bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
(In)eficiência dos gastos públicos na educação básica: um estudo comparativo entre os estados brasileiros
Authors: Marzzoni David Nogueira Silva , Vendramin Elisabeth de Oliveira , Araujo Adriana Maria Procópio de , Arnaud Michel Melo
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar a eficiência dos Estados na aplicação dos recursos para Educação básica. A eficiência foi mensurada por uma abordagem quantitativa com a utilização do método Análise Envoltória de Dados, operacionalizada com o auxílio do programa R Studio; software livre e gratuito. Para tanto, os Estados foram tomados como unidades decisórias (DMU) e os escores de eficiência computados com orientação aos resultados. Como resultados da análise transversal para o ano de 2020 foram estimados os escore de eficiência das 27 UF, enquanto unidades tomadoras de decisão, sendo que cinco estados foram classificados como eficientes, doze tiveram ineficiência fraca, oito estados ineficiência moderada e dois ineficiência forte. Observou-se que os Estados com maiores gastos per capta se mostraram com ineficiência forte, sendo eles Alagoas com R$ 7.372,49/hab e Goiás com R$ 6.005,47/hab. De maneira oposta, Estados com gastos per capita mais baixos demonstraram eficiência. Por exemplo, o Amazonas, com o menor valor de R$ 2.665,96 por habitante, juntamente com Paraíba e Sergipe, todos apresentaram eficiência. Esses dados sugerem que não existe uma relação direta e exclusiva entre o montante de gastos e a eficiência na gestão educacional, destacando a necessidade de considerar outros fatores além do investimento financeiro para alcançar resultados efetivos na educação básica. Além disso, a análise revelou uma correlação robusta entre eficiência e transparência. Dos cinco estados eficientes (AP, AM, PB, SE), quatro também se destacaram positivamente na transparência das contas públicas. Isso sugere que a transparência pode desempenhar um papel significativo na eficiência da gestão educacional estadual, enfatizando a importância de práticas transparentes para alcançar resultados positivos na educação básica.
Práticas de gestão do conhecimento e desempenho operacional
Authors: Woicik Alice Maurer Mendes , Romano Cezar Augusto
Published: April 2024

O objetivo geral desta pesquisa é analisar a relação entre as práticas de gestão do conhecimento e o desempenho operacional de uma organização do setor automotivo. A contribuição deste estudo para a área do conhecimento de gestão é significativa, tendo em vista a crescente necessidade do desenvolvimento de pessoas para a melhoria da performance das organizações. Os resultados deste trabalho podem ser aplicáveis a empresas de diversos segmentos, particularmente aqueles onde há grande dependência de mão de obra, como as do ramo manufatureiro e de serviços. O método científico proposto para esta pesquisa foi o indutivo; e o método de pesquisa o estudo de caso baseado em uma indústria automotiva instalada na Região Metropolitana de Curitiba. Com relação aos resultados, a análise da correlação entre o desempenho dos principais indicadores e práticas de gestão do conhecimento adotados pela organização, no período entre 2012 e 2021, demonstrou que nem todos os indicadores tiveram seu desempenho influenciado pelas práticas de gestão do conhecimento. Foi possível observar que as práticas de gestão do conhecimento impactaram positivamente na melhoria do desempenho operacional dos indicadores número de melhorias e produtividade, os quais podem estar correlacionados, contribuindo reciprocamente. Com relação aos demais indicadores analisados, observou-se que as práticas de gestão do conhecimento podem ter contribuído para a manutenção de bons resultados já alcançados, mas sem gerar grandes impactos ou influência. Por fim, conclui-se que as práticas de gestão do conhecimento podem ser um importante recurso a ser explorado por organizações com grande demanda operacional, como forma de promover a melhoria do seu desempenho operacional, com crescimento para as pessoas e para as empresas, em benefício de toda a sociedade.
Identidade de gênero e sexualidade
Authors: Gomes José Augusto Cutrim , Chahini Thelma Helena Costa
Published: April 2024

