Robust test for independence in high dimensions

This article develops a new test based on Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients for total independence in high dimensions. The test is robust to the non normality and heavy tails of the data, which is a merit that is not shared by the existing tests in literature. Simulation results suggest that the new test performs well under several typical null and alternative hypotheses. Besides, we employ a real data set to illustrate the use of the new test.     

Sexual orientation differences in HIV testing motivation among college men

Objective: To investigate sexual orientation differences in college men's motivations for HIV testing. Participants: 665 male college students in the Southeastern United States from 2006 to 2014. Methods: Students completed a survey on HIV risk factors and testing motivations. Logistic regressions were conducted to determine the differences between heterosexual men (HM) and sexual minority men (SMM). Results: SMM were more motivated to get tested by concern over past condomless sex, while HM were more often cited supporting the testing program “on principle” and wanting a free t-shirt. SMM and HM differed in behaviors that impact HIV risk and other demographics. However, differences in testing motivation by concern over past condomless sex or wanting a free t-shirt persisted when controlling for these demographic and behavioral differences. Conclusions: Appropriately designed HIV prevention interventions on college campuses should target SMM's distinct concern over past condomless sex as a testing motivation.     

‘There’s a lot of places I’d like to go and things I’d like to do’: the daily living experiences of adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities during a time of personalised social care reform in the United Kingdom

Adult social care services in the United Kingdom have undergone a period of transformation over recent years, characterised by a drive towards personalised care. Concurrently, social care budgets have been significantly reduced. This study aimed to explore the daily living experiences of adults with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, who are at risk of no longer meeting eligibility criteria for statutory support. Focus group discussions, which included both people with intellectual disabilities and support workers, were analysed thematically. Two broad themes are presented: independence and agency; and social capital and well-being. While some participants echoed ideas central to the personalisation narrative, a number of contextual barriers to achieving greater independence and agency were discussed. Moreover, greater independence was not a desired goal for all participants. The findings highlight the potential mismatch between personalised social care, as delivered within significant budget constraints, and the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities.     

论司马光“独乐园”的文化内涵

传统士人园林对于其人生的完满与人格理想的构建意义重大,时至宋代,士人园林发展已极为成熟完备,地处华夏之中的洛阳更是荟萃了当时士人园林的精华,在众多园林中,独乐园虽小,却因有了司马光人品之涵养而独树一帜,别具一格,在传统士人园林中占有一席之地。独乐园为司马光赋闲洛阳时所建,它蕴含着司马光的处世态度与价值观念。所谓"独"与"乐"别具一番深意,对司马光而言甚为重要,既反映了司马光当时的人生状态,也寄托着他的人格理想,即一方面是著书立说、上师圣人、下友群贤、徜徉山水的自在人生,另一方面,则省分知足、独善其身、坚持原则的人格操守。     

犯罪记忆心理的可测性与局限性

中国的心理测试技术,是运用现代心理学、犯罪心理学和实验心理学原理以及神经心理学、生物电子学等研究成果,通过专用测试仪器软硬件和智能化计算机系统,同时同步记录人的多项心理生物反映指标,进而评判心理痕迹对应相关程度的实验心理技术。心理测试中心近20年犯罪心理测试的研究成果、以及经过直接参与办理全国各地600多起重特大疑难案件的实践、和经过对近万人实案测试图谱的评判分析研究,得出的结论是:违法犯罪人在经历过违法犯罪事件之后的记忆违法犯罪心理痕迹是可测的。这项技术在辅助刑侦工作方面有着很大的作用,但同样,我们也要看到它的局限性。     

我国国家审计模式重构的探讨

我国的国家审计属于典型的行政模式 ,即各级审计机关隶属于各级政府的行政系统 ,地方各级审计机关受双重领导。随着政治经济体制改革的深入 ,现有的审计模式在许多方面都阻碍了审计机关职能的行使和审计目标的实现 ,审计独立性得不到充分保证 ,因此 ,本文试针对现行审计模式的缺陷 ,对我国国家审计模式提出了新的构想     

提升河北省优势产业竞争力与自主创新能力的思考

产业竞争力与自主创新能力强弱是衡量一个国家和地区经济实力及经济发展水平高低的重要指标.本文借鉴国内外专家关于产业竞争力研究的经验,根据第一次全国经济普查数据,2006年全国及各地区科技进步统计监测数据等,从河北省优势工业产业在全国的地位、竞争力比较优势、品牌建设、综合科技进步水平、大中型工业企业自主创新能力、研究与试验发展(R&D)经费投入、面临的发展机遇和突出问题等方面,对河北省优势工业产业竞争力与自主创新能力问题进行了比较分析,并从理论和实际操作上提出了提升河北省优势产业竞争力与自主创新能力的思路及路径.     

中国环境司法的现状与未来

即使限于传统法框架,且有明确的法律依据,环境纠纷也很难进入诉讼程序;即使进入诉讼程序,也很难获得公正救济.这与司法独立缺位、司法能力不足以及司法定位局限有关.在对司法机关突破束缚寄予更高期待的同时,维护法律尊严、坚守正义防线是更为现实的选择.     

略论自主创新环境下我国图书馆人力资源管理

我国图书馆人力资源令人堪忧的现实表明我国图书馆人力资源管理存在许多不足。加强图书馆人力资源管理,需要强化图书馆自身人力资源管理意识;需要建立图书馆职业资格认证制度;需要建立新型的干部考核制度;需要改革现行的技术职务评审与评聘制度;需要建立与健全竞争激励机制;需要加大人才的投资力度,抓好员工的继续教育。只有这样,才能确保我国各级各类图书馆在自主创新环境下的高质量服务。     

审判委员会制度评析

审判委员会制度是我国特有的一项司法制度,对审判委员会制度的存废之争由来已久.目前在理论界对审判委员会制度持批评观点者居多,甚至主张废除该项制度.审判委员会制度虽然存在诸多负面效应,如违背司法独立原则、违背诉讼基本规律、影响司法公正的实现等,但也有明显的正面效应,如可以遏制个别法官枉法裁判,防止司法腐败以及能够从整体上保证对案件认定清楚,适用法律准确,实现实质正义等.因此要对审判委员会制度给予合理评价,并充分认识它在司法实践中的积极作用.