bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Internationalization of production at the shipbuilding industry
Authors:   Universidad de Vigo, Guisado Tato Manuel , Ferro Soto Carlos ,   Universidad de Vigo, Vila Alonso Mercedes ,   Universidad de Vigo
Published: December 2023

The internationalization of the production of the naval factories comes impelled by the possibilities that the new construction techniques open up to the disintegration of the productive processes. Also, the advances of the technologies of the information and communication reduce the inconveniences of the localization of activities in different centers located in geographically distant areas. Also, the depreciation of the costs of transport subtracts importance to the obstacles of the displacement of the parts of the ship among the different construction points. In spite of it, in the naval sector whose habitual objective market is the world, the internationalization of the production turns out to be a less frequent practice. Then, in this work we pursue to identify the keys that govern the contemporary processes of internationalization in general and those of internationalization of the production in the naval factories in particular, making mention to the experiences undertaken by Spanish shipbuilders.
Models of cooperative or democratic multinational enterprise
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Errasti Amozarrain Anjel Mari
Published: December 2023

In this paper we analyse the possible ways of developing another model of multinational enterprise from three points of view: firstly, we analyse the role that can be played by the codes of conduct as complementary instruments for designing an the social policy of the internationalised cooperatives; in second place, we briefly look at the intercooperative multinational or global cooperative as an alternative to the capitalist multinational business model; finally, from a broader perspective, we make reference to how to develop a model for a more democratic multinational enterprise, as well as to some conditioning factors that affect the functioning and the decision-making process of multinational companies.
Co-operative Entities: Specific Accounting Aspects
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), Zubiaurre Artola Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2023

The accounting regulation of co-operative societies have been recently reinforced with the approval of the ORDER ECO/3614/2003. The objective of this rule is to adapt the content of the Plan General de Contabilidad to the characteristics of these entities. In this work, I study the economic and accounting consequences of the special characteristics of co-operative societies on concepts like the result, capital, reserves or own equity, among others. The work combines the content of the state regulatory scheme on cooperative with the applicable legislation in the Basque Autonomous Community, as well as the national and international accounting regulation.
Pengaruh Desain Produk dan Price Fairness Terhadap Minat Beli dan Dampaknya Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Batik Sepiak Belitong
Authors: Lestari  , Lestari Diyan
Published: December 2023

This study explains the effect of product design and price fairness on purchase intention and their impact on purchasing decisions of Batik Sepiak Belitong. This research is quantitative research and uses a survey method by using a questionnaire to the respondents. Questionnaires were distributed via google form to 180 respondents which were then analyzed by using SPSS version 25.0. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The result of the main test (t-test) shows that product design and price fairness affect the purchase intention, while price fairness has no effect on purchase intention or purchasing decisions, then product design and purchase intention affect purchase decisions for Batik Sepiak Belitong.
الاتساق المعجمي في قصيدة (على قبر نابليون) من ديوان الشوقيات
Authors: القحطاني غالية سعيد عبدالله
Published: December 2023

يتناول هذا البحث وسائل الاتساق المعجمي في قصيدة على قبر نابليون من ديوان الشوقيات لأحمد شوقي، ويدرسها دراسة نصية، تهدف إلى بيان دور العلاقات المعجمية في اتساق وترابط هذه القصيدة، وإبراز ما فيها من قيم نصِيّة ودلالية، ويضم هذا البحث مقدمة وتمهيدًا ومبحثين، ويضم كل مبحث مجموعة من المطالب. المبحث الأول: التكرار في قصيدة (على قبر نابليون)، وأثره في اتساق النص، ويضم أربعة مطالب، هي: التكرار الكلي، التكرار الجزئي، شبه التكرار، التكرار بالترادف. المبحث الثاني: التضام في قصيدة على قبر نابليون وأثره في اتساق النص، ويضم أربعة مطالب، هي: التضاد، الارتباط بموضوع معين، علاقة الجزء بالكل، الكلمات التي تنتمي إلى مجموعة منتظمة وغير منتظمة. الخاتمة: وتضمنت أهم النتائج، منها: أن القصيدة قد استوعبت كافة وسائل الاتساق المعجمي، إذ لا يقتصر الأمر على علاقة واحدة، أو وسيلة واحدة من وسائل الاتساق، بل قد يتوفر في كل شطر أكثر من علاقة، مما يسهم في شد أجزاء النص الشعري واتساقه. وتمكن أحمد شوقي من حسن توظيف تلك الوسائل داخل قصيدته.
الحجاج بالإيتوس في المقامة المكّيّة للحريري
Authors: الجفن عبد اللطيف بن محمّد
Published: December 2023

