Chinese Journal Research Articles

An Overview of Empirical Studies on “Continuation Task” in China

“Writing after reading” is a method proposed by Professor Chuming Wang for promoting foreign language learning and teaching. With the deepening of related researches, Professor Wang has recently promoted it as “Xu Theory”. In order to better understand the development and the present situation of the study of this method in China, through searching the theme “continuation task” and time range “2017-2023”, this paper has found that there are 46 papers published in Chinese key journals of foreign languages, including 37 empirical articles. Based on those papers, this paper makes a review of the “writing after reading” task during the past 7 years, from the perspectives of its theoretical background and its present research status, summarizes the existing problems in current research and puts forward some suggestions.

Prognostic factors associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction after gastrointestinal tumor surgery: A meta-analysis.

Explore the risk factors of gastrointestinal dysfunction after gastrointestinal tumor surgery and to provide evidence for the prevention and intervention of gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with gastrointestinal tumor surgery. To investigate the potential risk factors for gastrointestinal dysfunction following gastrointestinal tumor surgery and to present information supporting the prevention and management of gastrointestinal dysfunction in surgery patients. Systematically searched the relevant literature from PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, China Biomedical Database, Wanfang Database, and Weipu Chinese Journal Database self-established until October 1, 2022. Review Manager 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis after two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. A total of 23 pieces of literature were included, the quality of which was medium or above, and the total sample size was 43878. The results of meta-analysis showed that the patients were male (OR = 1.58, 95%CI: 1.25-2.01, P = 0.002) and ≥ 60 years old (OR = 2.60, 95%CI: 1.76-2.87, P < 0.001), physical index ≥ 25.3 kg/m2 (OR = 1.6, 95%CI: 1.00-1. 12, P = 0.040), smoking history (OR = 1.89, 95%CI: 1.31-2.73, P < 0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR = 1.49, 95%CI: 1.22-1.83, P < 0.001), enterostomy (OR = 1.47, 95%CI: 1.26-1.70, P < 0.001), history of abdominal surgery (OR = 2.90, 95%CI: 1.67-5.03, P < 0.001), surgical site (OR = 1.2, 95%CI: 1.40-2.62, P < 0.001), operation method (OR = 1.68, 95%CI: 1.08-2.62, P = 0.020), operation duration (OR = 2.65, 95%CI: 1.92-3.67, P < 0.001), abdominal adhesion grade (OR = 2.52, 95%CI: 1.90-3.56, P < 0.001), postoperative opioid history (OR = 5.35, 95%CI: 3.29-8.71, P < 0.001), tumor TNM staging (OR = 2.58, 95%CI: 1.84-3.62, P < 0.001), postoperative blood transfusion (OR = 2.92, 95%CI: 0.88-9.73, P = 0.010) is a risk factor for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. There are many factors affecting gastrointestinal dysfunction in gastrointestinal patients after surgery. Clinical staff should identify relevant risk factors early and implement targeted intervention measures on the basis of personalized assessment to improve the clinical prognosis of patients.

China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) as a Resource for Nineteenth-Century Music Studies

As the largest and most comprehensive Chinese database in the world, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI: Zhong guo zhi shi ji chu she shi gong cheng 中国知识基础设施工程, also commonly known as Zhi wang 知网)1 is supervised by Tsinghua University and Tonfang Knowledge Network (TKN), a high-tech enterprise funded by Tsinghua University in 1997. It is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education, the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the State Administration of the Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People's Republic of China and the State Planning Commission of the PRC. In December 1996, CNKI began providing CD-ROM and CAJ-CD for Chinese academic journals, and it was officially launched in 1999. This repository initially focused on Chinese academic journals and later expanded its coverage to PhD dissertations, masters’ theses, conference proceedings, yearbooks, books and patent documents. It is divided into three categories: ‘databases’, ‘specialized sources’, and ‘international sources’, including ProQuest and Taylor and Francis journal databases. Ten service centres are established across the world, including Beijing, North America, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong; users include universities, research institutions, government think tanks, industries, hospitals and public libraries.2 CNKI (or CIKRD) updates its information on a daily basis, and its current growth rate is approximately 350,000 new journal articles per month.

