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The Relationship between Metatext and College Students’ Writing Quality
Li Chang
Metatext, as a recurrent topic, has long been well studied and shown to be a prom-inent feature of various types of academic discourse. But very few studies have paid attention to the empirical work about the effects of metatext on English writing skills of Chinese college students. This paper aims to...
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Primal-Dual Approach for Uniform Noise Removal
Zhan Zhang, Wenyou Wei
In this paper, we consider the problem of uniform noise removal, which can be formulated as a minimization problem with L norm based constraints. A numerical difficult arises due to the property of the non-differentiability of the L norm. In this paper, we apply first-order primal dual approach to solve...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
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Manufacture of Nanocomposites Based On Microfibrillated Cellulose and Polylactic Acid
Lisman Suryanegara, Hiroyuki Yano
This study evaluates the manufacturing process of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) reinforced PLA nanocomposites using a semi-crystalline grade of polylactic acid (PLA). The objective of this study was to obtain uniform dispersion of MFC in a PLA compound of semi-crystalline grade of PLA. The nanocomposites...
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Application of Speech Recognition Technology to Virtual Reality System
Zhongxiang Zhu, Shanshan Li, Jiali You, Zhenghe Song
Appling the speech recognition technology into the virtual reality system can not only expand the application of speech recognition in scene roaming, but also make up the shortage of the interaction of virtual reality software, and improve the efficiency of interaction between users and the virtual environment....
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Optimization of Prestressed Anchor Blocks with Arch Cavity
Si Jianhui, Fan Rong, Jian Zheng
This paper presents a new structure form of prestressed anchor block with arch-shaped cavity used in spillway pier structures. With the arch-shaped cavity, the problem of excessive tensile stress associated with the rectangular-shaped cavity can be resolved. Five different finite element models with...
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Simultaneous Optimization of Pump Configuration and Pipe Network in Multi-source Water Injection System
Jianjun Yang, Tangfu Wu, Zhihao Liu
The simultaneous optimization of pump configuration and pipe network can greatly improve the system operating efficiency. Aiming at the new-built and multi-source water injection system, the optimal mathematical model was established, in which the operating energy consumption of pumps and the investment...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Digital Signal Processing System Research and Design Based on FPGA
Xin Zhang
Hardware platform of digital signal processing systems based on FPGA is researched and designed in this paper. Processing and data communication with an external SRIO is the main responsible by the DSP, and FPGA is responsible for modulation and demodulation, encoding and decoding, real-time signal processing...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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The Study of Seaworthiness of Universal Rescue Vehicle with Rotary Screw Propeller
M.Y. Sandakov, M.L. Mukhina, A.A. Shurina, M.S. Krasheninnikov, R.A. Dorofeev
To increase the production of hydrocarbons Russia stepped on the shelf of the Arctic seas. The Arctic, as it is known, is characterized by severe climatic conditions, it can be attributed to the extremely long frosty winter, strong winds, six-month polar nights and ice on the surface of the sea all year...
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Investigation of the Collaborative Innovation on E-commerce Logistics
Lei Ning
Nowadays, e-commerce and distribution logistics has jointly satisfied online shopping demand for consumers, improved people living convenience and quickness, and became the cohesive ties between e-commerce platform and consumers. So for such a pair of industries which coexistence and co-prosperity, and...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research on Solving Timetabling Problem Based on Improved Retrospective Algorithm
Jie Song
The algorithms for timetabling have been widely studied but there are no perfect solutions for it yet. Through investigating and comparing the existing algorithms, it has been found that these algorithms can be classified into two categories designated as constructed algorithms and modern algorithms,...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research on the Organization mode of Urban Joint Distribution
R. Geng, Z.Y. Chen
This paper reference the development experience of the joint distribution at home and abroad, research on the organization mode of typical cities. It can be divided into the proprietary distribution mode of production and trade enterprises, the professional distribution mode of logistics enterprises,...
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To Deepen the Supervision In the Enterprise Operation And Management of the Practice and Exploration
Li Rong Gao
In the process of enterprise management, the supervision work belongs to the enterprise management of the supervision and management work, can to the enterprise operation and management of a certain role, will be once again to the enterprise operation and management of management and supervision, again...
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Design and Implementation of Embedded Driver Fatigue Monitor System
H.M. Shen, M.H. Xu
In order to improve the performance of embedded driver fatigue monitor system, this article designed and implemented a new system based on Soc. Thisdesignadopts the ARM as the core processor which isconnected to other peripheral by FPGA. The system also uses the embedded Linux to run the main algorithm...
