Exploration of Humanities and Social Research
Exploration of Humanities and Social Research is an international open-access journal showcasing cutting-edge research across the humanities and social sciences. Embracing a wide range of disciplines, it bridges theory and practice to inform scholarship, education, and policy worldwide. This journal is indexed in the VIP Database & Google Scholar.We warmly invite scholars from around the world to submit their work and contribute to advancing global academic exchange.
Product Liability and Duty of Care in the Age of Generative AI: Lessons from the Garcia Case and Taiwan Region’s Experience
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, has rapidly become a transformative force in modern society, profoundly impacting the learning, social, and entertainment habits of minors. Proponents emphasize its potential for personalized education, enriching creativity, and providing new avenues for adolescent engagement. However, the same technology also presents a series of risks that challenge existing legal and ethical frameworks. The Megan Garcia v. Character Technologies, Inc. litigation, currently being heard in a Florida district court, is a landmark dispute that exemplifies these challenges. This paper focuses on analyzing three key issues raised by the Garcia case: (i) Legal Question: Whether an AI chatbot application can be classified as a “product” under U.S. product liability law; (ii) Psychological Impact: How adolescents interact with generative AI and the potential for harm; and (iii) Developer Duty: Whether developers have a duty of care to protect users, especially minors, from foreseeable risks. The court’s ruling in Garcia indicates that existing legal frameworks are flexible enough to address AI-related harms without needing entirely new legal theories. However, the case also underscores that current protections are often insufficient when AI systems generate content that exploits or misleads young users. This paper explores the implications of the Garcia case for adolescent rights protection in the age of generative AI and comparatively analyzes recent incidents in the Taiwan region and proposes a collaborative governance approach to address these emerging challenges.
Generative AI; Adolescent Mental Health; Legal Protection; Product Liability; Duty of Care
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Research on the Supporting System of Non-school Experimental Education Based on Online Discourse Volume
This study aims to explore the development trends and support system of Non-school Experimental Education in Taiwan region through the analysis of online discourse volume data. The research period covers approximately five years, from December 2019 to January 2025, tracking changes in online discussion volume for four keywords: "Non-school Experimental Education," "Senior High School Self-study," "Homeschooling," and "Self-study." The study finds that Non-school Experimental Education exhibits a significant long-term upward trend (R²=0.7761, p<0.01), indicating that this educational model has moved from the periphery to the mainstream and has become an important pillar of educational diversification. Research results show that during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022), the discourse volume of various self-study related topics experienced significant fluctuations. Among them, "self-study in high school" reached a peak of 1,209 in 2022, 4.5 times that of 2021; "homeschooling" also peaked at 1,032 in 2022. However, these fluctuations were driven mainly by external events and had no independent long-term growth momentum. In contrast, "non-school experimental education" remained at a relatively high level after the pandemic, with a discourse volume of 766 in 2025, reflecting the sustainability of institutional benefits and social demand. In terms of regional distribution, the northern region (Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City) has the greatest attention to various self-study topics, with an average discourse volume that led the central and southern regions. This phenomenon may be related to factors such as abundant educational resources, higher parental education levels, and greater acceptance of educational innovation in the northern region. This study further analyzes the impact of factors such as the declining birth rates, pandemic-related effects, and policy adjustments on online discourse volume and proposes relevant policy recommendations.
Non-school Experimental Education; Senior High School Self-study; Homeschooling; Self-study; Three-Type Acts of Experimental Education
Current Status and Strategic Evolution of Grassroots Basketball Events in China: A Dual-Case Examination of Village BA and Lurenwang
In recent years, grassroots basketball Events have experienced unprecedented expansion, emerging as a critical driving force for national fitness initiatives and rural revitalization in China. However, systematic academic inquiries into their operational paradigms and sustainable development remain insufficient. To bridge this gap, this paper aims to address two primary research questions: What are the core developmental characteristics of contemporary Chinese grassroots basketball events, and what are the underlying constraints and strategic pathways for their sustainable evolution? Employing a comparative case study approach, this research strategically selects Village BA and Lurenwang as core analytical subjects to contrast two divergent paradigms: the rural, team-based, and public-welfare-oriented model versus the urban, individual-centric, and highly commercialized model. Through this comparative analysis, the study examines the current developmental status across four dimensions: tournament types and spatial distribution, demographic characteristics of participants, organizational and operational models and multidimensional societal impacts. Furthermore, the research identifies the core factors influencing this development, which encompass policy support and institutional guidance, regional economic levels, distinct cultural characteristics, infrastructure conditions, and media dissemination factors. In response to current challenges—namely, non-standardized organizational management, funding shortages coupled with inadequate commercialization, deficient protection of players' rights and a scarcity of professional personnel—this study proposes targeted strategic pathways, including strengthening standardized management frameworks, diversifying funding channels, enhance commercial viability, improving welfare mechanisms, strengthening the cultivation of professional talents and promoting the deep integration of events and cultural tourism. Ultimately, this research provides a comprehensive analytical framework for understanding the grassroots sports for rural revitalization.
