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Influence of Performance Expectancy and Government Support on Mobile Commerce Adoption among SMEs in Malaysia
Authors: Yahaya Syazwani , Abdul Hamid Siti Norasyikin
Published: April 2024

In developing nations like Malaysia, where there is a huge potential market for online businesses, the adoption of mobile commerce, or m-commerce, is still in its infancy. If Malaysia fails to seize the potential presented by the adoption of m-commerce, it would be more susceptible to economic upheavals. Therefore, it is crucial to carry out research on the variables influencing the adoption of m-commerce in Malaysia. This article aims to investigate the relationship between government support for m-commerce adoption among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the service industry and performance expectancy. This study used a quantitative methodology, and 396 SMEs in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor that had previously used m-commerce provided primary data via a self-administered questionnaire. PLS-SEM was used to evaluate the data, and the results showed that the suggested model, which is regarded as strong, explained 58.4% of the variation in the dependent variable. The outcome demonstrates that government support and performance expectations have a major positive impact on SMEs\' adoption of mobile commerce. The results of this study can help other scholars understand how SMEs in Malaysia are adopting m-commerce.
Die erste von drei Säulen für das Bundesverfassungsgericht
Authors: Eichberger Michael
Published: April 2024

Es ist gut, dass das Bundesministerium der Justiz vor Ostern nach längerer öffentlicher Debatte einen ersten Arbeitsentwurf zur Änderung von Art. 93 und 94 GG zur Stärkung der Stellung des Bundesverfassungsgerichts vorgelegt hat. Es ist auch gut, dass die CDU/CSU wieder bereit ist, mit den Regierungsparteien zu diskutieren und an den konkreten Vorschlägen mitzuarbeiten. Der Arbeitsentwurf des BMJ macht aber bisher, soweit erkennbar, leider auf halber Strecke halt. Von den drei Säulen der aktuellen Resilienzdiskussion – Statusregeln, Zweidrittelmehrheit und Verfahrenssicherung – wird offenbar nur die erste thematisiert.
Globuli oder lebensrettende Behandlung? Zur Wirkung von Klimaklagen
Authors: Niehaus Manuela
Published: April 2024

In der Replik auf den Beitrag von Bernhard Wegener, der Klimaklagen als wirkungslose Globuli kritisiert, zeigt Manuela Niehaus die Wirkungsmechanismen von Klimaklagen auf. Sie argumentiert, dass nicht alles, was zuckersüß schmeckt, nur wirkungslose Homöopathie ist.
Lobgesang auf den biologischen Vater als Störgeräusch
Authors: Heiderhoff Bettina
Published: April 2024

Das BVerfG hat der Verfassungsbeschwerde eines biologischen Vaters stattgegeben, der nach geltendem Recht die Stellung als rechtlicher Vater nicht erhalten konnte. Das konkret betroffene Problem war seit langem bekannt und sollte mit der Abstammungsreform ohnehin gelöst werden. Die Entscheidung war insofern zwar wichtig, aber rechtlich nicht allzu interessant. Es gibt andere Gründe für die große Aufmerksamkeit, die die Entscheidung erhält. Denn das Urteil kann sich auf die anstehende Reform des Abstammungsrechts auswirken.
Flame-retardant composite phase change material with silicone resin and melamine phosphate for battery thermal safety
Authors: Li Canbing , Wu Yuhang , Li Xinxi , Yang Wensheng , Luo Yunjun , Tian Juxiong , Li Shuyao , Deng Jian , Shi Minjie , Mao Ya , Fu Tieqiang , Jiang Wenjie , Zhang Yanrui , Zhu Siwei , Zhou Dequan
Published: April 2024

With the prosperity of electric vehicles (EVs), the thermal management of lithium-ion battery (LIB) is crucial for ensuring the safety of drivers on EVs. Composite phase change material (CPCM) with high latent heat has a great promising prospect in battery thermal management systems (BTMS). However, the thermal management efficiency of CPCM is limited due to the leakage, low thermal conductivity and flammability. Herein, the novel multifunctional CPCM with paraffin (PA), epoxy resin (ER), expanded graphite (EG), methyl MQ silicone resin (MQ) and melamine phosphate (MP) (PEE/MQ/MP3) has been prepared, which can achieve well anti-leakage, high flame-retardant and thermal conductivity, enhancing the thermal safety for battery module. The results reveal that PEE/MQ/MP3 with MQ and MP at a ratio of 1:2 can exhibit optimum flame retardant performance. The total heat release peak, smoke production rate, carbon monoxide production and carbon dioxide production are 169 MJ/m2, 0.05 m2/s, 0.005 g/s and 0.38 g/s, respectively. The battery module with PEE/MQ/MP3 displays excellent thermal management performance, delaying thermal propagation. Even after ten cycles at a 3 C rate, the maximum temperature is controlled below 50 ��C and the maximum temperature difference is maintained with 5 ��C. Besides, the thermal propagation processes of battery modules reveal that PEE/MQ/MP3 can absorb and transfer heat in the first stage timely and quickly, efficiently suppressing the thermal hazard occurrence. Therefore, this study has proposed a multifunctional flame-retardant CPCM as an effective solution to enhance the thermal safety of battery modules, thus ensuring the safety of EV drivers.
Research on Policy Support and Improvement Pathways for the Development of Childcare Services in China
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Pan Yue
Published: April 2024

