International Comparative Study on the Curriculum Connection between Middle and Higher Vocational Education

The modern vocational education system is the premise and logical starting point of the Curriculum Connection between Middle and Higher Vocational Education , which is the foundation of constructing modern vocational education system. The international comparative study method is employed to organize, study and analyze the Curriculum Connection between Middle and Higher Vocational Education in the major developed countries in the world. The thesis is aimed at finding the distinctive development characteristics and common development rules of the Curriculum Connection between Middle and Higher Vocational Education in main developed countries,so as to provide experience reference for the future theoretical research and practical research in China

Analysis of the children's dynamic and static stereopsis of intermittent exotropia

AIM: To compare and analyze the stereopsis of intermittent exotropia children under the different backgrounds of dynamic stimuli and static stimuli.<p>METHODS: We collected 56 children(male 26, female 30 with intermittent exotropia at the age from 5y to 12y and examined their stereopsis under the different backgrounds of dynamic stimuli and static stimuli using a multidimensional sense perception training software. The differences between the dynamic stereopsis and static stereopsis were compared.<p>RESULTS: Totally 17 cases(30%)had both dynamicstereopsis and static stereopsis, 39 cases(70%)had either dynamic or static stereopsis deficit, only 10 cases(26%)had dynamic stereopsis, 25 cases(64%)static stereopsis left and 4 cases(10%)were without any form of stereopsis. The positive rate of dynamic stereopsis was better than the positive rate of static stereopsis, with statistical significance(<i>P</i><0.05).<p>CONCLUSION: Dynamicstereopsis is better than the static stereopsis to intermittent exotropia children

Understanding the Psychosocial Impact of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) on Patients

With Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a cancer affecting the cells lining the oral cavity, posing significant emotional and social challenges for patients. This research aimed to explore the psychosocial impact of OSCC on patients' emotional, social, and psychological well-being. The study findings revealed several key aspects of the psychosocial impact of OSCC.Emotional distress emerged as a prominent consequence of an OSCC diagnosis, leading patients to experience fear, anxiety, sadness, and anger. The uncertainty surrounding the disease, treatment outcomes, and future prospects further intensified emotional burden and negatively influenced the overall quality of life.The study also highlighted the significant impact on body image and self-esteem due to physical changes resulting from OSCC treatments, such as facial disfigurement and difficulty in speech, eating, or swallowing. These changes created a sense of loss of identity and self-worth, affecting patients' self-esteem.Patients with OSCC encountered social isolation as they felt reluctant to interact with others or engage in activities due to the visible effects of the disease or treatment side effects. The fear of judgment or rejection led to a withdrawal from social gatherings, adding to their emotional distress.Cancer also strained relationships with family members, friends, and partners, leading to emotional distress for both patients and caregivers, altering the dynamics of the patient's support system. The financial burden of cancer treatment further exacerbated stress levels, impacting the patient's overall psychosocial well-being.Coping mechanisms varied among patients, with some seeking support from social networks or support groups, while others opted for professional counseling or therapy to manage emotional challenges effectively. Fear of cancer recurrence was a recurring concern even after successful treatment, affecting patients' mental health and daily life.The psychosocial impact of OSCC also had implications for treatment adherence, with emotional distress, depression, or anxiety leading to missed appointments or inadequate adherence to treatment plans

Toward a Fairness-Aware Scoring System for Algorithmic Decision-Making

Scoring systems, as a type of predictive model, have significant advantages in interpretability and transparency and facilitate quick decision-making. As such, scoring systems have been extensively used in a wide variety of industries such as healthcare and criminal justice. However, the fairness issues in these models have long been criticized, and the use of big data and machine learning algorithms in the construction of scoring systems heightens this concern. In this paper, we propose a general framework to create fairness-aware, data-driven scoring systems. First, we develop a social welfare function that incorporates both efficiency and group fairness. Then, we transform the social welfare maximization problem into the risk minimization task in machine learning, and derive a fairness-aware scoring system with the help of mixed integer programming. Lastly, several theoretical bounds are derived for providing parameter selection suggestions. Our proposed framework provides a suitable solution to address group fairness concerns in the development of scoring systems. It enables policymakers to set and customize their desired fairness requirements as well as other application-specific constraints. We test the proposed algorithm with several empirical data sets. Experimental evidence supports the effectiveness of the proposed scoring system in achieving the optimal welfare of stakeholders and in balancing the needs for interpretability, fairness, and efficiency

