Within the structure of globalisation,the field of world culture faces challenges that are manifested in the decline of national culture and the crisis of homogeneity of world culture.In this case,world culture should...Within the structure of globalisation,the field of world culture faces challenges that are manifested in the decline of national culture and the crisis of homogeneity of world culture.In this case,world culture should be promoted as a viable path to prosperity and development if it is done on the basis of adhering to the higher consciousness of national culture,developing intercultural dialogue,with the intention forming a situation of mutual learning and promoting the fusion of horizons.The Chinese Culture,Qilu genetic code and native writing embody Mo Yan’s conscious adherence to national culture,his thorough knowledge of “Seeking Roots” and “Vanguard”,the fusion of national and international characteristics and the integration of his hometown and other countries.These show his enthusiasm and courage in launching intercultural dialogue and reaching towards the fusion of horizons.How to face cultural challenges under this changing world pattern?The successful experience of Mo Yan’s novels provides us with vivid examples.展开更多
According to Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,two processes of“fusion of horizons”can be described as:the“horizons”of the text,the translator,and the target reader are“fused”together.Based upon the“fusion ...According to Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,two processes of“fusion of horizons”can be described as:the“horizons”of the text,the translator,and the target reader are“fused”together.Based upon the“fusion of horizons”of the hermeneutics proposed by Hans-Georg Gadamer,a leading German Continental philosopher of the twentieth century,this article aims to analyze English version of Wei Cheng written by Qian Zhongshu and then cooperatively translated by Jeanne Kelly and Nathan K.Mao.It is found that the translator can give new meaning to the text through“interpretation”,and on that basis,each interpretation of the text means a new process of“fusion of horizons”.展开更多
On behalf of the American Association for Cancer Research(AACR),we have the great pleasure to invite you to attend the New Horizons in Cancer Research Conference:Delivering Cures Through Cancer Science,which will be h...On behalf of the American Association for Cancer Research(AACR),we have the great pleasure to invite you to attend the New Horizons in Cancer Research Conference:Delivering Cures Through Cancer Science,which will be held from November 2-5,2016,in Shanghai,China.This third conference in this series has,once again,been designed to highlight some of the very展开更多
Basic research is one of the main tasks constantly undertaken by the CAS.Its evolutionary course, just like the growth itinerary of the whole Academy,began in the 1950s,with a robust development from the late 1950s to...Basic research is one of the main tasks constantly undertaken by the CAS.Its evolutionary course, just like the growth itinerary of the whole Academy,began in the 1950s,with a robust development from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, the ravages during the chaotic decade of the "cultural revolution", the succeeding institutional readjustment and academic revival since the implementation of the on-going reform drive and the "open-door" policy. During the early founding years of the CAS, there were only odds and ends attained from its research work in some disciplines展开更多
The non-linear wheel-rail motional model is the first research breakthrough I have made in the field of vehicle system dynamics. The main external interference to a vehicle system in rail-borne transportation comes fr...The non-linear wheel-rail motional model is the first research breakthrough I have made in the field of vehicle system dynamics. The main external interference to a vehicle system in rail-borne transportation comes from the dynamic interaction between the wheel and the rail. To determine the forces exerted on the rail-contacting patches of a railcar is known to be one of the most complicated problems in rail haulage, expecially in its unsaturated state, i.e. before overall sliding occurs. Since the 1960s, many scholars, including K.L. Johnson and J.J.Kalker, have considered it a problem in rolling contact mechanics. However, none of the presented展开更多
■With great ceremony and amidst a torrential downpour on the 1st July, 1997,Hong Kong ceased to be a British colony and was handed back to China. Since the 1842 British occupation of Hong
The 1990s is a key historical decade in the process of China’s on-going modernization drive.When reviewing the overall picture of the socio-economic trend and S&T development around the world during the last two ...The 1990s is a key historical decade in the process of China’s on-going modernization drive.When reviewing the overall picture of the socio-economic trend and S&T development around the world during the last two decades,we may reach the conclusion that a new technological revolution is taking shape.For both the developed and the developing countries,challenges and opportunities are close at hand.In the Decision to Speed up China’s S&T Progress Jointly Issued by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.a developmen-展开更多
Chinese visitors begin to find the hidden beauty of Namibia’s vast tourist attractions THE feature film The Trail,better known as LA PISTE,focuses on the relationship between a British geologist and his daughter agai...Chinese visitors begin to find the hidden beauty of Namibia’s vast tourist attractions THE feature film The Trail,better known as LA PISTE,focuses on the relationship between a British geologist and his daughter against the backdrop of one of the most remote and exotic locations in Namibia.The most impressive part of the film is the country’s展开更多