The childcare service in our country has just started and is faced with many problems and challenges. At present, there are some urgent problems to be solved in the development of childcare services in China, such as the contradiction between supply and demand of childcare services, regional differences in the implementation of childcare service policies, insufficient national and local financial investment and subsidies, unclear responsibilities of management departments, and uneven quality of childcare services. In order to address the negative impact of market-oriented childcare services, the government has included childcare services in the strategic planning of establishing a sound social welfare system. In the path of the development of childcare services, the policy intention of promoting the development of childcare services can be promoted by advocating new and changing childcare institutions, breaking the traditional dual type system of childcare services, implementing price control of childcare services and improving the comprehensive supervision system of childcare services, so as to promote the healthy and rapid development of childcare services in China and meet the needs of society and families.
Group Images Characteristics, Potential Risks, and Value Guidance: A Study on the Social Mentality of Youth Behind the Hot Words in 2023
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Bai , Zhang Jingmin
Published: April 2024

Annual hot words have a summarizing and predictive role, and are an important dimension for examining the social mentality of young people. The hot words of 2023 reflect that contemporary youth are generally concerned about the national social development trend and cutting-edge technological trends, and their digital and technological literacy has generally improved; Having a love for life and a positive and optimistic attitude; Having a certain level of self-regulation ability. At the same time, the new consumption concepts that have emerged among young people in the post pandemic era convey positive psychological changes. However, some negative hot words also expose the social mentality bias of young people, who express powerlessness and anxiety towards the current situation, face difficulties in social isolation and labeling, are disturbed by blind obedience psychology, and the use of some negative hot words exposes negative venting tendencies. Standardizing the use of hot words, promoting positive examples, and directly addressing real-life issues are of great significance for strengthening the guidance of youth values, correcting deviations in youth social attitudes, and building positive social attitudes among young people.
Starting from Teacher Education: The Necessity of Cultivating Multilingual Teachers in Ordinary High Schools
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Yang , Li YiRan , Wang Qi
Published: April 2024

Foreign language education in ordinary high schools is an important part of China’s foreign language education ecosystem and also the cornerstone of higher foreign language education in China. Since the new century, foreign language education in high schools in China has gradually become more diversified. In addition, with the increasing scale of Chinese middle school students studying abroad, it has led to significant development in multilingual education such as Japanese, Russian, French, German, Spanish, and Korean during the high school stage. As a result, the demand for multilingual teacher teams in high school is also increasing year by year, but at present, the construction of multilingual teacher education systems in China's normal universities cannot keep up with the call of the basic education industry in the future. This article believes that in cultivating multilingual teaching talents for secondary schools, normal universities should fully leverage the exemplary role of teacher training and strive to provide more excellent multilingual teaching talents for basic education.
Bankruptcy forecast analysis: empirical study of the manufacturing subsector of Norte de Santander, Colombia
Authors: Andres Bayona Soto Jose , Torcoroma Navarro Claro Genny
Published: April 2024

The study \"Bankruptcy Forecast Analysis in the Manufacturing Subsector of Norte de Santander, Colombia (2015 – 2022)\" offers an empirical evaluation of financial stability in this region, using the capital structure theory of Modigliani and Miller and the Altman Z-Score model for bankruptcy risks as a theoretical foundation. Through a quantitative approach that includes time series analysis, the internal and external factors that affect the financial competitiveness of the subsector are analyzed. The research highlights the contributions and limitations of capital structure theory and the Z-Score model in real practices, and discusses the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to fine-tune financial risk predictions. Using purposeful sampling and documentary analysis, patterns are identified and business solvency is assessed, providing a detailed view of the sector\'s resilience in the face of economic challenges. This study provides valuable insights for those interested in the financial sustainability of the manufacturing sector, highlighting the importance of adapting risk management strategies to regional particularities. Its contribution to the specialized literature lies in offering an updated perspective on bankruptcy forecasting and financial management adapted to the specific context of the Colombian emerging economy.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, Version 2.2024
Authors: Wierda William G. , Brown Jennifer , Abramson Jeremy S. , Awan Farrukh , Bilgrami Syed F. , Bociek Greg , Brander Danielle , Cortese Matthew , Cripe Larry , Davis Randall S. , Eradat Herbert , Fakhri Bita , Fletcher Christopher D. , Gaballa Sameh , Hamid Muhammad Saad , Hill Brian , Kaesberg Paul , Kahl Brad , Kamdar Manali , Kipps Thomas J. , Ma Shuo , Mosse Claudio , Nakhoda Shazia , Parikh Sameer , Schorr Andrew , Schuster Stephen , Seshadri Madhav , Siddiqi Tanya , Stephens Deborah M. , Thompson Meghan , Ujjani Chaitra , Valdez Riccardo , Wagner-Johnston Nina , Woyach Jennifer A. , Sundar Hema , Dwyer Mary
Published: April 2024

