International Journal of Humanities and Social Science
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS) is an international, refereed, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering the fields of humanities and social sciences. It publishes high-quality research papers that advance both theory and practice, focusing on topics such as cultural studies, sociology, philosophy, history, and linguistic analysis.
Pathways for Socio-Economic Adaptation under Demographic Evolution
China's demographic landscape is currently undergoing profound structural transformations, characterized by three concurrent trends: deepening population aging, a declining working-age population, and rising human capital quality. These shifts have fundamentally reshaped the traditional economic growth model that was historically reliant on low-cost labor advantages. As a fundamental variable governing socioeconomic operations, demographic changes inevitably trigger systemic adjustments in resource allocation, industrial distribution, and public service systems. Grounded in the theoretical framework of population-economic synergy, this study integrates recent demographic data with industrial transformation practices to systematically analyze evolving demographic patterns and identify structural misalignments within the socio-economic system during the population transition. Specifically, the research examines how the shrinking of the working-age population constrains labor-intensive industries while simultaneously creating opportunities for innovation-driven growth. The study further investigates the mechanisms through which improved educational attainment and skill levels can offset the quantitative decline in the workforce. Based on these analyses, the paper proposes adaptive development pathways focusing on four strategic dimensions: enhancing human capital quality through targeted education and training reforms, upgrading industrial structures toward technology-intensive sectors, optimizing public service delivery to accommodate an aging population, and coordinating regional resource distribution to address demographic disparities. These measures collectively aim to transform the traditional quantity-driven demographic dividend into a quality-oriented talent dividend, thereby fostering high-quality and sustainable economic development in the context of China's evolving demographic reality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Frost Eroc (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Investigative Narratives and the Integration of Visual Journalism in Cross-Cultural News Practice Observations Based on Journalism Experience in China and the United State
The rapidly evolving digital environment is fundamentally changing the way investigative journalism is performed on a global scale. Contemporary investigative reporting no longer relies exclusively on traditional written stories, extensive interview transcripts, or static documentary files to produce compelling facts. Instead, it increasingly depends on dynamic multimedia elements such as images, videos, interactive maps, chronological timelines, complex data charts, and immersive web pages to provide concrete evidence, explain challenging societal problems, and effectively guide diverse audiences. From the comparative perspective of Sino-US journalistic practices, this study utilized practical observation, in-depth case comparison, and comprehensive multimodal text analysis to investigate the underlying integration logic of investigative narratives and visual journalism within cross-cultural news contexts. We propose that Chinese practices predominantly emphasize public service, social governance, and constructive expression, whereas United States practices prioritize rigorous oversight, governmental accountability, and institutional transparency. Visual journalism provides crucial real-world visibility in China, but in the US, it serves functionally distinct purposes. Specifically, in China, visual elements mainly serve to explain, educate, and provide public service; conversely, in the U.S., images primarily function to explain complex issues, highlight systemic conflicts, and recover the chain of responsibility. We further suggest a comprehensive cross-cultural investigative visual journalism fusion process encompassing issue identification, evidence chain construction, structural selection, visual expression, rigorous ethics review, and audience translation. This proposed framework serves as a valuable reference for international news writing, advanced journalism education, and innovative multimodal reporting strategies by modern news organizations.
Copyright (c) 2026 Xiaoman An (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Multi-Responder Cooperative Sweep Path Optimization Model for Building Emergency Evacuation
In modern high-rise buildings and complex architectural structures, efficient emergency evacuation remains a major logistical and safety challenge. This study develops a comprehensive mathematical optimization framework specifically designed for sweep-and-clear strategies, aiming to achieve full spatial coverage and ensure maximum occupant safety in minimal time. A core computational model utilizing a multi-source Bitmask-Dijkstra approach abstracts the building infrastructure as a complex graph network. It employs advanced bitmask encoding for tracking room-sweep states, thereby enabling optimal cooperative path planning among multiple rescue agents. Experimental validation in a single-floor office environment demonstrates that the system completes clearing operations in exactly 4.1 minutes while maintaining perfect coverage. For more complex and expansive environments, the integration of the Bitmask-A* algorithm with admissible heuristics significantly improves computational efficiency. When applied to multi-story daycare centers and large-scale warehouses, the model automatically optimizes responder allocation, deploying two responders for the daycare facility (achieving clearance in 11.4 minutes) and three for the warehouse (13.6 minutes). Furthermore, an extended model integrates highly realistic operational constraints, including communication network reliability, dynamic environmental hazards, dynamic risk prioritization, probabilistic occupant movement patterns, and responder load balancing. This captures real-world uncertainties effectively; for instance, under severe smoke conditions causing a 30% visibility reduction, the calculated clearing time realistically increases to 14.8 minutes. Ultimately, the primary contribution of this research is a systematic, highly scalable emergency path-planning methodology that successfully balances theoretical rigor with practical application, paving the way for intelligent emergency command systems.