Este artigo analisa como o gênero e a sexualidade estão relacionados na nossa sociedade. Examina de forma breve a evolução histórica dessa compreensão e a importância fundamental dos movimentos sociais na incorporação do conceito de gênero na esfera sexual. Assim, o objetivo é tratar a diversidade sexual como um tema central no debate contemporâneo, desafiando normas heteronormativas e demonstrando a necessidade de uma compreensão mais ampla e inclusiva da sexualidade humana. A desconstrução do paradigma heterossexista e a luta feminista pela autonomia surgem como elementos fundamentais para a construção de uma sociedade mais justa. A metodologia adotada foi a de pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa de cunho bibliográfico, de acordo com Gil (2009), a partir da classificação de referências teóricas já analisadas e publicadas em livros, artigos científicos e páginas de websites. A investigação sobre as perspectivas históricas de gênero e sexualidade foi fundamentada em pesquisadoras como Butler (2023), Carneiro (2019), Foucault (2021), Hall (2006), Kotlinski (2010), Scott (2019), Spivak (2010), Rich (2010) e Vasconcelos (2005). O artigo destaca a importância da aceitação da diversidade sexual e de gênero, propomos uma abordagem crítica para desconstruir ideias antiquadas e celebrar a riqueza das experiências humanas. O estudo enfrenta algumas limitações, sobretudo em razão da fonte de pesquisa ser eminentemente acadêmica. Portanto, sugere-se para futuras pesquisas a inclusão de vozes das comunidades marginalizadas que poderiam oferecer insights valiosos sobre suas próprias experiências. Apesar dessas limitações, este artigo destaca a importância da aceitação da diversidade sexual e de gênero, propondo uma abordagem crítica para desconstruir ideias antiquadas e celebrar a riqueza das experiências humanas. Ao reconhecer a interseccionalidade entre gênero, sexualidade, raça, classe e outras dimensões da identidade, podemos avançar em direção a uma sociedade mais inclusiva e igualitária.
Strategies for improving ESP learners’ language skills
Authors: Indasari Nur Laili , Fajriyah Latifatul , Rosyidi Ali
Published: April 2024

In this era of globalization, the demand for ESP instruction is increasing. ESP instructors must develop instruction suitable to the student's needs. This research aims to explore the strategies of the lecturer in teaching ESP students, to acknowledge the improvement in English language skills, and to gain the students’ perceptions of the implemented strategies. The participants are the lecturer and the students who take Early Childhood Islamic Education and Islamic Elementary School Teacher Education programs. This research used classroom action research design. The data were obtained by observing the ESP instruction implemented during the learning process, pre and post-tests, and the students’ responses. The results of the study revealed that ESP instructions or strategies used by the lecturer improved the English skills of students such as ability in speaking, pronunciation, and language use.  The students’ perceptions of the strategies were also positive. They viewed that these strategies helped them understand the learning concept. Overall, the implementation of these strategies led to enhanced student learning outcomes and proficiency in English speaking skills.
Brighten Up Your Smile. Bring out the Natural Whiteness
Authors:   Department of Paedodontics, Guru Nanak Dev  Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab), India., Sharma Dr. Nishtha , Goyal Dr. Varinder ,   Department of Paedodontics, Guru Nanak Dev  Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab), India., Goyal Dr. Puneet ,   Department of Paedodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental  College & Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab), India., Dr. Shaveta  ,   Department of Paedodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab), India., Garg Dr. Nitin ,   Department of Paedodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab), India., Dr. Rashim  ,   Department of Paedodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam (Punjab), India.
Published: April 2024

Aesthetics are often a major concern for young patients with anterior tooth involvement. Patients typically seek dental care to improve their smiles due to irregularities in the enamel and superficial stains. These stains or anomalies in dental hard tissue can be caused by fluorosis, mineralized white patches, hypoplasia, and amelogenesis imperfecta. Different treatment modalities are used to treat these staining of teeth. In the present case report dental fluorosis is treated with MDC Antivet Bleaching agent in anterior teeth and stainless-steel crowns in all four permanent molars in a thirteen-year-old child. The minimal invasive technique was used for bleaching anterior teeth and molars were preserved with full coverage stainless steel crowns. The appearance of the treated enamel showed a surface almost completely free of fluorotic stains, demonstrating the satisfactory results of this treatment.
Predictive Factors of Cancer Patients' Satisfaction with Quality of Healthcare Services Received at the Middle Euphrates Cancer Center, Al-Najaf Al Ashraf, Iraq
Authors: Al-Awadi Adil Abdulzahra Atiyah , Chabchoub Imene , Falah Mansour Abdullah
Published: April 2024

Background: Cancer remains a leading global health challenge. Its management is complex and patient satisfaction depends on many factors, such as the patient's pathophysiology, types of cancer, types of treatment and the facilities available. Objectives: To assess the variables that determine cancer patients' satisfaction with the quality of healthcare. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Middle Euphrates Cancer Center in the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate from July 1, 2021, to September 20, 2023. We used expert advice to ensure the validity of the questionnaire and conducted a preliminary pilot study to confirm its dependability. A questionnaire was used to conduct structured interviews that yielded data, which was then thoroughly analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques using SSPS. Results: Out of 400 cancer patients, 77.3% had received chemotherapy, 22.0% had just received a breast cancer diagnosis and 49.3% had stage I cancer metastases, while the majority (54.25%) had no co-morbidities. In the study, 53.3% of patients showed unsatisfactory responses to the healthcare services provided. Diagnosis, co-morbidities, cancer metastasis, and independence level significantly influenced patient satisfaction with the quality of healthcare. Conclusions: The majority of participants (>50%) were unsatisfied with the provided healthcare services. Based on these variables, healthcare practitioners should tailor their care to enhance the wellbeing of cancer patients.
Mediolateral Postural Sway Velocity as a Possible Indicator of Ground Reaction Force-Derived 180⁰ Turn Performance in Male Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Makaracı Yücel , Nas Kazım , Aydemir Mustafa , Gündüz Kerem , Gedik Mehmet Can
Published: April 2024

