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2. Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (36th, Anaheim, California, 2013). Volume 2
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Association for Educational Communications and Technology and Simonson, Michael
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For the thirty-sixth year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the annual AECT Convention in Anaheim, California. The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two volumes. Volume 1 contains papers dealing primarily with research and development topics. Papers dealing with the practice of instructional technology including instruction and training issues are contained in Volume 2. (Individual papers contain references.) [For Volume 1, see ED546877.]
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3. Proceedings of the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA) (Fort Worth, Texas, October 22-24, 2013)
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International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS), Sampson, Demetrios G., Spector, J. Michael, Ifenthaler, Dirk, and Isaias, Pedro
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These proceedings contain the papers of the IADIS International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA 2013), October 22-24, 2013, which has been organized by the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS), co-organized by The University of North Texas (UNT), sponsored by the Association for Educational Communication and Technologies (AECT), and endorsed by the Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education (JSISE). The CELDA 2013 conference aims to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There have been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a fast pace and affecting academia and professional practice in many ways. Paradigms such as just-in-time learning, constructivism, student-centered learning, and collaborative approaches have emerged and are being supported by technological advancements such as simulations, virtual reality, and multi-agents systems. These developments have created both opportunities and areas of serious concerns. This conference aims to cover both technological as well as pedagogical issues related to these developments. However, innovative contributions that do not easily fit into these areas are also included as long as they are directly related to the overall theme of the conference--cognition and exploratory learning in the digital age. The conference included the Keynote Lecture: "Ubiquitous Learning Analytics for Adaptive and Authentic Instruction," by Professor Kinshuk, Associate Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, NSERC/iCORE/Xerox/Markin Industrial Research Chair--School of Computing and Information Systems, Athabasca University, Canada. The conference also included a panel entitled "Interactive Technologies for Teacher Training: Two Technology Approaches and Their Implications," with Julia Meritt, David Gibson, Rhonda Christensen, Gerald Knezek, and Wilhelmina Savenye. Papers presented in this conference include: (1) Working Memory Intervention: A Reading Comprehension Approach (Tracy L. Perry and Evguenia Malaia); (2) Suggestions for the Design of E-Learning Environments to Enhance Learner Self-Efficacy (Charles B. Hodges); (3) Student and Teacher Use of Technology at the University Level (Peter Gobel and Makimi Kano); (4) Understanding and Applying Technology in Faculty Development Programs (Sharon L. Burton and Dustin Bessette); (5) Measuring Problem Solving Skills in "Portal 2" (Valerie J. Shute and Lubin Wang); (6) Students' Facebook Usage and Academic Achievement: A Case Study of Private University in Thailand (Wilailuk Sereetrakul); (7) Students' Usage of Facebook for Academic Purposes: A Case Study of Public and Private Universities in Thailand (Ampai Thongteeraparp); (8) Persistence of Cognitive Constructs Fostered by Hands-On Science Activities in Middle School Students (Rhonda Christensen, Gerald Knezek, Tandra Tyler-Wood, and David Gibson); (9) Spanning Knowledge Barriers in E-Learning Content Design (Tsai-Hsin Chu, Yi Lee, and Yen-Hsien Lee); (10) ASK LDT 2.0: A Web-Based Graphical Tool for Authoring Learning Designs (Panagiotis Zervas, Konstantinos Fragkos, and Demetrios G. Sampson); (11) Model of Emotional Expressions in Movements (Vladimir L. Rozaliev and Yulia A. Orlova); (12) The ANCESTOR Project: Aboriginal Computer Education through Storytelling (Marla Weston and Dianne Biin); (13) Context-Based Semantic Annotations in CoPEs: An Ontological and Rule-Based Approach (Souâad Boudebza, Lamia Berkani, and Faiçal Azouaou); (14) Mobile Augmented Reality in Supporting Peer Assessment: An Implementation in a Fundamental Design Course (Chung-Hsien Lan, Stefan Chao, Kinshuk, and Kuo-Hung Chao); (15) Intelligent Tutors in Immersive Virtual Environments (Peng Yan, Brian M. Slator, Bradley Vender, Wei Jin, Matti Kariluoma, Otto Borchert, Guy Hokanson, Vaibhav Aggarwal, Bob Cosmano, Kathleen T. Cox, André Pilch, and Andrew Marry); (16) Can Free-Range Students Save Some Schools? A Case Study on a Hybrid Classroom (Christopher Francis White); (17) ICT Support for Collaborative Learning--A Tale of Two Cities (Teresa Consiglio and Gerrit C. van der Veer); (18) Issues of Learning Games: From Virtual to Real (Thibault Carron, Philippe Pernelle, and Stéphane Talbot); (19) Data Challenges of Leveraging a Simulation to Assess Learning (David Gibson and Peter Jakl); (20) Self-Assessment and Reflection in a 1st Semester Course for Software Engineering Students (Jacob Nielsen, Gunver Majgaard, and Erik Sørensen); (21) Journey of Exploration on the Way towards Authentic Learning Environments (Merja Meriläinen and Maarika Piispanen); (22) Supporting the Strengths and Activity of Children with Autism in a Technology-Enhanced Learning Environment (Virpi Vellonen, Eija Kärnä, and Marjo Virnes); (23) Transforming Education in a Primary School: A Case Study (Cathleen A. Norris, Elliot Soloway, Chun Ming Tan, Chee Kit Looi, and Akhlaq Hossain); (24) Using Generic and Context-Specific Scaffolding to Support Authentic Science Inquiry (Brian R. Belland, Jiangyue Gu, Sara Armbrust, and Brant Cook); (25) Using a Facebook Group as a Forum to Distribute, Answer and Discuss Content: Influence on Achievement (Blanche W. O'Bannon, Virginia G. Britt, and Jeffrey L. Beard); (26) Some Psychometric and Design Implications of Game-Based Learning Analytics (David Gibson and Jody Clarke-Midura); (27) Piaget, Inhelder and "Minecraft" (Catherine C. Schifter, Maria Cipollone, and Frederick Moffat); (28) Math on a Sphere: Making Use of Public Displays in Education (Michael Eisenberg, Antranig Basman, and Sherry Hsi); (29) Research on the E-Textbook and E-Schoolbag in China: Constructing an Ecosystem of E-Textbook and E-Schoolbag (Yonghe Wu, Lin Lin, Xiaoling Ma, and Zhiting Zhu); (30) A Study on Improving Information Processing Abilities Based on PBL (Du Gyu Kim and JaeMu Lee); (31) Tablets in the Classroom: Improvisational Rhythms and Change through Bricolage (Bente Meyer); (32) Using REU Projects and Crowdsourcing to Facilitate Learning on Demand (Hong P. Liu and Jerry E. Klein); (33) iPads in Inclusive Classrooms: Ecologies of Learning (Bente Meyer); (34) Designing Learning Object Repositories as Systems for Managing Educational Communities Knowledge (Demetrios G. Sampson and Panagiotis Zervas); (35) The Configuration Process of a Community of Practice in the Collective Text Editor (Cláudia Zank and Patricia Alejandra Behar); (36) Cross-Continental Research Collaborations about Online Teaching (Kevin P. Gosselin and Maria Northcote); (37) Leverage Learning in the University Classroom (Melissa Roberts Becker, Pam Winn, and Susan Erwin); (38) Using Loop Learning and Critical Dialogue in Developing Innovative Literature Reviews (Marilyn K. Simon and Jim Goes); (39) Developing a Connectivist MOOC at a College of Education: Narrative of Disruptive Innovation? (Dalit Levy and Sarah Schrire); (40) The Cognitive Cost of Chatting While Attending a Lecture: A Temporal Analysis (Chris Bigenho, Lin Lin, Caroline Gold, Arjun Gupta, and Lindsay Rawitscher); (41) "Visual Selves": Construction Science Students' Perceptions about Their Abilities to Represent Spatial Related Problems Internally and Externally (Tamera McCuen and Xun Ge); (42) Educational Affordances That Support Development of Innovative Thinking Skills in Large Classes (Julaine Fowlin, Catherine Amelink, and Glenda Scales); (43) Technology and Curriculum Standards: How Well Do Internet-Based Learning Games Support Common Core Standards for Mathematics? (Teri Bingham and Jan Ray); (44) English Proficiency and Participation in Online Discussion for Learning (Steve Leung); (45) Problem-Based Educational Game Becomes Student-Centered Learning Environment (Pornpimon Rodkroh, Praweenya Suwannatthachote, and Wannee Kaemkate); (46) Technology and Cognition Merge with Challenge-Based Learning Cycles Online (Shelley L. Cobbett); (47) Student-Driven Classroom Technologies: Transmedia Navigation and Transformative Communications (Leila A. Mills, Gerald A. Knezek, and Jenny S. Wakefield); (48) The Investigation of Pre-Service Teachers' Concerns about Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies into Instruction (Yungwei Hao, Shiou-ling Wang, Su-jen Chang, Yin-hung Hsu, and Ren-yen Tang); (49) An Examination of Teachers' Integration of Web 2.0 Technologies in Secondary Classrooms: A Phenomenological Study (Ling Wang); (50) Perceived Affordances of a Technology-Enhanced Active Learning Classroom in Promoting Collaborative Problem Solving (Xun Ge, Yu Jin Yang, Lihui Liao, and Erin G. Wolfe); (51) Authentic Learning through GBL: Using Inquiry and PBL Strategies to Accomplish Specific Learning Outcomes through Smart Games in Formal and Informal Settings (Brad Hoge); (52) Dealing with Unseen Obstacles to Education in the Digital Age (Valerie J. H. Powell, Arif Sirinterlikci, Christopher Zomp, Randall S. Johnson, Phillip Miller, and James C. Powell); (53) Implementing Collaborative Design in the Next Series of eLearning Platforms (Dorothy Kropf); (54) Facing the Challenge--Developing an Instructional Plan for Portuguese as Foreign Language in Brazil Based on Multiliteracy (Ana Flora Schlindwein); (55) Life-Long Learning and Social Responsibility Obligations (Robin Mayes); (56) The Contributions of Digital Concept Maps to Assessment for Learning Practices (Mehmet Filiz, David Trumpower, and Sait Atas); (57) Don't Waste Student Work: Using Classroom Assignments to Contribute to Online Resources (Jim Davies); (58) Leveraging Sociocultural Theory to Create a Mentorship Program for Doctoral Students (Matt Crosslin, Jenny S. Wakefield, Phyllis Bennette, and James William Black, III); (59) Demonstrable Competence: An Assessment Method for Competency Domains in Learning and Leadership Doctoral Program (David W. Rausch and Elizabeth K. Crawford); (60) Confidence-Based Assessments within an Adult Learning Environment (Paul Novacek); (61) Effect of Digitally-Inspired Instruction on Seventh Grade Science Achievement (Pam Winn, Susan Erwin, Melissa Becker, and Misty White); (62) Interactive Technologies for Teacher Training: Comparing Performance and Assessment in Second Life and SimSchool (Julia Meritt, David Gibson, Rhonda Christensen, and Gerald Knezek); (63) Some Considerations on Digital Reading (Rodrigo Esteves de Lima-Lopes); (64) An Alternative Approach to Test Analysis and Interpretation (J. C. Powell); (65) Volition Support Design Model (ChanMin Kim); (66) Tekking: Transversing Virtual and International Boundaries to Explore and Develop Effective Adult Learner Experiences (Ruth Gannon Cook); (67) Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships through Co-Playing Video Games (Anneliese Sheffield and Lin Lin); and (68) Reflection Paper on a Ubiquitous English Vocabulary Learning System: Evidence of Active/Passive Attitude vs. Usefulness/Ease-of-Use (Jeff Lim). An author index is included. Individual papers contain references. Luís Rodrigues is the associate editor of these proceedings.
