Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences is an open access, peer-reviewed publication series published by Darcy & Roy Press. It aims to publish conference proceedings dealing with all areas of education, sociology, economics, psychology, history, geography, linguistics, etc.
Research on the Driving Mechanism of Investor Interaction and Enterprise Digital Technology Innovation Based on Principal-Agent Theory
While the interactivity between investors and listed companies has significantly improved with optimized capital market regulation and the proliferation of information technology, the mechanisms through which it affects corporate digital technology innovation remain unclear. Using data from Chinese A-share listed companies (2013-2023) and combining information from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's 'Interactive Easy' and the Shanghai Stock Exchange's 'SSE e-Interactive' platforms, this study examines the impact of investor interactivity on corporate digital technology innovation and its underlying mechanisms. The study finds that: First, investor interactivity drives corporate digital technology innovation through three key channels: (1) increasing information transparency, (2) intensifying media scrutiny, and (3) easing financing constraints; Second, the above effects are more prominent in high-tech industries, non-capital-intensive, and environmentally friendly enterprises. Mechanism analysis reveals that interactivity facilitates resource allocation optimization and core technology breakthroughs by mitigating information asymmetry, strengthening external oversight, and diversifying financing channels. This paper reveals the driving role of capital market participants' behavior on corporate digital technology innovation, provides new evidence for the "investor-enterprise" interaction theory, and suggests that government departments optimize the functions of interactive platforms, enterprises formulate differentiated interactive strategies, and investors guide the direction of innovation through technical inquiries.
Investor Interactivity, Corporate Digital Technology Innovation, Information Transparency, Media Supervision Pressure, Financing Constraints.
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Research on the Impact of Energy Efficiency on Firm Performance Based on the Mediating Effect of the Level of Green Innovation
Against the backdrop of global environmental change and China's "dual carbon" goal, enhancing energy efficiency is vital for enterprises' low-carbon development. This empirical investigation selects 51 A-share listed enterprises within the energy sector as the research sample, spanning a time frame from 2013 to 2023, measures their energy consumption and green innovation, and analyzes the impact of energy efficiency on enterprise performance and the role of green innovation by constructing regression models and mediating effect models. The empirical findings demonstrate that energy efficiency exerts a statistically significant positive impact on corporate performance, with green innovation serving as a mediating mechanism in this relationship. Specifically, a 1% increase in energy efficiency can drive a 0. 069% improvement in enterprise performance, and green innovation can further amplify this effect by 0. 113%. The heterogeneity analysis finds that the regression coefficient of energy efficiency in state-owned enterprises is 0. 103 (highly significant with a 1% significance criterion), while that in non-state-owned enterprises is -0. 050 and not significant; The regression coefficient of energy efficiency in central region enterprises is 0. 111 (significant at the 1% level), while the coefficients in eastern and western regions are negative. This study innovates the measurement system of energy efficiency by converting various energy consumptions into standard coal, deepens the investigation into the mediating mechanism of green innovation with patent application data as the index, and discusses the heterogeneity of property rights and regions, providing theoretical and practical references for enterprises to optimize energy structure and governments to formulate policies.
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Carbon Sinks and Green Efficiency: Evidence from Chinese Provincial Panel Data
Under China’s “dual carbon” strategy, carbon sinks—natural systems that absorb atmospheric CO₂—have become a key component of green development policy. This study uses provincial panel data from 2001 to 2021 and applies a Slack-Based Measure (SBM) model to estimate green economic efficiency. A two-way fixed effects regression is then used to assess the impact of carbon sink reserves on efficiency and explore potential mechanisms. Results show that: (1) carbon sinks significantly improve green economic efficiency, and this effect remains robust across lagged models, variable trimming, and alternative efficiency measures; (2) the positive effect is stronger in coal-intensive and less-developed regions, suggesting a compensatory ecological role; (3) mechanism analysis reveals that carbon sinks indirectly boost efficiency by promoting green technological innovation and encouraging industrial upgrading. This paper extends the existing literature by integrating ecological factors into the study of carbon efficiency and highlights the economic value of natural capital. Policy suggestions include improving carbon sink monitoring and trading systems, formulating region-specific ecological-industrial integration strategies, and enhancing incentives for low-carbon innovation.
