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A Quantitative Study on the Intersection of Personal Competence and Classroom Efficiency in Dance Teaching: A Case of Middle and Primary Schools in Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, China
Authors: Liu Shuangshuang 
Published: April 2024

Dance education plays a vital role in fostering creativity, self-confidence, and overall well-being among students. Effective dance instruction requires a deep understanding of the intersection between personal competence and classroom efficiency among dance teachers. However, this intersection remains relatively unexplored, particularly in the context of Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, China. To address this gap, this quantitative study examines how dance teachers' personal competence influences classroom efficiency in terms of student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall teaching effectiveness. A sample of 93 dance teachers from 45 primary and secondary schools in Dongchangfu District participated in the study. The findings reveal that dance teachers generally perceive themselves as competent and effective in their teaching practices, with high levels of technical skills, pedagogical knowledge, adaptability in teaching methods, communication effectiveness, and engagement in professional development activities. Moreover, teachers reported high levels of classroom efficiency, including student participation and engagement, achievement of learning objectives, effectiveness of teaching methods, classroom behavior management, and overall satisfaction with teaching outcomes. The study underscores the importance of continuous professional development, student-centered instructional strategies, effective classroom management, and support for novice teachers in enhancing dance education practices. The implications of the findings for practice, policy, and future research are discussed.
Assessing Stress Levels and Coping Mechanisms among Vocational and Technical College Students：A Case of XXX College, China
Authors: Wan Juhua 
Published: April 2024

Stress is a prevalent issue among college students, exacerbated by academic demands, workload, time pressure, and future career concerns. Vocational and technical college students face additional stressors related to specialized programs, including technical skills training and industry expectations. This study focuses on stress levels and coping mechanisms among students at the XXX College in Guangdong, China, using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 35 participants, revealing academic pressure, financial concerns, and personal/social challenges as significant stressors. Coping mechanisms included seeking social support, engaging in recreational activities, practicing mindfulness, and seeking professional help. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions and support systems to enhance student well-being and academic success in vocational and technical education.
The Role of Continuing Education in Lifelong Learning: A Quantitative Study in Two Universities in China
Authors: QI JIANG 
Published: April 2024

This quantitative study explores the role of continuing education (CE) in fostering lifelong learning among students in two universities in China: Hunan University of Science and Technology and Changsha University of Science and Technology. The research investigates students' attitudes, perceptions, and engagement levels towards continuing education, aiming to provide insights into the effectiveness of existing CE programs and identify areas for improvement. A structured questionnaire was administered to 300 undergraduate and graduate students, utilizing Likert scale responses. Results indicate a balanced representation across gender identities, with varying levels of engagement across academic years and fields of study. The majority of respondents report prior experience with CE, indicating proactive engagement in lifelong learning activities. Findings also reveal a generally positive outlook towards lifelong learning, with high levels of agreement on the importance of self-directed learning, adaptability, and openness to new ideas. Engagement with CE activities is predominantly positive, with strong participation in industry conferences, online courses, and additional certifications. Participants perceive CE as positively influencing academic performance, career prospects, and personal growth. The study underscores the significance of integrating CE initiatives into educational frameworks to support holistic student development and promote lifelong learning. It emphasizes the importance of addressing barriers to access and enhancing skills development within CE programs to empower students for success in today's dynamic job market.
Research on the Effect of Introducing Speeches in English Classes on Improving Oral English Ability under the Background of Digital Teaching
Authors: Lu Jiaxi 
Published: April 2024

This study investigates how classroom speech training can boost English speaking skills within digital teaching contexts. It reveals that incorporating the ISAS teaching method with English speech training in vocational college courses can significantly enhance students' communication skills, particularly in oral expression. The research employed various methods to demonstrate that classroom speeches effectively elevate students' English speaking proficiency, diversify teaching content and methods, and foster innovation in English speaking education at vocational colleges. Integrating teaching materials with topics relevant to the software field, along with using a range of expressive forms and techniques, aids in broadening students' perspectives, making English classes more practical and engaging, and bolstering their English application skills and professional competencies. The study also highlights the crucial role of teachers' instructional abilities and personal qualities in enriching students' English learning and skill development. It suggests that teachers integrate more speech-focused activities into regular instruction to advance students' comprehensive English capabilities.
Natsume Sōseki’s address to the new generation of literary figures: The writer’s thoughts on literary movements
Authors: Selimov M. 
Published: April 2024

