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A Review on the Relationship Between Academic Procrastination, Self-regulation, and Appropriate Remedial Strategies
Authors: Liu Yingying
Published: November 2023

Drawing much attention in recent years, academic procrastination and self-regulation are well-known concepts across the field of psychology. Researchers have spent decades on related topics, unravelling their nature and their interaction with each other. Nonetheless, the relationship between self-regulation and academic procrastination specifically was somewhat lacking. In this study, conclusions of various previous papers were collected, from both theoretical and experimental investigations. In hopes of finding a more up-to-date inference, this study contributed on two aspects. First, it landed the following conclusions: students who are better at self-regulating experience less serious academic procrastination; and that academic procrastination could be eased by developing self-regulation abilities. Second, multiple moderating methods for academic procrastination were suggested, including learning strategies, different perspectives of self-regulation, and the mechanism of active procrastination. The paper also suggested gaps in current field, as well as their respective advice for future research. The implication of the study was emphasised by the potential that self-regulation has on relieving academic procrastination effects. With further exploration, findings in the field will no doubt benefit students across the globe.
Analysis of Public Opinion Crisis Control by Mainstream Media During COVID-19
Authors: Sun Junyi
Published: November 2023

The sudden outbreak of new pneumonia has had a profound impact on the global world and all walks of life. At the same time, it also creates a torrent of public opinion under the mud of information and accelerates the fermentation and loss of control of the Internet public opinion field. Tuchman, a famous scholar, claimed in Doing the News that news is the constructed reality, and the mainstream media controls the trend of public opinion when disseminating news. In this paper, public opinion at each stage of the epidemic was analyzed based on the crisis phase analysis theory proposed by Steven Fink. In the face of the epidemic crisis, the mapping of the media plays an important role. Mainstream media should control the public opinion crisis through different discourse strategies and social effects caused by communication methods.
How Disney Plus Helped Disney out of Financial Crisis
Authors: Sun Bixuan
Published: November 2023

This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 on The Walt Disney Company and the measures taken by the company, particularly the launch of the streaming service Disney Plus, to mitigate the economic crisis. The pandemic led to the closure of Disney's theme parks worldwide, resulting in significant revenue losses. The film industry also suffered as movie theaters closed and production was disrupted. As a result, Disney's stock price fell, and the company faced financial difficulties. However, the launch of Disney Plus in November 2019 provided a new source of income and profit opportunities. When people had to stay home, the demand for streaming services surged, and Disney Plus capitalized on this trend. As a result, the success of Disney Plus exceeded expectations, surpassing 60 million subscribers by August 2020. The paper analyzes the strategies employed by Disney to promote Disney Plus, including releasing blockbuster films directly on the platform and extensive advertising campaigns across various media channels. The company's public statements emphasizing its commitment to streaming media and its confidence in Disney Plus further contributed to its success. Overall, Disney Plus played a crucial role in mitigating the financial impact of the COVID-19 on The Walt Disney Company.
The Aphasia Syndrome: The Language of Colonialism in Postcolonial English Writings
Authors: Wang Qingxuan
Published: November 2023

This paper is an examination of how colonial language and its (after) effects are represented in postcolonial English literature. Two literary works are examined: the Indian diplomat and novelist Vikas Swarups Slumdog Millionaire and the Haitian-American writer Edwidge Danticats short story Children of the Sea. Through close reading and comparative analysis, the paper concludes that there are three main symptoms of language abuse in the colonial context, which it labels as The Aphasia Syndrome (TAS). Briefly, the TAS includes (1) the imitation (parrot-talk) of the colonizers language as a means of accessing its power and resources; (2) the silencing or suppression of all colonized speech; and (3) the colonys nonsensical ravings, which include the use of indigenous words and expressions without providing translations, as well as the reorganization and reappropriation of signifiers in the privileged language to create indecipherable expressions. By diagnosing TAS and its historical affections on colonized peoples, the paper hopes to excavate the anti-colonial potential inherent in indigenous languages and speech, while advocating a more promising prospect for reconciliation, communication, and healing.
Research on the Protection of Labor Rights and Interests of Delivery Riders in the Era of Algorithms
Authors: Wang Zhirui
Published: November 2023

