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Technological developments cause manga not only in print but also in digital form (デジタル漫画) and in the form of videos which are often called mangadouga (漫画動画). The development of manga can indirectly trigger manga to be more widely known and attract interest in learning Japanese. Manga as a cultural reflection...

In this study, X-ray photoelectron (XPS) was used to investigate the sulfur existing forms and transformation of dewatered sewage sludge which collected form a wastewater treatment plant using A2/O process in different seasons. The S2p spectra obtained curves were resolved into 6 peaks: sulfate-S(170.0±1.0...

The thin plaster system on Rock Wool exterior wall recently becomes more and more popular in real engineering. That there are lots of superior nature in Rock Wool, such as fire-resistance, good stability and so on, have been gradually accepted. Based on the advantage of the fire-protecting performance...

The process of forming a Japanese word is called gokeisei. Gokeisei consists of 4 kinds, namely haseigo (派生語), karikomi or shouryaku (刈り込み· 省略), toujigo (頭字語) and fukugougo/gouseigo (複合語· 合成語). This study aims to identify changes in phonemes in the process of gouseigo formation. In this study, the data...

The formation of N-doped graphene (NG) use hydrothermal method with urea as reducing agent and nitrogen source. The surface elemental composition of the catalyst was analyzed through XPS, which showed the atomic ratio of N/C is 5.0%, indicative of the effective N-doping. The Au@Pt core-shell nanoparticles...

Nitrogen-doped nano-sized titania N-TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared by sol-gel process followed by ultrasonication.The photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange in aqueous solution was used as a probe reaction to estimate their photocatalytic activities.Applying means of XRD,TEM and UV-Vis DRS...

Carbon nano fiber (CNF) was modified by acid oxidation and maleic anhydride (MA) graft in current modification. The CNF filler surface properties were characterized by energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). In addition, the properties of epoxy resin with modified...

Since the excavation of the brocade inscribed with “When the Five Planets appear in the East, it will benefit the Central States”(五星出東方利中國), remarkable achievements have been made in multi-angle research and interpretation. However, the cultural interpretation of the brocade patterns still needs to be...

To enhance the water repellent property of cotton fabric, cotton was grafted using dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate (DFHMA) monomer via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) method in aqueous media. The structure of grafted cotton fabric was characterized by scanning electron microcopy (SEM) and...

The thermo-oxidative degradation behavior of the B-PF was studied using thermal gravimetry analysis (TGA-DTG) method. Compared with the unmodified resin (PF), the temperature at the maximum decomposing rate of the B-PF resin increases by 54 and its oxidative residues yield at 1000 enhances by 17.99 percent....

In this paper, modification of the surface properties of polyethylene (PE) films is studied using air coplanar barrier discharge plasma at atmosphere pressure. The diffuse plasma appears on the surface of the device. The treated samples are examined by water contact angle measurements, fourier transform...

Porous silicon (PS) with 6.13 nm average pore diameter, 20.6 m thickness layer and 70.8% porosity prepared by galvanostatic electrochemical anodisation of p-type silicon wafer in aqueous hydrofluoric acid (HF)/ethanol electrolyte. The freshly prepared PS was processed by time effect, nitric acid treatment,...

Because of the age and the abbreviated records, wu sheng (寤生), which first appeared in Zuo Zhuan (左传), still has unclear interpretations and different way of saying. Sheng (生) means birth or giving birth to in Chinese, while the meaning of wu (寤) is controversial. This paper compiles the main views on...

The Ni-Co/HZSM-5 methane dehydroaromatization (DHA) catalyst was prepared using wet impregnation. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, TEM, TG-DSC, FT-IR and XPS techniques before and after reaction. The results show that the maximum conversion rate of methane DHA at 580 reached 39.8%. The carbon-silicon-oxygen...

In this paper, a dimethyl phosphonate doped (P-doped) silica sol was prepared from a tetraethyl silicate inorganic precursor and applied to silk fabric as a flame retardant finish through the sol-gel process. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images...

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) had been widely applied in the metal ions detection area due to their excellent optical properties and low toxicity. Herein, a series of CQDs with different sizes were prepared by a facile but effective hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) oxidative method using activated carbon as carbon...

This study investigates the unique tradition of “chair-shaped tombs” (椅子坟, yǐzi fén) in rural Wenzhou and its environmental and sociocultural impacts. In Wenzhou’s hillside villages, the late 20th century saw many lineage clans build elaborate seat-like concrete tombs for their ancestors, reviving a...

Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) was encapsulated with different cross-linked structure tung oil phenolic resin(TPF) by in situ polymerization and it was performed that a study on the influence of the cross-linking agent type on the hydrophobicity of the APP microcapsules.The chemical and physical features...

In order to investigate the effect of surface fluorination, nitrogen doped titania plates with dominant {001} facets (abbr. NTP) were prepared by one-pot hydrothermal method in the presence of HF, and then two commonly used methods, calcination treatment and NaOH washing were carried out to get rid of...

This paper examined moral values of speech acts in Tteutbakkui Saeng (뜻밖의 生 (생)) novel by Ju Yeong Kim. This research employed qualitative descriptive, focusing on the analysis of moral values with the framework of socio-pragmatic studies. Data collection techniques included reading and note-taking....

SiCp/A390 (SiC particle reinforced Al matrix) composites before and after SiC particles surface modification were manufactured respectively by powder metallurgy, and the mass fraction of SiCp is 20%. The surface morphology of SiCp and the interface morphology of SiC/Al and SiC/Si of composites were characterized...

La3+- doped BiPO4 photocatalysts were synthesized by a hydrothermal method. The morphologies, structures, components, and light absorption properties of the photocatalysts were evaluated using XRD, FESEM, EDX, BET, XPS, and DRS techniques. La-doping could improve the photocatalytic activity of BiPO4...

Quanfeng Lantern Opera (also “Quanfeng Hua Deng”, “全丰花灯”), an important local folk art form of Jiangxi Province, was included in the First National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China in 2006 (500IX-52). It has developed a unique performance form and characteristics after long-standing as the...

Plasma, a quasi-neutral gas, is referred to as the forth state of matter. Plasma surface treatment consists of plasma surface modification, plasma polymerization and plasma surface grafting. Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is an effective way of producing homogeneous plasma. DBD consists of infinite...

Fluoroalkyl-containing silica nanoparticles were prepared and characterized by a combination of IR and TEM analysis. The obtained silica nanoparticles with an average diameter 40 nm were coated onto concrete. Surface properties of the coated concrete were characterized by water contact angle (WCA) and...

The theme of this thesis study surrounds Lawerence Venuti’s theory about utilization of domestication in translation, as well as how Lin Shu reflected Venuti’s theory in his translation of Charles Dickens’ novel David Copperfield. The first part of study contains the literature review and the statement....

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) electrodes are promising tool for biosensing applications due to their low cost, minimal sample requirement, compact size, and suitability for mass production. In addition to these practical advantages, the electrochemical activity of the electrode PCB electrode surface ensuring...

Adsorption performance of catalysts and catalytic ozonation of organic pollutants from bio-treated dyeing wastewater were investigated. Among various catalysts, the granular activated carbon (GAC) showed the better adsorption performance for removal of COD from dyeing wastewater, and the adsorption capacity...

Through the analysis of compound directional verbs with theories of cognitive linguistics such as Image Schema, Construal Operation and Spatialization of Form Hypothesis, we can find the cognitive motivation of the lack of State Meaning of “guolai/guoqu” which derives from the uniqueness of “Path” of...

The Study on Preparation of TiO2/CaCO3 Composites by absorption phase nanoreactor technique. The nanosized CaCO3-TiO2.nH2O composite was prepared by absorption phase nanoreactor technique. Solvent replacement experiment provided direct evidence that there was a water-rich adsorption layer on the surface...

In “General Provisions of Civil Law” of the People’s Republic of China, there are some important new terms such as “gongxuliangsu” (公序良俗, public policy and ethics), “bingchichengshi, keshouchengnuo” (秉持诚实，恪守承诺, uphold honesty and honor commitment) and “shanyixiangduiren” (善意相对人, the good-faith third...

Anatase N, F and Sm codoped TiO2 sol (N-F-Sm-TiO2) catalysts were prepared by a modified sol-gel hydrothermal method, using tetra butyl titanate as precursor. The morphology, particle size and the present forms of F, N and Sm atoms of as-prepared N-F-Sm-TiO2 sol were characterized by XRD TEM UV-Vis-DRS...

In modern Japan, when learning from the West, it chose a large number of Chinese classical words to translate Western terminology. These Chinese character words flowed back to China in large quantities at the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, and entered the modern Chinese vocabulary...

