Objective： To investigate the effectiveness of the external application of Chinese medicine combined with analgesicdrugs to treat lung squamous cell carcinoma pain. Methods： A 54-year-old patient with upper lobe of ...Objective： To investigate the effectiveness of the external application of Chinese medicine combined with analgesicdrugs to treat lung squamous cell carcinoma pain. Methods： A 54-year-old patient with upper lobe of the left lungsquamous cell carcinoma was studied, who suffered from severe cancer pain with the initial numeric rating scale （NRS）7 point when admitted. Exterior-use formula was applied to pain spot to relieve the pain. Mixed methods approachcomprising NRS, Short-form of McGill Pain Questionnaire, quality of life scale, times of breakout pain, records ofadverse reactions and semi-structured interviews were utilized to evaluate the effect. Results： With the combination useof the formula and analgesic drugs, the patient’s NRS score dropped from 7 to 3 point. Quality of life scale scoreimproved from 33 to 42 point. Times of breakout pain reduced from twice to none. The amount of oxycodone decreasedfrom 30 mg Bid to 10 mg Bid. No adverse effect appeared. The patient’s felt more energetic with good sleep and appetite.Conclusion： This formula is effective and safe for pain relief when combined with analgesic drugs, and may be a goodoption in dealing with local cancer pain. Future randomized, controlled studies are needed to better evaluate the efficacy.展开更多
This study investigated the application and the effect of Group Investigation(GI) in the College English Program in a Chinese University. A qualitative case study method was used to understand the GI system used by Ch...This study investigated the application and the effect of Group Investigation(GI) in the College English Program in a Chinese University. A qualitative case study method was used to understand the GI system used by Chinese instructors as well as the achievements acquired and challenges met by the participants. Three instructors and fifteen second-year-undergraduates taking a course titled Sources of European Culture participated. Interviews, observations, and documents were used to collect the data. Data analysis showed Chinese instructors applied a GI technique similar to that discussed by Johnson and Johnson(1999); however, GI in the Chinese context demanded more effort from the teacher for designing tasks and provided help in modeling uses of English and in preparing visual, especially Power Point, presentations. Although participants used their mother tongue at some stages, their autonomy over English learning was activated, and horizons in the course content were broadened.展开更多
A case study of seismic response of an earth embankment foundation on liquefiable soils in Kansai area,western Japan was presented. Based on a calibrated cyclic elasto-plastic constitutive model for liquefiable sand a...A case study of seismic response of an earth embankment foundation on liquefiable soils in Kansai area,western Japan was presented. Based on a calibrated cyclic elasto-plastic constitutive model for liquefiable sand and Biot dynamic coupled theory,the seismic analysis was carried out by using a dynamic effective stress finite element method under plane strain condition. A recent design study was illustrated in detail for a river earth embankment subjected to seismic excitation on the saturated deposits with liquefiable sands. Simulated results of the embankment foundation during liquefaction were obtained for acceleration,displacement,and excess pore water pressures,which were considered to yield useful results for earthquake geotechnical design. The results show that the foundation soil reaches a fully liquefied state with high excess pore pressure ratios approaching to 1.0 due to the earthquake shaking. At the end of the earthquake,the extensive liquefaction causes about 1.0 m lateral spreading at the toe and 60 cm settlement at the crest of the earth embankment.展开更多
Based on the collaborative innovation of governments, enterprises, colleges, scientific institutions and users, the possible shortcomings of talent training of marine cultural industry in Shanghai City were analyzed ...Based on the collaborative innovation of governments, enterprises, colleges, scientific institutions and users, the possible shortcomings of talent training of marine cultural industry in Shanghai City were analyzed by using the case study method, and some specific measures for talent trainingofmarineculturalindustryinShanghaiCitywereproposed.展开更多
