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A Survey of Factors and Life Cycle Assessment in Selection of Green Construction Materials
Authors: Huijiang Wang Zheng
Published: June 2023

During both the preliminary design phase, when broad, overarching decisions about the building's function and appearance are made, and the detailed construction plan level, material selection plays a crucial part in realizing the 'Green Buildings' goal (when materials present on the market are chosen). Architects and engineers responsible for making this option typically lack access to assessment tools aimed at assisting them in the selection of materials, despite the fact that this second factor is just as crucial to the actual fulfillment of 'greenness' standards. The environment is being harmed by human activities such as manufacturing, transportation, and mining. Saving the planet's natural resources has proven difficult for scientists and engineers since doing so means lowering society's performance, development pace, and standard of living. We have gone a long way in creating tools that might prevent more ecological damage and slow the depletion of vital resources. The notion of "green buildings" is based on the same idea. Increasing a building's energy efficiency utilizing green natural or renewable resources rather than non-renewable resources is a key component of green construction, according to this perspective. In this study, we discuss the criteria that should be used to pick green building materials.
Nano-Antibacterial Materials as an Alternative Antimicrobial Strategy
Authors: H Anandakumar
Published: June 2023

Bacterial infections continue to be a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Considering the increment in bacteria resistant to antibiotic and the prevalence of illnesses linked to biofilms, it is imperative that new strategies of killing bacteria be developed. As a result, recent years have seen a surge in interest in nanoparticle-based materials for use in antimicrobial chemotherapy. Bacterial infections have remained a significant source of death and morbidity, despite the availability of many powerful antibiotics and other antimicrobial measures. Because of rising worries about drug-resistant bacteria and diseases linked to biofilms, there is an urgent need to create new bactericidal techniques. As a result, the science of antimicrobial chemotherapeutic has focused heavily on recently developed nanoparticle-based materials. Nanoparticles are discussed in this article in terms of their antimicrobial properties, their method of action, their influence on drug-resistant microorganisms, and the hazards associated with their usage. Nanoparticles' special characteristics and their mode of action as antimicrobial properties are examined in depth, as are the factors that contribute to their performance in a clinical environment.
“Opening the Digital Pandora’s Box”: The Grey Digital Divide in Greece
Authors: ALEXOPOULOU Sofia
Published: June 2023

Older adults constitute a viable resource in some countries of the European Union (EU), which is not found in the social margin that predominantly occurs in Greece. These countries have realised that the usage of digital technologies (Information and Communications Technology/ICT’s and the Internet) is an important tool for activating older adults, reducing their loneliness and a first-class opportunity for improving their daily life, e.g. through the use of telemedicine. By contrast, in Greece, which is defined by a rapidly ageing popula- tion, the discussion on the “grey digital divide” (the lack of access/usage of digital technologies) in relation to older individuals remains a problem that has not yet been sufficiently explored, while the formal policy is still at an embryonic stage with significant consequences for the entire Greek society. To conclude, the digital divide in Greece is a multi-dimensional matter that reflects the chronic pathogenies of the Greek state and a lack of political imagination to change the current situation.
Aetiology and Epidemiological Data of Waterborne Infections
Authors: MOURTZIKOU Antonia , STAMOULI Marilena
Published: June 2023

Waterborne infections are caused due to pathogenic microorganisms, mainly by bacteria, parasites and viruses. As an epidemiological criterion, we evaluate the presence in two or more individuals with similar symptoms after con- sumption of potable water or exposure to water that is used for relaxation purposes. Most waterborne epidemies (outbreaks) caused by microorganisms show a seasonal distribution, with a higher incidence in summer. Worldwide, the observed increase in waterborne infections has been attributed to factors such as overcrowding and urbanization, mass displacement of societies, aging of the population, increase of immunosuppressed individuals, changes in life style, as well as the climate changes. More-over, reasons are the aging water-distribution, wastewater, and sanitation systems, and evidently the improvement of methods in recording and laboratory detection of water-borne pathogens. The effort that has taken place over the past years for more thorough laboratory testing of clinical and environmental samples taken in the framework of epidemies should be go on with undeniable interest.
Telemedicine in Greek Remote Areas during CoViD-19 Outbreak: The case of Lakonia
Authors: KORONIOS Konstantinos , KOMINOU Stamatina , STATHAKI Panagiota
Published: June 2023

