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‘The door is there!’: The exploitation, domination, consent, and resistance experiences of hotel employees
Authors: Çıvak Barış , Besler Senem , Sezerel Hakan
Published: August 2024

This research is one of the first studies to clarify how employees in the hospitality industry obey or resist to labour exploitation and domination, using Pierre Bourdieu’s field theory. We collected data through semi-structured interviews with tourism employees in Antalya, a major tourist city in Türkiye. The findings show widespread exploitation and domination, with employees often complying due to benefits promised, fear of unemployment, oppres- sion, loyalty, legal shortcomings, and a lack of organised resistance. Nonetheless, they resist through daily practices, categorised as individual or collective, explicit or implicit, and violent or non-violent. This study concludes that obedience and resistance help sustain exploitation and domination in the field. It offers insight that could contribute to liberating individuals by exposing power dynamics and has significant implications for putting into effect true democracy in hotel businesses.
“Woven into the fabric”: The Legacy and Labor That Built a University
Authors: Harper Liz , Thomas Adam
Published: August 2024

This article examines the crucial roles Black people played in the development of Western Carolina University (WCU) in the mountains of Southern Appalachia, and the university's failure to fully acknowledge the contributions those people have made. After introducing some relevant oral history projects, we focus on the history of the WCU land. We first describe the Indigenous dispossession by which the white Rogers family acquired the land in Cullowhee, North Carolina. We then turn to Harriet, an African American woman enslaved by David Rogers, Sr., considering how her and her children's labor shaped the property he eventually transferred to the university. The article subsequently traces the lives of several of Harriet's descendants, and their contributions to the university's growth. We also consider how WCU's expansion relied on the appropriation of land upon which a crucial Black AME Zion Church sat. We contend that, as with the prior Cherokee dispossession, WCU has yet to fully acknowledge the contributions of Black people to its development. The contributions of local Black community members should be recognized especially in light of the university's reliance on its mountain location as the basis of its “brand identity.”
Becoming German, Becoming Polish
Authors: Jantzen Mark
Published: August 2024

The small Mennonite German-speaking communities in the Russian and Austrian partitions developed in opposite directions during the interwar period. The congregation centered in Lviv accelerated its trajectory of integrating with Polish society, increasing Polish language usage while striving to maintain a separate, non-Catholic religious identity. The cluster of three rural congregations west of Warsaw faced the common problems of small landholders but resisted integration into Polish society at the same time as Polish society held them at arm's length. Examining these two little known groups provides additional illustrations of the complex situations of religious and linguistic minorities in the Second Polish Republic and the divergent ways they approached the challenges. This case study shows how what appeared to be similar starting places for minorities could lead initially to two different outcomes. The pressures of World War II, however, upended these tendencies. In the end, both groups ended up in the same places literally and metaphorically, in exile in West Germany and North and South America and closely identifying with a German diaspora.
Escape to Freedom and Return to Bondage
Authors: Neufeldt Colin P. , Marchlewski Wojciech
Published: August 2024

In January 1945, the Red Army began its Vistula-Oder offensive forcing the German army to abandon many territories that it occupied west of the Vistula River. The offensive also resulted in the westward evacuation of thousands of ethnic Germans, including Mennonites, seeking refuge in the shrinking Third Reich. This paper examines the evacuation strategies and experiences of Mennonites from Deutsch Wymyschle and Gąbin, Poland during this chaotic time. It also investigates the Red Army's brutal treatment of Mennonites following their capture and during the journey back to their villages in Poland. Finally, the paper discusses the way in which Nazi authorities exploited this mass evacuation not only for their own administrative and military purposes, but also to slow down the advancing Red Army.
Immersive Encounters
Authors: Lavanco Livreri Silvia
Published: August 2024

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Helsinki Biennial 2023, focusing on its thematic explo- ration of contemporary environmental issues, artistic medi- ation, and the intersection of art with ecological and social concerns. Drawing from a range of artworks exhibited at the biennial, including installations, sculptures, and video pre- sentations, the analysis explores themes of contamination, regeneration, and agency within the context of contemporary environmental discourse. The article highlights the immersive nature of the biennial, both in its physical setting on Vallisaari Island and in its conceptual framework, which encourages visitors to engage deeply with the environment and the art- works. Through a nuanced examination of selected artworks, the article elucidates how artists employ various media and methodologies to convey complex narratives about the in- terplay between human-nature relationships, environmental justice, and the urgent need for collective action in the face of global environmental challenges.
Research on the Factors Contributing to Low Fertility in South Korea
Authors: Bi Xiyan
Published: August 2024

