The purpose of this study aims to explore the impacts of task-based co-creation of local picture books on facilitating the development of vocabulary ability and cultural knowledge ofEFL 5th graders with different Engl...The purpose of this study aims to explore the impacts of task-based co-creation of local picture books on facilitating the development of vocabulary ability and cultural knowledge ofEFL 5th graders with different English proficiency levels in Taiwan,China.Twenty-one 5th graders participated in this study forty minutes per week,lasting for sixteen weeks.They were required to co-create English picture books of Pinghu through thematic task-based activities.Research data required for the study were collected through the pre-/post-tests of vocabulary and cultural knowledge,a participants'feedback questionnaire as well as semi-structured interviews.The results of this study showed that after experimental instruction,EFL 5th graders significantly improved their recognition of the connection between English word sounds and word meanings,word meanings and word forms,word forms and word meanings,as well as spellings.Moreover,their local cultural knowledge was improved significantly as well.Furthermore,based upon the 5th graders'responses to questionnaire and semi-structure interview,most of them developed a very positive attitude towards the activities of co-creating local picture books and their interest,self-confidence in English writing,and English learning behavior.Based on the findings,some suggestions were offered for the pedagogical applications and future studies.展开更多
As a complex engineering problem,the satellite module layout design (SMLD) is difficult to resolve by using conventional computation-based approaches. The challenges stem from three aspects:computational complexity,en...As a complex engineering problem,the satellite module layout design (SMLD) is difficult to resolve by using conventional computation-based approaches. The challenges stem from three aspects:computational complexity,engineering complexity,and engineering practicability. Engineers often finish successful satellite designs by way of their plenty of experience and wisdom,lessons learnt from the past practices,as well as the assistance of the advanced computational techniques. Enlightened by the ripe patterns,th...展开更多
This paper proposes a knowledge-scientific approach to evaluation of community service systems from the viewpoints of knowledge creation, consciousness reform, and value co-creation. A concrete example of the commtmit...This paper proposes a knowledge-scientific approach to evaluation of community service systems from the viewpoints of knowledge creation, consciousness reform, and value co-creation. A concrete example of the commtmity service system treated here is an education program for old men to find their reason for living after the retirement. After introducing this program and the traditional evaluation methods for such a program, the paper emphasizes the necessity of developing new evaluation methods for such a community service system based on knowledge science. The paper proposes a new evaluation framework and reports an actual evaluation result using the interview data from participants in that program.展开更多
Management information system(MiS),a human-computer system that deeply integrates next-generation information technology and management services,has become the nerve center of society and organizations.With the develo...Management information system(MiS),a human-computer system that deeply integrates next-generation information technology and management services,has become the nerve center of society and organizations.With the development of next-generation information technology,Mis has gradually entered the smart period.However,research on smart managementinformation systems(SMIS)is still limited,lacking systematic summarization of its conceptual definition,evolution,research hotspots,and typical applications.Therefore,this paper defines the conceptual characteristics of SMIS,provides an overview of the evolution of SMIS,examines research focus areas using bibliometric methods,and elaborates on typical application practices of sMis in fields such as health care,elderly care,manufacturing,and transportation.Furthermore,we discuss the future development directions of SMIS in four key areas:smart interaction,smart decisionmaking,efficient resource allocation,and flexible system architecture.These discussions provide guidance and a foundation for the theoretical development and practical application of SMIS.展开更多
文摘The purpose of this study aims to explore the impacts of task-based co-creation of local picture books on facilitating the development of vocabulary ability and cultural knowledge ofEFL 5th graders with different English proficiency levels in Taiwan,China.Twenty-one 5th graders participated in this study forty minutes per week,lasting for sixteen weeks.They were required to co-create English picture books of Pinghu through thematic task-based activities.Research data required for the study were collected through the pre-/post-tests of vocabulary and cultural knowledge,a participants'feedback questionnaire as well as semi-structured interviews.The results of this study showed that after experimental instruction,EFL 5th graders significantly improved their recognition of the connection between English word sounds and word meanings,word meanings and word forms,word forms and word meanings,as well as spellings.Moreover,their local cultural knowledge was improved significantly as well.Furthermore,based upon the 5th graders'responses to questionnaire and semi-structure interview,most of them developed a very positive attitude towards the activities of co-creating local picture books and their interest,self-confidence in English writing,and English learning behavior.Based on the findings,some suggestions were offered for the pedagogical applications and future studies.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (50575031, 50275019)National High-tech Research and Development Program (2006AA04Z109)
文摘As a complex engineering problem,the satellite module layout design (SMLD) is difficult to resolve by using conventional computation-based approaches. The challenges stem from three aspects:computational complexity,engineering complexity,and engineering practicability. Engineers often finish successful satellite designs by way of their plenty of experience and wisdom,lessons learnt from the past practices,as well as the assistance of the advanced computational techniques. Enlightened by the ripe patterns,th...
文摘This paper proposes a knowledge-scientific approach to evaluation of community service systems from the viewpoints of knowledge creation, consciousness reform, and value co-creation. A concrete example of the commtmity service system treated here is an education program for old men to find their reason for living after the retirement. After introducing this program and the traditional evaluation methods for such a program, the paper emphasizes the necessity of developing new evaluation methods for such a community service system based on knowledge science. The paper proposes a new evaluation framework and reports an actual evaluation result using the interview data from participants in that program.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number:72131006,72071063,72271082)Anhui Provincial Key R&D Programme(grant number:2020i01020003).
文摘Management information system(MiS),a human-computer system that deeply integrates next-generation information technology and management services,has become the nerve center of society and organizations.With the development of next-generation information technology,Mis has gradually entered the smart period.However,research on smart managementinformation systems(SMIS)is still limited,lacking systematic summarization of its conceptual definition,evolution,research hotspots,and typical applications.Therefore,this paper defines the conceptual characteristics of SMIS,provides an overview of the evolution of SMIS,examines research focus areas using bibliometric methods,and elaborates on typical application practices of sMis in fields such as health care,elderly care,manufacturing,and transportation.Furthermore,we discuss the future development directions of SMIS in four key areas:smart interaction,smart decisionmaking,efficient resource allocation,and flexible system architecture.These discussions provide guidance and a foundation for the theoretical development and practical application of SMIS.
