International Core Journal of Social Sciences
International Core Journal of Social Sciences (ICJSS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal. All articles published are rigorously and fast reviewed meeting the Journal Quality standards. ICJSS is dedicated to publish empirical, academic, theoretical and review research articles that contribute to the practice in social sciences, and related topics.
Generalised Embodied Cognition Theory in Literature from the Perspective of Embodied Cognitive Linguistics: an Analysis of the First Chapter of a Dream in Red Mansions
Academic ties have been strengthened in the environment of increasingly close international relations, with the continuous development of cognitive linguistics and the continued introduction of many linguistic theories from abroad. Since President Xi Jinping proposed cultural self-confidence, culture itself has been given a special mission, and with the efforts of domestic scholars, a localized embodied linguistics has been born, whose core principle of “reality—cognition—language” singles out personal experience as the perspective of analysis, and focuses on humanistic theories of linguistics. The core principle of “reality-cognition-language” singles out personal experience as the perspective of analysis, focuses on the subjectivity of cognition under humanism, and pays more attention to the interaction between human beings, the natural environment, and the individual’s heart in the development of human beings. In this process, cognition and environment are inextricably linked at the same time. Therefore, this paper tries to combine the theory of embodied cognition in psychology, and utilize the three elements of “body”, “cognition” and “environment” to construct an embodied cognition theory. Therefore, this paper tries to combine the theory of embodied cognition with psychology and use the three elements of “body”, “cognition” and “environment” to construct a cyclic triangular framework of the theory of embodied cognition under the perspective of embodied cognition, and combine it with the principles of embodied linguistics in interpreting the first chapter of A Dream in Red Mansions. The research conclusion of this paper is that, according to the guidance of the theoretical thinking of embodied cognition, there is a new way of thinking for the analysis of embodiment in literature, the method of combining both embodied cognition and embodiment and the language shown by the writer present the logic of mutual illumination, and the theory of embodiment under the perspective of embodiment and the language of literary metaphors are complementary to each other, which in turn will produce a new developmental of the literary work.
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Pet Ownership and Social Isolation in China: Emotional Demand and Structural Constraints
As more people have started raising pets, there is now a growing sense of loneliness and social isolation among some, so some people believe that the desire for a pet may stem from this loneliness. However, this assumption does not explain why the emotional need for pets is not being met in practice; not all socially excluded individuals own pets. Based on the survey data of 294 people from all over China, this paper compares the perceptions of loneliness, well-being, living conditions and reasons for keeping pets among owners and non-owners in different areas in terms of household structure. According to the above data, although most people who have experienced social isolation wish to own a pet for emotional support, loneliness among these individuals is not strongly associated with pet ownership. Structural factors, such as residential mobility, household composition and time constraints, are more responsible for this phenomenon than other causes, and behavioural factors, including present bias and limited perceived behavioural control, further explain why emotional needs do not always result in ownership. Based on the above, an increase in the number of pets is not necessarily due to a rise in loneliness; instead, it may be related to emotional needs and structural limitations. Pets provide some emotional support for people lacking social interaction, but the desire for such companions is also economically limited.
Place Identity in New Cultural Geography: Theoretical Lineages, Paradigm Shifts, and Contemporary Issues
This paper examines theories of local identity within the framework of new cultural geography. It provides an in-depth analysis of their theoretical lineage, contrasts them with traditional geographical approaches, elucidates core concepts, explores shifts in contemporary contexts, and reflects on theoretical debates, methodological issues, and practical challenges. The findings indicate that theories of local identity have evolved from static to dynamic and from singular to pluralistic perspectives. In contemporary society, these theories face numerous opportunities and challenges. Future research should further explore emerging issues, move beyond Western-centric viewpoints, and contribute to a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of local identity studies.
Engagement, Identification, Belonging: A Model of Specialist Work Effectiveness
The work effectiveness of highly qualified specialists (HQS) is shaped by multiple psychological and organizational factors that do not operate in isolation but rather interact through complex, mutually reinforcing mechanisms. Despite growing recognition of the individual importance of work engagement, organizational identification, value identification, and emotional belonging, prior research has largely examined these variables separately, leaving their interactive relationships and collective impact underspecified. This study addresses this gap by constructing and empirically testing a comprehensive structural model that integrates all four variables as simultaneous predictors of HQS work effectiveness, while also modeling the interrelationships among the predictors themselves. Using survey data from 562 HQS in Chinese enterprises and structural equation modeling (SEM), the results demonstrate that all four variables are significantly and positively related to work effectiveness, with work engagement exhibiting the strongest direct effect (β = 0.359), followed by value identification (β = 0.275), organizational identification (β = 0.272), and emotional belonging (β = 0.258). Critically, the analysis reveals significant positive interrelationships among all four predictors: work engagement is positively related to organizational identification (β = 0.361); organizational identification is positively related to value identification (β = 0.348); value identification is positively related to both emotional belonging (β = 0.372) and work engagement (β = 0.314); emotional belonging is positively related to both organizational identification (β = 0.298) and work engagement (β = 0.283). All ten hypothesized relationships were supported. These findings reveal a synergistic system in which the four factors mutually reinforce one another, creating a positive spiral that amplifies individual effects on work effectiveness. The study proposes a "Four-Dimensional Synergistic Enhancement Model" and provides practical guidance for organizations seeking to simultaneously cultivate engagement, identification, value congruence, and emotional belonging among their HQS.
