The Development of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Development of Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS) is a fully open-access online journal that publishes research from across—and between—all areas of the humanities, behavioral, and social sciences. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
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The Role of Intelligent Security Prevention Technology in Crime Prevention — A Crime Deterrence Based on Technological Means
With the rapid development of technology, smart security technology is playing an increasingly important role in the field of crime prevention. This article explores the deterrent effect of technological means on crime, and delves into the application and effectiveness of smart security technology in crime prevention. By analyzing various smart security technologies such as intelligent monitoring, biometric recognition, big data analysis, etc., this article elaborates on how they can achieve early warning, accurate identification, and effective prevention and control of criminal behavior. Based on practical cases in Chinese society, demonstrate the significant effects of smart security technology in reducing crime rates and enhancing public safety. At the same time, exploring the challenges and future development trends faced by current smart security technology provides theoretical support and practical reference for further improving the level of social security prevention and control.
Copyright (c) 2025 Hao Zhou (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Strategic Technology Management: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Resources, Capabilities, and Human-AI Collaboration
This paper investigates the effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Strategic Technology Management (STM) practices to enhance the strategic alignment and effectiveness of technology investments. The study aims to understand how AI fundamentally transforms STM under conditions of uncertainty and what organizational prerequisites are necessary for successful adoption. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis of survey data (n=230) with qualitative insights derived from expert interviews (n=14). This methodology addressed three critical research questions: the success factors AI introduces for STM roadmap formulation, the resources and capabilities required for AI-enhanced STM, and the optimal design principles for human-AI interaction in complex STM tasks. The findings demonstrate that AI transforms STM by enabling data-driven strategic alignment and continuous adaptation, with success depending upon cultivating proprietary data ecosystems, specialized human talent, and robust governance capabilities. The research synthesizes these elements into the AI-based Strategic Technology Management (AIbSTM) conceptual framework, structured across strategic alignment, resource-based view, and human-AI interaction layers. The research concludes that the most viable integration trajectory is human-centric augmentation, where AI serves as a collaborative partner to human judgment rather than an autonomous replacement. This work extends the Resource-Based View to AI contexts and offers a prescriptive framework for practitioners navigating AI integration in strategic technology management.
Copyright (c) 2025 Massimo Fascinari, Vincent English (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on the Measurement and Improvement Path of Airport Economic Development Efficiency
This paper adopts the super-efficiency SBM model to evaluate the efficiency of core airports in 17 airside economic demonstration zones during the period from 2019 to 2023, and employs the Malmquist index to analyze the dynamic changes in their output efficiency. The results indicate that among these 17 core airports, Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport achieved the highest efficiency levels, whereas Beijing Daxing International Airport, Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport exhibited relatively low efficiency. Over the five-year period, the overall productivity of all airports has witnessed a significant improvement. On the one hand, technological progress has played a driving role in enhancing overall efficiency; on the other hand, most airports maintain high scale efficiency, which has exerted a positive impact on overall productivity. Finally, this paper proposes targeted paths for improving the development efficiency of the airside economy from the dual perspectives of airport management and policy formulation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jiaxin Liang, Bo Lin, Jie Tang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Unmet Care Needs and Influencing Factors in Older Adults with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
To examine the prevalence and determinants of unmet care needs among older adults with disabilities and chronic conditions, with the aim of mitigating the adverse effects of these unmet needs and providing a theoretical foundation for enhancing long-term care services for this population. Based on data from the 2018 China Health Survey of the Elderly, Anderson's health behavior model was applied, and binary logistic regression was used for data analysis. Fifty percent of older adults with disabilities and chronic conditions experienced unmet care needs. Factors influencing these unmet needs included rural versus urban household registration (hukou), degree of disability, economic status, adequacy of living resources, and primary caregivers' willingness. Professional care should be provided for older adults with moderate to severe disabilities and chronic conditions. Hypertension awareness education should be strengthened. Particular attention should be paid to older adults with disabilities and chronic conditions facing economic hardship in rural areas, and efforts should focus on enhancing primary caregivers' willingness.
