The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.Th...The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.展开更多
From AlphaGo to ChatGPT,the field of AI has launched a series of remarkable achievements in recent years.Analyzing,comparing,and summarizing these achievements at the paradigm level is important for future AI innovati...From AlphaGo to ChatGPT,the field of AI has launched a series of remarkable achievements in recent years.Analyzing,comparing,and summarizing these achievements at the paradigm level is important for future AI innovation,but has not received sufficient attention.In this paper,we give an overview and perspective on machine learning paradigms.First,we propose a paradigm taxonomy with three levels and seven dimensions from a knowledge perspective.Accordingly,we give an overview on three basic and twelve extended learning paradigms,such as Ensemble Learning,Transfer Learning,etc.,with figures in unified style.We further analyze three advanced paradigms,i.e.,AlphaGo,AlphaFold and ChatGPT.Second,to enable more efficient and effective scientific discovery,we propose to build a new ecosystem that drives AI paradigm shifts through the decentralized science(DeSci)movement based on decentralized autonomous organization(DAO).To this end,we design the Hanoi framework,which integrates human factors,parallel intelligence based on a combination of artificial systems and the natural world,and the DAO to inspire AI innovations.展开更多
An often unrecognized problem is the geology and glacial history paradigm’s inability to explain topographic map drainage system and erosional landform evidence, which means geology research studies rarely address th...An often unrecognized problem is the geology and glacial history paradigm’s inability to explain topographic map drainage system and erosional landform evidence, which means geology research studies rarely address that type of topographic map evidence. The problem originated in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century with William Morris Davis who is sometimes called the father of geomorphology and was one of the first geologists to interpret what in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century were newly available topographic maps. An 1889 Davis paper describes selected drainage system evidence observed on an advance copy of the 1890 Doylestown (Pennsylvania) topographic map and an 1892 Ward paper written after discussions with Davis describes additional selected drainage system evidence seen on the same map. Both papers fail to mention the majority of the Doylestown map’s drainage system features including most barbed tributaries, asymmetric drainage divides, and through (dry) valleys crossing major drainage divides. Had Davis used all of the map’s drainage system and erosional landform evidence he should have recognized the map evidence shows headward erosion of an east-oriented Neshaminy Creek valley captured southwest-oriented streams which headward erosion of the south-oriented Delaware River valley and its east-oriented tributary Tohickon Creek valley had beheaded. Consciously or unconsciously, Davis chose not to alert future investigators that Doylestown topographic map evidence did not support his yet-to-be-published Pennsylvania and New Jersey erosion history interpretations and instead Davis proceeded to develop and promote erosion history interpretations which the map evidence did not support.展开更多
In the 16th and 17th century,Britain was constantly strained by sporadic plagues,famines,fires and political conflicts.As a response in literature,Shakespeare has constructed an annular locomotion paradigm in Fletcher...In the 16th and 17th century,Britain was constantly strained by sporadic plagues,famines,fires and political conflicts.As a response in literature,Shakespeare has constructed an annular locomotion paradigm in Fletcher and his collaboration work Cardenio.Be more specific,the locomotion routes can be exemplified in Möbius strip,a rhizome system,a reciprocating juxtaposition between the foreground and the background,either of which finally runs to an annular schema.The annular in narration corresponds with The Globe theater and the round world.Shakespeare may express his expectation and prospect for the uprising bourgeoise and the newly found world by the resurrection theme in literature.展开更多
Crossing is a fundamental paradigm for target selection in human-computer interaction systems.This paradigm was first introduced to virtual reality(VR)interactions by Tu et al.,who investigated its performance in comp...Crossing is a fundamental paradigm for target selection in human-computer interaction systems.This paradigm was first introduced to virtual reality(VR)interactions by Tu et al.,who investigated its performance in comparison to pointing,and concluded that crossing is generally no less effective than pointing and has unique advantages.However,owing to the characteristics of VR interactions,there are still many factors to consider when applying crossing to a VR environment.Thus,this review summarizes the main techniques for object selection in VR and crossing-related studies.Then,factors that may affect crossing interactions are analyzed from the perspectives of the input space and visual space.The aim of this study is to provide a reference for future studies on target selection based on the crossing paradigm in virtual reality.展开更多
In this article,some new developments in the field of applied linguistics are summarized.In addition,it is illustrated that researchers’epistemology determines their methodology.And their research conclusions are als...In this article,some new developments in the field of applied linguistics are summarized.In addition,it is illustrated that researchers’epistemology determines their methodology.And their research conclusions are also led by their epistemology.It is proposed that a critical,bio-social paradigm be taken in the field of applied linguistics.展开更多