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) are essentially different manifestations of the same disease that are similarly managed. A number of molecular and cytogenetic variables with prognostic implications have been identified. Undetectable minimal residual disease at the end of treatment with chemoimmunotherapy or venetoclax-based combination regimens is an independent predictor of improved survival among patients with previously untreated or relapsed/refractory CLL/SLL. The selection of treatment is based on the disease stage, presence or absence of del(17p) or TP53 mutation, immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region mutation status, patient age, performance status, comorbid conditions, and the agent’s toxicity profile. This manuscript discusses the recommendations outlined in the NCCN Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with CLL/SLL.
Prostate Cancer, Version 3.2024
Authors: Schaeffer Edward M. , Srinivas Sandy , Adra Nabil , An Yi , Bitting Rhonda , Chapin Brian , Cheng Heather H. , D’Amico Anthony Victor , Desai Neil , Dorff Tanya , Eastham James A. , Farrington Thomas A. , Gao Xin , Gupta Shilpa , Guzzo Thomas , Ippolito Joseph E. , Karnes R. Jeffrey , Kuettel Michael R. , Lang Joshua M. , Lotan Tamara , McKay Rana R. , Morgan Todd , Pow-Sang Julio M. , Reiter Robert , Roach Mack , Robin Tyler , Rosenfeld Stan , Shabsigh Ahmad , Spratt Daniel , Szmulewitz Russell , Teply Benjamin A. , Tward Jonathan , Valicenti Richard , Wong Jessica Karen , Snedeker Jenna , Freedman-Cass Deborah A.
Published: April 2024

The NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer include recommendations for staging and risk assessment after a prostate cancer diagnosis and for the care of patients with localized, regional, recurrent, and metastatic disease. These NCCN Guidelines Insights summarize the panel's discussions for the 2024 update to the guidelines with regard to initial risk stratification, initial management of very-low-risk disease, and the treatment of nonmetastatic recurrence.
VOCAL THERAPY METHOD IN HEALING OF CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Authors: Shushardzhan Sergey
Published: April 2024

This article is devoted to the prospects for the use of singing as an art in the treatment and rehabilitation of chronic respiratory diseases. A review of literature data is presented, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach, shown in numerous clinical studies. At the same time, the methodological features of a more in-depth and differentiated therapeutic and prophylactic methods are presented. It is the method of Vocal Therapy, based on the principles of academic singing and developed in Russia in the early nineties of the last century. It is carried out both in groups and individually. It has a special training system, conducted both in groups and individually. The article reflects the results of many years of research on the healing mechanisms of Vocal Therapy, the results of the application of an innovative method in the treatment of patients with bronchial asthma. It also discusses the prospects for use of the singing art power in other areas of medicine.
SOCIO-CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ACADEMIC CHORAL ART IN THE STUDY OF THE ROSTOV PAGE OF THE CONCERT ACTIVITY OF THE OUTSTANDING MODERN CONDUCTOR OHANES TCHEKIDJIAN
Authors: Asatryan Anna
Published: April 2024

The paper studies the performing activity of the “Marshal of Choral Art”, Artistic Director of the State National Academic Choir of Armenia (since 1961), National Hero of Armenia (2017), People’s Artist of the USSR (1978), the USSR State Prize Recipient (1975), Conductor, Professor Ohannes Tchekidjian. Having covered the Rostov page of the prominent conductor’s concerts, the author sums up the Maestro’s creative career, concluding that, thanks to O. Tchekidjian, the quality of musical life in Armenia has raised to a higher level.

Maestro Tchekidjian and the Armenian Capella visited Rostov-on-Don two times – in 1972 and 1983. The goal of the research is to present for the first time the 1983 Rostov tours of Maestro Ohannes Tchekidjian and the Armenian Capella, which were a great success. Under Ohannes Tchekidjian’s direction, the Rostov State Symphony Orchestra and the State Academic Choir of Armenia premiered the Requiem by Gabriel Faure, whose concert biography in the Soviet Union began thanks to Ohannes Tchekidjian.

