Abstract Currently, there is no “timber moment frame structural system,” as the basic glulam beam‐to‐column connections (usually represented by bolted with slotted‐in steel plates) offer limited rotational stiffness such that they are usually treated pin connections. This paper proposes an innovative type of moment‐resisting connection reinforced long rods screwheads (LSRSs) and self‐tapping screws (STSs). The motivation to provide a stiff yet resilient could possibly be used for mid‐rise...

Despite considerable interest in research and practice the effect of classroom disciplinary climate schools on academic achievement, little is known about generalizability this over countries. Using hierarchical linear analyses, present study reveals that a better school significantly associated with reading performance 53 65 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2009 participant The can explain 11% between-school differences achievement Controlling economic, social, cultural...

We show that superstitions—beliefs without scientific grounding—impact the investment and risk-taking of Chinese firms. focus on widely held beliefs in bad luck during one’s “zodiac year,” which occurs a 12-year cycle around person’s birth year, to study superstitions risk taking. first direct correspondence between zodiac year taking via survey data: respondents are two percentage points more likely favor no-risk investments if queried their year. Turning corporate decision making, we find...

This article explored the different clusters of leadership styles and relationship between principal style student academic achievement in domains mathematics, reading, science, collaborative problem-solving Germany China. We used PISA 2015 data covering 6,504 students 256 school principals from German schools 9,841 268 leaders Chinese schools. Results identified three Germany, namely, transformational (23.4%), instructional (41.3%), integrated (35.3%) leadership, two China, (38.6%) (61.4%)...

AbstractFinland and Shanghai are strong performers in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). The current study explored similarities differences educational effectiveness between these 2 performers. To this end, 14 predictors representing student background school process characteristics were selected from PISA 2009 database. results show that Finnish system is more efficient transforming given inputs, specially characteristics, into reading achievement, while general...

This article examines the influence of teacher educators (TEs) on development epistemology and tolerance among prospective teachers (PTs) studying in a newly introduced 4-year Bachelor Education (BEd) program offered Departments Universities (DoEUs) Government Colleges (GCEs) Pakistan. The new BEd is part United States Agency for International Development (USAID)–led education reforms Pakistan to curtail teaching extremist values that are implicated breeding extremism. stated policies...

Agricultural cultural heritage is crucial in advancing comprehensive rural revitalization. The Yangtze River Basin rich biodiversity and abundant fishery resources. resources not only reflect the ecological wisdom of harmonious coexistence human–land relationship between humans nature but also provide critical support for revitalization watershed sustainable development. This study investigates spatial distribution, influencing factors, historical evolution Basin. highest proportions...

Bridges are important parts of traffic systems and need to provide the necessary safety for traveling public. Fire is one most severe hazards that bridges may subject during their lifetime. In recent years, due rapid development transportation systems, as well increasing transport hazardous materials, bridge fires have become a concern. Bridge caused by crashing vehicles burning gasoline much more than building characterized fast heating rate higher peak temperature which could lead...

The cointegration test, ECM model, impulse response function and other econometric methods are used in this paper to analyze the impact of coal prices fluctuations on effectiveness CPI its delay impact. results show that there is a long-term equilibrium relationship between China. price about 0.157% long run, if short -term deviate from longterm equilibrium, model will adjust non-equilibrium state by - 0.03. From delay, fluctuation does not have CPI: first phase performance obvious, strength...

Students, as one specific group of school stakeholders, have unique perceptions climate, which predict academic performance. In the Program for International Student Assessment 2009 Shanghai survey, 5,115 students from 152 schools participated. The results this study showed that compared with their peers in countries Organization Economic Cooperation and Development, reported better teacher–student relationships, classroom disciplinary teacher stimulation reading, although they had worse...

Utilizing the Programme for International Student Assessment 2012 Shanghai dataset ([Formula: see text]), this study examined relationship between school disciplinary climate aggregated from mathematics classrooms and student learning outcomes, including achievement intrinsic instrumental motivation to learn mathematics, perspective of self-determination theory academic motivation. The results analyses demonstrated challenges supporting students in schools simultaneously perform well three...

The dynamic coalition task allocation of heterogeneous multiple UAV agents is researched, which divided into two parts. Firstly, the consensus based algorithm(CBCA) presented via bundle algorithm(CBBA), considering complex constraints specific equipment requirements and coupling relationships between subtasks time windows. Secondly, three planning strategies are proposed in cope with appearance new tasks during process. Finally, feasibility applicability present algorithm validated scenario...

In the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment, Flemish community of Belgium outscored its French in reading, with low achievers accounting a large proportion score gaps. this study, between-community comparisons based on Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition method showed that benefits largely from policies and practices giving schools relative autonomy resource allocation, promoting good student conduct, decreasing grade retention. Between-community using Juhn-Murphy-Pierce compared to...

Previous studies differed largely in their findings concerning the relationship between principal leadership and students' mathematics achievement because of complexity leadership. As Hallinger Heck's theoretical framework showed, was comprised setting vision/goal, school management, climate maintenance. This paper used TIMSS 2011 data collected from 3,961 fourth-grade students 197 principals Germany 4,138 150 Chinese Taipei a comparative perspective to explore conceptual constructs based on...

Chinese mitten crab is a unique aquatic product in China. As highly nutritious, delicious, and intriguing food, it deeply loved by consumers. Through field visits household interviews Chongming District of Shanghai Suzhou Jiangsu Province, the author collected relevant materials made detailed analysis strengths weaknesses, opportunities threats development application culture industry using SWOT model. The results show that can adopt growth-oriented, transformation upgrading, diversification...

Abstract Centrifugal pump's state monitoring and analysis system is a comprehensive built upon centrifugal performance parameter historical background. Real-time on the running of marine pump can be achieved by system. Taking virtual instrument technology as development platform, hardware design implemented with help computer-aided test technology. LabVIEW programming software from American NI Corporation used to make proportion in this A lot testing experiments have been conducted. It...

Shanghai is dubbed as a role model for science and mathematics education its fifteen-year-olds have been outperforming all in the Program International Student Assessment (PISA) since 2009. Shanghai's achievements are attributed to interest adopting innovative international trends equally effectively implementing these at high low-performing schools. One such trend based on univariable Control of Variable (CoV) strategies. This also used constructing higher-order thinking items assessments...

Although prior studies have extensively investigated the effect of working conditions upon professional satisfaction, cross-national variance in remains largely understudied due to technical or financial restrictions. The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provides an opportunity investigate cross-country differences impact principals’ satisfaction. current study attempts overall specific effects workplace environment rewards workload stress on their satisfaction 47 countries...