The final and award ceremony of the International Standardization Youth Star Competition 2025 were held in Qingdao on November 22-23.The competition attracted 236 teams nationwide who demonstrated great enthusiasm for...The final and award ceremony of the International Standardization Youth Star Competition 2025 were held in Qingdao on November 22-23.The competition attracted 236 teams nationwide who demonstrated great enthusiasm for participating in the standardization undertaking.The competition followed the mode of“the industry puts forward questions,and the academia provides solutions”.Shandong Port Group Co.,Ltd.,Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,Ltd.(CATL),Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd.,and Beijing Zhongbiaolvjian Engineering Design and Research Institute Co.,Ltd.set up themed tracks respectively,and competitors developed standard proposals for the corresponding themes.展开更多
Natural language processing(NLP)technologies,such as ChatGPT,are revolutionizing various fields,including finance research.This article explores the potential of Chat-GPT as a transformative tool for finance researche...Natural language processing(NLP)technologies,such as ChatGPT,are revolutionizing various fields,including finance research.This article explores the potential of Chat-GPT as a transformative tool for finance researchers.We illustrate various applications of ChatGPT in finance research,from analyzing financial charts and providing coding support to the theoretical derivation of financial models.Significant advances in multimodal learning,such as Visual Referring Prompting(VRP),are also explored for their potential to enhance ChatGPT’s image analysis capabilities.Furthermore,we conduct a comparative analysis of ChatGPT-3.5,ChatGPT-4,and Microsoft Bing to examine their distinct features,strengths,and weaknesses to provide valuable insights into their applicability in finance research.We demonstrate the innovative opportunities and insights provided by the development of ChatGPT to enrich the financial research process.By addressing the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations associated with using ChatGPT,we aim to promote responsible AI adoption and a more indepth understanding of the role of advanced NLP technologies in shaping the future of finance research and practice.Overall,this paper underscores ChatGPT’s transformative role in finance research,detailing its applications,benefits,and challenges,and advocating for ethical AI adoption to shape the future of the field.展开更多
Dr.Leon van Paassen has been selected as the winner for the Distinguished 2025 Biogeotechnics Lecture Award.Leon van Paassen is an expert on biogeotechnics with more than 20 years of experience in academia and industr...Dr.Leon van Paassen has been selected as the winner for the Distinguished 2025 Biogeotechnics Lecture Award.Leon van Paassen is an expert on biogeotechnics with more than 20 years of experience in academia and industry.He graduated as an Engineering Geologist at Delft University of Technology in 2002.After graduation,he performed foundation inspections and vibration monitoring at IFCO foundations and worked as a consultant and researcher at GeoDelft which later became Deltares.展开更多
This essay explores the intersection of AI-driven tools like DeepSeek and its impact on academic assessments in accounting education.Using the Management Accounting course as an example,this research examines how AI t...This essay explores the intersection of AI-driven tools like DeepSeek and its impact on academic assessments in accounting education.Using the Management Accounting course as an example,this research examines how AI technologies are influencing the nature of student assessments,particularly in terms of their effectiveness and accuracy.The study also investigates how DeepSeek serves as both an educational aid and a potential threat to traditional accounting assessment methods.By analyzing multiple choice questions(MCQs)from 22'-23',the second semester's final exam performance for the Management Accounting course,the research evaluates the Al's ability to solve numerical and narrative-based questions correctly,comparing its performance against traditional student responses.Findings suggest that while AI can achieve high performance on simpler tasks,it struggles with complex accounting concepts that require critical thinking and deeper understanding.Furthermore,the paper discusses the implications of these findings for both lecturers and students,highlighting the need for a balance between technological innovation and traditional academic integrity.Ultimately,it calls for a re-evaluation of assessment frameworks to incorporate AI as a tool for learning enhancement while safeguarding against misuse in academic environments.展开更多
