bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Learning and teaching mathematics for professional and technological education
Authors: Pontes Edel Alexandre Silva , Santos Ricardo Menezes Almeida dos , Silva Josivaldo da , Oliveira Elinelson Gomes de
Published: August 2024

The guidelines for Professional Technological Education (EFA) define that the teaching of mathematics needs to be addressed in technical high school courses in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and, above all, contextualized way. This study aimed to argue about the role of the EFA mathematics teacher in the development of effective educational practices, bringing the student closer to mathematical knowledge as a preponderant factor for his/her entry into the labor market. The idea of the article is based on four major areas of Mathematics: function, geometry, trigonometry and matrices with linear systems. Methodologically, this article is defined as a qualitative research that uses the technique of literature review that discusses the process of teaching and learning mathematics in EFA.  The role of the mathematics teacher in EFA should combat the conservative character of the way of teaching, involving their students in the search for a methodological procedure that reproduces effective results for the world of work.  It is hoped that this work may awaken other mathematical researchers in the design of finding executable alternatives in the process of teaching and learning mathematics in EFA.
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The guidelines for Professional Technological Education (EFA) define that the teaching of mathematics needs to be addressed in technical high school courses in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and, above all, contextualized way. This study aimed to argue about the role of the EFA mathematics teacher in the development of effective educational practices, bringing the student closer to mathematical knowledge as a preponderant factor for his/her entry into the labor market. The idea of the article is based on four major areas of Mathematics: function, geometry, trigonometry and matrices with linear systems. Methodologically, this article is defined as a qualitative research that uses the technique of literature review that discusses the process of teaching and learning mathematics in EFA.  The role of the mathematics teacher in EFA should combat the conservative character of the way of teaching, involving their students in the search for a methodological procedure that reproduces effective results for the world of work.  It is hoped that this work may awaken other mathematical researchers in the design of finding executable alternatives in the process of teaching and learning mathematics in EFA.
Relationship between mental disorders and eating disorders: an integrative review
Authors: Canedo Camila de Oliveira , Lucchese Roselma , Lemos Moisés Fernandes , Leão Graciele Cristina Silva
Published: August 2024

To systematize the knowledge produced about the relationship between mental disorders and eating disorders. Method: Integrative review carried out in the LILACS, Medline, SciELO and Science Direct databases using the descriptors: "mental disorder" and "eating disorder". Results: Five articles met the inclusion criteria. The articles studied were unanimous in the importance of research and citations on mental and physical health, reinforcing that care for mental and eating disorders is necessary, even more so in post-pandemic times. Conclusion: Mental and eating disorders have correlated feelings and sensations that affect a large part of the population, regardless of their particularities or stages of life, and in order to promote well-being, it is possible to generate knowledge, favor innovative and enlightening treatment and prevention actions on the themes.
Molecular subtypes of breast cancer: clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis
Authors: Lima Júlia Barbosa de , Silva Izabel Cristina Rodrigues da , Reis de Oliveira Jamila
Published: August 2024

Breast cancer (BC) is considered one of the most important neoplasms regarding morbidity and mortality worldwide. Molecular classification using immunohistochemistry has been highlighted, which allows tumors to be differentiated into the following molecular subtypes: luminal A, luminal B, HER2+ and triple negative (TPN). This study attempted to improve knowledge about the molecular classification of BC, by distinguishing the subtypes based on their main clinical-pathological characteristics and their prognosis. The study is an integrative literature review of the last 10 years in the PubMed, BVS and SCIELO databases, guided by the PRISMA recommendations. From the initial 291 publications found, 18 articles were analyzed, which revealed that the luminal subtypes (A and B) showed a clinical-pathological and prognostic advantage compared to the non-luminal subtypes (HER2 + and TPN). The differentiation of BC into molecular subtypes is a critical factor in understanding the disease, providing more accurate prognostic predictions and contributing significantly to the choice of the most favourable treatment in each case.
Edukasi Pengelolaan Makanan & Manajemen Diet dengan Metode Plate Meal Pada Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 Di Gampong Pasie Lam Garot Kecamatan Ingin Jaya Aceh Besar
Authors: Mulfianda Riyan , Rizki Khaira , Maisuni Alifah
Published: August 2024