Grassroots Basketball; Rural Revitalization; Village BA; Lurenwang
Comparative Analysis and Errors Analysis in Chinese Language Education between Learners and ChatGPT: A Case Study of Tonal Variations in ‘一’ (yī) and ‘不’ (bù)
This study focuses on a comparative analysis of phonetic errors in Chinese language education, specifically tonal variations in the words ‘一’ (yī) and ‘不’ (bù), between Mandarin Chinese learners and ChatGPT. The research aims to assess the pronunciation errors made by learners, evaluate ChatGPT’s ability to recognize and correct these errors, and explore the implications for language education and the integration of AI-driven language learning tools.
ChatGPT; Tonal Variations in the Words ‘一’ (yī) and ‘不’ (bù); Comparative Analysis; Chinese Pronunciation Teaching
Geometric Deconstruction and Pedagogical Adaptation of Stilt-House Architecture—Project-Based Learning Design for Junior High School "Geometry and Geometric Figures"
This paper closely follows the requirements of the Compulsory Education Mathematics Curriculum Standards, grounded in the realities of mathematics education in ethnic regions. It takes Zhuang ethnic stilt-house architecture as its research subject, systematically exploring the geometric wisdom embedded within it.Guided by project-based learning theory and adhering to principles of holistic planning, authentic contexts, and task-driven approaches, the project-based teaching design "Exploring Stilt Houses: I Am an Ethnic Architect" was developed. Through a closed-loop cycle of cultural immersion—task-driven learning—knowledge construction—exploratory practice—cultural elevation, students complete tasks such as geometric analysis reports and model construction. In junior high school mathematics, the Geometry and Geometric Shapes section serves not only as the core vehicle for cultivating students' spatial awareness, geometric intuition, and logical reasoning abilities, but also as a vital bridge connecting abstract mathematical knowledge to the real world. It holds significant importance for students' mathematical development. This approach enriches the research dimensions of ethnic mathematical culture, provides a replicable teaching paradigm, assists in overcoming the abstraction challenges in geometry instruction, and offers reference for innovative development in mathematics education within ethnic regions.
Geometry and Figures; Junior High Mathematics; Project-Based Learning; Stilt-House Architecture; Ethnic Culture
Digital Literacy and Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Among University Students
In the context of rapid digital transformation, digital literacy has become an essential competency influencing university students’ career development. This study examines the relationship between digital literacy and career decision-making self-efficacy (CDSE) among university students. Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, data from over 200 students were analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Digital literacy was conceptualized as a multidimensional construct, while CDSE reflected confidence in career-related decision-making tasks. The results reveal that digital literacy has a statistically significant but negative effect on CDSE, suggesting that higher levels of digital literacy may be associated with lower confidence in career decisions. This may be due to increased exposure to complex and abundant career information, which can heighten uncertainty. The findings highlight the dual role of digital literacy and suggest that higher education institutions should complement digital skills training with structured career guidance to better support students’ decision-making.