Older Adults with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
Copyright (c) 2025 Wanting Lin, Luyao Pan, Xiangyu Chen (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Managing Massification: Challenges of Expansion and Equity in Chinese Higher Education
China’s transition from elite to mass higher education over the past two decades represents one of the most rapid expansions of tertiary education in history. This article examines how the massification of Chinese higher education-marked by a gross enrollment ratio rising from under 10% in 1998 to nearly 60% in 2021-has created new opportunities and complex challenges. We review the policies and outcomes of the post-1999 enrollment expansion, highlighting its positive impact on access and human capital formation alongside persistent inequities and quality concerns. Drawing on national data and extensive literature, we find that expanded college access has benefitted millions of students and propelled China into the stage of universal higher education. At the same time, disparities by region, urban-rural origin, and socioeconomic status remain stubbornly entrenched, and the surge in graduates has intensified pressure on educational resources and labor markets. The analysis foregrounds equity issues-including rural underrepresentation and stratification of elite institutions-as central challenges in managing massification. It also discusses government initiatives aimed at mitigating inequality (such as targeted admission programs and funding reforms) and improving quality amid rapid growth. We conclude that achieving both expansion and equity requires balancing quantitative growth with policy measures to ensure inclusion and quality. China’s experience offers lessons on the promises and perils of massification for other developing higher education systems.
Copyright (c) 2025 Junxiu Liu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Rethinking University Governance in China: A Theoretical Perspective on Autonomy and Accountability
China’s higher education system faces a dynamic tension between institutional autonomy and state accountability. Historically, Chinese universities were tightly controlled by government agencies, but recent reforms have gradually increased their decision-making freedom in areas like curriculum, faculty appointments, and finances. This article adopts a conceptual and historical analysis, drawing on policy documents and recent scholarship to examine governance models. It applies governance theory and comparative perspectives to analyze how autonomy and accountability are balanced (or imbalanced) in Chinese universities. We find that while universities now enjoy greater autonomy in academic and administrative matters, the government continues to exercise effective control over key domains such as strategic direction and ideological education. Reforms have introduced elements of New Public Management and performance-based accountability – for example, competitive funding schemes and evaluations like the “Double First-Class” initiative that tie resources to outcomes. These mechanisms have propelled Chinese universities to improve research output and global rankings, but they also enforce government agendas and create new pressures on academic freedom. China’s governance approach represents a hybrid model: it grants universities conditional autonomy to innovate and excel, yet reinforces accountability through political oversight and rigorous evaluations. Achieving a more optimal balance will require enhancing legal protections for academic freedom and developing accountability systems that prioritize educational quality and societal needs over narrow performance metrics.
Ideological and Political Education in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities in China
The digital era has profoundly reshaped educational practices worldwide, including the field of ideological and political education (IPE) in China. Universities increasingly employ online platforms, social media, and artificial intelligence to disseminate Marxist theory and socialist core values. This review examines how digitalization is transforming IPE, highlighting both expanded opportunities for engagement and emerging challenges. Drawing on literature published between 2019 and 2025, the study adopts a theoretical review approach informed by constructivist learning theory, Marxist pedagogical principles, and media ecology. Findings show that digital technologies—such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), specialized learning applications, and AI-supported personalized systems—have broadened access to ideological content and improved student motivation and learning outcomes in political theory courses. Innovative pedagogical models, including blended learning, flipped classrooms, and game-based learning, further promote active participation and critical thinking. However, significant challenges remain. The digital divide between urban and rural regions continues to produce unequal access to technological resources and digital literacy. Additionally, the overwhelming presence of online information and entertainment risks “ideological dilution,” while educators face mounting pressure to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies without adequate training. Overall, IPE in China stands at a pivotal moment. Digitalization offers powerful opportunities to enrich, modernize, and personalize ideological education, but realizing these benefits requires targeted investment in infrastructure, teacher professional development, and content governance. With strategic planning, the digital transformation of IPE can strengthen students’ ideological understanding and civic competence, ensuring its continued relevance in the new era.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yang Li (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Cultivating Core Socialist Values among University Students: The Role of Ideological and Political Education in China
Cultivating the next generation’s commitment to core socialist values has become a central goal of China’s higher education in the Xi Jinping era. University students are a critical group for instilling these values, which include prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity, and friendship. This article adopts a literature-based analysis, reviewing research and policy developments from the past five years on ideological and political education (IPE) in Chinese universities. Key sources include recent academic studies, government guidelines, and practical case studies. The review finds that Chinese universities have integrated core socialist values throughout curricula, campus culture, and extracurricular programs. Innovations such as curriculum-based ideological education, new media engagement, volunteer service, and peer mentoring are used to enhance value internalization. Studies report improved student understanding and more positive attitudes when IPE employs interactive, student-centered methods rather than relying solely on top-down theoretical instruction. At the same time, challenges persist in truly embedding these values into students’ personal belief systems, as some education approaches remain overly formalistic or disconnected from students’ lived experiences. Effective cultivation of core values requires a holistic approach: updated teaching methods, rich practical opportunities, competent and exemplary instructors, and leveraging of technology and media to connect with students. The paper discusses how these strategies can address current gaps—such as low student engagement or superficial understanding—and argues that IPE plays an irreplaceable role in guiding youth values, fostering civic quality, and ensuring ideological continuity. Through continual innovation and commitment to student-centered pedagogy, ideological and political education in China can more successfully cultivate core socialist values among university students, contributing to both individual development and the broader goal of national rejuvenation.