The Hospital Unit of Molaoi (H.U.M.) organized telemedicine workshops in remote areas of Laconia province (South Greece), giving citizens the opportunity to undergo specialized medical examinations, free of charge and without moving from their homes, during the SARS- CoV-2 virus pandemic. These workshops are aimed at the prevention, the early diagnosis, and the general promotion of Primary Health Care. The implementation of the pro- gram was based on the principles of Telemedicine via the use of the advanced technology systems of the Vodafone Foundation. The examinations which took place during the telemedicine work included a brief medical history of each participant, hematological exams, cardiological inspection, vital signs monitoring, and – in the case of women over 45- an assessment of the current status of menopause. Furthermore, a questionnaire was distributed to participants to explore their opinions and views regarding the useful- ness of Telemedicine. The study population was selected through geographical criteria and specifically by taking into consideration the kilometer and/or the hourly distance of each rural area from the nearest Health center (primary or secondary). The telemedicine workshops took place on a given date and based on a specific timetable, in accordance with the safe- ty protocols of the National Public Health Organization in Greece (EODY, www.eody.gov.gr), for the CoViD-19 infec- tion. The processing and analysis of the health examina- tions were done in real-time by specialized Doctors of the Hospital, via the use of telemedicine technologies and the results (along with relevant medical instructions) were delivered personally to each examinee, a few days later. From July 2020 to October 2021, 11 Telemedicine workshops took place and a total of 535 citizens of rural areas, aged 15 to 99 years, were examined. According to the results, the general level of citizens’ health can be considered satisfactory, with only six (6) people requiring emergency health treatment and 10% of those examined, being referred for further health examination on a regular basis. The project has contributed to disease prevention and the creation of an electronic medical record file which in the future will help doctors in these remote areas to have com- prehensive monitoring of the health of each resident.
Retrospective Study of Cattle Fetal Wastage at Hadeja Abattoir, Jigawa ‎State: Economic Implication and Seasonal Variation
Authors: Zubairu A. H. , Haruna U. , Iliyasu D. , Mustapha A. R. , Lawan F. , Mustapha M. , Adamu L. , Muhammad S. T.
Published: June 2023

Fetal wastage usually occurs due to indiscriminate slaughter of pregnant cows without proper ante mortem assessment of the pregnancy status prior to slaughter in most of the abattoir in Jigawa state. Therefore, the current retrospective study was aimed to determine the extent of cattle fetal wastage and its economic implications for a period of 6 years (2016-2021) in Hadeja abattoir Jigawa state. The total number of cows slaughtered in Hadeja abattoir and the fetal wastage were evaluated. Variation in the number of fetal wastages during dry season and rainy season were determined. Economic implications of fetal wastage were evaluated. The results revealed the number of fetuses wasted were 3,763 within a six-year period. The highest number of fetal wastages 2777 (73.8 %/) were recorded in the dry season with (P < 0.05), compared to the number of fetal wastages 986 (26.2 %) recorded in the rainy season. The financial losses due to fetal wastages was estimated at ₦2,162,160,000 with an annual loss of ₦ 360,360,000. The yearly average fetal wastage across the study period was 627 (16.7 %). Large number of fetal wastages were recorded during the dry season with signiﬁcant economic losses. Hence, effective ante mortem inspection and pregnancy diagnosis in cows is necessary in order to avert this problem at the abattoir. Similarly, reinforcement of legislation law against indiscriminate slaughter of pregnant cows should be enforced at the abattoir.
Gross and Histological Studies of the Nasal Turbinates in Yankasa Sheep ‎‎(Ovis aries) in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Authors: Girgiri I. A. , Malah M. K. , Jiji M. H. , Gazali Y. A.
Published: June 2023

The present study was aimed at describing the anatomy of the nasal turbinates in adult Yankasa sheep using sectional anatomical planes and light microscopy. A total of 5 heads were used. The gross observations of the nasal turbinates were presented in midsagittal and serialized transverse sections. The nasal cavity comprised of dorsal, middle and ventral nasal turbinates. These turbinates were delineated by dorsal, middle, common and ventral nasal meatuses and presented distinct morphological details at different levels of the sectional planes. Microscopically, the mucosal lining of the nasal turbinates was divided into stratified squamous keratinized epithelium in the vestibular portion, pseudostratified columnar epithelium in the respiratory portion and olfactory pseudostratified columnar epithelium in the olfactory portion of the nasal cavity. The propria submucosa consisted of loose irregular connective tissue, having connective tissue cells, fibers, cavernous veins and cartilages. whereas the deeper part presented mixed glandular tissue of simple acinar and coiled tubular glands. The study provided basic information on gross and microscopic anatomy of the nasal turbinates in Yankasa sheep, which could serve as reference for clinical interpretation of diagnostic images of the head region of the Yankasa sheep, and for comparative anatomical studies.
Assessment of Abattoir Workers’ Knowledge, Perceptions and Preventive ‎Preparedness during COVID-19 Pandemic in North-central Nigeria: The ‎Health Belief Model
Authors: Alhaji N. B. , Aliyu M. B. , Adamu A. M. , Adeiza A. M. , Nafarnda W. D. , Usman A. , Odetokun I. A. , Hassan A. , Lawan M. K. , Fasina F. O.
Published: June 2023

