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Strategic Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 by International Non-Governmental Organisations in Borno State, Nigeria
Full text linkThe implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 1325, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Borno State, Nigeria, often depends on the strategic involvement of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs). Despite their linkage, the strategic mechanisms through which INGOs operationalise UNSCRs at the local level remain under-examined. This study examines the strategic implementation of INGOs in addressing relevant UNSCRs, particularly those related to peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and gender inclusion in post-conflict Borno. The study also unravels the challenges of implementing the provisions of UNSCR 1325. Guided by strategic management theory, the study employs a qualitative case study approach, relying on semi-structured interviews with INGO staff, community leaders, and government actors, as well as a review of relevant documents. Thematic and content analysis are used to properly analyse the gathered information. Findings reveal that INGOs employ adaptive strategies, including cultural contextualization, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and policy advocacy to align global UNSCR mandates with local realities. However, implementation is constrained by insecurity, resource limitations, and sociopolitical resistance. The study concludes that while INGOs play a crucial bridging role between global norms and local needs, their effectiveness depends on strategic flexibility and sustained engagement. It recommends enhanced donor coordination, government support for INGO programming, and capacity-building for local actors. Policy implications highlight the need for a national framework that harmonises the implementation of UNSCRs across INGOs and state institutions to support sustainable peace and development in Northeast Nigeria
Socio-Demographic Profile and Perceived Challenges of Farmers on Hybrid Rice Production Within Selected Provinces of Central Luzon, Philippines
Full text linkHybrid rice is a major technological breakthrough in the Philippines since 2002 under the Hybrid Rice Commercialization Program of the Department of Agriculture. It increases rice yields from 5 t/ha to 8 t/ha particularly in Central Luzon, which is tagged as the rice granary of the country. The region faces challenges in maintaining farmers’ receptivity and ensuring long-term adoption of the technology. After more than two decades, an evaluation study on farmers’ socio-demographic profiles and perceived challenges is essential to understand the technology’s long-term impact and offer insights into how the government can effectively support long-term receptivity to hybrid rice. The study used descriptive-comparative survey research design. Farmers were mostly male, elderly, married, have large households, attained secondary and tertiary education, members in farmers’ groups and have not received formal training on hybrid rice technology. Farm holdings were primarily small-scale across the region, with average farm size of 2.6 ha. Farmers preferred cultivating SL-8H and Longping hybrid rice varieties during the dry season. Yields in Nueva Ecija were higher than those in Bataan due to comparative advantage in terms of topography and better access to irrigation facilities and extension services. Pest and disease infestation was the primary challenge identified by farmers in hybrid rice production followed by inefficient seed delivery system, financial constraints, technical knowledge gap and seed supply mismatch. To mitigate these challenges, farmers proposed for sustained capacity-building, enhanced technical support from both public and private sectors, establishment of technology demonstration farms, and the timely provision of high-quality inputs and postharvest logistics
Numerical Simulation of Influence of Cross Wind on Performance of Different Sections of Indirect Air Cooling Tower
Full text linkThe cooling performances of the indirect dry air cooling tower depend on the performance of each section. In accordance with relevant design criteria and standards, the influence of crosswind on the cooling performance of the indirect dry air cooling tower has been fully taken into consideration; however, the differences among sections have not been considered. In summer, the outlet water temperature of one or several sections may be higher than the design value, which will lead to a reduction in the cooling performance of the entire dry air cooling tower. In winter, due to crosswind, the water temperature in the heat exchanger of one or several sections may drop below zero, which means the circulating water pipes could be damaged. Therefore, studying the influence of crosswind on each section of the indirect dry air cooling tower is of great importance for power plant design. In this paper, an indirect dry air cooling tower equipped with flue gas desulfurization and dust removal systems was numerically studied using Fluent software. This cooling tower will be applied in a 2×660MW coal-fired power plant. The flow fields around the cooling tower are presented, and the outlet water temperature of each section is analyzed. The analysis results show that the outlet water temperature is lower when sections face the windward or leeward direction, while it is higher when sections face the side direction. The research results can provide references for engineering measures related to water distribution in summer and anti-freezing in winter
Communication and Integration Mode of Multi-Creation in Digital Joint Collaborative Creation——Refer to YS Group's "The Mine" Project Unit "AM Club" Proposal
Full text linkIn the context of the digital age where the concept of the metaverse and its associated technologies are gradually maturing and achieving bidirectional penetration with the virtual reality industry ecosystem, the trend of virtualization transformation in cultural creation is becoming increasingly evident. The diversification of artistic styles and core themes has led to more personalized expressions in the creation process of cultural works, manifesting in various forms such as painting, modeling, music, and literature. However, this diversification has also exacerbated the fragmentation among different “creative circles”. In this inevitable evolutionary process, a virtual digital joint collaborative creation model is considered a foundational operational framework to support diverse creative practices, with the expectation of fostering an effect of “joint collaborative creation, a hundred schools of thought contending, and a hundred flowers blooming” among these “creative circles”.