Copyright (c) 2026 Guoyi Tu, Zhenming Fan, Zhixin Kang, Ruimeng Kang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on the Symbiotic Development of University Dance Education and Intangible Cultural Heritage: Focusing on Regional Dances of Shandong
This review explores the symbiotic development of university dance education and intangible cultural heritage (ICH), with a particular focus on the regional dances of Shandong, China. It examines how integrating traditional dance forms—such as Yangko, Folk Lantern Dance, Drum Dance, and Plum Blossom Dance—into higher education curricula can simultaneously enhance students' technical skills, creativity, aesthetic literacy, and cultural identity. The paper synthesizes theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and practical models to highlight mutually reinforcing relationships between pedagogical practices and heritage preservation. Key strategies, including curricular integration, workshops, community collaboration, and research-based approaches, are discussed alongside challenges related to authenticity, resource constraints, and evaluative measures. Findings indicate that symbiotic programs foster not only artistic competence but also cultural awareness, social engagement, and sustainable transmission of regional dance traditions. The review also identifies gaps in current research, emphasizing the need for longitudinal studies, standardized assessment frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches to maximize educational and heritage outcomes. Overall, this study underscores the potential of university dance programs to serve as active agents in the preservation, innovation, and dissemination of ICH.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lin Wang, Sumathi Maniam Raj, Eu Gene Saw (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Why Atheism Remains Plausible: From Cosmology to Geography
On 17 February 1600, Giordano Bruno, the sixteenth-century pantheist, was executed. Rejecting a transcendent deity and denying a personal God, his pantheistic view was condemned as atheistic heresy. Bruno's philosophy can be recognized as a crucial precursor to the rise of modern atheism—the explicit belief that there is no God. Historically, the Church has vehemently opposed this perspective. However, theism has gradually lost its dominant foothold across much of the Western world as scientific discoveries emerged, philosophical arguments appeared, and evidence-based research popularized. In the United States, for instance, the proportion of individuals identifying with no religious affiliation has rapidly increased from eight percent of the total population in 2000 to twenty-one percent in 2022. This secularizing trend is widely predicted to continue in the coming decades. Ultimately, one of the primary reasons for the growing presence of atheists is that the atheistic perspective remains a philosophically and scientifically plausible framework, supported by arguments ranging from cosmology to geographical distribution.
Copyright (c) 2026 Maisi Ji (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Interpretations of Chinese Aesthetic Modernity: A Case Study of the Multifaceted Construction of the Wukong Image
Due to the long-standing and continuously inherited nature of Chinese culture, its philosophical thought inherently possesses the quality of drawing upon the wisdom of ancient sages. The aesthetic modernity within Chinese philosophy distinguishes itself from the Western model of modernity, which centers on temporal progress. Instead, it is rooted in the spatial continuity and cultural persistence, generating its own evolution and transformation within the tension between tradition and modernity. Chinese philosophy of information introduces the concept of symbolic information. Chinese aesthetic modernity primarily manifests itself through the reinterpretation and re-cognition of corresponding symbolic information. The classical Chinese mythological figure, Sun Wukong, is undoubtedly a highly representative cultural symbol of this kind. The spirit, personality, metaphors, and other abstract connotations embodied by Wukong constitute symbolic information; this symbolic information is the core and essence of Wukong. This symbolic information has undergone significant changes across different historical periods, exhibiting a deep evolutionary characteristic shaped by changing times and aesthetic interactions. Wukong stands as a typical example of a figure subjected to multi-dimensional reinterpretation and re-creation within modernity. By activating and reinterpreting traditional symbolic information within a global context, it reconstructs a new and robust cultural subjectivity. Furthermore, this continuous process of cultural adaptation highlights the dynamic resilience of Chinese aesthetic paradigms when confronted with contemporary globalized narratives. Ultimately, the multifaceted construction of the Wukong image serves as a profound theoretical lens through which scholars can better understand the broader mechanisms of cultural modernization and symbolic evolution.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tianqi Wu, Jing Cui, Tianyi Ma (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Contemporary Reconstruction of Public Reason: A Re-Examination of the Foundations of Value Consensus and Modern Political Legitimacy
This research article course explores the contemporary reconstruction of public reason and re-examines the foundational link between value consensus and modern political legitimacy. We sort out the historical evolution and theoretical connotation of public reason in modern democracy, and review classic studies on value consensus as the basis of political legitimacy. Adopting a mixed method of theoretical analysis and empirical investigation, we analyze the transformation of public reason amid contemporary value pluralism and compare its operation in different political frameworks. The results show the traditional public reason model based on "fundamental value consensus" fails to adapt to pluralistic society, and value consensus in democratic systems correlates positively with the perceived legitimacy of political institutions. Hence the article proposes a reconstruction path for public reason from procedural inclusiveness and substantive justice perspectives, and clarify its theoretical and practical value for political legitimacy construction and resolving modern value conflicts.
