Using Xiamen as an example,this study investigates the practical route of incorporating Minnan culture into high school English reading instruction.It does this by combining the materials of Compulsory 2 UNIT4 History...Using Xiamen as an example,this study investigates the practical route of incorporating Minnan culture into high school English reading instruction.It does this by combining the materials of Compulsory 2 UNIT4 History and Traditions,Compulsory 2 UNIT1 Cultural Heritage,and Compulsory 3 UNIT3 Diverse Cultures,and by creating a series of English reading lessons with a Minnan cultural theme.To enhance students’English reading skills and cultural literacy,southern Fujian cultural elements like Nanyin,lacquer thread carving,and Pok Pok were incorporated into the classroom through the use of games,pre-reading activities,reading activities,and post-reading activities.The results of the study show that the integration of southern Fujian culture into English reading teaching is feasible and effective,can stimulate students’learning interest,enhance the sense of cultural identity,and provide practical references for cultural integration in English teaching.展开更多
We genotyped 23 Y-STR loci（DYS576, DYS389 I, DYS448, DYS389 II, DYS19, DYS391, DYS481, DYS549, DYS533, DYS438, DYS437, DYS570, DYS635, DYS390, DYS439, DYS392, DYS643, DYS393, DYS458, DYS385a/b, DYS456, and GATA-H4） ...We genotyped 23 Y-STR loci（DYS576, DYS389 I, DYS448, DYS389 II, DYS19, DYS391, DYS481, DYS549, DYS533, DYS438, DYS437, DYS570, DYS635, DYS390, DYS439, DYS392, DYS643, DYS393, DYS458, DYS385a/b, DYS456, and GATA-H4） in a sample of 109 unrelated male Chinese people residing in Minnan area and compared the results with those from our previous study on 12 Y-STR. The haplotype diversity and the discrimination capacity of the 23 Y-STR reached 0.9903 and 0.9725, respectively, and the genetic diversity for each locus ranged from 0.321（DYS391） to 0.955（DYS385）. Besides, we observed a strong correlation between the number of Y-STR markers and the substantial improvement of forensic parameters used to discriminate between individuals. The results indicated that these highly polymorphic Y-STR markers were useful for human identification in forensic cases and paternity tests within the Minnan Han Chinese population.展开更多
Women comprise 20% of world’s billion smokers. Especially troubling is raising prevalence of tobacco use among girls. In fact, it is expected that 20% of women in developing/developed countries will be smokers by 202...Women comprise 20% of world’s billion smokers. Especially troubling is raising prevalence of tobacco use among girls. In fact, it is expected that 20% of women in developing/developed countries will be smokers by 2025. This study analytically compares knowledge, attitudes, and practices of tobacco use, by gender, among 4 sub-populations in Alexandria, Egypt. Methods: A cross sectional approach was used for 4 subgroups (high school students, university students, shopping malls/clubs’ attendees, employees of health-related facilities), 1000 each (total sample size = 4000). A modified version of WHO questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: Smoking prevalence was generally higher among males (29%-44%) compared to females (2% - 9%) in the studied groups. Cafeterias were preferable smoking places for both genders, especially among high school/university students. Most smokers in the 4 subgroups reported that most or all their friends were smokers. Mean knowledge scores were found to be higher among male employees/high school students, compared to females in the same sub-groups. Mean attitude scores towards smoking were higher among females (i.e. against smoking) in the 4 sub-samples. Conclusion & Recommendations: Tobacco use among males is generally higher among males, but females seem to be catching up. Social gatherings seem to attract many youngsters, of both genders, to smoke in public, especially waterpipe (which is a growing epidemic of tobacco use in our communities). Mass community- and gender-based health awareness campaigns are needed, using different channels, including school-based health education interventions, at the earliest age possible.展开更多
Carbon assimilation rates were determined in situ in the Minnan-Taiwan Shoal with the C-14 tracer method. Seasonal variations of photosynthetic parameters of marine phytoplankton were measured together with determinat...Carbon assimilation rates were determined in situ in the Minnan-Taiwan Shoal with the C-14 tracer method. Seasonal variations of photosynthetic parameters of marine phytoplankton were measured together with determination of Chl a and carbon content, Experimental results indicated that the average carbon-specific carbon accumulation rate is 0.85 d<sup>-1</sup>, mean primary productivity is 0.55 g C （m<sup>2</sup>d）<sup>-1</sup>. Temperature effect on the growth of the algae can be described by the modle of Goldman and Carpenter. Supplementation of nutrients brought up by the upwelling in summer caused the observably higher primary productivities in autumn.展开更多
最近三十年闽南文化研究进入繁荣期,各个领域皆取得长足发展,成果质量高,数量多,亟需系统性梳理其学术脉络与演进趋势。运用CiteSpace从中国知网、万方数据库、维普数据库及Web of Science核心合集数据库中选取3031篇中文期刊文献和238...最近三十年闽南文化研究进入繁荣期,各个领域皆取得长足发展,成果质量高,数量多,亟需系统性梳理其学术脉络与演进趋势。运用CiteSpace从中国知网、万方数据库、维普数据库及Web of Science核心合集数据库中选取3031篇中文期刊文献和238篇英文文献进行可视化分析。结果显示,中文文献研究集中在闽台文化交流、文化传承与区域文化,学者与机构多分布于福建省,存在内容与区域局限性;英文文献研究前期聚焦闽南方言,后期拓展至建筑文化、民间艺术与文化遗产保护等,呈现多元化趋势。建议未来加强学者与机构合作、提升研究成果影响力、拓展细分领域并加强跨学科合作,以推动闽南文化传承与发展。展开更多
文摘Using Xiamen as an example,this study investigates the practical route of incorporating Minnan culture into high school English reading instruction.It does this by combining the materials of Compulsory 2 UNIT4 History and Traditions,Compulsory 2 UNIT1 Cultural Heritage,and Compulsory 3 UNIT3 Diverse Cultures,and by creating a series of English reading lessons with a Minnan cultural theme.To enhance students’English reading skills and cultural literacy,southern Fujian cultural elements like Nanyin,lacquer thread carving,and Pok Pok were incorporated into the classroom through the use of games,pre-reading activities,reading activities,and post-reading activities.The results of the study show that the integration of southern Fujian culture into English reading teaching is feasible and effective,can stimulate students’learning interest,enhance the sense of cultural identity,and provide practical references for cultural integration in English teaching.
