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The process of note-taking in consecutive interpreting
Authors: Chen Sijia 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThis article reports the findings of an empirical study on the process of note-taking in consecutive interpreting (CI). The focus is on the data collected via digital pen recording and voice recording while professional interpreters performed CI between Chinese (L1) and English (L2). In both directions of interpreting, the study found that the interpreters preferred language to symbol and English to Chinese. It was also found that the physical and temporal demands of symbol and abbreviation notes were lower than those of language and full word notes, respectively, whereas the ear-pen span (EPS) of symbol notes was longer than that of language notes. As to the relationship between note-taking and interpreting performance, the data showed that a higher percentage of English notes was correlated with a worse performance in both directions of interpreting. There were also some differences between the directions: in E-C interpreting, the performance was better when the EPS was shorter, when the participants used more symbol notes, and when they used fewer language notes, but in C-E interpreting, the quality of performance was positively correlated with the quantity of notes.
EMI lecturers’ practices in correcting English
Authors: Mancho-Barés Guzman , Aguilar-Pérez Marta 
Published: April 2020

AbstractResearch on English-medium instruction (EMI) has pointed to lecturers’ refusal to teach or correct English. This study seeks empirical evidence to investigate the extent to which content lecturers’ assessment practices align with their expressed beliefs regarding language teaching. Drawing on three types of data – a questionnaire, interviews and students’ exams – we aimed at finding and exploring EMI lecturers’ written corrective feedback (WCF) as part of language assessment practices. Findings suggest that while EMI content lecturers repeatedly express their refusal to teach English, their actual teaching practices show evidence of some provision of language-related feedback. These findings are discussed against university language education policy. Agate openerlecturer profile is identified whose corrective feedback creates opportunities for correctly using disciplinary English.
Lexical features in argumentative writing across English writers from different language backgrounds
Authors: Yu Xiaoli 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThis corpus-based research analysed three lexical features (lexical diversity, lexical sophistication, and cohesion) in English argumentative writing and examined the potential differences in lexical performance (1) between native and nonnative English writers and (2) across all writers from various language backgrounds. The findings revealed that nonnative English writers demonstrated significantly lower performance in lexical sophistication than did native English writers. Significant differences in all three lexical aspects exist between writers from different language backgrounds. Pedagogical implications for vocabulary instruction in academic writing for nonnative writers include emphasizing the mastery of academic, low-frequency, and discipline-specific vocabulary. Additionally, improving nonnative writers’ vocabulary size and lexical diversity is essential for building deeper level cohesion in writing. The results suggest unique writing characteristics of different nonnative writers and their varied learner needs should be acknowledged. Thus, targeted instruction is essential to provide effective enhancement to nonnative English writers’ lexical performance in academic writing.
La insistencia en la cultura mexicana
Authors: Flores-Salgado Elizabeth 
Published: April 2020

ResumenLa cultura mexicana ha sido caracterizada como un sistema pragmático con una tendencia predominantemente a la imagen positiva cuya función es quedar bien con el otro para satisfacer las necesidades del oyente de pertenencia a un grupo (Bravo, 1998;Curcó, 2007;Félix-Brasdefer, 2006,2009;Hernández Flores, 2009). Por lo tanto, esta es una cultura donde los enfrentamientos y las transgresiones se tratan de evitar para eludir problemas (Curcó y De Fina, 2002). La insistencia es un acto que comúnmente se lleva a cabo cuando se realiza un rechazo a un acto de habla. En este artículo, la insistencia se refiere a la repetición del acto de invitación u ofrecimiento que se origina a partir de un rechazo. Las estrategias de cortesía positiva (Brown y Levinson, 1987) han sido identificadas como una característica de la cultura mexicana, por lo que el rechazo y por consiguiente la insistencia podrían crear un conflicto debido a que el hablante utiliza actos de habla que amenazan la imagen positiva del oyente. De modo que una de las preocupaciones del hablante al interactuar es proteger la imagen positiva del otro y evitar la descortesía (Mugford, 2011), ya que, la descortesía se podría presentar al momento de percibir la insistencia como negativa. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la percepción de la insistencia en la cultura mexicana cuando se repite un ofrecimiento o una invitación para determinar si esta conducta lingüística es percibida como cortes o descortés. 80 estudiantes universitarios mexicanos participaron en 8 situaciones de “juego de roles” (que tomaron en cuenta el poder y la distancia social entre los interlocutores) y respondieron a una entrevista retrospectiva semi-estructurada para conocer las percepciones de la insistencia en estas situaciones. Los resultados obtenidos se analizaron con base en la conducta lingüística política vs. no política propuesta porWatts (2003)y con base en las normas socioculturales de México evidentes en cada situación. Estos hallazgos parecen indicar que la insistencia puede tener dos caras: cortés o descortés dependiendo de las variables contextuales.
