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Volunteer Project Competition Impact Research on Volunteer Organization——Based on the influence of China Youth Volunteer Service Project Competition on a university in Wuhan

Mingyue Yin, Ziqing Li, Dila A
At present, the development of volunteer organizations in major universities in China is booming, and volunteer activities have become an integral part of the life of college students. A number of volunteer service competitions are held each year to encourage more young people to join the volunteer service,...

The Influence of Sharia Compliance and Customer Experience on Satisfaction and Loyalty of Muslim Tourist who Visited Sharia Hotel

Muhamad Nur Alam, Mohamad Soleh Nurzaman, Fahadil Amin Al Hasan
Halal tourism is one of the sectors in Islamic Economy which has a significant development. In this case, sharia hotel is an inseparable part of the halal tourism sector. In Indonesia, the implementation of halal tourism is still being addressed. However, the quantity of sharia accommodation available...

The Effect of Metacognitive Learning Strategies on Heuristic Ability in Mathematical Reasoning and Self Efficacy Reviewed from Students' Initial Mathematical Abilities

Indah Riezky Pratiwi, Parulian Silalahi
The use of Metacognitive Learning Strategies to help students understanding the way of learning, is an important thing that teachers need to pay attention to. This Research aims to examine differences between the Mathematical Heuristic Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Self Efficacy students who obtain...

Local Media and Local Community in Semarang

Sunarto, Adi Nugroho, Dwi Purbaningrum, Anna Puji Lestari, Heni Indrayani, Immanuel Dwi Asmoro Tunggal
To be survive in the development of technology recently, a local media in Semarang, namely Suara Merdeka daily, give special attention to local communities. It gives special attention in its publication. It also routinely creates a community award programme to support the existence of local communities....

The Phenomenon of Child Labour: Causes, Consequences, and Protection under Indonesian Law

Tri Sulistiyono, Lowrenszya Siagian
The term of child Labour can have the connotation of exploiting young children for their Labour, with a small salary or consideration for the development of their personality, safety, health, and prospects. Children underage that was employed is wrong even if employment is one of an essential part to...
Proceedings Article

Process Design Study of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether Production Using Reactive Distillation

Zahrul Mufrodi, Baharuddin, Widy Aditya
The increasing of gasoline demandcause, the need for octane number booster additives such as methyl tertiary-butyl ether, ethyl tertiary-butyl ether, triacetin and other additives is increasing. Methyl tertiary-butyl ether is one of the non-metallic substances that can be used as an octane number booster...

World nuclear energy development trends and Russia’s competitiveness at the global nuclear market

Artem Goremyshev, Vadim Kapustkin
The paper is dealing with the world nuclear energy development trends and Russia's competitiveness at the global nuclear market. The problems of energy supply and energy security are among the most urgent in the modern world economy. The modern nuclear market consists of the natural uranium market, uranium...
Review Article

Remote telemonitoring of cardiovascular patients: Benefits, barriers, new suggestions

Ashkan Hashemi, Sormeh Nourbakhsh, Pedram Tehrani, Alireza Karimi
Pages: 57 - 63
Remote telemonitoring systems have been designed as a response to the new needs of home care for patients with chronic diseases. It also has the potential to ensure appropriate monitoring and treatment of patients as well as reducing the healthcare costs. Telemonitoring has been shown to be able to significantly...
Research Article

Effects of a Personalized Physical Exercise Program in the Arterial Stiffness in Older Adults

Telmo Pereira, Fabiana Santos, Inês Cipriano
Pages: 57 - 64
Introduction: This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of a tailored exercise intervention programme in the Arterial Stiffness (AS) of old adults. Methods: Non-randomized intervention study, enrolling 32 community dwelling old adults, aged over 65 years (mean age: 83.28 ± 8.29 years), with no prior...
Research Article

Quantification of arterial wall inhomogeneity size, distribution, and modulus contrast using FSI numerical pulse wave propagation

Danial Shahmirzadi, Elisa E. Konofagou
Pages: 57 - 65
Changes in aortic wall material properties, such as stiffness, have been shown to accompany onset and progression of various cardiovascular pathologies. Pulse Wave velocity (PWV) and propagation along the aortic wall have been shown to depend on the wall stiffness (i.e. stiffer the wall, higher the PWV),...

Study on the Pricing of Crop Income Insurance —A Case Study of Maize in Guizhou Province

Ye Feng, Jianhua Zhu
Agricultural income insurance can simultaneously disperse the natural and market risks faced by farmers in the production process and stabilize farmers' expected income. However, the research on agricultural income insurance in Guizhou Province is still in the preliminary exploration stage, and the research...

