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Uses and Gratification Theory in TikTok as Social Media Marketing Platform: Seen from Market Player View
Authors: Mutiara Praventyasari , Kinkin Yuliaty Subarsa Putri
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to understand the relationship between social media users and content using the use and gratification theories. It is also written to apprehend one of many communication theories, which includes mass communication theory and uses and gratification theory. This theory studies the reasons why people use social media platforms to create brand awareness and why they choose a particular platform to promote their brand awareness. The research methodology used in this study was descriptive qualitative. The author took samples from TikTok users who use social media to create brand awareness using the use and gratification theories. The research used two types of accumulation data technique (ADT), which are online desk research by interview and online desk research. TikTok was the mass media used for this research. The results show why TikTok is chosen as the best mass medium for creating brand awareness based on the uses and gratification theory. In conclusion, TikTok meets the qualifications for social media marketing to create brand awareness based on the uses and gratification theory.
Women's Participation in Tourist Village Empowerment
Authors: Yuliana Kusumadewi Eti Solikhatun , Sari Lilik Kartika , Sulaiman Adhi Iman , Wuryaningsih Tri , Prastyanti Shinta
Published: June 2023

Community participation is an important part of the implementation of community empowerment, which is generally carried out in the village. Women's participation, as a form of reducing gender inequality, contributes to efforts to maintain and develop tourism villages. The research aims to analyze the practice of women's participation in Cikakak Tourism Village. The research method used is a mixed method with data collection techniques including distributing questionnaires, conducting Focus Group Discussions, conducting in-depth interviews, and observation. The research informants include women's participation actors, such as family welfare empowerment groups, women farmers groups, business groups, and the village head. The research employs a qualitative research approach with a case study methodology. The results of the study show that women's participation in Cikakak Tourism Village has been carried out voluntarily and democratically, involving them in the process of planning and decision-making for Tourism Village activities, with a tendency towards a representative system. The women have contributed in various forms, such as in-kind contributions, labor, expertise or skills, and monetary contributions, which are adjusted based on the individual's capabilities. The most common form of contribution made by women is in the form of labor.
Önlisans Birinci Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojilerine Yönelik Tutum ve Yeterliliklerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: HAKKARİ Fidan
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışma önlisans birinci sınıf öğrencilerinin Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri yeterlilikleri ile BİT’e yönelik tutum düzeylerini belirlemeyi ve BİT yeterlilik ve BİT’e yönelik tutumları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yapılan çalışma tarama modelini esas almaktadır ve örneklemi Hatay’da bulunan iki meslek yüksekokulunda öğrenim gören 246 önlisans birinci sınıf öğrencisinden oluşmaktadır. Öğrencilerin tutumunu ölçmek için BİT tutum ölçeği ve yeterliliklerini ölçmek için ise BİT yeterlilik ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde genel bilgiler için betimsel analizler, grupların puanları arasında anlamlı farklık olup olmadığını test etmek için bağımsız örneklem t-testi ve ANOVA testi kullanılmıştır. BİT yeterlilik ve BİT’e yönelik tutumun aralarındaki ilişkiyi gösterebilmek için Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda; öğrencilerin BİT’e yönelik tutumları yüksek düzeyde iken BİT yeterlilikleri orta düzeyde bulunmuştur. Bununla birlikte erkek öğrencilerin BİT yeterlilikleri ile BİT tutumlarının kız öğrencilere göre daha yüksek düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin okudukları okullara göre ise her iki değişken için Antakya MYO lehine anlamlı olduğu bulunmuştur. Yaş değişkenine göre BİT tutumunda herhangi bir farklılık olmazken, yeterlilik boyutunda sadece donanın yeterliğinde farklılık olduğu bulunmuştur. Yine BİT tutum ve BİT yeterlilikleri evde bilgisayar bulunduran öğrenciler lehine anlamlı bulunmuştur. Öğrencilerinin BİT tutum puanları ile BİT yeterlilik puanları arasında pozitif yönde orta şiddette anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Power in the darkness: Some thoughts on the marginalisation of bisexuality in psychological literature
Authors: Petford Bobbie
Published: June 2023

Bisexuality is, for the most part, invisible in society and thus is often ignored in psychological literature. This reflective review considers the concept of bisexuality as a ‘paradigm shift’, bisexual identity and experience, bisexuality and mental health and the implications for clients, therapists and therapy training. It finds that the heterosexual/homosexual dichotomy marginalises bisexuality but, through the recent expansion of community, activism and study, bisexuality is beginning to find its place in psychological and wider arenas.
A clinical psychological perspective in countering sexual prejudice in institutional systems and clients’ lives
Authors: Butler Catherine , Byrne Angela
Published: June 2023