Food delivery based on the internet has become a highly potential outcome after the flourishment of platform economy, and it does attract a lot of people to get involved in this career. The food delivery service has connected the customer, the company, and the workers together, providing the customers with convenient and comfortable methods to make an order and enjoy the foods from different restaurants without going out, thanks to the development of algorithms. However, as a new sort of technique that lack supervisory, algorithms are keep exploiting the delivery workers, on the other hand, and since the legal awareness of the workers are not strong enough together with their unfamiliarity with the new technology, they dont have effective ways to protect their basic rights when their legal rights are violated by the entrepreneurs. This article mainly shows the reason behind this phenomenon and the current solutions together with the writers suggestions towards this issue.
Analysis of Economic Policies for Economic Recovery in the United States since the Economic Depression and the Covid-19 Epidemic
Authors: Wang Yidan
Published: November 2023

The United States has always been a significant country in the world. And its major economic problems caused by various reasons (e.g., health events or collapsing of the financial system) are widely noticed around the world. They can also affect other regions and countries to a greater extent. The paper examines several major financial events in U.S. history based on a literature survey and case study approach in chronological order, namely, the Great Depression, the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis, and the economic recession to recovery since the New Crown epidemic, the paper as well as shows the macroeconomic policy regulation and policy effects adopted by different governments behind them, and finally gives relevant economic policy recommendations. This paper points out the uncertainty of economic policies and the impact of policy implementation on other countries especially countries which close contact with America. And the policies adopted by the U.S. government in getting out of several economic events have solved specific problems. They are worthy of being used by governments today to prevent related situations, reduce the impact of financial losses on society, make the government vigilant, and take strict precautions.
From the Perspective of Symbolic Interactionism -Understanding Reciprocal Relationships in Car Boot Markets
Authors: CHAU CHUNKIT
Published: November 2023

This research study explores the emergence and development of reciprocal relationships within the car boot market in Guangzhou. Drawing upon the theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism, the motivation behind these relationships is examined. The study uses field research, including in-depth interviews and observations, to gather data on the motivations, interactions, and reciprocal exchanges among market participants. The research objectives include understanding the background and characteristics of the car boot market, exploring the establishment of reciprocal relationships from the perspective of Symbolic Interactionism, and investigating the implications of these relationships for social identities. The research methodology encompasses qualitative methods, such as participant observation and interviews, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the car boot market and its reciprocal dynamics. The research findings indicate that in the car boot market, reciprocal relationships are formed through the exchange of symbols and meaningful interactions among vendors and customers. These relationships contribute to the construction of social identities and foster economic development within the market. Through direct and indirect reciprocity, vendors build networks and expand their social identities beyond their existing relationships. The conclusions drawn from this study underscore the significance of interactional behaviors and symbolic exchanges in the car boot market. The research highlights the applicability of Symbolic Interactionism in analyzing and understanding the nuanced dynamics of reciprocal relationships within informal economies. It offers valuable insights for the development and management of the car boot market and recommends strategies for fostering and sustaining reciprocal relationships.
The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Women in the Workplace
Authors: Ye Xinyi
Published: November 2023

In recent years, although the protection of womens rights has made considerable progress in the workplace, its still difficult for women to enter senior positions with typical masculine characteristics, and they still suffer from unequal treatment compared with men. Gender discrimination is still relatively common in workplace. Among them, cognitive bias toward gender is one of the leading causes of gender discrimination in the workplace, and these cognitive biases are partly derived from gender stereotypes. These stereotypical expectations not only reflect existing differences but also profoundly influence the way men and women define themselves and are treated by others. Typical stereotypes about men and women are often widely shared daily. This paper studies the connotation, representation, and formation reasons for gender stereotypes, analyzes the adverse effects of gender stereotypes on women in the workplace, and puts forward suggestions for improving womens unequal treatment in the workplace from the perspective of gender stereotypes.
Civil Litigation Mechanism for the Return of Stolen Artifacts from the US: An Example of Taizong Horses
Authors: Zhao Yujie
Published: November 2023

A large number of ancient artifacts were stolen, plundered, and displaced abroad due to aggressions and wars in the early 1900s, and the US is one of the largest recipients of stolen artifacts from around the world. In past practices, negotiation and purchasing have been the main means to recover these lost artifacts. This article argues that legal means, especially the civil litigation approach, can play a unique role in recovery. Through analyzing original ownership, bona fide acquisition, and the statute of limitations in domestic law, the passage demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of litigation for the return of artifacts in the US. This paper also analyzes the civil litigation mechanism for the recovery of international stolen cultural property under the American legal system by taking the Chinese cultural relic Taizong Horse exhibited in the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania as an example and proves that civil litigation for the recovery of international cultural relics is completely feasible.
The Making of a Nation-state: Unification of National Identity in Post Independent Ukraine
Authors: Yang Mingxuan
Published: November 2023