Research on the Application of Circuit Training in College Sports Major Tennis Specialized Courses
Circuit training refers to a training method where, based on specific training tasks, practice means are set up as several practice stations. Athletes complete the practice tasks at each station in sequence and along a predetermined route. This article starts with the circuit training method, exploring its role in specialized tennis courses and examining its impact on students' specialized technical skills and physical fitness, providing references and insights for the implementation of tennis courses in universities. Thru research, it was found that in the tennis specialized courses at Yunnan universities, there is a lack of physical fitness training in specialized technical practice, and students experience long periods of inactivity. Since physical fitness is the foundation for improving specialized techniques and plays a crucial role in training and competitions, this study aims to Therefore, this experiment applies the circuit training method to intervene in students' physical fitness and specialized techniques, setting up multiple training stations for physical fitness and specialized techniques, increasing training density, and testing the practical effects of the circuit training method in tennis specialized courses.
Effects of the Early COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of International Students Stranded in China
Background: The sudden outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a dramatic negative impact on the lives and mental health of people living in countries around the world. International students were stranded in China because of the pandemic, and they have not received much research attention. This article attempts to address this research gap and help this special group avoid secondary disasters caused by sudden public health events by analyzing the mental health status of overseas students with various characteristics in China. Methods: At the beginning of the outbreak, a cross-sectional and anonymous online survey (N=1547) was used to collect information on participants’ gender and educational background, whether they were about to graduate, whether they were part-time workers, whether they received financial support from their families, their geographic location and sources of information related to COVID-19. At the same time, the three subscales of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were used to evaluate the mental health status of international students. Finally, descriptive statistics and regression analysis were performed by cross-tabulation analysis and ordered logistic analysis, respectively. Results: Among international students in China, the mental health of women and graduating students was at greater risk. Students whose financial resources were unstable, such as international students who did not receive support from their families or who lost their part-time jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, were more vulnerable in regard to their mental health. The mental health of students from Southeast Asia was more at risk than that of students from East Asia, while students from South Asia and Africa were between the two groups. The mental health level of students who used the public social platform as their main information source was lower than that of students who used the World Health Organization as their main information source. Conclusion: Through the analysis of the mental health status of international students who were stranded in China during winter vacation in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we found that women, PhD students and international students about to graduate were vulnerable to psychological problems. Furthermore, financial and information sources had a substantial impact on the mental health of international students in China during the pandemic. Based on these conclusions, we suggest that special groups such as international students should be given targeted assistance, including mental health interventions, livelihood support and COVID-19-related health courses, during major public health crises.
Literature Review on the Construction of Economic and Social Development Indicator System of Shaanxi Province in the 15th Five-Year Plan Period
The 15th Five-Year Plan period is a crucial stage for Shaanxi Province to advance Chinese-style modernization, build itself into a demonstration province in western China, and pursue high-quality development. Focusing on the construction of an economic and social development indicator system for Shaanxi during this period, this paper reviews the research background, theoretical basis, and relevant literature both at home and abroad. Shaanxi has made remarkable achievements in economic transformation, livelihood security, ecological protection, and opening-up during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, laying a solid foundation for future development. The new development philosophy, high-quality development theory, and regional economic theories provide support for indicator design. International indicator systems have shifted toward people-centeredness and sustainable development, while a six-dimensional evaluation framework (innovation, coordination, green development, opening-up, sharing, and security) has been formed in China. Given the insufficient integration of Shaanxi’s characteristics in existing research, this paper proposes that indicator design should be based on local conditions, highlight distinctive indicators such as regional coordination, Qinchuangyuan, and ecological protection, so as to provide references for high-quality development of Shaanxi.