The main aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between ground reaction force (GRF) derived postural sway and 180° turn performance in soccer players on the axis of dominant and non-dominant legs. Twenty-seven male soccer players (mean age 22.45 ± 2.7 years) from the same league level agreed to participate in the study. The participants underwent GRF-derived postural sway and 180⁰ turn tests using a force plate in separate sessions, with at least 24-hour intervals between sessions. Postural sway was assessed in anteroposterior and mediolateral directions during a single-leg stance, while the 180° turn performance was evaluated through GRF-derived turn time and turn sway. The correlation, multiple regression, and group differences were computed to test study hypotheses. Positive correlations were observed between postural sway measures and 180⁰ turn time for dominant and non-dominant legs (r-range from 0.384 to 0.550). No measure of postural sway was significantly related to the 180⁰ turn sway (p> 0.05). Multiple stepwise regression analysis indicated that mediolateral sway velocity explained 30% and 17% of the variance of 180⁰ turn time for dominant and non-dominant legs, respectively. No statistical inter-limb differences were noted for 180⁰ turn and postural sway parameters. The results suggest that improving single-leg postural performance may enhance male soccer players' 180° turn performance. Therefore, unilateral stability in the mediolateral direction should be considered a potential indicator of change of direction-based performances.
Kroniek EU en mensenrechten
Authors: Beijer Malu , Van der Have Nienke , Van der Meulen Lucia , Pahladsingh Aniel , De Vries Guus
Published: April 2024

Deze kroniek signaleert en becommentarieert de belangrijkste mensenrechtelijke ontwikkelingen in de EU, met nadruk op mensenrechtelijk relevante beleidsontwikkelingen en institutionele ontwikkelingen. Daarnaast is er regelmatig aandacht voor mensenrechtelijke ontwikkelingen in de rechtspraak van het Hof van Justitie van de EU.
Sustainable Waste Management through ML-based Real-Time Trash Bin Prediction
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, (INDIA)., Aditi Aditi ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, (INDIA).,   Department of Information Technology, IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, UP (INDIA).,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, UP (INDIA).,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, India,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India, Shokeen Vikrant , Sharma Amit , Srivastava Prabhat K. , Dugal Upasana , Sharma Aditi
Published: April 2024

Waste management has been an issue due to low awareness among people of any country to lead major environmental contamination, tragic accidents, and unfavorable working conditions for landfill workers. The Lack of precise and efficient object detection could be a barrier in the growth of computer vision-based systems. As per the latest research articles, pre-trained models could be used for Trash Bin detection in real time and for recommending appropriate actions after detection. Using a unique validation dataset made up of predicted trash items, the two classes of acceptable object identification models, YOLO (You Only Look Once) and SSD (Single Shot Multibox Detector), are then contrasted. It is concluded that SSD performs noticeably better than YOLO in identifying trash objects based on several performance metrics computed utilizing multiple open-source research projects. The model is then built up to recognize several trash object types after being pre-trained using Microsoft's COCO (Common Objects in Context) dataset. Our initiative intends to enhance sustainable waste management, make trash sorting incredibly simple, and guard against serious illnesses and accidents at landfill and garbage disposal sites.
Securing Pervasive Computing Networks: Enhancing Network Security via Network Virtualization in Wireless Communications Infrastructure
Authors:   Department of Software Engineering, South Tehran Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Ali Ali
Published: April 2024

The seamless integration of technology for computing into everyday items and environments is known as pervasive computing. To protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities, robust security mechanisms are necessary. Conventional security measures, including gateways and the use of encryption, may not be sufficient to address the unique challenges encountered in ubiquitous computing systems. But these techniques are still vital. In addition to the variety of devices, resource limitations, mobility needs, and the possibility of large-scale distributed attacks, these obstacles also include the potential for attack. Network virtualization, that abstracts and separates network facilities and functions, is a promising way to increasing security in pervasive computing deployments: it abstracts and isolates network resources and processes. Wireless communication play a significant part in the development of a digital infrastructure that is both resilient and trustworthy. The processes of dynamic resource allocation, isolation, and management of network bandwidth are made possible through the utilization of virtualization, leads to the proposal of Secure Wireless Virtual Resource Allocation and Authentication Algorithm(SWVRA3) to make the abstraction of the network's physical resources into virtualized entities By using network virtualization, pervasive computing applications and services can be secured with logically segregated virtual networks. The cross-contamination and security breaches can be reduced by this separation. Furthermore, flexible configuration, dynamic allocation of resources, and centralized virtual control are allowed by network visualization that improves threat incidence response, enforcement of policies, and security surveillance.
Wahrnehmungen einer Varietät des Italienischen im Ruhrgebiet
Authors: Bernhard Gerald
Published: April 2024