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4. Capability Assessment of Cultivating Innovative Talents for Higher Schools Based on Machine Learning
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Rongjie Huang, Yusheng Sun, Zhifeng Zhang, Bo Wang, Junxia Ma, and Yangyang Chu
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The innovation capability largely determines the initiative for future development of a region. Higher school is the main position for training innovative talents. Accurate and comprehensive assessment of innovation cultivation capability is an important basis of higher schools for continuous improvement. Thus, this paper focuses on assessing innovative talent cultivation capability. First, by CIPP model (Context, Input, Process and Product Evaluation), an assessment indicator system is built, consisting of 89 indicators in 21 categories. Then, based on indicator characteristics, this paper uses public data statistics, database retrieving, student survey, teacher survey, support personnel and expert investigation, to collect indicator values. After this, by a powerful machine learning algorithm, gradient Boosting regression tree, a capability assessment model is established. And based on collected data, established model is compared with several regression models in innovative talent cultivation capability assessing. Results confirm the performance superiority of our solution.
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- 2024
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5. Automating Student Assessment Using Digital Data to Improve Education Management Effectiveness in Higher Education Institutions
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Chun Liu
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The objectives of this work are to investigate the impact of automating the student assessment process using the Schoology web-based learning management system as an example and determine its effectiveness and usability by performing a comparative analysis between the survey results of educators and students. The research methodology is based on an exploratory survey using a data collection questionnaire composed of closed-ended questions. The respondents are 630 students and 159 faculty members from three Chinese higher education institutions. The data analysis enables the conclusion that the overall student and faculty satisfaction with Schoology is high (83.4% and 55%, respectively). The students and educators indicate that with the introduction of Schoology, learning and teaching became easier (82.5% and 53.4%, respectively). In line with this, the analysis of the effect of the automated performance assessment implementation on student academic performance find that learners are more prone to better learning outcomes after this system's launching. The practical significance of this paper is that it demonstrates the positive influence of the Schoology system on educational process effectiveness.
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6. Construction over operation? A study of the usage of digital humanities databases in China.
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Gao, Dan, He, Lin, Liu, Jingru, and Li, Zhangchao
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DIGITAL humanities ,SCIENCE databases ,ELECTRONIC paper ,DATABASES ,SOCIAL influence - Abstract
Purpose: Digital humanities database is one of the essential tools in digital humanities research area. Therefore, examining the usage of digital humanities database in academic papers is conducive to assessing the value of digital humanities database for scientific research activities and improving the construction of digital humanities infrastructure. Design/methodology/approach: This paper constructs an evaluation system of digital humanities database from the perspective of academic influence and social influence, with mention frequency, usage motivation, platform access data, usage region and usage discipline as indicators and takes China Biographical Database Project as the empirical object to explore the usage of digital humanities database in China. Findings: The data analysis result demonstrates that digital humanities databases are widely used and recognized in China. However, the problem of low actual usage remains. Originality/value: This paper constructs the digital humanistic database's evaluation system and discusses applying the digital humanistic database in China, which provides a new perspective and method for the influence evaluation study of the digital humanistic database. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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7. International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017 (Budapest, Hungary, April 29-May 1, 2017)
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World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS) (Portugal), Pracana, Clara, and Wang, Michael
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We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017, taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 29 of April to 1 of May, 2017. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral standpoints), from this academic and practical scientific discipline, aims ultimately to benefit society. This International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the several areas within the Psychology field, new developments in studies and proposals for future scientific projects. The goal is to offer a worldwide connection between psychologists, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in psychological issues. The conference is a forum that connects and brings together academics, scholars, practitioners and others interested in a field that is fertile in new perspectives, ideas and knowledge. There is an extensive variety of contributors and presenters, which can supplement the view of the human essence and behavior, showing the impact of their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. This is, certainly, one of the reasons there are nationalities and cultures represented, inspiring multi-disciplinary collaborative links, fomenting intellectual encounter and development. InPACT 2017 received 243 submissions, from 35 different countries from all over the world, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. It was accepted for presentation in the conference 128 submissions (29% acceptance rate). The conference also includes: (1) Two keynote presentations by Prof. Dr. Leslie G. Walker (Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation at the University of Hull, United Kingdom) and by Prof. Dr. Howard S. Schwartz (Professor of Organizational Behavior in the School of Business Administration, Oakland University, USA); and (2) Two Special Talks one by Prof. Dr. Michael Wang (Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester, United Kingdom), and the other by Dr. António Alvim (Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Portugal). We would like to express our gratitude to all our invitees. This volume is composed by the papers of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT 2017), organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). The Conference addresses different categories inside Applied Psychology area and papers fit broadly into one of the named themes and sub-themes. The conference program includes six main broad-ranging categories that cover diversified interest areas: (1) Clinical Psychology: Emotions and related psychological processes; Assessment; Psychotherapy and counseling; Addictive behaviors; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Quality of life and mental health; Communication within relationships; Services of mental health; and Psychopathology. (2) Educational Psychology: Language and cognitive processes; School environment and childhood disorders; Parenting and parenting related processes; Learning and technology; Psychology in schools; Intelligence and creativity; Motivation in classroom; Perspectives on teaching; Assessment and evaluation; and Individual differences in learning. (3) Social Psychology: Cross-cultural dimensions of mental disorders; Employment issues and training; Organizational psychology; Psychology in politics and international issues; Social factors in adolescence and its development; Social anxiety and self-esteem; Immigration and social policy; Self-efficacy and identity development; Parenting and social support; Addiction and stigmatization; and Psychological and social impact of virtual networks. (4) Legal Psychology: Violence and trauma; Mass-media and aggression; Intra-familial violence; Juvenile delinquency; Aggressive behavior in childhood; Internet offending; Working with crime perpetrators; Forensic psychology; Violent risk assessment; and Law enforcement and stress. (5) Cognitive and Experimental Psychology: Perception, memory and attention; Decision making and problem-solving; Concept formation, reasoning and judgment; Language processing; Learning skills and education; Cognitive Neuroscience; Computer analogies and information processing (Artificial Intelligence and computer simulations); Social and cultural factors in the cognitive approach; Experimental methods, research and statistics; and Biopsychology. (6) Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Psychoanalysis and psychology; The unconscious; The Oedipus complex; Psychoanalysis of children; Pathological mourning; Addictive personalities; Borderline organizations; Narcissistic personalities; Anxiety and phobias; Psychosis; Neuropsychoanalysis. This volume contains the papers and results of the different researches conducted by authors who focused on what they are passionate about: to study and develop research in areas related to Psychology and its applications. It includes an extensive variety of contributors and presenters that are hereby sharing with us their different personal, academic and cultural experiences. We would like to express thanks to all the authors and participants, the members of the academic scientific committee, and of course, to the organizing and administration team for making and putting this conference together. [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2016 proceedings, see ED580800.]
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8. The Construct Validation of Learning Organization and Its Influence upon Firm Performance in Mainland China
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Li, Mingfei and Lu, Xiaojun
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This paper examines the applicability of the learning organization concept and its influence upon firm performance in mainland China. Based on the theoretical framework proposed by Watkins and Marsick, four dimensions of the learning organization instead of seven dimensions were identified. A balanced scorecard-based performance evaluation questionnaire was developed. Regression analyses were used to examine the relationship between learning organization and firm performance. The results indicate that learning organization has positive influence on firm performance. (Contains 3 tables.)
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9. Education's Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens. BCES Conference Books, Volume 12
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Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), Popov, Nikolay, Wolhuter, Charl, Ermenc, Klara Skubic, Hilton, Gillian,, Ogunleye, James, Chigisheva, Oksana, Popov, Nikolay, Wolhuter, Charl, Ermenc, Klara Skubic, Hilton, Gillian,, Ogunleye, James, Chigisheva, Oksana, and Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES)
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This volume contains papers submitted to the 12th Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), held in Sofia and Nessebar, Bulgaria, in June 2014, and papers submitted to the 2nd International Partner Conference, organized by the International Research Centre 'Scientific Cooperation,' Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The volume also includes papers submitted to the International Symposium on Comparative Sciences, organized by the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society in Sofia, in October 2013. The 12th BCES Conference theme is "Education's Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens." The 2nd Partner Conference theme is "Contemporary Science and Education: New Challenges -- New Decisions." The book consists of 103 papers, written by 167 authors and co-authors, and grouped into 7 parts. Parts 1-4 comprise papers submitted to the 12th BCES Conference, and Parts 5-7 comprise papers submitted to the 2nd Partner Conference. The 103 papers are divided into the following parts: (1) Comparative Education & History of Education; (2) Pre-service and In-service Teacher Training & Learning and Teaching Styles; (3) Education Policy, Reforms and School Leadership; (4) Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Social Inclusion; (5) Educational Development Strategies in Different Countries and Regions of the World: National, Regional and Global Levels; (6) Key Directions and Characteristics of Research Organization in Contemporary World; and (7) International Scientific and Educational Cooperation for the Solution of Contemporary Global Issues: From Global Competition to World Integration.
