Analysis of the Degree of Psychological Distress of Elderly Patients with Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia and Its Influencing Factors

Objective:To analyze the degree of psychological distress among elderly patients with recurrent trigeminal neuralgia and its influencing factors.Methods:A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted on 126 elderly patients with recurrent trigeminal neuralgia who visited the Pain Department of our hospital from March 2022 to April 2024.Logistic regression analysis was employed to evaluate the factors influencing psychological distress,based on general patient data,the Distress Thermometer(DT),the Perceived Social Support from Family Scale(PSS-Fa),and the Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI).Results:Among the 126 elderly patients with recurrent trigeminal neuralgia,those with a DT score≥4(72 patients,57.14%)were more prevalent than those with a DT score<4(54 patients,42.86%).The average DT score for all patients was 4.35±1.72.Patients in the DT score≥4 group were older than those in the DT score<4 group(t=4.207,P=0.000),had lower PSS-Fa scores(t=5.925,P=0.000),and had higher PSQI scores(t=17.858,P=0.000).There were no statistically significant differences in gender,marital status,residence area,education level,disease type,or pain location(all P>0.05).Older age and poor sleep quality were identified as independent risk factors for psychological distress in elderly patients with recurrent trigeminal neuralgia(OR=1.258,OR=1.713,both P<0.05),while higher levels of family support were identified as a protective factor(OR=0.581,P=0.025).Conclusion:Elderly patients with recurrent trigeminal neuralgia experience psychological distress,and the degree of severity depends on age,quality of sleep,and level of family support.

Approach to the Geopolitical Influences of Great Powers in Southeast Asia: Case Studies of China and the US

A quantitative approach to the national geopolitical influence is helpful to provide a reference for national sustainable development on the international stage, based on describing national diplomatic capacity and overseas influence. Herein, this study proposes a complex geopolitical influence model, considering the affected nations' response. The geopolitical influences of great power in the affected nation are correlated with overall strength, the acceptance degree of the affected nation to the great power and the distance between both sides. Then, the geopolitical influences of China and the US in Southeast Asia countries are empirically analyzed from 2005 to 2015. The geopolitical influence of China in Southeast Asia has been largely growing for the past decades, accompanying with a constant trend of the US' effects. It is believed that China and the US can coexist peacefully in Southeast Asia to promote the regional development, and jointly create an open, inclusive and balanced regional cooperation architecture that benefits all nations in this region and great powers, through mutual political trust and economic beneficial cooperation. This study may contribute to advancing the policy debate and determining the optimal cooperation in pledging commitment to a new and sustainable model of great power relationship among the various regional geopolitical options.

Optimal design and applicability of electric power steering system for automotive platform

The ongoing need for better fuel economy and lower exhaust pollution of vehicles has increased the employment of electric power steering(EPS)in automotives.Optimal design of EPS for a product family reduces the development and fabrication costs significantly.In this paper,the TOPSIS method along with the NSGA-Ⅱis employed to find an optimum family of EPS for an automotive platform.A multi-objective optimization problem is defined considering road feel,steering portability,RMS of Ackerman error,and product family penalty function(PFPF)as the conflicting objective functions.The results for the single objective optimization problems and the ones for the multi-objective optimization problem,as well as two suggested trade-off design points are presented,compared and discussed.For the two suggested points,performance at one objective function is deteriorated by about 1%,while the commonality is increased by 20%–40%,which shows the effectiveness of the proposed method in first finding the non-dominated design points and then selecting the trade-off among the obtained points.The results indicate that the obtained trade-off points have superior performance within the product family with maximum number of common parts.

On the Difference of Elementary Education between America and China

This paper tries to make a comparison between the two countries, and demonstrates the questions in our elementary education, then proposes the solutions and suggestions.

The level and influencing factors of quality of life in patients with brachial plexus injury

Purpose:To investigate the overall quality of life level and identify influencing factors in patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury.Methods:One hundred three patients with brachial plexus injury were assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF(WHOQOL-BREF)and Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale(FACESII-CV)questionnaires.Results:The overall quality of life score from patients with brachial plexus injury was 65.78
15.2.The scores for the physical,psychological and environmental factors were significantly lower than the norm(Ps<0.05).Regression analysis showed that age,injury located ipsilateral to the dominant hand,upper limb function score,score of family intimacy and family income were all factors influencing the of quality of life.Conclusions:A brachial plexus injury significantly compromises an individual’s quality of life.Multiple factors influence this quality,which should be targeted to augment the physical and psychological care provided.

