基于DREAM算法的DSGE模型参数估计精度研究

文章将人工智能算法中的DREAM算法首次应用到动态随机一般均衡模型的参数估计中,并以动态随机一般均衡模型LS(2005)为例对该算法的估计精度进行了系统分析,研究结果表明:根据待估参数随机抽样序列的箱线图来看,由DREAM算法产生的待估参数随机抽样序列的箱体长度均比RWMH和IMH算法产生的箱体长度要长,说明由DREAM算法产生的参数估计序列的分散程度比RWMH和IMH算法要大,表明了DREAM算法遍历参数空间范围更为广泛,算法逃逸局部最优值的能力更强。另外,从箱线图中的中位数数值来看,除了5个参数以外,由DREAM算法产生的参数估计序列的中位数相比RWMH和IMH算法,与真实数据生成过程更为接近,说明由DREAM算法产生的参数估计值大部分都集中在参数的真值附近。由于DREAM算法依据IQR统计方法除去无用链,故由DREAM算法产生的参数估计序列的异常值也明显降低,而RWMH算法产生的参数估计序列的异常值尤其多。从待估参数的90%最大后验密度可信区间来看,DREAM算法产生的待估参数90%最大后验密度可信区间除了3个参数以外,其余全部包含了真值,而传统的RWMH和IMH算法分别只有7个和1个区间包含了真值,表明DREAM算法的估计不确定性远小于传统的RWMH和IMH算法。最后,根据待估参数的无效因子来看,DREAM算法产生的待估参数序列与传统的RWMH和IMH算法相比,其相关性更弱,即无效因子数值更小,这一点进一步验证了DREAM算法遍历整个参数空间的能力更强。

Chronic Hepatitis B in Indian Americans: Lack of Screening and Poor Linkage to Care

Background: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a major cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality in the United States (US) and globally. CHB disproportionately affects Asian Americans and many other immigrant minority populations, primarily owing to the high prevalence of CHB in their countries of origin. India is a country with a medium-to-high prevalence of hepatitis B (HB) (>2%) and has over 40 million people infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), with more than 115,000 deaths annually from HBV-related complications. Indian Americans are one of the largest immigrant populations in the US but remain underdiagnosed and poorly linked to clinical care. We, therefore, assessed the HBV prevalence and evaluated the linkage-to-care (LTC) among Indian Americans to develop strategic plans to reduce the impact of HBV in the US. Methods: Between April 2022 and January 2024, serologic screening and surveys were provided to 328 Indian American adults (age 20 - 80) in New York City. All participants were tested for a triple panel consisting of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs), and hepatitis B core IgG antibody (anti-HBc). A survey was conducted on the subjects chronically infected with HBV regarding their histories of infection. Self-administered questionnaires were employed to evaluate demographic and epidemiologic characteristics. Results: Of 328 screened and evaluated (246 males and 82 females), 10 (3.0%) were HBV-infected, 222 (67.7%) were susceptible to HBV, and 96 (29.3%) were immune. The prevalence of chronic HBV varied between the age groups: 4.6% (age 20 - 40), 3.4% (age 41 - 60), and 1.7% (age 61 - 80). Of 10 chronically infected, only two subjects had been previously diagnosed but were not engaged in care. Conclusion: HBV disproportionately affects Asian Americans, primarily owing to immigration from parts of the world where the disease is endemic. Indian Americans belong to an intermediate-risk group, with an HBV prevalence of >2%, but remain underdiagnosed and poorly linked to care. Our pilot study on Indian American populations, the first of its kind, demonstrates a 3% prevalence of CHB, none of whom are linked to care. In addition, this population has a high percentage of unimmune subjects, creating a large reservoir for future infection. With the growing population of Indian Americans, our findings can be used to develop community-based strategies for HBV screenings and LTC that target high-risk groups.

American tegumentary leishmaniasis mimicking myiasis and granulomatous vasculitis:A case report

Rationale:American tegumentary leishmaniasis comprises cutaneous and mucocutaneous manifestations caused by parasitic infections by various Leishmania species.This report details the clinical interventions for a patient with American tegumentary leishmaniasis in Mendoza,Argentina,a non-endemic region.Patient concerns:A 43-year-old male was admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Mendoza,Argentina Republic with a history of progressive nasal discharge,septal perforation,facial pain,and pruritus.Despite treatment for presumed nasal myiasis and vasculitis with granulomatosis,symptoms persisted.Diagnosis:American tegumentary leishmaniasis.Interventions:Intravenous liposomal amphotericin B.Outcomes:Follow-up at 30 days showed no recurrence of symptoms with a remarkable clinical improvement of the nasal lesion.Lessons:This case sheds light on the necessity of accurate identification for timely intervention and the need to recognize the diverse manifestations of American tegumentary leishmaniasis to avoid misdiagnosis.

