bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dendezeiros de Petrópolis como Afroinscrição
Authors: Corrêa Ágatha Bianca , Corrêa Tábatha Bianca , Costa Dann Dara Elizabeth Rodrigues da , Neves Roberta dos Santos Gregório , Cunha Junior Henrique
Published: December 2024

Esse artigo retrata um dos resultados de uma atividade de sala de aula, que objetivava encontrar identidades negras urbanas, na cidade de Petrópolis, região Serrana do estado do Rio de Janeiro. Petrópolis apresenta-se oficialmente, como cidade Imperial de imigração europeia, estando encobertas as referências da população negra na construção da cidade e na produção da cultura local. Nesse artigo, apresentamos uma das afroinscrições surgidas na prática educacional, realizada com estudantes do curso Normal, em conformidade com a lei n°10.639/2003, que implica no estudo da História e Cultura Negra em todos os níveis da educação. Essa prática de sala de aula é parte de uma pesquisa que utiliza a metodologia afrodescendente de pesquisa na educação, bem como os conceitos de bairros negros e afroinscrições, para promoção de um estudo da população negra e suas africanidades na cidade de Petrópolis-RJ.
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.: A Special Emphasis on its Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory potential
Authors: Gangarde Pallavi , Kuchekar Bhanudas , Kuchekar Ashwin , Gawade Ashwini , Pujari Rohini
Published: December 2024

The Cuscuta reflexa Roxb, belonging to the family Convolvulaceae is a perennial, leafless, golden-yellow parasitic herbaceous plant is one such promising herbal medicine useful in the treatment of infection, inflammation and cancer. It has been documented for anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, anti-asthmatic, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antiepileptic, antifungal, antiviral, antipyretic, antimutagenic activity, anti-steroidogenic activity, larvicidal activity. Inflammation is a biological response produced by the immune system initiated by various factors including pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi infecting specific tissues. The etiological factors such as tissue injury, cell death, malignancy, ischemia and degeneration result in the inflammatory conditions. Chronic inflammation has been connected to carcinogenesis and metastatic processes, according to research. Compounds that can block or change inflammatory reactions offer a lot of promise for cancer management, prevention, and treatment. This review provides a detailed review of the literature on the pharmacological activities of Cuscuta reflexa with a special emphasis on anticancer, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of Cuscuta reflexa.
Role of Myokines and prospects for their role in Diabetes Mellitus Therapy
Authors: Nuriya Kharissova , Farida Mindubaуeva , Sharma Rajkamal , Liliya Smirnova , Xeniya Mkhitaryan , Bibigul Chergizova , Yelena Salikhova , Yuliya Niyazova , Gulnur Ryspayeva , Anna Evnevich , Neylya Akimzhanova , Sholpan Sarsembayeva
Published: December 2024

In the last decade, the attention of researchers has been drawn to the ability of skeletal muscles to produce biologically active substances (myokines). To date, several hundred myokines have been identified in the muscle secretome. Myokines have autocrine and paracrine effects. They have their own receptors in various tissues and organs. At certain concentrations, myokines have a systemic effect on tissues and organs, provide metabolic interaction between them and have a huge range of physiological effects. However, the biological activity of many of these myokines and their mechanism of action are either not yet characterized or poorly understood. Modern research is aimed at developing drugs that block myokine signaling pathways and studying the possibilities of their use in the treatment of neuromuscular diseases, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, orthopedic pathology, as well as a decrease in muscle mass and muscle strength. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a socially significant disease. Currently, there is no effective therapy to completely eradicate/cure diabetes and its associated complications. It is now necessary to consider in more detail the molecular pathways and targets for each pharmacological drug. There is a need to create new anti-diabetic therapy in the future based on myokines, knowing their signaling pathways and their mechanism of action on target cells, but also for the best possible combination therapy and strategies using available drugs and the beneficial effects of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and treatment of T2DM. A few studies in mice and humans have shown that exercise increases the levels of numerous myokines in the blood plasma, leading to the process of active transcription of myokines and accelerating metabolic processes associated with increased load on muscle tissue. It has been suggested that the secretion of myokines depends on the degree of physical training; intensity and duration of the athlete’s training; its physiological and anatomical structure; the sport in which the athlete plays. Further scientific research will provide the key to understanding the process of secretion of myokines (proteins) in the body and the mechanism of their effect on various organs/systems and tissues, which will undoubtedly contribute to the success of doctors in the field of practical healthcare in the correction of pathological disorders, including diabetes mellitus.
Awake Craniotomy: A Review of Techniques, Indications, and Outcomes
Authors: Raut Dessai Saiesh , Ninave Sanjot , Bele Amol
Published: December 2024

