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Paradoxes of Transformative Social Innovation: From Critical Awareness towards Strategies of Inquiry
Authors: Pel Bonno , Wittmayer Julia M. , Avelino Flor , Bauler Tom
Published: June 2023

Society is transforming through a whirlpool of innovations. This includes technological as well as social innovations, i.e. changes in social relations involving new ways of doing, organizing, framing and knowing. Especially the potentials for transformative social innovation (TSI) are gaining the interest of progressive political actors and critical scholars. Occurring in the form of new modes of governance and alternative ways of working and living together, TSI involves the challenging, altering or replacing of dominant institutions. As documented in various strands of critical social inquiry and innovation research, TSI praxis is pervaded with contradictions, anomalies and paradoxes. This methodological contribution addresses the challenge that tends to remain: How to elaborate this general critical awareness into more operational ‘strategies of inquiry’? The paper discusses paradoxes of a) system reproduction, b) temporality, and c) reality construction. Identifying distinct kinds of contradictions and distinct empirical phenomena, this differentiation also calls attention to the associated differences between realist, processual and constructivist research philosophies. Gathering the empirical analyses, theoretical interpretations and methodological advances that have been made on these paradoxes, this contribution opens up the scope for critical and practically relevant innovation research: It is important to bridge the divide between rigorous but sterile methodological know-how, and critical-reflexive theorizing that lacks operational insights.
Beyond bricolage: social innovation as systematic, consistent and repeatable process
Authors: Curtis Timothy
Published: June 2023

This paper provides empirical research demonstrating that there are clear, consistent and repeatable processes at play in social innovation, calling into question the currently hegemonic postmodernist concept of ‘social bricolage’ in social innovation literature. The paper applies a critical realist & systems analysis approach, utilising Checkland’s (1981/2000) Soft Systems Methodology (SSM). The research project investigated 8 neighbourhood and community policing projects using a handbook called Locally identified Solutions & Practices (LISP). LISP was implemented in a range of different social contexts to construct context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) chains (after Pawson, 2013) in a two-step process to identify which social innovation mechanisms contributed to what outcomes in which contexts. The paper reports on empirically based evidence of social innovation processes that do not rely on the characteristics of the individual social entrepreneur or the serendipity of social bricolage ‘freeplay’ (Derrida, 1970). The paper makes the case that social innovation is more than ‘bricolage’ (Derrida, 1970; Di Domenico et al., 2010), not an eclectic mysterious craft of innovation that relies on the skills and characteristics of the social entrepreneur, but instead a systematic, consistent and repeatable process.
A vicious cycle of superficial conceptualization: Deconstructing nature in social innovation (policy) discourse
Authors: Ergun Hande Sinem , Samur-Teraman Seray Begüm
Published: June 2023

Critical studies of social innovation (SI) reveal sustainability concepts are widely used by scholars, policy makers and practitioners on a superficial level (Eichler & Schwarz, 2019). Even if SI is mainly linked to social and economic dimensions, the relationship between SI and environment is still vague and needs further research. One possible reason for this disconnectedness would be the dominating anthropocentric assumptions instead of ecocentric assumptions? To fill this gap, this paper aims to explore the conceptualization of nature in SI documents. We do this through an analysis of United Nations (UN) publications, particularly, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Labs. In addition, we consider how SI is understood, executed, promoted and how perceptions of nature affect SI. Eco-critical discourse analysis (ECDA) is adopted as an analytical approach for this study. This study utilizes texts as empirical material on SI published by the UN. The focus on the UN is appropriate, as they are a highly influential institution on national economies in shaping their SI policies and practices. Therefore, this study is undertaken on the basis that the discourse of these documents affects the SI discourse and practices of countries and the field. The contribution of this study lies in its effort to reveal embedded propositions in SI texts through language-driven analysis, then to discuss how a deeper understanding would regain the agenda for long-lasting socio-economic problems through an ecocentric critical discourse.
Influence of Remuneration Structure on Employee Performance at MTN Rwandacell Headquarters
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, UWASE Patience
Published: June 2023

Remuneration is the payment method that an organization uses to pay salaries/wages to employees for the work or services done. This study determined the influence of remuneration structure on employee performance in MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. Specifically, the study objectives were; to establish the effects of financial rewards on employee performance, to assess the importance of non-financial rewards on employee performance, and to examine the influence of incentive pay on employee performance in MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. The descriptive research design was used, and the study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The target population comprised 586 employees and the sample size was 123 employees working at the MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. The researcher used the structured questionnaire for data collection, and for the data analysis process, the researcher used the statistical package for social science (SPSS) software Vision 21. The mean and standard deviations were used to describe the observations. Correlation and regression analysis principles were followed in order to analyze the relationship between variables. The results showed that the R Square=.915, implying that 91.5% of the change in employee performance at the company is attributable to all variables of the remuneration structure. The correlation between incentive pay and employee performance was .928 which presents a high positive collation. The results indicated a high relationship between remuneration structure and employee performance of MTN Rwandacell Headquarters. This study thus recommends that the management of MTN Rwandacell should consider competently organizing the remuneration structure of the company. Keywords: Remuneration structure, Compensation strategy, Incentive programs, Performance management, Employee performance, MTN Rwandacell Headquarters
Resentment and Admiration: Public Opinion Toward Teachers and Public Sector Employees in Ontario
Authors: Erl Chris , McGregor R. Michael , Lucas Jack , Anderson Cameron
Published: June 2023