Diabetes Melitus (DM) Tipe 2 terus menjadi masalah Kesehatan yang mengancam masyarakat di Indonesia, terutama provinsi Aceh, sehingga perlu adanya sebuah intervensi dalam mencegah komplikasi, yaitu dengan mengatur pola makan atau manajemen diet. Metode plate meal merupakan program terapi manajemen diet pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 yang dapat menyeimbangkan gula darah dengan membagi makanan dalam wadah piring dalam mengelola diri secara mandiri. Dengan meningkatnya pengelolaan diri pasien akan berdampak kepada self management pasien khususnya pasien DM Tipe 2. Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan, kurang terpaparnya masyarakat terhadap pengaturan diet Dm dan pengelolaan makanannya, sehingga pentingnya diadakan kegiatan pengabdian masyrakat. Pengabdian ini dilakukan di Gampong Pasie Lam Garut, Aceh Besar. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan dengan pendekatan metode penyuluhan (diskusi & tanya jawab ). Hasil dari program kegiatan ini didapatkan peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat yaitu sebagian besar berada pada katagori Baik yaitu 16 responden (53.3%) setelah dilakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat.
Nigeria, Zimbabwe and the Struggle for Black Majority Rule in South Africa
Authors: Osarumwense Charles O.
Published: August 2024

This work examines the contribution of Nigeria and Zimbabwe to the liquidation of apartheid and institutionalised racism in South Africa. It analyses the diplomatic engagement of both countries in intergovernmental organizations such as the UN, OAU and the Commonwealth in the struggle for the establishment of racial equality and democracy in South Africa. The work highlights the cooperation of Nigeria and Zimbabwe in efforts to end apartheid and racism in South Africa. Both countries were committed to pan-Africanism and united in commitment to anti-colonialism and racial equality and this made them to cooperate in the anti-apartheid struggle. A number of works exist on Nigeria’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, but there is hardly any that focuses on the cooperation between Nigeria and Zimbabwe in the struggle to end racism in the country. Anti-colonialism and racial equality were important foreign policy objectives that Nigeria adopted from independence in 1960 and this made her to be involved in the independence struggle in Zimbabwe. Nigeria’s involvement in the independence movement in Zimbabwe contributed tremendously to Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 and following Zimbabwe’s independence, both countries worked together to assist other African territories still under colonial rule. The work utilizes mainly oral sources, government records, reports of international organizations, newspaper reports and journal articles as sources of information. The work maintains that cooperation between Nigeria and Zimbabwe contributed extensively to the establishment of racial equality and democracy in South Africa in 1994. The study concludes that African states canbuild on the ideals of pan-Africanism to address contemporary problems as they did in the struggle against apartheid from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Cleansing Nigeria’s Corrupt Bureaucracy: The Peril and Promise
Authors: Oyedele Olanrewaju S. , Aluko Opeyemi
Published: August 2024

The Nigerian bureaucracy came under severe ridicule following the discovery and recovery of large-scale looting of government money and illicit assets by civilservants recently. The discoveries were made by the various federal government anticorruption Agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). This is in spite of the Zero tolerance stance of the Mohammadu Buhari government for corruption in the civil service since it came to power about two year ago. Is it possible for a civil service bedevilled by this magnitude of corruption to be effective and efficient, especially in the area of national development? This paper holds the view that the government should ensure that its on-going efforts to cleanse the country’s civil service of the mess of corruption is intensified and pursued to the letter with the initiation of more stringent cleansing measures as well as providing adequate political will to crush the menace of corruption in the civil service.
Beauty and Limitations of Museums as Tools for Social and Cultural Reawakening in Nigeria
Authors: Oluwole Ajayi
Published: August 2024

Museum has been described as a powerful cultural centre for the community, a powerful institution which has a lot to add to the development of any nation. It is man-made feature that exists to converse historic collections and commemorate past events for tourists consumption (youell, 1998). Examples of these are louvre Museum in paris, France; Esie national Museum and Ife National Museum (both in Nigeria). As a tourist attraction, it has a lot to do in promoting and ensuring sustainable tourism. It is a common feature in developed countries where several of them may be found in one town no matter the size of the town (Aremu, 2001). Museum offer much benefits to their visitors, their communities and the society as a whole. Museum as educational and institutional establishment, offers unparalleled opportunities for self-directed learning and exploration by people of diverse ages, interest, background and abilities. They arepublic gathering places where visitors can be entertained, inspired and introduced to new ideas.
Women in Energy Sector in Nigeria: A Survey of Gender and Leadership in the Workplace
Authors: Ogunmusire Adebisi
Published: August 2024