An awake craniotomy is a surgical technique where the patient is awake and cognizant while the craniotomy is conducted on the brain. In most cases, the surgery is carried out to remove a tumour or some other kind of aberrant tissue. During the procedure, the patient's brain is monitored for any changes in function. This enables the surgeon to safely remove the aberrant tissue while causing the least harm to the functional tissue around it. The surgery is carried out while the patient is under local anaesthesia, which numbs the scalp and the skull. Sedatives are administered to the patient to help them relax and feel comfortable while the surgery is being performed. The patient will be instructed to undertake a variety of chores and exercises as the surgeon works on the brain, while a tiny part of the patient's skull will be removed to access the brain. Awake craniotomy provides several benefits, including the more remarkable preservation of critical brain functions, the lower risk of postoperative neurological impairments, and enhanced surgical precision. Additionally, the process enables the surgeon to speak with the patient. At the same time, the operation is being performed, which helps assure the surgery's safety and overall success.
Characteristics of Natural Spaces and Objects in Toegye(退溪) and Yulgok(栗谷)’s Chinese Poems
Authors:   The Society Of Korean Literature, Yim Jae-wook
Published: December 2024

This thesis examines whether the differences in Toegye(退溪) and Yulgok(栗谷)’s Korean poems, Dosansibigok(陶山十二曲) and Gosangugokga(高山九曲歌), appear as they are in the two writers’ Chinese poems.
Toegye’s Dosansibigok and Yulgok’s Gosangugokga show the two artists’ views of nature and humans, and the views of nature and humans expressed in the work appear differently depending on their ideological orientation. First, speaking of their view on nature, Unlike Toegye, who focused on the universal, symbolic, unchanging, and ideal aspects of nature, Yulgok focused on the concrete, changeable, and practical aspects. In addition, while Toegye strongly showed a tendency to confirm some principle or ideology in nature, Yulgok strongly showed a tendency to feel interest in it and enjoy nature as it is. In addition, Dosansibigok and Gosangugokga also reflect Toegye and Yulgok’s perspectives on humans. In Dosansibigok, Toegye sings in a self-confessional voice while maintaining his gaze toward the self, while in Gosangugokga, Yulgok constantly expresses interest in others. This difference between Toegye and Yulgok in their views of nature and humanity is due to the difference in the ‘Yigi(理氣)’ philosophy of the two writers, that is, Toegye emphasizes ‘Yi(理)’, the essential being, and the ‘Sadan(四端)’, its manifestations, while Yulgok focuses on not only ‘Yi(異) but also ‘Gi(氣)’, a phenomenal being, and ‘Chiljeong(七情)’, its manifestations’.
In this paper, I examined the common materials of the Chinese poems of Toegye and Yulgok, which correspond to natural spaces and objects, such as ‘moon’, ‘waterside’, ‘rain’, ‘stone well’ and ‘sky’, ‘chrysanthemums’, ‘blue moss’, ‘clouds’, ‘tiger’, ‘mountain’, and ‘unam(雲巖)’. As a result, I was able to confirm that the differences that appeared in their Korean poems Dosansibigok and Gosangugokga appear in the Chinese poems of both authors in the same or similar aspects.
Among the works examined in this paper, there were cases where the differences in Chinese poetry were the same or similar to those in Korean poetry, and there were also cases where the differences in Chinese poetry could be explained by their ideological tendencies, although they were somewhat different from those in Korean poetry. If the works using the subjects of ‘moon’, ‘chrysanthemum’, ‘mountain’, ‘rain’, ‘stone well’ and ‘sky’, ‘blue moss’, and ‘unam(雲巖)’ belong to the former, then the works using the subjects of ‘waterside’, ‘clouds’, and ‘tiger’ belong to the latter. If we consider that the differences in the works of the two writers can be explained by their ideological tendencies, not to mention the former cases, but also the latter cases can be said to be largely consistent with the differences in Korean poetry.
A Coverless Image Steganography Based on Huffman Encoding and Robust Image Wavelet Hashing
Authors: Nitin Kanzariya
Published: December 2024

Data hiding approaches are crucial in insecure communication to protect sensi- tive information from illegal access. The robustness of existing coverless image steganogra- phy methods that utilize mapping rules is derived from their ability to extract feature patterns within the spatial domain. In order to protect sensitive data more securely and to increase its durability against attacks, a new coverless steganography is introduced in this study. The me- thod used is based on the frequency domain. A coverless image steganography based on ro- bust image wavelet hashing and Huffman encoding. Initially, the confidential data is encoded through lossless compression using Huffman Encoding, which reduces the payload and en- hances the capacity for embedding. Second, segments of an 8-bit size are created from the compressed secret data. The efficient DWT hashing technique has been employed to generate a hash sequence for an image. An inverted index structure is established, allowing for the se- lection of the image whose hash corresponds to the secret data segment. Subsequently, all chosen images along with supplementary information are transmitted to the recipient. Testing has shown that the proposed method is robust against various image processing attacks, in- cluding scaling, low pass filtering, JPEG compression, rotation, noise introduction, and me- dian/mean filtering. Research findings and analysis indicate that this method enhances the latest coverless steganography algorithms in terms of capacity, resilience, and security.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Exploring Financial and Social Capital for SC and ST Entrepreneurs in India
Authors: Sampath Kumar
Published: December 2024