Carbon sink, Green economic efficiency, SBM model, Mechanism analysis, regional heterogeneity.
Design of Illegal Wildlife Trade Prevention and Control System Based on AHP and Multiple Linear Regression Model--Based on the Practical Path of National Government
As a global environmental crime, illegal wildlife trade seriously threatens ecological security and biodiversity. In order to build a systematic prevention and control system, this study innovatively integrated the analytic hierarchy method (AHP) and multiple linear regression model to design a five-year data-driven intervention program based on the national government. The AHP model assesses potential implementation subjects from five dimensions: financial resources, human resources, influence, relevance of interests and legal enforcement, and determines that the national government has the highest overall score (0.4264), and its legislative authority, resource deployment and international collaboration capacity provide the core guarantee for the program to be implemented. Further combined with the multiple linear regression model, quantitatively analyzing the impact of the expansion of nature reserve area, environmental protection financial investment and education penetration rate on the export volume of illegal trade, the model was significant (p=0.0368), predicting a significant decrease in the export volume after implementation. Sensitivity analysis shows that disposable income and education funding are key drivers of effectiveness. The study confirms that the government-led multidimensional strategy of “regulatory enhancement-technological empowerment-international cooperation” can effectively curb illegal trade networks and provide a quantitative decision-making framework for global governance.
Hierarchical analysis, multiple linear regression, illegal wildlife trade.
The Impact of Digital Transformation on the New Productivity of Enterprises an Empirical Analysis of Industry Heterogeneity Differences
As China navigates a crucial stage of economic transition and industrial enhancement, its conventional growth paradigm faces increasing challenges in sustaining high-quality development. In this context, the concept of “new quality productivity” has gained significant attention. Digital transformation has become a pivotal driving force in supporting this evolution. However, empirical research on the firm-level impact of digital transformation on new quality productivity remains relatively scarce. This paper explores both the direct and mediating pathways through which digital transformation affects new quality productivity, particularly by advancing digital technologies and through investment in innovation, thereby offering valuable insights for both scholarship and practice. Drawing on panel data from A-share listed firms in China from 2015 to 2022, the analysis employs multiple regression models alongside mediation analysis to deliver a thorough evaluation. The findings highlight three main conclusions: (1) Digital transformation positively and significantly influences firms’ new quality productivity, evidenced by a regression coefficient of 0.002, which is statistically significant at the 1% level and economically relevant; (2) This impact is partially mediated through improvements in digital technology, with a supporting correlation coefficient of 0.041. However, the mediating role of innovation investment lacks statistical significance, suggesting firms still have opportunities to enhance both the effectiveness and alignment of such investments; (3) The heterogeneity analysis reveals that the influence of digital transformation is more pronounced in small and medium-sized enterprises, with a coefficient of 0.002, surpassing the 0.001 effect observed in their larger counterparts. These insights offer valuable reference points for both policymakers and business leaders aiming to formulate targeted strategies. Governments are encouraged to accelerate digital infrastructure deployment and tailor policy measures to fit firms of different sizes. Enterprises, in turn, should integrate digitalization into their core strategic planning, enhance their innovation capacity, and advance technological capabilities to foster a leap in new quality productivity.
Digital transformation, new quality productivity of enterprisesl, Level of digital technology innovation, Investment in technological innovation.
Exploring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Art and Mathematics in Albrecht Dürer’s Works
Albrecht Dürer, one of the most important artists of the northern renaissance, lived and worked from 1471 to 1528 as a painter, printmaker, and theorist. This paper is a systematic analysis of Dürer´s use of the mathematical mode of thinking in all its fullness, both in his theoretical writing and in practical art and thus, it sheds light on the deep symbiotic relationship between art and mathematics. The essay will begin by situating Dürer's mathematical theory in the broader milieu of Renaissance thought about the convergence of art and science, before turning to its foundations in “The Four Books on Measurement” and analyzing his masterworks including Melencolia I, Praying Hands, and studies of human proportion. Dissecting the philosophical foundation of his works, this paper claims that Dürer did not submit art to the strict laws of mathematics, but believed in mathematics as a language with divine unity which could transcend multiple areas with its potential and enhance aesthetic expression. Finally, the paper will consider the widespread influence of Dürer's interdisciplinary practice on later generations and current-day STEAM education to show that his artistic legacy remains vibrant today.