Introducing the Rostov page of the outstanding conductor’s concert activities, the author gives a generalized description of his work, concluding that thanks to Ohannes Tchekidjian, the academic choral art of Armenia has risen to a qualitatively new level. It has had a huge sociocultural impact not only on the musical life of Rostov-on-Don, but also on the entire multinational Soviet Union. Moreover, with his talent and multifaceted activities, the Maestro was able to make a significant contribution to the development of world choral music and conducting art in general.
Application Of Rating Scale Method to Design An Employee Performance Assessment System in a Health Equipment Distributor Company
Authors: Maksimilianus Gai Ardiyanto , Setyo Oetomo Dedy , Jasman  , Candra Susanto Primadi , Millati Rida'
Published: April 2024

This research aims to find out how to design and build an employee performance assessment information system using the rating scale method. The data collection methods used in this research were observation, interviews, library research, and a literature study. The research utilized the rating scale as the method for assessing employee performance. The author used the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method in system development. The review and analysis confirmed this research's success in developing an employee performance assessment information system using the rating scale method. The successful implementation of this system has had a positive impact by providing a solution to the challenge of performance assessment that is less than objective. With the existence of an employee performance appraisal information system, companies now have tools that can reduce the level of subjectivity in performance appraisals. Using the rating scale method in this system provides consistent evaluation standards, increases assessment accuracy, and presents a higher element of objectivity. In conclusion, implementing the employee performance assessment information system opens up opportunities for continuous improvement in human resource management. With a focus on objectivity and measurability, this system has the potential to become an invaluable tool in achieving company goals and vision.
Correlation Studies on Growth, Yield Parameters and Yield of Maize as Influenced by Conservation Tillage Practices and Site-Specific Nutrient Management in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Duvvada Sarath Kumar , Malik Ganesh Chandra , Banerjee Mahua , Saren Binoy Kumar
Published: April 2024

To meet the ever increasing needs of the growing human population ensuring sustainable use of natural resources, maintaining the standards essential for competing in the global market especially in case of major cereals like rice, wheat and maize is a never ending challenge. Keeping this in mind, to increase the productivity of maize by resource conservation techniques with different nutrient management practices, an experiment was laid out at a farmer’s field of Chella, Kamarapara, West Bengal, during pre-kharif season of 2022. The treatments consisted of 2 levels of tillage practices and 7 levels of SSNM treatments. The experimental finding revealed no significant difference between grain and stover yield with different tillage treatments. Whereas significantly higher grain and stover yield `was seen with SSNM through NE, lower grain and stover yield was recorded with control. Correlation studies revealed that plant height, dry matter accumulation, crop growth rate, cob girth, cob length, number of grain rows per cob, and number of cobs were highly significant and positively correlated with grain yield.
A Time Series Analysis of the Total Program Expenditures to Support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the United States
Authors: Ray Achintya
Published: April 2024

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) offers tens of millions of American beneficiaries a crucial lifeline. This welfare benefit has been associated with better nutritional outcomes and has been linked to an efficient tool to fight hunger, improve labour market outcomes for the beneficiaries, achieve higher birth weight for children born to the beneficiary mothers, improve height and health outcomes for the beneficiaries. SNAP has been found to be an essential tool to ensure the availability of vital resources during times of need, etc. Despite the program’s numerous advantages, serious doubts exist about its viability and stability of the program especially, given the steep rise in program costs over the years. Over the past 50 years, SNAP has experienced tremendous growth both in terms of the number of beneficiaries and amount of spending. From over $1.82 billion in 1969 to over $113 billion in 2022, the total cost of the SNAP initiative has increased over 62 times in 53 years. This research uses data from the US Department of Agriculture to investigate the time series properties in the rise in the total expenditure devoted to the SNAP between 1969 and 2022. With and without trends, Augmented Dickey-Fuller tests are run with carefully chosen lag lengths. The existence of a unit root cannot be rejected in all specifications pointing to the possibility that the program might have grown in an unstable manner over time. An overwhelming amount of evidence points to an unstable and unstable growth in the overall amount spent on SNAP recipients. This unchecked growth may present substantial difficulties for policymakers especially since the program competes with other welfare programs in an environment of rapidly rising national debt and persistent budget deficits. The report does not attempt to estimate program fraud or abuse which may partially contribute to higher expenditures.
Socio-economic determinants of public healthcare
Authors: Melnyk Mykola , Blyzniukov Andrii , Kolomiiets Svitlana , Dinits Ruslan
Published: April 2024

