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Aerodynamic Designs of Front and Rear End Areas of Cars
Authors: Lei Yueyang
Published: January 2025

With the conservation of energy becoming increasingly crucial, the efficiency of road vehicles requires an advance. The aerodynamic design of a road vehicle is responsible for its efficiency, especially the designs at the front and rear end areas. This paper focuses on the designs of the front and rear end areas, emphasizes the influences of these two areas on vehicle efficiency, and compares the improvements of optimizing parts in these areas. With alternations being made, the drag coefficient of the vehicle, which indicates the efficiency of that vehicle, can be reduced by at most 26%. In addition, the aerodynamic designs at the front and rear areas of classic vehicles and the current designs are introduced, followed by a description of the advantages of the new designs. Correspondingly, the drawbacks and limitations of nowadays designs are acknowledged, followed by the current challenges of the development of vehicle aerodynamics and the prediction of future designs.
Techniques for Reducing Frictional Resistance to Enhance Hydrodynamic Performance and Fuel Efficiency
Authors: Zhang Churui
Published: January 2025

The rising fuel cost and stricter emission regulations have intensified the need for innovative drag-reduction methods in marine vessels to improve fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. A reduction in frictional resistance, a significant contributor to overall drag, is the key to these requests. This review paper explores two innovative strategies for reducing frictional drag: Air Lubrication System (ALS) and Surface Treatment methods, with a focus on Micro-Bubble Drag Reduction (MBDR), Air Cavity System (ACS), and Biomimetic Shark Skin Treatment. ALS involves the injection of air or air bubbles around the hull surface to create a barrier between the hull and water. Through methods like Micro-Bubble Drag Reduction (MBDR) and Air Cavity Systems (ACS), the significant potential was demonstrated, with MBDR and ACS achieving up to an 80% and 35% reduction in drag under ideal conditions respectively. With promising real-world applications like the Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS) and the Damen Air Cavity System (DACS) reaching fuel consumption improvements of 5% and 7% - 12% namely, the potential of ALS was clearly shown. Meanwhile, Biomimetic surface treatment, a method involving applying shark skin-inspired riblet structures to the hull surface, reducing frictional resistance by minimizing shear stress, achieved a modest reduction of 3.89% to 5.2%. While each method offers substantial benefits, limitations in scalability and applicability across various vessel types remain challenges. Future research is crucial to optimize these technologies for better compatibility and drag reduction efficiency, paving the way for more sustainable and cost-effective marine transportation.
INTRODUZIONE ALLA LINGUA INGLESE FIN DALLA PRIMA INFANZIA: UN APPROCCIO BASATO SULL’USO “AMPLIFICATO” DEL CANALE VISIVO-GESTUALE
Authors: Raniolo Erika
Published: January 2025

Ad oggi in Italia il contatto con la lingua inglese fin dalla prima infanzia è piuttosto diffuso, sebbene la normativa lo renda obbligatorio solo a partire dalla scuola primaria; diverse strategie didattiche (in relazione ai diversi ordini e gradi scolastici) sono state definite. Lo studio propone un approccio basato su un ricorso “amplificato” al canale visivo-gestuale, canale presente in tutte le lingue in virtù della multimodalità. Il punto di partenza è il concetto di utterance visible actiondi Kendon, che elimina la netta differenziazione fra gesto e segno: data dunque la continuità tra gesti coverbali e segni delle lingue dei segni, con particolare riferimento alla LIS (Lingua dei Segni Italiana), vengono prese in considerazione le potenzialità glottodidattiche dell’accostare il gesto/segno alla parola in inglese, sfruttando l’iconicità e l’embodied cognition. L’approccio è stato sperimentato all’interno di un progetto condotto in provincia di Ragusa nell’a.s. 2022/2023, con destinatari di età compresa fra 3 mesi e 8 anni. Le attività proposte mostrano un miglioramento nella comprensione e produzione della lingua inglese. Il modello si pone come un approccio inclusivo e integrato, in linea con una visione gestaltica dell’educazione linguistica.
 
An approach based on the ‘amplified’ use of the visual-gestural channel
To date, in Italy, contact with the English language from early childhood is quite widespread, although the legislation makes it obligatory only starting from primary school. Various didactic strategies, in relation to the different school levels, have been defined.
The study proposes an approach based on an ‘amplified’ use of the visual-gestural channel, which can be found in all languages ​​thanks to multimodality. The starting point is Kendon’s concept of utterance visible action, which eliminates the clear differentiation between gesture and sign. Given the continuity between coverbal gestures and signs of sign languages, with particular reference to LIS (Italian Sign Language), the glottodidactic potential of combining the gesture/sign with the word in English, exploiting iconicity and embodied cognition, is taken into consideration. The approach was tested within a project conducted in the province of Ragusa in the s.y. 2022/2023, with participants aged between 3 months and 8 years. The proposed activities show an improvement in understanding and producing the English language. The model turns out to be an inclusive and integrated approach, in line with a Gestalt vision of language education.
HERITAGE LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN ITALY: FIRST SURVEY AS PART OF A EUROPEAN PROJECT
Authors: Sergio Giuseppe
Published: January 2025

