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Norms, Storytelling and International Institutions in China

The Imperative to Narrate

By: Xiaoyu Lu

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Norms, Storytelling and International Institutions in China

The Imperative to Narrate

By: Xiaoyu Lu

This book is a political ethnography of norm diffusion and storytelling through international institutions in China. It is driven by intellectual puzzles and realpolitik questions: are we converging or diverging on values? Do emerging powers reinforce or reshape the existing international order? Are international institutions socialising emerging powers or being used to promote alternative norms? This book addresses these questions through fieldwork research over three years at the United Nations Development Programme in China, the first international development agency to enter post-reform China in 1979. It provides a crucial case to study the everyday practices of norm diffusion in emerging powers, and highlights the central role of storytelling in translating and contesting normative scripts. The book selects norms in human rights, rule of law and development cooperation to analyse how translators and brokers innovatively use stories to advocate, and how these normative stories move back-and-forth between local-global spaces and orders. "A fascinating ethnography that tells us much about international institutions and China's changing role in the world: of interest both to China specialists and theorists of international relations." —Rana Mitter, Director of the University of Oxford China Centre, University of Oxford, UK “Through pioneering ethnographic research, Xiaoyu Lu’s outstanding book makes a major contribution to our understanding of norm diffusion and the ways in which China is shaping, and is shaped by, international development norms. Lu’s richly textured analysis shows how ‘norm translators’ use case studies, personal stories, and other narratives to negotiate between global and local normative orders, and to facilitate the day-to-day processes of norm diffusion." —Amy King, Associate Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, Australia "An intricate account of the everyday politics in international development institution, that will enrich our understanding of emerging powers and their roles in global development.” —Emma Mawdsley, Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies, University of Cambridge, UK

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3030567079

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General's Scheming Wife

Volume 2

By: Jiang XiaoYu

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General's Scheming Wife

Volume 2

By: Jiang XiaoYu

She was the famous Ghost Doctor of Raksha, Su Jiu'er. Once she transmigrated, she became the most useless person in the Prime Minister's Estate, Ninth Miss Su Qing Jiu. He was the invincible general of the Qi Province, Mo Xuan. He was bestowed the surname of the country. He had to be in a wheelchair. The drive of interest or the arrangement of fate, under the imperial edict, she met her. Fire and smoke, love and lust, draw the ground as a prison, when to lock the heart? Promise If you don't leave me, I will depend on you for life and death! erstwhile negative The stars fall down in the sky, our backs facing each other! ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... When the song ended, he said: Wine, whatever you want, I'll give it to you. I only wish that your eyes once again reflect my figure ... She said, "Ah Xuan, from the beginning to the end, you're the only person I've ever wanted ...

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Funstory

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1649201753

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Mr. You, Please Dote On Me

Volume 1

By: Mu Xiaoyu

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Mr. You, Please Dote On Me

Volume 1

By: Mu Xiaoyu

Not only was he scolded for his work problems, he even saw his boyfriend kissing his best friend in the underground parking lot! In a fit of rage, she went to find her best friend to vent her anger. "Give me your number one card, it's great!" In the end, not only was the man who slept perfect, he really did have a damn good life! Who would have thought that the moment he turned around, the ace player would turn into a boss! "Captain, I was wrong, really!" The man ruffled a strand of her hair and smiled evilly: "Have you ever tried it in the air ..." "Hmm?" Nani? No!

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Funstory

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1648469930

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Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes

By: Xiaoyu Wang,Wenjing Guo,Yihui Hu,Jiangjiexing Wu,Hui Wei

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Nanozymes: Next Wave of Artificial Enzymes

By: Xiaoyu Wang,Wenjing Guo,Yihui Hu,Jiangjiexing Wu,Hui Wei

This book describes the fundamental concepts, the latest developments and the outlook of the field of nanozymes (i.e., the catalytic nanomaterials with enzymatic characteristics). As one of today’s most exciting fields, nanozyme research lies at the interface of chemistry, biology, materials science and nanotechnology. Each of the book’s six chapters explores advances in nanozymes. Following an introduction to the rise of nanozymes research in the course of research on natural enzymes and artificial enzymes in Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 5 discuss different nanomaterials used to mimic various natural enzymes, from carbon-based and metal-based nanomaterials to metal oxide-based nanomaterials and other nanomaterials. In each of these chapters, the nanomaterials’ enzyme mimetic activities, catalytic mechanisms and key applications are covered. In closing, Chapter 6 addresses the current challenges and outlines further directions for nanozymes. Presenting extensive information on nanozymes and supplemented with a wealth of color illustrations and tables, the book offers an ideal guide for readers from disparate areas, including analytical chemistry, materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, biomedical and clinical engineering, environmental science and engineering, green chemistry, and novel catalysis.

