Pacific International Journal

Research on the Educational Pathways of Student Association Practices under the Rural Revitalization Strategy: An Analysis Based on the Marxist View of Practice

Yufeng Zhang — 2025-12-20

Guided by the Marxist theory of practice, this study explores the educational logic and realization pathways embedded in university student association activities within the context of China’s national Rural Revitalization Strategy. The findings reveal that student associations, through multi-dimensional practices such as educational support, technological services, and cultural inheritance, not only respond effectively to the developmental needs of rural communities but also facilitate participants’ knowledge application, capacity enhancement, and value formation—thereby achieving a dialectical unity between social service and personal development. However, the study also identifies several challenges, including structural mismatches between service provision and rural needs, as well as tensions between cognitive enrichment and practical efficacy. To address these issues, this paper proposes the construction of an integrated practice-based education system, the deepening of collaborative education mechanisms through university–local partnerships, and the improvement of scientific and diversified evaluation and incentive systems. These measures aim to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the high-quality development of practice-oriented education models.

OA-oriented Practical Training Courses for English Education Majors in the Context of New Liberal Arts Reform Research

gaowa Siqin — 2025-12-20

This study investigates the reform of practical training courses for English education majors under the New Liberal Arts initiative, guided by the Production-Oriented Approach (POA). It identifies existing problems such as singular teaching modes, insufficient practical experience, and inadequate teacher training. Through the integration of POA’s three-phase framework—Motivating, Enabling, and Assessing—the research proposes a student-centered restructuring of practical training. Using the English Teaching Theory and Practice course as a case study, the paper demonstrates how POA enhances teaching competency through task-based, collaborative, and evaluative learning. Findings indicate that POA-driven reforms significantly improve students’ practical teaching skills, critical thinking, and readiness for real-world educational environments. This study offers a replicable model for practical curriculum innovation in English teacher education.

Problems and Possibilities for Physical Education Management in Selected High Schools in Guizhou, China

Xiaolan Li — 2025-12-20

The management of Physical Education (PE) in high schools faces significant challenges in the post-pandemic era, particularly in developing regions like Guizhou, China. This study investigates the specific problems and possibilities in PE management as perceived by the teachers implementing these programs. Methods: A quantitative survey was administered to 55 PE teachers from three high schools in Guizhou. The questionnaire assessed their perceptions of challenges and potential solutions across five domains: budget management, resource allocation, professional development, teaching strategies, and curriculum design. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlational analysis. Results: Teachers identified budget management and allocation as the most significant challenge (M=2.71), while also rating it as the area with the lowest potential for immediate resolution. In contrast, curriculum design and innovation were seen as a moderate challenge (M=3.01) but held the highest potential for improvement. A significant positive correlation was found between teachers' assessment of challenges and their belief in the possibility of addressing them. Discussion: The findings indicate that while systemic issues like funding are major obstacles, teachers are optimistic about solutions within their control, particularly pedagogical innovation. The study concludes that effective PE management improvement should involve strategic budget advocacy by administrators while empowering teachers to develop context-specific, innovative curricula that maximize existing resources.

A Brief Analysis of Emulation and Innovation in the “Zheng Wengong Stele”

Jiandong Guo — 2025-12-20

Chinese calligraphy, with its rich historical and artistic heritage, has evolved through various dynastic styles, with the Northern Wei period playing a pivotal role in the development of calligraphic art. This study examines the Zheng Wengong Stele, a representative work of Northern Wei calligraphy, focusing on its artistic and technical significance within the Wei Bei style. The research investigates the historical context of the stele’s creation during the Northern Wei period and analyzes its distinctive brushwork techniques, which combine square and round brushstrokes to achieve a dynamic balance between strength and fluidity. Additionally, the study explores the process of creating a modern model inspired by the stele, demonstrating how traditional techniques can be adapted and innovated for contemporary calligraphy practices. This study highlights its continued influence on the development of Chinese calligraphy and its ongoing role in shaping contemporary artistic expression.