This study examines how writer stance is projected in citation from a comparative perspective.The dataset consisted of 120 qualitative and quantitative research articles(RAs)that were authored by Anglophone and Chines...This study examines how writer stance is projected in citation from a comparative perspective.The dataset consisted of 120 qualitative and quantitative research articles(RAs)that were authored by Anglophone and Chinese applied linguists.ANO?VA tests revealed marked cross-language and cross-paradigmatic differences in stance-based dialogic engagement.展开更多
This article discusses the importance of theory and paradigm to a researcher. It starts from introducing and analyzing thedefinition of the two terms, by using the theories in the field of intercultural communication ...This article discusses the importance of theory and paradigm to a researcher. It starts from introducing and analyzing thedefinition of the two terms, by using the theories in the field of intercultural communication as examples. To a good researcher, heneeds not only clarifying the paradigm his research is positioned, but also integrating the theories in his paradigm.展开更多
Significant effort including field work has been devoted to develop a natural gas extraction technology from natural gas hydrate reservoirs through the injection of carbon dioxide. Natural gas hydrate is practically m...Significant effort including field work has been devoted to develop a natural gas extraction technology from natural gas hydrate reservoirs through the injection of carbon dioxide. Natural gas hydrate is practically methane hydrate. The hypothesis is that carbon dioxide will be stored as hydrate owing to its favorable stability conditions compared to methane hydrate. Although the dynamics of the CO2/CH4 exchange process are not entirely understood it is established that the exchange process is feasible. The extent is limited but even if the CH4 recovery is optimized there is a need for a CH4/CO2 separation plant to enable a complete cyclic sequence of CO2 capture, injection and CH4 recovery. In this paper we propose an alternative paradigm to the Inject(CO2)/Exchange with(CH4)/Recover(CH4) one namely Recover(CH4) first and then Inject(CO2) for Storage.展开更多
After describing the characteristics of programming paradigm, this paper introduces the approach of code component composition reuse in detail, proposes and discusses viewpoint that code component composition reuse is...After describing the characteristics of programming paradigm, this paper introduces the approach of code component composition reuse in detail, proposes and discusses viewpoint that code component composition reuse is a kind of new programming paradigm. This paper also specifies the characteristics of this new programming paradigm in detail, and points out some issues that must be resolved for using this new programming paradigm.展开更多
Determining how to structure vehicular network environments can be done in various ways.Here,we highlight vehicle networks’evolution from vehicular ad-hoc networks(VANET)to the internet of vehicles(Io Vs),listing the...Determining how to structure vehicular network environments can be done in various ways.Here,we highlight vehicle networks’evolution from vehicular ad-hoc networks(VANET)to the internet of vehicles(Io Vs),listing their benefits and limitations.We also highlight the reasons in adopting wireless technologies,in particular,IEEE 802.11 p and 5 G vehicle-toeverything,as well as the use of paradigms able to store and analyze a vast amount of data to produce intelligence and their applications in vehicular environments.We also correlate the use of each of these paradigms with the desire to meet existing intelligent transportation systems’requirements.The presentation of each paradigm is given from a historical and logical standpoint.In particular,vehicular fog computing improves on the deficiences of vehicular cloud computing,so both are not exclusive from the application point of view.We also emphasize some security issues that are linked to the characteristics of these paradigms and vehicular networks,showing that they complement each other and share problems and limitations.As these networks still have many opportunities to grow in both concept and application,we finally discuss concepts and technologies that we believe are beneficial.Throughout this work,we emphasize the crucial role of these concepts for the well-being of humanity.展开更多
China is experiencing conflicts between its large population and scarce arable land,and between a demand for high productivity and the severe soil erosion of arable land.Since 1949,China has committed to soil and wate...China is experiencing conflicts between its large population and scarce arable land,and between a demand for high productivity and the severe soil erosion of arable land.Since 1949,China has committed to soil and water conservation(SWC),for which eight regions and 41 subregions have been developed to improve the environment and increase land productivity.To obtain information from the regional planning and strategies for SWC and to explore whether SWC practices simultaneously contribute to soil conservation,ecosystem functioning,and the livelihoods of local farmers,and to summarize the successful experiences of various SWC paradigms with distinct characteristics and mechanisms of soil erosion,this paper systematically presents seven SWC regions(excluding the Tibetan Plateau region)and 14 typical SWC paradigms,focusing on erosion mechanisms and the key challenges or issues in the seven regions as well as on the core problems,main objectives,key technologies,and the performance of the 14 typical paradigms.In summary,the 14 typical SWC paradigms successfully prevent and control local soil erosion,and have largely enhanced,or at least do not harm,the livelihoods of local farmers.However,there remain many challenges and issues on SWC and socioeconomic development that need to be addressed in the seven SWC regions.China,thus,still has a long way to go in successfully gaining the win-win objective of SWC and human aspects of development.展开更多
文摘The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFB2104001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62271485,61903363,U1811463)Open Project of the State Key Laboratory for Management and Control of Complex Systems(20220117).
