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How Churches Defend Homosexual Rights in the U.S. in the 1960s
Authors: Yang Junqi
Published: April 2024

It is commonly considered that churches were usually opposers to the LGBTQ+ movements. Especially in the 1960s when churches played a negative role in the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States of America. But the fact seemed not to be that simple. As a matter of fact, in cities like San Francisco, some churches had started to play an active role in defending homosexual rights and they had a positive influence on homosexual acceptance among the American people. This paper discussed how specific churches defended homosexual rights in the United States of America in the 1960s by surveying what the Glide Memorial Church did in the 1960s. Through these resources, it can be easily found that the Glide Memorial Church, as a staunch supporter of the Gay Liberation Movement, helps defend homosexual rights in multiple ways including making sermons, holding public assemblies, etc. This research may be helpful to the LGBTQ+ movements today.
Daughter's Dilemma: Queer Identity and Misogyny in Mother-Daughter Relationship in Everything Everywhere All At Once
Authors: Wang William Zixuan
Published: April 2024

This research paper focuses on exanimating the connection and relation between Chizuko Uenos statement of misogyny in mother-and-daughter relationships and queer identity. Moreover, this paper will provide a case study on the film Everything Everywhere All At Once as a base for examination. Starting with introducing the plots of the film and the basic theory of misogyny in the relationship of mother and daughter by Ueno, this work would then move on to an in-depth analyze of the characteristics of the mother and the daughter in the film and their relationships with each other. By analyzing the mother and daughter in the film, the daughters complexity for being a queer member, which failed her mothers expectations and the mothers wish to control her daughter to become her other self and her neglect of such wish by embracing her daughter after having experiences that resemble those of her daughters queer identity is clearly manifested.
Culture Variation in Ingroup Bias: Exploring the Impact of Cultural Background on Group Identity and Preferences among Chinese Domestic and International Students
Authors: Jin Renze
Published: April 2024

This study examined the phenomenon of in-group bias among Chinese students from different cultural backgrounds. The study used social identity theory to investigate whether international Chinese students exhibit more substantial in-group bias than American-born Chinese students. The study used a series of questionnaires to assess group identity, attitudes toward in-group and out-group members, and resource allocation preferences. A group of mainland and U.S.-born Chinese students participated in the survey, revealing unique patterns of in-group favoritism. The study results indicated that mainland Chinese students showed higher group identity, more robust positive evaluations of group members, and a tendency to allocate resources to their group.
A Comparative Analysis of Emotional Responses to Government's Anti-Panic Buying Advocacy on Weibo: V Users vs. Non-V Users
Authors: Huang Yilang , Li Rongze
Published: April 2024

This research paper delves into the contrasting responses of verified (V) users, also known as influencers, and non-verified (non-V) users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo about media reports addressing the government's call against panic-buying medication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a robust dataset of over 1,500 comments from various media outlets, the study employs content analysis and quantitative methods to uncover the distinct attitudes, emotions, and reasoning behind the viewpoints of these two user groups. The research indicates that V users offer calm, rational, and objective responses, focusing on guiding public discourse and fostering trust in the government's recommendations. In contrast, non-V users exhibit a broader range of emotional expressions, including panic, anger, and ridicule, which can exacerbate anxiety and potentially drive panic buying. The study also acknowledges challenges in cross-cultural emotion analysis and suggests prioritizing natural translation over rigid literal translations. The findings provide insights into the roles of emotions, rationality, and cultural nuances in shaping online discussions and public behavior, paving the way for further exploration of user responses in different contexts and topics.
An Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Interweavings of Pedro Pramo from a Narratological Perspective
Authors: He Yuxi
Published: April 2024

This thesis explores the novel Pedro Pramo, written by Mexican author Juan Rulfo, from a narratological perspective, focusing on its temporal and spatial interweavings. The novel, a masterpiece of Latin American magical realism, blurs the boundaries between reality and magic, presenting a complex narrative world. The author breaks traditional notions of time and space by incorporating events from different periods and places within the same frame, resulting in a narrative freedom beyond conventional limits. By analyzing the narrative time and narrative space, the thesis examines how Rulfo's use of prolepsis, analepsis, and other modernist techniques contribute to the novel's interwoven character of time and space. Additionally, the study delves into the various narrative perspectives employed in the novel, which shift between the real Comala and the magical Comala, impacting the story's development and themes. The temporal and spatial interweavings in Pedro Pramo reflect Mexican cultural elements, including the coexistence of ghosts with the living, and provide insights into the country's history and identity. The thesis highlights the novel's significance as a groundbreaking work in the context of Mexican literature and its lasting impact on literary studies, particularly in the realm of magical realism.
Community Identity and Peoples Perception and Production of Internet Slang Written in Acronyms
Authors: Wang Yulin
Published: April 2024

