Continuous Progress Research Articles

Development of Deep Ultraviolet LED Packaging

Deep UV LED package is a hotspot of growing concern for research scholars, it is through the LED semiconductor light-emitting devices emit UVC band ultraviolet (typical wavelength 260 ~ 280nm), is a new type of healthy artificial light source, compared with the traditional UV light source mercury lamps, the deep UV LED has a wavelength of accurate and controllable, green, and so on many advantages. Due to the high-energy deep UV radiation capability, it has a strong bactericidal and inactivation effect on bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. In recent years, with the continuous progress of deep packaging technology, the optical efficiency and reliability of deep UV LEDs have been significantly improved. This paper summarizes the key technologies of deep-ultraviolet packaging, the performance of deep-ultraviolet LEDs and the application of deep-ultraviolet LEDs; through the understanding of the packaging materials, packaging structure, packaging process and so on to improve the performance of deep-ultraviolet LEDs, so that it is better to apply to the market, which can be seen that the deep-ultraviolet LEDs have a great prospect for development.

Application of Mind Mapping in Primary School English Teaching

With the continuous progress of society and the continuous development of education, English teaching in primary schools has also been reformed. In order to make primary school English teaching more in-depth, primary school English teachers need to actively innovate teaching ideas and improve the efficiency of English teaching. Therefore, this study focuses on the application of mind mapping in primary school English education, from the aspects of learning methods, letter teaching, word teaching, conversation teaching, reading teaching, discourse teaching and writing teaching, in order to improve pupils' English learning ability and lay a solid foundation for future English learning.

Successful Management of Miliary Tuberculosis with Concomitant Anemia: A Case Report

Background: Miliary tuberculosis (TB) is a disseminated and potentially fatal form of TB characterized by the hematogenous spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, often complicated by anemia of chronic disease. The diagnosis and management of miliary TB, particularly in conjunction with anemia, can be challenging, especially in resource-limited settings. Case presentation: We report the case of a 20-year-old male from a remote region in Eastern Halmahera, Indonesia, who presented with progressive shortness of breath, productive cough, night sweats, unintentional weight loss, and generalized weakness. Clinical examination revealed signs of anemia and respiratory distress. Laboratory investigations confirmed microcytic hypochromic anemia and a positive GeneXpert MTB/RIF test. Chest radiography demonstrated diffuse miliary nodules, consolidation, and cavitation, establishing the diagnosis of miliary TB with concomitant anemia. The patient received a standard six-month anti-tuberculosis therapy regimen, along with supportive care and targeted treatment for anemia and associated symptoms. The patient demonstrated significant clinical and hematological improvement, leading to discharge after 11 days of hospitalization. Follow-up assessments confirmed continued progress and the absence of complications. Conclusion: This case underscores the critical importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for miliary TB in patients presenting with respiratory and constitutional symptoms, even in the absence of traditional risk factors. The presence of anemia can further complicate the clinical picture. Prompt diagnosis through a combination of clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, and imaging studies, followed by the immediate initiation of appropriate treatment, including the management of anemia, is paramount for achieving favorable outcomes in patients with miliary TB. The case also emphasizes the necessity for comprehensive care and follow-up to ensure sustained recovery and prevent relapse.

Progress in clinical application of humoral biomarkers for central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating diseases

Central nervous system idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases (CNS-IIDD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammatory demyelination. The disease follows a course of recurrent attacks and remission, with some cases displaying continuous progression, often resulting in disability. The incidence of CNS-IIDD has been increasing, imposing a substantial burden on both patients' families and society in recent years. A promising strategy for disease management involves the identification of humoral biomarkers to diagnose CNS-IIDD and predict disease attack and progression. Such biomarkers could aid in identifying individuals at high risk of disability, enabling targeted preventive interventions. This study summarizes advancements in the identification of humoral biomarkers and their potential for predicting disease activity and progression to offer novel insights into the management of CNS-IIDD.

PhIP-Seq: methods, applications and challenges.