Cinemetrics in the Digital Humanities Era: Theoretical Evolution, Methodological Innovation, and Research Frontiers
Cinemetrics has emerged as an interdisciplinary field within Digital Humanities, undergoing a developmental trajectory from Barry Salt’s scientistic foundation through Yuri Tsivian’s platform building to the current computational phase driven by computer vision technologies. This article traces the theoretical genealogy of Cinemetrics, with particular attention to its paradigm shift from “container” measurements such as cutting rate and shot duration to “content” analysis of color, sets, props, and costumes. We synthesize research across four thematic dimensions: epistemological debates and methodological paradigms; technical evolution and multimodal expansion; localized development in China and cross-cultural adaptations; and research gaps and future possibilities. Chinese scholars have conducted significant localized explorations in directorial style analysis, genre evolution studies, narrative quantification, production design research, and industrial mode investigations. Yet the field still faces persistent challenges, including small sample sizes, limited causal inference methods, and insufficient integration with film theory. This review advances two core propositions: Cinemetrics represents a fundamental paradigm transformation from meaning-oriented interpretation to form-based measurement; successful research requires integrating three dimensions—technological capability, cultural contextualization, and methodological rigor. Future work should move from descriptive statistics to causal inference, develop localized datasets and open-science platforms, and build constructive dialogue between quantitative measurement and interpretive meaning-making, thereby transforming Cinemetrics from a marginal tool into a core research paradigm.
Copyright (c) 2025 Bowen Chen (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on Cost and Expense Management in the New Tea Beverage Industry: A Case Study of Bawang Tea Princess
Amid intensifying competition and rising costs in the new tea beverage industry, effective cost management has become crucial for enterprises to build core competitiveness. This paper examines the rapidly rising and publicly listed new-style Chinese-inspired tea beverage brand Bawang Tea Princess as a case study, delving into its cost management practices. Based on the company’s financial data from 2021 to 2024, the research systematically evaluates its cost control effectiveness through trend analysis of core indicators such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, and cost-to-profit ratio, while benchmarking against brands like Heytea and Milk Snow Ice City. Findings reveal that through vertical supply chain integration, technological empowerment, and refined operations, Bawang Tea Princess achieved a significant increase in cost-to-revenue ratio despite raw material cost fluctuations, demonstrating strong profit resilience. However, its current cost management still faces challenges including raw material price volatility risks, high marketing expenses, and insufficient localization strategies. Accordingly, this paper proposes systematic improvement measures across dimensions such as building resilient supply chains, deepening digital transformation, optimizing marketing ROI, and advancing ESG strategies. These aim to provide valuable insights for Bawang Tea Princess and similar new tea beverage enterprises to optimize cost structures and achieve sustainable development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yutong Zhao, Sinuo Liu, Siqi Peng (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Statistical Study on Online Consumption of College Students During the "Double Eleven" Shopping Festival
In recent years, with the rapid development of the internet, the "Double Eleven" shopping festival has become a pivotal consumption node in China's e-commerce market. As an emerging force in online shopping, college students exhibit unique consumption behaviors worthy of in-depth research. This study focuses on students from Beijing City University, employing questionnaire surveys to analyze their online consumption behaviors and influencing factors during the 2023 "Double Eleven" period. The findings reveal a polarized distribution of consumption amounts among college students, with significant gender differences. Female students, more susceptible to promotional atmospheres and social influences, generally spend more than their male counterparts, favoring socially oriented products such as cosmetics and apparel. In contrast, male students lean toward utilitarian consumption, focusing on functional goods like electronics and gaming products. Additionally, grade-level differences indicate that freshmen exhibit higher spending peaks, likely due to initial lifestyle establishment or weaker financial prudence, while upperclassmen show more rational consumption patterns, possibly influenced by academic pressures or increased savings awareness.
