293 research outputs found

    Writing transition noise due to random particle distribution in thin recording media

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    Fluctuations in the magnetization transition due to random distribution of position, particle size, anisotropy and misorientation of easy axis of a system of thermally activated noninteracting single domain particles (SDPs) in recording media under a recording head field has been analyzed, and the corresponding variance examined, by Monte Carlo simulation. Larger values of the thermal factor Kvp/kBT give rise to steeper magnetization hysteresis curves, narrower transition widths and, correspondingly, sharper and narrower noise distributions. Heterogeneous media with an admixture of several different particle size distributions lead to a wider transition width at a lower noise level. Random anisotropy constant distribution imparts a far more severe effect to broaden the transition width while keeping the variance wider and shallower than that due to random particle size distribution. Similarly, random in-plane misorientation distribution of the easy axis is much less effective to broaden the transition width than that due to the out-of-plane misorientation. Variance in the read-out voltage becomes asymmetric when the head gap length is comparable to the transition widt

    How Shih-chi Was Wr itten to Follow Chun-chiou

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    《史記》是中國的正史鼻祖、散文大宗,但司馬遷卻自謂其作史接周、孔,「繼春秋」。因此,《史記》與《春秋》的關係,遂變成一個重要、有爭論且難解的老問題。本研究計畫約縮研究範圍,直指問題核心,主要探討司馬遷所說的是哪一部《春秋》?何人所作?以及《史記》究竟如何「繼春秋」?此一問題之探,需要對《史記》與《春秋》同具深入的理解,特別是春秋公羊。Shih-chi has been known as the origin of Chinese standard histories and a classic of prose for a long time. But its author Symachian claimed that the root of what he did was the spirits of Zhou-gung (周公) and Confucius, and his book was a follower of Chun-chiou( 春秋). Therefore the relation between Shih-chi and Chun-chiou has constantly been an important open question without any identical answer. Now in this plan, only the keys of all difficult problems are aimed at so that actual progress would be made. Essentially three questions will be discussed one after another: Which Chunchiou is the one to be followed by Shih-chi? Who is the author of the Chun-chiou? How was Shih-chi written to follow it? I think a successful research about these questions will deeply depend on a comprehension of Shihchi as well as of Chun-chiou, especially the interpretations of Chun-chiou from Gungyang( 公羊) school

    Shame may promote self-interested behaviors for the sake of ego protection

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    The research question of this project is identical to that of a paper published in Judgment and Decision Making. However, that article was retracted by the corresponding author (Wen-Bin Chiou) on August 9, 2013 (http://journal.sjdm.org/11/101029/retraction.html). According to the notion that science relies far more on whether results are repeatable than retractions, we performed two studies by recruiting two new samples and employing alternative indicators of the desire for money (the old one was estimated coin size) in 2019

    Shame may promote self-interested behaviors for the sake of ego protection

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    This is a replication study. The research question of this project is identical to that of a paper published in Judgment and Decision Making. However, that article was retracted by the corresponding author (Wen-Bin Chiou) on August 9, 2013 (http://journal.sjdm.org/11/101029/retraction.html). According to the notion that science relies far more on whether results are repeatable than retractions, we performed two studies by recruiting two new samples and employing alternative indicators of the desire for money (the old one was estimated coin size) in 2019