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10. Evaluation and Improvement of a CALIPSO-Based Algorithm for Cloud Base Height in China.
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Li, Ruolin and Ma, Xiaoyan
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CLOUD computing ,LIDAR ,ALGORITHMS ,AEROSOLS ,ALTITUDES ,TROPOSPHERIC aerosols - Abstract
Clouds are crucial in regulating the Earth's energy budget. Global cloud top heights have been easily retrieved from satellite measurements, but there are few methods for determining cloud base height (CBH) from satellite measurements. The Cloud Base Altitude Spatial Extrapolator (CBASE) algorithm was proposed to derive the height of the lower-troposphere liquid cloud base by using the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal polarization cloud aerosol LiDAR (CALIOP) profiles and weather observations at airports from aviation routine and special weather report (METARs and SPECIs, called METAR) observation data in the United States. A modification to the CBASE algorithm over China (CNMETAR-CBASE) is presented in this paper. In this paper, the ability of the CBASE algorithm to calculate CBH in China is evaluated, and METAR observations over China (CNMETAR) were then used to modify the CBASE algorithm. The results including CNMETAR observation data in China can better retrieve CBH over China compared with the results using the original CBASE algorithm, and the accuracy of the global CBH results has been improved. Overestimations of CBH with the original algorithm range from 500 to 800 m in China, which have been reduced to about 300 m with an improved algorithm. The deviations calculated by the algorithm also have a significant reduction, from 480 m (CBASE) to 420 m (CNMETAR-CBASE). In conclusion, the modified CBASE algorithm not only calculates the CBH more accurately in China but also improves the results of the global CBH retrieved from satellites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Necessary but Problematic: Chinese University English Teachers' Perceptions and Practices of Assessing Class Participation
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Xu, Yueting and Qiu, Xuyan
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Assessment of class participation (ACP) has been widely adopted in higher education because, presumably, it motivates students and facilitates active learning. Despite its popularity, evidence regarding how teachers perceive and implement ACP has remained largely anecdotal. This study explored teachers' perceptions and practices of ACP based on a survey administered to 1036 university English teachers and a case study of three participants in China. Findings reveal that the teachers perceived ACP as necessary for engaging students in language learning, but had some confusion over its reliable and transparent implementation. Their challenges in ACP practice include biased and unethical grading, absence of guidelines, and difficulty with consistent tracking and recording of class performance. Discussions revolve around ACP legitimacy and transparency, cognitive considerations of constructs in assessment criteria, and ethical dilemmas posed by power relations in the workplace. This paper concludes with implications for policy, practice, and professional development of effective ACP.
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12. Establishing the Need for Cross-Cultural and Global Issues Research
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Zhao, Yali, Lin, Lin, and Hoge, John D.
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More than any previous generation, today's students need to develop a global perspective and be knowledgeable about other nations in order to play a better role on the global stage. This paper first reviews some earlier and current studies on students' knowledge of the world, mainly conducted in the United States, and then it describes the global education status and similar studies in countries like Canada, Russia, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Based on a review of studies in these countries, the paper proposes that contemporary assessments of students' cross-national and global knowledge and attitudes are necessary. The new research must be multinational, assessing what paired nations' school aged populations know about one another's history, geography, politics, economics, and international relations. (Contains 1 footnote.)
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13. Importing Quality Higher Educational Resources through Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools
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Lin, Jin-hui and Liu, Zhi-ping
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Importing quality higher education resources is the core mission of a Chinese-foreign joint initiative in higher education as well as the key to improving the level of the cooperation initiatives. The paper reviews the history and current situation of the introduction of quality higher education resources through Sino-foreign cooperation in running schools. It scrutinizes the whole process of importing quality higher education resources and analyzes the main problems in the process about quality evaluation, resources import, joint management and a quality assurance mechanism. On this basis, the paper attempts to analyze the development trend of the process and provides some suggestions. (Contains 1 table.)
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14. An Agile Educational Framework: A Response for the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Al-Sholi, Hana Y., Shadid, Ola R., Alshare, Khaled A., and Lane, Mike
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an emergent move in all countries across the world. All education institutions were forced to shut down until further notice and were forced to come up with creative solutions to continue with the learning process. Based on existing literature, students and faculty feedback, and interview responses obtained from top management of higher education institutions in several countries, this paper proposes an agile educational framework for higher education institutions to be better prepared for teaching/learning in the digital age for the long term, and for the upcoming academic years in the short term. The proposed framework encompasses the major components that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of online, hybrid or traditional face-to-face instruction mode.
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- 2021
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15. Use of Response Process Data to Inform Group Comparisons and Fairness Research
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Ercikan, Kadriye, Guo, Hongwen, and He, Qiwei
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Comparing group is one of the key uses of large-scale assessment results, which are used to gain insights to inform policy and practice and to examine the comparability of scores and score meaning. Such comparisons typically focus on examinees' final answers and responses to test questions, ignoring response process differences groups may engage in. This paper discusses and demonstrates the use of response process data in enhancing group comparison and fairness research methodologies. We propose two statistical approaches for identifying differential response processes which extend the differential item functioning (DIF) detection methods and demonstrate the complementary use of process data in comparing groups in two case studies. Our findings demonstrate the use of response process data in gaining insights about students' test-taking behaviors from different populations that go beyond what may be identified using response data only.
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- 2020
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16. Psychometric testing of the Chinese National Health Service Sustainability Model as an instrument to assess innovation in Chinese nursing settings.
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Lai, Jie, Maher, Lynne, Zhou, Chunlan, Zhou, Yanni, Li, Chaixiu, Fu, Jiaqi, Deng, Shisi, Zhang, Yujie, Guo, Zihan, and Wu, Yanni
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MULTITRAIT multimethod techniques ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,DIFFUSION of innovations ,RESEARCH funding ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,MEDICAL quality control ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,STRUCTURAL models ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,RESEARCH evaluation ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,STATISTICAL sampling ,FISHER exact test ,CHI-squared test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,NURSING practice ,RESEARCH methodology ,RESEARCH ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,FACTOR analysis ,DATA analysis software ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Objectives: To conduct psychometric testing of the Chinese version of the National Health Service Sustainability Model as an instrument to assess the sustainability of innovation in the Chinese nursing setting. Background: Evidence‐based practice is recognized worldwide as a way to improve the quality of healthcare; however, many evidence‐based practice programmes decline over time and do not sustain the benefits of their improvements. A sustainability assessment tool is used internationally but its use has not been validated in China. Design: A methodological study to test instrument validity and reliability. Methods: The data collection was conducted from 15 June 2022 to 31 August 2022. The internal consistency of the Chinese version of the sustainability model was measured with Cronbach's alpha. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the model's structural validity. Results: Four hundred eighty‐three questionnaires were returned, of which 478 were valid. The short time taken to evaluate the Chinese version of the sustainability model demonstrated its efficiency and ability to adapt to a busy clinical environment. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit model and supported the convergence validity of the sustainability model. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.905 for the total scale, which indicated good internal consistency. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that the Chinese version of the sustainability model is a valid, reliable and efficient tool for measuring the sustainability of evidence‐based practices in Chinese nursing settings. Summary statement: What is already known about this topic? As evidence‐based care grows in China, there are increasing numbers of programmes for evidence‐based practice.Evidence‐based practice leaders in China are currently focused on the implementation of evidence, with little focus on the maintenance of evidence after implementation.There is a lack of tools to assess the sustainability of evidence‐based practice in China. What this paper adds? This study further validates and refines the National Health Service Sustainability Model (NHS SM) in China's busy, centralized and paternalistic nursing clinical settings.Bridges the gap in sustainability assessment tools in China by introducing an evidence‐based practice sustainability assessment tool and further validating and refining the model in busy, centralized and paternalistic nursing clinical settings. The implications of this paper: Provide support to nursing professionals when selecting tools to assess the sustainability of evidence‐based practice in order to promote programme maintenance, avoid wasted upfront resource investment and achieve long‐term programme benefits.Provide a reference for professionals in other countries to introduce sustainability assessment tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Bibliometric analysis of ChatGPT in medicine.
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Gande, Sharanya, Gould, Murdoc, and Ganti, Latha
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SERIAL publications ,SAFETY ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,PRIVACY ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,MISINFORMATION ,NATURAL language processing ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,PUBLISHING ,MEDICAL research ,ENDOWMENT of research ,MEDICINE ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,OPEN access publishing ,MEDICAL practice ,RELIABILITY (Personality trait) ,MEDICAL ethics ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Introduction: The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chat programs has opened two distinct paths, one enhancing interaction and another potentially replacing personal understanding. Ethical and legal concerns arise due to the rapid development of these programs. This paper investigates academic discussions on AI in medicine, analyzing the context, frequency, and reasons behind these conversations. Methods: The study collected data from the Web of Science database on articles containing the keyword "ChatGPT" published from January to September 2023, resulting in 786 medically related journal articles. The inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed articles in English related to medicine. Results: The United States led in publications (38.1%), followed by India (15.5%) and China (7.0%). Keywords such as "patient" (16.7%), "research" (12%), and "performance" (10.6%) were prevalent. The Cureus Journal of Medical Science (11.8%) had the most publications, followed by the Annals of Biomedical Engineering (8.3%). August 2023 had the highest number of publications (29.3%), with significant growth between February to March and April to May. Medical General Internal (21.0%) was the most common category, followed by Surgery (15.4%) and Radiology (7.9%). Discussion: The prominence of India in ChatGPT research, despite lower research funding, indicates the platform's popularity and highlights the importance of monitoring its use for potential medical misinformation. China's interest in ChatGPT research suggests a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) AI applications, despite public bans on the platform. Cureus' success in publishing ChatGPT articles can be attributed to its open-access, rapid publication model. The study identifies research trends in plastic surgery, radiology, and obstetric gynecology, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations and reliability assessments in the application of ChatGPT in medical practice. Conclusion: ChatGPT's presence in medical literature is growing rapidly across various specialties, but concerns related to safety, privacy, and accuracy persist. More research is needed to assess its suitability for patient care and implications for non-medical use. Skepticism and thorough review of research are essential, as current studies may face retraction as more information emerges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Visualization of the relationship between macrophage and wound healing from the perspective of bibliometric analysis.