Vitamin B 12 is an organometallic compound with important metabolic derivatives that act as cofactors of certain enzymes,which have been grouped into three subfamilies depending on their cofactors.Among them,methylmal...Vitamin B 12 is an organometallic compound with important metabolic derivatives that act as cofactors of certain enzymes,which have been grouped into three subfamilies depending on their cofactors.Among them,methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (MCM) has been extensively studied.This enzyme catalyzes the reversible isomerization of L-methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA using adenosylcobalamin (AdoCbl) as a cofactor participating in the generation of radicals that allow isomerization of the substrate.The crystal structure of MCM determined in Propionibacterium freudenreichii var.shermanii has helped to elucidate the role of this cofactor AdoCbl in the reaction to specify the mechanism by which radicals are generated from the coenzyme and to clarify the interactions between the enzyme,coenzyme,and substrate.The existence of human methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) due to the presence of mutations in MCM shows the importance of its role in metabolism.The recent crystallization of the human MCM has shown that despite being similar to the bacterial protein,there are significant differences in the structural organization of the two proteins.Recent studies have identified the involvement of an accessory protein called MMAA,which interacts with MCM to prevent MCM's inactivation or acts as a chaperone to promote regeneration of inactivated enzyme.The interdisciplinary studies using this protein as a model in different organisms have helped to elucidate the mechanism of action of this isomerase,the impact of mutations at a functional level and their repercussion in the development and progression of MMA in humans.It is still necessary to study the mechanisms involved in more detail using new methods.展开更多
In the years since the first description of a pterosaur specimen in 1784, pterosaur research has inevitably advanced considerably. However the last decade has arguably seen a much greater increase in our knowledge tha...In the years since the first description of a pterosaur specimen in 1784, pterosaur research has inevitably advanced considerably. However the last decade has arguably seen a much greater increase in our knowledge than the preceding two centuries. Since the turn of the new millennium, more than 40 new pterosaur genera and species have been described and whole new clades have been discovered, in addition to much new data being developed on pterosaur anatomy, functional morphology, palaeobiology, systematics, ecology and more. We are perhaps at the start of a golden age of pterosaur research and much as the dinosaurs underwent a revolution in the 1970s through to the early 1990s, now the Pterosauria are taking their turn. There is also a new and wider interest in pterosaur work as it attracts both more researchers and greater public interest. Pterosaurs appear to be an increasingly popular aspect of paleontology in popular culture and of interest to the media, both mainstream and digital.展开更多
Knowledge transfer(KT)is an attempt by an entity to copy and utilize an explicit type of knowledge from another entity.The main reason is none other than to expand the ability and increasing the value through inter-or...Knowledge transfer(KT)is an attempt by an entity to copy and utilize an explicit type of knowledge from another entity.The main reason is none other than to expand the ability and increasing the value through inter-organization collaborative affiliation.Nonetheless,questions may arise as to what extent do capabilities,mechanism and performance or success is associated.Using inputs from 154 respondents which consist of various KTP(knowledge transfer program)partners namely from the community(total 94)and industry(total 60),this article highlights the associations between the three main categories of variables.Using Smart PLS(partial least squares),the study provides evidence that academia knowledge,academia readiness,academia skills,and ethics and conduct affect KTP performance through the mediation role of KT mechanism.Academia readiness was also found to be the most significant predictor to KT mechanism.In summary,all the significant capabilities have indirect positive impact towards KTP performance.Thus,higher education institutions must emphasize their internal strength in order to continue supporting the success of inter-organization collaborative affiliation.展开更多
Ding Xiaxi, research professor of Wuhan Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Academia Sinica, was born in Yiyang, Hunan Province, in May 1928. After graduation in 1951 from the Department of Mathematics, Wuhan
The Laboratory of Rare Earth Chemistry and Physics,Changchun Institute of Ap-plied Chemistry,Academia Sinica,has been opened to foreign scientists since October,1987.The first plenary session of the Academic Committee...The Laboratory of Rare Earth Chemistry and Physics,Changchun Institute of Ap-plied Chemistry,Academia Sinica,has been opened to foreign scientists since October,1987.The first plenary session of the Academic Committee was held in March,1988,andthe first batch of research projects granted by the Scientific Funds of the Laboratory wereapproved at this meeting.展开更多
1.ObjectivesLaboratory for Surface Physics ofAcademia Sinica(LSPAS)was establishedin 1987 for enhancing the research activity insurface sciences,according to the NationalLaboratory Project of the State PlanningCommitt...1.ObjectivesLaboratory for Surface Physics ofAcademia Sinica(LSPAS)was establishedin 1987 for enhancing the research activity insurface sciences,according to the NationalLaboratory Project of the State PlanningCommittee.During the last 30 years,we have wit-nessed a tremendous development in surfacephysics.Photoemission spectroscopy(1981Nobel prize to Siegbahn for ESCA)offers展开更多
1. Introduction The discovery of possible high T;super-conductivity at 35K in La-Ba-Cu-O systemsparked an intense study on the new classof cupric oxides by a few laboratoriesincluding the joint research group of highT...1. Introduction The discovery of possible high T;super-conductivity at 35K in La-Ba-Cu-O systemsparked an intense study on the new classof cupric oxides by a few laboratoriesincluding the joint research group of highT;superconductivity in the Institute ofPhysics, Academia Sinica. A few monthslater we not only confirmed the展开更多
