法律信仰:法治国家之灵魂

法律制度是建设法治国家的物质条件,法律信仰是建设法治国家的精神条件,二者对于法治国家而 言,乃犹如鸟之两翼、车之两轮,缺一不可。当前,在我国的法治化过程中,立法成绩突出,而执法效果不理想,究其 原因主要是社会公众缺乏对法律的信仰。因此,必须高度重视法律信仰的培植。要通过推进司法体制改革,实现 司法公正;深入开展普法教育,全面提升公民的法律意识和法律素质;实现依法控权,强化政府信用等措施,促进法 律信仰的形成。     

论东亚三国西学成果差异及其原因

东亚三国在文化层面上存在着东亚各国的文化差异,即东西文化交流与融合过程中,显现的东亚各国文化的传统特性。通过分析得出,东亚三国的历史文化传统差异是导致三国在不同时期、不同阶段形成西学成果及水准差异的主要原因。     

桂南城市群特色风貌塑造

"桂南城市群"指广西南部包括南宁、北海、钦州、防城港、崇左、玉林六市所构成的城市群,具有悠久的历史和鲜明的民族性。对桂南城市群特色风貌的塑造,有利于弘扬优秀的地方文化,改善区域人居环境和投资环境,加强城市与区域间的经济合作,打造城市品牌,增强城市竞争力,构建区域和谐社会。     

Social security privatisation: the lessons from the Chilean experience for other Latin American countries and the USA

The purpose of this article is to analyse the economic and social implications of the privatisation of social security in Chile and to draw some lessons from the Chilean experience. The focus of the analysis is on the costs and benefits of the privatised system and its impact on social equity. Thus, the main section of the article is devoted to the analysis of the 20-year-old Chilean experience. This section is followed by a discussion of privatisation in other Latin American countries and the impact that World Bank's policies have had on the region. The last section looks at the lessons for the United States and argues against the establishment of a partially private plan in the USA.     

Life values,family support and psychosocial adaptation among older people in Taiwan: an institutional and community comparison

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychosocial adaptation among elderly persons in institutional and community settings, and to explore factors influencing their adaptation. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 165 residents of four institutions (two assisted-living facilities and two nursing homes) and 209 community-dwelling elders served by a primary care centre, all located in middle Taiwan. A structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: community-dwelling elderly had significantly higher adaptation scores than those in institutional settings. Factors related to adaptation differed between institutional and community settings, with more variables influencing adaptation in the community than in the institution. Physical functional status was the major influence on adaptation of the elderly in institutions. Dietary support from family was negatively associated with adaptation in this group. Influencing factors for community-dwelling elders were more complicated, including perceived family emotional and economic support, personal life values and physical functional status. Implications: greater support from government, including economic resources and assistance in community care are needed to achieve the policy goal of ‘aging in place’. Further investigation of the influence of family interaction on elders' adaptation is needed.     

The performance of the income protection system for older adults in Ecuador and future challenges

The objective of this article is to analyse the performance of Ecuador’s pension system and the challenges it will face in the future. Over the last 13 years, the pension system has made significant advances in terms of coverage and adequacy. However, demographic ageing is straining the financial sustainability of the contributory scheme. In this context, a number of public policy areas are identified, in terms of parameters and structures, which, together with the expansion of non-contributory coverage, could provide a more equitable and sustainable scheme.     

旁观者心态与张爱玲小说的叙事策略

中国文学史对张爱玲一直有某些误解,其中之一就是张爱玲的“冷眼旁观”。她这种貌似清高的创作姿态,给很多读者留下了冷漠薄情的印象。事实上,张爱玲是个“外冷内热”的人,这也正是她的旁观者心态的本质。了解她的旁观者心态的表现与动因对于她的叙事策略研究有很大帮助,也有利于我们进一步了解她的创作在人性、历史、哲学等方面达到的深度。     

An exploratory study of family‐centred help‐giving practices in early intervention: families of young children with autism spectrum disorder

The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study was to investigate the early intervention (EI) experiences of mothers who have a young child at risk for autism spectrum disorder. Data were collected through observations, interviews and document analyses. Results of the study suggest (i) interpersonal skills of practitioners and provisions for family choice and collaboration lead to positive experiences for mothers; (ii) asset‐based attitudes lead to family progress and competence; (iii) effective partnerships are developed through supportive provider communication techniques; and (iv) satisfaction with EI services results from practitioner responsiveness to help families access resources and facilitate child development.     

加强反腐败体制机制创新和制度保障的新思路

反对腐败,建设廉洁政治,关系党和国家的生死存亡。一年多来,党中央实施一系列反腐新举措,体现出新一届中央领导集体加强反腐败体制机制创新和制度保障的新思路：在党章制度框架下改革党的纪律检查体制,推动党的纪律检查工作双重领导体制具体化、程序化、制度化;明确党委和纪委在党风廉政建设中的责任定位,落实党风廉政建设责任制;修订和完善选人用人制度,把从严治吏、从严管理干部的要求具体化、细节化,解决选人用人方面的腐败问题;抓好组织管理和组织纪律的执行,严格遵守组织制度,为加强党风廉政建设和反腐败凝聚组织力量;运用法治思维和法治方式推进廉洁政治建设,健全反腐倡廉法规制度体系：健全和完善巡视制度等。     

Extending social security coverage to the rural sector in China

In late 2009 China launched an innovative, voluntary programme that by 2011 had extended pension coverage to 326.4 million people in the rural sector, including contributors and beneficiaries. It requires one contribution per year and provides a flat‐rate benefit and a contributions‐related benefit through a contributory individual account, with a government guarantee that the benefit will continue for life. The programme encourages participation of persons who do not pay income taxes, and thus have no tax incentive to participate, by providing substantial government subsidies. As a further incentive, old‐age benefits are provided to older parents when all their adult children participate in the contributory programme.