يروم هذا البحث دراسة الإيتوس الخطابيّ أو السابق للخطاب في خطاب الشخصيات، وفي خطاب الراوي، في المقامة المكيّة للحريري، ويهدف إلى بيان مظاهر تشكيل الإيتوس، وكشف دوره في الإقناع من حيث هو وسيلة من وسائل الحجاج. سيقوم هذا البحث على المنهج الحجاجي، ويعتمد على منطلقات الحجاج البلاغيّ، سواء في البلاغة القديمة أو البلاغة الجديدة. وتم تقسيم البحث إلى مقدمة، ومحورين رئيسيين، اختص الأول بدراسة الإيتوس الخطابي وحجيته في المقامة، والثاني تناول الإيتوس السابق للخطاب، وحجيته في المقامة، وتوصل البحث إلى تنوّع مظاهر الإيتوس الخطابيّ أو السابق للخطاب في المقامة المكيّة للحريري، ما بين الإيتوس الماديّ، والإيتوس المظهريّ، والإيتوس النفسيّ، والإيتوس الاجتماعيّ، والإيتوس المعرفيّ... إلخ، وأن لكل ذلك أهمّية كبرى في تحقيق الإقناع، والتأثير في نفسية المتلقي.
Can the Indonesian collective action norm of Gotong-Royong be strengthened with economic incentives? Comparing the implementation of an aquaculture irrigation policy program
Authors: Paramita Adiska Octa , Partelow Stefan , Schlüter Achim , Buhari Nurliah
Published: December 2023

The Indonesian multi-level governmental program (PITAP) is a participatory pond irrigation management policy established by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. It aims to catalyze the rehabilitation of irrigation canals to improve water access for small-scale aquaculture farmers. In PITAP, traditional aquaculture farmers are incentivized with government funding to create community-based co-management groups (POKLINA), to maintain the self-governance of their irrigation canals. The logic of PITAP is to encourage POKLINA farmers to rehabilitate their irrigation canals through subsidized labor payments that are coupled with strengthening the strong cultural norm of mutual assistance (i.e., collective action) within Indonesian society called Gotong-Royong. PITAP aims to revitalize Gotong-Royong through subsidized labor compensation with the hope that when the subsidy program is over, Gotong-Royong will be revitalized without external support. In this study, we compare and analyze four villages on Lombok, Indonesia, that participated in PITAP program in 2020 and 2021. The study is supported with empirical data using various qualitative data collection methods, including interviews, participant observations, and the collection of policy documents. We further use the Social-Ecological System Framework (SESF) as a diagnostic tool to structure the data collection process and analysis. Findings indicate that different variables hinder and enable collective action in the four villages, leading to different PITAP program outcomes. The likely reason for this, suggested by our findings, is that each village has different social and ecological conditions that influence intrinsic motivation for collective action. PITAP program either crowds out intrinsic motivation under some conditions or crowds it in under others. This suggests the need to consider contextual adaptations in policy design and implementation to improve outcomes better.
ABOUT THE PROCEDURE FOR THE PROTECTION OF LABOR RIGHTS
Authors:   Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MIKHAILOVA E.V.
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the issue of criteria for determining the nature of labor relations, since it is on it that the applicable method of protecting violated labor rights depends, as well as the procedural form of consideration and resolution of a labor conflict. It is proved that in the labor sphere both private-law labor relations and public-law relations are formed. The issue of the labor and legal status of notaries, notary chambers, methods and forms of resolving legal conflicts between notaries and notary chambers is considered.
ABOUT IMPROVEMENT BY NOTARIES COUNTERING ILLEGAL LEGALIZATION ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Notarial district of Tyumen, EFREMOV A.Y.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the legal structure of the key concept in the field of combating money laundering. The problems of interpretation of the term “legalization” are revealed and its inconsistency with the provisions of the anti-legalization legislation is indicated. A comprehensive analysis of the illegal phenomenon - money laundering, in comparison with the principles of notarial activity, made it possible to formulate a definition of legalization activity, which makes it possible to eliminate contradictions in the system of measures to counter illegal legalization in the performance of notarial acts.
PENGARUH BEBAN KERJA, MOTIVASI DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA (STUDI KASUS PADA PERAWAT RUANG RAWAT INAP RS PKU MUHAMMADIYAH SRUWENG)
Authors: Sofiatun Sofiatun , Much. Riyadus Solichin
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of: 1. Workload on the performance of nurses in the Inpatient Room of PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital, 2. Motivation of Inpatient Nurses of PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital 3. Job satisfaction on the performance of Inpatient Nurses of PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital and 4. Workload, motivation and job satisfaction together on the performance of Nurses in the Inpatient Room of PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital. The object of this research is the nurse in the inpatient room of PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital with a sample size as many as 82 people who also became respondents in this study and data processed with statistic tool SPSS 22.0. The results of this study state that: 1. Workload has a significant influence on the performance of Inpatient Nurses at PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital. 2. Motivation has a significant effect on the performance of Inpatient Nurses at PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital 3. Job Satisfaction has a significant effect on the performance of Nurses in Inpatient Rooms at PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital. 4. Workload, motivation, and job satisfaction have a significant influence on the performance of Inpatient Nurses at PKU Muhammadiyah Sruweng Hospital
Las relaciones de poder en el contexto público venezolano: un estudio organizacional desde la visión de Morgan y Foucault
Authors: Cova Aura
Published: December 2023