    The role of the ribosomal stalk in the activity of ricin, Shiga-like toxin 1 and Shiga-like toxin 2 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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    Ricin, Shiga-like toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga-like toxin 2 (Stx2) are ribosome inactivating proteins (RIPs) that catalytically remove an adenine residue from the highly conserved α-sarcin/ricin loop (SRL) in the large ribosomal subunit, inhibiting the translocation step of protein synthesis. Although all RIPs act on the same substrate, they differ in the ribosome specificity among different kingdoms. Ricin is only active towards the eukaryotic ribosomes, while Stx1 and Stx2 are active towards both prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes. Infection with E. coli O157:H7 containing Stx2 is more likely to lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and progress to more severe disease than infection with E. coli O157:H7 containing Stx1. Accumulating evidence indicates that interaction of RIPs with different ribosomal proteins may be responsible for the ribosome specificity. By expressing the enzymatic A subunits of ricin, Stx1 and Stx2 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, this study presents evidence that the ribosomal stalk is the docking site for ricin, Stx1 and Stx2, but not PAP. The results suggest that the P proteins of the ribosomal stalk recruit the RIPs to the ribosome to build a toxin pool near the SRL, facilitating depurination of the SRL. Stx2 depurinates ribosomes more efficiently than Stx1 regardless of the defects in the ribosomal stalk both in vitro and in vivo. Addition of purified P1α/P2β proteins has the most impact on the ribosome depurination by Stx1 than Stx2 and RTA. These results suggest that Stx1 is more dependent on the ribosomal stalk than Stx2. A model is proposed to describe the interaction between Stx1A and the ribosomal stalk. The ribosome-bound and the cytoplasmic pool of stalk P proteins play important roles in the depurination of the SRL, ribosome binding and cytotoxicity of the three different toxins. The cytoplasmic pool of P proteins and stalk conformation affect each toxin differently and these differences contribute to their relative cytotoxicity.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical referencesIncludes vitaby Jiachi Chio

    PSO-based algorithm applied to quadcopter micro air vehicle controller design

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    Due to the rapid development of science and technology in recent times, many effective controllers are designed and applied successfully to complicated systems. The significant task of controller design is to determine optimized control gains in a short period of time. With this purpose in mind, a combination of the particle swarm optimization (PSO)-based algorithm and the evolutionary programming (EP) algorithm is introduced in this article. The benefit of this integration algorithm is the creation of new best-parameters for control design schemes. The proposed controller designs are then demonstrated to have the best performance for nonlinear micro air vehicle models.補正完

    從程端禮《讀書分年日程》探究傳統書院學習計畫

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    [[abstract]]Abstract Huang chiou-yueh The main purpose of this thesis is to make enquiries about The Learning Programme (“Du Shu fèn nián rì chéng ”by academy educator Cherng duan -li)and its practice in traditional academies. In order to probe deeply into the dissertation, the points of analyses round the programme include background,characteristics of the content and the external factors, then illustrate with examples how academies fix up the curriculum. Finally, the researcher will conclude into merits and demerits. Under the imperial examination system, many common people spared no efforts to learn exquisite diction and were content with a superficial understanding, they did not make a clear distinction between right and wrong, let along to have an insight into the principle of the Confucian school of philosophy. The society filled the air of utilitarian thought. To make every effort to save a desperate situation, Cherng duan li taught untiringly his sons and stipulated his family school programme which contained study goals, curriculum design, teaching material, study method and so forth. Learning by The Study Programme , one´s actual strength was accumulated day by day and month by month. In addition, it was also useful to people who were determined to join the imperial examination. The conclusions drawn from this treatise are as follows: 1.The programme could be viewed as our native land viewpoint of curriculum design.; 2.The significance and special status of The Stydy Programme in academy-instruction history may be generalized as two respects: first, it was to be held in esteem by the government; second, it was due to its great value in itself.; 3.It was Cherng´s prominent contribution to emphasize the importance of study and to expound Ju- Shi´s learning methodology; 4.Cherng duan lí put forward an opinion on the necessity of comprehending phonology and gloss(explanations of words in ancient books)for mastering the Confucian school of idealist philosophy; 5.He established the knowledge of moral conduct to a complete system on self-restraint and daily appearance; 6.The proposition of combining imperial examination with the Confucian school of ideal philosophy did not mediate the disparity between ideal and reality, so many scholars could not carry out Cherng´s opinion; 7.The uniform curriculum standard made by imperial order could not only neglect individual differences but also take no consideration to different necessities of academies. The subject is worth researching. It arises our attention to some current shortcomings of school education. It inspires us to think: 1.We must attach more importance to the goal of man-cultivating; 2.Moral education remains to be promoted; 3.Combining teaching with admonition is conductive to elevate the relationship between teachers and students; 4.Consideration must be given to both the instruction and the research. 5.The mode of school teaching awaits to be revised; 6.Open our mind to receive new information permanently and train the students´ thinking ability z; 7.A well designed learning programme would have some efficacy in accumulating actual effects.

