Novel NIR-II organic fluorophores for bioimaging beyond 1550 nm

This work was partially supported by grants from NSFC (81773674, 81573383, and 21473041), NSFHP (2017CFA024, 2017CFB711, and 2016ACA126), the Applied Basic Research Program of WMBST (2019020701011429), Tibet Autonomous Region Science and Technology Plan Project Key Project (XZ201901-GB-11), Project First-Class Disciplines Development Supported by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CZYJC1903), and Health Commission of Hubei Province Scientific Research Project (WJ2019M177 and WJ2019M178).Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Experimental Investigation of Forchheimer Coefficients for Non-Darcy Flow in Conglomerate-Confined Aquifer

The research is financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFC0801401 and No. 2016YFC0600708), Major Consulting Project of Chinese Academy of Engineering (No. 2017-ZD-2), Yue Qi Distinguished Scholar Project of China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), and Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 2009QM01).Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Academic institutional repositories in China: A survey of CALIS member libraries

Purpose: China Academic Library &amp; Information System (CALIS) planned to launch an institutional repository (IR) project to promote IR development and open access at colleges and universities in China. In order to get to know the current state of IRs in academic institutions, with the help of Peking University Library, CALIS Administrative Center conducted this survey.Design/methodology/approach: We conducted an online survey of CALIS member libraries.Findings: Firstly, the development of IRs at China's colleges and universities is still in its infancy. Secondly, the Chinese colleges and universities have reached a consensus on the objective for having an IR. Thirdly, they are having high expectations of IR&nbsp;functions. Fourthly, they prefer to establish a centralized IR system at a minimum cost. Finally, there are both similarities and differences between the Chinese academic institutions and their counterparts in other countries in the state of IR development.Research limitations: The questionnaire needs to be improved because there is a lack of enough questions for those who do not plan to build an IR. Comparatively lower rate of valid questionnaire return can affect the accuracy of the results. It is hard to go into an in-depth discussion only based on the data collected from this questionnaire survey, and consequently, the findings from the survey can hardly present an accurate and comprehensive picture of the current state of IR development in the academic sector in China.Practical implications: The survey results provide essential foundation for CALIS IR project, and meanwhile the research can serve as a reference source for the future studies of the development of IRs at China's colleges and universities.Originality/value: It is the first national survey focused on the development of IRs in academic institutions in China.</p

Chinese Water Systems

This open-access book addresses latest Sino-German results of the joint research efforts within Major Water Program of the Chinese Government supported by German research funding. The Major Water Program aims at the restoration of polluted water environments and sustainable management of water resources in China. The joint BMBF-CLIENT project SINOWATER deals with three most significant and strongest polluted Chinese waters, the river Liao and the Dian-lake as well as Tai-lake in the area of the metropolises Shenyang, Kunming and Suzhou, respectively. The project was conducted by the Research Institute for Water and Waste Management at RWTH Aachen (FiW) e.V., Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection, Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, German and Chinese companies (Martin Membrane Systems AG, Steinhardt GmbH Wassertechnik, GuHong, JT-elektronik, bluemetric, Huawang Water, EVU Group, Atemis GmbH, i+f process GmbH) in close cooperation with Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences, Tongji University, and the Dianchi Lake Management Authorities. Overall, the joint Sino-German research project SINOWATER provided solutions for the improvement of the water quality in the mentioned water bodies as well as development and optimization of Good Water Governance. These objectives could be achieved through the implementation of innovative German water technologies and the optimization of water management elements in the fields of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment as well as river and shallow lake management

Electronic Collaboration Across Cultures in a Web-based Project for English Writing Instruction

The paper highlights the importance of experimentation and an innovative approach to English language writing instruction with the help of information communication technology (ICT or IT). First, it describes the local situation of English language teaching at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Then, it summarizes the development of IT proficiency and student-led collaborative learning groups at CUHK. Third, it reports on an International Web-based writing project involving six collaborating schools in different parts of the world including China, the United States, Indonesia, and Hong Kong in the year 1999-2000. In the report, the author-presenter will share with the audience a new ELT course development titled "English Online: Writing on the Web." He will explain the course objectives, the background of participating classes, the Web Course Tools (WebCT), the design of the project, the evaluation of course effectiveness and the outcome of the new curricular initiative. Finally, the paper presents a summary of a practical guide to electronic collaboration and some of the lessons the writer has learnt in five years\u27 experience of participant-observation in English teaching practice using the Web

Wind responsive development in dense urban environment.