Public opinion toward teachers and other public sector workers is an important factor in Ontario provincial politics. This article uses public opinion data to measure, and identify the correlates of, resentment and admiration of these groups, and to identify the relationship between these attitudes and support for political parties in Ontario. Survey data from over 4,000 Ontarians, collected at the time of the 2022 provincial election, show that Ontarians have greater admiration for, and less resentment toward, teachers than toward other provincial government workers. The data also reveal several factors related to these attitudes, including comparative assessments of compensation and workload, and relationships with members of these groups. Finally, the data show that attitudes toward teachers, but not other public sector workers, are related to provincial vote choice, with negative attitudes toward teachers predicting PC Party support. Teachers are clearly a more salient “target” of resentment in Ontario provincial politics. These findings have implications for educational policy and the tactics of teacher unions.
The Positive Outcome of Audits in the Light of Management
Authors: LIGOMENOU Anna
Published: June 2023

The implementation of the key management functions (planning, organization, management, control, decision making) modernizes and improves the Auditory Science, helping to achieve audit objectives, minimizing resources wastage and overcoming potential obstacles. The audit methodology must continually evolve and assess its unstable political, socio-economic, technical, legal, cultural and administrative environment, as well as the particularities of the audited entities. In the framework of the School of Behavioral Approach, in which the appropriate person has to be employed in the work for which he/she has the necessary qualifications, the auditors, the main human factor in conducting the audits, should be distinguished, among other things, for their integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and fairness. The auditing coordinator assumes the role of manager and ensures the unity of the audit process and the achievement of audit objectives.
Impression of the Financial Situation of the “Attikon” University General Hospital in the Period 2008-2017
Authors: SACHINI Eleni , CHLETSOS Theologos - Michail , FANOURGIAKIS John
Published: June 2023

Early identification, correct assessment and effective response to the risks that each economic operator threat- ens as a living entity is achieved by planning its future action while exploiting opportunities stemming from its economic and social environment. Thus, the systematic and continuous observation, recording, classification, uti- lization and evaluation of the information available which is achieved by the preparation of financial state- ments, especially in speculative public organizations such as hospitals, are absolutely necessary. In the context of this work, the financial analysis of the financial statements of "Attikon", one of the largest university hospitals in Attica, which absorbs a large share of the state budget, is being conducted for a decade (2008-2017) of constant changes and economic pressures, both domestic and international and led to major health changes, which have proven to have a positive effect on its financial position. A longitudinal analysis was carried out using the indexes, from which useful outcomes were made regard- ing the liquidity, profitability, efficiency, financial struc- ture and hospital activity. From the results of the finan- cial analysis and given the unfavorable economic situa- tion in which the country was found most of the evalu- ative years, it appears that the health policies imple- mented as a whole have significantly improved the financial position of the hospital nearly tripling net prof- it as well as working capital, making it able to cover 7.89 times its liabilities, while its viability depends directly on government grants, which, from 34% in 2008, ended up with 75% of total income exploitation in 2016 and almost 50% in 2017. The main reasons for the positive financial results in hospital situations, especially during the years of crisis, were the issuance of government bonds at the expense of liabilities, grants in containment boxes of arrears and financial support, the rebate and clawback mechanisms, the Diagnosis-related group (DRG’s) payment system and deletions of high demand from National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (Greek acronym: ΕΟΠΥΥ).
Exploring the Factors Influencing Health Workers’ Motivation in a Greek Public Hospital
Authors: PLATIS Charalampos , DOBRE Karmen-Liliana , ZOULIAS Emmanouil
Published: June 2023