Injury History and Attentional Focus Disruption in Sanda Competitions at a Sports Institute in China

Ran Huang — 2025-12-20

This study investigates the relationship between injury history and attentional focus disruption in Sanda athletes from Wuhan Sports University. Recognizing that injuries in this high-intensity combat sport extend beyond physical damage to potentially impair cognitive functions critical for performance, a descriptive-comparative-correlational design was employed. Fifty-two athletes completed a validated questionnaire assessing their injury profiles and competition distractibility. Results indicated that while upper limb injuries were common, their overall severity was manageable. The primary triggers for attentional disruption were auditory and situational factors, such as an opponent's coach's instructions or self-error, which predominantly impacted decision-making rather than technical execution. Interestingly, no significant overall correlation was found between the composite measures of injury history and distractibility. However, nuanced analysis revealed that specific injury factors, like recurrence patterns and location, could influence coping strategies and attentional recovery, with years of training also affecting distraction timing. These findings suggest that the injury-attention dynamic is complex and not merely linear. Consequently, the study recommends integrated interventions, including preventative training to reduce injury recurrence, structured mental skills coaching to bolster focus, and personalized rehabilitation protocols. Establishing a monitoring system for injury patterns and cognitive performance is essential to optimize the holistic readiness of Sanda athletes, ensuring both their physical safety and cognitive sharpness in competition.

Legal Regulation of Online Commodity Evaluation Behaviors

Xinyu Zhou — 2025-12-20

Online commodity evaluation behaviors entail influencers disseminating experiential insights and empirical testing results to evaluate products for consumers. These behaviors have transformed from information tools into market-influential business paradigms. However, regulatory inadequacies spanning administrative supervision, civil liability, and self-regulation have turned them into both consumer rights infringements and market disruptors, manifesting as both overt and covert malpractices. A regulatory framework that incorporates an administrative regulatory paradigm of access filing and risk-classified supervision, a legal regulatory pathway that involves improving identification methods and refining legal elements, and a collaborative governance system that includes platform supervision, industry self-regulation, and consumer association verification should be developed in the future. This framework aims to bring misused tools back to the right track, repair consumer trust, and reshape market order.

Assessment and Prediction of Activities of Daily Living Using Machine Learning Methods and Their Actuarial Applications in Insurance

Pengyu Liu — 2025-12-20

With the accelerating aging of the global population, the precise pricing of Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) urgently requires accurate assessment of an individual's Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Traditional actuarial methods relying on linear models struggle to capture complex nonlinear relationships. To address this issue, this study systematically compares the performance of three typical machine learning models—Logistic Regression, XGBoost, and Random Forest—in multiclass prediction of ADL, exploring their feasibility for insurance premium rate calibration.The research is based on four waves of cross-sectional data (2015–2020) from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). After rigorous data cleaning (final valid sample: 58,790 entries) and an 8:1:1 split into training/validation/test sets, 12 independent variables—including age, mental health score, household size, etc.—were selected to construct the models.

Research methods included model construction, hyperparameter tuning, feature importance analysis (based on absolute coefficient values, weighted gain, and mean decrease in impurity), and feature quantity optimization. The results indicate:(1) The XGBoost model demonstrated the best generalization capability (test set accuracy: 0.7997), significantly outperforming the severely overfitted Random Forest (test set accuracy: 0.7606) and the weakest-performing Logistic Regression (test set accuracy < 0.6);(2) Feature importance analysis consistently identified age as the most critical predictor, with mental health score and self-rated health (particularly significant in XGBoost) also having substantial influence;(3) After feature optimization, XGBoost achieved optimal performance and strong robustness with seven core features (including age, mental health, and self-rated health), while Logistic Regression and Random Forest required fewer and more features, respectively, with inferior results.Accordingly, this study recommends prioritizing the XGBoost model for ADL risk assessment and premium rate calibration in LTCI actuarial practice. Its excellent predictive accuracy, generalization ability, and effective identification of key risk factors (age, mental health, self-rated health) can provide reliable data-driven support for developing fairer and more accurate insurance products.

