A Comparative Study on the Cultural Connotations of English and Chinese Plant Words

 It is widely acknowledged that language serves as a carrier of culture. Rooted in unique cultural backgrounds and conveying specific cultural connotations, words worldwide represent the most fundamental and flexible elements of languages. The relationship between humanity and nature is interdependent, and plant culture is closely intertwined with connected to human life. Indeed, the appreciation of plants and the cultivation of aesthetic sensibilities have become meaningful pursuits for many individuals. This is attributable to two key aspects: First, owing to their significantly practical value, bamboos in nature are used to craft tableware, and flower petals serve as important ingredients in certain foods. Plants also play an essential role in air purification, thus rendering them indispensable to human life. Second, people often project their emotions and aspirations onto plants because of the latter’s distinctive shapes and growth habits. However, due to differences in cognitive patterns, religious beliefs, natural environments, and aesthetic values, plant-related vocabulary in English and Chinese embodies different cultural meanings. With the escalating global interaction, understanding the cultural connotations of plants is crucial to avoiding misunderstandings and facilitating effective cross-cultural communication. Cultural blending itself can transcend linguistic barriers and promote the construction of a global village. This essay explores the connotations, similarities and differences, social determinants, and significance of plant words to illuminate their distinct cultural interpretations

Personalized Hydration Strategies Based on Training Time and Environmental Factors Among Football Players in Inner Mongolia, China

This study examines the personalized hydration strategies of football athletes in Inner Mongolia, China, focusing on their perceived effectiveness in improving athletic performance, recovery, and health. Data were collected from 200 football athletes, assessing their views on the impact of hydration strategies on performance metrics, hydration logs, symptom monitoring, recovery quality, and body metrics. The results indicate that athletes find personalized hydration strategies effective, with hydration logs being the most highly rated aspect for ensuring consistent fluid intake. Endurance and strength during training sessions were particularly positively impacted by hydration, while symptom monitoring and tracking body metrics were seen as less effective. Despite some variation in the perceived effectiveness of different strategies, no significant differences were found across demographic factors, including age, gender, or years of experience. The study concludes that while personalized hydration strategies are widely considered beneficial, greater emphasis on symptom monitoring and body metrics could further enhance hydration practices. The findings suggest a need for educational interventions to improve hydration awareness and application among athletes

Effectiveness Observation of Oral Motor Training Games in the Rehabilitation of Children with Articulation Disorders

Oral motor training games provide a novel reference for rehabilitation in children with articulation disorders. This study investigates the application effects of this method. Sixty children undergoing rehabilitation for articulation disorders were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group. The control group received conventional rehabilitation interventions, while the observation group incorporated oral motor training games into the baseline protocol. Comparisons were made between the two groups regarding improvements in oral motor function and speech abilities. Results demonstrated that the observation group exhibited significantly higher scores in both oral motor function and speech function compared to the control group (P < 0.05)23. Compared to conventional methods, oral motor training games show distinct advantages in enhancing articulation abilities, oral motor coordination, and speech outcomes for children with articulation disorders56. These findings suggest that oral motor training games can serve as a scientifically validated and effective rehabilitation intervention, offering valuable insights for clinical practice in articulation disorder management. &nbsp

Analysis of the Characters in The Grapes of Wrath

  John Steinbeck was a famous American writer in the 20th century. His novels, with high accomplishment, combine realism and fantasy harmoniously. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. His classic work, The Grapes of Wrath, a great documentary literary work of American society, is an epic full of the blood, tears, resentment and struggle of American farmers, and a legendary work that warns people to be kind and full of hope in poverty and suffering. In this works, Steinbeck has created many vivid characters longing for a better life and has depicted their inner struggle and powerlessness in face of reality, which deeply touch us. Based on the analysis of the representative characters like priest Casy, farmer Tom, Ma Joad and Rose of Sharon Rivers, this paper depicts their miserable life and psychological development, revealing the connotation of human kindness and benevolence. At the same time, through the analysis of the growth of these characters and the profound reflection on the value of humanity, this paper aims to eulogize their spirit of unity, struggle and sacrifice so as to enlighten the readers: only by unity can the poor people fight for their right to survive and pursue social fairness and justice firmly. &nbsp

Curriculum-based Ideological and Political Education in Comprehensive English Courses Under the Background of New Liberal Arts

 Against the backdrop of the “New Liberal Arts” initiative, which emphasizes interdisciplinary integration, value orientation, and social responsiveness, higher foreign language education is required to transcend the traditional focus on linguistic skills and integrate ideological and political guidance into teaching practice. This study explores the implementation path and effectiveness of Curriculum-based Ideological and Political Education (CIPE) in Comprehensive English courses, a core course for non-English majors in Chinese universities. Adopting an action research approach, the study was conducted with 86 first-year non-English major students (divided into an experimental group and a control group) from a university in eastern China over a 16-week semester. Research tools included teaching design schemes (with CIPE elements integrated for the experimental group), pre/post-language proficiency tests, pre/post-ideological cognition questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with students and teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0, while qualitative data were coded via Nvivo 12.0. Results showed that: 1) The experimental group outperformed the control group in both language proficiency (e.g., reading comprehension, writing coherence) and ideological literacy (e.g., cultural confidence, social responsibility); 2) Students in the experimental group demonstrated higher recognition of the integration of CIPE into English teaching, reporting enhanced interest in cross-cultural communication and a deeper understanding of Chinese values; 3) Teachers involved in the study reported improved ability to identify and integrate ideological elements into textbook content. The findings confirm that integrating CIPE into Comprehensive English courses under the New Liberal Arts framework can achieve the "dual goals" of linguistic competence cultivation and value guidance, providing empirical support for the reform of foreign language education in the New Liberal Arts era

