Objective:To analyze the burden of caregivers of CHF patients in the current environment,to explore the related burden and influencing factors of caring for patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the impac...Objective:To analyze the burden of caregivers of CHF patients in the current environment,to explore the related burden and influencing factors of caring for patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the impact of filial piety values on the burden of caring for patients.Methods:192 caregivers of CHF patients in the hospital were selected as the main objects of this study.The main method was convenient sampling.Through a questionnaire survey of 192 CHF patients'caregivers,a unified investigation was conducted from the aspects of patient"'s general condition,objective burden,anxiety and depression degree and relationship quality,etc.The structural equation model was constructed and adjusted by analyzing data entry and variable correlation.Finally,path analysis was used to conduct inferential research on the direct and indirect influencing factors of control burden.Results:More than half of the patients'caregivers had a caregiving burden,and the practical caregiving dimension had the highest score.The total effect values of patient-related factors,including anxiety degree,number of concomitant diseases and half-year readmission rate,were 0.36,0.31 and 0.20,respectively(P<0.05).The total effect values of filial piety,anxiety degree,average care time and understanding degree of disease directly derived from the caregivers themselves were-0.38,0.29,0.29 and-0.23,respectively(P<0.05).In addition,the influence of filial piety values on the caregiver burden was more obvious,and the direct effect value of the value was-0.41(P<0.001).Conclusion:Most caregivers of CHF patients have a certain objective burden of care,and there are many factors that affect it,among which the degree of filial piety value is the most important.This finding provides a clear goal for caregivers to develop measures to improve the caregiver burden.展开更多
Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services(ESs).Following the increment of population,ESs have been deteriorated over time.Ultimately,land use/land cover(LULC)changes have a profound impact ...Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services(ESs).Following the increment of population,ESs have been deteriorated over time.Ultimately,land use/land cover(LULC)changes have a profound impact on the change of ecosystem.The primary goal of this study is to determine the impacts of LULC changes on ecosystem service values(ESVs)in the upper Gilgel Abbay watershed,Ethiopia.Changes in LULC types were studied using three Landsat images representing 1986,2003,and 2021.The Landsat images were classified using a supervised image classification technique in Earth Resources Data Analysis System(ERDAS)Imagine 2014.We classified ESs in this study into four categories(including provisioning,regulating,supporting,and cultural services)based on global ES classification scheme.The adjusted ESV coefficient benefit approach was employed to measure the impacts of LULC changes on ESVs.Five LULC types were identified in this study,including cultivated land,forest,shrubland,grassland,and water body.The result revealed that the area of cultivated land accounted for 64.50%,71.50%,and 61.50%of the total area in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.The percentage of the total area covered by forest was 9.50%,5.90%,and 14.80%in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.Result revealed that the total ESV decreased from 7.42×10^(7) to 6.44×10^(7) USD between 1986 and 2003.This is due to the expansion of cultivated land at the expense of forest and shrubland.However,the total ESV increased from 6.44×10^(7) to 7.76×10^(7) USD during 2003-2021,because of the increment of forest and shrubland.The expansion of cultivated land and the reductions of forest and shrubland reduced most individual ESs during 1986-2003.Nevertheless,the increase in forest and shrubland at the expense of cultivated land enhanced many ESs during 2003-2021.Therefore,the findings suggest that appropriate land use practices should be scaled-up to sustainably maintain ESs.展开更多
Chinese companies are transitioning from“manufacturing export”to brand export and from“value-for-money competition”to“value competition”,continuously expanding their presence in Russian-speaking markets.