Because of the high importance of transportation tunnels,most precise analyses of stress concentration and displacement around them are essential to provide safety of them as much as possible.Recently,various numerica...Because of the high importance of transportation tunnels,most precise analyses of stress concentration and displacement around them are essential to provide safety of them as much as possible.Recently,various numerical methods such as finite element method(FEM),discrete element method(DEM),finite difference method(FDM)and boundary element method(BEM)have been used extremely in geosciences problems,but among these numerical methods,BEM has been used less than others because the computational algorithm is not so straightforward.This paper suggests the implementation of the indirect boundary element method(IBEM)as a formulation of BEM to analyze displacement around Shiraz-Esfahan railway tunnel in Zagros Mountains southwest of Iran.For this purpose,this tunnel has been modeled numerically using two-dimensional fictitious stress method(TWOFS)algorithm.To validate the results,they were compared with FEM results as a commonly used numerical method.Results of current theoretical study have shown that the presented approach using IBEM is reasonably accurate and can be used for analysis of displacement in geosciences problems.In rock mechanics,for problems with a low ratio of boundary surface to volume,FEM is not very well suited and may be cumbersome,but use of such a proposed IBEM approach can be particularly attractive.展开更多
Music performance anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon in the field of music performance,exerting a significant impact on the physical and mental state,performance quality,and career development of performers....Music performance anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon in the field of music performance,exerting a significant impact on the physical and mental state,performance quality,and career development of performers.It typically manifests in three dimensions:physiological,psychological and behavioural symptoms.Existing research employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches,each with distinct emphases.This paper systematically analyses the differences between these two research paradigms by comparing two representative case studies.The comparison is structured around several key dimensions:research objectives,research design,sample selection,data types,analytical methods,presentation of results,strategies for ensuring reliability and validity,and the role of the researcher.The paper begins with a literature review,followed by a detailed comparison of quantitative and qualitative methods across the aforementioned dimensions.It concludes with a discussion of the advantages and limitations of each approach in exploring the causes and manifestations of performance anxiety,in relation to the research questions.Findings indicate that quantitative research is characterised by reproducibility,standardisation,and structured procedures for data collection and analysis,making it particularly suitable for exploring the prevalence and predictors of performance anxiety.In contrast,qualitative research offers flexibility and depth,enabling a nuanced understanding of performers'psychological responses in specific contexts.Ultimately,the choice of research method should be guided by the specific aims and questions of the study.In practical research,quantitative and qualitative research can be used together to give full play to the advantages of both methods.展开更多
Pit excavation work often occurs directly above metro tunnels,causing adverse effects on the underlying existing operational shield tunnel.Current simplified solutions mainly adopt stress release method to reflect exc...Pit excavation work often occurs directly above metro tunnels,causing adverse effects on the underlying existing operational shield tunnel.Current simplified solutions mainly adopt stress release method to reflect excavation of foundation pit,which is inappropriate for large soil uplift.A two-stage analysis based on modified Sagaseta solution with displacement-controlled boundary condition and tunnelsoil coordinated constrain is promoted for estimating the mechanical behavior of tunnel with joints.Specifically,the modified Sagaseta solution including gravity effects is firstly used to obtain the soil greenfield displacement caused by foundation pit excavation.Secondly,the Pasternak foundation model,incorporating tunnel-soil ellipse-shaped deformation,combines a variable stiffness Timoshenko beam at tunnel joints and ultimately obtains the tunnel displacement curve.Furthermore,a three-dimensional numerical simulation is also conducted for Jinqiao metro superstructure excavation project that involves a foundation pit situated directly above an existing metro tunnel.The feasibility of simplified solutions is verified with numerical simulation solutions and an engineering case.For investigating the key parameters,the parametric analyses are conducted,indicating that the greenfield displacement is highly related to modified uneven convergence Sagaseta solution.The ignoration of excavation width will overestimate the tunnel displacement as plane strain condition.Both equivalent bending and shear stiffness can only influence corresponding bending and shear tunnel deformation.展开更多