Employee motivation is a complex process and crosses many disciplinary boundaries, including economics, psychology, organizational development, human resources management and sociology. The purpose of this research is to investigate attitudes of health professionals on workrelated issues and to the extent to which they motivate them to improve performance and increase productivity. The motivation factors for healthcare professionals, which could serve as drivers for improving their performance according to their particular individual and work characteristics, are sought. The results of the present study are in accordance with Herzberg’s theory of two factors, which suggests that motivation is strongly related to the satisfaction from the professional achievements. Motivating factor “co-work- ers” is related to social needs such as the sense-of-being- part or belonging, support, relevance and admittance at the workplace. It is a hygiene factor as even not motivating, it satisfies the employees. An employee seems to be more affected by quality and nature of interprofessional behavior and collaboration than by other parameters.
Regional Sensitivity Barometer: Studying the Effects of the Pandemic on Development
Authors: ZAFIROPOULOU Maria , ASPROS Dimitrios , KASIOLAS Vasilios , TASOPOULOU Vivian
Published: June 2023

The regional sensitivity barometer evaluates the region- al sensitivity of European regions and the regional needs amid the CoViD-19 health and financial crisis. In this paper qualitative and quantitative indicators were combined in European level and then an overall sensitivity index was calculated for each average European region. Demographic, economic, health, tourism-related and CoViD-19 pandemic-related data are taken into account, using differentiated weighting factors. Τhe statistical data used was last- ly evaluated on December 31st, 2020 in Eurostat database and processed in order to create the regional sensitivity for every country. The total index highlighted the final ranking between the European regions and formed the basis for the depiction of sensitivity on the European map. A series of conclusions came up; namely the existence of three groups of European Union (EU) member states in terms of regional resilience amid the CoViD-19 crisis, as well as the extreme sensitivity of regions that later faced significant difficulty in handing the health and financial crisis, such as Portugal, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom. In addition, Slovak Regions have shown preparedness to health threats. Comparing barometer results becomes clear that the sensitivity of a region is inextricably linked to its course over time, the chronic systemic pathogens and the readiness that has already developed in emergencies.
Morphology and Morphometry of the Brain of African side necked turtle ‎‎(Pelusios castaneus): A Preliminary Investigation‎
Authors: Usende I. L. , Attah O. R. , Oyelowo F. O. , Shokoye I. , Rassaq A. A. , Tags Z. S. , Madubuike S. A.
Published: June 2023

The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system and studying its morphology and morphometry in African side necked turtle (Pelusios castaneus) enhance understanding the neurobiology of this reptile. The current study is aimed to document the normal features on gross morphology and morphometry of the brain of Pelusios castaneus, and discuss the structure-function paradigm. The study was conducted on six (6) brains of African side necked turtle without sex differences. The main morphologic features observed were: 1- a pear-shaped olfactory brain, sand-wished between the two eyes and grossly divided into i) olfactory bulb, ii) olfactory tract and iii) olfactory lobe. 2- smooth cerebrum lacking gyri and sulci, and narrowed rostrally but broad caudally, 3- bi-lobed optic structure separating the cerebrum from cerebellum, 4- developed cerebellum with large corpus cerebelli and small flocculus. 5-pons and medulla oblongata were developed, and made up the myelencephalon. The mean body, head and brain weights were 111.69±21.04g, 4.58±0.60g and0.35±0.04g respectively. While brain weight accounts for 0.34% of total body weight and 8% of head weight, brain somatic index was 0.0034±0.0004 and head brain index was 7.60±0.70 respectively.  The study provided baseline data on the gross morphology and morphometry of the brain of African side necked turtle (Pelusios castaneus); which is of great benefit in understanding the neurobiology of this reptile.
Reproductive Tract Morphometry and Evaluation of Fresh Wild African ‎Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Milt from Lake Alau, Maiduguri, Nigeria‎
Authors: Ali R. I. , Asuku S. O. , Bamanga U. M. , Ali A. , Waziri M. A. , Bukar M. M.
Published: June 2023

Reproductive morphometry of Clarias gariepinus (C. gariepinus) is essential in distinguishing different species that are closely related to it and adequate information is required regarding the seasonal variation of milt characteristic of wild species. This study was designed to document the reproductive tract morphometric dimensions and milt characteristics of wild C. gariepinus during spawning and non-spawning seasons in Lake Alau, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Sixty male brood stocks were used comprising thirty each for spawning and non-spawning seasons. The reproductive tracts were removed and their dimensions measured. The milt samples were collected, pooled and evaluated. Results of the study showed that the body weight, sperm concentration and testicular indices differed significantly (p˂0.05) between the two seasons of evaluation. In addition, a positive correlation (p˂ 0.05) between body weight of fish and milt volume (r = 0.656 and r = 0.646) was also observed in both seasons. It was concluded that the left testis of C. gariepinus is heavier, longer and thicker than the right. Nonetheless, the C. gariepinus had larger body weights and higher spermatozoa concentration in spawning season than in non-spawning season; those with larger body weights had higher volume of milt than those with lower body weights.
Morphology of the Sternum, Pectoral Girdle and Wing of West African ‎Black-Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina pavonina)‎
Authors: Girgiri I. A. , Malah M. K. , Nuhu I. S.
Published: June 2023