The paper explicates the hard-won unity of Ukrainian national identity. Contrary to the concerted determination that Ukrainians displayed in the war with Russia, Ukrainians national identity was fragmented in most of its post-independent history. It reviewed a wide range of polls, surveys, and literature in history and Ukrainian politics with special focus on the different critical moments of identity change in post-independent Ukraine. The paper found that Ukrainians and Russophones living in this country used to have divergent national imaginations from Ukraines independence to the Euromaidan revolution in 2014. However, Russias assertive policy to Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea and support to the Civil War in Donbas since 2014, drove Ukrainians of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds to gradually put down their divisions and unify again as a nation-state. The identity unification finally completed in the Russo-Ukrainian war that Ukrainian became the predominant national identity of all groups in this country.
The Impact of Film on Culture: Reflections on Movie Industry, Violent Impact and Politicized Content Production
Authors: Lynn Hadrian
Published: November 2023

Modern scholars have been concerned with the transformative impact that film has had on society and culture since the late 20th century. The Hollywood film industry in the United States has received particular attention from studies related to the social sciences. In order to make sense of modern movie industrial production, people who study this topic need to be able to investigate and criticise it by its cultural impact. This study explores at the numerous ways in which films have the potential to influence the cultural norms that already exist in a community. In particular, it examines the substantial impact that film can have not only on cultural identities but also on values, beliefs, and social norms. This impact is not limited to cultural identities, however. In this study, the instance of Sound of Freedom is used to demonstrate how violent effect and politicised content are interacting with one another to develop the goals and aspirations of the younger generation to build civic society. The goals and aspirations of the younger generation are the subject of this study, which focuses on how these two trends are shaping the younger generation. To be more explicit, the focus of the study is on how these two components influence one another as well as how each component influences the others.
Research on the Training Methods of Olympia Lifting
Authors: Chen Zihan
Published: November 2023

To incorporate Olympia Lifting and its derivatives into training for improved sports performance, there is an evident scientific basis from both practical and scientific perspectives. As sports performance professionals gain more knowledge in the planning and design process, it becomes necessary to understand more about Olympia Lifting to provide the most effective exercise recommendations. Therefore, this paper focuses on the training method of Olympia Lifting. After reviewing literature, it can be concluded that Olympia Lifting and its derivative exercises are not only for specific sports, but can also be used as an effective complement to other components of comprehensive training.
Representative Speech Acts of Chinese ESL Students in Deliberative Discussion
Authors: Shi Zidi
Published: November 2023

With the increasing proliferation of collaborative activities in English learning classes, deliberative discussions centered around achieving shared objectives are more likely to emerge during classroom conversations conducted in English. Through the lens of Speech Act Theory, this study examined and analyzed the English speech performance as second language of Chinese college students deliberative dialogues in groups. In discussion, the participants demonstrate sufficient pragmatic proficiency to reach a consensus on contentious issues through their deliberative speech acts, which involve four stages: proposing ideas, providing reasoning and arguments, responding to others viewpoints, and modifying or reformulating ideas. The analysis reveals that students can achieve an optimal deliberative dialogue through a congenial and supportive attitude. In their collaborative consultations, they diligently worked towards reaching a consensus that aligned with the collective interest, albeit failing to determine a feasible course of action. It is evident that students tend to overlook their communicative purposes amidst the process of test-oriented second language acquisition. Further English teaching should shift the focus from standard grammar and semantic accuracy to satisfying pragmatic functions.
Interactions Between United Nations Organs and Agencies and International Law
Authors: Duan Hongshan
Published: November 2023

During the past 10 to 15 years, international society has been strongly connected to and guided by the system under United Nations (UN) six main organs and countless agencies. With international order being challenged and re-established during these years, the mechanism of United Nations organs and agencies are usually viewed under International Law perspectives. The operating routine of the UN and International Law was somehow connected especially in the way of the decision-making process and decision-making results (i.e. Conventions, Resolutions). The article took an analytical and comparative view regarding the UN system and International Law and innovatively pointed out the current dilemma between those two entities. The article naturally draws out the drafting and the settlement of International Law. The process surely sped up the development of UN organs and agencies and reversely the UN system boosted the loopholes and the lay-backs of International Law consecutively. Also, the author spotted that with the leading roles of the United Nations Security Council and the International Court of Justice under International Law, there is still a long path to mend the relationship established between UN organs and International Law. It is valuable to examine the UN organs and agencies underneath International Law. The consensus-oriented mechanism of the UN will surely match the true essence of liberty of contract in International Law.
Reasonableness of ICC Judgment of the Bashir Case from the International Status, Clause Conflicts and Scope of Application
Authors: Chen Ruiqing
Published: November 2023