文摘From AlphaGo to ChatGPT,the field of AI has launched a series of remarkable achievements in recent years.Analyzing,comparing,and summarizing these achievements at the paradigm level is important for future AI innovation,but has not received sufficient attention.In this paper,we give an overview and perspective on machine learning paradigms.First,we propose a paradigm taxonomy with three levels and seven dimensions from a knowledge perspective.Accordingly,we give an overview on three basic and twelve extended learning paradigms,such as Ensemble Learning,Transfer Learning,etc.,with figures in unified style.We further analyze three advanced paradigms,i.e.,AlphaGo,AlphaFold and ChatGPT.Second,to enable more efficient and effective scientific discovery,we propose to build a new ecosystem that drives AI paradigm shifts through the decentralized science(DeSci)movement based on decentralized autonomous organization(DAO).To this end,we design the Hanoi framework,which integrates human factors,parallel intelligence based on a combination of artificial systems and the natural world,and the DAO to inspire AI innovations.
文摘An often unrecognized problem is the geology and glacial history paradigm’s inability to explain topographic map drainage system and erosional landform evidence, which means geology research studies rarely address that type of topographic map evidence. The problem originated in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century with William Morris Davis who is sometimes called the father of geomorphology and was one of the first geologists to interpret what in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century were newly available topographic maps. An 1889 Davis paper describes selected drainage system evidence observed on an advance copy of the 1890 Doylestown (Pennsylvania) topographic map and an 1892 Ward paper written after discussions with Davis describes additional selected drainage system evidence seen on the same map. Both papers fail to mention the majority of the Doylestown map’s drainage system features including most barbed tributaries, asymmetric drainage divides, and through (dry) valleys crossing major drainage divides. Had Davis used all of the map’s drainage system and erosional landform evidence he should have recognized the map evidence shows headward erosion of an east-oriented Neshaminy Creek valley captured southwest-oriented streams which headward erosion of the south-oriented Delaware River valley and its east-oriented tributary Tohickon Creek valley had beheaded. Consciously or unconsciously, Davis chose not to alert future investigators that Doylestown topographic map evidence did not support his yet-to-be-published Pennsylvania and New Jersey erosion history interpretations and instead Davis proceeded to develop and promote erosion history interpretations which the map evidence did not support.
基金Chongqing Social Science Fund Project“The Ethical Topology of Shakespeare’s Histories”(2020WYZX07).
文摘In the 16th and 17th century,Britain was constantly strained by sporadic plagues,famines,fires and political conflicts.As a response in literature,Shakespeare has constructed an annular locomotion paradigm in Fletcher and his collaboration work Cardenio.Be more specific,the locomotion routes can be exemplified in Möbius strip,a rhizome system,a reciprocating juxtaposition between the foreground and the background,either of which finally runs to an annular schema.The annular in narration corresponds with The Globe theater and the round world.Shakespeare may express his expectation and prospect for the uprising bourgeoise and the newly found world by the resurrection theme in literature.
基金Foundation of Jiangsu Province Science&Technology Department(BE2017104)Natural Science Foundation of China(61602236)+2 种基金Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20160801)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2016M591843)and Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(1501053B).
文摘Crossing is a fundamental paradigm for target selection in human-computer interaction systems.This paradigm was first introduced to virtual reality(VR)interactions by Tu et al.,who investigated its performance in comparison to pointing,and concluded that crossing is generally no less effective than pointing and has unique advantages.However,owing to the characteristics of VR interactions,there are still many factors to consider when applying crossing to a VR environment.Thus,this review summarizes the main techniques for object selection in VR and crossing-related studies.Then,factors that may affect crossing interactions are analyzed from the perspectives of the input space and visual space.The aim of this study is to provide a reference for future studies on target selection based on the crossing paradigm in virtual reality.