This paper addresses how theoretical approach, policy strategy and clinical practice are used to counter lesbian and gay oppression on both a ‘systems’ level and through therapeutic work with individuals. We locate our work in the context of a sexual health psychology service in central London, where the majority of clients are gay men. This paper highlights our stance on countering hegemonic practices and heterosexism by providing a transparent account of our thinking and action. Our approach may be broadly described as ‘systemic’ and ‘social constructionist’. We describe how these frameworks may be applied in clinical practice using a composite example of a ‘typical’ case that may be referred to a clinical psychologist working in sexual health. We also discuss the ways in which we work with wider systems in order to challenge sexual prejudice.
Mismatching in mental health: Identity politics, heteronormativity and public mental health services
Authors: Semp David
Published: June 2023

Identity politics – drawing upon discourses of ‘equal rights’ – has achieved much for queer1 people in Western countries. Despite these achievements, international research indicates considerably higher prevalence of suicide and other mental health problems for men who have sex with men (msm)2. This raises a question about the effectiveness of identity politics in the mental health arena. What does it have to offer msm who are clients of public mental health services (pmhs) and what/who does it silence? The ethnic model of identity politics emphasises similarity within identity categories. This engenders the idea that queer staff can be ‘matched’ with and use their similar experience born out of identity to help msm clients in pmhs. In this paper, I use data from interviews with queer staff and msm clients of pmhs in Aotearoa/New Zealand to argue that these two groups of queer people are offered different subject positions by dominant and marginalised discourses of homosexuality and mental health. I suggest that understanding this multiplicity of identities and power relations within a heteronormative context is important in considering both the potentials and limitations of identity politics for envisioning and enacting liberatory change in pmhs for msm.
Women who engage in S/M (sadomasochistic) interactions for money: A descriptive study
Authors: Sisson Kathy , Moser Charles
Published: June 2023

Previous research has not systematically studied S/M (sadomasochistic) professionals. In this questionnaire study, 31 women who engaged in S/M interactions for money on a regular basis were obtained by a variety of sampling techniques. Results show that these women were S/M practitioners and tended to be dominant in their personal lives. They maintained primary relationships, reported satisfaction with their lives, tended to be sexually adventurous, and often had experience in other areas of sex work. They saw themselves as different from traditional prostitutes. They were no more likely to report a history of sexual abuse than women in the general population. The implications of these results are discussed and possibilities for future research outlined.
Researching sexual difference: A survey of gay S/M in the UK
Authors: Chaline Eric
Published: June 2023

This paper presents the preliminary results of an empirical survey conducted on gay S/M in the UK in 2004–2005. The survey is part of a broader study, which includes both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This paper presents selected survey findings, comparing them with those produced by earlier quantitative work on gay S/M conducted in the US and Europe since 1975 to discover if there have been any major changes in the demographic profiles of participants on the scene, their preferred activities and their attitudes to key aspects of S/M. Methodological issues relating to quantitative research in the area of sexualities and sexual identities are also discussed.
Where’s the sex in sexual prejudice?
Authors: Hegarty Peter
Published: June 2023

Sexual prejudice has been constructed as prejudice against a minority group, defined by lesbian/gay identity, rather than reactions to expressions of minority sexual identities, including sexual practice. In the 1970s psychologists influenced by liberationist thinking theorised heterosexual desire and practice as evidence of ‘homophobia.’ The rise of the stigmatised identity model in lesbian and gay psychology shifted theorising about heterosexuals’ prejudice away from sexual practice. However, since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, gay and bisexual men’s sexual practices have been theorised as evidence of ‘internalised homophobia.’ Thus, some sex between men can now evidence psychological ‘homophobia’ while straight sex can not. This inequality may support current forms of heterosexism. Support for sexual orientation based equality has grown in recent decades, but permissive attitudes towards lesbian/gay sex have not. Contemporary heterosexist prejudice involves both support for equality and lingering abjection of same-sex practices. As heterosexuality remains the preferred form of sexuality to be expressed in public, prejudice researchers should consider sexual prejudice as an ideology that targets the expression of sexual identity – including sexual practice – rather than the possession of that sexual identity per se. Current psychological models of ‘internalised homophobia’ may support rather than critique that ideology.
Modern prejudice at work: Effects of homonegativity and the perceived erotic value of lesbians and gay men on heterosexuals’ reactions to explicit and discrete couples
Authors: Buechel Carmen , Hegarty Peter
Published: June 2023