Academia and industry research enables researchers to conduct research projects that are more relevant to current business practices and context. Although, several construction research works have been done by the aca...Academia and industry research enables researchers to conduct research projects that are more relevant to current business practices and context. Although, several construction research works have been done by the academics in the tertiary institutions in Ghana, it is sad to know that, a large number of these research works have not moved from the pure stage to the applied stage. This study seeks to establish the imperative of academia and industry collaboration in building research in Ghana. A total of 116 construction practising professionals consisting of Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC) corporate members (QS, Architects, Engineers and so on) from the industry, and academics from tertiary academic institutions (That’s, Lecturers from KNUST and UEW) that run postgraduate construction programmes in Ghana as at February 2016 constituted the respondents for this study. Census and systematic sampling techniques were used for the sampled population. Descriptive statistics was employed in the data analysis for the mean and standard deviation (SD) score values of variables. The most imperatives for academia and industry collaboration were found to be: ensuring research findings solve socio-economic and development problems, the intermittent collapse of buildings, support for the local industries to produce quality materials locally to feed the construction industry, proper contract documentations and administration. This research would bring to light the urgent issues in the construction industry that calls for greater collaboration between the academia and industry in Ghana. It reveals a deeper understanding on the need for collaborative research in the Ghanaian construction industry, by providing the most imperatives to academia-industry collaborative research in Ghana.展开更多
This article presents a study of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) at a slaughterhouse located in north-western Mexico with the purpose of testing the premise of a low degree of institutionalization of Industrial Ecology in...This article presents a study of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) at a slaughterhouse located in north-western Mexico with the purpose of testing the premise of a low degree of institutionalization of Industrial Ecology in Mexico. The article aims at analyzing the current role played by the Mexican academia in increasing the degree of institutionalization of the concept of LCA in northwestern Mexico. There was conducted a life cycle analysis study according to the standards ISO 14040: 2006, NMX-SAA-14040-IMNC-2008NOM in a Federally Inspected Type (TIF by Spanish acronym) Slaughterhouse in the state of Sonora in Northwest Mexico. The slaughter process was characterized by observing the production tasks during several walkthroughs the production lines and by having short interviews with workers, supervisors, and the manager. The CH4 emissions were calculated using the guidelines suggested by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2006). The present LCA case study revealed opportunities for improving the environmental performance of the slaughterhouse by taking measures such as the reduction of CH4 from enteric fermentation since methane was one of the main greenhouse gases responsible for climate change. Although, the LCA generated reliable information in terms of climate change or water eutrophication, the chances of implementing sustainable initiatives were unlikely because the benefits to reduce the impacts to climate change or to reduce the water crisis would be unnoticeable and unaffordable for companies. Findings in this study also confirmed the importance of Mexican universities for promoting and conducting more LCA studies among private and public organizations in order to guide firms towards this tool. The case study here presented gives insights to LCA stakeholders in Mexico to implement or improve the effectiveness of their potential LCA initiatives through the identification of strategies, opportunities, and barriers.展开更多
This study focuses on the role of researcher/academia in making low carbon policy in the UK. UK researchers and universities enjoy relatively high degree of independence of their research from the government due to it...This study focuses on the role of researcher/academia in making low carbon policy in the UK. UK researchers and universities enjoy relatively high degree of independence of their research from the government due to its statute that guarantees its independence （＂The Haldene Principle＂）. In addition, there was a recent movement for evidence-based policy in the UK, which requires more economic and scientific robustness, therefore role of engineers and social scientists are increasingly important. In particular, social science will have a greater role in changing people＇s behavior with high level of uncertainty. UK businesses have played a leading role to move forward the climate policy such as UKETS （United Kingdom Emissions Trading Scheme） as well as low carbon policy. The regular communication and consultation is a crucial basis for making integrated policy, which involves wide range of stakeholders. The legally binding targets set out by Climate Change Act 2008 required structural change of the government to implement the necessary policies and measures especially by integrating climate and energy policy.展开更多
