bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differential effects of alendronate on chondrocytes, cartilage matrix and subchondral bone structure in surgically induced osteoarthritis in mice
Authors: Ehrnsperger Marianne , Taheri Shahed , Pann Patrick , Schilling Arndt F. , Grässel Susanne
Published: October 2024

Bisphosphonates (BP) are considered a treatment option for osteoarthritis (OA) due to reduction of OA-induced microtrauma in the bone marrow, stabilization of subchondral bone (SB) layer and pain reduction. The effects of high-dose alendronate (ALN) treatment on SB and articular cartilage after destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) or Sham surgery of male C57Bl/6J mice were analyzed. We performed serum analysis; histology and immunohistochemistry to assess the severity of OA and a possible pain symptomatology. Subsequently, the ratio of bone volume to total volume (BV/TV), epiphyseal trabecular morphology and the bone mineral density (BMD) was analyzed by nanoCT. Serum analysis revealed a reduction of ADAMTS5 level. The histological evaluation displayed no protective effect of ALN-treatment on cartilage erosion. NanoCT-analysis of the medial epiphysis revealed an increase of BV/TV in ALN-treated mice. Only the DMM group had significantly higher SB volume accompanied by decreased subchondral bone surface. Furthermore Nano-CT analysis revealed an increase in trabecular density and number, a decreased BMD and reduced osteophyte formation in the ALN mice. ALN treatment affected bone micro-architecture by reducing osteophytosis with simultaneous increasing subchondral bone plate thickness, trabecular thickness and BMD. Accordingly, ALN cannot be considered as a potential treatment strategy in general, however in a subgroup of patients with high bone turnover in an early-stage of OA, ALN might be an option when applied during a restricted time frame.
Clinical usefulness of digital twin guided virtual amiodarone test in patients with atrial fibrillation ablation
Authors: Hwang Taehyun , Lim Byounghyun , Kwon Oh-Seok , Kim Moon-Hyun , Kim Daehoon , Park Je-Wook , Yu Hee Tae , Kim Tae-Hoon , Uhm Jae-Sun , Joung Boyoung , Lee Moon-Hyoung , Hwang Chun , Pak Hui-Nam
Published: October 2024

It would be clinically valuable if the efficacy of antiarrhythmic drugs could be simulated in advance. We developed a digital twin to predict amiodarone efficacy in high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) patients post-ablation. Virtual left atrium models were created from computed tomography and electroanatomical maps to simulate AF and evaluate its response to varying amiodarone concentrations. As the amiodarone concentration increased in the virtual setting, action potential duration lengthened, peak upstroke velocities decreased, and virtual AF termination became more frequent. Patients were classified into effective (those with virtually terminated AF at therapeutic doses) and ineffective groups. The one-year clinical outcomes after AF ablation showed significantly better results in the effective group compared to the ineffective group, with AF recurrence rates of 20.8% vs. 45.1% (log-rank p = 0.031, adjusted hazard ratio, 0.37 [0.14-0.98]; p = 0.046). This study highlights the potential of a digital twin-guided approach in predicting amiodarone’s effectiveness and improving personalized AF management. Clinical Trial Registration Name: The Evaluation for Prognostic Factors After Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Cohort Study, Registration number: NCT02138695. The date of registration: 2014-05. URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02138695.
Optical Absorption and Emission of Metal Complexes
Authors: Kajiwara T.
Published: October 2024

Transition metal complexes often exhibit a variety of bright colours, which are due to the magnitude of the d–d splitting associated with complex formation corresponding to the visible region of the electronic absorption spectrum. This chapter discusses the electronic structures and photochemical properties of transition metal complexes based on the interaction between light and metal ions. First, the Franck–Condon principle is described, followed by the processes of light absorption and emission by metal complexes, and the photoreactions that occur upon photoexcitation. As the complexes contain several d electrons, a number of excited states arise depending on the electronic configuration. For electronic configurations satisfying the Pauli exclusion principle, spectral terms arising from Russell–Saunders coupling (LS coupling) and ligand field symmetry are discussed. The transition probability from the ground state to the excited state determines the optical absorption intensity, and, in this context, selection rules are introduced for the presence or absence of spin multiplicity changes and inversion symmetry. Finally, the formation of MOs resulting from the interaction between d orbitals and ligand orbitals is discussed, d–d absorption and charge transfer absorptions are explained, and, on the basis of these, absorption spectra will be interpreted for the actual complexes.
Rapid analysis of N-nitrosamines in urine using ultra high-pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Authors: Shinde S. , Croft K. D. , Hodgson J. M. , Bondonno C. P.
Published: October 2024

N-Nitrosamines, carcinogenic compounds present in dietary and environmental sources and formed endogenously, are believed to be linked with the presence of nitrate and nitrite, both within dietary sources and after intake.
Thioamide-based fluorescent sensors for dipeptidyl peptidase 4
Authors: Phan Hoang Anh T. , Chang Yanan , Eaton Samuel A. , Petersson E. James
Published: October 2024

