bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling and optimization of a modified iron-yoked electromagnetic propulsion system using the gravitational search algorithm
Authors: Magdy M. Mohamed , El-Hussieny Haitham , Fath El-Bab Ahmed M. R. , Abdo Mahmoud M. M. , Ahmed Sabah M.
Published: October 2024

Potential uses for electromagnetic launchers in defense systems, space exploration, and transportation have recently emerged. In addition, this accelerator has many applications, such as deploying small satellites into low-earth orbit and accelerating high-speed trains (e.g., bullet trains and Hyperloop) with a low-cost propulsion system instead of expensive linear motors, particularly in space applications. Therefore, the full capability and optimization of these launchers’ efficiency are still required. Therefore, this paper focuses on presenting a new design to decrease the coil’s magnetic circuit reluctance and boost the magnetic flux lines by adding a laminated iron yoke surrounding the coil. This design makes the inductance value of the iron-yoked accelerator twice the inductance in case of the absence of the iron-yoke at its peak. Additionally, the initial inductance of the iron-yoked accelerator is approximately 65% higher than that of the coil without the iron yoke. Consequently, the modified design proposed an efficiency of 17.5%, which represents a 60% improvement over the efficiency of the regular accelerator. In addition, the introduced design eliminates the suck-back force using a fast-switching device (IGBT) to switch the coil off when the projectile reaches half of the coil. Moreover, a mathematical model for the iron-yoked accelerator is built on MATLAB Simulink and validated experimentally. An artificial intelligence optimization technique, the gravitational search algorithm (GSA), is used to optimize the accelerator parameters, such as the number of turns, capacitor value, and capacitor voltage. Finally, the experimental evaluation of the GSA-optimized system demonstrated an additional 15% enhancement in efficiency, bringing the total efficiency to 20%.
Roles of miR-20a-5p in breast cancer based on the clinical and multi-omic (CAMO) cohort and in vitro studies
Authors: Tylden Eline Sol , Delgado André Berli , Lukic Marko , Moi Line , Busund Lill-Tove Rasmussen , Pedersen Mona Irene , Lombardi Ana Paola , Olsen Karina Standahl
Published: October 2024

MicroRNAs are involved in breast cancer development and progression, holding potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets or tools. The roles of miR-20a-5p, a member of the oncogenic miR-17-92 cluster, remain poorly understood in the context of breast cancer. In this study, we elucidate the role of miR-20a-5p in breast cancer by examining its associations with breast cancer risk factors and clinicopathological features, and its functional roles in vitro. Tissue microarrays from 313 CAMO cohort breast cancer surgical specimens were constructed, in situ hybridization was performed and miR-20a-5p expression was semiquantitatively scored in tumor stromal fibroblasts, and in the cytoplasm and nuclei of cancer cells. In vitro analysis of the effect of miR-20a-5p transfection on proliferation, migration and invasion was performed in three breast cancer cell lines. High stromal miR-20a-5p was associated with higher Ki67 expression, and higher odds of relapse, compared to low expression. Compared to postmenopausal women, women who were premenopausal at diagnosis had higher odds of high stromal and cytoplasmic miR-20a-5p expression. Cytoplasmic miR-20a-5p was significantly associated with tumor grade. In tumors with high cytoplasmic miR-20a-5p expression compared to low expression, there was a tendency towards having a basal-like subtype and high Ki67. In contrast, high nuclear miR-20a-5p in cancer cells was associated with smaller tumor size and lower odds of lymph node metastasis, compared to low nuclear expression. Transfection with miR-20a-5p in breast cancer cell lines led to increased migration and invasion in vitro. While the majority of our results point towards an oncogenic role, some of our findings indicate that the associations of miR-20a-5p with breast cancer related risk factors and outcomes may vary based on tissue- and subcellular location. Larger studies are needed to validate our findings and further investigate the clinical utility of miR-20a-5p.
A novel green approach for reactive printing of cotton/cellulosic regenerated blended fabrics using trisodium nitrilotriacetate
Authors: Mousa Abdalla A , Almetwally Alsaid A , Nassar Sahar H , Ahmed Nahed S , Fahmy Hesham M , El-Shishtawy Reda M
Published: October 2024

Owing to their comfort, handle, and aesthetic characteristics, cotton fabrics will always be the first and primary choice for clothing and apparel. In recent years, regenerated cellulosic fabrics like bamboo, Tencel, and modal fabrics have had many natural advantages. Fabrics based on blending cotton fibres with regenerated cellulosic fibres are considered promising products in textile industry sectors. Use of urea poses ecological problems associated with the high nitrogen content of the printing effluent. Therefore, urea reduction or elimination in reactive dye print pastes is of ecological interest. We report the use of trisodium nitrilotriacetate as a complete substitution of urea and alkali in the conventional reactive printing of cotton/cellulosic regenerated blended fabrics. CI Reactive Black 5 was selected for the present study. Three different print pastes containing urea/alkali, trisodium nitrilotriacetate/alkali and trisodium nitrilotriacetate without alkali were thoroughly investigated. Different factors that may affect the printability of cotton/cellulosic regenerated blended fabrics, such as the concentrations of dye, trisodium nitrilotriacetate, urea, absence or presence of alkali and steaming time in the prints obtained, were evaluated concerning colour strength, dye fixation, dye penetration, levelling, colure, and fastness properties. All printed fabrics using three print pastes obtained excellent to good fastness. The results proved the viability of using TNA as an environmentally friendly approach for urea/alkali-free printing of cellulosics with reactive dyes.
Diagnostic value of routine CT perfusion imaging for radiology residents
Authors: Nicolas Philip M. , Maksoud Ziad , Nacul Nabila Gala , Akkurt Burak Han , Mannil Manoj , Musigmann Manfred
Published: October 2024

