Global trends in diabetic eye disease research from 2012 to 2021

Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye complications that occur in diabetic patients and include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, diabetic cataracts, and diabetic glaucoma. However, the global epidemiology of these conditions has not been well characterized. In this study, we collected information on diabetic eye disease-related research grants from seven representative countries––the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and France––by searching for all global diabetic eye disease journal articles in the Web of Science and Pub Med databases, all global registered clinical trials in the Clinical Trials database, and new drugs approved by the United States, China, Japan, and EU agencies from 2012 to 2021. During this time period, diabetic retinopathy accounted for the vast majority(89.53%) of the 2288 government research grants that were funded to investigate diabetic eye disease, followed by diabetic macular edema(9.27%). The United States granted the most research funding for diabetic eye disease out of the seven countries assessed. The research objectives of grants focusing on diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema differed by country. Additionally, the United States was dominant in terms of research output, publishing 17.53% of global papers about diabetic eye disease and receiving 22.58% of total citations. The United States and the United Kingdom led international collaborations in research into diabetic eye disease. Of the 415 clinical trials that we identified, diabetic macular edema was the major disease that was targeted for drug development(58.19%). Approximately half of the trials(49.13%) pertained to angiogenesis. However, few drugs were approved for ophthalmic(40 out of 1830;2.19%) and diabetic eye disease(3 out of 1830;0.02%) applications. Our findings show that basic and translational research related to diabetic eye disease in the past decade has not been highly active, and has yielded few new treatment methods and newly approved drugs.

Gastric cancer research in Mexico:A public health priority

This study aimed review studies conducted on Mexican patients diagnosed with gastric cancer and/or diseases associated with its development,in which at least one Mexican institute has participated,and to assess their contributions to the primary and secondary prevention of this disease.A search of the Medline database was conducted using the following keywords:gastric/stomach cancer,Mexico.Studies of the Mexican population were selected in which at least one Mexican Institute had participated and where the findings could support public policy proposals directed towards the primary or secondary prevention of gastric cancer.Of the148 studies found in the Medline database,100 were discarded and 48 were reviewed.According to the analysis presented,these studies were classified as:epidemiology of gastric cancer(5/48);risk factors and protectors relating to gastric cancer(9/48);relationship between Helicobacter pylori and pathologies associated with gastric cancer and the development of the disease(16/48);relationship between the Epstein-Barr virus and pathologies associated with gastric cancer and the development of the disease(3/48);molecular markers for the development of diseases associated with gastric cancer and gastric cancer(15/48).Mexico requires a program for the prevention and control of gastric cancer based on national health indicators.This should be produced by a multidisciplinary committee of experts who can propose actions that are relevant in the current national context.The few studies of gastric cancer conducted on the Mexican population in national institutes highlight the poor connection that currently exists between the scientific community and the health sector in terms of resolving this health issue.Public policies for health research should support projects with findings that can be translated into benefits for the population.This review serves to identify national research groups studying gastric cancer in the Mexican population.

An empirical research on strategic planning in public libraries of China's Mainland

Purpose: As an important issue, strategic planning in public libraries has been paid more attention in China recent years. However, a comprehensive and systematic research, especially strategic models based on empirical studies, is required in the public library strategic planning. The purpose of this research is to investigate the current practices and propose an appropriate reference and guidance of strategic planning in public libraries in China’s mainland.Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire-based survey method is carried out to collect the views of public libraries staff at different levels in China’s mainland. The questionnaire is designed on the following four aspects toward strategic planning in public libraries: The attitude, the status quo, basic issues and the guides. The 882 valid questionnaires are processed by a statistic analysis to reflect the current practices of strategic planning in public libraries in China’s mainland.Findings: Our research results reveal that the unclear and confused understanding of the strategic planning still exist among the public libraries staff in China’s mainland. However, the majority of respondents still believe that the strategic planning in public libraries is significant and the library developments will be affected for lacking strategic planning. Moreover, it is considerable that the strategic plans are jointly made by independent agencies and public libraries, or by the public library itself. Also, guidelines and a set of softwares in strategic planning are needed.Research limitations/implications: The study was restricted to six main areas in China. A wider geographic sampling can preferable show the basic status of strategic planning in public libraries.The procedures of data collection would be another limitation. Nevertheless, case studies should be used in the further research.Originality: The importance of this research originates from a large number of first-hand data about strategic planning in public libraries in China’s mainland. The results provide extra perception into the future development of Chinese public libraries. The understanding obtained from this study will play a part in forthcoming evolution of this area of research.

How to select a journal for your research

Publication in a peer-reviewed journal is the goal of any research project.One of the most important(and possibly the least understood)aspects of the publication process is the choice of a suitable journal that is likely to accept your work.Detailed information and tips and tricks to success are given in this editorial.

