Follow-up Study of Retreatment TB Patients with Sputum Smear and/or Culture Positive Two Years after They were Declared Cured with First-line Anti-TB Drugs in Shandong Province

This study aimed to learn the recurrence rate in the retreatment TB patients with sputum smear and/or culture positive （ss＋ and/or c＋） two years after they were declared cured, and to explore causes of recurrence in order to improve long-time treatment outcome. 5 cities were selected as research locations. Recurrence of TB was judged by chest X-ray examination together with sputum smear and culture examination.

A case study of changing motivation in foreign language learning

After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when they are sophomores and seniors. It intends to identify some components of foreign language learning motivation and probes into the causes for the changing motivations of students throughout 4-year college education. The findings suggest that the instrumental motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning context.

The Influence of Blending Learning on Undergraduates’Critical Thinking Disposition:A Quasi Experimental Study

Objective:To explore the influence of blending learning on the critical thinking disposition among undergraduates.Methods:Two undergraduate classes majoring in Applied Psychology with similar level of critical thinking disposition were selected as the research subjects.Class A(106 students)was the experimental class,and class B(131 students)was the control class.During the research period of one semester(four months),the following measures were implemented for the two classes.The control class studied Developmental Psychology under the conventional teaching methods and procedures,while the experimental class studied Developmental Psychology according to the requirements and procedures of blending learning.The two classes were investigated with Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version(CTDI-CV)at the beginning and end of the course.Results:At the beginning of the course,the total scores of CTDI-CV of the two classes were(217.33±14.90)and(218.31±16.29),respectively,with no significant difference(P>0.05).At the end of the course,the total scores of CTDI-CV of the experimental class and the control class were(237.84±17.53)and(224.22±17.52),respectively,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).Conclusion:Blending learning may have a positive effect in improving the critical thinking disposition in undergraduates.

A Comparative Study of Two English Versions of Xunzi's Encouraging Learning from the Perspective of Functional Grammar

Encouraging Learning,though written by Xunzi two thousand years ago,still has its practical meaning on the ground that it encourages a considerable number of people to learn,to know how to learn.However,there are only two translations,translated respectively by Burton Waston and John Konblock,available.M.A.K.Halliday holds that translation,generally speaking,is to seek the equivalence between source language and target language in interpersonal function,ideational function as well as textual function.A comparative analysis between two English versions will be delivered,aiming to,first of all,show how a functional analysis can provide insight into the study of translation and test the applicability of systematic functional linguistic in discourse analysis and translation studies;second,find out the merits and demerits of two versions through comparison.The conclusions are,firstly,both versions all have their merits and demerits to speak of but to realize the equivalence in ideational function,interpersonal function and textual function,both versions still call for further improvement.Secondly,in the translation of Chinese ancient classics,the obscure or unintelligible words as well as background information related to the author or time are all needed to be verified before engaging in actual translation;finally,that Functional Grammar can provide a new perspective for translation study is undeniable and self-evident.

A Study on the Correlations Between Chinese EFL Learners' Autonomous Learning and Their Cooperative Learning

Cooperative learning and learner autonomy have become heated topics in English teaching.Many researchers both at home and abroad have carried out the study on this field,and they proved that learner autonomy and cooperative learning are rel evant,cooperative learning can promote English majors’learning autonomy in terms of listening,reading,speaking,however,no obvious findings in vocabulary and writing.This study is conducted to prove the feasibilities and effectiveness of cooperative learning applied to foster first-year non-English majors’learning autonomy from the aspect of vocabulary and structure.The re sults of this study showed that cooperative learning was much more effective than traditional teaching approaches in fostering some positive affective factors.According to this research,cooperative learning can also improve learners’vocabulary and struc ture significantly.

A Qualitative Study of Non-English Majors' Learner Autonomy in Out-of-class English Learning Contexts

The aim of the study was to explore non-Engish majors' actual practice of out-of class English learning activities and the relationship between out-of-class English learning and language proficiency. Data were gathered through qualitative methods by semi-structured interviews and observation with 6 non-English majors from Tianjin Foreign Studies University. Students' CET-4 scores were collected as well. Out-of-class observation was conducted with two participants who represent respectively high and low scores in CET. The results indicated that high scorers generally showed higher level of learner autonomy in out-of-class learning context. than low scorers. Most of the participants hoped to obtain more guidance and recommendations for learning materials and learning strategies so as to improve their language skills.