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Guo, Qiang, Li, Wanqing, Xie, Ruijie, Wang, Yulin, Xie, Yuchen, Cheng, Kunming, and Sun, Zhiming
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WOUND healing ,SERIAL publications ,EXTRACELLULAR vesicles ,VASCULAR endothelial growth factors ,MACROPHAGES ,POPULATION geography ,BIOLOGICAL products ,DRUG delivery systems ,ANTIMICROBIAL peptides ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,MEDICAL research ,DIABETIC foot ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,EXOSOMES ,TUMOR necrosis factors ,INTERLEUKINS ,TRANSFORMING growth factors-beta ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Macrophages play a crucial role in aiding all phases of the wound‐healing process and has garnered increasing attention recently. Although a substantial body of related studies has been published, there remains a lack of comprehensive bibliometric analysis. In this study, we collected 4296 papers from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Three tools including CiteSpace, VOSviewer and one online analytical platform were employed to conduct bibliometric analysis and data visualization. Our results revealed that the annual number of publications related to macrophage and wound healing has increased exponentially with the year. The United States and China stand as the primary driving forces within this field, collectively constituting 58.2% of the total publication output. The application of biomaterials was one of the most concerned research areas in this field. According to references analysis, the current research focus has shifted to diabetic wound healing and regulating macrophage polarization. Based on the keywords analysis, we identified the following research frontiers in the future: exosomes and other extracellular vesicles; bio‐derived materials and drug delivery methods such as nanoparticles, scaffolds and hydrogels; immunomodulation and macrophage polarization in the M2‐state; chronic wounds, particularly those associated with diabetes; antimicrobial peptides; and antioxidant. Additionally, TNF, IL‐6, IL‐10, TGF‐β1 and VEGF ranked as the five genes that have garnered the most research attention in the intersection of macrophage and wound healing. All in all, our findings offered researchers a holistic view of the ongoing progress in the field of macrophages and wound healing, serving as a valuable reference for scholars and policymakers in this domain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering in Non-English-Speaking Countries: A Systematic Review.
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Subasi, Mustafa, Van Borsel, John, and Van Eerdenbrugh, Sabine
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STUTTERING ,ONLINE information services ,SPEECH therapy ,MEDICAL databases ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,TIME ,LANGUAGE & languages ,HUMAN services programs ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,MEDLINE ,ERIC (Information retrieval system) ,EVALUATION ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Background: The Lidcombe Program is a stuttering treatment approach for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. Most papers about the Lidcombe Program, however, are based on studies conducted in native English-speaking countries. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the delivery and implementation of the Lidcombe Program in non-native English-speaking countries. Summary: A resource search was conducted between October and November 2019. Scopus, PubMed, ASHA, Cochrane Library, ERIC, Google Scholar, and SpeechBITE databases and reference lists of relevant papers were searched for the identification process. Joanna Briggs Institute tools were used for the appraisal of the studies. The search yielded 8 studies conducted in non-native English-speaking countries. The Lidcombe Program is efficacious in non-native English-speaking countries when delivered to both preschool and young school age children who stutter. It is reported to be delivered with minor changes and challenges. The number of weekly clinic visits and the total time needed to reach zero or near-zero stuttering levels with the Lidcombe Program can be up to 3 times greater in non-native English-speaking countries than in native English-speaking countries, mostly due to the increased time needed to introduce the parental verbal contingencies. Key Messages: Speech and language therapists practicing in non-native English-speaking countries are encouraged to use the Lidcombe Program for both preschool and young school age children who stutter, although this can take more time than that reported in native English-speaking countries. Further investigation to explore the therapy process with children and parents in non-native English-speaking countries is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Perceived organizational support, self‐efficacy and cognitive reappraisal on resilience in emergency nurses who sustained workplace violence: A mediation analysis.
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Huang, Hanjun, Su, Ya, Liao, Liwen, Li, Rui, and Wang, Lin
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COMPETENCY assessment (Law) ,CORPORATE culture ,EMOTION regulation ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,RISK assessment ,CROSS-sectional method ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,SELF-efficacy ,COGNITIVE testing ,DATA analysis ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,RESEARCH funding ,PILOT projects ,HOSPITAL nursing staff ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH evaluation ,VIOLENCE in the workplace ,TERTIARY care ,HOSPITAL emergency services ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,NURSING practice ,ENVIRONMENTAL exposure ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,STATISTICS ,SOCIAL support ,FACTOR analysis ,COMPARATIVE studies ,DATA analysis software ,EMERGENCY nurses ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Aims: The aims of this study were as follows: (a) to examine the relationship between perceived organizational support and resilience; (b) to investigate the potential mediating role of general self‐efficacy and cognitive reappraisal among emergency nurses who have experienced workplace violence; and (c) to explore the application of Kumpfer's resilience framework to emergency department nurses. Design: A cross‐sectional study. Methods: From February 17, 2021, to March 8, 2021, 825 emergency nurses working in the emergency departments of tertiary hospitals in Shanghai, China, completed an online survey. Data on resilience, organizational support, cognitive reappraisal and general self‐efficacy were collected through questionnaires. The Spearman analysis was employed to investigate the relationship between variables, while the mediation analysis was conducted using AMOS 23.0 statistical software. Results: The findings of a study involving 825 emergency nurses who reported experiencing workplace violence reveal a positive correlation between perceived organizational support and resilience. Additionally, it has been observed that the relationship between these two factors is mediated by both cognitive reappraisal and general self‐efficacy. Furthermore, the mediating effect of cognitive reappraisal is more significant in this relationship. Conclusion: Kumpfer's resilience framework is found to apply to emergency nurses. Perceived organizational support, an environmental factor, affects resilience directly and positively. In addition, cognitive reappraisal and general self‐efficacy, which are individual factors, mediate this influence path. These findings suggest an interaction between environmental and individual factors in determining the resilience of emergency nurses. Impact: These findings have implications for developing resilience intervention strategies for emergency nurses exposed to occupational violence. Enhancing personal attributes such as general self‐efficacy and cognitive reappraisal is as significant as strengthening external organizational support environments for enhancing nurses' resilience. Patient or Public Contribution: Emergency nurses participated in the pilot test of our questionnaire survey and gave their opinions on the questionnaire design. Summary Statement: What is already known about the topic? In emergency rooms, workplace violence is prevalent, and it seriously endangers nurses' physical and mental health. Enhancing resilience can improve nurses' ability to self‐regulate after experiencing violence. However, the drivers and mechanisms of resilience among emergency nurses who have experienced workplace violence remain unidentified. What this paper adds? This study confirms the applicability of Kumpfer's resilience framework to emergency nurses who have experienced workplace violence. Nurses' self‐efficacy and cognitive reappraisal mediate the relationship between perceived organizational support and resilience after exposure to workplace violence. The resilience process for emergency nurses involves the interaction of individual and environmental factors. Implications for practice/policy. Managers and researchers should consider the interaction between individual and environmental factors when developing resilience intervention strategies for emergency nurses who have suffered workplace violence. It is essential to support emergency nurses from the dyadic dimensions of the environment and the individual. A supportive organizational environment and individual positive adjustment strategies are equally important in promoting resilience among nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. The evaluation of customer experience using BP neural network‐taking catering O2O takeout.
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Pei, Yi‐Lei, Li, Dan‐Dan, and Xue, Wan‐Xin
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PRINCIPAL components analysis ,ARTIFICIAL neural networks ,QUALITY of service ,CATERING services - Abstract
Summary: In China, catering O2O takeout develops rapidly; thus, there is the fierce competition in the catering O2O industry. More and more catering O2O takeout platforms focus on customer experience, especially service experience in distribution link, so it is extremely necessary to evaluate customer experience of catering O2O takeout in China scientifically and reasonably. This paper establishes a customer experience evaluation index system from the perspectives of O2O takeout platform, delivery staff, and distribution process. This paper uses the BP Neural Network Model to evaluate customer experience of catering O2O takeout, uses Principal Component Analysis to extract principal components as the input of BP neural network model, and uses the model of MATLAB Neural Network Toolbox to conduct the training simulation with customer experience data. The results show that the model can evaluate customer experience of catering O2O takeout. The analysis in this paper provides a new evaluation method of customer experience for catering O2O takeout in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Evaluation of SMAP-Enhanced Products Using Upscaled Soil Moisture Data Based on Random Forest Regression: A Case Study of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, China.
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Chen, Jia, Hu, Fengmin, Li, Junjie, Xie, Yijia, Zhang, Wen, Huang, Changqing, and Meng, Lingkui
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RANDOM forest algorithms ,SOIL moisture ,LANDSAT satellites ,REMOTE sensing - Abstract
The evaluation of satellite soil moisture is a big challenge owing to the large spatial mismatch between pixel-based satellite soil moisture products and point-based in situ measurements. Upscaling in situ measurements to obtain the "true value" of soil moisture content at the satellite grid/footprint scale can make up for the scale difference and improve the validation. Many existing upscaling methods have strict requirements regarding the spatial distribution and quantity of soil moisture sensors. However, in reality, soil-moisture-monitoring networks are commonly sparse with low sensor density, which increases the difficulty of obtaining accurate upscaled soil moisture data and limits the validation of satellite products. For this reason, this paper proposes a scheme to upscale in situ measurements using five machine learning methods along with Landsat 8 datasets and DEM data to validate the accuracy of a SMAP-enhanced passive soil moisture product for a sparse network on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. The proposed scheme realizes the upscaling of in situ soil moisture data to the pixel scale (30 m × 30 m) and then to the coarse grid scale (9 km × 9 km) by using multi-source remote sensing data as the bridge of scale conversion. The long-time SMAP SM products since April 2015 on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau were validated based on upscaled soil moisture data. The results show that (1) random forest regression performs the best, and the upscaled soil moisture data reflect the region-average soil moisture conditions that can be used for evaluating SMAP data; (2) the SMAP product meets its scientific measurement requirements; and (3) the SMAP product generally underestimates the soil moisture in the study area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. The Impact of China's Traffic Noise Spectrum on the Single-Number-Quantities (SNQs) Evaluation of Airborne Sound Insulation in the New Era.
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Yangsheng Cai, Zhihui Chen, Yao Wang, Xufeng FU, Zhihong Wu, and Ming Wang
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NOISE ,THERMAL insulation ,SOUNDPROOFING ,EVALUATION - Abstract
The ISO 717-1 specified the spectrum adaptation terms Ctr, to take into account the spectra of is Aweighted urban traffic noise. It should be noted that the spectra Ctr was adopted from the Nordtest Method NT ACOU 061 (Nordtest, 1987). However, the means of transportation are undergoing great changes, so the characteristics of traffic noises are also changing significantly. Therefore, in order to better resolve the disputes caused by sound insulation and traffic noise in China, it is necessary to explore whether the existing evaluation standards are still applicable to various types of traffic noise. In this paper, the urban traffic noises in China have been measured and analyzed, a new spectrum adaptation terms for airborne sound insulation evaluation is established, and applied to the calculation of sound insulation of several common building components, and its applicability is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Unveiling spatial disparities in basic medical and health services: insights from China's provincial analysis.
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Hou, Dainan and Wang, Xin
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MEDICAL care ,MATERNAL health services ,CHINESE medicine ,HEALTH facilities ,WEIGHING instruments ,PANEL analysis ,HOSPITAL quality control - Abstract
Based on the panel data of 31 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) in China from 2012 to 2019, this paper constructs the evaluation index system of basic medical and health services in China from seven dimensions: medical and health facilities, health expenditure, medical services, traditional Chinese medicine hospital services, maternal and child health care, people's health and medical security, disease control and public health. The entropy method was used to measure the level of basic medical and health services in China, and its spatial differences and convergence characteristics were further investigated. In this study, we employ the entropy weight method, σ convergence, and β convergence as our primary methodologies. The entropy weight method is used to evaluate the variability of each indicator, determine the weights of indicators, and quantify the information content of the data. σ convergence illustrates the process by which the variance of a sample decreases over time. β convergence refers to the gradual approach of variables within an economic system towards their long-term equilibrium level over time. The results show that: (1) The scores of basic medical and health services in China's four major regions (including Northeast, East, Central and West) remain in a relatively stable state, with small fluctuations and great room for improvement; (2) There are significant regional differences in the level of basic medical and health services in China, and the intra-regional differences are much greater than the inter-regional differences; (3) There is no significant σ convergence observed in China and its four major regions; however, there is a notable presence of β convergence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the incontinence‐associated dermatitis questionnaire (C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q) used with Chinese nurses.
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Zhang, Qi, Li, Xintong, Zhang, Ke, Lv, Lijun, and Jin, Yi
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RESEARCH ,RESEARCH evaluation ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,SKIN inflammation ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,HEALTH literacy ,PSYCHOLOGY of nurses ,ATTITUDES toward illness ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,INTRACLASS correlation ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,FACTOR analysis ,DATA analysis software ,STATISTICAL sampling ,STATISTICAL correlation ,TRANSLATIONS ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Background: It has been reported that the knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses play a significant role in preventing incontinence‐associated dermatitis (IAD), and these three factors influence and interact with each other. This study aimed to translate the English version of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Incontinence‐Associated Dermatitis Questionnaire (KAP‐IAD‐Q) into Chinese and assess the validity and reliability of the Chinese KAP‐IAD‐Q (C‐ KAP‐IAD‐Q) used with Chinese nurses. Methods: The KAP‐IAD‐Q was translated into Chinese strictly in accordance with the Brislin translation model, and a Chinese version of IAD was formed after discussion by experts. From October to November 2021, a total of 259 Chinese nurses were recruited through a convenience sampling method and investigated using the Chinese version of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the incontinence‐associated dermatitis questionnaire (C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q) and the general self‐efficacy scale to assess its reliability and validity. Results: Three factors were extracted by exploratory factor analysis comprised of 22 items. The Cronbach's α coefficients were 0.961, 0.929 and 0.833, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.98 totally. The scale‐level content validity index (S‐CVI) was 0.95, and the item‐level content validity (I‐CVI) was 0.83–1.00. The correlation coefficient between the general self‐efficacy scale and the C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q was 0.561 (P < 0.01). Conclusion: The 22‐item C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q seems to be culturally well adapted and has good psychometric properties used by Chinese nurses. Summary statement: What is already known about this topic? There is a knowledge gap among nurses, and the attitudes of nurses to prevent incontinence‐associated dermatitis (IAD) have a significant impact on the final implementation of preventive interventions.The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the Incontinence‐associated Dermatitis Questionnaire (KAP‐IAD‐Q) was developed and assessed as a valid and reliable tool in Singapore.China does not currently have such a tool.What this paper adds? This study translated the KAP‐IAD‐Q into Chinese and formed the Chinese version of the KAP‐IAD‐Q (C‐ KAP‐IAD‐Q).The C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q comprises 22 items and three factors, including knowledge, attitudes and practices towards IAD prevention with proper psychometric properties.The implications of this paper: The C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q could be used in clinical practice and research to provide a reference for improving the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards IAD prevention in China.The C‐KAP‐IAD‐Q can make a great contribution to supporting the education and management of IAD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. DRUGS System Improving the Effects of Clinical Pathways: A Systematic Study.
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Wang, Shan, Zhu, Xiaohe, Zhao, Xian, Lu, Yang, Yang, Zhifu, Qian, Xiaoliang, Li, Weiwei, Ma, Lixiazi, Guo, Huning, Wang, Jingwen, and Wen, Aidong
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ACADEMIC medical centers ,ANTIBIOTICS ,BREAST tumors ,CATARACT ,CHI-squared test ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,INGUINAL hernia ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL care costs ,MEDICAL protocols ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,ORGANIZATIONAL effectiveness ,PATIENT safety ,PROBABILITY theory ,QUALITY assurance ,RESEARCH funding ,SURGICAL complications ,T-test (Statistics) ,PILOT projects ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,EVALUATION - Abstract
The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of Drugs Rational Usage Guideline System (DRUGS)-supported clinical pathway (CP) for breast carcinoma, cataract, inguinal hernia and 2-diabetes mellitus whether the application of such a system could improve work efficiency, medical safety, and decrease hospital cost. Four kinds of diseases which included 1773 cases (where 901 cases using paper-based clinical pathways and 872 cases using DRUGS-supported clinical pathways) were selected and their demographic and clinical data were collected. The evaluation criteria were length of stay, preoperative length of stay, hospital cost, antibiotics prescribed during hospitalization, unscheduled surgery, complications and prognosis. The median total LOS was 1 to 3 days shorter in the DRUGS-supported CP group as compared to the Paper-based CP group for all types ( p < 0.05). Totel hospital cost decreased significantly in the DRUGS-supported CP group than that in Paper-based CP group. About antibiotics prescribed during hospitalization, there were no statistically differences in the time of initial dose of antibiotic and the duration of administration except the choice of antibiotic categories. The proportion of DRUGS-supported clinical pathway conditions where a broad-spectrum antibiotic was prescribed decreased from 63.6 to 34.5 % ( p < 0.01) in the Paper-based group. While after the intervention, the differences were statistically not significant in unscheduled surgery, complications and prognosis. In this study, DRUGS-supported clinical pathway for breast carcinoma, cataract, inguinal hernia, 2-diabetes mellitus was smoothly shifted from a paper-based to an electronic system, and confer benefits at the hospital level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Formulation of Policy and Strategy in Developing Creativity Education in Four Asian Chinese Societies: A Policy Analysis
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Hui, Anna N. N. and Lau, Sing
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The present study sought to compare and contrast educational policies on creativity education in four Asian Chinese societies, namely mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. It establishes five criteria on creativity education policy, including policies regarding legislation on creativity education, definitions of creativity, standard implementation, explicit identification of special populations of creative students, and creativity education in the community. Among the four societies, Taiwan has an official document--the "White Paper on Creative Education" published in 2003--whereas in Hong Kong and Singapore, creativity has been identified as an ability to be nurtured in students of all levels in their national curriculum reform. In mainland China, innovation is regarded as a synonym for creativity. Definitions of creativity have at times not been clearly defined, although multiple levels of creativity development (individual, school, societal, industrial, and cultural) have been discussed in Taiwan. In Hong Kong, creativity has been defined as a generic skill in various key learning areas (e.g., language education, mathematics education, science education, etc.) in the school curriculum. In Singapore, creativity is a learning outcome to be developed in students. None of these societies use standard creativity assessment tests as evidence of creative competence in students. When creativity has entered the central stage in the curriculum reform and creativity education is made available to every student, efforts have been made to identify highly creative students and provide them enrichment opportunities, mainly using performance assessments and performance in creativity competitions in these societies. But mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore do not sufficiently emphasize creativity education in the larger community. (Contains 5 tables.)
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28. 小波-智能优化支持向量机模型及其对农业可持续发展的评价.
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王辰璇 and 陈 莉
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AGRICULTURAL development ,ANT algorithms ,SUPPORT vector machines ,SUSTAINABLE development ,WAVELET transforms ,KERNEL functions ,AGRICULTURAL technology - Abstract
Copyright of Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering is the property of Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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29. 我国农业绿色发展研究热点分析及展望.
