Longitudinal effects of socioeconomic status on first and second language reading development: evidence from Chinese children learning English
AbstractWhile it has been shown that socioeconomic status (SES) is important for children ’s literacy development in their first language (L1), less is known about its association with reading in a second language (L2). The present study examined the different effects of SES on the acquisition of reading in Chinese as L1 and English as L2 from ages 7 to 11, among 291 Chinese children. The results showed that the contribution of SES to Chinese word reading was not significant. In contrast, SES significantly predicted English word reading. Mediation analyses revealed that SES had direct and indirect effects on English word...
Source: Reading and Writing - April 27, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Fertility preservation in males with cancer of trends, region development, and efficacy in mainland China from 16 regions Chinese sperm banks
ConclusionThis study provides the first comprehensive national statistical census and review of fertility preservation in male cancer patients with respect to trends, prevalence, and cancer types. The development of male cancer fertility preservation in China is imbalanced and percentage of males receiving sperm cryopreservation in the adolescent and young adult cancers was low. Sixteen human sperm banks from China analyze current problems and challenges, and then prioritize steps toward the achievement of the FP strategy framework for Healthy China 2030. (Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics)
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - April 27, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 556: The Risk Perception of the Chinese Diaspora during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Targeting Cognitive Dissonance through Storytelling
Charlotte Lee
The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 required risk communications to mitigate the virus’ spread. However, social media not only conveyed health information to minimize the contagion, but also distracted from the threat by linking it to an externalized ‘other’—primarily those appearing to be of Chinese descent. This disinformation caused the attribution of blame to Chinese people worldwide. In Canada’s Greater Toronto Area, Chinese individuals reported widespread public stigma that compounded their risk of contagion; to the degree that i...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 27, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Doris Yuet Lan Leung Shoilee Khan Hilary Hwu Aaida Mamuji Jack Rozdilsky Terri Chu Charlotte Lee Tags: Article Source Type: research
Different radius of curvature at the talus trochlea from northern Chinese population measured using 3D model
To analyze the curvature characteristics of the talus trochlea in people from northern China in different sex and age groups. (Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research)
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - April 27, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shixun Wu, Shizhang Liu, Minggang Huang, Zhe Liu, Jiyuan Shi and Ming Ling Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Comparison of six Z-score formulas based on echocardiography for coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease (KD) patients are at risk of developing the serious complication of coronary artery dilation (CAD). To diagnose CAD caused by KD, various Z-Score formulas are used worldwide. This paper aims to evaluate the differences and inclusiveness among the six most commonly used Z-Score formulas in diagnosing CAD in Suzhou, China. Additionally, the study seeks to compare the differences in CAD diagnosis among different high-risk factor groups. By doing so, this research provides a valuable reference for accurately diagnosing CAD in KD patients. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xueying Si, Cui Hou, Hui Wang, Wenying Yan, Yunjia Tang, Xinlu Hu, Juncheng Ni, Ling Sun, Haitao Lv, Qiu-Qin Xu Source Type: research