Thioamide sensors detect DPP-4 activity in human saliva.
Constructing efficient organic solar cells by highly volatile solid additives with controlled phase morphology
Authors: Liu Yueheng , Cheng Yetai , Zhu Shenbo , Wei Zhengdong , Zhang Chenyi , Song Shuyue , Cui Xinyue , Chen Ya-Nan , Zhang Andong , Liu Yahui , Lu Hao , Hu Huawei , Bo Zhishan
Published: October 2024

We synthesized two highly volatile and low-cost solid additives, PT and TFT.
Exploring short-wavelength birefringent crystals via triggering cooperative arrangement between different π-conjugated groups
Authors: Wang Xiao , Han Tingwen , Poeppelmeier Kenneth R. , Hou Xueling , Pan Shilie , Zhang Fangfang
Published: October 2024

The introduction of [B(OH)3] extends the parallel layers of π-conjugated C–O groups and optimizes the arrangement of C–O groups due to the directional interaction of hydrogen bonds.
Aspartate restrains thermogenesis by inhibiting the AMPK pathway in adipose tissues
Authors: Dong Shengjun , Jiang Mengxin , Sun Qinglei , Xu Junqing , Zhang Lei , Han Lei , Li Yan-na , Zhou Zhengtong , Xu Yingjiang
Published: October 2024

We evaluated the potential effects of aspartate on brown adipose tissue function.
Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate
Authors: Nachtergaele Pieter , Kocak Ozan , Roman Escobar Yblin , Motte Jordy , Gabriels Dries , Mottet Leopold , Dewulf Jo
Published: October 2024

A methodology is presented for assessing the life cycle sustainability of enzymatic catalysis for chemicals production. For IPP, lower environmental impacts, but higher costs and social risks were found for switching to enzymatic catalysis.
A solvent-free, self-emulsified and heat-responsive polyester coating enables chemically-recyclable and fire-safe PET foam
Authors: Zhang Bei-Bei , Fan Li-Xia , Chen Lin , Wang Xiu-Li , Wang Yu-Zhong
Published: October 2024

This work implements a state-of-the-art strategy to simultaneously achieve use performance and future recycling, which will greatly benefit the green sustainable circular economy for wind turbine blades.
Impact of microchannel width on axons for brain-on-chip applications
Authors: Vulić Katarina , Amos Giulia , Ruff Tobias , Kasm Revan , Ihle Stephan J. , Küchler Joël , Vörös János , Weaver Sean
Published: October 2024

Axon growth is influenced by the width and number of microchannels, with growth cone adaptability reaching its limit for constraints smaller than 350 nm. Tradeoffs between axon growth and control need to be made for neurofluidic devices.
Organic π-conjugated trimers as fluorescent molecules for colorful electroluminescence
Authors: Deng Yanhong , Wang Yifei , Chen Zhesheng , Xu Bo , Wang Jinjiang , Cloutet Eric , Yuan Xiaojiao , Xiang Hengyang
Published: October 2024

Organic π-conjugated trimers as fluorescent molecules with very low molecular weights (Mw = 294 ∼ 466) and broad spectral tuning from blue to red show tremendous potential for display, lighting, and bio-imaging applications.
Advancements in tantalum based nanoparticles for integrated imaging and photothermal therapy in cancer management
Authors: Ifijen Ikhazuagbe H. , Christopher Awoyemi Taiwo , Lekan Ogunnaike Korede , Aworinde Omowunmi Rebecca , Faderin Emmanuel , Obembe Oluwafunke , Abdulsalam_Akanji Tawakalitu Folashade , Igboanugo Juliet C. , Udogu Uzochukwu , Ogidi Godwin Onogwu , Iorkula Terungwa H. , Osayawe Osasere Jude-Kelly
Published: October 2024

Tantalum-based nanoparticles (TaNPs) have emerged as promising tools in cancer management, owing to their unique properties that facilitate innovative imaging and photothermal therapy applications.
Magnetic self-doped TiO2−x/Fe3O4@g-C solar-driven photocatalytic composite for water decontamination
Authors: Abdel-Hady Nesma A. , Badawy Mohamed I. , Attia Mohamed S. , Gad-Allah Tarek A.
Published: October 2024

Designing a magnetically recyclable photocatalyst suitable for water treatment.
Unraveling fundamental characteristics of Na2Mg3Cl8 as a solid-state electrolyte for Na-ion batteries
Authors: Zulueta Yohandys A. , Fernández-Gamboa Jose R. , Phung Thi Viet Bac , Pham-Ho My Phuong , Nguyen Minh Tho
Published: October 2024

In this theoretical study, we harnessed advanced atomistic computations to unravel several features of Na2Mg3Cl8, an unexplored but promising chloride compound for solid-state electrolytes in Na-batteries.
Visible-light-driven synthesis of alkenyl thiocyanates: novel building blocks for assembly of diverse sulfur-containing molecules
Authors: Piedra Helena F. , Plaza Manuel
Published: October 2024

