This article examines the intelligent forest sentry system in the Mount Tai Scenic Area, analyzing its applications, accomplishments, and significance in forest fire prevention. It highlights the system's critical...This article examines the intelligent forest sentry system in the Mount Tai Scenic Area, analyzing its applications, accomplishments, and significance in forest fire prevention. It highlights the system's critical role in enhancing comprehensive forest fire prevention and control capabilities, accelerating emergency response times, and safeguarding the heritage resources of Mount Tai. Furthermore, the system is evolving into a "Smart Forest and Grassland Resources Supervision Platform" that integrates forest fire early warning, ecological environment monitoring, and pest and disease management to promote the sustainable development of forest resources.展开更多
From October 25 to October 28,2025 International Travel Agency Cooperation and Exchange Activities,an important part of the 2025 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival,was successfully held in Wudang Mountain.W...From October 25 to October 28,2025 International Travel Agency Cooperation and Exchange Activities,an important part of the 2025 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival,was successfully held in Wudang Mountain.With the theme of"Zhiyin Hubei,Alliance at Wudang",about 280 representatives from world tourist organizations such as World Tourism Cities Federation and the Pacific Asia Travel Association,as well as China Tourism Association,participated in the event,covering 17 countries and regions including the United States,Spain,Russia,Germany,etc.展开更多
Background:Anxiety and depression are prevalent among university students,calling for effec-tive non-pharmacological interventions.Tai Chi shows potential in reducing these symptoms,but research on its effects at diff...Background:Anxiety and depression are prevalent among university students,calling for effec-tive non-pharmacological interventions.Tai Chi shows potential in reducing these symptoms,but research on its effects at different frequencies in younger populations is limited.This study compared the impacts of high-(5 ses-sions/week),medium-(3 sessions/week),and low-frequency(2 sessions/week)24-form Tai Chi on college students’anxiety/depression,versus a control group.Methods:A randomized controlled trial(RCT)included 120 university students with mild-to-moderate anxiety/depression,randomly assigned to 4 groups(30 each).The 8-week intervention used the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS)and Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS)for assessments at baseline,week 4,and week 8.Analyses included paired t-tests(within-group changes),one-way ANOVA(between-group differences),repeated measures ANOVA(RM-ANOVA,temporal changes),and Mixed Model for Repeated Measures(MMRM,longitudinal changes with missing data).Results:All intervention groups had significant SAS/SDS reductions:high-frequency group(SAS:20.4%,t=7.21,p<0.001;SDS:22.1%,t=6.92,p<0.001)>medium-frequency group(SAS:18.3%,t=5.06,p<0.001;SDS:19.8%,t=5.18,p<0.001)>low-frequency group(SAS:15.2%,t=4.09,p<0.001;SDS:17.4%,t=4.67,p<0.001).No changes were seen in the control group.The high-frequency group outperformed the low-frequency and control groups(p<0.05);RM-ANOVA and MMRM confirmed sustained,time-dependent effects,with the high-frequency group being optimal.Conclusion:24-form Tai Chi effectively reduces college students’anxiety/depression,with efficacy increasing with frequency(high>medium>low).The high-frequency protocol(5 sessions/week)is the most effective non-pharmacological intervention,and MMRM confirms its sustained efficacy.展开更多
Background:This study examined the development of Tai Chi in Ottawa,Canada,focusing on:(1)traditions and modernization of Tai Chi in China's mainland;(2)the evolution of Ottawa’s Chinese community;and(3)the role ...Background:This study examined the development of Tai Chi in Ottawa,Canada,focusing on:(1)traditions and modernization of Tai Chi in China's mainland;(2)the evolution of Ottawa’s Chinese community;and(3)the role of Ottawa Tai Chi Chuan Association(OTCA)and Taoist Tai Chi Society(TTCS)-in promoting Tai Chi and traditional health practices rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in Ottawa.Methods:Archive research was used to investigate origins,organizational structures,and programs of the associations.Documents were obtained from the personal collections,websites,and Ottawa Archives.Secondary literature on Tai Chi’s history in China and Chinese immigration to Ottawa provided contextual insights.Results:In the twentieth century,Tai Chi in China's mainland underwent significant transformations,aligning with nation-building,social reform,public health promotion,and cultural influence.Since the 1970s,the demographic composition of Canada’s Chinese community has become diversified.Some community members played a critical role in transmitting Tai Chi to Canada by establishing OTCA and TTCS.Through a variety of Tai Chi programs,workshops,and community engagement,OTCA and TTCS promoted Tai