Copyright (c) 2025 Chuheng Lei, Ziqi Hu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Digital Transformation in Chinese Higher Education: Leadership and Governance Perspectives
The digital transformation of higher education is reshaping universities worldwide, demanding new leadership approaches and governance frameworks. In China, national initiatives and policies have accelerated the digitization of universities, positioning digital transformation as a strategic priority for educational modernization. This review examines how leadership and governance in Chinese higher education are responding to the digital era, synthesizing findings from recent literature (2019–2025). Background: Chinese universities are tasked with implementing ambitious programs (e.g. “Double First-Class” initiative and Education Informatization 2.0) to enhance global competitiveness through technology integration. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, drawing on academic studies, policy analyses, and case reports to identify key themes regarding leadership roles, governance changes, challenges, and outcomes in China’s digital higher education transformation. Results: The analysis reveals that effective digital transformation in Chinese universities is underpinned by visionary leadership and supportive governance structures. University leaders are developing digital strategies aligned with national policy, fostering organizational change, and building digital capacities among faculty and staff. Governance reforms – including new administrative units, data governance policies, and cross-departmental collaboration mechanisms – are emerging to manage digital initiatives. However, challenges persist: disparities in digital readiness, resistance to change, and the need for greater digital literacy and culture limit transformation efforts. Conclusions: Chinese higher education’s digital transformation showcases the critical interplay between strong leadership and adaptive governance. University leaders who champion innovation and align institutional governance with technological change are better positioned to realize the benefits of digital education. The findings highlight strategies to overcome implementation barriers and offer insights for other systems navigating similar transitions.
Lifelong Learning Policies in China: The Role of University Continuing Education Programs
Lifelong learning has become a cornerstone of educational policy worldwide, and China is no exception. In recent years, China has elevated lifelong learning to a national strategy to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. University continuing education programs – encompassing adult education, online education, self-taught examinations, and open universities – play a pivotal role in this lifelong learning system. This theoretical review analyzes policy documents, statistical reports, and recent studies (2019–2025) on China’s lifelong learning initiatives and university continuing education. We synthesize data from government sources and scholarly research to evaluate how continuing education programs in universities contribute to national lifelong learning goals. The review finds that China’s government has been the primary driver in expanding lifelong learning opportunities through an extensive continuing education network. As of 2021, 1,725 higher education institutions offered continuing education, enrolling about 12.09 million adult learners – roughly 25% of all higher education students. Policies such as the Education Modernization 2035 blueprint reaffirm the goal of a learning society, and recent guidelines (2022–2025) emphasize shifting from expansion to quality improvement in continuing education. Continuing education programs have enabled a “second chance” for millions of adults to obtain higher qualifications, contributed to the massification of tertiary education, and increasingly leverage digital platforms to broaden access. University continuing education in China has significantly advanced lifelong learning, evidenced by positive outcomes like improved career prospects and personal development for adult learners. However, challenges remain in ensuring program quality, relevance to market needs, and learner engagement. The discussion considers reforms such as the 2022 termination of the separate online college pilot to integrate resources, the rise of open universities, and the need for innovative teaching models in adult learning. China’s experience illustrates that strong policy support and university initiative can greatly expand lifelong learning opportunities. As China transitions from an enrollment-driven approach to one focused on quality and inclusiveness, university continuing education programs will remain central to building a learning society. This review offers insights into how policy and practice converge to sustain lifelong learning at scale, and what challenges must be addressed to further improve the system.
Managing Continuing Education in the Digital Age: A Case Study of Online Programs in China
The digital age has profoundly transformed continuing education, especially in China where online programs have expanded opportunities for adult learners. Continuing education – alternative higher education pathways for adults – has been part of China’s system since the 1950s, but gained new prominence after the 1980s economic reforms. This article adopts a theoretical review and case study approach. We analyze policy documents, recent statistics, and scholarly studies from the last five years to examine how China manages continuing education in the digital era. Key sources include government guidelines, national platforms, and empirical research on online learning outcomes and learner experiences. We find that China’s continuing education sector has undergone massive digital expansion. Online programs now enroll millions of adult learners, supported by government initiatives like the Smart Education of China platform launched in 2020. During the Corona Virus Disease pandemic, a nationwide “Classes Suspended but Learning Continues” campaign moved education online, accelerating digital adoption in continuing education. By 2021, online and open education students comprised roughly one-quarter of all higher education enrollments. Performance data indicate that well-managed online instruction can yield equal or even improved academic outcomes for learners. However, challenges such as quality assurance, digital divides, and varied student engagement remain. China’s case demonstrates that with strong policy support and technological infrastructure, large-scale online continuing education can be achieved, expanding access to lifelong learning. Effective management in the digital age requires a shift from quantitative expansion to qualitative improvement. China is implementing reforms to standardize programs, ensure a blend of online/offline learning, and align continuing education with national development needs. This study offers insights for other countries on balancing innovation with oversight in continuing education.