To evaluate whether incorporating CT perfusion imaging can significantly enhance diagnostic CT accuracy in stroke detection. Two 3rd-year residents (3rd of 5 years of residency) reviewed CT scans of 200 patients with suspected stroke, consisting of 104 patients with a proven stroke and a control group with 96 patients. They analyzed each patient in a blinded and randomized manner in two runs. In one session, they had only non-contrast CT and CT angiography available for diagnosis; in the other session at a later time point, an additional CT perfusion imaging was available. The performance achieved by the two readers was determined in terms of AUC (area under the curve), accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and Cohen’s Kappa. Reader 1 achieved an AUC of 87.64% with the basic stroke-protocol vs. an AUC of 97.4% with an additional CT-perfusion given. Based on the DeLong test, these values differ significantly (p-value: 0.00017). Reader 2 achieved an AUC of 91.23% in basic stroke-protocol vs. an AUC of 96.42% with an additional CT-perfusion. These values also differ significantly (p-value: 0.02612).. The performance gain achieved with CT-perfusion is most evident in the decrease in the number of false classified cases (Reader 1: 24 to 5; Reader 2: 18 or 14 to 7) and the significant increase in Cohen’s kappa. Our study shows that additional CT-perfusion imaging in stroke diagnosis significantly improves the diagnostic reliability of residents. Therefore, it should be further investigated whether perfusion imaging should be a general standard of initial stroke diagnosis no matter of the onset.
Process mining in mHealth data analysis
Authors: Winter Michael , Langguth Berthold , Schlee Winfried , Pryss Rüdiger
Published: October 2024

This perspective article explores how process mining can extract clinical insights from mobile health data and complement data-driven techniques like machine learning. Despite technological advances, challenges such as selection bias and the complex dynamics of health data require advanced approaches. Process mining focuses on analyzing temporal process patterns and provides complementary insights into health condition variability. The article highlights the potential of process mining for analyzing mHealth data and beyond.
Acquisition and evolution of the neurotoxin domoic acid biosynthesis gene cluster in Pseudo-nitzschia species
Authors: He Ziyan , Xu Qing , Chen Yang , Liu Shuya , Song Huiyin , Wang Hui , Leaw Chui Pin , Chen Nansheng
Published: October 2024

Of the hitherto over 60 taxonomically identified species in the genus of Pseudo-nitzschia, 26 have been confirmed to be toxigenic. Nevertheless, the acquisition and evolution of the toxin biosynthesis (dab) genes by this extensive group of Pseudo-nitzschia species remains unclear. Through constructing chromosome-level genomes of three Pseudo-nitzschia species and draft genomes of ten additional Pseudo-nitzschia species, putative genomic integration sites for the dab genes in Pseudo-nitzschia species were explored. A putative breakpoint was observed in syntenic regions in the dab gene cluster-lacking Pseudo-nitzschia species, suggesting potential independent losses of dab genes. The breakpoints between this pair of conserved genes were also identified in some dab genes-possessing Pseudo-nitzschia species, suggesting that the dab gene clusters transposed to other loci after the initial integration. A “single acquisition, multiple independent losses (SAMIL)” model is proposed to explain the acquisition and evolution of the dab gene cluster in Pseudo-nitzschia species.
Impact of oxidized low-density lipoprotein on rat liver sinusoidal endothelial cell morphology and function
Authors: Mao Hong , Kruse Larissa D. , Li Ruomei , Oteiza Ana , Struck Eike C. , Schürstedt Jasmin , Hübner Wolfgang , Cogger Victoria C. , Le Couteur David , Wolfson Deanna L. , Huser Thomas , Ahluwalia Balpreet Singh , Øie Cristina , McCourt Peter A. G.
Published: October 2024

Atherogenesis is associated with elevated plasma levels of oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL). In vivo, oxLDL causes liver endothelial swelling, and disrupts liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSECs) fenestrations. We mapped the nanoscale kinetics of these changes in vitro in isolated rat LSECs challenged with oxLDL and monitored viability with endocytosis and cytotoxicity assays. OxLDL disrupted LSEC ultrastructure – increasing oxLDL concentrations and oxidation levels caused sieve plate loss, fenestration fusion, and gap formation. Importantly, these effects were not uniform across all LSECs. LSECs retained the ability to endocytose ligands irrespective of the presence of oxLDL. However, increasing oxidation levels and concentrations of oxLDL inhibited LSEC mediated degradation of endocytosed ligands. Viability was unaffected by any oxLDL challenge. In conclusion, oxLDL disrupts LSEC ultrastructural morphology in vitro but LSECs remain viable and mostly maintain the scavenging function during oxLDL challenge.
Understanding and predicting the environmental dispersion of iron oxide nanoparticles: a comprehensive study on synthesis, characterisation, and modelling
Authors: de Oliveira Maycon L. , Cancino-Bernardi Juliana , da Veiga Márcia A. M. S.
Published: October 2024

