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Paying Attention to the Online Learning Environment: The Importance of a Low-noise Environment
The learning environment has been recognized as an important factor affecting the quality of offline learning. The existing literature demonstrates that the learning environment also has an impact on online learning and it is more influential than most factors. Due to the flexibility of the learning environment, both the positive and negative effects on online learning are magnified compared to offline learning. Noise is a vital component of the learning environment. The research results of multiple scholars show that noise has adverse effects on learners' physiology and psychology, and the negative effects of noise on learning efficiency cannot be ignored. With regard to the impact of noise on online learning, noise can lower the quality of online learning by impairing the learner's reading ability, memory capacity and maths and literacy ability. Especially, the noise of the online learning environment is more uncontrollable than offline learning, which magnifies the negative impact of noise on learning efficiency. Finally, this paper makes recommendations for learners, teachers and schools respectively, like using noise-canceling headphones or earplugs and removing noise sources in advance.
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Analysis of the Impact of Interpersonal Interactions on the Mental Health of Older People --Life Satisfaction as a Measure
An essential indicator of the psychological well-being of older adults is their life satisfaction. This paper examines the effect of interpersonal interactions on the psychological well-being of older adults. Life satisfaction is used as a mediator. The following conclusions were drawn life satisfaction was significantly and positively related to psychological well-being, and interacting with children and social interactions were positively associated with older adults’ life satisfaction. Negative marital status, including being unmarried and widowed, is detrimental to older adults’ life satisfaction, while the effects of divorce and marriage are not statistically significant. Older adults’ life satisfaction was negatively associated with the frequency of internet use.
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The Role of Information Teaching Ability of Directional Normal Students in Teaching Effectiveness: Based on the Research of Verification Model of Structural Equation Model
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Directed teacher education students, as the main group injecting human resources into rural basic education, play a crucial role in promoting the development of information technology in rural basic education. Based on a literature review, this study takes the enhancement of the information technology teaching efficacy of directed teacher education students in the northwest of Guangdong as the point of entry for problem-solving. The research focuses on directed teacher education students who graduated from local colleges in northwest Guangdong, collects 520 valid questionnaires, and conducts a structural equation model analysis using AMOS software to test research hypotheses. The results show that information technology literacy has the most significant positive impact on information technology teaching efficacy. Information technology instructional design ability, information technology management and implementation ability, and information technology assessment and diagnostic ability are all positively related. Teacher information technology teaching ability is a crucial factor in enhancing information technology teaching efficacy, and these factors are interconnected, forming a complete framework for information technology teaching ability. Based on data analysis and interview results, this study provides recommendations for improving information technology teaching efficacy from two aspects: self-improvement and external support.
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Research on the System of Interpretation of the Basic Law of Hong Kong
The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is implemented within the framework of the law rule, which is closely related to the Basic Law interpretation mechanism. It is stipulated in the Basic Law that the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) has the authority of interpretation, and the Standing Committee of the NPC authorizes Hong Kong (HK) courts to have the power of interpretation when trying cases. Under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, the common law goes on to be adopted in HK according to the Basic Law provisions. Therefore, that Law combines the background of the socialist law mechanism with Chinese features as well as the common law mechanism. The interaction and coordination between the two is an important issue in its implementation. This paper provides an overview of HK Basic Law interpretation system, and provides an overall review of the five interpretations of the National People's Congress Standing Committee since the construction of HK Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). It analyzes differences in legal interpretation rules between the two regions, and explores the connection and coordination between the two interpretation mechanisms of the NPC Standing Committee and HK courts.
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Critical Analysis of the Correlation Between Sport Events and Environment
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The four levels of sport and environment interface: total control of environmental conditions, partial control, framed environmental conditions, and no control of the environment all influence the environment and condition of the sports that are played. As sports activities become more and more popular, more and more countries and organizations join sports activities. Sports activity is also increasingly harmful to the environment. Sports activities, for example, competition and training will all require a lot of traveling, which will heavily influence the environment. Therefore, in the long run, whether the event organizers should change the layout of the sports and how to arrange the sports games efficiently will become a question. The earth is already overwhelmed, the global climate is warming, and the Arctic glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate. Some countries have even been hit by typhoons. With the increasing occurrence of extreme weather, players and organizers have realized the importance of this issue and have started to take action during sports events. This research paper shows that the organizers have slowly changed the format of the competitions with more environmental concerns and protections. In this way, the government, organizers, and even players as well as the audiences start to contribute to the actions and solutions.