Research on the Impact of Productive Service Industry on the Efficiency of Modern Agriculture Development

Zewen Du
As an intermediate input factor for agricultural production, productive service industry is an important means to realize agricultural modernization. The DEA model was used to measure the impact of Heilongjiang's productive service industry on the efficiency of modern agricultural development from 2006...
Proceedings Article

Manipulator Grasping Based on Object Detection

Xin Shu, Chang Liu, Tong Li
To make sure that manipulator can perform well on novel environment, a new grasping approach based on object detection is proposed. A pose estimation network is used as usual to predict the grasping pose of the object while an object detection network is added before it as the input information of the...

The Reform and Exploration of Japanese Reading Instruction Methods from the Perspective of the Psycholinguistics

Wei Yin
Reading is a complex mental activity, a “guessing game based on the psychological languages" rather than a process of passively decoding from the view of psycholinguistics. Starting from the universal problems exist in students' Japanese Reading, the thesis points out the drawbacks of traditional Japanese...

The Development of Emotional Intelligence by Means of Art

Maxim Kozhemyakin
The article provides an overview of scientific approaches to the problem of emotional intelligence and ways of its development. The focus is on the experience of research in this field, including Russian and foreign psychologists and educators. The pedagogical and developmental potential of art in the...

Developing Interactive Computer Based Learning Media of Lectora Inspire to Enhance Conceptual Skills of Senior High Schools Students

Wilta Fajrina, Murniaty Simorangkir, Nurfajriani
This study aimed to understand level of feasibility of learning media based-Lectora Inspire for special topic of acids and bases developed according to BSNP standard for interactive computer media; and to know the differences of the improvement of students is conceptual skills in learning acids and bases...

Reflection and Reconstruction of College English Teaching in the Context of College Transformation Taking Nanchang University Gongqing College as an Example

Chen Jun
Nowadays, it is required that the newly-built colleges and universities in China should transform into the application-oriented ones for the training of applied talents. College English is an important compulsory course for the applied colleges to apply the undergraduate education for the purpose of...

Expanding the Innovation Practice Education to College Students from a Key Point

Yubo Liu, Xinkuan Liu, Xiao Liu, Tianhao Zhu, Zhaorong Shi, Dengguang Yu
The innovation practice capability is one of the most important factors that determines the college students’ comprehensive qualities. However, how to improve students’ innovation practice capability is a major issue to their teachers. In this report, a strategy is shown on how to train students. Starting...

Audit Fees, Financial Performance and Risk Based Assets Revaluation

Rima Auliayatama Agustina, Nurmala Ahmar
The adoption of the International Financial Statement allows the assessment of asset revaluation, but this is not widely practiced in Indonesia.One of the factor is the relatively high additional cost for appraiser. Application of fixed assets revaluation can give contribution to the growth of companies...

Principal Component Analysis on Football Competitions via Linear Model in China Football Association Super League Tournament

Weinan Li, Guopeng Sang
Technical and tactical performance evaluation relies on statistical analysis. Principal component analysis was before established in bioinformatics in a decade. Big data collection has been increasing applied in football industry while principal component methods therefore can be introduced in the region...

Design and Application of Intelligent Library Access Control System of University

Zhuorui Sun, Rende Li
Traditional university library access control system has its limitation which will cause, that students often get locked in the library by accident. In order to reduce the occurrence of this phenomenon, this article introduces an intelligent university library access control system. We clarify the implementation...
Proceedings Article

Microwave intermittent drying enhances drying kinetics of banana slices

Jian Wu Dai, Ling Ren, Jie Wang, Yao Wen Liu, Li Hua Zhang
Microwave intermittent drying kinetics of banana slices were investigated under different power levels (250, 400, 550 and 700W), sample thickness (3, 6, 9 and 12mm), heating time (11, 14, 17 and 20s) and intermittent time (50, 60, 70 and 80s) during each cycle. Results indicated that all the four factors...

Analysis of the Value of Excellent Traditional Culture on Citizens' National Identity

Dong Long, Wenliang Zhang
As the root and soul of the Chinese nation's 5,000-year history, Chinese excellent traditional culture is closely related to the national identity of citizens. The process of attaching importance to, excavating and carrying forward the excellent traditional culture can greatly enhance the national identity...
Proceedings Article

Reading Comprehension Application (RCA) On Smartphone Usage In Classroom

Endah Endah, Dyah Sunggingwati, Effendi Limbong
The primary objectives of this study were (1) to find out learners’ reading comprehension achievement after learning English using Reading Comprehension Application (RCA) on smart phone, (2) to find out if there is any significant effect of RCA on Smartphone usage in learning English. The findings revealed...

The influence of Problem-based Learning and Motivation on Students’ Learning Outcomes

Helmi Linda, Z. Mawardi Effendi, Idris Idris
The aim of the study is to determine the influence of teaching method on students’ learning outcomes, motivation and their interaction on students’ learning outcomes. The population on this study was 199 accounting students in grade XI at SMK Negeri 1 Painan. The sample was selected using purposive sampling...

