In this paper,we analyse the positioning of traditional science centre–style popular-science venues as a specific type of popular-science infrastructure.We also briefly elaborate on the enlightening role and value of...In this paper,we analyse the positioning of traditional science centre–style popular-science venues as a specific type of popular-science infrastructure.We also briefly elaborate on the enlightening role and value of science-history education for youth based on our own understanding.Through the analysis of these two aspects,we propose a‘reproduction’model of education on science history based on this type of popular-science venue and analyse the basic patterns that should be‘re-enacted’in exhibition design and the methods for selecting related science-history themes.展开更多
The objectives of the research are to determine the important factors and the performance factors of the attributes in selecting venues （particularly convention hotels and convention centers） through investigating t...The objectives of the research are to determine the important factors and the performance factors of the attributes in selecting venues （particularly convention hotels and convention centers） through investigating the meeting planners＇ set of needs and to identify factors and attributes relating to the venue marketing mix for MICE industry in Thailand. This paper has applied the hospitality and the tourism marketing mixes that are important to the MICE destination selection （particularly venues） for creating a new venue marketing mix. Therefore, the study is based on the importance levels of venue selection through each marketing mix factors including all attributes in the meeting planners＇ perspectives on behalf of their organizations, which will be able to reflect a set of their real needs that could bring about development of a venue marketing mix model that exclusively accommodates MICE organizers. The data was collected using self-administered questionnaires from 229 meeting planners. Statistically significant determinants of the meeting planners＇ overall importance levels indicated that in all of the 8 marketing mix factors （68 attributes）, the people factor was perceived to be the most important factor. The package factor was perceived to have a moderate level of importance. The other factors perceived to be important included Product, Price, Place, Promotion, Physical evidence and Process. It is also found from the factor analysis that the new venue marketing mix contained 8 marketing mix factors with 61 attributes for venue business in Thailand. It is recommended from the research findings that venue management be more concerned with and focus on the attributes of the people factor.展开更多
Montmartre Jazz House in Copenhagen became one of the most famous venues in Europe. This paper describes its history,, from the first concert performed by the American jazz musician George Lewis and His New Orleans Or...Montmartre Jazz House in Copenhagen became one of the most famous venues in Europe. This paper describes its history,, from the first concert performed by the American jazz musician George Lewis and His New Orleans Orchestra to the turbulent and economical difficult years in the 1970＇s when the owner, Herluf Kamp-Larsen, had to declare himself bankrupt. A couple of Danish jazz musicians, trumpet player Palle Mikkelborg （1941-） and pianist Ole Kock Hansen （1945-）, explain the importance of the venue, and some of the most legendary jazz musicians that were hired during the clubs history are mentioned. The paper is based upon the author＇s book upon the venue and gives a survey of the history of Montmartre Jazz House. The research for the book includes lots of concert reviews, interviews with many musicians, members of the staff and Herluf Kamp-Larsen, and besides, the writer had access to the archive of the jazz house.展开更多
From the aspects of time characteristics,spatial characteristics and subjective will of sports activities,the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities is investigated through questionna...From the aspects of time characteristics,spatial characteristics and subjective will of sports activities,the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities is investigated through questionnaires and interviews,and further analysis and studies are conducted by using the abstract method and discrete selection model,so as to explore the factors affecting the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities and their importance.The results show that the factors affecting preference of the elderly in colleges and universities for sports venues from high to low are site greening,site amenities,site shade facilities,site rest seats,site lighting facilities,site size,site fitness and leisure facilities,site walking distance and site quietness degree.Among them,the walking distance of the site is negatively correlated,and the quiet degree of the site has no significant effect,and the other 7 items are positively correlated.The research on the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities is helpful to the location and construction of sports venues,so as to provide comfortable and satisfactory sports space for the elderly,which has important practical significance.展开更多
The southern part of the Lake Chad basin is under the gas and oil petroleum industry due to its hydrocarbon potential for about twenty years. This project stands out as the main challenges of the hydrocarbon productio...The southern part of the Lake Chad basin is under the gas and oil petroleum industry due to its hydrocarbon potential for about twenty years. This project stands out as the main challenges of the hydrocarbon production and the management of fluxes particularly the groundwater venues. A comprehensive study is thus conducted to develop a dynamic and analytic model for diagnosing the production performances with a particular view on the management of groundwater venues. The three main concerned reservoirs subdivided on subunits evidence their proper characteristics. The porous media, their densities, the internal flows and the water injection techniques such as water flooding were thus adopted. The oil viscosity variability within the reservoirs creates different levels of mobility between water and oil, highlighting the challenges of water management. The material balance model and the behavior of the well analysis were taken in consideration within the identified aquifer, emphasizing the importance of keeping the pressure through injection. The control of water productions, the management of the reservoir, the well strategical position and the specific completions lead to the model functioning. In addition, the CO log and the Pulsed Neutron indicate their limitations as a result of the water salinity and the porosity of the aquifer. The management of groundwater venues at Badila requires various approaches throughout the lifetime of the Crystal field such as the data acquisition and remediation actions and prevention, under a permanent monitoring of the dynamic fluxes in the reservoirs.展开更多