Albrecht Dürer; Renaissance; Art and Mathematics; Human Proportion; Melencolia.
Modeling Urban Narrative Structures and Feature Generation Pathways Driven by Korean UGC
This study investigates how Korean user-generated content (UGC) on Instagram constructs and communicates urban narratives of Shanghai in a cross-cultural digital context. Moving beyond state-centric communication paradigms, the study explores the bottom-up formation of city image narratives, emphasizing affective resonance, visual aesthetics, and community interaction. Utilizing semantic network analysis and content analysis on over 13,000 Korean-language comments under the hashtag #상해여행, we identify a multi-layered narrative model composed of landmark visualization, experiential storytelling, and emotional co-creation. The research further reveals how grassroots media practices contribute to an algorithm-driven visibility of urban features, ultimately informing the organic transmission of urban and national imagery. Our findings offer a methodological pathway for modeling decentralized city image construction driven by foreign audiences in the social media era.
Urban Narrative, User-Generated Content, Semantic Network, Affective Communication, City Image, Cross-Cultural Media.
Developmental Art Therapy: A Collaborative Paradigm of Positive Psychology and Exploitation of Artistic Potential
Developmental art therapy is regarded as a collaborative model of positive psychology and artistic potential development to explore its theoretical basis and practical application. This study analyzes the unique advantages of art therapy in promoting individual mental health, stimulating creativity and improving the quality of life from the perspective of positive psychology. This paper first reviews the development of positive psychology and developmental art therapy, and expounds the similarities between the two in terms of ideas and methods. Then it deeply explores the core concept, basic principles and operating procedures of developmental art therapy, and emphasizes that it plays an important role in stimulating individual's inner potential, cultivating positive emotions and strengthening psychological resilience. With the help of case analysis, this paper showed the application effects of developmental art therapy in different ages and different groups, such as emotional control of children and adolescents, stress reduction of adults, and maintenance of cognitive function of the elderly, etc. It also explored that developmental art therapy has a good application prospect in the fields of education, psychological counseling and community service. Finally, this study summarizes the advantages and challenges of developmental art therapy as a collaborative paradigm of positive psychology and artistic potential development to provide directional suggestions for future research. The purpose of this study is to provide a novel treatment and intervention model for mental health workers, educators and art therapists to promote the overall development of individuals and improve the mental health of society as a whole.
Developmental Art Therapy; Positive Psychology; Artistic Potential; Mental Health; Creativity.
A Study on the Adaptability of Interactivity Freedom Under Different Narrative Perspectives
With the deepening application of VR technology in the field of animation, the narrative methods of VR animation have undergone significant changes compared to traditional animation. However, the relationship between narrative perspective and interactivity freedom has not yet been systematically explored. Addressing this research gap, this paper proposes a study on the adaptability of interactivity freedom under different narrative perspectives, aiming to reveal the adaptation patterns that exist between narrative perspective and interactivity freedom in VR animation. The article first analyzes the differences between VR animation and traditional animation, pointing out that VR animation achieves identity reconstruction for the audience in the virtual world through interactive narrative. Subsequently, this paper elaborates on the dynamic coupling relationship between narrative perspective and interactivity freedom, and further proposes adaptation principles for interactivity freedom under different narrative perspectives. Finally, the article concludes that narrative perspective and interactivity freedom are interdependent; designers need to flexibly combine and adjust presets to create animation works, providing theoretical reference for VR animation creation.
Virtual Reality; VR Animation; Interactive Narrative; Narrative Perspective; Interactivity Freedom.