    [[alternative]]easerch on the thought of war of chuen-chiou

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    [[abstract]]本文旨在探究春秋時期的兵謀思想與戰爭觀念,內容分為五章:第一章 緒論,第二章 戰爭致勝的主要因素,第三章 兵謀思想及戰術運用,第四章 戰爭觀,第五章 結論。 《孫子》一書的思想、兵謀及戰術,必然是有所繼承,總結了過去的戰爭經驗,尤其是春秋時期的戰爭。此時頻繁的戰爭中,實蘊涵豐富的兵謀思想。然而學者論述兵法,泰半將其時戰役兵謀視為戰例引用,並未對戰爭思想作一通盤的研究。本文則試圖對春秋戰爭的兵謀思想,綜合整理,並探討其中兵法的奧妙,藉以呈現其時戰爭思想的完整面貌。 在兵謀思想中,人為的因素主導著戰爭的勝敗。而屬於人為因素的層面中,包括指揮者的素質,士卒的戰鬥能力,士氣的高低銳惰,敵情的偵察和瞭解,都是重要關鍵。所以探討春秋其時擇將的條件與特色,平時治軍訓練的策略,戰時士氣的激勵,料敵工夫的周密及方式,是本文論述的第一個重要課題。其次配合戰略戰術的運用分析,討論重要的兵謀思想:(一)是戰爭主動權的掌握,如何設謀致人而不受制於人;(二)深究虛實兵謀的轉化運用,討論如何以實為虛,以虛為實,避實擊虛而克敵致勝;(三)主要針對奇正戰術的變化,討論奇計奇襲;(四)伐交謀略,探如何發揮高明的外交手腕,不戰而屈人之兵。這是論述的第二個重要課題。最後則討論春秋戰爭中,所呈現的總體戰爭觀念,以及戰爭思想中安民重德的特質。希冀經由對春秋時戰爭思想的研究,瞭解孫子兵法中傳承因襲的部分,及其創造統整的依據。對謀略思想演變的焦點與軌跡,有更深一層的認識。

    Chemical control of the rice tarsonemid mite

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    1.室內藥劑殺瞞效果試驗,未選出良好藥劑,但藥劑加入乳化劑證明可增加殺蟎效果。較顯著者如Azodrin+Sapogenat T180及MIPC+Phenylsulfanat CA. 2.從田間藥劑適期防治知,乙基巴拉松及安殺番均具相同藥效,唯兩者殺蟎效果均欠佳。防治適期以插秧後30天至60天(即分蘗盛期~齊穗前)為宜,約10天噴一次。但此項觀察仍待選出有效藥劑經田間試驗才能確證。 3.稻細蟎有經由秧苗被帶至本田的可能,一般潛伏於葉耳及葉舌處,初期徵為葉鞘上端有褐斑,因此今後田間調查應儘早注意,以防患於未然。 4.幾年來田間調查顯示,在二期稻作初期若逢高溫乾旱,則細蟎很難在孕穗期建立高密度而造成其後嚴重為害,該作大發生可能性即小,因此田間調查密切監視其活動,是不可忽略的事。 1. Twenty-four pesticides were tested in the laboratory. No chemicals showed high efficacy. However, effectiveness was much improved when certain emulsifiers were added to pesticides, e. g. Azodrin+Sapogenat T 180 and MIPC+pheiylsulfanat CA. 2. Field trials showed that the effectiveness of both ethyl-parathion and endosulfan was about the same, both showing poor control of the rice mite. The proper timing for chemical control should initiate at the active tillering stage till heading and space at no more than 10-day intervals. 3. The rice tarsonemid mite could be found at earlier stages of rice seedling. This might be overlooked by field researchers before because of small samples. 4. Field surveys data seem to bear the conclusion that high temperature and drought conditions during June and July will drastically reduce the probability of an outbreak of this mite. 5. The author would like to suggest that pesticide toxicologists watch for the resistance of the mite to chemicals and improve pesticide formulation for field trials. Whenever possible, field screening of pesticides be conducted to continuously search for effective chemicals. Close in-season field surveillance for earlier detection of the mite’s appearance be made routinely by local extension workers with special attention to the seedling stages before and after transplanting during the second crop
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