The main socio-economic mission of the healthcare system is to participate in the formation of workforce, strengthen the labor potential of society, and promote economic growth. The national health serves as an important economic resource. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that losses due to illness and absence of employees from the workplace have negative economic consequences. The bibliometric study conducted via the VOSViewer bibliometric analysis of Scopus publications in 2014-2024 for the query “socio-economic determinants of public healthcare” allowed to structure the scientific work within 8 clusters. The latter showed leading researchers from the USA, the UK, India, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy and Spain. In 2020-2023, due to the pandemic, publication activity in this area increased significantly. The article conducts a regression analysis of the impact of socio-economic determinants on the level of public healthcare. The public healthcare index is the population life expectancy. Among socio-economic determinants, there are nine components as factor attributes: current healthcare expenditures per capita; income shares of the richest and poorest – 10% and 20%; mortality rates up to 5 years and from suicide; number of people using at least basic sanitation and safe drinking water services, etc. The data for Ukraine from the World Bank statistical base for 2002-2019 were used as an information fundament. The multiple regression generation by the method of stepwise exclusion of variables was implemented using the MS Excel software. The article formulates a list of recommendations for increasing life expectancy. It includes measures to ensure the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population, development of healthcare infrastructure. The research also ensures availability of medical services to the population. The study educates and informs the population about the hygiene importance, proper use of sanitation and the consequences of inadequate sanitary conditions for health. Relevance of affordable sanitation improvement programmes for the poor is discussed.
Optimisation of socio-economic, environmental and public health determinants of national security for post-pandemic recovery
Authors: Firstová Jana , Vysochyna Alina
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic became a significant test for social and economic stability worldwide. Its destructive effect forces authorities to overcome negative impacts and ensure socio-economic recovery. The research distinguishes socio-economic, environmental and public health determinants of national security before and after the pandemic. The post-pandemic recovery strategy covers various perspectives: urban, tourism, employment, healthcare, economic recovery; sustainable development; innovations and investments; environment protection; social and psychological support. We develop the National Security Index. It comprises 16 indicators of economic, environmental and social proxies of national security. The Index concerns 34 European countries in 2000-2022. Several methods were applied. Firstly, the natural and Savage normalisation (to bring indicators to a comparable form). Secondly, the principal component analysis, the Fishburn formula and ranking (to define the significance of indicators). Thirdly, the additive-multiplicative convolution (to integrate individual parameters). The National Security Index showed a delayed COVID-19 destructive impact (in 2020 the Index decreased in 2 out of 34 countries). Negative trends of the pandemic revealed actively in 2021 (the Index decreased in 14 out of 34 countries) and became dramatical in 2022 (the Index decreased in 28 out of 34 countries). Factor analysis showed that national security improvement in 2019, 2020 and 2022 mostly depended on 3-4 determinants while 6 determinants became especially crucial for the national security in 2021. Summarising the results, we can single out a range of important steps to achieve the post-pandemic recovery in national security. Economic measure might be focused on overcoming inflation, government expenditures, optimisation and maintenance of the socio-economic resilience by increase of total reserves in months of imports. Environmental measures consist in strengthening energy independence (reduction of energy production and distribution losses, fall of greenhouse gas emissions). Social measures are simulating employment. The regression analysis findings confirm no statistically significant impact of public health determinants on national security in 2019-2022.
Norm From The Top: A Social Norm Nudge To Promote Low-Practiced Behaviors Without Boomerang Effect
Authors: Rouillé Alix
Published: April 2024

Social norms are an essential determinant of conformity in decision-making, a powerful nudge for helping people adopt prosocial behavior. Informing people that most of their peers behave virtuously encourages them to improve their own behavior. Nevertheless, social norm mechanisms are efficient if the proportion of people who already act prosocially is sufficient, otherwise, the norm can lead to a ”boomerang effect” namely, this induces a person who acts prosocially to abandon her previous choice since she is informed that the majority does not support her prosocial behavior. The purpose of this paper is to develop a new norm that can be efficient even when implemented in behaviors practiced by a minority of people, by contrast to current social norm nudges. In our experiment, we create a new type of feedback that includes descriptive and injunctive norms and then observe whether they are more effective than standard social norm feedback. This new feedback, named ”Norm From The Top”, provides information based on the most altruistic people in the population. The experiment was run online due to the sanitary conditions in 2021. 203 participants were recruited from Cirano (Montreal, Quebec). Cirano is an interuniversity center, multidisciplinary and intersectoral. The sample comprises 120 women and 83 men (Average age = 37.2; SD = 10.5). In the experiment, participants were randomly exposed to a social norm that elicited prosocial behavior from other participants, and we observed whether the group exposed to the Norm From The Top increased their prosocial behavior compared to the other groups. Specifically, participants were asked whether they were willing to complete surveys without compensation. This study found that this norm acted as an effective nudge, increasing the average decision regarding prosocial behavior and addressing the boomerang effect issue. The Norm From The Top sets a high reference point compared to the standard norm and does not induce a reduction of contributions higher than this reference point. In contrast, the standard norm does not have a significant effect due to the boomerang effect and leads to a concentration of the contributions towards the average, resulting in an inefficient nudge in this context. These results show the potential of the Norm From The Top enforcement to promote low-practiced prosocial behaviors, thereby increasing the range of prosocial behaviors that social norm nudges can reinforce. Applying this norm to different types of prosocial behaviors in field experiments would allow for observing its impact on actual behaviors and assessing the external validity of this new instrument before making it available to policymakers.
The Impact and Mechanism of Career Expectations of Only Child Families on Academic Performance in Distance Education
Authors: Gu Yiwei
Published: April 2024

