Papers by Keyword: Opportunity

Abstract: China’s rapid march toward urbanization makes sustainable building a priority at all levels of government. As decades of urbanization has led to unchecked environmental degradation, resource depletion, and growing populations without access to quality public services. Sustainable development is of paramount importance to China’s future. This paper represents green building movement opportunities and challenges in China at current time. Keywords: Green Building, Movement, Opportunity, Challenge, Rating System.

Abstract: Over the past two decades, New Zealand has seen rapid and sharp rise of film & TV industry, developed competitive edges of film production industry, participated in labor division in the international markets and shaped creative film &TV industry with radiation effects. This paper analyzes the historical opportunities for the rapid rise of film & TV industry in Zealand from the perspectives of changes to the market environment of technology, market, industry labor division, etc.

Abstract: Researching the development environment (DE) of urban intelligent transportation systems (UITS) can help achieve their healthy and orderly development. This article is based on the development demands of the UITS and gives a summary of the development opportunities and challenges. The analysis shows that the UITS possesses a favorable DE. National and local governments establish a range of policies to promote its development. The existing information facilities and information technology provide powerful support. However, UITS also faces a series of challenges, including management mechanisms, industrial development, availability of capital, and standards.

Abstract: China join in WTO means that China petroleum industry will be integrated into economic globalization also means that China petroleum industry will have a direct impact by market competition. As being Chinese’s largest offshore oil and gas producer, China National Offshore Oil Corporation must take active measures to deal with the opportunities and challenges brought by joining the World Trade Organization.

Abstract: Most new materials are not mature since there are all kinds of uncertainties due to many factors, such as technical complexity, shifting objectives/scopes, and poor management. Application of a new material means we must accept all opportunities and threats, while it exists a lot of uncertain information in the process of decision making. This paper reviews the traditional methods of risk analysis, such as risk matrix, and introduces uncertain data in decision to describe two attributes of risk —probability and consequence. The data of risk collected is then processed based on prospect theory, take into account the behavior patterns and psychological factors which are not aware of in a traditional approach. At last, an example proves the improved risk analysis method is rational and scientific.

Abstract: In the framework "one city, four park" of Weifang BEDA, an idea to construct an 80-km seaport logistics park has been under discussion, which will bring opportunities to develop seaport logistics. The purpose of this study is to analyze the strength, weakness, opportunity and threat in developing seaport logistics in Weifang Binhai Economic-technological Development Area by using SWOT analysis method, and also some policies and suggestions has been given in this article.

Abstract: Network education is a new form of modern open education. In China, after 10 years of development, network education has manifested its predominant functions and great advantages in modern higher education. Starting fairly late, although score several achievements among colleges and universities, network education still has many drawbacks. Gazing into futurity, it is beyond dispute that college network physical education will be faced with enormous development opportunities as well as Challenges.

Abstract: As known to all, the emission of greenhouse gases is mainly caused by human activities. If we could cut down the emission, we could gradually prevent the influence of climate change. Relevant research shows that in the field of energy consumption, the control of CO₂ emission is the most effective way to save energy. Thus, reducing the architectural energy consumption is one of the most crucial factors to realize global climate goals. Although more and more scholars prefer to use the word ‘dilemma’ to describe the urgent contradiction between architectural construction and environment, and energy as well, I still want to discuss the influence of global warming on the architecture industry, and explain why it is an opportunity as well.

Abstract: Conservation studies in developing countries might have additional problems to those that are being experienced by leading developed countries. The problems and difficulties mentioned here do not reflect the common practice in Turkey and mostly list rare cases for information purposes. Countries located in Asia and Middle East have rich structural heritage, in number and significance, which are sometimes even a few millenniums old. On the other hand, often times financial or bureaucratic constraints make the conservation studies more difficult, while technical problems remain to be an issue. It is quite interesting that sometimes having available financial support for conservation studies turns out to be the main source of problem, since quick and not well thought interventions end up damaging hundreds of years old surviving structures, rather than conserving them. Other most common application problems include use of Portland cement in humid environments causing salt contamination (which is now widely being avoided), infilling and freezing cracks that used to work as seasonal water table movement based motion or thermal expansion joints that are cyclic in nature, covering the structure to protect but forming unintentional green house effect – micro climates forming fungus, improper drainage to cause support settlements, removing earth fill or structural members to cause structural movements and cracks, strengthening parts of a flexible structure only to make it more rigid and cause to attract more earthquake forces, disable its energy dissipating mechanisms, applying improper chemicals, using incompatible material or irreversible techniques etc. are just a few to mention. The problem solution strategies in conservation studies should include internationally accepted conservation rules. Multi disciplinary teams are always recommended since combination of various expertise areas are mutually needed in conservation studies; architects, geotechnical and structural engineers, geology and material science specialists, archeologists, art historians are among the most important team members. Analytical modeling and simulations, on-field non destructive testing, instrumented monitoring (SHM), and small scale field treatment tests are recommended to be merged and used in conservation studies, because conventional methods or commercial repair/treatment materials available over-the-counter may not always suitable for a given specific case. Reversibility, minimum intervention, and respect to authenticity should be among the main principles to avoid serious conservation problems.