In 2023, South Korea had a fertility rate of 0.8831, the lowest in the world. Compared to most other east Asian countries, Korea recovered from the Second World War relatively earlier and is home to some of the most influential companies in the world today. Therefore, while other east Asian countries are in the industrial stage characterized by moderate to high rates of population growth, Korea is already a post-industrial society, marked by low population growth. This paper aims to identify the contributing factors to South Koreas low fertility rate by examining previous surveys completed by Koreans, interviews done with Koreans, and statistics about the Korean economy and society. These surveys, interviews, and statistics show the current economic, social, and cultural characteristics of the country and the flaws in them that lead to low fertility rate. The first significant factor related to the low fertility rate in South Korea is the high economic uncertainty due to rising living costs. Many Koreans struggle to achieve financial independence and move out of their parents homes, which is a barrier to starting a family. The second factor is the rising number of women obtaining higher levels of education and subsequently entering the workforce. The last factor is the practice of neo-Confucianism beliefs that are patriarchal in nature. Therefore, the proposed solution is that the Korean government should focus on changing current social and cultural beliefs to minimize the conflict between family and work for Korean women.
Research on Virtual Reality App Design in the Perspective of Art Healing
Authors: Liu Tingchi , Wang Ying
Published: August 2024

In contemporary society, individuals commonly face emotional problems of stress and anxiety from multiple sources, which usually arise when facing challenges, pressure, or uncertainty. Understanding one's stress and anxiety responses, as well as learning to cope with them effectively, has a crucial impact on maintaining physical and mental health and improving the quality of life. To cope with this phenomenon, this paper, from the perspective of art healing, through an in-depth study of a variety of healing apps and healing tools commonly used in psychological studios, uses virtual reality technology to achieve multi-sensory channel stimulation and designs a game app that combines art healing and virtual reality technology, which, through personalized gaming sessions, enables the user to focus on his or her feelings during the game to improve the therapeutic effect, with the aim of Create a peaceful relaxation space for users, through an in-depth study of a variety of healing apps and psychological studio commonly used healing means, combined with multi-sensory channel stimulation. Explore the possibility of combining art healing and virtual reality technology, and provide theoretical and practical support for the progress and innovation of the art healing field.
Applications of Psychological Principles in Game Design: Unveiling the Dynamics and Psychology of Valorant
Authors: Xu Yuancheng
Published: August 2024

"Valorant" is a multiplayer shooter game developed by Riot Games that has gained significant popularity in the competitive gaming community. Players are provided with an immersive gameplay experience with a blend of first-person shooter mechanics, distinctive character skills, and strategic teamwork dynamics. This article explores several elements of Valorant, including agents, game types, weapons mechanics, map layouts, and team strategy through case study and some literature review. Whats more, it analyzes the roles and dynamics within teams, investigating their impact on achieving success in gameplay. Moreover, the article explores the elements of risk and safety in Valorant, providing insight into how cognitive and emotional processes influence player decision-making. This examination provides readers with valuable insights into the intricacies of Valorant and its substantial impact on the competitive gaming arena.
The Impact of K-POP and Hip-Hop Culture on the Mate Selection Criteria and Ideal Marriage Age of Chinese Women
Authors: Han Yitong
Published: August 2024

This study evaluates the influence of K-POP and hip-hop culture on the ideal marriage age and mate selection criteria of Chinese female fans by collecting and analyzing data from 29 Chinese women who are fans of these cultures. Utilizing the perspectives of cultural capital theory and cultural globalization, it was found that the globalization of K-POP culture may symbolize high cultural capital, thus affecting womens decisions regarding marriage and mate selection. Hip-hop culture, which emphasizes individuality and freedom, has a limited impact on mate selection criteria. However, this study relies on self-reported data and lacks a sufficient sample size. Future research should expand the sample size and employ various data collection methods to further explore the complex effects of K-POP and hip-hop culture on mate selection criteria and ideal marriage age.
Analysis of Factors in College Enrollment Using Regressions
Authors: Zhi Shaoming
Published: August 2024

