Female Warriors in the MCU and Wuxia Films:A Comparative Study

This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectations and embody resilience,effectively challenging gender norms and promoting female empowerment.However,despite their strength,many of these women warriors face certain narrative factors,such as the male gaze and a predetermined fate,which can restrict their agency and curtail their full potential.And it is within the realm of Wuxia films that the captivating element of cross-dressing among female warriors emerges,providing a nuanced exploration of identity and the constraints imposed by society.

Liberation of Female and Nature——Analyzing the UNEP's Official Video from Ecofeminism Perspective

Ecofeminism affords a brand-new perspective of pondering the causes of ecological crisis and solutions to diversified environmental problems by revealing the intrinsic link between nature and females, aiming to promoting females' significant role in this respect and to achieve the dual goal of the liberation of them two. The thesis is written to analyze the messages implicitly conveyed in the official video produced and published by the UNEP(United Nations Environment Programme) on World Environment Day in 2015 from the perspective of ecofeminism. It reveals that the male-dominated industrialization engenders severe ecological crisis and environmental problems, while their female counterparts tend to have a stronger connection with nature and devote themselves to alleviate ecological problems.

The “Dead Universe” Theory: Natural Separation of Galaxies Driven by the Remnants of a Supermassive Dead Universe

This article explores the dead universe theory as a novel interpretation for the origin and evolution of the universe, suggesting that our cosmos may have originated from the remnants of a preceding universe. This perspective challenges the conventional Big Bang theory, particularly concerning dark matter, the expansion of the universe, and the interpretation of phenomena such as gravitational waves.

The Use of Natural Products for the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects 40% of the world’s females, most of which are disorders linked to desire or interest/excitement. Whilst all types of therapy that attempt to improve female sexual desire have long been established, the results are contradictory. Objective: To analyze all available evidence to validate the effectiveness of natural therapies in the treatment of FSD. Method: The study was registered at http://www.prospero.org (CRD42019127700). We searched the Institute for Scientific Information Web of Knowledge, MEDLINE, Pubmed, Scopus and Cochrane databases for all articles published in peer- reviewed journals in April 2019 (in any language). The PICOS standard is women with FSD;(intervention) of any type of Natural therapy;(outcome) primary outcome: frequency of changes, severity, and average mean scores on sexual symptoms measured with a validated instrument, secondary outcome: quality of life;(study design) and randomized clinical trial (RCT). Results: The literature search strategy identified 95 articles, 81 of which were excluded at the different search stages. Finally, we systematically reviewed 15 RCTs, 11 of which referred to primary FSD, and four of which analyzed women with drug-induced FSD (DFSD). Most of them analyzed hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Although differences related to placebo were found in most people, the majority of the studies are considered to be of poor quality and low external effectiveness. Conclusion: Although the quality of the evidence is not high, most natural product interventions appear to improve FSD, particularly hypoactive sexual desire disorders including those categorized as primary and drug-induced.