Pursuing World-Class Universities: Managerial Challenges under China’s Double First-Class Initiative
China’s “Double First-Class” (DFC) Initiative represents a landmark policy to develop world-class universities and disciplines, building on earlier programs like Project 211 and 985. This study examines the managerial challenges posed by the DFC Initiative. The pursuit of world-class status in Chinese higher education is occurring in a context of intense global competition and national aspirations. We conducted a qualitative analysis of policy documents, institutional reports, and existing literature to identify prevalent administrative and governance issues. Key challenges include balancing performance mandates with university autonomy, inequitable resource allocation favoring a select elite, heightened pressure on faculty to “publish or perish,” and a tendency toward quantitative metrics and rankings as proxies for quality. These pressures have led to unintended outcomes such as “academic utilitarianism” and neglect of teaching and unranked disciplines. While the DFC Initiative has propelled some Chinese universities toward higher global standings, it has also exacerbated governance tensions and regional disparities. The study concludes that sustainable world-class development in China requires management strategies that mitigate competition’s downsides, promote inclusive growth of non-elite institutions, and refine evaluation systems beyond simplistic ranking indicators.
A Comparative Review of the Professional Development of Novice and Experienced Chinese Language Teachers: Perspectives of Teaching Competence and Teaching Behavior
With the rapid expansion of international Chinese language education, the professional development of teachers has become a core concern in applied linguistics and teacher education. This paper conducts a comparative review of existing studies on novice and experienced Chinese language teachers from two complementary perspectives—teaching competence and teaching behavior. Drawing on representative empirical and theoretical research, it clarifies core concepts, compares stage-specific characteristics, and identifies gaps and emerging directions. Findings indicate that novice teachers often demonstrate innovation and enthusiasm yet lack systematic competence, whereas experienced teachers exhibit stable routines and adaptive expertise. To move beyond a descriptive juxtaposition, this review proposes a conceptual framework that links teaching competence to teaching behavior through teacher beliefs, emotions, and contextual constraints. Building on this framework, the paper translates the review into stage-sensitive, actionable recommendations for teacher preparation and in-service professional development.
International Chinese Language Education
Copyright (c) 2025 Lianyun Pang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Quality Assurance in Chinese Higher Education: Policy Reforms and Institutional Challenges
Quality assurance (QA) has become a central concern in Chinese higher education amid rapid expansion and reforms. This paper examines the evolution of QA policies in China and analyzes the institutional challenges that universities face in implementing these policies. The study situates China’s QA development in the broader context of global trends toward accountability and quality improvement. It reviews major policy initiatives—from the massification of higher education and early evaluation schemes to recent audit-based approaches—and evaluates their impact on university governance, educational quality, and stakeholder involvement. The findings indicate that China has made significant strides in building a comprehensive QA system, including national evaluation agencies and internal quality monitoring mechanisms, which have improved baseline educational standards. However, challenges persist in fostering a genuine “quality culture” within institutions, balancing government control with university autonomy, and ensuring that QA processes lead to substantive improvements in teaching and learning. The paper concludes with recommendations to enhance stakeholder engagement, strengthen internal quality management, and align QA practices with educational outcomes. These insights contribute to understanding how policy reforms can effectively support quality improvement in the context of China’s dynamic higher education system.