Digital Literacy; Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy; University Students; Career Development; Digital Competence; PLS-SEM
Spiritual Tensions and Paths of Self-Understanding in Contemporary China: A Jungian Psychological Perspective in Dialogue with Chinese Traditional Culture
Due to rapid social change, contemporary Chinese society is facing various forms of psychological stress and value-related tensions. Loneliness, identity confusion, and a sense of meaninglessness have become increasingly visible in recent years, especially among young people, and have attracted growing academic attention. Instead of treating these experiences simply as a “mental crisis,” this article suggests understanding them as part of an ongoing developmental process. Drawing mainly on Jungian analytical psychology, this study uses concepts such as individuation, the shadow, and the integration of opposites to interpret these experiences. At the same time, it places these ideas in conversation with Chinese traditional cultural resources, especially Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist thought, in order to form a more culturally grounded understanding. The article argues that many inner conflicts faced by contemporary young people are not signs of failure, but reflect a natural stage in psychological growth. Based on this perspective, the paper also discusses several practical paths of self-understanding, including reflective writing, creative expression, and everyday self-observation. Overall, this study attempts to provide a relatively accessible and localized framework for understanding psychological experience in contemporary China, combining modern psychological insight with traditional cultural wisdom.
Spiritual Tensions; Jungian Psychology; Shadow; Self-Understanding; Chinese Traditional Culture; Contemporary China
Research on Age-Friendly Design and Perceived Cost of Government Service Apps Based on User Experience: A Case Study of the Tianfu Citizen Cloud App
With the acceleration of population aging in China, older adults have become an increasingly important user group of digital government services. Government service applications now function as a primary interface for public service delivery; however, their design often fails to adequately accommodate the needs of elderly users, resulting in elevated perceived costs and limited usability. This study examines the relationship between age-friendly design and perceived cost by taking the Tianfu Citizen Cloud App as a case. A mixed-method approach, combining content analysis, case study, and data mining, is employed to analyze interface design characteristics and user feedback. The findings indicate that insufficient consideration of elderly users’ cognitive and physiological characteristics leads to increased learning, time, and psychological costs. Based on these findings, this paper proposes targeted optimization strategies aimed at improving usability and reducing perceived cost. The study contributes to the ongoing discussion on digital inclusion by providing practical insights into the design of more accessible government service applications.
Government Service Apps; Age-friendly Design; User Experience; Perceived Cost
From “Form Innovation” to “Contextual Reconstruction”: The Transformation of Architectural Aesthetics in Historical Districts and Existing Stock Renewal
China’s urbanization has shifted from rapid expansion to a stage of existing stock renewal. At the same time, the focus of urban development is moving away from efficiency toward a more human-oriented approach, and this shift is gradually reshaping architectural aesthetics. In the expansion era, cities often relied on visually striking designs characterized by Form Innovation to build urban identity. This worked for a while. However, it also led to problems such as fragmented historical context, a weak sense of place, and limited responsiveness to everyday social needs, which are becoming more evident in an aging society. Against this background, architectural aesthetics is moving toward Contextual Reconstruction. More attention is being given to contextual continuity, cultural transmission, and the needs of different user groups. Based on literature review, case study, and comparative analysis, this paper develops a context-oriented analytical framework for architectural aesthetics in the era of existing stock renewal, integrating urbanization stage theory with the idea of the livable city. The renewal of the Wuzhen historical district is used as a representative case. The findings suggest that this transformation reflects a return of architectural value to the city, to culture, and ultimately to people. Meanwhile, technologies such as artificial intelligence are starting to support contextual preservation, spatial optimization, and age-friendly design. These insights may be useful for historical district renewal and also contribute to ongoing discussions on urban transformation in the era of existing stock renewal.
Urban Renewal; Architectural Aesthetics; Contextual Reconstruction; Relational Aesthetics; Existing Stock Era; AI
Toward Industrial Revitalization: Text Analysis of Argi-Tourism-Health Integration
The industrial revival is the foundation of rural revival. The combination of agriculture, culture, tourism, and wellness has become more than a local pilot experiment, becoming an important national initiative to engage idle rural resources and increase the sources of income of farmers. This research will use NVivo 12 qualitative data analysis software to analyze 29 related policy documents systematically in different levels of administration with a focus on Gao County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province. Based on polycentric governance theory and collaborative governance theory, this paper develops a two-dimensional model of structure-process analysis to identify the process of integration policies and reveal the underlying principles of governance. The results demonstrate a significant imbalance in the structure of the existing policy framework. Although the government plays the role of the main center, the market dynamics have not been unleashed sufficiently, and the rights of grassroots villagers to participate are greatly undermined. Moreover, with regard to implementation procedures, policies are often focused on the earlier development phases, but there is a chronic shortage of policy supply on the mechanisms required to achieve sustainable operation over time, i.e., fair distribution of interests, all-encompassing monitoring and assessment, and risk mitigation. Significant institutional holes also exist in the creation of multi-party collaborative structures. In order to overcome these issues, it is proposed in the present study that implementing a pluralistic co-governance structure based on the concept of government guidance, management by the enterprises, and participation of the villagers, as well as correcting the flaws in the institutionalized collaborative mechanism, could be a feasible way to promote the deep integration of the sectors and remove the existing barriers of development. These findings offer broadly applicable reference significance for county-level areas in central and western China that possess comparable resource conditions and governance traits. Future research may further validate the relevant conclusions through multi-case empirical comparisons and on-site investigations.
