The Impact of Water Price on the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Water Service Providers

The impactof water sales price on the performance of water service providers is typically something of a mystery. High prices mean more revenue and profit;but it may lead to less bills collection and encourage the illegal connections. Yet, this argument has not been fully addressed in the Palestinian water sector;this research evaluates the effect of average water prices on the financial sustainability key indicators as collection efficiency, profit or loss percentage, non-revenue water, staff productivity, daily consumption, operating, and maintenance cost. The average price of cubic meter sold is segmented into low, medium, and high categories. Multivariate analysis shows that there are significant differences in profit or working ratio, daily consumption, and operating cost based on the different price categories. Further significant differences have been found in non-revenue water, collection efficiency, and water production based on low and high price categories. On the other hand, no significant difference has been found in staff productivity. The results show high price set by Palestinian water providers, leads to an increase in the bill collection rate and profit margin. However, negative relationship has been found between the price on one hand, and non-revenue water, average daily consumption, and water production on the other hand. The implication of these findings reveal that the Palestinian water providers should increase water prices gradually to cover operating and maintenance cost for better financial performance and sustainability.

Working Capital Management and Firms’ Profitability: Evidence from Quoted Firms on the Nigerian Stock Exchange

Over the years, it appeared that firms failed to subject short-term investments to proper management thereby leading to either excessive or inadequate working capital which in turn affected their profitability. To empirically satisfy this, this paper examined working capital management and firms’ profitability in Nigeria quoted firms on Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). A panel data methodology was used with different regression estimators to analyze this relationship based on a balanced panel of 10 listed firms during the period 2008-2017. It was discovered that cash collection period and cash payment period exerted a negative impact on return on assets, though the impact was only significant for cash payment period on the ground of −0.064 (p = 0.000 −0.032 (p = 0.077 > 0.05). Also discovered was that both the current ratio and inventory period exerted a positive impact on return on assets, though the impact was only significant for current ratio on the ground of 8.172 (p = 0.000 0.05). The study concluded that working capital management affected firms’ profitability in Nigeria. Therefore it was recommended that while the shorter collection was maintained, payment to creditors should not be elongated so as to enjoy cash discount (if any) and that firms should be proactive in the management of raw materials in order to avoid idle resources that might negatively impact their financial performance.

Effect of Collective Bargaining on Employee Motivation in the Zimbabwean Gold Mining Sector

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of collective bargaining on employee motivation in the Zimbabwean gold mining sector.The continued restless among employees at various gold mines in the midlands province has resulted in productivity levels dwindling.There has been increased labour turnover by employees as well as increased union representation to management.Questionnaire were used to collect data.In this article a population of one thousand employees was used.A sample of two hundred employees was selected across the board.The results of the study indicate positive relationships between collective bargaining and job satisfaction among the employees in the Zimbabwean gold mining sector.Implications of these results are that the human resource interventions are required in order to create an environment in which employees can freely engage in collective bargaining.Furthermore,the results indicate that collective bargaining engenders intrinsic motivation and above all allows for the protection of employee’s rights and welfare as well as promoting industrial democracy.This study recommends that managers should guard against preventing or obstructing employees from seeking legal redress to protect their interest.In addition,labour officers should be given the right of reasonable access to workers during working hours at their organisations for the purposes of advising the workers on the law.The employees should be given a latitude to belong to a trade union and or workers committee.

The Records of Anatomy in Ancient China

Through long-term observations and repeated practices of human body structure,anatomical knowledge in ancient China has gradually developed from the sprouting period when ancient Chinese hunted animals for survival,to anatomical exploration,which breaks the shackles of fear and religious rites.For example,Hua Tuo(华佗),a famous doctor in the period of The Three Kingdoms,did exquisite abdominal surgery;Yan Luozi(烟萝子),a Taoist priest in the period of The Five Dynasties,drew a map of human anatomy;Wang Weiyi(王唯一),a medical official in Northern Song dynasty,was responsible for casting acupuncture bronze figures,an anatomical mold for practicing acupuncture;Song Ci(宋慈),a forensic expert in Southern Song Dynasty,wrote Xi Yuan Ji Lu(《洗冤集录》Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified);Wang Qingren(王清任),a physician in Qing Dynasty wrote Yi Lin Gai Cuo(《医林改错》Correction on Errors in Medical Works).Ancient Chinese anatomy is far ahead of Western anatomy in understanding and describing human body structures.It has made great contributions to the emergence of Huang Di Nei Jing(《黄帝内经》Huangdi's Internal Classic)and laid a solid foundation for the establishment of visceral manifestation theory and meridian and collateral theory.Even now,it has served the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical practices.Anatomical knowledges,such as relevant operation records,books,Atlas,models in ancient China,especially the names of Zangorgan and Fu-organ,bones and five sense organs,are still used in modern anatomy and modern medicine,making indelible contributions to the development of modern anatomy in China.

