The Three Principles of Institutional Safeguards for Women's Participation in Legislation in China

The participation of women in legislation is an important aspect and means of safeguarding women’s rights.Feminist theory,based on criticism of both the“citizenship identity theory as rights”and the“citizenship identity theory as responsibilities,”proposes the“citizenship identity theory as subjectivity.”Observing the current practice of women’s participation in legislation in China,two institutional safeguard principles can be summarized:the“minimum proportion”and the“influence evaluation.”However,each of these principles has its inherent limitations.Therefore,it is necessary to supplement them with the principle of“subjective participation”in a reflective manner.This principle requires women to participate substantively in the legislative process as subjects,express women’s needs and demands,input women’s perspectives and experiences,and reconstruct the distribution of rights and responsibilities in the existing legislation.The three principles complement each other and work together to comprehensively constitute the institutional structure of women’s participation in legislation,thereby promoting the reproduction of corresponding action structures.

Network analysis of the relationships between depressive symptoms and social participation activities among Chinese older adults and its implications for nursing

Objective:Network analysis was used to explore the complex inter-relationships between social participation activities and depressive symptoms among the Chinese older population,and the differences in network structures among different genders,age groups,and urban-rural residency would be compared.Methods:Based on the 2018 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey(CLHLS),12,043 people aged 65 to 105 were included.The 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression(CESD)Scale was used to assess depressive symptoms and 10 types of social participation activities were collected,including housework,tai-chi,square dancing,visiting and interacting with friends,garden work,reading newspapers or books,raising domestic animals,playing cards or mahjong,watching TV or listening to radio,and organized social activities.R 4.2.1 software was used to estimate the network model and calculate strength and bridge strength.Results:21.60%(2,601/12,043)of the participants had depressive symptoms.The total social participation score was negatively associated with depressive symptoms after adjusting for sociodemographic factors.The network of social participation and depressive symptoms showed that“D9(Inability to get going)”and“S9(Watching TV and/or listening to the radio)”had the highest strength within depressive symptoms and social participation communities,respectively,and“S1(Housework)”,“S9(Watching TV and/or listening to the radio)”,and“D5(Hopelessness)”were the most prominent bridging nodes between the two communities.Most edges linking the two communities were negative.“S5(Graden work)-D5(Hopelessness)”and“S6(Reading newspapers/books)-D4(Everything was an effort)”were the top 2 strongest negative edges.Older females had significantly denser network structures than older males.Compared to older people aged 65e80,the age group 81e105 showed higher network global strength.Conclusions:This study provides novel insights into the complex relationships between social participation and depressive symptoms.Except for doing housework,other social participation activities were found to be protective for depression levels.Different nursing strategies should be taken to prevent and alleviate depressive symptoms for different genders and older people of different ages.

Optimal dispatching strategy for residential demand response considering load participation

To facilitate the coordinated and large-scale participation of residential flexible loads in demand response(DR),a load aggregator(LA)can integrate these loads for scheduling.In this study,a residential DR optimization scheduling strategy was formulated considering the participation of flexible loads in DR.First,based on the operational characteristics of flexible loads such as electric vehicles,air conditioners,and dishwashers,their DR participation,the base to calculate the compensation price to users,was determined by considering these loads as virtual energy storage.It was quantified based on the state of virtual energy storage during each time slot.Second,flexible loads were clustered using the K-means algorithm,considering the typical operational and behavioral characteristics as the cluster centroid.Finally,the LA scheduling strategy was implemented by introducing a DR mechanism based on the directrix load.The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed DR approach can effectively reduce peak loads and fill valleys,thereby improving the load management performance.