value pluralism contemporary reconstruction
Copyright (c) 2026 Mingyang Sun (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Comparative Study on Narrative and Audience Experience between Chinese and Western Stage Plays
From a comprehensive cross-cultural perspective, this paper systematically compares the underlying narrative structures and the resulting audience experiences between traditional Chinese and Western stage plays. Historically, Western theatrical traditions have heavily relied on realistic, linear narration characterized by concentrated dramatic conflicts, often adhering to Aristotelian principles of unity to create a compelling illusion of reality. In stark contrast, Chinese theatrical arts frequently employ a freehand, highly virtualized, and episodic narrative style that prioritizes symbolic expression and poetic resonance over strict realism. Building upon these foundational distinctions, the paper further analyzes the profound differences in audience engagement, specifically examining viewing distance, interactive modes, and the mechanisms of emotional resonance. While Western theater often maintains a strict fourth wall that encourages psychological immersion and individual catharsis, Chinese theater traditionally fosters a more fluid, communal environment where the boundary between performer and spectator is highly permeable. The root causes of these divergent theatrical paradigms are deeply explored through the lenses of aesthetic traditions, cultural psychology, and underlying social values, ultimately revealing the essential distinctions shaped by distinct Eastern and Western cultural genes. By constructing a robust comparative framework encompassing narrative, experience, and culture, this study effectively addresses the inherent limitations of previous superficial comparisons. Ultimately, the findings provide vital theoretical support and practical insights for the creative innovation, contemporary adaptation, and effective cross-cultural communication of global theatrical arts in the modern era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yuhuan Jiang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
"Transgender" as a Fluid Category: The Racialization of Gender Identity and the Production of Cultural Boundaries from a Queer Theory Perspective
The term "transgender" has achieved significant political visibility in recent decades, yet its consolidation into a seemingly fixed and universal category risks obscuring the diverse ways gender variance is experienced, named, and regulated across cultural and geopolitical contexts. This study critically examines "transgender" as a fluid, contested, and historically situated category, arguing that its boundaries are actively produced and policed through intersecting processes of racialization. Drawing on queer theory, critical race theory, and postcolonial feminism, the paper employs a qualitative case study approach to analyze three key sites: Western media representations, the encounter between global transgender rights discourses and Hijra communities in India, and the racialized rhetoric surrounding bathroom bill debates in the United States. The findings, synthesized in four analytical tables, reveal that race functions as a primary mechanism for constructing a hierarchy of "legitimate" versus "excluded" transgender subjects. Whiteness is consistently centered in mainstream transgender narratives, while racialized gender expressions are erased, exoticized, or pathologized. Four mechanisms of boundary production are identified: differential visibility, implicitly white normative standards, the translation of racial anxiety into regulatory policing, and differential material consequences in law, policy, and everyday life. The study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of identity politics by demonstrating that gender fluidity is not absolute but significantly constrained by racial and cultural power dynamics, challenging universalizing conceptions of "transgender" and foregrounding the complex production of cultural boundaries that determine whose gender variance is recognized and whose is not.
Copyright (c) 2026 Quan Zhang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Positive Discourse Analysis of Official WeChat Public Accounts of Sports Events from the Perspective of the Attitude System: A Case Study of the Lanzhou Marathon
Against the national strategy of mass fitness, official WeChat public accounts have become key channels for sports event communication, yet positive discourse analysis in this field remains insufficient. Based on the attitude system of Appraisal Theory, this paper analyzes attitude resources in original articles from the 2025 Lanzhou Marathon WeChat account using UAM Corpus Tool 6.2. Results show that affect resources dominate, followed by judgment and appreciation. They construct positive discourse via emotional expression, cultural integration and metaphor, enhance emotional resonance and event branding. This study validates the applicability of Appraisal Theory and offers empirical support for interdisciplinary research in sports communication and discourse analysis.