Abattoirs have been risk points for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 with far-reaching implications. We assessed abattoir workers’ knowledge and risk perceptions in line with the Health Belief Model premise, and preventive preparedness towards the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as identified factors associated with its spread at slaughterhouses. A structured questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted on randomly selected workers (n=660) in 11 conveniently selected abattoirs in North-central Nigeria, between January and December 2021. Statistical analysis was performed at a 95% confidence level using OpenEpi 3.1. The majority (96.1%, n=634) of selected workers participated. Most workers (88.9%) were males, and 56.5% were married. Only 24.6% had tertiary education and 48.4% were butchers. Only 33.4% of the workers mentioned that COVID-19 can affect animals, while all (100.0%) reported that it can affect humans. Few of the workers practice handshake avoidance (46.1%), handwashing with soap and water (26.5%), use of hand sanitizer (21.3%), physical distancing (16.6%), and PPE (28.5%) as preventive measures, while the majority use face masks (76.8%). Age, gender, formal education, and occupation were significantly associated with knowledge, perceptions, and preventive practices toward COVID-19. Lack of physical distancing was more likely (OR=6.36; 95% CI: 3.76–10.76) to influence COVID-19 spread, while lack of PPE was 12 times more likely (OR=12.53; 95% CI: 8.01–19.63) to influence the spread of the disease in slaughterhouses. The study highlighted overall poor knowledge, perceptions, and preventive practices regarding the COVID-19 pandemic amongst surveyed workers. Application of the ‘One Health’ approach mitigation would assure food safety, food security, public and environmental health.
Infrared Thermography following Castration, Otectomy and Gastrotomy in ‎Nigerian Indigenous Dogs
Authors: Saidu A. M. , Olorunfemi J. O. , Laku D.
Published: June 2023

Infrared thermography analyzes changes in the surface temperature of the skin and has been used in companion animals to identify inflammatory processes, neoplasia, pain, and neuropathies. This study evaluated and compared surgical wound surface temperatures in Nigerian Indigenous Dogs (NID). Nigerian indigenous dogs are a medium-sized breed that weighs between 8 to 30 kg with moderate hair length, and a mesocephalic cranial index. The dogs were randomly allocated into groups A, B, and C for castration, otectomy, and gastrotomy, respectively. The wound surface temperature (WST) in the NID that underwent gastrotomy were significantly higher particularly at 18-48 h compared with Pre and other sampling periods within the group. It was also found that, at 0 h versus 48 h, 18 h versus 48 h, week 1 versus 18h; 24h; 48h; and 72h showed significant (p < 0.05) differences among NID subjected to gastrotomy (group C). However, the WST of NID subjected to castration and otectomy were significantly higher than that of gastrotomy. At 48 and 72 h, and week 1, the WST of NID in otectomy also known as ear cropping (group B) and castration (group A) were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of gastrotomy (Group C). Thermography of the surgical wounds aided postoperative wound management in the NID that underwent castration, otectomy and gastrotomy. Hence, the study suggests that guided WST with the aid of infrared thermography could be deployed as a useful tool to aid post operative wound management.
Bringing Pieces of Myself Home to Myself
Authors: Lee Nicole Y. S.
Published: June 2023

This article draws from my dissertation, particularly the final part of the four-movement framework I created to cultivate a relationship with the unknown. I share the textile installation The Grey and Green (Dis)Comfort of Home and two sets of poetic vignettes, articulating how this research-creation directed me to a personally transformative inquiry into loss that became my doctoral study. This article presents a methodological framework for advancing concepts through art making and philosophizing in tandem. Each movement encompasses an exploration of a concept, an accompanying art practice, an experience that emerges, and a resultant learning. In this movement, the concept of home is accompanied by the practice of yarn bombing a chair, which inspired considerations of my position and orientation, and led to lessons about the importance of arrivals and threshold-crossing. In making crossings into the unknown and arriving home, I bring pieces of myself home to myself.
Apology Strategies in Hindko: An Explanatory Intercultural Research
Authors: Mir Shahid Hussain , Ashiq Mahwish , Kamran Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Intercultural and cross-cultural studies play a significant role in understanding the influence of culture on communication, especially pragmatic communication in any language. The current study aims to explore the phenomenon of apology strategies used by Hindko speakers enrolled at the University of Kotli and the University of AJK Muzaffarabad. The data were collected through a Discourse Completion Test from 10 speakers of Hindko enrolled in various departments at the University of Kotli and UAJK Muzaffarabad. The Turkish language data were adopted as a reference from a research study conducted by Cetinavei (2012). The Hindko data were analyzed using the theoretical framework presented by Blum-Kulka et.al (1984). The findings of the research show that Hindko speakers show variation in using apology strategies. Hindko speakers use more direct explanation and denial strategies, whereas Turkish speakers use indirect responsibility and explanation strategies. Moreover, the analysis also shows that Hindko speakers use forgiveness strategies more frequently than other strategies like intensifying or taking responsibility. The research opens doors for future researchers to dig into the comparative aspects of the languages with other European languages.
Impacts of Spirituality on Health Status of HIV/AIDS Infected People: A Study of HIV/AIDS Control Centers in District Gujrat and Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Shakeel Iqra , Afzal Afzaal , Alvi Aaqib Shahzad , Hussain Intisar
Published: June 2023

