Role of recognition of prior learning for emerging economies: learning from a four sector pilot project in India

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) has increasingly been recognised as a useful way to certify experience and competencies gained in the workplace informally. Particularly pertinent is RPL in the context of international migration or in economies, where system reforms seek to overcome challenges related to access to formal training and qualifications. India has the goal to skill 300 million of its growing workforce and provide them access at various levels to certification and further learning opportunities. As a part of the overall system reforms, the Government of India, jointly with the ILO, pilot tested RPL in four sectors in collaboration with the industry and built the foundation for wider replication for another 26 growth sectors by undertaking a tracer study and evaluation. This paper can empirically establish that RPL has had a positive effect on income opportunities, occupational safety, social status and openness to further learning. The paper further discusses the challenges encountered during the implementation of the RPL projects before concluding with recommendations, highlighting the aspects required for quality RPL in an emerging economy. It closes by emphasising the importance of conducting tracer studies to determine impact and the need to provide complementary training during the RPL process.     

用于线性优化的基于核函数的动态步长原-对偶内点算法

In this paper, primal-dual interior-point algorithm with dynamic step size is implemented for linear programming （LP） problems. The algorithms are based on a few kernel functions, including both serf-regular functions and non-serf-regular ones. The dynamic step size is compared with fixed step size for the algorithms in inner iteration of Newton step. Numerical tests show that the algorithms with dynaraic step size are more efficient than those with fixed step size.     

CPV边界积分的对称数值求积法

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从玉茗堂到咏怀堂——阮大铖与临川派

在晚明思想解放运动的时代背景下，阮大铖秉心学末流之弊，又受佛家六相圆融观念的影响，同时为传统功名思想所驱使，从而形成实用型人格，失去基本的是非善恶标准，一切以自我为中心，为达目的，不择手段。在临川派作家中，阮大铖是将剧作的学性与舞台性结合得最为成功的一人，其传奇作品执着于人世的悲欢，藉佛老思想达成与现实世界的妥协，在某种程度上反映出阮氏的思想特征，而与汤显祖、吴炳、孟称舜等临川派诸家大异其趣。     

浅议我国环境影响评价中的公众参与存在的问题及完善办法

阐述了我国环境影响评价中公众参与的发展现状,分析了我国环境影响评价中公众参与存在的问题,并提出了完善公众参与制度的措施.     

内江方言的程度副词"很少"

以内江方言、北京话及其他方言的语言实例为据,讨论了表"很"义的内江方言程度副词"很少"[cxen csau]及其各种音变形式很□[cxen ciau]、很□[cxen csau]、很老[cxen clau]、很好[cxen cxau]之间的语音演变关系,在以"很S"(syllable)代表"很少"[cxen csau]及其各种音变形式的条件下,认为"很少"[cxen csau]是各种"很S"的基本形式,各种"很S"之间的语音演变关系是"很老"[cxen clau]、"很好"[cxen cxau]"源自很□"[cx en cau]源自"很□"[cxen ciau]源自"很少"[cxen csau].     

丛林天舞:华夏《九歌》结构解读

诞生于夏初、再现于楚辞的华夏《九歌》从汉代开始，一直被当作“沅湘巫音”解读，根源于其易学结构、巫术原理失传，更与对歌中诸神的误读有关，以易学原理、神话分析为基础，可以发现诸神与八卦的一一对应，并对《九歌》结构意蕴与古代易图核心的统一获得认识。由此发现《九歌》的仪式秘密，即以巫术方式折祷夏民的和谐、安宁、生生不息。而屈原以《国殇》作为楚辞《九歌》仪式高潮而非后人辑《楚辞》时窜入的可能如果成立，就是对其寓意的发挥延续，即祈祷楚国的和平安宁。诗人最后选择一个属于《九歌》的自沉，用生命完成对它的创作。     

基于MapX的地理信息系统CAI研究

提出了基于MapX的地理信息系统多媒体辅助教学系统的设计思路．根据地理信息系统的教学要求,结合当今多媒体技术的发展趋势,在VC++6．0开发环境下,完成了GIS计算机多媒体辅助教学系统的设计与实现,通过多媒体技术与GIS技术的有机结合形成教学、演示与GIS操作三位一体的GIS计算机多媒体辅助教学系统．该系统将学生置于多重立体交互教学状态下,在GIS的实际操作环境中了解并掌握GIS系统的基础知识、基本操作以及应用特色最终实现GIS教学手段的现代化,达到提高GIS教与学高度统一的目标．     

云霄枇杷果园桔小实蝇综合防治技术

枇杷果园桔小实蝇的发生危害已成为云霄枇杷产业持续发展的主要制约因素之一。为有效解决这一生产难题,提出了营造综合防治理念、强化疫情监测、强化综合防治配套技术落实等措施,达到全面提升整体综合防治效果与经济效益的目的。     

Multi-actor co-design of extension interventions: paradoxes arising in three cases in the Republic of Ireland

Purpose: This paper demystifies the processes, methodologies and outputs of three co-design projects, identifying how and to what extent are aims and principles of the multi-actor approach realised and upheld in the field. Implications from the cases for participatory principles are discussed.

Design/Methodology/approach: A detailed ethnographic account is presented of three multi-actor co-design cases, supporting diverse readers’ interpretations and learnings.

Findings: Three paradoxes were identifiable from the multi-actor processes: (1) outputs can be orphaned when they lack strong identifiers and affiliations with discrete professional communities outside of the co-design team; (2) combining diverse knowledges co-design can generate outputs that are new and strange (rather than familiar and acceptable) to end-users; (3) for Responsible Research and Innovation, co-creating interventions that are challenging (rather than popular) to society may be required.

Practical implications: Awareness of dynamics and paradoxes arising in the implementation of multi-actor co-design supports enhanced facilitation of processes and impacts of outcomes. Together, the paradoxes highlight the critical importance of communications and engagement initiatives across diverse communities in the aftermath of co-design efforts.

Theoretical implications: Although co-design processes are case-dependent, reflexive accounts of how they play out contribute to the body of knowledge of how co-design may be better understood. The cases in this paper identify paradoxes with implications for principles and theory of multi-actor co-design.

Originality/Value: This paper presents a detailed account of three unique co-design processes. Practical and theoretical implications of the cases are identified.