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D.H.Lawrence’s Works on Love Ethics and their Moral Significance
Full text linkLawrence advocates a return to natural human instincts and the pursuit of harmony between the spirit and the flesh. This reflects a respect for human nature and the recognition of natural desires, which is in line with ethical principles that uphold the dignity of the individual. In his works, Lawrence criticized the intervention of false rationality and morality in human nature, advocating for the pursuit of authentic and sincere love. This embodies the moral and ethical values of honesty, authenticity, and candor. According to Lawrence, true love should be genuine and unfettered, not constrained by hypocritical moral norms. This aligns with ethical principles that prioritize truthfulness and sincerity.Lawrence believed that true love should be based on mutual respect and equality, not one-sided control or oppression. This resonates with ethical principles that emphasize equality and respect. Lawrence saw healthy personalities and a pure, beautiful natural environment as essential stages for love relationships. This embodies moral and ethical concerns for nature and the environment. He was critical of the polluted environments created by industrial civilization, arguing that they were unfavorable to the occurrence of perfect love. This aligns with ethical views that promote harmony between humans and nature and the protection of the environment
Quality Assurance Policies and Practices for Effective Online Resilient University Education: The Case of Southwestern, Nigeria
Full text linkLockdown restrictions adopted worldwide to curb the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many traditional universities to adopt the online mode for continuation of pedagogical activities. In addition, to meliorate the concomitant economic effects of fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria, on academic staff and students alike, many traditional universities have reverted to the inclusion of online teaching and learning. In order to attain effectiveness of online teaching and learning which has been adopted as the panacea for resilient education in the face of diverse challenges, quality assurance is vital. This study therefore described online learning environment in Southwestern Nigerian universities. It examined existing quality assurance policies for online education in Southwestern Nigerian universities. It also investigated practices for online education in Southwestern Nigerian universities. These were with a view to providing information on the practice of quality online resilient education in Southwestern Nigerian universities in the face of health and economic adversity. The study adopted the qualitative survey research design using secondary data, interviews and practice experience for collection of data. Findings of the study provided empirical information: on the online environment in Nigerian universities, the quality assurance policy and practice situation of online education
Mediated Dreams, Lived Realities: A Cross-Cultural Grounded Theory Study of Chongqing’s Image Construction among German Residents
Full text linkIn an increasingly interconnected yet polarized global landscape, this study critically investigates how German residents in Chongqing, China, cognitively construct perceptions of the city’s image. Employing a constructivist grounded theory, we analyzed in-depth interview data from 17 German residents, triangulated with online public data. Findings reveal a dynamic transition from an initial, online-mediated, symbolically charged “conceptual Chongqing” to an offline, sensorially-engaged “perceived Chongqing.” Online exposure, characterized by prominent visual symbols (e.g., nightscapes, hot pot), simplifies the image, fostering initial impressions. This symbolic cognition, however, often leads to cognitive capture by aestheticized narratives, potentially reinforcing stereotypes. Conversely, offline experiences, involving multi-sensory engagement and direct social interactions, profoundly enrich perceptions, rendering the image vivid and nuanced. Critical points of cognitive dissonance arise where idealized online symbols clash with complex offline realities, prompting emotional fluctuations and perceptual recalibration. This dialectic highlights how mediated representational logics are culturally embodied and negotiated through lived experience, foregrounding active audience roles in critically re-negotiating ‘Other’ representations within a complex intercultural landscape. The study proposes a novel theoretical model of cross-cultural image construction, offering insights into how global narratives, power dynamics, and situated cultural interpretations dynamically converge in shaping place perception in the digital age
The Policy Thrust of the National Directorate of Employment in Combating Mass Unemployment in Southwestern Nigeria: Rural Employment Creation
Full text linkThe study examined the policy thrust of the National Directorate of Employment in combating mass unemployment in Southwestern Nigeria with a view to providing information on the extent to which National Directorate of Employment has contributed to rural employment in Southwestern Nigeria. Nigeria’s labour market is characterized by a high percentage of underemployment, a large public sector, and unfavorable working conditions. Both underemployment and unemployment persist in the informal market, leading to underutilization of the Country resources. (Mitchell, 2023).The Directorate uses training as a vehicle for stimulating youth interest in taking agriculture as a vocation and discovering agricultural value-chain business possibilities that may lead to the development of jobs and wealth so alsothe settlement of the beneficiaries who are already trained to start small-scale agro-allied and agro-based ventures yet the challenge of unemployment seem not to be abated
Offering Writing Courses: An Effective Way to Promote the In-depth and Solid Development of Reading Promotion
Full text linkThis article takes deepening reading promotion and innovating university library services as the starting point, based on the current situation of college students’ reading and writing, taking the correlation between reading and writing as the fundamental, analyzing the advantages of libraries in resource integration, space, personnel, services, etc., exploring the necessity and feasibility of university libraries offering university writing courses, and proposing countermeasures and suggestions for course design, teaching methods, and assessment and evaluation.