切削床排屑台的研究及Solid works设计

以切削床排屑问题为主题,针对切削床排屑难问题进行讨论研究,采用Solid works设计一种可自动排屑的工作台。工作台设计包括有自动收集铝屑、自动排铝屑和气动回路3个方面。设计采用导圆角三角型平台可以起到自动集屑的作用,三角凹槽中的铝屑依靠气压吹动排屑到切削缝。在切削缝处开凿独特缺口,并依靠切齿片的高速旋转带动铝屑排入腔体。同时正对切齿片方向添加排气口,排除粘贴在切齿片上的铝屑,防止高速旋转再次带动铝屑飞出。

基于Lon Works现场总线的热量采集系统的开发

介绍了一种由LonWorks现场总线与Neuron3150芯片相结合开发的智能热量采集器,阐述了系统的硬件组成及部分主要软件程序,实现通过上位机向控制中心传送各点热量信息,完成实时数据显示,进而达到智能控制效果。此外,综合运用了Lon总线的网络功能对温室中各个节点热量表进行采集和记录,采集实验数据,为深入研究提供较好的实验依据。

Solving the Pedagogical Dilemma by Implementing Collaborative Leaning Mode in College ELT:Peer Interaction and Group Cooperation

This paper mainly seeks to discuss what factors contribute to students' passive involvement in English classes. It also explores whether it would be possible to solve the above pedagogical dilemmas through implementing collaborative learning mode in ESL. After analyzing the data collected from case study, classroom observation and post-hoc interviews, researcher discovers that collaborative learning mode exerts a considerable positive influence on reducing students' learning anxiety and rebuilding their self-confidence. In addition, peer interaction and group collaboration are highly motivating and effective for ESL learners at college level.

质量管理在血站采供血工作中的应用

目的 分析在血站采供血工作中质量管理的应用价值。方法 选取2021年7月—2022年7月在济宁市中心血站献血的70名献血者和11名护理工作人员,均实施质量管理,纳入研究组;另选择2020年5月—2021年5月在血站献血的70名献血者和11名护理工作人员,实施常规管理,纳入对照组。对比和分析工作管理效果。结果 研究组工作管理质量(设备维修保养、责任心、消毒工作质量、环境质量)各项评分高于对照组(P<0.05);研究组献血者总满意度为97.14%,高于对照组的81.43%(P<0.05);研究组一次穿刺成功率、采血质量达标率、健康教育覆盖率分别为92.86%、98.57%、100%,高于对照组的72.86%、85.71%、90.00%,研究组工作差错率为2.86%,低于对照组的17.14%(P<0.05)。结论 在血站采供血工作中质量管理应用价值较高,在工作管理质量、献血者满意度、一次穿刺成功率、采血质量达标率、工作差错率、健康教育覆盖率方面优势明显。

馆藏作品NFT化的版权法律问题研究

馆藏作品NFT化具有文化保存、信息分享和创作激励等方面的重要意义。作品NFT是一种兼具权利管理信息和技术保护措施功能的作品数字版本所有权凭证。馆藏机构对自有版权作品、他人版权作品和公有领域作品铸造NFT的合法性基础及条件各不相同。馆藏作品NFT具有独立经济价值,其销售本身并不涉及版权许可。馆藏作品NFT与版权许可的衔接应主要采用个人使用模式和CC许可模式。侵害馆藏作品NFT权利和所映射作品版权的常见行为包括未经许可铸造馆藏作品NFT、NFT仿盘、假冒馆藏机构名义铸造NFT、盗窃馆藏作品NFT和购买者未经许可使用NFT所映射馆藏作品的版权等五类,需要馆藏机构、NFT交易平台、相关主管部门和法院各司其职地构建起完整合理的规制体系。

巷道破底工作面机头收煤装置设计

为解决当前巷道破底工作面漏煤问题,通过对现有设备的结构特点及存在的问题进行分析,设计出一种巷道破底工作面机头收煤装置。该装置不仅可以有效地收集漏落的煤块,而且还可以提供采煤机维修操作空间,有效改善井下工人的工作环境,降低安全隐患,使得智能化工作面快速推进,从而为煤矿高产、高效提供有力支持。

写印转换时期唐集流传方式举隅——以程大昌《演繁露》所见《白氏文集》为例

《白氏文集》宋代诸本系谱研究在白居易研究领域一向为学者所关注。其原因,在于这一时期《白氏文集》大体完成了由写本向印本的转换,其卷目编次也由“前后续集本”变为“前诗后笔本”,两者之间是否存在关联性互动值得探讨。在此背景下,调查清楚白集宋代诸本的状况,成为梳理版本衍变源流的关键。本文以程大昌《演繁露》为例,通过分析其征引《白氏文集》的情况,发现在南宋士人的阅读视野中“,前后续集本”和“前诗后笔本”同时存在,而程氏所见或出南宋秘阁藏书。同时根据卷帙分析来推测,《白氏文集》从“前后续集本”到“前诗后笔本”的体例更革,最早可能完成于写本流行时期,至印本流行时期则被读者选择成为社会主流版本。

麻木遗忘与施虐错位——鲁迅《风筝》及其笔下的“斯德哥尔摩症候群”