Phage-immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP-Seq) technology is an innovative, high-throughput antibody detection method. It enables comprehensive analysis of individual antibody profiles. This technology shows great potential, particularly in exploring disease mechanisms and immune responses. Currently, PhIP-Seq has been successfully applied in various fields, such as the exploration of biomarkers for autoimmune diseases, vaccine development, and allergen detection. A variety of bioinformatics tools have facilitated the development of this process. However, PhIP-Seq technology still faces many challenges and has room for improvement. Here, we review the methods, applications, and challenges of PhIP-Seq and discuss its future directions in immunological research and clinical applications. With continuous progress and optimization, PhIP-Seq is expected to play an even more important role in future biomedical research, providing new ideas and methods for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Hybrid learners' intention on B-station: A case study of Art primary students at A University in the People’s Republic of China

Background and Aim: Information technology skills are crucial for teachers and students. Strengthening the support of technology in the history of art or the history of design courses can enhance teaching quality, foster students' comprehensive artistic literacy and innovation ability, and advance the development and progress of art education. With the continuous progress and development of technology, it is increasingly important in the education of art and design history, providing students with a broader understanding of the subject. This research not only investigates students' intention to use B-station, a video website, to learn the history of art or the history of design but also provides practical insights into the role of technology integration in learning art and design history, which can be applied in the classroom setting. Materials and Methods: To ensure the reliability of the study, a questionnaire was distributed to College of Fine Arts students at a university in China, resulting in 506 valid responses. The quantitative data were then analyzed using JAMOVI2.4.6. To measure the internal consistency of the questionnaire, Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω were used. Factor analysis was performed using EFA and CFA, and hypothesis testing was conducted using SEM, further enhancing the robustness of the study's findings. Results: The research proposed ten alternative hypotheses. The results indicated that eight hypotheses were accepted, and two were rejected. It was found that ACL, as a mediator variable, cannot enhance the impact of LII on ILB. Similarly, PBC, as a mediating variable, cannot enhance the impact of AL on ILB. Conclusion: The survey questionnaire employed in this study was adapted from willingness scales used in other countries. Unlike previous studies, the findings imply that ACL and PBC did not have a significant mediating effect. This may be attributed to differences in research subjects and environments. This study helps study Chinese students' learning habits, preferences, and teaching styles.

Optimization of Chinese film and television communication technology in Portuguese-speaking areas under the application of digital Internet of Things

With the continuous change and progress of the world system, cultural communication has become a vital topic in today's society. This study aims to optimize the communication effect of Chinese film in Portuguese-speaking countries and promote the development of cultural communication in China through deep learning (DL) technology. First, this study utilizes DL technology to design film feature recognition and classification models to provide technical support for Chinese film communication. Second, by exploring the principle, development, and function of the digital Internet of Things, the study analyzes the evolution and spread of Chinese film in Portuguese-speaking countries and uses the Bayes algorithm to optimize the model. The results show that the calculation time of the designed model is shorter and the accuracy is higher, which offers an important reference for the effective communication of Chinese films in Portuguese-speaking countries. Hence, this study not only provides technical support for the improvement of the international communication effect of Chinese film but also contributes to the development of cultural communication in China.

Recent Advances in Refractive Surgery: An Overview.

Refractive surgery has experienced substantial advancements over the past few years, driven by innovative techniques and continuous technological progress aimed at enhancing visual outcomes and patient satisfaction. Refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism affect a significant portion of the global population, impacting quality of life and productivity. Recent advancements have been fueled by a deeper understanding of ocular biomechanics and visual optics, leading to more precise and effective treatments. Traditional methods such as LASIK and PRK have been refined, and new procedures like SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) have been introduced, expanding the range of treatable refractive errors and improving safety and predictability. Customized treatments, such as wavefront-guided LASIK and topography-guided PRK, allow for individualized plans tailored to each patient's unique corneal characteristics, enhancing visual acuity and reducing higher-order aberrations. The use of femtosecond lasers in procedures like Femto-LASIK and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) offers unparalleled precision, reducing surgical risks and improving outcomes. Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs) and corneal crosslinking (CXL) have emerged as effective options for specific patient groups. Advanced diagnostic tools like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Scheimpflug imaging have improved surgical planning and complication management. As research and technology continue to evolve, these advancements promise even greater improvements in refractive surgery, addressing the visual needs of the global population.