Internet slang has been a subject that has attracted researchers in the field of linguistics in recent years. In this paper, a quantitative and qualitative method is presented to study the relationship between community identity and people's perception and production of Internet slang written in acronyms, taking the community of fans in China, for example, and the phenomenon of the subculture incorporation in the aspect of the acronyms. It is demonstrated that there is no direct correlation between community identity and how people perceive and create acronyms. The influence of mass media and the Internet, government/official intervention, and people's propensity to follow trends may contribute to the subculture's incorporation in this aspect. The features of the most popular and the least popular acronyms outside the fan community are also presented in the paper.
The Impact of Tactical Styles on Consequences of Soccer Games
Authors: Zhou Ziheng , Feng Chengming , He Peixiao
Published: April 2024

Measuring and evaluating tactical behavior stands as a crucial objective in the analysis of performance in professional soccer. At the highest level of competition, a specific tactical approach can be the determining factor between triumph and defeat. Such tactical behavior is primarily assessed through a couple of variables, including ball possession, interceptions, and passes completed. Within this study, the authors have delineated possession play by considering three variables: Possession, Acc. opposition half, and Great chances per game. Additionally, defensive counter-attacking play has been represented by five variables: Goals conceded per game, Tackles per game, Clearances per game, Great chances per game, and Duels won per game. To gauge the influence of different tactical approaches on match outcomes, the authors meticulously analyzed 64 matches from the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 380 matches of the 2021-2022 English Premier League season. Significantly, the authors discovered that the specific tactical approach employed by a team does not exhibit a direct correlation with the final match result. However, the number of Great chances per game can notably impact a team's winning percentage. Consequently, this research yields valuable suggestions for coaches and players to strategically plan their training sessions and match tactics with the ultimate goal of attaining victory.
A Quantitative Exploration: Weibo Users Perception of Trolling
Authors: Xu Shihan , Chen Zihan , Yuan Weixiang
Published: April 2024

Online trolling has caused multiple concerning social issues within the past decade, thus receiving significantly rising attention from both academia and the public. Nevertheless, not only are there differences when researchers define trolling, but also there is a gap between academic definitions of online trolling and users interpretations of online trolling. To this end, this research conducted an online survey and recruited 193 Weibo users to explore how they define online trolling quantitatively, how they perceive trolling behavior, and how online trolling influences them. After analyzing, mainly cross-filtering, the collected data, this research found that Weibo users definition of online trolling is considerably broad. Even though most participants had negative emotional responses to being trolled, few experienced behavioral changes. Moreover, senior Weibo users trolling intentions are more defensive than those who have been Weibo users for a shorter time.
Seeking Approval of Appearance The Link Between Social Media Use in China and Body Image Concerns
Authors: Xu Haolan , Han Yixuan , Zhou Siyuan , Li Yiran , Tang Yifei
Published: April 2024

Various scholars have verified that viewing beauty-related content on social media encourages valuing these idealized and unrealistic body shapes. A person's ideas, feelings, and perceptions regarding their body are referred to as their body image. A verified scale was used to assess individuals' appearance-related social media awareness. The study collected data from 229 respondents in China, aged 15 to 60, intending to examine whether individuals' preferences for receiving feedback from strangers or close peers would influence their body image concerns. The results show that people who prioritize comments from unknown people about their photos tend to be less satisfied than those who prioritize comments from people close to them. In addition, the study finds that men have a more neutral attitude towards related content, while women have a more positive attitude. In addition, the study highlights that the proportion of men and women who do not engage in photo editing habits is almost equal, suggesting that when examining the influence of social media on body image, further examination of the mental differences between the sexes is required.
The Influence of Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch on Japanese Zen
Authors: Liu Qiao
Published: April 2024

This paper is based on speech of master Hui-neng and his well-known " Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch", which showed us the endless wisdom by Hui-nengs enlightenment. There are some different version of Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch till now in the world. Based on master Jing-huis viewpoint, the original Sutras of Caoxi" was the oldest version. No matter how the methods of enlightenment are different, they are helpful to see ones self-nature. Let us think about what Chinese Zen is, what the awakening mind is, and so on. In the process of Zen being introduced and inherited into Japan, this paper selects two representative figures of Japanese Zen. One is master Myoan Eisai who was the founder of Rinzai Zen, and the other is master Eihei Dogen who brought the St school of Zen from China to Japan. The paper introduces the influence and application of Zen in Japan at the original time and in modern Japan till now.
Development of Art and Religion Through Compromise: Medieval Christian Art and Chinese Religious Art
Authors: Yang Shu
Published: April 2024

