Combined with current specifications and stress characteristics of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) arch bridges, the determination principle of safe-middle-failure threestage mode is given. Accordingly, damage ...Combined with current specifications and stress characteristics of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) arch bridges, the determination principle of safe-middle-failure threestage mode is given. Accordingly, damage probability and failure probability and the corresponding reliability indices are calculated; a direct relationship between reliability indices and three-stage working status is made. Based on the three-stage working mode, a combined FNM (finite element-neural network- Monte-Carlo simulation) method is put forward to estimate the reliability of existing bridges. According to time-dependent reliability theory, subsequent service time is divided into several stages; minimum samples required by the Monte-Carlo method are generated by random sampling; training samples are calculated by the finite element method, and the training samples are extended by the neural network; failure probability and damage probability are calculated by the Monte-Carlo method. Thus, time dependent reliability indices are obtained, and the working status is judged. A case study is investigated to estimate the reliability of an actual bridge by the FNM method. The bridge is a CFST arch bridge with an 83.6 m span and it has been in operation for 10 years. According to analysis results, in the tenth year, the example bridge is still in safe status. This conclusion is consistent with the facts, which proves the feasibility of the FNM method for estimating the reliability of existing bridges.展开更多
The interactive task allocation process between workflow management system(WFMS) and resources in real bussiness is analyzed. A series of fundamental workflow resource allocation patterns (WRAPs) are identified. T...The interactive task allocation process between workflow management system(WFMS) and resources in real bussiness is analyzed. A series of fundamental workflow resource allocation patterns (WRAPs) are identified. These patterns provide the basis for the design of the more adaptive workflow system. A WRAP framework is proposed to provide a referenced classification system for further pattern extensions.展开更多
In recent years, several researchers have applied workflow technologies for service automation on ubiquitous compating environments. However, most context-aware workflows do not offer a method to compose several workf...In recent years, several researchers have applied workflow technologies for service automation on ubiquitous compating environments. However, most context-aware workflows do not offer a method to compose several workflows in order to get mare large-scale or complicated workflow. They only provide a simple workflow model, not a composite workflow model. In this paper, the autorhs propose a context-aware workflow model to support composite workflows by expanding the patterns of the existing context-aware wrY:flows, which support the basic woddlow patterns. The suggested workflow model of. fers composite workflow patterns for a context-aware workflow, which consists of various flow patterns, such as simple, split, parallel flows, and subflow. With the suggested model, the model can easily reuse few of existing workflows to make a new workflow. As a result, it can save the development efforts and time of context-aware workflows and increase the workflow reusability. Therefore, the suggested model is expected to make it easy to develop applications related to context-aware workflow services on ubiquitous computing environments.展开更多
The audit expectation gap is critical to the auditing profession because the greater the unfulfilled expectations from the public, the lower is the credibility, earning potential and prestige associated with the work...The audit expectation gap is critical to the auditing profession because the greater the unfulfilled expectations from the public, the lower is the credibility, earning potential and prestige associated with the work of auditors. The aim of this paper is to uncover the causes of an audit expectation gap. It is revealed that the existence of an audit expectation gap is due to complicated nature of an audit function; conflicting role of auditors; retrospective evaluation of auditors' performance; time lag in responding to changing expectation; and self-regulation process of the auditing profession.展开更多
The informationization of accounting information systems has brought many improvements to those systems. This paper highlights some of those significant advances in the informationization of accounting information sys...The informationization of accounting information systems has brought many improvements to those systems. This paper highlights some of those significant advances in the informationization of accounting information systems in China. As China has become a major industrial power in the international economy, further improvements for these information systems are critical to the continued successes of China. To additionally improve these systems, China can draw upon the systems from other world economic leaders. With its fully developed capital markets, the United States offers development experience for the external reporting components of a fully integrated information system. This paper discusses a typical integrated information system in the United States and addresses the regulatory milestones that were instrumental in the development of those external components of accounting information systems. Recommendations are presented for improving informationization of systems in China based on U.S. systems' responses to those milestones.展开更多