This article addresses the International Criminal Court ruling in the Bashir case from the perspectives of the International Criminal Courts position following the United Nations Security Councils referral of the case, and the conflict between Articles 27 and 98, which in the Rome Statute, and the rationale of Article 27s scope of applicability. The immunity ratione personae can be divided in to two parts: Rome Statute and customary international law, which are the principal sources. Sudan is not the contracting party of the Rome Statute, and the Rome Statute only applies to signatories. This essay first contends that the position of the International Criminal Court in the Bashir case has not altered toward a vertical connection after the United Nations Security Council transferred the case. Second, the field of applicability of Article 98 should be broadened, and Article 27s effective time should not be restricted to the appeals phase. Third, the International Criminal Court cannot demonstrate that there is an existing case in which the immunity of in-service leaders of state has been revoked in international customary law. In the end, this article contends that the International Criminal Courts ruling of the Bashir case is irrational and insufficiently supported by the facts. Sudan is a third country to the Rome Statute, had its rights violated by the International Criminal Courts explanation of Article 27.
The Dissemination Pathway and Influence of Hallyu Culture in China
Authors: Wang Beierqi
Published: November 2023

Since the 1990s, a cultural wave of Hallyu, or the South Korean wave, has gradually arisen in China. Hallyu generally refers to the South Korean culture and lifestyle that have gained popularity domestically, primarily through the dissemination of TV dramas, music, and artists, with Blackpink as a representative example. Since Hallyus inception in China, it has remained a hot topic across major media and portal websites. Its influence touches on various aspects of Chinese cultural audiences, attributing its success to the inherent South Korean culture in Hallyu. This paper studies the pathway and influence of Hallyu cultures dissemination in China, analyzing it from four perspectives: government, corporations, culture, and audiences, seeking reasons for the successful propagation of Hallyu culture and its enlightening implications for the Chinese cultural industry. Based on the roots of local culture with the spirit of embracing all rivers can people turn the collision of Chinese culture and foreign culture into an opportunity for cultural renewal to usher in the great historical revival of Chinese culture in the 21st century. The primary research methods employed in this study are literature analysis and semi-structured interviews.
Promoting Self-disclosure Using Associative Cards in High School Adolescents
Authors: Zheng Yanjing
Published: November 2023

The Self-disclosure for adolescents is important for their interpersonal relationships as well as future social development. Adolescents tend to increase their self-disclosure when they communicate with their peers. Associative cards serve as a tool that closes the distance between people and builds an emotional connection with others during communication. Previous research has showed that associative cards could facilitate the self-disclosure of patients with psychological problems. This study aims to test the effectiveness of associative cards on adolescents self-disclosure in school settings. This study adopted a quasi-experimental design with non-randomized samples, 14 volunteer students were invited to join in the associative cards activity. The Self-Disclosure Inventory was used to measure participants self-disclosure. Participants finished the same inventory before and after the activity. The results showed that score differences between the pretest and posttest indicated a significant difference, which suggested that using associative cards can promote adolescents self-disclosure in the school environment. The conclusion provided a novel way to facilitate peer relationships in school. Educators can use associative cards more in the future to promote adolescents self-disclosure to peers. The associative cards activity in this research can be improved and extended to study whether the promotion of adolescents self-disclosure can last long term.
Analysis of Character and Theme in The Flowers of War
Authors: Xu Gefan
Published: November 2023

The film The Flowers of War is related to the Nanking Massacre in the year of 1937, in Nanking, China. The paper mainly studies the story of sacrifice and hope in the war, and the relationship between the two, against the backdrop of the Nanking Massacre. The purpose of this research paper is to bring to light a different side of the war. This paper introduces the cruelty of war and the importance of women in war through the analysis of characters and themes in The film The Flowers of War, analyzing the before and after of the characters and the personality traits of different characters. This paper finds out that war is essentially exchanging the lives of one group of people for the lives of another. Men are not the only ones who can contribute to war. At the same time, the position of women in war is not negligible and essential.
The Impact of Feminism on Womens Political Participation in the United States
Authors: Feng Shuoqi
Published: November 2023

Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of women in politics in the United States (U.S.), which has gradually enhanced the status and opportunities for women in the political arena. The emergence of this phenomenon means that womens political status has gradually been recognised by society, and womens aspirations for political ambitions have shown a trend of increasing value. However, most of the related literature has adopted the quantitative analysis of the number of womens participation in politics by means of regression equations. This paper will examine the impact of the feminist movement on womens political participation in the U.S. by qualitatively analysing the political phenomenon from a feminist perspective. Through this analysis, the study establishes that feminism has played an active role in eliminating sexism in politics by calling for womens political participation and campaigning for their rights, encouraging increasing numbers of womens participation in political elections in the U.S..
Analysis of the Value of Digital Collectibles of Traditional Cultural Intellectual Properties from the Perspective of Industrial Chain
Authors: Chen Siling , Ding Jin
Published: November 2023

As an important carrier and blue ocean field of current digital content products, digital collectibles have developed rapidly since 2021. Their role in protecting digital copyrights and the advantages in inheriting and disseminating traditional intangible cultural heritage have made them a cutting-edge direction in the research of cultural digitization. The research on digital collectibles in China mainly focuses on the value generation logic of digital collectibles, copyright protection issues, policy regulations, the role of digital collectibles in the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and the development strategies of specific industrial digital collectibles. Against the backdrop of the development of the cultural industry and the pan-entertainment industry, the operation of traditional cultural intellectual properties (IP) has become a hot topic in current academia. Traditional cultural IP possesses relevant cultural creative resources, collective emotional resonance, and intellectual property resources, which give it unique advantages in the distribution of digital collectibles. At the same time, digital collectibles can also provide new ideas for the operation of traditional cultural IP, promote its further digital development, and facilitate the creation of digital cultural works that blend with the current era by utilizing relevant resources, enriching the contemporary connotation of traditional cultural IP. This study takes a comprehensive perspective of the industrial chain and aims to clarify the intrinsic connection between digital collectibles and the operation and development of traditional cultural IP, and to determine the specific value of digital collectibles in the development of traditional cultural IP. It is expected to provide new perspectives and directions for the research on the relationship between digital collectibles development and traditional cultural IP, and further promote the development of traditional cultural IP through the use of digital collectibles.
How Tibets Religious and Cultural Policies Have Affected Tibetans Identity Since Chinas Reform and Opening Up?
Authors: Wu Yutong
Published: November 2023

The mysterious Tibet is often veiled, and the reason is its complex religions. Since Chinas economic reform, Tibetan people often feel confused about their identity in the society because of the mysterious Tibetan religions, which include many types - such as Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelugpa. And this contributes to the difficulties for Tibetan people in their processes of finding their own identities. Identity refers to ones own perception of and description of oneself in the society. This paper first introduces the religious culture of Tibet after Chinas reform and opening up, then gives two case studies of Tibetan peoples gradual search for their own identity. Finally, this article analyzes how the behavior of these people affects their identity and whether it makes them perceive Sino-Tibetan relations to be closer. This paper finds that through various governmental policies and programs, together with mainland peoples voluntary participation in these programs, Tibetan people have gradually found their identity in todays Chinese society. The relationship between mainlanders and Tibetan people has also been strengthened.
Unveiling the Veil: Exploring the Origin, Effects, and Coping Strategies of Menstrual Stigma
Authors: Jia Yueran
Published: November 2023

Menstruation, also referred to as the period, faces pervasive stigmatization globally despite being a natural female biological process. This stigma, rooted in historical gender inequalities and fueled by misconceptions, holds significant implications. This study investigates period stigma comprehensively, exploring its origins, impacts, and potential solutions. The stigma originates from patriarchal structures and gender inequality, reinforcing harmful biases and impeding womens career growth, exemplified by the glass ceiling effect. The resulting psychological toll on women is considerable. Efforts to combat period stigma include policy interventions, feminist movements, and NGO initiatives like United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund. This paper enhances understanding of the stigma and its consequences, proposing practical strategies to counteract it. However, limitations include the lack of qualitative and quantitative methods due to data constraints and insufficient historical sources, impacting the portrayal of its inception. In conclusion, this study illuminates the enduring complexity of period stigma, raising awareness about its harm. Synthesizing existing literature provides valuable insights into its origins, consequences, and coping mechanisms.
More Foosball and Beer: Urban Life and Precarious Masculinity in Friends
Authors: Yuan Haotian
Published: November 2023

