Ran Zhao
Biographic Data
| ID | 5133056 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ran Zhao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ran |
| FAMILY NAME | Zhao |
| SIGNATURE | ZHAO R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central University of Finance and Economics |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8224-2091 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 23 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Developing critical intercultural dialogicity in EFL education
A comprehensive review on Jiao-tai-wan
Linking square dancing to psychological well-being
Square dancing has gained popularity among middle-aged and older adults in China, and recent research has highlighted its potential benefits for psychological well-being. This study investigated the relationship between square dancing and psychological well???being among middle-aged and older adults in China, with a focus on perceived social support as a potential mediator. We conducted a cross-sectional survey involving 226 participants from Chi…
The Chinese version of the substance use risk profile scale
How do personal resources and homeroom teacher job demands influence teachers’ professional identity? A perspective based on the job demands‐resources model
Professional identity is essential for a qualified teacher; however, the imbalance between job resources and demands is a serious impediment to promoting teachers’ professional identity. Given that personal job resources (i.e., teachers’ socioemotional competence and psychological capital) and challenging job demands (homeroom/non‐homeroom teachers) are distinctive—but understudied—job characteristics, this study examines their role in fostering …
Analysis of factors associated with family disease burden and correlation with social support among family caregivers of patients with severe mental illnesses
Background: Caregivers are responsible for the home care of family members with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) and their lives are often subject to changes that can create stress and burden. The purpose of this study was to explore the current state of family disease burden and its correlation with social support among family caregivers of SMIs patients. Methods: Using a random sampling method, a total of 1,108 family caregivers of SMIs patients …
Assessment of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients' behavioral characteristics associated with integrated treatment and prevention services in community health centers in China
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe behavioral characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, identify homogeneous clusters, and explore factors affecting behaviors associated with integrated treatment and prevention (ITP) services for T2DM in community health centers in China. Methods: A convenient sampling method was employed at a community health center between January and July 2022 in Nanjing. A total of 354 pat…
Factors affecting T2DM patients’ behaviors associated with integrated treatment and prevention services in China
The TPB model explained the behavioral variations associated with ITP services and provided a framework for developing targeted interventions and improving community-based ITP services for T2DM. To encourage patients to engage in desirable behaviors, interventions should focus on modifying patients' SN towards behavior associated with ITP services by promoting peer pressure and increasing the family's emphasis on health
The dynamic nexus
The risk of MetS in lactating women is due to a high BMI base before pregnancy and postpartum. High BMI in all stages of pregnancy and postpartum were risk factors for MetS in lactation. BMI during lactation plays a key role in the risk of MetS
Burden of gastroesophageal reflux disease in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019
GORD is a public health challenge, especially in Latin America. Some SDI quintiles had declining rates, while some countries experienced increased rates. Thus, resources should be allocated for preventative measures based on country-specific estimates
Examining secondary–postsecondary articulation of Chinese language programs
This study reports the results of a national survey of the types and uses of assessments for matriculating secondary students into college Chinese language programs. In addition to providing an overview of college placement procedures obtained from 35 college Chinese programs, the survey also probed into the rationales behind the varied placement procedures across different colleges and universities, the range of commonly used standardized tests …
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on chlorophyll a in lakes of China
Whether or not chlorophyll a (Chla) is limited by nitrogen (N) or phosphorus (P), or both, remains highly debated. In part this is due to the lack of a robust statistical rarely considered using a statistical method in studies of peer-review research of lakes. Individual studies only used the use of the relationship between Chla and nutrients to judge the effects of N and P, ignoring the spatial heterogeneity of the ecological environment. Here, …
Spatio-Temporal Variation and Its Driving Forces of Soil Organic Carbon along an Urban–Rural Gradient
Rapid urbanization has reshaped land cover and the ecological environment, potentially improving or deteriorating soil organic carbon (SOC). However, the response of SOC to urbanization has not yet been fully exploited. Herein, by using the land-use transfer matrix, the Sen & Mann-Kendall tests, the Hurst index, and a geographical and temporal weighted regression (GTWR) model, as well as an urban-rural gradient perspective, we assessed the dynami…
Response of Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Related Microorganisms to Arsenic during Vermicomposting of Cow Dung
Antibiotic resistance pollution in livestock manure is a persistent issue that has drawn public attention. Vermicomposting is an ecofriendly biological process that can render livestock manure harmless and resourceful. However, little is known about the impact of vermicomposting on antibiotic resistance in livestock manure under stress caused by potentially toxic arsenic levels. Herein, lab-scale vermicomposting was performed to comprehensively e…
Treating unstable angina with detoxifying and blood-activating formulae
A Chinese Relational Coping Inventory
We report the development of a situation-specific Chinese Relational Coping (CRC) inventory to assess perceived coping effectiveness in a collectivistic Chinese cultural context. The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using 3 samples of Chinese college students ( N = 1,807) suggested the viability and stability of a 4-factor model: Understanding Oneself in Context, Involving Relevant Others in Context, Considering Others in C…
