King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for some 1,000 years or more.The longest epic in the world, passed down through the ages in the oral form, has even drawn the concern of the international community. UNES...King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for some 1,000 years or more.The longest epic in the world, passed down through the ages in the oral form, has even drawn the concern of the international community. UNESCO has approved activities in honor of the millennium of the epic. Public opinion hails this as a major event important for the protection of traditional Tibetan culture and the promotion of various ethnic groups in the world.The epic is a concentration of ancient tales, legends, sayings, and various kinds of folk arts. Thus far, 150 volumes have been located; they contain some 1.5 milion lines.展开更多
All the prisons in Henan put on a festive atmosphere as the .Spring Festival approached.The red lanterns, colorful ＂door couplets, beautiful China knots, New Year＇s paintings and the big red giant character ＂福＂, ...All the prisons in Henan put on a festive atmosphere as the .Spring Festival approached.The red lanterns, colorful ＂door couplets, beautiful China knots, New Year＇s paintings and the big red giant character ＂福＂, meaning happiness were seen everywhere.展开更多
2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA). For me, 2024 is also a year to celebrate two decades of living and working in China. The keyword is “to celebrate” becau...2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA). For me, 2024 is also a year to celebrate two decades of living and working in China. The keyword is “to celebrate” because the PRC became my second home.I’m counting the years. I was born and raised in the Soviet city of Kirov until I was 17.展开更多
The poverty rate has dropped substantially in the past 40years, especially in rural areas,thanks to reform and opening up,Liu Yongfu,Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Develo...The poverty rate has dropped substantially in the past 40years, especially in rural areas,thanks to reform and opening up,Liu Yongfu,Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development,said on December 8.展开更多
With proper education,students would be better equipped for life in a more diverse and globally integrated world.To foster intercultural conversation and global citizenship among students,various cultural practices sh...With proper education,students would be better equipped for life in a more diverse and globally integrated world.To foster intercultural conversation and global citizenship among students,various cultural practices should be brought to their attention,and they should be encouraged to develop respect for these traditions.This study compares the cultural significance,rites,and customs,traditional meals,social interactions,and symbolism of the Iranian New Year(Nowruz;نوروز)with those of the Korean New Year(Seollal;설날)to determine whether or not Iranian students could benefit from learning Korean in terms of language acquisition,cultural understanding,and celebratory behavior.The findings shed light on the importance of instituting policies that foster intercultural conversation and including cross-cultural studies in educational programs.Some recommendations include increasing access to multicultural education,teaching languages,sponsoring international and intercultural activities,developing an appreciation of diverse cultures,and educating instructors.展开更多
Letting off Kongming Lanterns for Anniversary CelebrationPeople in Jinghong,southwest China’s Yunnan Province make wishes for the future by releasing Kongming lanterns to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establi...Letting off Kongming Lanterns for Anniversary CelebrationPeople in Jinghong,southwest China’s Yunnan Province make wishes for the future by releasing Kongming lanterns to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture and the 1385th New Year of the Dai calendar on April 13, 2023.展开更多
BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic unleashed a flood of untrustworthy information on social media platforms,resulting in the unfortunate consequence of expert scientists'opinions getting lost amidst ...BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic unleashed a flood of untrustworthy information on social media platforms,resulting in the unfortunate consequence of expert scientists'opinions getting lost amidst the chaotic sea of misinformation.The question of how much influence these esteemed scientists hold on social media platforms remains elusive.To address this scientific quandary,we sought to explore the concept of the Kardashian index(K-index),a term introduced by Hall in 2014.This metric provides a rudimentary means of evaluating whether a physician scientist's popularity on social media aligns with their significant scientific contributions.AIM To evaluate if a Gastroenterologist physician's popularity on social media is at par with their scientific contributions(research articles and publications).METHODS We conducted an extensive search to identify all gastroenterologists actively practicing and associated with the top 100 hospitals as reported by the United States News.We collected specific data on a sub-group including their names,affiliations,degrees,and