title: Implications of China's latest statute on internet and the forthcoming real-name registration scheme

authors: Liao, Zhixiong (Leo)

abstract: A scheme called 'real name registration of information network users' is required to be implemented in China by the end of June 2014. Presumably this scheme is based on the NPC Standing Committee's latest legislation on internet titled Decisions on Strengthening the Protection of Network Information, which imposes on ISPs and ICPs not only obligations to protect online personal information and privacy but also the obligation to collect their clients' true identity information. The latest internet-related legislation and the forthcoming 'real-name registration' scheme raises the question whether the Chinese Government is changing its policy, law and/or the law enforcement regime on regulating the internet contents. Are they merely a disguised internet content control toughening, or something indicating a new trend of China's internet regulation, that is, paying more attention to the protection of online privacy? Does the new legislation add anything new to China's pre-existing legal framework and enforcement mechanism for internet content regulation? Is the Chinese Government sacrificing citizens' freedom of speech for privacy? What are the most possible implications of the latest internet-related statutory legislation and the forthcoming 'real-name registration' scheme? This paper draw its conclusions mainly based on in-depth analyses of China's pre-existing internet regulation regime and the new legislation.

text: Implications of China's latest statute on internet and the forthcoming real-name registration scheme A scheme called 'real name registration of information network users' is required to be implemented in China by the end of June 2014. Presumably this scheme is based on the NPC Standing Committee's latest legislation on internet titled Decisions on Strengthening the Protection of Network Information, which imposes on ISPs and ICPs not only obligations to protect online personal information and privacy but also the obligation to collect their clients' true identity information. The latest internet-related legislation and the forthcoming 'real-name registration' scheme raises the question whether the Chinese Government is changing its policy, law and/or the law enforcement regime on regulating the internet contents. Are they merely a disguised internet content control toughening, or something indicating a new trend of China's internet regulation, that is, paying more attention to the protection of online privacy? Does the new legislation add anything new to China's pre-existing legal framework and enforcement mechanism for internet content regulation? Is the Chinese Government sacrificing citizens' freedom of speech for privacy? What are the most possible implications of the latest internet-related statutory legislation and the forthcoming 'real-name registration' scheme? This paper draw its conclusions mainly based on in-depth analyses of China's pre-existing internet regulation regime and the new legislation.

year: 2015

title: Outcomes of cemented and hybrid primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: A systematic review with narrative synthesis

authors: Pearce, Amy

subjects: hip replacement

abstract: Purpose
To compare primary (implant survival and periprosthetic fracture rates, PPF) and secondary (patient reported outcome measures, PROMs) outcomes of cemented and hybrid primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis.

Methods
Four databases (PubMed®, EBSCO, ScienceDirect®, and Scopus®) were searched (1 October 2023 and 15 November 2024) for original studies comparing cemented and hybrid primary THA for osteoarthritis. survival, PPF rates, and PROMs. Included studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Quality in Prognostic Studies or RoB 2.0 tool, critically appraised for strength of evidence using GRADE, and underwent a narrative synthesis. PROSPERO registration number CRD42023462884.

Results
Eight studies met criteria for review (n = 357,748). Risk of bias was high for two, moderate for three, and low for three studies. Quality of evidence was very low for both primary and secondary outcomes. Five studies met the criteria for the primary outcome (survival) (n = 257,756), two PPF rates (n = 29,581), and three PROMs (n = 382). Three of five studies reported hybrid survival as not significantly different to cemented, and two identified cemented as superior. The three PROMs studies reported no difference between cemented and hybrid THA. A lack of studies and comparative data made it unfeasible to determine PPF outcomes.

Conclusion
Few high-quality studies and methodological heterogeneity led to moderate to high bias and very low overall evidence certainty. Eligible studies indicated no difference in short to medium term PROMs or 10-year survival between the two fixations. Long-term studies indicated superior cemented survival outcomes. A substantial gap in long-term PROMs and PPF rates is noted.

text: Outcomes of cemented and hybrid primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: A systematic review with narrative synthesis Purpose
To compare primary (implant survival and periprosthetic fracture rates, PPF) and secondary (patient reported outcome measures, PROMs) outcomes of cemented and hybrid primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis.

Methods
Four databases (PubMed®, EBSCO, ScienceDirect®, and Scopus®) were searched (1 October 2023 and 15 November 2024) for original studies comparing cemented and hybrid primary THA for osteoarthritis. survival, PPF rates, and PROMs. Included studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Quality in Prognostic Studies or RoB 2.0 tool, critically appraised for strength of evidence using GRADE, and underwent a narrative synthesis. PROSPERO registration number CRD42023462884.

Results
Eight studies met criteria for review (n = 357,748). Risk of bias was high for two, moderate for three, and low for three studies. Quality of evidence was very low for both primary and secondary outcomes. Five studies met the criteria for the primary outcome (survival) (n = 257,756), two PPF rates (n = 29,581), and three PROMs (n = 382). Three of five studies reported hybrid survival as not significantly different to cemented, and two identified cemented as superior. The three PROMs studies reported no difference between cemented and hybrid THA. A lack of studies and comparative data made it unfeasible to determine PPF outcomes.

Conclusion
Few high-quality studies and methodological heterogeneity led to moderate to high bias and very low overall evidence certainty. Eligible studies indicated no difference in short to medium term PROMs or 10-year survival between the two fixations. Long-term studies indicated superior cemented survival outcomes. A substantial gap in long-term PROMs and PPF rates is noted.

year: 2025

title: Māori Waiata: Discourse structuring, sub-genres and aesthetics

authors: Roa, Raukura

subjects: Te reo Māori

abstract: With particular reference to a discourse-based analysis of five waiata tangi from Ngāti Hauā, it is argued here that different types of Māori waiata (songs and chants) may be characterised by different types of overall discourse structuring. It is also suggested that discourse structuring may be a significant aspect of the aesthetics of Māori waiata.

text: Māori Waiata: Discourse structuring, sub-genres and aesthetics With particular reference to a discourse-based analysis of five waiata tangi from Ngāti Hauā, it is argued here that different types of Māori waiata (songs and chants) may be characterised by different types of overall discourse structuring. It is also suggested that discourse structuring may be a significant aspect of the aesthetics of Māori waiata.

year: 2004-02