A new photochemical method to prepare alkenyl thioethers under both batch and continuous flow conditions is presented. These versatile building blocks enable the synthesis of various organosulfur compounds, highlighting the utility of this procedure.
Deficiency of GPR10 and NPFFR2 receptors leads to sex-specific prediabetic syndrome and late-onset obesity in mice
Authors: Morgan Alena , Shekhar Nivasini , Strnadová Veronika , Pirník Zdenko , Haasová Eliška , Kopecký Jan , Pačesová Andrea , Železná Blanka , Kuneš Jaroslav , Bardová Kristina , Maletínská Lenka
Published: October 2024

GPR10 and neuropeptide FF receptor 2 (NPFFR2) play important role in the regulation of food intake and energy homeostasis. Understanding the interaction between these receptors and their specific ligands, such as prolactin-releasing peptide, is essential for developing stable peptide analogs with potential for treating obesity. By breeding and characterizing double knockout (dKO) mice fed standard or high-fat diet (HFD), we provide insights into the metabolic regulation associated with the GPR10 and NPFFR2 deficiency. Both WT and dKO mice were subjected to behavioral tests and an oral glucose tolerance test. Moreover, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) followed by indirect calorimetry were performed to characterize dKO mice. dKO mice of both sexes, when exposed to an HFD, showed reduced glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance compared with controls. Moreover, they displayed increased liver weight with worsened hepatic steatosis. Mice displayed significantly increased body weight, which was more pronounced in dKO males and caused by higher caloric intake on a standard diet, while dKO females displayed obesity characterized by increased white adipose tissue and enhanced hepatic lipid accumulation on an HFD. Moreover, dKO females exhibited anxiety-like behavior in the open field test. dKO mice on a standard diet had a lower respiratory quotient, with no significant changes in energy expenditure. These results provide insights into alterations associated with disrupted GPR10 and NPFFR2 signaling, contributing to the development of potential anti-obesity treatment.
FAFTransformer: Multivariate time series prediction method based on multi‐period feature recombination
Authors: Zhang WenChang , Yuan LuZhi , Sha Yun , Yang LingLin , Liu XueJun , Yan Yong
Published: October 2024

Multivariate time series forecasting is widely used in various fields in real life. Many time series prediction models have been proposed. The current forecasting model lacks the mining of correlation between sequences based on different periods and correlation of periodical features between different periods when dealing with data. In this paper, we propose a multivariate data prediction model FAFTransformer based on the reorganization of multi‐periodic features, which first extracts the multi‐periodic information of the time series using the method of frequency domain analysis. The temporal dependencies within sequences are then captured using convolution based on different periods, and the correlations between sequences are learned by combining the multivariate attention mechanism to obtain the intra‐sequence and inter‐sequence correlations under the same period. Finally, period fusion is proposed to capture the correlation of period characteristics between different periods. The experimental results show that the model achieves the best results on multiple datasets compared to the latest seven predictive models for time‐series data.
A semi‐supervised segmentation network fusing pseudo‐label with multi‐level feature consistency correction for hard exudates
Authors: Zhang Xinfeng , Zhang Jiaming , Shao Jie , Li Hui , Liu Xiaomin , Jia Maoshen
Published: October 2024

Timely detection of hard exudates in fundus images can effectively avoid the severity of the disease, but the labelling of small and numerous lesion areas requires a lot of labour costs. This paper proposes a semi‐supervised segmentation network, which integrates pseudo‐labels and multi‐level features consistency correction. It achieves accurate segmentation of hard exudates by making full use of a small amount of labelled data and a large amount of unlabelled data. The network effectively extracts features from the unlabelled data through knowledge transfer of the teacher‐student model, and incorporates a Transformer network for auxiliary training to promote the quality of transfer. In addition, three unsupervised losses are introduced to improve the performance: the perturbation loss improves the robustness of the model to noise by adding different noises to the same input; the multi‐level feature consistency correction loss ensures the consistency of features of the student model at different scales; and the pseudo‐labelling cross‐supervision loss utilizes the generated pseudo‐labels for supervision between CNN and Transformer. By comparing the segmentation results with different proportion of the labelled data, it has better segmentation performance compared to other methods. The proposed methods can totally increase dice by 16.56% and mean intersection over union (MIoU) by 25.11%.
Research on the Characteristics of Photovoltaic, Storage, Direct-Current and Flexibility System for Flue-Cured Tobacco Room in Chongqing
Authors: Huang Tao , Wen Jiangquan , Chen Li , Meng Jinghua , Zhang Huijuan
Published: October 2024