Industrial Revitalization; Wellness Industry; Polycentric Governance; County-level Agri-Tourism-Health Integration
Exploration and Practice of Teaching Reform in Higher Vocational Preschool Education under the Background of Integration of Production and Education——Taking the Course "Kindergarten Activity Design and Guidance"
With the deepening advancement of the integration of production and education, higher vocational preschool education majors need to accurately align with industry demands to cultivate applied talents. The course "Kindergarten Activity Design and Guidance" is a core professional course offered by preschool education majors. It helps students establish correct views on children and education in kindergartens, equips them with the ability to design and organize educational activities in the five major areas of kindergartens, and achieves a seamless connection between students and future teachers, as well as between schools and kindergartens. Its teaching effect directly affects the effectiveness of talent training. Therefore, constantly reflecting on and exploring curriculum teaching is of great significance for the construction of preschool education majors and the professional growth of students. The research results can provide theoretical reference and practical experience for the reform of similar courses in higher vocational preschool education majors.
Integration of production and education; Higher vocational preschool education major; Kindergarten Activity Design and Guidance
Fostering positive academic emotions in overseas Chinese left-behind children: The role of perceived social support, emotion regulation and academic self-efficacy
The current study explored the associations between perceived social support and positive academic emotions and the mediating roles of emotion regulation and academic self-efficacy among overseas Chinese left-behind children. A convenience sample of 418 overseas Chinese left-behind children aged between 11 and 16 completed self-reported questionnaires on perceived social support, emotion regulation, academic self-efficacy, and positive academic emotions. The results indicated that perceived social support positively predicted positive academic emotions among overseas Chinese left-behind children. Additionally, emotion regulation and academic self-efficacy mediated the relationship by a respective mediating role and a chain-mediating role. The results advanced our understanding of the connection between perceived social support and positive academic emotions and have implications for negative academic emotions prevention and interventions of overseas Chinese left-behind children in the future.
Overseas Chinese left-behind children; Perceived social support; Positive academic emotions; Emotion regulation; Academic self-efficacy
Research on the Influencing Factors of Consumer Movie-Watching Behavior
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of the national economic level and the continuous increase in the happiness index of people's lives, it has shifted from material pursuit to spiritual pursuit, and movies are the best embodiment of people's pursuit of spiritual life. Therefore, the market prospect of the film industry is very broad, but there are many influencing factors of consumers' viewing behavior. Therefore, this study is based on the influencing factors that affect consumers' viewing. This paper uses a combination of literature review, questionnaire survey, and statistical analysis to explore the factors influencing consumer viewing behavior from four dimensions: personal factors, film factors, word-of-mouth and marketing factors, and environmental and service factors. It not only enriches the research in the field of film marketing and consumer viewing behavior at the theoretical level, but also provides guidance on how film enterprises can carry out marketing scientifically and effectively at the practical level.
Viewing behavior; Influencing factors; Perceived value; Consumer attitudes
Research on the Optimization of Midea Group's Financial Strategy from the Perspective of DuPont Analysis
Against the backdrop of intensifying stock competition in the home appliance industry and deepening global layout, optimizing financial strategy has become a key factor for enterprises to enhance their core competitiveness. Taking Midea Group as the research object, this paper uses traditional DuPont analysis and improved DuPont analysis (distinguishing operating/financial assets), combined with benchmarking against industry leader Haier Smart Home (600690), to systematically decompose the core driving factors of Return on Equity (ROE) based on the financial annual report data from 2022 to 2024. The research finds that Midea Group's ROE shows a downward trend year by year, with the core crux lying in the continuous deterioration of total asset turnover, coupled with problems such as high capital structure leverage and inefficient allocation of financial assets; although the net profit margin on sales has steadily increased, it is difficult to offset the impact of the above negative factors. Based on this, optimization paths are proposed from four dimensions: profitability strategy, operation strategy, capital structure strategy, and asset allocation strategy, providing practical references for Midea Group and similar enterprises in the home appliance industry.