College enrollment, the process in which families make investments for the future, individuals receive higher education and seek self-improvement, and an aspect closely related to the lives of everyone in a modern society. The trends of college enrollment have been fluctuating due to various factors throughout history, mostly due to socioeconomic factors. In this article, multiple linear regression models are constructed to analyze and evaluate how some possible factors are correlated with the fluctuations of college enrollment in the United States each year from 1973 to 2022. Data for dependent and independent variables were gathered from government and non-profit organization websites such as the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the United States Census Bureau, and the Educational Data Initiative. The results have shown that many factors are influencing the fluctuations, with GDP and income being the main factors; this article provides a supporting role in making admission policies and country developments.
Explore the Chinese Feminism Breaking Through by Analyzing the Unconventional Images of Female Roles in the Movie Buddha Mountain
Authors: Yang Zhouchangwan
Published: August 2024

In the twentieth century, Chinese females' social position seems to be enhanced. In fact, because of the problem of development of Chinese history, more and more potential threats for females occur. In order to revolt against the oppression from the males and society, Chinese female directors display the description of unconventional images of female roles to the public, as in the case of the movie Buddha Mountain. By analyzing the movie Buddha Mountain created by the female director Li Yu, the author finds that Li Yu used imagery, camera language, and queer theory to show the female characters unconventional images and thereby going against the patriarchal society. From the study, the author indicates that if there will be more and more female directors like Li Yu appears, the females power in Chinese society could be equal as males in one day, as the public film communication promoted by movie of feminism.
In Search of Marginalized Womens Tragedy in Urbanization: A Brief Analysis of Supporting Role Narrative in Li Yus Lost in Beijing
Authors: Zha Jichu
Published: August 2024

Post-millennium Beijing experienced rapid economic growth as a result of Chinas reform policies, fostering burgeoning urbanization and intensifying materialism and societal stratification. Witnessing this metropolitan backdrop, Chinese auteur Li Yu adopted a documentary style in her cinematic narrative in the feature film Pingguo (Lost in Beijing, 2007), which premiered in the same year. Under the influence of Western feminist filmmakers, Lis notable call for social attention to marginalized female workers in the film demonstrated her distinctive ways of amplifying womens voices in Chinese cinema. Through an intertextual analysis of masseuse Xiao Mei, a "Northern Drifter" who tragically descends into a sexualized worker, this thesis would argue how by portraying the gradual psychic and physical alienation of Xiao Mei under the pressure of urbanization and economic competition, Li condenses the existential and spiritual dilemmas of contemporary underclass women into a supporting figure. While advocating for metropolises like Beijing to consider these "neglected majorities" in their development, this endeavor contributes to the study of productions from the late period of China's reform and opening up, as well as to the examination of contemporary Chinese feminist cinema.
The Impact of Religion on the Development of Morality
Authors: Liu Vivian
Published: August 2024

This review explored the relationship between morality and religion. Morality is an essential aspect to a peaceful society. The role of religion in morality is intriguing. Both cultural transmission and interpersonal communication are foundamental aspects of religion. The development of morality can be divided into external and internal factors. This study discussed the different variations in morality and examined whether religion is the only factor that influences morality. It also explored how different religions view a specific factor of morality. The effect of personal moral philosophies on consumers ethical beliefs is included as well. The second section focused on the role of religion in prosocial behaviors. Whether reglious individuals demonstrate more prosocial behaviors was disucssed. Religion does show a significant influence on prosocial behaviors, however, it may vary under different cultural circumstances. This review can provide some guidance to the design of interventions or courses for moral development in schools and communities.
Research on the Sexualization or Empowerment of High-heeled Dancing on Social Media
Authors: Gao Yiran
Published: August 2024

With the rapid development of modern technology and the internet, social media has become the mainstream way to shape groups. Many people will express their ideas online, which can greatly affect their psychology and spirit. Heel dancing has evolved, incorporating different dance styles and cultural influences. In terms of high-heeled dancing, social media also became a hotbed of debate.This article delves into the sexualization of heel dance on social media platforms, highlighting the difficulties dancers, particularly women, encounter as their image shapes society's perceptions. By reviewing and analysing historical insights, we have revealed the social factors that contribute to this phenomenon. In addition, the paper aims to challenge stereotypes and regain the empowering narrative of heel dance as a symbol of strength and self-expression. According to the study, social media, pop culture, and fashion, whether heels dancing or its industry, empower women overall, portraying a powerful, free, and diverse female role. Therefore, eradicating negative comments and stereotypes about heels and other dances would be beneficial.
Comparison Between English and Mandarin Vowel Systems and the Challenges for Chinese Learners of English
Authors: Shi Yiliu
Published: August 2024

