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Ubiquitous Operating System: Toward The Blue Ocean Of Human-Cyber-Physical Ternary Ubiquitous Computing Mei, Hong Mei, Donggang Cao, Tao Xie

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

In response to the new patterns and scenarios of future human-cyber-physical ternary ubiquitous computing, a new kind of operating system named Ubiquitous Operating System (UOS) is emerging and under exploration for further development. The human-cyberphysical ternary ubiquitous computing has many new features, such as open and dynamic environment, diverse requirements, and complex application scenarios. New ubiquitous applications pose special demands on ubiquitous sensing and connection, lightweight computing and artificial intelligence, dynamic adaptation, feedback and control, natural human-computer-interaction, etc. To support these new requirements, a software definition mechanism is in need to flexibly control hardware, data resources, platforms, and applications. This …

Thoughts On Innovation Of Future Network Architecture, Yunjie Liu, Tao Huang, Shou Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Currently, network technology is deeply integrated with the physical world. Traditional network architectures cannot support the differentiated, customizable, and deterministic needs of industrial Internet and other services. Exploring new network architecture and core technology has officially become the strategic commanding heights of the global Internet competition. To this end, the paper reviews the evolution and trends of the network, analyzes how to achieve high-performance, low-cost, intelligent network development strategies for establishing an autonomous and controllable future network. Two conclusions are drawn as follows. (1) Through the exploration of network construction in recent decades, integration, openness, intelligence, customization and integration of …

Information Superbahn: Towards New Type Of Cyberinfrastructure, Zhiwei Xu, Guojie Li, Ninghui Sun

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The world is entering a new era of human-cyber-physical ternary computing with diverse intelligent applications over trillions of devices. This calls for a new type of cyberinfrastructure characterized by a planet-scale, high-goodput, low-entropy computing network, colloquially named Information Superbahn. This article highlights the vision of Information Superbahn, including fundamental requirements, key scientific problems, and a candidate system architecture. The goal of building the Information Superbahn is to natively support humancyber-physical systems and low-entropy computing modes, to reduce the effects of systems disorder. Compared with existing network computing systems, such as Internet, cloud computing, big data and Internet of Things, Information …

Improving Cyberspace Security Situation From Perspective Of “Talent, Finance And Infrastructure”, Binxing Fang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Cyberspace security has been an important part in ensuring economic development and supporting the progress of modern science and technology. As more and more applications are relying on information technology (IT), it becomes very important to improve the security situation of cyberspace. How to take effective measures to practically improve the cyberspace security situation has become the core problem disscussed in this paper. This paper addresses it from the perspectives of "talent, finance and infrastructure". First, on the premise of insufficient supply of cyberspace security talents, this paper proposes to establish the ability certification of talents transferred from other IT …

Forecast Of China’S Economic Growth Rate For 2022 And Policy Suggestions, Xikang Chen, Cuihong Yang, Kunfu Zhu, Huijuan Wang, Xinru Li, Qingyan Juang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Faced with the complex domestic and international environment, the Chinese government took various measures to coordinate epidemic control with economic and social development, earning recovered growth of the economy in 2021. In 2022, China's economic development will be facing greater uncertainty. This study systematically analyzes and forecasts the development trend and regularity of China's medium and long-term economic growth rate. It is expected that the medium and long-term economic growth rate of China will show a downward trend in a wave shape. Based on input-output technology, econometrics, prosperity analysis, expert analysis, and scenario analysis, a systematic integrated factor prediction approach …

Digital Economy: Development And Future, Yong Shi

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The digital economy has become a significant force in reorganizing global factor resources, reshaping global economic structure and global competitive landscape. This article first starts with the basic issues of digital economy, outlines three key components of digital economy, which are big data, intelligent algorithms and computing platforms. Then it reviews the development of international digital economies and the current status of China's digital economy, and summarizes the advantages and challenges of developing a digital economy in China. Finally, based on the "14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035", according …

Pick Up Generals And Deploy Soldiers & Major Breakthrough: Allocation Mode For Innovation Resources In National Strategic S&T Areas, Baoyu Jia, Yan Ying, Li Liu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Talents, projects, and resources are the necessary elements for scientific and technological innovation. The effective allocation of various elements is an important issue in the practice and research of scientific and technological policy. Reviewing the organization and development process of China's "Two Bombs and One Satellite" project and other major science and technology projects, a new model can be found as the Pick up Generals and Deploy Soldiers (dianjiang peibing) model. This study proposes that the Pick up Generals and Deploy Soldiers model is a key component of the national system of science and technology innovation. Other than the Enlisting …

Towards New Era Of Innovation Law—Comments On 2021 Revision Of Law Of The People’S Republic Of China On Science And Technology Progress, Youdan Xiao

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

On December 24, 2021, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress adopted the second amendment to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Science and Technology Progress. This revision systematically and comprehensively updates the existing basic laws on science and technology, and the depth, strengthen, and scope of this revision are unprecedented in the history of China's science and technology legislation. On this basis, the major highlights, key systems, and possible issues of this amendment are systematically reviewed from three perspectives:institutional response, institutional innovation, and implementation challenge, with designation to providing reference for the effective implementation of …

