Research on the impact of Chinese local government patent funding on the development of regional patent

This paper aims to study the impact of Chinese patent funding support on the development of regional patent layout.Data samples were selected from Guangxi, Jiangsu and non-pilot provinces, and data samples were selected from the period 2015-2018.This paper discusses the influence relationship by game theory.The conclusion is that the support of patent funding has a positive impact on economically developed areas and a negative impact on economically less developed areas.Other measures are required to eliminate the aforementioned negative effects.

Take-Home Naloxone and the Prevention of Deaths from Heroin Overdose: Pursuing Strong Science, Fuller Understanding, Greater Impact

<b><i>Background and Context:</i></b> Realization of the life-saving potential of “take-home naloxone” has been a personal journey, but it has also been a collective journey. It has been a story of individual exploration and growth, and also a story of changes at a societal level. “Take-home naloxone” has matured since its first conceptualization a quarter of a century ago. It required recognition of the enormous burden of deaths from drug overdose (particularly heroin and other opioids), and also realization of critical clusterings (such as post-release from prison). It also required realization that, since many overdose deaths are witnessed, we can potentially prevent many deaths by mobilizing drug users themselves, their families, and the wider caring community to act as intervention workforce to give life-saving interim emergency care. <b><i>Summary of Scope:</i></b> This article explores 5 areas (many illustrations UK-based where the author works): firstly, the need for strong science; secondly, our improved understanding of opioid overdose and deaths; thirdly, the search for greater impact from our policies and interventions; fourthly, developing better forms of naloxone; and fifthly, examining the challenges still to be addressed. <b><i>Key Messages:</i></b> “Take-home naloxone” is an exemplar of harm reduction with potential global impact – drug policy and practice for the public good. However, “having the potential” is not good enough – there needs to be actual implementation. This will be easier once the component parts of “take-home naloxone” are improved (better naloxone products, better training aids, revised legislation, and explicit funding support). Many improvements are already possible, but we hesitate about implementation. It is our responsibility to drive progress faster. With “take-home naloxone,” we can be proud of what we have achieved, but we must also be humble about how much more we still need to do.

The Development of Islamic Religious Education at The Prosperity Agency of The Mosque (BKM) At-Taqwa University of Medan Area

This study aims to analyze the development of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) at BKM At-Taqwa Mosque, Medan Area University (UMA). The focus of the discussion includes (1) the role of the At-Taqwa Mosque BKM as a center for PAI development at the UMA campus mosque; (2) the process of developing IRE at the UMA campus mosque; and (3) the supporting and inhibiting factors for the development of IRE in BKM At-Taqwa UMA. This study uses a qualitative approach with an analytical descriptive method. The primary data of the research is the mosque management or BKM Masjid At-Taqwa UMA, while the secondary data is the community of the UMA campus. Data collection was obtained by means of observation, interviews, and document studies. Furthermore, the data were analyzed by means of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that (1) At-Taqwa Mosque BKM plays an important role in making the campus mosque a center for IRE development on the UMA campus; (2) the process of developing IRE at the UMA campus mosque is carried out in the form of the ta'lim assembly and TPA in the mosque; (3) as for the supporting factors in the development of IRE at BKM At-Taqwa UMA, namely an organized agenda, adequate number of worshipers, cooperation from BKM management, inviting qualified resource persons/lecturers, and funding support sourced from community infaq.

Exploring Perceived Importance of a Novel Emergency Food Program during COVID-19 and Program Recipient Characteristics

Following rising unemployment rates and consequent loss of income due to COVID-19, many people have been seeking meal assistance. This study examines the impact of a community-based free meal distribution program during the pandemic in Kentucky, reviewing characteristics of recipients of the program. Demographics, health behaviors, food insecure classification, and rating of importance of the meal program were collected. Qualitative feedback on the impact of the program was collected via open response. Of the 92 participants using the meal service, the cohort was female, Black, 43 years of age (43.5 ± 15.0 years), with a household income under 30,000 USD before COVID, decreased income since COVID, and were food insecure. Recipients rated the importance of the service as 8.7 ± 1.8 (of 10), and those with children indicated the importance as 4.2 ± 1.1 (of 5). Qualitative data on program importance highlighted four response categories including “changed habits”, “mental wellbeing”, “provided resources”, and “other”. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have struggled. Meal assistance programs are a fundamental asset in the community that have seen marketed demand since COVID-19. Collaboration with, and evaluation of, meal assistance programs can be valuable for continued programmatic funding support.