Contrastive Analysis on the Conceptual Metaphor of the Temperature Term “Cool” in English and Chinese
Temperature is a physical quantity in nature that represents the degree of heat and cold of an object. It is a basic and important human experience of the external environment, and plays a key role in our construction of cognitive schemas. Chinese temperature words are divided into “re”, “wen”, “liang” and “han”, and it is believed that these four basic temperature words can reflect people’s basic understanding of temperature category (Luan shange, 2020:10). The same division of temperature exists in English: “hot, warm, cool, cold”. From the perspective of conceptual metaphor theory, this paper systematically analyzes the metaphorical meaning of the temperature term “cool/liang” in English and Chinese languages. Through research, it was found that the concepts of “cool/liang” are based on the physical experience and extend more abstract concepts both in English and Chinese. The metaphorical meanings of “cool/liang” are affected by factors such as regional and cultural background and presents different characteristics. Through the English-Chinese comparison of “cool/liang”, it is found that Westerners will pay more attention to rationality, while Chinese will pay more attention to sensibility as well as people’s emotional significance.
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Research on the International Communication Strategies of Yanbang Cuisine from the Perspective of Cross-Cultural Communication
As an important branch of Sichuan cuisine, Yanbang cuisine features a "rich, strong and diverse taste" and carries the salt merchant culture of Zigong. However, its internationalization process is relatively lagging behind, facing such problems as cultural cognitive barriers, single communication channels and vague brand image. Based on the cross-cultural communication theory, this study systematically analyzes the current situation and predicaments of Yanbang cuisine in international communication, and puts forward four strategies: deepening cultural connotation, product innovation, channel expansion and technological empowerment, as well as compliant operation and sustainable development.
Who Governs? A Systematic Review of Stakeholder Power in International Branch Campuses
Who governs International Branch Campuses? This systematic review synthesizes literature from 2000-2025 to answer this question. Drawing on stakeholder theory and resource dependence theory, we analyze power sources of five key stakeholder groups, identify three power configuration patterns, and explore power operation mechanisms. Three research gaps are identified: limited understanding of power dynamics over time, insufficient attention to micro-mechanisms of power exercise, and lack of research on institutional corrective mechanisms. The review offers a conceptual framework and directions for future research.
Contemporary Schools of Thought on Technological Innovation
Technological innovation is the most important source for enterprises to gain competitive advantage, and technological innovation management is a rapidly developing and comprehensive new discipline in recent years. Since Joseph Schumpeter first systematically described the theory of innovation, technological innovation research abroad has experienced more than half a century of development. This paper reviews the course of Western technological innovation theory research and comparatively analyzes the theoretical strands of the Neoclassical School of Innovation Theory, the New Schumpeterian School of Technological Innovation, the Institutional Innovation School, and the National Innovation System School, aiming to contribute to the advancement of domestic technological innovation theory research and development.
Protection of Consumers' Rights and Interests in Prepaid Consumption Contracts
Prepaid consumption is widely used in many industries. Although it provides convenience and preferential treatment for consumers, it also brings many problems, such as merchants running away, declining service quality, difficulty in getting refunds, and unfair terms. These problems have seriously infringed on the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. The existing legal framework, such as the Consumer Rights Protection Law and the Contract Law, provides protection to a certain extent, but there are still deficiencies in practical operation, such as lagging legislation, insufficient law enforcement, and difficulty for consumers to safeguard their rights. This paper explores the practice of protecting consumers' rights and interests in prepaid consumption contracts, including prepayment supervision, credit evaluation mechanisms, industry self-regulation, and consumer education, and puts forward improvement suggestions such as further improving legislation, strengthening law enforcement, establishing early warning mechanisms, and optimizing dispute resolution approaches. The purpose is to improve the level of protection of consumers' rights and interests in prepaid consumption through these measures, promote the healthy development of the prepaid consumption market, and achieve a win-win situation for consumers and merchants.
Protection of Consumers' Rights and Interests
An Exploration of the Legal Issue of the Source of the Duty to Act in Omission Crimes within Marital Relationships
This template explains and demonstrates how to prepare your camera-ready paper for Trans Tech Publications. The best is to read these instructions and follow the outline of this text. Please make the page settings of your word processor to A4 format (21 x 29,7 cm or 8 x 11 inches); with the margins: bottom 1.5 cm (0.59 in) and top 2.5 cm (0.98 in), right/left margins must be 2 cm (0.78 in). This template explains and demonstrates how to prepare your camera-ready paper for Trans Tech Publications. The best is to read these instructions and follow the outline of this text. Please make the page settings of your word processor to A4 format (21 x 29,7 cm or 8 x 11 inches); with the margins: bottom 1.5 cm (0.59 in) and top 2.5 cm (0.98 in), right/left margins must be 2 cm (0.78 in). With societal development, interpersonal relationships have trended towards indifference and alienation, a phenomenon also observable within the once most intimate marital relationship. In reality, cases are common where, due to disputes over trivial matters, one spouse commits suicide and the other fails to provide assistance, resulting in death. In such scenarios, scholarly opinions diverge on whether the non-assisting spouse commits a crime. In Chinese judicial practice, such conduct is mostly adjudicated as omission-based intentional homicide, with a minority of cases resulting in acquittal. The fundamental reason lies in the absence of explicit legal provisions in Chinese law regarding the duty of rescue between spouses. When adjudicating such cases, judges hold differing views on the duty to act in omission crimes, leading to inconsistent judgments for similar cases.