Bluetooth technology emerged over twenty years ago and has continuously improved throughout the years to meet diverse and complex applications. Initially invented to replace the need for physical data cables, Bluetoot...Bluetooth technology emerged over twenty years ago and has continuously improved throughout the years to meet diverse and complex applications. Initially invented to replace the need for physical data cables, Bluetooth offers users a quick and easy way to share data files over a wireless network. Traffic engineers and transportation engineering researchers have utilized the potential opportunities that exist with Bluetooth and have implemented this technology into traffic monitoring techniques. To gain a better understanding of Bluetooth sensors and how they work, a comprehensive literature search was conducted. Twenty-five articles were studied regarding case studies of Bluetooth sensor implementation for travel time measurement. Besides reviewing the literature and previous case studies, three new case studies in the State of Delaware, USA, were also conducted and carefully analyzed. The benefits and drawbacks associated with Bluetooth technology for travel time measurements have been identified in this paper. The overall conclusion of the authors is Bluetooth alone and by itself is not a proper technology for travel time measurements. More studies need to be conducted on the accuracy and overall application, before one can confidently utilize the Bluetooth technology for travel time measurements.展开更多
The goal of this research is to explore a more successful method for Mainland Chinese students to learn English.This newmethod will be illustrated by using the experiences of my daughter while a student in an elementa...The goal of this research is to explore a more successful method for Mainland Chinese students to learn English.This newmethod will be illustrated by using the experiences of my daughter while a student in an elementary school in the United States for oneyear.From the analysis of her learning experiences,the following conclusions were drawn:1) Immerse language learning is important tolanguage input.2) Phonics is an effective tool to improve reading for Chinese English展开更多
The determination of the gravitational potential of a prism plays an important role in physical geodesy and geophysics. However, there are few literatures that provide accurate approaches for determining the gravitati...The determination of the gravitational potential of a prism plays an important role in physical geodesy and geophysics. However, there are few literatures that provide accurate approaches for determining the gravitational potential of a prism. Discrete element method can be used to determine the gravitational potential of a prism, and can approximate the true gravitational potential values with sufficient accuracy (the smaller each element is, the more accurate the result is). Although Nagy's approach provided a closed expression, one does not know whether it is valid, due to the fact that this approach has not been confirmed in literatures. In this paper, a study on the comparison of Nagy's approach with discrete element method is presented. The results show that Nagy's formulas for determining the gravitational potential of a prism are valid in the domain both inside and outside the prism.展开更多
Purpose–This study aims to propose a novel subjective assessment(SA)method for level 2 or level 21 advanced driver assistance system(ADAS)with a customized case study in China.Design/methodology/approach–The propose...Purpose–This study aims to propose a novel subjective assessment(SA)method for level 2 or level 21 advanced driver assistance system(ADAS)with a customized case study in China.Design/methodology/approach–The proposed SA method contains six dimensions,including perception,driveability and stability,riding comfort,human–machine interaction,driver workload and trustworthiness and exceptional operating case,respectively.And each dimension subordinates several subsections,which describe the corresponding details under this dimension.Findings–Based on the proposed SA,a case study in China is conducted.Six drivers with different driving experiences are invited to give their subjective ratings for each subsection according to a predefined rating standard.The rating results show that the ADAS from Tesla outperforms the upcoming electric vehicle in most cases.Originality/value–The proposed SA method is beneficial for the original equipment manufacturers developing related technologies in the future.展开更多
AIMTo describe the development and validation of a novel neuronavigation-based method, which allows the quan-tification of the anatomical features that define anapproach, as well as real-time visualization of the surg...AIMTo describe the development and validation of a novel neuronavigation-based method, which allows the quan-tification of the anatomical features that define anapproach, as well as real-time visualization of the surgicapyramid. METHODSThe method was initially developed with commercially-available hardware for coordinate collection （a digitizerand a frameless navigation system） and software forvolume rendering; dedicated neuronavigation software （ApproachViewer, part of GTx-UHN） was then developed. The accuracy of measurements and the possibility of volumetric rendering of surgical approaches simulated in a phantom were compared among three different