The significance of this paper lies in the analysis of medieval religious art in China and Europe, which sheds light on how the intersection of religion and art reflects cultural and societal values. To understand the delicate balance between artistic expression and religious influence, this study delves into the development and evolution of religious art during the medieval period. The comprehensive comparative analysis is conducted using an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach that integrates perspectives from art history, history, religious studies, and aesthetics. The findings reveal that while initially, art in both regions was predominantly influenced by religious ideals, it gradually asserted its independence and shifted from a God-centered to a human-centered approach. The results of this study imply that despite its oppressive origins, religious art managed to harness religion as a catalyst for innovation and enrichment, showcasing the resilience and adaptive capacities of art.
Viewing the Change of Whigs Political Thoughts by the Glorious Revolution (1679-1760)
Authors: Xiong Yuhan , Li Mujin
Published: April 2024

This study aims to compare and analyze the changes in Whig's political thoughts by the Glorious Revolution and how these changes Shape their political ideology to gain valuable insights into the formation of modern British political ideology in the specific period of 1679-1760. By using the research method of document analysis, we deeply analyzed 20 research results of different scholars from home and abroad on the Whig Party and the Glorious Revolution and summarized the main changes in the Whig Party's political thought. Our findings indicate that under the influence of the Glorious Revolution, the political thought of the Whig party took place mainly in four aspects: The role of Parliament, Contractual theory, Attitudes towards the monarchical power, and religious toleration. This study provides a new insight into the development of Whig political thought from the perspective of the Glorious Revolution.
What Factors Influence the Meaning of Smiling Emoji in WeChat Conversation
Authors: Tong Jihao , You Chuming
Published: April 2024

This paper explores the semantic and pragmatic meaning of smiling emoji occurring with text in Chinese online communication and discovers what factors might have an effect on context meaning. Five top popular smiling emojis from WeChat have been selected to set scenes that are most common in daily life. Based on the multimodal analysis framework, how people use emojis in the text will be analyzed to discover representational, interpersonal, and textual features of emojis. It is found that visual graphic features, age, relationship between interlocutors, and structure can all influence the meaning of emoji. People use different ways to use emoji to achieve their goals and hidden purposes. In general, emojis often occur at the end of the text, substituting or assisting words to achieve speech acts and promote emotional feeling.
Investigating Idiomatic English for Chinese ESL/EFL Learners: Corpus Investigation of Using the Genitive Marker in English Written Texts
Authors: Yu Hao
Published: April 2024

While the genitive marker in English is early encountered in language teaching, the result of learning is seldom researched over the past 20 years in mainland China. This paper describes queries of how the genitive marker in English is used in British National Corpus and by Chinese native speakers in Longman Learners Corpus. Results showed that: 1) Chinese native speakers and English native speakers have different lexical choices for the possessors and the possessums before and after the marker; 2) the difference might be because of culture, mother tongue, and the learners limited understanding of English word meaning; 3) Chinese learners sometimes overuse s in a N-N genitive. The contribution of this paper is to alarm on non-idiomatic usages of small, critical English language morphemes by Chinese learners of English as a second or foreign language (ESL or EFL), and even greater issues of language learning attitude and teaching methodology.
The Use of Transliteration in Contemporary Video Game and Its Influence on Consumers: A Case Study of Elden Ring
Authors: Xu Yimo
Published: April 2024

This work concentrated on the quality of video game localization in China, especially the use of transliteration in text translation. Examples of existing Chinese-localized video games are documented and analyzed, and survey-based research is conducted to examine the response of the Chinese player community to the localization quality in a specific, representative case: Elden Ring. The result suggests that the abuse of transliteration has caused ambiguity to a notable extent among Chinese player/consumer communities, misguiding them to interpret the game content in unexpected ways. This work pointed out several flaws in the current video game localization in China. With best hope, the work could serve as a starting point for future studies in the area and provide meaningful improvement suggestions to Chinese translators in their work related to video games.
An Analysis of the Different Attitudes and Factors of the Characters in The Setting Sun Towards the Changes in Circumstances Caused by the Decline of Aristocracy
Authors: Cao Zihan
Published: April 2024

The setting sun, time from one work, because the two different endings in which is an excellent work, telling the story of an old aristocratic family in Japan who gradually fell down after World War II. People can further infer the different degrees of adaptation of Japanese people to the new society at that time. the article made me really obsessed, which is why two characters have almost the same experience but end up in completely different endings, one decides to revolutionize himself and the other decides to commit suicide. Therefore, to investigate what might have caused these two characters different attitudes toward the fall of the aristocracy became the topic. After reading and researching articles and literature for many times, figuring that gender factors, self-cognition, all these things have a big impact. In this work, through my research, people would get a closer glimpse of the situation of Japan at that article also represent the different acceptance of the new world by Japanese people at that time.
A Review on Musical Exoticism the History of Scholarship and Extension of Concept
Authors: Shi Qi
Published: April 2024