An Analysis and Research on the Investment Issues of Holiland Company
With China's economy entering a stage of high-quality development, the investment decisions and management of listed companies are crucial to their market competitiveness and sustainable development. This paper takes Holiland (China) Co., Ltd., a well-known listed enterprise in China's baking industry, as a case study to conduct an in-depth exploration of its investment status, problems, and optimization strategies. The research shows that through investment activities such as direct chain expansion, modern industrial park construction, and product line diversification, Holiland has achieved steady growth in asset scale and consolidated its market position, demonstrating good profitability. However, the company also faces multiple internal and external risks, including relatively concentrated investment areas, intensified market competition, rising raw material and labor costs, and pressure for product innovation. These issues highlight potential shortcomings in its investment risk management and control. Based on this, this paper proposes targeted investment optimization suggestions for Holiland from the perspectives of strengthening market research, optimizing cost control, increasing product innovation, improving internal control systems, and focusing on talent cultivation, aiming to provide reference for enhancing its investment efficiency and risk resistance ability, and offer practical insights for investment decisions of similar enterprises.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sinuo Liu, Siqi Peng, Yutong Zhao (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Internationalization Strategies in Chinese Higher Education: Balancing Global Integration and National Identity
China’s higher education system has rapidly expanded and pursued vigorous internationalization since the late 20th century, aiming to enhance global competitiveness while preserving national identity. This study examines the strategies employed by Chinese universities to integrate into the global academic community and the measures taken to maintain China’s cultural and ideological integrity. The analysis, grounded in policy review and literature, finds that Chinese higher education institutions have adopted a multifaceted approach: aggressively promoting outbound and inbound student mobility, forging international research collaborations, establishing joint programs and branch campuses, and implementing English-medium instruction to achieve global integration. Simultaneously, authorities emphasize national identity through curricula infused with Chinese culture and socialist values, tightened ideological oversight, and policies branding “internationalization with Chinese characteristics.” The results reveal a dynamic balancing act – Chinese universities are largely pragmatic and eclectic in learning from Western models while adapting them to local contexts. The discussion highlights successes (e.g. improved world rankings, increased foreign enrollment) and tensions (e.g. academic freedom concerns, “brain drain” versus “brain gain”) in this balancing process. The conclusion reflects on how China’s global engagement in higher education can coexist with its desire to safeguard national sovereignty and cultural heritage. This study contributes to understanding the Chinese model of internationalization, offering insights for policymakers and academic leaders on managing the interplay between global forces and national priorities in higher education reform.
Practical Dilemmas and Optimization Paths of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in Higher Vocational Colleges under the Background of New Quality Productive Forces
Driven by technological innovation, new quality productive forces place higher demands on the overall competence of the labor force, thereby assigning new contemporary connotations and missions to innovation and entrepreneurship education in higher vocational colleges. This paper examines the practical challenges confronted by such education within this emerging context. The findings indicate several prominent issues: a misalignment between curriculum design and industrial needs, insufficient innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities among faculty, inadequate depth in practical training platforms and industry-education integration, and a limited guiding function of existing evaluation mechanisms. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a set of systematic optimization strategies: reconstructing the curriculum system based on the integrated development of science–education–industry; cultivating “dual-qualified” faculty who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical experience; building collaborative practical training platforms that involve government, industry, academia, research, and application sectors; and establishing diversified evaluation mechanisms that emphasize innovative outcomes. The study concludes that higher vocational colleges must actively align with the development requirements of new quality productive forces, deepen the reform of innovation and entrepreneurship education, and cultivate high-quality technical and skilled talents who demonstrate innovative thinking, entrepreneurial awareness, and creative problem-solving capabilities.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education
Copyright (c) 2025 Li Li, Xiaojia Cai (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Logical Reconstruction and Path Exploration of the Vitality of Ideological and Political Theory Courses in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI), exemplified by large-scale models, is reshaping the educational landscape and accelerating the transition from digitalization to intelligent transformation. Ideological and Political (IP) courses face both new opportunities and emerging risks. Anchored in value orientation and educational principles, this paper traces the historical logic of change and identifies key structural challenges: attention dispersion, algorithmic enclosure, and capacity mismatch. We propose a three-dimensional framework of influence. First, a cognitive shift from indoctrination and rote memorization to problem-driven, evidence-based, and reflective learning. Second, a discursive shift from one-way transmission to multi-source co-construction with explicit value interpretation. Third, a relational shift from knowledge mediation to value leadership, instructional design, and data stewardship. Building on this framework, we outline practical pathways for intelligent content iteration, immersive experiences combined with rational debriefing, personalized support grounded in integrity safeguards, and renewed teacher professionalism for human–machine collaboration. Finally, we propose an institutional architecture emphasizing value guidance, collaborative mechanisms, shared resource ecosystems, digital–ethical literacy for teachers, and proportionate data governance. We argue that only through coupling value rationality with technical rationality, under transparent and auditable safeguards, can IP courses enhance their ideological depth, emotional resonance, and practical effectiveness.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yequan Wang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Virtual Reality in Sustainable Development Education: Insights from Finnish Classrooms