Studies have also shown that women account for a significantly smaller number of workforce in the industry; they constitute less than 22% of employee and just 5% of Boards of Directors (BOD) making the energy sector one of the least gender-diverse sectors in the economy, even thougha much direr female representation is assumed to exist in the technical and field roles. According to Solanke (2019), “although the industry has begun to appreciate the value of gender balance and how it impacts the populace,we need to see how the Nigerian Government is taking a more active role in trying to push gender balance as actively as it does local content policies.”There are various disadvantages to the low level of female participation in the industry. First, energy companies have smaller number of highly qualified candidates to choose from when filling positions, especially in the middle and higher ranks, because many talented women either never join the industry or drop out prematurely. Second, companies inevitably miss out on higher quality of teamwork, diversity of perspectives, and creativity in solving technical and business problems unlike others with larger percentages of female employees. Third, the industry’s relative lack of gender diversity, particularly in the senior ranks, hurts its reputation as a first career choice for women. Left unchecked, this can create a vicious circle that could lead to the industry finding it progressively difficult to recruit women across board.
KOMUNIKASI POLITIK CALON LEGISLATIF PEREMPUAN PDI PERJUANGAN PADA PEMILU LEGISLATIF 2024 DI KABUPATEN BEKASI
Authors: Dacosta Kornelia Johana , Anwari Khoirul
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the political communication strategy used by a particular political party, Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan (PDIP) for female legislative candidates in the 2024 legislative elections in Bekasi Regency. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was collected using interview techniques with five informants. The results revealed a number of elements of political communication in relation to the PDIP's political communication strategy for female legislative candidates in the 2024 legislative elections. Party administrators as political communicators while providing direction to their female candidates. The political messages conveyed to the community focus on their abilities and background expertise to help the community which leads to voting. The channels used, in addition to social media, also use public communication channels, social communication and use MPP online-based applications. The political targets or targets of the candidates are quite broad, because they are not limited by targets from women's groups only, but are more general ranging from student groups, community members, and other community groups. The political communication strategy used by PDIP Bekasi Regency on female candidates in the 2024 legislative elections is a vertical political communication strategy, party administrators and female candidates in the context of providing direction from party administrators to female candidates through small meetings, technical guidance, consolidation and coordination
Desafios e soluções para a dificuldade de aprendizagem: uma abordagem interdisciplinar
Authors: Moura Cleberson Cordeiro de , Vieira Gabriel , Araujo Josiane Reis , Leite Lauzidete de Oliveira , Monteiro Maria Solange Oliveira Neves , Pedra Rodrigo Rodrigues , Lima Vanessa Vasconcelos , Gomes Wanderson Teixeira
Published: August 2024

O estudo abordou as dificuldades de aprendizagem no contexto escolar, buscando compreender suas causas e propor estratégias de intervenção. O objetivo geral foi analisar os fatores que influenciam essas dificuldades e identificar práticas educativas eficazes. Utilizou-se a metodologia de revisão bibliográfica, examinando artigos, livros, teses e dissertações disponíveis em bases de dados acadêmicas. Os resultados indicaram que as dificuldades de aprendizagem são influenciadas por fatores biológicos, neuropsicológicos, psicossociais e ambientais. Identificou-se que abordagens pedagógicas diferenciadas, como ensino individualizado e uso de tecnologias assistivas, são eficazes para facilitar a aprendizagem. Intervenções psicopedagógicas e terapêuticas, integradas ao currículo escolar, também se mostraram promissoras. As políticas públicas e programas educacionais de apoio foram destacados como fundamentais para garantir recursos adequados. A análise dos achados revelou que a aplicabilidade das estratégias de intervenção depende da adaptação às necessidades específicas dos alunos e da realidade escolar. Os educadores enfrentam desafios, como falta de formação específica e recursos adequados, que precisam ser superados para garantir a eficácia das intervenções. A formação contínua dos professores foi apontada como essencial. Concluiu-se que uma abordagem integrada e colaborativa é necessária para enfrentar as dificuldades de aprendizagem. O estudo contribuiu para a compreensão do tema e propôs diretrizes práticas para melhorar o desempenho acadêmico dos alunos. Destacou-se a necessidade de novos estudos para explorar a eficácia a longo prazo das intervenções propostas.
Exploring the relationship between gastronomic travel intentions and self-congruity, perceptions of culinary brand equity, and loyalty attitudes
Authors: Onur Merve , Yazıcıoğlu Irfan
Published: August 2024

This study explored the relationship between foreign tourists’ gastronomic travel intentions and their self-congruity, perceptions of culinary brand equity, and loyalty attitudes. Data were acquired from 578 foreign tourists visiting Istanbul and Antalya provinces in Turkey. The collected data were then tested through structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings revealed that foreign tourists had positive perceptions of culinary brand equity and loyalty attitudes as their self-congruity toward destination cuisines grew. Brand image and quality perception impacted gastronomic travel intentions, while brand awareness did not. It was further established that loyalty attitudes influenced gastronomic travel intentions.
Word-of-art: What is the impact of Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night on the destination image of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence?
Authors: Borlido Tiago , Kastenholz Elisabeth , Camilo Eduardo
Published: August 2024