Musical Exoticism has emerged as a significant concept in musicology. The previous research on it has evolved from a narrow focus on foreign musical elements to a much broader view of full-context-exoticism practices. This paper explores this historical development of the scholarship and its implications for interpreting Western music. By examining the transformation of Music Exoticism, the researcher can gain insights in how it has shaped our understanding of Western musical tradition.
The Sogdian Rise: Revisiting Factors That Contributed to the Success of Sogdian Merchants in Gansu Around 313 C.E.
Authors: Qin Peien
Published: April 2024

Based solely on Sogdian ancient letters II and V, this article reexamines two factors that are commonly supposed to have contributed to the success of Sogdian merchants around 313 A.D. and then further explores certain commercial characteristics of Sogdian traders at that time. While scholars list Xiongnu-China war and the Sogdian post system as two vital factors that led to Sogdian traders success, Sogdian merchants in Gansu at that time consider Xiongnu-China war as a disaster, and they didnt completely trust the their own post system according to their letters. These factors were not thought of as being crucial to the success of these Sogdian merchants by themselves. Based on their commercial behaviors in the letters, Sogdian merchants seem to be neither open nor good at grasping business opportunities. While these two characteristics seem to have been considered key determinants of mercantile success since ancient times, Sogdian merchants were still able to succeed in their business without outstanding abilities in these two fields. Therefore, exploring factors that truly contributed to the success of Sogdian merchants may provide a new insight into commerce in the old days. Besides, the lessons drawn from the experiences of Sogdian merchants may be used for reference by people who wish to gain commercial success today.
Guest-Worker Programs: One Possible Path out of Poverty
Authors: Jiang Weihong Justin
Published: April 2024

This paper examines how facilitating emigration through guest-worker programs can provide an effective pathway out of poverty for Haitians while also benefiting Haiti through remittances and circulation of human capital. In this work, theories of migration and development are applied to analyze the potential impacts of expanding opportunities for Haitians to temporarily work abroad. The paper argues that managed migration can accelerate development by increasing worker remittances that reduce household poverty and provide investment capital. Circular migration also encourages human capital development as workers gain new skills abroad they can apply upon return. However, possible unintended consequences such as visa overstays and income inequality are discussed. Overall, the analysis builds an evidence-based case that carefully designed guest-worker programs represent a promising policy option for poverty alleviation and growth in Haiti.
The Impact of Chinese Consumers' Perception of Scarcity of Goods on Their Consumption Behavior
Authors: Chen Xuanying , Fan Ruohong , Ni Wei , Peng Yan
Published: April 2024

Chinese people have been repeatedly isolated in the nearly three years of the epidemic, and after the end of Covid-19 in China, the number of large-scale events such as concerts with a large number of people increased sharply. As a result, people's desire to buy tickets became urgent, which led to the scarcity of tickets. In this study, the authors used two questionnaire surveys to study the behavior of Chinese consumers in the face of the scarcity of concert tickets. The authors found that after tickets were sold, Chinese consumers became more anxious and were more willing to pay tens of times more for tickets than the original price since they feel that tickets were scarcer after selling, and their anxiety levels also vary depending on which social media is used most frequently. Therefore, this research paper could help Chinese merchants better understand the psychology of Chinese consumers to some extent, thus helping them design better sale strategies that can promote consumption.
How Different Regional Cultures (and Immigration) Affect People's Perception and Coping with Adversity
Authors: Zhong Yunyang , Zhang Jianran , Gao Chang , Gong Yuan , Qiu Ruohan , Li Junyang , Wang Yanbo
Published: April 2024

This is a study of whether people's ways of coping and thinking patterns will change when dealing with their physical or psychological trauma and difficulties after experiencing cultures that are completely different from their native cultures (including cultural integration, acculturation, and immigration). There have been many articles discussing this topic, and the results may provide a clearer picture of the psychological changes in people and may even provide ideas for future medical treatments as well as research in the humanities and social sciences. This article discusses and draws conclusions about changes in the way people and immigrants in four of the world's geographic regions (i.e., Europe and North America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America) deal with and think about issues, and therefore does not necessarily mean that people and immigrants in other geographic regions will be completely in line with the results of this discussion. The study reveals how cultural integration, acculturation, and immigration can alter individuals' cognitive and emotional reactions to adversities. The findings not only enhance the current research in cultural psychology and mental well-being but also highlight the importance of personalized approaches that honor cultural nuances. By clarifying the cultural structures that influence individuals' perceptions and coping strategies, this research offers valuable insights that can guide future mental health interventions, policy formulations, and cross-cultural collaborations.
Euthanasia: The Ultimate Right of Choice as a Civilized Being?
Authors: Wang You
Published: April 2024