Protective effects of triptolide on TLR4 mediated autoimmune and inflammatory response induced myocardial fibrosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy
Our data demonstrated that the protective effects of triptolide against DCM might attribute to inhibition of TLR4-induced NF-κB/IL-1β immune pathway, suppression of NF-κB/TNF-α/VCAM-1 inflammatory pathway and down-regulation of TGF-β1/α-SMA/Vimentin fibrosis pathway
Condom use and self-efficacy among female sex workers with steady partners in China
"Condom use and self-efficacy among female sex workers with steady partners in China." AIDS Care, 21(1), p. 132
HIV/Aids-related sexual risks and migratory status among female sex workers in a rural Chinese county
Currently, there are millions of female sex workers (FSWs) in China and these women play a critical role in the escalating HIV epidemic in the country. Existing studies revealed high mobility of this population, but data on the relationship of FSWs' migratory status and their HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks are limited. A cross-sectional survey was administered among 454 FSWs in a rural county of Guangxi, China. Sexual risks and current infections …
Condom use and self-efficacy among female sex workers with steady partners in China
This study attempted to determine the association of self-efficacy with condom-use practice and to explore reasons of not using condoms among female sex workers (FSWs) with steady partners in China. Data from 309 establishment-based FSWs with steady partners in one Chinese county were collected through a cross-sectional study. Consistent condom use with steady partners was lower than with clients in entertainment establishments. Condom-use self-e…
Can Variation in HIV/STD-Related Risk be Explained by Individual SES? Findings from Female Sex Workers in a Rural Chinese County
Low socioeconomic status (SES) has been linked to HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) at a macro level because the majority of new cases of HIV infection in the world have been reported in underdeveloped or developing countries. However, empirical data on the relationship between individual SES and HIV/STD related risk have been mixed. Employing quantitative data from 454 female sex workers (FSWs), this study was designed to examine the pr…
Correlates of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt Among Female Sex Workers in China
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt among female sex workers (FSWs) in China. A cross-sectional survey was administered among 454 FSWs in a rural county of Guangxi, China. About 14% of FSWs had thought of suicide and 8% had attempted suicide in the past 6 months. Multiple logistic regression analyses indicated that those FSWs who were dissatisfied with life, abused alcohol, were decei…
Sexual Coercion, HIV-Related Risk, and Mental Health Among Female Sex Workers in China
We performed this study to examine the association of sexual coercion with HIV-related risk behaviors and suicidal thoughts and attempts among female sex workers (FSWs) in Guangxi, China. Four hundred fifty-four FSWs in 57 entertainment establishments (including shampooing salons, massage parlors, and restaurants) were interviewed between March and May 2004. Fifteen percent of the women reported having been coerced into sex in the last 6 months. …
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Correlates of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt Among Female Sex Workers in China
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempt among female sex workers (FSWs) in China. A cross-sectional survey was administered among 454 FSWs in a rural county of Guangxi, China. About 14% of FSWs had thought of suicide and 8% had attempted suicide in the past 6 months. Multiple logistic regression analyses indicated that those FSWs who were dissatisfied with life, abused alcohol, were decei…
Sexual Coercion, HIV-Related Risk, and Mental Health Among Female Sex Workers in China
We performed this study to examine the association of sexual coercion with HIV-related risk behaviors and suicidal thoughts and attempts among female sex workers (FSWs) in Guangxi, China. Four hundred fifty-four FSWs in 57 entertainment establishments (including shampooing salons, massage parlors, and restaurants) were interviewed between March and May 2004. Fifteen percent of the women reported having been coerced into sex in the last 6 months. …
Condom use and self-efficacy among female sex workers with steady partners in China
This study attempted to determine the association of self-efficacy with condom-use practice and to explore reasons of not using condoms among female sex workers (FSWs) with steady partners in China. Data from 309 establishment-based FSWs with steady partners in one Chinese county were collected through a cross-sectional study. Consistent condom use with steady partners was lower than with clients in entertainment establishments. Condom-use self-e…
Can Variation in HIV/STD-Related Risk be Explained by Individual SES? Findings from Female Sex Workers in a Rural Chinese County
Low socioeconomic status (SES) has been linked to HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) at a macro level because the majority of new cases of HIV infection in the world have been reported in underdeveloped or developing countries. However, empirical data on the relationship between individual SES and HIV/STD related risk have been mixed. Employing quantitative data from 454 female sex workers (FSWs), this study was designed to examine the pr…
Condom use and self-efficacy among female sex workers with steady partners in China
"Condom use and self-efficacy among female sex workers with steady partners in China." AIDS Care, 21(1), p. 132
HIV/Aids-related sexual risks and migratory status among female sex workers in a rural Chinese county
Currently, there are millions of female sex workers (FSWs) in China and these women play a critical role in the escalating HIV epidemic in the country. Existing studies revealed high mobility of this population, but data on the relationship of FSWs' migratory status and their HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks are limited. A cross-sectional survey was administered among 454 FSWs in a rural county of Guangxi, China. Sexual risks and current infections …
A Chinese Relational Coping Inventory
We report the development of a situation-specific Chinese Relational Coping (CRC) inventory to assess perceived coping effectiveness in a collectivistic Chinese cultural context. The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using 3 samples of Chinese college students ( N = 1,807) suggested the viability and stability of a 4-factor model: Understanding Oneself in Context, Involving Relevant Others in Context, Considering Others in C…