This study assesses the dispersions of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs), unveiling their environmental impacts via CCRD predictive models.
Magnetic nanoparticles for use in bioimaging
Authors: Luo Guo-Feng , Zhang Xian-Zheng
Published: October 2024

This review highlights the significance of magnetic nanoparticles for use in the biomedical field by introducing their classical characteristics, species, and applications for magnetic resonance imaging as well as multi-modal imaging.
Engineering considerations in the design of tissue specific bioink for 3D bioprinting applications
Authors: Tripathi Shivi , Dash Madhusmita , Chakraborty Ruchira , Lukman Harri Junaedi , Kumar Prasoon , Hassan Shabir , Mehboob Hassan , Singh Harpreet , Nanda Himansu Sekhar
Published: October 2024

Designing tissue-specific bioinks to replicate actual tissue environments and desired biomechanical properties.
Improved charge carrier mobility in a copper oxide heterostructure enhances the photocatalytic partial oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde
Authors: Sudrajat Hanggara , Lisovytskiy Dmytro , Colmenares Juan Carlos
Published: October 2024

The enhancement of the partial oxidation of an aromatic alcohol to its corresponding aldehyde through the coupling of Cu2O with CuO is comprehensively discussed.
From text to test: AI-generated control software for materials science instruments
Authors: Fébba Davi , Egbo Kingsley , Callahan William A. , Zakutayev Andriy
Published: October 2024

AI-crafted control software for automating scientific instruments can democratize and further accelerate materials research.
Commercial kitchen operations produce a diverse range of gas-phase reactive nitrogen species
Authors: Crilley Leigh R. , Ditto Jenna C. , Lao Melodie , Zhou Zilin , Abbatt Jonathan P. D. , Chan Arthur W. H. , VandenBoer Trevor C.
Published: October 2024

Gas phase reactive nitrogen (Nr) species in a commercial kitchen are mainly composed of expected species with many additional species completing the budget.
Development of Pickering water-in-oil emulsions using a dual stabilization of candelilla wax and acylated EGCG derivatives to enhance the survival of probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum) powder
Authors: Shi Zhaojuan , Wu Jun , Wang Xingting , Nie Tongqiao , Zeng Qingmei , Yuan Chuanxun , Jin Risheng
Published: October 2024

Candelilla wax reinforced the stability of Pickering W/O emulsions with a three-dimensional crystal network. The oil phase volume fraction of the emulsions showed dramatic differences in protecting probiotic viability from environmental stresses.
Combined enhancement of fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy coupling spatial confinement and double-pulse irradiation
Authors: Qiu Yan , Li Jinghui , Lu Bowen , Wu Jian , Guo Xinyu , Hang Yuhua , Li Yongdong , Li Xingwen
Published: October 2024

The mechanism of double-pulse laser irradiation under spatial confinement remains unclear due to complex plasma plume dynamics and multiple shock wave interactions.
Structure properties and industrial applications of anion exchange resins for the removal of electroactive nitrate ions from contaminated water
Authors: Ahmer Mohammad Faraz , Uddin Mohammad Kashif
Published: October 2024

A review of the properties of anion exchange resins and their industrial applications for the adsorption of electroactive nitrate ions.
Efficient synthesis of β-aminonitriles from arynes and imines in acetonitrile
Authors: Gómez I. Jénnifer , Mariño Cristina , Pérez Dolores , Guitián Enrique , Peña Diego
Published: October 2024

Two new bonds (C–C and C–N) are formed in one step without metal catalysts showing the potential of this transformation.
Unveiling the dynamic CO2 capture performance of MgO promoted with molten salts and CaCO3via fixed bed reactor experiments
Authors: Papalas Theodoros , Antzaras Andy N. , Lemonidou Angeliki A.
Published: October 2024

MgO promoted with molten alkali salts and CaCO3 displayed efficient CO2 capture activity in a fixed bed reactor, attaining 75% CO2 removal at 275 °C and stable cyclic performance, with the promoters providing an alternative carbonation mechanism.
Extended conformations of bifurcating electron transfer flavoprotein constitute up to half the population, possibly mediating conformational change
Authors: Khan Sharique A. , Hicks Alan , Leite Wellington C. , Byrnes James , Gorai Biswajit , Mroginski Maria-Andrea , O'Neill Hugh , Miller Anne-Frances
Published: October 2024

Small-angle neutron scattering shows that electron transfer flavoprotein in solution populates extended conformations that are distinct from crystal structures. Extended conformations could mediate conformation changes that gate electron transfer.
The ubiquitous P(o-tol)3 ligand promotes formation of catalytically-active higher order palladacyclic clusters
Authors: Husbands David R. , Tanner Theo , Whitwood Adrian C. , Hodnett Neil S. , Wheelhouse Katherine M. P. , Fairlamb Ian J. S.
Published: October 2024