The foundation of the theory of the universe dark energy and its nature

Surprisingly recent astronomical observations have provided strong evidence that our universe is not only expanding, but also is expanding at an accelerating rate. This paper pre- sents a basis of the theory of universe space- time dark energy, a solution of Einstein’s cosmological constant problem, physical interpretation of universe dark energy and Einstein’s cosmological constant Lambda and its value ( = 0.29447 × 10-52 m-2), values of universe dark energy density 1.2622 × 10-26 kg/m3 = 6.8023 GeV, universe critical density 1.8069 × 10-26 kg/m3 = 9.7378 GeV, universe matter density 0.54207 × 10-26 kg/m3 = 2.9213 GeV, and universe radiation density 2.7103 × 10-31 kg/m3 = 1.455 MeV. The interpretation in this paper is based on geometric modeling of space-time as a perfect four- dimensional continuum cosmic fluid and the momentum generated by the time. In this modeling time is considered as a mechanical variable along with other variables and treated on an equal footing. In such a modeling, time is considered to have a mechanical nature so that the momentum associated with it is equal to the negative of the universe total energy. Since the momentum associated with the time as a mechanical variable is equal to the negative system total energy, the coupling in the time and its momentum leads to maximum increase in the space-time field with 70.7% of the total energy. Moreover, a null paraboloid is obtained and interpreted as a function of the momentum generated by time. This paper presents also an interpretation of space-time tri-dipoles, gravity field waves, and gravity carriers (the gravitons). This model suggests that the space-time has a polarity and is composed of dipoles which are responsible for forming the orbits and storing the space-time energy-momentum. The tri-di- poles can be unified into a solo space-time dipole with an angle of 45 degrees. Such a result shows that the space-time is not void, on the contrary, it is full of conserved and dynamic energy-momentum structure. Furthermore, the gravity field waves is modeled and assumed to be carried by the gravitons which move in the speed of light. The equivalent mass of the graviton (rest mass) is found to be equal to 0.707 of the equivalent mass of the light photons. Such a result indicates that the lightest particle (up to the author’s knowledge) in the nature is the graviton and has an equivalent mass equals to 2.5119 x 10-52 kg. Based on the fluidic nature of dark energy, a fourth law of thermodynamics is proposed and a new physical interpretation of Kepler’s Laws are presented. Additionally, based on the fact that what we are observing is just the history of our universe, on the Big Bang Theory, Einstein’s General Relativity, Hubble Parameter, cosmic inflation theory and on NASA’s observation of supernova 1a, then a second-order (parabolic) parametric model is obtained in this proposed paper to describe the accelerated ex- pansion of the universe. This model shows that the universe is approaching the universe cosmic horizon line and will pass through a critical point that will influence significantly its fate. Considering the breaking symmetry model and the variational principle of mechanics, then the universe will witness an infinitesimally stationary state and a symmetry breaking. As result of that, our universe will experience in the near future, a very massive impulse force in the order 1083 N. Subsequently, the universe will collapse. Finally, simulation results are demonstrated to verify the analytical results.

Effects of Electro-Acupuncture on Immune Function After Chemotherapy in 28 Cases

PURPOSE: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture therapy on T cells and activity of NK cell in the patient of Chemotherapy. METHOD: Electro-acupuncture therapy was simultaneously applied during chemotherapy, T cells and activity of NK cell of patients were determined before electroacupuncture treatment (before chemotherapy) and after 4-course electro-acupuncture treatments. RESULTS: Before chemotherapy, CD3 was low within the normal range, CD4 was much lower than the normal range, and CD8, CD4/CD8 and activity of NK cell were within the normal range. After one month of chemotherapy combined with electro-acupuncture, no decline of all the indices was found (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Electro-acupuncture can really increase the immune function of patients of chemotherapy.

Interpretation of The Birthmark From the Ecofeminism Perspective

Ecofeminism is a social and political movement which points to the existence of considerable common ground between environmentalism and feminism, with some currents linking deep ecology and feminism. Ecofeminists think that there are many similarities between the nature and women, one of which is the oppression posed by men. In some pieces of Nathaniel Hawthorne's works, readers can find some of the ecofeminism thoughts. In this paper, the author analyzes one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's great short stories—TheBirthmark—from the ecofeminism perspective.

The Crisis of the Male Rule——The Short Happy Life of Francis Ma comber from the Eco-feminism Perspective

This essay tries to, from the eco-feminism perspective, criticize the male oppression toward the female and nature, analyze the crisis of the male rule caused by the resistance from the nature and women in Hemingway's The short happy life of Francis Macomber, and advocate the harmonious co-existence between man and nature, men and women.

Interpretation of A Passage to India from the Perspective of Eco - feminism

A Passage to Indiais one of the master works of the famous British novelist Edward Forster of the 20 th century and it is believed to be one of the classic works in the history of the world literature.Due to some political reasons,it has been criticized and the focus of readers for years.However,the relationship between human beings and nature and the relationship between male and female analyzed in the book have always been ignored.This paper attempts to interpret A Passage to India from the perspective of eco-feminism,analyzing the affinity between female and nature,the double oppression of the world view of the patriarchy upon female and nature as well as resistance to the patriarchy of female and nature,showing the wish of the author to overthrow the world view of the patriarchy,liberate female and nature and set up a harmonious home for male,female and nature.