We analyze spacetimes with horizons and study the thermodynamic aspects of causal horizons, suggesting that the resemblance between gravitational and thermodynamic systems has a deeper quantum mechanical origin. We fi...We analyze spacetimes with horizons and study the thermodynamic aspects of causal horizons, suggesting that the resemblance between gravitational and thermodynamic systems has a deeper quantum mechanical origin. We find that the observer dependence of such horizons is a direct consequence of associating a temperature and entropy to a spacetime. The geometrical picture of a horizon acting as a one-way membrane for information flow can be accepted as a natural interpretation of assigning a quantum field theory to a spacetime with boundary, ultimately leading to a close connection with thermodynamics.展开更多
The importance of investigating particle horizons in order to interpret a cosmological solution of Einstein’s field equations has been described. We have presented the formula and studied the particle horizons in som...The importance of investigating particle horizons in order to interpret a cosmological solution of Einstein’s field equations has been described. We have presented the formula and studied the particle horizons in some of the cosmological models presented in our earlier papers. It is well known that the Friedman-Robertson-Walker (F-R-W) models, the energy density of the free gravitational field denoted by ε, equivalently denoted by MacCallum parameter ξ, vanishes but the particle horizons exist and thus the former has no bearing on the latter. However, we have shown in our models presented herein that ε is related with particle horizons. Further, it is shown that as ε grows, the segment of the corresponding particle horizon decreases and thus the radius of the corresponding visible universe decreases.展开更多
Energy is the driving force of universe.Energy released by chemotropic and/or phototropic reactions is considered to have driven the formation of primitive life on the early Earth.The dynamic Earth,the only planet so ...Energy is the driving force of universe.Energy released by chemotropic and/or phototropic reactions is considered to have driven the formation of primitive life on the early Earth.The dynamic Earth,the only planet so far recognized with horizontal motion of lithospheric plates and plate tectonics,provides the best example for the interaction of various forms of energy from different sources which made this planet habitable.The ever-increasing energy needs of the modern society has led to the identification,exploration,and exploitation of various forms of conventional and unconventional energy sources as well as the development of advanced techniques and tools.Although there are several established publications that cover various topics of energy,a common platform to address and integrate all aspects of the planet's energy sources,their exploration and development,utilization,and economic and social implications is lacking.With this objective,we launch our new journal“Energy Geoscience”(ENGEOS)to cover a broad spectrum of topics catering to a large segment of scientific community who are interested in various aspects of natural energy.展开更多
The"horizon of expectations"is the standards readers use to judge literary texts in any given period. These standards will help the reader decide the genre of a literary work. It will also, in a more general...The"horizon of expectations"is the standards readers use to judge literary texts in any given period. These standards will help the reader decide the genre of a literary work. It will also, in a more general way, cover what is to be regarded as poetic or literary as opposed to unpoetic or non-literary uses of languages.展开更多
High nitrate leaching has been observed from the O horizons of some tropical forests;however,the drivers of high nitrate production(active nitrification)in these O horizons have not yet been identified.This study inve...High nitrate leaching has been observed from the O horizons of some tropical forests;however,the drivers of high nitrate production(active nitrification)in these O horizons have not yet been identified.This study investigated the drivers of active nitrification in the O horizon of tropical forest soils by focusing on two of the most widely recognized controlling factors of nitrification,total N,and pH.We collected mineral and O horizons from eight tropical forests in Cameroon,Indonesia,and Malaysia and measured gross nitrification rates.Some O horizons showed significantly higher gross nitrification rates than mineral horizons,indicating that these O horizons have a high potential for nitrification.Gross nitrification rates in the O horizons were positively correlated with both total N and pH,and the chemical properties(e.g.,total content of N,P,and base cations)were intercorrelated.These correlations suggested that the underlying driver of nitrification in the O horizon was nutrient richness in the litter.Results also indicated a threshold of gross nitrification rates around pH values of 5.5–6.0.We elucidate that active nitrification and subsequent high nitrate leaching from the O horizon could be driven by nutrient-rich litter,possibly derived from soil fertility and tree species.展开更多
Following in the footsteps of ancient Chinese navigator Zheng He,Chinese Nobel Literature Prize winner Mo Yan arrived in Kenya in late July.“When Zheng and his fleet landed in the area of Kenya some 600 years ago,he ...Following in the footsteps of ancient Chinese navigator Zheng He,Chinese Nobel Literature Prize winner Mo Yan arrived in Kenya in late July.“When Zheng and his fleet landed in the area of Kenya some 600 years ago,he saw giraffes and mistook them for kylins,mythical Chinese creatures that bring good luck,”Mo said.展开更多