YS Group's “The Mine” Project Unit, based on its research in metaverse co-creation community platform technology, digital human innovation, and innovation and entrepreneurship operation management within its affiliated enterprises, is committed to creating digital joint collaborative creation works based on virtual digital human identities and the concept of the metaverse. Taking this as the research object, a mixed-method research approach is employed to systematically deconstruct the innovative communication among multi-creative subjects and the integration mechanisms of works in the process of digital joint collaborative creation.
Faced with significant stylistic differences among creative subjects, fragmented information dissemination channels, and the distinct characteristics of applied technological tools, the practice of YS Group's “The Mine” Project Unit joint collaborated with AM Club to create proposa constructs a “trinity” joint collaborative framework that includes modular creation workflows, collaborative creation concepts, and standardized technological support. This framework can effectively reconcile the contradiction between individual creative autonomy and collective goal integration. However, it also further reveals constraining factors such as insufficient integration of multi-creative works and superficial technological application. From the perspective of joint collaborative creation creation efficiency, strategic optimization solutions are proposed, including the construction of a digital creation common concept, application of virtual reality world view scenarios, and IP industry integration empowerment. This research not only expands the connotation and extension of the theory of digital joint collaborative creation but also provides an operational theoretical framework and practical paradigm for the architectural design, operation optimization, and industrial ecosystem development of new types of joint collaborative creation platforms
Analysis of Strategies and Paths for Listed Companies in China to Utilize Social Media to Attract Stakeholders to Participate in ESG Governance: A Case Study of Zijin Mining Group Company Limited
Full text linkStakeholder engagement via digital platforms is increasingly pivotal for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) accountability, yet empirical evidence regarding how Chinese firms navigate this landscape remains insufficient. This study investigates the strategies and pathways employed by Chinese listed companies to facilitate stakeholder participation in ESG governance through social media, utilizing Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. as a representative case. Adopting a multi-methodological approach that combines literature research with social media analytics (SMA), the research examines ESG-related disclosures and interactions across Weibo, WeChat, TikTok, and the SSE Interactive E platform from March 2023 to May 2024, supplemented by a longitudinal analysis of the firm’s ESG reports from 2018 to 2023.
The findings demonstrate that Zijin Mining predominantly utilizes social media for unidirectional communication aimed at securing social legitimacy, resulting in low substantive stakeholder interaction. Quantitative analysis reveals that engagement strategies are heavily concentrated at Level I (information) and Level II (response), while Level III (communication) actions account for only 9% of the total. Furthermore, while the SSE Interactive E platform serves as a critical interactive hub, it exhibits limited ESG-specific discourse and a failure to effectively address negative stakeholder feedback. By elucidating the discrepancy between digital disclosure and genuine engagement, this study enriches social accounting literature and provides targeted strategic countermeasures for optimizing digital ESG governance frameworks in emerging markets
Retrospect and Prospect of Academic Research on the Tibeto-Yi Corridor in the Past Forty Years: From “Ethnic Corridor” to “Community Space”
Full text linkBackground: The Tibeto-Yi Corridor, a geographically significant transition zone between the eastern Tibetan Plateau and southward ecosystems, serves as a vital historical conduit for migration, trade, and cultural exchange among diverse ethnic groups. Despite its strategic importance, the theoretical framing of the region has undergone significant shifts that require systematic synthesis.
Objective & Methodology: This paper provides a comprehensive review of four decades of academic research on the Tibeto-Yi Corridor. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates findings from anthropology, history, geography, and linguistics, the review examines the conceptual evolution of the region. The methodology focuses on tracing the transition from the "ethnic corridor" framework to the "community space" paradigm through a qualitative meta-analysis of key scholars and research trends.