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张钰婧 and 叶飞
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AGRICULTURAL pollution ,SUSTAINABLE development ,AGRICULTURAL development ,NONPOINT source pollution ,DEVELOPED countries - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Agricultural Resources & Environment / Nongye Ziyuan yu Huanjing Xuebao is the property of Journal of Agricultural Resources & Environment Editorial Board and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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30. Scientific and Ethical Reflections on Academic Corruption in Universities: On the Science Research Evaluation System in China's Universities
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Xiaochun, Wu and Dan, Jia
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A study of the science research activities in China's institutions of higher learning in recent years indicates that there is a major connection between the current instances of corruption in scientific research at colleges and universities and the evaluations system for scientific research implemented at many of the colleges and universities. This paper analyzes the imperfections in the science research evaluations system. It explores ways for devising scientific systems and criteria for the evaluation of academic research as well as ways to conduct scientific and impartial evaluations of academic research. (Contains 5 notes.) [This article was translated by Ted Wang.]
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31. Curriculum Guides for Primary and Secondary Schools in Shanghai.
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Presents a comprehensive plan for restructuring the intermediate grade curriculum. Emphasizes hands-on training, extracurricular activities, and vocational and physical education. Includes eight tables detailing weekly time allotted for core and elective courses throughout the grades. Emphasizes the need for active, vigorous young people to lead China into the 21st century. (MJP)
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32. Toward the Schools of the Future: An Exploration of Primary and Secondary Models of Education.
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Zhaoshi, Yun
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Argues for a comprehensive overhaul of the Chinese school system. Specifically criticizes teacher-dominated instruction, emphasis on skills training over creative thinking, outdated and irrelevant materials. Concludes that a lack of consistency and planning in the curriculum will result in a generation inadequately prepared for the future. (MJP)
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33. Error Characteristic Analysis of Satellite-Based Precipitation Products over Mainland China.
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Fu, Hanjia, Zhu, Li, Nzabarinda, Vincent, Lv, Xiaoyu, and Guo, Hao
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PROBABILITY density function ,STANDARD deviations ,RAIN gauges ,ARTIFICIAL neural networks ,PRECIPITATION gauges ,STATISTICAL correlation ,MANUFACTURING processes - Abstract
Satellite-based precipitation products (SPPs) provide valuable precipitation information for various applications. Their performance, however, varies significantly from region to region due to various data sources and production processes. This paper aims to evaluate four selected SPPs (Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information using Artificial Neural Networks Climate Data Record (PERSIANN-CDR), Multi-Source Weighted-Ensemble Precipitation (MSWEP), Gauge-adjusted Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMAP-gauge), and Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM)) over mainland China from 2016 to 2019. Both conventional statistical indicators (e.g., correlation coefficients (CC), root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), relative bias (RB), and Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE)) and categorical indicators (probability of detection (POD), probability of true detection (POTD), false-alarm rate (FAR), and critical success index (CSI)) are used for quantitative analysis. The results show that: (1) GSMAP-gauge and GPM perform best in reproducing the spatial distribution pattern of precipitation over mainland China, whereas SPPs generally underestimate summer precipitation with a high frequency of no-rain cases. (2) MSWEP has the best capability for recording precipitation events, although some parts of northern China exhibit abnormal overestimations for winter precipitation. (3) All SPPs, especially the PERSIANN-CDR, significantly underestimate the precipitation in the mountainous areas of southwestern China. (4) The GSMAP-gauge and GPM outperformed the other two of the four SPPs, in terms of the probability density function of daily precipitation for cases (PDFc) and the probability density function of daily precipitation for volume (PDFv). Generally, PERSIANN-CDR shows the poorest performance when compared to the other three products. The product's algorithm for estimating heavy precipitation and mountainous precipitation needs further improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Factors of physical activity among Chinese children and adolescents: a systematic review.
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Congchao Lu, Stolk, Ronald P., Sauer, Pieter J. J., Sijtsma, Anna, Wiersma, Rikstje, Guowei Huang, and Corpeleijn, Eva
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RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,CHILDREN'S health ,CHINESE people ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,PARENTING ,POPULATION geography ,RESEARCH funding ,SELF-efficacy ,ADOLESCENT health ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,RESEARCH bias ,PHYSICAL activity ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Background: Lack of physical activity is a growing problem in China, due to the fast economic development and changing living environment over the past two decades. The aim of this review is to summarize the factors related to physical activity in Chinese children and adolescents during this distinct period of development. Methods: A systematic search was finished on Jan 10
th , 2017, and identified 2200 hits through PubMed and Web of Science. English-language published studies were included if they reported statistical associations between factors and physical activity. Adapted criteria from the Strengthening The Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement and evaluation of the quality of prognosis studies in systematic reviews (QUIPS) were used to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. Related factors that were reported in at least three studies were summarized separately for children and adolescents using a semi-quantitative method. Results: Forty two papers (published 2002-2016) were included. Most designs were cross-sectional (79%), and most studies used questionnaires to assess physical activity. Sample size was above 1000 in 18 papers (43%). Thirty seven studies (88%) showed acceptable quality by methodological quality assessment. Most studies reported a low level of physical activity. Boys were consistently more active than girls, the parental physical activity was positively associated with children and adolescents' physical activity, children in suburban/rural regions showed less activity than in urban regions, and, specifically in adolescents, self-efficacy was positively associated with physical activity. Family socioeconomic status and parental education were not associated with physical activity in children and adolescents. Conclusions: The studies included in this review were large but mostly of low quality in terms of study design (cross-sectional) and methods (questionnaires). Parental physical activity and self-efficacy are promising targets for future physical activity promotion programmes. The low level of physical activity raises concern, especially in suburban/rural regions. Future research is required to enhance our understanding of other influences, such as the physical environment, especially in early childhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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35. Psychometric properties of Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced in patients with multiple chronic conditions: A preliminary study.
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Cheng, Cheng, Yang, Cong‐Yan, Inder, Kerry, and Chan, Sally Wai‐Chi
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PILOT projects ,HOSPITALS ,CHRONIC diseases ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,RESEARCH methodology ,CROSS-sectional method ,SELF-evaluation ,TERTIARY care ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,MULTITRAIT multimethod techniques ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,FACTOR analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CHI-squared test ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,STATISTICAL sampling ,DATA analysis software ,COMORBIDITY ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Background: Multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) are highly prevalent in primary care. Coping is an important psychological factor that influences patients' ability to adapt physically and mentally to MCCs. Testing a reliable and valid psychometric inventory is necessary to identify coping strategies before developing coping‐oriented interventions. Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief COPE‐CN) inventory in patients with MCCs. Method: This study adopted a cross‐sectional design. A convenience sample of 290 Chinese patients with MCCs was recruited from a tertiary hospital in East China. The Brief COPE‐CN, sociodemographic characteristics and clinical data were collected using a self‐reported questionnaire from November 2017 to May 2018. Factor analysis and reliability analysis were performed. Results: The mean age of the participants was 58.5 years (range from 23 to 95 years), and approximately half of the participants were female (49.3%). Most participants had two chronic conditions (82.1%) and reported having had MCCs for more than 2 years. The explanatory factor analysis (EFA) identified five factors in the Brief COPE‐CN that explained 58.4% of the total variance. The Cronbach's α coefficients ranged from.65 to.85 for the five subscales. Conclusions: The psychometric properties of the Brief COPE‐CN were acceptable for use with Chinese patients with MCCs. With further evaluation, this instrument may help health‐care professionals understand patients' coping and develop coping‐based interventions to promote coping in this population. Summary statement: What is already known about this topic? There is a growing predominance of chronic diseases in China, with many Chinese patients living with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) that can adversely impact physical and psychological health.Coping‐oriented interventions that address and enhance patients' coping strategies are beneficial in terms of improving their health.There is no valid and reliable Chinese tool to measure coping strategies among patients with MCCs. What this paper adds? This study reports a five‐factor structure of the Chinese version of the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief COPE‐CN) established by explanatory factor analysis.The five‐factor structure of the Brief COPE‐CN has good internal consistency. The implications of this paper: The five‐factor Brief COPE‐CN has the potential to measure coping strategies effectively in Chinese patients with MCCs.With further evaluation, this instrument may be a useful tool for developing specific interventions to promote coping in Chinese patients with MCCs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Promoting a healthy lifestyle: exploring the role of social media and fitness applications in the context of social media addiction risk.
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Liu, Junfeng
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SOCIAL media ,MOBILE apps ,INTERNET addiction ,RISK assessment ,LIFESTYLES ,COMPULSIVE behavior ,STRESS management ,PILOT projects ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MANN Whitney U Test ,TEENAGERS' conduct of life ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,HEALTH behavior ,PHYSICAL fitness ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,SOCIAL networks ,NUTRITIONAL status ,SPIRITUALITY ,COMMUNICATION ,HEALTH promotion ,HEALTH education ,PUBLIC administration ,PSYCHOLOGY of college students ,STUDENT attitudes ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,COMPARATIVE studies ,DATA analysis software ,EVALUATION - Abstract
The popularity of social networks turns them into a legal method for promoting a healthy lifestyle, which benefits not only people but also different countries' governments. This research paper aimed to examine the Keep fitness app integrated into WeChat, Weibo and QQ as regards long-term improvements in health-related behaviors (physical activity, nutrition, health responsibility, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships and stress management) and assess the associated risk of increased social media addiction. Students from Lishui University in China (N = 300) participated in this study, and they were formed into control and experimental groups. The Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale and Social Media Disorder Scale were used as psychometric instruments. The Keep app was found to improve respondents' scores on the parameters of physical activity, nutrition and health responsibility (P = 0.00). However, the level of dependence on social media did not change in either the control or the experimental group during the year of research (P ≥ 0.05). It is concluded that fitness apps can be an effective tool to promote healthy lifestyles among young people in China and other countries. The feasibility of government investment in fitness apps to promote healthy lifestyles is substantiated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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37. Application of Gray Relational Analysis in Evaluating the Environmental Loads in Hubei Province, China, During 1995-2019.