《风筝》叙述的是一件“我”摧毁小兄弟亲手制作的风筝,成年后求宽恕而不得的痛苦旧事,然其真正的写作意图并非在“叙旧”,或是记录简单的兄弟失和,而是借用“风筝事件”的表层叙事,以及《风筝》中“我”与小弟呈现出的“集体无意识”的“斯德哥尔摩综合征”特征,再与其同时期小说中众多麻木失语的人物形象遥相呼应,构建起一个独特的“斯德哥尔摩症候群”,来完成对民国初年在强权压制与精神虐杀下陷于麻木、遗忘,甚至施虐错位的“斯德哥尔摩症候群”的心灵剖析。后鲁迅在北京女子高等师范学校风潮及“三·一八惨案”中选择以现实抗争去回应绝望,还击虚妄,亦正式宣告了鲁迅对其《风筝》时期“斯德哥尔摩症候群”式精神危机的告别。

新时代医学院校思想政治工作体系现代化:意义、目标与向路

实现思想政治工作体系现代化是医学院校思想政治工作的发展方向。为了更好地遵循思想政治工作的规律、更好地满足“新医科”建设要求、更好地应对发展中的机遇挑战,推进新时代医学院校思想政治工作体系现代化势在必行。医学院校思想政治工作体系现代化应当符合医学教育的特点与规律,具有明确清晰的思想政治工作多元主体,成为突破界限、具备完整育人功能的体系。具体建设思路需要从以下三方面着力:铸牢医教协同的思想政治工作共同体意识;丰富以医德教育为重点的德育内容体系;形成“纵向到底、横向到边”的思想政治工作格局。

甘蔗种植机供种与播种系统联调试验研究

为实现甘蔗种植机的供种系统与播种系统的联调工作,设计了一种倒三角状的集蔗箱并优化其参数,使蔗种从供种系统到播种系统过程中不乱序、不卡蔗、不堵塞。通过对蔗种在集蔗箱中的运动分析和EDEM运动仿真,探究了蔗种的运动机理和影响蔗种落种有序的因素。通过单因素试验和正交试验,研究了落种高度、导蔗板倾斜角和集蔗量对蔗种有序率和充种率的影响,结果表明:落种高度和集蔗量对落种有序率有着极显著影响,导蔗板倾角对落种有序率有着显著影响;对蔗种充种率,落种高度有着极显著影响,集蔗量影响显著,导蔗板倾斜角影响不显著。综合考虑后,最佳因素组合为:落种高度为200mm,导蔗板倾斜角为45°,集蔗量为25根。

韩成武对杜诗研究之贡献——以《韩成武文集》为中心

韩成武先生毕生致力于杜诗研究,其学术精华尽展于《韩成武文集》之中。该文集六卷,有四卷为杜诗研究。其中,《杜诗内容论丛》深入挖掘了杜甫作品的深刻内涵,提出了杜甫儒家思想来源于孟子、杜甫的忠君思想不是愚忠、杜甫拥有众生平等意识等独到见解。《杜诗艺术研究》从创作角度揭示杜诗艺术的精髓,除对“沉郁顿挫”的内涵做出新解,还总结出杜诗“时空并驭”的创作手法,探讨了“流水对”和“当句对”的制作方法,并对杜甫律诗的章法、句法、字法做出研究。另外,在杜诗声律研究上,提出了变格律句的概念,并对学界在声律研究上存在的一些问题进行了纠正。《杜甫评传》则以杜诗诗句立目,强化了杜甫成为“诗圣”的炼成路径。

清雅醇厚韵律谐美——凌廷堪《梅边吹笛谱》新探及补遗

凌廷堪《梅边吹笛谱》主要作于词人十五岁以后,四十四岁之前,即公元1771年—公元1800年之间。道光六年(公元1826年),由其弟子张其锦董理刊印。《梅边吹笛谱》内容丰富,涉及题赠唱和、记游抒怀、咏史怀古等诸多方面;特色鲜明,具有清雅醇厚、韵律谐美的艺术特点。《梅边吹笛谱》同时具有丰富的文学批评价值和史料考据价值。前者表现在词作的小序和正文彰显了凌廷堪的文学批评思想,后者表现在词作反映了凌廷堪的生平交游情况,可与张其锦《凌次仲先生年谱》互为补充。凌廷堪的词作尚有散佚,今辑得佚词四首,颇具价值。

清代高平廉吏毕振姬为学为官为人之道

毕振姬是清代高平知名的廉吏,其学识渊博,为官清廉,深受老百姓的爱戴。在当今大力倡导廉政文化建设的背景下,研究毕振姬其人其作,具有一定的现实意义。本着传承地方文化的目的,立足毕振姬作品文本,结合有关记载,就毕振姬为学、为官、为人三个方面进行探析,让世人全面了解这位清正廉洁的官员。

校本人才培养工作状态数据采集与管理实践研究

人才培养工作状态数据对高职院校“双高计划”建设的重要作用日益凸显。针对高职院校人才培养状态数据采集与管理中存在的管理机制缺失、采集队伍缺乏、数据意识淡薄、数据挖掘困难等问题,结合黄河水利职业技术学院工作实践,提出搭建校本数据平台,精准管理数据资产;打造高效采集团队,规范采集流程;强化数据意识,变被动为主动;深度挖掘数据,赋能“双高计划”建设等优化数据采集与管理的对策。