A Cross-Sectional Survey Study on Causes and Prevention of Badminton-Related Injuries Among College Students

Wanjun De — 2025-12-20

Badminton is widely practiced among university students in China and provides substantial benefits for physical fitness, coordination, and social interaction, yet its high-intensity movements—including rapid direction changes and repetitive overhead strokes—also increase the risk of sport-related injuries. This study investigated the prevalence, causes, mechanisms, and preventive practices related to badminton injuries among students at XX College, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 200 regular badminton participants completed a structured questionnaire covering demographic information, training habits, warm-up and prevention behaviors, injury history, perceived risk factors, and injury-prevention knowledge. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed a high prevalence of lower-limb injuries, particularly ankle sprains, muscle strains, and overuse conditions. Key contributing factors included inadequate warm-up, poor technique, fatigue, and inappropriate footwear, while students identified warm-up routines, strengthening exercises, and improved technique as important but insufficiently implemented prevention strategies. Many participants expressed the need for more formal education on injury prevention. Overall, the findings indicate that badminton-related injuries among college students are common yet highly preventable, highlighting the importance of strengthening warm-up practices, improving technical guidance, addressing fatigue, and promoting proper footwear use within university physical education programs.

Pathways to Enhance Digital Literacy of Foreign Language Teachers in Application-Oriented Universities amidst the Educational Digitalization and Intellectualization

Jie Liu — 2025-12-20

Under the background of educational digitalization and intellectualization, the demand for digital literacy among foreign language teachers in application-oriented universities has become increasingly prominent. This transformation presents significant challenges to foreign language teachers who often face a digital literacy gap. This research addresses the urgent need to bridge this gap by investigating viable pathways for professional development. It identifies key barriers and driving factors, and the findings propose a multi-faceted framework for capacity building, which includes institutional support and policy guidance, Practical Workshops and tailored training and External Exchange and Resource Utilization. The study underscores the importance of a coordinated approach to facilitate teachers' digital adaptation and professional growth.

Sacred Chants on Stage: The Performative Reconstruction of Yushan Fanbai

Yutong Chai — 2025-12-20

This paper examines the transformative journey of Yushan Fanbai, a traditional Chinese Buddhist chant, as it transitions from monastic ritual to staged performance. Originally embedded in liturgical practice where sound served spiritual discipline rather than artistic display, Fanbai has entered new domains of cultural presentation through intangible cultural heritage policies and spiritual-aesthetic markets. Analyzing its performative reconstruction, this study identifies how Fanbai’s sonic, bodily, and spatial dimensions are systematically reconfigured for theatrical settings. Ritual chanting is reshaped into melodic phrases with harmonic enrichment; restrained bodily composure becomes choreographed movement; and sacred space gives way to symbolic scenography. These adaptations are driven externally by heritage frameworks and media markets, and internally by monastic communities seeking cultural outreach and institutional legitimacy. The resulting performance exists in a liminal space between ritual authenticity and aesthetic communication, generating tensions regarding sacredness and mediation. Ultimately, this reconstruction reflects not the dilution of tradition but its dynamic rearticulation, demonstrating how religious practices negotiate continuity within contemporary cultural economies while offering insights into the broader evolution of intangible cultural heritage in modern China.

Application of Domestication and Foreignization Strategies in Subtitle Translation -- A Case Study of The Legend of Miyue

You Li — 2025-12-20

This study analyzes the application of domestication and foreignization strategies in the English subtitle translation of the Chinese historical drama The Legend of Miyue. The research aims to evaluate how these strategies impact cultural transmission and subtitle quality, and to propose a more systematic framework for strategy selection. Through textual analysis of the subtitles, the study examines how specific cultural elements are translated. The findings reveal a dynamic interplay between domestication, which enhances comprehensibility for the target audience, and foreignization, which preserves the cultural authenticity of the source text. A key contribution of this study is the proposal of a strategy-selection model based on the cultural load and informational function of the content. This model provides a practical tool for translators to make informed decisions, balancing readability with cultural fidelity. The study concludes that a flexible, context-sensitive application of both strategies is essential for effective cross-cultural communication through audiovisual translation, offering significant implications for both translation practice and the global dissemination of culturally rich media.

