The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology in medical data analysis has led to the concept of radiomics. This book introduces the essential and latest technologies in radiomics, such as imaging segmentation, quantitative imaging feature extraction, and machine learning methods for model construction and performance evaluation, providing invaluable guidance for the researcher entering the field. It fully describes three key aspects of radiomic clinical practice: precision d...

This book focuses on how instruction affects English learners’ use of Theme and thematic progression (thematic organization). While thematic organization in learner English has been extensively studied, little research has been done to investigate the effects of instruction on the use of Theme and thematic progression. Adopting a Systemic Functional Grammar approach, this study explores how a ten-week instruction on thematic organization affects Chinese college students’ use of Theme and t...

This book tracks changes in the use of metadiscourse in Chinese scholars’ English and Chinese research articles, discusses how these changes reflect changes in Chinese scholars’ interactions with their peers in China and outside China, and analyzes how Chinese scholars are responding to changes in the academic context that embrace and shape rhetorical practices in the academic world.Around the turn of the twenty-first century, the Chinese government declared the goal of “enhancing ...

汪精衛——中國現代史上最具爭議性的人物之一在過往的懲罰性史觀下，他是國賊、叛徒、民族敗類；他憑藉詩歌構成某種「反記憶」，對抗著正史對他的審判……一個滿懷理想的青年才俊，身處一個比當今更黑暗的時代他面對政治困局所做的選擇，讓自己永世背負罵名重新認識汪精衛，也重新認識民國史用創造性的眾聲喧嘩，拓寬對汪氏詩歌記憶的解讀汪精衛——詩人與政治人物，愛國者或叛國賊，作為一位「歷史的失敗者」，他的故事從未被妥善地講述過，更不用說深刻的探究。其傳記的重要性顯而易見，因為這與一場持續的文化記憶戰爭有關：今天的中國大陸禁止任何關於戰時合作政權的公正學術研究，尤其以汪精衛為最。在這個關於二戰的記憶正在從「活著的記憶」中消逝，並轉變為「歷史的記憶」的關鍵時刻，這種知識上的封鎖，無疑會影響中國對二戰自身角色的記憶。在《汪精衛與中國的黑暗時代》中，作者楊治宜將不同的方法論融合成一場成果豐碩的對話，包括細緻的詩詞詮釋。楊...

Microforming Technology: Theory, Simulation and Practice addresses all aspects of micromanufacturing technology, presenting detailed technical information and the latest research developments. The book covers fundamentals, theory, simulation models, equipment and tools design, practical micromanufacturing procedures, and micromanufacturing-related supporting systems, such as laser heating system, hydraulic system and quality evaluation systems. Newly developed technology, including micro w...

This book summarizes the basic achievements in the research field of serpentine nozzles, three-axis vectoring nozzles, and single expansion ramp nozzles, in order to provide theoretical basis and technical support for the application of special types of nozzles in aviation engines under different task requirements. It is based on the research results of the Jet Propulsion Theory and Engineering Research Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, combined with the latest research s...

'Harmonious World' and China's New Foreign Policy consists of essays by China specialists on the Chinese government's characterization of foreign policy as a 'harmonious world.' The essays deal with such topics as 'harmonious world' and China's new diplomacy, China's multilateral diplomacy after the Cold War, China's changing image of and engagement with the world order, China's energy security diplomacy, and China's trade diplomacy. These insightful contributions will help students in thi...

Have you ever wanted to start investing, but not known where to begin? Invest Lah! is the perfect guide for beginners looking to navigate the world of investing in Singapore. This comprehensive book covers everything from understanding the basics of stocks to exploringthe Singapore stock market, equipping beginner investors with the essential knowledge on how to get started.This special 10th anniversary edition revisits the helpful advice and expert insights compiled by the authors...

你或许见过鸟儿衔枝筑巢，但你未必见过飞鸟叼着小石子，投向一片汪洋大海。在远古的中国，的确出现过这样一只小鸟，它的名字叫精卫，每天从西边的发鸠山飞往东海，不辞辛劳地搬运小石子填海。如果你想知道这究竟是为了什么，这篇中国神话故事《精卫填海》，会告诉你事情的来龙去脉。You may have seen a bird holding branches in its beak in order to build its nest, but have you ever seen a bird picking up pebbles to throw into a vast expanse of water? There was indeed such a bird in ancient China. As the tale goes, the bird named Jingwei would fly every day from Mount Fajiu in the west to the East China Sea, trying its best to fill up the Se...

This book explores the boundary between «the private» and «the public» on Social Network Sites based on the sociability framework. The author analyses the roles of social norms and influences, benefits, and risks/costs, on the behaviors of SNSs users through models based on Social Exchange Theory, Social Penetration Theory and Communication Privacy Management Theory. She reviews different notions of «the private» and «the public» and selects the sociability framework to investigate the dis...

Social Perspective is a course set over one academic year for intermediate learners of Chinese. In two volumes, it focuses on developing learners’ language competency to a high advanced plus/advanced level (ACTFL/CEFR B2-C1) through exploring social issues in contemporary China.The textbook draws upon the discussion of a wide range of current social issues in China to provide students with a real-life background to increase their debating and written skills. Volume II expl...

Jeune trentenaire solitaire, Hsia-t’ien a une passion folle : la danse de salon de style latino-américain – cha-cha-cha, rumba, pasodoble et jive. Dans ce monde très hiérarchisé, aux interactions codifiées par le genre, elle doit trouver sa place entre amatrice et compétitrice, et surtout trouver un partenaire masculin. "Les hommes mènent, les femmes suivent ", c’est la règle d’or de la discipline. Pour Hsia-t’ien, danser est une bénédiction : cette école de la rigueur lui permet de repren...