Community-Based Hepatitis B Campaign in Asian Americans

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) disproportionately affects minority groups in the US, particularly Asian Americans, with numerous factors contributing to this disparity. Of the 2.4 million people living with chronic HBV in the US, 60% are Asian American. Many are unaware of their status and lack access to proper clinical care, with less than ten percent receiving necessary antiviral treatment. Barriers to screening and care include lack of disease awareness, language and cultural barriers, and financial constraints. Additionally, healthcare providers and systems in the US often overlook the importance of CHB, leading to inadequate care. In response, the Center for Viral Hepatitis (CVH) has implemented a community-based outreach program over the past sixteen years, employing a multifaceted approach involving all sectors of society and various organizations to combat health disparities in CHB. This grassroots campaign has proven highly effective, leveraging CVH’s leadership in spearheading numerous collaborative activities with community members, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. We have summarized the key points of CVH's efforts and their significance in combating CHB-related health disparities. The CHB Screening and Awareness Campaign, tailored to the Asian American community, serves as a successful model for increasing CHB screening, linkage-to-care, and addressing socio-cultural barriers and health literacy. Insights from these outreach programs have guided the development of culturally relevant resources and education initiatives. These findings suggest that such community-driven approaches are essential for addressing health disparities. The strategies and outcomes of CVH’s efforts can inform future health initiatives for other minority communities in the US and globally.

Environmental archaeology on Longshan Culture （4500-4000 aBP） at Yuhuicun Site in Bengbu, Anhui Province

Based on the samples collected from the west wall of the ABYT2004 at Yuhuicun Site in Bengbu, Anhui Province, the multi-environmental substitute indexes such as the grain-size, Rb/Sr, zircon crystal morphology and magnetic susceptibility were analyzed. The age of archaeological strata was determined by AMS^14C dating. According to the results, combined with the information of the ancient human activities and the cultural heritage data obtained from the Longshan cultural archaeological strata, it can be concluded that （1） Before 4500 aBP, the climate was humid and water level was high in the Huaihe River and its tributaries, the drainage basin and its surrounding areas were even flooded, so the site area was submerged and there were no human activities around the site. （2） About 4500 aBP, the climate began to become drier and water level of the Huaihe River and its tributaries began to decline, thus floodplain gradually appeared, Yuhuicun Site and Longshan Culture began to appear. （3） Around 4100 aBP, the climate was humid and rainfall was abundant, which resulted in frequent flood disasters in the whole Huaihe River Basin. （4） After 4100 aBP, the climate gradually transited to be cold and dry, agricultural production was constrained to reduce the food source, Yuhuicun Site was almost abandoned. （5） The environmental information in sedimentary strata and historical records based on ancient books agree with each other. In addition, Yuhuicun Site was related to Dayu Zhishui （Yu the Great in taming the floods） in ancient books.

Culture Self- Consciousness in Transmission of Chinese Philosophy from the Perspective of English Globalization -- Taking the Belt and Road Initiative for Example

The Belt and Road Initiative contains the aspiration of Chinese nation to pursue ideological freedom and desire of strengthening international exchanges and cooperation. This paper takes the Belt and Road Initiative for example,emphasizing the interpretation of the inheritance and development of Chinese culture so as to study the importance of Culture Self-Consciousness in Chinese Philosophy,in the context of English globalization. That is to say,this paper stresses the spirits and the stand of nation 's demonstration on pursuing peace,cooperation and sustainable development in the civilization continuity from traditional China to the contemporary China,with practical philosophic view.

Elephant Culture Matter for China’s Asian Elephants Conservation

Traditional anthropogenic impacts such as hunting,using as war-elephant,trading of ivory,paying tribute to the imperial court and so on,were once thought to be directly responsible for the rapid decline of Asian elephants in China.But in Yunnan Province,China,a unique human factor such as the traditional elephant culture of local ethnic minorities,is an important factor in the conservation of Asian elephants.In these areas,we investigated by means of village interviews,field surveys and data collection,the results show that the elephant culture of ethnic minorities has a great impact on people’s thoughts and behaviors,these traditional culture and belief(that mean taking elephant as the God,holding elephant as a belief,worshipping elephant and praise it)urges people to actively protect elephants and avoid more human-elephant conflicts.To enhance the public awareness of Asian elephant conservation,the Chinese Government or international environmental organizations should give higher attention and support to these elephant cultures.

