The reorganization of the global production network and the increased mobility of urban-rural elements have accelerated the differentiation of rural spaces,resulting in a trend towards specialization in rural areas.Th...The reorganization of the global production network and the increased mobility of urban-rural elements have accelerated the differentiation of rural spaces,resulting in a trend towards specialization in rural areas.This paper focuses on the concept of specialization,and takes a renowned bonsai specialized village in Guangzhou City,China as a typical case to explore its transformation and development process,action logic and coupling mechanism with the social governance.The results show that:1)the development of rural specialization in Ruiling Village is shaped by several key actors,such as local governments,grassroots organizations,villagers,social organizations,policies,markets and infrastructure.The transfer of these key actors and the reconstruction of actor-networks in different stages have an important influence on the transformation and realization of rural development goals.2)Through subjects-driven,organization management and resource connection,social governance supports the specialization of rural industrial organization,operation,technology and mode.The governance structure shifts from decentralization to networking,refinement and integration.A coupling community of social governance and specialization is created by the social governance system of‘local government-grassroots organizationseconomic cooperatives-villagers’,which links industries,industrial chains and cooperatives.3)Social governance integrates into the value chain extension process of rural specialized development with a central,multi-level organizational structure.It promotes the construction of the whole value chain through organizational planning,resource integration and image shaping,thus realizing the value,branding and organization of the industry,as well as the integration of rural sustainable development and governance mechanism.Social governance has a profound impact on the development of rural specialization in terms of subject,structure and mode,and participates in the construction of the whole value chain of rural areas.This paper provides a new perspective for understanding the coupling effect of social governance in the rural development transformation,and promotes the rural sustainable development and governance.展开更多
China's mainstream human rights theory has undergone tremendous changes since the reform-and-opening scheme was kicked off in the early 1980s. "Human rights," which used to be seen as a concept of capitalist ideolo...China's mainstream human rights theory has undergone tremendous changes since the reform-and-opening scheme was kicked off in the early 1980s. "Human rights," which used to be seen as a concept of capitalist ideology, is now an important part of the Chinese system of socialist values.展开更多
This paper is concomitant with our comparative study analysis of the interests and power of the stake-holders involved in Community Forestry (CF) in six countries. The study hypothesises that, “governance processes a...This paper is concomitant with our comparative study analysis of the interests and power of the stake-holders involved in Community Forestry (CF) in six countries. The study hypothesises that, “governance processes and outcomes in CF depend mostly on interests of the powerful external stakeholders”. For this paper which is on CF in Cameroon, the study hypothesizes that, “Power is a hidden factor in Development cooperation”. Based on political theories, the paper uses the “actor-centered power” (ACP) concept of the Community Forestry Working Group (CFWG) in G?ttingen, Germany, the post-development theory and empirical findings, to back up the assertations made in the study through the analysis of thirteen different CFs in the South West region (SWR) of Cameroon. It analyzes the empirically applicable ACP concept, that consists of three elements: trust, incentives and coercion and at the same time connects these elements with the post-development theory. The elements were derived from the basic assumptions on power made by Max Weber in political sciences and Max Krott in forest policy. The study confirms the existence of powerful internal and external stakeholders that influence CF in Cameroon and aims to empower important but marginalised communities. It concludes that, CF as a development instrument to alleviate poverty and increase livelihood while sustainably managing the forest has actually not brought significant or meaningful development to the targeted sector of the展开更多
The aim of the paper is to clarify the mechanisms of external Europeanization. Studies so far claim that the more distant a country is from the EU core the more indirect the mechanisms of the external Europeanization ...The aim of the paper is to clarify the mechanisms of external Europeanization. Studies so far claim that the more distant a country is from the EU core the more indirect the mechanisms of the external Europeanization are. The paper problematizes this claim. Empirically it focuses on the case of social conditionality (SC) as applied in the area of social trade policy. Theoretically it follows Normal Accident Theory, as adapted in the area of the EU studies. The paper focuses on the interactions of the web of actors found in this policy area. It distinguishes between complex and tightly linked interactions. It hypothesizes that the less complex and the more tightly linked actors are the more direct the mechanisms of external Europeanization. SC is a "social" trade policy instrument that the EU includes to its trade agreements with developing countries through the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) in order to promote the ratification and application of basic human rights, and labor, sustainable development and good governance standards. The GSP is a trade policy program that allows the exemption of developing countries from exports tariffs as a way of assisting their growth and development. SC is a "hard" instrument in the sense that it consists of both a positive aspect (carrots) and a negative one (sticks). Developing countries that ratify and apply basic human rights, and labor, sustainable development and good governance standards qualify for additional trade preferences (carrots), while failure of compliance results to the withdrawal of the preferences (sticks).展开更多
