The Current Situation and Future Expectationsof China's Pilot Boatsl

Pilots need to board the ship for pilotage,but there are risks or potential dangers in the transfer of pilot.The author reviewed the history of the development of pilot boats,analyzed the potential risks or dangers of transferring pilot,proposed that pilot boat shall have the function of ensuring the safety of pilot when embarking or disembarking the ships,some suggestions on the future design and manufacture of Chinese pilot boats are also given according to the advantages and disadvantages of domestic and foreign pilot boats.

Making a Mark on the Boat

Have you heard the story of “Making a Mark on the Boat”? Let’s explore this tale together.One day, a group of people was crossing a river on a boat. Among them was a man who possessed a beautiful sword, proudly displaying it to everyone. However, in a moment of carelessness, the man accidentally dropped his sword into the river.

Quantifying cold front induced water transport of a bay with in situ observations using manned and unmanned boats

The generation of high-resolution data is increasingly important in understanding the complexities of coastal ocean and developing sound management strategies, especially in view of the long-term impact of severe weather systems. The impact of severe weather systems, when integrated over time, can be significant when compared with tidal oscillations. This paper presents a study of water transport out of Vermilion Bay in response to a short, intense event associated with a passing atmospheric cold front, and reports the application of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler （ADCP） mounted on an Automated Surface Craft （ASC）, known as the auto-boat or unmanned boat, developed in our lab at the Louisiana State University, to generate high resolution data accurately at a fraction of the cost of a manned boat. In our study, we used a manned boat and an unmanned boat, each for over 24 h to cover an entire diurnal tidal cycle, to measure flow velocity profiles to calculate the total transport. A stationary ADCP was deployed in the Southwest Pass of the Vermilion Bay from May 2009 to April 2012, providing data almost continuously （with only one major gap）, with a 717-day record of water transport between the northern Gulf of Mexico and Vermilion Bay, and demonstrates the importance of the pass in water transport.

Improving the Use of Robotic Welding of Aluminum Boats through Modularization

The level of automation in the manufacture of recreational aluminum boats is very low. Robotized welding is rarely utilized, although it is commonly considered as the most effective way to reduce costs and increase competitiveness. A reason for the under-exploitation of robotics can be found in the construction of aluminum boats;boat models and their detailed structures are almost without exception individual pieces. A new stiffener structure for an aluminum recreational boat hull is developed in this work. Construction of the stiffener as a module allows exploitation of the advantages of modularization. The number of different parts is reduced and the structure simplified improves the applicability of robotic welding and provides benefits accruing from mass production. The same module can be used in several boat models. The modularity also makes it possible to use the same advanced robot welding fixture for a variety of boat models.

Availability,Management and Use of Priority Life-Saving Medicines for Under-Five Children in Two Health Districts in Senegal:A Cross-Sectional Study

Under-five mortality remains a major concern in the world and in Senegal. It is mainly due to preventable and treatable diseases with priority life-saving medicines for under-five children. This study evaluated the availability, management and use of these drugs in two health districts in Senegal. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the health districts of Guediawaye and Pete from 01 November 2018 to 31 January 2019. The health district of Guediawaye is in the region hosting the Senegalese capital while that of Pete is located in the region of Saint Louis, northern Senegal. Nine drugs that can prevent and treat malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition were selected. An inventory form and a self-administered questionnaire were used to collect data that was analyzed with SPSS and expressed as a percentage and average. Drug availability was 50.4% and 54.3% in Guediawaye and in Pete, respectively. Average stock-out duration in the past three months was estimated at 22.6 and 26 days, respectively. The drug management was marked, on the one hand, by a good availability of stock cards in the two districts with proportions equal to 100% and 94.1%, respectively, and on the other hand, by the presence of expired stocks in Pete (12.2%). About 79% and 88% of prescribers reported prescribing the basket drug, respectively. These results show that access to priority life-saving medicines for children remains a challenge. Measures to be taken should include improving the distribution channels and training of health professionals. Further studies should be conducted in other health districts to better understand the barriers to access to child health services.

Knowledge and Skills in Advanced Swimming and Life-Saving Techniques: A Correlational Study

This descriptive-correlational study was conducted to determine the relationship between the knowledge and skills of the BSMT (Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation) students in PE (Physical Education) 2 (Advanced Swimming and Life-saving Techniques). The respondents of the study were the 40 second year BSMT students that were taken through purposive sampling. The study utilized a researcher-made questionnaire for both knowledge and skills that had undergone validity and reliability-testing. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data such as mean, standard deviation, and Spearman’s rho. Results revealed that their knowledge on Advanced Swimming and Life-saving Techniques was “Fair” while the skills of the second year BSMT students were “Very good”. Furthermore, the knowledge of the BSMT students had a positive correlation (substantial) with their skills on Advanced Swimming and Life-saving Techniques. The second year BSMT students are encouraged to undergo trainings and upgrading to enhance their knowledge and skills in Advanced Swimming and Life-saving Techniques in order for them to become life-long learners.