This study explores the impact of financial and social capital on the success of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs in India, focusing on how these resources can foster inclusivity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative interviews with SC and ST entrepreneurs to capture firsthand experiences and quantitative surveys to assess how access to financial and social capital influences their entrepreneurial outcomes. Key findings indicate that limited access to capital and networks remains a significant barrier, while effective utilization of social capital enhances market access and business growth. The study’s insights contribute to theoretical frameworks on social and financial capital, providing evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, financial institutions, and development organizations. These recommendations aim to improve access to essential resources, promote inclusive growth, and support the sustainability of marginalized entrepreneurs in India.
Engine Oil Quality Monitoring Using a GaAs-Based Tribo-Photonic Sensor
Authors: Harish M R
Published: December 2024

The study aims to design a photonic crystal-based oil sensor that continuously monitors engine oil, enabling faster detection of oil degradation stages compared to existing technologies such as microscopic techniques, spectroscopy, and field experience. GaAs composite rods featuring an air backdrop lattice serve as the fundamental components of the photonic crystal structure utilized in the proposed sensor. The FDTD approaches allow optical and dispersion properties to be examined in a label-free sensing environment. The sensing mechanism relies on the change in refractive index leading to a shift in the resonant wavelength. Opti-FDTD software has been used to design and simulate the sensor. The results show that the tribo-photonic sensor has a high sensitivity of 590.49 nm/RIU, a high Q-factor of 9332.03, a low detection limit (δ) of 341.17 × 10-6 RIU, a high FOM of 2931.01 RIU-1, and a compact area of 47.63 μm2.
The evolution of the meaning of the concept of “volunteerism" and approaches to its study
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, Karelina Svetlana I.
Published: December 2024

The topic of volunteerism is the focus of attention of all economically developed countries of the world, including in Russia, volunteerism is gaining increasing popularity and support from the state. Volunteerism is not only promising, but also a rare tool, due to the resource-saving capabilities of this area, which allows you to receive significant social and economic profits, and also carries great potential in the form of a tool for social and economic development, which makes it possible to achieve the goals and objectives of modernizing the country, solve common socially significant problems. The paper presents a theoretical analysis of the conceptual field of the category “volunteering”, reveals the evolution of the meanings of the term “volunteering”, defines approaches to its study and methods of volunteer practices. The complexity of the study of the phenomenon under consideration is confirmed by the variety of approaches used: sociological, economic, anthropological, psychological, pedagogical, institutional. As shown in the paper, the study of volunteering requires the use of various methods, qualitative and quantitative.
Transforming the Health Research Workforce in Mozambique: Achievements of the Mozambique Institute for Health Education and Research (MIHER) over a 13‑Year Journey
Authors: Noormahomed Emília Virgínia , Noormahomed Sérgio , Cossa Matchecane , Joyce Nicole , Miambo Regina Daniel , Sousa Irina Mendes , Nhacupe Noémia , Mussá Tufária , Sacarlal Jahit , Gouveia Lídia , Ferrão Luís Jorge , Carrilho Carla , Ismail Mamudo , Smith Davey , Martin Natasha K. , Goyal Ravi , Barrett Kim E. , Afonso Sónia Santana , Mandane Amélia , Saíde Alarquia , Vintuar Pompílio , Singo Brígida , Aleixo Boaventura , Injage Luck , Winzeler Elizabeth A. , Correia-de-Sá Paulo , Do Rosário Oliveira Martins Maria , Ferrinho Paulo , Patel Sam , Mocumbi Ana Olga , Bickler Stephen W. , Benson Constance A. , Badaró Roberto , Schooley Robert T.
Published: December 2024

Background: African research capacity is challenged by insufficient infrastructure to solicit and manage grants from local and international funding agencies.
Objective: The manuscript provides an overview and discusses lessons learned about the pioneering role of the Mozambique Institute for Health Education and Research (MIHER) as the first research support center (RSC) in supporting the management of research grants in Mozambique, emphasizing its impact on research capacity development.
Methods: Using mixed methods, data were comprehensively collected to identify MIHER’s primary achievements from 2010 to 2023. The activities took place in four public universities, five training institutions for healthcare workers, and 40 public healthcare units in Mozambique.
Findings: MIHER had partnership contracts with over 35 external institutions, and supported the design and implementation of one doctoral program and five masters’ degree programs at three public universities. Over 70% of the 128 MSc and three Ph.D. degree recipients have gone on to become lecturers at Mozambique’s public universities or are working in Mozambique’s public health system. Over 9,000 lecturers and healthcare workers participated in MIHER’s 261 research capacity development workshops. MIHER assisted in writing and implementing 98 research grants, amassing $29,923,197 in extramural support. Of 170 publications generated, 89% were indexed in PubMed. African researchers served as first or last author in 55% and 34% of these publications, respectively; Mozambicans were first and last authors in 44% and 23% of the articles, respectively. Two research laboratories were rehabilitated. Investments in information and communication technology also fostered training and mentorship.
Conclusions: MIHER has emerged as a leading RSC of Excellence, fostering synergies and promoting a quality research culture in Mozambique, fueled in part, by its ability to identify and incorporate key collaborations. MIHER is a successful example of an RSC that can make the difference in resource‑limited settings to enable research resource mobilization, evidence-based health care delivery and policy design.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Citizen Science
Authors: Fortson Lucy , Crowston Kevin , Kloetzer Laure , Ponti Marisa
Published: December 2024