Wong Ho Man, William."Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2002-2003, design report."Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.P.02Chapter 2 --- Project Vision --- p.P.03Chapter 3 --- Project Objectives --- p.P.04Chapter 4 --- Research Plan and Methodology --- p.P.05Chapter 5 --- Developed Wind Phenomenons --- p.P.07Chapter 6 --- Investigation Process and Findings --- p.P.17Chapter 7 --- Design Development --- p.P.24Chapter 8 --- Final Design --- p.P.33Chapter 9 --- Conclusion --- p.P.4

Upconversion NIR-II fluorophores for mitochondria-targeted cancer imaging and photothermal therapy

Acknowledgements: The work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2020YFA0908800), NSFC (81773674, 81573383), Shenzhen Science and Technology Research Grant (JCYJ20190808152019182), Hubei Province Scientific and Technical Innovation Key Project, National Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (2017CFA024, 2017CFB711), the Applied Basic Research Program of Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology (2019020701011429), Tibet Autonomous Region Science and Technology Plan Project Key Project (XZ201901-GB-11), the Local Development Funds of Science and Technology Department of Tibet (XZ202001YD0028C), Project First-Class Disciplines Development Supported by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CZYJC1903), Health Commission of Hubei Province Scientific Research Project (WJ2019M177, WJ2019M178), the China Scholarship Council, and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

An interactive website to aid the academic and social transition of Chinese international students to Pepperdine University

As the number of Chinese international students studying in American universities has increased dramatically in recent years, more attention has been paid to the challenges these students face both academically and socially. To address problems Chinese international students face in their acculturation to U.S. culture generally, and Pepperdine University specifically, this strategic communication non-thesis project involved the development of an interactive website specifically designed for Chinese international students at Pepperdine University. Its aim is to help them better understand the American culture and find solutions when they encounter cultural difficulties and challenges in their academic and social life. The website not only elaborated on American culture such as slang and plagiarism rules, but also introduced campus resources and how to use them. In addition, the website included a Connect section facilitating opportunities for students to interact with other students. The development of the website involved both primary and secondary research to gain insights on Chinese international students\u27 college experience and how to help them make the transition to and their experience at Pepperdine University more smooth. Specifically, face-to-face interviews were conducted with different professors, an employee of Office of International Student Services, and the Chinese Student Association student chair. A focus group with Chinese international students was also conducted in order to explore their campus experience both academically and socially. A beta-test survey of Chinese international students revealed that the website was helpful in the transition process to American culture and adapting to campus. There were also indicators of attitude and behavior changes in terms of using campus resources, approaching professors, and views on plagiarism. Further development and improvements to the website, such as creating a Chinese counterpart website and adding more content on nearby restaurant guide and visa applications, will be completed by Pepperdine CSA members during summer 2017; the website could be relaunched as early as August 2017

Changes in Higher Education Policies: A Case Study of Projects in China

Many measures have been taken to promote the development of higher education by the Chinese government since 1978. This study examined the projects launched by the Chinese government to improve the quality of higher education and elevate the status of targeted institutions to world-class universities. The policies reviewed include Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-rate University Plan. By examining the implementation of these projects, this study aimed to understand if the policy goals sought by the government were achieved. The conceptual framework used to analyze the projects included Lowi’s theory of distribution and McDonnell and Elmore’s typology of policy instruments. This study found that the projects demonstrated characteristics unique to China and that they focused on efficiency, quality, and equality

2017 NFLRC Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) Intensive Summer Institute: Pathways to PBLL Evaluation Report

External evaluation of the 2017 NFLRC Intensive Summer Institute (ISI) entitled Pathways to Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL), from August 2-9, 2017 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.The 2017 NFLRC Intensive Summer Institute (ISI) entitled Pathways to Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL), was conducted from August 2-9, 2017 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In total, sixteen K-16 language educators participated in the six-day institute, representing six different priority languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. They were guided by a group of language experts with backgrounds in project-based learning, language pedagogy, instructional technology, teacher development, and assessment. This report serves as a summative evaluation through the participants’ End-of-Institute Evaluation Survey with a 100% response rate