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.

Analysis on Bicultural Identities of Chinese Americans Based on Acculturation Theory

In the context of globalization,the communication between countries is gradually enhanced and the immigration is increasing.Chinese Americans,as a unique ethnic group,are easy to fall into the difficult problem of self-identity construction when facing the bicultural identity conflict between Chinese and American.This paper selects the film The Farewell created by a Chinese American director as the research object,analyzes the cultural identity crisis of Chinese Americans,introduces the cultural adaption strategy adopted by Chinese Americans from the perspective of Acculturation Theory,and provides reference for Chinese Americans about how to realize the bicultural identities in the cultural diaspora.

Translation Studies from a Cross-Cultural Perspective:Reinventing Subjectivity-A Case Study of English Translation of A Dream of Red Mansions

The integration of cross-cultural inquiries into the realm of translation has given rise to a distinct subfield known as cross-cultural translation studies.This approach emphasizes the importance of delving into the cultural subtleties and the awareness of cultural subjectivity within the translation process.Central to this framework is the concept of reshaping cultural nuances and the subjectivity of culture.This paper introduces three principal translation strategies that emerge from a cross-cultural standpoint:the alienation translation strategy,the‘cannibalism’translation strategy,and the destructive translation strategy.Utilizing the English translation of“Dream of the Red Chamber”as a case study,the paper examines how cultural nuances and cultural subjectivity influence the selection of translation strategies and demonstrates the practical application of cross-cultural research within the translation sphere.Hence,the significance of cross-cultural translation studies lies in its capacity to offer a novel lens through which to view translation studies.It encourages a reevaluation of cultural nuances and subjectivity in translation,which is of profound practical importance for advancing the field of translation studies,enhancing cross-cultural communication,and facilitating the spread of Chinese discourse on the global stage.

The Application of Embodied Cognitive Linguistics in the English Translation of Two-Part Allegorical Saying—An Analysis of Examples From A Dream of Red Mansions

As a kind of widely circulated folk language,two-part allegorical saying(“xiehouyu”)carries the wisdom of the Chinese people and is characterized with humor and vivid imagery.Taking the two English translation versions of A Dream of Red Mansions as examples,this paper analyzes the English translation of two-part allegorical saying based on the core principle of Embodied Cognitive Linguistics(ECL),“Reality-Cognition-Language”,and explores how the English translation of two-part allegorical saying reflects the three dimensions of ECL.

Living the Mechanical Dream

Studying in China is not just about academics,it is also about connecting with communities and learning local culture.As a child,I was captivated by machines and their inner workings.I yearned to design contraptions that could solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives.So,when it came time to choose a university,I knew that mechanical engineering was the path for me.

Fascination For Planes Young Ghanaian pursues her aviation dream in China

Every morning at 7 o’clock,Rachael Amoah,a young woman from Ghana,prepares for a new day of challenges and innovations at a leading aerospace company in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area.In March last year,she completed her studies in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University(SJTU),and fulfilled her ambition to work in this megalopolis.

A Study on the Infiltration Methods of British and American Literature in High School English Reading Teaching

Reading is the key content of high school English teaching,which can improve students’mastery of words,grammar,and other knowledge,and can expand their horizons.British and American literature is the essence of British and American culture,and its application in high school English reading teaching can help improve students’English proficiency.This paper outlines the problems of high school English teaching,analyzes the role of British and American literature in high school English reading teaching,and explores the infiltration methods of British and American literature in high school English reading teaching,in order to provide references for teachers.

A Corpus Study of Acupuncture from the Perspective of Mass Media Based on the Corpus of Contemporary American English

Based on the Corpus of Contemporary American English(COCA),this study examines acupuncture from the perspective of mass media.Acupuncture has been circulating throughout the Chinese Cultural Circle since the Qin and Han Dynasties,and has since spread directly or indirectly to the rest of the world.The United States boasts the world’s second-largest acupuncture market,with its laws,regulations,industry growth,research,and education all positively influencing the development of acupuncture in other nations.This study uses COCA to analyze the form and content of acupuncture’s dissemination in eight different types of media.The findings show that acupuncture appears in COCA a total of 1,788 times,with the highest frequency in magazines,followed by blogs,and the lowest frequency in fiction.These findings reveal the popularity of acupuncture in mass media in the United States and provide empirical data and insights for the future dissemination and development of acupuncture in the United States.

