Reform of the Irrigation Sector and Creation of Functional and Sustainable Irrigation Water Users Associations (AUEI) in Niger: Capitalization of the Experience of the Konni AHA

During the 1980s, as part of a policy of liberalization, following budgetary cuts linked to the implementation of structural adjustment programs, management responsibilities for AHAs were transferred from ONAHA to cooperatives concerned. Due to lack of financial resources, but also because of poor management, everywhere in Niger we are witnessing an accelerated deterioration of the irrigation infrastructure of hydro-agricultural developments. Institutional studies carried out on this situation led the State of Niger to initiate a reform of the governance of hydro-agricultural developments, by streng-thening the status of ONAHA, by creating an Association of Irrigation Water Users (AUEI) and by restructuring the old cooperatives. Indeed, this research aims to analyze the creation of functional and sustainable Irrigation Water User Associations (AUEI) in Niger in a context of reform of the irrigation sector, and based on the experience of the Konni AHA. It is based on a methodological approach which takes into account documentary research and the collection of data from 115 farmers, selected by reasoned choice and directly concerned by the management of the irrigated area. The data collected was analyzed and the results were analyzed using the systemic approach and the diagnostic process. The results show that the main mission of the AUEI is to ensure better management of water, hydraulic equipment and infrastructure on the hydro-agricultural developments of Konni. The creation of the Konni AUEI was possible thanks to massive support from the populations and authorities in the implementation process. After its establishment, the AUEI experienced a certain lethargy for some time due to the rehabilitation work of the AHA but currently it is functional and operational in terms of associative life and governance. Thus, the constraints linked to the legal system, the delay in the completion of the work, the uncertainties of access to irrigation water but also the problems linked to the change in mentality of certain ONAHA agents constitute the challenges that must be resolved in the short term for the operationalization of the Konni AUEI.

Pioneering a New Realm of Human Rights Civilization in the Chinese Path to Modernization——An Overview of the Symposium on“The Chinese Path to Modernization and the Promotion of Free and Comprehensive Human Development”

On October 14,2023,a symposium themed“The Chinese Path to Modernization and the Promotion of Free and Comprehensive Human Development”was held in Changchun,Jilin Province,China.More than fifty experts,scholars,and researchers from national institutions and universities engaged in discussions and exchanges on human rights on the Chinese path to modernization,including the path,practice,knowledge systems,and civilization forms of human rights.This symposium played a significant role in advancing the construction of the disciplinary system,academic system,and discourse system of human rights in China.

The Development and Experience of American Pharmaceutical Industry Associations and Its Enlightenment to China

Objective To study the development history and current situation of pharmaceutical industry associations in the United State and to provide reference for China’s pharmaceutical industry associations.Methods Literature research and comparative study were used to investigate the development history and current situation of pharmaceutical associations in the United States.Then,their characteristics and experiences were summarized.Some countermeasures and suggestions were put forward for the existing problems of pharmaceutical associations in China.Results and Conclusion The institutional environment of pharmaceutical associations in the United States is relatively good,reflecting the characteristics of emphasizing process management and neglecting entrance management with and the help of public supervision.At the same time,the government advocates market competition by adhering to the market-oriented services for the public.American pharmaceutical industry associations have strong innovation capacity and perfect credit system.Drawing on the experience of pharmaceutical industry associations in the United States,China should strengthen the construction of pharmaceutical industry associations.Firstly,the supervision mechanism should be improved.Secondly,these associations should have good partnerships with the government and offer the public the best services.Finally,the fund-raising mechanism of pharmaceutical industry associations should be optimized to ensure the innovative development of the pharmaceutical industry.

CCC Certification Promotes Sound Development of Chinese Economy——On the establishment of China Certification and Accreditation Association

On Sept.27, 2005, China Certification and Accreditation Association was set up, which was a sign of standardization and legalization for China certification and accreditation. Furthermore, its main task includes supporting fairness, gaining credit, promoting development and building a harmonious society.

美国地理学百年发展脉络分析——基于《Annals of the Association of American Geographers》学术论文的统计分析

《美国地理学家联合会会刊》代表着美国地理学的最高水平,其载文及其变化从一个侧面反映出美国地理学的发展历程。通过对其学术论文进行统计分析,考察美国地理学的总体地位和不同领域相对地位的变化,梳理美国地理学百年发展脉络,得出以下结论:20世纪以来美国地理学经历了战前初步发展、战后快速发展和20世纪80年代以来的持续发展三大阶段,美国地理学的第二个春天正在到来;逐步形成了环境科学,研究方法、模式和地理信息科学,自然与社会,人口、地方、区域,综合地理五大领域框架;长期关注与人类发展密切相关的问题,人文地理学始终占据主导地位;非常注重实践,强调理论来源于实践、应用于实践;研究领域相对稳定,但不同方向的相对地位却此消彼长。依据载文数量的相对比例,可以概括出美国地理学发展脉络:自然(1911—1915)→经济(1916—1920)→自然(1921—1925)→地图学(1926—1930)→地方(1931—1935)→自然(1936—1940)→地理教育(1941—1945)→生态环境(1946—1950)→地方(1951—1955)→经济(1956—1975)→自然(1977—1990)→经济(1990—2005)。上述研究领域、方向及其变化,也基本上代表了世界地理学的整体发展规律。

Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Associated with Cotton Fiber Development in a Chromosomal Substitution Line(CS-B22sh)

One of the impediments in the genetic improvement of cotton fiber is the paucity of information about genes associated with fiber development.Availability of chromosome arm substitution line CS-

Perspective in Development of Shape Memory Materials Associated with Martensitic Transformation

By consideration of the characteristics of martensitic transformation and the derivation from the application of the group theory to martensitic transformation, it may be concluded that the shape memory effect (SME) can be attained in materials through a martensitic transformation and its reverse transformation. only when there forms single or nearly single variant of martensite, with an absence of the factors causing the generation of the resistance against SME. on this principle, various shape memory materials including nonferrous alloys. iron-based alloys and ceramics containjng zirconia are expected to be further developed. A criterion for thermoelastic martensitic transformation is presented, Factors which may act as the resistance against SME in various materials are briefly described

International Forum on Free Trade Zones Development 2019

The International Forum on Free Trade Zones De velopment 2019 was held in Haikou,Hainan on May 21.Gao Yan,Chairperson of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT),Kevin Michael Rudd,Australia’s former Prime Minister,Tan Kok Wai,Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China and Chairman of the Malaysia-China Business Council and Shen Xiaoming,Governor of Hainan Province addressed the opening ceremony.

China-Japan-South Korea Free Trade Zone on Track for Fast Development

'The construction of the China-Japan-South Korea Free Trade Zone and the reaching of a comprehensive and high-level agreement will bring benefits to the three parties,'said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the press conference at the second session of the 13th National People’s Congress.During this year’s NPC and CPPCC, Wang Shouwen, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy China International Trade Representative, also said that this year will see the holding of an important meeting between leaders from China, Japan and South Korea.

Welcome to Jiangsu for Cooperative Exploration and Development of Petroleum Resource

Since 1985,68 foreign enterprises from 17 countries and areas have investigated Jiangsu area and discussed the business with us.According to the prediction by domestic geologists,the marine strata of Mesozoic-Paleozoic in south Jiangsu could contain 1.393 billion cubic meters of oil and 763.4 billion cubic meters of gas,meanwhile the volume of oil resources in continental strata of upper Cretaceous-Lower Triassic in North Jia.ngsu is estimated to be 3.34-7.55 hundred million cubic meters.For this reason many foreign oil companies are greatly interested in the prospect of cooperative exploration and development of petro.leum resources in Jiangsu Province.

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Malaysia:A Brief Historical Overview of the Associations

The increasing number of TCM practitioners and herbal suppliers,both of which accelerated by the formation of various TCM institutions,substantiated the creation of regional traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)associations in post-World War II Malaya.In response to the restrictions and levies imposed by the British colonial government,these regional associations united and formed a national organisation now known as the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Medicine Dealers Association of Malaya(FCPMDAM).The current designated TCM practitioner body,the Malaysian Chinese Medical Association(MCMA)were also originally established to nurture local talents in the face of import restrictions.Owing to difference with MCMA,a separate association named the Federation of Chinese Physicians and Acupuncturists Associations of Malaysia(FCPAAM)was setup in 2003 to absorb self-studied and patrimonial-educated TCM practitioners.

Structural characteristics and influencing factors of spatial correlation network for regional high-quality development in China

On the basis of measuring the regional high-quality development in China from 2011 to 2020,this study uses gravity model to build spatial correlation network,and uses social network analysis method to analyze the structural characteristics and influencing factors of correlation network.The results are shown as follows.First,from 2011 to 2020,the level of regional high-quality development in China is rising gradually,and the discrete characteristics between regions are gradually obvious,showing a step-like distribution structure decreasing from east to west.Second,the network density of regional high-quality development is generally low and tends to decline,but it has strong stability and correlation strength.Third,the spatial correlation network has an obvious core-edge structure.Shanghai is always at the center of the network and plays a significant intermediary role,while Qinghai and Xinjiang are always at the edge of the network.Fourth,the regional high-quality development association network can be divided into four major sectors:main benefit,net benefit,net spillover,and broker,showing the spatial correlation characteristics of inter-plate contact and intra-plate agglomeration.Fifth,the level of economic development,the level of urbanization and geographical proximity have a significant impact on the formation of regional high-quality development correlation network.

DECODING CHINA’S DEVELOPMENT MIRACLE THROUGH XI JINPING: THE GOVERNANCE OF CHINA

It’s hard to disassociate China’s state leader Xi Jinping and his philosophy on governance from China’s rapid development.After reading his book Xi Jinping:The Governance of China,I have up-to-date understanding of China’s development in the new era,the development philosophy of the Communist Party of China(CPC),and the development blueprint for this big country with a population of 1.3 billion people.