Are online news comments like face-to-face conversation?
Authors: Ehret Katharina , Taboada Maite 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThis article focuses on the question of whether online news comments are like face-to-face conversation or not. It is a widespread view that online comments are like “dialogue”, with comments often being referred to as “conversations”. These assumptions, however, lack empirical back-up. In order to answer this question, we systematically explore register-relevant properties of online news comments using multi-dimensional analysis (MDA) techniques. Specifically, we apply MDA to establish what online comments are like by describing their linguistic features and comparing them to traditional registers (e.g. face-to-face conversation, academic writing). Thus, we tap theSFU Opinion and Comments Corpusand the Canadian component of theInternational Corpus of English. We show that online comments are not like spontaneous conversation but rather closer to opinion articles or exams, and clearly constitute a written register. Furthermore, they should be described as instances of argumentative evaluative language.
Effect of Enclosed Balcony on Indoor Thermal Environment of Rural Buildings in Qinba Mountain Area
Authors: Zhu Yiyun , Qiu Yanyan , Cui Xiaoling 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Qinba mountain area, located in hot summer and cold winter areas, has special climatic conditions. Preliminary tests found that the balcony has a positive effect on improving the indoor thermal environment. The rural dwellings of Huguangying in Hanzhong were selected as the research object, and DesignBuilder was used to analyze the influence of balcony depth, shading measures and thermal parameters of transparent envelopment structure on the indoor thermal environment by adding enclosed balconies. The simulation results show that the average heat gain of the optimized balcony increased by about 4.6% in winter and decreased by about 7.3% in summer, among which, the temperature of the southward bedroom increased by about 2.0°C in winter, the temperature of the southward bedroom decreased by about 3.0°C in summer during the day and the temperature at night increased slightly. The results fully illustrate the thermal insulation effect of closed balcony and its applicability to improve indoor thermal environment in Qinba mountain.
Study on the Teaching Reform of Concrete Structural Design Principle under the Application-oriented Talents of Civil Engineering
Authors: Pan Chonggen , Chen Keyu , Shen Xinyuan , Liu Wei 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Due to the issues of weak practical ability of students, ineffective curriculum teaching, this paper attempts to make a preliminary reform on concrete structural design principle course for undergraduate colleges based on the shortcomings of the course of concrete structural principle design: after reform, students will become as the main body of teaching link. Starting from the pathway of theory and practice and bring students into the lab and let them participate in scientific research activities to enrich their practice ability through optimizing the blackboard teaching pattern and introducing the new media supplementary teaching for enhancing the teaching efficiency. Our school also implemented the teaching activities of concrete structure design principle under the new mode for undergraduate students in 2015 and 2016. The students’ achievements and practical ability have been improved to a certain extent and good teaching results have been achieved. The authors try to provide some suggestions for the teaching reform of concrete structural design principle course in undergraduate colleges.
Numerical Simulation of the Shallow Water Tides in Bohai Sea
Authors: Liu Hao , Zhang Zhikang , Kang Hongxuan , Yin Baoshu 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The Princeton Ocean Model (POM), a three-dimensional primitive equation ocean model, is used to reproduce the tidal mechanism in the Bohai Sea. Firstly, the model results are validated by examining the harmonic constants of four major tides at 11 tide gauges, and then the shallow water tides are further focused on. According to the model results, it is found that both M4 and MS4 tides propagate in the similar way, which is characterized by five tidal amphidromic systems in Bohai Sea, and four of them rotate anticlockwise while another one rotates clockwise. It is also found that the M6 tide shows seven amphidromic points in Bohai Sea, among which four rotate anticlockwise and three rotate clockwise. The model results also show that the amplitudes of three shallow water tides are relatively large in shallow coastal waters, which is closely related to generation mechanism of the shallow water tides.
