Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Mental Growth and Human Resilience (MGHR 2025)

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Peer-Review Statements

Deepanjali Mishra
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [MGHR 2025] during [September 25-26th, 2025] in [Fukui, Japan]. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the [Committee Members] and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document is a truthful...
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Research on Factors Influencing the Romantic Relationships of College Graduates in the Chinese Context

Runqi Zhong
This study explores the influencing factors of romantic relationships among Chinese college graduates. Based on Stenberg’s triangle of love theory (passion, intimacy, commitment), the factors of the impact of these three dimensions were analyzed through semi-structured interviews to 14 participants (seven...
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How AI-Generated Content Contributes to the Rise of Misinformation in News Media?

Tianer He
This essay discusses how AI-generated content contributes to the spread of misinformation in news media, by explaining a series of high-profile cases in which AI tolls have produced unreliable or misleading information. It will compare AI-written news articles with those produced by traditional journalists...
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Multidimensional Pathway Analysis about the Generation of Cyberbullying from the Perspective of Social Learning Theory

Kaian Wang
In recent years, cyberbullying has progressively evolved into a serious challenge of the globally digitalized societies and their constituent members. Such deleterious behavior not only violates the legitimate rights of victims but also fundamentally destabilizes the integrity and harmony of online environments...
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Research on the Construction of Digital Identity of Elderly Users on Short Video Platform: Based on the Case Study of TikTok Blogger “Grandma Meiying”

Yihan Huang
This paper analyzes the digital identity construction of elderly users based on 86 videos published by TikTok blogger “Grandma Meiying”. The study found that the keywords of “self-discipline” and “high energy” covered 87% of the videos, accounting for 94% of the popular videos (video with more than 100,000...
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From The Perspective of Symbolic Interactionism: Analyzing the Impact of Chinese Social New Media on Sexual Cognition and Sexual Attitudes Among Young Chinese Women

Ziheng Fang
Sexual cognition, sexual health, and attitudes toward sexuality are inescapable aspects of human life. Beyond traditional school-based sex education, the rise of social new media has provided young Chinese women with new platforms to access and engage with sexuality-related content. In this study, 211...
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Strategies of Personalized Communication in Video Journalism Under Integrated Media

Zihan Wang
In today’s era of integrated media, jounalists are facing a new challenge of employing personalized narrative strategies to build a distinctive personal brand (or “IP”). This study aims to explore the personalized communication strategies in case of CCTV journalist Zhuang Shengchun and his two programs,...
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Resisting Media Socialization: A Psychological Study of University Students’ Temporary Social Media Disengagement

Qiaoxi Sun
This mixed-methods study investigated the psychological mechanisms underlying university students’ temporary social media disengagement behaviors. Through semi-structured interviews with 10 participants (ages 20-25) and quantitative analysis of survey data from 431 university students, we examined three...
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Psychological Factors Underlying the Addiction to Short Dramas

Jian Jiao
In recent years, the short drama market in China has experienced remarkable growth. Many viewers have become so addicted that they are willing to purchase their favorite short drama series all at once. Building on the renowned “Uses and Gratifications Theory,” this paper conducts an in-depth analysis...
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A study on the Communication Effect of Music Therapy on Its Audience in Social Media: Taking Xiaohongshu and Bilibili as Examples

Mandi Yang
Social media is increasingly becoming a platform for emotional expression and psycho-logical adjustment. Music therapy content has been widely disseminated on social platforms with the advantages of low cost and high reach. This paper explores the dissemination mechanism of music therapy content and...
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Fandom as a Psychological Shelter: When Idol Worship Becomes an Escape from Existential Anxiety

Zhou Can
The aim of this paper is to look at how being a fan and idolizing celebrities helps young people cope with feelings of anxiety and uncertainty about their personal identity. The paper analyses how social media helps fans build bonds and recognize unity among each other. Engaging with these fandoms gives...
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Celebrity Image Construction and National Cultural Heritage in China, the United States, and South Korea

Danchen Liu
In the age of digitalization, images of celebrities have become important tools of soft power. This paper explores the design and the use of celebrity images, focusing on politics, history, and culture in China, the US, and South Korea. State-sponsored cultural nationalists and revivalists in China claim,...
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Digital Identity and Consumer Behavior: A Quantitative Study on Virtual Fashion among Rednote Users