Copyright (c) 2026 Zihan Wu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sino-US Strategic Cooperation in Northwest China During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the continuous escalation of Japan's blockade of China led to the successive disruption of the southwest international transportation routes. Relying on its unique geographical location, existing transportation and industrial foundation, as well as the Sino-US strategic consensus on anti-fascism, Northwest China gradually became an important choice for Sino-US strategic cooperation. By sorting out the historical logic and practical paths of Sino-US strategic cooperation in the Northwest, and analyzing its wartime strategic value and long-term historical influence, we can learn the international cooperation experience contained therein, understand the international significance of anti-fascism, and provide historical reference for contemporary international cooperation and regional development.
The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
Copyright (c) 2026 Runze Cai (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Mediating Living Heritage: A Research-through-Design Approach to Sustainable Interior Strategies for Shanxi Lacquerware
This study investigates how interior design interventions can enhance the sustainability of living heritage through experiential and participatory spatial strategies. Using a lacquerware studio in Shanxi Province, China, as a research-through-design case, the project explores how interior space can mediate relationships between traditional craftsmanship, contemporary consumption, and cultural transmission. Grounded in the concept of living heritage and aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), the research adopts a qualitative, practice-led methodology in which design functions as a mode of inquiry. Through material experimentation, spatial prototyping, and contextual analysis, the study proposes a "Scrap-to-Texture" material strategy and a topological spatial layout to foster public engagement and material reuse. Findings suggest that interior design can serve not merely as a representational medium, but as an active agent in reconfiguring heritage practices within everyday contexts, thereby contributing to sustainable cultural continuity.
Copyright (c) 2026 Peiru Hao (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Governance Modernization: Theoretical Foundations, Intrinsic Compatibility, and Logic of Action
The study analyzes the theoretical essence of Marxist classics on party theory and social change, the experience and accumulated knowledge of governing the party and the country over the century-long development of the ruling structure in China, and the rich historical background of political systems and governance concepts in traditional Chinese culture. This analysis demonstrates the intrinsic connection between the comprehensive deepening of reform and the modernization of party governance. In terms of operational logic, the study emphasizes the principles of maintaining overall party leadership, adopting a people-centered approach, promoting reform and innovation, and implementing comprehensive governance practices. These principles are not only central to modernizing governance but also essential for ensuring effective and sustainable administration. They have significant implications for advancing modernization in the current era, fostering a well-functioning political system, and supporting long-term governance stability. By employing a method that combines literature analysis with theoretical reasoning and practical investigation, this study clarifies the theoretical origins of "advancing the modernization of party governance," deeply explores its key convergence points, and seeks the underlying logic of development. It maintains that upholding overall party leadership, a people-centered approach, reform and innovation, and comprehensive governance practices constitute the pathways for modernizing party and governmental governance in the context of comprehensive reform, offering theoretical guidance and practical reference for advancing governance modernization under current historical conditions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yangzi Lin (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Dual Pathways to Loyalty: How Rational and Affective Factors Shape Revisit Intention in Sports Health Applications
Objective: Amidst the swift evolution of mobile health, sports applications (Sapps) play a vital role in fostering wellness, yet they struggle with substantial user loss. This research explores the underlying psychological factors that drive users' intention to return to these platforms. Methods: Integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT), a conceptual framework was developed featuring variables such as perceived ease of use, usefulness, trust, cost, and entertainment, alongside usage habits and satisfaction. Data were gathered from 358 university students in Seoul via convenience sampling. Statistical validation and hypothesis testing were performed using SPSS 28.0 and AMOS 28.0 through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: Empirical evidence suggests that perceived usefulness is positively predicted by expected confirmation and ease of use. These three elements, in turn, serve as significant antecedents of user satisfaction. Furthermore, while satisfaction, usefulness, and entertainment significantly bolster revisit intention, perceived cost functions as a major inhibitor. However, the direct links between revisit intention and both usage habits and perceived trust were not statistically significant. Conclusion: The decision to reuse Sapps is a combined outcome of cognitive assessments (satisfaction and usefulness) and emotional experiences (entertainment), though it is tempered by cost considerations. These results offer strategic insights for the long-term viability of digital health interventions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jiafa Yang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on the Anti-inflammatory Cooling Effect of Marine Fish Oil ω-3 Microencapsulated Foam Layers in Sports Knee Pads