A meta-analysis of efficacy on dexamethasone and clomiphene in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome patients

ObjectivePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine gynecological disease affecting many women of reproductive age. Clomiphene is the first-line treatment for PCOS patients, but most individuals may be resistant to it. This study aims to assess the efficacy of dexamethasone and clomiphene in the treatment of PCOS patients, and to provide a theoretical basis for clinicians to study and treat PCOS.MethodsChinese and English databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Medical Network, and VIP Information Chinese Journal Service Platform (VIP) were searched from the inception to January 2023. Review Manager and Stata software were used for meta- analysis. The risk of bias of eligible studies were assessed using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. Publication bias was assessed by funnel plots, Begg’s and Egger’s tests.ResultsA total of 12 literatures were finally included, with a total of 1270 PCOS patients. Compared with the control group, dexamethasone combined with clomiphene could significantly improve pregnancy (RR = 1.71, P < 0.00001), ovulation (RR = 1.30, P < 0.00001), luteinizing hormone level (SMD = -0.94, P < 0.00001), estradiol level (SMD = 0.99, P = 0.05), progesterone level (SMD = 5.08, P = 0.002) and testosterone level (SMD = -1.59, P < 0.00001). However, there were no significant effects on ovulation-stimulating hormone level (SMD = 0.15, P = 0.37), adverse reactions (RR = 1.30, P = 0.30), dizziness (RR = 1.50, P = 0.45), and vomiting (RR = 1.67, P = 0.48).ConclusionThe treatment of dexamethasone combined with clomiphene is helpful to improve the ovulation and pregnancy rate in patients with PCOS, and improve the hormone levels of patients.

The dual dimension of scientific research experience acquisition and its development: a 40-year analysis of Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences Journals

The dual dimension of scientific research experience acquisition and its development: a 40-year analysis of Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences Journals

Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome: report of seven cases

To summarize the clinical data of 7 children with activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS) and enhance understanding of the disease. A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of 7 APDS children admitted to Hunan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2019 to August 2023. Among the 7 children (4 males, 3 females), the median age of onset was 30 months, and the median age at diagnosis was 101 months. Recurrent respiratory tract infections, hepatosplenomegaly, and multiple lymphadenopathy were observed in all 7 cases. Sepsis was observed in 5 cases, otitis media and multiple caries were observed in 3 cases, and diarrhea and joint pain were observed in 2 cases. Lymphoma and systemic lupus erythematosus were observed in 1 case each. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was performed in 4 cases, revealing scattered nodular protrusions in the bronchial lumen. The most common respiratory pathogen was Streptococcus pneumoniae (4 cases). Six patients had a p.E1021K missense mutation, and one had a p.434-475del splice site mutation. p.E1021K is the most common mutation site in APDS children. Children who present with one or more of the following symptoms: recurrent respiratory tract infections, hepatosplenomegaly, multiple lymphadenopathy, otitis media, and caries, and exhibit scattered nodular protrusions on fiberoptic bronchoscopy, should be vigilant for APDS. Citation:Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2024, 26(5): 499-505.

Trustable News from China? How Chinese Journalists Negotiate Epistemic Authority in Transnational Digital News Production

The adoption of social media platforms by news organizations invariably coincides with transformations in the production, expression, and acceptance of news as public knowledge claims. This study explores how a special subset of Chinese journalists—the foreign-aimed journalists—negotiate their epistemic authority while producing transnational news on foreign platforms. Drawing on 26 in-depth interviews, findings reveal four major tensions as Chinese journalists strive to negotiate authority among foreign audiences: reaffirming professional boundaries; navigating the management directives; maintaining a state messaging position; and understanding digital infrastructure. This study further contextualizes how, parallel to digital transformations, cultural transformations around journalistic knowledge claims are linked to historically and socially embedded priorities and constraints. The established conceptualizations of digital journalistic authority require expansion, as China’s case illuminates the complex interplay between technology, politics, media regulation, and individual agency in shaping the epistemic landscape of contemporary journalism.