Level of Acceptability of the Instructional Guide in Physical Education 2(Advanced Swimming Skills and Life-Saving Techniques)

This descriptive study aimed to determine the level of acceptability of the Instructional Guide in Physical Education 2(Advanced Swimming Skills and Life-Saving Techniques).The respondents of the study were the content experts currently teaching PE(Physical Education)in other universities in Iloilo and Bacolod City,Philippines together with the BSMT(Bachelor of Science Marine Transportation)students who used the instructional guide throughout the duration of the study.The instrument used to evaluate the materials was adopted from Terunez(2008)and included seven evaluation criteria to include physical aspect,language,content,objectives,instructions,learning activities,and evaluation measures.The statistical tools employed were mean,standard deviation,and rank.The results of the study revealed that the level of acceptability of the instructional guide in physical aspect was“High”which means that the material was suited to the level of the intended users.No significant difference was noted in the evaluation result of the content experts and student users.It can be concluded that the development of Instructional Guide in Physical Education 2 is deemed to be highly beneficial in enhancing learning.It is recommended that this instructional material will be utilized by other maritime institutions offering courses in Advanced Swimming and Life-Saving Techniques.

Slow Boats in Zhujiajiao Shanghai

Boatmen take a lazy paddle down the main canal of Zhujiajiao,a watertown about two hour’s drive from shanghai.dating back more than 1,700 years,many of the historical structures are still in place.during weekdays the area is a relaxing location for those with an interest in ancient architecture,gardens and temple activities.

Acculturation Gap Between Two Generation Immigrants:An Analysis of Fresh Off the Boat

Globalization facilitates the transnational and trans-regional flow of population.As new comers,immigrants need to adapt to new culture and conventions.The way of acculturation varies from individuals even within an immigrant family,with a problematic asymmetry that children acculturate faster than their last generations,as the acculturation gap-distress model demonstrates.However,empirical studies indicate that acculturation gap does not always associate with family and youth maladjustment,and parent’s attitude towards the host and origin culture rarely influences children.This paper analyses Fresh Off the Boat,a teleplay adapted from a Chinese American writer Eddie Huang’s memoir,to revile how different generation immigrants adapt to their new life.This paper finds that parents’orientations to Chinese and American culture affect their children,which is different from the previous study.Findings suggest that maintaining heritage culture is important for young immigrants’adjustment,while accepting host culture is crucial for their parents.Therefore,adopting a strategy of integration may be the ideal way of acculturation.

2022年华南极端“龙舟水”与大气环流及海温异常的关系

利用华南192个国家气象观测站逐日降水资料,NCEP/NCAR大气环流再分析资料,NOAA月平均海表温度资料(ERSST V5)及向外长波辐射(OLR)资料,采用相关、合成分析的方法研究了2022年华南“龙舟水”异常与大气环流及海温异常的关系。结果表明,2022年“龙舟水”期间,东亚大槽、东北冷涡偏强,南下冷空气偏强,同时西太平洋副热带高压和南支槽均偏强,在华南存在明显的水汽辐合。2022年发生的拉尼娜事件,大气环流对其有明显响应,Walker环流增强,华南对流明显加强,菲律宾以东存在异常反气旋环流,副高加强导致其西北侧的西南风加强,向华南水汽输送显著增强,同时华南存在显著的上升运动。大气环流和海温的异常导致2022年华南极端“龙舟水”。

近62 a华南“龙舟水”气候特征及变化

每年端午节前后龙舟竞渡之时,是华南前汛期降水最多、最为集中的时段,容易引发严重洪涝灾害,并对早稻生产造成严重影响,称之为“龙舟水”。对华南“龙舟水”期间暴雨过程的频次和强度进行研究是当前防灾减灾的迫切需求。利用1961—2022年华南192个国家气象观测站逐日降水资料,采用EOF、线性趋势、M-K突变等方法,分析了华南“龙舟水”期间降水量的时空特征及变化;构建了一个表征华南“龙舟水”暴雨过程的综合强度指数,由此分析华南近62 a“龙舟水”期间暴雨过程频次、强度以及“龙舟水”强度年景指数的特征和变化。结果表明,华南“龙舟水”一致性变化是其最主要的特点。1961—2022年“龙舟水”期间,华南共出现229次暴雨过程,平均每年3.7次。近62 a来华南区域平均“龙舟水”降水量和暴雨过程频次变化趋势不显著,但“龙舟水”强度年景指数以1.2·(10 a)^(-1)的速率显著上升。评估得到近62 a华南“龙舟水”最强暴雨过程出现在2022年6月4—21日,华南“龙舟水”强年有4 a,分别出现在2022年、2020年、2008年和2006年。