Higher order palladacyclic Pdn clusters, containing tri-ortho-tolyl phosphine, are active cross-coupling (pre)catalysts.
Visible light-induced ruthenium(ii)-catalyzed hydroarylation of unactivated olefins
Authors: Trienes Sven , Golling Stéphane , Gieuw Matthew H. , Di Matteo Marco , Ackermann Lutz
Published: October 2024

Ruthenium-catalyzed photo-induced hydroarylation at room temperature shows high functional group tolerance allowing to incorporate biorelevant motifs. Mechanistic studies provided in-depth details on the light's role to generate the active catalyst.
Recent advances in electrochemiluminescence immunosensing
Authors: Yu Jing , Stankovic Dalibor , Vidic Jasmina , Sojic Neso
Published: October 2024

Herein, we review the recent developments and applications of ECL for immunosensing in different areas, such as detection of biomarkers, bead-based detection and bacteria and cell analysis, and provide future perspectives for new developments.
Enhanced thermoelectric properties of Cu1.8S via the introduction of ZnS nanostructures
Authors: Sankar Gouri , Saminathan Madhuvathani , Perumal Suresh , Tamilarasi R. , Arunachalam Geetha
Published: October 2024

A composite of polycrystalline Cu1.8S with nanostructured ZnS was synthesised using the hydrothermal method, along with sintering and cold pressing. The compositing introduced defects such as point defects, grain boundaries and stacking faults, collectively reducing κ and enhancing zT.
Stable and flexible FP-RRAM with an in situ covalently constructed 3D dendritic framework
Authors: Liu Mengru , Ma Xueqing , Zhao Qianyu , Li Zhenya , Liu Yingliang , Xu Shengang , Cao Shaokui
Published: October 2024

A 3D covalently connected dendritic framework was constructed by amino-terminal PAMAM and toluene diisocyanate to optimize the perovskite crystallization process for stable covalently constructed dendritic framework-modified perovskite RRAM device.
Reversible K-ion intercalation in CrSe2 cathodes for potassium-ion batteries: combined operando PXRD and DFT studies
Authors: Li Weihao , Döhn Johannes , Chen Jinyu , Dillenz Manuel , Sotoudeh Mohsen , Pickup David M. , Luo Shunrui , Parmenter Ryan , Arbiol Jordi , Alfredsson Maria , Chadwick Alan V. , Groß Axel , Zarrabeitia Maider , Ganin Alexey Y.
Published: October 2024

CrSe2 shows a nearly theoretical capacity of 125 mA h g−1 at 0.1C, making it a promising K-ion battery cathode material. In operando PXRD and DFT studies reveal its intercalation mechanism.
Progress in carbon-free oxygen evolution electrocatalysts for high-current-density water electrolysis in acidic media
Authors: Xu Haowen , Liu Ruochen , Zhao Jinxiu , Tian Kaixin , Gong Hongyu , Hou Linrui , Yuan Changzhou
Published: October 2024

A review of carbon-free electrocatalysts (CFECs) for high-current-density (HCD) acidic oxygen evolution reaction is presented, including the introduction of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis, along with recent advances and prospects in CFECs.
Application and prospects of metal–organic frameworks in photocatalytic self-cleaning membranes for wastewater treatment
Authors: Xiao Haolan , Zhang Zezhen , Feng Shuman , Wang Xinyi , Wu Lili
Published: October 2024

By loading photocatalytic MOF onto the separation membrane, the self-cleaning function of the membrane can be realized. This paper discusses the structure, synthesis, and properties of photocatalytic MOFs.
Cascade co-polarized hydro-charged nanofibers enable long-term and harsh-environment-tolerant air filtration
Authors: Wang Xin , Liu Haoxin , Cui Wang , Li Yuyao , Guan Xiaoyang , Liu Yong
Published: October 2024

A novel in situ hydro-charging strategy to fabricate PVDF electret nanofibers with cascade co-polarized structures is reported for long-term air filtration.
Nucleic acid-binding bis-acridine orange dyes with improved properties for bioimaging and PCR applications
Authors: Kulyk Olesia , Krivoshey Alexander , Kolosova Olga , Prylutska Ivanna , Vasiliu Tudor , Puf Razvan , Mocci Francesca , Laaksonen Aatto , Perepelytsya Sergiy , Kobzev Dmytro , Svoiakov Rostyslav , Tkachuk Zenoviy , Tatarets Anatoliy
Published: October 2024

We present novel bis-acridine orange (BAO) dyes that outperform EvaGreen in qPCR over a wider concentration range and show great potential as candidates for bioimaging. The enhanced qPCR performance of the BAO dyes is supported by MD simulations.
Entropy-engineered BaTiO3-based perovskite ceramics via A/B site synergetic design to enhance energy storage properties
Authors: Zhu Xiaowei , Liu Wei , Zhu Guobin , Xiong Siyu , Chen Deqin , Lei Xiuyun , Liu Laijun , Li Chunchun
Published: October 2024

