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Youth Violence in 'The Glory': A Social Psychological Analysis
Bullying and youth violence, when neglected, lead to troubled behaviour among children in terms of self-harm, suicidal tendencies and prevalence of emotional, mental and physical distress among children. Persistent acts of bullying and harassment can lead to emotional distress and worsening impacts of rejection, despair, depression, anxiety, exclusion and isolation. Facing severe consequences and being at greater risk for behavioural issues and mental ailments are persistent among children being bullied at school and during childhood. This is a case analysis of the Netflix drama series The Glory, highlighting the long-lasting impact of childhood bullying incidents on the emotional turmoil of children because of the lack of adult interference and interventions taken to address such violent behaviour. As Media has a huge reach across regions, through reference to this Netflix Korean drama series, this study highlights the subject of youth violence and school bullying and emphasises the need for immediate intervention.
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Research on Translation Strategies of MOBA Games from the Perspective of Intercultural Communication: A Case Study of League of Legends
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In the context of global integration, the communication and connection between countries around the world are increasingly intimate, and electronic sports are flourishing on a global scale. Most popular e-sports games in the current market are developed by foreign companies. When these games are introduced to China, local companies often perform localization adaptations. Game localization involves several steps, including language translation, image adaptation, technical adjustments and cultural adaptation. Among them, language translation serves as the foundation of localization, and its quality directly affects the game’s acceptance and sales performance in the local market. This paper, based on the perspective of intercultural communication, takes League of Legends as an example. It conducts a case analysis of language translation in the game, including character names, character lines, weapon skills, etc., from five dimensions: text, voice, vocabulary, grammar, and rhetoric. It summarizes practical translation strategies for MOBA games, aiming to provide theoretical guidance for game translators and improve the quality of game localization.
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A Qualitative Study of the Psychological Effects of Motivational Quotes
Motivational quotes wield and obtain a sense of power towards inspiring individuals to strive towards their goals, harnessing both internal and external motivations. The absence of motivational quotes tends to serve as catalysts, igniting the drive to propel one through challenges and pursue excellence. Externally, motivational quotes often encapsulate universal truths or wisdom, offering perspective and guidance from varied sources and figures. This paper explores the effectiveness of motivational quotes in medical and educational contexts, with a focus on their impact on individuals' behavior. While numerous studies have reported a generally positive attitude toward the use of motivational quotes, specific concerns have emerged. This paper has observed that motivational quotes, delivered through various media, have successfully motivated individuals to take positive actions, such as adhering to medication regimens and quitting smoking. However, some studies have highlighted potential limitations, including overexposure leading to reduced effectiveness, the contextual relevance of motivational quotes, and the distinction between external and internal motivation. This paper presents an overview of the existing research, offering insights into the mixed opinions on the use of motivational quotes for motivation. It calls for future studies to consider contextual factors, audience mindset, media selection, and quote suitability in order to enhance their efficacy.
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Unraveling the Tet Offensive: Impact on American Journalism, Politics, and Nixon's Era
This essay delves into the Tet Offensive's far-reaching impact on American journalism, political landscapes during the Vietnam War, and its implications for subsequent eras, primarily examining its direct influence on Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency and Nixon’s era. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study scrutinizes how the Tet Offensive reshaped journalistic methodologies, altered public perception of distant conflicts, and indirectly influenced political dynamics during the Nixon era. Revealing the Tet Offensive's role in reshaping journalistic practices and blurring realities through selective media portrayal, the analysis underscores its significant contribution to political shifts in the Vietnam War era. While its direct impact on the Nixon era was limited, the aftermath resonated, highlighting enduring media influence on societal narratives. Ultimately, this exploration emphasizes the Tet Offensive's enduring legacy despite its indirect influence on subsequent political epochs, highlighting the sustained power of media in shaping historical narratives.
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The Role of Urban Disaster Risk Management in Major Catastrophic Events: A Case Study of Resilience in Chinese Cities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The emergence of infectious diseases has historically influenced urban development, necessitating the evolution of urban planning toward greater disaster resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has revealed weaknesses in modern urban planning and governance, emphasizing the need for enhanced urban resilience and disaster risk management. For China, as urban populations continue to grow, urban resilience and disaster risk management have become focal points for urban planners and policymakers, ensuring that cities can rapidly adapt and effectively respond to various challenges. This study summarizes a series of emergency measures adopted by the Chinese government during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyzes their effectiveness. China's response, characterized by early intervention, social distancing, extensive testing, and advanced tracking technologies, effectively curtailed the virus's spread, especially in Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan. Despite these successes, the paper identifies areas where China's urban resilience could be improved, including coordination of emergency plans, information dissemination, and social cohesion, among other aspects, to better confront future challenges.