Euthanasia being the intentional, painless ending of life of a patient suffering from terminal illnesses, has for a long time met considerable hinderance and doubt in both the western and the eastern parts of the world. In the West, sanctity of life has been a core concept for most Christians; even the mere thought of euthanasia appears to be a form of blasphemy and playing God. Whereas in the East, the traditional concept of rather to live in agony than to die in dignity makes euthanasia an unlikely option for most people. On the other hand, certain modern philosophersout of respect for human lifeproposed unprecedented perspectives; certain artists of renown chose the path of suicide as euthanasia was not a legal alternative. It is about time to reflect that whether the world owes them a decent death, and whether euthanasia is the ultimate right of choice as a human being.
How Alexanders Relationship with Olympias Impacted His Achievement and Ultimate Downfall
Authors: Liao Zhicai
Published: April 2024

Inspired by previous researches on the family heritage of Alexander the Great, this paper will focus on the relationship between Alexander and his mother, Olympias. It examines the influence Olympias has on Alexander in aspects of his virtuous qualities, political and military records, religious beliefs, and pioneering opinions about society, in chronological order. This paper is divided into three sections: Olympias influence on Alexander in his early years (from birth to ascendancy to the throne in 336 B.C.), the years of campaign (from 334 to 327 B.C.), and the last years of his life (from 327 B.C. to 323 B.C.). This paper highlights Alexanders precocious achievements, such as his military conquests, and factors leading to his ultimate demise, such as hubris and unrelenting exertions to promote ethnical integrations. Unlike most documentaries that place Olympias in the background, this paper recognizes her importance to Alexander as a source of his education and decision-making, and a woman ahead of her times with eminent aspiration and ability to achieving success.
Cultural Embracement and Incorporation: The Analysis of Kanishka Coins
Authors: Liu Qianjia
Published: April 2024

This paper aims to discuss the political intention of Kanishka through the coins circulated during his reign and the historical context of the Kushan empire. Although there are studies discussing Kanishkas effort to promote Mahayana Buddhism, there is insufficient literature that comprehensively relates Kanishka's religious beliefs to the political means and context of the era and reveals the complexity of Kanishkas intention. Hence, this work synthesizes and discusses the reasons for the unprecedented appearance of Buddhist elements in the Kanishka coin through Kanishka's support for Buddhism, Kanishka's political intentions, and the diversity of the Kushana religions. The multifaceted analysis of Kanishka coins and supplementary evidence suggests that although Kanishka may utilized the promotion of Mahayana Buddhism as a unifying force, he did not limit the development of other religions in the reign but rather encouraged religious diversity, in order to foster stability, harmony and prosperity of the empire.
Research on the Various Pathways for Underdeveloped Countries to Get out of Poverty
Authors: Zhu Yiwen
Published: April 2024

India has fake medicine industries, which saved millions of patients. The labor power is cheap, and it is one of underdeveloped countries. The huge scale of the fake medicine industry attracts a huge amount of consumers to buy their product. Then fewer people are willing to buy genuine medicine due to the higher price than the fake one, which will lead to the decline of the interest of the formal pharmaceutical industry and the deterioration of the economic situation, which has stalled the development of the national medical level. In this work, it discussed about the current situation and the past few years. Whats more, it also mentioned the advantages and difficulties of improving the medical system and educational system. These two fields are two main aspects: the healthcare system and the educational system. Analysing the positive and negative impact of counterfeit drugs and lack of education resources on the economic situation, and the benefits and disadvantages for individual, society, and the country. The conclusion is that the Indian government should improve the healthcare system, crack down on the fake medicines industry, guide people to buy genuine medicines, and give a boost to the educational system. When the awareness of people improves, they have the ability to distinguish the genuine and fake medicines, that they should pay for. They can earn money by themselves, and their living standard grows. As a result, the business is also closely related to the education. The local business can provide job opportunities for graduates. This forms a virtuous circle, which will boost the country.
Explore Chinese People's Nostalgia for Online Learning in the Post-epidemic Era in 2023
Authors: Xue Rui
Published: April 2024

The theme of this paper is to explore that in 2023, when the epidemic and online learning symbolize the end, people begin to miss the period of online learning, the causes of this phenomenon, and the specific content of nostalgia. In the previous research, scholars discussed the three aspects, students, teachers, and online courses, which profoundly demonstrated the influence of students' self-control, teachers' mastery of the interaction with students and network equipment, and the content of online courses on students' efficiency and experience. In addition, it also shows whether online learning brings helpful or awful aspects to students and families. Undoubtedly, it improves the original approaches to learning and brings people a memorable and profound memory. Therefore, based on the previous articles, this paper is committed to studying why, in 2023, Chinese students begin to miss the online learning and the specific content of the miss. This paper adopts qualitative analysis. First, 20 related posts are selected from Weibo according to keywords and then artificially classified and analyzed. Then, 10 participants who experienced online learning during the epidemic were selected and interviewed to draw conclusions. The experimental study found that most participants still maintained a positive attitude toward online learning and miss it. In addition, this paper also puts forward that with the trend of people missing online learning, the form of classes should also be reformed to benefit different kinds of people's needs and start to move closer to the combination of online learning and offline learning.
Female Gaze of Chinese Lesbian Cinema in the Millennium
Authors: Li Aiyue
Published: April 2024

