi Railway whistled and set out,the railway was officially opened and went into operation,which marked that the development of transportation in the Xizang Autonomous Region had entered a new historical stage.This is not only another technical leapof therailwayinChinabutalsoan important milestone in the economic,cultural,and social development of Xizang.The opening of this railway has profound significance for the promotion of economic development,cultural exchange,and social progress in the areas along the railway.

Research on the Achievement Motivation of the University Student Village Officials in the Suburbs of Beijing

[Objective] The aim was to explore the achievement motivation of the university student village officials in the suburbs of Beijing.[Method] The research made an investigation on 429 university student village officials in the suburbs of Beijing by the Achievements Motive Scale(AMS).[Result] The achievement motivation of these student village officials was not on a high level,but they tended to pursue the success motivation rather than the motivation to avoid failures obviously.There was a significant difference in the achievement motivation between different genders,majors and jobs.The males' motivation for success was higher than the females'.The motivation of avoiding failures among officials in Humanities was higher than in Science and in Fine Art.And the university student village officials in professional and technical posts or in business posts rated the motivation to avoid failures more important than in basic management posts.But achievement motivations in different urban-rural areas,educational levels,political backgrounds,whether student leaders or not,and durations were no definite differences.Besides,it had a significant effect on these student village officials' achievement motivation whether advices and suggestions were accepted;if yes,the motivation was higher.[Conclusion] This study had provided stability and development for building rural talent groups.

FUZZY SYNTHETICAL EVALUATION ON THE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS’ CONSCIOUSNESS ON THE IPE BASIS

Government policy is the key to the development of the individual and private economy (IPE).In the making of a policy, the social consciousness of government officials is one of the important factors to affect the policy made. Since the social consciousness on the development of IPE varies from person to person, it is conventionally indefinite and fuzzy. This paper applies fuzzy sets to analyse the government officials’ social consciousness on the IPE basis.

Attitudes, knowledge levels and behaviors of Islamic religious officials about organ donation in Turkey: National survey study

BACKGROUND The most important factors affecting the decision of organ donation are socioeconomic,educational,cultural,and religious factors.AIM To evaluate Islamic religious officials’attitudes and behaviors toward and level of knowledge on organ donation and transplantation.METHODS This study surveyed 2350 Islamic religious officials in Turkey.To ensure a representative sample,we used and modified the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics.Based on the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics-II,Turkey was divided into 26 regions.The number of Islamic religious officials in each city and town in each of the 26 regions was proportionate to the population.A stratified sampling method based on demographic factors,such as age,marital status,and educational level,was used.Data were collected by PRP Research and Consultancy Company using computer-assisted personal interviewing.RESULTS Of the 2350 religious officials surveyed,59.9%were in the age group of 35-54 years;84.7%had either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree;99.7%never donated an organ;and 75.4%were not considering donating in the future.About 22%of the religious officials said religious belief was their reason for not donating;45.3%did not indicate any reason.Although 41.5%of participants considered cadaveric organ donation as the best source of organ transplantation,36.3%deemed living donor transplantation as the best option.Meanwhile,52.9%of participants considered donating an organ from a brain dead relative in case they were asked for permission;80.1%considered donating to a relative,if necessary;81.6%considered undergoing organ transplantation,if necessary.About 83.7%of participants deemed organ donation as a proper human behavior;60.5%believed that it is allowed by Islam;55%said they preach for organ donation at their mosque;and 41.1%said their views of organ donation were influenced by their leaders in society.CONCLUSION Religious officials are unsure whether or not organ donation is respectful of their religious belief,but they consider donating an organ if a relative need to undergo organ transplantation.

New Institutional Mechanism in China Facilitating the Global Sustainability——Environment to Be Counted in Officials' Performance Rating

Having argued the importance of China's sustainable development in global sustainability, the authors review the achievements of China in sustainable development, especially its institutional construction. Environment to be counted in official's political performance rating system is thought of as a new institutional mechanism in China facilitating its sustainable development and then global sustainability. Then its significance is narrated and visions in future are envisioned. In the end, certain concrete suggestions for the rating system are given in a practical way.

Investigation on the Benefits and Satisfaction Degree of the Electronic Official Document On-line Submission and Approval System-A Case Study of a Medical Center in Southern Taiwan

Purpose:The aim of the study was to investigate the actual benefits of the electronic official document online submission and approval system and the satisfaction of hospital staff in a medical center in southern Taiwan,and to find out whether there are any differences between medical institutions and general government personnel.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate satisfactory outcome with questionnaires.The subjects were administrators,healthcare professionals and medical personnel of a medical center in the southern part of Taiwan who had signed electronic documents online.A total of 395 questionnaires were sent out,147 of which were valid,and the rate of collecting data survey was 37%.We analyzed with SPSS version 20.Results:The official document approval system was mainly used by administrative units and contractors,accounting for more than 50%of users.Besides,the frequency of use was at least more than once a week.As for the user’s perception of operating system,most people thought that it is easier to choose the format of official document and to set up the duty agent on leave,but in the part of the signing and approval process setting or modifying,it was considered more difficult,accounting for 38.1%.In terms of perceptual usefulness,the average value was 3.81,which showed that the user agreed that the system has met the needs of daily official documents.When some users of service area encountered problems with their use,the clerical staff were able to provide services immediately and have the professional ability to resolve problems,in order to agree to the majority,accounting for 53.7%.In addition,nearly 60%of users rated the official document system positively,with an average of 3.84 satisfaction,which was higher than the certified value of 3,conforming to the standards for satisfaction with the use of official documents.In addition,the role authorization,perceptual easy-to-use and service area were significant(p<0.05).The perceptual usefulness of Subordinate units was also significant(p=0.016).The frequency of use,perceptual easy-to-use,perceptual usefulness,service area and satisfaction were significantly different(p<0.05).The correlation coefficient between perceptual usefulness and user satisfaction was 0.833,indicating that there was a high correlation.The daily usage frequency of contractors was higher than supervisors.However,supervisors had the highest frequency of use every quarter(p=0.135).There was no significant difference between contractors and supervisors in the frequency of use.Conclusion:It is suggested that education and training on the operation of the electronic official document on-line submission and approval system should be conducted,which can enhance the education and training of supervisors and medical personnel.Continually,invite supervisors and medical personnel to provide advices on the official document system as a reference for future improvements of the system.

China Mulls National Pollution Permit Trading System

China will look into establish-ing a nation-wide trading system for pollution permits as part of efforts to use mar-ket mechanisms to help clean up its environment,the country’s top environ-ment official was quoted as saying by China Daily.