面向高阶思维培育的DREAM教学模式及应用

高阶思维是高阶能力的核心,集中体现了智能时代对人才素质的新要求.针对雷达系统课程中学员高阶思维培育难的问题,围绕“相关”或者“关联”这一高阶思维核心特征,提出了问题驱动的DREAM教学模式,给出了DREAM模式的实施过程.课堂实践表明,该模式能够有效提升学员的高阶思维能力.

论“中国梦”的英译和American Dream的汉译

中国翻译界目前有一种倾向:"中国梦"的英译模仿"美国梦"的英语American Dream而译成Chinese Dream。研究发现,American Dream被译为"美国梦"是误译,正确译文是"美国人的梦",因为"American Dream"的真正含义是美国人的梦,是美国人对富裕和充实生活的梦想,而不是美国对富裕和充实生活的梦想。"中国梦"是中华民族复兴之梦,是整个中华民族的梦,"中国梦"是中国的梦,"中国梦"只能译为China Dream,不能译成Chinese Dream(中国人的梦)。

An Interpretation to the Modern American Dream in the Pursuit of Happyness

Focuses on the modern American Dream,with the movie the Pursuit of Happyness as the background,this paper analyzes every hero's American Dream in the movie and the hard process of pursuing the dreams so as to make people rethinking the American Dream expressed in the movie and understanding the distinct characteristics of the modern American Dream.

A Contrastive Analysis of American Dream and China Dream

As one part of social ideology,Country Dream not only deeply engraves in the people’s heart but also continuously pushes the country forward.American Dream and China Dream are widely adored by its people respectively.This thesis is designated to unearth the differences between American Dream and China Dream.It is hoped that readers will develop a more objective understanding of the two concepts.

Causes of the Disillusionment of Sister Carrie's American Dream

Theodore Dreiser’s novel Sister Carrie is the representative of studying the disillusionment of the American Dream.Since the publication of Sister Carrie,there have been many critics who commented on this work,and its main character Sister Carrie is a controversial person.Dreiser was criticized by critics and readers because he didn’t give any comment on her degener ation.This thesis tries to analyze the causes of this tragedy.In the end,the paper draws the conclusion:the American Dream looks beautiful,but to some extent it is not reliable,just like the foam of soap.It only gives people an illusion.So Carrie’s tragedy is in evitable.

基于Dream Logic的CPU仿真设计与实践

针对计算机组成原理课程中的重要实验内容“CPU设计”中存在的一些难点问题,提出引入Dream Logic仿真工具,通过CPU总体设计及CPU整机模型机中的运算器设计、指令系统设计与微指令设计示例,阐述基于Dream Logic的硬件基本部件仿真设计和软件设计方法,并结合MOV、ADD等汇编指令及计算机组成原理实验中的寄存器和算术运算实验,介绍对CPU模型机进行的实验测试,最后说明教学实践效果。

The American Dream in The Great Gatsby

The American dream is an ever recurring theme in American literature,in which The Great Gatsby is a classic work by Fitzgerald. This paper will attempt to explore how the title role of this book represents the American dream with its specific characteristics endowed by the age of 1920s. After an analysis of the corrupted nature of the American dream in the 1920s,the paper arrives at the conclusion that the American dream then is doomed a disillusionment.

The Disillusionment of American Dream in The Great Gatsby

Focusing on Gatsby's dream in The Great Gatsby, I attempt to analyze the reason for the disillusionment of American Dream at the historical time of the 1920 s. From the micro perspective, Gatsby has four times of disillusionment altogether. The first one was from his birth to his leaving home, the second disillusionment came after his under Dan Cody's patron for several years, ended by Cody's sudden death leaving Gatsby no money actually inherited. His third disillusionment was the frustration of his love for Daisy as Daisy married to Tom Buchanan. Finally, his fourth disillusion brought him away altogether with his death, after the car accident committed by Daisy and Gatsby was mistakenly regarded as the murderer. In a macro perspective,Gatsby's death in the novel symbolizes the disillusionment of American Dream in the Jazz Age.

Death of a Salesman and American Dream

American Dream refers to the belief of the majority of Americans.Through hard work,thrift,and determination,they can surely achieve a better life and live a comfortable life.Such an American Dream has a profound influence on several generations of Americans.American Dream has a close relationship with people' s working life and cultural activities.Death of a Salesman is a typical play about the pursuit and the illusionary of the Dream follower.In Death of a Salesman,the American Dream is the main hero as well as Willy Loman' s spiritual pillar.The pursuit,the realization,and the disillusionment of the American Dream develop with Willy and his family.