Objective:This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the disease journey and patients'care needs with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF).Methods:Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted wit...Objective:This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the disease journey and patients'care needs with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF).Methods:Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sampling of IPF patients admitted to the department of respiratory medicine in a tertiary hospital in Beijing.Interview data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method.In the end,16 patients were interviewed.Results:Four themes emerged from the qualitative data included the long and confusing journey to reach a diagnosis,living with the disease,understanding the disease and treatment and desire for continuity of care.A series of subthemes were also identified,including uncertainty of diagnosis,delaying the process,living with physical symptoms,living with emotional distress,loss of independence,uncertainty with the prognosis,questioning the cause of the disease,concerning the side effects of treatments,lacking continuity of care,and wanting a better quality ofhealthcare in community hospitals.Conclusions:Based on the findings,there is an urgent need to improve the care delivery to this vulnerable population in China.To meet their health needs,it is of paramount importance to develop effective education programs for health professionals and IPF patients and improve care models of healthcare systems,especially in remote areas,to enhance care continuity in the communities.展开更多
At the World Economic Forum's threeday meeting in Dalian,Liaoning Province,China's economic growth is once again in the spotlight.More than 1,700 participants from 90 countries are attending"Summer Davos",opening ...At the World Economic Forum's threeday meeting in Dalian,Liaoning Province,China's economic growth is once again in the spotlight.More than 1,700 participants from 90 countries are attending"Summer Davos",opening in early September,to chart a new course for growth as global recovery sinks into uncertainty.Before the conference began,business leaders from international companies shared their opinions with China's news media about China's economic prospects and what strategies they may take to readjust to the nation's new normal of growth.Here are the excerpts from the interview with Ahmad Khowaiter, Chief Technology Officer of Saudi Aramco:展开更多
Color is an important tool for glass industry to let the product gain additional aesthetic and functional properties forced by the market demands. In this context, it is necessary to understand the color forming mecha...Color is an important tool for glass industry to let the product gain additional aesthetic and functional properties forced by the market demands. In this context, it is necessary to understand the color forming mechanism better in order to get target color and improve the yield. A detailed experimental study to investigate the relationship between the manganese content on color formation and the redox condition was carried out. All experiments were carried out at different level of iron and manganese oxides. Color parameters (dominant wavelength, brightness (%), purity (%) and L-a-b values) were examined for large interval of batch redoxes. In this paper, the results of above mentioned experimental studies were discussed together.展开更多
In recent years,there have been important developments in the joint analysis of the travel behavior based on discrete choice models as well as in the formulation of increasingly flexible closed-form models belonging t...In recent years,there have been important developments in the joint analysis of the travel behavior based on discrete choice models as well as in the formulation of increasingly flexible closed-form models belonging to the generalized extreme value class.The objective of this work is to describe the simultaneous choice of shopping destination and travel-to-shop mode in downtown area by making use of the cross-nested logit(CNL) structure that allows for potential spatial correlation.The analysis uses data collected in the downtown areas of Maryland-Washington,D.C.region for shopping trips,considering household,individual,land use,and travel-related characteristics.The estimation results show that the dissimilarity parameter in the CNL model is 0.37 and significant at the 95% level,indicating that the alternatives have high spatial correlation for the short shopping distance.The results of analysis reveal detailed significant influences on travel behavior of joint choice shopping destination and travel mode.Moreover,a Monte Carlo simulation for a group of scenarios arising from transportation policies and parking fees in downtown area,was undertaken to examine the impact of a change in car travel cost on the shopping destination and travel mode switching.These findings have important implications for transportation demand management and urban planning.展开更多
