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Book launch event : Sustaining landscapes : governance and ecology in Chinese visual culture, 960–1368 CE
No full textSustaining Landscapes: Governance and Ecology in Chinese Visual Culture, 960–1368 CE examines ecological thought contested amid the rise of the Chinese landscape genre, tracing its intersections with infrastructure governance, natural resource management, and geospatial knowledge.It traces the pre-industrial notion of “sustainability” in policy debates, legal regulations, and arts. Landscape imagery on paintings, maps, as well as massproduced artifacts such as fans and ceramic pillows documented both appropriate and exploitative use of natural resources, and critiqued social inequity and political turmoil. This book breaks new ground by bringing together research on visual and material culture with analysis of politics and ecology.Wang argues that the Chinese landscape genre embodied a holistic approach to negotiating debates on human-nature interdependence and people-state relationships. It joins the increasing literature on ecocriticism and offers alternative perspectives to address contemporary challenges, ranging from environmental crisis to global governance.
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轉型中國、生態政治與內亞書寫 : 張承志文學和思想研究
No full text回族作家張承志以他傳奇的人生經歷串聯起北方大陸的三大文明板塊，也即拉鐵摩爾所謂的「中國的內陸亞洲邊疆」。中國北部邊疆具有鮮明的內亞特性，其兩大義項即是民族性和生態性，這正是張承志文學書寫的重要內容，而且承载著作家獨特的宗教信仰和政治理想，暗含著作家的歷史心結與時代之思。進言之，作為「人民之子」和毛主義者，張承志的內亞書寫反覆辯駁中國社會轉型和文明抉擇的大問題，包括他對毛時代與後毛時代、繼續革命與告別革命、大陸與海洋、鄉村與城市、第三世界與西方中心等方面的看法，這些暴露他學者功底的歷史思辨或溢於言表，或幽靈般地融入他的內亞書寫，呈現出一種「生態政治」（eco-politics）的理念和特色，表明其左翼立場和民族情結。職是之故，本文試圖借鑒生態批評和族群理論、中國西北學和海外內亞研究的資源，以地域、時代和共同體三個維度入手，分章依次討論張承志的北方大河、蒙古草原、黃土高原和新疆天山，探討這些生態符號和地理類型如何成爲不同中國（性）的定義方式，奠定張承志「超越内亞，尋路中國」的思想路徑，以及追問其生態政治和民族認同背後的儒回淵源。重讀張承志這樣神話不再、負典異端和冷僻敏感的老作家，有助於我們回首來時路，在紛繁世局和中西學術之間找尋定位，重思中國，既檢討傳統漢族中心、邊疆式的文學批評，也回應海外新清史和華語語系等歷史及文學研究的「族群轉向」
Coolness, leisure, and power : the development of Mokanshan summer resort in modern China, 1890–1937
No full textThe concept of coolness (清涼) embodied fundamentally different bodily and cultural experiences in Chinese and Western traditions. With the introduction of Western-style summer resorts by foreign missionaries in the 1890s, these divergent understandings converged and clashed in new spatial forms. This study examines Mokanshan (莫干山), located in Zhejiang province and recognized as one of the Republican era’s “Four Great Summer Retreats” (民國四大避暑地), as a paradigmatic case of transnational leisure. Initially developed by missionaries as a health-oriented retreat, a transnationally managed enclave, and a nostalgic “overseas home” for expatriates, Mokanshan reflected a hybrid model of modern leisure shaped by foreign institutions.
Following the 1911 Revolution, rising nationalist sentiment gave way to escalating contestation over the resort’s control and meaning. Chinese authorities asserted sovereignty through administrative reform, transportation integration, and tourism investment, while local elites pursued symbolic sinicization—challenging Western dominance through landscape transformation and vernacular reinterpretation. Despite the missionaries’ attempts to negotiate their position, Mokanshan was formally nationalized in 1927 under the Nanjing regime. Figures such as Huang Fu (黃郛, 1883–1936) reimagined the site as a space of elite political retreat, fusing Neo-Confucian ideals of self-cultivation with modern notions of leisure and reclusion.
By tracing three distinct phases of Mokanshan’s development—missionary management (1890s–1911), transitional contestation (1911–1928), and state administration (1928–1937)— this study argues that summer resorts served as microcosms of China’s modern tourism and leisure transformation. Mokanshan’s evolution from a foreign-dominated resort to a nationalized political retreat demonstrates how globalized leisure practices were neither passively adopted nor uniformly rejected, but rather reconfigured through dynamic negotiations among transnational actors, local elites, and state institutions. As one of China’s earliest and most prominent modern resorts, Mokanshan also offers a critical case to the global study of summer retreats and leisure culture
Development of isoscapes for Hong Kong freshwater streams as a basis for ecological studies
No full textApplications of isoscapes in terrestrial and marine ecosystems have grown notably as a tool for studying animal movement. However, isoscapes are rarely used in freshwater ecosystem because current iterations of isoscapes commonly model baseline distributions of bulk stable isotope analysis (SIA) data, which may be inadequate for providing the necessary resolution for fine spatial scale stream environments. This issue could potentially be addressed using compound specific stable isotope analysis, a new method that measures the isotopic composition of individual compounds to provide more comprehensive information than bulk SIA. My study focuses on δ13C of essential amino acids (EAA-δ13C), which is more likely to detect isotopic gradients needed for isoscapes.