Demographical and Regional Trends of HIV-Related Mortality Among Young Adults in the United States From 1999-2020.

BackgroundHIV remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Previous research has examined mortality patterns among older adults with HIV, revealing regional and demographic disparities. This study aims to assess demographic and regional trends in HIV-related mortality among young adults from 1999 to 2020. MethodologyCDC WONDER database was used to identify young adults aged 15-44 where HIV was mentioned as either underlying or contributory cause of mortality between 1999 and 2020, using the B20-B24 codes from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems-10th Revision (ICD-10). Age adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) per 100,000 population and Annual percentage change (APC) were determined. ResultsThe AAMRs for HIV in young adults consistently declined from 1999-2018, followed by a period of stability from 2018-2020 (APC: 0.5%; 95% CI, -7.4 to 9.0), with 64% deaths occurred in medical facilities. Overall, males had a twice AAMR than females (Female: 2.22, 95% CI 2.19-2.24; Male: 5.19, 95% CI 5.15-5.23). Non-Hispanic (NH) Blacks had seven-fold higher mortality rates than Whites (AAMR 14.88 vs. 2.036). The Southern region experienced three-fold higher mortality compared to the Midwest. Metropolitan adults had a two-fold higher AAMR than non-metropolitan adults. States in the top 90th percentile for HIV-related mortality, including Mississippi, Maryland, Florida, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia, exhibited six times higher mortality compared to states in the bottom 10th percentile, such as North Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. ConclusionTo address these disparities and ensure continued progress, urgent measures are required.

Situation Analysis of Midea Company

Midea Group, one of the famous companies in China, is known for its outstanding achievements in the field of household appliance. Under the guidance of diversification strategy, it has successfully occupied a broad market share and shown remarkable growth potential. Looking into the future, with the in-depth development of global economic integration and the continuous progress of science and technology, Midea will continue to adhere to the innovation-led development, constantly promote the upgrading of products and services, and is committed to building the world’s leading provider of household appliances and intelligent solutions. This article is aimed to conduct a comprehensive situation analysis of Midea. In this article, the overall information of Midea will be displayed, including its ownership structure, vision, mission, and core values, etc., so that readers can have a detailed understanding of the company. In addition, Midea’s product analysis, industry and market analysis will be performed, so that its marketing situation and competitive advantages can be further analyzed. Finally, two critical success factors of Midea will be listed to identify the reasons for its current success and strong market share. Also, in order to ensure its future performance growth, industry-related concerns and market-related concerns will also be discussed to analyze some potential risks and strong competitors.

Analysis the M&A in Wearable Market: Evidence from Google purchase Fitbit

With the continuous progress of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, the wearable device market is gradually rising. These devices can be equipped with various sensors and have functions such as monitoring human health and statistical movement data, which have attracted the attention and favor of consumers. The content of this paper is a case analysis of Google's acquisition of Fitbit, which is mainly analyzed by comparing the financial data of the two companies before and after the acquisition. According to the evaluations, it is found that the acquisition is a success for both companies. For Google, operating income, net profit and total asset scale have increased significantly, which has a positive impact on the company, making the company's assets belong to an upward trend. For Fitbit, the acquisition has gradually reduced its loss and made its total assets more stable, with good development potential in the future.

Aktuelles zum Thema Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit (Folge 2): Innovationen als Motor für die Gesundheitsbranche

Latest news on safety and health at work (Part 2): Innovation as a driver for the healthcare industry It is obvious that the major challenges in the healthcare sector cannot be overcome without digital innovations. What this sector needs are fresh ideas and new approaches. Of course, there must also be continuous progress in the traditional areas. However, digitalization opens up completely new possibilities for developing, testing and rejecting ideas quickly and costeffectively, or even generating a marketable product from them. What is the current situation in the healthcare sector? What does it need? And how can innovation work?

