Previous studies have suggested that urban planning plays a critical role in the prevention of urban crimes. This article analyzes previous research to study the role urban planning plays in the prevention of rural crimes for developing countries. From previous research, it can be concluded that rural crimes in developing countries is mainly caused by state of poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. In addition, developing countries’ law enforcement often lack the ability to detect and arrest all criminals effectively due to overextension of management in large rural sectors. Developing countries could undertake policies to mitigate rural crime rates. Promotion of rural resource and production industries could support local service industries, which in turn increase job positions and reduces unemployment. Construction of public education centers, such as primary and secondary schools, would limit juvenile crime rates, increase employment chances, and provide job positions for educated individuals. Government-led improvements of infrastructure, mainly roads and security cameras to detect crimes in densely populated areas, could improve rural law enforcement’s capability to deter or react to crimes.

In an era when traditional arts are no longer in their golden age, Peking Opera faces significant developmental challenges. Practitioners, especially young artists who have yet to establish their reputations, encounter multiple difficulties in gaining a foothold in the industry. Therefore, this paper employs the concept of waithood and considers Peking Opera’s unique characteristics to analyze three main challenges faced by young practitioners: the closed nature of Peking Opera skills makes career transition difficult; traditionalist mindsets and high linguistic barriers reduce its modern appeal; and the long training period coupled with low returns exacerbates career uncertainty. On this basis, the paper explores how new media may offer potential solutions. It concludes that new media alleviates the waithood of young Peking Opera practitioners through three pathways: "knowledge generalization" (short videos, online teaching), "audience expansion" (interactive recreations, cross-art integration), and "efficiency improvement" (instant feedback, cloud rehearsals). This provides a model for integrating traditional art with modern communication. Future efforts should further explore common strategies for the revitalization of other traditional arts.

This study examines the phenomenon of faith-based identification among adolescents with virtual idols, focusing on Luo Tianyi and Hatsune Miku as case studies. Against the backdrop of digital culture and youth subcultures, virtual idols have evolved beyond entertainment into “new totems,” shaping identity formation, emotional attachment, and community belonging. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating content analysis of fan creations, surveys of adolescent engagement patterns, and theoretical frameworks from media studies and developmental psychology. Findings reveal that virtual idols fulfill three key functions: (1) serving as vessels for idealized self-projection, (2) fostering ritualistic fan communities, and (3) providing psychological comfort in unstable life stages. While this identification enhances creativity, cultural preservation, and social inclusion, it also carries risks of escapism, commercial exploitation, and weakened real-world ties. The study concludes with recommendations for balanced engagement, including value-driven content integration, media literacy education, and ethical industry regulation. These measures aim to transform virtual idols into constructive forces in adolescent development, aligning digital subcultures with broader societal well-being.

In the digital age, social media has become an indispensable component of young people's lives, and invisible small interactions such as likes and comments dominate their online communication. Although previous studies have involved issues such as social media addiction, anxiety, and self-identity, they have not yet explored in depth how these interactions affect adolescents' self-identity, physical and mental health, and the association mechanism between such interactions and self-existence and anxiety. This study takes social media praise pursuit and self-existence anxiety as the core, uses literature review and logical analysis methods to define the core concepts of social media addiction, praise anxiety and self-existence, and examines two key relationships: the relationship between social media use and anxiety level, and the relationship between social media use and self-existence. The study found that social media use was positively correlated with adolescent anxiety (mainly triggered by upward social comparisons and unmet interaction expectations); praise anxiety will restrict self-worth and make adolescents more sensitive to certain comments. Improper use of social media can impair the perception of self-existence. On the contrary, positive interaction can mitigate such negative effects. This study enriches the research in the field of social media and adolescent psychology, and provides practical implications: such as cultivating adolescents' awareness of interactive disenchantment, optimizing platform design, and strengthening parental guidance, so as to alleviate adolescents' social media and other related anxiety.

People with blindness onstitute a significant proportion of the population both in China as well as and worldwide. However, the artistic needs of people with blindness are often overlooked, and existing exhibitions are often constrained by “visualism”. To address this gap, this paper utilizes uses qualitative research methods to explore the real experiences and needs of five people in China, with no other sensory impairments besides blindness, through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The results of this paper show that the common artistic needs of people with blindness can be summarized into four primary areas: the need for multisensory engagement, the need for narratives and resonance with life experiences, the need for interaction and participation, and the need for social equality. This paper suggests that art institutions should go beyond providing accessibility at the technical level and further strive to create inclusive art spaces that treat people with blindness as collaborators and participants in art. This paper provides a theoretical basis for promoting more accessible and equitable practices in art for people with blindness in China.