The Cross-Media Adaptation of Beijing-Style Aesthetics
As a profound artistic representation of Beijing's unique regional culture, Beijing-style aesthetics currently confronts both significant opportunities and complex challenges in the process of cross-media adaptation within the rapidly evolving digital era. Based on the practical explorations in multiple domains such as film and television production, dramatic performances, advanced digital technology applications, and public art projects, this study aims to systematically delve into the diverse cross-media transformation paths of Beijing-style aesthetics. The research findings indicate that the existing adaptation practices have successfully expanded the expressive dimensions of Beijing culture through strategic means like the vivid visualization of iconic regional symbols and the creation of technology-empowered immersive experiences for audiences. However, several prominent issues still persist, including the gradual dissolution of distinct regional characteristics, the noticeable weakening of literary depth, and the ongoing presence of the digital divide. These problems essentially stem from fundamental differences in media characteristics across various platforms, deviations in creative concepts among practitioners, and the improper application of technological tools in the adaptation process. In response to these challenges, this paper proposes constructing an innovative adaptation paradigm that emphasizes "content as the foundational core and technology as the supportive tool." It also advocates for strengthening the subjective role of dramatic art, establishing a comprehensive digital resource library for cultural heritage, and innovating community-based communication models. Through these measures, it is expected to achieve the dynamic inheritance of Beijing-style aesthetics and its contemporary innovative transformation in the digital age.
Beijing-style aesthetics, cross-media adaptation, regional culture, digital technology, cultural inheritance.
Analysis of Female Love Tragedy in Xiao Hong's March in a Small Town
In the 20th century, China was in the midst of a great social change, and the old and new cultures collided fiercely. Xiao Hong's March in a Small Town vividly demonstrates the destiny of women in this context, and profoundly reveals the predicament of women's survival under the intertwining of feudal traditions and modern civilization. This paper studies the performance of female love tragedy and its reasons in Xiao Hong's March in a Small Town. It is found that the tragedy of love presents multiple manifestations such as the tragedy of character, social tragedy and the tragedy of fate. The root causes of the tragedy include the bondage of feudal tradition; the conflict between old and new ideas; and the limitation of individual character. Aunt Cui's tragedy is typical, deeply reflecting the plight of women in the intertwining of old and new cultures, and embodying Xiao Hong's profound insight into women's destiny and humanistic concern. Aunt Cui's fate epitomizes the female group in the gap between the old and new cultures. Through this tragedy, Xiao Hong not only shows the loss of female subjectivity in a specific era, but also inquires about the killing of human nature by feudal ethics through her literary writing, and her profound insights into the fate of women are still inspirational to the contemporary society's reflections on gender equality and liberation of ideas.
Small town march, tragedy, female destiny.
A Metaphorical Exploration of the "Fish" and "Cat" Imagery in Jin Yucheng's Blossoms
This paper investigates the metaphorical significance of the "fish" and "cat" imagery in Jin Yucheng's acclaimed novel Blossoms, with attention to their layered cultural resonances across both Eastern and Western traditions. Through a method of close textual analysis, the study demonstrates how these two motifs function not merely as symbolic figures but as dynamic narrative agents, contributing to both plot progression and character development. As an imagery system marked by contradiction and symbiosis, "fish" and "cat" underpin a concealed narrative framework and serve as metaphors for the existential predicaments faced by individuals amid the turbulence of social change. The interplay of these images articulates the tension between resistance and adaptation within grand historical narratives, and affirms the enduring human impulse toward survival. Jin's work conveys a philosophical depth that reconfigures the dialogue between tradition and modernity, individual and history, through a lens shaped by existential awareness and a cyclical conception of life. In doing so, Blossoms offers a compelling interpretive pathway for rethinking the philosophy of life in contemporary Chinese literature.
Blossoms, imagery of fish and cat, Zhuangzi, existentialism, nonlinear narrative.
Exploring the Formation of Eileen Chang's “Dramatic” Writing through Situational Allusion and Psychological Projection in the Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra is a representative work of Eileen Chang's dramatic writing. The article enriches the novel's perception through the dramatic form, and carries metaphorical hints through the novel's genre. In this fusion of the explicit words and metaphors, the setting of the scenario creates the dramatic conflicts and suspense, and the dialogues among the characters reflect their psychological actions. This paper analyzes the dramatic performance of The Heart Sutra through textual analysis, in order to interpret the human nature behind the character shaping. Then tracing back to the time and social background of Chang’s writing, so as to observe the appearance of the people of the times during the period of transformation between the old and the new ideas. This study analyzes the modern fiction ‘The Heart Sutra’ from a contemporary perspective, interpreting the human distortion in it as a symptom of the peculiar conflict of the vanguard character during the period of change. The study discusses the microcosm of Eileen Chang’s original family inside the fiction, which also provides a context of her insights of the times. As a result, the article emphasizes the re-creation value of literary appreciation through the subjective and objective viewpoints to appreciate the text of The Heart Sutra in an all-round way.