methods and commercially-available radiological software. In the anatomy laboratory, ApproachViewer was applied to the comparative quantitative analysis of multiple neurosurgical approaches and was used by many surgeons who were untrained for the research method.RESULTSThe accuracy of ApproachViewer is comparable to com-mercially-available radiological software. In the anatomy laboratory, the method appears versatile. The system can be easily used after brief training. ApproachViewer allows for real-time evaluation and comparison of surgical approaches, as well as post-dissection analyses of collected data. The accuracy of the method depends on the navigation registration： with a 1-2 mm registration error, it is adequate for evaluation and comparison of most neurosurgical approaches.CONCLUSIONThis new research method and software allows semi-automated visualization, quantifcation, and comparison of neurosurgical approaches in the anatomy laboratory.展开更多
With the vigorous development of innovation and entrepreneurship in China,a large number of managers of innovation and entrepreneurship enterprises are studying for MBA degree.The enrollment scale of the MBA program i...With the vigorous development of innovation and entrepreneurship in China,a large number of managers of innovation and entrepreneurship enterprises are studying for MBA degree.The enrollment scale of the MBA program is expanding.In order to improve the quality of MBA dissertation and promote the sustainable and healthy development of MBA education,based on the author's years of MBA teaching experience and dissertation writing guidance experience,this paper introduces three research methods of dissertation writing skills:case study method,enterprise diagnosis method and survey research method,and analyzes five steps of MBA dissertation writing,which can be used as a reference for MBA(EMBA)students to improve their dissertation writing level.展开更多
This article presents a micro-structure tensor enhanced elasto-plastic finite element(FE)method to address strength anisotropy in three-dimensional(3D)soil slope stability analysis.The gravity increase method(GIM)is e...This article presents a micro-structure tensor enhanced elasto-plastic finite element(FE)method to address strength anisotropy in three-dimensional(3D)soil slope stability analysis.The gravity increase method(GIM)is employed to analyze the stability of 3D anisotropic soil slopes.The accuracy of the proposed method is first verified against the data in the literature.We then simulate the 3D soil slope with a straight slope surface and the convex and concave slope surfaces with a 90turning corner to study the 3D effect on slope stability and the failure mechanism under anisotropy conditions.Based on our numerical results,the end effect significantly impacts the failure mechanism and safety factor.Anisotropy degree notably affects the safety factor,with higher degrees leading to deeper landslides.For concave slopes,they can be approximated by straight slopes with suitable boundary conditions to assess their stability.Furthermore,a case study of the Saint-Alban test embankment A in Quebec,Canada,is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed FE model.展开更多
Several spiral groove gas film face seals (SGFS) with different layouts are compared quantitatively to analyze their merits and faults and application behaviors. In addition, a parametric study on downstream mode SGFS...Several spiral groove gas film face seals (SGFS) with different layouts are compared quantitatively to analyze their merits and faults and application behaviors. In addition, a parametric study on downstream mode SGFS is conducted to determine its optimal parameters under certain working conditions. In tne computation of gas film pressure on the face, finite element method (FEM) is applied to adapt to complicated geometrical boundary.展开更多
Based on the Reddy's theory of plates with the effect of higher-order shear deformations, the governing equations for bending of orthotropic plates with finite deformations were established. The differential quadr...Based on the Reddy's theory of plates with the effect of higher-order shear deformations, the governing equations for bending of orthotropic plates with finite deformations were established. The differential quadrature (DQ) method of nonlinear analysis to the problem was presented. New DQ approach, presented by Wang and Bert (DQWB), is extended to handle the multiple boundary conditions of plates. The techniques were also further extended to simplify nonlinear computations. The numerical convergence and comparison of solutions were studied. The results show that the DQ method presented is very reliable and valid. Moreover, the influences of geometric and material parameters as well as the transverse shear deformations on nonlinear bending were investigated. Numerical results show the influence of the shear deformation on the static bending of orthotropic moderately thick plate is significant.展开更多