On the morning of May 31st,the parallel forum"Ecological Actions to Carry Forward the Shared Values of Mankind,"as part of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Du...On the morning of May 31st,the parallel forum"Ecological Actions to Carry Forward the Shared Values of Mankind,"as part of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from different countries,including China,Kenya and Japan,engaged in indepth discussions on the theme.展开更多
Values of individuals and organizations involved in decision-making processes form the basis for prioritizing outcomes in water governance.The novelty of this study lies in applying values to a specific decision-makin...Values of individuals and organizations involved in decision-making processes form the basis for prioritizing outcomes in water governance.The novelty of this study lies in applying values to a specific decision-making context.It aims to assess the prioritized water governance outcomes and the underlying value systems shaping the actions of the primary water utility responsible for water governance in Delhi,the Delhi Jal Board(DJB).The paper will critically examine the policies and acts of the DJB that drive water governance in Delhi at present,utilizing a values-based framework in conjunction with secondary literature and expert interviews,to draw a picture of the values reflected.The study does not substantiate the notion of economic values dominating the water-related deci-sions;rather,recent policy guidelines indicate prioritization of equitable and fair distribution of water.Findings of this paper show that making the values explicit is largely disregarded in formulating water acts and policies,and values are never elucidated in the public domain,doing which can encourage water policies and practices that are socially,economically,and ecologically viable in the long run.It is expected that this paper will generate a discussion on water values being an integral part of water governance discourses.展开更多
On the afternoon of May 3Oth,the parallel forum"Strengthening the Judicial Foundations of Shared Values of Mankind,"as a component of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was...On the afternoon of May 3Oth,the parallel forum"Strengthening the Judicial Foundations of Shared Values of Mankind,"as a component of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from nine countries,including China,Germany and the United Kingdom,engaged in in-depth discussions on the topic.展开更多
In the production and life of ancient Chinese folk artists,through the abstract and geometric arrangement of things,they formed many meaningful patterns.These patterns are widely used in a variety of decorations,refle...In the production and life of ancient Chinese folk artists,through the abstract and geometric arrangement of things,they formed many meaningful patterns.These patterns are widely used in a variety of decorations,reflecting the most simple artistic ideas in the life of the working people,and are also an important embodiment of folk art aesthetics.Many elements of folk patterns have been preserved to this day,and they have an important role in inspiring and guiding today’s art design.This paper mainly analyzes the folk pattern elements and their artistic value,and elaborates on the application of folk pattern elements in architectural design and the specific design methods,to provide certain references for the combination of modern architectural design and traditional folk patterns.展开更多
Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the cha...Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the characteristic values,the carbon tetrachloride(CTC)adsorption value has demonstrated relatively stronger correlation with the toluene adsorption capacity on AC sampleswith diverse sources and forms,particularly in exposure to high-concentration toluene.Notably,the relevance of the toluene adsorption capacity to the CTC value could also be extended to a series of other porous adsorbents,which proved the wide applicability of CTC value in characterizing the adsorption behaviors.Based on these results,a mathematical and visual model was then established to predict the toluene adsorption saturation under different conditions(inlet concentration,adsorption time,initial CTC value,etc.)on diverse AC samples,of which the accuracy has later been verified by experimental data.As such,a fast and accurate estimation of the adsorption behaviors over AC samples,and possibly other porous adsorbents,was realized.展开更多
Background:Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health.This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological ...Background:Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health.This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological resilience from the perspective of emotion regulation theory.Methods:This study conducted an in-depth analysis using the Labor Value Scale on 2691 elementary school upper-grade students,middle school students,and high school students.Results:The results show that:(1)labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience;(2)cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition play a partial mediating role in the relationship between labor values and adolescents’psychological resilience.Among them,labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience through positive cognitive reappraisal,and labor values can also predict adolescents’mental resilience through expression inhibition.Conclusion:Based on the theory of emotion regulation,this study explores the direct effect of labor values on mental resilience and the mediating effect of different strategies of emotion regulation.The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for improving the mental resilience of adolescents.展开更多