The present work was undertaken to study the gross morphological features of the sternum, pectoral girdle and wing bones of adult black-crowned crane. The bones were processed using standard techniques to highlight structural details. The sternum was triangular shaped, comprised of three borders and two surfaces. The dorsal border was slightly shallow medially having linearly arranged pneumatic foramina. The basal border was strongly convex and bears a prominent sternal crest. The cranial border was broad and transversely convex with shallow grooves on the lateral edges for articulation with the coracoid bones. There were seven pairs of ribs that articulated with corresponding sterno-costal bones. The shoulder girdle comprised of the blade-like scapula, coracoid, and the clavicles which fused proximally to form the foramen triosseum. The humerus was pneumatic tubular bone with flat expanded proximal ends and small rounded distal ends. The ulna and radius were of comparatively equal length, separated along their long axis by extended interosseous space.  The carpus consisted of the ulnar carpal bone and radial carpal bone. Whereas, the carpo-metacarpal comprised of three primary bones that articulated distally with corresponding rays of digits.
Evaluation of Anaesthetic Indices and Physiological Variables Following Total Intravenous Anaesthesia with Acepromazine-Butorphanol-Propofol Combination in Dogs
Authors: Gapsiso R. H. , Umar M. A. , Mohammed A.
Published: June 2023

The study determined the anaesthetic and physiological effects of Acepromazine-Butorphanol-Propofol (ABP-combination) and propofol alone (PRO alone) in dogs. Ten clinically healthy dogs were randomly assigned to two groups to evaluate the anaesthetic and physiological effects following ABP-combination and PRO-alone anaesthesia administered intravenously (iv). Acepromazine at 0.02mg/kg and Butorphanol at 0.05mg/kg iv were used to premedicate the dogs and Propofol at 4mg/kg for induction five minutes after premedication in ABP-combination group while Propofol alone at 6mg/kg for total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) induction without premedication. Onset of anaesthesia, duration of anaesthesia time to standing, onset and duration of analgesia and duration of intubation were measured, whereas temperature, heart rate and respiratory rates were measured before induction of anaesthesia and at five minutes interval during anaesthesia. All the anaesthetic indices were significantly (p<0.05) different between groups while onset and duration of analgesia was recorded in ABP group only. Significantly (p<0.05) longer duration of anaesthesia was produced by ABP-combination compared with PRO-alone. Time to standing were significantly different (p<0.05) between the two treatments. The onset and duration of analgesia was 5.0±2.0 and 33.6±3.2 min. following ABP-combination but no analgesia recorded with PRO-alone. There was significant decrease (p<0.05) in rectal temperature and respiratory rate from the baseline in ABP-combination group but not significant in PRO-alone group. There was significant (p<0.05) difference in heart rates between groups. ABP-combination TIVA provided longer duration of anaesthesia and analgesia with minimal effects on vital parameters. The dogs recovered from the anaesthesia uneventfully. The ABP-combination can be evaluated for clinical procedures in dog.
Research on English Translation of Sichuan Cuisine
Authors: Liu Yanyan
Published: June 2023

Sichuan cuisine, one of the eight famous schools of Chinese cuisine, is popular at home and abroad. With the expanding cultural exchange between Chinese and Western food, the translation of Sichuan cuisine shows its importance. Based on the translation principles of literal translation, free translation, and transliteration, this paper studies the characteristics of the naming and translation of Sichuan cuisine and proposes corresponding translation methods. It is found that the translation strategy is related to the food name. The name of cuisines made up of main ingredients and cooking methods can be translated literally; those named without this information can use free translation; and local specialties can be translated by transliteration. This dissertation is conducive to spreading Sichuan cuisine worldwide.
Future Development Direction of Chinese Musical Film-By Comparing with the American Musical Film
Authors: Duan Xinnian
Published: June 2023

With the emergence of musical films in mainland China in recent years, the narrative logic, story, song and dance of musical films cannot attract audiences. This paper is to discuss the future development trend of Chinese musical film. This research compares the advantages and disadvantages of the Chinese musical film The Day We Lit Up The Sky and the American classic musical film Chicago via case studies and literature review. Aiming at the aesthetic analysis of these two musical films, this paper discusses the content, theme, song and dance, awards, box office, audience analysis and so on. The research results show that the development of Chinese film industry is later than the United States and Europe, so there is still a lot of room for progress. This paper only analyzes two musical films with different area styles. Chinese musical films should break out of the conventional plot and use a lot of star cameos to attract audiences. The use of truly high standards of music, high quality dance, high level of art and unique film content to produce Chinese song and dance film, but also need to integrate its unique Chinese characteristics, culture and thought. The development trend of Chinese musical films in the future is to walk out of a road belonging to Chinese characteristics and find a positioning and direction that belongs to China, so as to make them different from Hollywood musical films and Bollywood.
Research on Bruce Lee's Classic Film Image and Cross-cultural Communication
Authors: Xu Jincheng
Published: June 2023