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Test of the Mechanical and Acoustic Parameters of the Electric Guitar Body
Authors: Ryniewicz Andrzej , Pietruch Marcin , Ryniewicz Anna M. , Bojko Łukasz
Published: December 2024

The aim of the work is a mechanical and acoustic analysis of electric guitar bodies. Samples of ash, oak, walnut, lime tree, and fir were selected for mechanical tests - with constant moisture content, made of latewood, and free from defects. The tests were carried out on the Brinell device to determine the hardness of the wood and on the MCT3 machine from Anton Paar to determine the microhardness and elastic moduli. The elastic properties of wood are determined by its anisotropy and have different values depending on the direction of force in relation to the fibers. The wood showed the greatest stiffness along the fibers and, in the case of forces acting perpendicular to the fibers, the stiffness was much lower. Sound transmission tests of selected acoustic parameters were carried out. They involved measuring and analyzing the frequency and damping of vibrations of guitar bodies using a special vibration sensor. The acoustic parameters of a guitar body experimentally made from walnut were compared with those of a mass-produced Ibanez guitar made of ash wood. Each species of wood has its own characteristic blend of physical properties, such as grain structure, density, weight, and strength, which influence the final tonal power of the guitar. The test results of various wood species indicate significant strength and acoustic-resonance differences, which determine the absorption of vibrations, sound amplification, and sound transmission. The use of specific wood for a guitar body is related to the musician's artistic vision and the purpose of the instrument.
Polyherbal Ointment Formulation and Evaluation for Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Tomar Paras , mishra Raj kumar , Bhanu PS Sagar Dr.
Published: December 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a new polyherbal ointment, incorporating zinc and silver bhasma along with selected plant extracts, as a potential natural treatment for Acne vulgaris.
Background: Acne vulgaris is a prevalent dermatological condition, primarily affecting teenagers and young adults, often causing physical and psychological distress. Traditional acne treatments, including topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, isotretinoin, and antibiotics, are associated with side effects such as dryness and sensitivity. Hence, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative, Ayurvedic, and herbal treatments for acne, which are believed to not only treat the condition but also protect the skin from adverse effects.
Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a polyherbal ointment incorporating zinc and silver bhasma, known for their potential antibacterial properties, and select plant extracts with antimicrobial properties, and evaluate its physicochemical qualities, in vitro drug release, stability, microbiological purity, and efficacy in treating Acne vulgaris.
Method: The study involved the development of a polyherbal ointment using extracts of forest burr, kali musli, and chaff flower in combination with zinc and silver bhasma. The ointment was subjected to various tests and evaluations, including physicochemical analysis, in vitro drug release assessment, stability testing, and microbiological purity evaluation. Additionally, the efficacy of the ointment in treating Acne vulgaris was assessed.
Results: The results of the study indicated that the prepared polyherbal ointment exhibited favorable physicochemical qualities, in vitro drug release profiles, stability over time, and microbiological purity. Moreover, the ointment demonstrated promising effectiveness in the treatment of Acne vulgaris.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the polyherbal ointment developed in this study, containing extracts of forest burr, kali musli, and chaff flower in combination with zinc and silver bhasma, appears to be a potential natural alternative for the treatment of Acne vulgaris. The study's findings suggest that this ointment warrants further investigation and potential future clinical usage as a safe and effective acne treatment option with fewer side effects compared to traditional treatments.
Other: It is important to note that further research, including clinical trials, safety assessments, and long-term efficacy studies, should be conducted to validate the potential of this polyherbal ointment as a mainstream treatment for Acne vulgaris. Additionally, understanding the specific mechanisms by which the ointment acts on acne-causing bacteria and skin inflammation would be valuable for its broader acceptance and utilization in dermatology.
Towards Quantum-Enhanced Cloud Platforms: Bridging Classical and Quantum Computing for Future Workloads
Authors: Sondinti Lakshminarayana Reddy Kothapalli , Kalisetty Srinivas , Polineni Tulasi Naga Subhash , abhireddy Nareddy
Published: December 2024

The rapid advancement of quantum computing technology presents an opportunity to revolutionize cloud computing platforms, enabling the execution of complex workloads that are beyond the reach of classical systems. This paper explores the potential of quantum-enhanced cloud platforms, focusing on bridging classical and quantum computing to support future workloads. We examine the integration of quantum processors with classical cloud infrastructure, highlighting the challenges and benefits of hybrid architectures that combine the strengths of both paradigms. Key topics include quantum resource management, quantum programming models, and the development of algorithms that leverage quantum speedup for optimization, machine learning, and data analysis. Additionally, we address the scalability, security, and interoperability concerns that must be overcome for effective deployment in real-world cloud environments. By offering insights into the convergence of classical and quantum computing, this paper provides a roadmap for the evolution of cloud platforms capable of supporting next-generation applications and workloads.
PROBLEMS OF EXERCISING PERSONAL NON-PROPERTY RIGHTS AFTER THE DEATH OF A CITIZEN
Authors: KHODYREVA E.A.
Published: December 2024

