Populist Protests and the Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy: (Re)emerging Pragmatic Populism in China DOI
Ramnath Reghunadhan

International Studies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 60(3), P. 296 - 312

Published: July 1, 2023

Populist protests in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have recently emerged as a reaction against Chinese authorities’ stringent measures under its dynamic zero-COVID policy. Besides vehement criticism and policy, during some protests, there been ensuing calls across country for President Xi Jinping to step down. The article argues that this scenario can further deteriorate overall political legitimacy Communist Party on long-term basis. According article, indicate re-emergence populism PRC, which incidentally historically has parallels at Tiananmen Square, 1919 May Fourth Movement. theorizes John Dewey’s concept ‘pragmatic populism’ aspect period, inherently provides many ideational relational facets with recent China.

Language: Английский

Impacts of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Promoter Genotypes on Breast Cancer Risk DOI Open Access
Chih‐Chiang Hung,

Chung‐Lin Tsai,

YU-TING CHIN

et al.

Cancer Genomics & Proteomics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(5), P. 502 - 510

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of breast cancer (BC). However, there is limited research on role MMP-2 genotypes BC risk. This study aimed to investigate associations between two promoter polymorphisms, rs243865 and rs2285053,

Language: Английский

Citations

3
Association ofMatrix Metalloproteinase-9Genotypes With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk DOI Open Access

Chao‐Hsuan Chen,

LIANG-CHUN SHIH,

Shih‐Wei Hsu

et al.

In Vivo, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(4), P. 1731 - 1739

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background/Aim: The up-regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression is a characteristic feature observed across various malignancies, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Nevertheless, the influence MMP-9 genotype in context NPC remains underexplored. This study examined implications promoter rs3918242 genotypes on susceptibility to Taiwan. Materials and Methods: In cohort comprising 208 cases 416 healthy controls, genotyping was conducted utilizing polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism methodology. Results: Individuals harbouring variant CT or TT did not demonstrate discernible alteration risk when compared wild-type CC carriers [odds ratio (OR)=0.83 0.79, with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI)=0.56-1.24 0.27-2.29; p=0.4205 0.8675, respectively]. Moreover, presence T allele confer modified (OR=0.84, 95%CI=0.60-1.19, p=0.3761). Intriguingly, protective effect associated against discerned among individuals abstaining from betel quid chewing behaviour (OR=0.51, 95%CI=0.30-0.87, p=0.0166). Notably, no significant association established between without smoking alcohol consumption habits. Conclusion: Presence at appear substantially contribute an elevated NPC. carrying genotype, particularly those chewing.

Language: Английский

Citations

1
Impacts of Interleukin-10 Promoter Genotypes on Prostate Cancer DOI Creative Commons

YU-TING CHIN,

Chung-Lin Tsai,

Hung-Huan Ma

et al.

Life, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 1035 - 1035

Published: Aug. 20, 2024

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a multifactorial disease influenced by genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Genetic polymorphisms in the

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Populist Protests and the Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy: (Re)emerging Pragmatic Populism in China DOI
Ramnath Reghunadhan

International Studies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 60(3), P. 296 - 312

Published: July 1, 2023

Populist protests in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have recently emerged as a reaction against Chinese authorities’ stringent measures under its dynamic zero-COVID policy. Besides vehement criticism and policy, during some protests, there been ensuing calls across country for President Xi Jinping to step down. The article argues that this scenario can further deteriorate overall political legitimacy Communist Party on long-term basis. According article, indicate re-emergence populism PRC, which incidentally historically has parallels at Tiananmen Square, 1919 May Fourth Movement. theorizes John Dewey’s concept ‘pragmatic populism’ aspect period, inherently provides many ideational relational facets with recent China.

Language: Английский

Citations

1