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The Narrative Agency of Matter in Small Things Like These
Get PDFEcological Postmodernism and New Materialism have driven the material turn of ecological criticism, making material an important critical springboard for studying novel texts. Scholars, Serenella Iovino and Serpil Oppermann were inspired to propose the concept of “narrative agency of matter”, which propelled the development of Material Ecocriticism. Material Ecocriticism (2014), a collection of papers co-edited by them, is a representative work in the theoretical construction of Material Ecocriticism. Small Things Like These is the second novella written by Irish modern writer Claire Keegan, which has won important literary awards upon its publication. Material Ecocriticism. Keegan resorts to “snow” and “coal” to integrate Irish traumatic history into her fictional imagination, telling a trivial but touching story. In this novel, “snow” and “coal” exist as images with discourse power, playing a crucial role in the construction of the entire story. The paper will focus on interpreting the narrative agency of these two materials, and will further explore Keegan’s unique writing style
Health Education and Promotion: Strategies for Improving Public Health in Bangladesh
Get PDFThe research aims to explore the current state of health education and promotion in Bangladesh and its role in improving public health. Health education and promotion are crucial tools in the prevention of diseases, improving overall well-being, and promoting healthy lifestyles. This study examines various strategies, including government initiatives, community-based programs, and the role of healthcare professionals in advancing public health. This study is based on analytical research. The research also identifies challenges and provides recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of health promotion strategies in Bangladesh
The Gains and Losses of U.S. Central Asia Policy in the Context of Geopolitical Rivalry
Get PDFSince the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Central Asian region has undergone profound geopolitical transformations. With the successive independence of the five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—a power vacuum emerged, enabling the United States to engage comprehensively in Central Asian affairs. This theoretical paper aims to analyze the evolution of U.S. policy in Central Asia through a geopolitical lens, identifying the core objectives, strategic shifts, and assess the gains and losses of its policies in the region. The findings indicate that U.S. policy has transitioned through three phases: (1) the "power vacuum period" prioritizing stability and independence from Russian influence, (2) the "forceful intervention period" following 9/11 focused on counterterrorism and democratization, and (3) the "strategic balancing period" after the Afghanistan withdrawal emphasizing multilateral cooperation and economic interests. While the U.S. has established a degree of presence in Central Asia, its long-term influence remains constrained by Russia’s enduring historical and cultural ties and the rising economic presence of other powers. Due to five Central Asian countries historical reality, the U.S. Central Asia policy should aim at promoting regional economic development and improving people's livelihood rather than ideological control
Study on Compensation for Illegal Administrative Expropriation
Get PDFAccording to the current legislative system, when expropriating collective land and immovable property owned by right holders, it is necessary to legally fulfill the obligation of compensation. The legislative body has constructed a comprehensive institutional framework covering the entire process from expropriation decisions, compensation and resettlement to compulsory enforcement through both substantive and procedural law dimensions. However, in the rapid urbanization process, administrative law enforcement departments frequently engage in demolition actions that exceed their statutory authority, leading to serious infringements on the legitimate rights and interests of property right holders. Notably, the current provisions of the State Compensation Law still suffer from issues of vague regulation and institutional lag, making it difficult to effectively address disputes arising from illegal forced demolitions——The law lacks clear guidance on key aspects such as defining the scope of compensation and applying calculation standards, resulting in “different judgments for similar cases” in judicial practice. More alarming is that some judicial bodies blur the legal boundaries between administrative compensation and judicial compensation, improperly applying compensation standards to handle compensation disputes, thereby depriving the aggrieved parties of their statutory right to comprehensive relief. This article focuses on the judicial recognition criteria for illegal forced demolitions, systematically analyzes the normative deficiencies in institutional operations, and proposes practical legal improvement suggestions
Research on the Legal Protection of Consumers’ Personal Information in Online Shopping
Get PDFIn contemporary society, with the rapid development of the e-commerce economy, online shopping has become an essential part of people’s lives. Consumers’ personal information holds significant value, which leads to an increased risk of personal information leakage in online shopping. This paper clarifies the relevant concepts of consumers’ personal information in online shopping, analyzes the current protection situation, reveals a series of existing problems, and proposes corresponding improvement suggestions. The aim is to provide theoretical references for constructing a more sound legal protection system for consumers’ personal information in online shopping, making it more comprehensive and complete
Research on International Cultural Diffusion Strategies for Excellent Chinese Traditional Culture via Short Videos
