A new kind of proper efficiency, namely strong efficiency, is introduced in a locally convex space. Strong efficiency generalizes Borwein's super efficiency and refines other proper efficiency. We provide a scalar characterization for strongly efficient points and study the section property and...

In this paper, an attempt is made to explore how people respond to injuries at work among a group of hand-injured workers in the context of contemporary Hong Kong society. Qualitative research methods were adopted. A "focused interview" by means of open-ended questions was employed to...

Studies have documented that health and income are important variables affecting the quality of life in old age. However, there is little knowledge about whether perceived financial sufficiency affects the health of elderly persons. Recent research has documented that in addition to material and...

A group of hand injury patients was followed up 2-3 years after their injury. Compared to a non-patient control group hand injury patients were more externally oriented, and reported more psychological symptoms. Based on their General Health Questionnaire scores, the patients were divided into a...