Es irrefutable que el poder se manifiesta en todas partes, en tanto confluye en la vida del hombre y de las organizaciones. De allí, los académicos e investigadores muestran el interés en diversas categorías relacionadas con dicho tema; tal es el caso, de sus fuentes, características y de las relaciones de poder las cuales se manifiestan a lo interno y externo de las organizaciones. Especialmente, en los Estudios Organizacionales, el poder y, por tanto, las relaciones vinculadas a éste, han sido abordadas considerando distintas perspectivas o posturas, bien desde la gubernamentalidad, como herramienta para la comprensión de la dinámica de las organizaciones, como una categoría relacionada con otros temas, entre los que se identifica la cultura. En el presente artículo, se explican las relaciones de poder en el ámbito público venezolano, a partir de las posturas de Morgan y Foucault; para ello, se acude a un enfoque de investigación cualitativo, soportándose en una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica en procura de obtener datos en escritos representados por artículos o textos y se recurre a la hermenéutica como método y técnica de interpretación. Como principal reflexión se tiene que, tanto la perspectiva de Morgan como la de Foucault invitan a profundizar en cuanto al ejercicio del poder y, por tanto, de las relaciones en las organizaciones públicas, pero bajo una actitud crítica y transdisciplinaria de la realidad organizacional. Esto en virtud del requerimiento de considerar elementos propios de diferentes disciplinas, en procura de la comprensión del poder en estas organizaciones.
Aproximaciones teóricas de los arquetipos desde los aportes de los investigadores
Authors: Mideros Vanessa
Published: December 2023

Los arquetipos representan los patrones conductuales de los agentes profesionales pertenecientes a organizaciones, enfocados a la eficiencia y al éxito existente desde la década de los sesenta y prevalecientes al cambio. Por lo que el objetivo se centra en analizar las aproximaciones teóricas de los arquetipos desde los aportes de los investigadores Kirkpatrick y Ackroyd, reenwood y Hinings, Miller y Friesen, Johnson, Senge, Jung, Amat, Kaufmann, Kelley, Taborga, Groysberg et al., Lacroix-Sablay, Cameron y Quinn y Morgan, fundamentándose en el diseño metodológico documental, ermitiendo recaudar información valiosa sobre los arquetipos organizacionales, determinar la necesidad de identificar y r lacionar los patrones de los agentes profesionales dentro del ambiente laboral de una organización para establecer el arquetipo y posterior proponer acciones para mitigar el impacto del mismo.
Research on Publicity-oriented Translation of Intangible Cultural Heritage from the Perspective of Semiotics of Translation: A Case Study of Hunan Tantou New Year Woodblock Paintings
Authors: WANG Nan , MA Shoutao
Published: December 2023

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Rápida evolução do ambiente marginal às geleiras do setor leste do Campo de Gelo Warszawa, Ilha Rei George, Antártica Marítima
Authors: Perondi Cleiva , Da Rosa Kátia Kellem , Vieira Rosemary , Cardia Simões Jefferson
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é investigar a evolução geomorfológica das áreas livres de gelo associadas às geleiras Ecology, Sphinx, Baranowski, Tower e Windy, da margem leste do campo de gelo Warszawa, ilha Rei George (IRG), Shetlands do Sul, Antártica Marítima (62°12’0” S - 58°30’0” W). Com base nas feições morâinicas encontradas através de análise visual em imagens Sentinel-2 de 2017 e WorldView-2 de 2014, gerou-se o mapeamento geomorfológico das áreas marginais ao gelo (atuais ambientes proglaciais e reconstrução das áreas do passado) e a reconstrução das fases de estabilização frontal das geleiras da área de estudo. Foram evidenciados três estágios de evolução do processo de retração das geleiras e formação do ambiente proglacial. No estágio atual (III) há processos paraglaciais intensos com a exposição recente de formas de relevos deposicionais glaciais relacionadas a um ambiente proglacial marginal ao gelo. No estágio II, há uma sucessão do ambiente proglacial marginal ao gelo para um ambiente distal, as formas de relevos deposicionais proglaciais estão retrabalhadas e ainda há o desenvolvimento de drenagem glaciofluvial. No estágio I há o início da sucessão do ambiente proglacial distal e paraglacial para o periglacial e muitos lagos perdem conexão com a drenagem glaciofluvial. O ambiente formado no estágio III é geomorfologicamente mais dinâmico e formado nas últimas duas décadas (2000-2017). Inferiu-se que as geleiras fluíam para a Baía do Almirantado, sendo todas de término de maré com a modificação de sua configuração de término para terrestre, exceto a geleira Ecology que atualmente possui término misto. A topografia do embasamento rochoso mostrou influenciar a disposição espacial das geleiras durante a retração e a evolução geomorfológica.
Padrões sedimentares de estratigrafia rasa em uma planície lagunar, costa oeste do Ceará, Brasil
Authors: Lima Kevin Samuel Felix , Pinheiro Lidriana De Souza , Mendonça Débora Melo , Silva Rhaiane Rodrigues da , Ximenes Neto Antonio Rodrigues
Published: December 2023