Josslyn Shi
This study investigates how digital identity shapes consumer behavior within virtual fashion environments, focusing on self-presentation and peer influence on the social media platform Rednote. By combining survey analysis and qualitative content coding, the research explores how Generation Z users construct...
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Research on the Imbalance of Educational Resource Allocation in the Tibet Region

Qingyue Yang
With the continuous development and progress of the economy, science and technology, and the increasing demand for talents, the proportion of national financial investment and expenditure on education is increasing. However, due to the influence of economic, historical, geographical, and other factors,...
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The Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Enhancing the Professional Skills of Secondary Education Teachers

Yang Zhou
With the deep integration and application of AI in secondary education, the opportunities and challenges brought by the improvement of vocational abilities of secondary education teachers have received widespread attention. This article mainly analyzes the opportunities and challenges that the integration...
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Comparative Study on Financial Investment in STEM Education Between China and the UK: Current Situation, Issues, and Countermeasures

Manshan Zhang
In the current intense global technological competition, the issue of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education financial investment in China and the UK has received widespread attention, but there are still shortcomings in terms of investment scale, structure, and mechanism. This...
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Data-Driven Educational Reform: The Role of Informatization in Modern Learning Models

Ruiting Tian
In recent years, digital technology has been applied to a certain extent in education, helping to transform education into information technology, and opening a new track for educational development. By analyzing the effectiveness of Educational Informatization Transformation in Chongqing and Jiangxi,...
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Analysis of the System and Differences in Student Loans Between China and the United States

Xiangze Duanmu
As an important measure to promote educational equity, the system design of national student loans directly affects the educational opportunities of students from economically disadvantaged families. This paper analyzes the differences between China and the United States in terms of student loans and...
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A Comparative Study of the German Dual System and the Chinese School Enterprise Cooperation Financial Model

Fengze Chai
Vocational education plays an increasingly significant role in promoting employment stability and cultivating high-quality technical and skilled talents. In recent years, China has continuously promoted the reform of school-enterprise cooperation. However, there are still structural weaknesses in the...
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Dilemmas and Optimization Paths of the Fiscal System for integrated Urban-Rural Compulsory Education

Zhaoyou Li
This paper, based on the context of the urban-rural dual structure, explores the challenges and optimization paths of China’s integrated fiscal system for compulsory education. Through a comparative analysis of fiscal input mechanisms and resource allocation differences in representative regions of eastern...
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Comparison of the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure for Preschool Education in Urban and Rural Areas: A Case Study of Kunming

Tong Wang
The issue of differences in preschool education between urban and rural areas has received widespread attention, but there are still shortcomings in three main aspects: urban-rural financial investment, policy tilt effects, and resource allocation mechanisms. This article analyzes the specific factors...
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Empirical Study on the Impact of Educational Fiscal Subsidies on the Quality of Basic Education in China’s Eastern, Central, and Western regions

Keyin Xu
The quality of basic education reflects a country’s development potential and sustainability. This paper constructs a fixed effect model to study the impact of government expenditure on education subsidies in eastern, central, and Western China on the quality of regional basic education. This paper finds...
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A Review of Research on Advances in Digital Marketing Strategy

Jie Wang
Digital marketing has undergone substantial growth over the past two decades, evolving from basic email campaigns and static websites to sophisticated, data-driven strategies that leverage social media, search engine optimization (SEO), influencer partnerships, content marketing, and real-time analytics....
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Research on the Impact and Path of Educational Fiscal Policy on the Development of Art Higher Education Institutions

Anqi Dai
The issue of aesthetic education in universities has received widespread attention, but there are still shortcomings in the development of art-related higher education institutions. This article analyzes the actual effectiveness of educational resource allocation, funding utilization, and education quality...
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Regional Differences and Optimization Strategies of Financial Investment in Preschool Education in China under the Background of a Low Fertility Rate