Sports Participation and Depressive Symptoms in Youth:Demographic Differences

Background:Youth emerge as an essential period in forming lifelong health and well-being.During adolescence,physical activity(PA)improves cardiovascular health,fitness levels,and the prevention of chronic illnesses,and the positive effect is also extended to the mental realm,as PA reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.Therefore,the current study aims to enhance our understanding of the correlation between sports participation and depressive symptoms.Additionally,it seeks to explore how demographics such as gender,age,and race can shape these connections.Methods:The research sample was established by utilising the U.S.Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance(YRBS)2019 cycle,and the eligible samples from this cycle were included in the current study.A self-administered survey evaluated sports participation,categorized as Zero,one,two,three,or more teams.This study included 16,104 participants and conducted self-reported questionnaires on gender,grade,race/ethnicity,and depressive symptoms.The study had a nationally representative population of American students in Grades 10 to 12(aged 14–17 years).Results:A total of 7843 females and 8261 males,distributed across age groups(14 years old,15 years old,16 years old,and 17 years old),with the numbers 3430,4445,4300,and 3929,respectively.Overall,there was a negative correlation between sports participation and feelings of sadness(a symptom of depression)among the subjects.This significant relationship between participating in sports teams and experiencing sadness was dose dependent.Conclusion:Youth with more team sports participation is likely to display lower depression symptoms,and differences in demographic factors such as gender,race,and age are detected.Physical activity research is responsible for attending to social equity issues and fostering inclusiveness,particularly concerning different gender and ethnic groups.

Stability and accuracy of central difference method for real-time dynamic substructure testing considering mass participation coefficient

For real-time dynamic substructure testing(RTDST),the influence of the inertia force of fluid specimens on the stability and accuracy of the integration algorithms has never been investigated.Therefore,this study proposes to investigate the stability and accuracy of the central difference method(CDM)for RTDST considering the specimen mass participation coefficient.First,the theory of the CDM for RTDST is presented.Next,the stability and accuracy of the CDM for RTDST considering the specimen mass participation coefficient are investigated.Finally,numerical simulations and experimental tests are conducted for verifying the effectiveness of the method.The study indicates that the stability of the algorithm is affected by the mass participation coefficient of the specimen,and the stability limit first increases and then decreases as the mass participation coefficient increases.In most cases,the mass participation coefficient will increase the stability limit of the algorithm,but in specific circumstances,the algorithm may lose its stability.The stability and accuracy of the CDM considering the mass participation coefficient are verified by numerical simulations and experimental tests on a three-story frame structure with a tuned liquid damper.

Hong Kong Women's Participation in Public Affairs——Myth or Reality?

This is a translation of a speech delivered by Rita Fan at the All-China Women’s Federation on 28 September 1996. Ms. Fan is a member of the SAR Preparatory Committee and Vice President of the Hong Kong Women’s Association. JUDGING from the current situation in Hong Kong, it is difficult for women to take an active role in public affairs. This is probably due to two factors.

Research on the path of effective management of participation in joint-venture railway companies by China railway group

Purpose-Following the regional restructuring,the number of joint-venture railway companies in which the Group participates has significantly increased.This paper aims to explore the challenges faced by China Railway Group in managing participation in joint-venture railway companies.The study seeks to propose specific approaches to ensure the effective management of these companies,thereby maximizing the benefits of the regional restructuring and supporting the development of a strong transportation country and a modern infrastructure system.Design/methodology/approach-Based on the change in the shareholding relationship between China Railway Group and the joint-venture railway companies,and considering the current situation of the regional restructuring of these companies,as well as the insights from existing literature and typical case studies,this paper proposes some specific paths for effective management of joint-stock railway companies which China Railway Group participated in.Findings-The problems in participation management are the unclear dual leadership role of the party committee,the lack of discourse power,the lack of synergy between shareholders,the increasing risk of sustainable operation of the loss-making companies and the role of dispatched personnel is not fully played.Based on the theories,combined with the existing research and practical cases,the paper proposed specific approaches,such as perfecting top-level system design,maintaining the discourse power,carrying out differentiated management,arranging personnel rationally,arranging shareholders synergy,and innovating methods to provide references for China Railway Group’s subsequent management of joint venture railway companies.Originality/value-This paper contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by China Railway Group in managing participation in joint-venture railway companies following the regional restructuring.The study offers novel insights and practical recommendations for addressing these challenges.The findings can serve as valuable references for China Railway Group’s subsequent management of joint-venture railway companies which participated in,as well as for other stateowned enterprises facing similar challenges in managing their joint ventures.