This paper intends to explore the precarious masculinity in the celebrated sitcom Friends by considering it alongside the urbanization in the United States in the 1990s, which was overlapped with the development of post-feminism, neoliberalism, and the third industry. This paper intends to show that masculinity in Friends is demonstrated as precarious and instable, whose preservation relies on the repetition of certain gendered rituals, acts and ornamentations. This is because body politics, shaped by discourses about urban masculinity operates in a subtle way in Friends, governing and regulating the male characters, which leads to their self-scrutiny against homosexuality and femininity. A celebrated cultural icon, Friends continues to attract audiences around the world and its popularity can be taken as a projection of the nostalgia/expectations of a prosperous era. However, it is important to understand that Friends should be viewed as representations of a certain era, instead of an icon of universal values and expectations of lifestyles, because values regarding gender, race, and identity are no longer appropriate today and neoliberal boom which provided the context for Friends has already suffered from a bankruptcy.
An Analysis of Comments Promoting Cultural Transmission in the Streaming Media Era Through Translation
Authors: Zeng Kexin
Published: November 2023

In the past several years, streaming media has developed rapidly, which also provides a huge stage for cultural transmission. People can learn more about different cultures and enjoy different beautiful scenery by using mobile phones. However, cultural communication is not as easy as expected. The cultural disparities and cultural diversities make it difficult for people with different cultural backgrounds to understand different cultures, and sometimes it even leads to cultural conflict. Translation has always been regarded as a marginal subject. However, in cross-cultural communication, translation is an essential tool, and the importance of translators is far from that of artificial intelligence. The communication between different cultures requires interpreters to exert their subjective initiative. In todays cultural integration, it is essential to promote cultural communication. On the base of some cross-cultural phenomena, this paper focuses on three aspects to find the better method which can promote cultural communication, promoting a better development for culture.
A Literature Review Study of the Creative Structure of Oedipus the King
Authors: He Yijun
Published: November 2023

Oedipus the King is one of the three great tragedies of ancient Greece, and Aristotle gave it a high evaluation in his work Poetics. The core of this article is to study the creation structure and plots of Oedipus the King from Aristotles theory of tragedy. This article is divided into three parts: introduction, literature review and conclusion. Through these three parts, the author will summarize the current research status, research views and shortage of Oedipus the King. Through the research, the author finds that Oedipus the King has three main characteristics in the plot: the closed dramatic structure, the application of retrospective method and the perfect use of sudden turn and discovery. In addition, the current scholars research mainly focuses on the external drama conflicts of Oedipus the King, but the internal reasons for the series of action of Oedipus are not studied enough. Therefore, the author believes that only when scholars have a deep understanding of the definition of action in the Poetics can they obtain the creative research results of Oedipus the King.
How Marriage Policy Affects Womens LFP
Authors: Bai Bohan
Published: November 2023

With technological advancement coupled with the recent pandemic, perceptions of womens societal roles have undoubtedly evolved over the recent decades. Often, their social role is measured through their employment status, with rising labor force participation indicating an elevated social standing. While most of the previous research tends to link womens labor force participation with factors including wage rates, childbirth, and education, the correlation between their labor force participation and marriage has remained underexplored. Given the profound impact marriage can have on womens employment, it is crucial to adopt innovative research approaches that reflect modern shifts in womens social roles. This paper seeks to unravel the link between marriage and womens labor force participation in the U.S., focusing specifically on the influence of legal marriage age via a difference-in-difference design. The goal is to inform the government of better policy decisions, such as pushing for enhanced economic and marriage policies that could further facilitate womens role in the professional realm.
Strategies for Sustainable Protection of Traditional Opera Intangible Cultural Heritage from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization: The Example of the Ningbo Opera in China
Authors: Li Mengshan
Published: November 2023

The traditional opera intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is closely related to rural revitalization. Traditional operas intangible cultural heritage needs to be protected in a sustainable manner from the perspective of rural revitalization, and this need comes from both national policy and social and economic growth. With Ningbo Opera chosen as a particular case to be investigated, the research focuses on the sustainable protection of traditional opera ICH from the perspective of rural revitalization. The Ningbo Operas inheritance situation was also looked into, including the enrollment of students, the number of ICH inheritors, the amount of funding provided by the government to carry out inheritance activities, and the methods of inheritance in four different areas. To analyze and summarize the inherited situation of Ningbo Opera using the method of data analysis, the information on these scenarios was gathered and organized. Using surveys analysis, to look into the villages situation of sustainably protect Ningbo Opera, the best techniques to look for these factors are suggested. The article is studied in order to investigate the most efficient and sustainable strategies to protect traditional opera ICH and to contribute favorably to the sustainable protection of ICH from the perspective of rural revitalization.
The Conundrum of Ethnic Discrimination and Identity Crisis in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah
Authors: P Chitra Devi. , G Christopher.
Published: November 2023