This paper seeks to determine whether approximations can be found between tourists’ destination image and van Gogh’s The Starry Night which may suggest this artwork’s influence on visitors’ image of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where it was painted. A novel approach, comparing a semiotic analysis of the artwork with a content analysis of visitors’ answers to a survey (N=205), is used to identify approximations and divergences between artwork and image. Results suggest the work’s semiotic content has little influence on destination image, which rather mirrors a stereotyped image of Provence. Notwithstanding, van Gogh’s figure is central to Saint-Rémy’s image, and is mentioned by over half of the respondents. This leads to the conclusion that there is indeed an influence of art on destination image, despite this being more due to a superficial image of the artist and his work than to The Starry Night’s semiotic content.
“You will always be”: Remembering a Historically Black School in the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky
Authors: McCullum Kristan L.
Published: August 2024

Through oral histories, this article reconstructs the history of a segregated school in the eastern Kentucky coalfields during the 1950s–1960s. Student alumni (also referred to in this article as narrators) (re)construct the school through memory, providing information about both the physical and cultural interiority of this space. Their stories recount the physical manifestations of separate and unequal juxtaposed against memories of their teachers’ care and high expectations, as well as the various extracurricular activities that not only reinforced these expectations but affirmed their humanity and identities as Black youth in a predominantly white town. Created out of the context of Jim Crow unfreedom, the segregated school was a paradoxical space that, in many ways, also represented Black freedom.
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF ACE INHIBITORS VS. ARBS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND HEART FAILURE
Authors: NAWAZ NK , KHAN SI , KAMAL R , ISMAIL T , UDDIN MA , ADNAN SH , SIDDIQUI FI , IQBAL N
Published: August 2024

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are two classes of medications widely used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Objective: The study aims to find the comparative efficacy of ACE inhibitors vs. ARBs in managing hypertension and heart failure. Methodology: This comparative observational study was conducted at Mirpur University of Science and Technology MUST, Azad Kashmir, from January 2023 to December 2023. The study included 85 patients diagnosed with either hypertension, heart failure, or both. Baseline characteristics such as age, gender, and comorbidities were recorded for each patient to ensure a balanced comparison between those treated with ACE inhibitors and those treated with ARBs. Both groups showed significant reductions in blood pressure, with ACE Inhibitors leading to a mean systolic decrease of 15.2 mm Hg and a diastolic reduction of 9.8 mm Hg, compared to 14.7 mm Hg and 9.4 mm Hg, respectively, for ARBs. However, the differences between the groups were not statistically significant (p > 0.05).Results: Data were collected from 85 patients. The average age was approximately 65 years in both groups. Gender distribution was nearly equal, with males comprising 48% of the ACE Inhibitors group and 49% of the ARBs group, while females comprised 52% and 51%, respectively. Diabetes was slightly higher in the ACE Inhibitors group (36%) than in the ARB group (33%). Conclusion: Both ACE inhibitors and ARBs are equally effective in managing hypertension and heart failure, with similar efficacy in reducing blood pressure and improving heart failure symptoms.
The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma, Depression and PTSD, Etiology and Treatment Methods
Authors: Han Xu , Sun Yuehan
Published: August 2024

This paper will explore the relationship between childhood trauma and its impact on mental health, feelings of helplessness, and negative cognitive perceptions that lead to these conditions. Moreover, it highlights the important role of parental influence in shaping emotional well-being, with a specific focus on depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Childhood trauma, encompassing experiences such as abuse, neglect, and violence, can significantly elevate the risk of severe mental health issues. Research understates childhood trauma as a predictor of depression and PTSD, both psychosocially and neurobiologically, as trust issues. The paper provides the underlying mechanisms of this relationship, exploring psychosocial perspectives concerning attachment issues, negative beliefs, and emotion dysregulation. Cognitive emotion regulation strategies are emphasized when taking steps for the recovery of childhood trauma and preventing the development of mental disorders; other interventions and treatments, including psychotherapy and medication, offer avenues for healing and recovery. By recognizing the profound impact of childhood trauma on mental health and implementing effective interventions, individuals affected by trauma can embark on a journey toward healing, resilience, and improved well-being.
The Impact of Gender Stereotype on Womens Career Choice and Relevant Factors
Authors: Lin Jinru
Published: August 2024

