Hedging Devices used in the Opinion Column'S Editorials of China Daily

The editorials of the opinion column in a newspaper express the view of its editors. The application of hedging devices isemployed, in order to support the writers' writing. In this study, the data were gathered from 15 editorials in the opinion column ofChina Daily: 5 editorials are about world issues, the other 5 editorials about Chinese social life, and the last 5 editorials are the edu-cational issues popularly discussed in China. The categorization of hedging devices draws from salvager-Meyer's paper Hedges and Textual Communicative Function in Medical English Written Discourse(1994, p. 154) and Mojica(2005, p. 3). Results revealed thatmost writers of the editorials opted to use approximators and modals. Furthermore, the hedging devices used in the selected editori-als on China Daily mainly had three functions: Show respects of the people or organization or in order for protection; in order to pub-lish timely; and make the prediction more reliable. In general, the Chinese writers seem to be conscious to use hedges appropriatelyin order to make their writing more reliable and avoid some arguments or disparagement.

Eleven“Opinion Editorials”were published

Opinion Editorials(Op-Ed)was introduced in 2017 as a new category,and is attracting the attention of the international polar community.One scientist from School of Environment,Education and Development,the University of Manchester gave the comments that this is a most welcome initiative.

Ten Opinion Editorials were published since its introduction

Opinion Editorials(Op-Ed) was introduced in 2017 as a new category, and is attracting the attention of the international polar community. One scientist from School of Environment, Education and Development, the University of Manchester gave the comments that this is a most welcome initiative.

Eleven“Opinion Editorials”were published since its introduction

Opinion Editorials(Op-Ed)was introduced in 2017 as a new category,and is attracting the attention of the international polar community.One scientist from School of Environment,Education and Development,the University of Manchester gave the comments that this is a most welcome initiative.

Fatal risk in hysteroscopic surgery that should not be overlooked:Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm

This article provides a detailed account of the diagnosis and treatment of a case involving a uterine artery pseudoaneurysm(UAP),as well as an analysis of UAP etiology.This finding emphasizes that UAP should be considered in patients presenting with abnormal genital bleeding after hysteroscopy and offers valuable insights and lessons for gynecologists in hysteroscopic procedures.The patient underwent timely relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis,allowing for crucial time required for her treatment.In this study,the primary cause of UAP formation in the patient was attributed to a prior hysteroscopic surgical procedure conducted at another medical facility,suggesting that the selection and imple-mentation of dilatation catheters are some of the predisposing factors for UAP.In conclusion,this case study offers a comprehensive analysis of the etiology of UAP and effectively provides timely diagnosis and treatment,offering valuable in-sights for the clinical diagnosis and management of UAP.

Synthetic data as an investigative tool in hypertension and renal diseases research

There is a growing body of clinical research on the utility of synthetic data derivatives,an emerging research tool in medicine.In nephrology,clinicians can use machine learning and artificial intelligence as powerful aids in their clinical decision-making while also preserving patient privacy.This is especially important given the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease,renal oncology,and hypertension worldwide.However,there remains a need to create a framework for guidance regarding how to better utilize synthetic data as a practical application in this research.

Revisiting dexamethasone dosage in COVID-19 management

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has necessitated rapid advancements in therapeutic strategies,with dexamethasone emerging as a key treatment for severe cases.This editorial discusses the systematic review conducted by Sethi et al,published in the World Journal of Virology.The review critically examines the efficacy and safety of varying dosages of dexamethasone in severe COVID-19 patients,providing a comprehensive meta-analysis that underscores the current clinical recommendations favoring a low-dose regimen.Despite these findings,the review highlights the potential benefits of tailored dosages for specific patient subgroups,suggesting a need for personalized treatment approaches.This editorial expands on the implications of these findings,advocating for the integration of evolving clinical data into treatment protocols and calling for further research into patient-specific responses to therapy.It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and precision in pandemic response,urging the medical community to consider both the robustness of existing evidence and the potential for innovative approaches to enhance patient outcomes in the face of global health challenges.

Therapeutic effect of the metaverse on mental health

López del Hoyo et al collections reported the meta verse based on the virtual reality,augmented reality and artificial intelligence could be used in the therapy of mental health,although there were still some challenges.This manuscript reported that the meta verse is a prospective method to improve the prognosis of mental health problems.

