Inheritance and Innovation at Ziyang Academy in Hankou, Hubei

This paper aims to analyze the distinctive features of the Ziyang Academy in Hankou from the perspectives of inheritance and innovation. The academy shares profound ties with familial traditions, having been established by Huizhou merchants based on native-place solidarity. It traces its intellectual lineage to Zhu, Xi while inheriting the legacy of Confucius, serving as a practical embodiment of Confucian values in cultivating civic virtues. Simultaneously, the academy functioned with guild hall characteristics, blending commercial acumen with a commitment to local development and social welfare initiatives. It evolved into an urban landmark, where its founding, architectural design, and associated cultural landscapes became defining features of the era. The academy’s adherence to Zhu, Xi’s philosophy not only promoted his teachings but also honored Confucian ideals. From Confucius to Zhu, Xi, the Ziyang Academy’s social engagement and practices offer valuable insights for fostering a sense of familial and national responsibility—"cultivating oneself, regulating the family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world"—in the new era. Its dual approach of "narrating tradition" (inheritance) and "pioneering innovation" provides a referential framework for integrating humanistic spirit into higher education and societal development

Construction and Standardization of Psychology Aptitude Test for Incoming College Psychology Students

Psychology programs in higher education institutions rely on accurate assessment tools to gauge the aptitude of incoming students effectively. However, existing standardized tests often fail to address the unique skill sets and knowledge domains specific to psychology, emphasizing the necessity for a tailored Psychology Aptitude Test. This study aims to bridge this gap by developing and standardizing a Psychology Aptitude Test tailored for incoming college psychology students. Anchored on Item Response Theory (IRT), the study endeavors to create a test that comprehensively evaluates students\u27 preparedness for the BS Psychology program. Objectives include assessing the Psychology Aptitude Test\u27s validity, item difficulty and discrimination indices, and reliability. Findings reveal a sound measurement with strong content validity, balanced difficulty levels, and internal consistency. Recommendations for ongoing item review, expanded validation studies, and predictive validity assessment are provided to optimize the test\u27s effectiveness in evaluating psychological aptitude within college environments

Cultural Differences in Chinese and American Family Education: Situational Narratives in The Pursuit of Happiness and Growing Pain

The family is the first socialized unit that a person comes into contact with after birth, and the educational activities of the family begin at birth and end at death. The cultivation of a person\u27s character and the formation of values are closely related to the moral education he receives from the family.There are many differences between China and the United States in terms of cultural traditions, conceptual awareness, lifestyles, and social customs. The reason for analyzing the difference in family education between the two countries is that we correctly borrow the premise of the advanced education concept of the United States. Finding the best combination among these differences and learning from the reasonable family education methods in the United States will help improve China\u27s family education. This article selects two works for comparison, one is the inspirational movie The Pursuit of Happiness that swept around the United States at the end of this century and the beginning of the last century, and a well-known TV series Growing Pain in China. These two works were chosen because they are very famous in both countries and the family education concepts in them highlight the family education styles of the United States and China respectively, which are very representative. This paper adopts the comparative analysis and the literature research method to compare the commonalities and differences of family education in China and the United States. Through the comparison of situational narrative (comparison of narrative sections, comparison of narrative techniques and comparison of narrative rhetoric) and comparison of family education models (comparison of ideas, parent-child activities and difficulty solving) of the two works, the advanced experience of American family education is summarized,such as paying attention to children\u27s independence, paying attention to cultivating a sense of equality, respecting children and so on. Its essence is refined and absorbed, which has good reference significance for the improvement of Chinese family education

Characteristics of Traditional Costume of Muong Women in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

After experiencing numerous ups and downs throughout history, the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam have created, preserved, and maintained their own rich and diverse cultural heritage. Throughout history, clothing has been an essential element in shaping the cultural identity of a community, an ethnic group, or a nation. Each ethnic group\u27s clothing has its own distinctive features, reflecting everything from the structure to the decorative patterns on each part of the garment. Through the lines, colors, patterns, and shapes of each component of the clothing, the customs, lifestyle, habits, and aesthetic essence of that ethnic group are also expressed. The traditional clothing of Mường women in Thanh Hóa has very prominent distinctive features in its structure; the garments are bright in color, creating a striking and unique impression. The decorative patterns on the clothing are intricate, showcasing the skill and delicacy of Mường women

Epistemic Injustice in the Digital Age: Social Media, Silencing, and the Politics of Credibility

This article explores the evolving contours of epistemic injustice in the digital age, with particular focus on the role of social media in both perpetuating and challenging these injustices. Drawing on Miranda Fricker’s foundational concepts of testimonial and hermeneutical injustice, the paper examines how algorithmic structures, influencer cultures, and digital hierarchies affect the credibility and interpretability of marginalized voices. It interrogates the mechanisms by which epistemic authority is constructed online and highlights how marginalized groups—such as Dalits, women, and indigenous communities—are often discredited, silenced, or rendered unintelligible in mainstream digital discourse. At the same time, the paper explores the emergence of epistemic counter publics that resist these dominant narratives and reclaim space for alternative ways of knowing. The study concludes by calling for a critical epistemic ethics of the digital public sphere—one that ensures inclusivity, interpretive justice, and equitable knowledge production in our increasingly networked societies