The article attempts to determine whether personal non-property rights can be part of an inheritance. Based on legislation and judicial practice, it is shown that after the death of a person, some personal rights, namely the right to a name and the right to an image, are capable of being exercised by other subjects. The provision of the opportunity to consent to the use of a citizen’s name and image after the death of the holder of the relevant right and to conclude agreements on their commercial use indicates the inclusion of these intangible benefits in civil circulation.
Önkéntesség, vallásosság és lelki egészség : Egy önkéntesvizsgálat vallásos válaszadóinak lelki egészséggel kapcsolatos jellemzői
Authors: Hegedűs Rita
Published: December 2024

Az elemzés "Az önkéntes munkavégzés mentális és fizikai egészségmutatókkal való összefüggéseinek vizsgálata" című, az Eszterházy Károly Katolikus Egyetem Pedagógiai Kara Iskolapszichológiai Tanszék keretében végzett 2024. évi felmérés adatait felhasználva egy speciális mintát vizsgál: a civil-nonprofit szervezeteknél formális önkéntes munkát folytatók körében végzett kérdőíves felmérés 492 válaszadójának különböző módon vallásos csoportjait hasonlítja össze, és arra tesz kísérletet, hogy bemutassa a vallásosságnak a vallás etikai iránymutató és értelemadó szerepének az önkéntesség eltérő módjaiban, az önkéntesnek a tevékenységéhez való hozzáállásban, illetve az önkéntességnek a lelki egészségre gyakorolt hatásában megjelenő megnyilvánulásait. A dolgozat két fő kérdése, hogy a vallásosság hat-e az önkéntességre, azaz többet, máshogy, más hozzáállással önkéntesek-e az egyháziasan vallásosok, mint a nem vallásosok, illetve, kimutatható-e, hogy a vallásosság módosítja az önkéntesség mentális egészségre kifejtett hatását. Az elemzés során vallásosokon belül mindig az egyháziasan vallásosokra koncentráltunk, mivel ez egy viszonylag jól lehatárolható csoport, és a vallásosság hatásmechanizmusait vizsgálni is esetükben van nagyobb értelme. Eredményeink szerint az egyháziasan vallásosok csoportjában nem kiemelkedően más az önkéntességnek a mentális egészségben játszott szerepe, mint a nem vallásosokéban, viszont ami az önkéntesség mögött álló mozgatórugókban a vallás szerepét illeti, néhány ponton határozottan megjelennek a tipikus mechanizmusok, nevezetesen az etikai iránymutatás és az értelemadás. Ez azt sugallja, hogy létezik egy sajátosan vallásos típusú önkéntesség, amely – ha magában foglalja is – nem azonos a vallási szervezetek számára végzett tevékenységgel.
Fervur rumantscha!: a experiência de um ateliê de tradução poética do romanche para quatro línguas latino-americanas
Authors: Amaral Vitor Alevato do
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta o projeto de tradução Fervur rumantscha! Atelier online da translaziun poetica (Fervur rumantscha! Ateliê online de tradução poética). Durante as sessões do ateliê, diversos poemas escritos por oito poetas suíças em três variedades de romanche foram traduzidos para o espanhol, o português, o kichwa (Equador) e o tzotzil (México) por vinte e cinco tradutores latino-americanos. Este relato de experiência pretende ser parte da memória desse projeto inovador de iniciativa do programa Looren América Latina, que é parte da Casa de Tradutores Looren, na Suíça. As traduções realizadas durante o ateliê são consideradas ex-cêntricas (feitas da periferia ao centro linguístico ou entre duas periferias linguísticas).
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Animal Slaughter: The Embodiment of Necropolitical Dystopia
Authors: Grušovnik Tomaž , Blaznik Maša
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence and robotics have revolutionized slaughterhouse operations, allowing collaborative robots to reduce the physical and moral stress on butchers. However, animals remain an “absent referent” in the process, and the development of artificial intelligence in this field continues the trend of moral distancing present in killing. This dystopian scenario, in which machines endlessly breed and kill animals, and in which the avoidance of moral responsibility is aided by artificial intelligence so that effectively no one has to bear the burden of blame for their deaths, is a manifestation of the triumph of necropower.
Analysis of the Impact of Chinese Population Aging on Economic Growth and Coping Strategies
Authors: Liu Siyu
Published: December 2024

Population aging has become a frequent occurrence due to changes in the global population structure, and it has a significant impact on the economic growth of many nations. Particularly in China, with the decline in fertility rates and the extension of life expectancy, the aging problem is further intensifying. The phenomenon of "fewer children and an aging population" is gradually becoming the norm, posing severe challenges to China's economic development. By searching for the relevant population data of the National Bureau of Statistics, this paper analyzes the current situation of Chinese population structure, analyzes the causes of population aging from four aspectsfertility policy, economic and social development, culture and education, and population migration. It also puts forward the impacts of population aging on economic growth, including the decrease in labor supply, the decline in consumption level and the increase in social pension pressure. This paper argues that even though the aging population structure has had a certain impact on China's social economy, people can turn challenges into opportunities. Furthermore, this paper proposes the coping strategies for China's population aging and promoting high-quality economic development, such as improving the elderly consumer market, giving full play to the leading role of government planning, improving the quality of the labor force, and forming an age-appropriate society. The purpose of this paper is to provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for China to cope with the challenges of population aging and the healthy development of population and economy.
Feminist Imagery in Chinese-Language Films: Gender Discourse in Social Transformation
Authors: Zhang Jingjing
Published: December 2024

