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A Brief Discussion on the Impact and Coping Strategies of Performance Anxiety in Music Major College Students
Get PDFMusic performance anxiety is the stress musicians experience during stage performances. This study employs literature analysis to reveal the manifestations of music performance anxiety, the primary factors causing it, its impacts, and specific measures for improvement. Given that performance anxiety is commonly experienced by music major students, it is primarily caused by factors such as perfectionistic personality traits, social anxiety, past performance experiences, and personal musicality. Music performance anxiety can directly or indirectly affect performers both physiologically and psychologically. Physiologically, it is mainly manifested through symptoms such as muscle tension, trembling hands and feet, nausea, and increased heart rate. Psychologically, it often results in diminished self-esteem, memory loss, and feelings of repression and depression. To alleviate performance anxiety in music major students, this paper proposes strategies such as cultivating a positive performance attitude, accumulating stage experience, and preparing adequately before performances. Additionally, external methods such as professional treatment and teacher support and encouragement can assist students in overcoming performance anxiety, enhancing their stage confidence, and achieving better performance outcomes
A Comparative Study of Sequences Elicited by Incomplete Utterances in EFL Classroom Interaction
Get PDFThe sequence plays a central role in EFL classroom interaction. Incomplete Utterance(IU) is universally found in EFL classroom, and many scholars mention the sequences elicited by IUs. However, little research has been done to compare IU sequences between an experienced EFL teacher’s classroom interaction and a novice EFL teacher’s classroom interaction in China. Therefore, this study aims to explore the similarities and the differences in terms of locations, formats, and the number of pedagogical functions of their IU sequences. The study eventually finds that both of them use IU sequences in the same interactional locations and with the same formats, and they both use IU to check students’ knowledge, engage more students in classroom interaction, and help students solve outputting difficulties. The differences are that the experienced teacher designs more IUs to elicit students to display knowledge than the novice teacher and there is no student initiation of IU sequence in the novice teacher’s classroom interaction. The findings can enrich English teaching practice and English teacher development
Intersemiotic Translation in Hypertext-Based Digital Communication
Get PDFAgainst the digital backdrop, this research investigates the intersemiotic translation strategies of hypertext-based bilingual cultural publicity websites, seeking to address the intricacies of meaning-making in digital environments. It aims to probe into the efficient intersemiotic translation strategies regarding the intersection of Social Semiotics and translation studies. The case study explicates how to deploy hypertextual devices that adapt to target users' cultural norms and aesthetic preferences. The translation strategies (i.e. user-centered approach, compensation, addition, interdiscursive presentation, omission, and transcreation) were drawn on how hypertextuality facilitates dynamic navigation and intercultural communication. The findings indicate the application of multimodal discourse analysis in translation studies by revealing the potential of intersemiotic translation in promoting cross-cultural communication, digital literacy, and user experience in the digital sphere. The study contributes to the existing research by shedding light on the extension of research scope to multimodal translation, building a more holistic approach to website translation practice of cultural institutions
From Food Design to Hygiene Grade: Innovative Application of Chinese-Western Fusion Cuisine in Los Angeles County’s Catering Hygiene Standards
Get PDFThe restaurant hygiene scoring system in Los Angeles County directly influences the dining experience of its residents. However, the core challenges of these standards often stem from an overlooked aspect: food design. By reevaluating the production and presentation methods of Chinese-Western fusion cuisine, it is possible to better meet hygiene standards while balancing cultural expression and culinary innovation. This paper explores how focusing on food design can introduce new methods of food production and presentation, providing a cleaner and higher quality dining environment for the residents of Los Angeles County
Effect of Different Nutrient Solutions and Multiple Bio-Stimulant Dosages on Yield and Growth of Capsicum Annuum in Soilless System
Get PDFThis study evaluates the impact of two nutrient solutions (F1 and F2) and varying dosages of the plant bio-stimulant Atomes F.D.Inc. Bio Sciences PHP®, (D1 = 50 mL, D2 = 100 mL, D3 = 150 mL, and D0 = control) on the growth and yield of Capsicum annuum in a hydroponic system. The results demonstrate that F2 significantly enhanced overall plant growth and yield compared to F1, with notable increases in fruit count (25±10 vs. 24±9), average fruit width (8.31±1.02 cm vs. 8.03±1.00 cm), average fruit length (11.79±1.19 cm vs. 11.55±0.89 cm), and total yield weight (2.85±0.89 kg vs. 2.68±0.91 kg). Plants treated with D3 exhibited the highest yield, with a total fruit weight of 3.90 kg, compared to 1.69 kg in the control group (D0). D3-treated plants also produced an average of 37 fruits, while D0 produced only 13. Conversely, D0-treated plants resulted in larger individual fruit sizes, with an average fruit width of 8.98 cm and a length of 13.20 cm, compared to 7.89 cm and 10.91 cm in D3-treated plants. These findings underscore the importance of precise nutrient management and bio-stimulant applications in optimizing hydroponic bell pepper production. Future research should focus on long-term economic feasibility and large-scale implementation strategies
How Does the Screen Expansion in the Images through Generative AI Affect the User Experience of Watching the Video on XR Environments?
