154 research outputs found
What Is the Right Kind of Worship . . . If You Want North American Congregations to Sing Global Songs?
No full textThis article was presented by Swee Hong Lim at the Symposium on Worship at Duke Divinity School, March 24-25, 2017. Each of the six plenary presenters at that event addressed one aspect of the question, "What is the right kind of worship music if . . . ?" Dr. Lim considered issues in bringing global songs to North American congregations. In this aritcle, Dr. Lim draws from the concepts of epiclesis and anamnesis in thoughtful engagement with songs of "the Other.
In Christ There Is No East or West
Get PDFA vesper service on the theme of In Christ There Is No East or West, led by Kit Ying Law (Hong Kong), I-to Loh (Taiwan), Swee Hong Lim (Singapore), Joel Navarro (Philippines), and the choir of Kuyper College, Kai Ton Chau, director
Chinese literary works translated into Baba Malay: a bibliographical study
Get PDFAnalyses 68 unique titles of Baba translated works published between 1889 and 1950. The titles are held in the libraries of the University of Malaya (UM), Science University Malaysia (USM), National University of Malaysia (UKM), the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), National University of Singapore (NUS), National Library of Singapore (NLS) and the British Library (BL). The results reveal three periods of active publication of Baba translated works. A total of 18 works were translated before World War I, followed by 10 just after the war, 39 titles were published before the break of the World War II and 1 was identified in 1950. There were 103 persons involved in the 68 translated works, some of whom are responsible for more than one title. The most prominent translators were Chan Kim Boon, Wan Boon Seng, Seow Chin San and Lee Seng Poh. Some of the translators were also be editors, illustrators or editors. There were 31 publishers and 21 printing presses involved, all were located in Singapore. The most active publishers were Wan Boon Seng, Kim Seck Chy Press and Nanyang Romanised Malay Book Co. The translated works mainly cover historical classical Chinese stories, chivalrous stories, romances, folklore and legends. The titles were priced between 10 cents to 2 dollars in Straits currency. The University of Malaya Library held the largest number of unique title (62) out of which 15 were unique titles
The Self, National Identity, and Sisterhood in Shirley Geok-lin Lim\ue2s Writings
No full textThis thesis aims to explore the shifting of identities in Shirley Geok-lin Lim\ue2s writings in terms of self, gender, and nation. In chapter one, I will focus on how the subject of Among the White Moon Faces, also called Shirley Geok-lin Lim, forms her ideal self. I will use Jane Gallop\ue2s idea of \ue2retroaction and anticipation\ue2 to examine the formation of the ideal self in the constant interactions between the narrated \ue2I\ue2 and the narrating \ue2I.\ue2 Chapter Two will focus on the oppositional relationship between national identity and nationalism in Lim\ue2s Joss and Gold. My discussion is to unveil the fact that the national identity of Li An, a Malaysian Chinese woman, faces challenges under the influence of patriotic ideologies and Confucian values. I will interpret Li An\ue2s Eurasian daughter, Suyin Yeh as an embodiment of national identity beyond race and culture by applying Homi Bhabha\ue2s notion of cultural hybridity. The third chapter will discuss sisterhood in Lim\ue2s second novel, Sister Swing. I argue that the relationships between women depicted in the novel remain confined to sexual and racial ideologies. The sisterhood between Wing Su Swee and her two sisters represents the shackle of female physical body in the patriarchal structure of Southeast Asia. After travelling to America, Swee\ue2s conflicts with the Afro-American professor, Mrs. Butler, the Puerto Rican businesswoman, Carmen Lopez, and her college classmate, Hong Nga, demonstrate the difference between the third world women and the first world women. I will use Gallop\ue2s notion of active participation to examine the two forms of sisterhood. The instance is Swee\ue2s efforts to know about America again through her eyes to build connections with the first world women
Bioanode as a limiting factor to biocathode performance in microbial electrolysis cells
No full textThe bioanode is important for a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) and its robustness to maintain its catalytic activity affects the performance of the whole system. Bioanodes enriched at a potential of +0.2 V (vs. standard hydrogen electrode) were able to sustain their oxidation activity when the anode potential was varied from −0.3 up to +1.0 V. Chronoamperometric test revealed that the bioanode produced peak current density of 0.36 A/m2 and 0.37 A/m2 at applied potential 0 and +0.6 V, respectively. Meanwhile hydrogen production at the biocathode was proportional to the applied potential, in the range from −0.5 to −1.0 V. The highest production rate was 7.4 L H2/(m2 cathode area)/day at −1.0 V cathode potential. A limited current output at the bioanode could halt the biocathode capability to generate hydrogen. Therefore maximum applied potential that can be applied to the biocathode was calculated as −0.84 V without overloading the bioanode.</p
Mapping alternative strategies for pure play foundry in the semiconductor industry.