Spirituality is a complex and multilayered construct that can incorporate the internal, external, personal, emotional and physical expression of the sacred expression. Spirituality refers to different prospects for different people, such as believing in a higher power, inner peace, finding a higher purpose in life, and connectedness with self, others and the natural world, among others. Spirituality has a significant association with the life of human beings and is a greater source of positive deeds, which has a great concern in an individual's personal, social, physical and economic situation. Throughout the world, especially in developing countries like Pakistan, individuals living with HIV face several stressors regarding the chronicity of their diseases and experience a very high level of post-traumatic stress. In this study, researchers examined the impacts of spirituality on the health condition of HIV patients by applying quantitative research methods & techniques. Data were collected from patients registered at HIV/AIDS control centres of districts Gujrat and Sargodha. Non-random convenience sampling techniques were applied, and primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire. Advanced statistical software SPSS-21 was used for empirical and reliable results. The findings of the study indicated that spirituality has significantly positive impacts on the psycho-social and physical health conditions of HIV patients.
Think How to Think: Studying the Relationship between Critical Thinking Skills and Academic Achievement of Learners at Higher Education
Authors: Zulfqar Asia , Hayat Anam
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research was twofold; to identify the relationship between critical thinking skills and academic achievement of students and explore the teachers’ perceptions of students’ critical thinking skills in higher education. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were adopted to collect data from university students and teachers. A public sector university was involved through purposive sampling to collect data from teachers and students. A test was developed for students based on the literature on critical thinking skills. Academic achievement was measured through the CGPA of students. A total of 800 students appeared in the test. Simple linear regression was applied to map the relationship between students' critical thinking skills and academic achievement. To collect data from teachers, a semi-structured interview protocol was developed in line with the test content. In total, 20 teachers were involved in collecting data. Thematic analysis was carried out to analyze qualitative data. The results of linear regression showed that there was no relationship between critical thinking skills and the academic achievement of students. They mainly reported their teaching methods and strategies. They rated a moderate level of critical thinking skills of their students. These results were contrasted with available research in higher education.
The Application of Pragmatics into Interpretation A Theory-Driven Exploration
Authors: Xu Yingxian
Published: June 2023

Pragmatics has a deep connection with translation and this study has summarized the previous research of pragmatics and interpretation. The study is divided into two parts: pragmatic theory-induced interpretation and pragmatic failures in interpretation. The first part further explains the application of adaptation theory in interpretation and the second part points out some typical pragmatic failures as well as the solutions of these problems. There are specific examples in the study to illustrate these theories and phenomena. At the end of this study, there are also some suggestions for interpreters to handle the relation between pragmatics and interpretation.
Research on Factors Influencing Online Art Exhibitions and the Role that Social Media Can Play during Online Exhibitions
Authors: Zhang Juntong
Published: June 2023

During the epidemic, many art exhibitions and museums started online exhibitions actively or passively. How to make online art exhibitions accepted by more people and how to promote online art exhibitions more smoothly have become the main problems facing the society. This paper aims to explore the factors that affect people to watch online art exhibitions, and how to make the promotion of online art exhibitions successful.
An Analysis of How Chinese Films Go Abroad from the Aspect of Intercultural
Authors: Wang Yinghua
Published: June 2023

Globalization of culture has become a trend in the modern era as a result of the global economy's integration and the free flow of foreign capital elements. Cultural industries are growing fast in a variety of countries and locations. The engine that powers the cultural industry's rapid development is the production of competitive and influential indigenous films. At the moment, it is critical for Chinese culture to expand internationally to create Chinese indigenous films with international influence. It has developed into a significant concern for Chinese filmmakers. This time, the emphasis will be on cross-cultural communication, using recent Chinese blockbusters as models to demonstrate how Chinese indigenous films can succeed internationally.
The Role of Hollywood Films in American Soft Power
Authors: Wu Meihan
Published: June 2023

With the development of the film industry, the commercial footprint of the Hollywood film industry has expanded to the world. This paper mainly explores the role and negative impact of Hollywood films on the soft power of the United States, in order to explore whether the Hollywood film industry undermines or enhances the U.S. soft power. This paper studies the influence of American values displayed in Hollywood movies on its soft power through documentary analysis, case study, comparison analysis and other research methods. This paper shows that although Hollywood movies have some negative effects, they mainly have a stimulating effect on the soft power of the United States and improve the national image of the United States.
The Research on the Characteristics and Development Trend of Futuristic Style Clothing
Authors: Wang Dian
Published: June 2023