Strategies for Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics in Grade 10 Board Examinations

This study looked into the reasons behind the poor mathematics performance i Grade 10 students in one of the Higher Secondary Schools in Dagana, Bhutan, and considers practical ways to raise their academic standing. The study used a qualitative research methodology, gathering data through group discussions involving four mathematics teachers and one-on-one interview with two mathematics teachers’ interviews, two classroom observations. It also involved two focused group with 15 students in each group. The results showed that the main issues influencing students\u27 performance were a lack of student engagement, a dependence on conventional lecture-based teaching techniques, restricted access to learning materials, and little parental participation. Students prefer visual aids, real-world applications, and collaborative learning, on the other hand, teachers recognized the importance of interactive teaching strategies. The study suggests improving teaching strategies, using technology, providing more learning materials, and encouraging teacher-student-parent cooperation in light of these findings. The study emphasized how crucial a student-centered approach is to making mathematics more interesting and useful, which will ultimately boost students\u27 self-esteem, ability to solve problems, and success in board exams

The Impact of Civil Financial Markets on Environmental Quality

Background and Aim: In the financial development process, financing various projects, including environmental projects, is possible with greater ease and lower cost. Financial development by providing the necessary financial resources to form more equipped and advanced research and development units, as well as the possibility of accessing more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies that require more financial resources, the possibility of attracting foreign investment with pollution. Developed countries, on the other hand, tend to emit their polluting industries to countries with poorer environmental standards. The result of the arrival of this type of foreign direct investment in the host country is an increase in pollution. In this regard, the main purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of financial markets on air pollution as an indicator of environmental quality in selected middle-income countries. Methods: The present study is applied, causal research in terms of the inferential research method. The method and tool of collecting information and statistical sources is also the method of written documents, electronic information, and recording showed that - Results: The results of model estimation in Isfahan’s environment using the fixed effects method in the group of selected countries in 2015, the ratio of domestic credits granted to the private sector (% of GDP) as an indicator of money market and exchange rate in Isfahan in 2022. As an indicator of environmental quality in Isfahan\u27s second municipality region, the volume of stock market transactions as an indicator of the capital market has a positive and significant effect on the emission of CO2 in the group of selected middle-income countries. In other words, financial development has increased pollution in middle-income countries. The effect of the ratio of domestic credits granted to the private sector (% of GDP) as an indicator of the money market on more than the ratio of stocks exchanged to the volume of stock market transactions as an indicator of the capital market in selected countries

A Qualitative Study on the Identity Construction of Pre-service English Teachers

This study explores pre-service English teachers\u27 identity construction via Wenger\u27s CoP model. Four postgraduate students with diverse undergraduate majors and over three months of teaching internship were interviewed. Findings reveal that identity is shaped by engagement in teaching (prior experiences, courses, internships) and imagining alternatives (good teacher criteria, career visions). Participants note theory-practice conflicts, with internships revealing gaps between ideals and exam-focused realities. Their "good teacher" concepts stress competence and ethics. The study highlights the need for integrated theory-practice training and further research on dynamic identity transition

A critical analysis of Jacques Derrida’s notion of ‘There is nothing outside the text’

The following paper presents a critical examination of Jacques Derrida’s intriguing assertion, "There is nothing outside the text," set against the wider backdrop of the schools of Poststructuralism and Deconstruction. Taking into account Derrida’s significant works of criticism, alongside critiques from notable figures like Frank Kermode and Stanley Fish, this study explores the profound implications of Derrida’s assertions with regards to language, meaning, and reality.  Additionally, the study places Derrida’s ideas alongside those of significant earlier thinkers, such as Edmund Husserl’s phenomenology and Ferdinand de Saussure’s structural linguistics, emphasizing how Derrida questions the conventional boundaries between language and the reality it aims to depict.  Through an exploration of key ideas like différance, trace, and textuality, the paper illustrates how Derrida deconstructs conventional epistemological structures, uncovering their underlying political aspects.  In the end, the research suggests that Derrida’s transformative view of text and context reveals the fabricated essence of truth and reality, shedding light on the political motivations inherent in every act of interpretation

Spatial Distribution and Analysis of Crime in Haryana: A Geographical Perspective

The present research explores the regional patterns and intensities of IPC crimes across the districts of Haryana over ten years from 2013–14 to 2023–24. Utilizing official data from the NCRB and Statistical Abstracts of Haryana, the analysis highlights the uneven distribution of crime rates across the state. Districts such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Karnal, and Panipat have emerged as high-crime zones, recording substantial increases in total IPC cases. Urbanization, population density, socio-economic changes, and improved reporting mechanisms are identified as key factors contributing to the rise. Conversely, districts like Bhiwani and Nuh show comparatively lower increases, though underreporting may be a factor. The use of geographical tools and spatial mapping brings clarity to the concentration and spread of criminal activity, aiding in the identification of crime hotspots. This spatial analysis underscores the importance of localized policing, preventive planning, and socio-economic interventions in curbing crime. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and researchers to devise data-driven strategies tailored to district-specific crime trends, thereby enhancing public safety and governance efficiency across Haryana