Bohan Liu
This study examines the regional disparities and optimization strategies for preschool education financial investment in China under a low fertility rate. Using panel data from 31 provincial administrative regions between 2013 and 2023, the study employs panel data analysis methods. The findings indicate...
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A Comparative Study on the Financial Input Mechanism of Basic Education in China and Australia: Seeking a Balance between Fairness and Efficiency

Peisu Fang
The issue of fairness and efficiency of the financial input mechanism for basic education has received widespread attention. However, existing comparative studies between China and Australia lack structural empirical evidence and regional case analyses. This paper uses Guangdong Province, China, and...
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Research on Regional Differences and Countermeasures of Balanced Development of Compulsory Education: Based on Education Economic Policy Analysis of Hebei, Hunan, and Sichuan Provinces

Jingxuan Wang
Currently, the development of compulsory education in China has received widespread attention, but there are still shortcomings in the balanced development of compulsory education between provinces and between urban and rural areas. This article analyzes the differences in the balanced development of...
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The Role of GenAI in Promoting Self-Regulated Learning and Enhancing Student Engagement in Music Education

Xiaodan Zhang
With the rapid digitalization of education, music teaching and learning have greatly evolved, presenting new opportunities for more personalized and interactive experiences. In addition to technology integration, noticeable shortcomings still exist in engaging students and supporting their SRL. This...
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The Role of Group Cooperative Learning in Primary School Students’ Learning and Suggestions for Enhancement

Qingle Ye
Researchers have shown great interest in the role that cooperative learning plays in enhancing both academic outcomes and social skills among primary school students. However, in actual classroom environment, implementing cooperative learning still comes with several obstacles. For the purpose of this...
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Study of Ancient Chinese Women’s Culture from the Characters of the “女 (female)” Part of Shuowen Jiezi

Keying Li
As one of the most influential dictionaries in ancient China, Shuowen Jiezi, contains a large number of “女(female)” characters related to women, which not only carry the evolution of character shapes and meanings, but also reflect women’s identities, statuses, and cultural functions in ancient Chinese...
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Uneven Growth: A Comparative Study of Economic Inequality in China, Japan, and South Korea

Qingyuan Zhang
This study compares inequality in China and Japan with South Korea, three key East Asian economies that have gone through rapid industrial growth and economic changes in recent decades. Though they have all achieved progress together, labor market setups, policy reactions, and institutional systems have...
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The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness on Criminal Behavior – Using Different Psychological Variables as Indicators

Qianyu Chen
This research explores how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) affect criminal conduct in people with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) traits. Specifically, this study examines how these two interventions affect psychological variables such as impulsivity,...
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Impact of Stress on Moral Judgment in High-stakes Situations

Yichen Hua
Stress greatly influences ethical decision-making, especially in fields that sometimes face high-stakes moral conundrums like law enforcement, military, and healthcare personnel. Although earlier studies revealed how stress influences decision-making, little is known about how acute and chronic stress,...
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Social Media Influence on Criminal Psychology of Children and Adolescence

Chuqiao Rong
This study concerns over youth crime and harmful thoughts are rising with the widespread adoption of social media by minors, investigates how social media influences the development of criminal psychological tendencies in children and adolescents. The analysis compares results across age groups and geographic...
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A Study of the Relationship between Juvenile Delinquency and Their Development Path

Yuhan Zhang
Juvenile delinquency has shown a rapid increase in recent years, and juvenile delinquency is closely linked to the path of development. Juvenile delinquency caused by different reasons also requires different solutions. The problem of juvenile delinquency has attracted the attention of scholars all over...
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The Influence of Art Therapy Intervention on Executive Function Development and Emotional Security in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Qiuzi Zhu
This study investigates the impact of art therapy interventions on executive function (EF) and emotional security in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This investigation reveals that clay modeling, rhythmic music therapy, and parent - child collaborative creative endeavors, significantly...
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Feminist Visual Analysis in The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror

Yaran Wang
This essay explores how the science fiction series The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) and Black Mirror (2011–2019) use cinematic techniques, specifically cinematography and mise-en-scène, to reflect and critique the gender and social norms of their respective eras. Despite being produced decades apart, both...
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Research on Cinematic Language and Sound Design in Feminist Film-Making