With the implementation of China’s “Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Goals” policy, the efficient utilization technology of green energy such as solar energy has been further promoted and popularized. However, research on PSDF (Photovoltaic, Storage, Direct-Current, Flexibility) buildings is still in the demonstration construction stage, and there is still limited research on its application in the heating system of flue-cured tobacco room. This paper discusses the photovoltaic energy scenarios in Chongqing area and reviews the progress of research on solar energy-assisted heating systems in flue-cured tobacco production. It analyses the transient changes in the thermal-humidity load of the flue-cured tobacco room. Based on the direct proportionality of thermal-humidity load and heating equipment power, it provides flexibility indicators for measuring the flexible power system of the flue-cured tobacco room. Furthermore, it proposes technical measures for energy saving and carbon reduction in flue-cured tobacco room, providing a technical route for the early realization of low-carbon flue-cured tobacco.
Scientometric Analysis of Clean Energy Topics Based on Carbon Emissions
Authors: Pan Chunglien , Guo Tianyu
Published: October 2024

Net Zero stands as a crucial climate change metric and a significant stride towards accomplishing global carbon emission reduction targets. Carbon emissions, emanating are the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to human activities, underscore the urgency for action. Clean energy, characterized by its minimal environmental impact during production and usage, particularly in low greenhouse gas emissions, emerges as a pivotal solution in this trajectory. Hence, the advancement and application of clean energy technologies are paramount in the pursuit of global carbon emission reduction objectives and combatting climate change challenges. This study delves into the field of clean energy and carbon emissions, 461 articles in the Web of Science (WoS) database were analyzed. The findings from scientific metrology indicate a pronounced academic interest in clean energy and carbon emission discourse. Notably, the United. States leads to research contributions, closely followed by China. The publication sources mirror the interdisciplinary essence of the research domain, while key research themes encompass aspects such as consumption, energy utilization, and carbon emissions, among others. Research trends emphasize a concentrated exploration of decomposition strategies and CO2 emissions as pivotal focal points. In essence, a demand persists for enhanced scholarly investigations about climate change and ecological footprints, underlining many intricate considerations and a vast expanse for future developments.
Waste Rambutan-Derived Porous Carbon Materials Applied to Supercapacitors
Authors: Liu Wenbo , Yu Xiaowen , Wang Hanhan , Liao Wanyi , Yong Cong , Liao Wei
Published: October 2024

The supercapacitor, as a novel energy storage device, possesses the advantages of rapid charging and discharging, extended cycle life, high power density, low energy density, excellent voltage resistance, large capacity, and more. Biomass serves as an ideal electrode material for supercapacitors due to its high carbon content, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. In this study, waste rambutan peel is utilized as the raw material and subjected to KOH activation following high-temperature pyrolysis to fabricate porous carbon materials with well-ordered pore size distribution. The rambutan peel electrode material exhibits a mass-specific capacitance of 285 F g-1 (at 1 A g-1 current density) and retains 105% after 5000 cycles of charge and discharge. This provides a direction for the reuse of biomass materials.
Research on Watershed Water Quality Classification Prediction Based on WOA-CNN-GRU Model
Authors: Wu Minning , Blancaflor Eric B.
Published: October 2024

River water quality monitoring plays a crucial role in water environment protection and management. This paper aims to explore and innovatively propose an efficient and accurate water quality classification prediction model WOA-CNN-GRU composite model. By ingeniously integrating WOA, GRU, and CNN, this model conducts comprehensive predictive research on the complex and dynamic water quality environments of the Yellow River basins in China. Addressing limitations of traditional water quality prediction methods such as single-model approaches, inadequate data processing capabilities, and limited prediction accuracy, the WOA-CNN-GRU model constructed in this study integrates core technologies from different algorithms to achieve comprehensive analysis and efficient handling of water quality data.
Enhancing Fuel Cell Catalyst Stability Through Carbon Carrier Graphitization
Authors: Zhou Bingjie , Yin Shuoyao , Zhu Weikang , Zhang Lingrui , Shao Yuankai , Dong Anqi , Liu Yatao , Liu Xi , Li Zhenguo
Published: October 2024

In this paper, the strategies to enhance the stability of fuel cell catalyst support are reviewed, with an emphasis on enhancing the graphitization degree (GD) of carbon support. Carbon-based materials are popular as support for O2 reduction reaction cathode catalysts owing to their high specific surface area, remarkable electronic conductivity and low cost. However, long-term operation in the harsh conditions of high acidity, high potential and extreme humidity, can easily lead to electrochemical corrosion of carbon support, thus affecting the activity and life of the catalyst. This paper reviews the judgment method of GD of carbon carrier, the influence of GD on material stability, and the strategy of enhancing the GD value.
Experimental Study on Removal of Pollutants by Microbial Community in Multi-Soil-Layering System
Authors: Chen Jie , Wang Jing , Bi Shiming , Tang Xiaojun
Published: October 2024

By analyzing the microbial diversity of the fillers in the multi-layer percolation system and using high-throughput sequencing technology, this paper conducted a detailed analysis of the microbial community structure of the multi-layer percolation system, revealing its role in pollutant removal. It was found that the microorganisms of specific bacterophyla played a key role in the pollutant removal process. It provides the microbiological basis for further optimization of multilayer percolation system.
Numerical Study on the Effect of Pressure on Biodiesel/N-Pentanol Blended Droplet Homogeneous Micro-Explosion
Authors: Han Kai , Liu Minghou
Published: October 2024