Improvement and Application Analysis of Lake Water Body Tracking and Recognition Algorithm
Authors: Qu Huihui , Pei Liang , Sang Xuefeng 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Basing on 30 years’ historical image data sources of Sanshan Lake between 1986 and 2017, this paper proposes a water body tracking and recognition algorithm according to the complex water area features of the lake and its branches to conduct the extraction of the historical water surface area and analysis on influence factors of Sanshan Lake. Comparing to conventional image extraction methods such as the region growing algorithm and the two-pass scanning method, this method shows its advantage of being fast and accurate. By analysing the water surface variation law of Sanshan Lake in 30 years and the influence factors, the area of Sanshan Lake is found to show a significant attenuation trend with the annual average attenuation rate reaches 0.98%; the water surface area weakly correlated with the precipitation change; the lake shore waterline line retreated 0.3- 10 meters in the 30 years; the pond and farmland area increased by 133%, indicating that the regulation of the lake water body is more affected by the lake shoreline dike and the Regulating capacity of gate pump.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Urban Architecture Design by Ecological Geography Environment
Authors: Wu Yebei 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
With the continuous expansion of the urban population and the improvement of people’s living standards, urban architecture plays more and more important role on the people`s life and cities` development. Many scholars have emphasized the importance of the surrounding environment during design the buildings. However, there are few researches about the effect of the natural geographical factors on the construction design. How to integrate modern urban buildings with the natural geography environments, and suit measures to local conditions remains a problem. Therefore, this study analyzed the principle of ecological and geographical environment affecting the urban construction design and security measurements to provide more comprehensive understanding of the interaction between the natural geography and construction design. And then we took Beijing as an example to give some constructive suggestions for its future building design. Meanwhile, this study also focuses on the future changes of geographical environment to improve the utilization of geographical environment and design efficiency.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Permeability of Cement-bentonite Mud Impervious Wall
Authors: Su Shengxi , Ding Jihui , Zhang Tianyu , You Kaikai , Gan Yu , Yan Meng , Feng Zhongmin 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The permeability coefficient of the cement-bentonite mud anti-seepage wall is measured by triaxial permeability test (100kPa confining pressure 80kPa osmotic pressure), variable head permeability test and one-dimensional consolidation test (100kPa consolidation pressure). Under the conditions of different indoor mixing proportions, the effects of water-cement ratio, water bentonite ratio, curing age, and a small amount of silty clay soil on the permeability of the impervious wall were studied. The test results show that: (1) The average value of the ratio of the permeability coefficient of the variable head test and the triaxial permeability test is 16.75 and 16.73 at the age of 28d and 60d, respectively, and the coefficient of variation is 0.27 and 0.35, respectively; The average value of the ratio of the permeability coefficient of the one-dimensional consolidation test and the triaxial permeability test was 1.20 and 1.21 at the age of 28d and 60d, respectively, and the coefficients of variation were 0.24 and 0.17, respectively. (2) When the water-cement ratio is between 5.88 and 3.85 and the water-bentonite ratio is between 7.14 and 3.85, the permeability coefficient decreases significantly with the increase of age. The ratio of the permeability coefficients at 60d and 28d in age is not significant depending on the test method. (3) When the water-cement ratio and water-bentonite ratio in the mud are certain, the silty clay is blended, and the water-soil ratio decreases from 50 to 10, and the permeability coefficient decreases linearly.
Monitoring and Analysis of Deformation of a Foundation Pit in Lanzhou
Authors: Di Wenjuan 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
As the distance between the foundation pit and the buildings is getting closer, the impact of the foundation pit project on the surrounding environment can not be ignored. The understanding of deformation monitoring needs to be deepened, not only the foundation pit should be monitored, but also the adjacent buildings. Should be monitored. Therefore, taking a foundation pit project as an example, the deformation of surrounding buildings is considered in the foundation pit engineering monitoring project. By processing the measured data, analyzing the deformation of the foundation pit and surrounding buildings, and the deformation is gradually reduced and the deformation is under control.
Numerical Simulation for Safety Zone Evolution in Complex Flow Field under Biochemical Attack Scenarios
Authors: Xv Jiawen 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Fast construction of safety zone has been long desired in the context of chemical attack. In this paper, we propose the use of flow-field control coupled with the decontamination agent technology to minimize the harm and construct the safety zone based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Aiming at two typical environmental modes, CFD simulations provide great accuracy and more details about distribution of concentration, as well as velocity in spatiotemporal scales. Corresponding experiments are provided for validations. Results reveal the presence of coherent correlation between the airflow state and the evolution of safety zone, which is of great value for the safe design of ventilation system. We hope this work brings inspiration in chemical attack scenarios to reduce casualties.
Micro Terrain Construction of Service Facilities along the Expressway
Authors: Qiang Rongrong , Liu Zhiqiang , Wang Dan , Jiang Haifeng , Shang Xiaodong , Liang Tianwen 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The service facilities along the expressway are designed to meet the needs of drivers and passengers, which is directly related to the convenient travel of the general public. In order to break through the rigid construction mode of expressway service facilities, this paper analyses the micro terrain design and construction of different types of expressway service facilities, and discusses the micro terrain construction of expressway service facilities, so as to improve the view of the landscape and the sense of physical and mental pleasure of the drivers, passengers and service personnel, eliminate security risks and improve service efficiency.
