Purpose Human capital theory suggests that any increase in skills translates into greater productivity of the workforce. Non-cognitive skills, in particular, play a critical role in many domains in life. The aim of th...
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Purpose Human capital theory suggests that any increase in skills translates into greater productivity of the workforce. Non-cognitive skills, in particular, play a critical role in many domains in life. The aim of this study is to gain a greater understanding of one such skill, discipline. Viewing discipline as a tool for enhancing learning, personal development and increasing overall achievement, this study offers an alternative way to measure discipline in higher education. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the results of an online survey of 537 current students and recent graduates from the United States, South Korea and China. Principal component analysis was used to test the overarching assumption that student discipline is composed offive dimensions. Multiple analysis of variance (ANOVA) with post hoc analyses andt-tests were applied to test for country and gender-related differences between the three country groups. Cluster analysis was used to profile the respondent groups based on similarities across the samples. findings The results confirm that student discipline is a construct comprising five discipline dimensions - focus, intention, responsibility, structure and time (f.I.R.S.T). In addition, the identification of low, medium and high discipline levels among the respondents provides support for the recently introduced concept of a layered "threshold of Discipline". Originality/value A f.I.R.S.T. discipline measurement questionnaire for capturing student discipline - underpinned by a conceptual model encompassing self-determination, goal setting, self-efficacy, self-regulation and time management principles - was developed and tested. Suggestions for enhancing graduate work readiness through increasing levels of the skill of discipline are outlined.
Herein, InAlN/GaN-on-Si high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) with an f(T)-L-G product of 20.2 GHz-mu m are demonstrated. The device with a gate length of 200 nm and a source-drain spacing of 900 nm exhibits a pe...
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Herein, InAlN/GaN-on-Si high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) with an f(T)-L-G product of 20.2 GHz-mu m are demonstrated. The device with a gate length of 200 nm and a source-drain spacing of 900 nm exhibits a peak transconductance of 543 mS mm(-1), an I-ON/I-Off ratio of approximate to 10(7), a maximum on-current of 2.4 A mm(-1), and an on-resistance of 1.07 omega mm. Small-signal characteristics show a unity current gain cutofffrequency of 101 GHz. Delay time analysis is performed to evaluate various delay components and their contribution to the small-signal performance of the device. An effective electron velocity of 1.56 x 10(7) cm s(-1) is estimated in these devices, which minimizes the intrinsic delay of the transistor. The factors limiting the f(T)-L-G product in deeply scaled devices are discussed using the delay analysis.
Since the three-dimensional (3D) analysis of linear induction motor (LIM) needs to consider the transverse end effect, the transverse magnetomotive force (m.m.f.) distribution model becomes significantly important. Th...
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Since the three-dimensional (3D) analysis of linear induction motor (LIM) needs to consider the transverse end effect, the transverse magnetomotive force (m.m.f.) distribution model becomes significantly important. This study investigates the influences of different transverse m.m.f. models on operating characteristics of double-sided LIMs, and it also develops a novel m.m.f. model. first, four types of hypothetical distribution models are put into a 3D analytical method that considers the longitudinal and transverse end effects. Second, variations of the thrust, lateral and vertical forces with the models are comprehensively investigated in the possible operating regions. Besides, the calculated results are validated by finite elements method results and measurements in a prototype double-sided linear induction motor (DLIM). finally, the model presented in this study can be considered as a kind of optimal model for analysing DLIMs, and comparisons with other models in each operating region are mentioned.
Background and Aims: In cases of postliver transplant biliary stricture with double duct anastomsis, double-duct stenting is absolutely necessary to preserve graft function. Methods: We present a successful technique ...
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This dissertation attempts to trace the Jamesian influence on selected novels of manners by John Galsworthy, Natsume Soseki, and f. Scott fitzgerald, who are three leading early-twentieth-century novelists of manners ...
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This dissertation attempts to trace the Jamesian influence on selected novels of manners by John Galsworthy, Natsume Soseki, and f. Scott fitzgerald, who are three leading early-twentieth-century novelists of manners from England, Japan, and America respectively. In view of the recent inclination to accentuate the coexistence of social and psychological dimensions in the novel of manners, this study maintains that the influential version of this form implemented by Henry James in the literary scene anticipates the later- published individuation theory of Carl Gustav Jung who is known to have been influenced by Henry's equally eminent psychologist and philosopher brother, William James. By analysing the selected novels with regard to both the Jamesian novel of manners and Jungian individuation, this dissertation aims to lay bare Henry James's extensive and transformative influence within the novel of manners tradition not only in terms offoregrounding the psychological dimension already inherent in this form, but also with respect to turning its interest towards the unconscious. Within this framework, Henry James's The American, John Galsworthy's Jocelyn, Natsume Soseki's Kokoro, and f. Scott fitzgerald's Tender is the Night are examined.
Porous Nickel oxide nanocrystallites were successfully synthesized by a facile single-step glycine assisted solution combustion method without a post calcination treatment. Effect offuel to oxidizer (f/O) ratio on th...