Yanfei Chen
This study focuses on the transformative power of cinematic language and sound design in feminist filmmaking, examining how they combine to challenge patriarchal representation and reconstruct women’s subjectivity. Moving beyond merely analyzing narratives and themes, it explores several visual cinematic...
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Kinship in Crisis: Informal Care Networks and Survival Strategies in the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave and 2005 Hurricane Katrina

Jingxuan Wang
This paper investigates how kinship networks function as informal care infrastructure during urban disasters, with a comparative focus on the 1995 Chicago Heatwave and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. While natural disasters are often framed as equalizing events, mounting evidence reveals that their impacts...
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The Impact of Key Opinion Leader Marketing on Consumer Behavior

Haiyang Zhang
With the development of social media, marketing methods are currently shifting from traditional models to the interactive Key Opinion Leader (KOL) model. KOL marketing significantly contributes to boosting brand recognition and driving sales growth. In 2024, the scale of the KOL marketing market in China...
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Recommendation System on Consumers’ Impulse Purchase

Zishuo Zhao
Against the background of digital acceleration, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) recommendation system has evolved from an information tool to a decision-making influencer, reshaping consumer behavior. TikTok, Taobao and Amazon’s recommendation algorithms guide users with differentiated logic, which...
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Exploring the Paradigm Shift of Feminist Coming-of-Age Narratives in Contemporary Context: A Case Study of the Film Herstory

Ning Shi
Under the dual contexts of evolving feminist discourse and transformative communication paradigms in the era of social media, feminist cinema is undergoing a significant shift in its coming-of-age narrative frameworks. This study examines Herstory as a case study, employing filmic text analysis and narratological...
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Loss and Transcendence: An Exploration of Female Subjectivity in Chinese Cinema

Xinyi Lin
With the rising female awareness in contemporary China, women’s stories on the screen have become increasingly prominent. Following the transformation of female images on the Chinese screen over the past 70 years, the article addresses the special trajectory of Chinese female consciousness being first...
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From “Being Looked At” to “Self-Visualisation”: Feminist Cinema’s Deconstruction of the Gaze Mechanism and Reshaping of Subjectivity

Mengfei Li
Within the cultural context of patriarchy, the “male gaze” in traditional cinema has long positioned women as objects to be viewed, sparking ongoing academic discourse on gendered power relations on screen. Commencing with Laura Mulvey’s “Male Gaze” theory, this paper systematically explores how feminist...
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Reframing the Gaze: Feminist Spectatorship and Queer Visual Politics in the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Binhan Xie
This paper examines a thorough analysis of Céline Sciamma’s 2019 film Portrait of a Lady on Fire through the intersecting lenses of feminist spectatorship and queer visual politics. The film is built on the tradition of feminist film theory and influenced by psychoanalytic frameworks, the film capsizes...
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Effect of The Examination Anxiety from Two Aspects: Internal and External Factors

Xizhen Cui
This paper examines both the internal and external factors that influence test anxiety as it unfolds in the context of contemporary high-pressure times. The discussion begins with internal dimensions such as self-efficacy, self-confidence, and time management, and then shifts to external factors of parental...
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A Phonological Study of the Character “丽” in the Place Name “Lishui,” Zhejiang Province

Weiyi Ni
Lishui, situated in Zhejiang Province’s mountainous southwest, derives its name from the Tang Dynasty when it was established as Lishui County under Kuo-zhou’s administration. Officially designated as a city in 1986, its toponymic character “丽” (traditionally “麗”) has long sparked debate. While modern...
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A Study on the Transmission Crisis and Preservation Pathways of Jiangyong Nüshu in the Dissemination of Chinese Character Culture from the Perspective of Language Ecology

Zijun Cui
As the only known women-specific writing system within the entire Chinese character dialectal framework, Jiangyong “Nüshu” carries unique cultural value and gendered significance. However, it now faces a profound inheritance crisis under the compounded pressures of character standardization, digital...
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The Functions and Approaches of Shuo Wen Jie Zi in Chinese Language Teaching from the Perspective of New Curriculum Standards