A Comparative Study on Basketball Talent Training Programs in Chinese and Philippine Universities

Junqi Lu — 2025-12-20

This study employs a descriptive-comparative-correlational research design to investigate the self-assessed perceptions of university basketball athletes from China and the Philippines regarding their talent training outcomes and competition system experiences. A survey was administered to a sample of 60 athletes (38 from China, 22 from the Philippines) to collect data on their demographic profiles and their evaluations of training effectiveness in areas such as ball-handling, shooting, and defensive skills, as well as competition-related factors like mental preparation and decision-making under pressure. The findings indicate that athletes from both countries generally perceived their training outcomes as only slightly effective, with notable deficiencies in advanced ball-handling, defensive skills, and particularly in mental resilience and emotional control during competition. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in perceptions based on the athletes' country of origin, with Chinese athletes reporting a slightly better understanding of the game system. Furthermore, a strong positive correlation was found between athletes' ratings of their training outcomes and their perspectives on the competition system. The study concludes that current training programs in both countries require significant enhancement, with an urgent need to integrate structured mental skills training and more practical, game-simulated drills. These findings provide evidence-based insights for coaches and administrators to reform talent development strategies by addressing the critical gaps in psychological preparation and advanced skill application identified by the athletes themselves.

Jao Tsung-I and Selected Essays on the Cultural Relations History of China and India: An Overview of Siddhartha Studies

Pengling Li — 2025-12-20

Amidst the intensifying global cultural connection, Sino-Indian cultural exchanges have been a crucial domain for comprehending Eastern civilisations, with Jao Tsung-I emerging as a prominent figure in examining their historical profundity and modern relevance. This study focuses on Jao Tsung-I, a distinguished sinologist, and Sino-Indian cultural interactions. This analysis utilises Jao’s scholarly publications, historical documentation, and archaeological evidence to examine his biography, interdisciplinary research, and contributions to Sino-Indian cultural studies, particularly emphasising his book, Essays on the History of Sino-Indian Cultural Relations-Introduction to Siddhartha Studies. The study reveals that Jao’s autonomous learning and cross-cultural viewpoint propelled his success in Sinology, whereas Sino-Indian cultural interactions have developed from ancient Silk Road commerce and the dissemination of Buddhism to contemporary formal and informal collaborations. Jao Tsung-I’s study establishes a theoretical foundation for Sino-Indian cultural studies, and his interdisciplinary approaches serve as a guide for future researchers, enhancing bilateral cultural comprehension and advancing global Sinology.

Obstetric Nursing Intervention Models for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Their Effect Evaluation

Shangzhuan Huang — 2025-12-20

This study evaluated the effectiveness of different obstetric nursing intervention models for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP). A total of 120 pregnant women with HDP were randomly assigned to a predictive (anticipatory) intervention group, a comprehensive intervention group, or a control group receiving routine care (n=40 per group). Outcomes included delivery mode, anxiety/depression scores (SAS/SDS), and adverse maternal/neonatal outcomes. The predictive intervention group demonstrated a significantly higher vaginal delivery rate (75.00%) than both the comprehensive (65.00%) and control (47.50%) groups (P<0.05). Both intervention groups showed significantly lower pre-delivery SAS and SDS scores compared to the control group (P<0.05), with no significant difference between the two intervention groups. The incidences of adverse maternal (7.50%) and neonatal (5.00%) outcomes were lowest in the predictive group, followed by the comprehensive group. In conclusion, compared to routine care, both nursing models improve psychological outcomes, but the predictive intervention model appears more effective in optimizing delivery mode and reducing clinical complications.