The electrogenic Na+-HCO3– cotransporter NBCe1 encoded by SLC4A4 gene plays essential roles in the regulation of intracellular/extracellular pH. Three NBCe1 variants are thought to mediate distinct physiological role...The electrogenic Na+-HCO3– cotransporter NBCe1 encoded by SLC4A4 gene plays essential roles in the regulation of intracellular/extracellular pH. Three NBCe1 variants are thought to mediate distinct physiological roles with different modes of transport stoichiometry. Homozygous inactivating mutations in NBCe1 cause the isolated proximal renal tubular acidosis (pRTA) invariably associated with ocular abnormalities. Functional analyses indicate that more than 50% reduction in NBCe1 activity may be required to induce severe acidemia. Some of the pRTA- related NBCe1 mutations, which show defective me-mbrane expression in mammalian cells, are also associated with migraine. Dysregulation of local pH in brain due to the loss of NBCe1 activity in astrocytes may underlie this association. Two types of NBCe1 deficient animals, NBCe1 knockout and W516X knockin mice, have been reported. Both of them show severe acidemia and early lethality unless they are treated with alkali. In isolated renal proximal tubules from W516X knockin mice, both NBCe1 activity and the rate of bicarbonate absorption are severely reduced, confirming the essential role of NBCe1 in bicarbonate absorption from this nephron segment. In this review, we summarize the recent data about physiological and pathophysiological roles of NBCe1 in health and diseases.展开更多
Korean Buddhism community has tried to develop its traditions as well as maintaining them through open discussion. Some current incidents, such as the election of the director for the headquarters of the Chogye Order,...Korean Buddhism community has tried to develop its traditions as well as maintaining them through open discussion. Some current incidents, such as the election of the director for the headquarters of the Chogye Order, controversial issues on a prime minster nominee, and the difference between practicing and learning which has been discussed in Buddhist Academia, have generated a new wave in the Korean Buddhism world. Many religious practices which have infiltrated Korean society, including Catholicism and Christianity, have been indigenized to become a unique religious form combined with Korean Shamanism, through which individuals want to achieve personal happiness or material prosperity. Buddhism has been through the same process. Additionally, Buddhism has played a leading role in teaching the public of Korea for a long time and has become a model role for solving national crises. Currently, the Korean Buddhism world has tried to be reborn as a religion that keeps these beneficial traditions in Korea, and the Korean Buddhism can play a positive role in every aspect of culture, politics, and society. Further, the Korean Buddhism is looking for ways to influence Korean society through open discussions. This paper brings out issues that Korean Buddhism faces and presents the solutions to solve those problems.展开更多
Mentoring in academia promotes the retention of students and future faculty. Presently, it is general knowledge that we have a shortage of nurses in our profession. However, we also have a shortage of experientially q...Mentoring in academia promotes the retention of students and future faculty. Presently, it is general knowledge that we have a shortage of nurses in our profession. However, we also have a shortage of experientially qualified educators and mentors. In general, the problem is there is a lack of mentors in healthcare as a whole that have the ability or willingness to mentor future generations of faculty. Mentors are needed to pass on knowledge and promote retention of students and faculty in academia. The example we present to the students in healthcare professions will also impact the retention of healthcare faculty as a whole. It is logical to think that if we retain our students in academia, we also retain future experientially qualified faculty in academia. How we mentor one another as a novice and seasoned faculty can impact what students see and learn as well from us. A literature review of 46 articles was completed and 19 of the articles were used as references in this article, along with a few more relevant references. The articles from the literature review showed evidence of positive mentoring experiences lead to the retention of students, future mentees, and mentors in nursing academia.展开更多
文摘The final and award ceremony of the International Standardization Youth Star Competition 2025 were held in Qingdao on November 22-23.The competition attracted 236 teams nationwide who demonstrated great enthusiasm for participating in the standardization undertaking.The competition followed the mode of“the industry puts forward questions,and the academia provides solutions”.Shandong Port Group Co.,Ltd.,Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,Ltd.(CATL),Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd.,and Beijing Zhongbiaolvjian Engineering Design and Research Institute Co.,Ltd.set up themed tracks respectively,and competitors developed standard proposals for the corresponding themes.