Get PDFShort videos have amassed a substantial overseas user base as a vital channel for Chinese international communication. A critical challenge is how to harness short video platforms as “amplifiers” to tell China’s stories and spread its voice effectively. This endeavour is essential for the transformation and modernization of Chinese international communication strategies, thus establishing a unique Chinese framework for global cultural dissemination. This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of the current status and challenges faced by short video content creation and cross-cultural communication in China. It proposes tailored communication strategies to enhance understanding of Chinese culture among audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering cultural recognition. This study seeks to bridge the gap in understanding between China’s millennia-old traditions and international audiences. By drawing on cultural memory and emotional resonance, it aims to promote the preservation, development, and revitalization of China’s outstanding traditional culture
A Study on the Application of International Marketing Theory in the Market Expansion of Cross-border E-commerce Enterprises
Get PDFWith the continuous integration of the global market and the rapid development of e-commerce, cross-border e-commerce has become an important way for enterprises to expand the international market and realize the globalization strategy. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of international marketing theory in cross-border e-commerce enterprises' market expansion, analyze its specific role in market positioning, product strategy, price strategy, promotional strategy, etc., with a view to providing cross-border e-commerce enterprises with effective market expansion strategy suggestions
Factors Influencing the Continuous Usage Behavior of Short Video App Douyin Based on the Information System Continuance Model
Get PDFWith the proliferation of mobile internet, short video platforms like Douyin have become central to digital lifestyles. This study investigates factors influencing users' continuous usage behavior by integrating the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM-IT) with variables such as perceived pleasure, IT Identity, and habit. Data from online questionnaires were analyzed via structural equation modeling (SEM). Key findings reveal: (1) Satisfaction is most strongly driven by perceived pleasure, followed by expectation confirmation and perceived usefulness, while perceived ease of use shows no significant impact. (2) Continuous usage intention is primarily influenced by IT Identity (self-relevance of the app), satisfaction, and perceived pleasure. (3) Habit negatively moderates the relationship between intention and behavior, reducing intention's predictive power. (4) Perceived ease of use does not enhance IT Identity. These results highlight the critical role of entertainment value and user identity in sustaining engagement. Practical recommendations include optimizing content diversity to boost perceived pleasure, fostering IT Identity through personalized interactions, and leveraging habit formation via intuitive design. The study advances ECM-IT by validating IT Identity as a novel construct and offers actionable insights for retaining users in competitive short video markets
Research on Problems and Countermeasures in the Development of New Forms of Textbooks for Accounting Major
Get PDFWith the proposal of the "Three Teachings" (teachers, teaching materials, and teaching methods) reform tasks in the "National Vocational Education Reform Implementation Plan", higher requirements have been put forward for the alignment of vocational education institutions' talent cultivation with the demands of industries. Among them, teaching materials are the important carrier of the "Three Teachings" reform. The construction of high-quality innovative teaching materials is the core work for accelerating the development of vocational education. This article will take the problems existing in the development of new forms of vocational education textbooks in China as the entry point, and take the development of the digital teaching materials of "Enterprise Financial Accounting Practice" as an example, to propose corresponding ideas and countermeasures for the development, standardization and innovation of new forms of textbooks, so as to improve the quality and effect of subsequent textbooks and promote the construction and development of new forms of vocational education textbooks
A “T-S-M” Interactive Teaching Model for Teaching the Translation of Discourses with Chinese Characteristics from Report to the 20th National Congress of CPC: A DTS Perspective on Cultivating Knowledge, Competence and Values
Get PDFIn the era of generative artificial intelligence, it has become a major challenge for translation pedagogy to accurately translate and effectively disseminate the “discourses with Chinese characteristics” embedded in classic political and theoretical literature. From the perspective of Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS), this paper proposes a “Teacher-Student-Machine” (T-S-M) interactive teaching model. By using the characteristic discourses from Report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as core material, this research places the teacher (facilitator), student (constructor), and machine/AI (collaborator) within a new, dynamic, and interactive educational ecosystem. Through a three-dimensional analytical framework of “Product-Process-Function,” the model guides students to develop their Human-AI Interactive Negotiation Competence (HAINC) by making multi-dimensional comparisons among their own translations, machine translations, and authoritative translations. This model effectively transforms theoretical knowledge of translation into a cognitive tool for students to solve complex problems. By tracking and reflecting on the human-machine interaction process, it significantly enhances students' higher-order competencies such as critical thinking and problem-solving. Furthermore, through the practice of translating sensitive discourses, it guides students to deeply understand the national stance, thereby achieving an organic integration of knowledge transmission, competence cultivation, and value shaping. This provides an effective practical solution for cultivating high-quality, new-era translation talent capable of telling China's story well