A forensic population database of autosomal STR and X-STR markers in the Qiang ethnic minority of China by Zefei Wang, Mengyuan Song, Qiang Lyu, Jun Ying, Qian Wu, Feng Song, Lanrui Jiang, Xiaowen Wei, Shuangshuang Wang, Fei Wang, Yuxiang Zhou, Xingbo Song, Haibo Luo

“…The results of phylogenetic, interpopulation differentiation, and principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) indicate that the Qiang people have extensive connections with ethnic minorities in China, supporting the view that the Qiang people are the oldest group in the entire Sino-Tibetan language family. …”
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Ethnic minorities in China under Japanese occupation: the Muslim campaign and education during the Second Sino-Japanese War by Atsuko Shimbo

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Progress in research on gut microbiota in ethnic minorities in China and consideration of intervention strategies based on ethnic medicine: A review by Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Zhong-Yu Duan, Zhong-Yu Duan, Xiao-Hua Duan, Xiao-Hua Duan, Qing-Hua Chen, Qing-Hua Chen, Jin Zheng, Jin Zheng

“…In this study, we reviewed the pertinent literature on the intestinal flora of ethnic minorities in China and abroad using the CiteSpace visualization software, and we used bibliometric techniques to find the most widely prescribed medications for preventing and treating endemic diseases in ethnic minorities. …”
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Assessment of academic achievement among minority migrant children in China by Zelin, Su, Azam, Naqi Dahamat, Arshat, Zarinah, Rosnon, Mohd Roslan

“…Low academic achievement stands as a major challenge for migrant children from ethnic minorities in China. This social problem can cause other problems, such as dropping out and poor future outcomes. …”

Digital memory construction in Lijiang by Ying Hu, Feng’e Zheng

“…Purpose – The ancient town of Lijiang is a representative place of ethnic minorities in China’s southwest border area jointly built by many ethnic groups. …”
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Correlates of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in China by Liying Wang, Chenglin Hong, Jane M. Simoni, Na He, Chenxing Li, Lingxiao Chen, Frank Wong

“…Strategies should be developed to promote ART initiation among certain populations such as young MSM and ethnic minorities in China.…”
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Seven novel mutations of ADAR in multi‐ethnic pedigrees with dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria in China by Peng Wang, Shirong Yu, Jianyong Liu, Dezhi Zhang, Xiaojing Kang

“…Although more than 200 mutations are reported, no research has included the pedigrees of ethnic minorities in China. To investigate clinical features and genetic factors among multi‐ethnic families, seven multi‐ethnic pedigrees with DSH were collected for analysis of hereditary characteristics and ADAR mutations. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of biliary atresia: a case–control study by Ying Wu, Gong Chen, Weili Yan, Shiwei He, Zhen Shen, Rou Wan

“…Lower birth weight, fathers from ethnic minorities of China, older age of fathers, lower income of parents, and exposure to infection, diseases and medication during pregnancy all made differences.Conclusions Social factors including the educational and economic background and its related anxiety and stress during pregnancy might be noticed in the occurrence of BA. …”
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Analysis of the association between mixed exposure to multiple metals and comorbidity of osteopenia or osteoporosis: baseline data from the Chinese Multi-Ethnic Cohort study (CMEC) by Yuxin Zhang, Cheng Chen, Shenyan Wu, Chan Nie, Yuxin Hu, Jianqin Zhong, Feng Hong

“…However, studies investigating the relationship between metal exposure and bone health conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis have either produced inconsistent results or are scarce, especially among the ethnic minorities in China. Herein, we correlated single-metal and metal mixture exposure with osteopenia and osteoporosis using a log-binomial regression model and quantile g-computation. …”
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The Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa – On the Identity of the Bronze Drum in the Dunhuang Murals by Minqian Liao

“…However, this interpretation is challenged, suggesting that the pattern may have connections to the cultural and religious significance of bronze drums used by southern ethnic minorities in China. The cross-patterned drum is identified as a bronze drum, similar to the Chongyang 崇陽 bronze drum, and linked to the metal classification of ancient Chinese musical instruments. …”
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Ethnic Architectural Heritage Identification Using Low-Altitude UAV Remote Sensing and Improved Deep Learning Algorithms by Ting Luo, Xiaoqiong Sun, Weiquan Zhao, Wei Li, Linjiang Yin, Dongdong Xie