Case Study of a Chinese Girl's English Learning Methods in the American Elementary School

The goal of this research is to explore a more successful method for Mainland Chinese students to learn English.This newmethod will be illustrated by using the experiences of my daughter while a student in an elementary school in the United States for oneyear.From the analysis of her learning experiences,the following conclusions were drawn:1) Immerse language learning is important tolanguage input.2) Phonics is an effective tool to improve reading for Chinese English

A Qualitative Study on College Students' Motivation of English Learning

Over the decades, English learning motivation has drawn much attention. The present case study aims to explore college students' motivation of English Learning. Based on SDT, the present study was conducted qualitatively. The researcher interviewed three non-English major students. This study found five types of motivation of English Learning. Besides, a person may have multiple motivations at the same time.

Online Case Based Self-Study Modules as an Adjunct Learning Tool in Otorhinolaryngology: A Pilot Study

Background/Need for innovation: Undergraduate students in Otolaryngology are on the lookout for easy modes of learning which can help them understand concepts better as well as score more in examinations. A need was hence felt to introduce a new learning resource to supplement traditional teaching-learning methods. Methods: Digital, case based self–study modules were prepared using all open source technology and validated by experts in the specialty. The modules were uploaded on a website specifically created for the purpose. They were pilot tested on twenty consenting third year undergraduate (MBBS) students using a crossover design. Post test comprising of multiple choice questions was administered to the students after a period of two weeks. Feedback was obtained from faculty and students. Results: Test scores were found to be significantly higher amongst students who used the learning modules as a supplement to regular bedside teaching (p < 0.001;Wilcoxon signed rank test). Majority of students agreed that the modules helped them gain confidence during internal assessment examinations and would help revision. Conclusions: Online, case based, self-study modules helped students to perform better when used as a supplement to traditional teaching methods. Students agreed that it enabled easy understanding of subject and helped them gain confidence.

A Regional Comparative Study of Distance Learning MBA Programmes in Selected Asian Countries

Distance learning MBA programmes have increased tremendously in the past decade in selected Asian countries. This paper uses a stakeholders approach to conduct research on distance learning MBA programmes in Asian. Conclusions of the research are then given.

基于COCA、BNC和CLEC语料库辨析同义词——以learn与study为例

正确运用英语词汇,尤其是同义词是学生英语学习的一个难点,而基于语料库进行教学方法的研究是语言教学的一个新趋势。基于美国当代英语语料库(COCA)、英国国家语料库(BNC)、中国英语学习者语料库(CLEC)三个语料库从语域、类连接和搭配三个方面对动词同义词learn和study进行辨析,可以发现这learn与study在类连接、搭配方面存在明显差异,而在语域的运用方面差别不明显。learn与study在不同语料库中存在语域方面的差异,而在类连接与动词搭配方面无显著性差异。

借鉴“study”与“learn”融合学习方式

目前,受教育创新和等级考试两大因素的影响,信息技术教学存在一个较大的教育观念对立问题,并因为学习方式与价值观念的模糊而对不同教学方式互不认同。概要说,在目标式学习与过程式学习的优劣对比中,对知识与技能的学习忽略了不同方式要完成不同的学习任务,要达成不同的学习目标。以至于,在目标式学习观念与过程式学习观念各自的阵营中,均坚持己方立场,相互指责与排斥对方。其实,

Group Investigation in a College English Program at a Chinese University:A Case Study

This study investigated the application and the effect of Group Investigation(GI) in the College English Program in a Chinese University. A qualitative case study method was used to understand the GI system used by Chinese instructors as well as the achievements acquired and challenges met by the participants. Three instructors and fifteen second-year-undergraduates taking a course titled Sources of European Culture participated. Interviews, observations, and documents were used to collect the data. Data analysis showed Chinese instructors applied a GI technique similar to that discussed by Johnson and Johnson(1999); however, GI in the Chinese context demanded more effort from the teacher for designing tasks and provided help in modeling uses of English and in preparing visual, especially Power Point, presentations. Although participants used their mother tongue at some stages, their autonomy over English learning was activated, and horizons in the course content were broadened.