sub-specializations.To gauge their social media popularity,we utilized the K-index calculation which is determined by dividing the actual number of Twitter followers by the number of researcher’s citations.The expected number of followers(F)is calculated using the formula F=43.3 C^0.32,where C represents the number of citations.RESULTS Physicians affiliated with the Mayo Clinic emerged as the most prominent presence on Twitter,constituting 16%of the total.They were followed closely by physicians from Mount Sinai Hospital(9%)and the University of Michigan Hospital(9%).Surprisingly,76%of the physicians evaluated exhibited a low K-index,falling within the range of 0 to less than 2.This suggests that a significant number of highly influential physician-scientists are not receiving due recognition,as indicated by their relatively low number of followers.On the other hand,24%of the physicians had an inflated K-index,exceeding 5,which positioned them as the"Kardashians".These individuals enjoyed greater social media popularity than their actual scientific contributions.Interestingly,our analysis revealed no discernible association between sex and K-index(P value of 0.92).CONCLUSION In the gastroenterology field,our study estimated that a majority(76%)of highly researched physicians are undervalued despite their significant scientific contributions.展开更多
As the development of 5G technology and new media platform,UGC and the participation culture appears.Short video platform such as Kuaishou has the characterist of low production threshold,easy to use,attracting a grea...As the development of 5G technology and new media platform,UGC and the participation culture appears.Short video platform such as Kuaishou has the characterist of low production threshold,easy to use,attracting a great number of users.A great number of internet celebries appears including rural wanghong.In the traditional media era,the communication mode is one way,farmers,especially rural women,are always on the margins of mainstream media discourse.However,the appearance of short video platform gives them right of spearking,in the space conducted by short video platform contains complex Ideology and social structure which also restrict the online space practice of users.Thus,rural female users’online practice is a kind of dynamic balance following the spatial discipline.This study will analyze the support and constraints of rural female wanghong’s online representation,figure out the relationship of online representation and their traditional rural culture.It provides theoretical suggestions for harmonious coexistence among rural women,social media platforms,the state and society.展开更多
Merry Christmas!Many people around theworld love this special holiday.Families celebrate it with different traditions.Many families decorate a Christmas tree together.
主题语境:节日感想篇幅:311词建议用时:6分钟This week,my social media feed was flooded with pictures of a festival that is typically celebrated in March in Nepal.For me,the festival,which is a Nepalese tradition,had less...主题语境:节日感想篇幅:311词建议用时:6分钟This week,my social media feed was flooded with pictures of a festival that is typically celebrated in March in Nepal.For me,the festival,which is a Nepalese tradition,had less regional significance and was largely cultural,providing me with a day to play with color and water with my beloved family and friends.展开更多
Texworld Paris celebrates 25 years!The anniversary edition of Texworld Evolution Paris will take place this summer from 3 to 5 July 2023 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre.For the first time,this event...Texworld Paris celebrates 25 years!The anniversary edition of Texworld Evolution Paris will take place this summer from 3 to 5 July 2023 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre.For the first time,this event will be held downtown Paris.1,300 exhibitors from some twenty countries have already confirmed their presence.展开更多
文摘King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for some 1,000 years or more.The longest epic in the world, passed down through the ages in the oral form, has even drawn the concern of the international community. UNESCO has approved activities in honor of the millennium of the epic. Public opinion hails this as a major event important for the protection of traditional Tibetan culture and the promotion of various ethnic groups in the world.The epic is a concentration of ancient tales, legends, sayings, and various kinds of folk arts. Thus far, 150 volumes have been located; they contain some 1.5 milion lines.
文摘All the prisons in Henan put on a festive atmosphere as the .Spring Festival approached.The red lanterns, colorful ＂door couplets, beautiful China knots, New Year＇s paintings and the big red giant character ＂福＂, meaning happiness were seen everywhere.
文摘2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs(SAFEA). For me, 2024 is also a year to celebrate two decades of living and working in China. The keyword is “to celebrate” because the PRC became my second home.I’m counting the years. I was born and raised in the Soviet city of Kirov until I was 17.
文摘The poverty rate has dropped substantially in the past 40years, especially in rural areas,thanks to reform and opening up,Liu Yongfu,Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development,said on December 8.
