Self-enhancement

Virginia Sau Yee Kwan.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997.Includes bibliograhical references (leaves 38-46)

Real representations of finite real groups.

Lam Chi Ming.Thesis submitted in: August 2000.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-48).Abstracts in English and Chinese.Acknowledgments --- p.iAbstract --- p.iiIntroduction --- p.3Chapter 1 --- Introduction to Real Groups and Real representa- tions --- p.6Chapter 1.1 --- Real Groups and Real representations --- p.6Chapter 1.2 --- "RR(G, ε)" --- p.10Chapter 1.3 --- Examples of Real representations --- p.15Chapter 1.3.1 --- Cyclic groups --- p.17Chapter 1.3.2 --- Dihedral groups --- p.18Chapter 1.3.3 --- Other examples --- p.19Chapter 2 --- Brauer induction Theorem on Real representations --- p.22Chapter 2.1 --- Real induction --- p.22Chapter 2.2 --- p-hyperelementary subgroups --- p.27Chapter 2.3 --- Brauer induction Theorem on Real Representations --- p.29Chapter 2.4 --- Monomial Real Representations --- p.42Bibliography --- p.4

Pricing decisions of syndicated loans for Hong Kong corporations.

by Chow Ho Wai.Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-51).ABSTRACT --- p.iiTABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iiiLIST OF EXHIBITS --- p.vLIST OF TABLES --- p.viPREFACE --- p.viiCHAPTERSChapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1Definition of Syndicated Loans --- p.1Definition of Pricing --- p.2Project Objectives --- p.2Project Scope --- p.3Chapter II. --- KEY ELEMENTS OF SYNDICATED LOAN MARKET --- p.4Benefits to Borrowers --- p.4Benefits to Lenders --- p.6Types of Syndicated Facilities --- p.11Titles and Roles --- p.12Principal Terms and Conditions --- p.14Hong Kong Market Characteristics --- p.16Chapter III. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.22Literature Review --- p.22Model --- p.24Sample Data --- p.27Analytical Methods --- p.29Chapter IV. --- EMPIRICAL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS --- p.32Significant Independent Variables --- p.32Loan Pricing Model --- p.34Chapter V. --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.35APPENDICES --- p.39BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.5

Multi-bump solutions of a nonlinear Schrödinger equation.

by Kang Xiaosong.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1999.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-47).Abstracts in English and Chinese.Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.4Chapter 2 --- Preliminary Analysis --- p.11Chapter 3 --- Liapunov-Schmidt Reduction --- p.16Chapter 4 --- A Maximizing Procedure --- p.27Chapter 5 --- Proof of Theorem 1.1 --- p.30Chapter 6 --- Proof of Theorem 1.2 --- p.33Chapter 7 --- Concluding Remarks --- p.4

Prevalence and correlates of dependent personality disorder among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong.

by Sarah Miu Yin Ip.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 40-44).Abstract also in Chinese.Abstract --- p.iiAcknowledgements --- p.iiiTable of Contents --- p.ivList of Tables --- p.vList of Appendix --- p.viIntroduction --- p.1Method --- p.13Results --- p.20Discussion --- p.33References --- p.40Appendix --- p.4

Locating the blow-up points and local behavior of blow-up solutions for higher order Liouville equations.

Wang Yi.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-63).Abstracts in English and Chinese.Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.4Chapter 2 --- Some Preparations --- p.10Chapter 3 --- Proof of Theorem 1.1 --- p.24Chapter 4 --- Location of Blow-up Points (for n=2) --- p.26Chapter 5 --- Location of Blow-up Points (for General n) --- p.35Chapter 6 --- Asymptotic behavior of solutions near blow-up point --- p.46Chapter 7 --- Appendix --- p.57Bibliography --- p.6

The influence of flow on one's intention to use e-learning.

by Hwang Fai, Kam Pui Sze.Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-63).ABSTRACT --- p.iiTABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iiiLIST OF TABLES --- p.vChapterChapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1Definition of e-learning --- p.1Traditional Classroom Learning vs. E-learning --- p.2Significance of Interactivity and Multimedia in E-learning --- p.2Cultural Difference in Learning Styles and Habits --- p.4Benefits of E-learning --- p.5Substantial Cost and Time saving --- p.5Meet Need-driven Demand --- p.5Flexibility and Convenience Enhancement --- p.6Create Learner-friendly Environment --- p.6Increased Retention --- p.6Improved Collaboration and Interactivity among Students --- p.7Ease of Information or Materials Update --- p.7Limitations of E-learning --- p.7Huge Initial Capital Investment --- p.8Technology Dependent --- p.8Technology cannot completely replace Human Contact --- p.8Personnel Resistance --- p.9Not all Courses are delivered well by Computer --- p.9Not all People are suitable for E-learning --- p.9E-learning on the Corporate Level --- p.10The Corporate E-learning Market --- p.10Barriers of Implementation --- p.11Significance of E-learning on the Corporate Level --- p.11Cost Savings to Corporations --- p.11Performance Improvement --- p.12Competitive Position --- p.12E-learning Development In Hong Kong --- p.13Chapter II. --- OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCHChapter III. --- RESEARCH HYPOTHESE --- p.17Conceptual Framework: Flow construct --- p.17Research Hypotheses --- p.19Direct Influence on Flow --- p.19Direct Influence on Perceived Playfulness --- p.21Direct Influence on Intention to Use E-learning --- p.21Chapter IV. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.22The Sample --- p.22Definition of Variables --- p.23Chapter V. --- RESULTS --- p.24Results for Tests for Direct Influence on Flow --- p.24Results for Tests for Direct Influence on Perceived Playfulness --- p.25Results for Tests for Direct Influence on Intention to use E-learning --- p.26Chapter VI. --- DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.28Chapter VII. --- LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY --- p.35Chapter VIII. --- CONCLUSION --- p.37APPENDIX --- p.46BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.5