Neste estudo foi realizado uma análise dos padrões sedimentares de estratigrafia rasa em uma planície lagunar próximo as localidades de Porto dos Barcos e Guajiru no município de Itarema, litoral oeste do Estado do Ceará. Nesta região destaca-se a presença de manguezal e de barreiras costeiras (spit e ilhas). Foram coletados dois testemunhos sedimentares (T1 e T2) por meio de tubos de 50 mm de diâmetro e 1 metro de comprimento. Posteriormente foi realizada a identificação macroscópica das fácies sedimentares dos testemunhos de acordo com a coloração, granulometria e presença de fragmentos de natureza orgânica. Em laboratório foram feitas análise granulométrica e quantificação dos teores de carbonato de cálcio e matéria orgânica. A partir da integração dos dados, foram elaborados perfis colunares dos testemunhos. A coloração identificada nos testemunhos variou entre tons de preto, cinza e verde, além de alguns tons de branco e azul no testemunho T2. Verificou-se a presença de fragmentos vegetais ao longo de todo o comprimento dos testemunhos, e foram observados fragmentos de conchas e raízes em algumas frações dos testemunhos. A granulometria dos testemunhos mostrou um predomínio da fração areia em relação a outras classes granulométricas, apresentando algumas fácies com significativa presença de fração lama, principalmente no testemunho T2. O teor de carbonato de cálcio nos sedimentos variou de 0,90% a 26,84% e de matéria orgânica entre 1,06% e 13,2%. Conclui-se que a granulometria apresentou um padrão bimodal de fácies sedimentares arenosas e areno-lamosas. O carbonato de cálcio apresentou maior associação com fragmentos de conchas e com granulometria mais grossa no testemunho T2, já o testemunho T1 não houve correlação entre carbonato de cálcio e granulometria. A matéria orgânica apresentou uma relação maior com sedimentos de granulometria mais fina.
Effects of Residential Environment Characteristics Before and After COVID-19 on Residential Satisfaction, Intention to Continue Living, and Intention to Recommend: Focusing on Helio City Apartment in Songpa-Gu
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Policy Association, Kwak Sung-Hyun , Lee Ho-Byung
Published: December 2023

This study is to verify the effects of residential environment characteristics before and after COVID-19 on residential satisfaction, intention to continue living, and intention to recommend among residents of Helio City Apartment in Songpa-Gu, Seoul, the largest scale apartment complex in Korea. As a result of the analysis, among the residential environment characteristics, location characteristics before COVID-19 and physical characteristics after COVID-19 have the greatest positive(+) significant effect on residential satisfaction, and social characteristics has a significant impact on residential satisfaction before and after COVID-19 has a stronger negative(-) significant effect. This seems to reflect the characteristics of valuing the internal environment rather than the external environment due to the residential characteristics of Helio City apartments and the influence of COVID-19, and as a change of the times, it reflects the reality that a personal culture that values ‘space’ and ‘me’ rather than a collectivistic culture has become more important. It was confirmed that the online information service characteristics, which is differentiating variable, has a positive(+) significant effect only on the recommendation intention after COVID-19. Housing satisfaction has a positive(+) significant effects on the intention to continue living, and the intention to continue living has a positive(+) significant effect on the recommendation intention. As a result of analyzing the double mediation effect, physical characteristics and social characteristics have a positive(+) and negative(-) significant effect on the recommendation intention by mediating the residential satisfaction and the intention to continue living. In addition, it was confirmed that the Heliocity apartment is a residential environment that meets the ‘pedestrian daily rights’.
Appropriateness of the Risk Tolerance Limit for Institutional Investors Considering the Crisis Situations: Focusing on the Case of Risk Management of Investment Institutions in Korea
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Policy Association, Kang Sang-Sun , Jun Jaebum
Published: December 2023

This study aims to promote efficient asset management performance by analyzing whether the risk tolerance limit set by investment institutions is appropriate considering the economic crisis situation. To this end, this study, under a total of six economic crises over the past 15 years, analyzes the sensitivity of each asset group by measuring the expected change in return for each investment institution's strategic asset allocation plan in the event of a global economic situation. After that, a virtual portfolio according to sensitivity is established, the MVO financial model is applied, and a back test is conducted to analyze the appropriateness of the risk tolerance limit by the investment institution. As a result of the analysis, it is found that the current risk tolerance limit of the Financial Mutual Aid Association, the one-year Shortfall Risk(limit value of 10%), satisfies all risk limits except for systematic risk. However, it is analyzed that the 5-year Shortfall Risk(limit value of 2.5%) satisfies the limit only in some portfolios when invested in a normal market. This means that the limit of the 5-year shortfall risk is set lower than the 1-year shortfall risk. Finally, it is appropriate to maintain the current risk tolerance limit of the Financial Mutual Aid Association, Shortfall Risk(primary≤10.0%) for one year, and Shortfall Risk(CPI≤2.5%) for five years is expected to need to be raised.
Communication and Resolving Conflicting Situations: Indispensable in Forming Cordial and Amiable Terms and Relationships with others
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Radhika
Published: December 2023

