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The science and technology activities in China are rapidly growing since 90s. This paper analyzes the production of scientific papers and the factor of increasing papers, and Japan-China relationship in co-authored papers. The growth rate of papers production became the sixth place in the world, the world share of papers increased by more than three times, and the papers production has concentrated on priority universities since the implementation of the top priority policy (211 project). And in internationally co-authored papers, Japan-China relationship rapidly deepens in the high share fields such as chemistries, materials, physics and engineering, while in mathematics in which China exceeds Japan, Japan-China relationship is not strong. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This annual compilation examines issues in the shaping and adaptation of the modern university, in five articles. The first article, by Amy Sue Bix, is titled "'Backing into Sponsored Research': Physics and Engineering at Princeton University, 1945-1970." It reviews the process by which Princeton University (New Jersey) made a series of decisions which gradually involved it heavily in government-supported research having little to do with its educational mission. The second article is "American Universities and the Inclusion of Professional Schools" (by Hugh Hawkins) which addresses issues in the increasing mixing of academic and professional education and reviews this mixing throughout U.S. history. The third paper, by James Turner and Paul Bernard, is "The 'German Model' and the Graduate School: The University of Michigan and the Origin Myth of the American University." It reviews one example of university adaptation as the University of Michigan attempted to reconcile advanced learning with the institution's primary work of collegiate or undergraduate education and resulted in the grafting of the graduate school onto the college. The fourth article, "The Chinese Scholars and the Modern University: The Appropriation of Foreign Educational Models, 1900-1930" (Xiaoqing Diana Chen), reviews the tension between traditional Chinese intelligentsia and the adaptation of Chinese universities to Western knowledge. A final article by Patricia L. Gregg reviews Nathan Glazer's "Schools of the Minor Professions" in the context of the evolution of schools of education, business, and journalism. (Individual articles contain reference notes.) (DB)

A researcher from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China has published new data on electronics in the field of health and medicine. The research focuses on heart sound classification, which is an important means of detecting cardiovascular diseases. The study proposes a new network framework called PANet, which utilizes a partition attention module and Fusionghost module for feature extraction and classification tasks. The experiments conducted showed promising results, with a classification accuracy rate of 97.89% on the PhysioNet/CinC Challenge database. This research provides valuable insights into improving heart sound classification methods. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates the performance of China in terms of scientific research. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development affirmed that China's gross expenditure on research and development (R&D) (GERD) increased at an annual rate of 18% between 1995 and 2006. It was observed that in terms of quantity, China has been diversifying its research base, which now prioritizes physical sciences and engineering and also covers computer sciences, crystallography, and agriculture. Also noted are the international research collaborations of China.

Researchers at Huanggang Normal University in China have developed a novel multimodal attention fusion (MAF) model for fault diagnosis in modular multilevel converters (MMCs) used in high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission projects. The MAF model combines time series and visual attention models to extract fault features from the internal circulating currents of the MMCs. The researchers found that the MAF model achieved fault diagnosis accuracies of 98.4% and 97.3% on two different datasets, outperforming existing methods. This research contributes to improving the security and reliability of MMCs in HVDC transmission systems. [Extracted from the article]

A new study conducted by researchers at Qingdao University of Technology in China explores the use of extended reality (XR) technology in architectural education. The study examines the applications and outcomes of XR technology in construction education over the past five years and highlights its potential benefits and drawbacks. The research concludes that XR technology has a significant impact on teacher effectiveness, student motivation, reflection and improvement, and teacher-student communication. It suggests that XR technology may increasingly replace conventional teaching techniques in architectural classrooms. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School in China have conducted research on tissue engineering for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a complex autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs and tissues. The researchers highlight the need for novel treatments for SLE, as only a few new drugs have been approved for the disease since the 1950s. They discuss the potential of engineering technologies such as tissue engineering, organs-on-chips, and intelligent delivery systems, including engineered nanocarriers and cell-based therapies, in addressing the limited treatment options for SLE. The research aims to provide insights into the application and challenges of engineering technologies in SLE treatment. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Yanshan University in China explores the impact of public health emergencies on the spread of information. The study focuses on the spatiotemporal evolution of public health emergencies and its effect on individuals' behaviors. The researchers analyze the dynamics of information spreading in simplicial complexes and find that the strength of interactions plays a significant role in expanding the impact and scale of information spread. The study also suggests that the worsening or improvement of public health emergencies in different regions can further enlarge the impact and scale of information spread. This research provides valuable insights into understanding the relationship between public health emergencies and information spreading. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Polypeptide And Application Thereof In Bone Repair" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from Sichuan University in China, describes a polypeptide called GS18 that has been synthesized to promote bone repair. GS18 can be used in conjunction with tissue engineering scaffolds to treat various types of bone defects. The polypeptide has shown promising results in promoting osteogenesis and bone formation in pre-clinical studies. It is considered a low-cost and versatile therapeutic agent with potential clinical applications. [Extracted from the article]

Scientists from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China have developed a new method for measuring pH in small volumes of samples. The current methods for measuring pH are not sensitive enough or too fragile for commercial use. The researchers have created a pH sensor using microfluidic channels and electrodes made of light-responsive layered materials and metals. This sensor can accurately detect minor variations in pH and has potential applications in various fields, including cancer detection and identifying contamination in soil. The team is currently seeking collaborations with industry developers to integrate the technology into lab equipment. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Dalian Minzu University in China has developed a blockchain-based framework called BCAFL for protecting asynchronous federated learning. The framework addresses the issue of low training efficiency in synchronous methods and incentivizes participation. It also introduces mechanisms to handle low-quality model providers and malicious party poisoning attacks, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of collaborative learning. In testing, BCAFL achieved an accuracy of approximately 90% in 20 rounds and reduced accuracy loss by 20% when subjected to data poisoning attacks. The research was funded by the Fundamental Research Funds For The Central Universities. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Algorithms; Computed Tomography; Imaging Technology; Life Sciences; Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering; Technology EN Algorithms Computed Tomography Imaging Technology Life Sciences Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering Technology 2023 FEB 18 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Imaging Week -- New research on mathematical biosciences and engineering is the subject of a new report. Algorithms, Computed Tomography, Imaging Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, Technology. [Extracted from the article]

This section offers updates related to digital library as of December 2016. The collection called "Counseling and Therapy Online: Current Practices" was released by Alexander Street. "Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, an open access journal, has been released by the Triological Society and Wiley. A collection called "Food Studies Online" has been released by Alexander Street.

The article discusses how Chinese engineers are turning Beijing, China into a technology powerhouse. According to the author, in 2011, Chinese venture capital firms invested 13 billion dollars, 30 percent of it allocated to Beijing. The author adds that Beijing is host to exceptional concentrations of wealth as well as being a hub of higher learning, including the country's best computer science departments.

This article provides the real story about the threat to competitiveness posed by China and India against the U.S. in the area of producing engineers. A common argument is that the U.S. graduate just 70,000 engineers a year versus 350,000 in India and 600,000 in China, therefore the U.S. is in trouble. We reported that the U.S. is actually graduating more engineers than India, and the China numbers are not quite what they seem. In short, we showed that the U.S. is in much better shape than most people think.