This research investigates the anti-inflammatory and cooling effects of marine fish oil ω-3 microencapsulated foam layers integrated into sports knee pads. Inflammation and overheating are common issues during sports activities, leading to discomfort and potential injuries. Marine fish oil ω-3 fatty acids are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, and microencapsulation enhances their stability and controlled release. We hypothesize that incorporating microencapsulated ω-3 into foam layers of knee pads will reduce inflammation and provide a cooling effect, thereby improving athletic performance and recovery. The study involves synthesizing ω-3 microcapsules, fabricating foam layers with varying concentrations of these microcapsules, and characterizing their physical and chemical properties. In vitro release studies will assess the release kinetics of ω-3 fatty acids from the foam. In vivo experiments will evaluate the anti-inflammatory and cooling effects of the knee pads on athletes during exercise, using measures such as skin temperature, inflammatory markers in blood samples (e.g., TNF-α, IL-6), and subjective comfort scales. A control group wearing standard knee pads will be compared. The findings will provide valuable insights into the potential of ω-3 microencapsulated foam for sports applications and contribute to the development of advanced wearable technologies for sports and healthcare.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lingjun Zhu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Humanistic Governance and Student Development in Vocational Education
As vocational education in China transitions toward quality-oriented development, governance reform in higher vocational colleges has become increasingly urgent. However, institutional management continues to be shaped by performance-based evaluation systems and administrative control logic, generating tensions between accountability and student-centered development. Drawing upon person-centered theory, hierarchy of needs theory, and contemporary student engagement research, this study examines the structural conditions, relational dynamics, and practical manifestations of humanistic-oriented educational management within higher vocational contexts. Using a qualitative research design based on semi-structured interviews with administrators, teachers, and students from five vocational colleges in Inner Mongolia, the study explores how governance principles are interpreted and enacted across institutional levels. Findings indicate that dialogic governance mechanisms, emotionally supportive disciplinary approaches, and individualized developmental support systems significantly enhance students’ sense of belongingness, autonomy, competence, and sustained engagement. These practices contribute to stronger professional identity formation and internalized responsibility. Nevertheless, the persistence of metric dominance, performance-driven accountability, and uneven resource distribution constrains the long-term sustainability of humanistic reforms. Tensions remain between quantitative evaluation standards and relational care practices. In response, this paper proposes a Humanistic Governance Transformation Framework designed to integrate institutional regulation with developmental facilitation. By recalibrating accountability structures and embedding relational ethics into governance systems, the framework offers both theoretical refinement and practical guidance for advancing vocational education modernization in China.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yudong Wang, Kevin Arman Ramos (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Determinants of Revisit Intention in Sports Tourism: The Roles of Destination Image, Tourist Satisfaction, and Perceived Value
With the growing importance of sports tourism in the global tourism industry, promoting tourists' revisit intention has become a key issue for the sustainable development of sports tourism destinations. Compared with one-time consumption behavior, revisit intention more accurately reflects tourists' overall evaluation of a destination as well as their long-term consumption potential. Based on consumer behavior theory and the perspective of tourism experience evaluation, this study constructs a theoretical model in which destination image, tourist satisfaction, and perceived value serve as antecedent variables, and revisit intention is the outcome variable, to systematically examine the mechanisms through which these factors influence revisit intention in sports tourism. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of sports tourists, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to empirically test the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that destination image, tourist satisfaction, and perceived value all have significant positive effects on revisit intention. The findings provide targeted managerial implications for sports tourism destinations seeking to enhance tourist loyalty and promote repeat consumption.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fengting Hu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Role of Online Peer Support Forum in Coping with Diabetes: A Narrative Analysis
This study investigates how diabetes patients construct and share their experiences within an online peer support forum, focusing on the narratives they use to make sense of their condition and cope with its challenges. Using posts from the Sweet Home Diabetes Forum as data, this research employs a narrative analysis framework to identify four predominant narrative types: self-acceptance, education, lifestyle modifications, and social support. The self-acceptance narrative highlights patients' journeys toward acknowledging their diagnosis, building mental resilience, and maintaining a positive outlook. The education narrative emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge about diabetes, sharing information, and utilizing diverse resources to better manage the condition. The lifestyle modifications narrative reflects personal efforts to adapt through changes in diet, exercise, medication routines, and glucose monitoring, fostering a sense of control. Finally, the social support narrative underscores the role of family, friends, and online communities in providing emotional encouragement, practical advice, and a sense of belonging. These narratives demonstrate how diabetes patients navigate their experiences, reconstruct their identities, and foster connection through storytelling. The findings underscore the therapeutic value of online forums, offering insights for healthcare professionals to better support patients' emotional and social needs.
