Two major L2 issues are addressed in this study. The first is whether L2 learners can present knowledge that can be derived neither from the primary input nor from their L1s (i.e....

Cardiovascular diseases are leading causes of death worldwide. Many efforts have been paid on understanding the underlying mechanisms and causes. However, identifying their risk factors and individual impacts on the diseases onset and progression might be the most effective ways, since specific solutions and treatments can be applied....

This book describes detailed study on ultrashort pulse generation from micron-scale diode laser devices. Both edge-emitting lasers and surface-emitting lasers are investigated. The generated laser pulses have variable spectral linewidth, wide wavelength tuning range, tailorable pulse shape, as well as high peak power and average power....

This book describes detailed study on ultrashort pulse generation from micron-scale diode laser devices. Both edge-emitting lasers and surface-emitting lasers are investigated. The generated laser pulses have variable spectral linewidth, wide wavelength tuning range, tailorable pulse shape, as well as high peak power and average power....

Adsorption refrigeration tube (ART) with its advantages of no moving parts, compact structure and being powered by low grade heat, has increasingly drawn attention in the areas of air conditioning and refrigeration....

This book is noted for its: elaborate introduction of differential equation modeling; panoramic description of popular longitudinal data analysis methods; organized review of typical approaches dealing with ordinal data; creative solution to adjust bias caused by applying differential equation modeling to ordinal data; two applicable examples in Ps...

This research is focusing at the development of novel information methods and systems based on personalised modelling for genomic data analysis and biomedical applications. It has presented a novel personalised modelling framework and system for analysing the data from different sources....

The Chinese Oil Industry: History and Future presents a wealth of tables and figures with new data on Chinese fossil fuel production and consumption, together with a peak oil model to forecast future trends in energy supply and demand....

Comprehensive reform of Chinaa??s pension and social security system is an essential element of achieving its objectives of a harmonious society and sustainable development. Over the past few years, the Government has considered various options and initiated several significant measures....

Statistical methodology plays a key role in ensuring that DNA evidence is collected, interpreted, analyzed and presented correctly. With the recent advances in computer technology, this methodology is more complex than ever before. There are a growing number of books in the area but none are devoted to the computational analysis of evidence....