On July 14, the 2008 Summer Olympic Venue Design Competition concluded with a U.S.-China joint venture scooping the first prize. The event was held for the conceptual designs of two major venues for the Games ?the Oly...On July 14, the 2008 Summer Olympic Venue Design Competition concluded with a U.S.-China joint venture scooping the first prize. The event was held for the conceptual designs of two major venues for the Games ?the Olympic Green and the Wukesong Culture and Sports Center. A total of 87 plans were submitted since the contest was opened in April, 54 for the Olympic Green and 33 for the Wukesong Center.San Francisco-based Sasaki Associates won the top prize for the Olympic Green which was designed in partnership with Tianjin展开更多
Activity 1.Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.If you were to design the widest avenue in the world,what features would you include to make it unique and functiona...Activity 1.Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.If you were to design the widest avenue in the world,what features would you include to make it unique and functional?2.Suppose there is a very wide avenue in your hometown,how do you think it would change peoples daily lives and social interactions?展开更多
Science culture is an important part of the social culture system and has become a major force in shaping modern society. High-quality and sustainable innovation is not possible without a vibrant and engaging science ...Science culture is an important part of the social culture system and has become a major force in shaping modern society. High-quality and sustainable innovation is not possible without a vibrant and engaging science culture. Science popularization(SP) venues serve as a bridge between scientists and the public and constitute an important platform for disseminating science culture. This study explores the organic connection between SP venues and science culture dissemination and the internal mechanisms of those venues by discussing practices of SP venues in China and elsewhere. It concludes that the SP venue system is becoming an important part of science culture dissemination. It offers specific suggestions on how to promote the development of the SP venue system to improve the quality, efficiency, effectiveness and scope of science culture dissemination.展开更多
Performance-based design is more holistic and flexible than prescriptive design for providing safety in large complex buildings. Here, a multi-agent method to model the egress patterns of evacuees is combined with a m...Performance-based design is more holistic and flexible than prescriptive design for providing safety in large complex buildings. Here, a multi-agent method to model the egress patterns of evacuees is combined with a microscopic pedestrian simulation model used to analyze the forces between individuals in a densely populated enclosed space in a crowd crushing and trampling analysis （CroC＆Ts）. The system is used to model egress patterns in a typical crowd evacuation simulation. The simulations indicate that some individuals will die from crushing in 2 m and 4 m wide exits in emergencies. The simulations also show that the fatality probability increases when barriers obstacled the path and when the egress distances were lar- ger. The simulations validate the conclusions of the stranded crowd model （SCM） and provide quantitative predictions of the crowd crushing and trampling risk. Therefore, the CroC＆Ts can provide performancebased egress designs for large pubic buildings and improve crowd safety management and emergency planning.展开更多
March 2004 saw the beginning of the Beijing Capital International Airport expansion construction project. With a budget of 27 billion yuan($3.5 billion), the expanded construction project includes a third termi-nal an...March 2004 saw the beginning of the Beijing Capital International Airport expansion construction project. With a budget of 27 billion yuan($3.5 billion), the expanded construction project includes a third termi-nal and runways, a parking building, a traffic control center and relevant technologically advanced facilities. Will the new airport meet the requirements of the 2008 Olympic Games?In an interview with Beijing Review North American special correspondent Zong Xing, John Kasarda, Director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an expert on aviation infrastructure and logistics, shared his views on China's airport construction and airport economy.展开更多
Shanghai is located on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean and at the central point of China’s eastern coast, where the Yangtze River empties into the sea. The city covers an area of 6,000 square km, and has a pop...Shanghai is located on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean and at the central point of China’s eastern coast, where the Yangtze River empties into the sea. The city covers an area of 6,000 square km, and has a population of almost 20 million. With a humid展开更多
Paris,France 20 April 2006…IH&RA is delighted to announce that Buenos Aires,Argentina will be the venue of the IH&RA 43rd Annual Congress to be held 26-29 October 2006 at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel Buenos ...Paris,France 20 April 2006…IH&RA is delighted to announce that Buenos Aires,Argentina will be the venue of the IH&RA 43rd Annual Congress to be held 26-29 October 2006 at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel Buenos Aires.IH&RA CEO David McMillan recently met with the Vice president of the Republic of Argentina, Dr.Daniel Scioli,and leaders from three hotel and restaurant associations of Argentina:Mr.Alberto Alvarez Argüelles, President of the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Enterprises of the Argentine Republic (F.E.H.G.R.A),Mr Juan Mirrena, Vice President of the Association of Hotels of Tourism,and Mr.Ricardo Boente President of the Association of Hotels, Restaurants,and Cafes of Capital Federal, to begin preparations for this event展开更多
文摘In this paper,we analyse the positioning of traditional science centre–style popular-science venues as a specific type of popular-science infrastructure.We also briefly elaborate on the enlightening role and value of science-history education for youth based on our own understanding.Through the analysis of these two aspects,we propose a‘reproduction’model of education on science history based on this type of popular-science venue and analyse the basic patterns that should be‘re-enacted’in exhibition design and the methods for selecting related science-history themes.