I tested this novel approach in two Hong Kong streams. First, I constructed traditional isoscapes using bulk-tissue δ13C data, then I constructed isoscapes using EAA-δ13C of four essential amino acids (i.e., valine, leucine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine). I collected leaf litter, fresh leaves, and periphyton samples, covering both autochthonous and allochthonous sources of carbon in streams. Sampling sites ranged between estuaries and headwaters. A total of 82 points were sampled, comprising 47 from San Tau Stream and 35 from Sham Wat Stream. A total of 14 isoscapes were constructed, including 5 bulk δ13C isoscapes and 10 EAA-δ13C isoscapes.
Periphyton isoscapes were distinctly different between brackish and freshwater sections of both streams, but no gradual isotopic gradient was observed in the freshwater sections, and no significant changes along the length of the stream were found in the EAA-δ13C isoscapes. In bulk SIA leaf litter isoscapes, patterns differed between the two streams. A slight isotopic gradient was observed in San Tau Stream, while in Sham Wat Stream there was a fluctuating pattern. CSIA approach reduced fluctuating patterns from Sham Wat Stream but did not resolve the inconsistencies between the two streams. Fresh leaf isoscapes were constructed for Sham Wat Stream only. Similar distinct isotopic gradient was observed in both bulk SIA and CSIA fresh leaf isoscapes, showing remarkable difference from leaf litter isoscapes.
My results suggest that CSIA approach does not improve upon bulk δ13C isoscapes for periphyton and fresh leaf, but further testing is required to investigate its ability of refining leaf litter isoscapes. Nevertheless, the distinct variation found from periphyton isoscapes may help us to assess the importance between brackish and freshwater regions for species inhabiting between these two regions. Moreover, differences in δ13C values between leaf litters and fresh leaves suggest that fresh leaves might be an unsuitable alternative to leaf litter for constructing isosapes, particularly as leaf litter samples lack spatial certainty
戲曲之情感寄托：夢境幻象與天仙謫降——葉小紈《鴛鴦夢》探析
No full text《鴛鴦夢》由葉小紈（字蕙綢，1613-1657）創作，為中國戲曲史上現存最早由女性劇作家創作的作品。同代著名劇作家沈自徵盛讚它為「補閨閣所未有」，肯定了它在女性戲曲史上開創先河的成就。目前對於《鴛鴦夢》的研究均從葉小紈的生平背景出發，分析劇本中所表現的「姐妹情誼」，並以「女性劇作」的角度給予評價。然而，拋開了對葉小紈「第一位女性劇作家」的濾鏡，《鴛鴦夢》的作品本身仍然有很多可以討論的空間，本文嘗試回歸文本本身，探索《鴛鴦夢》是否還有未盡之處，重新審視《鴛鴦夢》在中國戲曲史的所在之位。
本文以「夢境書寫」與「謫仙敘事」為雙主軸，突破性別視角的單一框架，回歸文本內部結構分析，重新定位《鴛鴦夢》在戲曲史與文學傳統中的意義。在「夢境」敘事方面，劇中通過「以情補夢」的敘事轉向，將短暫現世昇華為情感的永恆性。又延續了了前的「謫仙」敘事，提出了「情證」敘事，角色將情感體驗轉化為力量，支撐他們達成從「短暫」到「永恆」的轉變
“胡部新聲”的傳播及與漢樂的融合
No full text初盛唐之際，河西地區流行的“胡部新聲”傳入中土。由於這一新的胡人音樂不同於此前已傳入中土的音樂，故被稱爲“胡音”或“新胡聲”。以往不少學者把“胡部新聲”與龜兹、河西等地的地方音樂關聯起來，把它視爲“胡樂漢化”的産物，然而《通典．樂．四方樂》《舊唐書．音樂志》《新唐書．禮樂志》等音樂史史料記載“胡部新聲”與龜兹音樂是並列關係，而非從屬關係。盛唐時期出現的新的樂種——胡部，從樂部結構而論，與隋唐之際流行中土的龜兹伎有較大區别，前者由管樂器、弦樂器構成，後者以管樂器、皮樂器爲主。經筆者考證，“胡部新聲”獨特的樂部結構指明它與薩珊王朝霍斯魯二世宫廷音樂之間的關聯。據阿爾．馬蘇第《黃金草原》、菲爾多西《列王記》等文獻記載，這位波斯君主曾令巴爾巴德、薩爾喀什等創造新的宫廷宴享音樂，波斯宫廷迎來了一次大規模的音樂創作大潮。這些音樂通過波斯、粟特商賈大隊介紹到中原大地。天寳十三載（754），唐玄宗下令道調、法曲與“胡新聲”合奏，胡音成功融入唐王朝燕樂系统。“胡音”的流傳刺激了中土音樂，爲了符合新“胡音”的旋律美特徵,樂工開始嘗試脱離傳统入樂詞句式（齊言句式），創作能够符合“胡音”的入樂詞形式——詞調。
In the early Tang dynasty, new popular music from Hexi area was introduced to China, called “Hubu Xin Sheng”. As this music was different from the Kucha music which had spread to China earlier, it was also called “Xin Hu Sheng” or “Hu Yin”. Previous scholars usually presume this music was the product of Chinese localization of Kucha music or Xiliang music. However, the structural feature of Hubu Xin Sheng was quite different from Kucha music. According to the record of “Hubu music” in “Tai Chang sibu yue”, which was compiled in the mid-Tang dynasty, Hubu music didn’t use drums, the signal instrument in Kucha music. It only used wind instruments and string instruments. This structural feature is highly similar to the court music of Khosrow II in the Sassanid Dynasty. In the record of Shahnameh by Ferdowsi and Kitab al-Musqi al-Kabir by al-Farabi, Khosrow II commanded court musician Barbad and Nakisa to compose new music. Then merchants active in Persia and Sogdiana spread this new popular music, and finally brought it to China. In 744 A.D., Tang Xuan Zong commanded to perform “Hubu Xin Sheng” with Dao Diao, and Fa Qu in the court. As the result of the stimulation of the popular of Huyin, Chinese musician started to add lyrics to Huyin. In order to match the new music structure, the form of the lyrics changed from neat poem to irregular verse. This new literary genre born in this way is called Ci
Artificial Intelligence and job design : insights from JD-R theory