基金supported by grants from the Li Ka-Shing Foundation(Hong Kong,China),Cambridge University,UK(No.432034)the Key Research Project of Shantou Science and Technology Bureau(No.2005116)the Shantou University Research and Development Fund(No.L00007)
文摘We genotyped 23 Y-STR loci（DYS576, DYS389 I, DYS448, DYS389 II, DYS19, DYS391, DYS481, DYS549, DYS533, DYS438, DYS437, DYS570, DYS635, DYS390, DYS439, DYS392, DYS643, DYS393, DYS458, DYS385a/b, DYS456, and GATA-H4） in a sample of 109 unrelated male Chinese people residing in Minnan area and compared the results with those from our previous study on 12 Y-STR. The haplotype diversity and the discrimination capacity of the 23 Y-STR reached 0.9903 and 0.9725, respectively, and the genetic diversity for each locus ranged from 0.321（DYS391） to 0.955（DYS385）. Besides, we observed a strong correlation between the number of Y-STR markers and the substantial improvement of forensic parameters used to discriminate between individuals. The results indicated that these highly polymorphic Y-STR markers were useful for human identification in forensic cases and paternity tests within the Minnan Han Chinese population.
文摘Women comprise 20% of world’s billion smokers. Especially troubling is raising prevalence of tobacco use among girls. In fact, it is expected that 20% of women in developing/developed countries will be smokers by 2025. This study analytically compares knowledge, attitudes, and practices of tobacco use, by gender, among 4 sub-populations in Alexandria, Egypt. Methods: A cross sectional approach was used for 4 subgroups (high school students, university students, shopping malls/clubs’ attendees, employees of health-related facilities), 1000 each (total sample size = 4000). A modified version of WHO questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: Smoking prevalence was generally higher among males (29%-44%) compared to females (2% - 9%) in the studied groups. Cafeterias were preferable smoking places for both genders, especially among high school/university students. Most smokers in the 4 subgroups reported that most or all their friends were smokers. Mean knowledge scores were found to be higher among male employees/high school students, compared to females in the same sub-groups. Mean attitude scores towards smoking were higher among females (i.e. against smoking) in the 4 sub-samples. Conclusion & Recommendations: Tobacco use among males is generally higher among males, but females seem to be catching up. Social gatherings seem to attract many youngsters, of both genders, to smoke in public, especially waterpipe (which is a growing epidemic of tobacco use in our communities). Mass community- and gender-based health awareness campaigns are needed, using different channels, including school-based health education interventions, at the earliest age possible.
文摘Carbon assimilation rates were determined in situ in the Minnan-Taiwan Shoal with the C-14 tracer method. Seasonal variations of photosynthetic parameters of marine phytoplankton were measured together with determination of Chl a and carbon content, Experimental results indicated that the average carbon-specific carbon accumulation rate is 0.85 d<sup>-1</sup>, mean primary productivity is 0.55 g C （m<sup>2</sup>d）<sup>-1</sup>. Temperature effect on the growth of the algae can be described by the modle of Goldman and Carpenter. Supplementation of nutrients brought up by the upwelling in summer caused the observably higher primary productivities in autumn.
文摘最近三十年闽南文化研究进入繁荣期,各个领域皆取得长足发展,成果质量高,数量多,亟需系统性梳理其学术脉络与演进趋势。运用CiteSpace从中国知网、万方数据库、维普数据库及Web of Science核心合集数据库中选取3031篇中文期刊文献和238篇英文文献进行可视化分析。结果显示,中文文献研究集中在闽台文化交流、文化传承与区域文化,学者与机构多分布于福建省,存在内容与区域局限性;英文文献研究前期聚焦闽南方言,后期拓展至建筑文化、民间艺术与文化遗产保护等,呈现多元化趋势。建议未来加强学者与机构合作、提升研究成果影响力、拓展细分领域并加强跨学科合作,以推动闽南文化传承与发展。