Science And Technology Facilitates Tuberculosis Prevention And Control: Current Situation, Progress And Countermeasures, Cuihua Liu, Xiaobo Ren, Jing Wang, Yu Pang, Zhou Tong, George Fu Gao

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Tuberculosis (TB), a chronic communicable disease caused by the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has harassed the human being for long-term and remains to be one of the major public health problems facing the world as well as the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. We are falling short of TB control targets set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN). To achieve the ambitious targets of global TB prevention and control, there is an urgent need for immediate action as well as science and technology breakthroughs (e.g., a new vaccine and drug) to rapidly reduce …

Policy Overview (December, 2021)

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

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Data Information: Global Head Internet Enterprises Scientific Research Output

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

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Spatial And Seasonal Variations Of Microplastic Concentrations In Portland's Freshwater Ecosystems, Rebecca Talbot

Dissertations and Theses

Microplastics are a pollutant of growing concern and are ubiquitous in a variety of environmental compartments. The majority of microplastics research to date has been conducted in marine waters, and less is known regarding the sources and delivery pathways of microplastics in urban rivers. The first chapter is comprised of a review of the scientific literature regarding the spatial and temporal factors affecting global freshwater microplastic distributions and abundances. Microplastic spatial distributions are heavily influenced by anthropogenic factors, with higher concentrations reported in regions characterized by urban land cover, high population density, and wastewater treatment plant effluent. Temporal variables of …

Sources Of Information About Covid-19 Among Older Adults In Ghana, 2019-2021, Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, Emmanuel Akwasi Asante

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a worldwide search for information. Information about COVID-19 is crucial and it could be the first step toward designing practical disease-control strategies. Misinformation amid the widespread information about COVID-19 has undoubtedly caused psychological distress, especially among older adults. We present an empirical and descriptive study of the sources of information among older adults and how they perceived the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 58 participants were recruited and interviewed using an in-depth semi-structured interview and structured questionnaire for our study. The study participants were recruited using purposive and convenience sampling in their respective homes from Mallam, …

How Reliable Are Administrative Reports Of Paid Work Hours?, Marta Lachowska, Alexandre Mas, Stephen A. Woodbury

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

This paper examines the quality of quarterly records on work hours collected from employers in the State of Washington to administer the unemployment insurance (UI) system, specifically to determine eligibility for UI. We subject the administrative records to four “trials,” all of which suggest the records reliably measure paid hours of work. First, distributions of hours in the administrative records and Current Population Survey outgoing rotation groups (CPS) both suggest that 52–54% of workers work approximately 40 hours per week. Second, in the administrative records, quarter-to-quarter changes in the log of earnings are highly correlated with quarter-to-quarter changes in the …

Agricultural Productivity And Deforestation: Evidence From Brazil, Dmitri Szerman, Juliano Assunção, Molly Lipscomb, Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

Discussion Papers

When agricultural productivity improves, farmers may react by expanding farming and further encroach on forest lands, or they may choose to intensify and produce more output with less land. We specify the conditions under which agricultural productivity can have such ambiguous effects on deforestation. We then examine the predictions of that model using county-level data from five waves of the Brazilian Census of Agriculture and satellite-based measures of land use. We identify productivity shocks using exogenous variation in rural electrification in Brazil during 1960-2000. We show that locations suitable for hydropower generation experienced improvements in crop yields, and that credit-constrained …

Harrington Capstone Experience Scm 495, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

Certificate In Data Analytics For Accounting And Auditing, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Democratic Belonging As Informed Citizenry - Empowering Faculty To Empower Learners Via Information Literacy, Anna Santucci, Amanda K. Izenstark, Mary C. Macdonald

Public Services Faculty Presentations

Presentation at the AAC&U 2022 Annual Meeting as a Pre-Meeting Workshop.

Responsible citizens need the agility to navigate a changing information landscape. Intentionally designing learning experiences that integrate accessible Information Literacy (IL) skills for all students is a crucial step towards educational justice, a paramount responsibility in the democratic mission of our institutions. With this goal, the University of Rhode Island’s Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning has partnered with instruction librarians since 2018 in developing and facilitating a High Impact Teaching Seminar for faculty. Participants will learn about the seminar’s theoretical framework, impact and structure, engage in …

Lindenwood Digest, January 19, 2022, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Middle Powers And The U.S.-Iran Conflict, Erika Simpson

Political Science Publications

The article "Middle Powers and the U.S.-Iran Conflict" by Erika Simpson examines the geopolitical ramifications of the Trump administration's targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. It explores Iran's military retaliation and the broader implications for Middle Eastern stability, including potential threats to NATO allies. The piece highlights the precarious position of middle powers like Canada, emphasizing their limited strategic options but potential role in advocating restraint and negotiation. The article also delves into the impact of the conflict on NATO unity, the potential for a power vacuum in Iraq, and the broader international legal and diplomatic challenges. It concludes …

New Biophysics Lab To Yield Nanomedicines Research, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

Dr. Mohan Pereira, assistant professor of physics at Cedarville University, wanted his students to be able to conduct research that would qualify them for graduate programs. So, he set up a biophysics lab that will eventually yield nanomedicines research.

