An Ancient Civilization and Its Exploration in Modernization

Modernization has been a common issue in the development of all countries since the 20th century.However,as the global modernization movement developed,different countries and regions diverged in their modernization paths and models.In A New Path Ahead:Chinese Modernization,the author Dai Mucai,an expert in theoretical research on the Chinese path to modernization and a professor at the School of Marxism of Tsinghua University,elaborates on why the Chinese path to modernization is unprecedented in history,its originality and unique features,what it means to the world,and how to build a socialist modernization in a country with a 5,000-year-old civilization.

Data Resource Management Platform of Paper-making Mill Equipment Operation based on Hadoop

Aiming at the ″Made in China 2025″ strategy proposed by the state and combining with the popular the Internet, Internet of things, big data, machine learning and other technologies, Hadoop-based open source framework is adopted to realize the equipment data resource management platform of paper-making mill equipment. In this paper, the main function module of the platform is introduced, and some of operational effect map from the C paper-making mill are shown, and the key technologies in the platform construction is studied. It proposal to combine the internet, the internet of things, big data and machine learning to improve the informatization of the paper-making mill equipment, and ensure production safety, optimize technological process, improve product competitiveness, and also provide the theoretical guidance and practical basis for constructing the similar projects.

Research on Developing an Assessment Scale for Tourism Experience Elements of Ancient Shu Road Heritage Trail

Cultural ancient roads,known in Chinese as gudao,serve as heritage trails that carry historical exchanges across various regions in China.Due to their extensive preservation,wide geographical distribution,diverse thematic variations,and considerable tourist appeal,these paths have emerged as representative heritage trails,increasingly transforming into a novel tourism product experience that is highly favored by tourists and recognized by government authorities.However,research on ancient roads for tourism in China currently lacks a systematic theoretical framework,as well as relevant policies,regulations,and standards to guide their practical development.Therefore,there is a pressing need to draw upon international best practices and conduct foundational research to develop an experience element system that aligns with the perceptions,behaviors,and consumption characteristics of Chinese tourists,thereby advancing theoretical exploration in this field.This study focuses on the representative Ancient Shu Road as a case study and employs a mixed-method approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative research.It aims to construct a tourist-centric scale for the experience elements of ancient road tourism while analyzing the interactive relationship between these experience elements and tourist needs.This study addresses a significant gap in the development of indicator systems for domestic studies of ancient road tourism experiences.Ultimately,the study establishes a comprehensive scale that encompasses three core categories—trail resources and environment,facilities and services,and modes of tourism activities—along with eight primary dimensions:core resources,surrounding cultural environment,surrounding natural environment,tourism reception facilities and services,infrastructure and support services,information facilities and information services,and outdoor and recreational activities.This scale consists of thirty-two specific items,providing a robust reference for future research endeavors.Additionally,the study proposes specific development strategies related to key mechanisms,spatial configuration,and facility construction to enhance the overall development of ancient road tourism.

Preparation of Mono-Dispersed Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) with Dodecyl Itaconate and Its Utilization in Paper-Making

Dodecyl itaconate (DI) was used as the dispersant for preparation of mono-dispersed carbon nanotubes in aqueous solution in this study. It is a unique type of anionic surfactant synthesized by the authors, and its high capability for dispersing CNTs is attributed to the double bond moiety on its head-group. Furthermore, author mixed aqueous mono-dispersed CNTs with pulp to produce the CNT-based paper. Different from the reported papermaking process, a novel adjusting PH process was employed to prepare paper. This method could transfer easily dispersing mono-dispersed CNTs in aqueous onto the surfaces of cellulose fibers, because PH adjustment of CNT-pulp is from the initial neutrality to weak acidity and then raising to alkalinity, The dispersion of tubes in cellulose matrix and characteristics of composite were investigated. Also, electrical resistance for retrieved CNT-based sheets was measured using fore-probe method.

Editorial Commentary:The History of Controlling and Treating Infectious Diseases in Ancient China

I recently read the article by LIU et all entitled The History of Controlling and Treating Infectious Diseases in Ancient China with great interest.The paper comprehensively summarizes ancient Chinese approaches to combat epidemics,elucidating them through the lens of three key elements of infectious diseases.Summarizing thousands of years of records detailing major infectious disease occurrences across various dynasties is no small feat.

Ancient DNA unravels species identification from Laosicheng site,Hunan Province,China,and provides insights into maternal genetic history of East Asian leopards

DEAR EDITOR,The Laosicheng site in Yongshun County,Hunan Province,China,plays an important role in elucidating the animal population composition of the region prior to the middle Qing Dynasty(approximately 300 years ago).This site has yielded a substantial number of animal bones,11960 of which have been identified to the species level,serving as direct evidence of ancient animal populations(Hunan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology,2018).

Special Issue:The Constructing Journey of Narrative Chinese Medicine: A Blend of Ancient Chinese Wisdom to Modern Medical Practice

Guest Editor-in-Chief:YANG Xiaolin (杨晓霖)YANG Xiaolin Ph.D. is a professor at the General Education Department at Southern Medical University.She is the initiator of the theoretical and practical system of Chinese narrative medicine and the founder of biohealth narrative sharing center in China.