Is low-dose anticoagulation a therapeutic option for patients at high risk of bleeding with high-risk pulmonary thromboembolism

This issue of Chinese Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases published an interesting case illustrating the identification, treatment, and post-treatment management of a high-risk pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) that occurred during surgery. It was a high-risk case of PTE, but during treatment, the risk stratification changed to medium-high risk. We should dynamically assess risk stratification and develop diagnosis and treatment plans based on changes in the patient's condition. At the same time, there was a high risk of bleeding in this patient. We should try to decrease the risk of bleeding as much as possible, consider all the conditions that can be applied at that time and on a local level, and devise a safe and effective treatment plan. The socio-economic status of patients may have an impact on how the final diagnosis and treatment plan are implemented. We need to communicate fully with patients, consider comprehensively, and prepare contingency plans to ensure patients' life safety to the greatest extent possible.

A Review of Research on Russia’s Strategic Adjustment to the West under the Background of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

This study aims to analyze Russia’s strategic adjustment to the West under the background of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and to sort out and analyze the articles related to Russia’s strategic adjustment to the West in Chinese core journals and foreign journals from 2022 to 2024. This paper summarizes the views of domestic and foreign experts and scholars, and believes that since Russia took special military action against Ukraine, the United States and Europe have imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia. In order to survive and develop the country and maintain its national status and interests, Russia has made a series of strategic adjustments in economy, science and technology, diplomacy and other fields, and made a strong response and counterattack to the Western sanctions policy. To some extent, it has effectively hedged the huge pressure brought by the sanctions, and showed the stability and resistance of Russia’s image as a major country to the international community.

Research hotspots and frontiers of Realgar based on CiteSpace knowledge graph analysis

This study employed knowledge graph technology to analyze the research status and hot spots of Realgar and provide guidance for clinical application and further research of this drug. The research articles both in English and Chinese involving Realgar were retrieved from five databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, and Web of Science. And NoteExpress, a literature management software was used to screen literature. CiteSpace was utilized for visualized analysis and presentations of the authors, institutions, and keywords. 2 879 articles in Chinese and 194 articles in English were included. China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica and Journal of Ethnopharmacology were the top Chinese and English journals in terms of publication volume. Realgar is widely used in the treatment of skin diseases, blood diseases, and cancer. JIANG Hong was the author who have published more articles in Chinese and English working with teams. School of Public Health of China Medical University and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences published the most articles in Chinese and English. The research on Realgar mainly focuses on clinical application, mechanism of action, reduction of toxicity, and enhancement of efficacy. The authors and institutions of Realgar research are mainly concentrated in China. The study on the mechanism of treating hematological diseases and cancer with Realgar, as well as the research on its effects of reducing toxicity and enhancing efficacy, are the current research hotspots. The mechanism of &quot;same treatment for different diseases&quot; in Realgar needs to be further explored. It is urgent to carry out interdisciplinary research on Realgar. This study can provide a refe-rence for the clinical application of Realgar and provide ideas for further research on Realgar.