Challenges confronting National Directorate of Employment in Job Creation in Southwestern, Nigeria
Full text linkUnemployment has become a major problem bedeviling the lives of Nigerian youths causing frustration, dejection, and dependency on family members and friends, who also have their lots of problems to grapple with. The piercing rate of unemployment among the youths in Nigeria has contributed to the high rate of heinous practices such as militancy, Boko Haram insurgence, drug trafficking, kidnapping, armed robbery, prostitution, smuggling, and insecurity of all kinds. Thus, productive and decent job creation is a vital means of income and security. However, curbing unemployment becomes crucial to achieving inclusive growth in Nigeria by creating a largely mutual chance for to everyone be employable in the agricultural, manufacturing, and industrial sectors of the economy. To create self-dependency and gainful employment that can lead to inclusive growth in Nigeria, certain governmental programmes and policies were inaugurated such as the introduction of vocational courses in the educational curriculum in 1997, the creation of the National Directorate of Employment in 1986 solely for skills acquisition; industrialization programmes and policies; the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy designed in 2004 with one of its goals tuned towards fighting unemployment and the Agricultural programmes and policies geared at generating employment for graduates, non-graduates and school leavers in the Agricultural sector coupled with election promises (Abada et al, 2021). Despite these measures, the unemployment rate has not declined rather it continues to rise
Analyse sur la traduction en français de l’ethnoculture dans Sous le ciel de l’Altaï
Full text linkL’ethnoculture, en tant que système de signification intrinsèque à une communauté ethnique, constitue un défi de traduction en raison de sa singularité. Si elle représente le noyau vital de la transmission culturelle, elle engendre simultanément d’importantes difficultés de transposition linguistique. Cet article se propose d’analyser, à travers l’œuvre emblématique de LI Juan Sous le ciel de l’Altaï et sa traduction française, les spécificités terminologiques régionales et ethnoculturelles. Par une comparaison systématique entre le texte source et sa version traduite, nous éluciderons les stratégies traductologiques adaptées à ce type de contenu culturellement marqué.
Colour Symbolism and Its Significance: Okuapenman Odwira in Focus
Full text linkThis study explores the symbolic use of colours in the celebration of the Akuapem Odwira Festival in Ghana, focusing on how colours on attire reflect cultural, spiritual, and historical meanings. Using a qualitative approach and semiotic analysis, the research examined the colours worn on each day of the festival and interpreted their significance based on cultural context. Grounded in Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory, the study highlights the relationship between the connotative meanings of colours among the Akuapim people. Findings reveal that colour functions as a critical visual language in the festival, conveying messages of grief, joy, reverence, and unity. The research concludes that colour symbolism is integral to understanding the cultural depth of the Odwira Festival and emphasizes the need for continued scholarly attention to such non-verbal elements of traditional African celebrations
Research on the Pathways and Mechanisms of AI Agents Empowering Teacher TPACK Development
Full text linkWith the increasing penetration of artificial intelligence technology in the educational field, AI Agents, as intelligent entities characterized by autonomy, adaptability, and interactivity, are presenting new opportunities for teacher professional development. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is the core competency that determines whether technology can be effectively integrated into teaching practice. This study aims to explore the multi-dimensional pathways through which AI agents empower teacher TPACK development, with a focus on discerning the deep-seated mechanisms behind this empowerment. Theoretically, the research deepens the understanding of a threefold mechanism: “Diagnosis-Feedback,” “Situation-Reflection,” and “Collaboration-Generation.” It further constructs an implementation strategy framework encompassing micro (Human-Agent collaboration), meso (organizational support), and macro (ecosystem construction) levels. This study endeavors to provide theoretical support for understanding and designing teacher professional development intervention programs based on AI agents.
Cultural Competence as a Tool for Conflict Resolution and Social Cohesion in Adult Learning Contexts
Full text linkThis paper examines cultural competence as an essential tool for conflict resolution and social cohesion in adult learning settings. Using conceptual analysis, literature review, and illustrative case studies, the study emphasises how cultural competence helps educators and learners navigate diversity, reduce bias, and turn potential conflicts into opportunities for dialogue and collaboration. The research applies Intercultural Competence Theory to show how attitudes, knowledge, and skills promote inclusivity, trust, and positive conflict transformation in multicultural environments. Two case studies, an interethnic miscommunication during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and a classroom conflict related to cultural differences in hierarchy and egalitarianism, illustrate the practical use of cultural competence in resolving disputes. The paper states that adult learning environments, increasingly influenced by globalisation and diversity, need deliberate policies, institutional support, and ongoing professional development to integrate cultural competence into curricula and practice. It concludes that cultural competence not only helps reduce conflict but also advances equity, peacebuilding, and social cohesion in adult education