The article presents the report of a European pilot project entitled Heritage language education in Europe: Legislative and educational challenges, promoted in 2022 within the 4EU+ Alliance. The article proposes some initial investigations on the Italian situation, considered both from the legislative point of view and from that of the practices implemented. Finally, an overview is proposed on the possibilities of continuing to learn hereditary languages in Italy, mentioning in particular the cases of Romanian, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic and Albanian. In conclusion, it emerged that the teaching of hereditary languages in Italy has very wide margins for implementation and improvement, and that although studies on the subject are well advanced and there are legislative indications, Italian language teaching practices do not appear to be completely up to date with the specificities of bilingual or foreign learners.
 
L’educazione alle lingue ereditarie in Italia: prima indagine nell’ambito di un progetto europeo
L’articolo presenta il report di un progetto pilota europeo intitolato Heritage language education in Europe: Legislative and educational challenges, promosso nel 2022 nell’ambito dell’Alleanza 4EU+. L’articolo propone alcune prime investigazioni sulla situazione italiana, considerata sia dal punto di vista legislativo sia da quello delle pratiche attuate. Viene infine proposta una panoramica sulle possibilità di proseguire l’apprendimento di lingue ereditarie in Italia, accennando in particolare ai casi del rumeno, del cinese, dello spagnolo, dell’arabo e dell’albanese. In conclusione è emerso come in Italia l’insegnamento delle lingue ereditarie presenti amplissimi margini di implementazione e di miglioramento, e come, sebbene gli studi sul tema presentino un buon stadio di avanzamento e le indicazioni legislative non manchino, le pratiche di insegnamento della lingua italiana non appaiano completamente aggiornate rispetto alle specificità che presentano gli apprendenti bilingui o stranieri.
IL PROGETTO PRIN 2022 PNRR “DIZIONARIO DELL’ITALIANO ACCADEMICO: FORME E FUNZIONI TESTUALI” (DIA): PRIME ACQUISIZIONI E PROSPETTIVE
Authors: Mastrantonio Davide , Sakr Abdelmagid , Dota Michela , Nardella Serena
Published: January 2025

Il contributo presenta il progetto PRIN 2022 PNRR “Dizionario dell’italiano accademico: forme e funzioni testuali” (DIA)” e le prime acquisizioni a un anno dal suo avvio. Il progetto intende impostare una riflessione sistematica sulla natura del cosiddetto “lessico accademico” e realizzarne un dizionario consultabile gratuitamente in rete. Per tanto, dopo aver illustrato le ipotesi di lavoro intorno al concetto di lessico accademico, nel contributo si presenta una prima e provvisoria proposta di lemmario, articolato in funzioni comunicativo-testuali, di cui si illustrano i presupposti concettuali. Si presentano, inoltre, alcuni risultati ottenuti con le indagini lessicometriche automatizzate, condotte sul corpus appositamente allestito per il progetto, di cui si espongono in dettaglio fisionomia e criteri di composizione. Conclude il contributo una prospettiva sulle direttrici di ricerca future.
 
The prin 2022 pnrr Project ‘Dictionary of Academic Italian: forms and textual functions’ (DIA): first acquisitions and perspectives
This paper presents the PRIN2022 PNRR project “Dictionary of Academic Italian: forms and textual functions” (DIA) and the first acquisitions one year after its start. The aim of the project is to carry out a systematic reflection on the nature of the so-called “academic lexicon” and to produce a dictionary of it. This dictionary will be freely available online. Therefore, the paper presents a partial and provisional proposal of headwordsand and its organisation into communicative-textual functions, after illustrating the working hypotheses around the concept of academic lexicon and clarifying the conceptual assumptions. It also presents some results of automated lexicometric surveys carried out on the corpus specially created for the project, whose physiognomy and composition criteria are thoroughly illustrated. The paper concludes with an outlook on future research directions.
TRACCE DI ITALIANO POPOLARE NEL PARLATO CONTEMPORANEO
Authors: Bianco Francesco , Ghezzi Stefania Elisa
Published: January 2025

Nell’ambito degli studi sull’italiano popolare, poca attenzione è stata dedicata alla sua dimensione orale. In questo lavoro vengono presentati i risultati di uno studio basato sul corpus ParlaTO, al fine di verificare se l’italiano popolare sia presente, come varietà parlata, nell’architettura variazionale dell’italiano contemporaneo. L’analisi si fonda sull’osservazione di un insieme di tratti considerati diagnostici, attinti alla letteratura precedente sull’italiano popolare, integrato con alcune nuove proposte. I fenomeni linguistici (di cui si considereranno frequenza, cooccorrenza e peso nelle descrizioni delle diverse varietà) saranno messi in relazione a diversi parametri socioculturali (età, grado di istruzione, professione). L’analisi dei dati offrirà uno spunto di riflessione su uno degli interrogativi più attuali circa l’italiano popolare: se e in che misura, oggi, esso sia una varietà vitale.
 