Efficacy of acupuncture-related therapy in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

ObjectivesIn order to compare and rank the most effective acupuncture therapy for primary dysmenorrhea and provide evidence-based medical support for clinical treatment of this disease. MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted on China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, Information Chinese Journal Service Platform (VIP), China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to May 1, 2023. The Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool was used to evaluate bias risk, and the GeMTC package of Stata 15.1 software and R 4.3.1 software was used to perform network Meta-analysis. Results70 studies were included, including 5772 patients with primary dysmenorrhea, involving 25 kinds of acupuncture techniques commonly used in clinic. The quality of the included literature was low, most of them did not mention the registration information of clinical trial centers, and the specific sample size estimation method was unclear. Some literature did not explain the specific random method, distribution concealment and blindness, so there was a certain publication bias and small sample effect. Results showed that for improving the clinical effective rate, the top three treatments were salt-separated moxibustion, massotherapy + acupoint patching, acupuncture + heat-sensitive moxibustion. In terms of reducing the visual analogue scale(VAS), the top three treatments were massotherapy + acupoint patching, acupuncture + acupoint patching and warm acupuncture. In terms of alleviating cox menstrual symptom scale (CMSS), the top three treatments were acupuncture + acupoint patching, acupoint patching and point embedding. In relieving TCM symptom score, the top three treatments were acupoint patching + heat-sensitive moxibustion, acupoint patching and moxibustion. ConclusionDifferent acupuncture therapies have more advantages than oral analgesics in improving the clinical effective rate, reducing VAS score, reducing CMSS score, and alleviating TCM symptom score. Among them, massage therapy + acupoint patching, acupuncture + acupoint patching and acupoint patching may be the best solutions for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. However, more large-sample, multi-center and high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to demonstrate.

Preface

2024 8th International Conference on Machine Vision and Information Technology (CMVIT 2024), was successfully held on February 24, 2024, which was organized by Asia Pacific Institute of Science and Engineering (APISE), media supported by Internet of Things Technologies, Modern Electronics Technique, Journal of Xidian University, Journal of Information and Intelligence, Telecommunication Engineering, Chinese Journal of Engineering, Journal of Computer Applications.The conference was held in Singapore during Feb. 23-25, 2024 as planned. Considering that some participants could not attend in person, the conference was adjusted as hybrid conference, as a combination of on-line and off-line conference.The proceedings of this year’s edition comprised three main categories: “1. Generation and Fusion”; “2. Data Analysis and Application”; “3. Detection-classification and Segmentation”. All these submissions were rigorously reviewed by the Program Committee. The conference attracted 43 submissions in total, and out of 13 papers were accepted, including countries like USA, Japan, China, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka, etc.On the conference day, 8 oral presentations and 15 posters presentation were arranged according to the participants’ choices. Each presenter was given 12 minutes to deliver their presentation, including 2 minutes Q&A. Two awards, one best oral presentation award and one best poster presentation award were selected by the end of conference. Prof. Shahram Latifi from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (USA), gave a wonderful opening remark. Two distinguished keynote speakers, including Prof. Yan Yang from T Southwest Jiaotong University, China and Prof. Jing Zhang from Sichuan University, China delivered excellent speeches, sharing their latest and insightful research ideas. The technical session and poster session were formally presided over by Dr. Haidong Shao, who delivered exemplary and thought-provoking remarks.CMVIT 2024 aims to present the latest research and results of scientists related to Machine Vision and Information Technology and other topics. By oral and poster presentation, this conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas, to establish business or research relations as well as to find global partners for future collaborations.We express our deepest gratitude to each and every participant for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, and unwavering commitment to advancing global collaboration. Together, we have laid the foundation for a brighter and more interconnected future.List of Committees are available in this pdf.

Factors Influencing Delayed Onset of Lactogenesis: A Scoping Review.