Futuristic fashion style has been an enduring design style in the field of fashion design since its appearance in the 1960s.Whether it is futuristic fashion clothing or futuristic style, it has unique characteristics and development history. Exploring its characteristics and future development trends has certain value for grasping the popularity of elements and people's aesthetic concepts.In recent years, futuristic styles have frequently appeared in major fashion weeks. Its design elements have been widely used in modern clothing and become a unique fashion trend.This paper takes futuristic fashion style clothing as the research object, explores its development history and fashion characteristics, and analyzes the application and innovation of futuristic style elements in clothing design.Through the research results, its find that the basic characteristics of futuristic style clothing include sense of science and technology, diversified modeling style, color diversity, diversified materials and processes.The author hopes that this research can provide some contributions for future scholars.
Ethnic and Personal Passing in the Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man
Authors: Min Jie
Published: June 2023

Passing has multiple meanings in African American literature, especially in the area of personal identity in distinct races. In The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man, James Weldon Johnson describes many aspects of passing, which mainly focus on suspicious of their individual identity and inquisitiveness between two races. Among the series of passing, James Weldon Johnson lay emphasis on the ethnic passing, which refers to the particular way that both black and white people used to cross the border of racial segregation, which could help them overcome the difficulties or comprehend the other races. It could be physical, emotional, or even cognitive. On the other hand, Johnson also depicts the characters identities passing both from black to white and white to black. This paper analyzed The autobiography of an Ex-colored Man, trying to find out the series of passing and their indicated meanings, which may have repercussions for how future scholars interpret this literature.
Research on Translation Strategies of Tourism Texts from the Perspective of Eco-Translatology ---- A Case Study of Shaanxi Province and Shandong Province
Authors: Zhang Siyao
Published: June 2023

As tourism translation plays an important role in the strategy of improving cultural soft power and cultural outreach, many scholars have conducted research on tourism translation using different theories. Under the framework of the Eco-Translation Theory proposed by Hu Gengshen, this paper conducts a comparative study on the English-Chinese translation of selected tourism texts from the linguistic dimension, cultural dimension and communicative dimension respectively. Through the case studies, the author finds that there are corresponding adaptations and selections in the process of translation of tourism texts, which result in different tourism translation strategies. Based on this, the paper concludes countermeasures and methods to improve the quality of tourism translation, hoping to promote the foreign promotion of tourism resources in relevant provinces and cities.
The Linguistic Saving Hypothesis with the Perception of the Future: Comparing Mandarin Speakers and English Speakers
Authors: Wei Meng , Zhou Junkai , Lu Yilin
Published: June 2023

According to Jaggis experiment, there is no significant difference in future perception between two cultures with different future-time references. The proposed study will use the same procedure and measurement as Jaggis experiment to provide a different perspective that for cultures that vary a lot in future-time references, there might be a significant difference between future perceptions. We hypothesize that cultures that have a weak future-time reference will perceive that the future is closer to the present and that cultures have a strong future-time reference.
Analysis of the Meaning of Functional Load for English Pronunciation Teaching at a Cross-Cultural Bilingual University Taking Wenzhou-Kean University as an Example
Authors: Ge Puning
Published: June 2023

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is a Sino-American collaborative university where Chinese students communicate in English with professors and peers having diverse English accents. Through such interactions, these students seem to naturally develop an awareness of pronunciation modification. Since pronunciation teaching is not yet emphasized at WKU, this study preliminarily examined if traditional factors affecting functional load (FL), for example, the number of minimal pairs, the difference between consonants and vowels, word frequency, and language context made sense for teaching phonemic contrasts at WKU. At the same time, students perceptions of interactions effect on pronunciation awareness were assessed. The researcher collected and analyzed attitudinal data from 114 WKU students with different English learning goals. It turned out that emphasizing teaching traditional high FL mistakes, consonant contrasts, and frequently used spoken words might not be necessary at WKU. Instead, through natural interactions in an English as an International Language (EIL) environment, students seemed to have identified important pronunciation mistakes among Chinese learners, tolerated those mistakes not hindering understanding, and practiced perceiving the meaning of accented words through language context.
A Brief Introduction to the Generation, Characteristics, and Influence of Shanghai Pidgin on Language and Society
Authors: Xu Qinyi
Published: June 2023