A short example of spoken Italian from the Ruhr area is played to four listeners. Three listening sessions show that the overall intuitive evaluation is faster than the analytic naming of perceived peculiarities of the speaker from Sicily. One characteristic, the constant open pronunciation of [o], is not noticed by any of the four listeners.
Zur Bedeutung von Wortbildungsverfahren in der Fachsprache der Medizin (exemplarisch)
Authors: Blaikner-Hohenwart Gabriele
Published: April 2024

Word formation enables the rapid comprehension and synthesis of complex in-formation and contexts. In specialised languages, subject-specific, national and “supranational” conventions are added. Through several corpora of (French) medical terminology, some general phenomena and tendencies will be identified and discussed: - Word formation processes and their development in medical terminology. - The significance of initials. - Innovation in the formation of patterns. Word formation as a “substitute” for texting. - Conservatism as a possibility of conformity within the subject (cf. anatomy). - Intentional cognitive performance in the formation of new complex terms (i.e. language planning) and in the use/utilisation of complex words.
La mobilità/il multilinguismo degli “altri” (e la pandemia)
Authors: D’Agostino Mari
Published: April 2024

The article examines some aspects of two strongly interconnected paradigms, that of Mobility and that of Multilingualism, which have dominated the scene of social and linguistic sciences in the last decades of the previous century and the first decade of the current one. The criticism raised against each of them indicates their inadequacy both from a descriptive point of view, since they con-ceive certain phenomena that do not belong to modernity at all as modern, and from an analytical point of view, since they fail to grasp the fundamental aspect of contemporary reality, i.e. the growth of inequalities and gaps between areas and social groups, together with the forced immobilisation of a huge number of individuals who attempt to cross state borders. In this regard, Jan Blommaert’s considerations are particularly important. In recent years, he has been able, with his usual lucidity, to identify new research directions focused on the theme of immobility.
Cultivating "Masculinity": Where Does China's Anxiety about Masculinity Come From?
Authors: Zhu Qinxuan
Published: April 2024

China's Education Minister recently called for educating teenagers to be "masculine" by highlighting the "crisis of masculinity." This paper intends to examine the causes and impact of this initiative by exploring the cultural and societal factors. Drawing on academic literature, media reports, and government policy documents, the paper identifies the main causes of anxiety in China about masculinity from two perspectives: 1) The increasing participation of Chinese women in the workplace and 2) The trend of feminization and its relationship to collectivism. Finally, the paper discusses the negative consequences of overemphasizing the "crisis of masculinity" in China, particularly on mental health issues, domestic violence, and gender stereotypes. This paper offers insights into promoting a more diverse and inclusive gender-equal society.
The Nihilistic Future of Post-internet Era: Analysis of the Production Mechanism of Core Aesthetics
Authors: Zhou Yingcan
Published: April 2024

In the post-internet age, Core aesthetics emerges as an artistic response to the evolving societal values and challenges inherent in the human experience. This essay explores the essence and significance of Core aesthetics, focusing on its attributes of fear and nostalgia. Core aesthetics utilizes elements such as amateur editing, low-quality imagery, and thematic compositions to evoke resonance among viewers, blurring the boundaries between self and the external world. It delves into the production background, highlighting the impact of the post-internet era, centralized internet management, and the formation of virtual communities. The essay examines the psychological and societal factors driving individuals towards self-indulgence and escapism within the confines of reality, resulting in weariness and a struggle for meaning. It also explores the influence of the internet as a production medium, democratizing art creation and challenging traditional notions of authorship and subjectivity. Looking ahead, Core aesthetics is expected to evolve and adapt to technological advancements and cultural shifts, empowering individuals to express themselves authentically and challenging established norms. However, questions surrounding authorship, personal agency, and the impact of digital influence on identity will persist. In the future, Core aesthetics will reflect and navigate the complexities of the times, offering a lens through which we can explore and understand profound changes and challenges. It has the potential to inspire dialogue, foster connection, and provoke introspection, contributing to a richer understanding of our shared human experience in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Imagination and Reality: Analysis of Reasons of the Existence of Bias Against Xiongnu in Han Shu
Authors: Chen Hongming
Published: April 2024