文摘Natural language processing(NLP)technologies,such as ChatGPT,are revolutionizing various fields,including finance research.This article explores the potential of Chat-GPT as a transformative tool for finance researchers.We illustrate various applications of ChatGPT in finance research,from analyzing financial charts and providing coding support to the theoretical derivation of financial models.Significant advances in multimodal learning,such as Visual Referring Prompting(VRP),are also explored for their potential to enhance ChatGPT’s image analysis capabilities.Furthermore,we conduct a comparative analysis of ChatGPT-3.5,ChatGPT-4,and Microsoft Bing to examine their distinct features,strengths,and weaknesses to provide valuable insights into their applicability in finance research.We demonstrate the innovative opportunities and insights provided by the development of ChatGPT to enrich the financial research process.By addressing the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations associated with using ChatGPT,we aim to promote responsible AI adoption and a more indepth understanding of the role of advanced NLP technologies in shaping the future of finance research and practice.Overall,this paper underscores ChatGPT’s transformative role in finance research,detailing its applications,benefits,and challenges,and advocating for ethical AI adoption to shape the future of the field.
文摘Dr.Leon van Paassen has been selected as the winner for the Distinguished 2025 Biogeotechnics Lecture Award.Leon van Paassen is an expert on biogeotechnics with more than 20 years of experience in academia and industry.He graduated as an Engineering Geologist at Delft University of Technology in 2002.After graduation,he performed foundation inspections and vibration monitoring at IFCO foundations and worked as a consultant and researcher at GeoDelft which later became Deltares.
文摘This essay explores the intersection of AI-driven tools like DeepSeek and its impact on academic assessments in accounting education.Using the Management Accounting course as an example,this research examines how AI technologies are influencing the nature of student assessments,particularly in terms of their effectiveness and accuracy.The study also investigates how DeepSeek serves as both an educational aid and a potential threat to traditional accounting assessment methods.By analyzing multiple choice questions(MCQs)from 22'-23',the second semester's final exam performance for the Management Accounting course,the research evaluates the Al's ability to solve numerical and narrative-based questions correctly,comparing its performance against traditional student responses.Findings suggest that while AI can achieve high performance on simpler tasks,it struggles with complex accounting concepts that require critical thinking and deeper understanding.Furthermore,the paper discusses the implications of these findings for both lecturers and students,highlighting the need for a balance between technological innovation and traditional academic integrity.Ultimately,it calls for a re-evaluation of assessment frameworks to incorporate AI as a tool for learning enhancement while safeguarding against misuse in academic environments.
基金Project (No.IN208411) partially supported by the PAPIIT-UNAM of Mexico
文摘Vitamin B 12 is an organometallic compound with important metabolic derivatives that act as cofactors of certain enzymes,which have been grouped into three subfamilies depending on their cofactors.Among them,methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (MCM) has been extensively studied.This enzyme catalyzes the reversible isomerization of L-methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA using adenosylcobalamin (AdoCbl) as a cofactor participating in the generation of radicals that allow isomerization of the substrate.The crystal structure of MCM determined in Propionibacterium freudenreichii var.shermanii has helped to elucidate the role of this cofactor AdoCbl in the reaction to specify the mechanism by which radicals are generated from the coenzyme and to clarify the interactions between the enzyme,coenzyme,and substrate.The existence of human methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) due to the presence of mutations in MCM shows the importance of its role in metabolism.The recent crystallization of the human MCM has shown that despite being similar to the bacterial protein,there are significant differences in the structural organization of the two proteins.Recent studies have identified the involvement of an accessory protein called MMAA,which interacts with MCM to prevent MCM's inactivation or acts as a chaperone to promote regeneration of inactivated enzyme.The interdisciplinary studies using this protein as a model in different organisms have helped to elucidate the mechanism of action of this isomerase,the impact of mutations at a functional level and their repercussion in the development and progression of MMA in humans.It is still necessary to study the mechanisms involved in more detail using new methods.
文摘In the years since the first description of a pterosaur specimen in 1784, pterosaur research has inevitably advanced considerably. However the last decade has arguably seen a much greater increase in our knowledge than the preceding two centuries. Since the turn of the new millennium, more than 40 new pterosaur genera and species have been described and whole new clades have been discovered, in addition to much new data being developed on pterosaur anatomy, functional morphology, palaeobiology, systematics, ecology and more. We are perhaps at the start of a golden age of pterosaur research and much as the dinosaurs underwent a revolution in the 1970s through to the early 1990s, now the Pterosauria are taking their turn. There is also a new and wider interest in pterosaur work as it attracts both more researchers and greater public interest. Pterosaurs appear to be an increasingly popular aspect of paleontology in popular culture and of interest to the media, both mainstream and digital.