Language contact refers to a specific but universal linguistic phenomenon that almost anyone encounters, in the process of language contact. Language contact occurs not only between languages, but also between common languages and dialects, and between dialects and dialects. This paper focuses on the emergence, characteristics, and influence of Pidgin on society and language. The paper uses documentary analysis and case studies by finding linguistic examples. Based on previous research, it is concluded that Pidgin has a profound influence on the pronunciation and grammar of the Shanghai dialect, and on this basis, this paper concludes that "Pidgin" is a kind of deformed English produced in the old Chinese coastal trading ports. As a general language, it became a necessary tool for communication with foreigners at that time. Many of these words have survived and are still used in everyday conversation.
A Cognitive Reflection on the Viewpoint Phenomena in Construction and Discourse
Authors: Zhu Lihang
Published: June 2023

The viewpoint phenomenon is an essential and constant task of human communication. To analyze the features of viewpoint, different linguistic terminologies and approaches, such as grammatical forms, narrative discourse, metonymy, mental spaces, and schematic networks, should be considered to explain and reflect on the possible methods that can be used in viewpoint phenomena. In this article, the features of viewpoint phenomena, construction, and discourse are defined based on the cognitive approach. To illustrate these points, the author discusses examples from discourse and construction based on the cognitive system to prove that viewpoint is a complicated process that includes language features mentally and constructively.
A Brief Discussion on the Important Turn of Narrative Expression in Contemporary Tibetan Cinema -The Example of Pema Tseden's Film
Authors: Yao Wencai
Published: June 2023

Tibetan cinema, as an important part of national cinema in the new century, presents a distinct and unique development process. From the initial Jin Yin Tan and Serf to the pre-sent day's Jinpa and Balloon, Tibetan cinema has continued to shed its function of educational enlightenment and ideological propaganda and gradually formed a new content and form with unique Tibetan characteristics. Tibetan films have thus become a medium for telling the world about the rich human connotation and cultural history of the Tibetans. Taking the works of Tibetan director Pema Tseden as an example, this paper summarizes the important turns in the narrative expression of contemporary Tibetan cinema from dif-ferent directions of breadth and depth.
The Effect of Complex Word Dictation in Junior High School: From the Perspective of English Vocabulary Acquisition
Authors: Wang Xiadong
Published: June 2023

The impact of students' English word memory is strongly related to their learning of the language, specifically in hearing, reading, writing, and other areas. In the wake of learning English, word dictation is a useful tool for encouraging word memorizing in students and measuring its impact. Teachers in junior middle schools frequently employ this method of instruction, and it is extensively employed in China when teaching a foreign language. The effects of different dictation techniques vary on pupils' English learning and word retention. Traditional word dictation solely considers a word's form, leaving out its semantic, morphological, syntactic, regular, and pragmatic components. Therefore, this essay collects seven-day dictation statistics by students in junior II with descriptive statistics and ANOVA, aiming to examine the impact of a complicated word dictation task that is driven by multidimensional vocabulary knowledge output on junior high school student's vocabulary acquisition. The finding indicates that in the complex word dictation task, the learning of learners at the preliminary level is marked by "twists and turns, but overall development," and that both high- and low-level learners exhibit a trend of advancement, albeit one with a modest rise. Although it may take longer for learners to increase their vocabulary level, the outcomes are positive in the long term.
The Influence of Chinese Dialect on English Pronunciation Acquisition: Evidence from Liaoning Accent as An Example
Authors: Huang Xiaoying
Published: June 2023

It is universally known that people are always affected by their mother tongue during the process of second language acquisition (SLA), especially in the aspect of speaking. In the circumstance that there are huge differences between the two languages, the accent of L1 will be transferred into L2 unconsciously by the learners. Chinese EFL learners can be deemed as one of the typical examples. There are varieties of accents in each province or region of China; hence the learners usually speak English in the way of their dialects pronunciation. This article found the following problems by analyzing the questionnaire: the Liaoning learners are prone to adding rhotic sound and pronounce it clearly at each word; they are used to add stress in the end of sentences; also, they are more likely to speak fast so that some vowel may be ignored. And all these phenomena are generated because these features exist in the Liaoning accent itself, and they are negatively transferred into the English speaking.
Landscape Appreciation of Leonardo Da Vincis Artwork
Authors: Gao Ruochen
Published: June 2023

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to landscape beauty, and the comfort and beauty of the living environment are considered important. Urban construction is gradually transforming into an environmentally friendly society. In order to promote the transformation of contemporary landscape design from mechanical design to humanized and natural design, this paper studies three works created in the Renaissance period under the guidance of humanistic thoughts, and analyzes the landscape expression in these works. The author adopts the method of case analysis. The Virgin of the Rocks, The Annunciation, and The Adoration of the Magi are selected. Through observation and analysis of the painting background, the expression of content and characteristics of each work, appreciating landscape reflected in Leonardo da Vincis artwork during Renaissance. The study aims to summarize the common characteristic and explore the reference significance for the present art landscape and promote the healthy development of urban construction. Renaissance gardens inspire contemporary landscape architects to pay attention to human feelings and primitive nature in their designs.
Design Intention of Scientific Elements in Vitruvian Man
Authors: Wang Kerui
Published: June 2023