This article analyzes two theoretical works by the writer Natsume Sōseki ( 夏目漱石, 1867–1916): the essay "Merits and Flaws of -isms" ( イズムの功過, Izumu-no Kōka , 1910), in which Natsume Sōseki called on adherents of naturalism, prevalent in Japan in the early 20th century, not to view Japanese literature through the prisms of “isms” and to go beyond the boundaries set by them; and the writer’s lecture on literary theory titled “My Individualism” ( 私の個人主義, Watakushi-no Kojinshugi, 1914). This lecture marked the culmination of the writer’s years-long theoretical inquiries, the most significant of which was his unsuccessful, as he later acknowledged, monograph “Theory of Literature” ( 文学論, Bungakuron , 1907). However, Russian literary studies did not show any serious interest in Natsume Sōseki’s theoretical works, despite the fact that Natsume Sōseki’s thoughts on the appropriateness of using Western terminology to describe the works of Japanese artists are extremely intriguing. The writer insisted that literary theory should take into account the context of a particular culture rather than seek universal paths of development, resorting to typologies of literary development, etc. Natsume Sōseki became the first Japanese literary theorist to argue that ideological and artistic trends that emerged in European and American cultures, bearing their imprint and conditioned by specific historical processes, cannot be transposed as a template onto Japanese soil simply because certain elements of Western artistic currents are evident in the works of Japanese writers. The present study raises the question of the value of studying Natsume Sōseki’s theoretical writings because they shed light on how he conceptualized, scientifically grasped the regularities, essence, and course of development of Japanese literature, being one of the most influential literary figures of the Meiji era (明治時代, 1868–1912).
From trade wars to political agreement: History of the EEC-Japan conflictive dialogue (1970–1991)
Authors: Chizhevskaya M. P. 
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the relations between Japan and the European Economic Community (EEC) in the period of the 1970s–1980s. It explains how these relations shifted from fixation on trade issues to signing the Hague Declaration of 1991 – the first bilateral political agreement; why institutionalization of the relations between these two economic powers and, at the same time, US partners did not happen earlier. The author chose not to use traditional descriptive research method based on chronological ordering in favor of a logical method based on discovery of objective and subjective factors influencing EU-Japan relations. The Introduction includes research relevance, peculiarities of the relations between Japan and the European Economic Community as a supranational organization, and the chronological framework explanation. The main part of the article is divided into four parts. The first one focuses on the basic characteristics of the period, the reasons for trade frictions, their most notable examples being singled out. The second part is devoted to the classification of the methods which the European side used to settle disputes. Their measures are classified in two categories: the measures aimed at the limitation of the Japanese import and at the stimulation of the EEC export. The third part traces the reasons why both sides expressed little interest in establishing political partnership, as well as traces the first steps aimed at its promotion. The final part focuses on the Hague declaration and the reasons which made its signing possible. The Conclusion contains the main results of the research. The author proposes that the objective factors for slow development of the political dialogue were the absence of common political agenda, which can be explained by geographical remoteness of the actors; orientation of both actors at the US in the security sphere, which eliminated the need to establish new partnerships. Among the subjective factors are the European elites’ fixation on trade frictions, which harmed the expansion of the negotiations agenda, and the Japanese elites’ uncertainty about the EEC’s identity as a fully legitimate European actor. This uncertainty was gradually eliminated with successful expansion of the bloc and its political integration. The signing of the Hague declaration became a reality when both sides saw the necessity of creating a political institutional framework for the settlement of trade frictions on a regular and constructive basis.
The bear festival and the world of inau in Hokkaido as described by Matsuda Denjūrō 1799–1800 (Based on “Tales of the Northern Barbarians”)
Authors: Klimov A. V. 
Published: April 2024