Chi as a holistic health practice rooted in TCM and traditional cultural principles in different approaches.OTCA primarily served the Chinese community,focusing on diverse forms,techniques,and theories.In contrast,Ottawa’s TTCS,as a satellite association,emphasized Taoist-inspired Tai Chi and cultivation passed down by the founder,Moy Linshin,to accommodate members from diverse cultural backgrounds.OTCA and TTCS created inclusive mind-body communities for individuals to engage in Tai Chi as a culturally meaningful practice and a means of fostering social connection and holistic wellness.Conclusion:OTCA and TTCS significantly revitalized while adapted Tai Chi and TCM practices to Western contexts,integrating its historical roots with western health ideas to establish it as a widely recognized mind-body discipline and alternative therapy.展开更多
Mount Tai Scenic Area has achieved certain results in the construction of accessible tourism facilities,realizing the exploration of digital and intelligent transformation in traditional mountain scenic areas.In this ...Mount Tai Scenic Area has achieved certain results in the construction of accessible tourism facilities,realizing the exploration of digital and intelligent transformation in traditional mountain scenic areas.In this study,using questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews,the development of accessible tourism in Mount Tai Scenic Area was investigated and analyzed.Some countermeasures were put forward,including strengthening information guidance services,enhancing awareness and skills in accessibility services,improving feedback mechanisms for continuous refinement,and strengthening collaborations in the fields of the disabled and accessibility development,aiming to further promote humanistic care and enhance service satisfaction at the scenic area.展开更多
In order to better enhance the tourism service quality and tourist satisfaction of scenic spots,this study applies the theory of tourism service quality to Tai’an Tianyi Lake scenic area,exploring the current situati...In order to better enhance the tourism service quality and tourist satisfaction of scenic spots,this study applies the theory of tourism service quality to Tai’an Tianyi Lake scenic area,exploring the current situation and existing problems of its tourism service quality through field investigation and questionnaire surveys,and proposing specific promotion strategies,with the aim to improve tourist satisfaction and enhance the competitiveness and attraction of the scenic area.展开更多
The international communication of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture requires finding practical and effective communication methods through multi-dimensional,multi-path,and multi-channel approaches.The research...The international communication of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture requires finding practical and effective communication methods through multi-dimensional,multi-path,and multi-channel approaches.The research on using Tai Chi to promote the international communication of TCM is still an unexploited new integrated communication path and a new topic with special significance for the internationalization of TCM culture.However,relevant research on this topic has not yet formed a systematic research system in academic circles at home and abroad.The prerequisite for studying how Tai Chi promotes the international communication of TCM culture is in-depth inheritance.The integrated research on the cultural connotation of Tai Chi,based on its return to the category of TCM culture,has important theoretical and practical value for promoting the integrated international communication of TCM culture through Tai Chi.This paper,focusing on the theoretical research on how to use Tai Chi to promote the international communication of TCM culture,proposes integrated research on Tai Chi and TCM culture,and establishes a"trinity"integrated research model of Tai Chi culture,TCM culture,and martial arts culture,laying a theoretical foundation for Tai Chi to promote the international communication of TCM culture.Secondly,in terms of the specific implementation of TCM culture communication with Tai Chi as the main carrier,it is proposed to focus on cultivating the TCM cultural literacy of Tai Chi communicators,and inject into the communication basic TCM elements related to Tai Chi culture,such as Yin-Yang philosophy,TCM culture,TCM Qi theory,and TCM health preservation,so as to sow the seeds of TCM culture wherever Tai Chi is spread internationally.展开更多