This paper investigates the integration of virtual reality (VR) in teaching sustainable development within various educational contexts in Finland. VR offers immersive, experiential learning opportunities that enhance students’ understanding of complex concepts, fostering both cognitive and affective learning. Key challenges include field-specific adoption, second-language learner support, and logistical constraints. A case study on ThingLink’s VR tool highlights its strengths and limitations in fostering systemic thinking. The paper concludes with recommendations for improving VR pedagogy and enhancing its impact on interdisciplinary education.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ailun Ma (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Big Data Technology in Corporate Financial Analysis: A Systematic Literature Review
In the digital era, the rapid advancement of information technology and the deepening of corporate digital transformation have made big data technology an indispensable tool for supporting financial analysis. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the application of big data technology in corporate financial analysis, systematically synthesizing relevant studies from both domestic and international literature. First, it outlines the fundamental concepts of big data technology and corporate financial analysis, followed by a critical examination of existing research from three perspectives: technology types, application domains, and research methodologies. Building on this analysis, the paper proposes a "technology–data–decision" mechanism of action and elaborates on specific application scenarios within corporate financial analysis, including refined cost management, decision-support analytics, risk management and early warning, as well as customer value and profitability assessment. Subsequently, it synthesizes the limitations of current research and highlights promising avenues for future inquiry. The findings of this review offer valuable insights for enterprises seeking to achieve a deeper integration of financial analysis and big data technologies in the information age.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sihan Zhang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Literature Review on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, their application in marketing has become increasingly widespread. This paper reviews and synthesizes existing literature to examine the multifaceted impacts of AI on marketing practices. The findings indicate that AI offers significant advantages, including enhanced marketing efficiency, cost reduction, and the facilitation of personalized recommendations. These capabilities contribute to improved consumer experience and engagement, thereby fostering stronger brand loyalty and promoting brand image development. Nevertheless, the review also highlights inherent limitations of AI, particularly in emotional expression and authenticity perception, which may undermine consumer trust.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zirui Wang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on the Path of Teaching Reform in Vocational Education Empowered by Internet of Things Technology in the Context of Digital Transformation
Under the influence of the ongoing round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial change, the in-depth integration of digital technology and vocational education system has become a key path to promote education transformation and upgrading.This paper takes the optimization and reconstruction of the talent cultivation system of higher vocational education as the core issue, systematically analyzes the real motivation and structural challenges of the teaching reform of higher vocational education empowered by digital technology, and further proposes the reform path mainly based on the "paradigm reconstruction and mechanism innovation".The study explores the practical reform strategy of "Introduction to Internet of Things Technology" from the aspects of teaching organization, construction of teaching material system, innovation of teaching mode and allocation of curriculum resources.Specific initiatives include: promoting the specialization of course content and synergistic teaching implementation by relying on a multi-principal collaborative teaching team; replacing the traditional teaching materials with a modular and task-oriented teaching materials system to enhance the dynamic adaptability of teaching resources; and promoting the blended teaching practice of online and offline integration by means of a smart teaching platform and information technology tools, so as to optimize the learning process and the experience of the learners.On this basis, a digitally empowered higher vocational education teaching path that adapts to future industrial needs and supports high-quality development is constructed.The study results can provide theoretical support and practical reference for higher vocational colleges and universities to realize the leap in talent cultivation quality.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yule Xia, Rongyu He, Yanru Chen, Min Zhou, Hao Wu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on Operating Capital Management Problems and Countermeasures of BYD Company Based on Channel Management
With the development of economy and the increasing awareness of environmental protection, new energy vehicles have entered the public's vision as an emerging industry. Good operation of working capital is conducive to the capital turnover of enterprises, saving the cost of capital and improving the solvency of enterprises. If enterprises do not pay attention to the management of working capital, it will impact the market position and competitiveness of enterprises. This paper takes BYD Company as the research object and uses a series of research methods. Based on the relevant theories and the working capital management theory from the perspective of channel, this paper analyzes the working capital status and asset structure of the company in the past three years, thereby leading to a new management model. Make the use and management of funds more clear in the production and marketing links. Through the calculation of working capital turnover cycle, the paper analyzes the working capital problems faced by enterprises in each channel, and puts forward corresponding management countermeasures.