Environmental considerations have prompted the use of renewable energy resources worldwide for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.An accurate prediction of wind speed plays a major role in environmental planning,en...Environmental considerations have prompted the use of renewable energy resources worldwide for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.An accurate prediction of wind speed plays a major role in environmental planning,energy system balancing,wind farm operation and control,power system planning,scheduling,storage capacity optimization,and enhancing system reliability.This paper proposes an accurate prediction of wind speed based ona Recursive Radial Basis Function Neural Network(RRBFNN)possessing the three inputs of wind direction,temperature and wind speed to improve modern power system protection,control and management.Simulation results confirm that the proposed model improves the wind speed prediction accuracy with least error when compared with other existing prediction models.展开更多
基金a phased achievement of the National Social Science Foundation project“Research on Mo Yan’s Novels and Overseas Acceptance from the Perspective of Postmodernism”(15BZ W041)Dalian Polytechnic University,2016J012a key research project in the field of basic research expenditure
文摘Within the structure of globalisation,the field of world culture faces challenges that are manifested in the decline of national culture and the crisis of homogeneity of world culture.In this case,world culture should be promoted as a viable path to prosperity and development if it is done on the basis of adhering to the higher consciousness of national culture,developing intercultural dialogue,with the intention forming a situation of mutual learning and promoting the fusion of horizons.The Chinese Culture,Qilu genetic code and native writing embody Mo Yan’s conscious adherence to national culture,his thorough knowledge of “Seeking Roots” and “Vanguard”,the fusion of national and international characteristics and the integration of his hometown and other countries.These show his enthusiasm and courage in launching intercultural dialogue and reaching towards the fusion of horizons.How to face cultural challenges under this changing world pattern?The successful experience of Mo Yan’s novels provides us with vivid examples.
文摘According to Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,two processes of“fusion of horizons”can be described as:the“horizons”of the text,the translator,and the target reader are“fused”together.Based upon the“fusion of horizons”of the hermeneutics proposed by Hans-Georg Gadamer,a leading German Continental philosopher of the twentieth century,this article aims to analyze English version of Wei Cheng written by Qian Zhongshu and then cooperatively translated by Jeanne Kelly and Nathan K.Mao.It is found that the translator can give new meaning to the text through“interpretation”,and on that basis,each interpretation of the text means a new process of“fusion of horizons”.
文摘On behalf of the American Association for Cancer Research(AACR),we have the great pleasure to invite you to attend the New Horizons in Cancer Research Conference:Delivering Cures Through Cancer Science,which will be held from November 2-5,2016,in Shanghai,China.This third conference in this series has,once again,been designed to highlight some of the very
文摘Basic research is one of the main tasks constantly undertaken by the CAS.Its evolutionary course, just like the growth itinerary of the whole Academy,began in the 1950s,with a robust development from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, the ravages during the chaotic decade of the "cultural revolution", the succeeding institutional readjustment and academic revival since the implementation of the on-going reform drive and the "open-door" policy. During the early founding years of the CAS, there were only odds and ends attained from its research work in some disciplines
文摘The non-linear wheel-rail motional model is the first research breakthrough I have made in the field of vehicle system dynamics. The main external interference to a vehicle system in rail-borne transportation comes from the dynamic interaction between the wheel and the rail. To determine the forces exerted on the rail-contacting patches of a railcar is known to be one of the most complicated problems in rail haulage, expecially in its unsaturated state, i.e. before overall sliding occurs. Since the 1960s, many scholars, including K.L. Johnson and J.J.Kalker, have considered it a problem in rolling contact mechanics. However, none of the presented
文摘■With great ceremony and amidst a torrential downpour on the 1st July, 1997,Hong Kong ceased to be a British colony and was handed back to China. Since the 1842 British occupation of Hong
文摘The 1990s is a key historical decade in the process of China’s on-going modernization drive.When reviewing the overall picture of the socio-economic trend and S&T development around the world during the last two decades,we may reach the conclusion that a new technological revolution is taking shape.For both the developed and the developing countries,challenges and opportunities are close at hand.In the Decision to Speed up China’s S&T Progress Jointly Issued by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.a developmen-
文摘Chinese visitors begin to find the hidden beauty of Namibia’s vast tourist attractions THE feature film The Trail,better known as LA PISTE,focuses on the relationship between a British geologist and his daughter against the backdrop of one of the most remote and exotic locations in Namibia.The most impressive part of the film is the country’s
文摘We analyze spacetimes with horizons and study the thermodynamic aspects of causal horizons, suggesting that the resemblance between gravitational and thermodynamic systems has a deeper quantum mechanical origin. We find that the observer dependence of such horizons is a direct consequence of associating a temperature and entropy to a spacetime. The geometrical picture of a horizon acting as a one-way membrane for information flow can be accepted as a natural interpretation of assigning a quantum field theory to a spacetime with boundary, ultimately leading to a close connection with thermodynamics.