Throughout the lives of the individuals, irrespective of communities, occupations, categories and socio-economic backgrounds are required to be well-versed in terms of communication skills. These are the skills that are facilitating in not only augmenting knowledge in terms of various factors, but also individuals are able to form cordial and amiable terms and relationships with others. It is apparently understood that in some cases, there are occurrences of conflicting situations and disagreements among Individuals. These are regarded as the major barriers within the course of development of mutual understanding, hence, it is vital for individuals to be well-versed in terms of peaceful conflict resolution methods. These are facilitating in creating a pleasant and peaceful environment. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, the individuals need to form positive viewpoints in terms of various factors. Furthermore, they are required to be treated with respect and courtesy. In this manner, communication skills will be honed and peaceful conflicting resolution methods will be put into operation in an efficient manner. In this manner, individuals will render an important contribution in bringing about improvements in their overall personality traits and living conditions. Therefore, it is well-understood, communication and resolving conflicting situations is indispensable in forming cordial and amiable terms and relationships with others. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance communication and resolving conflicting situations, measures to be implemented in honing communication skills and understanding peaceful conflict resolution methods.
Systemic Melatonin Supplementation as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Obese Patients with Periodontitis
Authors: Ismail Hussam Sami , Mahmood Maha Shukri , Mahmood Athraa Ali
Published: December 2023

Background: Obesity is considered an important risk factor for periodontal disease. It has been reported that reactive oxygen species linking both diseases, systemic melatonin supplementation as antioxidant therapy, was addressed as an adjuvant to scaling and root surface debridement (SRP) to enhance the treatment of periodontitis. Objective: To investigate the efficacy of systemic melatonin administration in periodontitis-obese patients as an adjuvant to scaling and root surface debridement (SRP). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted at a dental-specialized center. Eighty subjects were included and allocated into group-I: twenty periodontium-healthy, normal-weight people; group-II: 30 obese patients with stage-III treated only with SRP; and group-III: 30 obese patients with stage-III periodontitis treated with SRP and 5mg melatonin. periodontitis and subjected to estimation, serum levels of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B Ligand (RANKL) were estimated in all groups. Probing pocket depth (PPD), bleeding on probing (BOP), and relative attachment level (RAL) were estimated in Groups II and III at baseline and after a one-month visit. Results: RANKL baseline visits were significantly different between the control and studied groups, with no significant difference in clinical parameters except for PPD. The 2nd visit showed a significant difference in BOP score-1 compared to RAL and BOP score 0. In the second visit, only weak negative and positive significant correlations were found between RANKL and BOP. Conclusion: Daily use of 5 mg of melatonin improves periodontal parameters and decreases serum RANKL levels.
Transfer of Contracts under German Law
Authors: Lieder Jan
Published: December 2023

The paper analyses the historical development of the transfer of contracts under German Law, regarding the principle of succession for the assignment of claims and the assumption of debts and the influence of the German Federal Court of Justice on the transfer of shares in a company. It also provides a dogmatic framing of the subject and shows the prerequisites for a valid transfer of contracts under German Law. Additionally, the paper outlines the protection of succession in contract law and how the Draft Common Frame of Reference codified the transfer of contracts. Finally, the author argues for the statutory addition of a third variant, of private assumption of debt, which is effective without the creditor’s consent.
The Marketing Strategies of Disney
Authors: Zhang Guangzhen
Published: December 2023

This article explores why the future prospects of Disney Company are good. This paper analyzes this problem from various aspects, such as marketing strategy, SWOT, financial analysis, and Disney Company's products. The Disney Company has demonstrated a strong future in the ever-changing entertainment and media industry. With the successful launch of Disney+, Disney has taken a critical step in digital media and is actively involved in content creation, production, and global market expansion. The company's strategic mergers and acquisitions, such as the acquisition of 21st Century Fox Media and Lucasfilm, have not only expanded its content library but also enhanced its international market share. After the analysis of the strategies of the Disney company, the paper concluded several strengths and weaknesses of the strategies and gave some suggestions for the Disney company in the future. The suggestions are about the short term and the long term, which may be applied by the Disney company.
Feminism Up on Stage A Discussion on the Deformation of Female Images in Chinese Film and TV Works
Authors: Zhang Shiyin
Published: December 2023