Modern heterosexism has been described as a negative attitude that differs from ‘old-fashioned’ moral objections about homosexuality, but includes more abstract objections, such as the view that gay men and lesbian women exaggerate the importance of, or flaunt their sexuality (Morrison & Morrison, 2002). Modern heterosexists are likely to accept homosexuality per se, while feeling uncomfortable with people ‘doing’ homosexuality. Sixty-seven male and 68 female students read vignettes about either a gay, lesbian, or straight couple who were co-workers and who were dating explicitly or discretely. Participants expressed their acceptance of and comfort with the couple, and their reaction to a complaint made about them by a co-worker. Males scored higher than females on old-fashioned and modern prejudice. High scorers, but not low scorers, on a modern heterosexism scale preferred discrete to explicit homosexual couples. Additionally, men who perceived lesbianism as highly erotic were no more acceptant of lesbian than gay couples. Results are discussed and implications for future research are described.
Health needs of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community extend beyond sexual health
Authors: Buckley Emily , Sanderson Paul , White David G.
Published: June 2023

Health promotion within LGB populations is almost solely confined to HIV prevention needs of men. However, research (primarily from the US) suggests LGB individuals experience inequalities in mental and physical health compared to heterosexuals. This research aimed to assess the wider health needs of the LGB population of the West Midlands, UK, via self-report questionnaires. 1532 LGB individuals participated. There was a high level of smoking, alcohol and substance use, engagement in sexual risk behaviours, and mental health problems (depression, self-harm and suicide attempts), and low use of screening/vaccination services. Whilst it is important to address sexual risk behaviours directly, it is necessary to consider the broader context of the physical, mental and sexual health of LGB populations in health promotion.
Pride and prejudice in the classroom: Navigating the boundaries of personal and professional
Authors: Cress Christine M.
Published: June 2023

Teaching, learning, and career implications are explored in whether or not to self disclose as an LGBT educator in a postgraduate level teacher education course utilising Cass’ (1979) model of sexual identity and hooks’ (1984) concepts of engaged pedagogy.
Out of the closet, into the classroom?
Authors: Foster Deborah , Perry Karen
Published: June 2023

This article explores whether there is merit in a lesbian educator being ‘out’ in the classroom or whether her orientation should be invisible. Only part of what we teach is our content; the other part involves acting as role models and giving students more effective tools to interact in a diverse world; as such the question of ‘out’ or not begs an answer. This article is a conversation between two lesbians teaching at a rural northern college in Alberta, Canada, discussing whether to be ‘out’ or not in the classroom.
Identity formation and conflict in older Irish gay men
Authors: McCarthy Joanne , Nair Roshan das
Published: June 2023

This qualitative study explores how older gay Irish men understand and construct their sexual identity. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand experiences and perceptions of being an older gay person in Ireland and the UK. Using thematic analysis we identified three themes: (i) experiences of sexual awareness and identity conflict; (ii) the dilemma of ‘staying in’ vs. ‘coming out’; (iii) dealing with identity conflict. The results suggested that many men faced challenges and barriers (both religious and cultural) to constructing a stable identity. We examined ways in which these identity conflicts were created and demonstrated how the men developed strategies to minimise these conflicts. Recommendations are provided for improved understanding of sexuality issues concerning minority clients within therapeutic work.
UV SPECTROSCOPIC METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF FIRST DERIVATIVE METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF PRAZIQUANTEL AND ABAMECTIN IN FINISHED DOSAGE FORM
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University, Vadodara-391 760, Gujarat, India, K. Dasvani Brijesh , P. Khristi Avani
Published: June 2023

In the present investigation, methanol is employed as the solubilizing agent to solubilize poorly water soluble drugs such as praziquantel and abamectin. UV spectrophotometric method has been developed for simultaneous estimation of praziquantel and abamectin in bulk drug and in their combined pharmaceutical dosage form by first order derivative method. This method utilizes methanol as a common solvent and λmax of praziquantel and abamectin selected for analysis was found to be at 248 nm (at ZCP of abamectin) and 274 nm (at ZCP of praziquantel), respectively. Linearity was observed in the concentration range of 25-150 µg mL-1 for praziquantel (r2 = 0.9984) and 1-11 µg mL-1 for ABAM (r2 = 0.9986). The accuracy and precision were determined and found to comply with ICH guidelines. This method shows good reproducibility and recovery with % RSD in the desired range. Developed method was applied for marketed formulation. The results were found to be within acceptance criteria according to ICH guideline
IN SILICO ANALYSIS OF PHYTOCHEMICALS FROM VARIOUS PLANT SOURCES AS DRUG CANDIDATES AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES
Authors:   Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai- 400 098, Maharashtra, India, Jamkhedkar Suruchi , P. Nair Anakha , R. Hirode Kishori , D. Chavan Mayuri , P. Jain Mili , P. Majumdar Prachi
Published: June 2023