In contemporary China, learning English has been considered as a must for almost all students, with the pronunciation acquisition usually being the initial focus. Among the phonetic elements, the mastery of vowel pronunciation is particularly crucial in that vowels are an essential element of language. Due to its great importance, numerous studies have comparatively analyzed the English and Mandarin vowel systems and experimentally listed the challenges Chinese English learners may face. Based on these analysis, feasible measures to handle the problems posed for Chinese learners are proposed. This paper collects and concludes logically the main discoveries and theories that have been raised by former scholars, with the aim of clearly presenting the disparities between the vowel systems of the two languages, illustrating the difficulties those differences may bring about, and sharing some approaches in which teachers can help their students to get out of the way. Despite the similarities and differences between the two vowel systems, which can lead to pronunciation errors, strategies such as meticulous comparison and immediate correction can aid students in getting rid of these obstacles. Therefore, this paper is of significant value in elucidating the difficulties encountered by Chinese students in learning English pronunciation and in outlining effective pedagogical strategies for teaching pronunciation.
Phonetic Transfer of Mandarin and English Vowels: Advantages and Challenges for Second-Language Learners
Authors: Ye Yuhuan
Published: August 2024

This paper discusses the phonological migration of the Mandarin vowel system to the American vowel system during second language acquisition. To this end, six Mandarin-speaking Chinese students who received English certificates are selected for analysis in this paper. In addition, experimental results from previous studies are utilized for further phonological comparisons, and a perception task and an articulation task are used to compare similar vowel combinations in the Chinese and English vowel systems. The perception task is designed to assess the participants' ability to distinguish similar vowels in different vowel systems, while the articulation task utilized Praat software to acoustically analyze the participants' vowel and word pronunciation, standard English pronunciation, and Chinese vowel pronunciation. The pronunciation values are compared with the standard pronunciation values, and the relationship between similarity and learning difficulty is established to test the hypotheses. The results shows that Chinese students are influenced by the Chinese vowel system and are unable to distinguish similar vowel combinations. Therefore, the higher the similarity between English vowels and Chinese vowels, the better the acquisition effect.
Research on the Influence of Retrieval Practice on ESL Vocabulary Memory
Authors: Huang Qian
Published: August 2024

The approaches and methods that can maximize the teaching and learning efficiency in education settings tremendously interest teachers. Retrieval practice is not a way that produces learning, but also a retrieval event may represent a more fruitful and mighty learning activity than an encoding event. Based on this theoretical foundation, a pilot study has been designed and conducted to test the effectiveness of retrieval practice in vocabulary memorization in a university setting. In this study, 10 participants (from English Major and Business Major) have been voluntarily recruited from Guangzhou Xinhua University. According to the parallel contrast between the experimental and control groups, the differences in scores in the vocabulary tests were collected and greatly marked statistical significance. In this study, retrieval practice has been testified as an effective strategy in learners' long-term retention of vocabulary memorization. The findings support the theory that retrieval practice improves and strengthens learning by retrieval-specific mechanisms rather than simply elaborative study processes. Retrieval practice is an effective tool to enhance vocabulary learning and remembering in an ESL context.
The Role of Women in Revolutionary Movements: A Comparative Analysis of the French, American, and Mexican Revolutions
Authors: Kim Hajin
Published: August 2024

In the past, historical accounts have often excluded the contributions of women to revolutionary movements, focusing primarily on male figures and perspectives. However, recent scholarship has begun to uncover the significant and multifaceted roles that women played in shaping revolutionary events. This research has prompted a reevaluation of traditional narratives and highlighted the need for a more inclusive approach to understanding revolutions. This study seeks to address this gap by conducting a comparative analysis of women's participation across three pivotal revolutions: the French, American, and Mexican Revolutions. By examining primary sources, historical documents, and academic literature, the research aims to explain the diverse ways in which women engaged with and influenced revolutionary processes. Through qualitative methodologies, such as narrative analysis and thematic coding, the study will explore the motivations, challenges, and strategies employed by women in their revolutionary endeavors. Furthermore, the comparative approach will discuss the differences in women's experiences across different revolutionary contexts. By uncovering patterns of participation and leadership, the research aims to provide insights into the broader dynamics of gender and power within revolutionary movements. Ultimately, this research is sought to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of revolutions by focus the agency and contributions of women. By showcasing their voices and stories, the study seeks to explore historical narratives and promote greater recognition of women's roles in shaping revolutionary trajectories.
The Rusted Heart: An Ecopsychological Perspective on the Double Alienation of Environment and Mind in "A Life in the Iron Mills"
Authors: Wu Xinyu
Published: August 2024

