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CUHK electronic theses & dissertations collection
No full textChan, Shing Chee Symphorosa.Thesis M.D. Chinese University of Hong Kong 2015.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 280-307).Appendix in Chinese.Title from PDF title page (viewed on 30, November, 2016)
The Case Against Intervention
No full textThe Case Against Intervention - the fourth venture of the author Quah, Chee Heong, dwells upon contemporary social and economic issues. His previous books Optimal Currency Areas in East Asia, Eccentric Views on Money and Banking, and Austrian Economics in One Lesson lay stress on money, banking, and economics. This title concentrates on societal issues that currently define and affect our day-to-day lives which would certainly complement the curricula at colleges and universities. The objective of this work is to break the status quo and defy the fallacious reasoning in mainstream thinking, as Ronald Reagan once said, "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem
Design, fabrication and performance testing of stationary freezer of Jollibee Food Corporation using non-CFC refrigerator (R-404A)
No full textIn general, the project study has provided the author a vast experience especially during the brainstorming stage where different problems occurred during the performance testing. The author was very glad to the previous theoretical lectures of Dr, Maglaya who was also my former professor in the subjects Advance Refrigeration and Air-conditioning during my undergraduate and graduate class in the De La Salle University. Thru his teachings and guidance, The author was able to apply the theoretical knowledge the author has learned in combating actual job problems experienced in the company. The project was very challenging because of the swift output during the testing and then making the necessary adjustments in order to attain the desired results. In addition, this project is a pioneer project of Chee Puck Refrigeration Inc that gave me a lot of pressure but the author is honored to have the privilege in embarking this task. The major concentration of the project study was to design, fabricate, and conduct a performance testing of stationary freezer using R-404A, a non-CFC refrigerant.
The results of the performance testing shows that the evaporating temperature of negative twenty degree Celsius (–20C) within 25 minutes were reach, which is the main requirements set by Jollibee Foods Corporation to Chee Puck Refrigeration Inc. In addition, the unit case was also subjected to severe physical testing by opening and closing the door with significant pressure on the boundaries of normal usage in order to test the physical toughness of the unit. Results show that the design and fabrication was very tough and formidable because it withstood significant pressures applied to unit case
怀旧与记忆 ：陈志锐的诗学记忆 = Nostalgia and memory : reading of Tan Chee Lay’s lyric poetics
No full textTan Chee Lay is one of Singapore’s widely known Singapore Chinese Literature author amongst the younger generations’ authors. He has written numerous works of different genres including poems, prose, novels and even picture books. Instead of focusing on Singapore’s rapid development, Tan Chee Lay chose to pay attention to the grassroots, with hope to portray a more diversified Singapore in his works. As such, “Nostalgia” is one of the main themes of his works.
Being one of the recent authors, research and resources about his works are limited. Hence, this paper aims to analyze the fictional works of Tan Chee Lay using theories such as “Nostalgia” and “Memories”. Identities, localism, diaspora and cultural identity will also be discussed. The cultural development of Singapore, especially during 1970s to 1990s, can be seen when those scattered pieces of memories in his works are pieced together. Through this, what seemed like personal memory can become a collective memory of one generation.
The emotions and feelings encompassed in his works derived mostly from the grassroot society that he once lived in. Though poor and undeveloped, that was a place that was full of meaning and humanity.
Other than analyzing solely on Tan Chee Lay’s fictional works, this paper will put the analysis in the context of Singapore Chinese Literature’s development over the years, so as to see the bridging between the writers of the earlier and younger generations. Critical analysis aside, this paper also explores the philosophical thoughts behind his lyrical works.Bachelor of Arts in Chines
A Performer\u27s Guide To Two Song Collections: “Mementos of Innocence” and “Three Yeats Songs” by Malaysian Composer Chee Yean Wong
No full textDespite the flourishing existence of Asian Art Music for over half a century, relatively little has been done to advance its recognition and prominence. Through this project, the author hopes to shed light on the beauty and richness of Asian Art Music and encourage its inclusion in the repertoire of American classical music. The purpose of this document is to supply a comprehensive performer’s guide to Malaysian composer, Chee Yean Wong’s song collections: “Mementos of Innocence” and “Three Yeats Songs.” The collections feature settings of English poems by Jean Blewett, Christina Rossetti, Edwin C. Ranck, Rabindranath Tagore, and William Butler Yeats. Chee Yean Wong is a skilled pianist, composer, arranger, and lecturer with a strong educational background and extensive performing experience. His works have been published and performed both within Malaysia and on international platforms. This document provides an overview of Chee Yean Wong’s biographical information and composition style, along with general information about the poets, interpretation of the poems, analysis of the compositions and provides practical advice for performers. Supplementing the document are several appendices, which include a catalogue of Wong’s published compositions and a transcription of an interview with the composer. Additionally, a letter of permission is included
Prescribing Practices of Australian Dispensing Doctors
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Rationality, identity and choice: An ethical criticism of Dr Han Suyin’s autobiography / Florence Kuek Chee Wee