Film is believed to be a reproduction of a phallocentric system that marginalized, objectified, and essentialized women, with the male gaze as one of its most powerful tools. The female gaze has been pinned with the hope of deconstructing the male gaze and reestablishing the gaze, but so far it has no universally agreed-upon definition. In this paper, the author will conduct a textual analysis of two Chinese lesbian films, exploring and dissecting the female gaze on three levels: character, audience, and filmmaker. The authors selection draws on definitions of lesbian cinema by Jackie Stacey and Teresa de Lauretis, who disagree on the correlation between the romance and sexuality of two female protagonists. Based on the authors findings, the subject and the object in the female gaze do not form an absolute opposition because power is not fixed on either side but flows between the two. The female gaze in the lesbian cinema redefines the dualism inherent in the male gaze, and thus challenges psychoanalysis heterosexualism and the film industry dominated by patriarchy.
What Was the Repatriation Controversy at the End of the Korean War?
Authors: Shi Enze
Published: April 2024

The repatriation problems at the end of the Korean War marked a critical juncture in the global struggle for political ideas and human rights. This paper aims to delve into the multifaceted dimensions of this controversy, which were largely about the fate of prisoners of war (POWs) held by opposing forces, primarily the US, and China and North Korea communists. The conflicts centered on the voluntary repatriation versus the compelled return of POWs to their original country, and the USs ambiguous stance attempting to resolve it. This paper generally analyzes the USs decision making and the on-going disparity remained between belligerent countries. The study also considers the lasting controversy of repatriation from an international perspective in relation with human rights, Geneva Convention, and humanitarian laws. Through an all-sided examination, this paper aims to provide a broader understanding of the Korean Wars situation and how the US decided to deal with the inconsistency between the POWs and the belligerent countries.
Pragmatic Motivations of Code-mixing in Oral Context among Local Chinese Employees in Foreign Companies: A Case Study of a Chinese Subsidiary of an American Company
Authors: Chen Mitian
Published: April 2024

Foreign company employees (FCEs, meaning local Chinese employees who work for foreign companies) have become a considerable social group in China. One of their salient characteristics is the language they use in their speech community: mixed language of Chinese and English, which is a classic case of code-mixing. Although some scholars have already noticed this phenomenon, few focused research has been found yet. Thus, this present research aims to look into this code-mixing case from an apparent-time, sociolinguistic perspective, focusing on the pragmatic motivations of this code-mixing. Accuracy, efficiency, emphasis, emotion softening and strengthening are the main motivations found in this case study. The present research also calls for more attentions on this code-mixing case in this special social community in the future.
Exploring the Situations and Challenges That Non-native Speakers of Chinese Meet in Cross-Culture Communication --Taking Translation and Literature as Examples
Authors: Chen Le , Xu Yiduo , Yi Yuhan
Published: April 2024

In the current society, people are living in an era of cross-cultural communication, where they are influenced by a variety of cultural differences. In the process of learning a new language, individuals face numerous difficulties and challenges due to this cultural diversity. language and culture are closely interconnected. This article examines the specific challenges encountered by non-native speakers of Chinese when learning the Chinese language, arising from cultural differences, with a particular focus on the domains of translation and literature. After reviewing previous literature, the main arguments of this paper are: 1) Language is closely tied to culture; 2) There are significant differences in expression between Chinese and English; 3) Translation often lacks precision in terms of vocabulary; 4) Learners easily overlook context, leading to misunderstandings; 5) The use of imagery in Chinese and Western literature differs;6) The origins and preferences in the development of Chinese and Western literature diverge. Consequently, it sheds light on the efforts required by educators and learners involved in intercultural Chinese language communication.
Government Intervention and Industrial Carbon Emission Efficiency - Empirical Evidence from China
Authors: Li Xinjun
Published: April 2024