Taking Chinese film and TV works as the research subject, this paper attempts to analyze the development of feminism and the deformation of the female image shaped by film and TV works, summarize and reflect on the motives as well as the results of these works. We deploy a case-study methodology to scrutinize the evolution of feminism and the prevailing trend of distorted female portrayals in film and TV. It identifies three primary modes of distortion in the depiction of women in three mediums. This paper also aims to advocate that film and TV works should reasonably shape female image, veritably reflect the voice of females and convey feminism, and positively promote the development of feminism in China. At the same time, we advocate that filmmakers ought to fathom the true essence of feminism, genuinely reflecting the authentic voices and demands of women. We also hope that this paper will have a deeper significance for the subsequent research.
The Journey from Niche Styles to the Mainstream Trend
Authors: Li Jiaqi
Published: December 2023

Over the past few decades, niche styles have gradually become part of mainstream trends and have achieved great success in the market. Changes in consumer behavior and technological advances have enabled niche styles to better meet the needs of consumers and become integrated into their lives. At the same time, brand culture has played an important role in connecting niche styles with consumers by creating unique brand images and values. This paper explores the transition from niche styles to mainstream trends and examines the reasons for this, concluding that the main reasons are Changes in consumer demand from material needs to spiritual pursuits and the desire for simpler times in the context of rapid technological advancement. Based on this, this study makes relevant recommendations for the development of niche brands, including Enriching Brand Culture and Philosophy for Meeting Consumer Demands and Assisting Consumers in Adapting to the Fast-Paced Era.
Discussion on the Literature of Female Image in Xia Yan's under the Eaves of Shanghai
Authors: Zhang Qishan
Published: December 2023

Xia Yan's Under the Eaves of Shanghai describes the life of five tenants in an alley under the rainy weather in Shanghai in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War. It is Xia Yan's turning work in the 1930s and explores the prospect and hope of China's development from a small perspective into the social level. Among them, female image plays an important role. Their different identity background, thoughts and psychology, habits, emotional experiences, lifestyles, and social relations build the basic framework of the story and enrich the connotation of the story. Their shaping is more typical, echoing the repeated distinctive types of women in modern literature. The academic research on Under the Eaves of Shanghai is relatively abundant, but the research results on the female image in it are still rare. This paper mainly adopts the literature review method, combs and analyzes the related research in different periods according to the research content, summarizes the research experience, and puts forward the existing problems to lay the foundation for the following research on the female image in Under the Eaves of Shanghai.
A Study of Public Risk Perception of Media Reporting on Cervical Cancer Based on the Cognitive Mediation Model
Authors: Cheng Kexin , Zhou Yijun
Published: December 2023

An extended cognitive mediation model was tested in this study which adds risk perception as an outcome of elaboration and interpersonal communication to investigate the impact of verbal and non-verbal symbols in cervical cancer related videos on public viewing media platforms among Chinese women, which could help promote the popularization of science on cervical cancer in China, help more women understand the process of cervical cancer and learn prevention methods, thereby reducing the death caused by cervical cancer. Results of study based on survey data with a nationally sample of women (N=231) aged from 18 to 50 years old. Results showed that attention to verbal signs and attention to non-verbal sign were positively associated with elaboration. Moreover, attention to verbal signs was related positively to interpersonal communication, while attention to non-verbal signs had no association with it. Next, both elaboration and interpersonal communication were correlated positively with perceived risk. Impact of theory and practice were discussed.
Females Tragedy in Chinese Horror: Patriarchal Oppression in the Form of Marriage
Authors: Liu Rouxi
Published: December 2023

Chinese horror, a rapidly developed genre, is closely connected with customs and traditions. Women being the majority of ghosts and villains is a distinct feature of Chinese horror. This phenomenon is closely bonded with the Chinese cultural background, especially the ancient literature pieces and the yin-yang theory. As the sex belonging to yin, women villains contribute to the eeriness of the horror work, and this property also makes women easy victims in the story. The duality of the female victim and villain identity is portrayed in many works featuring female villains, as most of these women figures have tragic marriages and domestic life, and they want revenge. Typical forms of marriage-related suffering are domestic violence, arranged marriage, and posthumous marriage and human sacrifice. Through analyzing the elements above, this paper discusses female tragedy in Chinese horror works and its reflection of reality and showcases how different kinds of marriage-related sufferings of females serve as the manifestations of patriarchal oppression.
The Development Status of IP Culture in China's Cultural and Creative Industries
Authors: Wang Weiting
Published: December 2023

This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of this emerging cultural and creative industry by studying the development of China's cultural IP industry, to make recommendations for the development of China's cultural IP industry in the future. At present, the hot concept of IP operation emphasizes the mining, incubation, and sustainable creation of IP value. IP has gradually become the core of the pan-entertainment ecosystem. IP attracts the first fans through high-quality original content, and extends to other areas through recreation, achieving exponential growth in the number of fans and horizontal expansion of the fan base. In this process, the influence of original IP diverges, promotes the interaction and integration between different industries, constitutes a good industrial ecology, and releases and monetizes the value of IP. The article analyzes the development of China's IP industry in detail in the past two years, through the redefinition, policy combing, analysis of industrial structure, development trends, and cross-industry integration. At the same time, this article also discusses the advantages of China's IP industry development, current problems, and solutions, which found the direction suitable for the future development of China's cultural IP industry.
Review of genus Halieutaea (Teleostei: Lophiiformes: Ogcocephalidae), with a new species from northern south China sea, named Halieutaea liui
Authors: BA Ming
Published: December 2023