Rebecca Harding Davis is known for her direct depiction of the dramatically changing realities of industrialised American society, particularly in Life in the Iron Mills. This work was written in the first half of the 19th century at the height of the wave of immigration, urbanisation and industrialisation in America. The changes Wheeling experienced in a short period of time directly altered the lives of the people at the bottom of the social ladder during that era, causing dramatic upheaval in the social hierarchy and bringing about corresponding changes in the environment. From an ecopsychological perspective, the interaction between the environment and humans is a complex and dynamic process that reveals the inextricable link between human behaviour and the external world. Changes in the environment trigger a series of chain reactions at the social and individual levels. The purpose of this paper is to analyse from an ecopsychological point of view the environmental pollution, the difficult situation of the workers at the bottom brought about by social division, and the physical and mental alienation of the workers under this series of drastic changes, all of which indicate the negative impacts of the wave of industrialisation in the United States brought about by the people at the bottom. Thus, it reveals the physical and mental oppression of a natural person who is swept away by the wave of society and is unable to control himself, and explains its corresponding practical significance.
Strategies and Paths for Promoting the Inheritance and Development of the Dong Chorus Through Art Management
Authors: Chen Gexiaoya
Published: August 2024

As a treasure of China's national art and culture, the Dong Chorus is now facing a crisis of discontinuity. This article will start from the perspective of art management, expounding on the cultural representation of the Dong Chorus and its promotion of cultural exchange, showcasing the beauty of symbiosis between humans and nature, and upholding the educational value of maintaining the social order and norms of the Dong ethnic group. And through the teaching in-school courses and collaborating with public institutions and inheritance family, the inheritance path of art management is reflected. In addition, it provides a framework for constructing the Dong Chorus course of inheritance and innovation, updating the characteristics of its tunes, and innovating its stage practices to enhance the recognition of Chinese culture among various ethnic groups and foster a sense of community consciousness among the Chinese people, in response to the issue of how to enhance the strategy for promoting the inheritance and innovation of the Dong Chorus and aligning it with the modern cultural market.
The Constructed Past in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Nostalgia in the Star Wars Films
Authors: Geng Zicheng
Published: August 2024

Star Wars (1977-2019), directed by George Lucas, is a science fiction (fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes) saga that takes place in the outer space universe. The whole story is an intergalactic adventure surrounding the ongoing battle between the Jedi Order, which represents the bright side and the Sith Order, which represents the dark forces. Despite that were massive number of studies done on them as films of science fiction, few have looked at Star Wars from a perspective that would categorize them instead as nostalgia films. According to Fredric Jameson, a theorist and critic of North American culture and literature, the nostalgia film is a separate category (from historical films) that does not directly employ historical objects but exhibits a resemblance of them to reflect a longing for the historical past. Combining sections from the Star Wars films with Fredric Jameson's theory on nostalgia films, this essay attempts to explore the purpose of George Lucas blending elements of the past with futuristic designs and seeks to argue that nostalgia was the intended overall atmosphere of the franchise.
Shaping Social Proof: A Fission Marketing Model Based on the Herd Mentality Take Pinduoduo, for an Example
Authors: Wen Zhoujia , Yu Liting
Published: August 2024

This study takes Pinduoduo as an example to explore the influence of herd psychology on consumer decision-making in fission marketing. Fission marketing uses consumer social networks to realize the rapid dissemination of information, in which the herd psychology plays an important role. Through the questionnaire survey, this study analyzes the motivation and effect of Pinduoduo users participating in the fission marketing activities such as "Kanyidao". In that context, "Kanyidao" means helping others bargain. The results show that the majority of respondents participated in activities motivated to save money or make money, and tend to learn about activity information through friends or software channels. User-sharing activity links promote social fission and achieve a rapid growth in the number of users. The research conclusion points out that the herd psychology plays a significant role in the fission marketing, and the fission marketing can effectively expand the market share by stimulating the consumers' enthusiasm for participation.
The Popularity of Korean 3ce Beauty Products for Female College Students - Take Wuhan Media College as an Example
Authors: diliyaer Yilidana
Published: August 2024