Research on Drama-based Methods to Enhance Motivation and Participation in English Classes

This essay explores the integration of drama-based methods in English language teaching to enhance student motivation and participation.By employing techniques such as role-playing,improvisation,and storytelling,teachers can create an engaging and dynamic classroom environment that fosters active learning.The essay discusses the theoretical foundations of drama in education,highlighting its ability to promote intrinsic motivation and collaborative participation among students.Additionally,it examines how these methods contribute to the development of language skills,including vocabulary,pronunciation,and fluency.

Preserving environmental quality of ecotourism sites through community participation in Purulia District of West Bengal,India

The importance of valuing environmental resources,especially in ecotourism sites,has become increasingly important over the last two decades.Ecotourism is now considered as an important source of livelihood of local stakeholders in backward regions.Therefore,the preservation of ecotourism sites through community participation seems very important to maintain continued flow of tourists.This study aimed at recognizing the importance of community participation for the preservation of ecotourism sites.For this,this study executed a survey based on non-probability sampling in two ecotourism sites(Garpanchkot and Baranti)covering 100 respondents in Purulia District,West Bengal of India.The central issue of this study was to assess the tendency of community participation for the conservation of ecotourism sites and find the optimum condition for offering participatory labour time.This study showed that the participation of young people is high,and the majority of respondents are aware of the importance in protecting ecotourism sites.Because respondents were too poor to offer money,the contingent valuation method(CVM)was used to elicit their willingness to pay(WTP)participatory labour time for the conservation of ecotourism sites.Respondents’age,income,education level,caste,and their perceived environmental quality had significant relationship with their WTP participatory labour time by applying the ordinary least square(OLS)model.It was found that the mean WTP participatory labour time of each respondent in a month is approximately 3.64 h.The significance of this study is that community participation can improve the sense of belonging,trust,and credibility of ecotourism sites,making them more appreciative of the value and protection of these sites.

Analysis of Citizen Participation in Urban Planning of Comala,Colima,Mexico-A Secondary Publication

The objective of this study was to determine the degree of citizen participation in urban planning processes in the municipality of Comala,Colima,Mexico to have a broader vision of the citizens and the environment in which they live.An instrument was designed specifically to perform this study and the instrument was validated by calculating Cronbach’s Alpha.The results showed that citizens were highly involved in issues concerning their urban environment,and the main problems of the public spaces were also identified.

The Influence of Swimming Athletes’ Burnout on Their Sports Participation Motivation in Hunan, China

Objective:This study aims to explore the effect of swimming athletes’burnout on their sports motivation in Hunan University,China.It seeks to understand how burnout influences various motivational factors,providing insights for optimizing swimming sports courses and enhancing student participation.Method:Employing random sampling,the study surveyed 260 swimming athletes from Hunan University.The research utilized a questionnaire divided into three parts:demographic information,the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire(ABQ),and the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory(IMI).Pearson’s r correlation analysis was conducted using SPSS to examine the relationships between burnout dimensions and motivational factors.Results:The study found significant correlations between a reduced sense of accomplishment and various motivational dimensions,including“interest/enjoyment,”“perceived competence,”“perceived choice,”and particularly“perceived tension.”Physical exhaustion showed a significant correlation only with“perceived tension,”indicating a strong link between psychological stress and physical fatigue.Sports devaluation was significantly correlated with“perceived tension,”suggesting that psychological stress impacts athletes’valuation of their sport.Conclusion:The findings highlight the complex interplay between burnout and motivation in swimming athletes.Psychological stress,as indicated by“perceived tension,”emerges as a key factor influencing both the physical and emotional aspects of burnout.The study underscores the need for holistic training approaches that balance physical training with psychological well-being,personalized coaching,and supportive environments to enhance intrinsic motivation and manage stress effectively.