East Asian Culture via English

Today s English is evidently turningiuto the International English language,which implies that it has incorporated lan-guage and culture elements of various eth-nic groups and has become a language forintercultural communication.ThroughEnglish,people of various cultures come toknow other natious hotter.It is a notablefact that there arc million times as

Optimization of Culture Components for Laccase Activity from Pleurotus Ostreatus P40 Using Response Surface Methodology

High enzymatic activity is required for laccase applications.Central composite design （CCD）-based response surface methodology （RSM） can effectively increase the enzymatic activity of Pleurotus ostreatus P40 in liquid substrate fermentation.Initial screening of the nutritional components was performed using a Plackett-Burman design.The variables,namely,bran,bagasse,Tween 80,and yeast extract,were found to have statistically significant effects on laccase activity.These variables were further optimized using CCD-based RSM.Optimal concentrations for the maximum laccase activity were 8.144 2 g/L bran,50 g/L bagasse,0.424 1 mL/L Tween 80,and 2.832 5 g/L yeast extract.Under optimized conditions,the maximum measured laccase activity reached 96 480 U/L,which was close to the predicted value （104 830 U/L） by RSM.Therefore,RSM can be used to optimize culture components for laccase activity from Pieurotus ostreatus P40.

The Cultural Relics Exhibition Series of the Joint Exhibition of Asian Civilizations

The Joint Exhibition of Asian Civilizations is an exhibition activity during the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which includes the Art Exhibition and the Cultural Relics Exhibition Series. From May 13 to August 11,2019, the Cultural Relics Exhibition,"the Splendor of Asia 一 an Exhibition of Asian Civilizations", is opened at National Museum of China. Those exhibited are 45 1 cultural relics from 47 Asian countries and another 2 countries with ancient civilizations, i.e., Greece and Egypt. Among them were 1 09 Chinese relics, including Bronze Statue of Yi, Changxin Palace Lamp and other national treasures.

East Asian Cultural Perspective of Contemporary Environmental Ethics

In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature.Although the Western non-anthropocentrism environmental ethics has played a positive role in environmental protection,it also has various shortcomings in theory and practice.It needs to supplement and improve with the new environmental ethics of East Asian culture.These environmental ethics thoughts based on the traditional view draw on the perspectives of Western phenomenology and cognitive philosophy,and propose new ideas with East Asian cultural characteristics from the aspects of practice subject,realization way,and value judgment criteria,which help to reveal deep connection between ethics and native culture,and makes environmental ethics play a more effective role in protecting the ecological environment and promoting the development of human society.

An ethnic cultural study on Asian students＇ learning statuses

This paper describes the learning statuses of Asian students, and connects their individual learning status with their cultures, attitudes, histories, family relations, etc.. It also focuses on a wide range of aspects as academic performances, learning attitudes, cultures, race relations, schoolings, learning strategies, obstacles, etc., thus traces the causes of their learning cultures and learning obstacles, and also discusses some possible solutions to the obstacles.

The Influence of Culture and Biographical Variables on the Brand Image of Google and Baidu: An Exploratory Study in Guangzhou,China

The study found significant correlations between the culture dimensions of Confucian work dynamism,humanheartedness and moral discipline and the brand image dimensions of online search engines.It was also found that several significant relationships exist between the biographical variables of age and education and the brand image dimensions,and that culture and biographical variables have a linear relationship with brand image.The findings highlight that culture and biographical information can influence Chinese consumer perceptions of an international or local brand.Organizations thus need to align their brands with the culture and biographical profile of their target markets.

