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Cohesion and coherence are essential elements that have a role in forming structural coherence and coherence of the meaning of discourse texts. The formation of a coherent structure and semantic relationship cannot be separated from using the correct elements of cohesion and coherence, which are marked...

Technological developments cause manga not only in print but also in digital form (デジタル漫画) and in the form of videos which are often called mangadouga (漫画動画). The development of manga can indirectly trigger manga to be more widely known and attract interest in learning Japanese. Manga as a cultural reflection...

Reference is deixis following the context of the language so that it always changes and appears in various situations and language events, resulting in the meaning of the reference in one lingual unit being different. This study examines the form of person and time deixis and their forms of reference...

The process of forming a Japanese word is called gokeisei. Gokeisei consists of 4 kinds, namely haseigo (派生語), karikomi or shouryaku (刈り込み· 省略), toujigo (頭字語) and fukugougo/gouseigo (複合語· 合成語). This study aims to identify changes in phonemes in the process of gouseigo formation. In this study, the data...

The word 商 (pronounced Shang) appeared in the Chinese language very early, and has been long used as a basic word. This paper analyzes and sorts out the original literature and Chinese corpora, aiming to clarify the original meaning and historical development of the word Shang. Due to the controversies,...

Based on the current situation and sorts of plights faced by one-children under the newly revised “family planning” policy, this paper reads, analyzes, and compares the past studies on “the problem of one-child parents’ old-age care” in The Paper (澎湃新闻in Chinese)and Xinhua News Agency (abbr. Xinhua in...

The pollution of textile dyeing wastewater is of highly concern for its notorious biotoxicity, especially the genotoxicity, which can cause DNA damage and chromosome aberration to aquatic flora and fauna. In this study, a lab-scale reactor system was constructed to study the change of genotoxicity during...

Objective This study aims to investigate the therapeutic impact and underlying mechanisms of Wuqinxi (WQX) exercise therapy on hip osteoarthritis (HOA). Methods Sixty patients diagnosed with HOA were randomly allocated into two groups, each comprising 30 patients. The control group received...

Because of the age and the abbreviated records, wu sheng (寤生), which first appeared in Zuo Zhuan (左传), still has unclear interpretations and different way of saying. Sheng (生) means birth or giving birth to in Chinese, while the meaning of wu (寤) is controversial. This paper compiles the main views on...

This study investigates the unique tradition of “chair-shaped tombs” (椅子坟, yǐzi fén) in rural Wenzhou and its environmental and sociocultural impacts. In Wenzhou’s hillside villages, the late 20th century saw many lineage clans build elaborate seat-like concrete tombs for their ancestors, reviving a...

The meaning of a speech is not always identical with the structure of the speech form and it cannot only be traced based on types also its constituent of internal elements. It is because the meaning of speech has a correlation between speech and the actions that the speaker is doing. The external element...

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) in petrochemical reverse osmosis concentrate (ROC) is important for developing ROC advanced oxidation techniques. In this studty, DOM before and after ozonation was fractionated using resin adsorbents into five classes: hydrophobic bases (HoB), hydrophobic acids (HoA),...

This paper examined moral values of speech acts in Tteutbakkui Saeng (뜻밖의 生 (생)) novel by Ju Yeong Kim. This research employed qualitative descriptive, focusing on the analysis of moral values with the framework of socio-pragmatic studies. Data collection techniques included reading and note-taking....

The theme of this thesis study surrounds Lawerence Venuti’s theory about utilization of domestication in translation, as well as how Lin Shu reflected Venuti’s theory in his translation of Charles Dickens’ novel David Copperfield. The first part of study contains the literature review and the statement....

In the current global development trend, the marine sector is becoming increasingly significant to the socioeconomic goals of coastal nations. The sea is a storehouse of natural resources with enormous potential for the growth of renewable energy, industry, commerce, tourism, and logistics, in addition...

The garment industry holds a paramount position within the Vietnamese economy. However, global industries, due to the aftermath of economic recessions and the impacts of epidemics, have faced imperatives to curtail expenses and optimize operational processes to bolster competitiveness. In this context,...

In “General Provisions of Civil Law” of the People’s Republic of China, there are some important new terms such as “gongxuliangsu” (公序良俗, public policy and ethics), “bingchichengshi, keshouchengnuo” (秉持诚实，恪守承诺, uphold honesty and honor commitment) and “shanyixiangduiren” (善意相对人, the good-faith third...

Quang Ngai has great potential for marine economic development with abundant resources and a strategic position in regional and international maritime transport. In the context of the whole country entering an era of strong growth, with the goal of double-digit economic growth, the marine economy is...

In modern Japan, when learning from the West, it chose a large number of Chinese classical words to translate Western terminology. These Chinese character words flowed back to China in large quantities at the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, and entered the modern Chinese vocabulary...

This study aims to analyze the factors affecting the decision to deposit savings of individual customers at Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank – Quang Ninh branch (Nam A Bank Quang Ninh branch), from which it was possible to propose management implications to attract and raise the number of customers...

Literature reviews on performance measurement systems propose that firms should focus more on non-financial performance measures in addition to financial measures. This research will empirically investigate whether some contingency factors motivate the firms to use the integrated performance measures...

2.5-dimensional (2.5D) sound field reproduction is a hot topic in acoustic signal processing, which overcomes the dimensionality mismatch (DM) problem between 2-dimensional (2D) sound field synthesis and practical sound sources. Based on the cylindrical/spherical harmonic expansion of Higher Order Ambisonics...

Referrals on social networks, especially on Facebook, have a great impact on consumers, businesses and communities. Many fake referrals are now spreading on Facebook causing many damages. Thus, it is important to identify the internal factors of each individual, especially those related to personal awarenesss...

