In today’s increasingly globalized world,study abroad programs are receiving unprecedented attention as a significant part of international education.The mission of Soka University of America(SUA)is in line with the ...In today’s increasingly globalized world,study abroad programs are receiving unprecedented attention as a significant part of international education.The mission of Soka University of America(SUA)is in line with the trend of producing U.S.graduates in higher education who demonstrate intercultural and international competence.SUA has joined the academic world in this growing area of interest and requires all its students to study abroad.Learning from other institutions and exploring its own path,SUA has developed a comprehensive study abroad program that seamlessly integrated in the liberal arts curricular of the university,which positively affected foreign language learning,improved students’abilities to function as global citizens,and opened various opportunities worldwide for the students.To insure students’study abroad experiences fruitful,the following aspects need to be considered:1.systematic institutional support;2.designated staff to work on study abroad affairs;3.advising students about the courses to take while abroad;4.students need support from the entire home institution;and 5.connect study abroad with a given institution’s broader goals.展开更多
I am greatly encouraged by the stories of these nine Beijingers and impressed by what all of these individuals exhibit: a straightforward honesty and the willingness to look tremendous obstacles in the eye and persis...I am greatly encouraged by the stories of these nine Beijingers and impressed by what all of these individuals exhibit: a straightforward honesty and the willingness to look tremendous obstacles in the eye and persist in "doing the right thing" no matter what.展开更多
This paper attempts to explore the direct effects and spill-overs of COVID-19 on stock markets.Using conventional t-tests and nonparametric Mann–Whitney tests,we empirically analyse daily return data from stock marke...This paper attempts to explore the direct effects and spill-overs of COVID-19 on stock markets.Using conventional t-tests and nonparametric Mann–Whitney tests,we empirically analyse daily return data from stock markets in the People’s Republic of China,Italy,South Korea,France,Spain,Germany,Japan and the United States of America.Our empirical results show that(i)COVID-19 has a negative but short-term impact on stock markets of affected countries and that(ii)the impact of COVID-19 on stock markets has bidirectional spill-over effects between Asian countries and European and American countries.However,there is no evidence that COVID-19 negatively affects these countries’stock markets more than it does the global average.The findings contribute to the research on economic impact of the pandemic by providing empirical evidence that COVID-19 has spill-over effects on stock markets of other countries.The results also provide a basis for assessing trends in international stock markets when the situation is alleviated worldwide.展开更多
Recently, the nanotechnology industry has seen a growing interest in integrating silver nanoparticles(AgNPs) into agricultural products, which increases soil exposure to these particles. This demands an investigation ...Recently, the nanotechnology industry has seen a growing interest in integrating silver nanoparticles(AgNPs) into agricultural products, which increases soil exposure to these particles. This demands an investigation into the effect of AgNPs on soil health. Changes in soil enzyme activities upon exposure to AgNPs can serve as early indicators of any adverse effects that these particles may have on soil quality. This study aimed to determine the effects of AgNP size, concentration, coating, and exposure time on the activities of two sulfur cycle enzymes, arylsulfatase and sulfite oxidase. To investigate the sensitivity of soil enzyme activity to AgNP contamination, silt loam soil samples were treated with 30, 80, and 200 nm-sized AgNPs coated with citrate, lipoic acid,and polyvinylpyrrolidone at 1, 10, and 100 mg Ag kgsoil, with the changes in enzyme activities monitored at 3 h, 3 d, and 30 d after treatment. For comparison, the effects of silver(Ag) ions on the enzyme activities were studied under similar treatment conditions. For most of the concentrations tested, the inhibitory effects of AgNPs on different enzymes differed, with a much stronger effect on sulfite oxidase activity than on arylsulfatase activity. The AgNP concentration and exposure time played much important roles than coating type and particle size in the effects of AgNPs on soil enzyme activities.展开更多
基金The author would like to acknowledge Arch Asawa,Hyon Moon,Alex Okuda and Fran Fujii for supporting this research by allowing her to interview with them and providing her relevant data.
文摘In today’s increasingly globalized world,study abroad programs are receiving unprecedented attention as a significant part of international education.The mission of Soka University of America(SUA)is in line with the trend of producing U.S.graduates in higher education who demonstrate intercultural and international competence.SUA has joined the academic world in this growing area of interest and requires all its students to study abroad.Learning from other institutions and exploring its own path,SUA has developed a comprehensive study abroad program that seamlessly integrated in the liberal arts curricular of the university,which positively affected foreign language learning,improved students’abilities to function as global citizens,and opened various opportunities worldwide for the students.To insure students’study abroad experiences fruitful,the following aspects need to be considered:1.systematic institutional support;2.designated staff to work on study abroad affairs;3.advising students about the courses to take while abroad;4.students need support from the entire home institution;and 5.connect study abroad with a given institution’s broader goals.
文摘I am greatly encouraged by the stories of these nine Beijingers and impressed by what all of these individuals exhibit: a straightforward honesty and the willingness to look tremendous obstacles in the eye and persist in "doing the right thing" no matter what.
基金supported by Asia Research Centre,Renmin University of China[20YYA01].All remaining errors are ours.
文摘This paper attempts to explore the direct effects and spill-overs of COVID-19 on stock markets.Using conventional t-tests and nonparametric Mann–Whitney tests,we empirically analyse daily return data from stock markets in the People’s Republic of China,Italy,South Korea,France,Spain,Germany,Japan and the United States of America.Our empirical results show that(i)COVID-19 has a negative but short-term impact on stock markets of affected countries and that(ii)the impact of COVID-19 on stock markets has bidirectional spill-over effects between Asian countries and European and American countries.However,there is no evidence that COVID-19 negatively affects these countries’stock markets more than it does the global average.The findings contribute to the research on economic impact of the pandemic by providing empirical evidence that COVID-19 has spill-over effects on stock markets of other countries.The results also provide a basis for assessing trends in international stock markets when the situation is alleviated worldwide.
基金funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,United States Department of Agriculture(No.1007450)。
文摘Recently, the nanotechnology industry has seen a growing interest in integrating silver nanoparticles(AgNPs) into agricultural products, which increases soil exposure to these particles. This demands an investigation into the effect of AgNPs on soil health. Changes in soil enzyme activities upon exposure to AgNPs can serve as early indicators of any adverse effects that these particles may have on soil quality. This study aimed to determine the effects of AgNP size, concentration, coating, and exposure time on the activities of two sulfur cycle enzymes, arylsulfatase and sulfite oxidase. To investigate the sensitivity of soil enzyme activity to AgNP contamination, silt loam soil samples were treated with 30, 80, and 200 nm-sized AgNPs coated with citrate, lipoic acid,and polyvinylpyrrolidone at 1, 10, and 100 mg Ag kgsoil, with the changes in enzyme activities monitored at 3 h, 3 d, and 30 d after treatment. For comparison, the effects of silver(Ag) ions on the enzyme activities were studied under similar treatment conditions. For most of the concentrations tested, the inhibitory effects of AgNPs on different enzymes differed, with a much stronger effect on sulfite oxidase activity than on arylsulfatase activity. The AgNP concentration and exposure time played much important roles than coating type and particle size in the effects of AgNPs on soil enzyme activities.