The Han dynasty was an imperial dynasty in Chinese history that had been interacted with the Xiongnu (), a nomadic tribal confederation which was mainly active in the northwest region near Hans boundaries in Eurasian continent, for four hundred years. Han Shu () is a historical record that comprehensively documents Han history, and Han Shu's recordings of the Xiongnu have been an essential source for Xiongnu studies. However, though there are concise and concrete facts and descriptions in the text of Han Shu, given the nationality of the author, Ban Gu (), bias that come from the imagination of Xiongnu that Han had and the reality of Han Dynasty inevitably exists in the text. Therefore, a deeper understanding of Xiongnu might be required for Han because of interactions and corporations happened between those two opposing nations. This paper will discuss the reasons for the existence of bias based on the text of Han Shu and attribute the bias to the imagination that Han people had of Xiongnu due to the geographical separation created by natural mountains and villages, and to the reality that Han interacted with Xiongnu in both peaceful and unpeaceful ways which led to complex feelings.
Crossdressing in Peking Opera: Sexism or Freedom?
Authors: Wen Zichu
Published: April 2024

Women characters are pivotal to Peking Opera. On a Peking Opera stage, these female characters are often played by men. Some argue that one could often see a miniature of the society during a point in history through its art. In Peking Opera, the changing ideals of gender are conveyed through its changing practices as the political and socio-economic ideas are altered throughout ancient China. In parallel to those practices in ancient China, feminist aestheticians today are more and more drawn to topics like cross-dressing, gender fluidity, and the empowerment of women in art. Although many scholars have examined the practice of cross-dressing in Ancient Rome, Shakespearean theatre, and other forms of cross-dressing performances in history, this practice in Peking Opera does not have enough attention from gender studies scholars. Through this paper, the author hopes to address the appeal towards feminist aesthetics within the cross-dressing of Peking Opera. Some of these ancient Chinese ideals are much more progressive in comparison to those observed in China today; this not only addresses the regressive changes in China but also suggests that many traditional gender ideals werent traditional or natural at the beginning. This paper will provide more insight towards both feminist aesthetics and art which pushes progressive gender ideals. In addition, the author hopes this paper will draw more attention towards the implications of cross-dressing in other ancient cultures towards gender-fluidity and crossdressing today.
An Exploration for Happiness through Education: The Value of Humanities in Chinese Fine Arts Courses
Authors: Ye Weihua
Published: April 2024

This paper explores and unpacks the connections between humanities, fine arts education, and happiness. The domain is within China. When doing this, the relevant definitions, interpretations, and origins must be revealed. So representative researchers previous works are referred to for better understanding and accuracy. Level by level, it manifests that humanities education has excellent value for ones happiness which cannot be easily ignored. And from the relevant academic works, fine arts education, as one form of arts education (the other ones will not be discussed in this paper), is supposed to be a very effective way to deliver humanities education. But in many cases in China, acceptable arts courses didnt perform perfectly regarding this particular issue. Aesthetics abilities are highlighted in discussions on Chinese acceptable arts courses. However, educators or researchers use this phrase without deep insight or comprehensive understanding. The paper also tackles this one and builds the bridge from aesthetics to human happiness.
Stereotyping the Feminine in Greek Mythology: The Embodiment of Womens Social Roles in Canonical Narrative
Authors: Chen Quesheng , Fang Chuhan , Zhang Yixiao
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we categorize famous female figures in Greek mythology based on three primary social identities: daughter, inamorata, and mother. Although these identities are meant to reflect most women's life trajectories, they appear as independent characteristics in Greek mythology. Consequently, the portrayal of female characters is often one-dimensional and shallow, lacking the entire growth curve that male characters receive in heroic epics. Moreover, female characters are often relegated to supporting roles, mirroring women's subservient positions in patriarchal societies.
Emotions and Appeals: An Analysis of Online Comments on HPV Vaccine under Social Media Publicity A Case Study of the Weibo Account of "People's Daily"
Authors: Zhang Yinqi
Published: April 2024

In 2018, the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) was approved for sale in China, and the topic of HPV vaccination has attracted the attention of the general public. Vaccines are biological agents made of bacteria, viruses, tumor cells, etc., which can make the body produce specific immunity, and are the most effective measures to control infectious diseases and prevent infection with viruses. Vaccination is of great significance for protecting people's health, maintaining social stability and national security. Media content and comments on social media provide an important basis for understanding public opinion and people's demands. In this study, data from Weibo platform were used, "HPV" was searched as a keyword under the official Weibo account of People's Daily, and relevant information was collected and analyzed with python. The results of this public opinion mining play a crucial role in discovering the problems existing in HPV vaccination in China, and also provide important ideas for the government to solve this problem.
The Rise of Female-led Narratives in Decentralized Social Platforms----Explore the Power of Women's Voices in Decentralized Social Platforms
Authors: Wang Jiaye
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the reason for the change of the female narrative right in the transformation between centralized and decentralized social platforms. Through an analysis of the marginalization of women's voices within centralized media and an exploration of the dynamics behind narrative empowerment on decentralized platforms, this research unveils the intricate dynamics shaping the female discourse. The online debate of "whether the high-speed rail should sell sanitary napkins" illustrates the power of online voices and describes the dilemmas women face in today's decentralized online space. This paper argues that the empowerment of women by decentralized platforms enables them to obtain a change in narrative power. At the same time, the characteristics of the decentralized platform also give space for the survival of negative phenomena such as feminist stigma. Ultimately, this paper explores and redefines the understanding of the interplay between digital platforms, narrative authority, and gender dynamics in the web 3.0 era and also points out the new challenges faced by women's narrative in the context of web 3.0.
Nationalistic Fervor in the Form of Denial of Citizenship: Violations of Native Americans Human Rights in the Post-fourteenth Amendment Era
Authors: Wu Mingzhe
Published: April 2024

