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As the volume of research on intercultural adaptation of international students (IAIS) increases significantly over the past decades, a systematic review of the diverse literature on a global scale and its development process becomes essential. This study conducted a thorough bibliometric analysis for the knowledge domain of IAIS research using relevant articles (N = 1,126) from 1990 to 2022 in Thompson Reuter's Web of Science (WoS) database-Core Collection. This work aims to analyze the advances and trends on the subject using a set of bibliometric analytical tools, including Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and BibExcel. The research findings demonstrate that the number of published articles projects an ostensible upward trend in terms of temporal distribution, especially since 2007. The USA occupies a leading position in terms of the largest publication output and a greater influence therewith. The most productive journal, author(s), and institution(s) are International Journal of Intercultural Relations, Brown L and Wang KT, and the University of Hong Kong and the University of Queensland, respectively. Collaboration in this field has become mainstream but still needs to be enhanced among researchers and at national and institutional levels. The frequency and co-occurrence analysis of keywords reveals that the main keywords for discussion include international students, adjustment, acculturation, adaptation, acculturative stress, identity, social support, stress, experiences, and depression, while cultural intelligence and intercultural sensitivity, culture shock and intercultural challenges, and integration and migration serve as the emerging themes. The study would aid academic researchers and policymakers in understanding the intricacies of IAIS and identifying areas that require further investigation. Plain Language Summary: A systematic review of literature on international students' intercultural adaptation (1990-2022) 1. This research conducted an extensive analysis of 1,126 pertinent articles published between 1990 and 2022, sourced from Thompson Reuter's Web of Science (WoS) database-Core Collection. Employing various bibliometric tools like Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and BibExcel, the study aimed to uncover trends and advancements in IAIS research. 2. The findings revealed a significant increase in the publication of IAIS articles, particularly after 2007, signifying the growing importance of this field. The United States emerged as a central hub for research, leading both in terms of publication volume and influence. Notably, the International Journal of Intercultural Relations (IJIR) stood out as the most prolific journal, while authors Brown L and Wang KT, along with institutions like the University of Hong Kong and the University of Queensland, made substantial contributions. 3. Collaboration among researchers in IAIS has gained traction but offers opportunities for further development, both at individual researcher levels and within national and institutional contexts. Keyword analysis highlighted key topics, including international students, adjustment, acculturation, and related factors like acculturative stress, identity, and social support. Emerging themes encompassed cultural intelligence, culture shock, intercultural challenges, and issues concerning integration and migration. 4. This study holds significance for academic researchers and policymakers by providing a comprehensive overview of IAIS research trends. It aids in unraveling the complexities of international student adaptation, thereby pinpointing areas deserving of more in-depth investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Little is known about the specificity of manganese-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MEMRI) and its neurotoxic effect of the whole visual pathway. Purpose: To explore the specificity of MEMRI and the neurotoxic effect in the whole visual pathway. Material and Methods: Twenty-four rats were divided into four groups, in which 50, 100, 200, and 400 nmol MnCl2 were injected into the left eye of each rat through intravitreal injection, respectively. MEMRI was performed one day after injection of MnCl2. Moreover, another 10 rats were divided into two groups, in which 200 and 400 nmol MnCl2 were injected into the left eye of each rat. One day after injecting, chemical identification and transmission electron microscopy were performed to verify the presence and pathological effects. Results: The whole three-dimensional (3D) visual pathway of the left eye was observable on MEMRI with thin slab maximum intensity projection (TSMIP) in all rats except the 50 nmol group, which was confirmed by chemical identification. Higher dose of MnCl2 resulted in greater contrast-to-noise ratio, increasing the effectiveness of the technique. Transmission electron microscopy showed most structures of the visual pathway except the superior colliculus and visual cortex were poisoned in the 200 and 400 nmol groups, especially in the latter group. Conclusion: Our study indicated that MEMRI with TSMIP after injection of 200 nmol MnCl2 can best show the entire and 3D visual pathway in the rat with less neurotoxic changes. Additionally, chemical identification is useful for the confirmation of the specificity of MEMRI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Consumerism is a central feature of urbanism in China and has been actively promoted as a sign of urbanity in the official rhetoric and mass media. This urban ideology is exemplified by the ubiquitous presence of street advertisements that often occupy prominent urban public spaces. After all, turning every citizen of China into a consumer has become a widely accepted Chinese dream and one that is employed to mobilize a population otherwise divided by the ever-widening gap between the rich and poor. Advertisements have assumed a commanding role and are utilized by both official entities and private corporations to promote all kinds of urban consumption, ranging from concrete commodities such as high-end homes, beautiful neighbourhoods, and luxurious goods to intangible symbols such as lifestyle, ideology, and cosmopolitan identity. All these have fallen under the scrutiny of the Shanghainese artist Ni Weihua, whose photography documents billboards advertising official ideologies and real-estate projects in Shanghai and other cities. This study brings into context Ni’s artistic practice and examines specific ways in which his photographic series Keywords (关键词) and Landscape Wall (风景墙) engage with formal advertisements in the street both as an urban reality and as a site for deconstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]