Epigenetic changes and glycation play a significant role in the progression of life-threatening diseases like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), neurodegenarative diseases (ND) and others. Exploring natural sources for overall therapeutic effect can be a beneficial approach for treating these life threatening diseases. The phytocemicals apigenin, aegeline, marmelosin, kaempferol, pyrrolemarumine 4”-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside and garcinol from Durva, Bael, Custard apple, Moringa and Kokum were evaluated for their therapeutic value using in silico techniques. These phytochemicals and target structures (molecules from diseases pathologies from KEGG database), were obtained from PubChem and PDB, respectively. The docking studies, pharmaceutical parameters and toxicity studies were done using Swiss Dock, Swiss ADME for and Pro Tox II. The above phytochemicals have shown optimal lipophilicity, insaturation, flexibility and solubility. Molecular weight was less than 500 Da and LD50 values for each of these was above 400 mg kg-1. Amongst all phytochemicals, garcinol was found to be ideal for dermal drugs.
Assessment of Metal Contamination in Oreochromis niloticus from Ekiti State’s Major Dams, Southwest, Nigeria and its Human Health Implications
Authors: Olagbemide Peter , Owolabi Olufemi
Published: June 2023

Agricultural and domestic activities around dams in Nigeria involve the use of agrochemicals and insecticides to boost production and combat insect pests respectively. The study aimed to ascertain metals contents and assess the hazards associated with heavy metals in Oreochromis niloticus in three major dams in Ekiti State. Fish samples were collected for 24 months. Metal concentrations in fish samples were determined using spectrometry. The metals concentrations in the tissues were at lower concentrations compared to the maximum acceptable limits in food by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO). Metals accumulation pattern revealed that the accumulation of the essential metals were higher than those of the non-essential metals in the fish tissues. There were significant seasonal variations in the concentrations of metal in fish tissues within the dam and among the dams. Significant relationships existed at P < 0.05 or P < 0.01 between some of the metals and the fish body weight and body length in the different dams while in others the relationships were not significant. Human health risk assessment showed no significant non-carcinogenic adverse health risk. Carcinogenic health assessment indicates that the utilization of the species as a protein source does not currently pose public health risk to consumers. However, the discovery of cadmium and lead in fish muscle is of great concern because of their toxic effects on human. Therefore, there is a need for close monitoring of these toxic metals contamination to prevent their excessive accumulation in the human food chain.
Comparative Analysis of the Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic and Silver Nitrate synthesized Extract of Mango Leaf and Bark against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus from Clinical Samples
Authors: Suleiman Muhammed Mustapha , Motolani Ahmed Mohammed , Mohammed Olaitan Mutiat , Adetunji Nafisat Opeyemi , Giwa Arafat Oyindamola
Published: June 2023

Background/Aim: Nano-sized particles are recently being explored to improve delivery and efficacy of various medicinal. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of the leaf and bark of Mangifera indica against two selected clinical isolates (Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus). Materials and Methods: The active constituents from the powdered leaf and bark was extracted via use of ethanol (70%). Silver nanoparticles were prepared by green synthesis technique using Mangifera indica (Mango leaf and bark) while UV–Vis spectroscopy was used for its characterization. Antibacterial profile of the isolates with standard antibiotics as well as the antibacterial activity of the plant extracts was determined using disk and agar diffusion method. Results: The results showed that the bark and leaf extracts of M. indica had significant antibacterial activity against the isolates when compared to standard antibiotics such as Cloxacillin, Augmentin, Ceftraroline and Ceftriazone while Ofloxacine had highest activity of 20 mm and 23 mm for S. aureus and E. coli respectively. Ethanol extracts showed highest inhibition at 23mm (bark) and 15mm (leaf). The band energy of the synthesized nanoparticle was calculated as 393 nm from UV–Vis, which confirmed the Ag nanoparticles. The AgNo3 displayed significant antibacterial activity against E. coli (10mm) and S. aureus (13mm). The result indicated that the AgNo3 antibacterial activity was higher against S. aureus than against E. coli. Conclusion: This study reveals significant antibacterial activity of crude mango leaf and bark extract as well as silver nanoparticle against the clinical isolates in comparison to some standard antibiotics. Further study on the extraction of the bioactive agent in the plant is required to provide a variety of novel components for drug discovery.
Communication and Health Literacy: the Experience of the Citizens, Users of Health Services at the Pammakaristos Hospital of Divine Providence
Authors: DIAMANTOPOULOU Nikoletta , SIMOU Effie
Published: June 2023

