论道教的辟恶梦之法及其影响

道教对于梦的研究由来已久,它既有关于梦的形成机制的理论,又有以“占梦”“禳梦”等为目的的操作系统,其中以“辟恶梦”之法最为重要。在“辟恶梦”方面,道教既通过默念咒语以祈求于神灵,又采取“叩齿”“咽液”和按摩有关穴位或身体特定部位的方法,并且还运用某类药物,要求“慎无语人”。道教的“辟恶梦”之法对于古代中医学的发展,无论在理论研究方面还是在临床实践方面。均起到了一定的作用。     

美的教育与高校思想政治工作

在高校思想政治工作中,美的教育可以起到开发智力、道德感化、人生导向等作用.在思想政治工作中善于运用美的教育,创造美的环境、展现美的人格、追求美的方法,对于增强思想政治工作的吸引力,提高思想政治工作的成效具有积极意义.     

孔子的教育思想探究

《论语》是儒家学派创始人孔子言论的汇编,是儒家的经书。其中体现孔子教育思想方面的一些重要表述,如个性品质教育、坚持的教育准则、倡导的学习方法,经过两千余年教育史的验证,特别是经过现代教育理论的评断和现代教育实验的检验,充分证明是普遍性的教育规律,就是在未来教育中也定会闪烁其奕奕光彩。     

大学数学基础课教学中融入数学建模思想的实践

数学建模不仅限于解决实际问题,也可以是数学发展过程中提出的理论问题。基于近年来在大学数学基础课教学中融入数学建模思想的教学实践,论述了其主要思路与做法。介绍了将数学建模思想融入数学基础课教学的两个教学案例,即微积分方法的本质和从方程组出发引入线性相关与线性无关概念。     

Robust tests for the common principal components model

When dealing with several populations, the common principal components (CPC) model assumes equal principal axes but different variances along them. In this paper, a robust log-likelihood ratio statistic allowing to test the null hypothesis of a CPC model versus no restrictions on the scatter matrices is introduced. The proposal plugs into the classical log-likelihood ratio statistic robust scatter estimators. Using the same idea, a robust log-likelihood ratio and a robust Wald-type statistic for testing proportionality against a CPC model are considered. Their asymptotic distributions under the null hypothesis and their partial influence functions are derived. A small simulation study allows to compare the behavior of the classical and robust tests, under normal and contaminated data.     

Nonparametric control charts based on runs and Wilcoxon-type rank-sum statistics

In this article, we introduce three new distribution-free Shewhart-type control charts that exploit run and Wilcoxon-type rank-sum statistics to detect possible shifts of a monitored process. Exact formulae for the alarm rate, the run length distribution, and the average run length (ARL) are all derived. A key advantage of these charts is that, due to their nonparametric nature, the false alarm rate (FAR) and in-control run length distribution is the same for all continuous process distributions. Tables are provided for the implementation of the charts for some typical FAR values. Furthermore, a numerical study carried out reveals that the new charts are quite flexible and efficient in detecting shifts to Lehmann-type out-of-control situations.     

中国生育率研究方法:30年回眸

改革开放30年是我国人口学及人口研究迅速成长的30年。生育率研究方法从一个侧面反映出改革开放以来我国人口学研究方法的发展。中国的生育率研究方法既有从西方引进的各种生育率指标和模型,也有中国学者为了适应自己的需要而改进和创建的方法和模型。笔者从生育率度量指标和生育率模型两个方面总结我国生育率研究方法的应用及变化。对在中国生育率研究中所使用的主要方法进行回顾并对这些方法对我国生育率研究的贡献进行总结。     

Discussing Global Issues Through Contemporary Art

Contemporary global issues can be examined through the lens of modern photographic art. In an effort to prepare global-ready graduates, this article explores the pressing problems of environmental degradation, urbanization, and homelessness through the work of three contemporary artists. Illustrative works, suggested approaches, and curriculum resources are provided.     

Influence of Female Genital Cutting on Sexual Experience in Southern Ethiopia

Female genital cutting (FGC) is a persistent social norm in the Liben district of southern Ethiopia. This study explores whether the sexual experiences of married men and women differ by women's FGC status. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 28 women with different types of FGC (or no FGC) and 21 husbands. Compared to others, women with more severe FGC reported traumatic sexual experiences and decreased sexual desire. Nonetheless, participants largely endorsed FGC for daughters, revealing pressure to maintain the practice. Opportunities for change exist, as women and men recognized the sexual pleasure and healthy birth experiences of uncut women.     

Riemann manifold Langevin methods on stochastic volatility estimation

In this article, we perform Bayesian estimation of stochastic volatility models with heavy tail distributions using Metropolis adjusted Langevin (MALA) and Riemman manifold Langevin (MMALA) methods. We provide analytical expressions for the application of these methods, assess the performance of these methodologies in simulated data, and illustrate their use on two financial time series datasets.