A Study on Exploring the Innovation of English Writing Teaching Mode in Inner Mongolia Universities Guided by Cultural Identity

This study aims to explore an innovative English writing teaching model guided by cultural identity for universities in Inner Mongolia, addressing the issue of students’ “cultural aphasia” and enhancing their ability to express local culture effectively in English. Adopting a theoretical and practical approach, the research integrates the rich ethnic cultural resources of Inner Mongolia—such as grassland ecology, nomadic traditions, and literary arts—into the English writing curriculum. Key methods include restructuring teaching content, designing localized writing themes, incorporating cultural comparison and critical thinking, reforming evaluation mechanisms, and enhancing teachers’ cross-cultural literacy. The proposed model fosters students’ cultural subjectivity, improves their comprehensive language application skills, and strengthens their cultural confidence and cross-cultural communication abilities. The study concludes that this culturally responsive teaching model not only supports foreign language education reform in ethnic regions but also cultivates students’ patriotism and their capacity to disseminate Chinese and Inner Mongolian cultures globally

Formulating Ethical Frameworks for Translators in Medical Technology

icated across languages, offering efficiency and accessibility. However, this shift also introduces significant ethical challenges for medical translators, who must balance accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity when using automated tools. This study addresses these challenges by developing an ethical framework tailored to medical translators, particularly in the Chinese context. Using a combination of literature review, comparative analysis, and textual examination, the study identifies key ethical dilemmas associated with translation technology, including the risks of inaccuracy, data security concerns, and cultural insensitivity. The framework proposed emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, empathy, and professional integrity, offering practical guidelines to help translators uphold ethical standards. This study aims to support the professional development of medical translators and establish a foundation for future research and policy in this vital area

From Periphery to Nexus: Decoding Borderland Agency in Reshaping Transnational Fragrance Value Chains - Empirical Evidence from Yunnan's Plant-Based Aroma Industry

This article explores the fragrance and flavour industry from a global perspective, particularly focusing on the cooperation and development in Yunnan and the Lancang-Mekong region (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam). Yunnan, as the main production area for natural spices in China, boasts rich spice resources and policy advantages, yet it remains at the lower end of the global industry chain. The countries in the Lancang-Mekong region occupy a significant position in the global spice supply chain due to their unique geographical and climatic conditions. Through comparative analysis methods, combined with theories of regionalism, competitive advantage, and international competitiveness, this article examines the competitiveness of the fragrance and flavour industry in the Lancang-Mekong region, and proposes development suggestions such as strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing technological innovation capabilities, and building brands. The research indicates that through the Lancang-Mekong cooperation mechanism, resource sharing, technological exchange, and brand internationalisation can be promoted, thereby driving the green and sustainable development of the regional spice industry

The Application of CIPP Model in the Value-added Evaluation of Physical Education Skills Teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges

This study investigates the application of the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model in conducting value-added evaluation of physical education (PE) skills teaching in higher vocational colleges. Traditional outcome-based assessment models in vocational PE often fail to account for individual student growth and contextual differences, leading to limited pedagogical effectiveness. With the CIPP model, this research constructs a comprehensive, student-centered evaluation framework designed to capture dynamic learning progress and enhance instructional quality. The study explores five major aspects: relevance of the CIPP model to vocational PE evaluation, practical challenges in implementation, framework and indicator design, weight determination using analytic methods, and dynamic adjustment mechanisms. Data were collected through expert consultations, large-scale surveys, and longitudinal field applications across multiple institutions, ensuring empirical rigor. The results demonstrate that the CIPP-based evaluation system improves feedback precision, supports continuous teaching improvement, and aligns with the principles of scientific validity, systemic integration, operability, and adaptability. The study concludes that the CIPP model offers a theoretically sound and practically feasible framework for advancing value-added evaluation in PE teaching within the context of higher vocational education

The Development of Personal Brand in Promoting Business Resiliency in a Selected Sporting Goods Retail Company in Yunnan Province, China

This study examines the relationship between personal brand development and business resiliency in a sporting goods retail company in Yunnan Province, China. Using a descriptive-correlational design, we analyzed five dimensions of personal branding (social media engagement, content creation, professional expertise, emotional components, and trust) and six aspects of business resiliency (risk management, supply chain resilience, technological integration, soft controls, social capital, and entrepreneurial characteristics). Results showed moderate integration of personal branding among employees, with social media engagement (WM=3.03) and emotional components scoring highest, while trust (WM=2.87) and professional expertise showed room for improvement. Business resiliency was similarly moderate (Overall WM=2.89), with entrepreneurial characteristics (WM=3.18) and social capital (WM=3.01) as strengths, while risk management (WM=2.63) needed attention. A significant positive correlation (r=0.318, p<0.001) was found between personal branding and business resiliency, highlighting their interdependence. Gender and position influenced perceptions, with females rating technological integration higher and senior employees showing stronger entrepreneurial alignment. The findings suggest that targeted personal branding training, enhanced risk management strategies, and fostering an entrepreneurial culture could strengthen organizational resilience. These insights provide practical guidance for retail companies seeking to leverage employee branding for competitive advantage