Throughout this work,we explore the uniqueness properties of meromorphic functions concerning their interactions with complex differential-difference polynomial.Under the condition of finite order,we establish three d...Throughout this work,we explore the uniqueness properties of meromorphic functions concerning their interactions with complex differential-difference polynomial.Under the condition of finite order,we establish three distinct uniqueness results for a meromorphic function f associated with the differential-difference polynomial L_(η)^(n)f=Σ_(k=0)^(n)a_(k)f (z+k_(η))+a_(-1)f′.These results lead to a refined characterization of f (z)≡L_(η)^(n)f (z).Several illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the sharpness and precision of the results obtained in this study.展开更多
With the continuous and in-depth advancement of higher education reform,the employment issue of college graduates has become a hot topic of discussion in current colleges and universities.In order to cultivate the pro...With the continuous and in-depth advancement of higher education reform,the employment issue of college graduates has become a hot topic of discussion in current colleges and universities.In order to cultivate the professional values of college students,colleges and universities need to strengthen the implementation of policies and measures for youth employment and optimize guidance and services for employment and entrepreneurship.Guide college graduates to rationally plan their academic and career development,improve their overall employment quality and practical ability,and then closely integrate their career planning with the development of the country and society.In this regard,we will focus on“strengthening career education to guide college graduates to establish correct career values.”展开更多
The objective of the study is to examine the moderating influence of gender on the relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics(IWE)among Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel who represent a...The objective of the study is to examine the moderating influence of gender on the relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics(IWE)among Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel who represent an ethnic and religious minority within a Western-oriented framework.The study sample comprised 1,245 Arab teachers(759 females and 476 males).Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling with AMOS,focusing on path analysis.The research findings highlight a substantial relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics,with gender as a moderating variable.Additionally,the results indicate a significant positive relationship between the cultural value dimension of uncertainty avoidance and both dimensions of Islamic work ethics-dedication and social responsibility in the workplace,along with independence,diligence,and achievement.In contrast,a pronounced and significant negative relationship was identified between the cultural dimension of femininity/masculinity and these two dimensions of Islamic work ethics.展开更多
The construction of ideological-political education within foreign language courses requires an integrated approach that encompasses value shaping,knowledge transfer,and competence cultivation.A critical challenge in ...The construction of ideological-political education within foreign language courses requires an integrated approach that encompasses value shaping,knowledge transfer,and competence cultivation.A critical challenge in this domain is the effective design and implementation of tasks that instill values,while also synergizing with acquiring knowledge and enhancing competencies.This paper delves into the philosophical underpinnings and operational principles of value-shaping task design and its practical application within the context of foreign language teaching.Utilizing Contemporary College English(Integrated Coursebook 3)as a case study,the paper explores value shaping-based task design in ideological-political education of foreign language courses,with the aim of providing references for the construction of ideological-political education in foreign language teaching.展开更多
Medical isotopes are the foundation material for nuclear medicine and are primarily produced through in-reactor irradia-tion.Neutron spectrum regulation is the main technical approach for enhancing the production of m...Medical isotopes are the foundation material for nuclear medicine and are primarily produced through in-reactor irradia-tion.Neutron spectrum regulation is the main technical approach for enhancing the production of medical isotopes,and it requires determining the optimal neutron spectrum and quantifying the values of neutrons in different energy regions.We calculated the neutron energy region values for 20 medical isotopes(^(14)C,^(32)P,^(47)Sc,^(60)Co,^(64)Cu,^(67)Cu,^(89)Sr,^(90)Y,^(99)Mo,^(125)I,^(131)I,^(153)Sm,^(161)Tb,^(166)Ho,^(177)Lu,^(186)Re,^(188)Re,^(92)Ir,^(225)Ac,and ^(252)Cf).The entire energy range was divided into 238 energy regions to improve the energy spectrum resolution,and both fast and thermal reactors were simulated to enhance universal applicability.A dataset of neutron energy region values across the entire energy range was built,which identifies the positive and negative-energy regions and guides the neutron spectrum regulation process during in-reactor medical isotope produc-tion.We conducted neutron spectrum regulation based on this dataset,which effectively improved the production efficiency of medical isotopes and demonstrated the correctness and feasibility of the dataset.展开更多
This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance l...This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.展开更多
Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilde...Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilderness areas.However,limited understanding exists regarding locals'willingness to participate(WTP)in the construction and stewardship of national parks as well as their driving factors behind this willingness.To identify the key drivers that promote locals'WTP in national parks,we investigated local residents'participation willingness and embedded an additional structure perceived value(PV)into the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)model,analyzing the data by using structural equation modeling.Local communities were slightly willing to participate in Changtang National Park and conservation in general;interestingly,nomads'willingness was stronger than settlers'.Perceived behavioral control(PBC)exhibited the most significant impact on WTP,with particular emphasis on the livelihood risks associated with grasslands.PV indirectly influenced WTP by affecting attitude(ATT),personal/social norms(PSN),and PBC,while it did not have a direct impact on WTP.For settlers and nomads,different variables influence their varying levels of willingness to engage in park participation.These results deepen our understanding of community willingness to participate and differences in drivers of WTP between settlers and nomads,contributing to relevant knowledge to inform seeking a balance between sustainable community development and nature conservation.展开更多
文摘Objective:To analyze the burden of caregivers of CHF patients in the current environment,to explore the related burden and influencing factors of caring for patients with chronic heart failure,and to explore the impact of filial piety values on the burden of caring for patients.Methods:192 caregivers of CHF patients in the hospital were selected as the main objects of this study.The main method was convenient sampling.Through a questionnaire survey of 192 CHF patients'caregivers,a unified investigation was conducted from the aspects of patient"'s general condition,objective burden,anxiety and depression degree and relationship quality,etc.The structural equation model was constructed and adjusted by analyzing data entry and variable correlation.Finally,path analysis was used to conduct inferential research on the direct and indirect influencing factors of control burden.Results:More than half of the patients'caregivers had a caregiving burden,and the practical caregiving dimension had the highest score.The total effect values of patient-related factors,including anxiety degree,number of concomitant diseases and half-year readmission rate,were 0.36,0.31 and 0.20,respectively(P<0.05).The total effect values of filial piety,anxiety degree,average care time and understanding degree of disease directly derived from the caregivers themselves were-0.38,0.29,0.29 and-0.23,respectively(P<0.05).In addition,the influence of filial piety values on the caregiver burden was more obvious,and the direct effect value of the value was-0.41(P<0.001).Conclusion:Most caregivers of CHF patients have a certain objective burden of care,and there are many factors that affect it,among which the degree of filial piety value is the most important.This finding provides a clear goal for caregivers to develop measures to improve the caregiver burden.
文摘Human well-being and livelihoods depend on natural ecosystem services(ESs).Following the increment of population,ESs have been deteriorated over time.Ultimately,land use/land cover(LULC)changes have a profound impact on the change of ecosystem.The primary goal of this study is to determine the impacts of LULC changes on ecosystem service values(ESVs)in the upper Gilgel Abbay watershed,Ethiopia.Changes in LULC types were studied using three Landsat images representing 1986,2003,and 2021.The Landsat images were classified using a supervised image classification technique in Earth Resources Data Analysis System(ERDAS)Imagine 2014.We classified ESs in this study into four categories(including provisioning,regulating,supporting,and cultural services)based on global ES classification scheme.The adjusted ESV coefficient benefit approach was employed to measure the impacts of LULC changes on ESVs.Five LULC types were identified in this study,including cultivated land,forest,shrubland,grassland,and water body.The result revealed that the area of cultivated land accounted for 64.50%,71.50%,and 61.50%of the total area in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.The percentage of the total area covered by forest was 9.50%,5.90%,and 14.80%in 1986,2003,and 2021,respectively.Result revealed that the total ESV decreased from 7.42×10^(7) to 6.44×10^(7) USD between 1986 and 2003.This is due to the expansion of cultivated land at the expense of forest and shrubland.However,the total ESV increased from 6.44×10^(7) to 7.76×10^(7) USD during 2003-2021,because of the increment of forest and shrubland.The expansion of cultivated land and the reductions of forest and shrubland reduced most individual ESs during 1986-2003.Nevertheless,the increase in forest and shrubland at the expense of cultivated land enhanced many ESs during 2003-2021.Therefore,the findings suggest that appropriate land use practices should be scaled-up to sustainably maintain ESs.
文摘Chinese companies are transitioning from“manufacturing export”to brand export and from“value-for-money competition”to“value competition”,continuously expanding their presence in Russian-speaking markets.
文摘On the morning of May 31st,the parallel forum"Ecological Actions to Carry Forward the Shared Values of Mankind,"as part of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from different countries,including China,Kenya and Japan,engaged in indepth discussions on the theme.