A three-dimensional droplet evaporation model using VOF is developed to study the influence of pressure on biodiesel/n-pentanol blended droplet homogeneous nucleation and evaporation characteristics. Numnerical results reveal that the homogeneous nucleation ratereduces while the homogeneous superheating limit temperature increases with increase of the pressure and the critical n-pentanol mole fraction. The minimum n-pentanol mole fraction of 0.65 is required for homogeneous nucleation when the ambient pressure is 12 atm. Higher pressure also weakens surface evaporation of droplets, which reduces the increase rate of vapor concentration around droplets, and increases the peak vapor value. The homogeneous micro-explosion can only occur when the ambient pressure is greater than 3 atm. As pressure increases, the temperature and temperature rise rate of droplets increases, and the homogeneous micro-explosion delay reduces.
Study on Working Fluids Testing and Multiphase Flow Model Optimization in Thermoacoustic Engines
Authors: Xie Jiutian , Ren Fan , Yang Jiale
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of different working fluids on the performance of non-phasechange thermoacoustic engines and compares the application of two multiphase flow models in phasechange thermoacoustic engines. Simulation results show that, at the same heating temperature, air and nitrogen can achieve thermoacoustic oscillations, while helium cannot. This is due to helium’s higher sound speed, lower density, and higher thermal conductivity et al. In the simulation of phase-change thermoacoustic engines, the Mixture model demonstrates higher predictive accuracy compared to the VOF model, as the VOF model emphasizes the effects of phase interfaces, while the Mixture model is better suited for macro-scale multiphase flow analysis and relatively uniform phase-change processes. The findings provide a theoretical basis for the optimization design of phase-change thermoacoustic engines.
Utilizing ZrO2 as an Alkali Metal-Based Adsorbent Support to Lower Energy Consumption in Direct Air Capture
Authors: Zheng Jianfei , Chen Xiaoping , Ma Jiliang , Liang Cai
Published: October 2024

Alkali metal-based adsorbents are used in the direct air capture of CO2, but the process is hindered by high energy demands, mainly due to the slow adsorption and desorption kinetics of CO2, This necessitates the use of a catalytic support like ZrO2 to reduce the energy barrier associated with the reaction. This study uses both density functional theory and experimental approaches to explore how ZrO2 support interacts with H2O during the carbonation reaction. The findings suggest that the presence of [ZrO(OH)]+ and OH- on the monoclinic ZrO2 (001) surface greatly speeds up the dissociation of H2O, reducing energy use in CO2 capture and increasing thermal efficiency. The catalytic role of ZrO2 is further confirmed through analyses using thermogravimetric-mass spectrometry (TG-MS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine: A Neglected Technology for Decarbonizing Motor Vehicles
Authors: Yang Lan , Zhang Xianguo , Zhu Yifang , Wang Jinming
Published: October 2024

As one of the most promising green energy sources in the 21st century, hydrogen energy, combined with the automotive industry, can accelerate the realization of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. In January ~ April 2024, Center for Automotive Strategy and Policy Research of CATARC carried out industry research. More than 10 vehicle and internal combustion engine companies such as China FAW, DongFeng, Shaanxi Automobile, GAC, Cummins, Weichai Power, etc., are actively developing vehicle products that provide driving power for direct combustion of hydrogen (referred to as hydrogen fuel vehicles). The preliminary consensus is that hydrogen internal combustion engine technology and natural gas engines have similar structures and low transformation costs, and have obvious advantages in terms of cost economy, reliability, and adaptability, and have become a new choice for carbon reduction technologies for motor vehicles. However, as an emerging product, the product attributes of hydrogen fuel vehicles have not yet been clarified, the relevant policies and regulations are not prepared, and the lack of accurate development expectations have led to conservative investment by supporting enterprises and sluggish industrialization process. It is recommended to build a system of policies and regulations, encourage demonstration applications, and promote key technological innovation.
Design and Application Research on Modular Construction Waste Sorting, Recycling Equipment and Intelligent Recognition System
Authors: Li Ziyue
Published: October 2024

With the rapid advancement of urbanization and the continuous development of the construction industry, the generation of construction waste is increasing steadily, posing severe challenges to environmental protection and resource recycling. To address this issue, this paper delves deeply into the design and application of modular equipment for sorting and recycling construction waste, as well as intelligent recognition systems. This equipment system integrates advanced robotic arm technology, conveyor belt systems, electromagnetic suction rods, and cutting-edge visual recognition technology, with the aim of achieving intelligent sorting and efficient recycling of construction waste. This paper provides a detailed elaboration from multiple perspectives, including the system’s design philosophy, key technology applications, analysis of experimental results, and future development prospects. The objective is to offer innovative solutions for the resource utilization of construction waste.
Anxiety in English Academic Writing of EFL Students
Authors: Jia Wei
Published: October 2024