A Theoretical Framework for AIGC-Enabled Pedagogy in Digital Media Art and the Transformation of Digital Character Design Education

Jinlong Wu — 2025-12-20

Artificial Intelligence–Generated Content (AIGC) is rapidly reshaping creative industries and transforming the epistemology, processes, and pedagogies of digital media art. Despite widespread adoption of generative models in concept art, digital illustration, and character design, the theoretical foundations guiding their integration into higher education remain insufficiently developed. This theoretical–framework article examines how AIGC reconfigures creative cognition, studio pedagogy, and ethical discourse within digital character design education. Synthesizing interdisciplinary literature on human–AI co-creativity, constructivist learning, studio-based pedagogy, and AI ethics, the study proposes the TAE Framework as a holistic model for understanding the multidimensional influence of AIGC on curriculum design and creative learning. The framework conceptualizes AIGC as a cognitive collaborator, an artistic catalyst, and an ethical negotiation site. It provides implications for curriculum redesign, human–AI co-creative studio instruction, assessment reform, and responsible AI literacy. This work contributes a foundational theoretical lens for future empirical research and offers practical directions for educators seeking to cultivate creativity, criticality, and ethical discernment in an intelligent learning environment.

Rapid Combination Therapy for Major Depression SNT with Stellate Ganglion Block in a Multicenter RCT

Peng Wu — 2025-12-20

This randomized controlled trial of 90 adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) found that combining Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy (SNT) with Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) yielded significantly superior antidepressant effects compared to either treatment alone. At the primary endpoint of Week 4, the SNT+SGB combination produced a significantly greater reduction in depressive severity on the HAMD-17 than both SGB monotherapy and SNT monotherapy, with a more rapid onset of action and higher response rates, all while maintaining a favorable safety profile. These results demonstrate the clinical potential of a combined mechanism approach that engages both neural circuit and autonomic targets for a more effective treatment of MDD.

Differences in the Implementation of Campus Football Policy in Grassroots Schools in Tianshui, Gansu

Yinglong Li — 2025-12-20

This study investigates the implementation of China's national campus football policy in grassroots schools within Tianshui, Gansu Province, a region characterized by developmental disparities. Through a combination of interviews and case studies, the findings reveal significant urban-rural differences in policy execution. Key disparities are identified in infrastructure, coaching resources, curriculum integration, and management commitment. Urban schools generally benefit from better facilities, more specialized coaching, and systematic training structures, aligning more closely with national policy objectives. In contrast, rural schools face substantial challenges, including inadequate pitches, a shortage of qualified football teachers, and ad-hoc curriculum implementation, often limited to basic physical education. The analysis identifies that these differences stem primarily from uneven regional funding, a limited supply of qualified coaching talent, varying levels of administrative motivation, and differing socio-cultural attitudes towards sports among parents. The study concludes that without targeted interventions addressing these specific resource and motivational gaps, the policy risks reinforcing existing educational inequalities rather than achieving its goals of widespread youth development. Recommendations are provided for multi-level stakeholders to promote more equitable and effective policy implementation.

Integrating Emerging Sports into Primary Physical Education: A Four-Dimensional Curriculum Framework for Holistic Student Development in China

meng Li — 2025-12-20

In response to the ongoing educational reform and the global movement toward diversified physical education, this study explores effective strategies for integrating emerging sports into primary school physical education (PE) curricula in China. Using literature analysis, teaching experiments, and comparative research, the study examines the application of rope skipping, roller skating, and orienteering as innovative modules in PE instruction. A four-dimensional integration framework—comprising progressive skill reconstruction, spiral physical fitness enhancement, interactive and interest-oriented pedagogy, and multi-dimensional evaluation—was developed and tested in teaching practice. Results indicate that curriculum integration of emerging sports significantly improves students’ motor skills, physical fitness, and learning motivation while promoting teamwork and self-efficacy. The study concludes that effective integration should adhere to the principles of scientific design, enjoyment, and practicality, using gamification, situational learning, and competition-based instruction. This framework offers a new pathway for promoting holistic physical literacy and health-oriented development among primary school students.

Research Progress of Microglia Involved in Neuropathic Pain in Recent Ten Years ----Bibliometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace

雄黄 — 2025-12-20

Based on CiteSpace, this study performed a bibliometric analysis of 400 articles (100 English, 300 Chinese) from PubMed and CNKI (2015–2025) to investigate the role of microglia in neuropathic pain (NP). The findings reveal a growing volume of literature in this field, with neuroinflammation representing a major research focus. Keyword analysis identified "neuroinflammation" (Chinese frequency: 62, centrality: 0.55) and "neuropathic pain" (English frequency: 60, centrality: 0.51) as the most representative terms. Microglia modulate inflammatory responses via M1/M2 polarization, involving channels such as TRPV4 and VRAC, and signaling pathways including CXCL13 and NLRP3, playing a central role in NP development. Future research should further elucidate microglial heterogeneity and immune regulatory mechanisms to identify novel therapeutic targets for NP.