High-performance energy storage capacitors with tailored Sn-doping levels in BaTiO3 perovskite ceramics have been developed through the implementation of entropy engineering techniques.
Research on Introducing Carbon Footprint in New Energy Vehicle Subsidies in France
Authors: Fan Baiyu , Li Jiajun , Zhou Wei , Shi Hong
Published: October 2024

On 1 January 2024, a new version of subsidy policy for new energy vehicle purchase was implemented in France, which directly connects the new energy vehicle subsidies with carbon footprints. This paper introduces the background, main content, and requirements of the policy and compares the carbon footprint of a specific model produced in different countries. It is discovered that the carbon footprint values of new energy vehicles produced and assembled in China are significantly higher than those in developed countries, including France, Germany, the United States, and Japan, resulting in extremely low environmental scores, which has made these models unable to obtain car purchase subsidies from the French government. Based on this, this paper analyzes and discusses the impact of this policy on China’s new energy vehicle industry, and puts forward four targeted suggestions.
Influence of Reaction Parameters on Solid Outputs in CO2 Mineralization of Desulfurized Gypsum
Authors: Dou Yu , Wang Wenxuan , Fan Chunlei , Ma Jiliang , Liang Cai , Chen Xiaoping
Published: October 2024

Flue gas desulfurization gypsum is the main solid byproduct generated during the limestonegypsum wet desulfurization process in coal-fired power plants. This byproduct is produced in large quantities annually, and ineffective management or disposal can lead to significant environmental damage and land resource wastage. This study investigates how reaction conditions affect CO2 mineralization of desulfurization gypsum, focusing on the purity of the resultant solid minerals, the rate of carbonation of CaSO4·2H2O, and the proportion of vaterite in the produced calcium carbonate. The experimental findings suggest that an increase in ammonia solution concentration enhances the purity and carbonation rate of calcium carbonate from CaSO4·2H2O. Additionally, a higher CO2 flow rate speeds up the mineralization process but may decrease CO2 capture efficiency; however, an optimal increase in CO2 flow can reduce the Ca2+ to CO32- ratio, facilitating the formation of vaterite calcium carbonate. The solid-to-liquid ratio in the reaction does not generally impact the purity or carbonation rate of calcium carbonate but increasing this ratio leads to higher supersaturation of the solution, slowing the conversion of vaterite to calcite and increasing the vaterite content. However, this effect diminishes past a certain point. This research serves as a basis for refining the direct mineralization conditions for CO2 in desulfurization gypsum processes, aiming to optimize the conditions for producing high-quality vaterite-type calcium carbonate.
Design and Experimental Study of Hydrogen Elimination Device for Pd / Pt Exhaust Gas of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Authors: Zhang Dahe , Yuan Kun , Xu Zishun , Lin Weikang , Ma Tiancai
Published: October 2024

This study addresses incomplete hydrogen emissions from hydrogen fuel cell exhausts, focusing on developing safe, efficient strategies to reduce residual hydrogen levels, ensuring compliance with strict environmental and safety norms. Despite maximizing hydrogen utilization, fuel cells inevitably emit residual hydrogen, posing safety risks. An innovative exhaust hydrogen eliminator design is proposed, examining the efficacy of a palladium/platinum catalyst in enhancing hydrogen removal via catalytic combustion. Through systematic investigation on a specialized test platform, factors like airflow, temperature, pressure, and hydrogen concentration influenced the catalytic hydrogen eliminator’s performance. Results highlight the palladium/platinum catalyst’s impact on hydrogen conversion, notably superior platinum performance over palladium, achieving maximum elimination rates of 61% and 96%, respectively. Catalyst shell temperature correlated with input hydrogen concentration, stabilizing near 102°C at 1.97% hydrogen, indicating stable catalytic reactions under tested conditions, pivotal for low-temperature combustion within the hydrogen eliminator.
Enhancing Airport Navigation Using Visible Light Communication
Authors: Vieira Manuela , Vieira Manuel Augusto , Galvão Gonçalo , Louro Paula , Fantoni Alessandro
Published: October 2024

This study introduces an innovative approach to facilitate navigation within crowded multi-terminal airports using Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology. Existing luminaires serve as transmission points, conveying encoded messages through modulated light signals to provide location-specific guidance to users. Equipped with tetrachromatic LEDs and VLC capabilities, these luminaires efficiently transmit data, demonstrated through coverage map analysis and the implementation of the OOK modulation scheme. A novel mesh cellular hybrid structure is proposed, eliminating traditional gateways and enhancing system flexibility. Integrating VLC into an Edge/Fog architecture leverages VLC’s wireless connectivity and secure line-of-sight communication while utilizing existing lighting infrastructure. This integration enables distributed data processing, storage, and communication at the network edge, thereby improving system performance and responsiveness. The paper presents a detailed airport model generation and analyzes two user categories: pedestrians and luggage/passenger carriers. Users are equipped with PINPIN optical sensors to receive and interpret modulated light signals, facilitating localization and positioning calculations. A communication protocol tailored to VLC specifications is discussed, alongside coding and decoding techniques to ensure reliable transmission. This approach demonstrates the potential of VLC to enhance navigation and user experience in high-density environments like airports.
Personalised Education: A study on the relationship between student assessment methods and student development
Authors: Shen Yifan
Published: October 2024

