AIM: To fi nd the current seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in Kuwait.METHODS: A total of 2851 Kuwaitis applying for new jobs were screened.RESULTS: HAV-positive cases were 28.8%; 59% were males and 41% were...AIM: To fi nd the current seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in Kuwait.METHODS: A total of 2851 Kuwaitis applying for new jobs were screened.RESULTS: HAV-positive cases were 28.8%; 59% were males and 41% were females. The highest prevalence was in the Ahmadi area. High prevalence was among the group of non-educated rather than educated parents. This is the fi rst study in Kuwait demonstrating the shifting epidemiology of HAV.CONCLUSION: This study reflects the need of the Kuwaiti population for an HAV vaccine.展开更多
Africa is the most affected continent with energy poverty. Wood fuel is the main source of energy for remote and rural populations. At the same time, most parts of Africa are endowed with abundant solar energy. Togeth...Africa is the most affected continent with energy poverty. Wood fuel is the main source of energy for remote and rural populations. At the same time, most parts of Africa are endowed with abundant solar energy. Together with a highly developed global solar industry and ever declining cost of solar systems, solar has unprecedented potential to combat energy poverty in Africa. However, dissemination of solar systems is faced with a number of barriers and challenges amongst where sustainable financing and lack of technological support for installation, maintenance and repair of systems are the most significant. This paper discusses the cases of Botswana and Namibia where financing schemes based on different partnership models have been successfully implemented. These schemes have the potential for success and adaptation by countries with similar socio-economic conditions. We conclude with recommendations on training programs for different levels of intervention to overcome the lack of technological support.展开更多
The EVP （experimental vehicles program） was created in 2004 as an umbrella program for five different undergraduate experimental vehicle design teams. These projects consist of the Solar Vehicle, Moonbuggy, Baja SAE...The EVP （experimental vehicles program） was created in 2004 as an umbrella program for five different undergraduate experimental vehicle design teams. These projects consist of the Solar Vehicle, Moonbuggy, Baja SAE （sina app engine）, Formula SAE and Solar Boat. The goal of the EVP is to foster undergraduate student development through hands-on construction of experimental vehicles with the guidance of faculty mentors and partnerships with both national and international industry leaders. Each EVP project performs a vital function in the professional development of students. The projects provide a forgiving environment in which students can test their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting and learn important skills such as leadership, effective communication and working as a team member. Furthermore, the students in the EVP develop highly versatile and qualified skill sets that will allow them to fill various positions within the workplace. In the past, 90% of EVP graduates have been able to obtain highly regarded national and international positions upon graduation due to their real-world experience gained throughout their involvement in the EVP. Each year the EVP sponsors up to 60 interdisciplinary students that come together in peer-led teams to combine and expand upon their classroom knowledge in building innovative vehicles. The successes of the MTSU （Middle Tennessee State University） EVP have been recognized by becoming the national model for hands-on engineering education; helping engineering students take classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world situations. Students work to design, construct, and test novel vehicle designs for participation in national and international competitions. Due to the competitive nature of each of the events, students must use cutting edge technology and design methods in order to create the best entries possible. Often times, this means creating partnerships with industry leaders who help mentor the students from the design conception, the fabrication through the manufacturing of each vehicle.展开更多
More than 10% of the population in Salta is regarded as rural. Many rural areas suffer a shortage of energy, and consequently, possibilities of social and economic development of the inhabitants become reduced. The ac...More than 10% of the population in Salta is regarded as rural. Many rural areas suffer a shortage of energy, and consequently, possibilities of social and economic development of the inhabitants become reduced. The activation of renewable energy sources in these areas presents inhabitants the advantages to generate their own energy. Dispersed rural communities create small electricity demands that are not considered by suppliers, because they are not profitable. Although thus far, feasibility analyses to install photovoltaic or thermal solar collectors are based on technical reasons, it seems more convenient that, in the future, projects for the installation of technology based on renewable energy should consider social indicators. As a preliminary step to field work is proposed in this paper using an equation that allows us to obtain a value of＂social index＂. With this analysis and the current survey accompanied by the local people, knowledge will be obtained of the real needs of these rural communities. The results show that there is a variation that would allow a classification or ordering of localities. To validate the results obtained is proposed as the next step to perform field work in each of the localities.展开更多
