The public content increasingly available on the Internet, especially in online forums, enables researchers to study society in new ways. However, qualitative analysis of online forums is very time consuming and most ...The public content increasingly available on the Internet, especially in online forums, enables researchers to study society in new ways. However, qualitative analysis of online forums is very time consuming and most content is not related to researchers’ interest. Consequently, analysts face the following problem: how to efficiently explore and select the content to be analyzed? This article introduces a new process to support analysts in solving this problem. This process is based on unsupervised machine learning techniques like hierarchical clustering and term co-occurrence network. A tool that helps to apply the proposed process was created to provide consolidated and structured results. This includes measurements and a content exploration interface.展开更多
For an extract description of threads information in question and answer (QnA) web forums, it is proposed to construct a QnA knowledge presentation model in the English language, and then an entire solution for the ...For an extract description of threads information in question and answer (QnA) web forums, it is proposed to construct a QnA knowledge presentation model in the English language, and then an entire solution for the QnA knowledge system is presented, including data gathering, platform building and applications design. With pre-defined dictionary and grammatical analysis, the model draws semantic information, grammatical information and knowledge confidence into IR methods, in the form of statement sets and term sets with semantic links. Theoretical analysis shows that the statement model can provide an exact presentation for QnA knowledge, breaking through any limits from original QnA patterns and being adaptable to various query demands; the semantic links between terms can assist the statement model, in terms of deducing new from existing knowledge. The model makes use of both information retrieval (IR) and natural language processing (NLP) features, strengthening the knowledge presentation ability. Many knowledge-based applications built upon this model can be improved, providing better performance.展开更多
Purpose: Compared with traditional course materials used in the classroom, the massive open online course(MOOC) forum that delivers unlimited learning content to students has various advantages. Yet MOOC has also r...Purpose: Compared with traditional course materials used in the classroom, the massive open online course(MOOC) forum that delivers unlimited learning content to students has various advantages. Yet MOOC has also received criticism recently, notably the problem of extremely low participation rates in its discussion forums. This study aims to explore the correlation between forum activity and student course grade in MOOC, and identify more accurately the forum activity levels of participants and the quality of threads in MOOC.Design/Methodology/Approach: We crawled students’ tests, final exams, exercises, discussions performance data and total scores from a course in Chinese College MOOC from May 2014 to August 2014. And we use the data to analyze the correlation between Forum Participation and Course Performance based on nonparametric tests as well as multiple linear regressions with the software of R. The study provides definitions and algorithms of super degrees based on the supernetwork model to help find high-quality threads and active participants.Findings: A positive correlation between forum activity and course grade is found in this study. Students who participate in the forum have better performance than those who do not. Using the definitions and algorithms of super degrees in the supernetwork, forum activity levels of participants as well as the quality of threads they employ are identified. Research limitation: Only limited representative forum participants and threads are used to analyze the activity level and significance of the MOOC forum. Also, the study only investigates one Chinese course on information retrieval. More data and more data sources could be helpful in better understanding the MOOC forum phenomenon.Practical implications: As super degrees can reveal more latent information and recognize high-quality threads as well as active participants, these parameters can be used to assess needs to improve forum settings and alleviate the problem of low forum participation. The proposed super degrees can be applied in social network domains for further research.Originality/Value: Definitions and algorithms of super degrees are provided and used for forum analysis. Super degrees can be applied to find high-quality threads and active participants, which is beneficial to guide students to participate in these high-quality threads and have a better understanding of knowledge MOOC provides.展开更多
Faced with many problems (practically insoluble) that call them politicians lie (to save their careers), claiming that they are resolutely interested to earth’s environment protection. Unnecessary (for some) and outr...Faced with many problems (practically insoluble) that call them politicians lie (to save their careers), claiming that they are resolutely interested to earth’s environment protection. Unnecessary (for some) and outrageously expensive (for others) organization of COP21 is part of this logic of distracting the “international community” by (for example) making believe that the reduction of CO2 emissions is something reachable for humans and that this reduction can weaken the harmful effects of global warming such as: floods, endless droughts, melting glaciers, upsurge of hurricanes or tornadoes, etc. Can the “binding” commitments taken during COP21 be effective? Our objective and immediate answer is: No. Because those who have made commitments, ignore completely how the CO2 (main object of their attentions) or sulfur dioxide (SO2) behave with respect to some predominant elements of the atmosphere such as clouds. Moreover, a significant number of the propaganda forums’ stakeholders ignores that earth’s atmosphere is considerably affected by the radiation from the sun and that the intensity of solar radiation received at the surface of the earth mainly depends on the Earth-Sun distance and the precession angle of the earth relative to its orbit. Earth-Sun distance and precession angle of the Earth’s orbit vary in space and time: this Physical law must be constantly present in our minds. Teaching the fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics allows solar radiation and its derivative forms (e.g.: winds, snow or rains) to cease to be a mystery in the mind of the international community.展开更多
