On the Dissemination and Acceptance of Dongpo Culture in the UK and the US

This study delves into the intricate dissemination and acceptance of Dongpo Culture,epitomized by Su Shi,in the UK and the US,aiming to bolster the global recognition of Chinese literary and cultural values and advance the national strategy of“Going Out”.Su Shi’s multifaceted contributions—spanning literature,philosophy,calligraphy,and art—serve as a pinnacle of Northern Song Dynasty culture.This research evaluates the varied translations,monographs,biographies,journal articles,and doctoral dissertations about Su Shi in these Western nations,using literature analysis,typical analysis,and comparative methods.The findings reveal a robust interest in Su Shi studies in the US,marked by a proliferation of scholarly works and translations across diverse disciplines,such as literature,art,and aesthetics,establishing the US as a leading center for Dongpo Culture studies.Conversely,the UK,despite its early engagement,shows limited scholarly outputs and significant research papers on the subject.By examining Dongpo Culture’s overseas communication path and influence paradigm,this paper seeks to enhance China’s cultural soft power and self-confidence.It underscores the vital role of international cultural exchange in constructing a positive image of China’s national identity,facilitating its peaceful rise,and providing strategic insights for the global promotion of Chinese culture.

Development of a SCAR Marker for Discrimination of a Thai Jasmine Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i>L. cv. KDML105) Mutant, BKOS6, and Associated with Purple Color Trait in Thai Jasmine Rice-Related Varieties

The potential of SCAR marker for discrimination of a Thai jasmine rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. KDML 105) mutant, BKOS6, obtained from ion-beam-induced mutation, was evaluated. The improved rice variety, BKOS6, exhibited many remarkable characteristics which fitted the multiple cropping system characteristics of progressive agriculture including photoperiod insensitivity, early flowering, short in stature, and purple pigment accumulation in pericarp. The BKOS6 rice grain extract has already been proved that it exhibited higher antioxidant properties than the KDML 105 and other tested rice grain extracts. In this study, the BKOS6 specific SCAR marker was developed by HAT-RAPD analysis of rice genomic DNA. The marker was successfully used to identify BKOS6 variety and its hybrid varieties containing purple pigment accumulation in plant tissues. Moreover, it was found that this marker could be used to detect other purple pigmented rice varieties that genetically related to Thai jasmine rice. Recently, a wide variety of anthocyanin-based foods are believed to provide significant potential health benefits, and become more attractive. KDML 105 is also a Thai premier fragrant rice variety which is one of the main varieties of country’s rice export. Thus this molecular marker could be useful for commercial and breeding purposes of BKOS6 mutant and other developed varieties from KDML 105 which contain anthocyanin accumulation.

Innovation of Knowledge-based Hyper-multimedia to Promote a Culture of Using ICT Creatively for Adolescents

The purpose of the present research was to develop an innovative knowledge-based hyper-multimedia to promote a culture of using information and communication Technology （ICT） creatively for adolescents. Their learning processes and attitudes toward such innovation in their community were also examined. Thirty juveniles, 13-18 years of age in each Hangdong and Maerim districts, Chiang Mai province were employed in the study. Data collections were made through questionnaires, interview, test, group discussion and brainstorming. Analysis and evaluation were carried out with the applications of sufficient economy philosophy, constructivism theory and Torrance＇s future problem-solving instructional model. Results showed that the learning innovation of hyper-multimedia presented by the use of animation, video, scene and sound with related action script synchronization was considerably effective. With the application of sufficient economy philosophy, the result indicated that performance efficiency （El/E2） was 92.228/9.83 and the adolescents learning processes and attitudes were very good. These included purchasing of moderate ICT equipments, information screening for self-immunity and creative using of internet and ICT morally and ethically according to the computer laws. This independent learning system was properly designed for the juveniles with the right to retrieve the data or stop using at anytime. By using Torrance＇s approach and constructivism theory emphasizing on brainstorming techniques, it was noted that learning process was very well adopted by the adolescents with high satisfaction. They had good attitudes toward the extension of sufficient ICT cultural using in their community with emphasis on brotherly relationship. Related organizations should educate their parents to instruct the juveniles to use the internet properly and encourage people to be aware of ICT business in order to protect social and cultural problems encountered in the future.

Contrasting compositions of PM_(2.5)in Northern Thailand during La Nina(2017)and El Nino(2019)years

There have been a very limited number of systematic studies on PM_(2.5)compositions and their source contribution in Southeast Asia.This study aims to explore the characteristics of PM_(2.5)composition collected in Chiang Mai(Thailand)during La Nina and El Nino years and to apportion their sources during smoke haze and non-haze periods.The average PM_(2.5)concentration of smoke haze episode in 2019(El Nino)was much higher than in 2017(La Nina).The ratios of organic carbon(OC)to elemental carbon(EC),as well as K(biomass burning(BB)tracer)to PM_(2.5),were higher during smoke haze episodes in 2019 than in 2017 indicating a significant influence from BB.The ratios of secondary organic carbon(SOC)levels to primary organic carbon(POC)levels during smoke haze episodes were higher than those in non-haze period,which indicated greater SOC contributions or more photo-oxidation of precursors in haze episodes with high ambient temperatures.However,the ratios of soil markers(Ca and Mg)during non-haze period were high implying that soil source contributed more to PM_(2.5)concentrations when there less BB occurred.The positive Matrix Factorization(PMF)model revealed that the source of BB,characterized by high K fractions,was the largest contributor during smoke haze episodes accounting for 50%(2017)and 79%(2019).Climate conditions influence meteorological patterns,particularly during incidences of extreme weather such as droughts,which affect the scale and frequency of open burning and thus air pollution levels.