Journal of Sport and Health Science Guide for Authors

Please visit https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-sport-and-health-science for the detailed version of Guide for Authors.Aims The Journal of Sport and Health Science(JSHS)is a peer-reviewed,international,multidisciplinary scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of sport,exercise,physical activity,and health sciences.JSHS publishes original and impactful research,topical reviews,editorials,opinion,and commentary papers relating physical and mental health,injury and disease prevention,traditional Chinese exercise,and human performance.Through a distinguished,carefully selected international editorial board,JSHS has adopted the highest academic standards,impeccable integrity,and an efficient publication platform.

Journal of Sport and Health Science Guide for Authors

Please visit https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-sport-and-health-science for the detailed version of Guide for Authors.Aims The Journal of Sport and Health Science (JSHS) is a peer-reviewed,international,multidisciplinary scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of sport,exercise,physical activity,and health sciences.JSHS publishes original and impactful research,topical reviews,editorials,opinion,and commentary papers relating physical and mental health,injury and disease prevention,traditional Chinese exercise,and human performance.Through a distinguished,carefully selected international editorial board,JSHS has adopted the highest academic standards,impeccable integrity,and an efficient publication platform.

Journal of Sport and Health Science Guide for Authors

Aims The Journal of Sport and Health Science(JSHS)is a peer-reviewed,international,multidisciplinary scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of sport,exercise,physical activity,and health sciences.JSHS publishes original and impactful research,topical reviews,editorials,opinion,and commentary papers relating physical and mental health,injury and disease prevention,traditional Chinese exercise,and human performance.Through a distinguished,carefully selected international editorial board,JSHS has adopted the highest academic standards,impeccable integrity,and an efficient publication platform.

Publication behaviour and(dis)qualification of chief editors in Turkish national Social Sciences journals

Purpose:This study investigated the publication behaviour of 573 chief editors managing 432 Social Sciences journals in Turkey.Direct inquiries into editorial qualifications are rare,and this research aims to shed light on editors’scientific leadership capabilities.Design/methodology/approach:This study contrasts insider publication behaviour in national journals with international articles in journals indexed by the Web of Science(WOS)and Scopus.It argues that editors demonstrating a consistent ability to publish in competitive WOS and Scopus indexed journals signal high qualifications,while editors with persistent insider behaviour and strong local orientation signal low qualification.Scientific leadership capability is measured by first-authored publications.Correlation and various regression tests are conducted to identify significant determinants of publication behaviour.Findings:International publications are rare and concentrated on a few individuals,while insider publications are endemic and constitute nearly 40%of all national articles.Editors publish 3.2 insider papers and 8.1 national papers for every SSCI article.62%(58%)of the editors have no SSCI(Scopus)article,53%(63%)do not have a single lead-authored WOS(Scopus)article,and 89%publish at least one insider paper.Only a minority consistently publish in international journals;a fifth of the editors have three or more SSCI publications,and a quarter have three or more Scopus articles.Editors with foreign Ph.D.degrees are the most qualified and internationally oriented,whereas non-mobile editors are the most underqualified and underperform other editors by every measure.Illustrating the overall lack of qualification,nearly half of the professor editors and the majority of the WOS and Scopus indexed journal editors have no record of SSCI or Scopus publications.Research limitations:This research relies on local settings that encourage national publications at the expense of international journals.Findings should be evaluated in light of this setting and bearing in mind that narrow localities are more prone to peer favouritism.Practical implications:Incompetent and nepotistic editors pose an imminent threat to Turkish national literature.A lasting solution would likely include the dismissal and replacement of unqualified editors,as well as delisting and closure of dozens of journals that operate in questionable ways and serve little scientific purpose.Originality/value:To my knowledge,this is the first study to document the publication behaviour of national journal chief editors.

GUEST EDITORIAL

The last seventy years have witnessed the transition of communication from Shannon's theoretical concept to current high-efficiency practical systems.With respect to Shannon information theory,to fulfill the high-bandwidth utilization,any further increase in the data rate requires a significant augmentation in the received signal power unless the bandwidth is extended in proportion to the incremental data rate.

Instructions for Authors Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International

Hepatobiliary&Pancreatic Diseases International,Copyright 2024,Hepatobiliary&Pancreatic Diseases International.All rights reserved.www.hbpdint.com,General information,Hepatobiliary&Pancreatic Diseases International is a journal published bimonthly in the English language by the First Affiliated Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine,Hangzhou,China.We welcome original research articles,review articles,editorials,and others from any part of the world.