Key Findings: The analysis reveals a paradigm shift: early ethnographic studies (1980s–1990s) initially framed the region as an "ethnic corridor," emphasizing bounded ethnic interactions and cultural diffusion. Contemporary scholarship has since transitioned toward conceptualizing the area as a dynamic "community space," highlighting integrated socio-economic lives, overlapping identities, and cultural hybridity (H=f(x,y)). The review further identifies critical tensions between state-led development initiatives—such as infrastructure and tourism—and local ecological sustainability, where the net benefit depends on the balance between economic gains (B) and environmental/social costs (C).
Conclusion & Implications: The paper concludes that addressing the corridor's complex socio-ecological challenges requires a shift toward community-based participatory research (CBPR) and the integration of indigenous ecological knowledge (IEK). By advocating for a "community space" framework, this study provides a more nuanced understanding of ethnicization and place-making, offering a theoretical foundation for inclusive development policies that respect local agency
Policy Evaluation on Promoting High-Quality Development of Smart Manufacturing
Full text linkPromoting high-quality development of intelligent manufacturing is a key path to enhancing the core competitiveness of the national manufacturing industry. This paper selects the policies promoting high-quality development of intelligent manufacturing issued by the state and Shanghai from 2012 to 2024 as the policy research sample. Based on the classification method of Rothwell and Zegveld, this paper analyzes the implementation paths of the policies for high-quality development of intelligent manufacturing in the state and Shanghai, including the quantity and form of policy texts, and the analysis of policy tool types and characteristics. The research shows that there are preferences and deficiencies in the use of policy tools by the state and Shanghai. It is suggested to strengthen the use of demand-side tools and policy coordination, and to improve the policy evaluation mechanism
Exploring the Experiences of College Teachers on Instructions Towards Developing Need-Implement-Feedback-Optimize(NIFO) Model
Full text linkThe deep integration of AI and education is imperative. This study conducted a survey of college leaders, teachers, and students to conduct an in-depth investigation into the current status of AI application in colleges, the challenges and difficulties faced. Based on the survey results, the NIFO model was developed to provide theoretical support and practical experience for the application of AI in college education
Asymmetric Information in Selected Local Governments in the Central Region of Ghana
Full text linkLocal governments are responsible for development at the local level. Consequently, improvement in the quality of life of the people depends on the degree of responsiveness of local government operatives. In Ghana, service delivery to the communities is poor and social amenities have been provided without recourse to specification and demand, thereby rendering the communities underdeveloped. This study, therefore, sought to find out the causes of the underdevelopment at the local level by examining the concept of asymmetric information and its effects on the operations of five selected Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Central Region of Ghana. A qualitative approach was used for the study. An interview guide was used to collect primary data from 25 key informants, representing five informants each from the five local governments. The five key informants were one audit committee member, one internal auditor, one elected assembly member, and two community leaders. Secondary data were collected by the use of document review guide. The data was subjected to framework analysis. The study revealed that the effects of asymmetric information on the operations of the selected local governments were negative; in spite of the availability of professionals with specialised knowledge to ensure efficiency in operations. The study contributes to knowledge by enhancing the praxis of the institutional theory and the transaction cost theory.
Research limitations/implications - The qualitative nature of the study limits its findings to the selected local governments. The implication is that the findings of the study cannot be generalised to other contexts or populations.
Practical implications - Local governments would continue to experience the harmful effects of asymmetric information if the information gap is not managed properly.
Social implications - Policy makers would learn from the experiences which would unfold from the study and apply the recommendations to similar situations.
Originality/value - The understanding of the negative effects of asymmetric information would contribute to the appreciation of underdevelopment at the local level
Intercultural Competence Teaching in College English from the Perspective of OBE Education
Full text linkThis study examines the effectiveness of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach in enhancing the intercultural competence of university students through a 16-week teaching experiment. The experimental group (n=39) received OBE-guided instruction, while the control group (n=41) followed a traditional teaching method. A four-dimensional scale (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude, Awareness) was used for assessment. The results show that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in all dimensions in the post-test (ps < 0.01), with very large effect sizes in Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude (Cohen’s d = 2.15, 1.96, 2.08, respectively) and a medium effect size in Awareness (d = 0.85). The findings indicate that the OBE approach—featuring a “backward design” model, layered training, and a continuous feedback loop—demonstrates significant effectiveness in promoting students’ comprehensive intercultural competence, particularly in Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude. However, the relatively weaker improvement in the Awareness dimension suggests a need to strengthen cultural reflection and critical thinking training in future pedagogy. This study provides an empirically supported and efficient pathway for developing intercultural competence in college English education