Copyright (c) 2025 Junli Wang, Yike Wang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Tripartite Game Analysis of Straw Burning Management Considering the Dispersed Locations of Farms
Against the backdrop of the dual carbon strategy and rural revitalization, straw burning poses environmental and carbon emission pressures, while high collection and transportation costs coupled with insufficient policy incentives hinder its effective recycling. By constructing a tripartite evolutionary game model involving farmers, straw collection/storage/utilization enterprises, and local governments—incorporating farmer dispersion factors—this study conducts sensitivity analyses on fixed costs, storage/transportation costs, penalty levels, purchase prices, and subsidy intensity. It evaluates the marginal effects of policy tools on straw recovery efficiency and system stability. Results indicate that both fixed costs and storage/transportation costs influence system evolution, though through distinct mechanisms. Moderate penalties, reasonable prices, and subsidies promote farmer-enterprise coordination, maximizing both straw resource utilization and environmental benefits. Farmer dispersion primarily affects convergence speed without altering the final equilibrium. Overall, the stable equilibrium of the straw collection and transportation system relies more on institutional design and market incentives than on objective spatial factors. Moderate penalties, prices, and subsidy policies can effectively promote tripartite coordination, achieving maximized straw resource utilization and environmental benefits. This provides a theoretical basis for optimizing rural straw management policies and offers guidance for achieving green transformation and sustainable agricultural development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mu Chen, Hanwen Zhang, Mingyuan Zhang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Explaining High Output Efficiency in Strategic Emerging Industrial Spaces: A Spatial Economic Analysis of 78 Domestic and International Cases
At present, China attaches great importance to the development of new quality productive forces. As the spatial projection carriers of these forces, strategic emerging industrial spaces exhibit high-output efficiency that calls for theoretical explanation. Existing research has largely focused on the internal efficiency of industries, with insufficient attention paid to the mechanisms of spatial attributes—particularly the systematic analysis of spatial economic factors such as intensification, functional mixing, and location–bid rent relations. To address this gap, this study draws upon 78 samples of strategic emerging industrial spaces from China and abroad. By employing quantitative analyses of the density–scale relationship, calculating functional mixing through the information entropy model, and assessing spatial bid rent effects, the study uncovers the underlying causes of the high efficiency observed in new industrial spaces. The results demonstrate that high development intensity and high functional mixing are distinctive characteristics of strategic emerging industrial spaces. Their bid rent capacity in core urban areas exceeds traditional land rent gradients, presenting an empirical challenge to the Alonso model. This high-density, high-mixing spatial pattern fosters reverse industrial clustering in urban cores through mechanisms such as knowledge spillovers, industrial chain collaboration, and innovation network agglomeration, thereby reshaping the theoretical framework of spatial economics. The findings provide a partial explanation for the high-output performance of new industrial spaces and offer a theoretical foundation for optimizing industrial space policies and planning supply strategies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yiyao Yang, Qi Wang, Leixian Guo, Qijun Li (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Influence Mechanism of Personality Traits and Teacher Support on Vocal Performance of University Vocal Music Students
This study explores how student personality traits and teacher support influence vocal performance. Qualitative analysis reveals that teacher support significantly affects vocal performance differently depending on student personality traits. Findings indicate that personalized teacher support enhances vocal performance based on students' traits, offering practical guidance for improving vocal education practices. This study aims to uncover how student personality traits and teacher support impact vocal performance and provide insights for personalized vocal education. Qualitative methods were employed, including interviews and observations with students and teachers at a conservatory. Data analysis identifies how different types of teacher support affect students with varying personality traits. Teacher support significantly influences vocal performance, with different impacts based on personality traits. Extraverted students benefit from emotional support, while introverted students respond better to detailed guidance. Educators can enhance vocal performance by tailoring support strategies to individual personality traits. The findings also suggest developing personalized teacher training to improve support effectiveness. This study offers new insights into how personality traits and teacher support affect vocal performance, improving vocal education practices and contributing to educational policy development and innovation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mengying Hu, Geetha Noryati Alias (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Mechanisms and Pathways for the Party to Lead the Innovative Development of University Trade Unions in the New Era
In the context of the new era, the modernisation of university governance has placed new demands on trade union work, and the Party's leadership of the innovative development of university trade unions has become an important issue in promoting the development of higher education institutions. This paper focuses on the mechanisms and paths for the Party to lead the innovative development of university trade unions. Using historical analysis, dialectical analysis, and a combination of theory and reality, it systematically sorts out the theoretical basis and historical evolution of the Party's leadership in the development of trade unions in higher education institutions, analyses the current challenges, constructs three major mechanisms of political leadership, coordinated action, and dynamic response, and proposes practical paths for conceptual innovation, carrier innovation, and capacity enhancement. The study aims to provide theoretical support for the innovative development of university trade unions based on the theory of socialism with Chinese characteristics. At the same time, it hopes to provide practical strategies for strengthening the Party's leadership of university trade unions and improving the effectiveness of trade union services, and to provide new paths for promoting the modernisation of university governance.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yueyang Jiang, Jianing Liang, Yangyang Zhang, Wenjie Cai, Xiaozhong Chen (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0