In the offshore waters of Shantou, Guangdong Province, in the northern part of the South China Sea, a specimen belonging to the genus Halieutaea was collected at a depth of about 100 meters. It is similar to the known Halieutaea fitzsimonsi but also has some differences. Hence, this specimen is considered a neotype named Halieutaea liui sp. nov. The neotype can be distinguished from Halieutaea fitzsimonsi by the following external features: a prominent snout, a shorter peduncle, and unevenly distributed bony spines on the dorsal side of the disc. In addition, methods of distinguishing 13 known species of Halieutaea (including Halieutaea liui sp. nov.) by their appearance characteristics are cldwarified.
Treatment of Alzheimers disease based on new drugs
Authors: Jia Junhan , Yuan Yimo , Zhang Ziyou
Published: December 2023

It is well-known that Alzheimers disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegeneration characterized by memory impairment, cognitive complexity, language impairment, mood swings, and behavioral abnormalities. The AD is related to a variety of factors and has been associated with circumstances, genes, generations and genders. The mechanism of pathogenesis is also unclear, and there are several hypothesis theories. The more convincing one is the deposition of amyloid. Although there is no one drug that can cure the AD completely, there are approved drugs that alleviate the development of the AD by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholinesterase and increasing the nerve cells that transmit messages. The development of new drugs and their use in the treatment of AD has received increasing attention. In this research, six drugs will be focused on, which are aduhelm, aricept, exelon, leqembi, namenda, and namzaric. Compared with single-target drugs, multi-target drugs can target different physiological aspects of the disease and have the advantages of fewer adverse effects, lower clinical doses and significant efficacy. Because their therapeutic mechanisms are different, patients can select the most appropriate drugs for different conditions of the AD according to the symptoms of the disease. Based on the current treatments, there is no way to cure the AD, hoping people could find a full cure for AD in the future.
Treatment of autism spectrum disorder by regulating neurotransmitters and modifying genes
Authors: Yin Qixuan
Published: December 2023

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder, which has many underlying causes, making it much more challenging to find an appropriate treatment to cure. It has been found that ASD is related to a wide variety of neurochemical changes, including GABA, oxytocin, and several monoamine neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Since ASD is heterogeneous, precise technology such as PET, LP, iEEG, rs-fMRIs, and MRS had been emerged to discover the site of illness. It requires a persistent effort since the ASD phenotype is invertible instead of unchanged, which will be explained soon. Until now, only genetic modified virus (rAAV) have so far successfully incorporated with transduction and gene expression in vivo. However, whether the presence of neutralizing circulating antibodies will preclude intravenous administration is unsure. Instead of systemic delivery, intrathecal administration is discovered as a substitute, which can solve the problem and have advanced to a clinical trial. More gene therapies are hypothesized, for instance, using rAAV for gene replacement, ASOs for RNA knockdown, and CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing. Unfortunately, these gene therapies still have a long way to go to overcome the restrictions. As a result, this research will analyze the different treatments for the ASD.
Human disruption on the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem since 2000
Authors: Cao Jiajue
Published: December 2023

The Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing severe environmental pollution and extreme climate, which put the whole local ecosystem in danger. This literature review collects 10 journals (articles) from different scholars to discuss what impact did human put on the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem, and how do the animals of Great Barrier Reef ecosystem react. Various animals in the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem are classified and separately discussed, including coral reef, its symbiotic algae, fish species, and then the author sums up the ecosystem as a whole. While summarizing and analyzing the scholars works, the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem needs to be protected through human intervention. Combining new ways of carbon-absorbing techniques to deal with extreme climate El Nino and pesticide control will be a potential solution of the Great Barrier ecosystem crisis.
Multi-layered perceptron and its applications in biotechnology
Authors: Zhu Haiqiao
Published: December 2023

Multi-layered perceptron (MLP) is the first artificial neural network with a complete structure, which is mainly used to perform the tasks of pattern classification and function regression. Its original idea was inspired by biological neural networks in animal brains. Based on the process of electrical signals traveling through biological neural networks, this similar structure was designed to receive, process, and transmit data just like the brain. Multi-layered perceptron uses a feedforward path to complete the prediction task and backpropagation to train itself and optimize its performance. Developing until now, artificial neural network pioneered by multi-layered perceptron has been closely related to our life, and many more advanced derivatives that are good at solving more complex problems have emerged. Although the development of multi-layered perceptrons belongs to artificial intelligence and machine learning, its applications can be helpful to researchers in diverse fields such as engineering, finance, and medicine. This paper will focus on multi-layered perceptron, introduce its developing history, network structure, and algorithm (mainly learning algorithm), and briefly discuss its application in the specific field of biotechnology.
Research progress on the correlation between oral diseases and Alzheimer's disease
Authors: Ma Runquan , Yang Qian , Li Jingtong
Published: December 2023