The medical education of the Song dynasty constitutes a pivotal aspect within the broader framework of ancient Chinese medical education. The advent of the imperial examination system coincided with the emergence of a...The medical education of the Song dynasty constitutes a pivotal aspect within the broader framework of ancient Chinese medical education. The advent of the imperial examination system coincided with the emergence of a medical examination system, which served as the cornerstone for the subsequent evolution of medical education. According to historical records, the Song government established dedicated medical departments, along with comprehensive systems encompassing medical professors, students, and examinations. By examining extant medical historical documents, such as Tai Yi Ju Zhu Ke Cheng Wen Ge(《太医局诸科程文格》 Examination Answers and Standards of the Imperial Medical Bureau), researchers and readers can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the medical system that prevailed in the Song dynasty. While the intricate details of medical education during this era are not explicitly documented in historical records, modern researchers have the opportunity to uncover the entire view of medical education, particularly the medical examination system, through rigorous analysis of these extant historical medical documents. Such studies offer valuable insights into the developmental trajectory of the ancient Chinese medical examination system and provide crucial references for contemporary medical education. By conducting in-depth literature research and analysis of Tai Yi Ju Zhu Ke Cheng Wen Ge, this study endeavors to reconstruct the authentic scenario of medical examinations in the Song dynasty, as presented in the document, for the benefit of modern readers and researchers.展开更多
By investigating the ecotone between Mount Tai Scenic Area and downtown area of Tai'an City,the characteristics of such an ecotone are analyzed,serious problems brought by the over-urbanization to local natural en...By investigating the ecotone between Mount Tai Scenic Area and downtown area of Tai'an City,the characteristics of such an ecotone are analyzed,serious problems brought by the over-urbanization to local natural environment,such as destruction of eco-environment,aggravated pollution and degradation of mountainous landscape resources are studied.Then countermeasures for the harmonious development of the ecotone are proposed to better promote the coordinated development of cities and mountainous scenic areas.展开更多
Taijiquan(太极拳)is a discipline that influences the practitioners’body-mind and could lead them to a healthier state.In this article,the intercultural aspects of Taiji practice are explored,specific characteristics ...Taijiquan(太极拳)is a discipline that influences the practitioners’body-mind and could lead them to a healthier state.In this article,the intercultural aspects of Taiji practice are explored,specific characteristics that practitioners could develop through the continued practice of Taijiquan.These qualities are studied through the lens of Taijiquan Classics,a collection of ancient theoretical and philosophical texts that is the foundation for Taijiquan theory and practice,in the framework of the science of intercultural communication.Our purpose is to explore yet another less-known benefit of Taijiquan practice besides its many,already well-known ones.We argue that Taijiquan has the potential to develop qualities and attributes associated with intercultural competence.展开更多
Objective:To explore the psychometrics of the Chinese adapted Test Anxiety Inventory(TAI).Methods:411 college students came from three universities in Guangzhou were administrated TAI,Test Anxiety Scale(TAS)and the FR...Objective:To explore the psychometrics of the Chinese adapted Test Anxiety Inventory(TAI).Methods:411 college students came from three universities in Guangzhou were administrated TAI,Test Anxiety Scale(TAS)and the FRIEBEN Test Anxiety Scale (FTA) during university test weeks.Results:(1)the Chinese version TAI had sound reliability.(2)The positive corelation between the Test Anxiety Inventory with TAS and sub-scales of the FTA showed the validity of Chinese version TAI could be accepted.(3)Female college students got significantly higher scores in Emotionality Scale of TAI than male college students.Conclusion:The Chinese version of TAI can be used for later research and/or practical works.展开更多
文摘This article examines the intelligent forest sentry system in the Mount Tai Scenic Area, analyzing its applications, accomplishments, and significance in forest fire prevention. It highlights the system's critical role in enhancing comprehensive forest fire prevention and control capabilities, accelerating emergency response times, and safeguarding the heritage resources of Mount Tai. Furthermore, the system is evolving into a "Smart Forest and Grassland Resources Supervision Platform" that integrates forest fire early warning, ecological environment monitoring, and pest and disease management to promote the sustainable development of forest resources.
文摘From October 25 to October 28,2025 International Travel Agency Cooperation and Exchange Activities,an important part of the 2025 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival,was successfully held in Wudang Mountain.With the theme of"Zhiyin Hubei,Alliance at Wudang",about 280 representatives from world tourist organizations such as World Tourism Cities Federation and the Pacific Asia Travel Association,as well as China Tourism Association,participated in the event,covering 17 countries and regions including the United States,Spain,Russia,Germany,etc.
基金China National Social Science Fund Project,19BTY052.
