情感教育对英语教学的启示

认知因素和情感因素是教学的信息传输和接受过程的重要影响因素。英语是知识与情感的统一体,也是进行情感教育的重要阵地。英语教师要善于发挥情感的感染、感召、思想引领等教育功能,以提高英语教学质量。教师可以发挥自身情感的作用,善于创设富有情感的教学环境,充分挖掘英语教材中蕴涵的情感因素,建立融洽和谐的师生交流渠道,构建学生情感发展的平台。     

Is categorization of random data necessary for parallel analysis on Likert-type data?

Random eigenvalues are the key elements in parallel analysis. When analyzing Likert-type data, is it necessary to convert the continuous random data to discrete type before estimating eigenvalues? The study compared the random eigenvalues obtained from continuous and categorized random data from two popular computer programs to be used as the basis for comparison in conducting parallel analysis on Likert-type data. Results indicated that categorized random data gave eigenvalues and number of factors similar to those obtained from continuous random data. It is suggested that when conducting parallel analysis on Likert-type data by the two programs, the conversion is unnecessary.     

Dynamics of the term structure of interest rates and monetary policy: is monetary policy effective during zero interest rate policy?

The monetary policy targets the short rates; however, during zero interest rate policy (ZIRP), the short end of the yield curve cannot serve as a policy instrument. Relying on the joint yields-macro latent factors model, this study empirically examines the effect of monetary policy stances on term structure and the possible feedback effect on the real sector using the Japanese experience of ZIRP. The analysis indicates that it is the entire term structure that transmits the policy shocks to the real economy rather than the yield spread only. The monetary policy signals pass through the yield curve level and slope factors to stimulate the economic activity. The curvature factor, besides reflecting the cyclical fluctuations of the economy, acts as a leading indicator for future inflation. In addition, policy influence tends to be low as the short end becomes segmented toward medium/long-term of the yield curve. Furthermore, volatility in bond markets is found to be asymmetrically affected by positive and negative shocks and long end tends to be less sensitive to stochastic shocks than the short maturities. The expectation hypothesis of the term structure does not hold during the ZIRP period.     

Universal versus contextual effects on TQM: a triangulation study using neural networks

The objective of this study is to extend previous research on total quality management (TQM)-context-performance relationships and ‘fit’ using multiple methods. We combine artificial neural networks (ANNs) with structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse several hypotheses and propositions. This is the first study in this area of research that utilises ANNs and a triangulation technique in the presence of several contextual factors. The SEM analyses suggest that company size and industry type may have contingency effects on some of the TQM practices and/or TQM-performance relationships. However, the ANN models have shown that these two contingency factors do not moderate TQM outcomes, implying that all organisations can benefit from TQM regardless of size and type. As well, these models show that formal TQM implementation and/or ISO certifications do not add any predictive power to the ANN models except in one case: TQM implementation and/or ISO certification added to organisational effectiveness and customer results to predict financial and market (F&M) results. The results further indicate that even though implementing TQM alone has a bigger impact on F&M results than obtaining ISO certification alone, combining the two will have an even greater impact on these results. Joint implementation leads to greater improvements in organisational effectiveness, which, in turn, has a positive effect on customer results and consequently F&M results. This is a unique finding within the context of moderator effects on TQM-performance relationships.     

Female High School Dropouts A Relational View

This study investigates risk and protective factors of Taiwanese female students who dropped out of high school. Twenty female youth who had dropped out of high school and who grew up and resided in Taiwan voluntarily participated in this study. Findings revealed particular relational conflicts and coping strategies employed by the girls that contributed to significant vulnerability, conflict at school and school dropout. Implications for social work practice are addressed.     

中国情境下中层管理者的适应性绩效因素研究

随着我国经济的快速发展和外部竞争的加剧,出现了组织扁平化、企业内外部变化加快和职业高原等新情形,既给中层管理者带来了新困境,也对其适应性提出了新挑战。以Plukos八维度适应性绩效模型为基础,立足国内情景,运用改进型DEMATEL方法对适应性绩效影响因素进行定量分析,得出影响中层管理者适应性绩效的关键因素,并对各因素重要性进行了排序和分析。     

Perceived professional standards and roles of public relations in China: Through the lens of Chinese public relations practitioners

As the first quantitative examination of perceived public relations professional standards in China using an online survey, this study was designed based on the standards of professional standards inventory Cameron, Sallot, & Lariscy (1996) constructed and tested among practitioners in the U.S. The survey results suggest six dimensions of perceived standards of professional performance: (1) role and function in organizational strategic planning, (2) sufficiency in professional training and preparedness, (3) gender and racial equity, (4) situational constraints, (5) licensing and organizational support, and (6) participation in the organizational decision-making team. Four dimensions of public relations roles were also identified by the survey participants: (1) brand promotion facilitator, (2) public information specialist, (3) media relations counsel, and (4) conflict management expert. Primary practice area was found to affect how Chinese practitioners perceive the six clusters of professional standards and the four identified public relations roles. These findings provide insights for both practitioners and researchers on how Chinese public relations practitioners view public relations as a profession and how the profession currently holds its professional standards in China.     

中国小微企业市场适应能力研究

小微企业以其灵活的市场适应能力,已经成为中国经济建设的一支重要力量,在分析小微企业市场适应能力的影响因素基础上,采用多级可拓综合评价方法对某小微企业进行了评价,并提出了提升小微企业市场适应能力的措施。     

血色情殇：纳西族、拉祜族的殉情自杀遗风

殉情作为一种特殊而古老的自杀现象，在云南丽江的纳西族、澜沧拉祜族同胞中源远流长、影响深远。纳西族、拉祜族的殉情自杀有着深沉的历史文化原因,这既与社会制度的剧变、文化的变迁相关，也与宗教信仰紧紧相连。