Traces of popular italian in contemporary speech
 Within the framework of the research on popular Italian, little attention has been paid to its oral dimension. This paper presents the results of a corpus-based research, which aims to verify whether popular Italian is present, as a spoken variety, in the variational architecture of contemporary Italian. The analysis is based on the ParlaTO corpus and considers a set of phenomena as diagnostic traits of IP. Such traits will be related to various socio-cultural parameters (age, education, profession). The data analysis will shed some light on one of the most debated problems about popular Italian: whether, nowadays, it is still a vital language variety.
APPRENDERE E INSEGNARE LA LINGUA DEI SEGNI ITALIANA (LIS) COME L2-M2 ALL’UNIVERSITÀ: OSSERVAZIONE E ANALISI DI UN PANORAMA ETEROGENEO
Authors: Terziani Emilia
Published: January 2025

La Lingua dei Segni Italiana (LIS) è stata riconosciuta ufficialmente in Italia con il Decreto Sostegni del 19.5.2021 (Art. 34 ter: Misure per il riconoscimento della Lingua dei Segni Italiana e l'inclusione delle persone con disabilità uditiva). Ciononostante, la LIS è stata individuata come materia di studio e d’insegnamento accademico ben ventisei anni fa. Questo lavoro si propone di delineare una panoramica sull’apprendimento e l’insegnamento della Lingua dei Segni Italiana nell’ambito universitario italiano, partendo dalle circostanze che hanno favorito la nascita dei primi corsi di LIS presso alcuni centri universitari italiani, tra i quali la Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori (SSLMIT) di Trieste e l’Università di Teramo. Ciò consentirà di concentrarsi, nella seconda parte, sulle difficoltà riscontrate dagli studenti adulti udenti, gli“L2-M2 learners”, nell’acquisizione della LIS come seconda lingua con una modalità comunicativa differente dalla propria L1 vocale. Si passerà poi ad esaminare come l’insegnamento della LIS viene affrontato nei principali atenei pubblici e privati. Ciò consentirà di stabilire un confronto tra i vari metodi di insegnamento che farà emergere l’eterogeneità dell’esperienza italiana.
Learning and teaching italian sign language (LIS) AS L2-M2 at university: observation and analysis of a heterogeneous panorama
Italian Sign Language (LIS) has been officially recognized in Italy with the so called “Decreto Sostegni”, dated May 19th, 2021 (Art. 34 ter: Misure per il riconoscimento della Lingua dei Segni Italiana e l'inclusione delle persone con disabilità uditiva). However, LIS was identified as a subject of academic study and teaching twenty-six years ago. This work aims to show an overview of Italian Sign Language learning and teaching in the Italian university context starting from the circumstances that favored the birth of the first LIS courses in some Italian universities, among whom Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori (SSLMIT) in Trieste and Università di Teramo. This will allow us to focus on the difficulties experienced by hearing adult students, “L2-M2 learners”, in acquiring LIS as a second language with a different communication modality from their vocal L1. We will therefore examine the main public and private universities that have offered LIS teaching courses within their teaching programs in recent decades. This way we can establish a comparison between different teaching methods which will reveal the heterogeneous reality of the study of LIS in Italy.
Pendidikan dalam Keluarga untuk Mengantisipasi Pengaruh Pemikiran Postmodern bagi Remaja Kristen
Authors: Nggebu Sostenis , Jamlaay John , Surachman Dony
Published: January 2025

This article presents the problem that teenagers who have not yet been won to Christ are very vulnerable to being influenced by postmodernist thinking. Considering they do not have a solid foundation of faith in Christ. The anticipation is that parents must take the initiative to introduce Jesus to them. The method used in this research is a survey in the form of a questionnaire. The results show that 26 students (65%) out of 40 Christian students at a high school in Bandung City do not yet have a close relationship with Christ. Meanwhile, 14 students (35%) stated that they had experienced new life and had faith in Jesus. This data reflects the attitude of parents who do not fully prioritize spiritual needs in their family. These teenagers are in the midst of a period of panca roba or doubt and are easily influenced by deviant teachings. The challenges faced by spiritual coaches at school are the same as those faced by their parents. The challenge arises to serve and develop them to know Christ personally. In conclusion, winning teenagers to Christ is a priority for parents to anticipate the influence of modernist thinking on them.
Intelligent Enhancement of Biometric Verification Using Deep Learning Technology
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, Maha Maha
Published: January 2025