Although the conflict between traditional assessment methods and personalised education has gained wide attention, significant gaps remain in understanding their reconciliation, especially concerning their contribution to the students' further academic achievements. Aiming at revealing a more effective and adaptive one under the current educational setting, this paper analysed the characteristics and limitations of traditional assessment methods and compared them with the needs and potential benefits of personalised education. The analysis indicates that conventional methods, while effective in standardising and benchmarking student performance, neglect creativity and critical thinking as key developmental techniques, creating obstacles to the comprehensive development of students. On the contrary, personalised education emphasises individual learning needs and continuing feedback, fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Based on these findings, it is suggested that a diversified and dynamic assessment system should be adopted, aligning more closely with personalised education principles. Specifically, the paper recommends the utilisation of formative and differentiated assessments and the inclusion of self and peer evaluation. These strategies can improve student engagement, motivation, and overall academic success. Importantly, policy support and resource allocation are crucial for effective implementation.
Rain Class’s influence on students’ comprehensive learning of English as the aiding method of TESOL blended learning
Authors: Kong Xiangyi
Published: October 2024

In nowadays Chinese universities, teachers and research staff have been exploring better methods for educating and carrying out TESOL education. Due to this occasion, lots of teaching methods have been derived, including mixed teaching, which combines both online and offline learning processes, to help the students better learn English conveniently and easily to review the knowledge that they had learned. This paper mainly focuses on the app called Rain Class, which has been extensively used by many Chinese college students majoring in English and has many distinct functions which could benefit both teachers and students. Therefore, this study focuses on the benefits that this app brings to TESOL blended learning and seeks students’ comprehensive understanding of their knowledge. By examining its benefits and possible limitations, this paper provides a thorough reference for future studies in technology-facilitated language learning, especially in the area of using mobile apps in higher education English classes.
Self-directed oral foreign language learning powered by generative AI ChatGPT: Voices from Chinese college students
Authors: Qiu Junpeng
Published: October 2024

In recent years, the generative artificial intelligence ChatGPT has received attention due to its strong potential in foreign language learning. This study focuses on the role of ChatGPT in self-directed oral foreign language learning and its advantages and disadvantages compared to conventional classroom teaching. In the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Chinese college students. The results show that ChatGPT can be a conversation partner for students for self-directed oral foreign language learning, through which their oral abilities can be improved. However, ChatGPT has many imperfections and can only serve as a supplement to traditional classroom teaching at this stage. In this study, it is found that students lack relevant theoretical support in their learning so students can sink into blind self-learning. Future research can seek the correct theory to improve artificial intelligence-assisted self-directed learning.
Constructing “English+” teaching mode enabled by ChatGPT: Taking “English + IT” subject as an example
Authors: Zhang Ziyue
Published: October 2024

With the explosion of English subjects, graduates majoring in English are now facing the dilemma of losing social and employment competitiveness. The present study found that English can combine its designated education with other subjects to improve students’ overall competence, and using the new artificial intelligence of ChatGPT may be a promising method to assist English language teaching. The research has conducted semi-structured interviews with five students studying “English Language and Data” subjects at a university in Zhejiang, China. Through the semi-structured interviews, all of the interviewees used ChatGPT during their studying life at university; they not only used ChatGPT in English major courses, but they also used it in IT-related courses more often, and they preferred using ChatGPT, believing it had more pros than cons. The results showed that ChatGPT had become a good tool for English language teaching and “English+” subject learning, and its future remains to be explored.
The application of multimodal metaphors in senior high school English argumentative writing class
Authors: Lei Xinling , Zhang Wanxi
Published: October 2024

With the deepening of modern educational concepts and the promotion of China’s New Curriculum Reform, significant changes are imperative in high school English classrooms. Although some studies have discussed the application of multimodal metaphors in vocabulary and reading teaching in senior high school and writing teaching in college, their exploration into the writing class in senior high school remains unexplored. This study thereby aims to investigate the integration of multimodal metaphors in English argumentative essay teaching and writing in senior high school. It conducts in-depth analysis by collecting data on teaching and learning. The results reveal that the application of multimodal metaphors enriches teaching content, enhances student engagement and performance, and fosters critical and metaphorical thinking skills, while some improvements also need to be considered. By incorporating multimodal elements like texts, images, audio, and gestures, this study also seeks to inspire further educational reforms and innovations in English writing classrooms.
A Comparative Study of the Teaching Models of Basic Education in China and the United States
Authors: Xu Shiqiao
Published: October 2024

In the context of globalization, the issue of the differences between the education models of China and the United States has received widespread attention, but there are still deficiencies. This paper analyzes the differences between Chinese and American basic education in terms of teaching content, teaching methods and teacher-student interaction. The analysis of this paper concludes that the differences between Chinese and American education in terms of cultural background, educational philosophy and historical background have led to different educational models and practices. Based on this, the paper makes the following recommendations. First, it is necessary to increase student engagement, promote practice and innovation, and foster critical thinking. Chinese and American education are as different as their cultures. But both sides also have advantages that the other can learn from. By learning from U.S. educational experiences, China can improve the quality of education and teaching and develop more creative and competitive students.
Current state of ICT integration in English proficiency education in Chinese schools: A quantitative study
Authors: Zhao Qixing
Published: October 2024