Research trends on artificial intelligence and endoscopy in digestive diseases: A bibliometric analysis from 1990 to 2022

BACKGROUND Recently,artificial intelligence(AI)has been widely used in gastrointestinal endoscopy examinations.AIM To comprehensively evaluate the application of AI-assisted endoscopy in detecting different digestive diseases using bibliometric analysis.METHODS Relevant publications from the Web of Science published from 1990 to 2022 were extracted using a combination of the search terms“AI”and“endoscopy”.The following information was recorded from the included publications:Title,author,institution,country,endoscopy type,disease type,performance of AI,publication,citation,journal and H-index.RESULTS A total of 446 studies were included.The number of articles reached its peak in 2021,and the annual citation numbers increased after 2006.China,the United States and Japan were dominant countries in this field,accounting for 28.7%,16.8%,and 15.7%of publications,respectively.The Tada Tomohiro Institute of Gastroenterology and Proctology was the most influential institution.“Cancer”and“polyps”were the hotspots in this field.Colorectal polyps were the most concerning and researched disease,followed by gastric cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding.Conventional endoscopy was the most common type of examination.The accuracy of AI in detecting Barrett’s esophagus,colorectal polyps and gastric cancer from 2018 to 2022 is 87.6%,93.7%and 88.3%,respectively.The detection rates of adenoma and gastrointestinal bleeding from 2018 to 2022 are 31.3%and 96.2%,respectively.CONCLUSION AI could improve the detection rate of digestive tract diseases and a convolutional neural network-based diagnosis program for endoscopic images shows promising results.

Analytic Methods for Quality Control of Scientific Publications Part VI: Presentation in Research Gate, Journal Indexing, and Recognition

In the world of science, recognition of scientific performance is strongly correlated with publication visibility and interest generated among other researchers, which is evident by downloads and citations. A published paper’s number of downloads and citations are the best indices of its importance and are useful measures of the researchers’ performance. However, the published paper should be valuated and indexed independently, and the prestige of the journal in which it is published should not influence the value of the paper itself. By participating in and presenting at congresses and international meetings, scientists strongly increase the visibility of their results and recognition of their research;this also promotes their publications. Status in Research Gate (RG), the so-called RG Score, the Percentile, and the h-index give researchers feedback about their performance, or their place and prestige within the scientific community. RG has become an excellent tool for disseminating scientific results and connecting researchers worldwide. RG also allows researchers to present achievements other than publications (e.g., membership in recognized associations such as the American Chemist Society, a biography in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, awards received, and/or ongoing projects). This paper discusses questions regarding how the RG Score, Percentile, and h-index are calculated, whether these methods are correct, and alternative criteria. RG also lists papers with falsified results and the journals that publish them. Thus, it may be appropriate to reduce the indices for such journals, authors, and the institutions with which these authors are affiliated.

An Eco-translatological Perspective to Researching Publicity Texts Translation

The importance of an interdisciplinary investigation into the translation of publicity texts cannot be overestimated at a time when the role of international communication grows rapidly,which in turn pushes the development of globalization.Ecotranslatology takes the concept of"adaptation/selection"of Darwin’s Evolution Theory as its theoretical foundation,focusing on the integrity of the translation ecosystem,making a novel description and interpretation to the nature,process,standard,principles,methods of translation and translation phenomena from the perspective of Eco-translatology.Though the construct of the theory keeps expanding,there is still a lack of systematic discussion on translation activities with focus on the integrity and harmony in Eco-translatology.This study therefore aims to promote the need of researching publicity text translation from an Ecotranslatological perspective through the review of the existing literature in this field.

Research on the Dilemma and Countermeasures of Graduate Student Recruitment Publicity in University Branch Area-Based on Harbin Institute of Technology(Weihai)

Graduate student recruitment publicity is a very important link in graduate student recruitment,the quality of students directly affects the quality of graduate education.Taking Harbin Institute of Technology(Weihai)as the research object,this paper analyzes the internal and external factors affecting the improvement of graduate student quality in the branch campus,and carries out the corresponding countermeasures,puts forward the propaganda strategy of all-round research and recruitment,and effectively improves the quality of graduate student in the branch campus.

Editorial Innovation of Teaching Research Publications in the Digital Era

With the continuous development of information technology in China,the era of digital publishing has arrived,overthrowing the traditional publishing paradigm.Compared with mass publications and professional publications,teaching research publications are unique.In the field of education,they play a guiding role in the teaching work and in promoting the development of education in China.The editorial work of teaching research publications should be innovated in the digital era.In order to ensure the dissemination value and depth of content of teaching research publications,as well as to provide high-quality publications with leading value for money,editorial transformation and work innovation should be carried out in time,taking into account the characteristics of the digital era.This paper makes a detailed analysis of the existing problems in the editorial work of teaching research publications to propose innovative strategies for the editorial work of teaching research publications in the digital era.