Investigation on Implemental System of Provincial Emergency Plan for Unexpected Geological Disasters in Shaanxi Province

Yanlin Wang, Chunyu Bu, Jingyi Liu, Chengfang Zhang, Zhen Qi
This paper points out problems in the implementation of emergency plan for geological disasters in Shaanxi Province by analyzing typical cases in recent years. Drawing lessons from emergency management theory at home and abroad and using systematology, three-stage implemental system of provincial emergency...

Philosophical and methodological foundations of mutual enrichment by ethnic cultures through the study of social sciences

Kamyshev Konstantin, Teterin Vadim, Mehanoshin Alexandr, Chashchin Elisey
This graph illustrates the model of the relationship between thinking and values in matters of ethno-cultural identity of students. It must be stipulated that the model is "ideal" and requires practical testing in the conditions of a modern school

Feasibility Analysis of Enterprise Reserve and Preparation Material under the Condition of Civil and Military Integration

Hai-rong Jia, Gui-qing Gao, Kang Wang
In the current stage, military and civilian integration has risen to a national strategy. The military and civilian integration of military reserve stocks for supplies can be chosen by local enterprises, and the demonstration should be conducted on this proposal. Finally write a report to determine whether...

Strengthening Education Character of Primary School Educators

Hardika Hardika
The issue of the quality of educators at the level of primary education has experienced various shocks and paradigm shifts, both in institutional and learning aspects. In this context, primary education has always been an interesting study material because the foundation and pillar of community intellectual...

Analysis of Student Expertise Examination Policy Based on Computer Based Assessment at the Center of Educational and Training Cruise Malahayati Aceh Indonesia

Moch Yusup, Cut Zahri Harun, Sakdiah Ibrahim
Evaluation of learning outcomes is an indicator of the quality of education of an educational institution, including at Balai Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Ilmu Pelayaran (BP2IP) Malahayati Aceh. As technology advances, learning evaluation is carried out by Computer Based Assessment (CBA), it is expected...

The Discussion Based on the Relationship between the Teachers and the Students of Higher Education in the New Period

Kun Zhang, Ting Huang
In the reform system of education in the new period, teacher-student relationship should be the focus of public attention. According to the analysis of the disharmony factors of the communication between teachers and students, and combining with the characteristics, the authors had put forward some measures,...

A Retrospective Evaluation of College ELT Textbooks in China

Xiaofei Tang, Diyang Zheng
The role of teaching materials is crucial to English learning in foreign language settings such as Mainland China. Since the number of textbooks published on the market is huge and the qualities are heterogeneous, it is necessary to know how to select a textbook suitable for students to meet the pedagogical...

Various Language Choice Factors on Local Language Directive Speech Acts at University in Centralof Sulawesi

Fatma Fatma, Sumarlam Sumarlam, Sarwiji Suwandi
The use of language in a communication is influenced by the participants’ culture. The language used in spoken communication reflects belief system and norm developed in a certain society. Different dialects acquired by people cause different ways of using language as communication media, including local...
Proceedings Article

An Improved Algorithm for Indoor Location

Xiao-Feng Liu, Dong-Xu Zhang, Si-Qi An, Xu Sun
In order to improve the accuracy and efficiency of indoor location, an improved algorithm of indoor location is proposed in this paper, which is much easier and faster to achieve by a common hardware. The proposed algorithm based on the isosceles triangle layout is much more convenient to extend the...
Proceedings Article

Wear Characteristic Study of the Flat Slipper of Shearer Considering Oblique Cutting

Hui Liu, Yan-Qi Kan, Peng-Fei Li, Chun-Hui Wang
In order to investigate the wear characteristics of flat slippers of shearer, this study firstly built up the static model of the whole shearer machine. Basing on the static simulation research for the flat slipper by ANSYS, the maximum values of stress and strain of the flat slipper was obtained. Then...
Proceedings Article

The Reciprocating Rectilinear Moving Mechanism at High Frequency with Low Load Driven by Two Symmetrical Gears

Ke-Ming Shi, Ming-Di Wang, Kang-Min Zhong, Jie Chen
In many occasions of the practical engineering, the equipment of reciprocating rectilinear movement at high frequency is used commonly, which usually is completed by the slider-crank mechanism. But there is big friction force between the guide rail and the block in this mechanism, thus the big friction...
Proceedings Article

Study on the Optimum Technological Conditions of Germination of Buckwheat Seeds

Guotao Zhang
To determine the optimum technological conditions of germination of buckwheat seeds, we studied on the influencing factors of germination rate of buckwheat seeds, which include soaking time, soaking temperature, germination temperature and germination humidity of buckwheat seeds. The results showed that...
Proceedings Article

Simulation and On-line Real-time Measurement of Aspirin Crystalline Particle Size Distribution Based on Ultrasound

San Xu, Xiuxi Li
Ultrasound is a new method in the measurement of a crystallization process. The cooling crystallization of Aspirin in ethanol is investigated vias experiments and population balance model. The particle size distribution of the crystallization is monitored online by ultrasonic attenuation spectroscopy....