基金Water Security and Sustainable Development Hub funded by the UK Research and Innovation's Global Challenges Research Fund(GCRF),Grant/Award Number:ES/S008179/1。
文摘Values of individuals and organizations involved in decision-making processes form the basis for prioritizing outcomes in water governance.The novelty of this study lies in applying values to a specific decision-making context.It aims to assess the prioritized water governance outcomes and the underlying value systems shaping the actions of the primary water utility responsible for water governance in Delhi,the Delhi Jal Board(DJB).The paper will critically examine the policies and acts of the DJB that drive water governance in Delhi at present,utilizing a values-based framework in conjunction with secondary literature and expert interviews,to draw a picture of the values reflected.The study does not substantiate the notion of economic values dominating the water-related deci-sions;rather,recent policy guidelines indicate prioritization of equitable and fair distribution of water.Findings of this paper show that making the values explicit is largely disregarded in formulating water acts and policies,and values are never elucidated in the public domain,doing which can encourage water policies and practices that are socially,economically,and ecologically viable in the long run.It is expected that this paper will generate a discussion on water values being an integral part of water governance discourses.
文摘On the afternoon of May 3Oth,the parallel forum"Strengthening the Judicial Foundations of Shared Values of Mankind,"as a component of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilisations,was held in Dunhuang.More than 50 experts and scholars from nine countries,including China,Germany and the United Kingdom,engaged in in-depth discussions on the topic.
文摘In the production and life of ancient Chinese folk artists,through the abstract and geometric arrangement of things,they formed many meaningful patterns.These patterns are widely used in a variety of decorations,reflecting the most simple artistic ideas in the life of the working people,and are also an important embodiment of folk art aesthetics.Many elements of folk patterns have been preserved to this day,and they have an important role in inspiring and guiding today’s art design.This paper mainly analyzes the folk pattern elements and their artistic value,and elaborates on the application of folk pattern elements in architectural design and the specific design methods,to provide certain references for the combination of modern architectural design and traditional folk patterns.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Projects in Zhejiang Province(Nos.2023C03127,2024C03114,2024C03108)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22208300,22078294)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LQ23B060007)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.RF-A2023004)Zhejiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.ZJ2023145).
文摘Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the characteristic values,the carbon tetrachloride(CTC)adsorption value has demonstrated relatively stronger correlation with the toluene adsorption capacity on AC sampleswith diverse sources and forms,particularly in exposure to high-concentration toluene.Notably,the relevance of the toluene adsorption capacity to the CTC value could also be extended to a series of other porous adsorbents,which proved the wide applicability of CTC value in characterizing the adsorption behaviors.Based on these results,a mathematical and visual model was then established to predict the toluene adsorption saturation under different conditions(inlet concentration,adsorption time,initial CTC value,etc.)on diverse AC samples,of which the accuracy has later been verified by experimental data.As such,a fast and accurate estimation of the adsorption behaviors over AC samples,and possibly other porous adsorbents,was realized.
基金supported by Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial EducationDepartment(23B1133):How Labor Affects Moral Development:Based on the perspective of mixed research methods.
文摘Background:Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health.This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological resilience from the perspective of emotion regulation theory.Methods:This study conducted an in-depth analysis using the Labor Value Scale on 2691 elementary school upper-grade students,middle school students,and high school students.Results:The results show that:(1)labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience;(2)cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition play a partial mediating role in the relationship between labor values and adolescents’psychological resilience.Among them,labor values can positively predict adolescents’mental resilience through positive cognitive reappraisal,and labor values can also predict adolescents’mental resilience through expression inhibition.Conclusion:Based on the theory of emotion regulation,this study explores the direct effect of labor values on mental resilience and the mediating effect of different strategies of emotion regulation.The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for improving the mental resilience of adolescents.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12161074)the Talent Introduction Research Foundation of Suqian University (Grant No.106-CK00042/028)+1 种基金Suqian Sci&Tech Program (Grant No.M202206)Sponsored by Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province and Suqian Talent Xiongying Plan of Suqian。
文摘Throughout this work,we explore the uniqueness properties of meromorphic functions concerning their interactions with complex differential-difference polynomial.Under the condition of finite order,we establish three distinct uniqueness results for a meromorphic function f associated with the differential-difference polynomial L_(η)^(n)f=Σ_(k=0)^(n)a_(k)f (z+k_(η))+a_(-1)f′.These results lead to a refined characterization of f (z)≡L_(η)^(n)f (z).Several illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the sharpness and precision of the results obtained in this study.