The intemet forums become an inseparable part for communication, information and support for parents with a child with special needs. With the rapid development of the technology, the almost unlimited access to the we...The intemet forums become an inseparable part for communication, information and support for parents with a child with special needs. With the rapid development of the technology, the almost unlimited access to the websites, more and more parents are seeking for online answers regarding concerns and dilemmas regarding their child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. The current study, using a qualitative study, examined 190 posts, regarding parents experience with a child with ADHD. Researchers coded the internet posts, and six main categories were derived: medical treatment; diagnosis aspects; recommendations for doctors; behavior challenges; schools and academic achievement; seeking for encouragement and support. The findings focused on the dilemmas and the enormous need for a support group among parents, suggesting planning specific online interventions with parents, in order to provide them useful social and behavioral tools, and to strength and improve their self perception and perceived well-being.展开更多
Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics,will be held from 29-31 March 2009 at the China International Exhibition Centre,will showcase the latest textiles from around the world on 48,000 sqm of exhibition space.The event ...Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics,will be held from 29-31 March 2009 at the China International Exhibition Centre,will showcase the latest textiles from around the world on 48,000 sqm of exhibition space.The event has confirmed 1100 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions including展开更多
International Journal of Mining Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed journal published monthly in English.It was founded in 1990 and previously entitled Journal of China University of Mining and Technology.This j...International Journal of Mining Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed journal published monthly in English.It was founded in 1990 and previously entitled Journal of China University of Mining and Technology.This journal publishes original and innovative research papers and high-quality reviews covering the latest advances in theories,methodologies,and applications in the fields of mining sciences and technologies.It also provides an international exchange forum for the readers and authors engaging in mining sciences and technologies all over the world.Papers to be published will be rigorously edited by specialists and authorities.The entire process from submission,review,to publication is handled online.展开更多
To foster a sound academic atmosphere and stimulate the innovative enthusiasm of doctoral students,the Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society,together with universities and research institutes a...To foster a sound academic atmosphere and stimulate the innovative enthusiasm of doctoral students,the Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society,together with universities and research institutes across China,organized the 17th Asian Foundry Congress(AFC)Doctoral Regional Forum in 2025,alongside the Outstanding Doctoral Papers Selection.Award-winning doctoral researchers were invited to deliver presentations at the Youth Science and Technology Forum of the 17th AFC.展开更多
As a part of the 2026 ZGC Forum,the Standardization and Science and Technological Innovation Development Forum was held on March 26 at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing,which was hosted by th...As a part of the 2026 ZGC Forum,the Standardization and Science and Technological Innovation Development Forum was held on March 26 at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing,which was hosted by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation.展开更多
The BRICS Economic and Trade Activities Forum was held by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)in Beijing on April 24,with the theme of“BRICS Cooperation Empowering Global South Development:Co-b...The BRICS Economic and Trade Activities Forum was held by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)in Beijing on April 24,with the theme of“BRICS Cooperation Empowering Global South Development:Co-building Standards,Integrating Trade,and Sharing Development.”More than 200 people attended the forum,including leaders of relevant Chinese and foreign standardization organizations,administrative authorities,business associations,enterprises and research institutes,and envoys from embassies of relevant countries to China.展开更多
Dear colleagues,Since October 2025, Advances in Polar Science (APS) has been an official journal endorsed by the Asian Forum for Polar Sciences (AFo PS). Thanks to the generous funding from the Polar Research Institut...Dear colleagues,Since October 2025, Advances in Polar Science (APS) has been an official journal endorsed by the Asian Forum for Polar Sciences (AFo PS). Thanks to the generous funding from the Polar Research Institute of China, all articles published in APS are free of charge. The journal places particular emphasis on supporting early-career scientists.展开更多