DuPont Analysis; Midea Group; Financial Strategy; ROE; Asset Turnover; Capital Structure
Constructing a Sustainable Model of International Student Mobility Based on the Relationship of College Student’s Concept and Behavioral Intention by SEM
The purpose of this study was to build a sustainable model to detect the relationship of the concept of international student mobility and the behavioral intention in higher education. Data from a total of 1,038 college students were collected in China, and exploratory factor analysis, SEM, logistic regression, t tests, and ANOVA were used for data analysis. The ﬁtness of the items for each scale of the international student mobility survey and behavioral intention survey indicated a sufﬁcient ﬁt and also conﬁrmed the questionnaire’s structure by SEM. The logistic regression model show that college students with overseas experience agreed with “Social capital” 1.9642 times more often than those without this experience, and “Global acculturation” is the essential indicator of international student mobility. The findings also reveal that gender, prior achievement, grade, and family economic status are critical factors for international student mobility. This study suggests that the period during the post-COVID-19 pandemic be classified to “Wave IV international student mobility” for sustainable higher education research.
Higher education; international student mobility; post-COVID-19 pandemic; sustainable development; structural equation modeling (SEM)
The Impact of Online Interaction on College Students’ Perceived Deeper Learning
This study focuses on the intrinsic relationship between the online interaction and college students’ perceived deeper learning. Taking the online course “Information Technology Foundation” as an example, the course based on the four-dimensional interaction framework of “teacher-student, student-student, student-content, and student-platform interactions” was implemented for one semester. The questionnaire survey revealed that the college students’ deeper learning perception had significantly improved, and all four dimensions of online interaction had significant impact on the perceived deeper learning. These findings indicate that the improvement of online learning quality should not be limited to merely digitizing the content, but rather should involve the establishment of a multi-dimensional interactive learning ecosystem. This provides significant insights for optimizing the instructional design and practical innovation of online courses in higher education.
Deeper Learning; Online Interaction; College Students; Course Design
Consumer Involvement in In-Feed Advertising: Implications for Chinese Cross-Border SMEs from a Comparative Analysis of WeChat and Zalo Users in China and Vietnam
With the global proliferation of mobile instant messaging (MIM) apps, in-feed advertising has become a core marketing channel in emerging Asian markets. This study compares the factors influencing consumer involvement in in-feed advertising via WeChat (China) and Zalo (Vietnam), drawing on data from 873 respondents (444 Chinese, 429 Vietnamese). The empirical results show that consumer attitude serves as a critical mediating variable for involvement in both markets, while trust in e-vendors exhibits no predictive power across the two samples. However, there are some key differences between the two countries: social influence, self-presentation, and trust in the app positively drive Chinese users’ attitudes, whereas Vietnamese users’ attitudes are shaped solely by advertising informativeness and entertainment. Through this empirical study, this paper hopes to remind Chinese SMEs to recognize the differences and to provide insights for Chinese SMEs entering Vietnam’s cross-border e-commerce market.
Consumer Involvement; WeChat; Zalo; cross-border e-commerce
Nguyen Thi Hong Bach Lien Hong Bach Lien
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Empirical Insights into Mobile-Assisted ESL Learning: A Systematic Review
This review synthesizes empirical research from 2008 to 2025 on mobile-assisted ESL/EFL learning in higher education. Analyzing 65 studies across Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America, it highlights the impact of app-based interventions on vocabulary, speaking, reading, writing, and learner engagement. Features such as gamification, personalized learning, multimodal input, and immediate feedback were found to enhance learning outcomes. Despite overall positive effects, many studies relied on short-term interventions with small samples, and moderating factors like learner proficiency or app design remain underexplored. The findings underscore the potential of mobile applications for learner-centered language education and call for rigorous, theory-driven research on long-term and adaptive learning strategies.