Academic writing in English is an essential skill for EFL students and a critical criterion for determining their eligibility for graduation. The issue of academic writing anxiety among second language (L2) learners has attracted significant attention from researchers in the field of L2 learning anxiety. Despite this interest, many studies predominantly focus on data analysis, with few offering practical recommendations. This paper examines the factors contributing to L2 academic writing anxiety, categorizing them into external environmental factors and internal factors, specifically confidence-related issues and difficulties in generating ideas. These factors can lead to writing anxiety among students. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes several recommendations: instructors should create a more supportive writing environment, provide more guided assistance, and develop fairer grading standards for writing. Additionally, it is suggested that EFL students should enhance their English language skills, effectively summarize literature post-reading, cultivate critical thinking, acknowledge their writing proficiency when experiencing anxiety, and adjust their self-efficacy accordingly.
Research on Strategies for Improving the Effectiveness of English Classroom Teaching from the Perspective of Comparison between Chinese and Foreign teachers
Authors: Xu Jingqiu
Published: October 2024

Chinese and foreign language teachers are influenced by their background culture and teaching philosophy. The study found that Chinese and foreign teachers have advantages in teaching concepts and strategies. As a result, the teaching process in the English classroom is also different. At present, there are still some challenges in English classroom teaching, such as single teaching methods and low student participation. This paper analyzes the characteristics and differences between Chinese and foreign teachers in English classroom teaching and aims to explore the strategies for the effectiveness of English classroom teaching. This paper puts forward some suggestions that are of great significance for promoting the reform and innovation of English classroom teaching, improving the quality of teaching and students' learning outcomes. The study finds that Chinese and foreign teachers have advantages in teaching philosophy and teaching strategies, and the combination of the advantages of both can provide new ideas and methods for English teaching in China.
Enhancing English Writing Instruction in Junior Middle Schools: A Qualitative Study of the Production-Oriented Approach in Smart Classrooms
Authors: Zhou Jiaqi
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of combining Production-oriented Approach (POA) with Smart Classroom in middle school English writing teaching. Smart classrooms use technology to create interactive and personalized learning environments, which has been proven to significantly improve students’ learning abilities. However, there has not been sufficient research on its application in middle school English classrooms. POA emphasizes language output and practical application, which has been proven effective in university environments, but has not been fully explored in secondary schools. POA focuses on stimulating motivation through language output, which is consistent with the approach of intelligent classrooms. Therefore, this study aims to address two key issues: the impact of smart classroom technology on student learning efficiency under POA, and the challenges faced by teachers when using smart classroom tools for POA-based writing instruction. This study will include classroom observation, interviews, and questionnaire surveys to evaluate student engagement and language proficiency, and to investigate the problems encountered by teachers in practicing.
Research on Multi-Field Integration Method of Chinese Social History Education in the New Period
Authors: Xing Runze
Published: October 2024

Issues related to history education have received much attention, but there are still deficiencies in the discussion of how to achieve lifelong learning in history education. This paper analyzes the important role of social history education in improving personal historical literacy and building a learning society. It is concluded in this paper that social history education, as an important part of history education, has not been paid enough attention, and the methods tend to be old and monotonous, but social history education plays an important role in the process of building a learning society. The methodology of multi-field integration can effectively solve the problems existing in social and history education at the present stage, which has a high feasibility. This paper puts forward the following suggestions. With the Social History Education Museum as the carrier, the cultural and historical scenic spots are innovated in form and content. Based on career diversity, natural science, social science, art, and other disciplines are integrated to build a more macro and complete knowledge system, make up for the monotony in history education, and finally build a social form of lifelong learning for the whole people.
Exploring the intersection of subcultures and gender diversity: Using Gothic style as an example
Authors: Zhou Mo
Published: October 2024

In the internet era, there has been an increasing number of subculture enthusiasts expressing themselves through subcultural fashion. This phenomenon has brought gender diversity into focus, leading people to reevaluate their own gender identity beyond traditional binary concepts. Against this background, this study takes Gothic style clothing as an example, exploring the relationship between subcultural fashion and gender diversity from the historical development of Gothic style to various styles of Gothic fashion today. Through semi-structured interviews and qualitative analysis, the study examines issues related to gender expression, cultural influence, gender symbolism, and the transmission of gender information. The discussion focuses on how cybergoth style clothing helps individuals express their gender and also reflects their personal style. Subcultural fashion plays a role in helping non-binary individuals express their psychological gender and resist mainstream stereotypes. The goal is for everyone to develop a correct understanding of their own gender identity and break free from traditional binary limitations. Additionally, it is hoped that society will provide a more inclusive and understanding environment for non-binary individuals.
Cross-cultural application of archetypal images in art therapy in China: A case study of Mandala images
Authors: Liu Yifei
Published: October 2024