The Manuscript by Matsuda Denjūrō 松田伝十郎 (1769–1843) "Tales of the Northern Barbarians" (" Hokuidan ,” 北夷談) is a valuable source on the history of Russian-Japanese relations, the development by the Japanese of the northern territories inhabited by the Ainu, relations and barter between them and the Japanese. The written source consists of seven notebooks. We used the manuscript that is kept in the National Archives of Japan ( Kokuritsu K ōbunshokan, 国立公文書館), established in 1971. The material is posted on the official website of the archive. The time of its creation falls on the first years of the Bunsei 文政 era, which lasted from 1818 to 1831. It describes the events from 1799 to 1822 in chronological order, i.e., the events that occurred during the 24 years of Matsuda's service in the lands of the Ainu. The manuscript is written in cursive (Japanese: "grass writing," sōsho 草書). The second half of the first book of the "Stories" deals with the bear festival and the world of inau . The text is accompanied by numerous sketches. Matsuda was probably one of the first who briefly described the festival and various inau , cult objects of the Ainu. For comparison with the statements of the Japanese official, the opinions of authoritative Russian researchers on these topics are used. The illustrations in the manuscript are of great value. They provide additional information that is missing from the text itself. Matsuda’s descriptions refer to November – December 1799. The “Hokuidan ” manuscript has not yet been translated into any of the European languages, with the exception of Russian. The author of this article provides translations of fragments of the written source in the chapters of published collective monographs [Klimov 2020, pp. 214–254; Klimov 2021, pp. 277–334; Klimov 2022, pp. 151–170]. The translation was carried out from the published text of the Japanese manuscript in the ten-volume series of written monuments titled Collection of Historical Materials About the Life of the Common People of Japan (Nihon shomin seikatsu shiryō shūsei 日本庶民生活史料集成) in the fourth volume [Matsuda 1969, pp. 77–175]. In addition to this series, the "Stories" were published in Old Japanese in the fifth volume of a six-volume series of written monuments called Library: Northern Gate (Hokumon sōsho 北門叢書), published in 1972.
Place of HPA1a Antigen in Neonatal Thrombocytopenia to Obstetric and Pediatric Gynecology Hospital of Douala and Laquintinie Hospital of Douala
Authors: Essola Josiane Kikie  , Nzinkeu Amougou Amanda Lucie  , Nsa’amang Eyebe Carrolle  , Djim-Adjim-Ngana Karyom  , Eyebe Richard Honore  , Embolo Enyegue Elisée Libert  , Essomba Noel Emmanuel  , Guy Pascal Ngaba  , Adiogo Dieudonne  
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Platelet antigens called Human Platelet Antigen (HPA) present on the surface of platelets are involved in immunological conflicts sometimes leading to severe thrombocytopenia related to anti HPA1a antibody. The aim of this study was to detect platelet antibodies in newborns and the associated risk factors.
Material and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study from 05 January to 30 June 2017 at the Laquintinie Hospital in Douala and the Gynaecological Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital in Douala, among newborns with thrombocytopenia and mothers in compliance with ethical considerations. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected, blood was collected on EDTA tubes for newborns and on tubes without anticoagulant for mothers in order to determine the presence of anti HPA1a antibody. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 22 software.
Results: A total of 35 newborns and 35 mothers were recruited in this study. The mean age of the newborns was 8.5 ± 7.2 days with a sex ratio of 1.7% in favour of boys. The prevalence of neonatal thrombocytopenia was 4.1% and the prevalence of HPA1a antibody was 17.1%. Most of the newborns were born to primiparous mothers (57.1%) and 80.0% had prematurity and neonatal jaundice as reasons for hospitalization. Male newborns and those whose mothers had been transfused at least once during or before pregnancy had respectively 4 (OR = 3.53; p-value < 0.0001) and 14 (OR = 14; p-value = 0.0483) times more risk of having the anti-HPA1a antibody.
Conclusion: Our study has shown that the anti-HPA1a antibody is a risk factor for neonatal thrombocytopenia and is associated with maternal transfusion.
Open versus Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedures for the Treatment of Shoulder Instability
Authors: Abdelaziz Abdallah Galal , Yahia Mohamed Ahmed , Elshamy Ahmed Sayed Ahmed 
Published: April 2024

Background: Shoulder instability is a major challenge of daily orthopedic surgery. Different fixation techniques are available. However, each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages. Recently, Latarjet procedures were introduced and gains acceptance with passage of time. However, controversy still exists regards its value. The current work aimed at comparing the score of the clinical outcome, the complications rate, the accuracy of the graft, screw positioning and recurrent dislocation rates between the open and arthroscopic Latarjet techniques by systematic review of the literature.
Methodology: The study adheres to the specific guidelines for conduction of systematic review and meta-analysis. First the keywords were specified for the specific time and data bases. EMBASE, Medline PubMed library, the Cochrane Library Database as well as Google Scholar. All studies published before the end of the year 2022 were included. The following keywords: “Latarjet” Bristow”, “Latarjet- Bristow”, “Latarjet-Patte”, “(Abstract or Title), “Dislocation”, (Abstract or Title), “shoulder instability” (Abstract or Title), “Coracoid” (Abstract or Title). “Bone block” (Abstract or Title). And “Transfer” ((Latarjet) OR (Bristow)) OR (Latarjet-Bristow)) OR (Latarjet- Patte)) AND (Dislocation)) OR (shoulder instability)) AND (Bone block)) OR (Coracoid)) AND (Transfer)).
Results and conclusion: Both open and arthroscopic Latarjet procedures can be used to effectively treat shoulder instability with similarly low rates of complications, recurrent instability and need for revision surgery. Arthroscopic Latarjet procedures are associated with less early post- operative pain but require increased operative time. The evidence does not support there being any significant difference in graft or screw positioning between the two techniques. At this time neither procedure shows clear superiority over the other.
Infestation and evaluation of damage of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wied.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Citrus in Southern Tunisia
Authors: Ghabbari Mabrouka , Mediouni Ben Jemâa Jouda 
Published: April 2024