This paper shows the relationship between government intervention and industrial carbon emission efficiency by analyzing the provincial data in China from 2005 to 2020, and also briefly discusses other control variables. First of all, this paper gives a brief description of the relevant dynamics of environmental protection projects and carbon emission trading in various countries around the world. The overall trend indicates that improving industrial carbon emission efficiency and achieving green development has become a historical topic. Then, the author reviews the previous study. These studies mainly include the measurement of the efficiency of industrial Carbon emissions, the analysis of contributing factors of the efficiency and the discussion of econometric methods used in the study of this topic. Thirdly, using the control variable method, the panel regression model is used to analyze the data. Finally, conclusions and policy suggestions are given: government intervention will generally reduce the efficiency of industrial carbon emission, strong environmental regulations may inhibit the enhancement of industrial carbon emission efficiency, the transformation of energy structure will help reduce carbon emission and the improvement of opening-up degree is significantly positively related to the efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to make reasonable use of government power, carry out environmental management according to reality, promote the transformation of energy structure and increase the openness to the outside world.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Effectiveness of the CAPM Model: Evidence from the Chinese Market and Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Qin Hanzhi , Yang Xinyi
Published: April 2024

After years of development, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) has been widely used in financial and economic fields. However, there is great controversy about whether this model is effective in the Chinese market. To examine it, the paper uses data from 185 stocks in the pharmaceutical industry and 1,130 stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange A-share. Then calculates the returns of these stocks and uses the BJS time-series method for two periods, one from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019, and the other from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022, performing three-stage regressions respectively. Ultimately, the paper finds empirically that the pharmaceutical industry and the market have a positive but non-significant linear relationship between expected stock returns and systematic risk before Covid-19 and a negative but still non-significant linear relationship between expected stock returns and systematic risk after the pandemic. In this paper, we investigate the effectiveness of the model in the pharmaceutical industry and the market before and after the pandemic, which can further promote the research on its effectiveness in the Chinese stock market.
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA HOTEL PATUNO RESORT DI KABUPATEN WAKATOBI
Authors: Sahyunu Sahyunu , Utha Rasidin , Manan Laode Abdul , Utha Rasidin , Fani Aysawa Wa Ode
Published: April 2024

Sektor pariwisata merupakan sektor andalan perekonomian Kabupaten Wakatobi. Salah satu sarana wisata yang memegang peranan penting bagi kenyamanan wisatawan adalah usaha jasa akomodasi. Pembangunan jasa akomodasi khususnya Patuno Resort di Wakatobi berkembang dengan sangat pesat. Semakin bertambahnya jumlah usaha dibidang Resort khususnya akomodasi mengakibatkan semakin tingginya persaingan usaha diantararesort-resort dalam menjual produk dan jasa Resortnya. Di pulau Wangi-wangi, Patuno Resort adalah Resort yang terkenal. Dengan pemandangan teluk yang menakjubkan, kompleks penginapan mewah ini, wajib dikunjungi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kualitas layanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan pada Hotel Patuno Resort di Kabupaten Wakatobi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Hasil analisis regresi linear berganda untuk melihat pengaruh variabel kualitas layanan (X) terhadap kepuasan pelanggan (Y) dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan antara variabel kualitas layanan (X) terhadap  variabel kepuasan pelanggan (Y) dengan nilai koefisien determinan sebesar 0,543 atau sebesar 54,35%. Saran penelitian ini yaitu hasil penelitian dapat digunakan sebagai bahan evaluasi terhadap kalitas kualitas layanan pada patuno resort dalam membagun kepuasan pelayanan.
STF e controle de preços:
Authors: Clark Giovani , Santana de Lelis Davi Augusto , De Alvarenga Silva Carvalho Janaína
Published: April 2024

A Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil de 1988 retrata importante marco democrático, inclusive adotando o pluralismo produtivo em sua Constituição Econômica. Ela, por sua vez, permite a intervenção estatal no domínio econômico, via, por exemplo, controle de preços (gênero). Assim sendo, o artigo objetiva destacar a intervenção estatal por meio do preço mínimo (espécie), dentro dos contornos constitucionais, abordando o caso da “Tabela de Fretes” instituída após o movimento dos caminhoneiros, em maio do ano de 2018, que culminou na Medida Provisória nº 832/2018, convertida na Lei nº 13.703/2018, e resultou no questionamento jurídico da dita política econômica setorial intervencionista por intermédio das Ações Diretas de Inconstitucionalidade (ADIs) nºs 5956/DF, 5959/DF e 5964/DF, perante o Supremo Tribunal Federal. Ademais, a pesquisa é documental, apoiada na doutrina, na legislação nacional e em decisão judicial, e possui como referencial teórico as lições quanto à intervenção estatal no domínio econômico do jurista mineiro Washington Peluso Albino de Souza.
“Fake news”, liberdade de expressão e democracia:
Authors: Iensue Geziela
Published: April 2024

