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Guanxi and the organization of Chinese new year festivals in England
This article explores how Chinese diaspora communities use guanxi, a unique Chinese interpretation of personal relationships, in the organization of Chinese New Year (CNY) festivals in England. A case-study approach that incorporated mixed qualitative methods was used to investigate the interactions and interrelationships between the ethnic Chinese communities involved in the organization of CNY festivals in five English cities. The article argues that Chinese diaspora communities use their guanxi to establish collaboration at CNY festivals. However, the process of organizing CNY festivals has also exposed divisions among Chinese communities. The article proposes that guanxi has important implications for the relationships among Chinese diaspora communities in the context of CNY festivals. Although it facilitates collaboration and promotes solidarity among Chinese communities, it may also intensify competition for power. Diaspora festivals in general are a neglected area of research and this article is the first to study the organization of Chinese New Year festivals in detail
Single Z' production at CLIC based on e^- gamma collisions
We analyze the potential of CLIC based on e- gamma collisions to search for
new gauge boson. Single Z' production at e-gamma colliders in two SU(3)_C
X SU(3)_L X U(1)_N models: the minimal model and the model with right-handed
(RH) neutrinos is studied in detail. Results show that new Z' gauge bosons can
be observed at the CLIC, and the cross sections in the model with RH neutrinos
are bigger than those in the minimal one.Comment: 11 pages, 4 figures, To appear in JET
A search for X-ray polarization in cosmic X-ray sources
Fifteen strong X-ray sources were observed by the X-ray polarimeters on board the OSO-8 satellite from 1975 to 1978. The final results of this search for X-ray polarization in cosmic sources are presented in the form of upper limits for the ten sources which are discussed elsewhere. These limits in all cases are consistent with a thermal origin for the X-ray emission
SU(3)_LxU(1)_N Model for Right-Handed Neutrino Neutral Currents
A model based on the \mbox{SU(3)}_L\otimes \mbox{U(1)}_N gauge group, in
which neutrinos have right-handed neutral currents is considered. We argue that
in order to have a result consistent with low-energy one, the right-handed
neutrino component must be treated as correction instead of an equivalent spin
state.Comment: 6 pages, Latex, no figures, Accepted for publication in Phys. Rev.
Benzylammonium 2,4-bis(dicyanomethylene)-2,3-dihydroisoindolide
The cation and anion of the title salt, Câ·HââNâș.CââHâNâ
-, are both bisected by a crystallographic mirror plane. Extensive hydrogen bonding, with the Rââ¶(28) graph-set motif, connects the ions into layers
Continued development of doped-germanium photoconductors for astronomical observations at wavelengths from 30 to 120 micrometers
The development of doped-germanium detectors which have optimized performance in the 30- to 120-mu m wavelength range and are capable of achieving the objectives of the infrared astronomical satellite (IRAS) space mission is discussed. Topics covered include the growth and evaluation of Ge:Ga and Ge:Be crystals, procedures for the fabrication and testing of detectors, irradiance calculations, detector responsivity, and resistance measurements through MOSFET. Test data are presented in graphs and charts
Research program to develop a technology improvement program for closed die forging Final report
Upset forging tests on aluminum and titanium alloys and maraging steel using high temperature die
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