Based on PISA2022 data, this study analyzes the impact of family career expectations on the academic performance of only child and the mediating mechanism. Research has found that (1) only child have significantly higher academic performance, family career expectations, self career expectations, and self-efficacy than non- only child; (2) Family career expectations positively predict academic performance; (3) Self career expectations play a mediating role between family career expectations and academic performance; (4) Self efficacy plays a mediating role between family career expectations and academic performance; (5) Self career expectations and self-efficacy play a chain mediating role in the relationship between family vocational education expectations and academic performance.
Analyzing Reasons for the Aesthetic Transformation of Dance Culture in Chinese Generation Z--Taking Otaku Dance as an Example
Authors: Wong Naiman
Published: April 2024

With the growth of China’s Internet, Generation Z has gradually become a group that couldn’t be ignored. Their preference and transformation of cultural aesthetics are closely related to the future direction of the consumer market. Meanwhile, the reasons for transforming and developing the Chinese Z generation’s aesthetic appreciation of Otaku Dance culture become a worthy topic. This article analyzes three reasons that affect the aesthetic transformation by exploring Otaku dance’s style transformation and localization development. Firstly, reshaping cultural memory brings cultural confidence, which made Generation Z more inclined to spread traditional Chinese culture and dance aesthetics. Secondly, the recognition of Chinese traditional culture by Generation Z has made Chinese style aesthetic evident in Otaku dance creation, which especially shows in transforming Japanese ACG costume into a symbolic representation of wearing Han Chinese Clothing. In addition, the development of China’s original ACG industry is mutually influenced by the aesthetic preferences of Generation Z. It enables Generation Z in China to develop an aesthetic preference towards traditional Chinese culture.
Under the background of national special plan, the academic adaptability of rural college students
Authors: Yao Sitong
Published: April 2024

The implementation of the national special plan is based on lowering the admission standards, so it also brings new problems. After entering these rural college students, due to the differences in high school and previous education resources, there are various factors in the academic adaptation.[1]The analysis of the interview results of six rural college students from poor counties shows that the difference between parents’ educational expectation and economic strength has a great influence on the academic performance before and after the school; on the personal aspect, the connotation of cultural mismatch theory; in the social aspect, the economic pressure brought by student loans and scholarships squeezed the learning time, while the huge social capital difference makes the rural college students unable to adapt to the university life like other students.
Analysis of Supply Chain Localization Trends and Discussion of China’s Response Strategies
Authors: Pei Junkai
Published: April 2024

In the context of the current era, where global economic integration faces obstacles and the trend towards de-globalization intensifies, supply chain localization has become an important strategic choice for multinational corporations to cope with geopolitical changes, pandemic shocks, and the rise of developing countries. For China, which plays the role of the “world’s factory,” supply chain localization can largely be equated with de-Sinicization. Therefore, this paper focuses on the supply chain localization adjustments of multinational corporations in China, not only paying attention to the overall development trend of supply chain localization but also conducting case studies on representative companies situated at different industries and positions within the supply chain. Through in-depth analysis of supply chain layout cases of multinational corporations in various industries in China, this paper reveals the industry characteristics and key influencing factors related to supply chain localization. It also attempts to propose measures that are in line with the current industry status and future development strategies to help the Chinese government and businesses better understand and respond to the comprehensive challenges brought by supply chain localization.
The Relationship between the Mad Imagery in Lu Xun’s “the Eternal Lamp” and Taoist Philosophy of Life
Authors: Zhao Weiyi
Published: April 2024

Lu Xun’s works have always been one of the key research topics, and many researchers focus on the relationship between Lu Xun and Taoism. However, there is still a gap in the study of linking his crazy imagery with Taoism. Therefore, this paper takes “The Eternal Lamp” as an example to analyze the relationship between the madman image and the Taoist philosophy of life. Firstly, the paper points out the unique significance of the image of the madman in “The Eternal Lamp” and then explores the connection between his character image and Taoism in order to obtain Lu Xun’s attitude towards traditional religion. The study argues that Lu Xun unconsciously inherited the positive aspects of the Taoist philosophy of life in shaping his literary image, especially drawing on the prominent power of the subject’s personality. Future academic research can focus on studying traditional philosophy and religion in Lu Xun’s novels, which can help provide a comprehensive understanding of Lu Xun and his works.
From “Resist Manchus” to “Anti-Japanese”
Authors: Deng Jiuyuan
Published: April 2024

Nationalist thought existed in ancient China, and the traditional nationalist thought in China, including the late Qing Dynasty, carried strong “racism” color, which was used by the ruling class to distinguish between “foreign and domestic” and justify orthodoxy. During the Anti-Japanese War, due to the unprecedentedly serious national crisis, the nationalist thought of nationalism continued to awaken. Both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party advocated national unity and encouraged the army and the people in their own different ways. So far, the historical context of clarifying nationalist thought has obviously shifted from the contradiction between “Han people and barbarians” to the contradiction between the Chinese nation and foreign invaders. Therefore, it is not difficult for us to glimpse a modern context from the evolution of modern nationalist thought during the two Sino-Japanese War.
Navigating the Path to Electric Bus Integration: Ecological, Financial, and Strategic Analyses
Authors: Liu Yijia , Xu Taiyu , Zhang Zhimeng , Wen Kongyuling
Published: April 2024