Copyright (c) 2026 Shuai Liu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Inheritance and Development of the Gold Ornament Culture of the Women of Xunpu
The gold ornaments of the Xunpu Women are the core material carrier of marine folk customs in southern Fujian. They form a "symbolic symbiosis" with the hairpin custom and are an important part of the national intangible cultural heritage. Quanzhou has attracted global attention after its successful application as a World Heritage Site. Its development is deeply tied to the Maritime Silk Road trade. It has evolved through the Han, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, integrating Islamic culture and traditional Chinese auspicious meanings, forming a unique style with maritime culture as the core. Gold ornaments, with gold hairpins, gold earrings and gold combs as the core types, have the characteristics of symbolization, life-oriented and cultural integration. They are the memory carrier, cultural identity mark and emotional sustenance of the Maritime Silk Road. However, contemporary inheritance faces difficulties such as shallow cultural connotation, faulty skill inheritance, and fragmented protection systems. In order to achieve living inheritance, it is necessary to explore its deep value through in-depth dissemination of cultural tourism, dual-track talent cultivation in schools and apprentices, integration of tradition and modern innovation, and comprehensive policy guarantees covering skills and customs, so that the memory and folk wisdom of the Maritime Silk Road carried by this intangible cultural heritage can continue to pass on vitality in the new era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mengqi Wang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Mainstream Ideological Education Discourse of Post-00s College Students in the Era of Omnimedia the Logic of the Improvement of Guidance Force
The all-media revolution has fundamentally reshaped the cognitive landscape of Generation Z college students, exposing mainstream ideological education to three critical challenges: erosion of discourse authority, narrative disengagement, and entrenched cognitive barriers. This study examines three key dimensions-societal ideological infiltration, algorithmic technology distortion, and lagging media literacy-to reveal the deep-seated causes of mainstream discourse's declining influence. It proposes a three-pronged optimization strategy: establishing an "agenda-setting and discourse absorption" mechanism to strengthen mainstream discourse definition; employing algorithmic recommendations for precision-targeted outreach to break information cocoons; and implementing media literacy programs to solidify the foundation of critical thinking.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ying Zeng (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Comparative Study of the Old and New Guangxi Cliques during the Republic of China
This article offers a comparative overview of the Old and New Guangxi Cliques, two successive but fundamentally different forms of regional militarism in Republican China. While both cliques shared the basic characteristics of warlordism-territorial autonomy and the preservation of military strength-their organizational structures, leadership composition, and political orientations diverged significantly. By following the chronological development of each clique, the study highlights how the Old Guangxi Clique's fragmented, parochial power base contributed to its rapid collapse, whereas the New Guangxi Clique, shaped by modern military training and strategic engagement with national politics, rose to prominence and played a sustained role in major historical events. This comparison illustrates the internal diversity of warlordism and clarifies why the New Guangxi Clique became a more coherent and nationally influential force.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yumu Liu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AI-Driven ESG Analytics for Sustainable Investment in U.S. Small Businesses: Integrating LLMs and Causal Modeling for Policy-Enhanced Resilience
This study examines how artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs) and causal inference frameworks, can enhance ESG-oriented investment decision-making for U.S. small businesses. As sustainability criteria increasingly influence capital allocation, investors require analytical systems capable of processing fragmented disclosures, unstructured narratives, regulatory documents, and heterogeneous financial indicators. The research develops an integrated AI-driven ESG analytics framework that leverages automated text understanding, probabilistic causal modeling, and resilience forecasting to identify sustainability patterns while remaining policy-neutral. Empirical evaluation using synthetic and publicly available datasets indicates that LLM-enhanced ESG scoring improves signal extraction from incomplete disclosures, while causal models clarify the directional impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on financial stability. The combined system demonstrates strong potential for supporting investors, policymakers, and financial institutions in assessing long-term resilience among small enterprises. The findings highlight AI's transformative role in sustainability analytics and provide pathways for future refinement through regulatory harmonization, domain-specific model alignment, and expanded cross-sector datasets.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jinyuan Li (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Leveraging Large Language Models for Compliance and Productivity: Economic Implications of AI Adoption in the U.S. Small Business Sector
This paper investigates the economic implications of adopting Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate compliance and administrative functions within the U.S. small business sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently face disproportionate regulatory burdens that consume approximately 19 percent of operating budgets and cost over $50,000 per employee annually. By transforming compliance from a labor-intensive cost center into a scalable digital process, LLM-enabled automation offers a structural remedy to the SME productivity gap. The analysis estimates that widespread adoption could reallocate $50 to $90 billion annually from non-productive administrative tasks to high-value productive uses. Beyond immediate cost savings, the paper demonstrates that this technological shift promotes capital deepening, as firms redirect resources from recurring operational expenses toward long-term intangible capital formation. The study concludes that supported by adaptive federal policies and deregulation, AI-driven compliance automation will serve as critical economic infrastructure, enhancing total factor productivity, fostering entrepreneurship, and strengthening U.S. competitiveness in global markets.