Under the premise of the growing discussion about women's issues in China, this article, based on research on women's images in Chinese films, employs the case study approach to examine three films in the early years of 1950s - The Red Detachment of Women (1960), in 1990s - Ju Dou (1990), and in modern society - You Only Live Once (YOLO) (2024), and literature review based on the development of feminism, films function as the platform for promoting gender debate, womens issues and female images in Chinese films. It intends to provide comprehensive proposals to produce female roles in films, taking into account the current challenges faced by Chinese women. These obstacles include the emergence and development of women's self-awareness and autonomy in response to societal expectations and stereotypes, as well as the dismantling of long-standing prejudice and sexism.
"Pixel Wars": Digital Collectibles Trading on the Internet
Authors: Sun Heming
Published: December 2024

With the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) internationally, digital collection trading in China has also emerged. In the trading practices of the digital collectibles market, consumers find themselves caught in the vortex of fraud, illegal fundraising, and pyramid schemes. Legal professionals are striving to assist consumers in protecting their rights, but they face significant challenges. An analysis of the crimes and misdemeanors in China's digital collectibles trading market reveals inadequate market regulation, ineffective regulatory enforcement, and numerous other persistent issues and challenges. In response to these issues, this paper will analyze the legal challenges encountered in digital collectibles trading and propose corresponding solutions: defining the scope of regulation, clarifying the flow of funds, and drawing on regulatory frameworks from NFT markets in other regions, among other approaches. It will also analyze the criminal elements under similar circumstances, clarify the distinction between criminal and non-criminal acts, and identify the subjects of regulation within digital collectibles trading. As digital collectible trading continues to evolve, laws and regulations will require ongoing improvement to keep pace with these developments.
The Rise and Diversity of Women's Art: A Study on Self-Expression in Art
Authors: Liu Tianfei
Published: December 2024

In the middle of the 20th century, with the rise of the feminist movement and the continuous development of society, feminism gradually received attention. The artistic creation associated with it also developed, and people noticed the value of it. The status of female artists is gradually rising. The art is gradually diversifying. In this field of artistic creation, female artists have finally gained a place in the field of art according to their own research and efforts. According to their own unique aesthetic value and emotion, female artists give play to their unique artistic talent, breaking the inertia of male dominance in traditional art, and showing the creativity of female art. Through the introduction of the development of women's art from the 1960s to the present, this paper analyzes the characteristics and styles of women's art in different historical periods through the self-expression in women's art works and the maternal image in women's art works. Furthermore, it concludes the differences between them and male creators in art, so as to judge the new direction of contemporary female art to be developed.
Innovative Presentation of Song Dynasty Painting Art in Contemporary Curatorial Exhibitions
Authors: Liu Zhenwei
Published: December 2024

Song Dynasty paintings have occupied an important position in the history of Chinese and even world art with their unique artistic language, profound cultural connotation, and excellent skills. With the growing maturity and diversification of contemporary curatorial concepts and the development of culture + technology, the way of displaying Song Dynasty paintings is also changing. This study focuses on how Song Dynasty paintings are innovatively presented in contemporary curatorial practice, aiming to explore the reasons behind this innovation, the content of the practice, and the far-reaching impact of this exploration on the inheritance and development of Song Dynasty paintings, as well as on their dissemination, through literature analysis, case studies, and field visits. It is found that contemporary curation, through the use of digital technology, interactive experience, and other innovative means, has successfully presented the art of Song Dynasty paintings to the audience in a more vivid and intuitive way, which greatly enhances the audience's viewing experience and depth of understanding. This exploration not only enriches the form and connotation of art display, but also provides new ideas and paths for the inheritance and development of traditional culture, which is of great significance to the promotion of the international dissemination and protection of Song Dynasty painting art.
A Study of the Impact of Social Media on Family Structure Change
Authors: Jia Hanyang
Published: December 2024

With the rapid development of Internet technology, social media has become an indispensable part of modern society. The popularization of social media has profoundly affected all aspects of family life, and traditional family structures and interaction patterns are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The impact of social media on family structure is a complex process, which not only breaks down geographical boundaries to a certain extent and creates opportunities for family members to strengthen their ties with each other, but also reduces the number of face-to-face exchanges to a certain extent, which obviously affects the mode of communication and frequency of interaction of modern families. In such a context, it is of great theoretical and practical importance to study in depth the changing family structure in the era of social media. This study aims to explore and reveal the influence of social media on family power structure, boundary function and emotional identity from different perspectives through the questionnaire method, so as to grasp the law of change of family structure in the era of social media. Through this study, it can be found that the current development of social media plays a role in reshaping and negotiating boundaries, as well as changing and balancing the power structure of Chinese families.
Analysis of Live E-commerce Influence on Consumers Shopping Behavior in the "Double 11" Shopping Festival in China
Authors: Lu Shanshan
Published: December 2024

