In light of Hong Kong’s failed attempt to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance in 2019 and China’s enactment 2020 National Security Law for Kong, many countries have voiced unease about their extradition agreements with China. Some, out concern over potential adverse impacts on human rights, even suspended Kong. this article, we investigate factors affecting signing between China other countr...

PURPOSE Lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) are two dietary carotenoids that accumulate at the macula, where they are collectively known as macular pigment (MP). There is a biologically plausible rationale, with some supporting evidence, that MP may protect against age-related maculopathy (ARM). This study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between dietary intake of L and Z, serum concent...

Sugar dictated the fortunes of many countries in British Empire nineteenth century. With abolition slavery, thousands indentured labour or coolies from Indian subcontinent, filled gap. The word coolie was derogatory, referring to a marginalized underclass, whereas coolitude evokes and acknowledges agency. Our article revolves around question: How does historical lens evoke understandings ethnic...

Optimal control simulations of the standing long jump were developed to gain insight into the mechanisms of enhanced performance due to arm motion. The activations that maximize standing long jump distance of a joint torque actuated model were determined for jumps with free and restricted arm movement. The simulated jump distance was 40 cm greater when arm movement was free (2.00 m) than when i...