The damages caused by the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wied.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) were assessed on citrus host fruits namely: Thomson (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck), clementine (Citrus clementica Hort. ex Tan.), mandarin (Citrus delisiosa L.), bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) and lemon (Citrus limon (L.) Eureka) in two regions in southern Tunisia (Gabes and Tozeur) during 2013-14 - 2015-16. Damage were evaluated by the determination of percentages of fruit infestation (Percentage of punctured fruits) and of fallen fruits. Results showed that C. capitata damage varied upon citrus species and sites. The infestation rates were 42. 02, 39.83, 32.5, and 3.44% in Tozeur, against 39.86, 37.18, 30.57, and 3.38% in Gabes, respectively for Thomson, clementine, mandarin, and lemon. Besides, the highest percentages of dropped fruit were obtained for Thomson navel variety (9.02 and 7.84% in Tozeur and Gabes, respectively) against the lowest percentage recorded for the lemon Eureka variety (2.89 and 2.77% in Tozeur and Gabes respectively). In addition, the highest mean number of punctures/fruit was observed for Thomson navel variety in both regions with mean values of 3.17 and 3.38 %, respectively for Gabes and Tozeur.
Results highlighted the severity of C. capitata damages in southern Tunisia and the urgency to develop appropriate control strategies in the oasis fragile ecosystem.
Immigration and work, considerations about the challenges in Brazil: bibliographic review of the literature
Authors: David Jean Bart , Thélusma Marie Florence 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: migratory flows towards countries that have more labor supply are not recent. In this sense, the arrival of immigrants in host countries, in many cases, makes this population more susceptible to health risk situations because of work activities, lack of integration with the local population and the immigration process itself.Methods: the study used a bibliographic review of the literature as a method. In this context, integration policies and the recognition of educational training in the country of origin can contribute to improving the living conditions of this population in Brazil. Results: in this context, this study aims to provide a summary of the challenges faced by immigrants in search of improved living conditions. Furthermore, this study contributes to identifying the main challenges facing immigrants recently arrived in Brazil and the difficult process of integration into local society. It is observed that the authors highlight in common that, worldwide, in the different receiving countries, regardless of the social, political, and economic context in which the immigrants find themselves, there is some destructive process that conditions the health-disease process of this population, resulting from the various factors mentioned above.Conclusion: yet the positive contribution of migration to development is increasingly recognized, and these targeted policies will maximize their benefits in both countries of origin and destination
Literary and historical continuity: the use of literary creativity techniques in notes to historical materials of the late Ming Dynasty
Authors: Мао Я. 
Published: April 2024

в данной статье рассматривается вопрос о преемственности литературных приемов в исторических материалах, созданных в период поздней династии Мин. Предметом исследования послужили примечания к историческим текстам XV-XVII веков. Основной целью являлось выявление способов использования методов художественной литературы с целью придания нарративной насыщенности и яркости вторичным историческим описаниям. Материалы: проведен анализ 23 исторических текстов и прилагаемых к ним описаний и комментариев, составленных в период поздней Мин. Методы: использованы методы контент-анализа исторических текстов и вспомогательных материалов с целью выявления опорных фигур и тропов, характерных для литературного повествования. Результаты: выделено 12 основных приемов, заимствованных из художественной литературы и активно применявшихся в примечаниях позднеминских историков – метафора, олицетворение, гипербола, антитеза и др. Показана тенденция к усложнению нарратива путем создания внутренних связей между историческими фактами.
this article examines the issue of the continuity of literary techniques in historical materials created during the late Ming Dynasty. The subject of the study was the notes to historical texts of the XV-XVII centuries. The main goal was to identify ways to use the methods of fiction in order to give narrative saturation and brightness to secondary historical descriptions. Materials: the analysis of 23 historical texts and the descriptions and comments attached to them, compiled during the late Ming period, was carried out. Methods: methods of content analysis of historical texts and auxiliary materials were used in order to identify supporting figures and tropes characteristic of literary narrative. Results: 12 main techniques borrowed from fiction and actively used in the notes of late Latin historians are identified – metaphor, personification, hyperbole, antithesis, etc. The tendency to complicate the narrative by creating internal links between historical facts is shown.