The Mg2+/Li+/Cl solutions were filtrated with a commercially available DK nanofiltration membrane to investigate the possibility to enrich the lithium component.The investigation was significant as such an approach mi...The Mg2+/Li+/Cl solutions were filtrated with a commercially available DK nanofiltration membrane to investigate the possibility to enrich the lithium component.The investigation was significant as such an approach might be a competing substitute for the present lithium purification industry and the environmental protection purpose.The Donnan steric pore model(DSPM) was implemented for the prediction.The separation of Mg2+/Li+was mainly affected by the working pressure(or the permeation flux) and a limiting separation factor was found around 0.31.The effective membrane charge density was evaluated and its dependence on the permeation flux as well as the ion pattern was discussed.For predicting an actual separation of electrolytes,the experimental investigation seems necessary for the reliability and efficiency.展开更多
Entrained flow adsorption using activated carbon as the adsorbent is widely adopted for PCDDs/Fs-abatement in municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) process. The effects of operating parameters including flue gas t...Entrained flow adsorption using activated carbon as the adsorbent is widely adopted for PCDDs/Fs-abatement in municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) process. The effects of operating parameters including flue gas temperature, feeding rate of activated carbon, polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDDs/Fs) concentration at the inlet of the air pollution control device (APCD), filter materials, pressure drop on PCDDs/Fs removal efficiency are reviewed and commented upon in this paper. Evaluation on the various mechanistic models for entrained flow adsorption is carried out based on the computational simulation in terms of the actual operating condition and theoretical analysis. Finally, an advancement of en- trained flow adsorption in combination of dual bag filter is introduced.展开更多
Numerical simulation-FLAC^(3D) and equivalent material simulation were carried out to analyze the damaged patterns and lows, distribution of plastic width of face, and surrounding rock of FMTC during the advance of wo...Numerical simulation-FLAC^(3D) and equivalent material simulation were carried out to analyze the damaged patterns and lows, distribution of plastic width of face, and surrounding rock of FMTC during the advance of work face with different thick coal seams based on engineering geology and exploitation technology of 1151(3) fully mechanized top-coal caving (FMTC) face in Xieqiao Colliery.The results show that there is damage,and the destruction characteristics of surrounding rock and coal mass are different obviously in asymmetric exploitation layout.The damaged zone in surrounding rock and the coal of the return airway is larger than that of the intake airway.Moreover, the retained coal pillars are all damaged by tension and shear fracture, and plastic zone in coal mass in the dip direction ahead of Face is nonuniform.There are large damage zones in roof and floor strata, surrounding rock, and coal of return and intake airways near work face.The damaged zone in the upper part of Face is larger than that in middle and lower parts.The fruits of this paper are of guiding significance for engineering practices, such as support design and choice, roadway supporting and maintaining, rock pressure control of FMTC face, etc.展开更多
The food standardization statusquo and development trend of developedcountries,such as the U.S.,Canada,Japan,etc.are analyzed and researched in this paper.Some practical and effective measuresthat should be taken in t...The food standardization statusquo and development trend of developedcountries,such as the U.S.,Canada,Japan,etc.are analyzed and researched in this paper.Some practical and effective measuresthat should be taken in the food standardizationof China are advised to promote the expeditiousdevelopment of China's food standardization,to improve food quality and safetyand to increase the international competitionof food industry in China.展开更多
The paper addresses the youth's perception towards jobs and career opportunities in Saudi Arabia, based on the school-to-work transition model. The study is based on a sample survey covering 600 youth cohorts in Yanb...The paper addresses the youth's perception towards jobs and career opportunities in Saudi Arabia, based on the school-to-work transition model. The study is based on a sample survey covering 600 youth cohorts in Yanbu and Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study reveals that school-to-work transition is not a smooth one and is influenced by the perception of youth towards employment and its various dimensions along with the ambitions towards career improvement. The 14 indicators framed in the paper reveal that essentiality, confidence to get a job that satisfies the needs, job availability, and qualifications are found to be important determinants of youth's attitude towards work; whereas, willingness to do any job did not get much acclaim. Job selection of youth is determined by location (especially hometown job), sectoral preferences, training options, and work environment.展开更多
Due to the advantages of low cost,fast response and pollution resistance,digital hydraulic pump/motor can replace conventional variable hydraulic pump/motor in many application fields.However,digital hydraulic compone...Due to the advantages of low cost,fast response and pollution resistance,digital hydraulic pump/motor can replace conventional variable hydraulic pump/motor in many application fields.However,digital hydraulic components produce large hydraulic impact at variable moments,which will shorten the service life of mechanical components.Through the simulation analysis of the variable process of digital pump/motor,it is found that the discontinuous flow caused by displacement step changes is the fundamental cause of hydraulic impact.The data analysis results of experimental tests are in good agreement with the simulation analysis results.In view of hydraulic secondary components,a variable control method based on dual-mode operating characteristics is proposed.The TOPSIS algorithm is used to give comprehensive evaluation of the displacement control results after this method.The results show that the control quality of digital pump/motor after adopting the control method has been effectively improved,with an average improvement of about 40%.展开更多