Ruoxin Wang
The Compulsory Education Chinese Curriculum Standards (2022 Edition) proposes four key aspects of core attainment of Chinese: cultural confidence, language application, thinking abilities, and aesthetic creation. New definitions and requirements for the application of Chinese character instruction in...
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Applications and Limitations of the Graphic Analysis Method in the Interpretation of Ancient Chinese Scripts: A Case Study of the Character “nǚ” as a Gender Symbol

Shijun Pan
Paleographic decipherment is a critical procedure in Chinese script studies, wherein the Graphic Analysis Method (GAM) —as a time-honored hermeneutic approach— maintains paramount scholarly significance. This methodology operates through systematic examination of grapho-morphological evolution and structural...
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Preservation and Innovation of Archaic Words in Traditional Chinese Character Systems: A Case Study of the Common Cantonese Archaisms “Haang” (行), “Sik” (食), and “Tai” (睇) in Hong Kong

Xiaotong Duan
Cantonese, which is a major Chinese dialect, has long drawn scholarly attention for the preservation and innovation of its archaisms. However, the role of the Traditional Chinese character system in shaping this process remains underexplored. This study examines the dual mechanisms of preservation and...
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Impact of Confucianism Interacting with Power System during the Han Dynasty

Xiaoguang Yu
Confucianism has become the dominant state and social ideology since Han dynasty. It supported the imperial power by legitimizing their rulership, also embedded a restrictive setting to limit the emperor’s abuse of power. This study focuses on the interaction of Confucianism with Power system with an...
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The Image Changes of Peter Pan’s Actions in American Publications

Xiwen Gong
As one of the key arenas of confrontation between the two major Cold War blocs, the diplomatic relationship between Cuba and the United States has long been a focal point of international attention. The Peter Pan Operation, characterized by its large-scale and non-voluntary nature as a cross-border population...
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Parental Influence on Marital Decision-Making in “Leftover Women” Families

Caoshuo Shen
This article discusses the phenomenon of “leftover women” in mainland China and the influence of parents on their marriage decision-making. The term “leftover women” has a pejorative connotation, which exacerbates the “stigmatization” and pressure on unmarried women by society. In Chinese families, the...
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An Analysis of the Internet Buzzword “Involution” under the Three-Plane Theory

Yu Gu
With the deepening and development of the research on internet buzzword, network catchwords have become a part that cannot be ignored in the linguistic field. The word "involution", an internet buzzword, is widely used on the Internet. Based on the three-plane theory, this paper analyzes the...
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Escaping the “Perfect Woman”: Reflections on and Resistance to Traditional Gender Roles by Female Lawyers in First-Tier Cities

Xinyu Li
Against the background of modernization of Chinese society and the increasing participation of women in the profession, more and more female lawyers have gradually emerged in the legal profession as a traditionally “male-dominated” field. However, they still face gender bias, promotion barriers, and...
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Abel-Rémusat and the Philological Turn in Chinese Character Studies

Yuqi Huang
In the 19th century, European Sinology was in a stage of transition from scattered knowledge accumulation to systematic knowledge construction and professional training. In this period, the research of Chinese characters was restricted by missionary practices and vague philosophical speculation, and...
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The Historical Logic and Educational Pathways of Promoting the National Common Language and Writing System

Yixuan Li
The national common language and characters, as the foundation relied upon for national governance and ethnic identity, their promotion and popularization are not only regarded as a key manifestation of language and character policies but also the core of the country's progress towards modernization....
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Internal and External Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior in the Context of E-commerce

Yuming Luo
The rapid development of e-commerce has profoundly changed consumer behavior patterns, leading to increased online shopping frequency, personalized purchasing decisions, and greater reliance on digital platforms for product selection and comparison. The present study aims to draw on empirical research...
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The Impact of Emotion and Perceived Value in Shaping Brand Loyalty

Shuyan Jin
Consumers are increasingly influenced by what they feel and perceive, not just by product features or price tags. This review of the literature investigates how two important psychological elements—perceived value and emotion—influence customer behavior and brand loyalty. This paper examines the multifaceted...
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Impacts on Gender Inequality in Sports from a Biological Perspective