The integration of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences(MI)into high school education presents a transformative approach to student learning and development.This paper explores the application of MI theo...The integration of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences(MI)into high school education presents a transformative approach to student learning and development.This paper explores the application of MI theory in shaping individualized learning pathways,enhancing student self-awareness,and fostering social and emotional development.Challenges such as professional development needs,curriculum adaptation,and resource allocation are discussed alongside future trends including technological integration,interdisciplinary learning,and inclusive education models.Empirical data,although hypothetical,illustrate the potential benefits of MI-tailored education on student performance and engagement.The paper concludes with a call for collaborative efforts among educators,policymakers,and researchers to realize the potential of MI theory in creating personalized and effective educational experiences for all students.展开更多
The current study was designed to explore how longtime couples understand and manage their marital relationships into later time of their lives.An integrated approach of social exchanged and symbolic interactionism wa...The current study was designed to explore how longtime couples understand and manage their marital relationships into later time of their lives.An integrated approach of social exchanged and symbolic interactionism was adopted to understand how longtime couples develop,organize,and adjust their experience of marriage via active exchange and interactions.Participants were five Caucasian heterosexual couples who have been married for more than 18 years.A narrative interview was conducted on each couple separately.Participants were asked to tell a story of how their marriages started and developed in time jointly.Four major processes emerged from the current study displayed how longtime couples proactively engage in managing their life together as a union.The current study revealed a series of exploratory results concerning how individuals in marital relationships communicate and cooperate with each other in the process of their marital relationship development.It also identified an interesting point of view concerning how couples actively manage their negative experiences regarding critical transitioning life events related to their marriage.This adds evidence to understand and predict marital outcomes from a micro-social constructivist approach.Implications about couples and family counseling from a social-constructive approach,as well as the probability of synthesizing a social-constructivist family framework with a systemic family framework,are thus provided.展开更多
Economic issue is the very focus of China's wind power development.Although all the security problems can be dealt with through technical measures,the compensation for supportive thermal power units and the subsid...Economic issue is the very focus of China's wind power development.Although all the security problems can be dealt with through technical measures,the compensation for supportive thermal power units and the subsidy from economically developed regions to resource-outputting regions would require a higher level of strategic considerations.The core purpose of developing wind energy is to reduce pollutant emissions,so planners should take into account the overall cost of all sides,without touching the bottom of social affordability.展开更多
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42171193)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(No.22lgqb13)。
文摘The reorganization of the global production network and the increased mobility of urban-rural elements have accelerated the differentiation of rural spaces,resulting in a trend towards specialization in rural areas.This paper focuses on the concept of specialization,and takes a renowned bonsai specialized village in Guangzhou City,China as a typical case to explore its transformation and development process,action logic and coupling mechanism with the social governance.The results show that:1)the development of rural specialization in Ruiling Village is shaped by several key actors,such as local governments,grassroots organizations,villagers,social organizations,policies,markets and infrastructure.The transfer of these key actors and the reconstruction of actor-networks in different stages have an important influence on the transformation and realization of rural development goals.2)Through subjects-driven,organization management and resource connection,social governance supports the specialization of rural industrial organization,operation,technology and mode.The governance structure shifts from decentralization to networking,refinement and integration.A coupling community of social governance and specialization is created by the social governance system of‘local government-grassroots organizationseconomic cooperatives-villagers’,which links industries,industrial chains and cooperatives.3)Social governance integrates into the value chain extension process of rural specialized development with a central,multi-level organizational structure.It promotes the construction of the whole value chain through organizational planning,resource integration and image shaping,thus realizing the value,branding and organization of the industry,as well as the integration of rural sustainable development and governance mechanism.Social governance has a profound impact on the development of rural specialization in terms of subject,structure and mode,and participates in the construction of the whole value chain of rural areas.This paper provides a new perspective for understanding the coupling effect of social governance in the rural development transformation,and promotes the rural sustainable development and governance.
文摘China's mainstream human rights theory has undergone tremendous changes since the reform-and-opening scheme was kicked off in the early 1980s. "Human rights," which used to be seen as a concept of capitalist ideology, is now an important part of the Chinese system of socialist values.