不同公母比对本交笼模式下种公鸡性行为影响的研究

为探究本交笼养模式下种公鸡的行为学特征,了解本交笼种公鸡的行为习惯。该试验在本交笼模式下选择594只50周龄的罗曼粉蛋种鸡,随机分为2组,每组3个重复,每个重复99只鸡,试验1、 2组公母比分别为1∶8和1∶10,连续1周观察各处理组种公鸡的行为,并进行记录和分类统计。结果表明:本交笼养蛋种鸡的交配活动显著发生在下午,同时试验组1鸡只交配频率显著高于试验组2 (P<0.05)。鸡只在一天开灯时间内交配频率的时间分布结果显示,鸡只的交配频率主要集中在16:00—19:00,试验组1在17:00—18:00的交配频率显著高于试验组2 (P<0.05),在18:00—19:00的交配频率则极显著低于试验组2 (P<0.01)。试验组1中公鸡体重略低于试验组2,均匀度和平均交配次数高于试验组2,但差异不显著(P>0.05)。对种公鸡的等级进行划分,试验组1等级地位较高的种公鸡体型偏小,而试验组2等级地位较高的种公鸡体型则偏大;剔除笼内无效种公鸡后,种蛋受精率显著提高(P<0.05)。可见,试验组1种公鸡的均匀度和配种能力要优于试验组2。

人工和天然草地对青年女性跳跃落地时下肢生物力学表现的影响

背景:研究发现运动者解剖结构、激素水平、神经肌肉功能等内部因素与前交叉韧带损伤风险密切相关,而运动场地材质等外部因素也成为影响非接触性前交叉韧带损伤发生的危险因素之一,但目前研究中对其关注度相对不足。目的:探讨人工草地和天然草地对青年女性跳跃落地时下肢生物力学表现影响。方法:根据测试需要将符合GB/T 20033.3-2006以及GB/T 19995.1-2005标准的人工草地和天然草地平整固定于2块三维测力台上。21名青年女性自愿受试者分别在人工草地和天然草地完成跳跃落地任务。受试者站立于台阶上随后向前跳跃,跳落至测力台后立即全力纵跳并再次落至测力台上,2次落地均要求双脚分别落至2块测力台上,整个跳跃动作流畅无停顿视为成功。同步采集下肢落地过程中运动学、动力学及肌电数据,比较分析二者差异。结果与结论:①动力学方面,在天然草地进行跳跃落地任务时初始触地时刻后向地面反作用力、纵向地面反作用力显著低于在人工草地时(P<0.05;P<0.01);峰值地面反作用力时刻二者亦显著低于在人工草地时(P<0.05;P<0.05),且表现出更高的膝关节屈曲力矩(P<0.01)。②肌电方面,在天然草地进行跳跃落地任务时初始触地时刻后100 ms内股内侧肌、股外侧肌、胫骨前肌肌电活动水平显著低于在人工草地时(P<0.05;P<0.01;P<0.05)。③结果说明,在人工草地进行跳跃落地任务时较天然草地时会出现使前交叉韧带张力升高的生物力学表现。

不同的社会,相同的境遇:《画中情思》与《红字》女主人公形象比较研究

形象是一部文学作品的重要组成部分,也是读者了解作家态度和情感的途径之一。《画中情思》和《红字》是泰国现实主义作家西巫拉帕和美国浪漫主义作家霍桑的代表作,小说成功塑造了被封建礼教和清教思想毒害,从而失去爱情和幸福的女性形象吉拉娣和海斯特。两部小说通过对女主人公吉拉娣和海斯特的爱情婚姻的遭遇,揭示了社会环境、家庭背景和落后的传统道德观念对女性悲剧的影响,从小角度反映了当时社会状况的恶劣以及女性地位之窘境,从而启发读者思索女性该如何看待自己和认识自身的价值,认识到女性精神独立的重要性。