Based on a thorough review, this paper points out that there is still two types of problems in the newly formulated China Accounting Standards 2006 (CAS 2006) which were enacted on Jan. 1, 2007. The first type is th...Based on a thorough review, this paper points out that there is still two types of problems in the newly formulated China Accounting Standards 2006 (CAS 2006) which were enacted on Jan. 1, 2007. The first type is that some economic events have been accounted for incorrectly, and the second is confusion and misunderstanding have been caused in the practical world when some guidelines of CAS 2006 are carded out to converge to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In my opinion, it is a great leap to establish a set of accounting standards that harmonize with the IFRS, but China's accounting reform is a continuously improving process. During the process, the accounting standards setting departments shoulder heavy burden, face a dilemma, and meet some challenges. After all, China's accounting reform will be a long way.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of picture archiving and communication system(PACS) workstation in detecting enhancement pattern of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma. ...Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of picture archiving and communication system(PACS) workstation in detecting enhancement pattern of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma. Methods: The 62 patients with peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma underwent two-phase contrast material-enhanced multislices computed tomography(MSCT) of the chest in a single-breath-hold technique. Two spiral CT scans were obtained at 25 s and 90 s respectively after nonionic contrast material was administrated via the antecubital vein at a rate of 4 m L/s by using an autoinjector. Precontrast and postcontrast attenuation on every scan were measured on PACS and CT workstations respectively and peak height was calculated. Enhancement pattern was evaluated on the image obtained at 90 s after injection of contrast medium on PACS and CT workstations respectively. Results: No statistically significant difference in precontrast attenuation, postcontrast attenuation at 25 s and 90 s was found between these measured on a PACS workstation [(40.21 ± 7.03) HU;(55.53 ± 11.09) HU;(75.95 ± 13.45) HU] and those [(39.01 ± 8.95) HU;(56.01 ± 10.91) HU;(76.03 ± 11.95) HU] on a CT workstation(t = 1.140, P = 0.256 > 0.05; t = 1.580, P = 0.149 > 0.05; t = 1.505, P = 0.150﹥0.05). The peak height that calculated on a PACS workstation was 35.74 HU(20 HU). There was not statistically significant difference in peak height between that calculated on a PACS workstation and that on a CT workstation [(37.02 ± 12.05) HU; t = 2.001, P = 0.099 > 0.05]. The tumors showed same enhancement pattern on PACS workstation and CT workstation. Of the 62 cases, 38 showed homogeneous enhancement, 17 showed heterogeneous enhancement, five showed peripheral enhancement, two showed central enhancement, at 90 s. The enhancement pattern revealed on PACS workstation was consistent with feature of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma. Conclusion: The efficiency and effectiveness of PACS workstation is as same as those of CT workstation in detecting enhancement pattern of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma.展开更多
The Outline of National Intellectual Property Strategy has brought opportunitiesand challenges for standardization in China.On the basis of analysis on international trends regardinginclusion of intellectual property ...The Outline of National Intellectual Property Strategy has brought opportunitiesand challenges for standardization in China.On the basis of analysis on international trends regardinginclusion of intellectual property rights in standards,this paper reviews achievements incombination of standardization and intellectual property in Jiangsu over recent years,andmakes some suggestions for future work.展开更多
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.10672060)
文摘Combined with current specifications and stress characteristics of concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) arch bridges, the determination principle of safe-middle-failure threestage mode is given. Accordingly, damage probability and failure probability and the corresponding reliability indices are calculated; a direct relationship between reliability indices and three-stage working status is made. Based on the three-stage working mode, a combined FNM (finite element-neural network- Monte-Carlo simulation) method is put forward to estimate the reliability of existing bridges. According to time-dependent reliability theory, subsequent service time is divided into several stages; minimum samples required by the Monte-Carlo method are generated by random sampling; training samples are calculated by the finite element method, and the training samples are extended by the neural network; failure probability and damage probability are calculated by the Monte-Carlo method. Thus, time dependent reliability indices are obtained, and the working status is judged. A case study is investigated to estimate the reliability of an actual bridge by the FNM method. The bridge is a CFST arch bridge with an 83.6 m span and it has been in operation for 10 years. According to analysis results, in the tenth year, the example bridge is still in safe status. This conclusion is consistent with the facts, which proves the feasibility of the FNM method for estimating the reliability of existing bridges.
文摘The interactive task allocation process between workflow management system(WFMS) and resources in real bussiness is analyzed. A series of fundamental workflow resource allocation patterns (WRAPs) are identified. These patterns provide the basis for the design of the more adaptive workflow system. A WRAP framework is proposed to provide a referenced classification system for further pattern extensions.