Delayed onset of lactogenesis is a significant barrier to achieving the WHO-recommended 50% exclusive breastfeeding rate in the first six months. This study maps the main factors influencing this condition, addressing gaps in the current research landscape. Following Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework, databases such as PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL plus with full text, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNIK), Weipu Chinese Journal Service Platform (VIP), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, and China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) were searched on February 1, 2023. Studies in Chinese and English involving pregnant and postpartum women, focusing on delayed onset of lactogenesis, were included without restrictions on publication date or geography. Forty-six studies published between 2002 and 2022 met the inclusion criteria, revealing variable incidences of delayed lactogenesis among different groups. Thirty-four influencing factors were identified and organized into five themes: maternal-infant characteristics, perinatal mental state, physical activity participation during pregnancy, breastfeeding behaviors, and medical staff interventions. Within eighteen major factors highlighted, factors such as age, pre-pregnancy BMI, gestational weight gain, average LATCH score within 24 hours postpartum, labor analgesia, sleep, frequency of postpartum breastfeeding, and timing of initial breast suckling/pumping showed inconsistent or conflicting conclusions. High and variable incidences of delayed lactogenesis underline its multifactorial nature. Effective interventions require strong advocacy from healthcare professionals and adherence by pregnant women. Further research using standardized methods is essential to clarify inconsistent or conflicting findings on the influencing factors.

Review and Reflection on Open Class of Senior High School in China (2000-2023)

Based on a total of 500 research papers on high school English open class published in Chinese academic journals from 2000 to 2023 collected by China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), this paper adopts the literature search method. This paper discusses the basic situation in the past 20 years from the following three aspects: (1) The separation of “teaching” and “learning” should be effectively dealt with in high school English open class, so as to achieve the best educational effect; (2) The cultivation of students’ thinking quality under the background of the new English curriculum standard in senior high school; (3) The importance of teacher-student interaction and cooperation in open classes. The article also thinks about the problems of paying attention to all students, focusing on the student-oriented principle and highlighting the important and difficult points in teaching.

Annual review of capillary electrophoresis technology in 2023

This paper serves as an annual review of capillary electrophoresis (CE) technology for 2023. The journals were selected based on their impact factor (IF), a universally recognized academic performance metric, combined with experimental work closely related to CE technology, to facilitate the rapid acquisition of significant research and application advancements in CE technology in 2023. A thematic search of the ISI Web of Science database yielded 669 research papers on CE technology published in 2023. This review highlights five experimental papers published in journals with IFs greater than 10.0, including Nature Communications, Nucleic Acids Research, Engineering, Journal of Medical Virology, and Carbohydrate Polymers, and 31 experimental papers from representative journals with IFs between 5.0 and 10.0, such as Analytical Chemistry, Analytica Chimica Acta, Talanta, and Food Chemistry. It also provides an overview of experimental research in journals with focused reporting on CE technology but with IFs less than 5.0, such as Journal of Chromatography A and Electrophoresis, as well as significant experimental research from key domestic Chinese core journals (Peking University). In 2023, all the latest scientific advancements reported in journals with an IF greater than 10.0 utilized previously reported CE methods, offering new breakthroughs for the promotion and application of CE technology. Additionally, new applications of CE in conjunction with mass spectrometry remained a hot topic. An increase in reports on the hardware aspects of CE, such as 3D printing and underwater systems, and significant breakthroughs in the analysis of non-solution samples, such as solid particles, cell vesicles, cells, viruses, and bacteria, was noted. CE is advantageous for the analysis of drugs and their components. In Chinese journals, the number of papers on CE applications exceeded that in previous years, with particular focus on the field of printing for new applications.

Scrutinizing Algorithms: Assessing Journalistic Role Performance in Chinese News Media’s Coverage of Artificial Intelligence

ABSTRACT Coverage of artificial intelligence and algorithms has been largely examined by scholars studying countries in the Global North that have historically supported conditions for critical journalism and watchdog journalistic role performances. However, it is unclear if the findings from such work would be applicable to authoritarian contexts that do not share those conditions. This study addresses this gap through a textual analysis of 23 journalistic investigations of AI and algorithmic systems published in Chinese news media between 2019 and 2023. We found that Chinese journalists were critical of multiple aspects of algorithmic systems and called for urgent AI governance at the nation-state level. Despite the technical nature of the issue, those journalists overwhelmingly employed traditional reporting techniques to uncover political and economic intersections—namely those resulting from the rise of tech companies and the algorithms they implement. Chinese journalists simultaneously performed the roles of being watchdogs and loyal facilitators by highlighting the risks posed by private platforms and their algorithms while casting the state as a protector and responsible steward of technological development. The study thus highlights the intricate roles necessary to perform critical journalism in authoritarian contexts, and the possibilities that the case of AI permits.