Comparative Analysis of Different Variables on Complications of Local Anesthesia in Dentistry

Background: With continuous progress in medicine and treatments, anesthetists will more often have to treat risk patients in dental surgeries. Therefore there is a need to compare the rate of incidence of complications with risk factors so we can minimize the drug-related complications in patients undergoing dental anesthesia. The study aimed was to evaluate the incidence rate of local anesthetic complications in dentistry and also to analyze the effect of different risk factors on the incidence of local anesthetic complications. Methods: It was an observational cross-sectional study conducted at the Maxillofacial Department in Sardar Begum Dental College and Hospital. Once the patient signed a consent form, Performa was used to collect patient data. The patients were given lidocaine 2% with 1:100,000 epinephrine by either infiltration or inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection or by both techniques to induce anesthesia, then underwent different dental procedures. We focused on six complications and six different risk factors regarding the total population in our study Performa. Results: Our study included 207 dental patients in total, of which 45% were men and 55% were women. The overall complications observed during the study were 11.5% of patients receiving dental local anesthesia in which non-risk factor patients were 6.7% and risk factor patients were 4.8%. Conclusion: The current study reports a high incidence of dental local anesthetic complications, including bleeding, tachycardia, and salivation. In addition, this study also reports the high incidence of bleeding and tachycardia in diabetic and hypertensive patients. Hence study recommends that dentists should take medical history before each procedure to reduce risk of complications associated with dental anesthesia.

Assessing the readiness of Greek municipalities to manage bioplastics in municipal waste management streams

Each year citizens of the European Union (EU) generate 2.5 billion tonnes of waste; equating to five tonnes of waste per person per year. To ensure optimal material recovery, and to support the move towards a circular economy, proper separate collection of waste is necessary. The current trend of increasing collection rates, encouraged by EU legislation, is promising; however, progress is uneven both across and within EU member states. While European and national targets provide the overarching driver for better waste collection, regional and local implementation is crucial for achieving continued progress. Therefore, it is vital to consider the disparity among the different EU countries when introducing new materials, such as bioplastics (bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics), into current national waste management streams, and any new introductions should be carefully evaluated before further actions are recommended by local authorities. As a member state that is heavily reliant on tourism, proper solid waste management is of vital importance in Greece, especially during the peak summer season. Considering the rapid expansion of bioplastics in the European market, it is important to assess the readiness of municipalities in Greece to manage this new category of solid waste. Data collected from 51 Greek municipalities via questionnaire (distributed to public authorities or waste management companies) showed that the current situation and capacities for adapting waste management streams to process bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics is still limited in Greece. Therefore, the readiness of Greece to process an increasing proportion of bioplastics within the waste stream (using the current waste management systems) is very low, as a result, such innovative materials are currently seen more as a problem than a ready-to-implement solution.

The time to include cognition in the multiple sclerosis concept of progression independent from relapse activity is now

Progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) has been recently proposed in multiple sclerosis (MS) as a model identifying a continuous silent progression of disability without the manifestation of new clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) events that contribute to MS worsening. Despite evidence suggesting that clinical MS manifestations often affect cognitive functioning and the importance of neuropsychological monitoring over time, attention to silent cognitive progression is lacking, and the PIRA concept does not include a measure of cognitive function. In this personal viewpoint, we highlight the need to include cognition in the PIRA model to have a more comprehensive understanding of clinical progression in patients with MS.

Examining the Effects of Peer-Led Team Learning as a Support for Community College Transfer Students’ STEM Achievement

Peer-led Team Learning (PLTL) is a model of instruction and learning that has been used to address low success rates in various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses and other fields in higher education. (1) While research conveying the efficacy of this model of instruction remains mixed, this project sought to add to the body of knowledge communicating the benefits of PLTL for STEM achievement. This study examined the experiences of STEM community college transfer students’ engagement in PLTL within their major course of study when a suite of supports was provided. (2) Specifically, study participants were enrolled in degree programs at a four-year rural, regional university in the engineering, computer science, and mathematics (ECSM) fields and were provided social, financial, and academic assistance. Qualitative analysis of the data revealed that with a PLTL component, community college transfer students were more likely to participate, engage, and perform better in coursework given the additional supports. (3) Study participants indicated the community of learners created through PLTL was a primary motivator for continued engagement and progress towards ECSM degree attainment. (4) Implications for practice extend to engagement and retention efforts of STEM students from the community college population