Biometric verification has grown into critical to privacy across areas such as finance and safe accessing services. The present study addresses the utilization of techniques for deep learning, namely convolutional neural networks (CNNs), to boost both the precision and dependability of biometric authentication. Researchers explore the effectiveness of these algorithms on collections containing genuine and forged banknote photos, taking into account information collecting obstacles such as operator condition changes and ambient conditions. The novelty shows an incredible proficiency in classification of 100%, with clarity, recall, and F1-scores of 1.00 across the two categories, demonstrating that the representation is excellent at discerning amongst legitimate and replica materials. Further, researchers investigate the effects of different design variables on efficiency and precision. This investigation provides important insights into merging deep learning with biometric data, laying the basis for future safe authorization developments.
Changes in the Image of Female Characters in the New Media Era -- Taking the Identity V as an Example
Authors: Yang Nihao
Published: January 2025

This study examines innovation in gender role presentation in Identity V, a handheld game by NetEase, praised for its gothic art style, emotional storytelling, and asymmetric gameplay. The principal focus of the research centers on the portrayal of female characters in Identity V, examining how these characters, through their strength, intellect, and multifaceted personalities, challenge conventional gender role assumptions and foster the embrace of gender diversity and inclusivity within the broader socio-cultural dialogue. The study further reveals that these depth-rich female characters have inspired a powerful wave of subcultural creativity, encompassing diverse fields ranging from digital painting and literary creation to live narration, which together build an ecosystem that stimulates innovation in digital art. While the feminist movement has led to positive changes like narrowing the educational gender gap, persistent societal misconceptions and negative stereotypes threaten these gains, underscoring the necessity to protect progress in gender equality.
Reflection on Fair and Equitable Treatment Standard in China s Practice
Authors: Wu Fan
Published: January 2025

International investment law always emphasizes the importance of improving the Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) standard. Though many studies have summarized several new changes in the FET standard worldwide in recent years, there is a lack of effective evaluation and unified explanation for Chinas FET standard practice. Therefore, this paper aims to expound the hidden problems and solutions to Chinas application of the FET standard by exploring the developments of the FET standard in terms of treaty design and arbitration interpretations in recent years. The paper finds that states turn to impose a restriction of the scope of protection in bilateral investment treaties & international investment agreements as well as polish FET clauses in a more precise way, while the overall design of the FET standards in China remain backward. In addition, arbitration tribunals have more specific interpretations of the connotation of FET, but China's lack of arbitration experience makes it difficult to optimize FET clauses through arbitration interpretations. Therefore, this paper suggests China should specify its FET clauses in semi-closed enumeration method and more precise expression and systematically study tribunal interpretations of the FET standard elements as reference.
Improvement of China's International Commercial Courts in the Context of Belt and Road
Authors: Liu Yuyang , Xue Yurui , Zhang Kaiwei
Published: January 2025

The establishment of the China International Commercial Court (CICC) is a strategic move to safeguard the high-quality advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, which is a key economic and diplomatic endeavor aimed at fostering global connectivity and cooperation. The CICC is envisioned to be a central hub for resolving disputes arising from the myriad of international transactions and investments that the initiative encompasses. However, the current procedural rules of the CICC are not without their shortcomings, and they struggle to keep pace with the rapidly evolving and intricate international business environment. This has led to a critical need to enhance the CICC's global competitiveness and its capacity to effectively address international commercial disputes. The urgency of this issue cannot be overstated, as the CICC's ability to adapt and improve will directly impact the success of the Belt and Road Initiative and China's role as a global economic leader. This paper will undertake a comprehensive analysis of the CICC's procedural rules, their implementation, and their evolution. It will also draw upon a comparative study with the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) to identify areas where the CICC's rules may fall short and suggest concrete measures for improvement. By doing so, the paper aims to provide actionable insights that can guide the CICC's future development, ensuring it remains a relevant and effective institution in the realm of international dispute resolution.
Problems and Countermeasures of the Legal Rules Model for Cross-border Data Flow in China
Authors: Xi Jingying
Published: January 2025

In the era of big data, due to the positive benefits brought by the free flow of data to Chinas development, it is an urgent need to optimize the legal and regulatory framework for cross-border data governance in China to solve the problems faced by China today, such as the lack of privacy protection regulations, inadequate regulatory mechanisms, incomplete governance systems, and obstacles to data flow in the international market. Therefore, China should promote the development of digital technology, compare and learn from the experiences of the European Union and the United States, optimize privacy protection legislation, and improve regulatory system. At the same time, actively promote the establishment of multilateral trade agreements, balance differences by setting exception clauses, establish a "partner force" for China's cross-border data flow, contribute Chinese wisdom to the world through the platform of international conferences and forums, promote the formation of unified cross-border data flow rules, and create favorable conditions for China's cross-border data flow.
Review on Foreign Language Writing Anxiety in Second Language Context
Authors: Zhao Yujia
Published: January 2025