文摘Background:Anxiety and depression are prevalent among university students,calling for effec-tive non-pharmacological interventions.Tai Chi shows potential in reducing these symptoms,but research on its effects at different frequencies in younger populations is limited.This study compared the impacts of high-(5 ses-sions/week),medium-(3 sessions/week),and low-frequency(2 sessions/week)24-form Tai Chi on college students’anxiety/depression,versus a control group.Methods:A randomized controlled trial(RCT)included 120 university students with mild-to-moderate anxiety/depression,randomly assigned to 4 groups(30 each).The 8-week intervention used the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS)and Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS)for assessments at baseline,week 4,and week 8.Analyses included paired t-tests(within-group changes),one-way ANOVA(between-group differences),repeated measures ANOVA(RM-ANOVA,temporal changes),and Mixed Model for Repeated Measures(MMRM,longitudinal changes with missing data).Results:All intervention groups had significant SAS/SDS reductions:high-frequency group(SAS:20.4%,t=7.21,p<0.001;SDS:22.1%,t=6.92,p<0.001)>medium-frequency group(SAS:18.3%,t=5.06,p<0.001;SDS:19.8%,t=5.18,p<0.001)>low-frequency group(SAS:15.2%,t=4.09,p<0.001;SDS:17.4%,t=4.67,p<0.001).No changes were seen in the control group.The high-frequency group outperformed the low-frequency and control groups(p<0.05);RM-ANOVA and MMRM confirmed sustained,time-dependent effects,with the high-frequency group being optimal.Conclusion:24-form Tai Chi effectively reduces college students’anxiety/depression,with efficacy increasing with frequency(high>medium>low).The high-frequency protocol(5 sessions/week)is the most effective non-pharmacological intervention,and MMRM confirms its sustained efficacy.
文摘Background:This study examined the development of Tai Chi in Ottawa,Canada,focusing on:(1)traditions and modernization of Tai Chi in China's mainland;(2)the evolution of Ottawa’s Chinese community;and(3)the role of Ottawa Tai Chi Chuan Association(OTCA)and Taoist Tai Chi Society(TTCS)-in promoting Tai Chi and traditional health practices rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)in Ottawa.Methods:Archive research was used to investigate origins,organizational structures,and programs of the associations.Documents were obtained from the personal collections,websites,and Ottawa Archives.Secondary literature on Tai Chi’s history in China and Chinese immigration to Ottawa provided contextual insights.Results:In the twentieth century,Tai Chi in China's mainland underwent significant transformations,aligning with nation-building,social reform,public health promotion,and cultural influence.Since the 1970s,the demographic composition of Canada’s Chinese community has become diversified.Some community members played a critical role in transmitting Tai Chi to Canada by establishing OTCA and TTCS.Through a variety of Tai Chi programs,workshops,and community engagement,OTCA and TTCS promoted Tai Chi as a holistic health practice rooted in TCM and traditional cultural principles in different approaches.OTCA primarily served the Chinese community,focusing on diverse forms,techniques,and theories.In contrast,Ottawa’s TTCS,as a satellite association,emphasized Taoist-inspired Tai Chi and cultivation passed down by the founder,Moy Linshin,to accommodate members from diverse cultural backgrounds.OTCA and TTCS created inclusive mind-body communities for individuals to engage in Tai Chi as a culturally meaningful practice and a means of fostering social connection and holistic wellness.Conclusion:OTCA and TTCS significantly revitalized while adapted Tai Chi and TCM practices to Western contexts,integrating its historical roots with western health ideas to establish it as a widely recognized mind-body discipline and alternative therapy.
基金Sponsored by Tai’an Science and Technology Innovation Development Project(Policy Guidance Category)(2024ZC042)Research Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Center for the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics(2024ZZB018).
文摘Mount Tai Scenic Area has achieved certain results in the construction of accessible tourism facilities,realizing the exploration of digital and intelligent transformation in traditional mountain scenic areas.In this study,using questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews,the development of accessible tourism in Mount Tai Scenic Area was investigated and analyzed.Some countermeasures were put forward,including strengthening information guidance services,enhancing awareness and skills in accessibility services,improving feedback mechanisms for continuous refinement,and strengthening collaborations in the fields of the disabled and accessibility development,aiming to further promote humanistic care and enhance service satisfaction at the scenic area.
文摘In order to better enhance the tourism service quality and tourist satisfaction of scenic spots,this study applies the theory of tourism service quality to Tai’an Tianyi Lake scenic area,exploring the current situation and existing problems of its tourism service quality through field investigation and questionnaire surveys,and proposing specific promotion strategies,with the aim to improve tourist satisfaction and enhance the competitiveness and attraction of the scenic area.