Demand for electricity in Saudi Arabia is growing at a significant annual rate of nearly 8%. It is expected that, by 2030, the demand will increase to about 120 GW per year, approximately three times the 2010 load. Sa...Demand for electricity in Saudi Arabia is growing at a significant annual rate of nearly 8%. It is expected that, by 2030, the demand will increase to about 120 GW per year, approximately three times the 2010 load. Satisfying this demand will require a significant investment in the power grid at an estimated cost, over the next 10 years, ofSAR (Saudi Arabia Riyal) 500 billion. Existing power plants rely on oil and natural gas, it is anticipated that meeting the demand in 2030 will consume 3 million barrels ofoil each day, which significantly impacting the economy by reducing the country's income from oil exports, which is a hot button for Saudi decision makers. This paper reviews the responses of various countries in meeting their loads, and therefore, draws recommendations for some resources that should, and should not, be considered best-candidate options for Saudi Arabia economically, technically and environmentally. The discussion primarily examines renewable and nuclear resources.展开更多
Nowadays, with the rapid economic and technological development, people's material and spiritual requirements has got great satisfaction. In the course of historical development, ancestors of human beings created inc...Nowadays, with the rapid economic and technological development, people's material and spiritual requirements has got great satisfaction. In the course of historical development, ancestors of human beings created incomparable cultural heritage relics and spiritual civilization with their diligent hands and the great wisdom left us countless cultural heritage relics, many of them have become the famous wonder of the world. These civilizations and cultural heritage are located in Asia, Europe and America, Africa, for example, the Egyptian Pyramids, Acropolis in Athens. Mayan Civilization in Mexico, Mogao Grottoes of Dun Huang of China, Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Figurines, Angkor Wat-Cambodia, Venice-ltaly, the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan. The essay will mainly choose the 4 most famous representative cultural heritages worldwide to discuss their artistic characteristics, current situation and damage level and effective protective measures.展开更多
Photvoltiacs (PV) power plants have beell built all over the world, and are successfully proven as one of the important substitutes of alternative energy sources. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the electricity dema...Photvoltiacs (PV) power plants have beell built all over the world, and are successfully proven as one of the important substitutes of alternative energy sources. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the electricity demand will double in the next 15 years, dramatically increasing fuel consumption. To meet this huge load growth, there has been some series of movements to find out solutions. This research aims at studying the feasibility of design and construction of a solar power plant using photovoltaic cells in Saudi Arabia from the geographic, economic and technical perspectives. It's concluded that PV power is competitive with the conventional capacity required to meet "peak" power demand and represents an opportunity for reducing fuel consumption in Saudi Arabia.展开更多
基金The study was supported by grants from Beijing Excellent Talents Training Programme(2018000021469G220)Beijing Hospitals Authority Youth Programme(QML20200309),Beijing,China.
文摘Objective:This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the disease journey and patients'care needs with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF).Methods:Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sampling of IPF patients admitted to the department of respiratory medicine in a tertiary hospital in Beijing.Interview data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method.In the end,16 patients were interviewed.Results:Four themes emerged from the qualitative data included the long and confusing journey to reach a diagnosis,living with the disease,understanding the disease and treatment and desire for continuity of care.A series of subthemes were also identified,including uncertainty of diagnosis,delaying the process,living with physical symptoms,living with emotional distress,loss of independence,uncertainty with the prognosis,questioning the cause of the disease,concerning the side effects of treatments,lacking continuity of care,and wanting a better quality ofhealthcare in community hospitals.Conclusions:Based on the findings,there is an urgent need to improve the care delivery to this vulnerable population in China.To meet their health needs,it is of paramount importance to develop effective education programs for health professionals and IPF patients and improve care models of healthcare systems,especially in remote areas,to enhance care continuity in the communities.