No full textWith China’s recent entry into the WTO and the existence of a vibrant electronics industry in the Pearl River Delta region, we explored the possibilities of establishing a PPF in Shenzhen/Hong Kong. Our attempt was to re-look the PPF strategy in Shenzhen/Hong Kong from a larger perspective by seeing Hong Kong as an integral part of the PRD region.Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance
Effects of Applied Potential and Reactants to Hydrogen-Producing Biocathode in a Microbial Electrolysis Cell
No full textUnderstanding the mechanism of electron transfer between the cathode and microorganisms in cathode biofilms in microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) for hydrogen production is important. In this study, biocathodes of MECs were successfully re-enriched and subjected to different operating parameters: applied potential, sulfate use and inorganic carbon consumption. It was hypothesized that biocathode catalytic activity would be affected by the applied potentials that initiate electron transfer. While inorganic carbon, in the form of bicarbonate, could be a main carbon source for biocathode growth, sulfate could be a terminal electron acceptor and thus reduced to elemental sulfurs. It was found that potentials more negative than −0.8 V (vs. standard hydrogen electrode) were required for hydrogen production by the biocathode. In additional, a maximum hydrogen production was observed at sulfate and bicarbonate concentrations of 288 and 610 mg/L respectively. Organic carbons were found in the cathode effluents, suggesting that microbial interactions probably happen between acetogens and sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB). The hydrogen-producing biocathode was sulfate-dependent and hydrogen production could be inhibited by excessive sulfate because more energy was directed to reduce sulfate (E° SO42-/H2S = −0.35 V) than proton (E° H+/H2 = −0.41 V). This resulted in a restriction to the hydrogen production when sulfate concentration was high. Domestic wastewaters contain low amounts of organic compounds and sulfate would be a better medium to enrich and maintain a hydrogen-producing biocathode dominated by SRB. Besides the risks of limited mass transport and precipitation caused by low potential, methane contamination in the hydrogen-rich environment was inevitable in the biocathode after long term operation due to methanogenic activities
Implementation of the Hong Kong language policy in pre-school settings
No full textIn the past, the Curriculum Development Council in Hong Kong [Curriculum Development Council (CDC). (1996). Guide to the pre-primary curriculum. Hong Kong: Government Printer; CDC. (2000). Consultation document: Learning to learn: The way forward in curriculum development. Hong Kong: Government Printer; CDC. (2001). The way forward in curriculum development – Learning to learn: Life-long learning and whole-person development. Hong Kong: Government Printer; CDC. (2006). Guide to the pre-primary curriculum. Hong Kong: Government Printer], has issued a number of consultation documents regarding the overall aims of the twenty-first century and its implementation, particularly in pre-primary education. These documents provide the backdrop for our research on the implementation of language policies in Hong Kong kindergartens. Data were collected via questionnaires, focus group interviews, and classroom observations in pre-school settings. This paper discusses the provision of bilingualism in Hong Kong pre-schools, especially the teaching and learning of English
Learning English as a second language in Hong Kong preschools: issues and curriculum innovations
No full textSecond language development has been a major issue in preschool settings, especially in Hong Kong where a policy of biliteracy and trilingualism prevails. Traditionally, the introduction of second languages is generally done in primary schools. Yet, some parents, teachers and school principals believe that an early exposure to a second language in a preschool setting will give children a headstart in achieving proficiency in the languages concerned. In the Guide to the Pre-primary Curriculum, the term English as a second language is mentioned, highlighting recognition of its place in the preschool curriculum. The paper will discuss the issues and challenges related to the teaching and learning of English in Hong Kong preschools. Data derived from a Public Policy Research entitled Improving Life Chances and Social Mobility Through Language Proficiency Provision in Early Childhood Education in Hong Kong: Meeting the Challenges of the Language Education Policy will be presented, specifically those derived from interviews with teachers and principals/child care supervisors and analysis of teaching strategies in preschool classrooms. Implications for teaching and provisions for teaching materials will be discussed
Forming Christians through Musicking in China
No full textIn recent years, authorities in mainland China have renewed their call for the sinicization of Christianity through theological discourse. Given that Christianity is largely expressed in visible, worship-based ways, such as music (songs), rhetoric (sermons), rituals (sacraments), symbols (crosses, garments, banners, etc.), posture and gesture (genuflecting, lifting hands, etc.), one wonders at the implication of this development. Might there be an alternative approach to sinicization? This essay seeks to investigate the feasibility of sinicized Christianity from the ontology of musicking as purveyed through the practice of congregational song
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