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A Peristaltic Pump Controller Design with Wireless Communication
X.S Che, B. Li, Y.D Ning, D.Y Gao
With the development of wireless communication and computer networks, wireless network has a very wide range of applications on instruments to improve information acquisition and processing capabilities. A peristaltic pump controller with MCU is designed. The controller is constructed with the working...
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Transportation Network Planning for Urban Agglomerations
Xiangli Xie
The development of urban agglomeration is inseparable from safe, efficient, convenient and economical transportation and logistics services. Promoting urban agglomerations integrated transport and logistics system construction, not only can significantly improve the ability to coordinate the development...
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Research on the Human-animal God Images of Shanhai Ching
Shuyan Yi
Shanhai Ching is an important ancient book of the pre-Qin Period, where the God images not only provide important literature material for researchers to understand the early religious thought, but also provide intuitive picture evidence. The human-animal is the second stage of the development of the...
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Dynamic Modelling and Analysis of Performance for the Electromagnetic-driven Spherical Robot
Sang Shengju
This paper analyses the dynamic performances of the electromagnetic-driven spherical robot including rolling, obstacle overrunning, uphill climbing and the like, as well as discusses the influence factors on the dynamic performance of the spherical robot, which comprise the equivalent pendulum mass,...
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Lower Uric Acid Levels in Subjects Consuming Coffee compared to Not Consuming Coffee
Raden Sunita, Yose Anggraini, Krisyanella
Background: Uric acid as the nitrogen compounds produced from catabolism purine from both diet and from endogenous nucleic acids (DNA deoxyribonucleic acid). One of the factors that can increase uric acid levels is the factor of excessive purine intake. The habit of consuming coffee can reduce levels...
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Collaborative Inquiry Learning to Improve Students' Mathematical Reflective Thinking Ability
Eni Kartika, Sri Hastuti Noer
Mathematical reflective thinking ability is one of the mathematical abilities needed for students because it provides an opportunity for students to think again and determine the best strategy in achieving goals. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the ability of mathematical reflective thinking...
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An Early Warning System for "Direct Farm" Mode Based Agricultural Supply Chain
Bo Yang, Le Xie
The contradiction between the increasing demand for agricultural products and the backward circulation level of agricultural products in China is increasingly obvious. "Direct Farm" brings other potential risks while improving the circulation efficiency of agricultural products. In this context, we developed...
Research Article
Depression in Rural Communities and Primary Care Clinics in Chiapas, Mexico
Michael L. Elliott, Mercedes Aguerrebere, Patrick F. Elliott
Pages: 103 - 106
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and can be diagnosed and treated in primary care clinics. No studies to date have demonstrated the prevalence of depression in rural, primary care settings in Mexico. The objective of this study is to describe the prevalence of visits for depression...
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The Implementation of Role-Playing in Understanding Ponzi Scheme Investment
Maya Sari, Nugraha Nugraha
The practice of Ponzi schemes is still widely found today. This study aims to implement and develop role-playing method on learning Ponzi scheme investment for undergraduate students. In this semi-experimental study, there were 27 students involved and treated as sample who were selected randomly. A...
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On the MTI Teaching from the Perspective of AI——Comparing Computer Language with English Language
Xin Xiong, Yixuan Wang
The rapid development of MAT & MAI under artificial intelligence (AI) has brought new opportunities and challenges to the cultivation of MTI talents. Under the situation of a single foreign language discipline, the MTI talent training model can no longer meet the needs of specialized talents in the rapidly...
Research Article
Tests on a Subset of Regression Parameters for Factorial Experimental Data with Uncertain Higher Order Interactions
Shahjahan Khan, Budi Pratikno, Shafiqur Rahman, M. Zakir Hossain
Pages: 103 - 112
The data generated by many factorial experiments are analyzed by linear regression models. Often the higher order interaction terms of such models are negligible (e.g., R. Mead, The Design of Experiments, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1988, p. 368) although there is uncertainty around it. This...
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Construction of the "Last Mile" Service Quality Evaluation Index System for E-commerce Logistics ——Analysis of Questionnaire Based on Consumer Perception
Yuan Hong, Dongdong Chen
The “last mile” of logistics is in the terminal link of the logistics supply chain, which restricts the development of the logistics industry. Studying this link is of great significance for improving the logistics operation level and logistics service level. The “last mile” is also the only part of...
Proceedings Article
Cinderella complex on working women
Vania Chastine, Noviaty Kresna Darmasetiawan
The goal of this research is to explore the Cinderella complex phenomenon on working women. Women with Cinderella complex tendency can feel that they are in an unrescueable condition, need men to save them, and ultimately limit their potential. The questions from this research are (1) why does the Cinderella...