文摘In this article,some new developments in the field of applied linguistics are summarized.In addition,it is illustrated that researchers’epistemology determines their methodology.And their research conclusions are also led by their epistemology.It is proposed that a critical,bio-social paradigm be taken in the field of applied linguistics.
文摘This study examines how writer stance is projected in citation from a comparative perspective.The dataset consisted of 120 qualitative and quantitative research articles(RAs)that were authored by Anglophone and Chinese applied linguists.ANO?VA tests revealed marked cross-language and cross-paradigmatic differences in stance-based dialogic engagement.
文摘This article discusses the importance of theory and paradigm to a researcher. It starts from introducing and analyzing thedefinition of the two terms, by using the theories in the field of intercultural communication as examples. To a good researcher, heneeds not only clarifying the paradigm his research is positioned, but also integrating the theories in his paradigm.
基金The financial support from NSERC is acknowledged
文摘Significant effort including field work has been devoted to develop a natural gas extraction technology from natural gas hydrate reservoirs through the injection of carbon dioxide. Natural gas hydrate is practically methane hydrate. The hypothesis is that carbon dioxide will be stored as hydrate owing to its favorable stability conditions compared to methane hydrate. Although the dynamics of the CO2/CH4 exchange process are not entirely understood it is established that the exchange process is feasible. The extent is limited but even if the CH4 recovery is optimized there is a need for a CH4/CO2 separation plant to enable a complete cyclic sequence of CO2 capture, injection and CH4 recovery. In this paper we propose an alternative paradigm to the Inject(CO2)/Exchange with(CH4)/Recover(CH4) one namely Recover(CH4) first and then Inject(CO2) for Storage.
文摘After describing the characteristics of programming paradigm, this paper introduces the approach of code component composition reuse in detail, proposes and discusses viewpoint that code component composition reuse is a kind of new programming paradigm. This paper also specifies the characteristics of this new programming paradigm in detail, and points out some issues that must be resolved for using this new programming paradigm.
基金supported by FCT through the LASIGE Research Unit(UIDB/00408/2020UIDP/00408/2020)+1 种基金the Brazilian National Council for Research and Development(CNPq)(#304315/2017-6#430274/2018-1)。
文摘Determining how to structure vehicular network environments can be done in various ways.Here,we highlight vehicle networks’evolution from vehicular ad-hoc networks(VANET)to the internet of vehicles(Io Vs),listing their benefits and limitations.We also highlight the reasons in adopting wireless technologies,in particular,IEEE 802.11 p and 5 G vehicle-toeverything,as well as the use of paradigms able to store and analyze a vast amount of data to produce intelligence and their applications in vehicular environments.We also correlate the use of each of these paradigms with the desire to meet existing intelligent transportation systems’requirements.The presentation of each paradigm is given from a historical and logical standpoint.In particular,vehicular fog computing improves on the deficiences of vehicular cloud computing,so both are not exclusive from the application point of view.We also emphasize some security issues that are linked to the characteristics of these paradigms and vehicular networks,showing that they complement each other and share problems and limitations.As these networks still have many opportunities to grow in both concept and application,we finally discuss concepts and technologies that we believe are beneficial.Throughout this work,we emphasize the crucial role of these concepts for the well-being of humanity.
基金Under the auspices of Strategic Priority Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)(No.XDA20040200)the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2016YFC0501707)。
文摘China is experiencing conflicts between its large population and scarce arable land,and between a demand for high productivity and the severe soil erosion of arable land.Since 1949,China has committed to soil and water conservation(SWC),for which eight regions and 41 subregions have been developed to improve the environment and increase land productivity.To obtain information from the regional planning and strategies for SWC and to explore whether SWC practices simultaneously contribute to soil conservation,ecosystem functioning,and the livelihoods of local farmers,and to summarize the successful experiences of various SWC paradigms with distinct characteristics and mechanisms of soil erosion,this paper systematically presents seven SWC regions(excluding the Tibetan Plateau region)and 14 typical SWC paradigms,focusing on erosion mechanisms and the key challenges or issues in the seven regions as well as on the core problems,main objectives,key technologies,and the performance of the 14 typical paradigms.In summary,the 14 typical SWC paradigms successfully prevent and control local soil erosion,and have largely enhanced,or at least do not harm,the livelihoods of local farmers.However,there remain many challenges and issues on SWC and socioeconomic development that need to be addressed in the seven SWC regions.China,thus,still has a long way to go in successfully gaining the win-win objective of SWC and human aspects of development.