Development of Machine Learning Methods for Accurate Prediction of Plant Disease Resistance

The traditional method of screening plants for disease resistance phenotype is both time-consuming and costly.Genomic selection offers a potential solution to improve efficiency,but accurately predicting plant disease resistance remains a challenge.In this study,we evaluated eight different machine learning(ML)methods,including random forest classification(RFC),support vector classifier(SVC),light gradient boosting machine(lightGBM),random forest classification plus kinship(RFC_K),support vector classification plus kinship(SVC_K),light gradient boosting machine plus kinship(lightGBM_K),deep neural network genomic prediction(DNNGP),and densely connected convolutional networks(DenseNet),for predicting plant disease resistance.Our results demonstrate that the three plus kinship(K)methods developed in this study achieved high prediction accuracy.Specifically,these methods achieved accuracies of up to 95%for rice blast(RB),85%for rice black-streaked dwarf virus(RBSDV),and 85%for rice sheath blight(RSB)when trained and applied to the rice diversity panel I(RDPI).Furthermore,the plus K models performed well in predicting wheat blast(WB)and wheat stripe rust(WSR)diseases,with mean accuracies of up to 90%and 93%,respectively.To assess the generalizability of our models,we applied the trained plus K methods to predict RB disease resistance in an independent population,rice diversity panel II(RDPII).Concurrently,we evaluated the RB resistance of RDPII cultivars using spray inoculation.Comparing the predictions with the spray inoculation results,we found that the accuracy of the plus K methods reached 91%.These findings highlight the effectiveness of the plus K methods(RFC_K,SVC_K,and lightGBM_K)in accurately predicting plant disease resistance for RB,RBSDV,RSB,WB,and WSR.The methods developed in this study not only provide valuable strategies for predicting disease resistance,but also pave the way for using machine learning to streamline genome-based crop breeding.

语料库背景下study和learn区别的研究

笔者基于语料库下比较了study and learn在书面英语中的区别,为了展示他们的搭配特征,本论文基于两个语料库:BROWN和LOB.研究发现,在书面英语中,尤其是美语中,study比learn更经常使用。

DSC STUDY OF MARTENSITIC TRANSFORMATION KINETICS IN A Cu－Zn－Al－Mn－Ni SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY

The kinetics of the reversible martensitic transformation in a Cu-Zn-Al-Mn-Ni shape memory alloy has been studied by means of differential scanning calorimetry.The apparent activation energy has been calculated and the kinetic equations of positive and adverse martensitic transformation have been established with the variations of temperature and time.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Positive Mental Health Research and Development in the Social Science Citation Index

Background:This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of positive mental health,focusing on citation performance,article title,abstract,author keywords,Keyword Plus,and their development trends.The novelty of this study is a pioneer within the field of positive mental health.Therefore,it delivered new ideas for researchers and practitioners who had concerns about positive mental health in terms of trends research which covered recommended articles and the research focus in recent years.Methods:The data were retrieved on 30 April 2024 from the Social Sciences Citation Index(SSCI)of Clarivate Analytics’Web of Science Core Collection for studies published between 1992 and 2023.Results:The distribution of keywords in the article title and keywords chosen by the authors were used to assess research trends.1391 documents in SSCI were found during the search;1221 of these were document-type“articles.”524 journals published these publications.The most frequently used keywords by the writers,according to the articles’analysis,are“depression,”“resilience,”“COVID-19,”“anxiety,”and“social support.”Kristin D.Neff wrote the most frequently cited paper in 2003.Most articles came from Europe(five countries),America(two countries),Asia(two countries),and Oceania(one country),and were published in English.The majority of the research in the field of positive mental health is conducted in Europe and America,two regions where English is the primary language.The main research topics in positive mental health were related to adolescents,children,and college students.Conclusion:Trends research through bibliometric analysis by using data from Web of Science Core Collection should be followed by manual inspection to avoid errors.Therefore,scientists need more careful data examination in bibliometric analysis.

Feasibility Study on Continuous Mining Method in Deep Position of Jinchuan Nickel Mine, China

Jinchuan nickel mine is the largest nickel mine in China. Cut-and-fill mining method with high density cementing materials is used in the mine. The original mining design divided the mining operation into two steps. The first step stopped the mining rooms and the second step stopped the pillars. Because the two-step method made big trouble for finally mining pillars and strongly limited the mining speed and production, it was successfully changed to a continuous cut-and-fill method without pillars. However, the mining operation in the mine has been down to 800 m and the mining condition is getting worse and more complicated. Through systematical field investigations and 3-D FEM analysis, it is proved that the mining method without pillars is feasible for mining deeper orebodies in Jinchuan nickel mine.