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Springer

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3662530686

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9783662530689

Attraction of Knowledge Celebrities

How They Motivate Users to Pay for Knowledge

By: Xiaoyu Chen

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Attraction of Knowledge Celebrities

How They Motivate Users to Pay for Knowledge

By: Xiaoyu Chen

This book examines the phenomenon of knowledge celebrities, an emerging group of social media influencers who produce and sell knowledge products online. Its primary goal is to investigate the reasons and strategies behind their ability to attract users and persuade them to purchase knowledge products on digital platforms. With the increasing demand for high-quality content from online users, various platforms have emerged as pay-for-knowledge platforms, allowing knowledge celebrities to monetize their expertise. This book draws on theoretical frameworks from information science, communication, and management to provide insights into this phenomenon and to examine the practices and individuals involved. Building on existing scholarship and analyzing case studies in China, this book presents the background, basic concepts, and understanding of knowledge celebrities. It then explores the three key factors that contribute to the attractiveness of knowledge celebrities, as well as the motivations and mechanisms behind pay-for-knowledge practices. Finally, the book offers a glimpse into the future landscape of knowledge celebrities and pay-for-knowledge platforms. The book will be valuable to scholars, students, and practitioners in information, communication, and media studies. In particular, it will appeal to those interested in topics such as knowledge celebrities, the creator economy, and knowledge management.

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Taylor & Francis

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100383034X

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9781003830344

Vanishing Viscosity Method

Solutions to Nonlinear Systems

By: Boling Guo,Dongfen Bian,Fangfang Li,Xiaoyu Xi

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Vanishing Viscosity Method

Solutions to Nonlinear Systems

By: Boling Guo,Dongfen Bian,Fangfang Li,Xiaoyu Xi

The book summarizes several mathematical aspects of the vanishing viscosity method and considers its applications in studying dynamical systems such as dissipative systems, hyperbolic conversion systems and nonlinear dispersion systems. Including original research results, the book demonstrates how to use such methods to solve PDEs and is an essential reference for mathematicians, physicists and engineers working in nonlinear science. Contents: Preface Sobolev Space and Preliminaries The Vanishing Viscosity Method of Some Nonlinear Evolution System The Vanishing Viscosity Method of Quasilinear Hyperbolic System Physical Viscosity and Viscosity of Difference Scheme Convergence of Lax–Friedrichs Scheme, Godunov Scheme and Glimm Scheme Electric–Magnetohydrodynamic Equations References

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110494272

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9783110494273

Synthesis of Functional Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

By: Huan Pang,Xiaoyu Cao,Limin Zhu,Mingbo Zheng

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Synthesis of Functional Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

By: Huan Pang,Xiaoyu Cao,Limin Zhu,Mingbo Zheng

This book provides a comprehensive review of functional nanomaterials for electrochemical applications, presenting interesting examples of nanomaterials with different dimensions and their applications in electrochemical energy storage. It also discusses the synthesis of functional nanomaterials, including quantum dots; one-dimensional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional nanostructures; and advanced nanocomposites. Highlighting recent advances in current electrochemical energy storage hotpots: lithium batteries, lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, other metal-ion batteries, halogen ion batteries, and metal–gas batteries, this book will appeal to readers in the various fields of chemistry, material science and engineering.

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Springer Nature

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9811373728

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9789811373725

Restorative Justice in China

Comparing Theory and Practice

By: Xiaoyu Yuan

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Restorative Justice in China

Comparing Theory and Practice

By: Xiaoyu Yuan

This book provides insights into the history, development, and practice of restorative justice methods in China. Traditionally in China, mediation has played an important role in criminal proceedings, which has many characteristics in common with the “Western” concept of restorative justice. Through case studies and theoretical examination, the author of this timely work aims to bridge the research on restorative justice models mainly developed in the West with restorative justice as practiced in China. After a Brief overview and introduction, the author compares and contrasts case studies of restorative justice-like practices from different districts in China. The author examines cases studies from several regions within China, and explores the key question: can the restoration model developed in the West take root in China, and if so what legal, cultural and societal accommodations may need to be made? This work will be of interest to researchers in Criminology and Criminal Justice, particularly with an interest in alternative justice practices, restorative justice, and international comparative criminology; as well as researchers interested in Chinese affairs or Asian Studies.