The issue of Racial discrimination has emerged as a pressing concern worldwide in general and in the United States in particular in recent times, posing a significant challenge to human rights. Racial discrimination constitutes a grave violation of human rights, which encompasses a broad spectrum of human rights violations, including the adoption of discriminatory practices, the marginalization of domestic issues, and the unjust targeting of ethnic or religious minorities, refugees, and immigrants, often branding them as criminals, either intentionally or inadvertently (Smith & Johnson, n.d.). In this context, the present study aims to examine the facet of ethnic and racial discrimination that is meted out against the African immigrant community in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah. This study tries to investigate the instances of racial discrimination that are orchestrated on the protagonist Ifemelu and her deep longing for ethnic identity after she migrated from Nigeria to America. This research paper also examines the myriad forms of racial politics and myths of sexism and racism prevalent in the American discourses in the light of Intersectionality theory.
Principles of environmental and social psychology in UI/UX design for metaverse social games: A case study of Horizon Worlds
Authors: Gao Biao , Xie Huiqin , Wang Yiming , Xie Zhanglin
Published: November 2023

Design psychology and environmental and social psychology are two independent yet interconnected fields. This paper aims to integrate these fields and explore their application in user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design for metaverse social games. The principles of design psychology help understand users’ cognitive and emotional needs, enabling the creation of user-friendly interfaces and interaction designs. On the other hand, principles of environmental and social psychology provide insights into how environmental and social factors influence user behavior and psychological states. Building upon the importance and application of design psychology principles in UI/UX design, we delve into the specific environmental and social psychology factors that impact UI/UX design in metaverse social games. As a virtual global social platform, the metaverse necessitates designers to consider users’ social needs, identity expression, and personal interactions, in order to create an immersive and authentic virtual social experience. Through an in-depth analysis of Zuckerberg’s “Horizon Worlds” and its UI/UX design, we explore the comprehensive application of design psychology and environmental and social psychology principles in metaverse social games. We examine aspects such as usability, personalization, social interaction, and emotional connection in UI/UX design and discuss how visual elements, sound effects, and interactive feedback can facilitate the establishment of emotional connections and social networks within the virtual world. This research aims to provide designers with deeper insights and guidance in creating metaverse social game interfaces that align with user needs and societal adaptability. It will further expand the theoretical foundation of UI/UX design for metaverse social games and serve as a case study and reference for empirical research on the application of environmental and social psychology in game interface design.
A Shape Gr A Shape Grammars Appr ammars Approach to Bvlgari’ o Bvlgari’sEmerald Necklaces ald Necklaces Design Language
Authors: Elrafie Youssef , S. Hosny Samir , Eladly Mohamed , Morsy Sahar
Published: November 2023

For more than forty years now, shape grammars have been the interest of many researchers in many domains including Paintings and Arts, Architecture, and Product Design [March, 2011]. However, by tracing the time line of shape grammars under “Product Design”, it does not show any interest in “Antiques or Vintages” as such [Chau et al. 2004]. This paper addresses shape grammars as a style generator of Bulgari’s emerald necklace designs, being considered as a vintage that bears a specific style, character and importance as a cultural symbol. The paper discusses the issue of style in design. Then it presents an analysis of four of Bvlgari’s emerald necklace designs to induce the shape rules governing the style. Then it presents a shape matrix out of which a new design is developed, which is compared to another Bvlgari’s existing product to demonstrate the applicability, value and advantages of the approach.
Composite steel beam is commonly used element in multistory steel buildings today. The composite action between the concrete deck and the steel beam reduces both steel weight and deflection, accordingly, enhance floor economy and serviceability. Many earlier researches were carried out to optimize the design of the composite steel beams under both static loading and dynamic behavior. None of these researches was concerned in optimizing the cross section or the longitudinal profile of built-up composite steel beams. The aim of this research is to develop simple and practical equations to determine the optimum cross section dimensions and optimum longitudinal profile for both shored and un-shored simply supported built-up fully composite steel beams. These equations were developed using (GRG) solving technique considering residential buildings loads and (ASD) design method. Also, the research presented an example for utilizing the developed equations
Authors: F. Deifalla Ahmed , saleh amin , elwan sherif , Hamad mostafa , Elzeiny sherif
Published: November 2023