Xuyi Zhang
This paper examines the impact of biological factors—primarily testosterone levels and disorders of sex development (DSD)—on gender inequality in competitive sports. Through analysis of physiological mechanisms and case studies of Caster Semenya and Imane Khelif, we demonstrate that current policies...
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Institutionalized Racial Preference in Malaysia and Singapore’s Social Stability and Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis

Boxu Li
In the wake of decolonization, Malaysia and Singapore emerged as multiethnic nations grappling with deep-rooted racial tensions, particularly between the Malay and non-Malay communities. This essay examines how the 1964 Singapore riots and Malaysia’s 1969 May 13 Incident demonstrate ethnic tension and...
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The Impact of Policies on Gender Inequality in the Global Workplace

Tse Sui Him Marcus
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive report on the progress countries have made on eradicating gender inequality in the workplace by implementing various policies since the previous century. Through focusing on the work done by three major countries – the United States, Switzerland and New Zealand,...
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The Inclusive Expression and Root Analysis of Chinese Character Symbols in the Internet Age

Boyan Teng
In the era of the internet, Chinese character symbols have shown significant inclusiveness, achieving modern transformation of traditional symbols through deconstruction of character forms and new use of ancient characters. This article takes hot words such as “Dragon walking Dada[龘龘]” and “Jiong” [囧]as...
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A Study on the Vocabulary of Appearance Description in the Book of Jin

Shirui He
The Book of Jin was written in the Zhenguan period of the early Tang Dynasty, compiled by 21 people, including Fang Xuanling, mainly recording the 156-year history from the end of the Tang Dynasty. 156-year history from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Jin Dynasty of Liu Yu of the Eastern Jin...
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Relations Between Soviet Union and Afghanistan During the Cold War

Tianyue Zhao
This paper explores how the Soviet Union’s economic collapse in 1991 created long-term structural conditions that enabled the Taliban to gain and sustain power in Afghanistan. Rather than viewing their rise due to ideological fervor or foreign abandonment lone, this study argues that the Soviet-built...
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The Politics of the Blight: Why Ireland Starved While the Low Countries Survived

Antong Zhang
This paper examines the contrasting outcomes of the 1840s potato blight in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. While over one million died in Ireland due to starvation and disease, the Low Countries avoided such catastrophic mortality. The paper argues that the difference stemmed not from ecological...
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Gender Inequality in Employment and Workplace in China Between 2010 and 2020

Lang Song
Between the years 2010 and 2020, Chinese females’ working environment experienced a transformation, symbolizing trends and dominant inequalities. Compared to 2010, the decade records limited progress for women's entry into formal labor markets, with entrenched issues remaining particularly in managerial...
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The Geographical Distribution and Cultural Coexistence of Transborder Ethnic Groups in the Himalayan Region

Muyao Li
The Himalayan region, as one of the most complex geographical and cultural convergence zones in the world, is also a region that many scholars want to study and are interested in. It is not only renowned for its unique natural landscapes but also has given birth to numerous cross-border ethnic groups...
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The Impact of Social Norms on Workplace Gender Equality in Hong Kong

Kakei Li
Laws like the Sex Discrimination Ordinance coenacted as a mechanism of promoting equality cannot overcome entrenched social traditions effectively in Hong Kong. This paper considers how social norms within Hong Kong influence gender equality within the workplace based on three key areas, including traditional...
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Socio-Economic Inequality from a Geographical Perspective

Aimee Tongjin Zheng
This essay explores the structural and natural determinants of economic development across countries through a comparative analysis of Botswana and Switzerland, focusing on two major theoretical frameworks: the geography hypothesis and the colonial legacy hypothesis (with the inclusion of the dependency...
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Institutional Racism in the United States: Historical Origins and Modern Manifestations in Economic and Educational Inequality

Jiaqi Si
This study examines the enduring impact of systemic racial discrimination in the United States, focusing on economic and educational inequalities faced by the Black community. Rooted in the historical legacy of slavery and institutionalized racism, these disparities continue to shape social and economic...
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Invisible Transitions: Unequal Menopausal Experiences Among Women in China, Japan, and South Korea