Electric buses (E-buses) are gaining global attention for their positive impact on the environment and urban living. Governments worldwide recognize their potential to reduce air and noise pollution, ultimately enhancing urban environments. Despite their high energy conversion rates and economic advantages, widespread adoption faces challenges such as the need for extensive charging infrastructure, financial constraints, and concerns over long charging times and battery replacement costs. Due to these complexities, developed regions like Europe and North America have been cautious in fully embracing electric buses. To assess the pros and cons of transitioning to E-buses, this article examines factors including charging infrastructure, financial implications, and the challenges associated with long charging times and battery replacement costs.
(1) Analysis of the ecological consequences of the E-bus transition is crucial for promoting its adoption, focusing on a five-dimensional comparison with diesel buses. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to analyze air pollution using selected city data.
(2) A financial implications model examined investment and returns, encompassing operational, capital, and overall costs for E-bus replacement. Expected returns were calculated considering three factors, providing a comprehensive financial overview.
(3) Leveraging the financial analysis results, we devised a 10-year roadmap for full electric bus integration using linear programming. This approach maximizes expected returns by solving the investment portfolio proportions.
Finally, we detailedly calculated the ecological sequence cost of conversion to fully electric flies for the selected city.
Research on the Impact of Financing and Short selling System on Audit Quality
Authors: Li Chen
Published: April 2024

The margin trading and securities lending system, as a new type of financial tool, has a significant impact on the Chinese capital market, affecting audit quality from the perspective of credit information disclosure. This article selects A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2007 to 2023 as samples and uses a double difference model to study the impact of margin trading and securities lending on audit quality. Research has found that after the implementation of the margin trading and securities lending system, the audit quality of margin trading and securities lending target enterprises has significantly improved compared to non-margin trading and securities lending target enterprises. Therefore, while improving the margin trading and securities lending system, we should leverage the combined efforts of internal control and audit supervision to improve audit quality.
The Origin and Prospect of Human Rights Crisis During Sri Lanka’s Civil War
Authors: Yang Shengjiang
Published: April 2024

Although the smoke of Sri Lanka’s 27-year-long all-out civil war has cleared, the human rights crisis caused by the civil war is still fermenting. It has become an international hot issue, casting a gloomy veil over the country’s development. Sorting out and analyzing the root causes of the human rights crisis in Sri Lanka will help the country achieve post-war reconstruction and national reconciliation and find feasible ways to resolve the situation.
The Application of Non-language Symbols in Japanese Games from the Perspective of Cross Cultural Communication--Take”Animal Crossing” as an Example
Authors: Wang Shuhan
Published: April 2024

In cross-cultural communication in electronic games, non-language symbols’ application scope and methods are very diverse. Studying the design and application of non-language symbols in Japanese games in cross-cultural communication can assist Chinese games in going global and contribute to the dissemination of excellent traditional Chinese culture. This article takes “Animal Crossing” as an example to analyze how nonverbal symbols are used in cross-cultural communication from scene, character, and plot setting. Finding that non-language symbols in the game assist language symbols, integrate players’ feelings, shape a complete scene, and promote cultural exchanges. It is concluded that Chinese games can build a perfect non-language symbol system from three aspects: digging deeply into the culture with national characteristics, looking for universal non-language symbols, and using non-language symbols from multiple perspectives so as to achieve the goal of cross-cultural communication.
Analysis of China’s “three supports and one assistance” policy from the perspective of policy tool
Authors: Zheng Runzhi
Published: April 2024

This paper takes China’s “three supports and one assistance” policy implemented from 2018 to 2023 as the research subject and conducts a quantitative analysis of policy texts through the establishment of a two-dimensional analytical framework. The study reveals that the overall policy structure in China is unbalanced, evident in issues such as an overemphasis on environmental policies, a lack of supporting construction policies, low participation from universities and rural entities, a relatively homogenous type of policy texts, and a dearth of authoritative legal and regulatory control documents. Consequently, it is imperative to appropriately optimize the overall structure of policy tools, comprehensively consider the rational layout of various policy instruments, enhance the development of supporting facilities, laws, and regulations, promote the long-term and sustainable role of universities and rural subjects in policies, and further supplement the diversity of relevant policy texts.
RESEARCH PAPER FOR USING MARKOWITZ MODEL AND INDEX MODEL UNDER REALISTIC ADDITIONAL CONSTRAINTS
Authors: Li Han
Published: April 2024

The Markowitz and index models are widely used in portfolio optimization to achieve optimal asset allocation and maximize returns while controlling risk. However, in practical investment scenarios, additional constraints often need to be considered to ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of the portfolio strategy. This research focuses on incorporating realistic additional constraints into the Markowitz and index models for portfolio optimization. The study utilizes historical financial data and statistical techniques to estimate expected returns, variances, and covariance matrices. The Markowitz model is modified to incorporate the additional constraints, allowing for more realistic and accurate portfolio optimization outcomes. The index model is also adapted to consider the impact of these constraints on the construction and performance of passive investment portfolios.
The Effectiveness of Robotic Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Function Recovery after Stroke
Authors: Yu Ziqin
Published: April 2024