Stability behavior of the Lanxi ancient flood control levee after reinforcement with upside-down hanging wells and grouting curtain

The stability of the ancient flood control levees is mainly influenced by water level fluctuations, groundwater concentration and rainfalls. This paper takes the Lanxi ancient levee as a research object to study the evolution laws of its seepage, displacement and stability before and after reinforcement with the upside-down hanging wells and grouting curtain through numerical simulation methods combined with experiments and observations. The study results indicate that the filled soil is less affected by water level fluctuations and groundwater concentration after reinforcement. A high groundwater level is detrimental to the levee's long-term stability, and the drainage issues need to be fully considered. The deformation of the reinforced levee is effectively controlled since the fill deformation is mainly borne by the upside-down hanging wells. The safety factors of the levee before reinforcement vary significantly with the water level. The minimum value of the safety factors is 0.886 during the water level decreasing period, indicating a very high risk of the instability. While it reached 1.478 after reinforcement, the stability of the ancient levee is improved by a large margin.

Ancient City of Pingyao

Within the towering walls surrounding the ancient city of Pingyao stand over 3,000 ancient buildings,designed in a typical traditional Chinese county style and presenting Chinese ritual traditions and recounting the tales of Shanxi merchants who once walked these streets.

Bringing New Life to the Ancient Grand Canal Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of the Grand Canal'S Inscription on the World Heritage List

A Grand Canal,spanning ancient and modern times,traversing north and south,flows endlessly.The Grand Canal,stretching nearly 3,200 kilometers and with a history of over 2,500 years,is the world's largest,longest,and oldest canal.On June 22,2014,the Grand Canal was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee at its 38th session.

Call for Papers:International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics(Announcement Ⅱ)

Since the release of the Call for Papers for the“International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics,”the announcement has received widespread attention from all sectors of society,and academic colleagues have enthusiastically submitted articles.To further focus on research topics,establish support platforms with academic journals,and promote renovation by returning to the roots of human rights research,we hereby issue Announcement Ⅱ.We sincerely look forward to your attending the conference to share ideas in the discussions.

An Ancient Culture Fad Is Rising

In recent years,a new trend has emerged where an interest in museums and archaeology has hooked young people,allowing them to appreciate China’s rich history and be culturally enlightened,while simultaneously contributing to the spread of Chinese culture.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town:Stepping Back in Time

As one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in Shanghai,Zhujiajiao retains its charm in contemporary China,attracting millions of visitors annually to take in its scenic waterways,cultural customs and historical architecture.

Sipping Ancient Tea in a Modern Cup

China’s Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest has gained fame and revitalized villagers’fortunes.“Big tea trees in Aileng Moutain are in bud.We cut the branches down,grow them in our village.They withstand winds,rains,and time.Precious as gold,they bring us fortune and happiness.”Yu Luo,an elderly woman dressed in a traditional costume of the Blang ethnic group,sat in an old village and sang this beautiful folk song,praising the ancient tea forest that has supported her village for generations.“For over a millennia,people here have been living with the tea forest.The small tea leaves are treasures that nature has given us,”she said.

Fenghuang Ancient Town

On the east of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau lies a 1,000-year-old town called Fenghuang(meaning“phoenix”in Chinese),which looks like a phoenix with its wings spread out,ready to take flight.

Ink Splendor and Cultural Context Exhibition of Selected Ancient Paintings Collected by Jilin Provincial Museum

Continuing the theme of"ink Splendor and Cultural Context"to celebrate the 6Oth anniversary of the founding of the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC),the Exhibition of Selected Ancient Paintings Collectedby Jilin Provincial Museum was recently unveiled at NAMOC.

Research on Digital Protection Strategy of Ancient Village Buildings in Shanxi Province based on Realistic Experience

As a large province with the most cultural relics on the ground in China,Shanxi has a large proportion of ancient villages in the country.In recent years,the state has begun to attach importance to traditional villages,and the number of ancient villages in Shanxi has been on the rise every year.Due to the difficulty of protecting ancient village buildings and the imperfect and imperfect traditional protection methods,the use of digital protection data retention,display and dissemination can play an important role in the protection of ancient villages.Common digital protection can not provide certain experience for ancient villages,but in the process of digital protection,the sense of experience is not strong,and a technology with perfect visual and tactile interaction is urgently needed to realize the realistic cultural experience and realize the real sense of digital protection of ancient villages.

The Ancient Town of Nanxun

Built in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279),Nanxun boasts a rich cultural legacy that has accumulated throughout 700 years.THE ancient town of Nanxun is located in Nanxun District of Huzhou City,east China’s Zhejiang Province,nestled in the prosperous heart of the Yangtze River Delta region.

Huangyao Ancient Town

HUANGYAO Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County in Hezhou City,south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Around 60 kilometers from downtown,the ancient town covers an area of over 3.2 square kilometers.It traces its origin to the early days of the Song Dynasty(960-1279).The town expanded during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)and flourished during the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911).

Modern Twist On Ancient Wisdom:How Chuxiong blends traditional Yi medicine with modern industry

On October 21,the 2024 Seminar on International Communication of Chinese Medicine and Yi Medicine Big Health Industry Development Promotion Conference were held in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province.The events were cosponsored by the China Association of Chinese Medicine,the China Center for International Communication 5.Development(CCICD)of China International Communications Group,and the Yunnan Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM).