Uniforms represent more than just a body cover. There could be symbols of status, power, authority, values, beliefs, identity, wealth representation, self-protection, health and safety, suppression of individuality an...Uniforms represent more than just a body cover. There could be symbols of status, power, authority, values, beliefs, identity, wealth representation, self-protection, health and safety, suppression of individuality and identification on one hand by the wearer. The observers may perceive uniforms differently based on their experiences, expectations, education, perceptual ability, conformity, status, power, self-confidence, and need for trust and communication without barrier or judgment. Forty five adult mentally ill patients (21 female and 24 male) were administered questionnaires with Linkert Scale regarding how approachable or off-putting they find casual and religious wear in social worker. Significantly more patients preferred casual wear to religious. Chi squared test equals 28.689 with p value of less than 0.0001 for four degrees of freedom.展开更多
Louisa Ellis is a protagonist in "A New England Nun" which is written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.She deliberately refuses to marry her fiancé Joe after he returns from Australia where he wants to m...Louisa Ellis is a protagonist in "A New England Nun" which is written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.She deliberately refuses to marry her fiancé Joe after he returns from Australia where he wants to make a fortune.This paper aims at analyzing the complicated feelings of Louisa from a feminist angle.The conclusion is that she lives in a delicate no-man’s world so that she sees him—the carrier of masculine power as a threat to her serenity and security of a spinster’s life.展开更多
This paper reviews the significant contribution of hydrologic continuity in the development, evolution and fate of the Niger Delta. Formed from the aggregation of sediments from a drainage catchment area of over 2 mil...This paper reviews the significant contribution of hydrologic continuity in the development, evolution and fate of the Niger Delta. Formed from the aggregation of sediments from a drainage catchment area of over 2 million km<sup>2</sup>, the Niger Delta has evolved into a prolific sedimentary basin with a dense network of rivers and creeks. The ecological system is in a fragile state with fresh and saline water ecosystems maintaining a dynamic equilibrium. Rainfall typically varies from 2500 - 4000 mm per year compared to average annual evaporation of about 1500 mm, resulting in net antecedent moisture. Over 70% of the rainfall occurs in 4 months between May and September, creating a potential for flooding. Water level varies from less than 1.5 m in the estuaries to about 8 m at the apex of the delta, with Nun River having a slightly higher elevation compared to Forcados River, implying that canals connecting both rivers at the same reach would experience water movements from Nun to Forcados River. Similarly, water level gradients vary across the stretch of the rivers from 8.6 to 9.5 × 10<sup>-5</sup> (cm/km) between Onitsha and Asamabiri, 7.5 to 7.7 × 10<sup>-5</sup> (cm/km) on the Forcados River downstream of Asamabiri, and from 7.4 to 7.6 × 10<sup>-5</sup> (cm/km) on the Nun River. At peak flood, about 23 × 10<sup>3</sup> m<sup>3</sup>/sec of runoff enters the Niger Delta. At the same time, about 16 × 10<sup>3</sup> m<sup>3</sup>/sec discharges from the estuaries into the ocean in a semi-diurnal tidal flow leaving a surplus that accumulates to cause flooding. The delta thus acts like a sponge, absorbing the shear amount of flow and releasing slowly stored water through at least twenty-one outlet estuaries into the Atlantic Ocean. The shear amount of discharge overwhelms the capacity of the network of distributaries and predisposes the delta to flooding. Assessment of the capacity of the rivers to evacuate pollutants showed that rivers to the west of Brass which are fed by Forcados River exhibited relatively stronger flux efficiencies prior to 1998 but are presently weaker compared to rivers fed by Nun. The rivers to the east between New Calabar and Imo Rivers exhibited very weak ebb tide asymmetry or net upstream flow largely because these rivers receive little or no freshwater influx from upstream sources. Flood and erosion are the major hydrological hazards in the region.展开更多
Caesar,the chained dog in“A New England Nun”by Mary Wilkins Freeman in 1891,has become the spotlight of discussion since its publication.Most critics have equated it with Louisa Ellis’s solitary spinsterhood rather...Caesar,the chained dog in“A New England Nun”by Mary Wilkins Freeman in 1891,has become the spotlight of discussion since its publication.Most critics have equated it with Louisa Ellis’s solitary spinsterhood rather than seeing it as a symbol of patriarchy.However,based on the close reading approach,a careful analysis of Caesar reveals that it is a symbol of patriarchy for its close connection with Joe Dagget.And the imprisonment of Caesar is of great significance to Louisa,unveiling her steadfast determination to break the shackle of patriarchy.展开更多