This article delves into the complex history of nationalistic fervor and its impact on human rights in the United States. The study critically examines the intricate and often contradictory legal interpretations surrounding this issue and delves into diverse perspectives from civilians and scholars. Specifically, it examines how this fervor led to the denial of birthright citizenship and the erasure of Native Americans' human rights following the enactment of the Fourteenth Amendment. Unfortunately, this sense of pride and nationalism catalyzed a series of human rights violations, including a lack of representation and unfair legal trials. It is important to recognize and learn from these past mistakes in order to prevent similar injustices from occurring in the future. Additionally, the research emphasizes the role of nationalism in fueling the denial of citizenship to Native Americans. Nationalism was justified by portraying Native American culture as inferior, leading to their marginalization in the name of national progress and societal advancement. The conclusion highlights the ongoing struggles of indigenous communities against radical nationalism and discriminatory practices. This historical analysis not only sheds light on a crucial moment in Native American history but also serves as a relevant reminder for contemporary society to remain vigilant against the resurgence of radical nationalism and to uphold the principles of equality and human rights for all.
The Current Situation and Prospect of the Research on the Silk Road and Chinese Islamic Architecture
Authors: Sun Heling , Wahdan Mohammad , Wen Hao
Published: April 2024

Mosques, as iconic structures of Islam, were built in various regions along the Silk Road as Islam spread into China. This study selects mosques in the Chinese areas along the Silk Road to further clarify the influence of Islamic architectural styles on China by analyzing their architectural features. By employing the method of bibliometrics, this research highlights the current shortcomings in the study of the dissemination of Islamic architectural styles. It provides recommendations for future research on Islamic architecture along the Silk Road. Currently, the study of mosques mainly concentrates on the field of architecture, lacking a historical perspective to explore the impact of the Silk Road on Islamic architectural styles, which this study aims to supplement and innovate.
A Reappearance of Yesterday- Analysis of Storytelling Strategy in Nostalgic Cinema
Authors: Yang Yi
Published: April 2024

In the context of globalization, the public's demand for nostalgia has increased. Cinema has an advantage in conveying nostalgia by using visual and auditory stimulation and has become the main medium for nostalgia in modern society. In this paper, the first part is about nostalgia and nostalgic cinema. Depending on the subject that triggers the nostalgia, nostalgic cinema is simply divided into three categories. The reasons for the demand for nostalgia are discussed, which are related to the interval between reality and tradition, commercialism, and modernism. The other part is about the storytelling strategies of nostalgic cinema. Storytelling strategies of contemporary, nostalgic cinema are analyzed from the perspectives of color, frame, diegetic sound, and motif, respectively. Specific movies are used for analysis, data study, and cross-subject study are used in this paper. With the constant updating of information technology, views on the future direction of nostalgic cinema research are presented at the end of the paper.
Gaze, Female Agency, and Gender Power Dynamics in Chinese Chick Flicks in the 2000s
Authors: Cui Yuqian
Published: April 2024

Chick flick is an emerging film genre in the 2000s, which usually involves elements of sentiment, fashion, and a female leading character. It centers on female characters and is situated in the themes of romance and the discovery of self-meaning, and therefore triggers the discussion in the field of cine-feminism about its connotations, as well as the presence of gaze and female agency in the film. With analytic lenses applied to the context of China in the modern age, this paper first reviews the theories of Beauvoir, Mulvey, and Bourdieu and then introduces major criticisms of chick flicks in China. From the angles of narrative techniques, cinematography, and staging, it examines the representations of gaze, female agency, and the gender power structure in two typical Chinese chick flicks: Go Lala Go! and Finding Mr. Right. The results of analysis indicate differences between the two films, lying in the image of female protagonist, the visibility of male gaze and female gaze, and the activeness of female agency, and reveal a bifurcation in the styles of current chick flicks in China, into two distinct forms, with one sticking to conventional themes and westernized paradigms, and the other beginning to indigenize and demonstrate thoughts on serious issues including gender inequality.
Explaining the Evolution of Ayn Rand Ideas Through the Second World War
Authors: Lin Yu
Published: April 2024