In this paper, using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as the carrier, a new type of heterogeneous material Pt-PdNiOx/CNTs was prepared by impregnation reduction method. By means of XRD, TEM, XPS and electrochemical analysis, Pt-PdNiOx/CNTs catalyst of the structure and in the methanol oxidation catalytic mechanism...

Isolation and screening of a strain with high efficiency of flocculation effect from the activated sludge of a wastewater treatment plant in Kunming, after identification of strains, flocculating activity experiments, and eventually extracted Bacillus megaterium flocculant and study on its treatment...

A set of simulation equipment is set up after the conditions of removing SO2 and heavy metal Hg (Hg0 and Hg2+) has been investigated, the results of the removal technology method of absorption Hg0, Hg2+ in smelting gases containing SO2 with (NH4)2S is tested, and their composition of reaction products...

The electrochemical response of new alloy corrosion-resistant steel Cr10Mo1 passivated under attack of carbonation (pH from 13.3 to 9.0), was evaluated by electrochemical techniques (linear polarization resistance, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was...

The Pd Nanoparticles attached on graphene nanosheet (GNS) were synthesized by a simple method. The morphology, structure and component for the a obtained graphene/Pd hybrids have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy...

This research is development research with aim to development王老先生pop-up tale books. The result research used to learn Mandarin vocabulary for kindergarten children aged 4-5 years. Development model used ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The product tested for students...

The effects of oxygen plasma treatment on Domestic Aramid Fiber III (DAF III) surface properties were investigated in this work. The fiber surface chemical composition, surface morphology, surface roughness and surface wettability before and after oxygen plasma treatment were characterized by X-ray Photoelectron...

The dominant key to achieve superior Ge surface passivation by GeOx interfacial layer is investigated based on ozone oxidation. The interface state density (Dit) measured from low temperature conduction method is found to decrease with increasing the GeOx thickness (0.26-1.06 nm). The X-ray photoelectron...

Disulphide derivatised mesoporphyrin (DSDMP) and its cobalt complex Co(II)DSDMP were conveniently synthesized and successfully immobilized onto gold surface by monolayer self-assembly of disulfide. The modified electrode was characterized by Infrared Spectrometer (IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy...

Haze has been a worldwide problem disturbing the daily life of human, and even causing a variety risk to human health. However, haze particles, normally named “air pollutants” and “toxic wastes”, were firstly used to remove heavy metals from wastewater with a high efficiency. The morphology of haze particles...

N, S co-doped activated carbon (ACNS) was obtained by modification with thiourea and cerium oxide supported on activated carbon (Ce/AC, and Ce/ACNS) were prepared and worked as catalyst for catalytic ozonation of benzoic acid. The catalysts were characterized by elemental analysis, N2 adsorption-desorption,...

This paper examines the benefits of habit formation and social interaction for older adults in senior universities (老年大学 lǎonián dàxué) in China. With China’s rapidly ageing population, senior universities provide educational opportunities that promote lifelong learning, skill development, and social...

Nitrogen-doped titania (TiO2) photocatalyst were prepared by a simple sol-gel method using tetrabutyl titanate and triethylamine as precursors. The photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange (MO) solution was used as a probe reaction to estimate the photocatalytic activity under ultraviolet and simulated...

The promulgation and formulation of ordinances on apparel system in past dynasties are not only the factors restricting clothing culture, but also the factors promoting clothing culture. The enactment of the ordinances on apparel system of the Republic of China is the inheritance of the Chinese costume...

This paper investigated Nano-gold catalyst prepared by solution reduction method. TEM, XRD, AAS and XPS were employed to investigate the morphology, composition, dispersity and catalytic properties of the catalyst. The results indicated that Nano-scale metallic state gold was highly dispersed on the...

ZnO sorbents with different CeO2 loadings were prepared by microwave calcination and tested the performance for H2S removal in a fixed-bed reactor at 500 . The results revealed that the Ce-doped sorbents have a higher efficiency and longer breakthrough time compared with non-modified sorbents. The optimal...

The difficulty that is experienced by most Chinese language teachers is to determine which Chinese language textbooks are suitable to be applied to Indonesian learners. In Indonesia, most of the Chinese books, including the Chinese Semantic textbooks, are still in full Chinese or English. Learning Chinese...