1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910456486103321

Titolo

Managing space radiation risk in the new era of space exploration [[electronic resource] /] / Committee on the Evaluation of Radiation Shielding for Space Exploration, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, c2008

ISBN

1-281-76751-4

9786611767518

0-309-11384-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (132 p.)

Disciplina

612.01448

Soggetti

Extraterrestrial radiation - Safety measures

Radiation - Physiological effect

Space flights - Safety measures

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Current Knowledge of the Radiation Environment""; ""3 Radiation Effects""; ""4 Shielding Approaches and Capabilities""; ""5 Strategy for Radiation Risk Mitigation""; ""6 Findings and Recommendations""; ""Appendixes""; ""A Statement of Task""; ""B Biographies of Committee Members""; ""C Committee Meeting Agendas and Speakers""; ""D Glossary and Acronyms""



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910983300303321

Autore

Xu Jinqi

Titolo

Becoming an International Student : A Practice-Based Study of Chinese Students' Learning in an Australian University / / by Jinqi Xu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2025

ISBN

9783031802607

3031802608

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (293 pages)

Collana

Palgrave Studies in Global Higher Education, , 2662-4222

Disciplina

378

Soggetti

Education, Higher

Foreign study

International education

Comparative education

Philosophy, Chinese

Teaching

Higher Education

Studying Abroad

International and Comparative Education

Chinese Philosophy

Pedagogy

Educació superior

Aprenentatge

Intercanvi d'estudiants

Educació intercultural

Educació comparada

Llibres electrònics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1 Why this book? -- Chapter 2 Overview of Internationalization in Australian Higher Education and the Chinese Education System -- Chapter 3 Why it is so hard: Chinese students’ challenges and



adaptation in Western universities -- Chapter 4: Students Putting Things Together – My jounery, my voice -- Chapter 5 Becoming an International Student -- Chapter 6 Shaping Student Learning: Study and Sociocultural Practices -- Chapter 7 Embracing differences – embracing the One.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a unique perspective on internationalization in higher education, focusing on the experiences of Chinese business students in Australia. It challenges conventional views by investigating the nuances of Chinese students’ learning, rather than just addressing learning style differences and language barriers. The author’s personal experience as a Chinese international student, and an academic in China turned academic in Australia lends authenticity to the exploration of teaching and engaging with this demographic. The book employs a practice-based study, drawing on the metaphor of ‘becoming’ to examine the everyday practices of five Chinese business undergraduate students. The innovative use of a practice-based theoretical framework influenced by the Chinese philosophical concept of yinyang sets this book apart. This approach illuminates the intricate connections between study practices and socio-cultural influences, offering a holistic understanding of learning. The book uncovers the transformative nature of student learning through interpretative methods such as semi-structured interviews, informal interviews, reflective group discussions, participative observation, and artefacts, highlighting the fluidity and complexity across diverse contexts. This book is a valuable resource for educators and policymakers, offering insights into the ongoing process of becoming that characterizes Chinese students’ learning. Jinqi Xu is a Senior Interdisciplinary Lecturer in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) – Education, Enterprise, and Engagement at the University of Sydney, Australia. She is also an Honorary Associate with the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her expertise lies in researching the learning experiences of Chinese students in Western educational contexts, focusing on bridging cultural divides and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive education. Drawing on her knowledge of both Western and Chinese philosophies, Dr. Xu specializes in cultural studies, international and comparative studies, interdisciplinary education, and Confucian educational approaches.