Research on the Design Performance of Regional Culture in City Brand Image

Based on the important role of city brand image in city development, this paper studies the expression of regional culture in city brand image design, and how to use regional cultural advantages to design city brand image. The first part of this paper expounds the research background, purpose and significance of this topic; The second part analyzes the relationship between regional culture and urban brand image design; The third part, based on the regional culture, takes Zhuhai, Guangdong Province as an example, and studies its design innovation performance in the city brand image. The purpose is to provide some reference ideas for the integration of regional culture and urban brand image design and the innovation of urban brand image design

Fast Convergence and Reduced Complexity Receiver Design for LDS-OFDM System

Low density signature for OFDM (LDS-OFDM) is able to achieve satisfactory performance in overloaded conditions, but the existing LDS-OFDM has the drawback of slow convergence rate for multiuser detection (MUD) and high receiver complexity. To tackle these problems, we propose a serial schedule for the iterative MUD. By doing so, the convergence rate of MUD is accelerated and the detection iterations can be decreased. Furthermore, in order to exploit the similar sparse structure of LDS-OFDM and LDPC code, we utilize LDPC codes for LDS-OFDM system. Simulations show that compared with existing LDS-OFDM, the LDPC code improves the system performance

CHARACTERIZATION OF CRITICAL GAS FLOW RATE TO PREVENT LIQUID LOADING

This report presents the research completed for the Final Year Project entitled ‘Characterization of Critical Gas Flow Rate to Prevent Liquid Loading’. The project is aimed to develop a work flow that predicts critical gas flow rate (minimum required gas flow rate) to prevent liquid loading based on the published literature and to analyse effects of temperature, pressure, conduit size, producing depth and inclination on the critical gas flow rate. Turner et al Model and Guo et al Model are selected to be developed in the work flow. Liquid loading is a very common problem in mature gas wells. Hence, it is required to check for the occurrence of the liquid loading problem. It is hoped that by having this project, a better prediction and hence management of the liquid loading problem can be yielded. Scope of study of the current project includes estimation of presence of liquid loading problem by estimating critical gas flow rate to prevent liquid loading and to conduct sensitivity studies for effects of temperature, pressure, conduit size, producing depth and inclination on critical gas flow rate. Fluid characterization is performed by using the necessary fluid properties inputs based on that stated in the papers. In this report, literature review is conducted on the introduction to critical gas flow rate and available models in predicting critical gas flow rates. Project methodology and activities have been planned and the milestones for this project have been designed. The equations included in the work flow and flow charts of the work flow are also included in the report. This report presents the work flow (spread sheet) with two functions, which are estimating critical gas flow rate and performing sensitivity study. The analyses of the results from both functions are also included in this report. It is found that prediction of critical gas flow rate by the Turner et al Model is lower than that of the Guo et al Model at most of the time. Outcomes of the sensitivity studies demonstrate that critical gas flow rate will be increased if temperature is reduced; pressure is increased; conduit size is increased; producing depth is increased or inclination is reduced. In conclusion, the project has been successfully completed and it is hoped that the work flow can be applied in the industry

Comparative Analysis of Special Education Teacher Training in France and Norway: How effective, areas taught and recommendation for improvement.

Master Thesis AbstractThis study aims to understand the quality and areas of training in the existing special education teacher education programme in France and Norway by examining how special education teachers are prepared in carrying out four components of administrative, teaching, student evaluation and inclusive tasks in everyday classroom. The theoretical framework used in this research is international comparative analysis via questionnaire, institutional analysis (training programme), discourse analysis(interview) and classroom observation based on Crossley and Vulliamy's ʻcase for the caseʼ(1984) method. The efficiency of the training programme is evaluated by (i) studying satisfaction of the teachers after training, whether knowledge and hands-on teaching tasks provided were successful to prepare them for real classroom teaching to children with special needs, (ii) relevant views of teachers about the training programme and (iii) observation of teachers teaching as per the training model. Subjects in this study include special education student teachers, teacher trainers, primary and secondary school teachers and academic psychologist