文摘The international communication of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture requires finding practical and effective communication methods through multi-dimensional,multi-path,and multi-channel approaches.The research on using Tai Chi to promote the international communication of TCM is still an unexploited new integrated communication path and a new topic with special significance for the internationalization of TCM culture.However,relevant research on this topic has not yet formed a systematic research system in academic circles at home and abroad.The prerequisite for studying how Tai Chi promotes the international communication of TCM culture is in-depth inheritance.The integrated research on the cultural connotation of Tai Chi,based on its return to the category of TCM culture,has important theoretical and practical value for promoting the integrated international communication of TCM culture through Tai Chi.This paper,focusing on the theoretical research on how to use Tai Chi to promote the international communication of TCM culture,proposes integrated research on Tai Chi and TCM culture,and establishes a"trinity"integrated research model of Tai Chi culture,TCM culture,and martial arts culture,laying a theoretical foundation for Tai Chi to promote the international communication of TCM culture.Secondly,in terms of the specific implementation of TCM culture communication with Tai Chi as the main carrier,it is proposed to focus on cultivating the TCM cultural literacy of Tai Chi communicators,and inject into the communication basic TCM elements related to Tai Chi culture,such as Yin-Yang philosophy,TCM culture,TCM Qi theory,and TCM health preservation,so as to sow the seeds of TCM culture wherever Tai Chi is spread internationally.
文摘The medical education of the Song dynasty constitutes a pivotal aspect within the broader framework of ancient Chinese medical education. The advent of the imperial examination system coincided with the emergence of a medical examination system, which served as the cornerstone for the subsequent evolution of medical education. According to historical records, the Song government established dedicated medical departments, along with comprehensive systems encompassing medical professors, students, and examinations. By examining extant medical historical documents, such as Tai Yi Ju Zhu Ke Cheng Wen Ge(《太医局诸科程文格》 Examination Answers and Standards of the Imperial Medical Bureau), researchers and readers can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the medical system that prevailed in the Song dynasty. While the intricate details of medical education during this era are not explicitly documented in historical records, modern researchers have the opportunity to uncover the entire view of medical education, particularly the medical examination system, through rigorous analysis of these extant historical medical documents. Such studies offer valuable insights into the developmental trajectory of the ancient Chinese medical examination system and provide crucial references for contemporary medical education. By conducting in-depth literature research and analysis of Tai Yi Ju Zhu Ke Cheng Wen Ge, this study endeavors to reconstruct the authentic scenario of medical examinations in the Song dynasty, as presented in the document, for the benefit of modern readers and researchers.
基金Sponsored by Tai'an Municipal Scientific and Technological Development Project (20085002)~~
文摘By investigating the ecotone between Mount Tai Scenic Area and downtown area of Tai'an City,the characteristics of such an ecotone are analyzed,serious problems brought by the over-urbanization to local natural environment,such as destruction of eco-environment,aggravated pollution and degradation of mountainous landscape resources are studied.Then countermeasures for the harmonious development of the ecotone are proposed to better promote the coordinated development of cities and mountainous scenic areas.
文摘Taijiquan(太极拳)is a discipline that influences the practitioners’body-mind and could lead them to a healthier state.In this article,the intercultural aspects of Taiji practice are explored,specific characteristics that practitioners could develop through the continued practice of Taijiquan.These qualities are studied through the lens of Taijiquan Classics,a collection of ancient theoretical and philosophical texts that is the foundation for Taijiquan theory and practice,in the framework of the science of intercultural communication.Our purpose is to explore yet another less-known benefit of Taijiquan practice besides its many,already well-known ones.We argue that Taijiquan has the potential to develop qualities and attributes associated with intercultural competence.
文摘Objective:To explore the psychometrics of the Chinese adapted Test Anxiety Inventory(TAI).Methods:411 college students came from three universities in Guangzhou were administrated TAI,Test Anxiety Scale(TAS)and the FRIEBEN Test Anxiety Scale (FTA) during university test weeks.Results:(1)the Chinese version TAI had sound reliability.(2)The positive corelation between the Test Anxiety Inventory with TAS and sub-scales of the FTA showed the validity of Chinese version TAI could be accepted.(3)Female college students got significantly higher scores in Emotionality Scale of TAI than male college students.Conclusion:The Chinese version of TAI can be used for later research and/or practical works.