Increasing elderly population are suffering from dementia in China. Researches have shown that sleep disorders, oral diseases caused by oral microbiota, and genetic factors are associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on relevant factor research. Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and its protease in patients' brain tissue anatomy with gum bleeding have been identified as primary pathogenic agents for periodontitis. As a result, more and more people believe that oral diseases are critical inducing factors for AD. Reducing the risk of developing AD through daily common oral problems is particularly important. Given that, this review summarized researches from periodontitis associated with AD and oral microbial community and the mechanisms induced by oral diseases during the development of AD.
CRISPR/Cas system: A powerful tool for de-extinction
Authors: Shen Yucong
Published: December 2023

The rapid advances in CRISPR technology have opened up new avenues of research and provided hope for a future where extinct species can be brought back to life. De-extinction, the process of resurrecting extinct species by using genetic engineering techniques, is one potential application of CRISPR technology that has gained increasing attention in recent years. The idea is to recover the genetic information of extinct species from preserved tissue samples and recreate them using modern genetic engineering techniques. George Church, a geneticist at Harvard University, is one of the leading scientists exploring the potential of CRISPR for de-extinction. He has spearheaded efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth, which went extinct over 4,000 years ago, by inserting mammoth DNA into the genome of the Asian elephant. While this project is still in its early stages, it has sparked renewed interest in using CRISPR to bring back other extinct species, such as the Pyrenean ibex, the passenger pigeon, and the Tasmanian tiger. This review paper aims to explore the potential of CRISP technology for de-extinction, including its technical and ethical challenges, and the progress that has been made in various de-extinction projects involving CRISPR technology.
Forecasting the number of new crown infections in China based on machine learning methods
Authors: Li Nieming
Published: December 2023

Based on the current state and the evolution of the new crown epidemic in China, this pa-per uses machine learning models and historical data to predict the changes in the number of new crown infections in China in the next four months. First, analyzing the background and current situation of the new crown epidemic, and identified the research question by collecting relevant historical data, including indicators such as the number of infected people, the number of cured people, and the number of deaths. Second, employing ma-chine learning models and MIR model to predict the trend and scale of the number of new crown infections in China over the next four months. Finally, coming to a forecast conclu-sion: in the next four months, the number of new crown infections in China will drop very slightly (almost remain unchanged) every month, and the monthly infection rate will re-main at a low level. At the same time, discussing and summarizing the application value of the conclusions. The research results of this paper can provide useful references and guidance for government policymakers and the public, helping them better deal with the epidemic and formulate corresponding measures. In addition, the research methods and models in this paper also have a certain degree of versatility, which can provide a certain reference for other countries and regions to predict the trend and scale of the new crown epidemic.
A lipid-based LMP2-mRNA vaccine to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Authors: Hsiao Dora , Dai Bowen , Chen Wenhan
Published: December 2023

This paper focuses on developing a lipid-based vaccine targeting nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a highly severe and invasive epithelial malignancy associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The researchers selected EBV latent membrane protein 2 (LMP2) as the preferred antigen for the vaccine. They synthesized full-length LMP2 using an in vitro transcription method and encapsulated it into cationic liposomes based on (2,3-dioleacyl propyl) trimethylammonium chloride (DOTAP) to create the mRNA vaccine (LPX-mLMP2). Cell assays in the study demonstrated that antigen-presenting cells efficiently took up LPX-mLMP2 and expressed LMP2. This led to the formation of peptide-major histocompatibility complexes (pMHC) for presentation. Moreover, the proliferation of antigen-specific T cells at the tumor site indicated the promising potential for mRNA vaccines in combating virus-induced cancers, such as NPC. The researchers concluded that the newly developed mRNA vaccine encoding the antigen offered advantages in the context of NPC and highlighted the attractiveness of mRNA vaccines as candidates for cancer immunotherapy.
Revolutionizing vaccinology: The rise of mRNA vaccine
Authors: Zhang Ching Yu William
Published: December 2023

The public health sector has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccines have become a crucial means of managing the virus. mRNA vaccines have gained prominence among the available vaccines due to their effectiveness and safety, marking a significant advancement in the field of biotechnology. Traditional vaccines have often resulted in severe symptoms and partial protection, while newer recombinant vaccines have significant drawbacks. In contrast, mRNA vaccines offer unprecedented cost-effectiveness, safety, and high efficacy per dose. The mRNA vaccines transport bioengineered mRNA to the human body, which translates into proteins that stimulate the immune response. However, there are some challenges associated with the development and production of mRNA vaccines, such as efficient delivery and maintaining the integrity of the mRNA molecule during storage and delivery. Despite these challenges, mRNA vaccines represent the future of vaccinology and the first line of defense against major infectious diseases. This paper explores the structure, mechanisms, immunology, and related areas of study concerning mRNA vaccines. The paper emphasizes the challenges in developing and producing mRNA vaccines and potential solutions to overcome these challenges.