Room air conditioner preference and country of origin in Hong Kong and Zhu Hai.

by Chow Kar Tak, Kelly, Chan Wai Shing, Cheung Wai Hung, Daniel.Includes questionnaire in Chinese.Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995.Includes bibliographical references (leaves [33]-[35]).Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1Chapter 2. --- The Room Air Conditioners Market in Hong Kong and Zhu Hai --- p.3Chapter 3. --- Sample Characteristics --- p.4Chapter 4. --- Choice Criteria of Room Air Conditioning Units --- p.7Chapter 4.1 --- Country of Brand --- p.12Chapter 4.2 --- Country of Production --- p.15Chapter 4.3 --- Price --- p.20Chapter 4.4 --- Quietness --- p.22Chapter 4.5 --- Reliability --- p.23Chapter 4.6 --- Additional Features --- p.24Chapter 4.7 --- Size --- p.25Chapter 5. --- Conclusion --- p.26Appendix A -List of TablesAppendix B -ReferenceAppendix C - Survey Questionnaire for Hong KongAppendix D - Survey Questionnaire for Zhu Ha

Female identity in Virginia Woolf and Wang Anyi.

by Wanda Wing Yi Tsui.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-101).Chapter CHAPTER ONE --- Gender and Identity: Subjectivity in Women's Writing --- p.1Chapter CHAPTER TWO --- The Androgynous Personality Celebrated in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse --- p.20Chapter CHAPTER THREE --- The Inner Growth of the Female Characters in Wang Anyi's Stories --- p.53Chapter CHAPTER FOUR --- Female Identity: the Significance of Androgyny --- p.80NOTES --- p.90WORKS CITED --- p.9

Design and analysis of efficient and reliable continuous-media servers.

Chan Pak Hang.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-63).Abstracts in English and Chinese.Acknowledgement --- p.IIAbstract --- p.III摘要 --- p.IVChapter Part I. --- An Efficient Disk-Array-Based Server Design for a Multicast Video Streaming System --- p.1Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.2Chapter Chapter 2 --- Related Works --- p.5Chapter Chapter 3 --- The Super-Scalar Architecture --- p.8Chapter Chapter 4 --- A GSS-Based Server Design --- p.11Chapter Chapter 5 --- An Efficient Server Design --- p.15Chapter 5.1 --- The Weighted Segment Group Pairing (WSGP) Scheme --- p.16Chapter 5.2 --- Interleaving of Data Blocks --- p.17Chapter 5.3 --- First TR Seconds Replication --- p.18Chapter 5.4 --- An Integrated Scheduler --- p.19Chapter Chapter 6 --- Performance Evaluation --- p.23Chapter 6.1 --- Server Capacity --- p.24Chapter 6.2 --- Utilization of disk capacity --- p.25Chapter Chapter 7 --- Conclusions --- p.26Chapter Part II. --- Progressive Redundancy Transmission - A Low-Overhead Fault Tolerant Streaming Protocol for Parallel Video Servers --- p.27Chapter Chapter 8 --- Introduction --- p.28Chapter Chapter 9 --- Related Works --- p.31Chapter Chapter 10 --- System Model --- p.33Chapter Chapter 11 --- Forward Erasure Correction --- p.36Chapter 11.1 --- System Reliability --- p.36Chapter 11.2 --- Bandwidth Overhead --- p.38Chapter Chapter 12 --- Progressive Redundancy Transmission --- p.39Chapter 12.1 --- System Reliability --- p.40Chapter 12.2 --- Modeling the Failure Detection Time --- p.43Chapter Chapter 13 --- Performance Evaluation --- p.46Chapter 13.1 --- Effect of Detection Time Distribution --- p.46Chapter 13.2 --- Bandwidth Overhead Reduction --- p.48Chapter 13.3 --- Storage Overhead --- p.50Chapter 13.4 --- Scalability --- p.51Chapter Chapter 14 --- Conclusions --- p.53Appendix --- p.54Bibliography --- p.6