Bruce Lee was a well-known actor, martial artist, and philosopher who brought quality films to people. At the same time, he used his way to spread Chinese culture to the world. This kind of cross-cultural communication was undoubtedly very successful at that time. This paper introduces the influence of Bruce Lee, the symbol of the era on the cross-cultural communication mode and the combination of films through the literature summary. Bruce Lee's model of cross-cultural communication was based on the medium of film. Due to the popularity of the Internet and social media, the effect of movies on cultural communication is gradually diminishing. The achievements made by internet celebrities headed by Li Ziqi on social media are gradually forming a new and significant cross-cultural communication effect. Cross-cultural communication is based on media consistent with social development and use its characteristics to maximize the benefits of cross-cultural communication.
Immensity in Trivialness, Integrity in Brokenness --To View The Bapo Painting from The Dimension of Time and Space
Authors: Xu Yuwei
Published: June 2023

The Bapo Painting is a traditional form of art in China. Painters form the pictures by depicting the fragments of cultural relics. In recent years, with the increasing academic interest in "debris" and "ruins", Bapo Painting has also attracted more and more attention from Chinese and foreign scholars. However, as "intentionally-created" fragments, the richness in time and space embodied by Bapo Paintings has rarely been explored. Therefore, this paper will research the temporal and spatial value of the Bapo Painting. On the dimension of time, the Bapo Painting aggregates the past, present, and future. First, the life of the Bapo Painting begins before creation because its subjects are all antiques. Second, the selection and description techniques of fragments in the paintings disclose the social background at the time of creation. Lastly, the fragments on the paintings can trigger people's thoughts about the future destiny of things and their own lives. On the dimension of space, the fragments in Bapo Paintings constitute integrity, showing the dialectical relationship between incompleteness and completeness. From the creator's perspective, the spatial concept reflects a cultural blend of East and West. From the viewer's perspective, the fragments in Bapo Paintings can not only arouse reflection on the overall composition and connotation, but also initiate attempts to reconstruct the noumenon of fragments. Through the integrated perspective of time and space, Bapo Paintings embody the harmony between man and nature as well as the "aesthetics of ruins" that permeates China's cultural genes. Although the Bapo Painting is excluded from the mainstream, it represents the core spirits of traditional Chinese culture.
Female-Oriented Online Literature in China: Gender Reconstruction, the Internet and Consumption
Authors: Chang Haoqiu
Published: June 2023

With elements of romance and entertainment, Chinese female-oriented online literature has a considerable readership and has attracted substantial social attention in recent years through film and television adaptations. Taking female-oriented original online literature as the study object, this paper analyses the gender reconstruction and the influence of the internet and commercialization therein. Foucault's theory of power is cited and the analysis is multidimensional and incorporates a specific social context. This paper finds that the awakening of female consciousness is accompanied by a gradual dismantling of gender stereotypes, but that the internet and commercialization hinders gender reconfiguration and placed female subjectivity in imperceptible danger.
Research on the Work of the Age of Renaissance
Authors: Han Ziqi
Published: June 2023

The main research will focus on the works of the Renaissance and the thoughts of the Humanists. In this work, we will have the discussion of the definition of the perfect society and human qualities in the age of the renaissance, and we will select some works from William Shakespeare and Dante Alighieri and try to find their expectations of the new society and their idea about what quality a man should have. Meanwhile, the research will also quote the words from other works of the age of the Renaissance, and some folktales will also be discussed to analyze the citizens' attitude towards society. At the end of the paper, Hedonism and Asceticism will also be discussed. The main tools that will be used in this research will be book manuscripts and historical and sociological analysis. This study will be mainly based on the original text of the authors book. This work will interpret my thoughts through these masterpieces, and we will have a conclusion of what is the perfect society in their eyes. They also discuss whether their ideas have any real-world implications. (Some of the ideas in the following article have not been fully demonstrated. Please ignore and forgive if there is any offense.)
The Influence of the First Language on the Pronunciation of the Second Language: Taking Consonant r in English as an Example
Authors: Zhang Hongbin
Published: June 2023

In recent years, the importance of learning English has risen to an incredible stage, especially in China. As educators always emphasize, speaking is much more important when it comes to all aspects of a language. So it is necessary to do research on the pronunciation of the second language (L2), or to be more specific, a foreign language. This paper will mainly discuss the influence of Chinese on the pronunciation of the consonant rin English, to correct and make people pay attention to their pronunciation, so as to avoid misunderstandings due to pronunciation. The author will invite students in university to complete a questionnaire relating to oral English and learning. The results show that the possible reasons for the wrong r consonant include dialect factors and educational factors.
A Brief Analysis of English Film Subtitle Translation Based on Relevance Theory -- A Case Study of the Film Green Book
Authors: Zhao Xinshu
Published: June 2023

