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The former British crown colony located off the southeast coast of China, comprised of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and New Territories. The three sites were ceded to the British by the Chinese respectively in 1841, 1860, and 1898. Hong Kong reverted to China in July 1997. The name represents the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese xianggang, fragrant port, from xiang, perfume and gang, port or harbor, with reference to its currents sweetened by fresh water from a river west of it.
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There is a wide variety of electric traction systems around the world and these have been built according to the type of railway, its location and the technology available at the time of the installation. Many installations seen today were first built more than 100 years ago, some when electric traction was barely out of its diapers, so to speak, a...
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This study explored the impact of ChatGPT on classroom teaching and lesson preparation through the experiences of 12 English language teachers at a Hong Kong university. The primary research method, qualitative interviews, provided critical insights into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and pedagogy. Four themes emerged: increased r...
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LARAM Course 2025 2 – 7 June 2025, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR, China 1-WEEK SPECIAL COURSE FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS, EARLY CAREER ACADEMICS AND PROFESSIONALS The LARAM international training course in Hong Kong (China) is an initiative jointly conceived by the University of Salerno (UNISA), the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Geotechnical...
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Introduction: Although numerous studies have investigated collisions involving public buses, there has been inadequate research on passenger injuries caused by non-collision incidents on public buses. One major obstacle is that the manual extraction of thematic information from massive document repositories is exceedingly labor intensive, cumbersom...
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In Western discussions of academic freedom, a binary view is common: one either has academic freedom or does not. This view is underpinned by legal and liberal framings of freedom as a right, which is either held or not held at an individual level. However, such idealised and simplified framings can be at odds with people's real experiences. This c...
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Background The creation of high-quality multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is essential for medical education assessments but is resource-intensive and time-consuming when done by human experts. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4o offer a promising alternative, but their efficacy remains unclear, particularly in high-stakes exams. Objective...
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Background The chatbot application Bennie and the Chats was introduced due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which is aimed to provide substitution for teaching conventional clinical history-taking skills. It was implemented with DialogFlow with preset responses, which consists of a large constraint on responding to different conversations. The rapid ad...
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The existence of free will has been a subject of fierce academic debate for millennia, still the meaning of the term “free will” remains nebulous. In the past two decades, psychologists have made considerable progress in defining lay concepts of free will. We present the first systematic review of primary psychological evidence on how ordinary folk...
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When urban landscapes erupt into civil unrests, smart technologies that are intended to help preserve social order may become prime sites of contention. Integrating critical data studies and research on networked social movements, this article examines the underexplored contours of networked disobedience to smart city development – that is, direct...
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This article explores the styles and characteristics of thematic art creation in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions, analyzing the uniqueness of these regions’ artistic backgrounds, artistic languages, theme selections, and expressive techniques. The art creation in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions is deeply influenced by traditional Chinese...
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Aircraft-missed approaches pose significant safety challenges, particularly under adverse weather conditions like wind shear. This study examines the critical factors influencing wind-shear-related missed approaches at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) using Pilot Report (PIREP) data from 2015 to 2023. A Binary Logistic Model (BLM) with L1 (La...
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South Asians and Chinese mainlanders are two distinct cultural minority groups in the Hong Kong context. Grounded in theories and findings on implicit beliefs, this study examined the mediating roles of anticipated intergroup exclusion and stigma toward these cultural minority groups in the link between implicit culture beliefs and intercultural se...
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Using artificial intelligence to perform a variety of tasks has become increasingly popular in recent years. The latest tool (as of this writing) is DeepSeek, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence assistant that can perform a wide range of tasks. The present study asked DeepSeek to write an essay providing the pros and cons of Panama becoming a ne...
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In the domain of design, Asian countries predominantly engage with established frameworks and methodologies, often integrating them from other regions rather than pioneering new ones. This adaptation of philosophies, principles, and methods from various design domains—including human-centered design, interaction design, and user experience design—h...
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Whether synchronous or asynchronous, online learning utilizes various digital tools that significantly differentiate it from conventional offline learning. One critical factor influencing students' success in this environment is self-efficacy, which reflects their belief in their ability to perform learning tasks effectively. Despite increasing res...
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Background Research on meaning in life (MIL) has predominately adopted variable-centered approaches. The few person-centered studies conducted were generally cross-sectional in nature and have failed to address changes in MIL. Furthermore, few studies have explored the stability of and changes in MIL on wellbeing. Methods We used latent transition...