Women have always been treated unfairly in society because of their gender. Society often has biases on the working and studying ability of female. Gender stereotype, which is the origin of these bias, may significantly affect behavior and cognition of women. This suggested that the fact of women and men showed different career patterns might be influenced by gender stereotypes. These types of biases are not only explicit, but also can be implicitly associated to peoples mind. Both explicit and implicit stereotypes may cause negative impacts on career choices of women, as women might believe themselves as untalented in specific fields, which are referred to the masculine fields. People live in a social world, so that when they betray the gender stereotype, they might feel threatened on their social identity. Although gender stereotypes may all have negative effects towards all womens selection of career, the impacts can have a variety of extents under different conditions. Most previous studies mentioned in this report are cross-sectional studies and did not include interventions. Therefore, the comparison between distinct influential factors and the dynamic changes of stereotype across different periods remain unclear. In future research, longitudinal and intervention studies should be conducted to further understand the negative impacts of gender stereotype.
The Renovation Scheme of Historical and Cultural Blocks in the City--Taking Yongqing Fang of Guangzhou as an Example
Authors: De Yiran
Published: August 2024

Since 2006, Guangzhou has started the old city renovation work on the Enning Road plot, and the transformation planning has been discussed for more than ten years, it finally changed from "large-scale relocation, large-scale demolition and large-scale construction" to "protection, renewal and utilization", and put forward the urban renewal model of "micro-transformation" in 2016. The renovation was relatively successful, turning Yongqing Fang into a famous scenic spot in Guangzhou and adding huge commercial value. Therefore, the researchers decided to study the value of the "micro-renovation" case of Yongqing Fang in Guangzhou for the renovation plan of historical and cultural blocks in the city. The method of field investigation was adopted in this study. Data and pictures were obtained from field shooting and measurement, as well as some from the official office of Yongqingfang and academic literature. The results show that the "micro transformation" model proposed in the renovation of Yongqing Fang is of innovative significance, which provides a new idea and perspective for the renovation of historical and cultural blocks in the city.
Exploration of the Application of Artificial Intelligence in High School English Speaking Teaching
Authors: Men Qianyu
Published: August 2024

With the remarkable strides in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, a range of sophisticated techniques and products have sprung forth, including speech recognition and semantic analysis. These advancements have propelled the application of AI to new heights, particularly in the realm of education. Notably, AI applications such as speech recognition, human-computer interaction, and automated evaluation have revolutionized traditional English speaking teaching, introducing unprecedented changes to the way students learn and interact. The paper aims to investigate how AI might enhance high school pupils' English-speaking proficiency, which employs a literature review methodology to examine and illustrate the smooth integration of AI technology with high school English speaking instruction. This approach enhances speaking learning materials and fosters creativity in teaching strategies and assessment techniques. In addition, it creates room for the evolution of the oral teaching style and broadens the learning environment. This intelligent transformation of the oral teaching mode is expected to effectively enhance the effectiveness of high school oral English teaching and ultimately improve students' language proficiency.
From Instagram to Society: The Impact of Social Media on Female Self-Sexualization
Authors: Jiang Yiguo
Published: August 2024

The proliferation of social media has facilitated extensive discussions on various social issues, with feminism being a particularly prominent topic of interest. Social platforms have not only provided individuals with the means to share their opinions on gender equality, but they have also, to some degree, fostered a greater comprehension and consciousness of feminism among the general population. Facilitated by internet communication, the evolution of societal perspectives has led to a transformation in our perception of gender roles, resulting in the increasing integration of feminism into mainstream discourse. This article examines the increasingly prevalent phenomenon of female self-sexualization in the context of social media in the United States. This study utilizes an extensive examination of existing literature to investigate the relationship between internalized gender discrimination, which is experienced through platforms like Instagram, and the male gaze. The investigation reveals that social media serves as a platform that mirrors and intensifies preexisting gender stereotypes, promoting women to conform to limited ideals of attractiveness and conduct.
Fried Green Tomatoes: Why Good Feminist Films Matter
Authors: Wang Zhaoyi
Published: August 2024

Film, as a powerful cultural communication tool, significantly impacts viewers' values, attitudes, and behaviors. Feminist films, by presenting complex, three-dimensional female characters and their stories, can promote societal understanding of women's issues and advance gender equality. They also provide a platform for female creators to voice their perspectives, challenging gender inequality in the male-dominated film industry. This study examines the 1991 classic American film "Fried Green Tomatoes." It found that the film's costumes convey symbolic meanings related to gender, class, and occupation, reflecting societal expectations and stereotypes. A comparative analysis of Idgie's and Ruth's costumes reveals their character traits: Idgie's free-spirited, nature-bound lifestyle contrasts with Ruth's gentle, kind demeanor. "Fried Green Tomatoes" effectively uses parallel perspectives to challenge traditional gender roles and redefine them. By analyzing this feminist film, the study deepens the understanding of the positive role of feminist cinema, enriching feminist perspectives in film studies and highlighting women's self-awakening and resistance through the narrative of friendship and growth.
Research on Emotion Expression in Painting Art Based on Resemblance Theory
Authors: Fang Yuanzhi
Published: August 2024