Zhijiang Shi
Menopause is a significant life stage for women, yet it remains stigmatized and misunderstood, especially in East Asian societies. This study investigates the experiences of female menopause in China, Japan, and South Korea during the twenty-first century, focusing on cultural, social, and workplace...
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The Impact of Internet Addiction on Self-esteem and Academics

Yinuo Liu
Internet addiction (IAD) is one of the key research topics in society, some researchers discovered there were many impacts of IAD in adolescents, but of which exact influence does IAD cause is still not clear. Thus, this study focused on the impact of IAD on self-esteem (SE) and academic performance...
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Quality Over Quantity: A Review of Social Media Use, Adolescent Peer Relationship and Prosocial Behavior

Xiang Meng
The existing literature points to the fact that social media use (SMU) has become a central feature of adolescent life, a period characterized by rapid neural, cognitive, and social maturation. Online platforms increasingly mediate communication, self-comparison, and affirmation seeking by adolescents,...
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The Influence of Social Media on Teenagers-Based on the Two Perspectives of Prosocial Behavior and Self-efficacy

Bihan Wang
The popularity of social media has a huge impact on the psychological development process and results of teenagers. However, the mechanism of its effect on prosocial behavior and self-efficacy has not yet formed a unified explanation. Thinking about this issue will have a certain degree of significance...
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The Impact of Social Media and School Bullying on the Mental Health of Teenagers

Yi Cao
The mental health issues of teenagers have been put on the agenda with the development of the times. Social media and school bullying are two major factors that could affect teenagers’ mental health. People know school bullying will have a negative effect, but do not know about social media and how school...
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Research on Visual Transformation of Network Pictographs: A Case Study Based on the Reconstruction of Ancient Chinese Character Imagery

Like Li, Jinghua Long, Yalei Wang
With the rapid advancement of digital media, network pictographs—including kaomoji, emojis, and other visual symbols—have emerged as vital tools for cross-cultural communication. Chinese characters, as the only ideogram system that is still widely used in the world, its ancient oracle writing, gold writing...
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Opportunities and Challenges Brought by Artificial Intelligence to International Education

Yuan Fang
The importance of international education is increasingly prominent, but students still face many difficulties in the process of applying for and receiving international education. The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a solution has drawn attention. This article analyzes the advantages and...
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The Impact of English-Dominated Higher Education Systems on Linguistic Diversity in Multilingual Contexts

Yixuan Han
English has become the primary language in education around the world, which raises questions about language diversity and cultures being set aside. Many people associate stronger English skills with better jobs and international opportunities, and this study investigated English as a factor that threatens...
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The Phenomenon of “Formal Marriage” Among Sexual Minorities Under the Pressure of Family Marriage and Its Impact on The Experience of Intimate Relationships: The Case of Chinese Youths

Yaxuan Li
The social imperative that mandates marriage as the obligatory rite of passage for eligible bachelors and maidens”. Based on the theory of Doing Gender, this paper explores how sexual minorities (LGBTQ+) engage in strategic gender performances through “formal marriages” under the pressure of traditional...
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The Application and Path of Digital Technology in Achieving High-Quality Development of Teachers

Juntong Jia
Against the backdrop of the accelerated global digital transformation of education, the high-quality development of teachers faces structural contradictions such as insufficient digital literacy, uneven resource allocation and the solidification of traditional concepts. This study focuses on the core...
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The Role and Obstacles of Artificial Intelligence in Achieving Personalized Learning for Students

Xinyue Zhang
This essay studies the role and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in promoting personalized learning in the field of education. This essay believes that AI can promote precision teaching through adaptive platforms, improve the quality of teaching through learning analysis and feedback...
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Impact of Peer Relationships on Adolescent Psychology in High School

Meilun Song
With the development of the times, adolescent psychological issues have received widespread attention, but research on the impact of peer relationships on adolescent psychology during high school remains insufficient. This paper analyzes adolescent characteristics and multiple reasons why peer relationships...
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Innovative Practice and Strategic Exploration of School Brand Building and Development

Weitong Zhao
In the context of market-oriented education, the brand value of schools has become a core indicator for measuring their comprehensive competitiveness. This article explores the path and significance of brand building by combining typical cases of Cambridge University and Hengshui Middle School at home...
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Application of AI in Foreign Language Education: Teaching and Assessments