With a comprehensive study of foreign language (FL) acquisition, language-skill-specific anxiety has increasingly garnered the interest of scholars. Among them, foreign language writing anxiety, as a significant influencing factor of second language (L2) acquisition, has become a research focus in the domain of L2 acquisition. In-depth researches on foreign language writing anxiety can provide useful references for FL teaching practice. Therefore, this paper provides an overview of foreign language writing anxiety by summarizing previous researches and introducing typical studies in detail. Researchers have found that, most L2 learners experience moderate anxiety when performing foreign language writing (FLW). Language writing anxiety (LWA) can affect writing achievements. There are many causes of foreign language writing anxiety, in addition to peer influence and other outside influences, the majority of L2 learners suffer from anxiety for personal reasons. L2 learners can address foreign language writing anxiety through various strategies such as self-regulation and some external means.
Digital Mask: Reflection on AI Face Changing and Disembodied Communication from the Perspective of Belting's "Image Embodiment"
Authors: Li Wei , Song Suhong
Published: January 2025

Interpersonal communication is a type of communication-based on body images. In the age of social media, the change of image media from the body to the electronic screen affects the characteristics of facial imaging and people's cognition of communication objects. With the support of digital technology, facial images have undergone a dynamic process of production, separation, and presence, forming a faceless digital mask, which provides the possibility for the separation and free combination of face and body in interpersonal communication. Based on Hans Belting's analysis of the relationship between body image, media, and body in "image anthropology", this paper discusses the pasteurization, disembodiment, and initialization of faces by AI face-changing technology and the alienation of AI face-changing to interpersonal communication in virtual space.
Exploring Impact of gut Microbiome on Human Health and disease: A Review
Authors: Li Yixuan
Published: January 2025

The gut microbiome, which is made up of about 150170 major bacterial species, influences immunological responses, cognitive function, and metabolic activities, all of which are essential to preserving human health. In order to better understand the intricate relationships between gut microbiota and their human hosts, this study will concentrate on how these relationships affect the immune system, metabolism, and the brain-gut axis. Disruptions in microbial balance, or dysbiosis, have been associated with numerous diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic syndromes, central nervous system conditions, and mental health issues. The paper also discusses therapeutic approaches aimed at restoring microbial balance, such as probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which have shown promise in treating diseases like Clostridium difficile infections and enhancing cancer immunotherapy efficacy. This review synthesizes recent research on the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease, offering insights into potential therapeutic strategies that leverage microbial modulation to improve health outcomes.
Impact of Circadian Rhythm Disruption on Breast Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches
Authors: Zhou Shengxiang
Published: January 2025

Circadian rhythm disruption plays a critical role in breast cancer pathogenesis, influencing key biological processes such as cell cycle regulation, DNA repair, and apoptosis. This review investigates the molecular mechanisms linking circadian misalignment, often caused by factors such as shift work and irregular light exposure, with increased cancer risk. Dysregulation of circadian genes, including PER and BMAL1, compromises cellular homeostasis, contributing to tumorigenesis. Through a comprehensive secondary analysis of existing literature and experimental data, this review explores therapeutic strategies that harness circadian biology. Hormonal treatments, such as melatonin and aromatase inhibitors, alongside light therapy aimed at realigning circadian rhythms, represent promising interventions. Chronotherapy, which involves synchronizing treatment with the bodys intrinsic biological clock, has demonstrated potential to enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce adverse effects. This review underscores the significance of circadian regulation in breast cancer and highlights the potential of circadian-based therapeutic strategies to optimize treatment outcomes and improve patient care.
Sustainability and Economic Responsibility in Tennis Tournaments
Authors: Wang Danni
Published: January 2025

In recent years, sustainability has become important for professional sports, including tennis. For example, major tournaments such as Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open have taken steps to ensure economic stability in response to environmental change. This study investigates the balance between ecological building responsibilities, development, and economic interests in these high-level professional tennis tournaments. The study focuses on how tennis tournaments identify ecological issues and implement measures to protect them, such as alternative methods of addressing wasteful consumption such as renewable energy. In addition, the study analyzes and evaluates the economic outcomes and impacts brought about through tournament reports, sponsorship agreements, and media coverage. The results of the study suggest that although achieving a balance between sustainability and economic goals is a complex task, it is critical to the future of tennis, as sustainability is key to the sport's longevity and allows tennis to maximize its benefits in maintaining its relationships with fans, sponsors, and hosts.
The Impact of Using AI in Supply Chain on Corporate Management
Authors: Zhao Yunna
Published: January 2025