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Background There is limited research on real-world utilization patterns of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (collectively-termed benzodiazepine-receptor agonists [BZRAs]) in children and adolescents, particularly in non-western countries. We aimed to examine temporal trends of BZRA prescribing-practice among children, adolescents and young adults in Hon...
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Purpose Cancer-related genes and pathways have recently been implicated in a genome-wide meta-analysis of head size. In the current study, we aimed to evaluate the association between adult head circumference and the risk of cancer. Methods This is a cohort study using data from the Hong Kong Osteoporosis Study, where 1,301 participants aged 27–96...
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Although "climate litigation" is not an indigenous term in China, localizing it is essential to support the development of an independent environmental legal knowledge system in China. Rooted in China's judicial tradition, which emphasizes substantive rationality, traditional legal theories have primarily focused on environmental law. However, the...
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This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current service design landscape in Hong Kong. This study comprises information gathered from official statistics, gray literature, and interviews with government officials, design practitioners, and academics. Interview data is used to probe into the design practice in which the par...
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Clinical placement plays a vital role in the development and practical application of counselling trainees’ skills in real clinical settings. The Supervisory Relationship Questionnaire (SRQ) proposes a two-level bidirectional model, suggesting that the quality of the supervisory relationship significantly influences how trainees perceive their skil...
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ecades ago Nigeria and the Asian Tigers of Hong Kong, Singapore, DTaiwan and South Korea enjoyed a comparable level of development. The Asian Tigers have since left Nigeria behind in the quest for development; the Tigers have moved from economic obscurity to global economic prominence. Arising from the above, this paper examines the reasons for the...
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The One Country, Two Systems policy (OCTS), which is the cornerstone for the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR in 1997, has been subjected to varying and changing interpretations and opinions in Hong Kong society. Against this backdrop, this study examines the attitude variations and changes towards OCTS in three major Chinese newspapers in Hong K...
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A mysterious air pollution event occurred in south China on April 1–2, 2024, despite the prevailing southerly airflow that is typically associated with clean air. Here, we identified the source of this event using a multi-scale data system that combines large-scale monitoring and modeling data with advanced measurements of aerosol chemical composit...
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Rapid technological developments in the digital era have led to substantial changes to higher education curricula. This paper reports on a qualitative study which examined students’ perceptions of digital literacy skills development through the completion of a course-based digital research project. Consisting of a digital skills training workshop a...
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Background There is limited research on real-world utilization patterns of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (collectively-termed benzodiazepine-receptor agonists [BZRAs]) in children and adolescents, particularly in non-western countries. We aimed to examine temporal trends of BZRA prescribing-practice among children, adolescents and young adults in Hon...
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This study delves into the apologetic discourse put forward by Poon Chung-kwong 潘宗光 (b. 1940), who is both a scientist and a lay Buddhist of contemporary Hong Kong, concerning the compatibility of Pure Land Buddhism and natural science. It centers on an analysis of his application of diverse physical knowledge to elucidate the description of Sukhāv...
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The aim of the current study was to develop and validate an age-specific resilience scale, the Resilience Instrument for Older Adults (RIOA), in a total sample of community-dwelling Chinese older adults (N = 470, with 112 males and 358 females) in Hong Kong, China. A sequential approach was used to develop the RIOA in three stages. In Study 1, scal...
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There is an increasing demand for end-of-life care (EoLC) volunteers in Hong Kong’s aging population. However, there is no validated measure that assesses volunteers’ self-competence in coping with death. This is essential to optimize their services, and ensure their psychological well-being. This study aimed to validate the existing Self-Competenc...
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Two decades of L2 self-regulated learning (SRL) research has focused heavily on reading and writing, leaving speaking an under-explored area. While speaking is an important yet difficult communicative skill to master that often generates high anxiety for English learners, EFL contexts seldom provide enough practice opportunities beyond the classroo...
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Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) Doppler measurements are immune to cycle slips, providing a robust way to detect ionospheric irregularities. This study presents a novel approach to detect equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) using a support vector machine (SVM) algorithm based on the GNSS Doppler measurements. The input of the detector is the D...
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Background The Asia–Pacific (AP) region carries a substantial burden of HBV. Affordable HBV treatment is crucial to attain WHO’s elimination goal. This study assesses the pricing and affordability of HBV treatment in AP. Methods A survey conducted among APASL members from 2 Aug to 30 Oct, 2023, gathered data on antiviral HBV drugs, treatment costs...
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Geotechnical sensors provide the advantage of directly monitoring model responses that accurately reflect field conditions. Within these field monitoring data lies the latent potential to glean insights into soil parameters. Beyond relying solely on site-investigation data, the incorporation of field monitoring data serves as a valuable complementa...