文摘The importance of investigating particle horizons in order to interpret a cosmological solution of Einstein’s field equations has been described. We have presented the formula and studied the particle horizons in some of the cosmological models presented in our earlier papers. It is well known that the Friedman-Robertson-Walker (F-R-W) models, the energy density of the free gravitational field denoted by ε, equivalently denoted by MacCallum parameter ξ, vanishes but the particle horizons exist and thus the former has no bearing on the latter. However, we have shown in our models presented herein that ε is related with particle horizons. Further, it is shown that as ε grows, the segment of the corresponding particle horizon decreases and thus the radius of the corresponding visible universe decreases.
文摘Energy is the driving force of universe.Energy released by chemotropic and/or phototropic reactions is considered to have driven the formation of primitive life on the early Earth.The dynamic Earth,the only planet so far recognized with horizontal motion of lithospheric plates and plate tectonics,provides the best example for the interaction of various forms of energy from different sources which made this planet habitable.The ever-increasing energy needs of the modern society has led to the identification,exploration,and exploitation of various forms of conventional and unconventional energy sources as well as the development of advanced techniques and tools.Although there are several established publications that cover various topics of energy,a common platform to address and integrate all aspects of the planet's energy sources,their exploration and development,utilization,and economic and social implications is lacking.With this objective,we launch our new journal“Energy Geoscience”(ENGEOS)to cover a broad spectrum of topics catering to a large segment of scientific community who are interested in various aspects of natural energy.
文摘The"horizon of expectations"is the standards readers use to judge literary texts in any given period. These standards will help the reader decide the genre of a literary work. It will also, in a more general way, cover what is to be regarded as poetic or literary as opposed to unpoetic or non-literary uses of languages.
基金This study was supported by Center for Ecological Research,Kyoto University,a Joint Usage/Research Center,and financially supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)KAKENHI(Grant numbers 24228007,17H06171,and 19J14572).The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
文摘High nitrate leaching has been observed from the O horizons of some tropical forests;however,the drivers of high nitrate production(active nitrification)in these O horizons have not yet been identified.This study investigated the drivers of active nitrification in the O horizon of tropical forest soils by focusing on two of the most widely recognized controlling factors of nitrification,total N,and pH.We collected mineral and O horizons from eight tropical forests in Cameroon,Indonesia,and Malaysia and measured gross nitrification rates.Some O horizons showed significantly higher gross nitrification rates than mineral horizons,indicating that these O horizons have a high potential for nitrification.Gross nitrification rates in the O horizons were positively correlated with both total N and pH,and the chemical properties(e.g.,total content of N,P,and base cations)were intercorrelated.These correlations suggested that the underlying driver of nitrification in the O horizon was nutrient richness in the litter.Results also indicated a threshold of gross nitrification rates around pH values of 5.5–6.0.We elucidate that active nitrification and subsequent high nitrate leaching from the O horizon could be driven by nutrient-rich litter,possibly derived from soil fertility and tree species.
文摘Following in the footsteps of ancient Chinese navigator Zheng He,Chinese Nobel Literature Prize winner Mo Yan arrived in Kenya in late July.“When Zheng and his fleet landed in the area of Kenya some 600 years ago,he saw giraffes and mistook them for kylins,mythical Chinese creatures that bring good luck,”Mo said.
文摘Environmental considerations have prompted the use of renewable energy resources worldwide for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.An accurate prediction of wind speed plays a major role in environmental planning,energy system balancing,wind farm operation and control,power system planning,scheduling,storage capacity optimization,and enhancing system reliability.This paper proposes an accurate prediction of wind speed based ona Recursive Radial Basis Function Neural Network(RRBFNN)possessing the three inputs of wind direction,temperature and wind speed to improve modern power system protection,control and management.Simulation results confirm that the proposed model improves the wind speed prediction accuracy with least error when compared with other existing prediction models.