As technological advancements update with each passing day, the employment of social medias in aiding people to obtain insights upon city news and historical events has become increasingly dominant. However, even though the employment of books in learning about social phenomenon within a specific time era has been gradually replaced by the Internet, literary novels have been consistently serving as an effective way to understand social phenomenon through lines of words. In this work, the paper first introduces how Ayn Rands life shaped her perseverance in prompting individualism. Such thoughts pervaded into her two novels which are Anthem and The Fountainhead and by comparing the storyline, it has come to a conclusion that Rands engagement in the Second World War had changed her standpoint: the traitors of their collectivism birthplace are unable to separate his entity from his community and ought to confront the problems in reality. Such finding can break some scholars stereotypes in claiming Ayn Rands philosophical ideas has not changed at all over the course of time.
Contemporary Media's Impact on Society and Culture
Authors: Wang Yaqi
Published: April 2024

Media is an important part of social civilization and has profoundly changed people's daily life. In today's society, anyone can become a new media blogger by posting original works on the Internet, as the communication methods of new media have become more diversified, visualized and entertaining. Undoubtedly, such a simple and rapid form of communication has brought great challenges to the inheritance and dissemination of traditional culture. In order to alleviate the negative consequences of contemporary new media on the inheritance of traditional culture, traditional media practitioners and cultural scholars should provide more cultural support, establish correct values for new media, encourage them to participate in the construction and development of social culture and promote rational thinking and cultural cultivation and connotation through understanding the cultural support provided by cultural scholars and avoiding over-entertainment. The traditional media and the new media are realizing diversified co-development, bringing the new media a broader vision and deeper cultural values through the traditional culture, so that each of them can take what they need and benefit the social civilization on the basis of integration and competition, and their influence will be largely related to the development of the society.
The 2023 Barbie and Post-feminism: Narrative in Hollywood Movie Industry
Authors: Li Yingning
Published: April 2024

Barbie has been a subject of both praise and criticism when it comes to feminism. After the release of the live-action film Barbie in 2023, the discussion of gender identity was triggered. This article analyzes the relationship between Barbie dolls and Hollywood movies focusing on post-modern women's self-identity through the body. Barbie is regarded as a cultural symbol of the male gaze body design that solidifies gender stereotypes. The 2023 Barbie encourages women to identify with themselves and their bodies, from which they can feel the strength and charm of women and understand the complexity and diversity of culture. First, this work will briefly discuss the effect of Barbie brand image in the introduction. Secondly, this article will do an analysis of the leading roles in the movie and connect them with the genderized dilemma that most modern females are facing. Then, the development of Barbie images, their inverse relationships with feminist ideologies, and the underlying consumerism ideas in the Mettel brand industry will be further discussed. Finally, the core logic behind the male gaze and patriarchy will be combined and presented.
A Comparison of Music Aesthetics Thoughts Between Record of Music and Platos Republic
Authors: Jin Yuxuan
Published: April 2024

By comparing the Music thoughts contained in two classical music books, Record of Music (yue ji) and Platos Republic, this paper analyzes the similarities and differences in their cognition of "the origin, essence, and function of music" due to their different social backgrounds and cultures. Both Record of Music and Platos Republic were born in the era of the alternation of the old and the new in the slave society. However, the slave society in the Spring and Autumn Period of China and the slave society in the democratic era of ancient Greece have different specific historical characteristics, and their different characteristics in economic development are bound to be reflected in ideology and culture. Thus, different cultures have developed different music.
How Can China Escape the Middle-Income Trap?
Authors: Chen Siqi
Published: April 2024

As one of the most widely discussed terms in recent decades, the middle-income trap refers to a dilemma in which middle-income economies struggle to achieve high-income status. After becoming an upper middle-income country in 2010, China has been stuck in the middle, facing the problem of economic stagnation. This research focuses on the steps taken by the countries that have successfully escaped the middle-income trap and figures out how those actions can shed light on the policy-making in China. The conclusion drawn from the work is that the Chinese government should present a co-creation and pro-industry attitude towards private sectors for industrial upgrading and developing vocational education, enhancing the connection between schools and enterprises in providing courses and pipelining talents. This work points out the policies China can work on to escape the middle-income trap by adjusting the relationship between the government and enterprises and transforming its rich population resources into a reliable reserve of highly qualified labor forces.
What Is the Real Reason for the Ending of McCarthyism?
Authors: Wang Jintao
Published: April 2024

This work mainly focuses on finding the truth of why McCarthyism fell from grace 1954, which is still debatable in the historical academia these days. Although some historians like Nathan Glazer and Alia Hoyt, both of whom study McCarthyism, believe that it is the McCarthy Hearing that lead to the downfall of McCarthy, based on the analyses of several prime sources as well as secondary sources, McCarthys blunder in going after American military is the actual real reason. Even if the reality of McCarthys downfall may not be helpful to the current American society, as the ending of McCarthyism-a vital part of the American human right movement, exploring and studying it is of great benefit to have a better understanding of how different social classes respectively influence the process of the human right movement, especially the role of government, which is seen as the first driving force for the rise and fall of McCarthyism for the first time.
The Non-government Trade Between the Western Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu in the 2nd Century BCE
Authors: Zhang Yijia
Published: April 2024