The Rise of China with Cultural Soft Power in the Age of Globalization

Culture has been exerting an even greater influence on China’s image construction and nation branding in today’s globalizing world.As“culture”is the core of Chinese soft power strategy,the concept of“soft power”has been redefined as“cultural soft power”in the Chinese context.Cultural instruments,including the Chinese language as well as traditional and popular cultures,are widely implemented as the“charm”tools to wield and project China’s soft power.Cultural diplomacy is also viewed as an effective way to promote an understanding of China’s ideals,support Chinese economic goals and enhance Chinese national security in subtle,wide-ranging,and sustainable ways.Although Chinese soft power is still in its“embryonic phase”,partly due to its close link to the country’s economic performance and huge market attraction as well as the disadvantages generated by the political and ideological issues,it has contributed greatly to expand China’s international influence and create a circle of like-minded allies on its periphery,in which process its increasing importance shall not be neglected.

An Analysis of Pecola's Tragic Fate in The Bluest Eye

In The Bluest Eye,the author narrates a little black girl's strong desire to have blue eyes.At last,Pecola imagines possessing blue eyes at the cost of going insane.This paper mainly argues that it is the family's influence,the internalized racism and the whites'powerful and dominant culture that leads to Pecola's tragic fate.

Water Philosophy in Ancient Society of China:Connotation,Representation,and Influence

This essay attempts to explore a kind of philosophy about water that was formed in ancient China,which the author names it“water philosophy”.Historically,the spirit of water philosophy has rich cultural connotations and diverse social representations,and has a far-reaching impact on the promotion of social development in China.In fact,although it is only a common substance,water is an important object of Chinese traditional culture,and especially is a key cultural symbol in Chinese philosophy,politics,poetics,etc.The formation and goal of water philosophy are not to probe into the objective physics of water and its logic of knowledge,but to research the philosophical significance of water as a symbol and object of thinking.Because of its key role in social development,water has been one of the important sources of Chinese philosophical thinking.It is in this metaphysical thinking process that water philosophy with Chinese cultural traditions and characteristics is formed.More importantly,the cultural connotations and characteristics formed by the thinking of shape,nature,emotion,rhyme,momentum,and reason of water have exerted an extensive influence on formation of national character as well as social development.Although water philosophy is the product of Chinese agricultural civilization era,more meaningful is that the positive spirit of water philosophy is also of great value today.

Children Education Investment of Rural Families in Hechuan District of Chongqing Municipality

Taking 20 relative poor families in Hechuan District of Chongqing Municipality as survey samples,taking 275 households of rural families selected by stratified sampling method as research objects,and taking family education investment behavior of this rural area as research content,this paper studied current situations of rural family education investment behavior in Hechuan District,difference in investment behavior and related influence factors. It is intended to provide references for family education investment of rural areas in Hechuan District and even Chongqing Municipality,and promote development of rural education undertaking in China.

“Do Big Hands Guide Small Hands?”or“do Small Hands Guide Big Hands”:The intergenerational interactions in environmental behaviors and family influencing factors

Families'large pollution and energy consumption cannot be underestimated.In order to realize and internalize environmental awareness as a social consensus,it is imperative for every member of a household to be involved in transforming everyday behavior.Intergenerational interactions are of paramount importance.Accordingly,the focus of this study was on parent-adolescent interactions,their reciprocal impact on environmental behaviors,and the factors that have an influence on these processes.Questionnaires were employed to collect information of 684 families in 10 districts of Jinan,the capital of Shandong Province.Subsequently,interviews were conducted with 15 of these families to comprehend the tangible reasons underlying intergenerational interactions in environmental behaviors.First,a paired sample T-test was employed to compare the frequency of these interactions.The data showed that while the T values were positive in all eight compared groups,there were significant differences in seven of them.These results suggest that the impact of intergenerational interactions on environmental behaviors is not symmetrical:parents'instructions are far more frequent than adolescents'back-feeding of ecological notions.The interviews revealed that this phenomenon was generated primarily by unequal experiences between parents and adolescents because the latter do not participate in housework and family projects.Furthermore,the traditional concept of intergenerational order appears to be permanent.Second,two linear regression models,a Parent-to-Adolescent model and an Adolescent-to-Parent model that encompassed several factors including family structure,intergenerational relationships,living environment,and families'social class were developed.Among these factors,the intergenerational relationship variable played a particularly significant role:the more equal and open-minded dialogs are incorporated into parent-adolescent communication,the more favorable interactions may occur for development of their environmental behaviors.Thus,when an environmental education system with families is constructed,it is imperative to promote a parent's ecological awareness with the help of grass-roots organizations by means of reasonable rewards and punishments to redress their former behaviors so as to let Big Hands Guide Small Hands.It is also crucial to enhance a more equal intergenerational relationship through parents'schooling or other relevant services so as to create a favorable atmosphere for Small Hands Guide Big Hands.

