Epidemiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Asia-Pacific Region
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the predominant primary liver cancer in many countries and is the third most common cause of cancer-related death in the Asia-Pacific region. The incidence of HCC is higher in men and in those over 40 years old.
Ran-xu Zhu+3 more
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EU-China collaboration in design: research in Web-enabled collaborative design supported by the Asia-Link and Asia IT&C projects [PDF]
The research of Web-enabled collaboration in total design supported by the European Union's Asia Link project [1] and Asia IT&C project is reported in this paper. The two projects both aim at enhancing research collaboration between the EU and China. The
Su, D
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The "European model" of international law and its significance for Asia. Some critical reflections. EU Centre in Singapore Working Paper No. 7, June 2012 [PDF]
There is a certain arrogance in the affirmation that a “European model” of regional integration and of compliance with international law should be adopted anywhere in the world, and in Asia in particular. This article argues on the contrary that Asia and
Mayer, Benoît
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A review of Central Asian glaciochemical data [PDF]
The glaciers of central Asia provide suitable locations from which to recover continuous, high-resolution glaciochemical records on a continental scale.
Mayewski, Paul A+2 more
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Aquaculture Asia, Vol.13, No.2, pp.1-56, April-June 2008 [PDF]
Peter Edwards writes on rural aquaculture: From integrated carp polyculture to intensive monoculture in the Pearl River Delta, South China. Better management practices for Vietnamese catfish. Ipomoea aquatica – an aquaculture friendly macrophyte.
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Epidemiological Features of Cardiovascular Disease in Asia
Dong Zhao
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Asia-Pacific zoos in the 21st century : stakeholder perceptions of the roles and functions of zoos : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management at Massey University, New Zealand [PDF]
The advent of the anthropocene accentuates the transformation of ecosystems on a global scale. This study responds to these concerns by assessing the role and function of 21st century zoos in general and the Asia-Pacific zoos in particular. The lack of
Teng, Jeraldine Shan-Wei
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Changing epidemiological trends of inflammatory bowel disease in Asia
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has become more common in Asia over the past few decades. The rate of increase in prevalence of the disease varies greatly in Asia, with several countries in East Asia experiencing a more than doubled increase in IBD ...
Wee Khoon Ng, S. Wong, S. Ng
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Demographic Transitions and Economic Miracles in Emerging Asia
The demographic transition a change from high to low rates of mortality and fertility has been more dramatic in East Asia during the twentieth century than in any other region or historical period.
D. Bloom, J. Williamson
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With funding support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS) of Lingnan University collaborated with Tuen Tsz Wai San Hing Tsuen Tsing Chuen Wai Rural Community Service Centre of Yan Oi Tong ...
Asia Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies
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