This research seeks to find out the current situation of the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English proficiency education in urban Chinese schools. Conducting quantitative research, questionnaires were administered to teachers and students and the data was statistically processed with the help of the SPSS system. Consequently, the performance identified on the impact of ICT on English learning is moderately positive though bears difficulties including the issues of inadequate infrastructure and socio-economic differences. Although ICT tools are being used in English language education, the study found that their application is uneven and frequently hampered by a lack of sufficient funding and differing degrees of facility support throughout schools. Despite these difficulties, when ICT was skillfully incorporated into the curriculum, both instructors and students reported increases in engagement and language competency. This implies that the beneficial effects of ICT on English language acquisition might be greatly increased with improved infrastructure and more equal resource distribution. The results highlight the necessity of focused funding and legislative changes to overcome these socioeconomic and infrastructure-related obstacles and maximize the advantages of ICT in learning environments.
Weaving history: The transformation of Chinese women’s clothing and social status from the 1950s to today
Authors: Li Fangcheng
Published: October 2024

Women’s clothing is an effective carrier for expressing women’s inner needs and showcasing their charm. The clothing of women in different periods not only reflects the aesthetic changes of women in different periods, but also reflects the changes in women’s social status in a specific period. Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, the changes in Chinese women’s clothing have been closely related to the changes in Chinese society at that time, and new changes have emerged after the reform and opening up. It has been proven that women’s clothing in different periods can accurately reflect the changes in China’s socio-economic, political, and cultural development, as well as demonstrate the recognition of women’s status and acceptance of free and open thinking in Chinese society at different times. This article focuses on the changes in Chinese women’s clothing during three periods: from the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 to the reform and opening up in 1978 after the reform and opening up in 1978, and the present. The changes in women’s clothing can accurately reflect the ideological changes in Chinese society and the different social statuses of Chinese women.
Cognitive Gender Differences in Comments to Gender-Related Hot Topics on Chinese Social Media
Authors: Lu Min , Lyu Muhe , Shi Yusi , Tu Chenhao
Published: October 2024

In contemporary society, issues of women’s rights and gender equality have always been a focus of attention. Despite some progress made over the past few decades, gender inequality persists across various fields, sparking a series of feminist movements and actions. In China, a unique gender equality concern—the “bride price”—has garnered significant attention. As part of traditional Chinese wedding customs, the bride price symbolizes the groom’s respect for the bride. Nevertheless, in modern society, the escalating bride price amounts have led to differences in perceptions and competitive mindsets, making it a significant point of conflict within marriages. This paper analyses the commentary content on topics such as childbirth, the workplace, sexual assault, and the bride price on China’s social media platform, Weibo. Using textual analysis, it examines the emotional differences and content variations in comments between genders. The research reveals that female bloggers (67%) are more engaged in discussions related to gender issues than males (33%). Word frequency analysis shows similar concerns across topics, but men tend to prioritize material and financial aspects,” when discussing bride price. Women, on the other hand, express dissatisfaction through personal experiences, while men tend to consider the issue from their own perspectives.
The Post-Truth Era: An Exploration of the Online Image of the Elderly Population in China
Authors: Zhang Yiya
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the influence of social media on perceptions of and attitudes towards the elderly in the post-truth era. It addresses challenges faced by older adults in navigating online information, including risks related to misinformation and deception. Emphasizing social media's role in shaping public attitudes, the research underscores how negative stereotypes and stigmatization of the elderly are amplified. By targeting audiences aged 15-60 and those 60 and above, data collection involved filtering social media reports on the elderly and conducting surveys to gauge audience perceptions. Statistical analysis reveals age-related differences in attitudes towards the elderly. Findings highlight the necessity for strategies to enhance elderly online experiences, mitigate risks, and challenge stereotypes through targeted educational initiatives. Efforts to foster a more accurate understanding of older adults aim to combat social isolation and enhance their mental well-being, contributing to a nuanced comprehension of social media's impact on perceptions of the elderly.
Research on the Behavior and Nature of BTS Weibo Fan Community
Authors: Yu Chenxi
Published: October 2024

The rise of social media has broken the geographical and communicative boundaries between fans, providing them with a more open platform to express themselves and pursue a shared spiritual resonance. This research focuses on the dynamics and psychological foundations of the BTS Weibo fan community to explore the emotional investment, community connections, and identity construction that arise from the excessive admiration and pursuit of a particular subject, whether virtually or in reality, in the social media era. Based on grounded theory, this research collects data generated by specific fan groups, including their content, interactions, and narratives, and iteratively analyzes and summarizes this data. The study identifies key characteristics of BTS Weibo fan behavior, such as sense of community, exclusivity and gift economy. These findings lay the foundation for further research on the evolving behaviors and motivations of fans, contributing to a broader discussion on media consumption, fan culture, and the psychological impact of online communities.
The impact of social comparison on emotions in social media: The regulation of negative emotions by cognitive reappraisal strategies
Authors: Xu Yuetong
Published: October 2024