In the face of paintings, people will have a variety of emotions, but it is not a matter of course that art can express emotions. Art itself cannot produce emotions, it is human beings who express emotions from the beginning to the end. Based on people's use of resemblance theory to express emotions through artworks, this paper probes into the nature of resemblance theory and the problems brought by the convention and seeks interaction of artists, audience and artworks in art expressing emotions. Art expressing emotion needs participation of the three, can not be one-sided demonstration. Resemblance theory is not invulnerable, but more of a hope to point to the root cause of this theoretical behavior, to thinking of the "mind", about this differentiating mind that defines emotion, the coexistence of empathy and prejudice, and so on. In addition, this paper also uses the uniqueness of ancient Chinese painting, which is different from Western art, highlights the connected forms of multi-emotion expression in painting art, and enriches and improves the research system of emotional expression in the field of Eastern painting art.
Language Teaching Optimization: Enhancing the Distinction Between /i:/ and // for Second Language Learners
Authors: Liu Rongheng
Published: August 2024

One of the biggest challenges encountered by second language learners is to accurately differentiate between the two vowels in English: /i:/ and //, which play an important role in everyday communication and are crucial for clear transmission of information and effective communication due to their high functional load (FL). Therefore, the paper aims to gain a more profound understanding of the difficulties learners encounter in distinguishing these vowels, with the hope of providing them with more effective learning strategies and methods. In this paper, seven English majors and seven non-English majors were selected as the study participants using an empirical research method, and audio data on the participants' pronunciation of words containing /i:/ and // were collected using a recording device and analyzed using Praat. The results indicates that both groups frequently lacked an understanding of the distinctive pronunciation characteristics of these vowels, which resulted in instances of pronunciation confusion or inaccuracy. Moreover, it proposes suggestions for enhancing teaching strategies: the integration of audio and visual teaching resources and the implementation of targeted pronunciation exercises can facilitate the acquisition of English pronunciation, thereby enhancing the accuracy and fluency of their spoken English and their performance in English communication.
An Exploration of Mother-daughter Painful Relationship in Feminist Cinema with Patriarchal Structures: A Case Study of Spring Tide
Authors: Ma Kaihang
Published: August 2024

This article focuses on the mother-daughter painful relationship in Chinese feminist cinema, taking Spring Tide as an example, to explore the formation, manifestation and impact of this relationship in the context of the patriarchal structure. The film focuses on a three-generation story of mother-daughter relationships between an unmarried mother, Guo Jianbo, with her illegitimate daughter, Guo Wanting, and her single mother, Ji Minglan. As a female-centred film, the stereotypical image of mother and daughter is transformed in Spring Tide. In the ambivalence of the mother's love and hatred for her daughter, and the daughter's affection and rivalry for her mother, this film reveals the unique psychological structure and mode of relationship between females. Based on Lacan's "mirror stage" theory, this article highlights the function and plight of the mirroring between mother and daughter in the process of self-identification. In the patriarchal regime, the lack of female discourse leads the daughter to construct her ideal-ego in the mirror image of her mother but the alienated image in the mirror constrains the daughter's self-consciousness, which forms a complex relationship. It not only reflects the female-dominated diversified female relationship, but also implies the subjectivity plight of females in the patriarchal society. With the analysis of Spring Tide, this article discloses the profound significance of the mother-daughter painful relationship in feminist cinema which provides a new perspective for understanding the subjectivity of female discourse and suggests considerations for addressing the mother-daughter tension in future research.
Transformation and Upgrading of Fresh Brand Retail Mode under the Background of Consumption Upgrading -Taking Freshippo as an Example
Authors: Zhang Chuyi
Published: August 2024

In recent years, China's retail market has developed vigorously, and technological progress superimposes demand changes, driving the innovation of new retail(NR) business models. Starting from the problems in the traditional retail industry, this paper analyzes the success of Freshippo in the context of consumption upgrading and uses the case analysis method to study, indicating that the three elements of "people, field and things", the change and upgrading of marketing channels and service processes are the key factors to promote the successful breakthrough of Freshippo. At the same time, the successful breakthrough of Freshippo provides experience for the transformation and upgrading of traditional retail enterprises. It offers new ideas to solve the dilemma of the traditional retail industry, enhance consumers' consumption expectations, and improve the supply reality of enterprises. This, in turn, promotes the development of the NR industry.
Interpretation of the Path of the Exportation of Japanese Popular Entertainment Products from the Perspective of Cross-Cultural Communication
Authors: Yang Yushi , Yu Yangyang
Published: August 2024