As an art form, the film plays an important role in spreading national culture and enhancing cultural exchanges. Nowadays, more and more English movies are screened on the big screen in China and have received wide acclaim and lively discussions among audiences in China. In this context, a good translation of English movie subtitles is important for understanding foreign cultures. Based on the application of relevance theory in translation and combining with the characteristics of film subtitles, this paper makes a simple analysis of the subtitle translation of the film Green Book from the aspects of content and style, with a view of removing the barriers and providing a better experience for the target language audience. Besides, this paper believes that when translating, translators also master the basic subtitle translation theory and do more information checks in many aspects when translating to ensure the accuracy of the translation. This is responsible for both the movie and the audience.
Loss and Pursuit: A Greimas Structuralist Analysis of the Japanese Anime Violet Evergarden in the Feminist Perspective
Authors: Lan Shanzhi , Shan Yan , Wang Xintian
Published: June 2023

Anime can, to a certain extent, symbolize the growth of Japanese feminism as one of the most significant literary creative forms in contemporary Japan. Although the trend of female characterization in anime in recent years is diversified, there is a lack of independent female characters that break through the traditional gender division. A hugely popular anime called Violet Evergarden in 2018 tells the story of a young girl named Violet who lost her arms in a war, but fortunately regained robotic arms and started to help others write letters. In the process, she, who once knew only combat skills, gradually learned to express her emotions. Her story is a journey of seeking out the true meaning of love. The anime adaptation focuses on her growth and inner self, breaking the gender stereotype and showing Girl Power. This essay examines the feminist implications of Violet Evergarden, revealing its role in the growth of Japanese feminism by using Greimas' actantial model and the semiotic square following structuralism's theoretical thinking.
Weaknesses of the Translation of Chinese Polysemy in English-Chinese Machine Translation and Post-Translation Editing Strategies
Authors: Huang Lanqing
Published: June 2023

With the rapid development of machine manufacturing and artificial intelligence, human translation seems to be endangered. In this situation, practitioners and would-be practitioners urgently need to find new ways to save the future of the translation industry. This paper analyzes the impact of English-Chinese translation in the machine age and discusses the ways in which the industry and individual practitioners can make changes. This paper draws a conclusion that according to the development of machine translation, substitution simply repeats the text and the trend of the low end of the translation work is a foregone conclusion.
Effects of English Proficiency on Chinese Students Recognition and Pronunciation of English Lexical Stress
Authors: Wu Dan
Published: June 2023

English is a stress-timed language, stress is very important in English. However, Chinese is a tonal language, which leads to pronunciation difficulties for Chinese students in learning English. This study studies the recognition and production of English lexical stress by Chinese students who are not English majors and the factors that may affect stress assignments. Eight students between the ages of 18-22 (four males and four females) who have passed CET 6 will be tested, including a phonetic quiz and a listening test. Four kinds of vocabularies were selected as research materials: Polysyllabic Word, Word with Affixes, Compound Word, and Homograph. Results indicate that: (1) For non-English major students, the correlation between English proficiency and lexical stress is not high, but is mostly affected by personal reading habits; (2) Students know very little about the word stress. They identify and pronounce stress relying on their personal habits.
Enlightenment from Chinese-English Differences in Thinking on Oral English Teaching of College Students
Authors: Huang Minyi , Zhang Ruoyan , Zheng Yueyue
Published: June 2023

Language is the material carrier of thinking, and the two are interdependent and inseparable. In the process of second language acquisition, learners' language thinking often has an important influence on the process and result of second language acquisition, primarily because native language thinking influences the verbal expression of the second language in daily life. Students in their native language environment and are influenced by their cultural practices develop specific native language thinking. They already have some background knowledge and cognitive comprehension of their native language in their minds before they try to learn a new language. Therefore, for them, the process of second language acquisition is not zero-based but takes the native language as the base. Moreover, because of the vast differences in grammar and expressions between English and Chinese, the casual nature of the spoken language, and the less rigorous grammatical requirements, English learners who use Chinese as their first language tend to apply their native language's habitual thinking to the use of English. Therefore, exploring the relationship between Chinese thinking and speaking is an integral part of the second language acquisition process. This paper explores the relationship between Chinese thinking and speaking, explores the influence of language thinking on speaking acquisition, and discusses how classroom teaching can help learners overcome the interference of fixed thought in Chinese and develop English thinking skills to improve learners' English-speaking performance.
Perspective in Renaissance Paintings
Authors: Li Yanjing
Published: June 2023