As one of the components of GDP calculation, consumption has always been the target of people's attention. Following the United States, China, the world's second-largest e-commerce market, is also a natural target. In particular, the research on the development of e-commerce and the rise of new shopping methods such as live e-commerce in recent years has aroused wide interest, and the analysis also provides new thinking for the sustainable development of e-commerce. In order to better study this problem, this study focuses on the analysis of online shopping and live streaming of goods in two ways. This study specifically analyzes the mechanism and rise of online shopping festivals and live streaming of goods, and also analyzes the possible advantages of the two methods and the shortcomings of product uncertainty as an example. In addition, this paper also combines and compares the two, especially in the "Double 11" shopping festival, and puts forward some thoughts for this research problem.
China's Low-carbon Energy Transformation: Development of Renewable Energy
Authors: Liu Keyi
Published: December 2024

In recent years, as the world's population continues to increase, it has brought a series of pollution problems, which causes global warming intensified. In order to solve the problem of climate warming, the development trend of low carbon and environmental protection is gradually becoming the keynote of global social and economic development. At the same time, due to the excessive reliance on energy consumption for the development of China's economy in the past, the problems of energy shortage and environmental degradation have become more and more serious in China in recent years. Therefore, the carbon emission reduction index has become one of the important assessment indicators for the development of China's economic quality and an unavoidable key task for economic development. Energy is the basis of economic and social development, in the process of economic development, China will inevitably encounter energy shortages, environmental pollution problems, the development of renewable energy has become a general trend, the transformation and optimization of the traditional energy structure is an effective way to achieve this goal and an important means. This paper analyzes and puts forward suggestions on the current situation of China's energy transition, factors affecting energy transition and future development trends through the literature review method and comparative analysis method.
The Correlation of China's Social Fixed Asset Investment with GDP, Fiscal Expenditure and Total Retail Consumer Goods
Authors: Gong Yiwei
Published: December 2024

Since the reform and opening up, China's economy has experienced unprecedented rapid growth, in which social fixed asset investment, as a key driver, has contributed to economic development that cannot be ignored. This study focuses on the period from 2003 to 2022 and employs key economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), fiscal expenditure, and total retail sales of consumer goods, to investigate the correlation between these variables and their impact on fixed asset investment. To this end, econometric analysis is utilized to elucidate the underlying mechanisms through which these variables influence fixed asset investment. The results indicate a positive correlation between fiscal expenditure, retail sales of social consumer goods and overall fixed asset investment. Furthermore, a negative correlation exists between GDP and fixed investment. This is due to the fact that an increase in GDP leads to an increase in total social consumer goods, which in turn reduces the funds available for investment. Consequently, a negative correlation emerges between total social consumer goods and fixed asset investment. This illustrates that fiscal expenditure exerts the greatest influence on social fixed asset investment, followed by GDP and total social consumer goods. The objective of this empirical analysis is to identify the key factors influencing China's fixed asset investment. The findings are intended to inform the formulation of more precise and effective economic policies by the government, facilitate the optimization of the investment structure, and support the advancement of high-quality economic development.
An Overview of Factors Influencing Corporate ESG Performance
Authors: Xue Yiyang
Published: December 2024

With the advancement of the global sustainability agenda, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of corporations has become a focus of attention for both academics and businesses. However, existing studies have focused on the exploration of single factors affecting ESG performance, with relatively few comprehensive analyses. The purpose of this paper is to complement and expand existing research by systematically sorting out and analysing multiple factors affecting corporate ESG performance. This paper systematically collates the external and internal factors of corporate ESG performance. By comprehensively analysing the existing studies, it reveals the specific role mechanisms and influence paths of these factors on corporate ESG performance. The findings show that external factors such as policy and regulation, the digital economy, and investor attention, as well as internal factors such as heterogeneous majority shareholder governance, executive characteristics, and green bond issuance, significantly affect corporate ESG performance. These factors work together to drive better corporate ESG performance.
Analysis of the Current Situation of Liquidity Risk Management in China's Commercial Banks and the Proposed Countermeasures
Authors: Hou Sihan
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses in depth the importance of liquidity risk management in commercial banks and the challenges it faces at a time of accelerated global economic integration. Financial globalization not only brings unprecedented development opportunities for the banking industry, but also exposes it to more complex and volatile liquidity risks. As an important part of the financial system, the sound operation of commercial banks is crucial for maintaining financial stability and healthy economic development. The article focuses on the current situation of liquidity risk management in Chinese commercial banks and reveals the core issues of weakening deposit base and loan expansion aggravating liquidity pressure through detailed analysis. Subsequently, a combination of literature review and case studies is used to analyze the dual impact of macroeconomic fluctuations and micro-management deficiencies on liquidity risk. Ultimately, the study concludes by emphasizing the key roles of the improvement of the government regulatory system and fintech in optimizing the asset and liability structure of banks and enhancing the efficacy of risk management, which together safeguard the sound operation of the financial system and the sustained and healthy development of the economy.
Lähiösuunnittelu sukupuolten tasa-arvon esteenä?
Authors: Turunen Arja
Published: December 2024