文摘At the World Economic Forum's threeday meeting in Dalian,Liaoning Province,China's economic growth is once again in the spotlight.More than 1,700 participants from 90 countries are attending"Summer Davos",opening in early September,to chart a new course for growth as global recovery sinks into uncertainty.Before the conference began,business leaders from international companies shared their opinions with China's news media about China's economic prospects and what strategies they may take to readjust to the nation's new normal of growth.Here are the excerpts from the interview with Ahmad Khowaiter, Chief Technology Officer of Saudi Aramco:
文摘Color is an important tool for glass industry to let the product gain additional aesthetic and functional properties forced by the market demands. In this context, it is necessary to understand the color forming mechanism better in order to get target color and improve the yield. A detailed experimental study to investigate the relationship between the manganese content on color formation and the redox condition was carried out. All experiments were carried out at different level of iron and manganese oxides. Color parameters (dominant wavelength, brightness (%), purity (%) and L-a-b values) were examined for large interval of batch redoxes. In this paper, the results of above mentioned experimental studies were discussed together.
基金Projects(JCYJ20120615145601342,JCYJ20130325151523015)supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Development Funding-Fundamental Research Plan,ChinaProject(2013U-6)supported by Key Laboratory of Eco Planning & Green Building,Ministry of Education(Tsinghua University),China
文摘In recent years,there have been important developments in the joint analysis of the travel behavior based on discrete choice models as well as in the formulation of increasingly flexible closed-form models belonging to the generalized extreme value class.The objective of this work is to describe the simultaneous choice of shopping destination and travel-to-shop mode in downtown area by making use of the cross-nested logit(CNL) structure that allows for potential spatial correlation.The analysis uses data collected in the downtown areas of Maryland-Washington,D.C.region for shopping trips,considering household,individual,land use,and travel-related characteristics.The estimation results show that the dissimilarity parameter in the CNL model is 0.37 and significant at the 95% level,indicating that the alternatives have high spatial correlation for the short shopping distance.The results of analysis reveal detailed significant influences on travel behavior of joint choice shopping destination and travel mode.Moreover,a Monte Carlo simulation for a group of scenarios arising from transportation policies and parking fees in downtown area,was undertaken to examine the impact of a change in car travel cost on the shopping destination and travel mode switching.These findings have important implications for transportation demand management and urban planning.
文摘Demand for electricity in Saudi Arabia is growing at a significant annual rate of nearly 8%. It is expected that, by 2030, the demand will increase to about 120 GW per year, approximately three times the 2010 load. Satisfying this demand will require a significant investment in the power grid at an estimated cost, over the next 10 years, ofSAR (Saudi Arabia Riyal) 500 billion. Existing power plants rely on oil and natural gas, it is anticipated that meeting the demand in 2030 will consume 3 million barrels ofoil each day, which significantly impacting the economy by reducing the country's income from oil exports, which is a hot button for Saudi decision makers. This paper reviews the responses of various countries in meeting their loads, and therefore, draws recommendations for some resources that should, and should not, be considered best-candidate options for Saudi Arabia economically, technically and environmentally. The discussion primarily examines renewable and nuclear resources.
文摘Nowadays, with the rapid economic and technological development, people's material and spiritual requirements has got great satisfaction. In the course of historical development, ancestors of human beings created incomparable cultural heritage relics and spiritual civilization with their diligent hands and the great wisdom left us countless cultural heritage relics, many of them have become the famous wonder of the world. These civilizations and cultural heritage are located in Asia, Europe and America, Africa, for example, the Egyptian Pyramids, Acropolis in Athens. Mayan Civilization in Mexico, Mogao Grottoes of Dun Huang of China, Qin Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Figurines, Angkor Wat-Cambodia, Venice-ltaly, the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan. The essay will mainly choose the 4 most famous representative cultural heritages worldwide to discuss their artistic characteristics, current situation and damage level and effective protective measures.
文摘Photvoltiacs (PV) power plants have beell built all over the world, and are successfully proven as one of the important substitutes of alternative energy sources. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the electricity demand will double in the next 15 years, dramatically increasing fuel consumption. To meet this huge load growth, there has been some series of movements to find out solutions. This research aims at studying the feasibility of design and construction of a solar power plant using photovoltaic cells in Saudi Arabia from the geographic, economic and technical perspectives. It's concluded that PV power is competitive with the conventional capacity required to meet "peak" power demand and represents an opportunity for reducing fuel consumption in Saudi Arabia.