Observation on the Effect of Parental Participation in Nursing Under the IMCHB Model in Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

Objective:To investigate the clinical effects of parental participation in nursing under the Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior(IMCHB)model in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy(HIE).Methods:The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University included 46 newborns with HIE admitted from October 2021 to October 2023 into the study population.They were divided into a control group and an observation group according to the random number table method,with the control group adopting routine nursing,and the observation group implementing parental participation in nursing under the IMCHB model.The indicators of physical,intellectual,and psychomotor development of the two groups were compared before and after nursing.Results:The physical,intellectual,and psychomotor development of the observation group was higher than that of the control group after 3 months of nursing,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:The implementation of the IMCHB model of parental participation in the clinical care of HIE neonates can further promote their physical,intellectual,and psychomotor development.

中华民族伟大复兴中的主体重塑

民族复兴是国家发展目标的一种历史性、文化性、道义性的表述,并被作为国家发展战略来加以推动。要对这样的战略安排的内涵进行准确把握,对复兴主体的认知就不能只停留在笼统描述的层面上,而必须对其进行具体的分析和准确的界定。中华民族在五千多年的历史中形成和演变,但承载民族复兴历史任务的是今天的中华民族。在民族复兴的过程中,作为复兴主体的中华民族本身也在不断地变化。为了有效地推进民族复兴并产生更大的效益,就必须把复兴主体的塑造纳入复兴战略中谋划,并通过具体的措施来促进复兴主体朝着优化内部结构、强化自我意识、增强整体功能和提升民族形象方向发展。这样的主体重塑不仅能为民族复兴提供助力,而且能在民族复兴的过程中促进中华民族现代文明的塑造。而要达成这样的目标,就必须重构民族叙事、创新民族理论和加强政策推动。

中国生物多样性保护实践模式:基于生物多样性典型案例的研究

生物多样性典型案例是展示和宣传生物多样性保护成效的重要实践,深入挖掘我国生物多样性保护典型模式对提升生物多样性保护水平具有重要意义。鉴于此,本文系统梳理了我国31个省(自治区、直辖市)以及新疆生产建设兵团的227个生物多样性保护案例(不包括港澳台地区数据),并以参与主体、主要做法、案例特点、保护成效以及影响力等为依据,凝练形成五类生物多样性保护实践模式:①物种及栖息地保护带动的目标引领模式类的案例数量居多,占比为43.2%,表明建立自然保护地体系是保护生态系统和物种最有效的方式;②制度先行的政策驱动模式类的案例较少,占比为4.4%,但仍是我国推进生物多样性保护的最强有力措施之一;③强化能力建设的基础保障模式的案例数量占比为20.3%,案例内容涉及调查评估、执法监督等方面,个别案例运用了AI等最新技术开展调查,科技创新是今后关键工作;④可持续利用的产业带动模式类的案例占比为14.1%,该模式有利于促进生物资源合理利用,为区域可持续发展提供新动能;⑤全民参与的社会治理模式类的案例占比为18.1%,该模式能够有效带动社会各界通过多种途径参与生物多样性保护,推动提升全社会生物多样性保护意识。基于上述分析结果,建议进一步健全就地与迁地保护体系,加快完善各项政策制度体系建设,提升调查监测的科技化、智慧化水平,探索多元化生态产品价值转化模式,多渠道畅通公众参与路径,以期加快推动我国生物多样性保护地方实践。