As the current market becomes increasingly competitive and labor costs continue to rise, enterprises must explore alternative strategies to enhance their supply chain management for better development and innovation. The main study in this research paper is the potential impact of AI on improving supply chain efficiency. Key components of the supply chain include information processing, inventory management, logistics management and customer feedback. This study focuses on the practical applications of existing AI technologies in supply chain management. The main features are to fasten and animate order data processing, improve order accuracy, simplify and accelerate inventory processes, optimize express delivery routes, and improve customer satisfaction. In addition, AI applications in supply chain management can significantly reduce work time costs and reduce labor costs, enabling companies to develop rapidly and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Research on Factors Enhancing the Effectiveness of Social Media-Based Marketing
Authors: Jiang Yuhang , Yan Ziyou
Published: January 2025

This article delves into the role of social media in the field of marketing and its development trends. By analyzing the definition, development, and characteristics of social media, it highlights its profound impact on marketing activities. The article examines three key marketing factors: social media users, content, and development trends, and offers targeted recommendations, such as precise user interaction, optimized content production, and adapting to emerging trends. Finally, it emphasizes that businesses should remain flexible and innovative to adapt to the rapidly changing social media environment, in order to achieve precise marketing and expand market share.
Analysis of Marketing Strategies of POP MART
Authors: Liu Enyong
Published: January 2025

In recent years, trendy toy IPs have gradually evolved into one of the core markets for global blind box consumption. With consumers' demand for personalized and unique products on the rise, the trendy toy market has entered a rapid growth phase. The global trendy toy market has a significant driving effect, and cultural exchanges and cooperation between countries have endowed the industry with new vitality. Moreover, the Generation Z (usually refers to the generation born between 1995 and 2009, who seamlessly integrated with the internet information age from birth and were greatly influenced by digital information technology, instant messaging devices, smartphone products, and other technologies ), as the main consumer force, continues to drive the trendy toy market's growth with their impressive spending power. Therefore, in such a context, various brands are increasing their investment in trendy toys to meet the growing market demand. This report conduct a comprehensive analysis of POP MART's market positioning and product marketing strategies based on the STP and 4P marketing theories, and also give some practical suggestions to the future development of POP MART.
Research on Marketing & Management Strategies of Apple Inc.
Authors: Zhao Qihao
Published: January 2025

Apple Inc. is a world known company that produces the iPhone series with a large number of users. This paper examines Apple's distinctive management and marketing strategies that have positioned it as a leading technology company. By focusing on innovation, particularly through the revolutionary launch of the iPhone, Apple has transformed the smartphone industry and cultivated a devoted customer base. The study highlights key marketing tactics, such as leveraging the "endowment effect", which enhances customer attachment by encouraging direct interaction with products. Additionally, Apple's unique organizational structure fosters collaboration among experts, driving continuous innovation and responsiveness to market demands. The findings indicate that Apple's success stems not only from its technological advancements but also from its adept customer engagement and management strategies. This research underscores the importance of creative thinking and strategic planning in maintaining competitiveness in the technology sector. Ultimately, understanding these effective strategies can provide valuable insights for other companies seeking to thrive in a dynamic market landscape.
The Impact of Board Independence on the Financial Reporting Quality of A-Share Companies
Authors: Wang Ying
Published: January 2025

This study systematically examines the impact of board independence on financial reporting quality based on data from Chinese A-share listed companies between 2010 and 2022. The research findings demonstrate a significant positive correlation between board independence and financial reporting quality: for every 10 percentage point increase in the proportion of independent directors, accrual quality improves by 0.023 units and earnings persistence increases by 0.035 units. The study also finds that substantial participation of independent directors is more important than mere meeting attendance, as attendance rates show only a weak correlation with financial reporting quality. Further analysis reveals that the positive role of board independence is more pronounced in state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Notably, the proportion of independent directors with financial expertise and the degree of marketization of the company are key factors in strengthening this relationship. This study provides new empirical evidence for improving the independent director system in Chinese listed companies, highlighting the crucial role of independent directors in enhancing financial reporting quality, particularly in state-owned enterprises.
Analysis of the Impact of Capital Account Liberalization in Emerging Market Countries on Financial Security
Authors: Zhang Tong
Published: January 2025