Research on the Transformation of Errenzhuan from the Perspective of Short Videos

Zhenyao Li — 2025-12-20

This study examines the transformation of Errenzhuan, a traditional Northeast Chinese folk art, through the lens of short video platforms. Confronting a shifting cultural landscape, Errenzhuan’s migration to digital media represents a critical case of "creative transformation" for intangible cultural heritage. The research analyzes how platforms like Douyin reconfigure its artistic form, cultural meaning, and communication logic, revealing a dualistic impact. While short videos demolish geographical and generational barriers, creating a participatory ecosystem where users evolve from audience to co-creators through secondary creations and challenges, this adaptation also poses significant risks. The fragmentation of narratives, exaggeration for algorithmic appeal, and dominance of traffic logic often lead to entertainment overload and a dilution of artistic essence. The study concludes that authentic revitalization hinges on upholding integrity while innovating—using the art’s core aesthetic values as an anchor to harness, rather than be subsumed by, platform dynamics. Thus, Errenzhuan’s journey illustrates a precarious yet promising path for folk arts navigating the digital age, balancing technological empowerment with cultural preservation to achieve sustainable relevance.

Research on Intelligent Construction of NLP-Assisted Teaching Resources for Ideological and Political Education in College English Courses

Sha He — 2025-12-20

As a public foundation course combining instrumental and humanistic elements, the College English curriculum must not only fulfill its core mission of developing students' English language proficiency but also undertake the responsibility of ideological and political education through "value guidance". The quality of its ideological and political teaching resources directly impacts the effectiveness of moral education. Leveraging its powerful capabilities in text semantic understanding, sentiment analysis, and knowledge extraction, Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology provides a novel approach for intelligent construction of ideological and political teaching resources in College English education. Guided by the goal of "addressing the predicament of ideological and political (I&P) teaching resources in college English", this study explores the in-depth integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology with I&P teaching resources. It clarifies the connotation and hierarchical needs of I&P teaching resources in college English, thereby constructing an NLP technology system for dual-dimensional mining of explicit and implicit I&P elements. The system enables the full lifecycle management of resources from generation to application, effectively supporting personalized learning and evaluation, and providing robust support for the integration of ideological and political education into college English courses.

Faith, Function, and Transformation: A Study of the Nuo Culture in Pingxiang, Jiangxi

Jiahao Zhang — 2025-12-20

Nuo culture in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, represents one of China’s most enduring ritual traditions, integrating religious practices, theatrical performance, and community organization. Historically rooted in ancient exorcistic rites and shaped by the interactions between Central Plains civilization and southern ritual traditions, Pingxiang Nuo has developed into a unique cultural system characterized by its multilayered belief structure and its diverse social functions. Based on extensive textual analysis and fieldwork—including participant observation, temple visits, interviews with Nuo masters, artisans, officials, and local residents—this study examines the belief system, ritual symbolism, and sociocultural roles of Nuo practice in Pingxiang. It argues that the tradition simultaneously embodies a cosmological worldview, a moral education mechanism, a community-building institution, and a living heritage resource. However, rapid modernization, weakened clan structures, youth disinterest, and commercialized misappropriation have created unprecedented challenges, threatening the continuity of ritual knowledge and cultural authenticity. Using theories of ritual symbolism, social space, and folklore practice, this paper analyzes how Nuo culture has transitioned from a sacred community-based spiritual system to a public cultural asset in contemporary society. It further proposes strategies for sustainable transmission through education, policy support, community revitalization, and digital documentation. This research enriches the understanding of Chinese ritual culture and provides insights for global discussions on intangible cultural heritage preservation and the revitalization of rural cultural identity.