The three-day event 2016 China·Anyang Textile＆Clothing Fair made its debut today in Anyang Internationa Convention and Exhibition Center,covering an area of 5,000 square meters and attracting more than 220 exhib...The three-day event 2016 China·Anyang Textile＆Clothing Fair made its debut today in Anyang Internationa Convention and Exhibition Center,covering an area of 5,000 square meters and attracting more than 220 exhibitors.Themed on＂cross-border cooperation＆win-win development＂,the fair aimed to expand the market,increase effectiveness,and seek for cooperation展开更多
Governor Vessel is one of eight extraordinary Meridians, and been also called ＂the sea of Yang Meridians＂. It masters the Yin and Yang of the body cooperating with Conception Vessel. Acupoints on Governor Vessel hav...Governor Vessel is one of eight extraordinary Meridians, and been also called ＂the sea of Yang Meridians＂. It masters the Yin and Yang of the body cooperating with Conception Vessel. Acupoints on Governor Vessel have been used widely in clinic. The author expounded the functional feature of Yaoyangguan （GV 3）, Mingmen （GV 4）, Zhiyang （GV 9）, Dazhui （GV 14） and Baihui （GV 20）, which can show the characteristic of Governor Vessel and provide reference for clinical application.展开更多
Objective： To investigate the effects of acupuncture of Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） on the main symptoms of unstable bladder （USB） and explore the specificity o...Objective： To investigate the effects of acupuncture of Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） on the main symptoms of unstable bladder （USB） and explore the specificity of different points in treating USB through a clinical randomized controlled trial. Methods： Eighty-nine USB patients were allocated to three groups： Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35）. I-PSS was used as an observation index. The effects were evaluated and a comparison was made between the groups after three and six treatments. Results： I-PSS significantly improved in all Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） groups of USB patients （P〈0.05）. The effect was significantly better in the Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） groups than in the Shenshu （BL 23） group （P〈0.05）. The efficacy rate was 50.0% in the Shenshu （BL 23） group, 82.8% in the Huiyang （BL 35） group and 90.0% in the Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） group. It was significantly higher in the Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） groups than in the Shenshu （BL 23） group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Points Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） can all regulate voiding dysfunction and improve quality of life in USB patients. Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） has the most marked therapeutic effect.展开更多
Development of a low-carbon economy and reduction of carbon emissions is the trend of future global socio-economic change, and the only way to mitigate climate change under the frame- work of sustainable development. ...Development of a low-carbon economy and reduction of carbon emissions is the trend of future global socio-economic change, and the only way to mitigate climate change under the frame- work of sustainable development. Based on the concept of a low-carbon economy, the author at- tempts to find a way for underdeveloped regions, which can satisfy their own development without increasing the pressure on the local environment. Taking Guizhou Suiyang as an example, the solar power designed in the land application provides a solve the issue of power supply. low-carbon case study of underdeveloped areas to solve the issue of power supply.展开更多
文摘AIM: To fi nd the current seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in Kuwait.METHODS: A total of 2851 Kuwaitis applying for new jobs were screened.RESULTS: HAV-positive cases were 28.8%; 59% were males and 41% were females. The highest prevalence was in the Ahmadi area. High prevalence was among the group of non-educated rather than educated parents. This is the fi rst study in Kuwait demonstrating the shifting epidemiology of HAV.CONCLUSION: This study reflects the need of the Kuwaiti population for an HAV vaccine.
文摘Africa is the most affected continent with energy poverty. Wood fuel is the main source of energy for remote and rural populations. At the same time, most parts of Africa are endowed with abundant solar energy. Together with a highly developed global solar industry and ever declining cost of solar systems, solar has unprecedented potential to combat energy poverty in Africa. However, dissemination of solar systems is faced with a number of barriers and challenges amongst where sustainable financing and lack of technological support for installation, maintenance and repair of systems are the most significant. This paper discusses the cases of Botswana and Namibia where financing schemes based on different partnership models have been successfully implemented. These schemes have the potential for success and adaptation by countries with similar socio-economic conditions. We conclude with recommendations on training programs for different levels of intervention to overcome the lack of technological support.