Introduction: One’s health literacy level is becoming an important determinant factor in the process of maintaining individual and public health, while affecting communication and satisfaction both from the doctor and the health system. Purpose: To investigate the importance of both doctor communication and health literacy on the user of health ser- vices as far as the overall health management and satisfac- tion from public health services provided by the Pammakaristos Hospital of Divine Providence is concerned. Methodology: For the needs of this study 220 patients- recipients of this specific hospital’s health services were approached (convenience samples) during March to July 2019. By conducting personal interview, patients were asked to answer questions expressing their views on doctor patient communication and relationship and on health literacy. The internal reliability of this questionnaire was tested using Cronbach’s-a coefficient. The statistical program SPSS- 22.0 was used for this analysis. Results: 76.4% of the participants declared that the doctor always/often dedicates the needed time during the visit, while 35.4% of the respondents stated that they avoid asking their doctor questions, because they think that he is in a hurry or does not have much time. 79.1% of the respondents answered that their doctor lets them talk always/often without interrupting. However, 44.6% of the doctors speak in medical terms and patients have difficulty in understanding them. In addition, 75% of the participants always/often read the instructions on the medicine box, while 36.4% do not understand them. 63.7% of the participants are unable to prevent possible complications from their disease. Conclusion: Empowering citizens with communication and health literacy skills will lead to their active participation on deciding for disease prevention, health promotion and protection.
Mechanical Properties of Rubberized Concrete and Its Application in Green Buildings
Authors: Zhang Zhiyuan , Zheng Kaijiang , Zhou Xiaoxue
Published: June 2023

Global warming has become an increasingly pressing issue today due to excessive carbon emissions. The application of rubberized concrete material provides a new method for the disposal of waste rubberized tires. In terms of mechanical properties, rubberized concrete has poorer compressive strength, weaker splitting and tensile strength, but higher toughness and deformation capacity than ordinary concrete. In this paper, some of the properties of rubberized concrete are verified through finite element analysis. In terms of thermal performance, by synthesizing relevant literature, it is concluded that rubberized concrete has lower thermal conductivity and less thermal expansion than the traditional one. In terms of applications in green buildings, rubberized concrete materials are superior in thermal and acoustic insulation and have vibration damping effects, yet the peak performance is low. The research on the mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, and acoustic and thermal insulation properties of rubberized concrete will provide a broader vision for rubber concrete to become a new sustainable construction material.
Influencing Factors, Challenges and Future Development of Pocket Park Design
Authors: Ge Xihai
Published: June 2023

In the development of modern cities, a new type of urban space called pocket park is increasingly used. Although the concept of pocket park has been put forward for a long time, its concept and design factors are constantly changing with the development of the times. This article hopes to discuss the design concept of pocket park and the factors to be considered in the design to provide some reference for designers. Pocket parks should be designed without changing the local structure as much as possible and incorporate the specific needs of local residents. It is also important to grasp nature. Pocket park will form an independent ecosystem in the city to absorb greenhouse gasses and reduce pollution, providing sustainability for the city. Pocket Park will provide urban residents with an opportunity to contact nature. Let cities and nature coexist. The specific influencing factors of pocket park are the specific needs of the local people, the objective geographical conditions of the region and the local culture. The specific challenges of pocket park design are how to make rational use of the existing space and how to combine nature with the city. In the future, designers should consider how to build a pocket park that meets the needs of people and conforms to the local characteristics and culture to add more features and functions to it. This article expects that the development and design of modern cities will make more use of pocket parks, an effective and environmentally friendly space, to make urban space more interesting and beautiful.
The Implementation of English Teaching Learning Process For Young Learnes In TK Harapan, Semampir Distric, Surabaya, Academic Year 2021/2022
Authors: Aina Intan Maulida Qorry’ , Rozy Fianico Sukmana
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to describe the implementation of English learning in TK Harapan. This study applied the qualitative approach in form of a descriptive research. The data source was teacher, documents (weekly plan program, daily lesson plan, instruments for assessment, the students’ works, photos and videos. The data collection was conducted by interview, documentation, and observation. The data validity was conducted by applying the source and technique triangulations. The technique of data analysis was conducted by data reduction, data display, and verification. The result showed media used was flashcard, LCD, projector, and English textbook for Kindergarten.The methods of English teaching learning process applied were TPR (Total Physical Response), song, and game. The learning implementation was applied through composing the daily lesson plan which including five procedures namely before coming into class, opening activity, apperception activity, opening activity, main activity, and closing activity. The assessment was conducted by observation, check-list, and portfolio. The English learning for young learners was focussed on listening and speaking skills. Based on the data in this study, it could be assumed that the English teaching learning process in TK Harapan had worked well and it was able to develop the English ability of young learners.
Bulbophyllum serratotruncatum Seidenf. (Orchidaceae) – A New Record for India, from the Andaman Islands
Authors: Karthigeyan Kaliyamurthy , Sumathi R. , Jayanthi J. , Sreekumar P.
Published: June 2023

