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This study analyzes the OTI (overall textile industry) energy efficiency gap between China and the US and measures the longitudinal changes in OTI energy efficiency over time. A breadthwise comparison of the energy efficiency among OTI subsectors indicates that the CFI (chemical fiber industry) is the key subsector for improving energy efficiency. This study conducts a quantitative analysis of the influencing factors of energy efficiency of the CFI in China. The energy efficiency of the CFI in Fujian and its influencing factors are compared with that of the national level. Results indicate that the main factors influencing the energy efficiency of CFI in China include economic structure, energy structure, industry scale, and technology, whereas industry concentration has no significant effect. Economic indicators show that the energy efficiency of Fujian's CFI has continued to improve yearly, and is currently above the national average. The low proportion of state-owned and state holding enterprises value, low proportion of coal consumption in the energy structure, industrial scale with a majority of medium- and large-sized enterprises, and advanced technology level are the main reasons for the success of Fujian's CFI. Finally, this study proposes several feasible policies that could be adopted by the authorities concerned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus experience the sixth highest rate of 30-day readmissions among chronic diseases. Timely postdischarge follow-up is a marker of ambulatory care quality that can reduce readmissions in other chronic conditions. Our objective was to test the hypotheses that 1) beneficiaries from populations experiencing health disparities, including patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods, will have lower odds of completed follow-up, and that 2) follow-up will predict longer time without acute care use (readmission, observation stay, or emergency department visit) or mortality., Methods: This observational cohort study included hospitalizations in January-November 2014 from a 20% random sample of Medicare adults. Included hospitalizations had a lupus code, discharge to home without hospice, and continuous Medicare A/B coverage for 1 year before and 1 month after hospitalization. Timely follow-up included visits with primary care or rheumatology within 30 days. Thirty-day survival outcomes were acute care use and mortality adjusted for sociodemographic information and comorbidities., Results: Over one-third (35%) of lupus hospitalizations lacked 30-day follow-up. Younger age, living in disadvantaged neighborhoods, and rurality were associated with lower odds of follow-up. Follow-up was not associated with subsequent acute care or mortality in beneficiaries age <65 years. In contrast, follow-up was associated with a 27% higher hazard for acute care use (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1.27 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.09-1.47]) and 65% lower mortality (adjusted HR 0.35 [95% CI 0.19-0.67]) among beneficiaries age ≥65 years., Conclusion: One-third of lupus hospitalizations lacked follow-up, with significant disparities in rural and disadvantaged neighborhoods. Follow-up was associated with increased acute care, but 65% lower mortality in older systemic lupus erythematosus patients. Further development of lupus-specific postdischarge strategies is needed., (© 2023 American College of Rheumatology.)