The Otome game has received widespread attention and popularity among Chinese and Japanese female players. However, the research on cross-cultural communication of Otome games is still insufficient in the academic community. This paper uses questionnaire surveys and interviews, to get female consumers' satisfaction with different characteristics of Chinese and Japanese Otome games. This paper compares and analyzes the differences between Chinese and Japanese Otome games. The results show that, based on the differences between Chinese and Japanese cultures, the game texts of the Otome game, such as the protagonist's personality, age, and interaction pattern, have undergone significant localization when spread from Japan to China, to satisfy Chinese audiences. Based on this, this paper proposes the following suggestions: cultural products should be localized according to the local culture while retaining some original features during cross-cultural communication, which is beneficial for both media companies and consumers to enjoy commercial and intrinsic value.
The Effect of Parent-child Relationships on the Social and Emotional Competence of Elementary School Students in the Lower School Grades
Authors: Li Jingru
Published: August 2024

Over the years, social and emotional competence has received much attention as a key competence for the social development of individuals. The level of social and emotional competence has gradually become an important indicator for assessing students' personal social adaptability and well-being in life. Based on the global report of Social and Emotional Competence Measurement released by OECD in 2021, understanding parents and a good parent-child relationship will promote the development of social and emotional competence of primary and secondary school students to a certain extent. Under the educational background of home-school-society co-education, family education has become an important part of education. Research shows that a harmonious family atmosphere is more conducive to the healthy development of children's physical and mental health. Moreover, lower elementary school students are in the transition period and have the psychological characteristics of preschool children, such as insecurity, judgment, emotional instability, etc., which require more attention and guidance from parents, teachers, and society. This study analyzes relevant literature to investigate the influence of the parent-child relationship on the social and emotional competence of lower elementary school students and develops parent-child activities for the five major competencies of social and emotional competence.
Application of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) in Multi-Factor Quantitative Investment Models
Authors: Yang Hao
Published: August 2024

This article first introduces the relevant concepts of quantitative investment and the development history of multi-factor theory as well as the advantages of machine learning in the field of quantitative investment. After that, this article mainly establishes the quantitative stock selection model. The establishment of quantitative stock selection models mainly includes two aspects: the screening of quantitative factors and the construction of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models. The screening of quantitative factors includes data preprocessing and testing the validity of single factors through the Information Coefficient (IC) method. In the establishment of the stock selection model, this article first introduces the advantages of LSTM in time series prediction, then introduces the structure of the LSTM model in detail, and then introduces the use of selected quantitative factors and the LSTM model to build the stock selection model of this article. Finally, the stock selection model constructed in this article is backtested to verify the effectiveness of the model.
The Impact of E-sports Event on Urban Economic Development: A Case Study of the Hangzhou Asian Game
Authors: Lai Hongchang , Li Xiaolong , Zhang Qianqing
Published: August 2024

With the continuous development of society, the importance of urban economy has become particularly important. At the same time, sports events have also become an important way to enhance the competitiveness of cities and realize the government's improvement of urban economy. this article takes Hangzhou as a representative to conduct corresponding research and analysis. It is found that the Hangzhou urban government has issued relevant policies for sports events to drive the city's economy in order to better organize events, in order to promote the linkage between event preparation and urban development. This article is based on the perspectives of public management, economics, sports and other disciplines, and comprehensively uses research methods such as literature review and case analysis to study the empowerment of urban economic development by the Hangzhou Asian Games e-sports project. This paper mainly explores three aspects: first, how international events promote urban economy, second, how events promote urban infrastructure construction, and finally, how electronic competitions promote urban economic development. Through the research results, it has been found that as the influence and scale of the e-sports industry gradually increase, the proportion and linkage effect of the industry continue to increase. The development of the e-sports industry-enabled city is also full of uncertainties. On the other hand, from the perspective of driving urban economic development through the e-sports industry, it is proposed to strengthen the development foundation of the e-sports industry, improve the development system of the e-sports industry, and expand the implementation path of the e-sports industry development direction.
How Capital Market Liberalization Influences Stock Price Crash Risk: The Intermediate Effect of Corporate Accounting Clarity
Authors: Yuan Ye
Published: August 2024