Research on the emotional issues caused by upward social comparison, combined with previous research, proposes a cognitive reappraisal strategy in emotion regulation strategies to address this negative emotion, and uses interviews and questionnaire surveys to examine the effectiveness of this strategy. The results show that cognitive reappraisal strategies have a significant improvement effect on the negative emotions caused by upward social comparison. During the research process, it was also found that educational status has an impact on the understanding and use of cognitive reappraisal strategies, and higher educated individuals are more able to fully utilize cognitive reappraisal strategies.
Under the influence of digital media, the sexualization and objectification of idol industry
Authors: Huang Huixuan
Published: October 2024

With the development of media technology, a variety of media platforms appear in the public eye, which also promotes the development of the entertainment industry. It gives fans more channels to follow their favorite idols. This article will explore how the development of the media age affects the degree to which the masses sexualize and objectify idols. The entertainment industry that this article focuses on is the Korean entertainment industry. The results of the study showed that although most fans did not deepen the degree of sexualization and objectification of love beans due to the influence of media development. However, there are still some groups who are influenced by this and sexualize and objectify idols. So there are other factors contributing to the increasing trend of idolization and objectification in the entertainment industry. Among Chinese fan groups, the degree of sexualization and objectification of idols has not been fully affected by the development of the media age.
Challenges in the spread of feminism on social media: A case study on Barbie’s dissemination and promotion on Rotten Tomatoes
Authors: Chen Yunying , Huang Xinyuan , Li Zhaoyi , Wang Tianruo
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the challenges of disseminating feminist messages on social media, focusing on the film Barbie as an example. Feminism has gained significant academic attention, intersecting with various social, political, and economic domains. The study utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods to conduct a comprehensive analysis of social media reactions and feedback horn platforms such as Twitter. Facebook, and Instagram. The findings reveal a complex landscape where Barbie is both praised for its progressive portrayal of female empowerment and criticized for superficial engagement with deeper feminist issues. Utilizing word clouds to identify dominant themes, the research provides a detailed understanding of public perceptions. The study highlights the evolving nature of feminist discourse in the digital age and underscores the critical role of media in shaping public perceptions of gender equality.
Analyzing the Relationship between the Feminist Movement and Social Stability using Argentina as an Example
Authors: Hu Heng
Published: October 2024

The feminist movement has gradually become a force to be reckoned with in the process of global social development, and the Argentine feminist movement, due to its long history and large scale, holds an important place in the development of the feminist movement in the world. This study focuses on the Argentinean feminist movement and aims to analyze the relationship between the feminist movement and social stability. By applying Marxist, Marshall McLuhan and Frankfurt School theories, the causes of the Argentine feminist movement are explored in a multidimensional and in-depth manner. The results of the study show that there is a strong interwoven and mutually influential link between the feminist movement and social stability in Argentina. The development of the feminist movement has contributed to the shaping of social stability to a certain extent, and the state of social stability has had a significant impact on the direction and form of the feminist movement.
How does Pope Francis’s support for same-sex civil unions, demonstrating the revolutionized attitude toward sexual minorities of the Vatican, promote the acceptance of LGBTQ+ groups by the public in general, and the Catholics in particular?
Authors: Liu Bangyan
Published: October 2024

This paper evaluates actions that have been taken by Pope Francis to include people of the LGBTQ+ community into the Catholic Church, and the opportunities and risks of such actions as well as the problems arising from them. The work utilizes the theoretical framework developed by Max Weber to describe the context of these transformations. Pope Francis’s liberal views as showcased from his 2013 statement on endorsing same-sex civil unions can be identified as a shift in the Church’s attitude towards LGBTQ+ people. These actions have therefore promoted an atmosphere of acceptance among LGBTQ+ Catholics and have also provoked the rest of the Catholic society to change its perception towards the LGBTQ+. Public opinion has also changed to be more liberal concerning the Catholic Church under Francis’s papacy as indicated by polls. Nevertheless, criticism persists in the sense that there have been no doctrinal changes and there are still conservatives within the church who are opposed to change. This paper employs a qualitative synthesis of the current literature to examine the multifaceted effects of Pope Francis’s stance on LGBTQ+ acceptance and employs Weber’s sociology to explain the connection between religious institutions and social change.
Chinese High School Students' Reception of American TV Series and Their Impact
Authors: Jiang Yina
Published: October 2024

In the era of increasingly developed Internet, American dramas are spreading more and more widely, and there are more and more kinds of them. This paper examines how young people reacted to American dramas when they were first introduced to China and the results that resulted from the broadcasting of the initially introduced American dramas, leading to the question of why CCTV in China did not later introduce American dramas with multiple subject genres. The researcher mainly studied the reception of information about American dramas by Chinese high school students, distributed questionnaires, and analyzed the data. According to the survey, most of the interviewees (Chinese high school students) processed the information about American dramas appropriately, and more or less produced the phenomenon of cultural adaptation, which is reflected in the fact that the contemporary Chinese high school students’ aesthetics, consumerism, and the concept of love are different from the previous traditional concepts.