The Heart Sutra, Dramatic Fiction, Psychological Projection, Eileen Chang.
A Comparative Study of Literary Narratives from a Cross-Cultural Perspective: Taking the Temptation of the Gangdise Mountains and Dad Dad Dad as Examples
Based on the interactive tension between narrative structure, cultural stance, and literary trends, this paper conducts a comparative narrative analysis of Ma Yuan’s The Temptation of the Gangdise Mountains and Han Shaogong’s Dad Dad Dad within the context of China’s New Era literature in the 1980s. It aims to demonstrate that the former, through formal experimentation and fragmented narration, employs an "othering" perspective to deconstruct the fixed attributes of Tibetan culture, focusing on a detached pursuit of literary innovation that implicitly reflects the metaphorical crisis of postcolonial writing. In contrast, the latter, via allegorical storytelling and linear narration within a confined space, dismantles the inherent flaws and continuity of Chu-shamanic culture, presenting a critical yet compassionate stance that explores the possibility of reconstructing national cultural identity. The narrative tension between these two works mutually illuminates the complexity and anxiety of cultural identity construction within a globalized literary and cultural landscape. This study transcends the singular narrative framework of individual texts, examining and revealing the interactive dynamics between narrative form and cultural positioning. It holds methodological significance for expanding research on New Era literature and cross-referential studies, marking another academic debate on trans-ethnic, trans-regional, and cross-cultural dimensions in New Era literature.
Cross-cultural perspective, avant-garde literature, Roots-Seeking Literature, postcolonial narrative.
The Native Reception and Transformation of Postmodernism in Chinese Literature: A Study of Neo-Realist Fiction
Originating in the mid to late 1980s in China, the "New Realism" novel was influenced by Western postmodernism and became one of the main variants of postmodernism in Chinese literary works, gradually forming a part of Chinese postmodernism literature. These works can analyze both the real-life scenes of Chinese cultural soil and the rebellious spirit influenced by postmodernism. This article takes the New Realism novel as the starting point and analyzes the local acceptance and transformation of postmodernism in Chinese literature, based on the social reality context of the transition period of Chinese literature. This article adopts the methods of parallel research and influence research, taking the characteristics of postmodernism in new realistic novels as the research object, exploring the acceptance of postmodernism in Chinese literature and its transformation in Chinese literature, in order to understand the existence of postmodernism in contemporary Chinese literature. Based on the research of Chinese new realistic novel schools, this article explores the development of Chinese literature in the context of postmodernism.
“Postmodernism”, “New Realism” fiction, Transformation, The Development of Chinese Literature.
Preface: 4th International Conference on Art Design, E-Education and Innovation Management (ADEIM 2025)
The 2025 4th International Conference on Art Design, E-Education and Innovation Management (ADEIM 2025) was resoundingly held at Canberra, Australia from August 30-31, 2025. It highlights recent and significant advances in research and development in art design, e-education, educational reform, humanities, innovation management, and social sciences. With participation of a large number of young researchers, ADEIM 2025 can be a platform for new collaborative ventures and strategic alliances to gain better insights into research and innovation, to harness the strength and synergies, and to bring further prosperity to the nations. As the future becomes more competitive and challenging, it is important to remain relevant and maintain the performance for continuous improvement in research & education. It will also serve to facilitate the exchange of information between researchers and professionals to discuss the latest issues and advancement in these areas. ADEIM 2025 brought together experts from different organizations to initiate discussions on topics that are of interest to the conference attendees. This conference encourages young researcher from multi-discipline background to share their new and innovative ideas and findings is the aim of the conference. ADEIM Organizing Committee Canberra, Australia