In"A New England Nun", it is no doubt that Louisa's choice of breaking engagement and remaining unmarried is strik-ing and rebellious in Mary W. Freeman's period of the end of 19th century in America...In"A New England Nun", it is no doubt that Louisa's choice of breaking engagement and remaining unmarried is strik-ing and rebellious in Mary W. Freeman's period of the end of 19th century in America. This thesis analyzes the protagonist Louisa from the perspective of Woman's self-awakening.展开更多
Most of the female images described by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman live within the traditional female sphere,such as yards,kitchens,churches and so on.However,Freeman gave these traditional female spaces impressive anti-tr...Most of the female images described by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman live within the traditional female sphere,such as yards,kitchens,churches and so on.However,Freeman gave these traditional female spaces impressive anti-traditional significance in her two short stories“A New England Nun”and“The Revolt of‘Mother’”.展开更多
This paper presents an entropy-based smoothing technique for solving a class of non-smooth optimization problems that are in some way related to the maximum function.Basic ideas concerning this approach are that we re...This paper presents an entropy-based smoothing technique for solving a class of non-smooth optimization problems that are in some way related to the maximum function.Basic ideas concerning this approach are that we replace the non-smooth maximum function by a smooth one,called aggregate function,which is derived by employing the maximum entropy principle and its useful properties are proved.Wilh this smoothing technique,both unconstrained and constrained mimma.x problems are transformed into unconstrained optimization problems of smooth functions such that this class of non-smooth optimization problems can be solved by some existing unconstrained optimization softwares for smooth functions The present approach can be very easily implemented on computers with very fast and -.Inhie convergence.展开更多
The study identifies the extent of soil loss and proposes a method for prioritization of micro-watershed in the Nun Nadi watershed.The study used the Sediment Yield Index(SYI)method,based on weighted overlays of soil,...The study identifies the extent of soil loss and proposes a method for prioritization of micro-watershed in the Nun Nadi watershed.The study used the Sediment Yield Index(SYI)method,based on weighted overlays of soil,topography,rainfall erosivity and land use parameters in 24 micro watersheds.Accordingly the values and thematic layers were integrated as per the SYI model,and minimum and maximum sediment yield values were calculated.The priority ranks as per the sediment yield values were assigned to all micro-watersheds.Then the values were classified into four priority zones according to their composite scores.Almost 14 percent area of three micro-watersheds(SW5b,SW6a and SW7b)showed very high priority;approximately 30.57 percent of the study area fell under the high priority zones.These areas require immediate attention.Conservation methods are suggested,and the locations of check dams are proposed after considering drainage,slope and soil loss.&2015 International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation and China Water and Power Press.Production and Hosting by Elsevier B.V.This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).展开更多
文摘Uniforms represent more than just a body cover. There could be symbols of status, power, authority, values, beliefs, identity, wealth representation, self-protection, health and safety, suppression of individuality and identification on one hand by the wearer. The observers may perceive uniforms differently based on their experiences, expectations, education, perceptual ability, conformity, status, power, self-confidence, and need for trust and communication without barrier or judgment. Forty five adult mentally ill patients (21 female and 24 male) were administered questionnaires with Linkert Scale regarding how approachable or off-putting they find casual and religious wear in social worker. Significantly more patients preferred casual wear to religious. Chi squared test equals 28.689 with p value of less than 0.0001 for four degrees of freedom.
文摘Louisa Ellis is a protagonist in "A New England Nun" which is written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.She deliberately refuses to marry her fiancé Joe after he returns from Australia where he wants to make a fortune.This paper aims at analyzing the complicated feelings of Louisa from a feminist angle.The conclusion is that she lives in a delicate no-man’s world so that she sees him—the carrier of masculine power as a threat to her serenity and security of a spinster’s life.
