This study introduces a novel framework to dissect and understand tourists'cultural perceptions within river basins.The framework consists of two complementary parts:first,it develops a multi-dimensional system to...This study introduces a novel framework to dissect and understand tourists'cultural perceptions within river basins.The framework consists of two complementary parts:first,it develops a multi-dimensional system to identify cultural perceptions through textual analysis;second,it uses advanced methods like deep learning and spatial clustering to analyze and compare these perceptions across different cities and regions.The findings from the Yellow River Basin reveal six key dimensions of cultural perception:historical,architectural,folklore,food,reli-gious,and leisure.The basin exhibits three distinct cultural patterns:an upstream polycentric network,a central‘cultural circle’around Xi’an,and a city-to-city pattern downstream.Furthermore,the basin is categorized into ten unique cultural perception regions,each highlighting diverse tourist perceptions.This framework not only offers a methodological beacon for future regional tourism studies but also equips managers with strategic insights to en-hance the quality and cooperation in river basin tourism development.展开更多
Despite the profound cultural and medicinal heritage of traditional African medicines (TAM), their global recognition remains notably limited. This study investigates the factors behind this issue, focusing on cultura...Despite the profound cultural and medicinal heritage of traditional African medicines (TAM), their global recognition remains notably limited. This study investigates the factors behind this issue, focusing on cultural perceptions, scientific validation, regulatory frameworks, and pharmaceutical industry influence. Utilizing a systematic literature review (SLR) to provide a thorough and structured overview, the research addresses these factors with transparency and reproducibility. Key findings reveal that negative cultural perceptions, the dominance of Western medicine, and skepticism towards traditional healers, especially in urban and educated populations, marginalize TAM. Additionally, religious beliefs and historical influences, such as colonialism, further devalue indigenous knowledge systems. The study also highlights a significant lack of scientific research and clinical trials, which challenges the conventional validation of TAM’s efficacy. Moreover, inconsistent international and national regulatory frameworks and the pharmaceutical industry’s dominance impede TAM’s integration into global healthcare systems. To enhance TAM’s credibility and global acceptance, the study advocates for standardized regulatory policies, increased scientific research, and a reevaluation of intellectual property laws. This shift towards a more inclusive and integrative approach in global health systems could bridge the gap between traditional and modern medical practices, promoting a more holistic understanding of health and wellness.展开更多
William Somerset Maugham was one of the most popular British writers of his era.Many of his works are closely related to China,among which is the famous novel The Painted Veil.This novel narrates the love story betwee...William Somerset Maugham was one of the most popular British writers of his era.Many of his works are closely related to China,among which is the famous novel The Painted Veil.This novel narrates the love story between the heroine Kitty,an attractive but vainglorious middle-class lady,and the intelligent bacteriologist Walter Fane.This thesis aims at exploring the hetero image of China in The Painted Veil from the perspective of imagology.It comprises four chapters.Chapter one introduces the definition of the terms“Image”and“hetero image”.Chapter two analyzes Maugham’s diversified concepts of China:one is the positive and good image,and the other is the negative image.Chapter three illustrates the specific images of China revealed in the novel The Painted Veil,on both positive and negative aspects.After the exploration of the image of China from the perspective of imagology,we can sum up that actually,the image of China in Maugham’s eyes indicated in The Painted Veil is not the real China.It is a combination of the real world observed by Maugham and the imaginative world conceived by him influenced by his own specific culture and society.展开更多
基金The National Social Science Fund of China(24BGL137)The Beijing Municipal Commission of Education(SM202010031004)。
文摘This study introduces a novel framework to dissect and understand tourists'cultural perceptions within river basins.The framework consists of two complementary parts:first,it develops a multi-dimensional system to identify cultural perceptions through textual analysis;second,it uses advanced methods like deep learning and spatial clustering to analyze and compare these perceptions across different cities and regions.The findings from the Yellow River Basin reveal six key dimensions of cultural perception:historical,architectural,folklore,food,reli-gious,and leisure.The basin exhibits three distinct cultural patterns:an upstream polycentric network,a central‘cultural circle’around Xi’an,and a city-to-city pattern downstream.Furthermore,the basin is categorized into ten unique cultural perception regions,each highlighting diverse tourist perceptions.This framework not only offers a methodological beacon for future regional tourism studies but also equips managers with strategic insights to en-hance the quality and cooperation in river basin tourism development.
文摘Despite the profound cultural and medicinal heritage of traditional African medicines (TAM), their global recognition remains notably limited. This study investigates the factors behind this issue, focusing on cultural perceptions, scientific validation, regulatory frameworks, and pharmaceutical industry influence. Utilizing a systematic literature review (SLR) to provide a thorough and structured overview, the research addresses these factors with transparency and reproducibility. Key findings reveal that negative cultural perceptions, the dominance of Western medicine, and skepticism towards traditional healers, especially in urban and educated populations, marginalize TAM. Additionally, religious beliefs and historical influences, such as colonialism, further devalue indigenous knowledge systems. The study also highlights a significant lack of scientific research and clinical trials, which challenges the conventional validation of TAM’s efficacy. Moreover, inconsistent international and national regulatory frameworks and the pharmaceutical industry’s dominance impede TAM’s integration into global healthcare systems. To enhance TAM’s credibility and global acceptance, the study advocates for standardized regulatory policies, increased scientific research, and a reevaluation of intellectual property laws. This shift towards a more inclusive and integrative approach in global health systems could bridge the gap between traditional and modern medical practices, promoting a more holistic understanding of health and wellness.
文摘William Somerset Maugham was one of the most popular British writers of his era.Many of his works are closely related to China,among which is the famous novel The Painted Veil.This novel narrates the love story between the heroine Kitty,an attractive but vainglorious middle-class lady,and the intelligent bacteriologist Walter Fane.This thesis aims at exploring the hetero image of China in The Painted Veil from the perspective of imagology.It comprises four chapters.Chapter one introduces the definition of the terms“Image”and“hetero image”.Chapter two analyzes Maugham’s diversified concepts of China:one is the positive and good image,and the other is the negative image.Chapter three illustrates the specific images of China revealed in the novel The Painted Veil,on both positive and negative aspects.After the exploration of the image of China from the perspective of imagology,we can sum up that actually,the image of China in Maugham’s eyes indicated in The Painted Veil is not the real China.It is a combination of the real world observed by Maugham and the imaginative world conceived by him influenced by his own specific culture and society.