Fan Yang
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into foreign language education has garnered significant attention, yet existing research remains disproportionately focused on foundational skills such as vocabulary and grammar, neglecting the complexities inherent in high-stakes test preparation like...
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The Complex Interaction of Economic Power and Social Structure in the Transformation of Modern Society: A Case Study of the Transformation of the Status of Anglo-Japanese Businessmen

Minghui Yin
The transformation of the status of British and Japanese merchants in modern times shows different patterns of interaction between economic power and social structure. Based on Marxist class theory, Weber’s social stratification theory, and historical institutionalism, this paper conducts a comparative...
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The Application of AI System in Higher Education and the Influences in Enhancing the Students’ Core Competitiveness

Guanyu Zhang
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education has garnered widespread attention for its transformative potential, yet effective strategies to mitigate its ethical and pedagogical risks remain insufficient, underscoring the urgency to balance innovation with academic integrity. This...
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A Review on Music Therapy’s Role in Alleviating Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

Rongqian Liu
Mental health issues have become increasingly prevalent in today’s fast-paced and stressful society, affecting individuals across all age groups. In response, music therapy has gained widespread recognition as an effective and accessible intervention to support emotional well-being and alleviate psychological...
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Relation Between Perfectionism and Academic Anxiety among Adolescents

Yanzi Qian
This review synthesizes theoretical frameworks and empirical findings examining whether perfectionism predicts academic anxiety among adolescents. Perfectionism, characterized by unrealistically high standards and critical self-evaluations, has adaptive and maladaptive forms. Maladaptive perfectionism...
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A Review on Artificial Intelligence-Powered Learning: Effects on Student Self-efficacy and Motivation from Primary to Higher Education

Xi Chen
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more present within education settings, it has become both appropriate and important to understand the mental implications on students as well. This paper examines how AI-based educational technology influences 2 very key psychological ideas: self-efficacy as well...
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Social Media Addiction, Intimate Relationships, and Social Anxiety

Zixin Shen
In the current era of rapid digital technology development, social media has deeply permeated the lives of teenagers. While existing studies have explored the function of social media in intimate relationships and its impact on social anxiety, there is a lack of systematic analysis on the interaction...
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The Impact of Fiscal Subsidies on China’s New Energy Vehicle Market: A Supply-Demand Perspective

Zixuan Fang
This study examines the impact of fiscal subsidy policies on China’s new energy vehicle market from both supply and demand perspectives. Among them, it examines how fiscal subsidies affect producer costs and consumers’ purchasing habits. At the same time, through public relations economics, it also analyzes...
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Relation between Academic Performance and Adolescents’ Depression Levels-Learning Engagement as Mediator

Ruoxi Wang
With the growing concern over adolescents’ mental health and academic development, this study aimed to investigate the intricate association between middle school kids’ scholastic achievement and depression levels, while examining the potential mediating role of learning engagement in this study relationship....
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Integrated Exploration of Treatment and Resilience Building for Generalized Anxiety Disorder from a Multidimensional Perspective

Siyu Yan
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a prevalent mental health condition characterized by persistent uncontrollable worry and comorbidities like depression, posing significant challenges to individuals and society. This paper examines the efficacy and limitations of current GAD treatments, including...
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The Difference Between Chinese and American Secondary Education Curriculum System

Xiaofan Liu
Nowadays the education of high school students is very important around the world, every country has its way of education. This paper analyzes the differences between Chinese and American high school education and its prospects. This paper concludes that different educational systems in different countries...
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Generative AI, Educational Advancement and Instructional Design Innovation

Jing Lv
This paper studies the impact of generative artificial intelligence on educational innovation, and studies the instructional design innovation of 13 full-time teachers of economics major in a university. Generative AI assisted teachers to form new teaching cases increased by 87%, updated teaching content...
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A Study on the Subjective Well-Being of Female Staff in Z University

Shanshan Liu, Jun Qian
This paper takes Z University as an example to study the subjective well-being of professional women in colleges and universities in the new era. The study found that the average subjective well-being of female faculty members was 3.53, slightly higher than the average. Women’s happiness is higher than...