The article is devoted to topical issues of strategic partnership of universities with subjects of regional economy and society in digital economy. An overview of the tools for effective strategic partnership of universities at the regional level in digital economy, which can be used for its individual...

This paper examines the rise of “New Painting” (新绘画) in post-millennium China, positioning it as a critical evolution beyond historical movements like Scar Art (伤痕艺术), the '85 New Wave (85新潮), and Political Pop (政治波普). Rather than a unified style or manifesto, New Painting embodies a radical subjectivity—a...

Tourism literature worldwide has been studying about its negative impacts on tourist destinations and local communities. Besides its contribution to the economic development, many researchers have warned about some unwanted footprints left from the tourists that would give a significant pressure on the...

This research is development research with aim to development王老先生pop-up tale books. The result research used to learn Mandarin vocabulary for kindergarten children aged 4-5 years. Development model used ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The product tested for students...

control strategy is one of the most decisive techniques in Hybrid Electric Bus (HEB) and directly influences the dynamic performance and fuel economy. For achieving the best fuel economy and keeping the battery for a long time, First, power analytic control strategy was built; then, the hybrid optimization...

This paper examines the source and deduction process of the time of “Minor New Year” through poetry literature. According to the Compilation of Chinese Local Chronicles and Folklore Materials (《中国地方志民俗资料汇编》) [1], this paper summarizes the time of “Minor New Year” in various regions of China and the regions...

Role-Playing has been applied to teach literature in many countries; however, research on this subject is minimal. This study aims to describe literary class activities, which is considered the first step of action research to solve the difficulties in teaching English literature in the Vietnamese context....

Innovation is considered an important premise to create competitiveness and to achieve long-term growth of the company in the ever-changing business environment. Enterprises are constantly improving their innovation and creativity to survive and develop. The issue of innovation is increasingly attracting...

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...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate teaching and learning online strengths and limitations so that there are reforms, updates, and improvements for it. Internet and information technology have changed the way of teaching and learning in general, from teaching methods to giving lessons and tests....

In order to effectively implement the circular economy model, we need to address the core issue of waste management. This is the step to put the waste back into the cycle instead of disposing in the traditional way. As the world economy is rapidly growing, many aspects may pose as challenges, especially...

This paper examines the benefits of habit formation and social interaction for older adults in senior universities (老年大学 lǎonián dàxué) in China. With China’s rapidly ageing population, senior universities provide educational opportunities that promote lifelong learning, skill development, and social...

Research Purpose: This study investigates the influence of social media marketing on brand loyalty, focusing on Roban Retail Store in Nigeria, to understand the effects of digital engagement strategies on customer loyalty in the retail sector. Research Motivation: In the context of an increasingly...

Logistics is one of the most important factors in any country and it has become a crucial topic due to the significant effect of Covid 19 on the world economics. Since the beginning of time, logistics is a critical link for products circulation throughout the world. When the Covid 19 pandemic came, logistics...

The COVID19 pandemic has damaged the global well-being, resulted in increasing poverty and unemployment due to lockdowns and other mobility restrictions and is considered as the deepest global recession since the Second World War (World Bank, 2020). Due to the uncertain circumstance, many sport events...

While “xiaonian (the Chinese minor new year)” is one of the important Chinese traditional festivals, its date is not nationally unified. This essay therefore summarized “xiaonian” time and the regions where the “xiaonian” time has evolved recorded in Compilation of Chinese Local Chronicles and Folklore...

As British writer and philosopher Thomas Carlyle once said, “The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder,” many celebrated names in history have long emphasized the importance of having a life purpose. However, results from recent studies have revealed that many young people face the...

The promulgation and formulation of ordinances on apparel system in past dynasties are not only the factors restricting clothing culture, but also the factors promoting clothing culture. The enactment of the ordinances on apparel system of the Republic of China is the inheritance of the Chinese costume...

Research purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to examine the path modelling of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) implementation, Information Technology (IT) structure and organization performance as well as some primary factors which might influence ERM implementation. Research motivation: In the...

The garment industry is one of the most intensely competitive in the world, and productivity is essential to sustaining that competitiveness. As one of the sectors that utilizes a large number of people and various activities at workstations, the garment industry is one that places a high priority on...

The difficulty that is experienced by most Chinese language teachers is to determine which Chinese language textbooks are suitable to be applied to Indonesian learners. In Indonesia, most of the Chinese books, including the Chinese Semantic textbooks, are still in full Chinese or English. Learning Chinese...

Smart warehouse management powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as an important area of research and application in logistics. This paper conducts a literature review by retrieving data from the Scopus database and performing bibliometric analysis with...

With the continuous development of the social economy and the deepening of urbanization, large buildings are increasing, and disaster risks associated with large buildings, such as fire risks, are also increasing. Because of large buildings, such as shopping malls, business offices, transportation hubs...

Introduction: A study was conducted in three districts in Hai Phong province, Vietnam to estimate the population size of the Female Sex Workers (FSW) in June–July 2019. Methods: The procedures included selection of three districts, compilation of a list of accessible venues where FSW congregate, distribution...

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in not only health crisis but also economic shocks. It is essential to develop flexible economic models which evaluate the impact of pandemics on different economic sectors. Such assessments are fundamental to inform and to tailor the responses of governments and stakeholders...

Due to the long and narrow regional characteristics of Inner Mongolia, there are obvious climatic differences between the east and the west, and various meteorological factors have different influences on the development and utilization of solar energy. The abundance and stability index of solar energy...

Research purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and environmental quality in Southeast Asian countries from 2000 to 2020, exploring how FDI contributes to environmental changes and CO₂ emissions, while also assessing...