Robotic Mirror Therapy is conducted based on Bilateral Mirror Therapy, and it could significantly strengthen the effect of Mirror Therapy on helping recovering stroke patients who are diagnosed with upper-limb hemiplegia
Progress in the study of nutrient composition and biological functions of locusts
Authors: Cai Yihan
Published: April 2024

In recent years, the expansion of the scope and intensity of insect nutrient source development has been consistent. Notably, locusts, recognized as a superior nutritional source, have garnered significant research attention and exploration. Gradually, their nutritional components and biological functions have been exploited and utilized. Primarily, the food value of locusts lies in the abundance of nutrients within their bodies. Nutritional composition studies on locusts date back to the 1970s, with numerous experiments validating their status as a novel food resource, rich in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates. Furthermore, they serve as an alternative resource for promoting health and wellness. Since the dawn of the 21st century, certain studies have revealed the presence of flavonoids, chitin, and other bioactive ingredients in locusts. This paper compiles and summarizes the primary nutrients and their respective concentrations in certain locust species, exploring the advancements and potential value of current research on their biological functions. The aim is to highlight the advantages of locusts as an innovative food resource.
Análise da qualidade de vida e aptidão física de atletas de badminton da Associação Atlética de Patos-PB
Authors: Santos Lucas , Simões Bezerra Alana , Ferreira Maia Divanalmi , Wendel Martins Melo Sêmio
Published: April 2024

Nos dias de hoje, a qualidade de vida (QV) é um assunto muito abordado pois está relacionada diretamente a saúde do indivíduo. No contexto esportivo de alto rendimento a QV é afetada pelo estresse físico, psicológicos e emocional. A pesquisa teve como objetivo conhecer a qualidade de vida e aptidão física de atletas de badminton da Associação Atlética de Patos—PB. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, que tem como intuito observar e compreender os fatos, visando a coleta de dados buscando mostrar e entender o problema da pesquisa. A característica do estudo é exploratória, porque busca conhecer as variáveis como ela se encontram com foco nas descobertas e percepções. Também é um estudo de abordagem quantitativa. Participarão da pesquisa 13 atletas com idade entre 16 e 22 anos que treinam badminton na Associação Atlética de Patos-PB. Foi utilizado um questionário validado para medir a QV, dividido em 36 perguntas objetivas. Foram feitos testes de aptidão física como sentar e alcançar e capacidade cardiorrespiratória. Os dados serão analisados de forma quantitativa utilizando o IBM Statistical Packager for the Social Sciences (SPSS) e foram apresentados em tabelas. Os resultados demonstraram uma boa classificação nos domínios de Capacidade funcional (92,73±7,53), Limitação por Aspectos Físicos (72,73±23,59), Dor (83,27±15,42), Estado Geral de Saúde (62,73±15,32), Vitalidade (73,18±21,00), Aspectos Sociais (86,36±16,25), Aspectos Emocionais (66,63±33,34) e Saúde Mental (76,73±16,47). Foi constatado bons resultados na flexibilidade para o sexo masculino (33,35±6,4) e feminino (34,36±8,8) e no Vo2max o resultado para o sexo masculino foi bom (35,54±15,3), mas para o sexo feminino foi fraco (18,10±7,2). Assim evidencia-se, de modo geral, que os atletas de badminton possuem bons níveis de QV, flexibilidade e Vo2max.
Puterea și persuasiunea sistemului de propagandă nazist în Germania.
Ascensiunea lui Adolf Hitler, 1928-1933
Authors:   Școala Doctorala de Istorie, Facultatea de Istorie a Universității din București, Uţă Ana-Alexandra
Published: April 2024

Peculiarities in German history led to the emergence of a “special path” (Sonderweg), which was represented by the rise of Adolf Hitler. Because Hitlerʼs influence was so large, and stretched in technique and approach, it shaped the diversity of interpretations of this phenomenon. The character of Adolf Hitler cannot be understood if we use an isolated reflection on what the demagogue, the mob agitator, and the dictator of the Third Reich meant. This study serves as a guide that provides a vision that brings together the opinions and arguments of specialists and a reflection built from articles and documents on one of the most interesting characters of history, a personality declared by TIME magazine “Man of the Year” in 1938.
« Pris dans la nasse » La persecution religieuse dans les pays communistes. Le cas des assomptionnistes roumains
Authors:   Institut Catholique de Paris, Petit Jean-François
Published: April 2024

The persecution of the Assumptionist Fathers under the Romanian communist regime is an exemplary case illustrating the mechanisms of totalitarianism. From the study of the archives of the Securitate, the physionomy of the modus operandi of its repressive apparatus is studied. It shows that it could only create artificial forms of control and life without capturing the attention and support of populations, especially those who were capable of spiritual resistance.