Protective effects of triptolide on TLR4 mediated autoimmune and inflammatory response induced myocardial fibrosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy
Our data demonstrated that the protective effects of triptolide against DCM might attribute to inhibition of TLR4-induced NF-κB/IL-1β immune pathway, suppression of NF-κB/TNF-α/VCAM-1 inflammatory pathway and down-regulation of TGF-β1/α-SMA/Vimentin fibrosis pathway
Treating unstable angina with detoxifying and blood-activating formulae
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on chlorophyll a in lakes of China
Whether or not chlorophyll a (Chla) is limited by nitrogen (N) or phosphorus (P), or both, remains highly debated. In part this is due to the lack of a robust statistical rarely considered using a statistical method in studies of peer-review research of lakes. Individual studies only used the use of the relationship between Chla and nutrients to judge the effects of N and P, ignoring the spatial heterogeneity of the ecological environment. Here, …
Spatio-Temporal Variation and Its Driving Forces of Soil Organic Carbon along an Urban–Rural Gradient
Rapid urbanization has reshaped land cover and the ecological environment, potentially improving or deteriorating soil organic carbon (SOC). However, the response of SOC to urbanization has not yet been fully exploited. Herein, by using the land-use transfer matrix, the Sen & Mann-Kendall tests, the Hurst index, and a geographical and temporal weighted regression (GTWR) model, as well as an urban-rural gradient perspective, we assessed the dynami…
Response of Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Related Microorganisms to Arsenic during Vermicomposting of Cow Dung
Antibiotic resistance pollution in livestock manure is a persistent issue that has drawn public attention. Vermicomposting is an ecofriendly biological process that can render livestock manure harmless and resourceful. However, little is known about the impact of vermicomposting on antibiotic resistance in livestock manure under stress caused by potentially toxic arsenic levels. Herein, lab-scale vermicomposting was performed to comprehensively e…
Assessment of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients' behavioral characteristics associated with integrated treatment and prevention services in community health centers in China
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe behavioral characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, identify homogeneous clusters, and explore factors affecting behaviors associated with integrated treatment and prevention (ITP) services for T2DM in community health centers in China. Methods: A convenient sampling method was employed at a community health center between January and July 2022 in Nanjing. A total of 354 pat…
Factors affecting T2DM patients’ behaviors associated with integrated treatment and prevention services in China
The TPB model explained the behavioral variations associated with ITP services and provided a framework for developing targeted interventions and improving community-based ITP services for T2DM. To encourage patients to engage in desirable behaviors, interventions should focus on modifying patients' SN towards behavior associated with ITP services by promoting peer pressure and increasing the family's emphasis on health
The dynamic nexus
The risk of MetS in lactating women is due to a high BMI base before pregnancy and postpartum. High BMI in all stages of pregnancy and postpartum were risk factors for MetS in lactation. BMI during lactation plays a key role in the risk of MetS
Burden of gastroesophageal reflux disease in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019
GORD is a public health challenge, especially in Latin America. Some SDI quintiles had declining rates, while some countries experienced increased rates. Thus, resources should be allocated for preventative measures based on country-specific estimates
Examining secondary–postsecondary articulation of Chinese language programs
This study reports the results of a national survey of the types and uses of assessments for matriculating secondary students into college Chinese language programs. In addition to providing an overview of college placement procedures obtained from 35 college Chinese programs, the survey also probed into the rationales behind the varied placement procedures across different colleges and universities, the range of commonly used standardized tests …
The Chinese version of the substance use risk profile scale
How do personal resources and homeroom teacher job demands influence teachers’ professional identity? A perspective based on the job demands‐resources model
Professional identity is essential for a qualified teacher; however, the imbalance between job resources and demands is a serious impediment to promoting teachers’ professional identity. Given that personal job resources (i.e., teachers’ socioemotional competence and psychological capital) and challenging job demands (homeroom/non‐homeroom teachers) are distinctive—but understudied—job characteristics, this study examines their role in fostering …
Analysis of factors associated with family disease burden and correlation with social support among family caregivers of patients with severe mental illnesses
Background: Caregivers are responsible for the home care of family members with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) and their lives are often subject to changes that can create stress and burden. The purpose of this study was to explore the current state of family disease burden and its correlation with social support among family caregivers of SMIs patients. Methods: Using a random sampling method, a total of 1,108 family caregivers of SMIs patients …
Developing critical intercultural dialogicity in EFL education
A comprehensive review on Jiao-tai-wan
Linking square dancing to psychological well-being
Square dancing has gained popularity among middle-aged and older adults in China, and recent research has highlighted its potential benefits for psychological well-being. This study investigated the relationship between square dancing and psychological well???being among middle-aged and older adults in China, with a focus on perceived social support as a potential mediator. We conducted a cross-sectional survey involving 226 participants from Chi…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · China (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Sex work and related issues (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Family medicine (5 works)