“…Ethnic minority architecture is a vital carrier of the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities in China, and its quick and accurate extraction from remote sensing images is highly important for promoting the application of remote sensing information in urban management and architectural heritage protection. …”
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Assessing the reproducibility and validity of a food frequency questionnaire for pregnant women from the Chinese Miao ethnic group by Xiaorong Ni, Tian Qiao, Rong Wang, Fang Wang, Yi Liang, Yi Liang, Shaofeng Wei

“…BackgroundCurrently, no food frequency questionnaire is available to be administered exclusively to ethnic minorities in China. This study aimed to evaluate the reproducibility and validity of a culturally tailored semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) designed for pregnant women belonging to the Miao ethnic group in China.MethodsA total of 74 questions in the FFQ were administered to collect dietary information from Miao women in China during their pregnancy. …”
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Survey on cervical cancer knowledge and its influencing factors among 2,578 women in Shache county, Kashi, China by Yilidana Mijiti, Hainiguli Yusupu, Haixia Liu, Xuefeng Zhang, Gulikezi Maimaiti, Reyilaimu Kawuli, Cailing Ma

“…Abstract Background In the southern part of Xinjiang, the incidence and mortality rates of the cervical cancer among Uyghurs are significantly higher than those of other ethnic groups living in the same environment, and their mortality rate takes the first place among ethnic minorities in China. Objective To assess the level of cervical cancer knowledge by Questionnaire survey using the scoring system and its influencing factors among women in Shache county, Kashi, China. …”
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Patterns and demographic correlates of domain-specific physical activities and their associations with dyslipidaemia in China: a multiethnic cohort study by Peng Luo, Feng Hong, Fang Nie, Haiyan Liu, Lunwei Du, Ziyun Wang, Qibing Zeng, Han Guan, Zhiping Yuan, Degan Xu, Junhua Wang

“…Objective To evaluate the patterns and demographic correlates of domain-specific physical activities (PAs) and their associations with dyslipidaemia among ethnic minorities in China.Design Cross-sectional.Participants In total, 17 081 individuals were included.Primary and secondary outcome measures Domain-specific PAs were assessed using a questionnaire related to occupational, transportation, housework and leisure-time PAs. …”
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Legal reform in China : quelling Tibetan unrest? by Chan, Irene

“…With rising incidence of ethnic minority violence, China's incoming leaders are faced with a serious challenge to domestic stability in the Tibetan-dominant south-west provinces. …”
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Ethnicity and language boundaries by Cheng Guo

“…Abstract   Hui people is an ethnic minority in China with a blood tie from the Muslim Middle East. …”
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Basic theories and development of Miao medicine by Minke Tang, Linglong Luo, Chi Zhang, Jiahui Wu, Xueyong Wang

“…Miao is an important ethnic minority in China. Miao medicine (MM) is a pivotal of traditional Chinese medicine. …”
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Natural Cycle, Sacred Existence, the Source of Power: A Study on the Mo Religion’s View of Time by Weipeng Ya

“…The Zhuang people, a significant ethnic minority in China, practise a unique Mo religion that profoundly shapes their spiritual and daily lives. …”
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The non-linear correlation between the severity of alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms in the Chinese Wa ethnic minority by Junjun Liu, Junjun Liu, Junjun Liu, Xiaotang Feng, Yang Liu, Libin Xiao, Ruixiang Tong, Yangchun Wang, Zhaomin Lu, Fengnan Jia, Xiaobin Zhang, Zhe Li, Xiangdong Du, Xiangdong Du, Wanqiu Yang

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this research was to examine the association between alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms in the Wa ethnic minority of China, a population where this relationship has been insufficiently explored.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted on a sample of 317 current drinkers from the Wa ethnic minority, a “direct fast-forward” group in Cangyuan County, between December 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023. …”
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A study on the correspondence between IPA notation and pinyin script of Bai language by Yang Jian, Xue Yujuan, Sun Liu, Luo Zengyong, Yang Yan

“…The Pinyin script of Bai language is the official script currently used by the Bai ethnic minority in China. However, due to various reasons, the process of its promotion and usage is relatively slow. …”
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