With the development of the internet and global technology, multinational beauty products have also had a certain position in the Chinese market. The sales rate is also gradually rising. Korean beauty products have also won the love of Chinese consumers because of their fashionable design and good marketing strategy, and have caused a boom among female college students. The female college students of Wuhan Media College are a group of young and fashionable women, and they have become the ideal object of this study. The geographical location and economic development level of Wuhan as a city in central China are very good conditions for the development of Korean beauty products. This article aims to explore the phenomenon of female college students of Wuhan Media College pursuing Korean beauty brand 3ce, analyze consumer psychology, market positioning and marketing strategies, and understand the needs and behavior characteristics of female college students of Wuhan Media College for Korean beauty makeup through the collection and analysis of questionnaire survey data. The study found that the purchase of the Korean beauty brand 3ce by female college students of Wuhan Media College is mainly affected by social media marketing, product design and cost performance. The research results of this article have certain reference value for understanding the consumer psychology of young consumers and the following market trends.
Personalized Marketing: Segmentation of Consumer Groups Based on MBTI -- Taking Starbucks as an Example
Authors: Cao Li , Li Sirui , Wang Hao
Published: August 2024

This paper studies the internal logic of the major brands represented by Starbucks adopting this marketing method, and explores how the brands transform the hot topics on the Internet into hot consumption spots and attract consumers through personalized marketing strategies. At the same time, this paper will also focus on the possible problems in the process of personalized marketing, and put forward relevant suggestions. In fact, due to the rapid development of modern information technology and increasingly fierce market competition, enterprises should implement precision marketing, select clear market segments as target markets on the basis of market segmentation, gain in-depth insight into consumer psychology, and tap consumer demand. With the help of MBTI personality test, enterprises can accurately and quickly locate consumer groups, identify the market, and maximize corporate benefits. At the same time, as the social consumption decision-making currency in the new network era, it is closely related to the individual needs of consumers. When enterprises grasp the personality characteristics of consumers and formulate marketing strategies, consumers' loyalty to the brand is greatly enhanced, and the marketing efficiency of enterprises is also greatly improved. Therefore, the segmentation of consumer groups based on MBTI has far-reaching research significance, and this marketing strategy will play an important role in the future corporate marketing.
Study on the Path of Intercultural Communication of Television DramaTake Queen of Tears as an Example
Authors: Wu Guanyi
Published: August 2024

Korean film and television dramas are one of the important carriers of intercultural communication in Korean culture. The study of the reasons for the popularity of Korean dramas from the perspective of intercultural communication has received extensive attention, but there is still a lack of in-depth research on the latest explosive Korean dramas. This paper will take the Korean drama Queen of Tears, which exploded in the first half of 2024, as a sample to analyze the reasons for the popularity of the Korean drama Queen of Tears in China under the cross-cultural communication path. The paper analyses that the popularity of Queen of Tears is inextricably linked to the interplay of casting, plot, filming, and production. Based on this, this essay proposes that domestic TV dramas should pay attention to character suitability in casting, rich and diversified plots, and character settings, and focus on short-video marketing and other suggestions, hoping to shed some light on the production of domestic TV dramas, to promote the export of Chinese culture to foreign countries.
The Craze of "Korean Women": A Study on the Impact of Korean Film and Television Cultural Output on the Self-Identity of Chinese Female Youth
Authors: Wang Xinnan
Published: August 2024

The impact of the transnational flow of Korean cultural products on Chinese Female youth has received widespread attention. However, there is still a lack of specific analysis on how the image of "Korean women" in these cultural products affects the self-identity and femininity of young Chinese women. This paper analyzes the popularity of the image of "Korean women" among Chinese Female youth and its impact on their self-image and personal empowerment through a questionnaire survey, revealing the differences between this image and the traditional Chinese female image and the duality it brings. The results show that although the image of "Korean women" has promoted women's personal expression and self-identity to a certain extent, it may also challenge traditional female values. Therefore, this paper suggests that future research should pay more attention to the evolution of women's images under cross-cultural influences, explore how to promote positive effects on women's self-expression while respecting traditional culture and provide predictive analysis and suggestions for the development trend of Chinese youth culture.
Research on the Influence of Japanese Anime on Chinese College Students' Consumption Habits in Haikyu
Authors: Gong Yiqing , Weng Jiahui , Xia Jiayu , Xu Hanyun
Published: August 2024

With the popularity of Japanese anime in China, the behavior of Chinese college students consuming Japanese anime derivatives has received widespread attention. In the existing research, there is a lack of discussion on the consumption of anime animation cultural products by Chinese college students. Therefore, this study takes Haikyu as an example to analyze the impact of Japanese action anime (with friendship, effort, and desire to win) on the consumption habits of Chinese college students. Analysis shows that the emotional resonance between such Japanese action anime and Chinese college students, as well as the love of Chinese college students for anime characters, affects the demand psychology, purchase motivation, and consumption willingness of college students in terms of consumption habits. Meanwhile, Chinese college students are becoming more rational in their consumption of peripheral products from Japanese anime. Based on this, this study provides a detailed explanation of the two factors that influence the consumption habits of Chinese college students, including themes such as friendship, youth, and dreams in Japanese anime, as well as their love for characters portrayed in anime.
Short Video Platform Advertising Marketing Ideas and Logic--Taking KANS as an Example
Authors: Peng Cuowangmu
Published: August 2024