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Springer

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3319639226

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9783319639222

Carleman Estimates for Second Order Partial Differential Operators and Applications

A Unified Approach

By: Xiaoyu Fu,Qi Lü,Xu Zhang

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Carleman Estimates for Second Order Partial Differential Operators and Applications

A Unified Approach

By: Xiaoyu Fu,Qi Lü,Xu Zhang

This book provides a brief, self-contained introduction to Carleman estimates for three typical second order partial differential equations, namely elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations, and their typical applications in control, unique continuation, and inverse problems. There are three particularly important and novel features of the book. First, only some basic calculus is needed in order to obtain the main results presented, though some elementary knowledge of functional analysis and partial differential equations will be helpful in understanding them. Second, all Carleman estimates in the book are derived from a fundamental identity for a second order partial differential operator; the only difference is the choice of weight functions. Third, only rather weak smoothness and/or integrability conditions are needed for the coefficients appearing in the equations. Carleman Estimates for Second Order Partial Differential Operators and Applications will be of interest to all researchers in the field.

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3030295303

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9783030295301

CEO’s Pampered Stunning Wife

Volume 1

By: Bai Xiaoyu

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CEO’s Pampered Stunning Wife

Volume 1

By: Bai Xiaoyu

Lin Ran's lifesaving mother suddenly suffered from cerebral hemorrhage. When she needed comfort the most, her classmate Zhang Haoran was extremely concerned for her. The female lead was touched and immediately married Zhang Haoran after graduating from university. After the marriage, the female lead found out that her husband had not mentioned her, so she didn't mind. In the end, she found out that Zhang Haoran had cheated her, deceived her feelings, and cheated her of her real estate. With the help of the male lead, the female lead began to take revenge on Zhang Haoran.

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Funstory

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1647962722

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Carbohydrate Chemistry in the Total Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Glycosides

By: Biao Yu,Xiaoyu Yang

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Carbohydrate Chemistry in the Total Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Glycosides

By: Biao Yu,Xiaoyu Yang

Carbohydrate Chemistry in the Total Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Glycosides Revolutionize your manufacturing processes and more with this groundbreaking introduction Carbohydrates and complex glycosides are important classes of molecules. The ubiquitous glycosides are extremely diverse in structure and functions, and many of them are of pharmacological significance. Purification of a homogeneous glycoside from the nature sources, especially in an appreciable amount, is always difficult. Chemical synthesis provides a feasible access to the homogenous glycosides and their congeners. Carbohydrate Chemistry in the Total Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Glycosides presents about 10 families of naturally occurring glycoside natural products, including about 150 molecules that organic chemists have devoted a lot of effort toward their synthesis. In each example, the background of each natural glycoside, including its natural resources, its isolation process and its bioactivities have been described; the total synthesis of the natural glycoside is presented with special emphasis on the glycosylation reaction, the strategy on saccharides assembly, the protecting group manipulation, and the method for the synthesis of the rare saccharide units. Readers can clearly see the progress of total synthesis of naturally occurring glycosides, from early to current arts, from simple to complex molecules, and from tedious strategy to highly efficient and economical methodologies in this book. It will highly benefit the further developments in the total synthesis of naturally occurring glycosides and synthetic carbohydrate chemistry. Carbohydrate Chemistry in the Total Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Glycosides is ideal for Organic Chemists, Biochemists, Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemists, Natural Products Chemists, and Pharmaceutical Industry

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527817905

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9783527817900

Guanxi in the Western Context

Intra-Firm Group Dynamics and Expatriate Adjustment

By: Barbara Xiaoyu Wang

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Guanxi in the Western Context

Intra-Firm Group Dynamics and Expatriate Adjustment

By: Barbara Xiaoyu Wang

Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the concept of guanxi has been widely researched from historical, cultural and political perspectives. As Chinese multinational corporations (MNCs) expand, expatriates are increasingly carrying guanxi with them to host countries, yet little has been written on how this indigenous construct is employed in the Western world. This book takes a theoretical approach to the examination of this phenomenon and proposes a conceptual framework for the ‘guanxi capitalism structure,’ illustrating its fundamental role as the invisible hand in China. Providing empirical analysis, the author demonstrates how guanxi affects intra-firm multicultural group dynamics involving Chinese expatriates and host-country natives in Chinese MNCs. With insights for scholars researching Asian business and globalisation, and practitioners working in Chinese MNCs, this book argues that guanxi significantly alters an expatriate’s adjustment, and offers practical suggestions for cross-cultural management and the process of initiating, building, and utilising guanxi in a Western context.

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3030240010

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9783030240011

Endless Love From Her Mysterious Husband

Volume 7

By: An XiaoYu

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Endless Love From Her Mysterious Husband

Volume 7

By: An XiaoYu

In her previous life, her family members were taken away and she lost her family members. That lowly man, Sis Fen, burned her to death. Mu Lele swore that if there was an afterlife, she would definitely send all of these people to hell! After her rebirth, she made money from gambling with stones to open a company. However, who could tell her who the heck was this arrogant man with a venomous mouth? She just accidentally met him, and ...

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