文摘This paper is concomitant with our comparative study analysis of the interests and power of the stake-holders involved in Community Forestry (CF) in six countries. The study hypothesises that, “governance processes and outcomes in CF depend mostly on interests of the powerful external stakeholders”. For this paper which is on CF in Cameroon, the study hypothesizes that, “Power is a hidden factor in Development cooperation”. Based on political theories, the paper uses the “actor-centered power” (ACP) concept of the Community Forestry Working Group (CFWG) in G?ttingen, Germany, the post-development theory and empirical findings, to back up the assertations made in the study through the analysis of thirteen different CFs in the South West region (SWR) of Cameroon. It analyzes the empirically applicable ACP concept, that consists of three elements: trust, incentives and coercion and at the same time connects these elements with the post-development theory. The elements were derived from the basic assumptions on power made by Max Weber in political sciences and Max Krott in forest policy. The study confirms the existence of powerful internal and external stakeholders that influence CF in Cameroon and aims to empower important but marginalised communities. It concludes that, CF as a development instrument to alleviate poverty and increase livelihood while sustainably managing the forest has actually not brought significant or meaningful development to the targeted sector of the
文摘The aim of the paper is to clarify the mechanisms of external Europeanization. Studies so far claim that the more distant a country is from the EU core the more indirect the mechanisms of the external Europeanization are. The paper problematizes this claim. Empirically it focuses on the case of social conditionality (SC) as applied in the area of social trade policy. Theoretically it follows Normal Accident Theory, as adapted in the area of the EU studies. The paper focuses on the interactions of the web of actors found in this policy area. It distinguishes between complex and tightly linked interactions. It hypothesizes that the less complex and the more tightly linked actors are the more direct the mechanisms of external Europeanization. SC is a "social" trade policy instrument that the EU includes to its trade agreements with developing countries through the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) in order to promote the ratification and application of basic human rights, and labor, sustainable development and good governance standards. The GSP is a trade policy program that allows the exemption of developing countries from exports tariffs as a way of assisting their growth and development. SC is a "hard" instrument in the sense that it consists of both a positive aspect (carrots) and a negative one (sticks). Developing countries that ratify and apply basic human rights, and labor, sustainable development and good governance standards qualify for additional trade preferences (carrots), while failure of compliance results to the withdrawal of the preferences (sticks).
文摘The integration of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences(MI)into high school education presents a transformative approach to student learning and development.This paper explores the application of MI theory in shaping individualized learning pathways,enhancing student self-awareness,and fostering social and emotional development.Challenges such as professional development needs,curriculum adaptation,and resource allocation are discussed alongside future trends including technological integration,interdisciplinary learning,and inclusive education models.Empirical data,although hypothetical,illustrate the potential benefits of MI-tailored education on student performance and engagement.The paper concludes with a call for collaborative efforts among educators,policymakers,and researchers to realize the potential of MI theory in creating personalized and effective educational experiences for all students.
文摘The current study was designed to explore how longtime couples understand and manage their marital relationships into later time of their lives.An integrated approach of social exchanged and symbolic interactionism was adopted to understand how longtime couples develop,organize,and adjust their experience of marriage via active exchange and interactions.Participants were five Caucasian heterosexual couples who have been married for more than 18 years.A narrative interview was conducted on each couple separately.Participants were asked to tell a story of how their marriages started and developed in time jointly.Four major processes emerged from the current study displayed how longtime couples proactively engage in managing their life together as a union.The current study revealed a series of exploratory results concerning how individuals in marital relationships communicate and cooperate with each other in the process of their marital relationship development.It also identified an interesting point of view concerning how couples actively manage their negative experiences regarding critical transitioning life events related to their marriage.This adds evidence to understand and predict marital outcomes from a micro-social constructivist approach.Implications about couples and family counseling from a social-constructive approach,as well as the probability of synthesizing a social-constructivist family framework with a systemic family framework,are thus provided.
文摘Economic issue is the very focus of China's wind power development.Although all the security problems can be dealt with through technical measures,the compensation for supportive thermal power units and the subsidy from economically developed regions to resource-outputting regions would require a higher level of strategic considerations.The core purpose of developing wind energy is to reduce pollutant emissions,so planners should take into account the overall cost of all sides,without touching the bottom of social affordability.