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Wenjun Peng and Yue Li
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PROVINCES , *POLLUTION , *ECONOMIC expansion , *WELL-being , *ECONOMIC trends , *SUSTAINABLE development , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations - Abstract
Fragile ecosystems that are affected by erosion from high pollution environmental loads pose a serious threat to human health and well-being. The evaluation of regional environmental loads has become a major issue for eco-environmental conservation and management. As a key region in central China, Hubei Province relies on ecosystems and the environment, which offer an important foundation for sustainable development and continuous improvements in social productivity. For this study, seven influencing factors were selected, and a correlation degree model was applied to assess Hubei Province's environmental loads during the period from 1995-2019. The results show that the overall environmental loads exhibit a fluctuating decreasing trend in response to economic growth and development actions. Moreover, as eco-environmental pollution problems have been addressed and improved over time, the ecosystem operating status has been gradually optimized. Finally, the paper concludes with a proposal of specific measures designed to mitigate Hubei Province's ecological loading from the perspectives of industrial structure, public awareness and technological innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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38. Tobacco smoking negatively influences the achievement of greater than three-quarters reduction in psoriasis area and severity index after eight weeks of treatment among patients with psoriasis: Findings from a prospective study.
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Yan Qiang, Le Kuai, Shuo Liu, Quanruo Xu, Lingzi Shenfan, Rui Zhang, Zhongzhi Gao, Xiangjin Gao, Bin Li, and Ruiping Wang
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PHYSICAL diagnosis ,PSORIASIS ,RESEARCH funding ,SMOKING ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,METHOTREXATE ,SAMPLE size (Statistics) ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,SEVERITY of illness index ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,MANN Whitney U Test ,CHI-squared test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,LONGITUDINAL method ,ODDS ratio ,DRUG efficacy ,DATA analysis software ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,TIME ,EVALUATION ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
INTRODUCTION Smoking is an independent and modifiable risk factor for the onset and development of psoriasis; however, evidence on the association between tobacco smoking and psoriasis treatment efficacy is limited. This study aimed to explore the influence of smoking on treatment efficacy in a cohort of patients with psoriasis in Shanghai, China. METHODS Patients with psoriasis were recruited from the Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital between 2021 and 2022. The treatment for patients with psoriasis includes acitretin, methotrexate, narrow-band ultraviolet/benvitimod, and biologics. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, physical examination, and disease severity estimation at baseline, week four, and week eight. The achievement of a ≥75% reduction in psoriasis area and severity index (PASI75) score from baseline to week 8 was set as the primary outcome for treatment efficacy estimation. Data were analyzed using SAS 9.4. RESULTS A total of 560 patients with psoriasis were enrolled in this study, who were predominantly males (72.9%). The average age of patients was 48.4 years, and 38.8% of them were current smokers, 5.0% of them were former smokers. The median score of PASI among patients changed from 11.1 (interquartile range, IQR: 7.9-16.6) at baseline to 6.2 at week 4 and 3.1 at week 8, and 13.8% and 47.3% of patients with psoriasis achieved PASI75 at weeks 4 and 8, respectively. Logistic regression indicated that patients without tobacco smoking had a higher proportion of PASI75 achievement at week 8. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) was 11.43 (95% CI: 6.91-18.89), 14.14 (95% CI: 8.27-24.20), and 3.05 (95% CI: 1.20-7.76) for non-smokers compared with smokers, current smokers, and former smokers, respectively. Moreover, former smokers had higher PASI75 achievement than current smokers (AOR=3.37), and patients with younger smoking initiation age, longer smoking duration, and higher smoking intensity had lower PASI75 achievement. CONCLUSIONS Tobacco smoking was negatively associated with PASI75 achievement both in current and former smokers, and former smokers had higher PASI75 achievement than current smokers. The implementation of tobacco control measures is beneficial for improving treatment responses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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39. An Evaluation Method of Comprehensive Performance of Retrofitted CHP District Heating Systems.
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Chong, Daokun, Zhou, Haizhu, Li, Xiaoping, Zhou, Lining, Li, Yitong, and An, Mingda
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HEATING from central stations ,HEATING ,EVALUATION methodology ,EXERGY ,STEAM-turbines ,RETROFITTING ,STATISTICAL correlation - Abstract
There is a big wave in China of retrofitting single-purpose coal-fired systems for district heating into heat-oriented combined heat and power (CHP) systems to save energy. Back-pressure steam turbines (BPSTs) and extraction steam turbines (ESTs) are both common in retrofitted systems, but contrastive analyses of their effects on the systems' operation performance are lacking. Moreover, comprehensive evaluation methods of the retrofitted systems remain unknown. In this paper, exergy, exergoeconomic, and exergoenvironmental analyses were conducted to evaluate the thermodynamic, economic, and environmental performances of two real CHP systems: system A using a BPST and system B using an EST. Additionally, a new multi-criteria evaluation method based on rank correlation analysis was proposed for the retrofitted system. The results show that system A is better than system B in thermodynamic and environmental aspects but poorer in the economic aspect. Overall, the multi-criteria evaluation result indicates that system A has a better comprehensive performance than system B. Therefore, the BPST has a better effect than the EST on the retrofitted CHP system for district heating in this study. The findings could provide a reference point for retrofitting work in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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40. Using Fuzzy Matter-element Model and Weighted Game Theory to Optimize Deficit Irrigation Scheduling for Sunflower.
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TENG Anguo and WANG Zeyi
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DEFICIT irrigation ,GAME theory ,WATER efficiency ,SOIL moisture ,MICROIRRIGATION ,WATER in agriculture ,PLANT-water relationships ,WATER requirements for crops - Abstract
[Objective] Sunflower is a cash crop grown in arid northwestern China. Improving its water use efficiency plays an important role in developing water-saving agriculture in that region. The aim of this paper is to find an optimal regulated and mulched deficit drip irrigation scheduling for it. [Method] The experiment was conducted in 2019-2020 in a sunflower field at Hexi Oasis. Water deficit was imposed at seedling and maturity stages, with soil water in other growing stages kept sufficient for roots to extract. Overall, there were six treatments, with the water deficit induced by keeping the soil water content at 75%~65% (mild), 65%~55% (moderate) and 55%~45% (severe) of the field capacity, respectively. The control was sufficient irrigation with the soil water content kept at 75%~85% of the field capacity. Each treatment had three replicas, which were designed using the completely random block experiment arrangement. The experimental results were analyzed using an improved fuzzy matter-element model coupled with the weighted game theory to quantify the effect of different water deficits on yield and quality, as well as water productivity of the crop. [Result] The effect of water deficit on the crop traits varied. A multi-level evaluation system revealed that in 2019, crop height had the highest weight (0.141) and the crude protein content had the least (0.083), while in 2020, crude fat content had the highest weight (0.162) and water use efficiency had the least (0.065). Comprehensive evaluation of the fuzzy matter-element model showed that the Euclidean degree was the best for a combination of mild or moderate water deficit at seedling stage and mild water deficit at maturity stage. [Conclusion] When water is sufficient, a mild regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) at the seedling stage coupled with a mild RDI at the maturity stage produces the highest seed yield, while when water is insufficient, a moderate RDI at the seedling stage combined with a mild RDI at the maturity stage works the best. The proposed model for optimizing regulated deficit irrigation is applicable not only for sunflower watered by mulched drip irrigation, but also for other crops irrigated by other methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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41. Retrieving leaf area index from FY-3D MERSI-II data using a sensor-adaptive algorithm.
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Chen, Yepei, Li, Pengfei, Xu, Chuan, Song, Zhina, Sun, Kaimin, Li, Wenzhuo, Hu, Xiuqing, and An, Qing
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LEAF area index ,MODIS (Spectroradiometer) ,ECHO ,ALGORITHMS - Abstract
Leaf area index (LAI), officially listed as one of essential climate variables, quantifies the structure and amount of vegetation and characterizes the interaction between vegetation and climate. The advanced MEdium Resolution Spectral Imager (MERSI-II) onboard FengYun-3D (FY-3D) can provide twice-daily global observations of earth at a spatial resolution of 250 m. Therefore, it has great potential for promoting the improvement of global LAI products and boosting the development of earth system modelling. However, the existing methods are mostly sensor-specific, they can not be directly applied to MERSI-II data for LAI generation. In this paper, we proposed a sensor-adaptive approach for LAI estimation based on MERSI-II observations. This method is composed of an LAI retrieval look-up table based on radiative transfer theory, which was calibrated by a global optimizing algorithm to adapt MERSI-II characteristics, and a backup algorithm training neural networks with MERSI-II Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) LAI. We evaluated the MERSI-II LAI retrievals by intercomparison to MODIS products over mainland China and direct validation using ground-based upscaled LAI reference maps. The assessments demonstrate that (1) the derived MERSI-II LAI products agree well with the MODIS benchmarks in both spatial and temporal respects; (2) compared to the MODIS LAI, the MERSI-II LAI retrievals with less gaps show great potential in improving spatiotemporal continuity; (3) validation versus in-situ measurements reveals acceptable accuracy of the MERSI-II LAI products with a R
2 of 0.85 and RMSE of 0.82; (4) the proposed parametric optimization strategy could successfully transplant MODIS LAI algorithm to MERSI-II data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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42. How Does the Design Guidelines for Traditional Cultural Artefacts Inspire Design in a Culturally Inspired Design Process? A Comparative Study with Novice Design Students.
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Dong, Yenan, Zhu, Shangshang, Li, Wenjie, and Lin, Minxi
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DESIGN education ,DESIGN students ,PRODUCT design ,CULTURAL production ,CREATIVE ability - Abstract
Design guidelines for traditional cultural artefacts play an important role in Culturally Inspired Design (CID) activities and design education. In this paper, a comparative study was performed to assess the impact of present‐day design guidelines for traditional Chinese cultural artefacts on novice designers in a CID process. In all, 42 novice designers enrolled in a cultural product design course participated in this study, under two different design conditions: an unaided condition and a guideline‐aided condition. Each condition includes three stages: identification stage, translation stage and implementation stage. In the unaided condition, each participant was asked to finish an investigative report on traditional cultural artefacts without any guidance and then carry out a detailed cultural product design. These results were then compared with those of the participants in the guideline‐aided condition, who received a design guideline for traditional cultural artefacts. The results were assessed by expert raters against six design metrics: breadth, depth, quantity, variety, novelty and quality. They revealed that the design guideline for traditional cultural artefacts in a CID process promoted the analysis of cultural features and increased the novelty and quality of design outcomes but resulted in decreased variety. We propose that the design guideline for traditional cultural artefacts may be useful as part of the design process and as a pedagogical tool in cultural creative design, but the best moment at which to introduce the design guideline should be further examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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43. Model of Transnational Online Serial Sociocultural Lectures for Overseas Chinese Children and Its Evaluation.