用于龙舟训练的仿生柔性触觉传感器

为了提高龙舟比赛运动员的训练效果,开发了可用于身体运动识别及压力监测的仿生纤毛柔性触觉传感器。柔性触觉传感器采用了经典的基底-传感层-封装层式“三明治”结构,柔性硅胶基底采用旋涂法制备,传感层为利用Langmuir⁃Blodgett方法得到的大面积碳纳米管传感薄膜,纤毛栽种于传感层,最后封装得到具有仿生纤毛的触觉传感器。由传感器的SEM照片可知,层与层之间的结合特性较好,采用自制的往复测试平台,对传感器进行了测试。传感器耐用性最高可达5500次,最大阻值差可达300%,对于不同方向力的刺激有识别特性,可清晰识别人体的脉搏信号,对未来龙舟训练智能装备开发中的动作识别、力量监测等功能具有较大现实意义。

云南小凉山地区端午药市的民族药用植物资源研究

目的:了解云南小凉山地区端午药市药用植物交易现状,发掘民族医药传统知识。方法:采用民族植物学等方法对云南小凉山地区端午药市进行调查,完成包括基原名、药用部位、用途和用法等内容的药用植物编目。结果:经过整理和鉴定,云南小凉山地区端午药市药用植物有153种,隶属72科,123属,被《中国药典》收录49种,作为保健品使用的药材共28种,药食同源的植物共29种。药材药用部位有8类[根类(根或块根或根茎)、全草类或全株类、果类、鳞茎、花类、子实体类、油类、叶类],其中以根类入药最多,占总种数的47.7%。药材主要用于益气补血、益肾强筋、键脾和胃、调节免疫、祛风除湿、活血祛瘀、温里散寒、温经止痛、抗炎、镇痛及清热解毒等功效。药材使用方法以水煎服为主,其次是多种配伍炖肉,煎汤熏洗或沐浴,捣烂外敷,泡酒涂擦。药材治疗疾病用于治疗消化系统最多(56种,36.6%),其次是治疗肌肉骨骼系统与结缔组织疾病(54种,35.3%)。结论:云南小凉山地区端午药市药用植物种类丰富多样,被用于药用、食用和保健品,药用独具民族特色,成为发掘新药源、新用途的潜在资源。

基于FIA*-APF算法的蟹塘投饵船动态路径规划

为了提高无人投饵船在含障碍物河蟹养殖池塘自主巡航的作业效率和安全性,该研究提出基于改进A*算法与人工势场法相融合(fusion of improved A*and artificial potential field,FIA*-APF)的蟹塘投饵船动态路径规划算法。首先引入动态加权因子优化A*算法评价函数;其次加入转折惩罚函数并删除冗余点,接着利用B样条曲线对全局路径进行平滑处理;最后将改进A*算法得到的全局路径作为改进人工势场法中的引力路径,生成投饵船自主巡航高效路径。根据养殖池塘创建静态和动态2种仿真环境,分别对传统人工势场法(traditional artificial potential field,TAPF)、基于A*和人工势场法的融合算法(the A*and artificial potential field,TA*-APF)和FIA*-APF算法的性能进行20次测试。仿真试验结果表明:2种环境下,FIA*-APF算法的平均规划时间是TAPF算法的17.23%,是TA*-APF算法的51.96%,平均指令节点数量比TAPF算法减少50.64%,比TA*-APF算法减少65.03%,平均路径长度比TA*-APF算法减少2.82%。蟹塘试验结果表明:FIA*-APF算法的规划时间为TAPF算法的38.16%,为TA*-APF的62.42%,路径长度比TAPF算法减少29.13%,比TA*-APF减少10.15%;另外,TAPF和TA*-APF算法规划路径上大于60°的转角分别是FIA*-APF算法的3.28和2.62倍,大于100°的转角分别是FIA*-APF算法的3.73和1.67倍,该研究算法规划的路径更高效平滑。研究结果可为无人投饵船自主导航提供参考。