This dissertation takes Handel's oratorio Messiah as its research focus and analyses the vocal techniques required in this work,aiming to explore key aspects of artistic expression and interpretation from both mus...This dissertation takes Handel's oratorio Messiah as its research focus and analyses the vocal techniques required in this work,aiming to explore key aspects of artistic expression and interpretation from both musicological and performance perspectives.The article systematically examines key technical and interpretative domains for the soprano,including the nuanced use of ornamentation and da capo conventions,diction and textual clarity,the historical and expressive use of vibrato,dynamic interaction with orchestra and continuo,and the realisation of Baroque Affekt through vocal colour and phrasing.To ground the theoretical discussion in practical reality,the study employs a detailed comparative case analysis of the aria"Rejoice Greatly",examining interpretations by sopranos Emma Kirkby,Kathleen Battle,and Renée Fleming.The case study critically evaluates how these performers balance Historically Informed Performance(HIP)principles with individual artistic expression across specific parameters:ornamentation in da capo sections,tempo and rhythmic flexibility,timbre and vocal production,and textual expression in relation to musical rhetoric.This dissertation contributes to a deeper scholarly understanding of Baroque vocal artistry and proposes a coherent,evidence-based framework for contemporary singers and educators.展开更多
文摘Objective： To investigate the effectiveness of the external application of Chinese medicine combined with analgesicdrugs to treat lung squamous cell carcinoma pain. Methods： A 54-year-old patient with upper lobe of the left lungsquamous cell carcinoma was studied, who suffered from severe cancer pain with the initial numeric rating scale （NRS）7 point when admitted. Exterior-use formula was applied to pain spot to relieve the pain. Mixed methods approachcomprising NRS, Short-form of McGill Pain Questionnaire, quality of life scale, times of breakout pain, records ofadverse reactions and semi-structured interviews were utilized to evaluate the effect. Results： With the combination useof the formula and analgesic drugs, the patient’s NRS score dropped from 7 to 3 point. Quality of life scale scoreimproved from 33 to 42 point. Times of breakout pain reduced from twice to none. The amount of oxycodone decreasedfrom 30 mg Bid to 10 mg Bid. No adverse effect appeared. The patient’s felt more energetic with good sleep and appetite.Conclusion： This formula is effective and safe for pain relief when combined with analgesic drugs, and may be a goodoption in dealing with local cancer pain. Future randomized, controlled studies are needed to better evaluate the efficacy.
基金supported by the 2013 Fundamental Re-search Funds for the Central Universities of Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityThe Subject of Shaanxi Province Educational Science Twelveth-Five-Year Plan
文摘This study investigated the application and the effect of Group Investigation(GI) in the College English Program in a Chinese University. A qualitative case study method was used to understand the GI system used by Chinese instructors as well as the achievements acquired and challenges met by the participants. Three instructors and fifteen second-year-undergraduates taking a course titled Sources of European Culture participated. Interviews, observations, and documents were used to collect the data. Data analysis showed Chinese instructors applied a GI technique similar to that discussed by Johnson and Johnson(1999); however, GI in the Chinese context demanded more effort from the teacher for designing tasks and provided help in modeling uses of English and in preparing visual, especially Power Point, presentations. Although participants used their mother tongue at some stages, their autonomy over English learning was activated, and horizons in the course content were broadened.
基金Projects (40802070, 40841014) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (B308) supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project, China
文摘A case study of seismic response of an earth embankment foundation on liquefiable soils in Kansai area,western Japan was presented. Based on a calibrated cyclic elasto-plastic constitutive model for liquefiable sand and Biot dynamic coupled theory,the seismic analysis was carried out by using a dynamic effective stress finite element method under plane strain condition. A recent design study was illustrated in detail for a river earth embankment subjected to seismic excitation on the saturated deposits with liquefiable sands. Simulated results of the embankment foundation during liquefaction were obtained for acceleration,displacement,and excess pore water pressures,which were considered to yield useful results for earthquake geotechnical design. The results show that the foundation soil reaches a fully liquefied state with high excess pore pressure ratios approaching to 1.0 due to the earthquake shaking. At the end of the earthquake,the extensive liquefaction causes about 1.0 m lateral spreading at the toe and 60 cm settlement at the crest of the earth embankment.