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Yang, Zhiling
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OVERSEAS Chinese , *CHINESE people , *ELECTRONIC journals , *VIRTUAL communities , *CHINESE-speaking students , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Previous lectures targeted at overseas Chinese children have mostly been offline in the form of youth camps sponsored by the Chinese governments before the COVID-19 pandemic and are now usually administered online in a single-topic format transnationally post-pandemic. This form of "one-to-many" singular online lectures comes along with discontinuity, mass audiences, chaos, and being less tailored to the individual needs and context, failing to meet the evaluation metrics in different evaluation levels. This paper proposes a model of transnational online livestreaming serial socio-cultural lectures for overseas Chinese children, which puts forward the synergy of lecturing staff from higher educational institutions (HEIs) in China and students at Chinese language schools (CLSs) worldwide as participants. Lecturing staff from needs and context HEIs can guarantee sufficient keynote speakers for "one-on-one" mode and cope with the above-mentioned problems. After the implementation of five sessions of these serial lectures, evaluation of this model shows that the pre-lecture, during-lecture, and post-lecture stages have are applicable. Furthermore, for sociocultural lectures, the audience may be more interested in literature classics than folk arts from a specific region. Correlation analysis reveals that younger children have a better evaluation of this model and an improved inclination to attend lectures, which sheds light on the improvement of sociocultural lectures as online lectures are preferred among overseas Chinese children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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44. SATISFACTION ANALYSIS WITH CURRICULUM OF PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES IN CHINA.
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Xianwei Chen, Bo Yu, Qian Xiao, Wei Zhang, and Li Chen
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GRADUATE education ,SATISFACTION ,CURRICULUM planning ,CURRICULUM evaluation ,CURRICULUM - Abstract
This paper focuses on the evaluation of the curriculum of professional graduate degree programs. A questionnaire survey and statistical analysis are conducted on eight majors from aspects such as curriculum design, objectives, content, structure, and course learning. The current problems in the construction of the professional graduate degree curriculum system are analyzed and corresponding countermeasures for improvement are proposed, efficiently perfecting the curriculum system for professional graduate degree programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
45. Evaluation of ERA5, ERA‐Interim, JRA55 and MERRA2 reanalysis precipitation datasets over the Poyang Lake Basin in China.
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Li, Xiangxiang, Qin, Xiaochen, Yang, Jun, and Zhang, Yizhi
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WATERSHEDS ,RAINFALL ,LONG-range weather forecasting ,PRECIPITATION variability ,PRECIPITATION gauges ,ECOSYSTEM services - Abstract
Increasing variability of precipitation induced by climate change raises uncertainties for ecosystem services and agricultural production in the Poyang Lake Basin (PLB), China. Reanalysis precipitation datasets (RPDs) are attractive alternatives for monitoring the hydro‐climate cycles. However, their applicability in China has mainly been evaluated at the national scale, while less attention has been paid to the PLB or southeastern China. Here, we apply various metrics to evaluate the magnitude and spatial similarity of annual, monthly, different intensities and the spatial structure of precipitation from four reanalysis—the fifth global atmospheric analysis dataset of the European Center for Medium‐Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) (ERA5), Interim ECMWF Reanalysis (ERA‐Interim), Japanese 55‐year Reanalysis project (JRA55) and Modern‐Era Retrospective analysis for Research and Applications, Version 2 (MERRA‐2), against the rain‐gauges over the PLB during 1980–2018. The results showed that the detection capacity of ERA5 and MERRA2 shifted around 2002, whereas that of ERA‐Interim and JRA55 did not substantially change. Before 2002, ERA‐Interim had the lowest biases for the magnitude of annual, monthly and different intensities of precipitation (except for heavy rain), while ERA5 and MERRA2 had strengths in capturing spatial correlation. Notably, ERA5 and MERRA2 had region‐wide wet and dry biases, respectively, before 2002, which can be attributed mainly to the estimation of flood season precipitation (from April to June) and heavy rain. In contrast, the fractional contribution of light–moderate rain was underestimated and overestimated by ERA5 and MERRA2, respectively. However, after 2002, because of the improved reproducibility of flood season precipitation and heavy rain magnitude, the systematic biases of ERA5 and MERRA2 significantly decreased, especially for ERA5, which outperformed other RPDs on all aspects of precipitation. The conclusions of this paper suggest that the variation of applicability over time should be seriously tested before the utilization of RPDs in hydro‐climate analyses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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46. Surgery and Postoperative Care of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy under the Guidance of B-Ultrasound Based on Smart Internet of Things.
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Niu, Hongyan and Li, Wei
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SURGICAL complication risk factors ,PREVENTION of surgical complications ,PREOPERATIVE care ,LASER lithotripsy ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,SURGICAL therapeutics ,ULTRASONIC imaging ,COMPUTERS ,TIME ,POSTOPERATIVE care ,NEPHROSTOMY ,INTERNET of things ,SURGERY ,PATIENTS ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,RISK assessment ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PREDICTION models ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,DATA analysis software ,DATA analysis ,URINARY calculi ,SEPTIC shock ,HEMORRHAGE ,DISEASE risk factors ,EVALUATION - Abstract
At present, percutaneous nephrolithotomy has become an option for hospitals increasingly to treat calculus. However, due to the certain risk of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, it may lead to postoperative complications. Analyzing the preoperative factors of septic shock after percutaneous nephrolithotomy can provide guidance for reducing the incidence of septic shock after PCNL. This article establishes a logistic regression model based on preoperative factors, uses statistical methods, and uses the professional statistical software SPSS to create a database and analyze the data. The method of classification data analysis was used to determine various influencing factors including patient factors, stone factor, and preoperative factors and combined B-ultrasound guidance and percutaneous nephrolithotomy to reduce the risk of surgery. The experimental results found that the percutaneous nephroscope laser lithotripsy guided by the smart Internet of Things can effectively perform lithotripsy; in this paper, the preoperative data of different complications are obtained, and the risk of surgery is closely related to the operation time. The operation time exceeds 90 minutes and causes the risk of severe bleeding after PCNL. It is twice the operation time of less than 90 minutes and 5 times the operation time of less than 60 minutes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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47. Transaction processing and value evaluation of carbon emission rights based on wavelet transform image and deep learning.
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Long, Yin, Han, Chaoliang, Kolivand, Hoshang, Balas, Valentina E., Paul, Anand, and Ramachandran, Varatharajan
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DEEP learning ,CARBON offsetting ,WAVELET transforms ,EMISSIONS trading ,WAVELETS (Mathematics) ,IMAGE analysis ,ENERGY conservation - Abstract
The research results of this paper provide new ideas and perspectives for the construction of trading market of China's carbon emission rights, so as to better alleviate the difficulties in China's energy conservation and emission reduction. Data evaluation and image analysis based on wavelet transform image processing technology and deep learning were used in the study. Moreover, wavelet transform was used to extract the edge, and compared with the results of several other methods for extracting edges, so as to further study and analyze the trend of carbon emissions trading. The fluctuations in the price of carbon emissions trading, the shift of state, and the period of ups and downs are affected by many random factors. Through research algorithms, we can estimate the situation, seize opportunities, and forecast the prospects. In addition, based on the research, this paper obtains the relevant strategies for carbon emissions trading and value assessment in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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48. Voices from the East and West: congruence on the primary purpose of tutor feedback in higher education.
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Cookson, Chris
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TUTORS & tutoring ,FORMATIVE evaluation ,PSYCHOLOGICAL feedback ,COLLEGE students ,TEACHER evaluation ,EVALUATION - Abstract
While feedback in education is important, formative feedback that leads to improvement in students' learning outcomes and emotional disposition is vital. This argument has been made repeatedly in the Western literature, both by researchers and by students participating in their research in higher education. This paper presents both affective and non-affective improvement as the most frequently occurring theme identified in a mixed-methods study conducted at a National Key University in mainland China, which investigated 232 Chinese students' experiences and expectations of feedback from their Chinese tutors. This paper, thus, concludes that mainland Chinese university students and Western researchers and students likely agree on the primary function of tutor feedback. The desire for tutor feedback to also or chiefly play a formative role appears not to be a geographically or culturally specific phenomenon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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49. E-learning assessment for tourism education LISREL assisted intercultural tourism perception and data integrated satisfaction perspectives.
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Qiu, Ling and Qi, Linkai
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TOURISM education ,ASSESSMENT of education ,INTERNATIONAL tourism ,TOURISM ,SUSTAINABLE tourism ,LEARNING Management System - Abstract
With the intensification of global integration, education internationalization has become one of the important indicators for evaluating the level of higher education development in a country. From the total income of tourism in recent years and its contribution to China's GNP, it can be seen that the tourism industry has a strong development momentum. Tourism culture has become a mobile culture of which essence is cross-cultural tourism. Therefore, studying tourism from an intercultural perspective is an inevitable trend under the globalization of international tourism. Meanwhile, the contribution of tourism education talents is an important guarantee for the sustainable development of tourism. The dominant growth of the tourism industry has undoubtedly promoted the in-depth development of tourism education. Therefore, the development of tourism education and tourism industry should be a dynamic development pattern which promotes each other. This article regards the relationship between perception and satisfaction as the starting point and introduces the LISREL model into cross-cultural tourism research. This paper constructs a cross-cultural tourism research model and studies the relationship between perception and satisfaction, which can also be used to study other aspects of cross-cultural tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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50. Genetic Algorithms Viewed as Anticipatory Systems.
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Mocanu, Irina, Kalisz, Eugenia, and Negreanu, Lorina
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GENETIC algorithms ,ALGORITHMS ,EXPECTATION (Philosophy) ,EVALUATION ,IMAGE storage & retrieval systems ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,IMAGE retrieval ,INFORMATION retrieval - Abstract
This paper proposes a new version of genetic algorithms-the anticipatory genetic algorithm AGA. The performance evaluation included in the paper shows that AGA is superior to traditional genetic algorithm from both speed and accuracy points of view. The paper also presents how this algorithm can be applied to solve a complex problem: image annotation, intended to be used in content based image retrieval systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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