The Renaissance was a very important period in the history of art. During this period, humanism exploded, scientific research progressed, and many works were born in the process of combining art and science. With the help of mathematical sciences, perspective was formally established during the Renaissance. The perspective method makes the work more realistic and improves the visual effect. The article will explain how people in that era shaped space from three famous Renaissance painters: Leonardo da Vinci, Masaccio, and Yang Van Eyck. Leonardo da Vinci created aerial perspective to paint the natural scenery. Masaccio used the vanishing point for the first time in his paintings. Jan van Eyck used mirrors to create another space in the painting. The way these three masters shaped space had a profound impact on future generations. Reviewing the creative methods of predecessors again will help future generations to broaden their creative ideas and improve their composition skills.
Perspective in Renaissance Artwork-Based on the Works of Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Durer
Authors: Wei Ziying , Yang Haowen , Yang Shenru , Zhang Mingwei
Published: June 2023

The application of perspective has become ubiquitous in the field of art in todays society, yet the role that the knowledge of perspective played while in the field of painting during the Renaissance is rarely talked about. Therefore, the subject of this paper is to analyze the images of famous paintings as a way to demonstrate the application of perspective in Renaissance painting. The methodology of this paper is as follows: the authors chose two famous Renaissance artists, Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Drer, and selected two representative works from each of them to study, which are The Last Supper, Mona Liza, Saint Jerome in His Study and Feast of the Rosary. In the study, the authors observe the space, structure and focus of the paintings in order to analyze the relationship between painting techniques and knowledge of perspective. This study attempts to show the reader the application of perspective knowledge in the paintings.
Analyzing Common Problems in Chinese-English Consecutive Interpreting and Countermeasures
Authors: Chen Xuaner
Published: June 2023

Consecutive interpretation is one of the most important and commonest interpretation areas. Interpreters are often required to have excellent language skills, memory, and the ability to convey the exact meaning of the speaker. However, most interpreters, especially inexperienced ones, inevitably make mistakes in consecutive interpretation which will make communication lack efficiency and professionalism. This article reviews some common problems, their causes and coping strategies in the consecutive interpretation: 1) Listening and analysis problems. Its causes include lack of language skills and poor timing in note-taking. Strategies for dealing with this problem include allocating energy and content prediction; 2) Difficulty decoding notes. It can be caused by the formatting of notes and abbreviations. Strategies such as improving overall comprehension and refining the note-taking system can help; 3) Information loss or redundancy. Its causes include short-term memory problems, cultural differences and so on. Strategies for dealing with this problem include doing English to Chinese conversions and so on; 4) Mishandling of logic. It is caused by note-taking and listening errors and over-stimulation. Strategies like analysing the logic of the source text can help. By analysing these problems, interpreters can identify their specific problems and consciously reduce the number of mistakes. Improving the interpreting skills based on strategies can help them convey the speaker's meaning more accurately when doing consecutive interpretations.
Beyond the Concept of Genre Painting: Johannes Vermeer and Woman Holding a Balance
Authors: Huang Kejing
Published: June 2023

Though leaving not so many artworks, the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer has always been known as one of the leading figures of Renaissance art in northern Europe in the seventeenth century. Many of his works are praised for the careful depiction of the daily scenes of the Dutch people, and as a result, being categorized as genre paintings. However, this general comment of reflection of the reality for Vermeer's works has been considered incomplete. The paper focuses on Vermeers masterpiece Woman Holding a Balance, and the main purpose of this paper is to trace Vermeers inner thoughts that he applied in his painting, based on his careful use of underpainting, color, and perspective. The result lies in visual analysis and contextualization of the painting, and it reveals the fact that Vermeer not only wants to present reality but also his artistic invention to form a distant inner world of the painting, with the sense of reverence and privacy of the daily scenes.
Leonardos Influence on Anatomy and Art during the Renaissance
Authors: Dong Jie
Published: June 2023

Leonardo da Vinci, commonly known as an exceptional painter and inventor, was one of the masterminds who emerged from the Renaissance. He made revolutionary connections between art and anatomy during the Renaissance. In the sixteenth century, Leonardo stayed in Florence studying anatomy, during which he created many clinically accurate atomical drawings. At the same time, he used his knowledge of anatomy to advance his drawings into more natural forms. It is argued in this article that his influence on anatomy and artistic representation of the natural world had redefined the landscape western civilization inherited from the middle ages. More accurate and more naturalistic perceptions and knowledge were formed after his inventions and drawings. Leonardo da Vinci serves as an example of the identity fusion of both a scientist and an artist. With the conclusion of this research accepted, it is possible for Renaissance studies to build an anti-dualism and more comprehensive relationship between scientific innovation and the history of art.
Drer's Melancholia I: The Relationship between Geometry and the Masterpiece
Authors: Xiong Meijia
Published: June 2023