Reply To Komatsu Et Al.: From Local Social Mindfulness To Global Sustainability Efforts?, Niels Van Doesum, Ryan Murphy, Marcello Gallucci, Adam W. Stivers

Psychology Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Emotional Intelligence On Interprofessional Teamwork, Interprofessional Communication, And Interprofessional Leadership, Kathleen M. Cox

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Objective: The purpose of this body of work was to explore relationships among emotional intelligence (EI) and interprofessional (IP) competency domains to enhance IP team dynamics and communication.

Background: Decentralization of healthcare delivery may hinder effective handoffs creating opportunity for miscommunication of vital information and subsequent medical errors. Fostering effective communication is paramount for IP teams; however, differing communication styles can promote misunderstanding and conflict. Behavioral aspects of team dynamics and communication that comprise EI may be a solution but are rarely addressed in educational and safety programs.

Methods: Included in this portfolio are three manuscripts that help elucidate …

Criminal Justice And Criminal Justice News, Georgia Southern University

Criminal Justice & Criminology News (2012-2023)

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Weather Impacts The Agricultural Production Efficiency Of Wheat: The Importance Of Precipitation Shocks, Bowen Chen, Elliott James Dennis, Allen M. Featherstone

Cornhusker Economics

Weather affects the production environment that farmers face and, in some cases, can affect their ability to efficiently convert production inputs into outputs. Despite that the effect of weather shocks on agricultural production has been well documented (Donaldson, 1968; Ito and Kurosaki, 2009; Schlenker and Roberts, 2009; Tack, Barkley, and Nalley, 2015), few studies have accounted for the weather as a source of production inefficiency or lower agricultural productivity. In a recently published paper, we showed the effects that weather has on the production efficiency of winter wheat farms and discussed some of the implications that climate change could …

The Effect Of Library Orientation Programme On The Use Of Library Resources By New Students In The University Of Education, Winneba. (Uew), Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku Mr, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku. Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examines the effect of library orientation on new students' use of library resources at the University of Education, Winneba.

The study's goal is to demonstrate that library orientations increase student usage of the library.

The study examines student usage statistics at University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Osagyefo Library. According to the findings, students who received orientation used the library more frequently.

A questionnaire was used to collect information about new students' use of the library.

Design: This study is based on the University of Education Winneba Library and aims to instill in new students a positive attitude toward …

Chemical Weapons And Their Unforeseen Impact On Health And The Environment, Alexandra Chen

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

The May 2020 police murder of George Floyd catalyzed a racial reckoning in the United States that saw millions of people take to the streets to protest police brutality against people of color. In following months, law enforcement used massive amounts of "less-lethal" chemical weapons against protesters in cities across the country. Despite widespread use of chemical weapons by police agencies and mounting evidence of related environmental and health harms, the federal government does not regulate the use nor the manufacture of chemical weapons. Chemical weapons contain toxic ingredients such as hexavalent chromium, lead salts, and methylene chloride, which are …

The Long-Term Problem With Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Policy Recommendation To Encourage Advancement For Scalable Recycling Practices, Lauren Fricke

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

With the growing popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are the dominant energy source for electric vehicles, are skyrocketing. By default, this means a growing demand for the raw materials needed to manufacture these complex batteries such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Economic, environmental, and political supply chain factors bring into question the sustainability of these batteries as a solution to the issues surrounding gasoline powered transportation, creating a need for large scale Li-ion battery recycling. By 2030, 140 million EVs are predicted to be on the road worldwide. In that time, eleven million …

Tech And Authoritarianism: How The People’S Republic Of China Is Using Data To Control Hong Kong And Why The U.S. Is Vulnerable, Bryce Neary

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

The aim of this article is to analyze and compare current events in the People's Republic of China and the United States to discuss the moral dilemmas that arise when establishing the boundary between national security interests and individual privacy rights. As we continue to intertwine our lives with technology, it has become increasingly important to establish clear privacy rights. The question then becomes: at what point should individuals sacrifice their rights for what the government considers the "greater good" of the country?

Further, this article analyzes the development of U.S. privacy law and its relationship to national security, technology, …

The Potential Of Brain Stimulation Techniques For Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Heather E Webber, Joy M Schmitz

Student and Faculty Publications

Current treatments for substance use disorders (SUDs) are far from ideal, with no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved pharmacotherapies to treat stimulant and other use disorders. New approaches are urgently needed to combat the increasing prevalence of SUDs and overdose deaths. It is widely accepted that addiction is a chronic disease of the brain involving changes in neural circuitry associated with cognitive and reward functioning. Brain stimulation techniques are novel methods that can modulate these circuits directly and thus hold considerable promise for treating SUDs.