Non-Specific Factors Involved in the Treatment： Its Influence on Treatment Adherence

Introduction： The effectiveness of treatment depends on the efficacy of the therapy and the level of compliance of the patient. NF （non-specific factors） involved in treatment are all those effects that do not depend on the pharmacological properties of the drug. Materials and Methods： The job lasted a year. The sample consisted of patients with mental health disorders and was divided into two groups. Treatment compliance was measured with the Morisky-Green Test. Results were compared using the chi square test and relative risk. Results and Discussion： Group A had 23 patients ending 91.3% of them and group B of 22 patients, ending the 77.27%. At the beginning of the study, we found in the group A 0.86 NF/patients while in the group B 0.82 NF/patient. At the end of the study there was a 54.65% decrease in group A while in group B the proportion remained. At the beginning of the study both groups had approximately 40% of compliant patients. Data that remained in the control group rose to 80.95% in group A at the end of the study. Conclusions： The work demonstrates the negative influence of these factors on adherence to treatment.

Evaluation of Magnetic Field from Varied Permutation Power Transmission Line at High Technology Nano-Fab

In this study, the magnetic field was lessened by mirror array power cable system, and simulation of results predicted the best permutations to decrease electromagnetic influence （EMI） value below 0.4 mG at working space without any shielding. Furthermore, this innovative method will cost down at high technology nano-Fab especially for 28 nanometer process. Through the theoretical study and numerical simulation, we predict the best permutation for mitigating EMI noise from three-phase electric power lines system without any shielding system down to 1.2 mG in 3.0 m distance from applying I = 50 A at 60 Hz with 12 series cable tray system. Followed above discussions, this study indicated different and new perspectives with before opinions of some researcher. The measured magnetic field values on the nano-Fab are in good agreement with this simulation results. These good results give more confident to apply in new building nano-Fab system. Furthermore, this innovation will cost down for EMI shielding at high technology nano-Fab especially for 40 （and below） nanometer process.

The Dimensions and Influence of China＇s African Power： Applying Theoretical Considerations in Practice

This study applies theoretical properties of inter-nation influence to trace China＇s attempt to affect the behavior of African states. There are some important dimensions of power that place China＇s authority into the context of the African environment, which include scope, domain, weight, and means. In addition, an analytical framework is employed to shed hght on the attempt to influence African states by looking at the concepts of interdependence, the ability to influence the behavior of African states and China＇s preferences regarding this influencing behavior. It is argued that persuasion as an influencing technique expresses China＇s ability to induce African states to act how they might not otherwise do, or even consider. This is in contrast to coercive diplomacy that aims to halt courses African states are already pursuing or to commence with a course they are not pursuing. Influencing the thoughts, behet~ and ideas of African leaders in a multidimensional manner rather than acting as a single entity determines this set of interactions. Attempts to influence the behavior of African states to obtain outcomes are therefore an indispensable part of its African engagement.

Influence of China’s Overseas power stations on the electricity status of their host countries

China has become a major investor and constructor of electrical power plants in developing countries.However,the impacts of China's overseas power stations(COPSs)on the developing countries hosting them are poorly understood.Here,a novel method is proposed to evaluate the influence of COPSs in 80 host countries.First,their electricity consumption from 1971 to 2017 was estimated using data provided by the World Bank,International Energy Agency,and World Resources Institute.Regression analysis was then used to predict consumption from 2018 to 2025.Finally,three parameters were used to evaluate the influences of COPSs.The results show that:1)COPSs significantly increased the total installed capacity of 35 of the host countries by>20%.2)The power generated by COPSs is greater than the growing demands of 32 of the host countries.3)COPSs will increase the per capita electricity consumption of all 80 host countries.4)Among the 437 COPSs existing in 2000–2019,renewable power plants(including hydropower)were most numerous,accounting for 51.3%.This proportion increased significantly after 2013 and renewable plants will continue to dominate as China will no longer invest in new coal-fired power stations after 2021.