The main purpose of this article is to discuss the relationship between Melancholia 1 and geometry during the Renaissance. Compared with the clear distinction between science and art today, there was no very clear boundary between science and art in the Renaissance, which made the research object of this paper have research value. The scope of investigation of this article is the work of Drer as well as other Renaissance artworks. Drer is a pioneer of the Renaissance, he is not only a representative figure of the Northern Renaissance, but also absorbed the knowledge of the Italian Renaissance, so the article chooses his famous prints for research. The main methodology is interpreting two main objects (the melancholy angle and the light from behind) in Drers Melancholia I which helps to understand the idea expressed by him, and analyzing the geometric principles used by Drer in printmaking. The main idea of Melancholia I is to express the grief that human beings cannot exhibit ideal beauty. The meaning of the melancholy angle and the beam of light is why the author makes such a prediction. The girl represents the artist, thus expressing his ideas. Speaking of the relationships, geometry provides the theory and helps with the painting. It can be seen from the layout. Drer's statement is important evidence because they reveal Drer's use of geometric theory in Melancholia I.
Analysis of English Translation Strategies from the Characteristics of Internet Buzzwords
Authors: Guo Zihan
Published: June 2023

Due to the development of the internet and network language, a new type of buzzwords, namely Internet buzzwords, has appeared in recent years. This article mainly focuses on the question of what translation strategies do Internet buzzwords use during their translation. Reasons for the popularity of internet buzzwords and their characteristics are firstly discussed. Then, considering the original form and the translation version, the Internet buzzwords are summarized into three types: Number-plus-suffix type, Double-meaning type, and Chinese-Characteristic type. Finally, the choosing principles of different translation strategies are compared and analyzed, mainly focusing on the functional equivalence theory of Nida and the domestication and foreignization theory of Venuti. At the end of this paper, the author concluded that the translator should choose the translation strategy according to the purpose of translating: use the domestication strategy when transmitting information about specific events or common emotions and use the foreignization strategy when focusing on cultural characteristics. However, the basic meaning of internet buzzwords should always be translated primarily.
Using Beauvoir's Existential Feminist Theory to Analyze the Awakening of Eveline's Feminine Consciousness in James Joyce's "Eveline"
Authors: Bi Lanyu
Published: June 2023

Simone de Beauvoirs idea of the Second Sex and the Existential Feminist Theory have been widely discussed to help with equal rights. Analyzing Eveline's feminine consciousness from the perspective of Beauvoir's Existential Feminist Theory can help with womens independent and feminine consciousness studies. This article analyzes the feminine consciousness of Eveline from two aspects: the reason why Eveline begins to awake, including Frank and the immigration booms influence; and the reasons for the failure of the awakening of the female consciousness, which is her weak female consciousness has no way out.
Comparing Wide Sargasso Sea and Jane Eyre in Foucault's Perspective to Interpret "The Madwoman in the Attic"
Authors: Yang Yue
Published: June 2023

Charlotte Bronte portrayed a marginal character in Jane Eyre, Bertha Mason, the madwoman in the attic. Many readers thought she was insane, ugly, and silent at the same time. She emerges from the attic later to recount her forgotten background in Wide Sargasso Sea when Jane Rhys investigates her family history. Whether it is the postmodern writing style or the psychological exploration of the heroine in the novel, it has the artistic research value of various interpretations. The study of Wide Sargasso Sea and Jane Eyre mainly focuses on postcolonial discourse and identity discourse. It is rare to analyze Bertha from the perspective of Foucault's discourse power theory. This essay interprets Bertha and Antoinette's characterizations in terms of the interrelationships of discourse, power, and knowledge based on Foucault's theory of discursive power. It examines the lack of women's discourse and its reconstruction, broadens the viewpoints of Wide Sargasso Sea and Jane Eyre, and deepens our comprehension of The Madwoman in the Attic.
Searching for the Lost Tree of Life: An analysis of the Self-identity Process of the Heroine Joe in The NymphomaniacVol with Conceptual Metaphor Theory
Authors: Chen Yining , Ming Yi , Wang Yuchen
Published: June 2023

people have been suffering from extreme loneliness, especially women, are more likely to feel lonely. For various reasons, modern women can't honestly express their sexual desires and needs, which makes it more difficult for them to realize self-identity. Lars von Trier shows a woman who challenges tradition and seeks her own identity from the perspective of feminism. How the heroine "Joe" in this film realizes her identity, her experience is very special, and it is worth exploring in depth, but relevant research is very scarce. Therefore, this paper uses the methods of narratology and conceptual metaphor to deeply analyze the women in the film. This paper uses the methods of video data and literature data, combined with narratology and conceptual metaphor, to analyze the film and its related literature. From a practical point of view, it provides a reference for women's identity positioning in real life, and deeply understands women's personal aspirations.