余华《文城》:寻虚构之城,爱具体的人

余华新作《文城》讲述了林祥福寻找文城而不得的故事,“寻城”的情节建构最终指向的是对“具体的人”的思索。小说以“补”的叙事方式弥合了正篇中悬而未解的道德难题,通过描写个体在动荡历史境遇中的挣扎,跳出了“传奇”的藩篱——“传奇”只是余华书写人物命运的“术”,个体在动荡境遇中展现出的人性力量才是其背后的“道”。余华对“人”的又一次拷问是其创作成熟后的再尝试,个体生命的存在价值与精神归旨构成了作品的内在张力。

论董仲舒“治国三本”观——“顺命、成性与防欲”

董仲舒,中国哲学史上一个里程碑式人物。他首开儒学改革,赋予儒学政治化、神学化和经学化交融的特征。以汉武帝问政于臣的历史文献为依据,梳理出董仲舒“承天顺命”“教化成性”和“度制防欲”的“治国三本”观,并分别论述其观点产生缘由及其实施策略,进一步分析阐释该理论在其时代的意义。主要采用文献法与对比分析法进行研究。研究结论是:其一,董仲舒治国理政的主要原则是主张尊天命、重教化与立制度的统一。其二,对促进国家政治、思想与文化“大一统”及社会主义建设具有积极意义。

Small molecules for mesenchymal stem cell fate determination

Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)are adult stem cells harboring self-renewal and multilineage differentiation potential that are capable of differentiating into osteoblasts,adipocytes,or chondrocytes in vitro,and regulating the bone marrow microenvironment and adipose tissue remodeling in vivo.The process of fate determination is initiated by signaling molecules that drive MSCs into a specific lineage.Impairment of MSC fate determination leads to different bone and adipose tissue-related diseases,including aging,osteoporosis,and insulin resistance.Much progress has been made in recent years in discovering small molecules and their underlying mechanisms control the cell fate of MSCs both in vitro and in vivo.In this review,we summarize recent findings in applying small molecules to the trilineage commitment of MSCs,for instance,genistein,medicarpin,and icariin for the osteogenic cell fate commitment;isorhamnetin,risedronate,and arctigenin for pro-adipogenesis;and atractylenolides and dihydroartemisinin for chondrogenic fate determination.We highlight the underlying mechanisms,including direct regulation,epigenetic modification,and post-translational modification of signaling molecules in the AMPK,MAPK,Notch,PI3K/AKT,Hedgehog signaling pathways etc.and discuss the small molecules that are currently being studied in clinical trials.The target-based manipulation of lineage-specific commitment by small molecules offers substantial insights into bone marrow microenvironment regulation,adipose tissue homeostasis,and therapeutic strategies for MSC-related diseases.

The Tragic Color in Jennie Gerhardt

Jennie Gerhardt is a great naturalistic work of Theodore Dreiser.The heroine Jennie has long been regarded as the representative of the laboring people.Brand and Lester are selfish bourgeois who dally with Jennie and then desert her.Some reviewers contend that Dreiser eulogizes the virtues of honesty,generosity and unselfishness of the laboring people and criticizes the hypocrisy and ugliness of the bourgeoisie.This thesis intends to use text analysis to study the three main characters and their tragedies so as to prove that Dreiser holds deep sympathy towards the characters and shows the helplessness of the human beings under the forces of fate and environment.The tragic color in this novel reveals the author's pessimistic life attitudes.

Unbalanced World:An Eco-feminist Approach to A Thousand Acres

Jane Smiley is one of the most famous female novelists in the contemporary literary world.So far,she has published more than a dozen novels,and the most famous one is her novel A Thousand Acres published in 1991.A Thousand Acres received extensive attention once it was published and won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1992.At the same time,this work also laid the foundation of Jane Smiley in the contemporary American literary world.This novel mainly depicts the agricultural life of the American Midwest.In A Thousand Acres,Smiley combines ecological themes with feminist issues,which coincides with the theoretical pursuit of ecofeminism that emerged in the 20th century.From the perspective of ecofeminism,this paper interprets women’s struggle and revolt against nature under men’s control and suppression in a patriarchal society depicted in the novel.It also hopes to awaken people to realizethe supposedly harmonious relationship between them and nature,and between men and women.