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The Marketing Strategies of Disney
This article explores why the future prospects of Disney Company are good. This paper analyzes this problem from various aspects, such as marketing strategy, SWOT, financial analysis, and Disney Company's products. The Disney Company has demonstrated a strong future in the ever-changing entertainment and media industry. With the successful launch of Disney+, Disney has taken a critical step in digital media and is actively involved in content creation, production, and global market expansion. The company's strategic mergers and acquisitions, such as the acquisition of 21st Century Fox Media and Lucasfilm, have not only expanded its content library but also enhanced its international market share. After the analysis of the strategies of the Disney company, the paper concluded several strengths and weaknesses of the strategies and gave some suggestions for the Disney company in the future. The suggestions are about the short term and the long term, which may be applied by the Disney company.
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The Role of Empathy in Peer Relationships During Childhood and Adolescence
Empathy holds pivotal significance in fostering favorable peer engagements throughout the phases of childhood and adolescence. Although there is a large body of literature that addresses this issue, studies undertaken with children and adolescents have shown inconclusive results about the correlation between empathy and peer relationships. Various measures of peer relationships (such as peer attachment, friendships, and peer acceptability) and empathy (including affective and cognitive empathy, perspective-taking, and Theory of Mind) all contributes to challenges in reaching definitive conclusions. Hence, the association between peer relationships and empathy in children and adolescents remains unclear. Current work seeks to (a) provide an overview of how empathy is commonly conceptualised and quantified in child development and adolescent research, and (b) address pressing difficulties with empathy research in both child development and adulthood. It indicates the distinct roles played by affective and cognitive empathy in different constructs of peer interactions and prosocial behaviours. Additionally, the relationship between empathy and various aspects of peer relationships shows variation between genders and by using different measurements. We conclude by offering suggestions for future research on (a) distinguishing different aspects of empathy; (b). providing a more comprehensive framework of empathy; (c). examining the mediating role of gender in association between empathy and peer relationships.
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Research on the Legal Issues of Same-sex Marriage in China -- Taking the Revision of the Law in Taiwan as a Reference
With the increase of the number of same-sex people in China, the legal issues related to same-sex marriage as an important part of the national legal framework have attracted much attention. The enactment and revision of the same-sex marriage law has far-reaching significance. By studying the revision process of Taiwan’s same-sex marriage law and the value game behind it, this paper deeply analyzes the current situation of same-sex marriage in China and puts forward some suggestions. Across the globe, more and more countries and territories have legalized same-sex marriage. Even in China, acceptance of homosexuality is rising sharply. In this paper, some problems of discrimination against homosexuals and how to solve them are also raised. The challenges facing same-sex marriage in China also point to a lack of legal support. Therefore, the protection of homosexual crimes should be strengthened, and social problems such as sexual orientation discrimination should be prohibited.
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The Impact of Chinese Celebrity Endorsements on Chinese Consumers' Purchasing Intentions
In recent years, with the continuous development of the commodity economy, various industries have begun to use the marketing strategy of celebrity endorsement. Idol worship has existed since ancient times, and the meaning of idols has also changed with the changes of the times. Idols have a positive role in providing people with imitation and spiritual power. Famous film and television actors, singers, and social celebrities have developed celebrity endorsements, covering all aspects of life. Major social media and our daily necessities all have celebrity endorsements and promotional information about celebrity endorsements shown on streets and alleys. In the economic era of brand competition, companies choose celebrity endorsements to create product profits. These are all based on the fact that most people have a specific interest and attention to celebrities and want to learn from and imitate the idols they admire in their hearts. This study starts from the perspective of consumers and studies the impact of celebrity endorsements on consumers' purchasing intentions and attitudes through reading relevant literature and combining it with a questionnaire survey. Consumers will choose whether to purchase the product based on the celebrity's own reputation, and most celebrities will also choose the products they endorse in order to improve their commercial value.
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Embracing Nostalgia: The Irresistible Allure of Vintage Treasures Over Brand-New Alternatives
The obsession with vintage treasures over modern alternatives has spurred interest in the ever-changing landscape of consumer tastes, leading to a request for more research. This trend, which is founded on the appeal of nostalgia, crosses generations and countries, pushing people to embrace relics from the past in the face of rapid technological progress. This research delves into the intricate relationship between consumer behavior and nostalgia, providing light on the seductive pull of old goods and their market significance. The study methodology entails a qualitative examination via a literature review, with the goal of bridging gaps in academic understanding. Nostalgia amplifies this allure by forging emotional links between people and objects from the past. Marketing makes powerful connections with customers by advertising vintage objects as portals to personal and collective memories. Successful techniques emphasize the passage of goods through generations, produce limited-edition collections and cooperate with celebrities. However, an ethical quandary arises when marketers use emotions for economic advantage. It is critical to strike a balance between authenticity and manipulation. The study identifies gaps in the literature, indicating the need for further investigation. Lastly, the ongoing attractiveness of nostalgia-driven vintage treasures demonstrates the inextricably linked relationship between emotion, memory, and consumer behavior.
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