船式拖拉机直线工作参数优选研究

为提高船式拖拉机驱动性能,以单轮叶为研究对象,结合离散元法搭建了仿真模型与土槽试验平台,分析单轮叶与土壤的直线作业机理。验证仿真模型的有效性后,从单轮叶与土壤作业过程出发,对单轮叶直线作业过程受力进行了分析,发现单轮叶推进力和支撑力均随着转过角度的增加呈现先增加后降低的趋势变化。以单轮叶推进力和扭矩作为评价指标,探究单轮叶工作参数对驱动性能的影响规律,通过多因素法得到最佳的工作参数组合。研究结果表明:最优工作参数组合为入土角度11°、入土深度147mm、前进速度1.6m/s,此时轮叶推进力为172.51N、扭矩为69.82N·m,优化后的单轮叶推进力提高了40.82N,扭矩下降了34.77N·m。土槽试验表明:优化后的单轮叶损耗功率降低明显,驱动性能得到了有效提高,结果为船式拖拉机工作参数选择提供了理论依据。

基于改进YOLOv8n-seg的蟹塘水草区域分割与定位方法

目前蟹塘内水草清理以人工作业为主,劳动强度大,作业效率低,自动水草清理船能大幅降低劳动强度,提高作业效率,而确定蟹塘水草分布是规划水草清理船高效作业路径的关键基础。针对无人机采集的蟹塘水草图像中水草与岸边植被相似性高、难以准确区分等问题,该研究提出一种基于改进YOLOv8n-seg的蟹塘水草区域分割与定位方法。改进模型从降低模型大小和提高召回率的角度出发,首先基于RT-DETR(real-timedetectiontransformer)的HGNetv2(hierarchical graph network)轻量化网络结构重设主干特征提取网络,缩减模型体积;其次以Efficient Rep轻量化结构为基准重构颈部网络,在降低参数量的同时增强模型的多尺度特征融合能力;接着在特征提取层引入SegNext注意力机制,加强模型对蟹塘水草区域的敏感度。为了消除模型在识别过程中产生的冗余区域,进一步提高分割精度,采用二值化处理对分割结果进行优化,并结合图像处理算法对水草区域进行面积筛选;经过坐标转换后得到精确水草轮廓经纬度坐标。试验结果表明:改进模型对蟹塘水草具有良好的区分度和分割效果,其参数量和计算量分别为1.49 M和8.4 GFLOPs,召回率和平均精度均值分别为91.5%和95.6%,与原YOLOv8n-seg模型相比,模型体积减小了49.7%,分割速度提升了32.3%。在坐标转换试验中,水草定位精度平均误差为0.22 m,验证了改进模型能够满足蟹塘水草区域分割与定位要求。研究结果为后续水草清理船自动作业路径规划研究提供参考。

参与型体育旅游产品开发的IDPC模式研究——以南京秦淮河龙舟文化旅游为例

参与型体育旅游是旅游发展的新模式,是旅游产业由一元化走向多元化发展的必然趋势。该文采用文献法、逻辑分析、数理统计、专家访谈等方法对南京市龙舟运动转型体育旅游展开研究。得出结论:根据旅游市场的实际需求,结合南京旅游市场的实际情况,以旅游市场规律为指导理念,对龙舟运动进行可参与性开发;以IDPC(Identification,Design,Promotion,Culture)模式为整体框架,从形的层面到神的层面逐一分析,借助南京人文、地理等资源,为龙舟参与旅游的开发提供理论支撑和技术参考。

米食文化与端午习俗活动考述

米食作为中国饮食文化的重要组成部分,也是端午习俗活动中人们不可或缺的一种传统食物。米食文化具有悠久的历史,表现出地域性、时节性、多样性等特点。端午节是中国重要的传统节日,从米食文化与民俗内涵关系、端午的习俗与活动、岁时饮食的食粽养生习俗3个方面来考述端午的习俗活动,希望传承和发扬端午习俗活动,促进中国传统文化的社会进步。

细石叶技术的起源、二元分化及环境驱动因素

在亚洲东北部地区,细石叶技术是旧石器时代晚期人类适应气候和环境的最关键因素之一。学术界围绕细石叶技术产生很多讨论,其中起源、技术演变及技术类型的区域分布是被关注的几个关键问题。细石叶技术可分为初始、成熟、简约几个技术发展阶段,压制法的运用是细石叶技术成熟的关键,细小化的特点决定了各类细石叶使用功能上的区别并不显著。因而在实践层面上,细石叶技术的判定应重视石核和产品形态、技术生产流程、产品的使用意义、强调剥片策略分析,不应限定细石叶的剥制方法。末次盛冰期时,华北地区与中国东北地区、俄罗斯远东、日本北部等所构成的“北方区域”形成分别以船形石核、两面预制的楔形石核为主的二元分化格局,虽然出现过文化上的交叉融合,但是两个区存在以宽、窄楔形石核为主的现象,二元状态没有从根本上发生改变。细石叶技术的起源、成熟、分化与H3、H2、末次盛冰期几次冷事件间有较好的耦合关系,显示出环境驱动力仍然是导致史前人类生存策略变化的关键因素。