Copyright (c) 2026 Siqi You (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
From Awareness to Action: A Conceptual Framework for Participatory Resilience in the Chinese Context
As climate risks grow increasingly complex and governance systems undergo institutional change, fostering individual-level public engagement has become a critical challenge in risk research. Existing studies often focus on macro-level institutions and community practices, with limited attention to the behavioral mechanisms at the individual level. This study proposes a theoretical framework of participatory resilience that expands the micro-analytic dimension of social resilience theory through the lens of individual behavior change. Drawing on the Social Cognitive Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, the paper introduces a five-stage behavioral pathway model comprising cognitive activation, emotional resonance, evaluative judgment, motivational development, and behavioral transformation. By integrating international experiences with bibliometric analysis of both Chinese and English literature, the study identifies gaps in current research-particularly the insufficient attention to individual behavioral transformation and the lack of clearly defined institutional embedding mechanisms in state-led governance environments. The findings contribute to resilience theory by offering a micro-level analytical perspective that links individual cognition and motivation to broader systemic resilience-building efforts.
Copyright (c) 2025 Qiuyu Dong (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Analysis and Research on the Going Viral Phenomenon of City Marathons
Urban marathon events have become increasingly popular in recent years, gradually presenting a new sports cultural landscape. During urban marathon races, the psychological needs of participants and their physical and mental experiences are aspects that are worthy of our attention. Based on this, we further analyze the physical culture behind urban marathons and the significance of urban marathons for our school sports activities. The research found that the psychological needs of urban marathon participants are diverse, mainly including health, completing challenges, and a sense of achievement, "interactive experience", social needs, stress relief, and emotional expression, etc. The physical experiences of participants mainly include fatigue, excitement, and a sense of teamwork. In contrast, the physical culture contained in urban marathons mainly includes health culture, physical expression culture, social culture, inclusive culture, and urban spirit culture, etc. The popularity of urban marathon events also provides certain inspiration for conducting school sports activities. By using the example of urban marathons, when arranging school sports activities, attention should be paid to the development of physical and mental health, emotional expression, social skills, and teamwork skills. In conclusion, this study, based on the analysis of the "outreach" of urban marathons, explores the inspiration of urban marathons for the development of school sports activities in China, with the aim of better conducting school sports work in our country.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rui Ding, Zhaofeng Chen, Hongtao Yang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
From Parent-Child Activity Experience to Recommendation Intention: The Transmission Path of Satisfaction in Resort Hotels-A Case Study of Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake
Amid the global shift toward sustainable tourism and the growing demand for family-oriented hospitality, parent-child activities have emerged as a key competitive asset for resort hotels. Yet existing research on experiential factors and customer behavior has paid limited attention to the unique service dynamics within family-centered resort settings, leaving a gap in explaining how activity-specific experiences influence parental satisfaction and recommendation intentions. This study investigates the causal pathway linking activity experience (EX), customer satisfaction (SA), and recommendation intention (RE) in the context of resort-based parent-child programs, addressing the scarcity of empirical evidence tailored to this service environment. A quantitative survey was conducted at the Huamao Hilton Ningbo Dongqian Lake, a luxury resort in the Yangtze River Delta known for its family-friendly facilities. Questionnaires were administered both online and on-site between January and March 2024 to parents who had participated in at least one parent-child activity. After screening, 219 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS 29 and AMOS 24, incorporating Cronbach's alpha for reliability, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for construct validity, and structural equation modeling (SEM) to test causal relationships. The results indicate that hotels' deliberate design and management of experiential elements exert a stronger influence on satisfaction than co-creation, reflecting parents' preference for reliability and convenience in family travel scenarios. These findings extend general hospitality frameworks with insights grounded in the resort family-activity context. Practically, resorts should allocate resources to developing well-structured, tailored parent-child activities that enhance satisfaction and foster recommendation intentions, thereby supporting repeat visitation within the family travel market.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tingting Shao , Jingxuan Sun , Nan Xu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
