Evaluation of Developmental Toxicity Data: A Discussion of Some Pertinent Factors and a Proposal

There is currently no well-accepted standard method for evaluation of developmental toxicity data. This paper presents one approach to the evaluation of developmental toxicity data. We initially identify some pertinent factors that influence the interpretation of animal data and summarize the literature pertaining to these factors. Such factors include the quality and quantity of data and the relationship between maternal and developmental toxicity. We proceed with a discussion of quantitative assessment of data and propose schemes for qualitative and quantitative developmental hazard assessments.     

延安特色文化产业的发展现状与出路

改革开放以来,延安特色文化产业依托当地得天独厚的人文资源优势,得到了迅速的发展,并初步展示出民间艺术百花齐放、文物旅游方兴未艾、文化市场日趋繁荣、演艺市场不断复苏的现实格局;但制约延安特色文化产业发展的主客观因素仍然很多,我们必须认真分析,寻找对策,从思想观念、政策植入、机制创新、职能转变、理论研究和地方特色等方面进行深入研究,在实践中大胆开拓,走出一条使延安特色文化产业不断前进、有序升级的发展道路。     

中国动漫产业应从中国传统文化中汲取营养

我国政府已把动漫作为重要发展的文化产业,中国动漫业成长空间十分广阔。但目前还存在动漫产业受到国外的冲击,中国的传统文化在动漫产业中被边缘化等问题。重温经典,我国动漫产业很早就开始了对传统文化元素的挖掘。当前的中国动漫业应从中国传统文化中汲取营养,创造性地把中国传统文化运用到动漫产业中来,这是我国动漫产业发展的一条现实之路。     

Comparison of the IPAQ-Short Form and accelerometry predictions of physical activity in older adults

Older adult physical activity (PA) levels obtained from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ) and accelerometry (ACC) were compared. Mean difference scores between accumulated or bout ACC PA and the IPAQ were computed. Spearman rank-order correlations were used to assess relations between time spent in PA measured from ACC and self-reported form of the IPAQ, and percentage agreement across measures was used to classify meeting or not meeting PA recommendations. The IPAQ significantly underestimated sitting and overestimated time spent in almost all PA intensities. Group associations across measures revealed significant relations in walking, total PA, and sitting for the whole group (r = .29-.36, p < .05). Significant relationships between bout ACC and IPAQ walking (r = .28-.39, p < .05) were found. There was 40-46% agreement between measures for meeting PA recommendations. The IPAQ appears not to be a good indicator of individual older adult PA behavior but is better suited for larger population-based samples.     

新时期高校学生党建工作存在的问题及对策浅析

新时期高校学生党建工作普遍面临新的挑战。学生党员教育管理中,党的理论宣传优势和思想政治教育工作尚不到住,部分学生党员宗旨观念淡薄、素质不高、表率作用发挥不够,缺乏长效管理机制等。这就要求我们,认真分析现状,深入调查研究,严格组织管理,强化党建主题教育,不断创新教育载体,创造性地开展新形势下的大学生党建工作。     

Research and development absorptive capacity: a Māori perspective

This paper presents a view of research and development absorptive capacity from a Māori perspective. The assessment is part of a case study of a longitudinal programme – Science for Technological Innovation: Kia kotahi mai – Te Ao Putaiao me te Ao Hanagarau that aims to increase Aotearoa New Zealand’s capacity to use sci-tech for economic benefit. The paper finds that while Aotearoa New Zealand’s macro policy and meso institutional levels have become more responsive to Māori research and development demands, at the micro level of the individual or the firm there are still constraints given the small numbers of Māori in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In response to this, a novel model of Māori sci-tech capacity is under development that considers not only research and development technical capacities, but also the human and relational capacities required to accelerate absorptive capacity to respond to Māori social and economic aspirations.     

Does Charity Begin at Home? National Identity and Donating to Domestic Versus International Charities

VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations - Despite the increased social significance currently attached to national identity, little is known about how national...     

Childhood Maltreatment,Bullying Victimization,and Psychological Distress Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Sexual minority men report higher psychological distress than heterosexual men, including depression and anxiety. Research suggests that these health disparities may be due to the heightened stressors that gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals experience. Some of these stressors occur early on in life, such as childhood abuse and bullying, and may include stressors that are topically related to sexual minority status, such as anti-gay bullying and teasing for gender nonconformity to masculine gender norms. We tested a structural equation model on the association between negative childhood experiences and adult psychological distress among 304 gay and bisexual men. The model fit the data well, and demonstrated an indirect effect of negative childhood experiences on adult psychological distress via dysfunctional thoughts toward oneself. The results integrate the childhood abuse and anti-gay bullying victimization literatures by showing that both forms of adverse childhood experiences are associated with adult psychological distress. The findings suggest the benefit of treatments to reduce negative, dysfunctional thoughts among gay and bisexual men who have experienced adverse childhood events.