Get PDFThe advent of generative AI, which has recently emerged, signifies the ability to create images by expanding upon existing images and filling in empty areas. Consequently, this research examined the impact of providing expanded images on the existing movie screen on usability when watching a movie while wearing XR equipment. This is because when a video with a 16:9 or 21:9 aspect ratio is viewed while wearing an XR device, the video can be expanded to occupy the entire screen in extended reality. The experimental design entailed the real-time capture of the movie screen using Adobe's generative AI, followed by the expansion of the captured image and its manipulation in both the vertical and horizontal directions. The video comprises a 15-second movie, featuring a VR scenario. A usability evaluation (SUS) was conducted, utilizing this function to expand the screen area. The experimental results substantiated the positive impact of generating images in real-time through generative AI on an XR device that expands the screen area through generative AI
Understanding the Causes of Overconsumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Policy Interventions in Singapore
Get PDFExcessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), resulting from negative consumption externalities and imperfect information, are the predominant causes of market failure in Singapore. In response, Singapore implemented the Nutri-Grade front-of-pack labelling and reformulation guidelines for pre-packaged beverages in December 2022. This research aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Nutri-Grade policy in reducing the overconsumption of pre-packaged beverages between 2023 and 2025. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, consisting of both primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained from an online survey of 154 respondents and phone interviews with healthcare professionals and a Health Promotion Board representative, to illuminate Nutri-Grades' effect on consumer awareness and purchasing behaviour. Secondary data encompassed a variety of government publications, academic studies, and industry reports. The secondary sources provided sufficient evidence and data to deduce national consumption trends and reformulation outcomes. Findings show that Nutri-Grade has been moderately to highly effective in reducing SSB overconsumption, specifically in reducing the average weekly sugar intake from SSBs from an estimated 203.84 grams pre-policy to 186.67 grams post-policy, moving closer to the socially optimal 182 grams. Additionally, the survey responses indicate that the main motivation for the reduction in sugar consumption and the switch to Grade A/B beverages were health concerns and clearer nutritional information. Product reformulation also led to a substantial increase in the market share of Grade A/B beverages and a reduction in median sugar content. The Nutri-Grade Mark has been proven effective in reducing information asymmetry, nudging consumers towards healthier choices, and incentivising producer reformulation, which collectively contribute to the partial correction of the market failure from SSB consumption. However, the limiting factors for the policy's effectiveness include habitual consumption patterns and the increased use of artificial sweeteners. Therefore, while Nutri-Grade has significantly reduced overconsumption, complementary measures, such as public education, are necessary to further reduce consumption
The Impact of Internal Communication on the Corporate Governance of Golden Steamboat Company
Get PDFReferring to the development of the business of the company for golden steamboat, the aim of my research is to find the factors that influence the internal communication among different branches and indicate the efficient ways of corporation governance.in this study, the impact of internal communication on the corporate governance at the different branches was influenced by different factors, such as the structure and level of the internal supervision system, ability of the management level, and the influence of the external surroundings. Aiming to the previous research at the golden steamboat, I noticed the challenges of the internal communication at the internal environment and made some researches. Most important, the relationship among different branches and the management of the internal environment was obviously demonstrated to the different situations at work. Therefore, a mechanism of the internal communication among different branches played the important role for managing and build the effective system of the communication. The 40 employees and 5 managers of the company participated the research at June via a questionnaire with logistic regression model. It was predicted that a sound internal communication mechanism can be built with the corporation of internal accounting and external auditing. According the results from the questionnaire, there are some recommendations that can improve the effectiveness of the internal communication, such as the correlation of the financial statement, including the requirement of the tax invoice of daily working and financial statement of one period, and communication of the internal management among different level and the complication of the writing paper at one store. Hence, this report would show all the information with the practical way at the long time of the internship, and it will have the vital influence at the long term
An Empirical Analysis of the Digital Economy's Impact on Regional Export Efficiency: Evidence from RCEP Countries and Zhejiang, China
Get PDFThis research paper constructs an indicator system for measuring the level of digital economy development of RCEP countries. Based on the panel data of export trade of Zhejiang Province to RCEP countries from 2012 to 2022, using the stochastic frontier gravity model (SFGM), it systematically evaluates the influence of digital economy of RCEP countries on export efficiency of Zhejiang Province, revealing the crucial role of digital economy in promoting international trade through multi-dimensional and multi-level data analyses. The results of the research imply that the improvement in digital economy of RCEP countries significantly contributed to export efficiency of Zhejiang Province, with differences between different dimensions of digital economy. During the study period, the export efficiency of Zhejiang Province to ASEAN countries increased the most. Therefore, it is suggested to strengthen the RCEP digital economy circle, adopt different strategies for cooperation and connection, as well as focus on the changes and opportunities in the ASEAN market. This study provides valuable insights for policy makers and stakeholders and is of great practical importance for enhancing economic and trade cooperation among RCEP countries
A Pilot Study on Financial Literacy, Financial Technology, Cultural Values, and Financial Inclusion of Rural Residents in North Central Nigeria
Get PDFBackground: The absence of financial inclusion has added to the gap that impedes social and economic progress among rural residents in Northcentral Nigeria. To successfully tackle this present situation, it is necessary to gain an understanding of the impediments and patterns that prevent rural residents from accessing official financial services. This study therefore seeks to extend the literature and empirically investigate the effect of financial literacy, financial technology, and cultural value on financial inclusion among rural residents in Northcentral Nigeria, using the access opportunity frontier theory as the underpinning theory, and the family financial socialization theory, disruptive innovation theory as supporting theories.
Method: To achieve the study objectives, a quantitative method with a cross-sectional descriptive and epistemological approach was used with a sample size of 38 rural residents of north central Nigeria to conduct a preliminary study to test the validity and reliability of the instrument adapted. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.
Result: The findings revealed that the instrument adapted has reliable Cronbach alpha of above 0.7.
Conclusion: The analysis established that the adapted instrument achieved a Cronbach’s alpha exceeding 0.7, thereby confirming its reliability and validating its appropriateness for the main study