Spatial planning and urban resilience in the context of flood risk

Spatial planning is increasingly being considered as an important mechanism in coping with flood risk due to climate change. One of the reasons for this is that engineering approaches are increasingly expensive and cannot provide complete certainty of protection against climate-related floods. The thesis examines whether and how spatial planning is used in urban areas to promote resilience to flood risk and climate change. In this study, planning is considered as the regulation of physical implementation as well as the process of policy-making that guides spatial development. This process mainly involves the interaction and collaboration between actors (both public and private). The notion of resilience is being used more and more in discussions of complex issues like the impact of climate-related flood risks on spatial development. The interpretations of resilience can vary significantly depending on the local context, the focus of spatial development and the interests of the actors involved in decision- making. The study proposes six characteristics of planning decision-making that can help to promote the resilience of cities. These comprise: (i) considering the current situation, (ii) examining trends and future threats, (iii) learning from previous experience, (iv) setting goals, (v) initiating actions, and (vi) involving the public. The importance of these characteristics over time for policy and practice is examined according to empirical evidence from detailed case study analysis. Six case studies are presented, four in Taiwan and two in the Netherlands. In all of the case studies, the issue of flood risk and spatial development is considered important by policy- makers, but the planning strategies used to tackle climate-related flood risks are often different, as are the experiences of flooding and governance arrangements. The information gathered is primarily based on interviews and the review of planning policies, government reports and research documents. Comparative analysis is a central focus of the study. The analysis has both a national and international perspective, comparing cases within Taiwan and between Taiwan and the Netherlands. The national comparison examines the way in which local planning governance is addressed in shaping decisions to deal with flood risks. This can vary among cases which share similar spatial development objectives and national institutional framework. The international comparison between Taiwan and the Netherlands examines the roles of planning to promote urban resilience in the context of flood risk and climate change. Three conclusions can be drawn. First, the interpretation of resilience is dependent on the views and interests of the actors involved. These change over time and can be seen in different episodes of policy-making. Second, the importance of the different assessment characteristics varies from one case to another. The interests of the leading actors, the interpretations of flood risks and the framework of local collaboration are all major factors that shape these differences. These factors are often associated with planning traditions and relatively stable in resistant to change. Third, when there is a collaborative framework for planning involving multiple actors, the result is a more comprehensive set of strategies in dealing with flood risk

Spatial planning and urban resilience in the context of flood risk

Spatial planning is increasingly being considered as an important mechanism in coping with flood risk due to climate change. One of the reasons for this is that engineering approaches are increasingly expensive and cannot provide complete certainty of protection against climate-related floods. The thesis examines whether and how spatial planning is used in urban areas to promote resilience to flood risk and climate change. In this study, planning is considered as the regulation of physical implementation as well as the process of policy-making that guides spatial development. This process mainly involves the interaction and collaboration between actors (both public and private). The notion of resilience is being used more and more in discussions of complex issues like the impact of climate-related flood risks on spatial development. The interpretations of resilience can vary significantly depending on the local context, the focus of spatial development and the interests of the actors involved in decision- making. The study proposes six characteristics of planning decision-making that can help to promote the resilience of cities. These comprise: (i) considering the current situation, (ii) examining trends and future threats, (iii) learning from previous experience, (iv) setting goals, (v) initiating actions, and (vi) involving the public. The importance of these characteristics over time for policy and practice is examined according to empirical evidence from detailed case study analysis. Six case studies are presented, four in Taiwan and two in the Netherlands. In all of the case studies, the issue of flood risk and spatial development is considered important by policy- makers, but the planning strategies used to tackle climate-related flood risks are often different, as are the experiences of flooding and governance arrangements. The information gathered is primarily based on interviews and the review of planning policies, government reports and research documents. Comparative analysis is a central focus of the study. The analysis has both a national and international perspective, comparing cases within Taiwan and between Taiwan and the Netherlands. The national comparison examines the way in which local planning governance is addressed in shaping decisions to deal with flood risks. This can vary among cases which share similar spatial development objectives and national institutional framework. The international comparison between Taiwan and the Netherlands examines the roles of planning to promote urban resilience in the context of flood risk and climate change. Three conclusions can be drawn. First, the interpretation of resilience is dependent on the views and interests of the actors involved. These change over time and can be seen in different episodes of policy-making. Second, the importance of the different assessment characteristics varies from one case to another. The interests of the leading actors, the interpretations of flood risks and the framework of local collaboration are all major factors that shape these differences. These factors are often associated with planning traditions and relatively stable in resistant to change. Third, when there is a collaborative framework for planning involving multiple actors, the result is a more comprehensive set of strategies in dealing with flood risk