文摘This paper reviews the significant contribution of hydrologic continuity in the development, evolution and fate of the Niger Delta. Formed from the aggregation of sediments from a drainage catchment area of over 2 million km<sup>2</sup>, the Niger Delta has evolved into a prolific sedimentary basin with a dense network of rivers and creeks. The ecological system is in a fragile state with fresh and saline water ecosystems maintaining a dynamic equilibrium. Rainfall typically varies from 2500 - 4000 mm per year compared to average annual evaporation of about 1500 mm, resulting in net antecedent moisture. Over 70% of the rainfall occurs in 4 months between May and September, creating a potential for flooding. Water level varies from less than 1.5 m in the estuaries to about 8 m at the apex of the delta, with Nun River having a slightly higher elevation compared to Forcados River, implying that canals connecting both rivers at the same reach would experience water movements from Nun to Forcados River. Similarly, water level gradients vary across the stretch of the rivers from 8.6 to 9.5 × 10<sup>-5</sup> (cm/km) between Onitsha and Asamabiri, 7.5 to 7.7 × 10<sup>-5</sup> (cm/km) on the Forcados River downstream of Asamabiri, and from 7.4 to 7.6 × 10<sup>-5</sup> (cm/km) on the Nun River. At peak flood, about 23 × 10<sup>3</sup> m<sup>3</sup>/sec of runoff enters the Niger Delta. At the same time, about 16 × 10<sup>3</sup> m<sup>3</sup>/sec discharges from the estuaries into the ocean in a semi-diurnal tidal flow leaving a surplus that accumulates to cause flooding. The delta thus acts like a sponge, absorbing the shear amount of flow and releasing slowly stored water through at least twenty-one outlet estuaries into the Atlantic Ocean. The shear amount of discharge overwhelms the capacity of the network of distributaries and predisposes the delta to flooding. Assessment of the capacity of the rivers to evacuate pollutants showed that rivers to the west of Brass which are fed by Forcados River exhibited relatively stronger flux efficiencies prior to 1998 but are presently weaker compared to rivers fed by Nun. The rivers to the east between New Calabar and Imo Rivers exhibited very weak ebb tide asymmetry or net upstream flow largely because these rivers receive little or no freshwater influx from upstream sources. Flood and erosion are the major hydrological hazards in the region.
文摘Caesar,the chained dog in“A New England Nun”by Mary Wilkins Freeman in 1891,has become the spotlight of discussion since its publication.Most critics have equated it with Louisa Ellis’s solitary spinsterhood rather than seeing it as a symbol of patriarchy.However,based on the close reading approach,a careful analysis of Caesar reveals that it is a symbol of patriarchy for its close connection with Joe Dagget.And the imprisonment of Caesar is of great significance to Louisa,unveiling her steadfast determination to break the shackle of patriarchy.
文摘In"A New England Nun", it is no doubt that Louisa's choice of breaking engagement and remaining unmarried is strik-ing and rebellious in Mary W. Freeman's period of the end of 19th century in America. This thesis analyzes the protagonist Louisa from the perspective of Woman's self-awakening.
文摘Most of the female images described by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman live within the traditional female sphere,such as yards,kitchens,churches and so on.However,Freeman gave these traditional female spaces impressive anti-traditional significance in her two short stories“A New England Nun”and“The Revolt of‘Mother’”.
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文摘This paper presents an entropy-based smoothing technique for solving a class of non-smooth optimization problems that are in some way related to the maximum function.Basic ideas concerning this approach are that we replace the non-smooth maximum function by a smooth one,called aggregate function,which is derived by employing the maximum entropy principle and its useful properties are proved.Wilh this smoothing technique,both unconstrained and constrained mimma.x problems are transformed into unconstrained optimization problems of smooth functions such that this class of non-smooth optimization problems can be solved by some existing unconstrained optimization softwares for smooth functions The present approach can be very easily implemented on computers with very fast and -.Inhie convergence.
文摘The study identifies the extent of soil loss and proposes a method for prioritization of micro-watershed in the Nun Nadi watershed.The study used the Sediment Yield Index(SYI)method,based on weighted overlays of soil,topography,rainfall erosivity and land use parameters in 24 micro watersheds.Accordingly the values and thematic layers were integrated as per the SYI model,and minimum and maximum sediment yield values were calculated.The priority ranks as per the sediment yield values were assigned to all micro-watersheds.Then the values were classified into four priority zones according to their composite scores.Almost 14 percent area of three micro-watersheds(SW5b,SW6a and SW7b)showed very high priority;approximately 30.57 percent of the study area fell under the high priority zones.These areas require immediate attention.Conservation methods are suggested,and the locations of check dams are proposed after considering drainage,slope and soil loss.&2015 International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation and China Water and Power Press.Production and Hosting by Elsevier B.V.This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