On Folk Culture Translation in Tales of Hulan River from the Perspective of Deconstructionism

Since the beginning of 21 th century, promoting culture export and spreading Chinese culture have become the top priorityof China. As the main carrier of culture, excellent literary works become the best choice for Chinese culture"going out". The trans-lation of folk culture in Tale of Hulan River translated by Howard Goldblatt is analyzed from the perspective of deconstructionismwith an aim to give other translators some inspiration and enlightenment on translation of Chinese culture.

The Role of Spirituality in Cultural Adjustment of Asian International Students

Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian cultures and functions as a potent source of resilience.This article,therefore,explores spirituality and describes how it functions as a coping mechanism for Asian international during their cross-cultural adjustment.Additionally,implications are made for university-based counselors,educators,and administrators to better support this student population.

Sixth International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts December 14-16, 2011

Summary Report The 6^th International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts, organised by the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, was held in the Sheraton HK Hotels ＆ Towers, Hong Kong during December 14-16, 2011.

Culturally tailored DSMES:A new key for South Asian patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

South Asians have an exceptionally high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus.It is very challenging for healthcare providers to successfully manage diabetes and control glucose levels at target due to the unique lifestyle of the South Asian population.Culturally tailored diabetes self-management education and support(DSMES)can be more effective in guiding South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes.Unique considerations to address lifestyle modification for South Asians include a diet that typically consists of a high carbohydrate to lipids/proteins ratio,preference for high glucose index fruits,regular intake of traditional sweets or desserts,late afternoon tea break followed by late dinner,lack of vigorous exercise(yoga or walking being the preferred activity),lack of DSMES knowledge and skills,and poor access to culturally appropriate resources for diabetes care.We present a 38-year-old male diagnosed with diabetes four years ago who showed poor glucose control before our intervention.Our interventions included education on the importance of blood glucose monitoring,exercise,and diet.Based on our experience with this case,we propose the following recommendations for a tailored approach to DSMES for South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes:make appropriate dietary changes(decrease total daily caloric intake,decrease the percentage of carbohydrates,add low glucose index fruits and vegetables,avoid late afternoon tea breaks,eat dinner before 8 PM);incorporate appropriate daily physical activity;and monitor blood glucose daily for prompt feedback.

从文化本源到现代设计--杭州亚运会视觉体系建构

文化作为民族历史、智慧与精神价值的承载,为现代设计注入了理解世界、表达自我和塑造未来的精神内核,杭州亚运会通过视觉体系的设计与建构重新链接了文化与人、城市、自然的关系,为体育精神的弘扬、城市美学的营造与国家文化形象的建构提供了一种格物致知的中国智慧。它架起传统与现代、地方与全球之间的沟通桥梁,推动了中国文化精神在世界维度的深层互动与传播。

建筑-空符号与东亚文化

本文在以前探讨过"文面-空符号"和"语流-空符号"的基础上,探讨了"建筑-空符号"的符号特征;并探讨了东亚地区建筑-空符号的特殊形态及其文化内涵,这有助于从一个新角度探索建筑符号与文化的内在联系,并可从符号学角度为建筑设计提供一些新思路。

10-13世纪中朝日文化交流与东亚文化圈

10-13世纪,中国文化仍以其独特魅力吸引着朝鲜和日本。同时,随着各国民族文化的发展,文化中异质成分、创新成分的不断增多,日本、朝鲜对中国大陆的文化输出日益明显起来。这对东亚文化圈的巩固和发展起了至关重要的作用。

加强东亚共同体社会-文化支柱建设

本文提出从三个方面加强东亚共同体社会文化支柱的建设,即更为深入地理解社会文化支柱,超越功利主义的目的和考量,对社会文化共同体的全面建设应采取更加务实的手段;更为注重相关各方共同面临的挑战和愿望,联合国提出的《2030年可持续发展议程》可以成为相关各方加强合作及社会文化共同体建设的良好平台;智库和学术机构应发挥更大的作用,扩大智库参与范围和目标范围,共同致力于东亚共同体的建成。