文摘Knowledge transfer(KT)is an attempt by an entity to copy and utilize an explicit type of knowledge from another entity.The main reason is none other than to expand the ability and increasing the value through inter-organization collaborative affiliation.Nonetheless,questions may arise as to what extent do capabilities,mechanism and performance or success is associated.Using inputs from 154 respondents which consist of various KTP(knowledge transfer program)partners namely from the community(total 94)and industry(total 60),this article highlights the associations between the three main categories of variables.Using Smart PLS(partial least squares),the study provides evidence that academia knowledge,academia readiness,academia skills,and ethics and conduct affect KTP performance through the mediation role of KT mechanism.Academia readiness was also found to be the most significant predictor to KT mechanism.In summary,all the significant capabilities have indirect positive impact towards KTP performance.Thus,higher education institutions must emphasize their internal strength in order to continue supporting the success of inter-organization collaborative affiliation.
文摘Ding Xiaxi, research professor of Wuhan Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Academia Sinica, was born in Yiyang, Hunan Province, in May 1928. After graduation in 1951 from the Department of Mathematics, Wuhan
文摘The Laboratory of Rare Earth Chemistry and Physics,Changchun Institute of Ap-plied Chemistry,Academia Sinica,has been opened to foreign scientists since October,1987.The first plenary session of the Academic Committee was held in March,1988,andthe first batch of research projects granted by the Scientific Funds of the Laboratory wereapproved at this meeting.
文摘1.ObjectivesLaboratory for Surface Physics ofAcademia Sinica(LSPAS)was establishedin 1987 for enhancing the research activity insurface sciences,according to the NationalLaboratory Project of the State PlanningCommittee.During the last 30 years,we have wit-nessed a tremendous development in surfacephysics.Photoemission spectroscopy(1981Nobel prize to Siegbahn for ESCA)offers
文摘1. Introduction The discovery of possible high T;super-conductivity at 35K in La-Ba-Cu-O systemsparked an intense study on the new classof cupric oxides by a few laboratoriesincluding the joint research group of highT;superconductivity in the Institute ofPhysics, Academia Sinica. A few monthslater we not only confirmed the
文摘Academia and industry research enables researchers to conduct research projects that are more relevant to current business practices and context. Although, several construction research works have been done by the academics in the tertiary institutions in Ghana, it is sad to know that, a large number of these research works have not moved from the pure stage to the applied stage. This study seeks to establish the imperative of academia and industry collaboration in building research in Ghana. A total of 116 construction practising professionals consisting of Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC) corporate members (QS, Architects, Engineers and so on) from the industry, and academics from tertiary academic institutions (That’s, Lecturers from KNUST and UEW) that run postgraduate construction programmes in Ghana as at February 2016 constituted the respondents for this study. Census and systematic sampling techniques were used for the sampled population. Descriptive statistics was employed in the data analysis for the mean and standard deviation (SD) score values of variables. The most imperatives for academia and industry collaboration were found to be: ensuring research findings solve socio-economic and development problems, the intermittent collapse of buildings, support for the local industries to produce quality materials locally to feed the construction industry, proper contract documentations and administration. This research would bring to light the urgent issues in the construction industry that calls for greater collaboration between the academia and industry in Ghana. It reveals a deeper understanding on the need for collaborative research in the Ghanaian construction industry, by providing the most imperatives to academia-industry collaborative research in Ghana.
文摘This article presents a study of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) at a slaughterhouse located in north-western Mexico with the purpose of testing the premise of a low degree of institutionalization of Industrial Ecology in Mexico. The article aims at analyzing the current role played by the Mexican academia in increasing the degree of institutionalization of the concept of LCA in northwestern Mexico. There was conducted a life cycle analysis study according to the standards ISO 14040: 2006, NMX-SAA-14040-IMNC-2008NOM in a Federally Inspected Type (TIF by Spanish acronym) Slaughterhouse in the state of Sonora in Northwest Mexico. The slaughter process was characterized by observing the production tasks during several walkthroughs the production lines and by having short interviews with workers, supervisors, and the manager. The CH4 emissions were calculated using the guidelines suggested by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2006). The present LCA case study revealed opportunities for improving the environmental performance of the slaughterhouse by taking measures such as the reduction of CH4 from enteric fermentation since methane was one of the main greenhouse gases responsible for climate change. Although, the LCA generated reliable information in terms of climate change or water eutrophication, the chances of implementing sustainable initiatives were unlikely because the benefits to reduce the impacts to climate change or to reduce the water crisis would be unnoticeable and unaffordable for companies. Findings in this study also confirmed the importance of Mexican universities for promoting and conducting more LCA studies among private and public organizations in order to guide firms towards this tool. The case study here presented gives insights to LCA stakeholders in Mexico to implement or improve the effectiveness of their potential LCA initiatives through the identification of strategies, opportunities, and barriers.