Bulbophyllum serratotruncatum Seidenf. Is reported as a new record for India from the South Andaman Island. A brief description with illustrations is provided.
A Sociological Perspective on Why People Go for Intellectual Property Rights
Authors: Li Moyan
Published: June 2023

Intellectual property rights have maintained a close relationship with economics and politics from ancient times to the present day. In terms of law, government, politics, and economics, the majority of research has examined how property rights affect economic inequality and performance. However, sociologists are also beginning to study intellectual property law at this time. Intellectual property as a symbol of a capitalist society is examined from a sociological perspective, which is often overlooked from a legal or economic point of view. This paper uses several fundamental sociological theories to analyze the connection between intellectual property and society, while most current sociological writing focuses on the social processes that contributed to the emergence and evolution of intellectual property law.
Gender Stereotypes in Female Contemporary Dress Aesthetics
Authors: Cai Xiaofeng
Published: June 2023

People always follow trends that are preferred by the mass, and stereotypes are generated as the trends spread out. Stereotypical aesthetics is somehow dominating society, because of the so-called norms of clothing and requirements. There are some potential problems with stereotypical aesthetics in females dress codes. The paper discusses the stereotypes of females dress code in the workplace, in daily fashionable wearing, and for different ages. The stereotype can be revealed from the clothes design, the brand concepts, and the emphasis on design. It is found that the stereotypes of female dress codes in the workplace have some negative impacts on the females body and their work. Furthermore, the stereotype of popular fashionable dress codes has been affected by social media and popular brands as well, and the socially moral judgments on females dress codes have contradicted what is prevailing in the real world. Last, the stereotypical impression of females of different ages has limited the creativity and diversity of clothing styles and aesthetics.
The Impact of Socioeconomic Status Differences on Women's Abortion Rights in the United States
Authors: Xu Yinan
Published: June 2023

This paper attempts to address the abortion dilemma faced by women of different social statuses after Roe v. Wade. This paper argues that socioeconomic status can influence the impact of abortion on women. Socioeconomic status differences in medical protection and, family and social status all affect a woman's willingness to have an abortion and her ability to choose one. Although the law cannot guarantee reproductive justice for low SES women, this paper suggests that investing in the education of low SES women, including sex education and health education, to build human capital for them can achieve their abortion rights in the long run. In addition, the paper argues that more investment in education for women may also lead to a difference in economic level.
Association between Contraceptive Use Change and Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors in 2011-2019 United States: A Regression Analysis
Authors: Huang Kedi , Xia Yu
Published: June 2023

General contraceptive adoption has been shown to increase in the past decades. Although factors associated with contraceptive use have been studied in the past, few have looked into how such factors changed over time, especially in a developed country like the United States. This study uses four female response datasets from 2011-2013, 2013-2015, 2015-2017, and 2017-2019. Data were collected by the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). A total of 20 variables were selected using a step-up approach based on literature review and reviewing missing rates. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted, accompanied by a step-down Akaike information criterion (AIC) model and the Hosmer Lemeshow test. This study indicates that age, race, and pregnancy are the top three most frequently associated variables among the eight contraceptive methods analyzed. A general shift in associations with income and drinking was also observed across most contraceptive methods, while factors such as highest degree have become less associated. Results indicate that improving sexual education in the US has played an increasingly predominant role in contraceptive choices.
The Influence of Family Factors on Juvenile Delinquency
Authors: Sun Ruixi , Wang Yixuan
Published: June 2023

Juvenile delinquency is a quite serious social issue, and family is one of the important factors which can affect juvenile delinquency. This study mainly explored how can family factors influence crimes that are committed by teenagers, and the content will mainly be divided into five parts. Firstly, the effect of the social-economic status of a family will be illustrated. It shows that delinquent behaviors are more likely to show in teenagers with poor socioeconomic positions. Also, the geographical location that teenagers live is able to affect the probability of juvenile delinquency. In addition, youngsters living in non intact families are more likely to show criminal behavior than others living in intact and traditional families. The factors of the parents themselves are also considered in this study. In terms of parental self-control, parents who have a low ability in controlling their emotions (showing more irritable emotions) are more likely to lead a passion for a crime for their children. In addition, parental imprisonment is likely to cause psychological stress for the child and affects boys theft rates. In terms of parenting styles, children who grow up under laissez-faire parenting, lack of supervision, and love from their parents are more probable to become criminals later.
Avoid Misidentification in Eyewitness Identification Procedures
Authors: Miao Anxin
Published: June 2023