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Research on Adolescent Perception of Family Communication and family Religious Functions
Maulana Rezi Ramadhana, Ravik Karsidi, Prahastiwi Utari, Drajat Tri Kartono
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between adolescent perceptions of family communication patterns and religious functions in the family. This study uses a correlational method with Pearson correlation test, and the two measurement instruments used are the Family Communication...
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Research on the Transformation and Upgrade Path of Automobile Manufacturing Industry —Taking LiuZhou City as an Example
Feng Wei, Shanshan Song
LiuZhou, which takes automobile as its pillar industry, is currently facing the problem of lowering the overall industrial output value due to the decline in automobile production and sales. Whether the automobile manufacturing industry can successfully transform and upgrade is the key to its economic...
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On Strengthening the Integration of Excellent Traditional Cultures into Ideological and Political Courses in High Education
Xiangchao Pan
At present, the university ideological and political class abstraction are not so efficient. The reasons are various. One of the main reasons is that the blending of traditional cultural factors in ideological and political course is too limited. Excellent traditional culture has very rich ideological...
Proceedings Article
Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics of Ankyloglossia
Lili Nur Indah Sari, Elza Ibrahim Auerkari
Ankyloglossia is an autosomal dominant condition with in complete penetrence, haracterized by frenulum lingual hypertrophy that produces a thicker and shorter tongue, which may cause significant problems with breastfeeding. It also causes speech and oral motor problems. The prevalence of ankyloglossia...
Proceedings Article
Learning Organization in Practices: A Study Case of the Indonesian Companies
Andreas Budihardjo Surijah
The globalization has a significant influence on business, therefore, companies have to compete with one another to survive, grow and sustain. To win the fierce competition, a company should innovate appropriately; and this can be achieved by adopting a learning organization. This research aims to describe...
Proceedings Article
Reinforcement of Teacher Team Construction in Colleges and Universities with Internet+Industrial Standards
Xiaohua Hao
In order to improve the practical teaching ability of the application-oriented university faculty, the teacher team construction level was studied based on the internet in this paper. Through the method of school-enterprise cooperation in education and the industrial standards, the teacher team construction...
Proceedings Article
Performance Improvement Of Injection Pump Machines Based On Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Case Study In Oil Company
Choesnul Jaqin, Darso Alimudin, Humiras Hardi Purba, Siti Aisyah
Although the water injection pump system produced is not the main system in oil and gas production, but this system becomes very important because failures occur in the injection pump can cause pollution and loss of production opportunity-LPO. The Pertamina Exploration and Production-PEP field Bunyu...
Proceedings Article
The Dance Morphological Characteristics of Wuyuan Nuo Dance
Li Zeng, Huabing Zhou
When the art of Nuo dance in Wuyuan County of Jiangxi Province is carried forward, people are more familiar with the dance of the Nuo dance art group, which is the only dance group in Wuyuan County that survives in the local folk and can continue to develop. The Nuo dance group can transmit this form...
Journal: Artery Research
Short Communication
Bilateral lower extremity arterial thromboembolism mimicking conversion disorder
Umut Yucel Cavus, Mahmut Nedim Aytekin, Sema Avci, Macit Aydin, Mehmet Sait Dogan
Pages: 103 - 105
Thromboembolic causes of acute limb ischemia are not frequent; however, an immediate true therapy is needed to save the extremity. Here we presented a case with bilateral lower extremity arterial thromboembolism mimicking conversion disorder. Conversion disorder and acute arterial embolism can be confronted...
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Study of The Malangan Batik through Motifs Composition with Shape Grammar Technique and Color Composition Selection (Case Study: The Druju Batik)
Titi Ayu Pawestri, Debri Haryndia Putri
The Malangan Batik is a batik art with unique motif of Malang. There are some central of batik producer in Malang, one of them is The Druju Batik. This batik was produced since 1996 in The Druju Village, Sumbermanjing Wetan District, Malang Regency. The Druju motif inspired by natural environment around...
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Effectiveness of Flashcard in Improving Cognitive Ability of 5-6 Year Old Students
Adisti Asmodilasti, Suparno
The theme in this research is relevance to the topic hoax and child development. The research aims to improve children’s cognitive ability. Subject used for effectiveness test of 27 students of Aisyiyah I Kadipiro Surakarta. The data were collected through observation. The data analysis used the qualitative...