The introduction of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs represents a pivotal juncture in the evolution of Chinas capital markets, signaling a significant move towards increased openness and integration. These initiatives have sparked considerable academic interest, underscoring their potential to transform the financial landscape. This research employs these programs as a quasi-natural experiment to investigate their profound impact on financial stability. Our analysis focuses on a comprehensive dataset encompassing A-share firms listed on both the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges over a thirteen-year period, from 2008 to 2021. Employing a robust difference-in-differences analytical approach, this study seeks to discern the effects of capital market liberalization on the incidence of stock price crashes. The empirical findings reveal a compelling association: greater openness in capital markets correlates significantly with a reduced risk of stock price crashes. This correlation is largely attributed to enhancements in corporate accounting transparency facilitated by these initiatives. Thus, these findings underscore the dual role of enhanced capital market openness in not only fostering stability in stock prices but also in mitigating market risks, safeguarding investor wealth, reducing systemic financial vulnerabilities, and fostering sustainable development across capital markets. This study contributes meaningfully to the existing literature on stock price crash risk by providing nuanced insights and actionable recommendations for policymakers and market participants alike, aiming to further bolster capital market openness and resilience.
An Overview of Esports Business Model Research
Authors: Sun Jinxuan
Published: August 2024

Nowadays, e-sports has become one of the rapidly growing emerging industries in the world, and its business model is becoming increasingly mature. This paper provides a systematic review of academic literature on the eSports industry through the documentary method, demonstrates the rise of eSports as a cultural and economic phenomenon, and analyzes the dynamic development of eSports as an emerging industry and its business potential. By examining eSports business models, this paper not only discusses how eSports can attract a wide range of audiences and investors through innovative business models, but also explores the major challenges facing this industry and their implications for future business strategies, aiming to provide valuable recommendations for policymakers and researchers in the eSports industry. The study shows that the business model of eSports relies on diversified revenues, and its rapid development has not only benefited from technological innovation and globalization trends but also from policy support and the positive response and investment of the capital market. The eSports industry has become an important part of the global digital economy, with strong market potential and the possibility of sustained growth.
The Importance of Corporate Culture, Governance Structure, and Laws and Regulations in the Fintech Ecosystem
Authors: Hou Duwenkai
Published: August 2024

With rapid technological development, technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency and mobile payment are constantly promoting changes in the traditional financial industry and deriving the emerging ecosystem of financial technology. This article mainly discusses how corporate culture, governance structure, laws and regulations in the financial technology ecosystem affect financial technology companies to maintain a certain competitiveness in the relevant ecosystem. Among them, a strong cultural atmosphere can help fintech companies stabilize their position in the system, and a stable governance structure can help fintech companies and enterprises avoid risks and make correct strategic decisions, thereby promoting the development of the entire fintech industry. Laws and regulations are mainly reflected in fintech companies' compliance with financial regulations in different regions, such as anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, and the protection of customer data and privacy, thereby enhancing customers' trust in fintech companies. These three aspects jointly stabilize the position of financial technology companies in the financial technology ecosystem and promote the continuous development of the financial technology ecosystem.
Digital Transformation of China's E-Commerce Industry
Authors: Cheng Yang
Published: August 2024

China's e-commerce industry has experienced a substantial digital transition following the COVID-19 outbreak. This transformation is evident in various dimensions, such as technical advancements, shifts in customer behavior, and adaptations in operational frameworks. This article looks at how COVID-19 has affected China's e-commerce sector and how it has affected businesses' digital transformation. It is discovered through data and case analysis analysis that digital transformation improves competitiveness, lowers costs, and increases efficiency. However, it also emphasizes that a variety of issues, including personnel, management, technology, and so forth, must be taken into account while implementing digital transformation. Lastly, a few recommendations are made to help China's e-commerce sector succeed in the digital revolution.
Strategic Engagement and Brand Perception: An Analysis of Social Media Marketing in the Luxury Automobile Industry
Authors: Xu Yichen
Published: August 2024

Internet marketing has undergone significant changes in the digital age, greatly influencing customer behavior, purchasing habits, and corporate marketing strategies. This research examines the impact of social media marketing on increasing strategic engagement and brand awareness in the luxury automotive industry, with a specific focus on Mercedes-Benz compared to other luxury brands. By conducting comparative analysis, case studies, and data analysis, this study demonstrates how luxury automotive companies employ social media content to enhance brand awareness and engage consumers. The results indicate that Mercedes-Benzs comprehensive social media strategy, which includes visually appealing content and interactive campaigns, has successfully improved brand equity and consumer response. This research underscores the importance of implementing an advanced social media marketing strategy for luxury brands to uphold their reputation and cultivate long-term customer loyalty.