文摘With the continuous and in-depth advancement of higher education reform,the employment issue of college graduates has become a hot topic of discussion in current colleges and universities.In order to cultivate the professional values of college students,colleges and universities need to strengthen the implementation of policies and measures for youth employment and optimize guidance and services for employment and entrepreneurship.Guide college graduates to rationally plan their academic and career development,improve their overall employment quality and practical ability,and then closely integrate their career planning with the development of the country and society.In this regard,we will focus on“strengthening career education to guide college graduates to establish correct career values.”
文摘The objective of the study is to examine the moderating influence of gender on the relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics(IWE)among Palestinian Arab high school teachers in Israel who represent an ethnic and religious minority within a Western-oriented framework.The study sample comprised 1,245 Arab teachers(759 females and 476 males).Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling with AMOS,focusing on path analysis.The research findings highlight a substantial relationship between cultural values and Islamic work ethics,with gender as a moderating variable.Additionally,the results indicate a significant positive relationship between the cultural value dimension of uncertainty avoidance and both dimensions of Islamic work ethics-dedication and social responsibility in the workplace,along with independence,diligence,and achievement.In contrast,a pronounced and significant negative relationship was identified between the cultural dimension of femininity/masculinity and these two dimensions of Islamic work ethics.
文摘The construction of ideological-political education within foreign language courses requires an integrated approach that encompasses value shaping,knowledge transfer,and competence cultivation.A critical challenge in this domain is the effective design and implementation of tasks that instill values,while also synergizing with acquiring knowledge and enhancing competencies.This paper delves into the philosophical underpinnings and operational principles of value-shaping task design and its practical application within the context of foreign language teaching.Utilizing Contemporary College English(Integrated Coursebook 3)as a case study,the paper explores value shaping-based task design in ideological-political education of foreign language courses,with the aim of providing references for the construction of ideological-political education in foreign language teaching.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12305190)Lingchuang Research Project of China National Nuclear Corporation(CNNC).
文摘Medical isotopes are the foundation material for nuclear medicine and are primarily produced through in-reactor irradia-tion.Neutron spectrum regulation is the main technical approach for enhancing the production of medical isotopes,and it requires determining the optimal neutron spectrum and quantifying the values of neutrons in different energy regions.We calculated the neutron energy region values for 20 medical isotopes(^(14)C,^(32)P,^(47)Sc,^(60)Co,^(64)Cu,^(67)Cu,^(89)Sr,^(90)Y,^(99)Mo,^(125)I,^(131)I,^(153)Sm,^(161)Tb,^(166)Ho,^(177)Lu,^(186)Re,^(188)Re,^(92)Ir,^(225)Ac,and ^(252)Cf).The entire energy range was divided into 238 energy regions to improve the energy spectrum resolution,and both fast and thermal reactors were simulated to enhance universal applicability.A dataset of neutron energy region values across the entire energy range was built,which identifies the positive and negative-energy regions and guides the neutron spectrum regulation process during in-reactor medical isotope produc-tion.We conducted neutron spectrum regulation based on this dataset,which effectively improved the production efficiency of medical isotopes and demonstrated the correctness and feasibility of the dataset.
文摘This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42142022。
文摘Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilderness areas.However,limited understanding exists regarding locals'willingness to participate(WTP)in the construction and stewardship of national parks as well as their driving factors behind this willingness.To identify the key drivers that promote locals'WTP in national parks,we investigated local residents'participation willingness and embedded an additional structure perceived value(PV)into the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)model,analyzing the data by using structural equation modeling.Local communities were slightly willing to participate in Changtang National Park and conservation in general;interestingly,nomads'willingness was stronger than settlers'.Perceived behavioral control(PBC)exhibited the most significant impact on WTP,with particular emphasis on the livelihood risks associated with grasslands.PV indirectly influenced WTP by affecting attitude(ATT),personal/social norms(PSN),and PBC,while it did not have a direct impact on WTP.For settlers and nomads,different variables influence their varying levels of willingness to engage in park participation.These results deepen our understanding of community willingness to participate and differences in drivers of WTP between settlers and nomads,contributing to relevant knowledge to inform seeking a balance between sustainable community development and nature conservation.