These great works of art, produced during the Renaissance, in this day and age, has never failed to arouse huge debates among people. In order to create more satisfying fine artworks, some artists started to research science and left abundant related remains. As one representative artist, Leonardo da Vinci did many experiments or drew sketches that had relationships with science. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most representative and influential artists of the Renaissance who had the most extensive knowledge base. He was not only a painter, cartographer, inventor, anatomist, but also a musician and philosopher. His achievements in anatomy were far greater than his achievements in engineering, invention and architecture. The precise sketch of the human body and related notes were stricter and more accurate than previous achievements in this regard, especially Vitruvian Man which represented the perfect human body. After the publication of the Vitruvian man, the exquisite proportion and harmony displayed have been well-liked by the world and passed down from each generation. Not only that, Vitruvian Man has also become one source of inspiration for modern artists and writers. By clearly analyzing this painting through anatomy and geometry, more conclusions could be derived. Vitruvian man points out the meaning of the figure itself is often used as the hidden symbol of the basic symmetrical characteristic of the human bodys structure, and then as the hidden symbol of the whole universe.
The Embodiment of Engineering in Renaissance Art Works Based on the Art Works by Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Drer, and Mariano di Jacopo
Authors: Huang Xiaorong , Ren Jingyi , Tang Yuqing
Published: June 2023

During the Renaissance, many artists create pieces of work with the help of perspectives on different fields, like mathematics and engineering. The perspectives of mathematics and engineering are shown in different art pieces by different artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Drer, and Taccola. They are discovered in the Codex on the Flight of Birds by Leonardo Da Vinci, the perpetual wheel with articulated arms by Taccola, and Drers Melodia. Together, the author discovered how the three pieces bring out the perspectives of mathematics and engineering, how art is combined with these perspectives in the different art pieces, and what it brought to or inspire people together. Through analyzing different pieces of literature and the art piece itself, the authors found out that art can relate to the perspectives of mathematics and engineering. These brilliant art pieces also did inspire future generations of people who continue to study this topic and the history related to this field.
Research on the Improvement of the Translation Technique of Phonological Rhetoric in the Poetry Translation between English and Chinese through the Analysis of Yuanchong Xus and Yiduo Wens Theories on the Phonological Rhetoric Translation
Authors: Zhang Yiren
Published: June 2023

Phonological rhetoric technique is an indispensable part of Chinese and English poetry. Due to the existence of phonological rhetoric, a poetry is endowed with both distinctive musicality beauty and unique linguistic beauty. Therefore, it is of great significance to explore the translation techniques of phonological rhetoric in the poetry translation from Chinese to English, both for cultural translation output and for absorption of foreign cultures. Presently, there are some problems in the poetry translation of phonological rhetoric translation between Chinese and English, such as the similarity of content, the singleness of translation means and certain limitations. All of these problems have already become an obstacle to the exchanges between Chinese and English. As famous translators, Xu Yuanchong and Wen Yiduo have rich experience in solving the problem of translating the phonological rhetorics in the poems both English and Chinese. This article further explores and improves the methods of poetry translation of phonological rhetoric between Chinese and English by analyzing and comparing the "phonological beauty" in Yuanchong Xu's "Three Beauties" theory and Yiduo Wen's theory on phonological rhetoric translation.
Chinese Passive Sentences Interpretation Strategies in the Perspective of Skopos Theory
Authors: Han Jiahong
Published: June 2023

Due to different language families and cultural backgrounds, Chinese and English have much disparity, among which the passive voice is one of the most significant differences. Therefore, developing appropriate strategies for passive voice interpretation is essential. However, current translation community has relatively little research on the Chinese - English translation of passive sentences, and even the existent research on this field is not systematic. This study aims to find out common strategies for English interpretation of Chinese passive sentences (abbreviated as CPS) on the basis of Skopos Theory. The present study conducts Corpus Linguistics as the research method, and focuses on the structures, components, and semantic meanings of both source and target sentences to discuss whether the interpretation strategy employed achieved its purpose. By collecting and analyzing CPS in political speeches between 1997 and 2017 and their English interpretations from CEPIC corpus, three strategies are proposed in this study: 1) Interpreting CPS into English passive sentences; 2) Interpreting CPS into English active sentences; 3) Interpreting CPS into English structures without active or passive voice. The choice of strategy is contingent but must conforms with the translation purpose and take into consideration the target audience and target setting, so to improve the quality of interpretation activity as an efficacious trans-national communication.
Differences in Cognitive Abilities between Monolingual and Bilingual People: A Two digital experimental approach
Authors: Xu Jiayuan
Published: June 2023