In March,ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica was invited to Beijing as a special guest at the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference.He delivered a speech at the Standardization and Science&Technological Innovation Deve...In March,ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica was invited to Beijing as a special guest at the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference.He delivered a speech at the Standardization and Science&Technological Innovation Development Forum.During his visit to China,Mr.Mujica toured the State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR),the National Standardization Administration of China(SAC),and the China National Institute of Standardization(CNIS).China Standardization Press invited him to share his impressions of the Forum,his productive trip,the role of ISO international standards in driving innovation,and his insights on China’s future development pathway.展开更多
As a part of the 2026 ZGC Forum series event,the Belt&Road and BRICS Forum on Technology Innovation and International Cooperation was held on April 17 in Beijing.A series of international cooperation achievements ...As a part of the 2026 ZGC Forum series event,the Belt&Road and BRICS Forum on Technology Innovation and International Cooperation was held on April 17 in Beijing.A series of international cooperation achievements were released at the forum,including 21 BRICS standards.展开更多
The BRICS Economic and Trade Forum was held in Beijing on April 24 under the theme“BRICS cooperation empowering Global South development:co-building standards,integrating trade,and shared development.”The forum was ...The BRICS Economic and Trade Forum was held in Beijing on April 24 under the theme“BRICS cooperation empowering Global South development:co-building standards,integrating trade,and shared development.”The forum was hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)and organized by its Commercial Sub-council and the Trade and Investment Working Group of the BRICS Business Council(Chinese Chapter).展开更多
WHEN business leaders,policymakers,scholars,and entrepreneurs gather for the Summer Davos forum in Dalian,China,on June 23-25,they did so at a time when the global economy was searching for a new equilibrium after the...WHEN business leaders,policymakers,scholars,and entrepreneurs gather for the Summer Davos forum in Dalian,China,on June 23-25,they did so at a time when the global economy was searching for a new equilibrium after the stalled war in the Persian Gulf.Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as geopolitical rivalry alongside inflation,energy transitions,demographic pressures,and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence(AI)and military drones may unsettle the current world in a dangerous tailspin.展开更多
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos,China emerged as a steadfast advocate for multilateral cooperation and constructive dialogue,presenting a clear alternative to divisive rhetoric.CHINA’S role a...At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos,China emerged as a steadfast advocate for multilateral cooperation and constructive dialogue,presenting a clear alternative to divisive rhetoric.CHINA’S role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the World Economic Forum(WEF)annual meeting 2026 in Davos,Switzerland.展开更多
On January 23,2026,the second plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO) convened in Wuhan,Hubei Province.Amid significant changes in the global exhibition landscape,participants shar...On January 23,2026,the second plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO) convened in Wuhan,Hubei Province.Amid significant changes in the global exhibition landscape,participants shared recent developments,key data,and future trends in major markets,offering guidance for industry practitioners to drive progress.展开更多
On the morning of January 22,2026,the first plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)was held under the theme“Facing the Future:How Exhibition and Event Industry Navigates Industria...On the morning of January 22,2026,the first plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)was held under the theme“Facing the Future:How Exhibition and Event Industry Navigates Industrial Transformation”Moderated by Zhang Shujing,Deputy Director-General of the Exhibition Management Department(Office of International Exhibitions Bureau and World Expo Affairs)at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT),decision-makers from the global exhibit ion industry gathered to discuss strategic choices for the sector amid industrial change.展开更多
At a critical juncture of global industrial transformation and economic recovery,the 2026 China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)recently concluded in Wuhan.Dubbed the“Davos of the exhibition industry”...At a critical juncture of global industrial transformation and economic recovery,the 2026 China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)recently concluded in Wuhan.Dubbed the“Davos of the exhibition industry”,the forum,attracted more than 600 exhibition professionals from over 20 countries and regions.展开更多
China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats is...China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump before,during, and after the Forum, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng addressed the assembly of 65 heads of state and over 1,000 CEOs with a sober,substantive presentation.展开更多
基金sponsored by CNPq(Brazilian Council for Research and Development),process 142620/2009-2FAPESP(State of Sao Paulo Research Foundation),process 2010/20564-8 and 2011/19850-9.
摘要The public content increasingly available on the Internet, especially in online forums, enables researchers to study society in new ways. However, qualitative analysis of online forums is very time consuming and most content is not related to researchers’ interest. Consequently, analysts face the following problem: how to efficiently explore and select the content to be analyzed? This article introduces a new process to support analysts in solving this problem. This process is based on unsupervised machine learning techniques like hierarchical clustering and term co-occurrence network. A tool that helps to apply the proposed process was created to provide consolidated and structured results. This includes measurements and a content exploration interface.