Mobile-assisted language learning; ESL/EFL; Higher education; App-based learning; Learner engagement; Gamification
Research on the Impact of Advertising Creative Strategies on Advertising Effectiveness in the Context of Digital Marketing
Against the backdrop of digital marketing redefining the advertising communication ecosystem, creative strategies have become a core element for enhancing advertising effectiveness. This article focuses on three core advertising creative strategies: emotionalization, personalization, and interactivity, and explores their influence mechanisms on advertising effectiveness. A survey was conducted among 300 digital advertising audiences through structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, reliability and validity tests, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were carried out using SPSS. The results show that the reliability and validity of the questionnaire are good. Emotional, personalized and interactive creativity are all significantly positively correlated with the advertising effect. Regression analysis indicates that all three types of creative strategies have a significant positive predictive effect on the advertising effect, among which emotional creativity has the strongest influence, followed by interactive creativity and personalized creativity. And put forward suggestions such as strengthening emotional creative design, optimizing the accuracy of personalized creativity, designing low-threshold interactive creativity, and establishing a monitoring closed-loop dynamic optimization strategy. The research provides empirical references for companies to optimize their digital advertising creative strategies and enhance marketing effectiveness.
Digital marketing; Advertising creative strategy; Advertising effect; Empirical analysis; Emotional creativity
Implications for Chinese SMEs from Senegalese Users' Adoption of E-commerce
This paper investigates the factors influencing the adoption of e-commerce among young Senegalese consumers and explores the implications for Chinese SMEs aiming to expand into emerging markets. With Senegal’s youthful demographic and increasing internet access, e-commerce presents a growing opportunity, particularly for Chinese SMEs. However, the paper identifies several challenges, including security concerns, income levels, product authenticity issues, limited digital accessibility, and logistics constrains that hinder broader adoption. The study highlights the significance of understanding local market conditions. It offers valuable insights for Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to penetrate the Senegalese market through cross-border e-commerce. By addressing the unique barriers faced by Senegalese consumers, particularly in rural areas, SMEs can better tailor their strategies, ensuring successful market entry and sustainable growth in West Africa’s emerging e-commerce landscape.
Cross-border e-commerce; Chinese SMEs; Senegal; Africa
Culture-led Urban Regeneration in Zürich West: From an Industrial District to a Creative Hub
This article centers on the Zürich West district in Switzerland, analyzing its urban-regeneration strategies and governance logic under the guidance of cultural governance and creative industry policy orientation. Employing a qualitative case-study approach, the research integrates municipal planning archives, transit and educational institutional data, academic research, and policy evaluation reports to construct a three-layer analytical framework of “institution-space-society.” The findings reveal that Zürich West’s transformation unfolded in three phases: (1) industrial heritage revitalization and infrastructure renewal; (2) the formation of cultural and educational anchor points (such as Toni-Areal and Im Viadukt); and (3) governance deepening with sustainability orientation (including Transit-Oriented Development, public space redistribution, and social infrastructure integration). The key mechanisms for success include: multi-stakeholder negotiation and dual-stage formalization shaped by the collaborative planning model (Kooperative Entwicklungsplanung); a transit-oriented-development backbone enhancing accessibility; and a local innovation ecology driven by cultural/educational venues. However, culture-led regeneration is also accompanied by spatial commodification and pressures on social inclusion (rising rents, squeeze on nighttime cultural spaces, and the “moral re-ordering” of the sex-industry landscape). Building on the theoretical foundations laid by Evans, García, Pratt and Peck, this paper proposes three policy recommendations: institutionalize cultural-impact assessment; ensure affordability of creative space via diversified housing policies and tax instruments; and sustain resilience of nighttime and grassroots culture through “public-share quotas” and community-benefit-agreement mechanisms.