Study on Cross-Cultural Adaptation Strategies for the Foreign Translation of Chinese Culture-Loaded Words from the Perspective of Eco-Translatology
Chinese culture-loaded words are core linguistic carriers that embody China’s historical traditions, values, national sentiments and cultural connotations. Their translation for international communication is a key part of cross-cultural transmission, and also an important support for the “going global” of Chinese culture and the construction of China’s discourse system. However, due to fundamental differences between Chinese and Western cultural contexts, modes of thinking and linguistic systems, the translation of Chinese culture-loaded words often encounters dilemmas such as cultural default, semantic misreading and ineffective communication, which urgently needs guidance from scientific translation theories and adaptive strategies. Taking Eco-Translatology established by Professor Hu Gengshen as the core theoretical framework and the “three-dimensional adaptive selection and transformation” theory as the analytical tool, this study focuses on the cross-cultural adaptation in the translation of Chinese culture-loaded words in the governance of China IV, and systematically discusses the adaptive selection strategies in the linguistic, cultural and communicative dimensions with specific corpus.
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A Study on the Impact Mechanism of Delayed Retirement on the Green Transformation of Pension Insurance Funds under the Constraint of " Dual Carbon" Targets
Under the dual constraints of my country's aging population and "dual carbon" targets, exploring how the delayed retirement policy affects the green transformation of pension funds is of great significance for achieving coordinated economic, social, and environmental development. Existing research often discusses delayed retirement and green investment separately, lacking a mechanism test of their intrinsic connection. To fill this gap, this study constructs a comprehensive analytical framework. First, a multi-period difference-in-differences model is used to identify its net effect. Second, a dynamic ESG evaluation system is constructed. Finally, through system dynamics models and Monte Carlo simulations, the emission reduction effects and risk-return profile of green investment are quantified. This study reveals the intrinsic mechanism by which the delayed retirement policy drives green transformation through optimized fund asset allocation. The policy implication is that emphasis should be placed on the synergy between delayed retirement and green finance policies, strengthening ESG guidance and incentives to jointly improve the long-term financial and environmental sustainability of pension funds.
Research on Ethical Risks and Governance Mechanisms in AI-Assisted News Production
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is deeply integrated into the entire process of news planning, gathering, editing, and distribution. The application of technologies such as automated writing, algorithmic recommendation, and deep synthesis continues to expand, improving news production efficiency while constantly challenging the core principles of journalistic professionalism. This paper, based on ethics and journalistic professionalism, systematically examines the ethical risks of AI-assisted news production through a combination of case analysis, literature review, and comparative research. It analyzes the technological, economic, and institutional motivations behind these risks and proposes a layered and collaborative governance solution based on domestic and international governance practices. The study finds that AI-assisted news production faces multiple risks, including the erosion of factual accuracy, the solidification of algorithmic bias, the ambiguity of responsible parties, and the polarization of the public communication sphere. The probabilistic generation logic of technology, the profit-driven nature of the traffic economy, and the lag in existing laws and regulations collectively constitute the root causes of these risks. Building a responsible AI news governance system requires coordinated efforts at three levels: macro-level institutional regulation, meso-level organizational self-discipline, and micro-level literacy cultivation. This will propel the news industry from anxieties about technological substitution to a virtuous cycle of human-machine collaborative evolution.
Spatial-Temporal Evolution and Multidimensional Structural Analysis of Population Growth-Decline Differentiation in the Sichuan-Chongqing Region of China
This study focuses on the Sichuan-Chongqing region of China, systematically analyzing the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and multi-dimensional structural mechanisms of population growth and decline differentiation during 2000—2023. The results reveal a prominent "core-periphery" pattern: the core urban areas of Chengdu and Chongqing maintain positive population growth as regional agglomeration hubs, while most peripheral areas face dual pressures of declining natural growth rates and continuous outflow, with negative growth regions expanding. Using hierarchical clustering, the region is classified into six types, and a two-way fixed effects model explores population change drivers. Findings show: urbanization rate inhibits natural growth rate, while social security expenditure has a positive impact; per capita GDP, population density, and social security expenditure negatively drive net migration rate; total population growth is constrained by economic factors and agglomeration costs, with no significant direct effects of urbanization rate or social security expenditure. Correspondingly, this study proposes differentiated fertility support, optimized regional development, improved social security, high-quality urbanization, and regional collaborative governance to promote long-term balanced population development and spatial coordination in the region.
Spatial-Temporal Evolution of Population Distribution