In many situations, it is necessary to have a beam web opening in the plastic hinge location. However, very limited studies investigated the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column joints with nearby beam web openings. A previous study was conducted for investigating the behavior of beam-column joints with unreinforced nearby web opening. In this study, the effect of adding additional reinforcing around a nearby web opening on the seismic behavior of RC exterior Beam-Column joints is being investigated. Nine full-scale beam-column joints were tested, four joints had an unreinforced opening, while five joints had reinforced opening. The behavior of the beam-column joints is described in terms of maximum resisting load, deflection, energy dissipated, and stiffness degradation. The behavior was significantly affected by the nearby opening. The increase in opening width and the reduction in the distance between the opening and the column resulted in decreasing the strength and ductility of the RC beam-column joint. However, adding additional reinforcement improved the behavior. Thus, it is recommended to provide additional reinforcement all around the opening.
LATE ROMAN WEST ASİA MİNOR LIGHT COLORED WARE FROM GRANICUS SURVEYED SITES
Authors: TEKKÖK KARAÖZ Billur
Published: November 2023

This article is a compilation of debates on the origin of a group of late Roman slipped pottery identified as the "Late Roman West Asia Minor Light Colored Ware" with a light-coloured paste and an orange-brown slip that copies after some forms of the Phocaean Red Slip ware. The content of this article is composed of standard plates, bowls, oil lamps and jugs of this group, which are found together with the forms of the Phocaean Red Slip Ware (LRC) in the late Roman period settlements within the scope of the Granicus Survey, but which are more prevalent and show an intense distribution in the Black Sea and Marmara regions. A new debate on the origin of this ceramic group has started over the examples concentrated in the coastal cities of Marmara and Western Anatolia (Smryna, Antandros, Troia, Parion, Bandırma, Kyzikos, İstanbul) and a new proposal has been put forward depending on the distribution model of the group and the new suggestion is northern Troad or Marmara region depending on the distribution pattern of the group.
KARAKTERISTIK PERIBADAHAN KRISTEN BERDASARKAN POLA PENYATAAN-RESPONS DALAM KELUARAN 3:1-12
Authors: Limengka Prayogo Edward , Lim Budianto , Santoso Agus
Published: November 2023

Within two thousand years of the long history of Christianity, Christian worship has been evolving. In the process, distortions often occur and shift the focus of worship. Worship that should focus on the person, works, and initiative of the Trinity has been focusing on humans’ needs and initiative. Therefore, we need to revisit the characteristics of Christian worship conveyed in the Bible. Though a literature study, the writer examined Exodus 3:1-12 and found ten worship characteristics based on revelation-response pattern. Characteristics related to God’s revelation are: (1) worship involves the real presence of God, (2) worship is mediated by Christ, (3) worship is initiated by God, (4) worship employs common elements of our lives, (5) worship proclaims God’s identity, (6) worship remembers God’s saving acts, (7) worship demands our response, and (8) worship engages our senses. Characteristics related to human’s response are: (1) our response involves our body, emotion, and will and (2) our response corresponds to the revealed identity of God.
 
Sepanjang dua ribu tahun sejarah Kekristenan, peribadahan Kristen sudah mengalami proses “evolusi” yang panjang. Dalam proses tersebut, tidak jarang terjadi distorsi-distorsi karena pergeseran fokus peribadahan. Peribadahan yang seharusnya berfokus kepada pribadi, karya, dan inisiatif Allah Tritunggal pada akhirnya berfokus pada kebutuhan dan inisiatif manusia. Untuk itu, kita perlu melihat kembali karakteristik peribadahan Kristen yang dinyatakan Alkitab. Melalui studi literatur, penulis menggali teks Keluaran 3:1-12 dan menemukan sepuluh karakteristik peribadahan berdasarkan pola-penyataan-respons. Karakteristik yang terkait dengan penyataan Allah ialah: (1) kehadiran pribadi Allah secara langsung, (2) terjadi melalui perantaraan Kristus, (3) terjadi berdasarkan inisiatif Allah, (4) mungkin terjadi dengan melibatkan aspek kehidupan yang natural, umum, atau common, (5) menyatakan identitas dan jati diri Allah, (6) menyatakan karya dan perbuatan Allah, (7) menuntut manusia memberikan respons, dan (8) bersifat imanen dan nyata. Kemudian, karakteristik yang berkaitan dengan respons manusia ialah: (1) bersifat holistik, yaitu melibatkan tubuh, emosi, kehendak, dan (2) berpadanan dengan identitas dan jati diri Allah.