Abstract: This paper attempts to analyse the influence of Japanese culture in Hong Kong society, with particular reference to the adaptation and appropriation of Japanese kimono. I will present two aspects for discussion, namely the depiction of Japanese women in Hong Kong pop music videos, and the adoption of Japanese kimono by Hong Kong young couples when taking their pre-wedding photos. Further, I shall examine whether or not the adaptation of Japanese kimono by Hong Kong people is an authentic representation of the traditional Japanese costume, and how far this reveals the understanding of Hong Kong people towards Japanese culture.
Abstract: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become progressively ubiquitous in smokers and their roles of smoking cessation give rise to much controversy. With reference to the increasing prevalence of e-cigarettes use, the paper aims to examine the efficacy of e-cigarettes in quitting smoking and to make recommendations to existing policies. Health impacts of e-cigarettes are still not being proven in the long-term and cessation effectiveness is not well established. However, e-cigarettes constitute a gateway to cigarette smoking, nicotine addiction as well as dual use of e-cigarettes and traditional tobaccos among smokers and youth population. Current policies on e-cigarettes in Hong Kong pose certain grey areas. The Government should put greater efforts into regulatory measures regarding the sale and promotion of e-cigarettes. Increased public education is also important in order to safeguard public health of the community.
Abstract: The Hong Kong healthcare system is well-known for its good performance and supreme efficiency, but it is facing the problem of long-term sustainability. The shift of epidemiological pattern, increasing medical costs, and the imbalanced demands between the public and private sectors have caused huge financial burden on public healthcare services. There is also resource misallocation in the public system. Therefore, the Hong Kong healthcare system may be unsustainable in the long term. Re-structuring of the healthcare system and health reform are the effective ways for improving healthcare sustainability. Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme, performance measurement system, public private partnership, and fare adjustment scheme can be considered and implemented into the healthcare system for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilisation in future.
Abstract: There are increasing skyscrapers in the world. Lift maintenance services industry has become one of the most important engineering industries nowadays. A study was conducted through the survey with over a hundred respondents. These respondents are property management professionals. Results show that trust exists among lift maintenance contractors and management companies of the buildings. Trust is positively related to the level of switching cost during maintenance contract renewal.
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