The document discusses a model-building study of the dynamic trend and correlation between domestic and international corn futures prices using cointegration theory and Granger causality testing based on VAR models. Key findings include:
1) Unit root tests show the selected daily time series data are I(1).
2) Granger causality tests show CBOT corn futures prices, corn spot prices in Changchun and Dalian, and the US dollar exchange rate are Granger causes of Dalian corn futures prices.
3) A long-term cointegrating relationship was found between CBOT corn futures prices, Dalian corn spot prices, the euro/US dollar exchange rate and Dalian corn futures prices.
This research investigated readers' advisory services in American public libraries. 106 librarians participated in an online survey. The survey explored definitions, functions, training objectives and challenges of readers' advisory services. It also looked at future developments. Most librarians saw the goal of readers' advisory as helping patrons find enjoyable reads. Common challenges included lack of staff time and training. The author provides suggestions to improve readers' advisory services.
This document summarizes a research study on readers' advisory services in American public libraries. The study explored librarians' perspectives on the definition, function, training objectives and challenges of readers' advisory services. It also looked at future developments. 106 librarians providing these services participated via an online questionnaire. The results provide insights and suggestions for readers' advisory services in Taiwan and American public libraries.
The document discusses a model-building study of the dynamic trend and correlation between domestic and international corn futures prices using cointegration theory and Granger causality testing based on VAR models. Key findings include:
1) Unit root tests show the selected daily time series data are I(1).
2) Granger causality tests show CBOT corn futures prices, corn spot prices in Changchun and Dalian, and the US dollar exchange rate are Granger causes of Dalian corn futures prices.
3) A long-term cointegrating relationship was found between CBOT corn futures prices, Dalian corn spot prices, the euro/US dollar exchange rate and Dalian corn futures prices.
This research investigated readers' advisory services in American public libraries. 106 librarians participated in an online survey. The survey explored definitions, functions, training objectives and challenges of readers' advisory services. It also looked at future developments. Most librarians saw the goal of readers' advisory as helping patrons find enjoyable reads. Common challenges included lack of staff time and training. The author provides suggestions to improve readers' advisory services.
This document summarizes a research study on readers' advisory services in American public libraries. The study explored librarians' perspectives on the definition, function, training objectives and challenges of readers' advisory services. It also looked at future developments. 106 librarians providing these services participated via an online questionnaire. The results provide insights and suggestions for readers' advisory services in Taiwan and American public libraries.
The document provides a history of the United States from early Native American civilizations through the colonial and revolutionary periods. It describes how Native Americans first migrated to North America over land bridges thousands of years ago and developed diverse cultures across the land. European powers like Spain, France, and Britain later colonized parts of North America beginning in the 1500s and more permanently in the 1600s as they established 13 colonies with settlers from various European nations. Tensions grew between the colonies and Britain in the 1700s over issues of taxation and representation, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and independence in the late 1700s.
This document provides information about the BA (Education) Chinese Language Specialisation programme offered by the National Institute of Education in Singapore, including the curriculum structure, course requirements, academic calendar, and grading system. It outlines the core language, literature and education courses taken each year, teaching practicum dates, and contact details for programme coordinators. A qualifying test is also described for applicants who do not meet the minimum Chinese proficiency requirements.
Este documento resume la educación literaria e histórica de QIAN Ji2bo, una autoridad china moderna en estudios nacionales. QIAN dedicó su vida a enseñar literatura e historia en varias universidades, entrenando a muchos hombres de buen carácter y erudición para el país y dejando un rico legado académico y cultural. Sus pensamientos y métodos educativos siguen siendo valiosos de referenciar en la difícil situación de la educación literaria e histórica contemporánea.
The document provides a history of the United States from early Native American civilizations through the colonial and revolutionary periods. It describes how Native Americans first migrated to North America over land bridges thousands of years ago and developed diverse cultures across the land. European powers like Spain, France, and Britain later colonized parts of North America beginning in the 1500s and more permanently in the 1600s as they established 13 colonies with settlers from various European nations. Tensions grew between the colonies and Britain in the 1700s over issues of taxation and representation, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and independence in the late 1700s.
This document provides information about the BA (Education) Chinese Language Specialisation programme offered by the National Institute of Education in Singapore, including the curriculum structure, course requirements, academic calendar, and grading system. It outlines the core language, literature and education courses taken each year, teaching practicum dates, and contact details for programme coordinators. A qualifying test is also described for applicants who do not meet the minimum Chinese proficiency requirements.
Este documento resume la educación literaria e histórica de QIAN Ji2bo, una autoridad china moderna en estudios nacionales. QIAN dedicó su vida a enseñar literatura e historia en varias universidades, entrenando a muchos hombres de buen carácter y erudición para el país y dejando un rico legado académico y cultural. Sus pensamientos y métodos educativos siguen siendo valiosos de referenciar en la difícil situación de la educación literaria e histórica contemporánea.
