this paper presents a general idea of the electrostatic energy harvesting devices. Their working principle, harvesting method and basic designs will be expounded. And another two new approaches, 2D energy harvester and non-resonant energy harvester with rolling mass will be shown. The 2D energy harvester can harvest energy in arbitrary directions in a plane. And […]
There have been a large number of studies that reported students’ misconceptions of various science topics. Many studies conducted involved secondary students. Studies in physics areas were also included. Physics teaching relies heavily on the understanding and application of the physical laws and concepts (Zawaji A.Ghani, 2001). Many students believed that physics is a tough […]
It is generally believed that writing is the most demanding skill among the four. Nowadays, teaching writing is the focus of interest within both first and second language contexts. The ability to write effectively is becoming increasingly important in our global community, and instruction in writing is thus assuming an increasing role in both second […]
Having worked with many thousands of students at – and beyond – many colleges and universities both in the United Kingdom and more internationally, I have seen at first hand many of the most common problems that students experience and also been involved in their resolution so I feel that I am able to provide […]
There are 2 main disciplines that study the phenomenon that is language; linguists and psycholinguists. Language can have many meaning and therefore is hard to specifically define. For some language may be specific to humans, for other language could describe any communicative system between the same species. Hockett (1960) attempted to avoid this dilemma of […]
The Victorian Period describes the events in the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. Victorian Period connects the Romantic era and the modernist period, and was a very important period in the history of poetry. In the Victorian Period, some poets tried a variety of reforms such as the use of the Sonnet, […]
Dr. Jekyll has a split personality when he takes his potion during the story. At this point in time he becomes a person whom wants to come out and be an active part of society. There is a constant battle between good and evil in the character in the story. It has also become very […]
Analysis of a poem in terms of themes and rhetorical strategies The Poem “If We Must Die”, by Claude Mckay portrays the deep feelings felt during the conflict between blacks and whites in America in the early 20th century. It was during these years that riots related to race were experienced in the United States […]
The story begins with the narrator, Amir, recalling an incident that happened to him a long time ago, saying that the event transformed him. Chapter one takes place in San Francisco, United States. But the reader soon recognizes that the story will take place in Kabul, Afghanistan. In Kabul, the young Amir lives with his […]
In today’s society many people struggle with the feeling of being under lock and key, unable to reach and prevented any goals made for themselves. Both the Poem I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and the song, Caged Bird both discuss this dilemma in much the same way. A further look into both poem […]
