In this study, we looked at a method quantifying EEC （embodied energy and CO2） and the effect when we prolonged the building life time particularly through the durable improvement of the structure. Increasing the co...In this study, we looked at a method quantifying EEC （embodied energy and CO2） and the effect when we prolonged the building life time particularly through the durable improvement of the structure. Increasing the covering thickness of concrete for reinforcing bars and the earthquake-resistant strength are methods to increase the durability of the structure. The calculation method to obtain the quantity of concrete and reinforcing bars is provided. The EEC increase is evaluated from the 2005 input-output table in Japan. These results show that EE （embodied energy） in the construction phase is increased by 11% to 20% and EC （embodied CO2） 17% to 32%. However, annual EE is reduced 66% to 72% and EC 70% to 79%,展开更多
The survey shows that urban sports population in Jiangxi Province have the following characteristics： the ＂jobless or unemployed＂ , ＂retired＂ vastly outnumber office workers, which reflects the uneven distributio...The survey shows that urban sports population in Jiangxi Province have the following characteristics： the ＂jobless or unemployed＂ , ＂retired＂ vastly outnumber office workers, which reflects the uneven distribution of various strata; men outnumber women among the young and mid-aged and women are slightly outnumber men among the elderly, which reflects the uneven gender distribution; sports participation investment of higher income strata is relatively high, and low-income people are taking universal sports activities. To optimize the structure of sports population, the government needs to increase public investment in sports venues and facilities and publicity of the national fitness program, using legislation to protect off work time and raising the minimum income standards, and urging enterprises to set staff room, sports venues and facilities.展开更多
In recent years the European Union （EU） has struggled to become the leading force in the Knowledge Based Economy （KBE）. For that purpose, the EU defined the so-called ＂Lisbon Strategy＂. Additionally, since the s...In recent years the European Union （EU） has struggled to become the leading force in the Knowledge Based Economy （KBE）. For that purpose, the EU defined the so-called ＂Lisbon Strategy＂. Additionally, since the sixties the EU （formerly European Communities （ECs）） invested in human resources and in knowledge using the European Social Fund （ESF）. This research tries to assess analyse critically those ECs＇ and EUs＇ investments in knowledge in the light of the economic analysis of the knowledge market. It concludes that there is evidence that the ESF has been an important provider of knowledge in Europe, contributing to the increase of knowledge levels. However, it could be concluded that the economic consequences of that effort were not assessed properly; therefore, it is not clear what the effects of the investment were. The few studies I found that may base the sort of analysis I want to make point to small, if existing effects of the ESF were small. This in itself is an interesting finding that deserves careful consideration.展开更多
From a social constructivist perspective, this study explores Chinese EFL learners' identity construction in their engagement with English songs and movies. Analysis of English journals written by 16 first-year En...From a social constructivist perspective, this study explores Chinese EFL learners' identity construction in their engagement with English songs and movies. Analysis of English journals written by 16 first-year English majors from a comprehensive university shows that through investment in various imagined communities (Norton 2001), the learners exercised agency in creating multiple identities beyond the dichotomy between 'target culture' and 'native culture.'展开更多
文摘In this study, we looked at a method quantifying EEC （embodied energy and CO2） and the effect when we prolonged the building life time particularly through the durable improvement of the structure. Increasing the covering thickness of concrete for reinforcing bars and the earthquake-resistant strength are methods to increase the durability of the structure. The calculation method to obtain the quantity of concrete and reinforcing bars is provided. The EEC increase is evaluated from the 2005 input-output table in Japan. These results show that EE （embodied energy） in the construction phase is increased by 11% to 20% and EC （embodied CO2） 17% to 32%. However, annual EE is reduced 66% to 72% and EC 70% to 79%,
文摘The survey shows that urban sports population in Jiangxi Province have the following characteristics： the ＂jobless or unemployed＂ , ＂retired＂ vastly outnumber office workers, which reflects the uneven distribution of various strata; men outnumber women among the young and mid-aged and women are slightly outnumber men among the elderly, which reflects the uneven gender distribution; sports participation investment of higher income strata is relatively high, and low-income people are taking universal sports activities. To optimize the structure of sports population, the government needs to increase public investment in sports venues and facilities and publicity of the national fitness program, using legislation to protect off work time and raising the minimum income standards, and urging enterprises to set staff room, sports venues and facilities.
文摘In recent years the European Union （EU） has struggled to become the leading force in the Knowledge Based Economy （KBE）. For that purpose, the EU defined the so-called ＂Lisbon Strategy＂. Additionally, since the sixties the EU （formerly European Communities （ECs）） invested in human resources and in knowledge using the European Social Fund （ESF）. This research tries to assess analyse critically those ECs＇ and EUs＇ investments in knowledge in the light of the economic analysis of the knowledge market. It concludes that there is evidence that the ESF has been an important provider of knowledge in Europe, contributing to the increase of knowledge levels. However, it could be concluded that the economic consequences of that effort were not assessed properly; therefore, it is not clear what the effects of the investment were. The few studies I found that may base the sort of analysis I want to make point to small, if existing effects of the ESF were small. This in itself is an interesting finding that deserves careful consideration.
基金the project"The Social Psychology of English Language Learning by Chinese Students-Alongitudinal study of the first two years in university"the National Grant for Social Sciences in China (projectnumber 05BYY007)
文摘From a social constructivist perspective, this study explores Chinese EFL learners' identity construction in their engagement with English songs and movies. Analysis of English journals written by 16 first-year English majors from a comprehensive university shows that through investment in various imagined communities (Norton 2001), the learners exercised agency in creating multiple identities beyond the dichotomy between 'target culture' and 'native culture.'