《庄子》精神生态隐喻的英译叙事重构

隐喻言说是《庄子》话语特色之一,其中不乏体现主体与其生存环境同构互动的精神生态隐喻。本文对此种隐喻进行界定并提出识别程序,选取《庄子》精神生态隐喻英译实例,探究何种叙事重构方法能将《庄子》原文有关精神生态的隐喻叙事内容更好地被译入语读者群接受并认可,进而将原文的精神生态内涵在异域文化中得以传递。《庄子》精神生态隐喻主要有喻体源于自然意象和非自然意象等两类。前者的英译可遵照选择性采用的诗化叙事重构方法,后者的英译宜采取人物事件再定位的语境重构策略。聚焦《庄子》中精神生态隐喻的译介叙事重构研究,可对以生态思想外译为导向的《庄子》英译实践与研究提供参考。

全膝关节置换术病人参与手术决策的研究进展

对全膝关节置换术(TKA)病人参与手术决策的要素、TKA病人参与手术决策的影响因素、TKA病人手术决策辅助工具的临床应用进行综述,以期为我国TKA病人参与医疗决策提供参考。

网络问答社区核心参与者知识共享障碍机制研究——基于扎根理论与系统动力学仿真的实践

随着核心参与者在网络问答社区知识共享中的作用愈发凸显,探究其知识共享障碍机制对于提高群体学习质量具有重要价值。研究首先通过扎根理论构建核心参与者知识共享行为意愿障碍因素模型;其次,利用系统动力学建立障碍机制模型,仿真探究核心参与者知识共享行为数量的演化规律及关键障碍因素对知识共享行为数量产生非线性影响的传导逻辑。研究发现知识共享主体障碍、客体障碍等4个障碍因素是核心参与者知识共享行为意愿的主要障碍因素,各因素间存在相互作用。仿真结果表明:核心参与者知识共享行为意愿和数量增速逐渐放缓;调节参数灵敏度后,各障碍因素均会导致核心参与者知识共享行为数量下降。其中,知识共享氛围障碍、核心参与者特征障碍等5个关键障碍因素对核心参与者知识共享行为数量阻碍作用明显,研究据此提出着重优化关键障碍因素所在反馈回路的建议。

公众环境参与推动家庭消费的低碳转型效应——基于中国家庭追踪调查的经验证据

基于中国家庭追踪调查(CFPS)数据,探讨公众环境参与对家庭消费低碳转型的作用机制及其影响。结果表明:公众环境参与可以在消费端驱动公众低碳消费选择和在生产端优化用能结构进而推动家庭消费低碳转型,稳健性检验发现推动家庭消费的低碳转型效应呈显著表现。此外,家庭抚养负担比重、地区资源禀赋差异以及政府环境执法力度会对公众环境参与的作用效果产生差异化影响,在抚养负担比重较高家庭、资源型地区以及政府环境执法力度较高地区中公众环境参与对家庭消费低碳转型的推动作用更为显著。最后从拓宽环境治理的公众参与渠道、坚持消费端与生产端双向发力以及确保政策实施精准化等方面提出政策建议,以期为实现“双碳”目标、健全多元共治的现代环境治理体系提供更多经验证据。

数字乡村建设中农民参与的动力因素及行动逻辑——基于曹县D村试点实践的案例考察

基于山东省曹县D村数字乡村试点典型案例,运用参与式治理理论和CLEAR模型,采用访谈法、参与式观察等质性研究法,实证分析农民参与数字乡村建设的动力因素及行动逻辑。结果表明:作为建设和维系乡村社会秩序的中坚力量,农民参与数字乡村建设主要受“自愿做、被邀请做、使能够做、能够做、作为回应做”等五大微观动因的影响;受五大因素驱动,农民主体重点遵循“数字认同-数字赋权-数字参与-数字协商”的行动路径参与数字乡村建设,且形成一个参与程度不断加深的动态闭环过程,但在参与实践中也依然存在一些不可避免的参与困境。据此,建议进一步激发农民参与的内生意愿、保障农民参与的渠道畅通、提升农民参与的能力素养及维护农民参与的协商环境,从而提升数字乡村建设整体效能。