数据论文引用计量规律初探——基于中国数据期刊的案例研究

Data publishing provides an innovative model for data sharing. To gain better insights into data publishing, this paper uses a literature review and case studies to build up a citation metrics framework and conducts case studies on two Chinese data journals, Chinese Science Data and the Journal of Global Change Data and Discovery. This paper reveals the status of data publishing and reusability of the linked datasets in the two journals. And over thirty indicators have been analyzed, covering paper indicators (e.g. subjects, team size, and funding sources), data indicators (e.g. data sources, data scale, types, visits, and downloads), citation indicators (e.g. cited, citing, and time metrics), etc. The results unveil that, at the macro level, data publishing has become an important way for data sharing. It effectively promotes open cooperation, together with funding support, high data quality control, and facilitates the sharing of special collections of datasets across domains. Besides, national data centers play a vital role in supporting data publishing. At the micro level, datasets typically have strong associations with subjects but may still share commonalities across domains. Moreover, several indicators may contribute to decoding data reusability, such as combining data visits and downloads, and further links to citations. In addition, independent data publishing is on the rise in China, and we suggest nourishing data culture, diversifying business models, reinforcing data governance, developing robust platforms and technologies, and better incentives and metrics for data sharing in the long run.​

Consensus Committee of experts on Kawasaki Disease and Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics – the expert consensuses on intravenous immunoglobulin, aspirin, and glucocorticoid

Introduction and aim. Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis with unknown etiology, usually occurring in chil dren under 5 years old. This article will summarize the three consensuses formulated in China about KD. Material and methods. English databases for consensus search include UpToDate, BMJ Clinical Evidence, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Joanna Briggs Institute Library, Cochrane Library, and PubMed, etc.; Chinese databases in clude China Biomedical Literature Service, China Knowledge Network, Wanfang database, etc. All literature searches ended on February 28, 2022. Analysis of the literature. KD is a common acquired heart disease in children and can lead to severe complications such as coronary injury. However, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) combined with oral aspirin (Asp) is currently recognized as the most effective treatment in KD acute stage and the first-line treatment to prevent cardiovascular complications. Glucocorticoid (GC) is mainly used for KD patients with a high risk of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA), no immunoglobulin response, and confirmed CAA. There are already consensus guidelines on diagnosing and treat ing KD in different countries. This article summarizes the relevant expert consensus on aspirin, glucocorticoids and IVIG for the treatment of Kawasaki disease in China. Conclusion. Still, there are inconsistent opinions in the literature on the mechanism, optimal timing, and dosage of medication for KD.

Analysis of Song Dynasty Tabloids from the Perspective of Media Studies

In the study of Chinese journalism history, Song Dynasty tabloids have always held an important position. Beyond conventional research perspectives, this paper departs from the media principles of French scholar Rgis Debray, focusing on the specific media presentation of tabloids and their censorship logic.

Global prevalence and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection in wild birds: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to identify the global prevalence and factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection in wild birds. Six bibliographic databases (Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Chinese Journal Database, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Web of science and ScienceDirect) were searched from inception to February 2023. The search yielded 1220 records of which 659 articles underwent full-text evaluation, which identified 49 eligible articles and 16,030 wild bird samples that were included in the meta-analysis. The estimated pooled global prevalence of T. gondii infection in wild birds was 16.6%. Out of the variables tested, publication year after 2020 and climate type were significantly associated with T. gondii infection (P<0.01). Our data indicate that the prevalence of T. gondii in wild birds can be influenced by epidemiological variables. Further research is needed to identify the biological, environmental, anthropogenic, and geographical risk factors which impact the ecology and prevalence of T. gondii in wild birds.