Due to their ancient healing genes and significant modern therapeutic implications, Archetypal symbols have been widely employed in art therapy practices. However, research on their application effectiveness still lacks discussion in cross-cultural contexts. This study focuses on the use of archetypal symbols in art therapy—particularly Mandala images—within the cultural context of China. The research focuses on exploring the cultural adaptability of Mandala art therapy in China, along with the cultural challenges and opportunities faced in empirical studies. It further investigates the efforts made by Chinese therapists to optimize Mandala art therapy techniques, enabling better integration into Chinese cultural and therapeutic practices. The results indicate that although research and application in this field are still in the exploratory stage in China, Mandala drawing therapy has demonstrated effective healing and evaluative roles in empirical studies in China. It confronts cultural challenges with localized attempts, revealing the universality and localization trends of archetypal symbols in cross-cultural art therapy practices.
The Impact of Perfect Image Portrayal on TikTok (Douyin) on Appearance Anxiety Among Young Chinese Women
Authors: Li Dianze
Published: October 2024

Social media, especially visual platforms such as Douyin, have greatly influenced the values of young Chinese people, especially young women. The prevalence of idealised body images and aesthetic standards on social media has contributed to physical anxiety and hurt self-cognition and mental health. The purpose of this study is to explore how the perfect image shaping on Douyin affects the appearance anxiety of young Chinese women, their mental health and self-perception. Analysing social media usage patterns highlights the significant trend of young women. Many respondents use social media for more than 30 minutes a day, especially on TikTok. These users often encounter idealised images. Despite widespread suspicion, more than half of them think that these images are real to some extent. This exposure leads to anxiety about appearance, and more than 25% of young women suffer from moderate anxiety. This anxiety has fuelled people’s desire for beauty or plastic surgery, and 62.5% of people try to achieve their ideal appearance through self-care and exercise. Popular beauty filters and image enhancement tools on social media further exacerbate this anxiety because they promote unrealistic beauty standards.
Sculpture skills – exploring the combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology
Authors: Yang Haoran
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the combination of traditional sculpture techniques and modern technology. As a cultural heritage, traditional sculpture techniques have profound historical and artistic value, while modern technology has brought new creative tools and expressions to sculpture. Through a comparative analysis of the application of traditional sculpture techniques and modern technology in the field of sculpture, this paper aims to reveal the complementary relationship between the two and explore their future development trends. It also explores the possibility and practical application of the combination of traditional sculpture techniques and modern technology and analyzes the impact of the combination of different materials, processes, and technologies on sculpture creation. Through the analysis of specific cases, the innovation path and development prospects of traditional techniques and modern technology in the field of sculpture are revealed. As an art form with a long history, sculpture has rich forms and techniques in different cultures. With the advancement of science and technology, modern technology has played an increasingly important role in sculpture creation. How to combine traditional crafts with modern technology has become an important topic for the innovation of contemporary sculpture art.
A Study and Analysis of the Marketing Model of Haidilao, the Effect of Emotional Value on Consumer Willingness
Authors: Kong Yewei
Published: October 2024

With the economic development of the times and changes in the consumer market, and the end of the epidemic in various sectors of the economy began to recover, which brought about fierce competition in the market. People's living standards and purchasing power to improve at the same time, the consumer groups have changed with the times, after nine or five began to become an important part of the consumer groups, this type of consumer philosophy and traditional consumer concepts are very different, the practicality of the product, durability is no longer the focus of attention. Various industries need to keep up with the times to carry out innovative reforms, and similar products how to enter the public eye in the industry has also become the major enterprises need to seriously think about the problem. The paper discusses the impact of emotional value on consumer willingness, using the catering industry's Haidilao as a case study. Haidilao's success is attributed to its customer-centric service culture, innovative personalized services, and high-quality assurance, which foster customer loyalty and sustainable profits. The analysis aims to provide insights for other businesses.
Study on the Communication Strategy of Sports Events under the Perspective of Public Diplomacy
Authors: Wang Yihan
Published: October 2024

In the context of globalisation, sports events have increasingly become the focus of public diplomacy research in terms of their communication strategies. This paper interviews five groups of people and shares their views on the experience of major international sports events and their outlook for the future, and analyses how sports events can achieve the construction and dissemination of the national image through media communication, social media interaction, cultural display and other means. Research results show that successful communication strategies for sports events can not only attract the attention of global audiences, but also effectively convey the cultural values and national image of the host country. Specifically, cultural exhibitions and tourism promotion activities during the events can enhance the international community's understanding of and interest in the history and culture of the host country, while the extensive use of social media has greatly expanded the scope of the event's dissemination, facilitated direct communication and interaction between the international public and the host country, and deepened mutual understanding and friendship. Therefore, an effective communication strategy for sports events needs to take these factors into consideration and be flexibly adjusted to achieve the best public diplomacy effect.
Film marketing strategy analysis on social media -- A case study of the film “YOLO”
Authors: Huang Siyu
Published: October 2024