基金Microsoft Research Asia Internet Services in Aca-demic Research Fund (NoFY07-RES-OPP-116)Tianjin Technological Development Program Project (No06YFGZGX05900)
摘要For an extract description of threads information in question and answer (QnA) web forums, it is proposed to construct a QnA knowledge presentation model in the English language, and then an entire solution for the QnA knowledge system is presented, including data gathering, platform building and applications design. With pre-defined dictionary and grammatical analysis, the model draws semantic information, grammatical information and knowledge confidence into IR methods, in the form of statement sets and term sets with semantic links. Theoretical analysis shows that the statement model can provide an exact presentation for QnA knowledge, breaking through any limits from original QnA patterns and being adaptable to various query demands; the semantic links between terms can assist the statement model, in terms of deducing new from existing knowledge. The model makes use of both information retrieval (IR) and natural language processing (NLP) features, strengthening the knowledge presentation ability. Many knowledge-based applications built upon this model can be improved, providing better performance.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Numbers: 71373194 and 71573197)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
摘要Purpose: Compared with traditional course materials used in the classroom, the massive open online course(MOOC) forum that delivers unlimited learning content to students has various advantages. Yet MOOC has also received criticism recently, notably the problem of extremely low participation rates in its discussion forums. This study aims to explore the correlation between forum activity and student course grade in MOOC, and identify more accurately the forum activity levels of participants and the quality of threads in MOOC.Design/Methodology/Approach: We crawled students’ tests, final exams, exercises, discussions performance data and total scores from a course in Chinese College MOOC from May 2014 to August 2014. And we use the data to analyze the correlation between Forum Participation and Course Performance based on nonparametric tests as well as multiple linear regressions with the software of R. The study provides definitions and algorithms of super degrees based on the supernetwork model to help find high-quality threads and active participants.Findings: A positive correlation between forum activity and course grade is found in this study. Students who participate in the forum have better performance than those who do not. Using the definitions and algorithms of super degrees in the supernetwork, forum activity levels of participants as well as the quality of threads they employ are identified. Research limitation: Only limited representative forum participants and threads are used to analyze the activity level and significance of the MOOC forum. Also, the study only investigates one Chinese course on information retrieval. More data and more data sources could be helpful in better understanding the MOOC forum phenomenon.Practical implications: As super degrees can reveal more latent information and recognize high-quality threads as well as active participants, these parameters can be used to assess needs to improve forum settings and alleviate the problem of low forum participation. The proposed super degrees can be applied in social network domains for further research.Originality/Value: Definitions and algorithms of super degrees are provided and used for forum analysis. Super degrees can be applied to find high-quality threads and active participants, which is beneficial to guide students to participate in these high-quality threads and have a better understanding of knowledge MOOC provides.
摘要Faced with many problems (practically insoluble) that call them politicians lie (to save their careers), claiming that they are resolutely interested to earth’s environment protection. Unnecessary (for some) and outrageously expensive (for others) organization of COP21 is part of this logic of distracting the “international community” by (for example) making believe that the reduction of CO2 emissions is something reachable for humans and that this reduction can weaken the harmful effects of global warming such as: floods, endless droughts, melting glaciers, upsurge of hurricanes or tornadoes, etc. Can the “binding” commitments taken during COP21 be effective? Our objective and immediate answer is: No. Because those who have made commitments, ignore completely how the CO2 (main object of their attentions) or sulfur dioxide (SO2) behave with respect to some predominant elements of the atmosphere such as clouds. Moreover, a significant number of the propaganda forums’ stakeholders ignores that earth’s atmosphere is considerably affected by the radiation from the sun and that the intensity of solar radiation received at the surface of the earth mainly depends on the Earth-Sun distance and the precession angle of the earth relative to its orbit. Earth-Sun distance and precession angle of the Earth’s orbit vary in space and time: this Physical law must be constantly present in our minds. Teaching the fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics allows solar radiation and its derivative forms (e.g.: winds, snow or rains) to cease to be a mystery in the mind of the international community.
摘要The intemet forums become an inseparable part for communication, information and support for parents with a child with special needs. With the rapid development of the technology, the almost unlimited access to the websites, more and more parents are seeking for online answers regarding concerns and dilemmas regarding their child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. The current study, using a qualitative study, examined 190 posts, regarding parents experience with a child with ADHD. Researchers coded the internet posts, and six main categories were derived: medical treatment; diagnosis aspects; recommendations for doctors; behavior challenges; schools and academic achievement; seeking for encouragement and support. The findings focused on the dilemmas and the enormous need for a support group among parents, suggesting planning specific online interventions with parents, in order to provide them useful social and behavioral tools, and to strength and improve their self perception and perceived well-being.