No full textWhen China was completely closed to the Western world between during the Cold War, namely, 1947 to 1991, China-born Eurasian author and physician Dr Han Suyin, who became British citizen and Swiss resident, was among the few who were allowed to visit China. Though controversial, her autobiographical accounts regarding 20th century China was quite notable. Her reconstructed modern Chinese history pointed to the birthing of a ―phoenix‖ namely, China, hinting on a new ethical order in East-West relations. Captured in her six-volume autobiography, namely The Crippled Tree series, the East-West conflicts also surfaced in the microcosm of Han Suyin‘s family history as well as her own identity search. Autobiographies are traditionally understood as means of self-redemption or self-validation of the respective autobiographers. In the case of Dr Han Suyin, it was an epistemological means to her self-knowledge and self-assertion. Having rejected her maiden name Rosalie, Han Suyin learned later that she was to embrace her dual-ethnicity after all. The adoption of the Chinese pseudonym ―Han Suyin‖ was one of her efforts to reconstruct her new identity. By revisiting the ethical issues in her family saga as well as the experience of the mixed-race individuals, Han Suyin went through the plethora of taboo, trauma, confusion, multiple ethical choices, plenty of dilemmas and a lifetime of soul-searching for a place where she could be home. The entire process of rejecting ―Rosalie,‖ accepting ―Rosalie‖ and thriving beyond ―Rosalie‖ was, nonetheless, the best reflection of her mode of survival in a series of debatable ethical choices. Moreover, her choices were in stark difference when compared with the choices made by her siblings and her Eurasian peers. This thesis chiefly employs Ethical Literary Criticism (ELC) in examining the various ethical dimensions in Han Suyin‘s autobiographical series
The Function of the Tamamo no Mae Legend in Alexander Chee’s Edinburgh
No full textKorean American author Alexander Chee employs the Japanese legend of Tamamo no mae, a fox demon, in his novel Edinburgh (2001). The unique subjectivity Chee attributes to the legendary figure allows Chee’s gay protagonist to resolve his inability to experience the self. John Bergman (1991) has discussed the historic inability of the American gay writer to experience self; this paper looks at Chee’s novel in the context of Bergman’s ideas.departmental bulletin pape
Combinatorial complexity of signed discs
No full textLet and be two collections of topological discs of
arbitrary radii. The collection of discs is `topological' in the
sense that their boundaries are Jordan curves and each pair of Jordan
curves intersect at most twice. We prove that the region has combinatorial complexity at most where
, and . Moreover, this bound is
achievable. We also show bounds that are stated as functions of
and . These are less precise.Technical report LCSR-TR-19
Implementation of environmental life cycle assessment model in organic municipal solid waste management in Malaysia / Ng Chee Guan
No full textOrganic Municipal Solid Waste (OMSW) generation in Malaysia is overwhelming and
most of the waste generated ended up in the waste stream to be disposed in landfills.
However, there has been minimal research on the comprehensive evaluation of the
Malaysian OMSW management system from environmental perspective despite priority
being given to increase recycling rate and composting of OMSW by the Malaysian
government. The main aim of the thesis is to study the environmental benefits of
OMSW management. The objectives include: (1) to determine the characteristics and
elemental composition of OMSW generated in Malaysia; (2) to provide a
comprehensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) of medium scale co-composting of OMSW;
(3) to evaluate environmental impacts and benefits associated with alternative OMSW
management system; and (4) to quantify the total CO2 equivalent reduction potential
from OMSW recycling via composting as compared to landfilling (Business-as-Usual)
in Peninsular Malaysia. A comprehensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) of medium scale
co-composting of OMSW was carried out based on comprehensive field studies.
Substance Flow Analysis of C, N, P, K, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Pb were carried out by using
STAN 2.5 software. The inputs and outputs of OMSW composting process were also
recorded. The life cycle environmental impacts from alternative OMSW management
system were evaluated based on ISO 14000 series. The total CO2 equivalent reduction
potential from OMSW recycling via composting as compared to landfilling was
assessed through scenarios comparison in accordance to Malaysian municipal solid
waste management strategic plan. The LCI of medium-scale co-composting of OMSW
in tropical environment was presented. The C/N reduction during the process was in the
range of 10-23%. In general, the compost composition was considered to be within the
ranges previously reported in literature. Heavy metals were found to remain in the
finished compost where the release of heavy metal to atmosphere is insignificant. No
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major environmental problems were identified from the OMSE composting process,
except for the emissions of GHGs. LCA studies revealed that anaerobic digestion is the
most environmentally sound management for OMSW with net environmental gain
whereas disposal of OMSW at landfill are generally less environmental favourable. This
study also highlights the importance of decomposition emissions control during OMSW
composting, particularly CH4, N2O and NH3. OMSW diversion from disposal created
significant climate change benefits in term of net GHG emissions reduction. The current
study reveals that an additional of 21% GHG emissions reduction including the
recycling of OMSW via composting in all sectors, on top of 25.5% GHG emission
reduction from Malaysia waste by increasing the recycling rate to 22% as reported by
previous study. A knowledge-based goal-oriented OMSW management study is
necessary to analyse the state-of-art of OMSW management in Malaysia and direct it
towards fulfilling the main goals of waste management. The results provide information
of all significant inputs and outputs in the form of elementary flow to and from the
environment from OMSW management involved. Based on the experience of SFA in
the present study, the emissions quantified are likely to be in agreement with that from
previous studies. Hence, author agrees and advocates that SFA is able to be integrated
with LCI and eventually LCIA studies upon OMSW management sector in Malaysia
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