Ukiyo-e(浮世絵)was a genre of popular art during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.Moxibustion,which was originally introduced from China,was also in its heyday and became one of the popular topics for ukiyo-e artist...Ukiyo-e(浮世絵)was a genre of popular art during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.Moxibustion,which was originally introduced from China,was also in its heyday and became one of the popular topics for ukiyo-e artists at that time.Using the images as historical evidence perspective,this article focuses on the moxibustion used in daily life in Japan depicted in the ukiyo-e arts.With the perspective of acu-moxa therapy,one may identify some specific issues in the acupoint selection,leading to the discovery of special application of moxibustion used by the group of yūjo(遊女)at that time.The article concludes by exploring gender issues in ukiyo-e arts and the implications of punishment attached to moxibustion treatment.展开更多
Following the Meiji Restoration,Japan rapidly embarked on a path of external aggression and expansion.While during the Edo period in Japan,this historical trajectory appeared to be a result of rapid capitalist develop...Following the Meiji Restoration,Japan rapidly embarked on a path of external aggression and expansion.While during the Edo period in Japan,this historical trajectory appeared to be a result of rapid capitalist development,the conception of overturning the regional order in East Asia had already begun to surface.In terms of ideology,Edo-era intellectuals,drawing inspiration from Chinese Confucianism and Japanese classical literature,sought to bridge the cultural gap between China and Japan,thereby shaping Japan's cultural superiority.Politically,Edo Japan attempted to establish a political framework superior to neighboring countries through diplomatic protocols,and even formulated expansionist plans in the face of internal social crises and threats posed by Russian encroachment southward.Modern Japanese incursions such as the annexation of Ryukyu,the annexation of Korea,and the occupation of Taiwan are all associated with Edoera notions of“Japanese cultural superiority”and“subjugation of neighboring countries”The ambition of Edo Japanese thinkers to overturn the East Asian regional order not only influenced the historical trajectory of modern Japan but also predestined a modern East Asia of unrest and turmoil.展开更多
Aim: We demonstrated the risk of developing islet autoantibodies-Insulin Autoanti-bodies (IAAs) and Islets cell Autoantibodies (ICAs)-in type-1 diabetic relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients compared to non-di...Aim: We demonstrated the risk of developing islet autoantibodies-Insulin Autoanti-bodies (IAAs) and Islets cell Autoantibodies (ICAs)-in type-1 diabetic relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients compared to non-diabetic controls. We also aimed to determine the predictive strengths of both autoantibodies in the development of type-1 diabetes mellitus, and which of the two autoantibodies is a better predictive marker of type-1 diabetes mellitus among Nigerian adults. Methodology: A total number of four hundred and fifty five (455) subjects (211 (46%) males, and 244 (54%) females) aged between 35 - 76 years were recruited for the study. IAA and ICA levels were estimated using ELISA reagents from Biomerica Inc. Other parameters such as fasting blood sugar, urine glucose, and urine protein were assessed using standard biochemical techniques. Results: Relatives of type-1 diabetic patients and newly diagnosed type-1 diabetic patients were at greater risk (p < 0.05) of testing positive for more than one autoantibody (ICA and IAA) compared to non-diabetic controls. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better predictors or markers of type-1 diabetes mellitus compared to ICAs. Conclusion: The present study indicated a greater risk of autoim-mune destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancrease of the type-1 relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients and suggests the need for periodic re-cruitment of individuals in the general population, siblings and relatives of type-1 diabetic patients for planned intervention trials. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better autoimmune markers of type-1 diabetes compared to ICAs.展开更多
The present paper covers a kind of localized orbitals, namely bond-distorted or-bitals in the valence bond calculation. Test calculation on benzene is reported. The results indicate that Dewar structures are important...The present paper covers a kind of localized orbitals, namely bond-distorted or-bitals in the valence bond calculation. Test calculation on benzene is reported. The results indicate that Dewar structures are important in the description of benzene.展开更多
The rural commodity economy in the Edo period developed by leaps and bounds under the influence of institution,policy,technology and other factors. From the mid 17 th century,the specific area of cash crops gradually ...The rural commodity economy in the Edo period developed by leaps and bounds under the influence of institution,policy,technology and other factors. From the mid 17 th century,the specific area of cash crops gradually took shape in Japan and the largescale cultivation of cash crops greatly promoted the development of rural handicrafts,thereby creating the conditions for the initiation of the capitalist relations of production. The development of rural commodity economy not only changed the traditional mode of operation and production of Japanese farmers,but also accelerated the class differentiation,shook and disintegrated the economic foundation and class basis of Bakuhan society,and created the preconditions for the later Meiji Restoration.展开更多