摘要Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics,will be held from 29-31 March 2009 at the China International Exhibition Centre,will showcase the latest textiles from around the world on 48,000 sqm of exhibition space.The event has confirmed 1100 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions including
摘要International Journal of Mining Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed journal published monthly in English.It was founded in 1990 and previously entitled Journal of China University of Mining and Technology.This journal publishes original and innovative research papers and high-quality reviews covering the latest advances in theories,methodologies,and applications in the fields of mining sciences and technologies.It also provides an international exchange forum for the readers and authors engaging in mining sciences and technologies all over the world.Papers to be published will be rigorously edited by specialists and authorities.The entire process from submission,review,to publication is handled online.
摘要To foster a sound academic atmosphere and stimulate the innovative enthusiasm of doctoral students,the Foundry Institution of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society,together with universities and research institutes across China,organized the 17th Asian Foundry Congress(AFC)Doctoral Regional Forum in 2025,alongside the Outstanding Doctoral Papers Selection.Award-winning doctoral researchers were invited to deliver presentations at the Youth Science and Technology Forum of the 17th AFC.
摘要As a part of the 2026 ZGC Forum,the Standardization and Science and Technological Innovation Development Forum was held on March 26 at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing,which was hosted by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation.
摘要The BRICS Economic and Trade Activities Forum was held by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)in Beijing on April 24,with the theme of“BRICS Cooperation Empowering Global South Development:Co-building Standards,Integrating Trade,and Sharing Development.”More than 200 people attended the forum,including leaders of relevant Chinese and foreign standardization organizations,administrative authorities,business associations,enterprises and research institutes,and envoys from embassies of relevant countries to China.
摘要Dear colleagues,Since October 2025, Advances in Polar Science (APS) has been an official journal endorsed by the Asian Forum for Polar Sciences (AFo PS). Thanks to the generous funding from the Polar Research Institute of China, all articles published in APS are free of charge. The journal places particular emphasis on supporting early-career scientists.
摘要In March,ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica was invited to Beijing as a special guest at the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference.He delivered a speech at the Standardization and Science&Technological Innovation Development Forum.During his visit to China,Mr.Mujica toured the State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR),the National Standardization Administration of China(SAC),and the China National Institute of Standardization(CNIS).China Standardization Press invited him to share his impressions of the Forum,his productive trip,the role of ISO international standards in driving innovation,and his insights on China’s future development pathway.
摘要As a part of the 2026 ZGC Forum series event,the Belt&Road and BRICS Forum on Technology Innovation and International Cooperation was held on April 17 in Beijing.A series of international cooperation achievements were released at the forum,including 21 BRICS standards.
摘要The BRICS Economic and Trade Forum was held in Beijing on April 24 under the theme“BRICS cooperation empowering Global South development:co-building standards,integrating trade,and shared development.”The forum was hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)and organized by its Commercial Sub-council and the Trade and Investment Working Group of the BRICS Business Council(Chinese Chapter).
摘要WHEN business leaders,policymakers,scholars,and entrepreneurs gather for the Summer Davos forum in Dalian,China,on June 23-25,they did so at a time when the global economy was searching for a new equilibrium after the stalled war in the Persian Gulf.Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as geopolitical rivalry alongside inflation,energy transitions,demographic pressures,and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence(AI)and military drones may unsettle the current world in a dangerous tailspin.
摘要At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos,China emerged as a steadfast advocate for multilateral cooperation and constructive dialogue,presenting a clear alternative to divisive rhetoric.CHINA’S role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the World Economic Forum(WEF)annual meeting 2026 in Davos,Switzerland.
摘要On January 23,2026,the second plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO) convened in Wuhan,Hubei Province.Amid significant changes in the global exhibition landscape,participants shared recent developments,key data,and future trends in major markets,offering guidance for industry practitioners to drive progress.
摘要On the morning of January 22,2026,the first plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)was held under the theme“Facing the Future:How Exhibition and Event Industry Navigates Industrial Transformation”Moderated by Zhang Shujing,Deputy Director-General of the Exhibition Management Department(Office of International Exhibitions Bureau and World Expo Affairs)at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT),decision-makers from the global exhibit ion industry gathered to discuss strategic choices for the sector amid industrial change.
摘要At a critical juncture of global industrial transformation and economic recovery,the 2026 China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)recently concluded in Wuhan.Dubbed the“Davos of the exhibition industry”,the forum,attracted more than 600 exhibition professionals from over 20 countries and regions.
摘要China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump before,during, and after the Forum, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng addressed the assembly of 65 heads of state and over 1,000 CEOs with a sober,substantive presentation.