WEAK REGULARIZATION FOR A CLASS OF ILL-POSED CAUCHY PROBLEMS

This article is concerned with the ill-posed Cauchy problem associated with a densely defined linear operator A in a Banach space. A family of weak regularizing operators is introduced. If the spectrum of A is contained in a sector of right-half complex plane and its resolvent is polynomially bounded, the weak regularization for such ill-posed Cauchy problem can be shown by using the quasi-reversibilky method and regularized semigroups. Finally, an example is given.

Countermeasures for Construction of Family Farms

Without beautiful countryside,there will be no beautiful China.The family farm is a beautiful scene in the construction of new socialist countryside.However,the construction of family farms just starts in China.It still remains at pilot and fumbling stage.There are still mainly unfavorable factors including separate land,insufficient funds,lack of security for farmers,lack of talents,and service lagging behind.On the basis of analyzing various weak points,we put forward countermeasures and recommendations for construction of family farms on promoting orderly farmland circulation,strengthening financial support,improving professional quality,supplying social security,increasing public investment,and attaching importance to standardized operation.

Analysis on influencing factors of patients experience in community health centers of Shenzhen,China

Objective To investigate the patients experience in community health centers( CHCs) and explore its associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 330 patients who visited CHCs in Shenzhen,China from January to March 2018. Dependent variable was patient experience. Key descriptive variables were age,gender,marital status,working status groups,visits frequency for the past 6 months,whether patients had signed a family doctor,whether trusted in family doctor,whether had chronic diseases. Results Questionnaires for 300 patients were assessed. In the univariate analysis,patients experience total score was significantly associated with marital status( P < 0. 1),working status groups( P < 0. 1),frequency of visit for the past 6 months( P < 0. 05),whether had signed a family doctor( P < 0. 05),whether trusted in family doctor( P < 0. 05),whether had chronic diseases( P < 0. 05). The multivariate analysis showed that unmarried patients( P = 0. 011,OR = 2. 96,95% CI: 1. 24-5. 43) and had signed a family doctor( P = 0. 023,OR = 0. 44,95% CI: 0. 22-0. 85) were more likely to get a higher score. Conclusions Findings of this study showed a medium-level score of patients experience in the community. Patients had a quite good experience and more interventions should be focused upon the influence factors to improve patients experience.

Research Progress on Job Burnout of Family Doctors

Job burnout is an important factor affecting the work attitude and professional behavior of family doctors.This paper reviews the measurement tools,influencing factors and intervention strategies of job burnout,it is suggested that improving job burnout can improve job satisfaction,work efficiency and reduce turnover intention of family doctors,and it is of great significance to the construction of family doctor team and the improvement of work quality.

Factors associated with relocation stress for the families of patients transferred from intensive care units after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery

Background Relocation stress is common among the families of patients transferred from intensive care units.However,few studies investigated the factors associated with relocation stress for the families of patients after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery.The objective of this study was to investigate the relocation stress status and associated factors in the family members of patients transferred out of the intensive care unit(ICU)after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery.Methods A total of 120 family members of patients,who were successfully transferred out of ICU after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery from October 2020 to February 2021 in our institution,were included.Their demographic characteristics,clinical characteristics and relocation stress assessment results were collected.Risk factors for relocation stress were investigated using linear regression models.Results The overall mean scores of our research subjects on relocation stress was 55.68±4.658.Univariate analysis and multivariable linear regression analysis revealed that family members.age,patients.residence,and duration of ICU stay were risk factors of post-ICU relocation stress in family members of patients after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery(P<0.05).Conclusions The relocation stress in family members of patients transferred from ICU after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery was moderate to high.Younger age of family members,patients living in rural areas,and longer duration of ICU stay are associated with a higher level of relocation stress.Healthcare providers should concern the relocation stress in family members of patients transferred from ICU after cardiac valvular and aortic surgery,and appropriate intervention measures should be carried out.