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Porous Nickel oxide nanocrystallites were successfully synthesized by a facile single-step glycine assisted solution combustion method without a post calcination treatment. Effect offuel to oxidizer (f/O) ratio on the combustion behaviour, crystallite size, surface characteristics, morphology, and agglomeration were thoroughly investigated. A systematic variation of crystallite size with f/O ratio was revealed from PXRD studies. BET studies showed a decrease of surface area with increase off/O ratio. Highly porous morphology of NiO nanocrystallites synthesized at low f/O ratio (0.5) was evident from scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies showed polycrystalline nature of the material. NiO nanocrystallites exhibit high thermal stability, which was revealed from thermal analysis. The maximum specific capacitance obtained for NiO synthesized at different f/O ratios ranged from 215.6 to 99.2 C/g at 5 mV/s scan rate and 174.7 to 73.0 C/g at 10 A/ g current density. Highest value of specific capacitance and lowest values of equivalent series resistance and charge transfer resistance were exhibited by NiO synthesized at low f/O ratio of 0.5. The enhanced electrochemical performance of the sample synthesized at low f/O ratio was benefited mainly from its high surface area and optimal pore size for the diffusion of ions and electrons within the electrode. An asymmetric device fabricated using NiO as the positive electrode and activated carbon derived from phyllanthus emblica as the negative electrode and 3 M KOH as the electrolyte delivered an energy density of 12 Wh/kg at a power density of 427 W/ kg.
The 12Cr1MoWV (wt%) ferritic/martensitic steel HT9 is a candidate material for fuel cladding in advanced nuclear reactors, such as the Versatile Test Reactor currently under development. As such, understanding the rel...
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The 12Cr1MoWV (wt%) ferritic/martensitic steel HT9 is a candidate material for fuel cladding in advanced nuclear reactors, such as the Versatile Test Reactor currently under development. As such, understanding the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties in the context of irradiation environments for these steels is critical. N content, and more specifically interstitial N, has been hypothesized to be detrimental to irradiated properties at lower temperatures (less than 0.3T(m)) to a total of 6 dpa;however, in this work at a dose of 1 dpa the irradiated microstructure was improved with added N, leading to less irradiation hardening. Three variants of HT9 were irradiated with 1.5 MeV protons to a dose of 1 dpa at 300 & nbsp;C. The HT9 variants included Low (10 ppm), Mid (190 ppm), and High (440 ppm) N alloys that were otherwise nearly identical. Changing the N content had a variety of effects on the irradiated defect structures. As N content increased, the average dislocation loop diameter decreased, while the number density of loops increased. Additionally, extensive Ni clustering was observed on dislocations and interfaces. The Mid and High N specimens exhibited significantly less hardening (delta HV expressionpproximexpressiontely equexpressionl to & nbsp;100) relative to the Low N specimen (delta HV expressionpproximexpressiontely equexpressionl to = 160). The decrease in hardening is attributed to vanadium carbonitride acting as a sink for Ni clusters that would otherwise form on dislocations. Under the irradiation conditions used, these results suggest increasing the N content in HT9 may have a desirable effect on the irradiated structure and properties at the dose studied, as well as the swelling resistance at higher doses. In other words, N content appears to be a powerful tool for tailoring the self-interstitial atom cluster mobility in f/M steels for different temperature and dose applications. (C)& nbsp;2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights re
The later Carnap is usually cited as the first conceptual engineer - someone who argues that we can and should revise our concepts in order to make them fit for their purpose. This paper shows that there is an earlier...
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The later Carnap is usually cited as the first conceptual engineer - someone who argues that we can and should revise our concepts in order to make them fit for their purpose. This paper shows that there is an earlier, pragmatist, account of conceptual engineering and that today's conceptual engineers would do well to turn to it, rather than to Carnap.
Agroforestry systems are an integral part of Sub-Saharan agricultural landscapes. Studies conducted at tree or plot scales on the supply of ecosystem services (ES) suggest that agroforestry practices are a promising w...
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Agroforestry systems are an integral part of Sub-Saharan agricultural landscapes. Studies conducted at tree or plot scales on the supply of ecosystem services (ES) suggest that agroforestry practices are a promising way to build multifunctional agricultural landscapes. However, the current characterization and understanding of how multiple ES are associated across such heterogeneous agricultural landscapes are still limited. This study provides the first characterization of the multiple ESs supplied by a Sahelian faidherbia albida agroforestry parkland and their relationships. Relying on field data for 11 ES indicators, recent advances in remote sensing-derived information, and blending different ES mapping approaches, we first assessed the spatial heterogeneity of the supply of each ES. We found that the majority of ES indicators remained below ES potential values over the study area by 25 % to 50 %, revealing that there is a considerable scope for increasing the ES supply in the f. albida parkland. Then, using a scoring approach, we analyzed the supply of multiple ESs. We observed a large number of hotspots and a clear effect of the proximity off. albida trees fostering the supply of multiple ESs in their vicinity. finally, we mapped and analyzed the dominant relationships - trade-offs, synergies or losses - between ESs from a cooccurrence spatial approach. We showed that significant trade-offs and losses (58 % of the area) between ESs can exist in the f. albida parkland. Interestingly, we also showed that synergies occurred mainly up to 10 m from the f. albida trees, suggesting that synergies need to be increased beyond this threshold. By adopting an original ES valuation framework, we provided basic insights into ESs and their relationships. The different maps and information generated can support public debates and target new policies fostering the multifunctionality off. albida parklands as well as in various other parklands of West Africa.
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