基金Supported by Educational Science Research Project of Shanghai City(C16064)
文摘Based on the collaborative innovation of governments, enterprises, colleges, scientific institutions and users, the possible shortcomings of talent training of marine cultural industry in Shanghai City were analyzed by using the case study method, and some specific measures for talent trainingofmarineculturalindustryinShanghaiCitywereproposed.
文摘Because of the high importance of transportation tunnels,most precise analyses of stress concentration and displacement around them are essential to provide safety of them as much as possible.Recently,various numerical methods such as finite element method(FEM),discrete element method(DEM),finite difference method(FDM)and boundary element method(BEM)have been used extremely in geosciences problems,but among these numerical methods,BEM has been used less than others because the computational algorithm is not so straightforward.This paper suggests the implementation of the indirect boundary element method(IBEM)as a formulation of BEM to analyze displacement around Shiraz-Esfahan railway tunnel in Zagros Mountains southwest of Iran.For this purpose,this tunnel has been modeled numerically using two-dimensional fictitious stress method(TWOFS)algorithm.To validate the results,they were compared with FEM results as a commonly used numerical method.Results of current theoretical study have shown that the presented approach using IBEM is reasonably accurate and can be used for analysis of displacement in geosciences problems.In rock mechanics,for problems with a low ratio of boundary surface to volume,FEM is not very well suited and may be cumbersome,but use of such a proposed IBEM approach can be particularly attractive.
文摘Music performance anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon in the field of music performance,exerting a significant impact on the physical and mental state,performance quality,and career development of performers.It typically manifests in three dimensions:physiological,psychological and behavioural symptoms.Existing research employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches,each with distinct emphases.This paper systematically analyses the differences between these two research paradigms by comparing two representative case studies.The comparison is structured around several key dimensions:research objectives,research design,sample selection,data types,analytical methods,presentation of results,strategies for ensuring reliability and validity,and the role of the researcher.The paper begins with a literature review,followed by a detailed comparison of quantitative and qualitative methods across the aforementioned dimensions.It concludes with a discussion of the advantages and limitations of each approach in exploring the causes and manifestations of performance anxiety,in relation to the research questions.Findings indicate that quantitative research is characterised by reproducibility,standardisation,and structured procedures for data collection and analysis,making it particularly suitable for exploring the prevalence and predictors of performance anxiety.In contrast,qualitative research offers flexibility and depth,enabling a nuanced understanding of performers'psychological responses in specific contexts.Ultimately,the choice of research method should be guided by the specific aims and questions of the study.In practical research,quantitative and qualitative research can be used together to give full play to the advantages of both methods.
基金support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52478402).
文摘Pit excavation work often occurs directly above metro tunnels,causing adverse effects on the underlying existing operational shield tunnel.Current simplified solutions mainly adopt stress release method to reflect excavation of foundation pit,which is inappropriate for large soil uplift.A two-stage analysis based on modified Sagaseta solution with displacement-controlled boundary condition and tunnelsoil coordinated constrain is promoted for estimating the mechanical behavior of tunnel with joints.Specifically,the modified Sagaseta solution including gravity effects is firstly used to obtain the soil greenfield displacement caused by foundation pit excavation.Secondly,the Pasternak foundation model,incorporating tunnel-soil ellipse-shaped deformation,combines a variable stiffness Timoshenko beam at tunnel joints and ultimately obtains the tunnel displacement curve.Furthermore,a three-dimensional numerical simulation is also conducted for Jinqiao metro superstructure excavation project that involves a foundation pit situated directly above an existing metro tunnel.The feasibility of simplified solutions is verified with numerical simulation solutions and an engineering case.For investigating the key parameters,the parametric analyses are conducted,indicating that the greenfield displacement is highly related to modified uneven convergence Sagaseta solution.The ignoration of excavation width will overestimate the tunnel displacement as plane strain condition.Both equivalent bending and shear stiffness can only influence corresponding bending and shear tunnel deformation.