The paper pays close attention to the non-government trade between the Western Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu and its unintended political consequences in the 2nd century BCE. Through the investigation of the Central Plains and the north nomadic patriarch period of communication history based on traditional literature and archaeological sources, the work holds that the domestic trade network since the 5th century BCE extended beyond the Central Plains during the Warring States period. It became a tool for the game between the two regimes in the early Western Han Dynasty. Then, when the Han regime gained the upper hand in the game, its economic and political influence extended to the northern and Western regions with the extension of the trade network, which made the foreign trade of the Han Dynasty become domestic trade to some extent. At the same time, the foreign policy of the Han Dynasty became hardline, leading to territorial expansion, which became a liability to the empire, especially when it was in decline.
Takarazuka Revue An Analysis of Its Reflections on Women' s Situation in Japan as Women's Utopia
Authors: Guo Runying
Published: April 2024

Takarazuka Revue is a well-known group that all acted by women, performing both male and female roles from various cultural stories on stage. The existence of the Revue inspires the discussion about how much it affects womens position in the society since it formed in the last century. The improvement of female benefits taken by the Revue is evident to see from economic, personal, and social spheres throughout this literature review, which is why it is known as "women's utopia." Link to the local surrounding in Japan, women is still pressured by the patriarchy power by brainwashing and misunderstanding the term womens masculinity, however, it totally has a progressive development.
From the Periphery to the Center: Interpreting the Prostitute Images in Yan Ge Ling's Novel The Flowers of War with Jung's Archetype Theory
Authors: Wu Huilin
Published: April 2024

As a prominent Chinese female writer active on the world stage, Yan Ge Ling has consistently demonstrated her female writing style through her novel The Flowers Of War, which revolves around the Nanjing Massacre and features a portrayal of prostitutes as the main characters. The Flowers Of War adopts a unique perspective from a special group, employing its splendid audio-visual techniques to portray the brutal memories of that war. In the academic sphere, there has been some debate about whether this novel and its adaptation into a film embody feminist themes. This paper utilizes Jungian psychoanalysis and the theory of archetypes to elucidate the process of individuation for the prostitute characters in the text and analyze their significance in conveying the author's feminist themes. Ultimately, the paper addresses the points of contention surrounding this issue.
Gender and Employment: Occupational Gender Segregation in Cities of China
Authors: Sun Ruoyan
Published: April 2024

The research object of this paper is the phenomenon of occupational gender segregation in cities in China. In this paper, the current situation, influencing factors, and the negative consequences of occupational gender segregation are mainly studied, and the corresponding governance methods are put forward. First of all, the research background and significance of this paper are introduced, and related concepts are defined, including occupational gender segregation as well as its two types: horizontal segregation and vertical segregation. Next, the current situation of occupational gender segregation is analyzed, including the gender employment structure caused by horizontal segregation and the promotion obstacles and gender wage gap caused by vertical segregation. On this basis of research, the influencing factors of occupational gender segregation are discussed, including gender stereotypes, the conflict between female family roles and occupational roles as well as the factor of education. Subsequently, the consequences of occupational gender segregation are analyzed, including the negative impact on personal income, personal career development, development of industries, occupational prejudice, and social fairness and justice. Then, the governance methods are put forward from four aspects: government, enterprise, individual and media. Finally, the main research conclusions as well as the innovations and the shortcomings of this paper are summarized, and the prospect of this field is made according to the conclusions. The conclusion of this paper shows that occupational gender segregation is still widespread today, and it has a negative impact on individuals, industries, and Chinese society. Therefore, it is necessary to take various measures to reduce occupational gender segregation and achieve gender equality in employment.
Analyze the Leadership Preferences of Different Genders: Based on Vocation and Daily Circumstances
Authors: Qiu Zhiwei , Wang Tianyu
Published: April 2024

Leadership preferences can be affected by several aspects, and this section will illustrate the structure of the paper first and then demonstrate the gist purpose of the paper. To begin with, this paper will be separated into five sections: the Abstract, Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion, and References to explain the leadership preferences of different genders. Secondly, this paper explained the differences in leadership preferences in different genders and observed some elements which were separated into different columns in the body paragraph that can influence leadership preferences and then set them as a whole passage to give readers a much clearer idea about the differences in preferences in leadership concerning two genders. Through the whole paper, there are several aspects that can influence the preferences of leadership which are cultural complexities, the locus of control, curiosity and the reactions of followers, peoples self-considerations, the power of leadership, gender stereotypes, and the level of willingness to take risks.