Relations among the Practitioners,Researchers and Disseminators of Public Diplomacy

The Report of the 18thNational Congress of the CPC pointed out that we must earnestly promote public diplomacy.The key phrases here are"we"and"earnestly".Who are"we"?What kind of organizations and people does it refer to?How can be"earnest"?These questions are worth the contemplation of people like us who are performing China’s public diplomacy.

Scientific publications on orthopedic surgery from three major East Asian countries(2012-2021)

BACKGROUND East Asia is the most dynamic region in the world and includes three major countries:Japan,South Korea and China.Due to rapid economic growth,orthopedics research in East Asia has achieved great advances during the past 10 years.However,the current status of orthopedic research in Japan,South Korea and China is still unclear.AIM To understand the current status of orthopedic research in Japan,South Korea,and China.METHODS Journals listed in the“Orthopedics”category of Science Citation Index Expanded subject categories were included.The PubMed and Web of Knowledge electronic databases were searched to identify scientific publications from the selected journals written by researchers from Japan,South Korea and China.A systematic analysis was conducted to analyze orthopedic research articles published in the three countries based on the number of articles,study design,impact factors(IFs)and citations.Furthermore,we also ranked the top 10 countries worldwide with the highest publications in the past 10 years.Additionally,we ranked the top 10 countries with the highest number of publications in the world in the past 10 years.Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 20.0 software(SPSS Inc.,Chicago,IL,United States),and statistical results are given in Tables and Figures.The Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney test were used to detect differences between countries.The tendency regarding the number of articles was analyzed by curvilinear regression.A two-tailed P<0.05 was considered significant.RESULTS From 2012-2021,a total of 144518 articles were published in the 86 selected orthopedic journals.During this period,the number of worldwide published orthopedic articles has shown an annual increasing trend.A total of 27164 orthopedic research articles were published by Japan,South Korea and China during the past 10 years;44.32%were from China,32.98%were from Japan,and 22.70%were from South Korea.From 2012 to 2021,the annual number of articles markedly increased in each of the three countries.Over time,the worldwide share of articles increased substantially in South Korea(3.37%to 6.53%,P<0.001)and China(5.29%to 9.61%,P<0.001).However,the worldwide share of articles significantly decreased in Japan(5.22%to 3.80%,P<0.001).The annual total IFs of articles from China were well above those of articles from Japan and South Korea(36597.69 vs 27244.48 vs 20657.83,P<0.05).There was no significant difference among the articles in the top 10 high-IF orthopedics journals published from those three countries[South Korea(800)>China(787)>Japan(646),P>0.05].CONCLUSION Over the past 10 years,China’s scientific publications in orthopedic journals have shown an increasing trend.Considering the relative scale of the populations,Japan and South Korea have outpaced China with respect to quality.

Study on the demand for public health professional after the COVID-19 epidemic in Zhejiang Province, China: A survey based on human-machine collaboration

To understand the needs of public health institutions in Zhejiang Province,China for public health personnel,and provide basis for training public health personnel.Methods:512 public health institutions in Zhejiang Province were randomly selected from different levels and regions,and the number of ublic health professional and the demand for professional ability were investigated by questionnaire.Results:The preventive medicine personnel in public health institutions in Zhejiang Province are insufficient;There is a certain disjunction or dislocation between the abilities and needs of public health professional;The way of continuing education for public health professional is single and the opportunities are few.Conclusion:Zhejiang Province should appropriately expand the enrollment of preventive medicine majors,especially high-level preventive medicine talents,deepen the education and teaching reform of preventive medicine majors,and strengthen the continuing education and training of public health professional to meet the needs of public health services after the COVID-19 epidemic.

我国公立医院医生的价值医疗服务动机探究——概念建构与量表测度

健康中国建设行动彰显了以患者为中心的价值医疗理念,对医生医疗服务行为的价值诉求也日益提高。本研究试图将一般公共组织中公共服务动机概念引入公立医院之中,提出“价值医疗服务动机”概念,作为公立医院医生的一种公共服务动机表达。本文通过质性分析和量化测度,建构出“公立医院医生价值医疗服务动机”的概念,包含责任承诺、专业坚守、声誉维护、规范遵从四个概念维度,据此形成价值医疗服务动机量表。研究发现我国公立医院医生具有多维价值特征的医疗服务动机,呈现不同动机表达或行为倾向,在实现以患者为中心的价值医疗目标实践中,不断处理与平衡其中的公共价值冲突。该量表能够为测度医生价值医疗服务动机提供有效工具,为进一步发现医生价值医疗服务动机的影响因素,提升公立医院医疗服务能力、改善医疗行为、促进医患信任等提供理论与实践支持。