文摘Bluetooth technology emerged over twenty years ago and has continuously improved throughout the years to meet diverse and complex applications. Initially invented to replace the need for physical data cables, Bluetooth offers users a quick and easy way to share data files over a wireless network. Traffic engineers and transportation engineering researchers have utilized the potential opportunities that exist with Bluetooth and have implemented this technology into traffic monitoring techniques. To gain a better understanding of Bluetooth sensors and how they work, a comprehensive literature search was conducted. Twenty-five articles were studied regarding case studies of Bluetooth sensor implementation for travel time measurement. Besides reviewing the literature and previous case studies, three new case studies in the State of Delaware, USA, were also conducted and carefully analyzed. The benefits and drawbacks associated with Bluetooth technology for travel time measurements have been identified in this paper. The overall conclusion of the authors is Bluetooth alone and by itself is not a proper technology for travel time measurements. More studies need to be conducted on the accuracy and overall application, before one can confidently utilize the Bluetooth technology for travel time measurements.
文摘The goal of this research is to explore a more successful method for Mainland Chinese students to learn English.This newmethod will be illustrated by using the experiences of my daughter while a student in an elementary school in the United States for oneyear.From the analysis of her learning experiences,the following conclusions were drawn:1) Immerse language learning is important tolanguage input.2) Phonics is an effective tool to improve reading for Chinese English
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.40637034, 40974015)the National 863 Program of China (No.2006AA12Z211)
文摘The determination of the gravitational potential of a prism plays an important role in physical geodesy and geophysics. However, there are few literatures that provide accurate approaches for determining the gravitational potential of a prism. Discrete element method can be used to determine the gravitational potential of a prism, and can approximate the true gravitational potential values with sufficient accuracy (the smaller each element is, the more accurate the result is). Although Nagy's approach provided a closed expression, one does not know whether it is valid, due to the fact that this approach has not been confirmed in literatures. In this paper, a study on the comparison of Nagy's approach with discrete element method is presented. The results show that Nagy's formulas for determining the gravitational potential of a prism are valid in the domain both inside and outside the prism.
文摘Purpose–This study aims to propose a novel subjective assessment(SA)method for level 2 or level 21 advanced driver assistance system(ADAS)with a customized case study in China.Design/methodology/approach–The proposed SA method contains six dimensions,including perception,driveability and stability,riding comfort,human–machine interaction,driver workload and trustworthiness and exceptional operating case,respectively.And each dimension subordinates several subsections,which describe the corresponding details under this dimension.Findings–Based on the proposed SA,a case study in China is conducted.Six drivers with different driving experiences are invited to give their subjective ratings for each subsection according to a predefined rating standard.The rating results show that the ADAS from Tesla outperforms the upcoming electric vehicle in most cases.Originality/value–The proposed SA method is beneficial for the original equipment manufacturers developing related technologies in the future.
基金Supported by Fondazione"Giuseppe Alazio",via Torquato Tasso,22,90144 Palermo,Italy(to Doglietto F)
文摘AIMTo describe the development and validation of a novel neuronavigation-based method, which allows the quan-tification of the anatomical features that define anapproach, as well as real-time visualization of the surgicapyramid. METHODSThe method was initially developed with commercially-available hardware for coordinate collection （a digitizerand a frameless navigation system） and software forvolume rendering; dedicated neuronavigation software （ApproachViewer, part of GTx-UHN） was then developed. The accuracy of measurements and the possibility of volumetric rendering of surgical approaches simulated in a phantom were compared among three different methods and commercially-available radiological software. In the anatomy laboratory, ApproachViewer was applied to the comparative quantitative analysis of multiple neurosurgical approaches and was used by many surgeons who were untrained for the research method.RESULTSThe accuracy of ApproachViewer is comparable to com-mercially-available radiological software. In the anatomy laboratory, the method appears versatile. The system can be easily used after brief training. ApproachViewer allows for real-time evaluation and comparison of surgical approaches, as well as post-dissection analyses of collected data. The accuracy of the method depends on the navigation registration： with a 1-2 mm registration error, it is adequate for evaluation and comparison of most neurosurgical approaches.CONCLUSIONThis new research method and software allows semi-automated visualization, quantifcation, and comparison of neurosurgical approaches in the anatomy laboratory.