文摘The EVP （experimental vehicles program） was created in 2004 as an umbrella program for five different undergraduate experimental vehicle design teams. These projects consist of the Solar Vehicle, Moonbuggy, Baja SAE （sina app engine）, Formula SAE and Solar Boat. The goal of the EVP is to foster undergraduate student development through hands-on construction of experimental vehicles with the guidance of faculty mentors and partnerships with both national and international industry leaders. Each EVP project performs a vital function in the professional development of students. The projects provide a forgiving environment in which students can test their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting and learn important skills such as leadership, effective communication and working as a team member. Furthermore, the students in the EVP develop highly versatile and qualified skill sets that will allow them to fill various positions within the workplace. In the past, 90% of EVP graduates have been able to obtain highly regarded national and international positions upon graduation due to their real-world experience gained throughout their involvement in the EVP. Each year the EVP sponsors up to 60 interdisciplinary students that come together in peer-led teams to combine and expand upon their classroom knowledge in building innovative vehicles. The successes of the MTSU （Middle Tennessee State University） EVP have been recognized by becoming the national model for hands-on engineering education; helping engineering students take classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world situations. Students work to design, construct, and test novel vehicle designs for participation in national and international competitions. Due to the competitive nature of each of the events, students must use cutting edge technology and design methods in order to create the best entries possible. Often times, this means creating partnerships with industry leaders who help mentor the students from the design conception, the fabrication through the manufacturing of each vehicle.
文摘More than 10% of the population in Salta is regarded as rural. Many rural areas suffer a shortage of energy, and consequently, possibilities of social and economic development of the inhabitants become reduced. The activation of renewable energy sources in these areas presents inhabitants the advantages to generate their own energy. Dispersed rural communities create small electricity demands that are not considered by suppliers, because they are not profitable. Although thus far, feasibility analyses to install photovoltaic or thermal solar collectors are based on technical reasons, it seems more convenient that, in the future, projects for the installation of technology based on renewable energy should consider social indicators. As a preliminary step to field work is proposed in this paper using an equation that allows us to obtain a value of＂social index＂. With this analysis and the current survey accompanied by the local people, knowledge will be obtained of the real needs of these rural communities. The results show that there is a variation that would allow a classification or ordering of localities. To validate the results obtained is proposed as the next step to perform field work in each of the localities.
文摘The three-day event 2016 China·Anyang Textile＆Clothing Fair made its debut today in Anyang Internationa Convention and Exhibition Center,covering an area of 5,000 square meters and attracting more than 220 exhibitors.Themed on＂cross-border cooperation＆win-win development＂,the fair aimed to expand the market,increase effectiveness,and seek for cooperation
文摘Governor Vessel is one of eight extraordinary Meridians, and been also called ＂the sea of Yang Meridians＂. It masters the Yin and Yang of the body cooperating with Conception Vessel. Acupoints on Governor Vessel have been used widely in clinic. The author expounded the functional feature of Yaoyangguan （GV 3）, Mingmen （GV 4）, Zhiyang （GV 9）, Dazhui （GV 14） and Baihui （GV 20）, which can show the characteristic of Governor Vessel and provide reference for clinical application.
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文摘Objective： To investigate the effects of acupuncture of Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） on the main symptoms of unstable bladder （USB） and explore the specificity of different points in treating USB through a clinical randomized controlled trial. Methods： Eighty-nine USB patients were allocated to three groups： Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35）. I-PSS was used as an observation index. The effects were evaluated and a comparison was made between the groups after three and six treatments. Results： I-PSS significantly improved in all Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） groups of USB patients （P〈0.05）. The effect was significantly better in the Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） groups than in the Shenshu （BL 23） group （P〈0.05）. The efficacy rate was 50.0% in the Shenshu （BL 23） group, 82.8% in the Huiyang （BL 35） group and 90.0% in the Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） group. It was significantly higher in the Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） groups than in the Shenshu （BL 23） group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Points Shenshu （BL 23）, Huiyang （BL 35） and Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） can all regulate voiding dysfunction and improve quality of life in USB patients. Shenshu （BL 23） plus Huiyang （BL 35） has the most marked therapeutic effect.
文摘Development of a low-carbon economy and reduction of carbon emissions is the trend of future global socio-economic change, and the only way to mitigate climate change under the frame- work of sustainable development. Based on the concept of a low-carbon economy, the author at- tempts to find a way for underdeveloped regions, which can satisfy their own development without increasing the pressure on the local environment. Taking Guizhou Suiyang as an example, the solar power designed in the land application provides a solve the issue of power supply. low-carbon case study of underdeveloped areas to solve the issue of power supply.