Literature Review:Economic Analysis of Internet Enterprise M&A Motivation

Guoqing Ma
With the Internet industry is becoming more mature and quickly into the mobile Internet era, the Internet business restructuring, transformation, merger becomes more and more realistic. On the one hand, each Internet companies should pay attention to the rational allocation of mobile terminal resources,...

Reducing Risk from Lahar Hazard in Volcanic Catchment: Retarding Basin Site Assessment

Alzaena Ulya Rusdimi, Junun Sartohadi, Su Ritohardoyo
Indonesia poses as a country with the highest risk of natural disaster in Southeast Asia. With no less than 130 active volcanoes, volcanic eruption and lahars as the secondary hazard become inevitable. Major damage and casualties had been reported, thus encourage more proper mitigation measures to be...

A Brief Discussion on the Guiding Significance of Life Elements for the Painting Course in Colleges and Universities

Ying Xu
Life elements have important guiding significance for the improvement of the teaching quality of painting course in colleges and universities. Aimed at certain universal problems in current teaching of the painting course, teachers should skillfully introduce life elements in the teaching activities...
Proceedings Article

On the Application of Virtual Instrument in Harmonic Measurement of Power System

Li Wang, Zhaohua Wang
With gradual development of power system, harmonic measurement of power system has attracted increasing attention. To realize harmonic measurement, we need to measure accurately using professional equipment. The research and development of virtual instrument is of great help for harmonic measurement...

English Club for Students of Non-English Department

Diaz Innova Citra Arum
The development of ASEAN Economic Community in Indonesia becomes the proof that this country has grown the globalization. Starting from free trade in which there are so many foreign companies are existed and claims their employee to be able to use English and also in the health field like nursing. One...

Implementation of Corporate Absolute Responsibility for Land Fires Causing Air Pollution

Rony Andre Christian Naldo, Ningrum Natasya Sirait
Corporate activities in forest and plantation exploration are related to the environment issue. Indonesian Law Number 32 the year of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management, article 68 point B stated that in conducting its business activities, it has an obligation to maintain the sustainability...
Proceedings Article

Current Hysteresis Control of High Step-up Current-fed DC-DC Converter for Haptic Application

Zhen Wu, Shizhen Huang, Nan Li, Tao Zeng
The steady accuracy of output waveforms is a core index for judging the performance of DC-DC converter and it is mainly determined by the control scheme of DC-DC converter. This paper studied a PWM current hysteresis control scheme to improve the performance of the high step-up current-fed DC-DC converter...

Mirror Image of Yunnan: Innovative Strategy of Yunnan Image in Entertainment Programs

Yang Shao
Yunnan is located in the southwest of China, known for its beautiful, rich, magic is famous in the world, the outside world has always been known as the "mystery", attracts visitors from all over the world. The world-famous Jinsha River, Nu River, the Lancang river flows through here side by side, Xianfeng...
Proceedings Article

Real-time Positioning Measurement using Intelligent Shoes

Yahong Li, Wanyan Guo, Jingzhe Fang, Shujie Sun
The elderly travel safety has attracted more and more attention, this paper studies a real-time positioning measurement using intelligent shoes system that can locate the position information of the elderly in real time. The project is a positioning system integrated in the bottom of the heel part of...

Evaluation of Mobile Corporation Brand Business Performance based on Association Rules

Hongxia Guo, Bin Pan, Yong Liu
In SQL Server 2010 environment, the association rules is used to analyze the data of mobile phone users bill, in order to find the correlation between the users consumption and the revenue of mobile communications company Sichuan branch. The performance contribution(PC) indicators of tariff package is...
Proceedings Article

Low-Cost RFID Identification Variation

Yao-Yuan Liu, Koong Lin, Tzu-Chang Yeh, Chad Lin
Interests continue to grow in recent years for the adoption of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in many different areas including transportation and supply chain management. Those RFID-included objects can be targeted more efficiently by real-time tracking and instant management. However, because...
Proceedings Article

Algorithmic Probability, Heuristic Programming and AGI

Ray J. Solomonoff
This paper is about Algorithmic Probability (ALP) and Heuristic Programming and how they can be combined to achieve AGI. It is an update of a 2003 report describing a system of this kind (Sol03). We first describe ALP, giving the most common implementation of it, then the features of ALP relevant to...