基金the National Social Science Found for the project"Research on the Effectiveness and Synergy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Promoting Employment"(Project No.19BJY057).
文摘With the vigorous development of innovation and entrepreneurship in China,a large number of managers of innovation and entrepreneurship enterprises are studying for MBA degree.The enrollment scale of the MBA program is expanding.In order to improve the quality of MBA dissertation and promote the sustainable and healthy development of MBA education,based on the author's years of MBA teaching experience and dissertation writing guidance experience,this paper introduces three research methods of dissertation writing skills:case study method,enterprise diagnosis method and survey research method,and analyzes five steps of MBA dissertation writing,which can be used as a reference for MBA(EMBA)students to improve their dissertation writing level.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51890912,51979025 and 52011530189).
文摘This article presents a micro-structure tensor enhanced elasto-plastic finite element(FE)method to address strength anisotropy in three-dimensional(3D)soil slope stability analysis.The gravity increase method(GIM)is employed to analyze the stability of 3D anisotropic soil slopes.The accuracy of the proposed method is first verified against the data in the literature.We then simulate the 3D soil slope with a straight slope surface and the convex and concave slope surfaces with a 90turning corner to study the 3D effect on slope stability and the failure mechanism under anisotropy conditions.Based on our numerical results,the end effect significantly impacts the failure mechanism and safety factor.Anisotropy degree notably affects the safety factor,with higher degrees leading to deeper landslides.For concave slopes,they can be approximated by straight slopes with suitable boundary conditions to assess their stability.Furthermore,a case study of the Saint-Alban test embankment A in Quebec,Canada,is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed FE model.
文摘Several spiral groove gas film face seals (SGFS) with different layouts are compared quantitatively to analyze their merits and faults and application behaviors. In addition, a parametric study on downstream mode SGFS is conducted to determine its optimal parameters under certain working conditions. In tne computation of gas film pressure on the face, finite element method (FEM) is applied to adapt to complicated geometrical boundary.
文摘Based on the Reddy's theory of plates with the effect of higher-order shear deformations, the governing equations for bending of orthotropic plates with finite deformations were established. The differential quadrature (DQ) method of nonlinear analysis to the problem was presented. New DQ approach, presented by Wang and Bert (DQWB), is extended to handle the multiple boundary conditions of plates. The techniques were also further extended to simplify nonlinear computations. The numerical convergence and comparison of solutions were studied. The results show that the DQ method presented is very reliable and valid. Moreover, the influences of geometric and material parameters as well as the transverse shear deformations on nonlinear bending were investigated. Numerical results show the influence of the shear deformation on the static bending of orthotropic moderately thick plate is significant.
文摘This dissertation takes Handel's oratorio Messiah as its research focus and analyses the vocal techniques required in this work,aiming to explore key aspects of artistic expression and interpretation from both musicological and performance perspectives.The article systematically examines key technical and interpretative domains for the soprano,including the nuanced use of ornamentation and da capo conventions,diction and textual clarity,the historical and expressive use of vibrato,dynamic interaction with orchestra and continuo,and the realisation of Baroque Affekt through vocal colour and phrasing.To ground the theoretical discussion in practical reality,the study employs a detailed comparative case analysis of the aria"Rejoice Greatly",examining interpretations by sopranos Emma Kirkby,Kathleen Battle,and Renée Fleming.The case study critically evaluates how these performers balance Historically Informed Performance(HIP)principles with individual artistic expression across specific parameters:ornamentation in da capo sections,tempo and rhythmic flexibility,timbre and vocal production,and textual expression in relation to musical rhetoric.This dissertation contributes to a deeper scholarly understanding of Baroque vocal artistry and proposes a coherent,evidence-based framework for contemporary singers and educators.