文摘With proper education,students would be better equipped for life in a more diverse and globally integrated world.To foster intercultural conversation and global citizenship among students,various cultural practices should be brought to their attention,and they should be encouraged to develop respect for these traditions.This study compares the cultural significance,rites,and customs,traditional meals,social interactions,and symbolism of the Iranian New Year(Nowruz;نوروز)with those of the Korean New Year(Seollal;설날)to determine whether or not Iranian students could benefit from learning Korean in terms of language acquisition,cultural understanding,and celebratory behavior.The findings shed light on the importance of instituting policies that foster intercultural conversation and including cross-cultural studies in educational programs.Some recommendations include increasing access to multicultural education,teaching languages,sponsoring international and intercultural activities,developing an appreciation of diverse cultures,and educating instructors.
文摘Letting off Kongming Lanterns for Anniversary CelebrationPeople in Jinghong,southwest China’s Yunnan Province make wishes for the future by releasing Kongming lanterns to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture and the 1385th New Year of the Dai calendar on April 13, 2023.
文摘BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic unleashed a flood of untrustworthy information on social media platforms,resulting in the unfortunate consequence of expert scientists'opinions getting lost amidst the chaotic sea of misinformation.The question of how much influence these esteemed scientists hold on social media platforms remains elusive.To address this scientific quandary,we sought to explore the concept of the Kardashian index(K-index),a term introduced by Hall in 2014.This metric provides a rudimentary means of evaluating whether a physician scientist's popularity on social media aligns with their significant scientific contributions.AIM To evaluate if a Gastroenterologist physician's popularity on social media is at par with their scientific contributions(research articles and publications).METHODS We conducted an extensive search to identify all gastroenterologists actively practicing and associated with the top 100 hospitals as reported by the United States News.We collected specific data on a sub-group including their names,affiliations,degrees,and sub-specializations.To gauge their social media popularity,we utilized the K-index calculation which is determined by dividing the actual number of Twitter followers by the number of researcher’s citations.The expected number of followers(F)is calculated using the formula F=43.3 C^0.32,where C represents the number of citations.RESULTS Physicians affiliated with the Mayo Clinic emerged as the most prominent presence on Twitter,constituting 16%of the total.They were followed closely by physicians from Mount Sinai Hospital(9%)and the University of Michigan Hospital(9%).Surprisingly,76%of the physicians evaluated exhibited a low K-index,falling within the range of 0 to less than 2.This suggests that a significant number of highly influential physician-scientists are not receiving due recognition,as indicated by their relatively low number of followers.On the other hand,24%of the physicians had an inflated K-index,exceeding 5,which positioned them as the"Kardashians".These individuals enjoyed greater social media popularity than their actual scientific contributions.Interestingly,our analysis revealed no discernible association between sex and K-index(P value of 0.92).CONCLUSION In the gastroenterology field,our study estimated that a majority(76%)of highly researched physicians are undervalued despite their significant scientific contributions.
文摘As the development of 5G technology and new media platform,UGC and the participation culture appears.Short video platform such as Kuaishou has the characterist of low production threshold,easy to use,attracting a great number of users.A great number of internet celebries appears including rural wanghong.In the traditional media era,the communication mode is one way,farmers,especially rural women,are always on the margins of mainstream media discourse.However,the appearance of short video platform gives them right of spearking,in the space conducted by short video platform contains complex Ideology and social structure which also restrict the online space practice of users.Thus,rural female users’online practice is a kind of dynamic balance following the spatial discipline.This study will analyze the support and constraints of rural female wanghong’s online representation,figure out the relationship of online representation and their traditional rural culture.It provides theoretical suggestions for harmonious coexistence among rural women,social media platforms,the state and society.
文摘Merry Christmas!Many people around theworld love this special holiday.Families celebrate it with different traditions.Many families decorate a Christmas tree together.
文摘主题语境:节日感想篇幅:311词建议用时:6分钟This week,my social media feed was flooded with pictures of a festival that is typically celebrated in March in Nepal.For me,the festival,which is a Nepalese tradition,had less regional significance and was largely cultural,providing me with a day to play with color and water with my beloved family and friends.
文摘Texworld Paris celebrates 25 years!The anniversary edition of Texworld Evolution Paris will take place this summer from 3 to 5 July 2023 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre.For the first time,this event will be held downtown Paris.1,300 exhibitors from some twenty countries have already confirmed their presence.