文摘This study focuses on the role of researcher/academia in making low carbon policy in the UK. UK researchers and universities enjoy relatively high degree of independence of their research from the government due to its statute that guarantees its independence （＂The Haldene Principle＂）. In addition, there was a recent movement for evidence-based policy in the UK, which requires more economic and scientific robustness, therefore role of engineers and social scientists are increasingly important. In particular, social science will have a greater role in changing people＇s behavior with high level of uncertainty. UK businesses have played a leading role to move forward the climate policy such as UKETS （United Kingdom Emissions Trading Scheme） as well as low carbon policy. The regular communication and consultation is a crucial basis for making integrated policy, which involves wide range of stakeholders. The legally binding targets set out by Climate Change Act 2008 required structural change of the government to implement the necessary policies and measures especially by integrating climate and energy policy.
文摘The electrogenic Na+-HCO3– cotransporter NBCe1 encoded by SLC4A4 gene plays essential roles in the regulation of intracellular/extracellular pH. Three NBCe1 variants are thought to mediate distinct physiological roles with different modes of transport stoichiometry. Homozygous inactivating mutations in NBCe1 cause the isolated proximal renal tubular acidosis (pRTA) invariably associated with ocular abnormalities. Functional analyses indicate that more than 50% reduction in NBCe1 activity may be required to induce severe acidemia. Some of the pRTA- related NBCe1 mutations, which show defective me-mbrane expression in mammalian cells, are also associated with migraine. Dysregulation of local pH in brain due to the loss of NBCe1 activity in astrocytes may underlie this association. Two types of NBCe1 deficient animals, NBCe1 knockout and W516X knockin mice, have been reported. Both of them show severe acidemia and early lethality unless they are treated with alkali. In isolated renal proximal tubules from W516X knockin mice, both NBCe1 activity and the rate of bicarbonate absorption are severely reduced, confirming the essential role of NBCe1 in bicarbonate absorption from this nephron segment. In this review, we summarize the recent data about physiological and pathophysiological roles of NBCe1 in health and diseases.
文摘Korean Buddhism community has tried to develop its traditions as well as maintaining them through open discussion. Some current incidents, such as the election of the director for the headquarters of the Chogye Order, controversial issues on a prime minster nominee, and the difference between practicing and learning which has been discussed in Buddhist Academia, have generated a new wave in the Korean Buddhism world. Many religious practices which have infiltrated Korean society, including Catholicism and Christianity, have been indigenized to become a unique religious form combined with Korean Shamanism, through which individuals want to achieve personal happiness or material prosperity. Buddhism has been through the same process. Additionally, Buddhism has played a leading role in teaching the public of Korea for a long time and has become a model role for solving national crises. Currently, the Korean Buddhism world has tried to be reborn as a religion that keeps these beneficial traditions in Korea, and the Korean Buddhism can play a positive role in every aspect of culture, politics, and society. Further, the Korean Buddhism is looking for ways to influence Korean society through open discussions. This paper brings out issues that Korean Buddhism faces and presents the solutions to solve those problems.
文摘Mentoring in academia promotes the retention of students and future faculty. Presently, it is general knowledge that we have a shortage of nurses in our profession. However, we also have a shortage of experientially qualified educators and mentors. In general, the problem is there is a lack of mentors in healthcare as a whole that have the ability or willingness to mentor future generations of faculty. Mentors are needed to pass on knowledge and promote retention of students and faculty in academia. The example we present to the students in healthcare professions will also impact the retention of healthcare faculty as a whole. It is logical to think that if we retain our students in academia, we also retain future experientially qualified faculty in academia. How we mentor one another as a novice and seasoned faculty can impact what students see and learn as well from us. A literature review of 46 articles was completed and 19 of the articles were used as references in this article, along with a few more relevant references. The articles from the literature review showed evidence of positive mentoring experiences lead to the retention of students, future mentees, and mentors in nursing academia.