Nuorten arkkitehtien aloitteessa 1960-luvun puolivälissä käynnistynyt lähiökriittinen keskustelu vaati suomalaisen lähiösuunnittelun uudistamista. Sen hetkinen puutarhakaupungin idea, jota edusti esimerkiksi Espoon Tapiola, tuli hylätä, ja lähiöt tuli kaavoittaa isommalle asukasmäärälle ja niihin tuli asuntojen lisäksi sijoittaa työpaikkoja, palveluja ja vapaa-ajanviettopaikkoja. Tässä artikkelissa tutkin, miten sukupuolten tasa-arvoa ajanut Yhdistys 9 osallistui lähiökeskusteluun. Yhdistys 9:n tavoitteena oli parantaa sekä naisten että miesten asemaa niin sanotun radikaalin sukupuolirooli-ideologian mukaisesti. Sen näkökulmasta Tapiolan edustama lähiörakentaminen esti sukupuolten tasa-arvon toteutumisen, sillä se perustui perhemalliin, jossa äiti keskittyy perheenäidin tehtäviin ja isä käy työssä lähiön ulkopuolella. Tasa-arvo-ongelmien purkamiseksi Yhdistys 9 vaati, että alueet tulee suunnitella siten, että kodista lyhyt matka työpaikalle, kauppoihin ja palvelujen ääreen. Lisäksi alueille tuli sijoittaa kollektiivipalveluita eli kortteliravintoloita, päiväkoteja ja pesuloita, jotta äidit ja isät vapautuisivat kotitöiden tekemisestä ja heidän olisi aidosti mahdollista yhdistää kokopäivätyö täysipainoiseen perhe-elämään.
Asiasanat: sukupuoliroolikeskustelu, sukupuolten tasa-arvo, moderni arkkitehtuuri, kaupunkisuunnittelu, lähiöt, feminismi
Eriarvoisuutta vastaan kunnallisen demokratian keinoin
Authors: Katajisto Kati Maaria
Published: December 2024

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan, miten kunnallinen demokratia, yleinen ja yhtäläinen äänioikeus, mahdollisti taistelun eriarvoisuutta vastaan paikallisella tasolla. Artikkelin päähypoteesina on, että tasa-arvoisuuden vaatimus oli kunnallisen demokratian ytimessä. Sen avulla legitimoitiin uusien nousevien ryhmien vaatimukset, ja aikaisempien hallitsevien ryhmien oli sopeuduttava ja vastattava uudenlaisiin tasa-arvoisuuden vaatimuksiin ja haasteisiin. Pohjimmiltaan kyse oli tasa-arvoisuudesta sekä materiaalisena todellisuutena että immateriaalisena kokemuksena siitä, että oman kaupungin ja oman elämänpiirin asioihin oli mahdollista vaikuttaa. Kyse on siis periaatteessa samasta ilmiöstä, jonka Nobel -palkinnon saanut taloustieteilijä Amartya Sen on nostanut esiin tutkiessaan ruokakriisejä. Pelkästään ruokamäärät tai varallisuus eivät selitä yhteisöjen toimintaa, vaan kokemukset toiminnan moraalisesta oikeutuksesta ja yksilöiden ja ryhmien vaikutusmahdollisuuksista ovat yhtä keskeisellä sijalla. Artikkelissa tätä näkökulmaa tarkastellaan kiistanalaisena ja muutoksessa olevana prosessina, joka avaa Helsingin kaupungin kautta kurkistusaukon Suomen mittakaavassa suuren kaupungin eriarvoisuuden ja tasa-arvoisuuden manifestoitumiseen.
Aikalaisten elinpiirit olivat yhä hyvin eriytyneet, aina kaupungin rakennetta myöten, mutta demokraattinen kunnallisuudistus pakotti osapuolet yhteistyöhön. Tuon esiin, miten uudet nousevat ryhmät olivat monessa suhteessa altavastaajan asemassa. Silti valtuustosta tuli yhteisesti jaettu instituutio, jossa eriarvoisuuden käytäntöjä voitiin osoittaa ja purkaa tai ainakin lieventää neuvotteluin ja kompromissein. Demokratian asettamat rajat poliittisine voimasuhteineen, lait ja säännöt sekä kunnallishallinnon polkuriippuvuus estivät äkilliset muutokset, mutta kunnallinen demokratia avasi tien kohti demokraattista inkluusiota, jossa tasa-arvon käytännöistä ja toteutuksesta neuvoteltiin yhä uudelleen ja uudelleen eri ryhmien, intressien sekä eri asiantuntijanäkökulmien ristipaineessa. Naisten ja työväestön edustajien nousu valtuustoon aiheutti paradigman muutoksen siten, että kunnallishallintoa ei enää pidetty epäpoliittisena asiantuntijuutena, vaan eri asiantuntijanäkökulmat kilpailivat ratkaisuja tehdessä ja toivat esiin ratkaisujen poliittisen luonteen – mikä avasi tietä kohti tasa-arvoa.
Asiasanat: kunnallinen demokratia, tasa-arvo, eriarvoisuus, inkluusio, kunnallispolitiikka