As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of natural disasters, social media platforms are emerging as critical infrastructures for citizen-led humanitarian action. This study examines how digital mutual aid unfolded during Hurricane Helene in 2024, the deadliest U.S. hurricane since Katrina. Drawing on a mixed-method case study, including content analysis of social media, examination of crowdsourced Google Sheets, and secondary media sources, this paper analyzes how civic engagement transitioned from emotional expression to coordinated relief. The study illustrates how social media enabled real-time, decentralised crisis response through the evolution of hashtags, grassroots digital tools, and the amplification of marginalized voices. Theoretically grounded in Uses and Gratifications Theory, participatory culture, and platform logic, the analysis shows that social media platforms are not merely communication channels but distributed infrastructures that challenge top-down governance. The paper concludes with a call for hybrid models integrating grassroots energy into formal disaster planning, urging platforms and governments to ethically steward visibility, accountability, and civic voice during emergencies.

Paid Internet Commenters (PICs) constitute a cohort of professionally employed individuals within structured networks dedicated to systematic opinion manipulation. These coordinated entities manipulate public discourse through the strategic dissemination of manufactured content, serving either corporate branding agendas or reputation management objectives. Systematic dissemination of fabricated content by PICs not only contaminates information ecosystems but also erodes institutional trust in digital platforms, necessitating immediate governance interventions This article examines the popularity of PIC from perspectives of communication studies and social psychology through qualitative analysis, focusing on three key theories: the Spiral of Silence, Persuasive Argument Theory, and Uses and Gratifications Theory. The study highlights how PIC exploits algorithmic biases and psychological vulnerabilities to distort public opinions. Potential solutions include algorithmic adjustment, minority opinion encouragement, and media literacy education to enhance critical thinking. The findings emphasize the need for multidimensional interventions to preserve a balanced and authentic online environment. Future research should explore intersections with cyberbullying and AI-driven disinformation.

Amidst evolving gender discourse, Generation Z’s avant-garde perspectives have catalyzed innovative artistic expressions challenging traditional gender norms. This study examines the emerging phenomenon of “gender-neutral choreography” in street dance, analyzing its role in subverting gendered dance stereotypes and fostering inclusive self-expression. Through case studies of pioneering female choreographers and content analysis of social media dissemination (e.g., Xiaohongshu/Douyin), the research employs a combined methodology of literature review and performance analysis to decode how this art form reconfigures gender dynamics in dance. Findings reveal that gender-neutral choreography disrupts binary classifications in dance genres—notably deconstructing jazz’s “feminine grace” and breaking’s “masculine power” tropes—while empowering teenagers to explore identity beyond societal constraints. Social media platforms amplify its impact by democratizing access to nonconformist performances, with 92% of analyzed posts demonstrating positive audience engagement with gender-fluid expressions (Case Study: 2023 Hunan Street Dance Championship). The study concludes that this artistic movement functions as both aesthetic innovation and social activism, providing a transformative framework for reimagining gender inclusivity in performing arts. Future research should investigate longitudinal effects on Gen Z’s gender cognition and cross-cultural adaptations of this model.

Nowadays, the new media is having a rapid development, which has profoundly changed the traditional advertising industry. This disruption necessitates strategic reinvention in traditional advertising to address evolving market demands. This study discusses the importance and approaches for the transformation of the traditional adverting industry in the new media era. We analyze present situation, the facing challenges, and the potential strategies for adaptation of the traditional advertising, using the ways of case studies and literature analysis. It can be concluded that traditional advertising must integrate technologies such as AI and AR/VR, implement cross-platform strategies, and align with consumer values like sustainability and cost-effectiveness to regain market relevance. The transformation requires striking a balance between digital innovation and traditional strengths in creative storytelling. Future research could extend into cross-cultural adaptation studies.

In Lou Ye's films, a multitude of urban scenes are presented, where the imagery of cities serves to reveal the historical context and convey cultural connotations. The urban landmarks featured in his works—such as Shanghai, Chongqing, Taiwan, and Guangzhou—have become enduring cultural symbols amidst societal and epochal transformations. The individuals connected to these cities also constitute a part of urban culture, further highlighting the humanistic dimension. This paper explores the narrative spaces and cultural values constructed by different cities across varying spatiotemporal contexts through an examination of the audiovisual language, character relationships, and directorial emotions in Lou Ye's works. The audiovisual language employed in urban cinematography remains consistent with Lou Ye's distinctive filmmaking style, which exhibits populist and fragmented characteristics under the influence of French New Wave cinema, thereby constructing the urban collective space as perceived by the director. The character relationships predominantly revolve around marginalized groups inhabiting the urban underclass, with the urban collective serving as a stage for the expression of their inner emotional worlds. It is evident that the cities in Lou Ye's films are imbued with humanistic concern and potential for growth. The urban environment evolves with the times, and the theme of growth often exhibits a complex correlation with the urban identities of the characters.