<strong>Background/Aim:</strong> Quality of life is reduced in people living with leprosy as a result of its impact on human activities. Lipid profile means pattern of lipids in the blood, which is routine...<strong>Background/Aim:</strong> Quality of life is reduced in people living with leprosy as a result of its impact on human activities. Lipid profile means pattern of lipids in the blood, which is routinely done to assess cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study is to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases among the leprosy patients settlement at Ossiomo-Ogan, Edo state. <strong>Method:</strong> Blood samples were collected from a total number of one hundred and eight (108) (57 leprosy patients and 51 controls) subjects. The lipid profiles of the participants were determined using standard methods. <strong>Results:</strong> Significantly (p < 0.001) higher mean serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL in leprosy patients compared with the healthy controls were obtained. There is significant positive correlation between artherogenic index and levels of total cholesterol (r = 0.663;p < 0.001);triglyceride (r = 0.901;p < 0.001);HDL (r = 0.284;p = 0.003);and LDL (r = 0.626;p < 0.001) in leprosy patients. However, all the control subjects and 54 (94.7%) of the leprosy patients had low cardiovascular disease risk, while 3 (2.8%) indicated moderate CVD risk. None of the participants had high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In this study, lipid profile levels of leprosy patients significantly increased despite moderate level of BMI. This study also showed significant positive correlation between the anthrogenic index of plasma and all the lipid profile. Many of the leprosy patients are not conscious of their diet which was tilted towards heavy carbohydrate and fatty meals. None of the participants is at high risk of cardiovascular diseases but the risk may increase with further elevation of the lipid profiles. Efforts should be made by all stakeholders to improve on the awareness of leprosy disease and encourage the sufferers to live decent lives.展开更多
Ben Cao Gang Mu(《本草纲目》Compendium of Materia Medica)written by Li Shizhen(李时珍)was first introduced to Japan in the early 17th century and played an important role in the development of Japanese Material Medica...Ben Cao Gang Mu(《本草纲目》Compendium of Materia Medica)written by Li Shizhen(李时珍)was first introduced to Japan in the early 17th century and played an important role in the development of Japanese Material Medica and natural history in the Edo period.Tokugawa Ieyasu(德川家康),a shogun general,and Hayashi Razan(林罗山),a famous Confucianist in the Edo period,first recommended Ben Cao Gang Mu in Japan.Then,there emerged more scholars at herbal medicine in Japan who studied and taught Ben Cao Gang Mu through family teaching and master-apprenticeship training.Among them,the work of scholars such as Kaibara Ekiken(贝原益轩),Okamoto Ippou(冈本一抱),Matsuoka Gentatsu(松冈玄达),Ono Ranzan(小野蘭山),Iwasaki Kan-en(岩崎灌园),and Maeda Toshiyasu(前田利保)is of great significance to promote the wide communication and acceptance of Ben Cao Gang Mu in the Edo period in Japan.The rise of the Ben Cao Gang Mu in Japan fueled the development of Japanese herbal science and natural history to a new level.展开更多
基金financed by the National Social Science Fund of China(No.23BZS084)。
文摘Ukiyo-e(浮世絵)was a genre of popular art during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.Moxibustion,which was originally introduced from China,was also in its heyday and became one of the popular topics for ukiyo-e artists at that time.Using the images as historical evidence perspective,this article focuses on the moxibustion used in daily life in Japan depicted in the ukiyo-e arts.With the perspective of acu-moxa therapy,one may identify some specific issues in the acupoint selection,leading to the discovery of special application of moxibustion used by the group of yūjo(遊女)at that time.The article concludes by exploring gender issues in ukiyo-e arts and the implications of punishment attached to moxibustion treatment.
基金supported by the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(Project No.GZB20230128).
文摘Following the Meiji Restoration,Japan rapidly embarked on a path of external aggression and expansion.While during the Edo period in Japan,this historical trajectory appeared to be a result of rapid capitalist development,the conception of overturning the regional order in East Asia had already begun to surface.In terms of ideology,Edo-era intellectuals,drawing inspiration from Chinese Confucianism and Japanese classical literature,sought to bridge the cultural gap between China and Japan,thereby shaping Japan's cultural superiority.Politically,Edo Japan attempted to establish a political framework superior to neighboring countries through diplomatic protocols,and even formulated expansionist plans in the face of internal social crises and threats posed by Russian encroachment southward.Modern Japanese incursions such as the annexation of Ryukyu,the annexation of Korea,and the occupation of Taiwan are all associated with Edoera notions of“Japanese cultural superiority”and“subjugation of neighboring countries”The ambition of Edo Japanese thinkers to overturn the East Asian regional order not only influenced the historical trajectory of modern Japan but also predestined a modern East Asia of unrest and turmoil.