基金supported by the The Ministry of Knowledge Economy,Korea,the ITRC(Information Technology Research Center)support program(ⅡTA-2009-(C1090-0902-0007))
文摘In recent years, several researchers have applied workflow technologies for service automation on ubiquitous compating environments. However, most context-aware workflows do not offer a method to compose several workflows in order to get mare large-scale or complicated workflow. They only provide a simple workflow model, not a composite workflow model. In this paper, the autorhs propose a context-aware workflow model to support composite workflows by expanding the patterns of the existing context-aware wrY:flows, which support the basic woddlow patterns. The suggested workflow model of. fers composite workflow patterns for a context-aware workflow, which consists of various flow patterns, such as simple, split, parallel flows, and subflow. With the suggested model, the model can easily reuse few of existing workflows to make a new workflow. As a result, it can save the development efforts and time of context-aware workflows and increase the workflow reusability. Therefore, the suggested model is expected to make it easy to develop applications related to context-aware workflow services on ubiquitous computing environments.
文摘The audit expectation gap is critical to the auditing profession because the greater the unfulfilled expectations from the public, the lower is the credibility, earning potential and prestige associated with the work of auditors. The aim of this paper is to uncover the causes of an audit expectation gap. It is revealed that the existence of an audit expectation gap is due to complicated nature of an audit function; conflicting role of auditors; retrospective evaluation of auditors' performance; time lag in responding to changing expectation; and self-regulation process of the auditing profession.
文摘The informationization of accounting information systems has brought many improvements to those systems. This paper highlights some of those significant advances in the informationization of accounting information systems in China. As China has become a major industrial power in the international economy, further improvements for these information systems are critical to the continued successes of China. To additionally improve these systems, China can draw upon the systems from other world economic leaders. With its fully developed capital markets, the United States offers development experience for the external reporting components of a fully integrated information system. This paper discusses a typical integrated information system in the United States and addresses the regulatory milestones that were instrumental in the development of those external components of accounting information systems. Recommendations are presented for improving informationization of systems in China based on U.S. systems' responses to those milestones.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20576052) the Joint Innovation Fund of Jiangsu Province (BY2009107)
文摘The Mg2+/Li+/Cl solutions were filtrated with a commercially available DK nanofiltration membrane to investigate the possibility to enrich the lithium component.The investigation was significant as such an approach might be a competing substitute for the present lithium purification industry and the environmental protection purpose.The Donnan steric pore model(DSPM) was implemented for the prediction.The separation of Mg2+/Li+was mainly affected by the working pressure(or the permeation flux) and a limiting separation factor was found around 0.31.The effective membrane charge density was evaluated and its dependence on the permeation flux as well as the ion pattern was discussed.For predicting an actual separation of electrolytes,the experimental investigation seems necessary for the reliability and efficiency.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No. G1999022211) and the National Natural Science Founda-tion of China (No. N59836210)
文摘Entrained flow adsorption using activated carbon as the adsorbent is widely adopted for PCDDs/Fs-abatement in municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) process. The effects of operating parameters including flue gas temperature, feeding rate of activated carbon, polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDDs/Fs) concentration at the inlet of the air pollution control device (APCD), filter materials, pressure drop on PCDDs/Fs removal efficiency are reviewed and commented upon in this paper. Evaluation on the various mechanistic models for entrained flow adsorption is carried out based on the computational simulation in terms of the actual operating condition and theoretical analysis. Finally, an advancement of en- trained flow adsorption in combination of dual bag filter is introduced.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program (2010CB226806)the National Science and Technology Supporting Program Key Item(2008BAB36B01)the Funded Project of Anhui University of Science and Technology Academic Outstanding Innovation Team
文摘Numerical simulation-FLAC^(3D) and equivalent material simulation were carried out to analyze the damaged patterns and lows, distribution of plastic width of face, and surrounding rock of FMTC during the advance of work face with different thick coal seams based on engineering geology and exploitation technology of 1151(3) fully mechanized top-coal caving (FMTC) face in Xieqiao Colliery.The results show that there is damage,and the destruction characteristics of surrounding rock and coal mass are different obviously in asymmetric exploitation layout.The damaged zone in surrounding rock and the coal of the return airway is larger than that of the intake airway.Moreover, the retained coal pillars are all damaged by tension and shear fracture, and plastic zone in coal mass in the dip direction ahead of Face is nonuniform.There are large damage zones in roof and floor strata, surrounding rock, and coal of return and intake airways near work face.The damaged zone in the upper part of Face is larger than that in middle and lower parts.The fruits of this paper are of guiding significance for engineering practices, such as support design and choice, roadway supporting and maintaining, rock pressure control of FMTC face, etc.