Zürich West; Culture-led Urban Regeneration; Cultural Governance; Collaborative Planning; Transit-oriented Development
Integrating Cultural Legacy, Eco-Design Strategies, and Digital Innovation in Contemporary Architecture: A Comprehensive Perspective
Modern architectural design is increasingly challenged to reconcile cultural continuity, environmental responsibility, and technological advancement under the pressures of rapid urbanization and the global push for sustainability. This paper examines how traditional architectural motifs can be reinterpreted in contemporary residential design, explores the contribution of natural lighting to energy-efficient buildings, and discusses the pedagogical potential of BIM technology in construction education. By synthesizing these dimensions, the study proposes an integrative approach that links cultural meaning, ecological performance, and digital innovation. The results indicate that adopting localized design elements, optimizing daylighting strategies, and embedding BIM training into education and practice not only address modern housing needs but also foster cultural resilience and support the long-term sustainability of the construction sector.
Cultural legacy; daylighting design; BIM integration; sustainable architecture; construction education
Enhancing Educational Outcomes through Educative Leadership: A Case Study of GDUFS
This paper explores the concept of educative leadership and its impact on enhancing educational outcomes in international higher education. Drawing on theoretical frameworks of stewardship, cultural development, moral literacy, and emotional well-being, the study examines how educative leadership is practiced at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS). Using a case study approach, the paper analyzes the influence of leadership strategies on cultural inclusivity, moral values, and emotional resilience among teachers and students. Findings highlight both strengths and challenges in fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of intercultural competence, ethical decision-making, and emotional support systems. The study concludes that effective educative leadership not only improves academic performance but also cultivates holistic growth, preparing students and educators to navigate global complexities.
Educative leadership; international education; cultural inclusivity; moral literacy; emotional well-being; Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)
New Development Strategies of China's Foreign Economic and Trade Relations: Taking Sino-Irish Economic and Trade Relations as an Example
Under the current severe and complex international situation, China is facing new challenges in foreign economic and trade relations. Starting from the perspective of transaction costs in international relations, this paper analyzes China, Ireland and their respective agreement organizations and supply chain zones under the framework of global value chain, and explores the necessity and feasibility of developing new economic and trade relations under the background of great power games. Taking Ireland as an example, it puts forward strategies such as playing the third country effect, developing third-party market cooperation, taking advantage of the tax policy of the member countries of relevant international organizations, and strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation.
Economic and Trade Relations; Transaction Costs; Value Chain; Ireland
Analysis and coping with the psychological dilemma of China's post-90s from the perspective of Russell's happiness view
Bertrand Russell's "decentralized" happiness theory, constructed in The Conquest of Happiness, provides a unique perspective on the psychological dilemma of contemporary China's post-90 generation. As the "sandwich generation" in a period of social transformation, the post-90 generation faces multiple psychological challenges such as workplace involution, peer pressure, alienation of close relationships, and loss of self-worth. Its core dilemma is highly compatible with the "self-incarceration," "social alienation," and "physical and mental depletion" criticized by Russell. This paper combines the research data of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the National Health Commission and other authoritative institutions to systematically dissect the inherent correlation between Russell's view of happiness and the psychological distress of the post-90 generation from a psychological perspective: on the one hand, verify the specific manifestation of Russell's diagnosis of the "root causes of unhappiness" in the post-90 population; On the other hand, based on Russell's "path to happiness realization," combined with the characteristics of the post-1990 era, It proposes targeted response strategies from the three dimensions of individual psychological regulation, relational reconstruction and social environment optimization, thereby providing theoretical guidance and practical pathways for alleviating the post-1990 happiness crisis and building a happiness support system appropriate to the local context.
Russell's view of happiness; post-90s generation; psychological dilemma; social comparison; physical and mental exhaustion; decentralization
Forecasting Teacher Demand in China's Compulsory Education: A Time Series Analysis Approach
This study aims to forecast the demand for full-time teachers in China's primary education system for the year 2027, utilizing the ARIMA model. By incorporating variables such as student enrollments, the target student-teacher ratio, the current number of teachers, and projected retirements, the analysis provides a comprehensive estimate of future teacher needs. The results indicate a projected demand of 788,500 full-time teachers by 2027. This finding highlights the necessity for strategic planning and resource allocation to ensure the quality of education amidst increasing demand. The study underscores the importance of proactive recruitment and training initiatives to address the anticipated growth in teacher requirements. Overall, this research contributes valuable insights for policymakers and educational planners in developing effective strategies to meet future educational demands and maintain high standards of primary education in China.
ARIMA Model; Teacher Demand Forecast; Primary Education