With the rapid rise of mobile Internet, short video platforms have captured massive user attention. In 2023, short video users exceeded 750 million, shifting advertising revenue from traditional to new media. Short video marketing, with its rich content and immersive experiences, has become crucial for brand promotion. Young users' creativity is pivotal, and short video ads blend seamlessly with content to enhance brand recognition. However, challenges still exist. Content homogenization, low user participation may impact brand loyalty. Ad effectiveness should be evaluated properly. This paper examines KANS's short video marketing, highlighting strategies like "short drama + advertising," and addressing issues through creative planning and interactive engagement. KANS's success, aided by precise audience targeting and innovative tactics, demonstrates the potential of short video advertising. However, continuous improvement in content uniqueness, user engagement, and data-driven evaluation is necessary for sustained effectiveness. The study provides suggestions for brands to optimize their short video marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with user needs and market dynamics.
Influence of Japanese Anime on the Social Behaviour of University Students in Nanjing ---- Taking Cosplay Culture as an Example
Authors: Chen Ziye , Ni Wangzi , Zhang Shiyue
Published: August 2024

In Nanjing, the popularity of Japanese animation is relatively high, which has a significant impact on university students' daily life and hobbies. In order to study the impact of Japanese anime on Chinese college students better, this study takes the perspective of Cosplay in Nanjing to explore and discuss its impact on college students' social life. The study found that Cosplay made them more willing to initiate conversations, making them more willing to initiate conversations and enhance their social confidence. Cosplay culture has also developed among university students in Nanjing. Cosplay activities not only help college students broaden their social circle and enhance their social skills, but also promote cultural exchanges, and enrich the form of social interaction. At the same time, Japanese anime and cosplay cultures have also influenced the values and behaviours of university students, making them more open and tolerant, focusing on personality display and teamwork. In the future, with the development of Japanese anime and cosplay culture, the social ways of Nanjing university students may become more diversified and internationalised. It promotes communication and interaction between people from different regions and cultural backgrounds. By participating in cosplay activities, college students can be exposed to more cultural elements and concepts, and enhance their understanding of and respect for different cultures. This is of positive significance to their personal growth and the formation of their worldview.
Examining the Connection Between Parenting Styles and High School Students' Interest in Learning
Authors: Li Jiachen
Published: August 2024

High school is an important stage of individual development, and students in this period will face more learning pressure and greater interpersonal pressure. Whether these life pressures can be handled well also directly affects their physical and mental health. Children's nature is to imitate their parents' behavior, explore their children's thirst for knowledge, and let them see the desire to learn from themselves, so as to form positive values. If their parenting style is very extreme, then it will have an indelible impact on the child. It can be said that high school should be a stage where children have a strong interest in learning and are eager for knowledge. If not properly guided, it is also a great loss for the child. Therefore, the influence of parents' educational style on high school students' learning interests is very important. Based on this problem, this paper explores the relationship between parental styles and high school students' interest in learning, emphasizing the crucial role parents play in encouraging their childrens academic curiosity and providing a proper reference for future research in this domain.
The Postmodern Narrative Techniques in Tim O'Brien's "How to Tell a True War Story"
Authors: Ma Xiaoman
Published: August 2024

The Vietnam War had an irreversible negative impact on the United States, Vietnam, and the world at large. Its effects extended beyond geopolitics and seeped into the domain of literature, where numerous works have profoundly depicted and contemplated the conflict. Tim O'Brien's "How to Tell a True War Story" stands as a prime example of such literature, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Drawing on Jean-Franois Lyotard's theory of postmodern metanarratives, this paper examines how O'Brien employs postmodern narrative techniques that diverge from traditional grand narratives to articulate the essence of his war fiction. Upon analysis, the paper contends that Tim O'Brien adopts the narrative mode of metafiction, blending narrative and commentary texts alongside real and fictive elements. By doing so, he seeks to alert readers to the constructed nature of both the textual and real worlds, encouraging them to perceive war through the lens of individuals' traumatic war experiences.
Sentiment to Stocks: Rule-Based and Deep Learning Sentiment Analysis for LSTM-Driven Stock Prediction
Authors: He Sirui , Meng Qianhao , Chen Bingqian , Jiang Xuekun , Gao Shuhao
Published: August 2024