Due to educational requirements, a growing number of people in contemporary society are starting to learn languages other than their mother tongue. For a very long time, numerous viewpoints have been used to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this occurrence. This study evaluates the variations in attention and task switching performance between monolinguals and bilinguals from the standpoint of cognitive ability to decide whether a bilingual study is required. The experiment was designed to answer the following research question: How does bilingualism assist in the improvement of cognitive skills in young adults? According to the study, bilinguals are more attentive and switch tasks more efficiently than monolinguals. Two digital experiments, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and the Test of Variables of Attention, are utilized to look into the cognitive differences between bilingual and monolingual participants. The expected outcomes should support the hypothesis. Once the data is accessible, it will be further evaluated using a t-test to investigate the differences and correlations between the data sets to reach conclusions.
Immersive Exhibition: Its Theoretical Development, Its Audiences and the Re-discovery of Modern Art Exhibition
Authors: Huang Nanyan
Published: June 2023

As an innovative form of art exhibition, immersive exhibitions have gained popularity all over the world in recent years. Such exhibitions are not only a departure from traditional gallery displays but also lead to different modalities of visiting cultural sites. One distinguishable tendency, one that could be detected in the curatorial strategies of most contemporary exhibitions, is the increasing emphasis put on the aesthetic effect that exhibitions could offer. Correspondingly, the relationship between the visitors and the artworks is changed through the ways visitors situate and perform their bodies within such exhibitions. Unlike traditional exhibitions, immersive exhibitions allow visitors to wander more freely and interact with the settings more engagingly. This essay analyses 1) the common features of immersive exhibitions and the more general theories behind the curatorial principles; 2) the visitor's motivation for visiting, their behaviors during visiting, and how they build their self-image on social media with the aid of immersive exhibitions; 3) the effect and significance of immersive exhibitions in democratizing art and reconsidering the boundary of art. Drawing from the above-mentioned points, some intriguing questions that concern broader aspects within the discipline are also noteworthy.
The Golden Ration in the Renaissance Art: A Comparative Study on the Geometrical Layout of the Mona Lisa and the Annunciation
Authors: Liu Ruitong
Published: June 2023

Nowadays, the golden ratio is involved in many fields, for instance, to pursue the perfect face shape and features, people advocate referring to the golden ratio of the human face to carry out cosmetic surgery. People also match different clothes and fashion accessories to better shape the golden ratio of the human body structure, the ratio can also be used as an aid in painting or photography. It is worthwhile to answer the questions like why and when was the golden ratio extensively applied in art, as well as what evidence of the evidence behind would support the utilization of the golden ratio. To answer these questions, this paper would engender the answer by appreciating the Renaissance artwork with a golden ratio. The Renaissance would be a flourishing of the application of the golden ratio, which can be reflected by hundreds of Renaissance artworks that have used this ratio and have become classics. The golden ratio can be correctly used because the existence of this ratio is invented in ancient Greek and is based on science, the ratio has stood the test of time and can be expressed by mathematics proportion.
Miyazaki Hayao: Influences on the Asian Animation Industry
Authors: Su Wenjia
Published: June 2023

Miyazaki Hayao is one of Japan's most influential animation directors, or maybe also worldwide. However, limited research was done to analyze his concepts and techniques and his contributions to the foundation of the Asian Animation Industry. This work is about the recent study in Asian Animation Industry, exploring the specific examples of Miyazaki's influence. Through this process, we could further and more clearly understand the foundation of today's animation industry and its popular trend or concepts.
The Imagination of Romantic Poetry under Different Regional and Cultural Backgrounds: Comparison and Analysis of Kubla Khan and Mount Skyland ascended in a Dream-A Song of Farewell
Authors: Yong Ping
Published: June 2023

Romanticism is an important branch of the literary genre, and imagination is an important feature of it. From different historical backgrounds, Both British poets and Chinese have each profound insight into the imagination in their romantic poetry creations. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, as a pioneer of English Romantic poetry, his dream fragment Kublai Khan established an unshakable position in the poet's literary circle, while Li Bai was a well-known romantic poet in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. His representative work, Mount Skyland ascended in a Dream-A Song of Farewell, shocked the entire Chinese poetry circle as soon as it came out. This essay analyzes the poets' poetic thoughts on imagination by studying the different backgrounds of the two poets, the cultural traditions they contacted, and the philosophical thoughts they infected and meanwhile compares and analyzes the image characteristics of the two poets' representative works to explore the concrete expression of the poet's imagination in the poems. It is found that there are similarities and differences spatially and emotionally in terms of imagery. Moreover, the imagination in romantic poetry not only creates a series of illusory images and casts a phantom veil on the whole poem but also insinuates the poet's poetic thought and inner emotional appeal.