A Device Design of Special Signs for the Elderly in Scenic Area
Authors: Liu Zuhan , Liu Shuangqing , Wang Lei , Gui Faliang , Zhou Zuofang , Ye Jun 
Published: April 2020

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In this paper, a device design of special signs for the elderly was designed in scenic area, which included the baffle, indicator board and base. The arrow pointing on the device can provide clear indications for the elderly both during the day and at night, the bulb can be illuminated for the elderly at night, the light emitting diode (LED) display can provide real-time weather for the scenic spot, the blood pressure gauge in the body test box and the infrared blood glucose The meter can measure blood pressure and blood sugar for the elderly to avoid accidents. Designed for the elderly, this device not only has the function of general scenic signs, but also can be clearly seen at night. At the same time, detailed voice explanations and stools are provided for the elderly to facilitate travel for the elderly.
Well Pattern Modification and Injection-production Optimization for Extra-high Water Cut Oilfield
Authors: Sun Renyuan , Chen Yu , Huang Yingsong , Cao Gang , Huang Aixian , Liu Lijie , Liu Zhihong 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The extra-high water cut stage is still an important stage of oil production. In order to develop the oilfield in this stage, a reservoir model was established using the geological and production history data of a block in Shengli Oilfield. Based on the history matching result, the numerical reservoir simulation of the modification was carried out from row injection well pattern to different well patterns. On the basis of residual oil distribution, balanced injection-production and formation pressure distribution, the optimal well pattern for this block was optimized. The well spacing for different well pattern was also simulated. The optimal well spacing was determined by the net present value (NPV) method, and the timing of well pattern modification was determined by the relationship between NPV peak and water cut. Latin hypercube sampling method was used to design the injection-production parameter schemes. The optimal injection and production parameters range of row and nine point well pattern was determined respectively. This research results can be used for reference in the development and adjustment of similar oilfields in the extra-high water cut period.
The Impact of Food Safety Standards on Agro-food Exports to Belt and Road Countries
Authors: Li Huijuan 
Published: April 2020

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This paper explores the effects of mandatory standards and voluntary standards on China exports of agriculture goods to the Belt and Road(B&R for short) countries from the perspective of the stocks of China’s food standards. The panel dataset covers four products from 2002 to 2015 based on the International Classification of Standards (ICS). The empirical results generally indicate that China’s mandatory national standards have negative effects on its exports to B&R countries. Given the lag effect of standards, one-year lagged standard variables are included in the model specification, and the estimates of these one-year lagged standards show that one-year lagged standards have positive and significant impacts on China’s export performance to the region, except for one-year lagged voluntary national standards, which are insignificant statistically. In addition, this paper investigates the effects of standards on the exports of specific product groups to the region, and finds out different effects of standards for different product groups.
Econometric Analysis and Policy Suggestions on the Influencing Factors of Vegetable Industry Development in Maoming
Authors: Xu Yanli , Liu Yihui 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Vegetables are one of the most important foods in people’s daily lives. It plays an important role in improving people’s living standards, resettling rural labor, increasing farmers’ income, and increasing foreign exchange. In order to promote the development of Maoming’s vegetable industry, this paper uses econometric methods to carry out a quantitative analysis of the influencing factors of Maoming’s vegetable industry development. In this paper, Maoming’s vegetable operating income is used as the explained variable and several influencing factors are used as the explanatory variables to establish a multiple linear regression model. The data from 1998 to 2012 were used for regression, and the model was tested for economic significance, statistical test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, and autocorrelation test. The regression results show that: Maoming’s vegetable operating income has a positive correlation with rural households’ per capita net income, per capita cargo transportation volume, and per capita retail sales of consumer goods. Therefore, in order to promote the development of Maoming’s vegetable industry, we should vigorously increase farmers’ income, increase consumption, and increase the volume of goods transported.
Paths and Countermeasures of Information Technology in Underdeveloped Areas to Improve Technological Innovation Efficiency of Enterprises
Authors: Liu Rixing 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
In the context of the information economy era, China’s economy has entered a new normal. Underdeveloped regions are facing industrial undertakings and industrial upgrading. Enterprise innovation capabilities are the key factors for industrial upgrading. In view of this, this article first have analyzed the problem of information technology to improve the efficiency of technological innovation in underdeveloped areas, used Eviews8.0 to empirically analyze the influencing factors of information technology to improve the efficiency of technological innovation in enterprises, and finally used Deap2.1 software to analyze the information technology improve the efficiency of technological innovation in enterprises. The two empirical results unanimously show that in China’s underdeveloped regions, information technology has not been closely integrated with local human capital, and information technology has generally been inefficient or inefficient in improving enterprise innovation efficiency. It is necessary to strengthen the construction of information technology infrastructure in underdeveloped regions, andmake some measures to improve local information technology level and communication capacity. Strengthening education investment and training is to enhance the level of human capital accumulation, and with policy guidance to enable the majority of workers to use information technology, it can improve work skills and actively engage in technological innovation activities.