How to accurately predict stock prices is a persistent problem in the financial realm. According to behavioral economics, human actions in the stock market tend to be irrational, emotional, and easily misled. In such context, this papers approach involves adopting various sentiment analysis models in subsequent sections of the paper, which aims to synthesize a precise methodology for forecasting stock prices aligned with the available data, namely structured technical analysis, while considering and quantifying investor sentiment, namely unstructured fundamental analysis. This work points out that by adopting sentiment analysis using the VADER and FinBERT models separately, there are accuracy improvements in both integration of VADER or FinBERT and transactional data compared with merely doing stock price prediction by forecasting using historical data alone. This outcome resemble an valuable proposition of modeling and prediction on irrational human behavior. Nevertheless, this paper provides insights on future possible enhancements in this area, which analyzing additional emotional dimensions in textual data and recognizing the multifaceted nature of human emotions is needed.
Research on the Influencing Factors of Job Satisfaction of Grassroots Employee of R Project Management Company
Authors: Jia Weisheng
Published: August 2024

Employee job satisfaction is an evaluation of satisfaction with various aspects such as the content, characteristics, environment, effort, and rewards of their work. It reflects employees' attitudes and emotions and significantly impacts customer and shareholder satisfaction of a corporation. Grassroots employees, situated on the front lines of corporate production and operations, not only play an indispensable foundational role in daily operations but also enact corporate strategic deployments. However, the management of their satisfaction receives significant attention. Traditional views consider compensation the most crucial factor, yet in knowledge-intensive enterprises, the needs of grassroots employees are more complex and their satisfaction is influenced by more than just salary. As a typical knowledge-intensive small and medium-sized private enterprise, R Project Management Company also faces certain safety risks concerning the satisfaction of its grassroots employees. Based on a survey, this study finds that job nature, job rewards, company interpersonal relationships, and management positively influence employee satisfaction, while the impact of company culture is relatively weak. The study also found that the age, education, length of service, and position of grassroots employees affect their satisfaction. Finally, based on the specific circumstances of R Project Management Company, the study proposes five suggestions to help the company improve management, enhance job rewards, optimize interpersonal relationships, improve the nature of the work, and adopt appropriate measures for different grassroots employees to increase their satisfaction and sense of identification.
Policy Perspectives on Mitigating the Impact of AI on the Labor Market
Authors: Xu Yinghua , Xu Haobo , Zhang Yuyao
Published: August 2024

AI, a novel form of workforce, functions akin to traditional employees, with labor needs stemming from it. Labor is a crucial production element, with test products as primary raw materials. Yet, the worth of labor lies not in its wages but in what it produces. AI tends to substitute and enhance work, significantly affecting past and future labor markets. In previous labor markets, AI has replaced some jobs, decreasing certain types of employment. Jobs that can be easily substituted by artificial intelligence usually involve highly repetitive tasks, such as basic tasks performed on assembly lines. They can be easily substituted with automated machinery, as they do not include intricate thinking and decision-making processes, thus allowing for efficient and fatigue-free operations. This paper analyses the policy perspective on mitigating the impact of AI on the labor market, including the adaption and transformation of the labor markets, changes in educational needs, and workplace environments. In addition, we introduce the short-run effects and long-run effects brought by AI, such as job displacement, skill mismatch, and income inequality. Some recommendations are put forward to solve these problems. We hope that this paper will provide some references for the relevant research.
FTSE 100 Index Linked Structured Financial Product Pricing Analysis
Authors: Guo Wenfei
Published: August 2024

Since facing widespread skepticism after the 2008 economic crisis, nowadays structured products have gradually become the preferred investment choice for individual consumers, driven by the development of technology and economy. This study analyzes the price of the two most recent structured products offered by Lowes, which closely resemble the FTSE 100 index. It focuses on analyzing the differences in predicted returns resulting from modest structural changes and explores the best solutions for different time periods. The variability is determined by combining historical variability with the GARCH model, based on the principle of Risk Neutral Pricing Theory. The final result is acquired by the application of the Monte Carlo simulation method. Based on the trial results, product B has a greater yield rate compared to product A, although being more conditional. This compensates for the shortage and resulting in a much higher yield rate for product B. Furthermore, based on the findings on the projected output of various investment goods over different time periods, it can be observed that as the length increases, the anticipated return also increases. Ultimately, the sensitivity analysis reveals that the primary source of product risk stems from the impact of risk-free yields on this particular product.