The Analysis of Stream of Consciousness in Woolf's novel Mrs.Dalloway

Stream of Consciousness is an innovative narration technique in the twentieth century to reflect the inner world of the characters and expose the social reality.Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs.Dalloway,which is the sign of maturity of Stream of Consciousness,is the best works of her.This paper investigates three aspects of stream of consciousness: montage,inner monologue and free association.Then expressing the inner world of the protagonist directly.

Human Development from the Perspective of Ecology

the pursuit of the liberation of all mankind and the comprehensive development of human freedom is the theme of all marxist theories.Marx in the criticism of classical political economics“abstract”,to the whole history of the definition of“general”,found the abstract“general”of the people behind the objective existence and state of development,so as to clearly indicate the relationship between man and nature of human development has experienced on the basis of the nature of the dependence on one stage,gradually from natural objects depends on the stage and with the natural fusion of freedom comprehensive stage,and the concrete connotation of man’s free overall and implementation path.

Research on the Countermeasures of Smart Tourism Construction in Sanya Under the Background of Free Trade Port Construction

By analyzing the current situation of smart tourism construction in combination with the actual tourism situation in Sanya,this study aims to find out the problems existing in the current smart tourism construction and understand the various factors affecting the smart tourism construction in Sanya.Then,relevant theories and practical applications were used to study the ways to carry out smart tourism construction with the help of policy,location,and other advantages to meet the needs of the development of the times.Based on the study,practical countermeasures and suggestions were given to provide reference for the construction of smart tourism,ensure the continuous improvement of smart tourism construction,and help the upgrading and transformation of tourism in Sanya.Based on the analysis of the construction and data of smart tourism and tourism informatization in Sanya,this article has formed a useful method to help Sanya build an international tourist island and a modern smart tourism city using the Hainan Free Trade Port construction policy.

The Impact on Environmental Kuznets Curve by Trade and Foreign Direct Investment in China

Based on data of trade, foreign directinvestment (FDI), economic development andenvironmental conditions in China’s 30 provincesbetween 1990-2002, this paper deals with the impacton Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) of tradeand FDI in China. The results show no direct impacton EKC of trade, on the one hand. However, tradecontributes significantly to economic growth, andhas played a positive role in introducing advancedpollution prevention technology and environmentalmanagement methodology to China. Therefore, aproactive trade policy will help solve the environmentalpollution problem brought by economic growth. Onthe other hand, there is a positive correlation betweenFDI and pollutant emission, which proves that FDIdoes have some negative influence on environmentin China due to hasty introduction of foreign capitaland inadequate environmental management systemin China.

Single-nucleotide polymorphisms,mapping and association analysis of 1-FFT-A1 gene in wheat

Fructans are major nonstructural carbohydrates in wheat （Triticum aestivum L.）. Fructan 1-fructosyltransferase （1-FFT） is the key enzyme in fructan biosynthesis. In the present study, 96 sequence variants were detected in the 1-FFT-A 1 gene among 26 wheat accessions including UR208, and 15 of them result in amino acid substitutions, forming four haplotypes. Two markers M39 and M2164 were developed based on the InDe121-39 and SNP-2164 polymorphisms to distinguish the three haplotypes in the 1-FFT-AI. 1-FFT-A1 was located on chromosome 4A using marker M2164 and was flanked by markers Xcwm27 and 6-SFT-A 1. By association analysis using a natural wheat population consisted of 154 accessions, the results showed that the two markers were significantly associated with water-soluble carbohydrate （WSC） content in the lower internode stem and total stem at the early and middle grain filling stages, 1 000-grain weight （TGW） at different grain filling stages and peduncle length （PLE）. Comparison of the effects of three haplotypes on agronomic traits indicated that TGW, PLE and total number of spikelets per spike （TNSS）were significantly influenced by haplotypes. Haplll showed a significant positive effect on TGW, PLE and TNSS.

Association between Free Triiodothyronine Levels and Peripheral Arterial Disease in Euthyroid Participants

This current cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between thyroid hormones and peripheral artery disease （PAD） among euthyroid Chinese population aged 40 years and above. Serum free triiodothyronine （FT3）, free thyroxin （FT4）, thyroid-stimulating hormone （TSH）, and thyroid antibodies were measured.

Iodine—A Potential Antioxidant and the Role of Iodine/Iodide in Health and Disease

In human physiology, iodine is primarily noted for its role in thyroid function and less so for its many extrathyroidal functions, particularly those based on its antioxidant properties. As I- it protects against free radicals and peroxides. This is seen in vitro in decreased depolymerization of hyaluronic acid and increased antioxidant status in human serum, and in vivo in increased antioxidant enzyme activities and decreases of malondialdehyde and peroxides. It could be shown or deduced that balneotherapeutic applications of iodine/iodide have a positive effect on cardiocirculatory diseases, respiratory disorders, some eye diseases (dry eye, cataract, age-related macular degeneration), and other degenerative diseases connected with increased oxidative stress that are also treated by balneotherapy.