Emerging market countries refer to those nations that are experiencing rapid economic growth and a fast-paced industrialization process but have not yet fully developed. With the development of financial integration and economic liberalization, cross-border capital mobility has gradually increased, and the opening of capital accounts has become a key focus for various types of economies. Emerging market countries have significant economic growth potential, but their financial markets are relatively underdeveloped, and their infrastructure and regulatory systems are not yet complete. For developing countries with low levels of financial development, low institutional quality, and fragile financial systems, prematurely opening capital account controls can accumulate potential domestic risks to some extent, deepen the vulnerability of the national economy, and ultimately trigger financial crises that affect countries worldwide. Compared to developed countries, the financial markets of emerging market countries are more vulnerable in terms of capital flow management and risk control. In this context, the opening of capital accounts becomes particularly important.
Global Temperature Anomaly Forecast: A Comparative Analysis of ARIMA and ETS Models
Authors: Fan Chenghao
Published: January 2025

Global temperature change is a central topic in climate change research, and predicting future temperature anomalies is a key to developing climate risk mitigation plans. To better predict the long-term trend of global temperature change, this paper uses the NASA GISTEMP dataset from 1880 to the present. It employs two widely used models for time-series forecasting, the ARIMA, and the ETS models, to model and forecast global temperature anomalies. Through model fitting and comparative analysis, this paper demonstrates the superior performance of the ARIMA model in dealing with the prediction of long-term trends in global temperature. It points out that the ETS model exhibits relatively low errors in highly fluctuating data. Considering AIC, BIC, MSE, and other indicators, the ARIMA model is more stable in long-term trend forecasting, especially when dealing with time series without obvious seasonal components.
Assessing the Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health Awareness: A Canadian Perspective Using Time Series Analysis
Authors: Han Juncheng
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on peoples mental health, especially increasing concerns about issues like depression and anxiety. This study analyzed weekly internet search data to observe how public interest in these mental health problems in Canada changed before and during the pandemic. Time series analysis methods were used, such as Seasonal-Trend Decomposition (STL), ARIMA modeling, and change point detection. The results showed that during the early stages of the pandemic, there was a large increase in searches for "depression" and "anxiety." The ARIMA model created a scenario where the pandemic did not happen, showing what the search patterns might have looked like without it. Change point detection also identified key moments, like the March 2020 lockdown, when search behavior changed significantly. Overall, the pandemic worsened public concerns about mental health, with noticeable differences compared to pre-pandemic trends. This shows that there is an urgent need for stronger mental health support during national crises. Future research could use clinical data to further validate these trends.
An Examination of How the Monetary Policies of the United States Federal Reserve Affect Both the Imports and Exports of Emerging Market Economies
Authors: Feng Yutong , Jiang Zhiqing , Wang Yuqing
Published: January 2025

The monetary policy of the Federal Reserve, especially changes in interest rates, has a significant impact on international capital flows and the macroeconomic stability of emerging market nations. This study examines the intricate processes by which changes in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, such as increases or decreases in interest rates, have a major knock-on effect on the world's financial markets. Changes in capital flows, exchange rates, and financial circumstances are some of these factors that affect emerging economies' import and export operations. Through an analysis of the connection between trade dynamics and U.S. monetary policy, this article reveals the ways in which fluctuations in capital flows and changes in the economy impact emerging markets' trade balance. Moreover, the study highlights the strategic importance of understanding these interactions for developing effective trade policies and maintaining macroeconomic stability. The findings provide practical insights into how emerging market countries can mitigate the adverse impacts of Fed policy shifts and sustain stability in the increasingly interconnected global trading system.
Research on the Strategies and Methods for Improving the Efficiency of Logistics Supply Chain
Authors: Xu Jiadong
Published: January 2025

With the deepening of globalization and technological innovation, the concept of new quality productivity has gradually come onto the agenda, profoundly affecting the efficiency improvement of logistics supply chains. This study systematically analyzes the application and strategies of emerging technologies such as information technology, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis in enhancing the efficiency of logistics supply chains from the perspective of new quality productivity development. By constructing a Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model and a multi-indicator comprehensive evaluation method, this paper quantitatively assesses the role of new quality productivity in improving supply chain efficiency and verifies the effectiveness of related strategies through simulation optimization. The research results show that the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analysis play a key role in supply chain information sharing, inventory management, and demand forecasting, while artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies significantly improve supply chain responsiveness by optimizing the decision-making process. In addition, this paper explores the potential of blockchain technology in ensuring supply chain transparency and security and proposes precise improvement plans for the supply chain agglomeration effects in different regions. This study provides insights for formulating improvement strategies and guiding supply chain performance management and offers decision-making references for policymakers. Future research can further explore new supply chain management models under competition and cooperation, assess the impact of new economic forms on the stability of supply chain systems, and predict the long-term trends of global supply chains in the context of changes in the global political and economic landscape.
Analysis of the Impact of Major Events on Oil Futures Prices
Authors: Quan Yixuan
Published: January 2025