With the development of the current film market and the Internet, it is very important for an excellent film only to have a rich and full plot and its high artistic value. The success of the film is closely related to the marketing and publicity work before and after its release. Based on the massive marketing of “YOLO” on TikTok and Weibo in 2024, this study uses data integration to intuitively analyze its communication effect and influence on the audience. The study found that “YOLO” won greater attention for the film by focusing on “weight loss” through large-scale marketing, and created more discussion heat and national participation for the film by using the interactive mode of “two-way communication”. The factors contained in the film, such as female growth and self-value realization, provided more value for the sustainable communication of the film. The study found that the spread of “YOLO” on social media based on the above multiple dimensions achieved relatively successful marketing, expanded the visibility and attracted the audience's participation, and finally won a high box office. This study provides more methods and angles for reference in the communication of films on social media in the future.
The Evolution of Feminist Revolutionary Garments Against Patriarchy in the Fourth-wave Feminist Movement
Authors: Hao Ruizhe
Published: October 2024

During the fourth-wave feminist movement, a great deal of variation is produced in the forms and symbolic systems of feminist revolutionary garments. The relationship between feminism and fashion is complex during the feminist revolt against patriarchy. Some individuals view fashion as an instrument of patriarchal domination through the restraint of the female body. Some arguments believe that fashion, as revolutionary garments, can be borrowed as a method and catalyst for a feminist revolution. Social media has provided a wider digital space for feminist activism, and connections and collaborations between feminists from different classes and cultures have become easy to establish. Hence, easily recognisable logos and simpler symbol systems were the main hallmarks of this phase of feminist revolutionary garments. This paper focuses on the characteristics, advantages, and reasons for the emergence of feminist revolutionary garments in the fourth wave of the feminist movement by comparison with previous feminist revolutionary garments. Disadvantages and potential crises of these garments, such as excessive consumerism, still exist. Overall, the expressive potential of these revolutionary garments remains difficult to ignore.
On the unique creation of “text dramatization” in Sandalwood Death
Authors: Li Jiaqi
Published: October 2024

As the first representative work of Mo Yan's transition period, Sandalwood Death tells the legendary story of Gaomi County's resistance to the German powers with a brushstroke that combines folk customs with magical realism. The work intentionally combines drama art with literary writing, using “cat tune” as an important clue and arranging the plot according to the script to create a dramatic novel with great national art and singing characteristics. This article aims to study how Sandalwood Death achieves the purpose of “dramatization of text” in character creation and plot arrangement. This paper introduces the concept of drama-novel for research. Based on the character creation method in the works and the concept of facial narrative, it finds that the main characters are built as “performers” in the drama, creating unique facial characters. The paper also found that the plot and chapter arrangement of Sandalwood Death combined the unique role of the pre-chapter singing segment and “cat tune” in the work, integrating the dramatic singing segment into the text narrative to achieve a dramatic effect. This paper combines the “performer, stage” relationship essential to “dramatization of text” to analyze the characterization and pre-chapter singing of “Red Sorghum Death” respectively.
The awakening of humanism in scar literature: Taking Class Teacher as an example
Authors: Jin Yuanzhuo , Sun Jiyun , Zheng Wangkai
Published: October 2024

The emergence of Liu Xinwu's short story Class Teacher was like a fresh spring breeze sweeping through the Chinese literary world. It sparked ripples and caused a wide and profound social reaction. This work not only deeply reveals the scars of an era but also passionately calls for the brilliance of humanity. The reason why Class Teacher aroused such a strong resonance at that time is that the exquisite shaping of the two characters of Xie Huimin and Song Baoqi, it encourages young people to have the courage to break free from shackles and restore the most authentic and authentic human brilliance in their hearts, and profoundly demonstrates the humanitarian spirit with “people” as the core. This paper takes Class Teacher as its research object, focusing on how it demonstrates the humanistic spirit centered on “human-being” through the characters Xie Huimin and Song Baoqi, and explores its social and historical background. Starting from the text of Class Teacher, it studies the creation of scar literature during the transitional period of the literary world and its impact on the literary world and society.
Analyzing the Temporal Theme and View of Time in Li Jinfa's Poetry
Authors: Sun Yuhao
Published: October 2024

As a pioneer of symbolism in modern Chinese poetry, Li Jinfa's works have received complex evaluations in literary history. In the first half of the twentieth century, Li Jinfa's poetry contrasted sharply with the realism and romanticism of the time, and his obscure style, though criticized, opened up new aesthetic paths in poetry. This paper delves into the theme of time and the view of time in Li Jinfa's poetry, revealing his deep feelings about the passage of time and his reflections on modernity through a close reading of Li Jinfa's poetry. Starting from the theme of time in Li Jinfa's poetry, this paper explains Li's attitude towards the past and the present moment, as well as Li's criticism of the negative effects of modernity. From a cross-section of the single image of "bee", the paper also examines the special position and meaning of "bee" in Li Jinfa's imagery system. In conclusion, this study illustrates Lee Goldfarb's reflection on linear time and the heterotopias and heterotopias he creates in his poetry, demonstrating a rebellion against the rhythms of modern life and an emphasis on momentary experience.