文摘The objectives of the research are to determine the important factors and the performance factors of the attributes in selecting venues （particularly convention hotels and convention centers） through investigating the meeting planners＇ set of needs and to identify factors and attributes relating to the venue marketing mix for MICE industry in Thailand. This paper has applied the hospitality and the tourism marketing mixes that are important to the MICE destination selection （particularly venues） for creating a new venue marketing mix. Therefore, the study is based on the importance levels of venue selection through each marketing mix factors including all attributes in the meeting planners＇ perspectives on behalf of their organizations, which will be able to reflect a set of their real needs that could bring about development of a venue marketing mix model that exclusively accommodates MICE organizers. The data was collected using self-administered questionnaires from 229 meeting planners. Statistically significant determinants of the meeting planners＇ overall importance levels indicated that in all of the 8 marketing mix factors （68 attributes）, the people factor was perceived to be the most important factor. The package factor was perceived to have a moderate level of importance. The other factors perceived to be important included Product, Price, Place, Promotion, Physical evidence and Process. It is also found from the factor analysis that the new venue marketing mix contained 8 marketing mix factors with 61 attributes for venue business in Thailand. It is recommended from the research findings that venue management be more concerned with and focus on the attributes of the people factor.
文摘Montmartre Jazz House in Copenhagen became one of the most famous venues in Europe. This paper describes its history,, from the first concert performed by the American jazz musician George Lewis and His New Orleans Orchestra to the turbulent and economical difficult years in the 1970＇s when the owner, Herluf Kamp-Larsen, had to declare himself bankrupt. A couple of Danish jazz musicians, trumpet player Palle Mikkelborg （1941-） and pianist Ole Kock Hansen （1945-）, explain the importance of the venue, and some of the most legendary jazz musicians that were hired during the clubs history are mentioned. The paper is based upon the author＇s book upon the venue and gives a survey of the history of Montmartre Jazz House. The research for the book includes lots of concert reviews, interviews with many musicians, members of the staff and Herluf Kamp-Larsen, and besides, the writer had access to the archive of the jazz house.
文摘From the aspects of time characteristics,spatial characteristics and subjective will of sports activities,the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities is investigated through questionnaires and interviews,and further analysis and studies are conducted by using the abstract method and discrete selection model,so as to explore the factors affecting the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities and their importance.The results show that the factors affecting preference of the elderly in colleges and universities for sports venues from high to low are site greening,site amenities,site shade facilities,site rest seats,site lighting facilities,site size,site fitness and leisure facilities,site walking distance and site quietness degree.Among them,the walking distance of the site is negatively correlated,and the quiet degree of the site has no significant effect,and the other 7 items are positively correlated.The research on the preference of sports venues for the elderly in colleges and universities is helpful to the location and construction of sports venues,so as to provide comfortable and satisfactory sports space for the elderly,which has important practical significance.