With the Paris Olympics happening, the economy has been in the spotlight. The boost of the economy because of this feast resulted in the future price of oil. It is also worth knowing that the Olympic Committee promotes the use of green energy and the protection of the environment, but with this comes a reduction in the use of oil for manufacturing and transportation. Factors affecting oil futures prices are analyzed, and international oil and crude oil price changes, the reasons for the price changes, and the impact on China and other countries during the Olympic Games are examined through cost-plus modeling. The impact of the Paris Olympics, also a major event, on oil prices is further explored using the supply, futures, and price fluctuations of oil energy during the Beijing Olympics as examples, as well as important phenomena such as changes in the U.S. exchange rate and the rise in the temperature of the balloon's surface. The hazards of oil price volatility and instability in China's domestic market and how they should be addressed are also included. The relationship between exchange rate movements and price increases and decreases, changes in oil supply and demand, and oil import and export trade are analyzed. The study of oil futures market movements due to important events helps to understand the causes of fluctuations and risks in the oil market, thus enhancing the ability of market players to resist risks and avoid a certain degree of risk, and with the large fluctuations in international oil prices, it is of great significance to address the realities of the economy through the futures market and have a far-reaching impact on the market.
The Research on Factors Influencing the Fertility Rate-Take the United States as an Example
Authors: Gao Yuyu
Published: January 2025

This study examines the impact of different education levels of parents, income, and housing prices on the number of births in various states in the United States from 2016 to 2021. The data was collected from Kaggle on the number of births and education levels, the historical housing price data from Zillow, and the average income data from Federal Reserve Economics Data (FRED). The number of births was used as the response variable, while average income, housing price, and education level were set as the explanatory variables. The article will apply a multiple linear regression model to analyze the data, and this paper also considers the interaction effect between income and the prices of housing by adding an interaction term in the model. The major findings indicate that housing prices and people with less than a high school education have little or no impact on fertility rates, while higher education levels and income show a strong correlation with fertility.
Analysis of the Problems and Countermeasures in Chinese Pension Finance
Authors: Li Siyi
Published: January 2025

In recent years, China has faced the great challenge of an aging population. According to the current situation of the first pillar of support for the elderly much bigger than the other two pillars, the insufficient basic pension provided by the Chinese government will bring great pressure to the government in the future. Also, the standard of living of the retired population is likely to decline to some extent in the future because of it. These are inconsistent with people's growing need for a better life, so China urgently needs to develop the third pillar of pension finance. Because of the problems faced by China's pension finance, this paper combined the current situation and needs of the Chinese population and proposed solutions from three perspectives: the practices of the Chinese government, the practices of financial institutions, and the improvement of pension financial products. This study is conducive to the further development of pension finance in China. While solving the pressure on government pension funds, it can also promote the development of China's financial industry and improve the living standards of the elderly population in the future.
Exploring the Impact of China's Economic Dynamics on the Real Estate Market: 2002-2022
Authors: Wang Xinzhao
Published: January 2025

The complex interaction between China's economic dynamics from 2002 to 2022 and its real estate market is investigated in this article. It looks at the market's influence as a main economic driver, its relationships with the financial system, and regional differences in investment impacts. By means of regression analysis, the study indicates a noteworthy positive association between housing prices and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), therefore implying that inflationary pressures raise real estate values. The results underline the importance of cautious policy management to reconcile economic development with housing affordability, hence addressing regional differences and the wider consequences of inflation on housing markets. Also, the paper investigates how income inequality, urbanization rates, and government policies could shape the expansion of the real estate market. It emphasizes the importance of region-specific policies to strike a compromise between social equality and economic growth. The results give legislators trying to steady the housing market among changing economic circumstances important new perspectives.
Explore the Investment Value of Chevron and ExxonMobil from Four Core Dimensions
Authors: Zhou Xiaozhu
Published: January 2025

The oil industry is significant regarding energy supply, economic development, strategic position, technological innovation, and international trade. Therefore, the development of the oil industry has a crucial impact on the development of the country and society, and countries are increasingly attaching importance to the green and sustainable development of their oil energy, energy supply security, and investment market environment. This research selected ExxonMobil and Chevron, the two most influential oil companies in the United States, and conducted a comprehensive analysis based on the latest various data, divided into four core dimensions, including comparison and confirmation with peer companies, analysis of accounting policy consistency, evaluation of non-monetary information, and consideration of key financial indicators. The study found that Chevron and ExxonMobil have adopted different green transformation methods based on the global trend of sustainable development. Higher risks and uncertainties accompany ExxonMobil's transformation process, and it embraces new energy more aggressively, while Chevron seeks transformation steadily. Considering that the oil industry is greatly influenced by factors such as changes in the global economic situation, fluctuations in economic cycles, trade frictions, geopolitical tensions, environmental protection, and sustainable development, the final recommendation is to invest in Chevron to ensure a higher margin of safety in the current market environment.