O fenômeno das notícias inverídicas, as “fake news”, todavia não seja recente, tem aumentado consideravelmente face à massificação das redes sociais. Nesse contexto, o presente artigo busca analisar os seus delineamentos, a sua atuação na rede midiática virtual, bem como as suas implicações aos direitos humanos fundamentais da liberdade de expressão e informação no âmbito das democracias contemporâneas. O objetivo é compreender como a disseminação diuturna das “fake news” contribuem à desinformação e à polarização na sociedade, assim como à desestabilização dos regimes democráticos. Além disso, pretende evidenciar quais são e quais podem ser os mecanismos e as estratégias utilizadas por instituições nacionais e internacionais com vistas a garantir a preservação dos direitos humanos fundamentais e a democracia por meio do combate à desinformação. Adota-se o método dedutivo de abordagem e a técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio do levantamento de dados, por meio de uma análise qualitativa acerca do tema em tela. A análise conclui que as “fake news” conduzem a efeitos perniciosos e não favorecem a promoção de uma sociedade plural, inclusiva, pacifista e democrática, tendo em vista que violam os direitos humanos fundamentais à informação e o direito à liberdade de expressão.
O modelo regulatório do sistema de compensação de energia elétrica
Authors: Leopoldo da Luz Gustavo , Blanchet Luiz Alberto
Published: April 2024

Investiga-se a regulação brasileira referente ao sistema de compensação de energia elétrica, identificando os fundamentos constitucionais para a sua aplicação e o panorama da energia solar frente às demais fontes renováveis de energia que já compõem a matriz energética nacional. Inicialmente, ocupa-se em apresentar a tratativa constitucional acerca da energia elétrica, seguindo com a competência atribuída pela Constituição da República à respectiva Agência Reguladora. Subsequentemente, identifica-se que o instituto do ordenamento brasileiro que trata da compensação é a Resolução Normativa nº 482/2012 da ANEEL, responsável também por evidenciar o seu caráter temporário. Explorando as abordagens da matéria adotadas no direito comparado, finalmente, expõem-se as influências favoráveis e contrárias que as alterações representariam ao setor. A metodologia base para a explanação dos tópicos selecionados foi a pesquisa bibliográfica, realizada em conformidade à ordem linear do raciocínio apresentado. Os desafios encontrados giram substancialmente em torno da escassez doutrinária referente ao tema, resultando em informações extraídas em grande parte de artigos técnicos. Assim, concluiu-se que, muito embora a referida Resolução Normativa já possuía caráter transitório desde o início da sua vigência, reduzir os benefícios concedidos atualmente às novas adesões ao sistema de compensação só desaceleraria o contínuo crescimento do setor.
Teoria da eficácia horizontal direta dos direitos fundamentais e o seu reconhecimento no Brasil
Authors: Nadim de Lazari Rafael José , Pazin Costa Ana Carolina
Published: April 2024

O artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a eficácia dos direitos fundamentais, o seu reconhecimento e a sua aplicabilidade no Brasil, haja vista a previsão constitucional no sentido de que as normas definidoras dos direitos e garantias fundamentais têm aplicação imediata. Para isto, a primeira parte apresenta a eficácia dos direitos fundamentais, pontuando sobre o seu conceito e outras particularidades, além de elencar as espécies do gênero eficácia como a eficácia vertical e a eficácia horizontal - compreendendo, esta última, a eficácia diagonal. Posteriormente, discorre o estudo sobre as principais teorias existentes a justificar a (in)eficácia dos direitos fundamentais às relações privadas, que são a doutrina da state action, a eficácia horizontal indireta e a eficácia horizontal direta. Por último, trata sobre o reconhecimento e a aplicabilidade da teoria da eficácia horizontal direta no Brasil, identificando alguns exemplos significativos na jurisprudência brasileira e, por consequência, expõe as conclusões. Em relação à metodologia de pesquisa, optou-se pelo método dedutivo, através da leitura e análise documental, bibliográfica e jurisprudencial.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS 20 ANOS DA POLÍTICA NACIONAL DO DESENVOLVIMENTO REGIONAL (PNDR)
Authors: Gumiero Rafael Gonçalves
Published: April 2024

Em 2023 a Política Nacional de Desenvolvimento Regional (PNDR) completa 20 anos desde o lançamento da sua primeira versão em dezembro de 2003. A proposta deste artigo é analisar os acertos e os obstáculos que impediram a implementação da PNDR balizada pelas dimensões: a) institucional, por intermédio da análise dos documentos e decretos presidenciais da política; b) avaliação da bibliografia crítica constituída pelo acervo das publicações a respeito desta política; c) orçamentária, pelo viés dados da dotação orçamentária do Ministério do Desenvolvimento Regional e Integração Nacional aplicados por receita do órgão referido e de emendas parlamentares em programas e projetos em desenvolvimento regional, nos anos 2003 até 2022. Apesar da dimensão institucional demonstrar avanços significativos no tratamento das desigualdades regionais, os dados do orçamento do ministério MI, e posteriormente Ministério de Desenvolvimento Regional, alinhavados com os dados das emendas de senadores e deputados federais apresentam que as premissas da PNDR não foram centrais em suas ações resultante dos gastos orçamentários.