文献计量学视角下我国公共卫生信息化研究进展

目的分析2001—2022年我国公共卫生信息化研究现状和变化趋势。方法检索中国期刊全文数据库、中国学术期刊数据库、中文科技期刊数据库和中国生物医学文献数据库,运用CiteSpace软件对2001—2022年发表的公共卫生信息化相关研究进行文献计量分析。结果纳入文献4775篇,刊载于1480种期刊。核心作者257位,形成了3个较大的研究团队。研究涉及401所研究机构,中国疾病预防控制中心、复旦大学和北京大学发文量位列前3位,不同地区间存在差异。关键词网络形成10个聚类,研究重点包括信息化设施建设、技术支撑,以及信息化在公共卫生领域的业务实践。结论公共卫生信息化研究和实践应更加深入,需加强学者和团队间的跨学科交流合作,共同促进各地平衡发展。

中国公共服务标准化建设的回顾与展望:一个基于研究文献的分析

以标准化促进基本公共服务均等化、普惠化、便捷化,是新时代提高保障和改善民生水平、推进国家治理体系和治理能力现代化的基本要求。公共服务标准化建设已成为学界关注的重点。对既有文献的系统分析发现,中国公共服务标准化建设已实现对公共服务标准化内涵与战略价值较系统的澄清与定位,并展开了具有地方特色的公共服务标准化建设实践。整体而言,近十年中国公共服务标准化建设取得了较可观的成效,但当前也面临着理论、技术与制度层面的困境,需要在强化理论探索、提升标准质量和完善监督机制等层面进行更多尝试。为更好地助推中国公共服务标准化建设实践,未来相关研究应重点关注建立更具公共精神的公共服务标准化理论框架、构建科学合理的公共服务标准化政策评估体系以及重视质性与量化研究的结合等相关主题。

水肥一体研究的热点问题和可视化分析

水肥一体化近年来在农业施肥领域得到快速发展,是目前提高农作物肥效的重要途径。采用文献计量学方法,对水肥一体相关文献进行分析。利用中国CNKI数据库,选取2010-2023年的文献为研究对象,通过对中国知网核心数据库中216篇与“水肥一体”相关中文文献的文献数量、年代分布、期刊分布、发文机构分布、著者信息、研究内容及热点等进行客观、系统地分析,得出结果:自2010-2023年来,国内共发表水肥一体相关文章216篇,数据库内中国最早关于水肥一体方面的文献发表于2010年,发表的文章数量随着年份的增长呈波动式上升;就发表的论文、作者、发文机构等方面而言,有关“水肥一体”的论文主要发表在农业农林学等相关专业刊物上;水肥一体的发文机构是以中国的北京市、山东省、宁夏回族自治区的高等院校和科研院所等机构为重点,其具有雄厚的农业研究实力和较强的学术影响力;研究水肥一体这一领域的核心作者目前尚未形成稳定的群体且数量较少;从研究内容上看,目前中国的水肥一体技术研究重点集中在产量、物联网、控制系统以及滴灌等领域。结果可以客观地反映2010-2023年国内水肥一体相关课题的研究动态,为该领域的研究人员提供数据参考。

高质量发展视域下我国医院临床医生科研状况、影响因素及应对策略

目的了解我国医院临床医生群体的科研状况及影响因素,探讨高质量发展背景下临床科研人才的规划与建设。方法选取我国东部、中部、西部8个省/自治区/直辖市,采用分层整群抽样法纳入40家医院,医院类型涵盖省级/市级/县级公立综合医院、公立中医医院、民营医院。调查临床医生开展科研工作的状况,应用二元Logistic回归模型分析临床医生参与科研工作的影响因素,并分析临床医生对科研困难的认知情况。结果共纳入3274名临床医生,50.3%的临床医生参与科研工作,91.3%的临床医生有明确的职业发展规划,其中将参与科研工作作为职业发展首要选择的临床医生占47.2%。性别、年龄、技术职称、医院类型、医院级别、对卫生技术人员职称评审实行成果代表作制度的赞同度、职业发展机会和平台可影响临床医生的科研工作参与情况(P<0.05)。临床医生在开展科研工作过程中面临的难题主要是临床业务繁重(占86.9%),其次是缺乏研究团队(占56.4%)、科研与临床脱节(占55.4%)。结论我国临床医生群体有明确的职业发展规划,但科研工作参与度一般,且面临着“临床业务繁重”“缺乏研究团队”等限制因素。建议二/三级公立医院要将科技创新作为重点任务,注重发挥科研工作对医疗服务高质量发展的重要支撑作用,持续推进研究型医院建设;公立医院要建立健全科研人才规划,完善科技人才培养、使用、评价和激励机制。