Misidentification is detrimental in judicial proceedings. People perceive memories as the reality that has happened, but they are not exact images in their minds, and thus memory can be distorted, and false memories can be implanted into people's minds. Numerous studies highlight the frequent adverse effects of eyewitness identification methods. In order to reduce misidentification in judicial trials, this study explored the influencing factors of misidentification. Based on the previous studies, the present study describes misidentification and the influencing factors, including suggestive information, repeated identification procedures, and the witnesses' confidence. Recommendations are made regarding suggestive information that can influence eyewitnesses decisions, the evidence is contaminated from repeated identification procedures, and only confidence in the initial identification can be considered reliable evidence. The significance of this study is beneficial for researchers to increase their insights into the influencing factors in misidentification, and it also has implications for reducing misidentification in judicial trials in the future.
Canada-United States Relations in the Environmental Field
Authors: Zhang Ruidie
Published: June 2023

With the globalization of environmental issues, the impact of environmental pollution on people's lives has become increasingly important. Environmental issues have become increasingly urgent for governments and people in Canada and the United States, primarily due to the growing popularity of industrialization and urbanization. With the longest Canada-U.S. border in the world, the two countries' environmental relationship will directly impact environmental issues on both sides of the border. In terms of environmental policies and diplomatic relations, both countries played an excellent role as the first group of developed countries to emerge from the environmental movement. Based on many scholars' explorations and perspectives on the environmental relationship between Canada and the United States. This article will focus on the environmental policies of the two countries in the mid-to-late 20th century, exploring cross-governmental interactions as well as cross-border scientific and technological collaboration in the context of environmental policies from both countries. Meanwhile, the United States, the most powerful country of the period, has been a role model and an object of imitation in the environmental field for Canada and other countries. However, as the closest neighborhood, the United States has influenced Canada's environmental development positively and negatively, either directly or indirectly.
Behind the Portrait of Media: A Study into the Media Image of Chinese Female Athletes from the Perspective of Bourdieus Theory
Authors: Zhou Qingyue
Published: June 2023

As a growing number of Chinese female athletes participating in international sports events, the medias report on the image of Chinese female athletes has attracted lots of attention. On the basis of the existing research, this paper discusses the current characteristic of female athletes media image, the reality reason behind the presented characteristic and its possible effects, which will provide a fresh perspective for future research. Based on Pierre Bourdieus theory, this paper makes an in-depth study into the case of Chinese Olympic Champion Yang Qian. The research shows that due to the changes in media communication, market environment and political atmosphere, the image shaping of Chinese female athletes presents the characteristics of diversification and individuation. The symbolic capital they possess not only brings them sufficient commercial value, but also offers them the opportunity to reshaped the public cognition, which helps broaden the public's understanding of the gender roles of athletes.
Changes of Implicit and Explicit Asian Attitudes from 2018 to 2021
Authors: Wang Zhiyan
Published: June 2023

Discrimination against Asians increased after the 2019 COVID-19 outbreak. To study the current state of implicit and explicit attitudes, we used the Project Implicit Asian American IAT data from 2018 to 2021 (n = 127,239) to examine whether implicit and explicit attitudes toward Asian Americans changed before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We found that implicit bias toward Asians (Asian=Foreigners) persisted from 2018 to 2021, and showed an upward trend after May 2020. Explicit Asian bias fluctuated but decreased over time from 2018 to 2021. More importantly, age, race, education, state, year, and citizenship were all significant factors influencing peoples implicit and explicit attitudes toward Asian Americans. These findings inform the mechanism of attitude change, indicating the impacts of significant social events on attitude change.
An Inspection of Differential Labor Market Impacts and Inequality Outcome: National, Regional, and Local Perspectives in China
Authors: Deng Ziqi
Published: June 2023

In the recent decade in China, labor conflicts have been on the rise across different industries such as the 2010 strike of Honda workers in South China. There has been an increasing amount of public media exposure to elicit illicit employment practices that have acted against the principles of labor rights. In particular, for minority groups such as low skilled laborers and those who are inexperienced such as fresh graduates, they seemed to be more susceptible to certain negative impacts of both governmental policies and corporation employment policies. To uncover such differential impacts regarding rights in the context of employment from a systemic approach is the objective of this paper. From a national perspective, both social policy regarding Covid-19 and economic policy have some undesired impacts while impacts from contractionary monetary policy in the recent decade of China are considered milder. From a regional perspective, the inter-provincial Dual-transfer policy had its implementation strayed from the original plan regarding the settlement of low-skilled labor and resulted in greater regional inequality in Guangdong Province. From a local perspective, unjustifiable employment standards and the impotence of trade unions in defending labor rights are all proven to have significant differential impacts on the low-skilled and the fresh graduates. While this is the status quo, the concept of reparative equality may be integrated into policy designing to ameliorate the situation by protecting those who could hardly bear risks. Further, system of the tripartism with four parties may be changed to make trade unions stand up for laborers.
The Research on the Portrayal of Soft Masculinity by K-pop Idols on Social Media
Authors: Luo Sihan
Published: June 2023