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The core of proportionality is about adjusting the rational relationship between means and ends, seeking a balance between benefits and harms. This study discusses the application of Proportionality Analysis (PA), which is a structured test of proportionality created by The German Federal Constitutional Court and now used by almost all the world, f...
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Background: While early intervention in psychosis (EIP) programs have been increasingly implemented across the globe, many initiatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America are not widely known. The aims of the current review are (a) to describe population-based and small-scale, single-site EIP programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America, (b) to exami...
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Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the mental health of nurses worldwide. Nurse burnout results from chronic workplace stress and is characterized by exhaustion, negative or cynical feelings about work, and a diminished sense of accomplishment. This can lead to turnover intention. Therefore, psychological capacities...
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Clarias fuscus, renowned for its resilience and nutritional value, is a significant aquaculture species in China. To facilitate further genetic research and breeding programs in this species, we generated an improved high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of a female C. fuscus using MGI, PacBio, and Hi-C sequencing technologies. The final ge...
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In this study, it was aimed to determine the pedagogical principles for building functional science literacy of school children in line with the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) by examining the performing countries in PISA. The statistical results of the PISA results reports of China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Estonia were compar...
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The determinants of hospital project or healthcare project (HP) success are divergent and difficult to generalize because of the heterogeneous perceptions of various stakeholders. There is also a paucity of HP life cycle success evaluations from planning to post-construction phases. Meanwhile, the successful delivery and continual functionality of...
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Background: Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently encounter eating problems. However, qualitative research on the eating problems of these children and the strategies employed by their parents to manage these issues remains limited. This study aimed to explore the eating problems of school-age children with ADHD a...
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Flume tests were conducted in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology using the 28-m-long flume for investigating the efficacy of single and dual rigid and flexible barriers. These tests were utilised as part of a "Class A prediction" exercise in May 2022, with the international research community involved. In this context a numerical mo...
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The Vietnam Skink (Plestiodon tamdaoensis) was described from Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam, in 1937, and the species is currently known only from northern Vietnam and Hong Kong of China, whereas the Devouring Forest Skink (Scincella devorator) was described from Yen Tu Nature Reserve, Vietnam, in 2004, and the species is endemic to northern Vietn...
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Purpose With the increasing global aging population, exercise interventions for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have gained significant research attention. This study uses CiteSpace6.3R2 to systematically analyze the research progress and emerging trends in this field. Methods A comprehensive literature search in the Web of Science Core Collection...
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Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) is a proactive strategy aimed at maximizing the potential of modular buildings to address issues, including labor shortages, time overruns, and low productivity. Despite its growing adoption, research on examining existing design practices remains limited. This study therefore aims to 1) develop an analyti...
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Sleep is an essential part of health. One factor that affects sleep quality is soundscape, the acoustic environment as perceived. In the SleepSound project, we aim to collect field data and harness machine listening for an AI-supported assessment of soundscape quality for healthy sleep. Why is this important? Our initial literature review reveals t...
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Community facility is an important social welfare resource that supports aging-in-place. However, studies to understand how older adults' use of community facilities could promote well-being are insufficient. Hence, this study aims to apply the capability approach to build a novel framework to explore the associations between community facility pla...
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PT Kalrez Petroleum Seram Ltd is a company engaged in the oil and gas mining sector. The company started operations in 2001 and is part of South Sea Petroleum Holdings Ltd, based in Hong Kong. This study aims to analyze the base sectors that can support economic growth and examine the potential of the mining and quarrying sector in supporting econo...
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El propósito del presente estudio fue analizar los resultados de una revisión bibliométrica sobre la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa (IAG) desde su utilización en las Instituciones de Educación Superior. El enfoque del estudio es cuantitativo, con un alcance exploratorio y de corte transversal para conocer las tendencias actuales sobre los artíc...
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Accurate ultra-short-term wind speed prediction is critical for various engineering applications. Although decomposition-integration methods are widely used for this purpose, several challenges remain. This study addresses these challenges by integrating two-stage feature extraction, a combination weight prediction model, and intelligent integratio...
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The interaction between supply and demand of civil aviation passenger transport serves as an important reference for airport planning, transportation structure optimization and dynamic matching of supply and demand. Based on the panel data of 31 province-level administrative divisions (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) in China spanning from...
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This poster shows the evaluation of world highly cited physicists in 2024 based on Web of Science Analysis. We obtain that the majority of world physicists is in USA with the total number of highly cited physicists are 83 scientists among the total 148 physicists. While the 2nd largest number of physicists is in China with 19 highly cited physi...