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Forms of Communication in Local Wisdom-Based Environmental Education at Eco Camp
Santi Susanti, Sukaesih Sukaesih, Iwan Koswara
Eco Learning Camp or Eco Camp is a non-profit organization established to develop educational, conservation, research and other creative activities based on the environment. It’s located near Djuanda Forest Park, Dago Pakar. Eco Camp has the vision to produce quality human beings who care about the environment....
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Water Level Variation Equipment in Geotechnical Centrifuge
Yue Zhao, Jiandong Li, Yi Meng
In order to study slopes failure process with water level changing in the geotechnical centrifuge, to detail analyze deformation or collapse of the slopes, in this paper, different characteristics of some water level variation equipments in geotechnical centrifuge have been studied, on the base of these...
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Study on the effective teaching methods to promote volleyball technology
Feng Zhao
In the sports teaching, effective goal setting can improve the teaching quality. In this article, we use the methods of experimental contrast, questionnaire and the data analysis to research the effect to improve the teaching level and students' interest in autonomous learning of the target teaching...
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Fostering Community Awareness in Preventing and Handling Pedophilia
Trini Handayani, Nia Kurniawati
From January to May 2015, National Commission of Children Protection has received 500 reports of children sexual abuse cases, and Indonesia is also mentioned as the tourism destination of pedophilia doers (CNN Indonesia, 5/7/2015). This descriptive qualitative study is aimed at investigating the parents'...
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The current problem of traffic congestion on highway
Yanqin Huang
In this paper, we try to analyses the current problem of traffic congestion in highway. Taking highways in New Jersey of the United States for example, the Queuing theory and Poisson distribution are used to assess the performance of the current toll plaza. The queuing theory is used to calculate the...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research and Application of Public Traffic Intelligent Dispatching Based on Dynamic Programming Algorithm
Sixian Niu
Because the static traffic assignment can not perfectly reflect status of traffic congestion in actual case and the model of dynamic traffic assignment may cause a huge computation cost, the article combines features of static traffic assignment and the dynamic one and has Dial' algorithm based multi-time...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Simulation of Drive System with Self-Tuning Fuzzy PID Control Application to PMSM
Hui Hang, Bingyi Zhang
A permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive control system for drive machine tools includes nonlinearities, uncertainties and external perturbations that should be considered in the design of control laws. A quantification factor self-tuning fuzzy PID controller for drive system is suggested by...
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The Relationship Between School's Role in Monitoring Nutritional Status with Food Habit and Physical Activity of Primary School Students in Medan
Fitri Ardiani, Rusmalawaty Rusmalawaty
Nowdays, school is one of the environmental factors that affect the nutritional status of the student. The School Health Unit (UKS) and cafeteria as the school facilities, and extracurricular activities play an important role in achieving success in monitoring nutrition. The purpose of this study is...
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Video Recording to Reflect the Speaking Performance
Dian Rahma Santoso, Wahyu Taufiq
This study aims to increase the students' confidence in delivering speech by recording their speaking performance. Students in this research have problems in performing speaking confidently, they always look nervous and unprepared unless they have made good preparation they write on a long script. This...
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Volksraad: Malay Language (Indonesian) as a Means of Political Strategy of National Fraction
Nazirwan Rohmadi, Muhammad Akhyar, Mr Warto
History of Indonesia does not reveal many struggles made by the cooperative people in the legislative institution, namely Volksraad. Some members of the Volksraad since 1921 had used Indonesian language as a means of their political struggle. Historical method with discourse analysis approach was used...
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Impact of Income on Households Patterns of Consumption of Street Vendors in Makassar City
Andi Samsir, Muhammad Imam Ma'ruf, Rudi Salam
Economic growth of Makassar City which is above average of the national economic growth about 7-8 percent per year makes the city as one of the magnet not least for economic actors in the informal sector. The high velocity of money in public spaces does not want to be wasted by economic actors in this...
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Error Analysis in Solving Geometry Problem on Pseudo-Thinking's Students
Yunis Sulistyorini
Errors can't be avoided by learners in learning mathematics, including in problem solving. Educators should provide opportunities for learners to reflect and repair their errors. The wrong answer given by the learner may not necessarily result from the wrong thinking process. This is called pseudo thinking....
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Design of IRIG-B Code Encoder Based on SOPC
Qiaoyu Xu, Xing Wang
Aiming at the complexity of time unified hardware architecture, this paper presents the design scheme of IRIG-B encoder and system control based on SOPC. The NIOSII processor is configured with NIOSII IDE. Firstly, the design of IRIG-B(DC) coding module is accomplished to realize with Verilog HDL, and...