文摘The food standardization statusquo and development trend of developedcountries,such as the U.S.,Canada,Japan,etc.are analyzed and researched in this paper.Some practical and effective measuresthat should be taken in the food standardizationof China are advised to promote the expeditiousdevelopment of China's food standardization,to improve food quality and safetyand to increase the international competitionof food industry in China.
文摘The paper addresses the youth's perception towards jobs and career opportunities in Saudi Arabia, based on the school-to-work transition model. The study is based on a sample survey covering 600 youth cohorts in Yanbu and Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study reveals that school-to-work transition is not a smooth one and is influenced by the perception of youth towards employment and its various dimensions along with the ambitions towards career improvement. The 14 indicators framed in the paper reveal that essentiality, confidence to get a job that satisfies the needs, job availability, and qualifications are found to be important determinants of youth's attitude towards work; whereas, willingness to do any job did not get much acclaim. Job selection of youth is determined by location (especially hometown job), sectoral preferences, training options, and work environment.
基金Project(51405183)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Due to the advantages of low cost,fast response and pollution resistance,digital hydraulic pump/motor can replace conventional variable hydraulic pump/motor in many application fields.However,digital hydraulic components produce large hydraulic impact at variable moments,which will shorten the service life of mechanical components.Through the simulation analysis of the variable process of digital pump/motor,it is found that the discontinuous flow caused by displacement step changes is the fundamental cause of hydraulic impact.The data analysis results of experimental tests are in good agreement with the simulation analysis results.In view of hydraulic secondary components,a variable control method based on dual-mode operating characteristics is proposed.The TOPSIS algorithm is used to give comprehensive evaluation of the displacement control results after this method.The results show that the control quality of digital pump/motor after adopting the control method has been effectively improved,with an average improvement of about 40%.
文摘Based on a thorough review, this paper points out that there is still two types of problems in the newly formulated China Accounting Standards 2006 (CAS 2006) which were enacted on Jan. 1, 2007. The first type is that some economic events have been accounted for incorrectly, and the second is confusion and misunderstanding have been caused in the practical world when some guidelines of CAS 2006 are carded out to converge to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In my opinion, it is a great leap to establish a set of accounting standards that harmonize with the IFRS, but China's accounting reform is a continuously improving process. During the process, the accounting standards setting departments shoulder heavy burden, face a dilemma, and meet some challenges. After all, China's accounting reform will be a long way.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of picture archiving and communication system(PACS) workstation in detecting enhancement pattern of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma. Methods: The 62 patients with peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma underwent two-phase contrast material-enhanced multislices computed tomography(MSCT) of the chest in a single-breath-hold technique. Two spiral CT scans were obtained at 25 s and 90 s respectively after nonionic contrast material was administrated via the antecubital vein at a rate of 4 m L/s by using an autoinjector. Precontrast and postcontrast attenuation on every scan were measured on PACS and CT workstations respectively and peak height was calculated. Enhancement pattern was evaluated on the image obtained at 90 s after injection of contrast medium on PACS and CT workstations respectively. Results: No statistically significant difference in precontrast attenuation, postcontrast attenuation at 25 s and 90 s was found between these measured on a PACS workstation [(40.21 ± 7.03) HU;(55.53 ± 11.09) HU;(75.95 ± 13.45) HU] and those [(39.01 ± 8.95) HU;(56.01 ± 10.91) HU;(76.03 ± 11.95) HU] on a CT workstation(t = 1.140, P = 0.256 > 0.05; t = 1.580, P = 0.149 > 0.05; t = 1.505, P = 0.150﹥0.05). The peak height that calculated on a PACS workstation was 35.74 HU(20 HU). There was not statistically significant difference in peak height between that calculated on a PACS workstation and that on a CT workstation [(37.02 ± 12.05) HU; t = 2.001, P = 0.099 > 0.05]. The tumors showed same enhancement pattern on PACS workstation and CT workstation. Of the 62 cases, 38 showed homogeneous enhancement, 17 showed heterogeneous enhancement, five showed peripheral enhancement, two showed central enhancement, at 90 s. The enhancement pattern revealed on PACS workstation was consistent with feature of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma. Conclusion: The efficiency and effectiveness of PACS workstation is as same as those of CT workstation in detecting enhancement pattern of peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma.
文摘The Outline of National Intellectual Property Strategy has brought opportunitiesand challenges for standardization in China.On the basis of analysis on international trends regardinginclusion of intellectual property rights in standards,this paper reviews achievements incombination of standardization and intellectual property in Jiangsu over recent years,andmakes some suggestions for future work.