Thanks

The editorial staff of the Hepatobiliary&Pancreatic Diseases International are grateful to the listed reviewers for their contributions to the improvement of the manuscripts received and the publication of the journal in the year of 2024(October 1,2023 to October 31,2024).

How to manage and avoid revision after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty?

The article by Zhao et al presents a retrospective case series on the reasons for initial revision after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA).Clarifying the reasons that may cause UKA revision can further reduce the rate of revision UKA,focusing on gasket dislocation,osteophytes,intra-articular loose bodies,and tibial prosthesis loosening.This article provides valuable insights,not only by detailing the revision status of 13 patients who underwent revision after initial UKA but also by providing a comprehensive analysis of the incidence of revision after initial UKA.By reviewing and analyzing the causes,they established references for the early detection of risk factors for revision in clinical practice and for formulating surgical strategies and rehabilitation programmes.This commentary emphasizes the need for a meticulous understanding and an analysis of the revision rate following initial UKA and related management strategies.The implant rates,regional variation,and benefits of uncemented Oxford UKA have been explored,particularly in terms of bone preservation,appropriate surgical techniques,and weight management to control complications and improve patient prognosis.

Pituitary metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma

Pituitary tumor is a common neuroendocrine tumor,but there are also rare clinical metastases at this site,which are generally transferred from extrabellar tumors.Although the clinical incidence is low,the prognosis is poor.The purpose of this editorial is to discuss further the relevant knowledge of pituitary metas-tases and remind clinicians to prevent missed diagnosis and improve the prog-nosis of these patients.

Medical imaging for the diagnosis,recurrence and metastasis evaluation of clear cell sarcoma

Clear cell sarcoma(CCS)of soft tissue is extremely rare,accounting for approximately 1%of all soft tissue tumours.It is very difficult to diagnose CCS based on clinical manifestations.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)provides highresolution images of soft tissues and pathological features such as mucus,necrosis,bleeding,and fat through high and low signals on T1 weighted image(T1WI)and T2 weighted image(T2WI).On the other hand,the paramagnetism of melanin in CCS shortens the relaxation time of T1 and T2,and high signal intensity on T1WI and low signal intensity on T2WI can be found.This is different from most other soft tissue sarcomas.At present,the treatment method for CCS is surgical resection.MRI can effectively display the tumour edge,extent of surrounding oedema,and extent of fat involvement,which is highly important for guiding surgical resection and predicting postoperative recurrence.As an invasive sarcoma,CCS has a high risk of metastasis.Regardless of the pathological condition of the resected tumour,MRI or computed tomography(CT)should be performed every 1-2 years to assess recurrence at the primary site and to screen for metastasis in the lungs,liver,and bones.If necessary,PET-CT can be performed to evaluate the overall condition of the patient.

Are case reports valuable?Exploring their role in evidence based medicine and patient care

Case reports,often overlooked in evidence-based medicine(EBM),play a pivotal role in healthcare research.They provide unique insights into rare conditions,novel treatments,and adverse effects,serving as valuable educational tools and generating new hypothesis.Despite their limitations in generalizability,case reports contribute significantly to evidence-based practice by offering detailed clinical information and fostering critical thinking among healthcare professionals.By acknowledging their limitations and adhering to reporting guidelines,case reports can contribute significantly to medical knowledge and patient care within the evolving landscape of EBM.This editorial explores the intrinsic value of case reports in EBM and patient care.

Metastatic clear cell sarcoma of the pancreas:From diagnosis to treatment

This article presents a comprehensive case report on an uncommon instance of metastatic clear cell sarcoma(CCS)originating from the pancreas.The high mortality rate of pancreatic carcinoma underscores the importance of precise diagnosis and early detection.The authors report a novel case of CCS with pancreatic metastasis,detailing successful surgical intervention through distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy,resulting in favourable outcomes.This study highlights the standard role of surgery in treating advanced CCS and emphasizes preoperative imaging and thorough patient history assessment.This article also underscores the necessity for long-term surveillance due to the potential for recurrence or metastasis.Despite the favourable recovery postsurgery,the absence of subsequent follow-up evaluation prompts consideration of the need for extended monitoring.This article raises questions about the nature of the pancreatic lesion and suggests the possibility of a primary lesion.Further evidence is crucial to establish the correlation between the features related to the development of the patient's primary and metastatic tumours.In conclusion,this study offers valuable insights into metastatic CCS of the pancreas,highlighting the importance of regular postoperative follow-up for improved outcomes through early detection and intervention.