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The Pearl River delivers a large amount of plastic waste to the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) and adjacent Northern South China Sea (NSCS) region each year. However, the transport of floating litter after release is difficult to predict due to the complex hydrodynamic conditions caused by the climate variability. A regional ocean circulation model coup...
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As part of this bibliometric analysis, the literature on social media persuasiveness and influence is examined between 2010 and 2023. This study explores academic output, influential publications, authors, institutions, and countries in this field by utilising bibliometric analyses, performance analyses, and thematic clustering. 195 documents are r...
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Recent research has examined how teachers utilize translanguaging to tap into students’ out-of-school knowledge and students’ prior learnt content knowledge to scaffold students’ learning of new content knowledge. This study addresses a research gap by examining how teachers can maximize the utilization of mutually shared knowledge, which is not ac...
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23 三等奖 Sustainable Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb Cultivation through Environmental Management Xin WEN, Xidan WANG, Yining HE Hong Kong Metropolitan University
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This study explores the integration of drone technology into STEM education through the development and evaluation of the Drone Technology Enabled STEM Curriculum (DTESC). Grounded in “dronagogy”, a pedagogical framework that utilizes drones to enhance learning, DTESC effectively incorporates drone technology within science, mathematics, technology...
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Bisexual+ people experience both internalized binegativity and internalized homonegativity, but research has traditionally examined internalized homonegativity and internalized binegativity in isolation. This research fills in the gap by exploring distinctive internalized stigma profiles that impact bisexual people’s psychosocial health outcomes in...
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Researchers have long been interested in the impact of poverty on life satisfaction, as well as in the buffering role of religion within this association. However, longitudinal evidence is limited, leaving uncertainties about how religion buffers this association, especially concerning the subjective aspect of poverty and in non-Christian-dominant...
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This qualitative study aims to examine the challenges and barriers older people face in technology usage and the experiences that motivate them to achieve active ageing using technology. A total of 34 older people and 12 professionals participated in the focus group or individual interviews. Technology could enhance older people's access to health...
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15 二等奖 Carbon Footprint Assessment and Emission Reduction Strategies in Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb Cultivation Ruizheng YIN, Zhihui LIAO, Yining HE Hong Kong Metropolitan University
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Intense wind shear (I-WS) near airport runways presents a critical challenge to aviation safety, necessitating accurate and timely classification to mitigate risks during takeoff and landing. This study proposes the application of advanced Residual Network (ResNet) architectures including ResNet34 and ResNet50 for classifying I-WS and Non-Intense W...
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Drinking is a common unhealthy behaviour among youth smokers aged 25 or below. However, the effects of drinking on smoking cessation outcomes are not well understood. This study aimed to explore the impact of drinking on smoking cessation outcomes among Hong Kong Chinese youth smokers who received smoking cessation counselling. This study adopted a...
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Background Real‐world data regarding patients with non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 20 insertion (ex20ins) mutations receiving mobocertinib are limited. This study describes these patients' characteristics and outcomes. Methods A chart review was conducted across three countries (Canada, France, and Hong Kong), abstracting data fr...
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Psychological capital (PsyCap) is a personal resource that enables employees to persevere in pursuing goals, display confidence, recover from setbacks, and maintain positive outlooks. The Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) is the standard measure for assessing PsyCap, and its short form (PCQ-12) has gained popularity. However, limited eviden...
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Financial resources play a crucial role in rural revitalization. Understanding the efficiency of financial support is essential for the scientific and rational allocation of these resources. Therefore, we conducted an assessment over the period 2011–2020 utilizing the three-stage DEA model and the Malmquist index model to measure the efficiency of...
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Purpose This study aimed to examine the effect of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) lenses on myopia progression and axial elongation in a clinical population. Methods A retrospective study was conducted using clinical data from 489 and 156 patients aged 3 to 17 years old who were prescribed DIMS and single vision (SV) lenses, respecti...
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Introduction The Prince of Wales Hospital's Emergency Ambulatory Care (EAC) service, initiated in August 2021, exemplifies an innovative approach to the emergency department (ED) to address the increasing demands on healthcare systems. This study evaluates the impact of EAC service on hospital admissions, focusing on patients with ambulatory care‐s...
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Background In Hong Kong, breast cancer is the commonest female cancer. In addition to intrinsic risk factors that cannot be modified, other factors may be potentially modifiable. The objective of this report was to determine modifiable risk factors in association with breast cancer among Chinese women in our locality. Methods This is a case-contro...
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Under the influence of factors such as extreme weather and accelerated urbanization, China has witnessed a sharp escalation in conflicts between various