A time-space network-based model for transportation service optimization of China Railway Express

This paper describes the development and optimization plans for the China Railway Express (CR Express). As a new type of international land transport organization, CR Express has emerged with the continuous expansion of China toward European investment and trade, and in particular, has expanded with the continuous progress of the One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative. In addition to improving the service quality of CR Express, the operating costs must be reduced for developing “smart railways” that serve “smart cities”. We propose a dual-objective-based function mathematical optimization model; the satisfaction of the cargo owner is considered, and the timeliness, transportation capacity, and goods category constraints of CR Express transportation are designed. Moreover, we present the normalized equivalent method of the two-objective function of the model. Finally, a case study is conducted against the background of certain trains in the western corridor of CR Express to validate the effectiveness of the model and research methods proposed in this study.

Analysis of the Impact of Innovation Subsidy Policy on Biological Enterprises

BASF, one of the world's leading chemical enterprises, has been actively engaged in biotechnology in recent years, committed to integrating biotechnology with traditional chemical technology and promoting the development of sustainable solutions. This report aims to analyze BASF's financial statements for 2021, 2022, and others to evaluate the performance of its biotechnology business in four key aspects: solvency, upstream and downstream competition, profitability, and operating capacity, to provide a reference for corporate decision-makers and investors. According to the public information, BASF is financially stable, and its ROCE has increased significantly, reaching 13.5% in 2021, far higher than the cost of capital, which shows the company's strong profitability and good solvency. BASF's biotechnology business has performed well in profitability. The bio-solution business contributes more than 150 million euros in annual sales and continues to grow. BASF's biological control products, seeds and traits business have been registered or are being registered in many countries, showing strong market potential and profitability. BASF also performed well in the operational capability of biotechnology business. The company has established lean corporate headquarters and global business service department to provide efficient and demand-oriented internal services. With the intensification of market competition and the continuous progress of technology, BASF needs to continue to increase R&D investment, expand market share, optimize supply chain management and improve operational efficiency in order to maintain its leading position and achieve sustainable development.

A Cross-Modal Semantic Alignment and Feature Fusion Method for Bionic Drone and Bird Recognition

With the continuous progress in drone and materials technology, numerous bionic drones have been developed and employed in various fields. These bionic drones are designed to mimic the shape of birds, seamlessly blending into the natural environment and reducing the likelihood of detection. However, such a high degree of similarity also poses significant challenges in accurately distinguishing between real birds and bionic drones. Existing methods attempt to recognize both using optical images, but the visual similarity often results in poor recognition accuracy. To alleviate this problem, in this paper, we propose a cross-modal semantic alignment and feature fusion (CSAFF) network to improve the recognition accuracy of bionic drones. CSAFF aims to introduce motion behavior information as an auxiliary cue to improve discriminability. Specifically, a semantic alignment module (SAM) was designed to explore the consistent semantic information between cross-modal data and provide more semantic cues for the recognition of bionic drones and birds. Then, a feature fusion module (FFM) was developed to fully integrate cross-modal information, which effectively enhances the representability of these features. Extensive experiments were performed on datasets containing bionic drones and birds, and the experimental results consistently show the effectiveness of the proposed CSAFF method in identifying bionic drones and bionic birds.

Empathic listening as a social semiotic practice within the tradition of Nonviolent Communication

Abstract This article investigates empathic listening as practised in the tradition of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), noting that this tradition is understood as a designed register of interpersonal connection, “concerned with progress toward a better world” (Hughes 2018). In the tradition, empathy is considered “a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing, … we give to others the time and space they need to express themselves fully and to be understood” (Rosenberg 2015: 91–92). The analysis in this article applies the tools of systemic functional linguistics to demonstrate that this empathic understanding is achieved by the empathiser supporting the speaker’s exploration of their emotions via a linguistic pattern of co-created, continuous thematic progression of resonated new information. The article provides insights into the linguistic machinery powering NVC empathy practice.