No full textIn this keynote, Prof. Bakker will explore the profound implications of generative Al technologies, such as OpenAl\u27s ChatGPT, on job design and their alignment with the Job Demands Resources (JD-R) theory. As Al continues to transform workplaces, it introduces both opportunities and challenges for employees and organizations. Generative Al tools are redefining job roles by automating routine tasks, fostering creativity, and enhancing communication. These innovations affect job demands by reducing repetitive workloads while simultaneously creating new cognitive and social challenges. On the other hand, these technologies also serve as valuable job resources, offering immediate feedback, facilitating problem-solving, and supporting employee engagement. By applying the JD-R framework, we can examine how organizations can strategically balance these demands and resources to maximize employee well-being and performance in an Al driven work environment. The goal is to provide actionable insights into how organizations can harness the potential of Al to redesign jobs in ways that promote employee well-being, sustainability, and growth
Prefrontal cortex responses to game rewards and losses in individuals with internet gaming disorder : insights from fNIRS during mobile gameplay
No full textAims: This study aimed to explore the brain activity characteristics of individuals with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) during mobile gameplay, focusing on neural responses to positive and negative game events. The findings may enhance our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying IGD.
Methods: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was employed to measure hemodynamic responses (HbO/HbR) in the prefrontal cortex of both IGD participants and recreational gaming users (RGU), during solo and multiplayer mobile gameplay.
Results: In solo mode, IGD participants exhibited stronger activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dLPFC), frontopolar area (FPA), orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) in response to positive events compared to RGU. Negative events led to reduced activation in the FPA among IGD participants. In multiplayer mode, IGD participants displayed lower activation in the dLPFC and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (vLPFC), although overall brain response trends to positive and negative events were similar between IGD and RGU.
Conclusions: This study suggests that individuals with IGD exhibit heightened sensitivity to rewards and diminished sensitivity to losses, along with potential impairments in the executive control network. These results contribute to a better understanding of the neural mechanisms of IGD and offer insights for developing targeted interventions aimed at addressing abnormal reward and loss processing
Socioemotional traits embedded in the human brain connectome
No full textEmotion is a powerful psychological state that can determine how we engage in human interactions, and how we manage our affect is a crucial piece to being successful in the social world. Here, I will discuss recent studies that aimed to uncover the neurocognitive mechanisms of socioemotional information processing using movie-watching neuroimaging techniques. Additionally, I will introduce a series of neuroimaging experiments conducted in our lab that aimed to explain socioemotional traits such as grit, regulatory focus tendencies, and happiness from an affective neuroscience perspective, and discuss their implications for mental health
Balancing the energy equation : the interplay of regulatory and emotional resources in sustaining workforce We/I-being
No full textWork energy management is a pivotal strategy for safeguarding employee health within the workplace. The escalating demands of work have resulted in pervasive energy depletion, posing a threat to the sustainable development of the workforce. Yet some fundamental conceptual and theoretical aspects of work energy are still subjects of debate. This study focuses on regulatory and emotional resources, two critical psychological assets that influence immediate work engagement. While both are acknowledged as important, the extent to which they function as distinct forms of work energy is unclear in current literature.
We reviewed related articles and proposed some viewpoints on the energy concept system, examining the interplay between personal, emotional, relational, and regulatory energies. Based on this and by drawn on self-depletion theory and the emotion regulation process as a journey theory, we explored a phenomenon where the regulated emotion (which expends regulatory resource) serves to support later emotional work. We thus revealed a way that emotional resource can compensate regulatory resource at task level. This may have interesting implications for thinking about what, why, and when certain things are resources in term of capacity to do work, or can even applied to a more general level