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Southeast University (SEU), located at Nanjing, is a prestigious higher education institution with its origin traced back to 1902. As one of the national key universities under direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China and jointly established with Jiangsu Province, it is selected in various programs, such National “Project 211” , “Program 985” and “Class A first-rate world universities” sponsored by the Central Government to build world-class universities.

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About us

Southeast University (SEU), located at Nanjing, is a prestigious higher education institution with its origin traced back to 1902. As one of the national key universities under direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China and jointly established with Jiangsu Province, it is selected in various programs, such National “Project 211” , “Program 985” and “Class A first-rate world universities” sponsored by the Central Government to build world-class universities.

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About us

Southeast University (SEU), located at Nanjing, is a prestigious higher education institution with its origin traced back to 1902. As one of the national key universities under direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China and jointly established with Jiangsu Province, it is selected in various programs, such National “Project 211” , “Program 985” and “Class A first-rate world universities” sponsored by the Central Government to build world-class universities.

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Executive Summary There is increasing momentum behind the idea that curriculum materials, including textbooks, represent a powerful lever for education reform. As funders are lining up and state leaders are increasing their policy attention on curriculum materials, this report discusses the very real challenges of this effort. The report draws on my experience over the…

How would design for obsolescence change if materials that conduct electricity or emit light could be grown and repair themselves, like bone?

The Greatest Outdoor Gear How do you make the greatest outdoor gear? We went to Empire Canvas Works' Kevin Kinney to find out. If the quality of Kevin's work is any indication, the recipe is clear. Start with a passion seeded by stitching together a

This traditional Japanese method of finishing wood is having a dramatic resurgence.

This cozy cabin in the woods was an exercise in resourcefulness and even bartering of skills for a community of natural builders in Oregon.

If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.

Pioneering solar house was designed and engineered by women

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

This small and versatile apartment in the heart of Paris uses innovative modern materials for its furniture and cabinetry.

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If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.

Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.

If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials.

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

Exports (Bop) - Forestry Products&Building&Packaging Materials in Canada increased to 3479 CAD Million in March from 3391.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Forestry Products&Building&Packagi in Canada averaged 3120.28 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4531.80 CAD Million in May of 2004 and a record low of 1596 CAD Million in October of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Forestry Products&building&pac.

Urgent research is needed to assess the possible risks to human health and ecosystems from the ever-increasing amounts of engineered nanomaterials going into household waste and ending up in the environment, according to a new OECD report.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is increasingly recognised worldwide as an efficient waste management policy to help improve recycling and reduce landfilling of products and materials. This Forum took place on 17-19 June 2014, in Tokyo, Japan, to identify key challenges and opportunities for further developing EPR policies.

Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds. Nie in the United Kingdom increased to 2.83 GBP Million in February from 2.07 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & in the United Kingdom averaged 0.40 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.05 GBP Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 0 GBP Million in December of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Vegetable Plaiting Material.

Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds. Nie in the United Kingdom increased to 6.07 GBP Million in February from 6.02 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Prds in the United Kingdom averaged 2.38 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.40 GBP Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 0.56 GBP Million in September of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Veg. Pr.

Imports - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar Materials in the United Kingdom decreased to 109.44 GBP Million in February from 132.42 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar M in the United Kingdom averaged 79.09 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 150.46 GBP Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 32.71 GBP Million in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar.

Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes in Singapore decreased to 10.80 SGD Million in March from 23.18 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes in Singapore averaged 18.56 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32.19 SGD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 10.80 SGD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Crude Animal & Vegetable Materials Nes.

Exports of Crude Materials (excl Fuels) in Singapore increased to 391.26 SGD Million in March from 369.02 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Crude Materials (excl Fuels) in Singapore averaged 239.95 SGD Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 546.22 SGD Million in October of 2013 and a record low of 87.58 SGD Million in February of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Crude Materials (excl Fuels).

Imports From Extra Ea18-Raw Materials (Trade Value %yoy) In the Euro Area increased to -2.90 percent in February from -5.30 percent in January of 2020. Imports From Extra Ea18-Raw Materials (Trade Value in the Euro Area averaged 5.47 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 74.50 percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -43.90 percent in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Imports of Extra Ea18-raw Materials (trade Value.

Imports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials In the Euro Area decreased to 6834.30 EUR Million in February from 7217.90 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials in the Euro Area averaged 5550.79 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8051 EUR Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 2684.70 EUR Million in August of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Imports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials.

Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials In the Euro Area increased to 4572.50 EUR Million in February from 4478.70 EUR Million in January of 2020. Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials in the Euro Area averaged 3021.77 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5423.30 EUR Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 1168.90 EUR Million in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials.

Exports To Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials (Trade Value %yoy) In the Euro Area decreased to -4.60 percent in February from -3 percent in January of 2020. Exports To Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials (Trade Value in the Euro Area averaged 6.89 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44.30 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of -32.80 percent in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Euro Area Exports of Extra Ea18 - Raw Materials (trade Valu.

Exports - Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Materials in Switzerland increased to 146.52 CHF Million in March from 141.83 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports - Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Material in Switzerland averaged 112.22 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 187.39 CHF Million in July of 2010 and a record low of 32.73 CHF Million in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Materi.

Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3341.60 CHF Million in March from 3126.10 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3004.83 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3511.10 CHF Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 2426.40 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.

Exports of Raw & Raw Materials in Switzerland increased to 622.83 CHF Million in March from 459.18 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Raw & Raw Materials in Switzerland averaged 392.73 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 622.83 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 266.30 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Raw & Raw Materials.

Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3552.21 CHF Million in March from 3238.44 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3398.02 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4098.92 CHF Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2657.99 CHF Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.

Imports of Raw Materials in Switzerland increased to 158.43 CHF Million in March from 133.76 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Raw Materials in Switzerland averaged 134.30 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 181.42 CHF Million in April of 2018 and a record low of 101.12 CHF Million in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Raw Materials.

Imports - Essential Oils & Purfume Materials,Toilet Preparation in Japan increased to 38763.94 JPY Million in March from 33230.93 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Essential Oils & Purfume Materials,Toile in Japan averaged 21725.64 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46252.88 JPY Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 4393.67 JPY Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Essential Oils & Purfume Materials,toi.

Imports of Dyeing, Tanning & Colouring Materials in Japan increased to 12933.75 JPY Million in March from 9729.94 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Dyeing, Tanning & Colouring Materials in Japan averaged 9913.38 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16779.10 JPY Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 5635.73 JPY Million in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Dyeing, Tanning & Colouring Materials.

Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels in Japan increased to 373151.82 JPY Million in March from 369263.51 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels in Japan averaged 318345.80 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 529976.08 JPY Million in May of 2007 and a record low of 171687.63 JPY Million in September of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels.

Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan increased to 20630.83 JPY Million in March from 14499.76 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan averaged 16235.87 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24488.37 JPY Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 10663.08 JPY Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, N.

Imports of Chemical Materials & Products, Nes in Japan increased to 70074.22 JPY Million in March from 53813.61 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemical Materials & Products, Nes in Japan averaged 41938.15 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78489.37 JPY Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 15491.91 JPY Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Chemical Materials & Products, Nes.