As a result of the Korean Wave, K-pop as a form of music has flourished over the world. The music genre is also noted for its visual-oriented production, and K-pop boy groups are pointed out for their identifiable aesthetics, which defy hegemonic notions of masculinity. Despite numerous research carried out on the new form of soft masculinity that many idols exhibit and how this alternate masculinity will influence society, there is a gap in carrying out specific case-by-case evaluations of idols on how soft masculinity is purposefully performed through social media. This project will hence analyze how a soft masculine image is portrayed online with media by conducting in-depth case studies of four popular male idols through three major social media platforms YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where official content is released. Patterns were then identified and summarized into findings. Results showed that fashion pieces are soft in color and material, they engage in child-like activities and behaviors, and are more expressive and vulnerable with their emotions. By doing so, they are able to curate an approachable image without completely leaning toward femininity, making them more appealing to female audiences. This alternate form of masculinity has challenged traditional norms, but most fans still recognize soft masculinity as a performed persona for media. In real life, hegemonic masculinity still prevails.
Media Influence on Adolescents Sex Education: A Comparative Analysis of Sex Education in China and Western Countries
Authors: Li Zhixi
Published: June 2023

The development of society leads to increased awareness of health issues, especially sex. Since sex-related issues are primarily emphasized during adolescence, adolescents become the major targeted audience of sex education, and sex education has obtained much attention in recent decades. There are several research discussing prominent discrepancies between sex education in different nations, however, few research steps into this domain from the perspective of media. This paper conducts a comparative analysis of media influence on adolescents sex education in China and western countries, which not only briefly introduces certain types of traditional media and new media but also discusses the status quo of media application respectively. The results of the comparison demonstrate that the media influence on adolescents sex education in China and the West mainly differs in the content and the approaches being used, while the perceptions of sex education and the negative impacts brought about by the application of media share some similarities. Furthermore, these results may attribute to two aspects, cultural background and the development of sex education.
The Prevalence of Implicit Consumption in China
Authors: Bian Yueguo
Published: June 2023

In China, implicit consumption usually occurs in recent years. It has greatly troubled many consumers daily lives, but many people dont know how to change this problem. In this research, the author analyzed the causes, laws violated, and solutions of implicit consumption in the Chinese economic market. First of all, the author listed some examples of implicit consumption in the catering market and described the current situation, which is relatively common. Then, a study was designed through the difference-in-difference method to explore people's real attitudes and thoughts toward implicit consumption. By dividing random people and people with legal knowledge into two groups, three distinct points of view emerged, and the majority of them did not choose to defend their rights Through the results of this study, the author deeply analyzed the causes of implicit consumption, mainly from the perspective of customers' personal factors and legal policies. The lack of legal knowledge among people and the lack of strict restrictions in Chinese laws on implicit consumption have both influenced its prevalence. In addition, the author also indicated the laws violated by implicit consumption, including the right to know, the right to independent choice, and the law of clearly marking prices. Finally, the author put forward some solutions to solve implicit consumption. The problem of rampant implicit consumption in China can be solved by popularizing legal knowledge among consumers, strengthening market supervision by the regulatory department, and formulating clear legal provisions to limit implicit consumption.
Research on the Right of Self-Defence from the Perspective of International Law
Authors: Ye Shunyao
Published: June 2023

The right of self-defence is an indispensable concept in international law, especially in the UN charter. States can protect their legitimate rights and interests from other states infringement by exercising different types of the right of self-defence. However, with the rapid advancement of technology, economy, and politics, the right of self-defense faces new challenges. The collective self-defence, the anti-terrorism self-defence and the preventive self-defence are not perfect, and the specific content of the armed attack is not clear. Although there is no clear solution system in international law at present, it can be thought of and tried from the aspects of perfecting restrictive provisions, reasonably interpreting relevant terms, and strengthening the compelling force of international law.
Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Exercise and Mental Health
Authors: Gu Zixuan
Published: June 2023

The relationship between physical exercise and mental health has always been the focus of psychological research. The critical role of physical exercise on mental health is being valued by the general public. This paper presents the impact of various forms of physical activity on adolescents' mental health and explores the rationale behind how exercise benefits mental health. Through the review and analysis, it concludes that physical exercise contributes to the development of adolescents' mental health in terms of emotion, cognition and social adaptation, and the physiological mechanism and psychoanalytic theory are one of the reasons why exercise affects mental health. This paper hopes to play a role in promoting future researches of human mental health.