Th is paper presents a cultural semantic analysis of the Japanese emotion terms ‘haji’ and ‘hazukashii’, made using the methodology of the Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM). Th e paper has three aims: (i) to pinpoint the conceptions of ‘haji’ and ‘hazukashii’ as emotion terms in Japanese language and culture; (ii) to highlight the diff erences in meaning with their typical English translation...

This study presents the results of an experimental program to investigate the effectiveness of an innovative combined FRP technique using combination of externally bonded (EB) FRP fabrics and near surface mounted (NSM) FRP rods for flexural strengthening of existing reinforced concrete (RC) two-wayslabs with low clear cover thickness. Three full-scale RC slabs (1500×1500×120 mm) were tested und...

An experimental study carried out to observe the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with Near Surface Mounted (NSM) steel bars is presented. The test was on nine beams. All tested were subjected two-point monotonic loads. ratio longitudinal reinforcement (1%, 1.4%, and 2.4%) NSM (1D16 2D16) used as variables. It found from result that significantly increase However, fai...

The kinetic-thermodynamic switching point of a multistep process, whose reaction mechanism has been elucidated by DFT calculations, can be calculated by means of an efficient model based on the Network Simulation Method (NSM). This method can solve, fast and effectively, a difficult system of differential equations derived from a complex kinetic scheme by establishing a formal equivalence betwe...

Harnessing the statistical power of neural networks to perform language understanding and symbolic reasoning is difficult, when it requires executing efficient discrete operations against a large knowledge-base. In this work, we introduce a Neural Symbolic Machine (NSM), which contains (a) a neural “programmer”, i.e., a sequence-to-sequence model that maps language utterances to programs and ut...

The use of near-surface mounted (NSM) fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars is an interesting method for increasing the shear and flexural strength of existing timber members. This article examines the behaviour of carbon FRP (CFRP) bars in timber under direct pull-out conditions. The objective of this experimental program is to investigate the bond strength between composite bars and timber: bar...

INTRODUCTION: The nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) improves aesthetic results after breast reconstruction through preservation of the entire skin envelope, obviating the need for reconstruction of the nipple areola complex (NAC). NSM, however, is associated with a higher risk for occult pathology and skin necrosis, which can require resection and compromise the reconstructive outcome. In DIEP fl...

Multi-Agent Systems technology can be useful for efficiently designing and maintaining secure networks. Indeed, networks evolve at a rapid pace in terms of the number and type of components and user access queries as well as intrusion possibilities. Features such as autonomy, adaptability and flexibility of the “intelligent” agent paradigm allow managing network evolution in a controlled way. T...

This study delves into investors’ perceptions of the polluting label attached to listed manufacturing firms, emphasizing interplay between external political ties and internal green innovative capability in influencing these perceptions. Drawing on a longitudinal analysis firms China from 2010 2020 employing difference-in-differences (DID) approach, we treat identified under National Specially ...

language must be studied as a social behavior and the aim of language instruction must be to facilitate learners’ acquisition of communicative competence; the ability to speak both accurately and appropriately. rules of speaking must be included into second language classroom teaching. we should teach linguistic rules along with social rules. in this study a number of social functions in persia...