An Examination of the Professional Football Industry in China: Insights Derived from Big Data Analysis
This study investigates the critical challenges hindering the development of China's professional soccer industry through a big data analytical approach. Textual data were collected from major Chinese digital platforms between January 1, 2022, and October 31, 2024, and analyzed using TEXTOM, TF-IDF, sentiment analysis, and CONCOR techniques in UCINET6 and Netdraw. The findings show that financial instability, weak youth training systems, ineffective governance, and inconsistent policy implementation remain the most significant structural obstacles. Sentiment analysis further reveals strong public concern over financial transparency, coalition management, and the long-term sustainability of club operations. CONCOR analysis identifies fragmented policy execution and insufficient institutional coordination, indicating misalignment among governing bodies, clubs, and market actors. By integrating big data analytics with sport management research, this study provides a richer understanding of the systemic inefficiencies shaping China's professional soccer landscape. The results not only offer a novel methodological lens for examining industry transformation but also generate practical insights for policymakers and club administrators aiming to strengthen governance, enhance market mechanisms, and promote sustainable industry development.
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The Role of Sports Tourism in Shaping Generation Z's Settlement Intentions: A Narrative Literature Review
Global demographic aging and the migration of younger generations to large metropolitan centers have led to population imbalances that challenge the sustainable development of small and medium-sized cities. As cities search for innovative pathways to attract and retain younger residents, the integration of sports and tourism particularly through participatory sports event tourism has gained momentum as a viable urban revitalization strategy. This narrative review synthesizes the existing literature to explore how participatory event tourism influences Generation Z's settlement intentions through the Cognition-Affective-Conation (C-A-C) theoretical lens. It examines key mediating variables service quality, perceived city image, perceived value, city identity, and sense of belonging drawing on research from tourism management, urban studies, and psychology. The review highlights theoretical fragmentation and the lack of generationally focused studies linking event experiences to long-term behavioral outcomes such as settlement. It argues that participatory sports events can function as catalysts for urban attachment and youth retention when managed with attention to service quality and emotional engagement. Finally, it proposes a conceptual basis for future empirical research using structural equation modeling to validate the cognitive-affective-conative mechanisms driving settlement behavior in participatory event contexts.
Zheng He's Voyages: Peaceful Diplomacy and Global Exchange in the Ming Dynasty
Between 1405 and 1433, the Ming dynasty launched seven monumental maritime expeditions under the command of Admiral Zheng He. Zheng He was selected by Emperor Yongle for his exceptional talent and leadership. His vast fleets carried valuable goods such as silk and porcelain, fostering robust trade and cultural exchanges across Asia and Africa. Reaching as far as the eastern coast of Africa, these voyages ranked among the largest in world history and sought to demonstrate China's strength, establish enduring diplomatic ties with neighboring regions, and advance commerce and economic development. Zheng He's journeys illustrated that international influence could be achieved through diplomacy and goodwill rather than conquest. His peaceful approach stands as an enduring example of global cooperation and cultural exchange, continuing to inspire modern efforts toward cross-cultural communication and mutual understanding.
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Book Review: How to Do Things You Hate - Reframing Discipline, Motivation, and Discomfort
Peter Hollins's How to Do Things You Hate explores the psychological foundations of motivation, procrastination, and self-discipline through insights from cognitive and emotional science. Drawing on theories of emotion regulation, self-determination, and habit formation, Hollins reframes resistance to unpleasant tasks as an adaptive emotional mechanism rather than a personal shortcoming. The book argues that sustained action stems not from sheer willpower but from an understanding of how emotions, identity, and environmental factors interact to influence behavior. This review analyzes Hollins's integration of behavioral research with practical strategies, emphasizing his focus on emotional intelligence, cognitive reframing, and environmental design as effective tools for overcoming avoidance. It further assesses the book's strengths in clarity and theoretical coherence, while noting its occasional oversimplifications of neuroscience and sociocultural dynamics. Overall, How to Do Things You Hate presents a compassionate, evidence-based perspective on productivity that prioritizes psychological flexibility and self-awareness over rigid discipline.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yuzhi Jiang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0