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Aug 13, 2024

An Analysis of Grammar in Chinese Students’ Narrative Writings in English Class from the Perspective of SFL

Writing is a significant part of English teaching and learning, so it is worth analyzing and discussing. For middle school students in China, English writing takes up a noticeable proportion of 12.5 percent in the entrance examination for high schools, and it is indispensable in English learning. Moreover, it can effectively promote the internalization of students’ English knowledge and help test learners’ use of syntactic structure and words. Therefore, writing is as important as listening, speaking, and reading. However, writing is considered to be an obstacle to English education in China, and it seems to be overlooked in middle school English teaching compared to other major English skills. Chinese students’ actual writing ability falls far short of the requirements and standards. The purpose of the study is to identify grammar issues in Chinese middle school students’ English compositions from the perspective of Systematic Functional Linguistic. The study also aims to explore the process in which the teacher teaches writing and then provide some suggestions to help middle school teachers know how to model writing teaching and teach grammar so as to help students improve their writing abilities.

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Aug 13, 2024

A Review of High Performance Work Systems and IT Employee’s Innovation in Chinese Smartphone Industry: Insights and Implications

The innovative behavior of IT employees is crucial for smartphone companies to gain a competitive edge in both the Chinese and international markets. This paper reviews the relationship between High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and the innovative behavior of IT employees in the Chinese smartphone industry. The review of previous studies indicates that the relationship between HPWS and employee innovation (IWB) is dialectical, particularly for knowledge-based and technical IT employees. Our study confirms the necessity for future empirical research to further explore the specific relationship between HPWS and IWB.

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Aug 13, 2024

Access of rural youth to higher education: An international perspective

This is a review of empirical studies with the objective of analyzing the theoretical-practical discussions that have been raised internationally to deepen the understanding of the access of rural youth to higher education as an object of study. For this purpose, a narrative review was designed, considering scientific articles published in three different languages and concerning studies conducted in 21 different countries in all regions of the world. The results reveal three discussions: a) the strong interest that higher education has regained in the life expectations of rural young people and their families, especially as a means of social advancement; b) the inequalities that most affect the access of rural youth to higher education are the lack of academic offerings in rural areas and the discontinuities that occur around rural socio-cultural capital; c) since the inequalities experienced by rural youth are diverse, actions to promote greater democratization cannot be limited to implementing systems of grants and scholarships. It is concluded that the major project consists of creating a differentiated higher education model that, in terms of location, academic offerings, recognition of knowledge, and articulation with the environment, allows rural youth to experience their professional training not as an inevitable process of acculturation, but as a continuation of their socio-cultural capital and their territorial yearnings.

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Aug 9, 2024

Entrepreneurial dynamics in the information age: A systematic literature review of research patterns and intellectual structures (2005–2024)

This systematic literature review examines the convergence of entrepreneurship and information technology between 2005 and 2024. It investigates how the emergence of information technologies such as social networks, smart devices, big data, and cloud computing have transformed business operations and entrepreneurial approaches. The study use technologies such as Bibliometrix to analyze academic literature and identify research trends, knowledge structures, and their evolutionary routes. During the specified time frame, a grand total of 292 articles were published by 777 writers. These publications have played a key role in redirecting academic focus from traditional entrepreneurship to the field of digital entrepreneurship and the applications of information technology. A thematic analysis uncovers a shift from theoretical investigation to practical implementations and multidisciplinary research, while a co-citation analysis highlights important contributors and influential works. This study emphasizes the crucial importance of information technology in influencing entrepreneurial behaviors and strategic business decisions. It also offers valuable insights for future research and entrepreneurial practice in the information age.

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Aug 7, 2024

Navigating the age of AI influence: A systematic literature review of trust, engagement, efficacy and ethical concerns of virtual influencers in social media

This systematic literature review (SLR) delves into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers (VIs) in social media, examining trust factors, engagement strategies, VI efficacy compared to human influencers, ethical considerations, and future trends. Analyzing 60 academic articles from 2012 to 2024, drawn from reputable databases, the study applies specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both automated and manual searches ensure a comprehensive review. Findings reveal a surge in VI research post-2012, primarily in journals, with quantitative methods prevailing. Geographically, research focuses on Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, indicating gaps in representation from other regions. Key themes highlight trust and engagement’s critical role in VI marketing, navigating the balance between consistency and authenticity. Challenges persist regarding artificiality and accountability, managed through brand alignment and transparent communication. VIs offers advantages, including control and cost efficiencies, yet grapple with authenticity issues, addressed through human-like features. Ethically, VI emergence demands stringent guidelines and industry cooperation to safeguard consumer well-being. Looking ahead, VIs promises transformative storytelling, necessitating vigilance in ethical considerations. This study advocates for continued scholarly inquiry and industry reflection to navigate VI marketing evolution responsibly, shaping the future influencer marketing landscape.

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Aug 6, 2024

Understanding the factors of accessibility to the neighborhood green spaces that contribute to social cohesion: A systematic literature review

Green spaces are vital for urban health and quality of life, promoting social cohesiveness and interpersonal dynamics. However, 56% of the world’s population lives in cities without green spaces, affecting their health and psychological well-being. The limited number of neighborhood parks highlights the need to consider accessibility and its relationship with social cohesiveness. Social cohesion is crucial for community well-being and is linked to public spaces, especially in urban areas. Neighborhood green spaces promote social connections, reduce inequalities, and enhance community health. This research acknowledges the connection between accessibility and urban green spaces, but does not directly evaluate its impact. This systematic literature review aims to understand the factors of accessibility to neighborhood green spaces that contribute to social cohesion and their impact on physical and mental well-being, highlighting the lack of research on the interdependencies between these variables and their combined impact. The study utilized a keyword search on databases like Scopus, Research Gate, Google Scholar, Elsevier, Lens.org, and PubMed to identify 123 empirical research studies published between 2013 and 2022, conducted by 213 authors in 5 countries and 66 journals. The findings explore the factors influencing social cohesion, including socio-demographics, physical characteristics, non-physical variables, environmental perceptions, and usage patterns. It uses Vos viewer keyword co-occurrences analysis to create clusters, proposes a model to understand how these factors are linked to accessibility and directly influence social cohesion and provides insights into the relationship between these factors. Understanding these factors is essential for urban planning and policy-making.

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