文摘The southern part of the Lake Chad basin is under the gas and oil petroleum industry due to its hydrocarbon potential for about twenty years. This project stands out as the main challenges of the hydrocarbon production and the management of fluxes particularly the groundwater venues. A comprehensive study is thus conducted to develop a dynamic and analytic model for diagnosing the production performances with a particular view on the management of groundwater venues. The three main concerned reservoirs subdivided on subunits evidence their proper characteristics. The porous media, their densities, the internal flows and the water injection techniques such as water flooding were thus adopted. The oil viscosity variability within the reservoirs creates different levels of mobility between water and oil, highlighting the challenges of water management. The material balance model and the behavior of the well analysis were taken in consideration within the identified aquifer, emphasizing the importance of keeping the pressure through injection. The control of water productions, the management of the reservoir, the well strategical position and the specific completions lead to the model functioning. In addition, the CO log and the Pulsed Neutron indicate their limitations as a result of the water salinity and the porosity of the aquifer. The management of groundwater venues at Badila requires various approaches throughout the lifetime of the Crystal field such as the data acquisition and remediation actions and prevention, under a permanent monitoring of the dynamic fluxes in the reservoirs.
文摘On July 14, the 2008 Summer Olympic Venue Design Competition concluded with a U.S.-China joint venture scooping the first prize. The event was held for the conceptual designs of two major venues for the Games ?the Olympic Green and the Wukesong Culture and Sports Center. A total of 87 plans were submitted since the contest was opened in April, 54 for the Olympic Green and 33 for the Wukesong Center.San Francisco-based Sasaki Associates won the top prize for the Olympic Green which was designed in partnership with Tianjin
文摘Activity 1.Think about the following questions and write down your answers before reading the text.1.If you were to design the widest avenue in the world,what features would you include to make it unique and functional?2.Suppose there is a very wide avenue in your hometown,how do you think it would change peoples daily lives and social interactions?
文摘Science culture is an important part of the social culture system and has become a major force in shaping modern society. High-quality and sustainable innovation is not possible without a vibrant and engaging science culture. Science popularization(SP) venues serve as a bridge between scientists and the public and constitute an important platform for disseminating science culture. This study explores the organic connection between SP venues and science culture dissemination and the internal mechanisms of those venues by discussing practices of SP venues in China and elsewhere. It concludes that the SP venue system is becoming an important part of science culture dissemination. It offers specific suggestions on how to promote the development of the SP venue system to improve the quality, efficiency, effectiveness and scope of science culture dissemination.
基金Supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No. 20070420117)
文摘Performance-based design is more holistic and flexible than prescriptive design for providing safety in large complex buildings. Here, a multi-agent method to model the egress patterns of evacuees is combined with a microscopic pedestrian simulation model used to analyze the forces between individuals in a densely populated enclosed space in a crowd crushing and trampling analysis （CroC＆Ts）. The system is used to model egress patterns in a typical crowd evacuation simulation. The simulations indicate that some individuals will die from crushing in 2 m and 4 m wide exits in emergencies. The simulations also show that the fatality probability increases when barriers obstacled the path and when the egress distances were lar- ger. The simulations validate the conclusions of the stranded crowd model （SCM） and provide quantitative predictions of the crowd crushing and trampling risk. Therefore, the CroC＆Ts can provide performancebased egress designs for large pubic buildings and improve crowd safety management and emergency planning.
文摘March 2004 saw the beginning of the Beijing Capital International Airport expansion construction project. With a budget of 27 billion yuan($3.5 billion), the expanded construction project includes a third termi-nal and runways, a parking building, a traffic control center and relevant technologically advanced facilities. Will the new airport meet the requirements of the 2008 Olympic Games?In an interview with Beijing Review North American special correspondent Zong Xing, John Kasarda, Director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an expert on aviation infrastructure and logistics, shared his views on China's airport construction and airport economy.
文摘Shanghai is located on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean and at the central point of China’s eastern coast, where the Yangtze River empties into the sea. The city covers an area of 6,000 square km, and has a population of almost 20 million. With a humid
文摘Paris,France 20 April 2006…IH&RA is delighted to announce that Buenos Aires,Argentina will be the venue of the IH&RA 43rd Annual Congress to be held 26-29 October 2006 at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel Buenos Aires.IH&RA CEO David McMillan recently met with the Vice president of the Republic of Argentina, Dr.Daniel Scioli,and leaders from three hotel and restaurant associations of Argentina:Mr.Alberto Alvarez Argüelles, President of the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Enterprises of the Argentine Republic (F.E.H.G.R.A),Mr Juan Mirrena, Vice President of the Association of Hotels of Tourism,and Mr.Ricardo Boente President of the Association of Hotels, Restaurants,and Cafes of Capital Federal, to begin preparations for this event