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The Interpretation of the Modern Spirit of Chekhov’s Drama on the Contemporary Stage -- Taking Butusov Theater as an Example
Chekhov’s plays have long been very popular in modern theater, especially in the major theaters of Russia. Many theatrical masters have adapted his classic texts. However, some adaptations have a strong avant-garde and experimental color, and the creator’s consciousness is too strong. So it is easy to ignore the fundamental of the text, in other words, the modernity problem. This paper takes Russian director Yuri Butusov’s adaptation of Chekhov’s plays as an example to study how the contemporary drama stage interprets the spirit of modernity in the text. This paper applies the relevant theories, which are all reflected in the Butusov Theater, including Meyerhold’s cubist stage concept, the “contextualizing cubism” proposed by the British scholar Amy Skinner, and Bakhtin’s carnival theory. Butusov deeply explores the modern spirit of Chekhov’s drama and presents it with his unique directing art, which is also an alternative expression of the classic text.
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Research on Promoting Entrepreneurship among Returning Migrant Workers
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To encourage migrant workers to return to their hometowns for entrepreneurship, the Guangxi government has formulated a series of supportive policies under the guidance of national policies. Understanding the direction for policy improvement requires exploring what migrant workers truly want and what concerns they have. This paper first establishes an index system based on eight dimensions including subjective attitudes, physiological motivations, and social motivations through the construction of a Random Forest model, analyzing the importance of various factors affecting the willingness of migrant workers to return home for entrepreneurship. The study found that the factor "influence from peer groups or media reports" has a significant impact on their willingness. Secondly, using the AMIRA model to predict the per capita disposable income of rural residents in Guangxi for the next seven years, it was found that their income is on an upward trend, which is conducive to enhancing the willingness of migrant workers to return home for entrepreneurship. Lastly, based on the research, countermeasures and suggestions are proposed from the perspectives of the government, market, and society to promote entrepreneurship among returning migrant workers.
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Construction of Sagrada Família -- Building the Architecture and Sacred Space in the Modern World
This research report examines the construction and evolution of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, focusing on the level of complexities of the global debates on the proceeding construction of the project. This study delves into the original vision of the second leading architect, Antoni Gaudi, and his political perspective within the church, then subsequent shifts into the transforming design philosophy after Gaudi’s death, considering factors such as tourism and urban plans. Through a thorough analysis of architecture itself, this research investigates the ongoing debate over the cathedral’s completion and the concept of sacred space, revealing the tension between the church’s initial identity and the continuing of construction of novel sacred space. The study concludes that the cathedral has evolved into a symbol not only of the Catalan community but also of broader application such as religious tourism, continuing to drift away from Gaudi’s insightful purpose, however, reshaping the sacred space benefits the society economically.
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Innovative Research on Traditional Tie-dye Craftsmanship under the Concept of Circular Design
As sustainable development becomes a global consensus, the concept of circular design has been widely applied and researched in various fields, especially in the innovation and inheritance of traditional crafts. The circular design concept offers a new perspective and method. This article, guided by the concept of circular design, discusses how to apply this concept to traditional tie-dye craftsmanship with the goal of achieving sustainable development and innovation in tie-dye techniques. Through an in-depth analysis of the traditional craft process, material use, and cultural significance of tie-dye, a series of innovative paths are proposed, exploring new design directions and market potential for tie-dye products. Introducing the concept of circular design into the exploration and practice of tie-dye craftsmanship not only helps to address current environmental and market challenges but also provides new ideas and methods for protecting and inheriting this traditional craft and promoting its development towards more sustainable and innovative directions.
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A Study of Emotion Regulation in Learning English for High School Students: Taking the Affiliated High School to Hangzhou Normal University Students as a Case Study
Since the 1970s, the exploration of emotion regulation has gained prominence in the field of second language acquisition. Researchers are increasingly focusing on how English learners' emotional experiences influence their academic success and personal growth. This paper aims to examine and analyze the emotions of high school students during English language learning, along with ways to regulate these emotions. It will offer ideas for improvement based on the findings of the empirical investigation. This research concentrates on students from Affiliated High School to Hangzhou Normal University and randomly selected 105 English learners from three different age groups to conduct a questionnaire survey. The purpose is to explore the connections between emotions, interests, and emotion regulation strategies among Chinese high school students while learning English. To this end, three questions were set up and answered: how do high school students feel when they learn English, what are their strategies for regulating their emotions when they learn English, and whether emotion regulation affects their interest in learning English? Recommendations were provided following the analysis of the results.
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