The role and safety of UVA and UVB in UV-induced skin erythema

BackgroundDifferent wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light cause skin damage through different mechanisms. Minimal erythema dose (MED) is usually used to clinically evaluate skin sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation by inducing skin erythema using ultraviolet B (UVB) or ultraviolet A (UVA) + UVB.AimsIn this study, we detected changes in the blood flow at the MED erythema caused by UVB and UVA + UVB radiation through optical coherence tomography (OCT) to explain the role of different bands of ultraviolet rays in erythema induction.MethodsTwo MED irradiation areas on the subjects' back were irradiated with UVB alone or UVA + UVB (UVA: UVB = 8:1). The absolute energy of UVB remained the same in UVB and UVA+UVB. At 24 h after the irradiation, the changes in the blood flow in the MED area were detected using OCT.ResultsCompared with the blank control, the maximum blood flow depth, blood flow peak, and total blood flow of UVB-MED and UVA+UVB-MED were significantly increased. Notably, the maximum blood flow depth and blood flow peak of UVB-MED were higher than UVA+UVB-MED. There was no significant difference in total blood perfusion between UVA+UVB-MED and UVB-MED. Under the same UVB energy, the skin erythema caused by UVA + UVB was weaker than UVB alone.ConclusionsThe analysis of local blood flow by OCT showed that the peak and maximum depth of local blood flow caused by UVB alone were significantly higher than UVA + UVB

Cross-linked CoMoO4/rGO nanosheets as oxygen reduction catalyst

Development of inexpensive and robust electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for the cost-affordable manufacturing of metal-air batteries and fuel cells. Here we show that cross-linked CoMoO4 nanosheets and reduced graphene oxide (CoMoO4/rGO) can be integrated in a hybrid material under one-pot hydrothermal conditions, yielding a composite material with promising catalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) were used to investigate the efficiency of the fabricated CoMoO4/rGO catalyst towards ORR in alkaline conditions. The CoMoO4/rGO composite revealed the main reduction peak and onset potential centered at 0.78 and 0.89 V (vs. RHE), respectively. This study shows that the CoMoO4/rGO composite is a highly promising catalyst for the ORR under alkaline conditions, and potential noble metal replacement cathode in fuel cells and metal-air batteries

An analysis of intentions to reduce ICT- waste among MSC Malaysia Status Companies / Ng Tuan-Hock...[et.al]

An upsurge in consumption of information and communication technology (ICT) products has ignited conflicting debate about the impacts of ICT. On the one hand, ICT accelerates productivity, but on the other hand, environmental degradation issues associated with the rise in the amount of ICT-waste are a matter of deep concern for all. When waste issues come into focus, there is a growing need for long-term solutions. In this context, ‘reduce’ has been hailed as an effective ICT-waste prevention method by environmentalists and policymakers. Nonetheless, empirical evidence in this discussion remains sparse. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the determining factors of ‘reduce’ intention among employees in companies with MSC Malaysia status. Premised on the classic theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and survey analysis, this study reports that attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural controls are significant predictors of ‘reduce’ intention. The recommendations put forth in this study consider governmental policies and corporate actions that potentially bring ICT-waste under control

Insights into high temperature pretreatment on cellulase processing of bamboo

Bamboo processing was performed with commercial cellulase. The properties of cellulase and the effect of high temperature pretreatment on cellulase hydrolysis of bamboo were investigated. Results indicated that cellulase hydrolysis performed fast and dramatically within 30 minutes, and then gradually reached its balance. It was found that pretreatment played an active role in cellulase processing, which enhanced the saccharification of bamboo and benefited high-molecular-weight lignin degradation and removal. Additionally, a better performance of bamboo processing was achieved under the cellulase concentration of 15IU in total reaction system of 100 ml at 50°C, pH 4.8, together with the high temperature pretreatment of 120°C for 15 minutes