CAD Exchange Format in the Field of Public Works Japan

There is a CAD （computer-aided design） data exchange format named SXF （scadec exchange format） in the field of Japanese public works which was developed by a consortium in 1999 to be based on the ISO 10303-202, so that the MLIT （Ministry of Land, Infi＇astructure, Transportation and Tourism） could start e-delivery （e-submit） of CAD drawings. It is one of targets for CALS/EC （continuous acquisition and lifecycle support/electric commerce） program which MLIT are promoting since 1999. Most of local governments have followed the MLIT to start e-delivery, so that SXF has become to be a standard in the public works in Japan with many problems. SXF is an exchange format and so many design companies or contractors would submit the CAD drawings with transferred format before the delivery of e-submit even if they use usually another CAD in their offices. This paper will introduce the standard of CAD exchange format SXF through the activities of Japanese public works.

Appraisal of Common Dispute Problems on Public Works Projects in Thailand

The objectives of this research were to identify and appraising the common dispute problems in domestic and international funded public works projects. The interview and questionnaire method were used in this research. Randomly distributed questionnaire technique was applied to select samples of 390 various construction practitioners consisting of owners, consultants and main contractors to evaluate the severity of the 43 identified dispute factors. This survey found that contract and specification dispute problem was the highest concern among four main dispute problems for construction practitioners. The insufficient working drawing details factor was ranked as the highest overall severity index. The results of the survey also indicated that both domestic and international funded public projects faced moderately severe dispute level among construction team.

Application of the Industry-University-Research Education Model of“Works,Products,and Public Goods”in Design Majors Practical Courses in Colleges and Universities

One of the goals and requirements of China’s educational modernization includes prioritizing,guiding,and promoting the social service capabilities of universities.The teaching of practical courses in design majors in colleges and universities has long been plagued by problems such as being“out of touch with the market and social needs”and“ignoring the cultivation of creativity.”It fails to meet the goals and requirements of educational modernization.This article takes the“Fundamentals of Styling and Comprehensive Expression”course offered by the School of Design of Guangxi Normal University as an entry point to study the industry-university-research education method that combines“social service”with the teaching of design professional practical courses.It also attempts to improve“works,products,and public goods”through the establishment of the theoretical model of“product”and the analysis of practical application paths is carried out to solve the problems existing in the traditional teaching of the design major,enhance the social service capabilities of the design major,promote talent employment and industry and social development,and carry out teaching reform attempts.

Preliminary Expert Consensus on the Scientific Evaluation Standard of Health Works for Public

The popularization of health science is an important part of the Plan of Healthy China 2030.It is of great significance to establish the evaluation standard of health works for public in order to solve the problem of mixed quality in the field of health science popularization in China.The scientific evaluation of health science should be based on evidence-based method,according to six aspects:author,evidence selection,evidence application,evidence evaluation,peer review&publishing platform and conflict of interest.

Using sequential analysis procedures to rank the influencing factors of public work’s quality

In order to improve the efficiency in management of public work projects, screening and controlling influencing factors affecting the quality of a public work project is essential. This study synthesized 9 influential categories including 91 factors related to quality management of public works in Taiwan using a sequential analysis procedure. According to the Borda-values of influencing factors obtained from a first stage questionnaire, the number of primary factors selected by the re-sponsible entities and the design-supervisory entities were 44 and 45 respectively. A Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) was used to prioritize and rank these factors. The top five factors ranked by the responsible entities were (1) introduction of the earned value analysis, (2) working efficiency, (3) environmental laws and regulations, (4) price-index fluctuation, and (5) on-site safety management. The top five factors ranked by the design-supervisory entities were (1) man power, (2) laws and regulations, (3) price-index fluctuation, (4) traffic conditions, and (5) faulty design.

Workplace Risk Prevention in Public Building Projects in Mexico

The importance of risk prevention in the workplace during the construction of public infrastructure projects is particularly relevant due to the large number of workers involved as well as the frequency and severity of the accidents. The aim of this work was to conduct an exploratory study of workplace risk prevention in the construction of public work projects in Mexico. The methodology was based on a case study which included an exploration of the attitudes assumed by the civil servants working for the government agency, regarding workplace risk prevention, and the observation of construction processes in a sampling of projects. The results show that the regulations are not fully adhered to during the stages of project planning and contracting for the work. During project designing, the inclusion of criteria regarding workplace risk prevention is relegated, and during public tendering, the experience of the contractor in risk prevention and workplace safety plans are not taken into account. Consequently, as one might expect from the above, during the construction processes, it was possible to observe that only about half of the prevention requirements applicable in the workplace were actually complied with.

Research on the Development Path of External Publicity Work of University Propaganda Department under the Background of Media Integration

Today,in the 1920s of the 21st century,financial media has spread all over people’s daily life,profoundly changing people’s lifestyle and behavior habits.As one of the organizations of news communication institutions,the Propaganda department of colleges and universities is also facing the challenge of readjusting the development path.

Recommendations for the Conduct,Reporting,Editing,and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals

I.ABOUT THE RECOMMENDATIONSA. Purpose of the Recommendations ICMJE developed these recommendations to review best practice and ethical standards in the conduct and reporting of research and other material published in medical journals, and to help authors, editors, and others involved in peer review and biomedical publishing create and distribute accurate, clear, reproducible, unbiased medical journal articles. The recommendations may also provide useful insights into the medical editing and publishing process for the media, patients and their families, and general readers.

Popularize Philatelic Exhibition,Invite Overseas Guests——China 2009 World Philatelic Exhibition Executive Committee worked on the publicity of World Philatelic Exhibition during the Universal Postal Union Congress

China 2009 World Philatelic Exhibition (‘China 2009’) Executive Committee sent its delegation to Geneva, Switzerland aiming for better results in invitation and publicity work,26 to 31, July,2008,when the Universal Postal Union Congress was underway,the delegation made an vivid introduction to‘China 2009’and the Host City Luo Yang.

Shared Legacy

While dramatists Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare lived and worked on two different continents,they shared a literary legacy.As this year marks the 400th year since their passing,a series of cultural events are being held to commemorate the literary masters.