文摘Aim: We demonstrated the risk of developing islet autoantibodies-Insulin Autoanti-bodies (IAAs) and Islets cell Autoantibodies (ICAs)-in type-1 diabetic relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients compared to non-diabetic controls. We also aimed to determine the predictive strengths of both autoantibodies in the development of type-1 diabetes mellitus, and which of the two autoantibodies is a better predictive marker of type-1 diabetes mellitus among Nigerian adults. Methodology: A total number of four hundred and fifty five (455) subjects (211 (46%) males, and 244 (54%) females) aged between 35 - 76 years were recruited for the study. IAA and ICA levels were estimated using ELISA reagents from Biomerica Inc. Other parameters such as fasting blood sugar, urine glucose, and urine protein were assessed using standard biochemical techniques. Results: Relatives of type-1 diabetic patients and newly diagnosed type-1 diabetic patients were at greater risk (p < 0.05) of testing positive for more than one autoantibody (ICA and IAA) compared to non-diabetic controls. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better predictors or markers of type-1 diabetes mellitus compared to ICAs. Conclusion: The present study indicated a greater risk of autoim-mune destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancrease of the type-1 relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients and suggests the need for periodic re-cruitment of individuals in the general population, siblings and relatives of type-1 diabetic patients for planned intervention trials. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better autoimmune markers of type-1 diabetes compared to ICAs.
基金A state major key project for basic researches supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The present paper covers a kind of localized orbitals, namely bond-distorted or-bitals in the valence bond calculation. Test calculation on benzene is reported. The results indicate that Dewar structures are important in the description of benzene.
基金Supported by Project of Introducing International Advanced Forestry Science and Technology(2014-4-45)
文摘The rural commodity economy in the Edo period developed by leaps and bounds under the influence of institution,policy,technology and other factors. From the mid 17 th century,the specific area of cash crops gradually took shape in Japan and the largescale cultivation of cash crops greatly promoted the development of rural handicrafts,thereby creating the conditions for the initiation of the capitalist relations of production. The development of rural commodity economy not only changed the traditional mode of operation and production of Japanese farmers,but also accelerated the class differentiation,shook and disintegrated the economic foundation and class basis of Bakuhan society,and created the preconditions for the later Meiji Restoration.
文摘<strong>Background/Aim:</strong> Quality of life is reduced in people living with leprosy as a result of its impact on human activities. Lipid profile means pattern of lipids in the blood, which is routinely done to assess cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study is to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases among the leprosy patients settlement at Ossiomo-Ogan, Edo state. <strong>Method:</strong> Blood samples were collected from a total number of one hundred and eight (108) (57 leprosy patients and 51 controls) subjects. The lipid profiles of the participants were determined using standard methods. <strong>Results:</strong> Significantly (p < 0.001) higher mean serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL in leprosy patients compared with the healthy controls were obtained. There is significant positive correlation between artherogenic index and levels of total cholesterol (r = 0.663;p < 0.001);triglyceride (r = 0.901;p < 0.001);HDL (r = 0.284;p = 0.003);and LDL (r = 0.626;p < 0.001) in leprosy patients. However, all the control subjects and 54 (94.7%) of the leprosy patients had low cardiovascular disease risk, while 3 (2.8%) indicated moderate CVD risk. None of the participants had high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In this study, lipid profile levels of leprosy patients significantly increased despite moderate level of BMI. This study also showed significant positive correlation between the anthrogenic index of plasma and all the lipid profile. Many of the leprosy patients are not conscious of their diet which was tilted towards heavy carbohydrate and fatty meals. None of the participants is at high risk of cardiovascular diseases but the risk may increase with further elevation of the lipid profiles. Efforts should be made by all stakeholders to improve on the awareness of leprosy disease and encourage the sufferers to live decent lives.
基金Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M632153)New Youth Teacher Training Funding Scheme at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.A1-U17205010471).
文摘Ben Cao Gang Mu(《本草纲目》Compendium of Materia Medica)written by Li Shizhen(李时珍)was first introduced to Japan in the early 17th century and played an important role in the development of Japanese Material Medica and natural history in the Edo period.Tokugawa Ieyasu(德川家康),a shogun general,and Hayashi Razan(林罗山),a famous Confucianist in the Edo period,first recommended Ben Cao Gang Mu in Japan.Then,there emerged more scholars at herbal medicine in Japan who studied and taught Ben Cao Gang Mu through family teaching and master-apprenticeship training.Among them,the work of scholars such as Kaibara Ekiken(贝原益轩),Okamoto Ippou(冈本一抱),Matsuoka Gentatsu(松冈玄达),Ono Ranzan(小野蘭山),Iwasaki Kan-en(岩崎灌园),and Maeda Toshiyasu(前田利保)is of great significance to promote the wide communication and acceptance of Ben Cao Gang Mu in the Edo period in Japan.The rise of the Ben Cao Gang Mu in Japan fueled the development of Japanese herbal science and natural history to a new level.