Advances in Humanities and Modern Education Research
2025 International Conference on Modern Education, Culture, and Social Sciences
Vol. 2 / No. 1 2025 ISSN 3007-9659 29 articles
2025 International Conference on Modern Education, Culture, and Social Sciences This volume compiles cutting-edge interdisciplinary research presented at MECSS 2025, where global scholars converged to explore technological innovation in education, cultural heritage preservation, and ethical governance in social sciences. The bilingual proceedings feature three pivotal themes: AI-Driven Educational Ecosystem Innovation Digital Empowerment of Cultural Continuity Ethical Governance Frameworks in Social Sciences
Papers in this issue
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pp. 1–5
Exploring the Pathways of Vocational Mission Education for College Students in the New Era
Liang Zhang, Yi Zhang
College students constitute the backbone of future society and bear the critical responsibility of fostering social and national prosperity. They must not only acquire specialized knowledge but also cultivate excellent professional qualities, uphold ethical standards, and embrace social responsibility. Under new social circumstances, colleges and universities should explore and innovate in the development of vocational mission cultivation pathways, adapting to the new era by integrating curricul...
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pp. 6–9
The Russian Academic Research on Geser: Contributions of Representative Scholars in the Second half of the 20th Century
Qingjie Li, Yongjun An
This study focuses on the research of Russian scholars in the second half of the 20 th century on Geser epic. It mainly introduced the achievements of Geser research in terms of textual interpretation, version verification and the exploration of cultural connotations by Ts. Damdinsuren, S. Yu. Neklyudov, and A. I. Ulanov. Through a deep analysis of relevant literature, this study reveals the scholars’ unique perspectives and approaches in Geser studies, which will deepen and expand the study on ...
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pp. 10–17
EFL Learners’ Acceptance of the UNIPUS Learning Management System: A Case Study
Fang He, Supyan Hussin, Azlina Abdul Aziz
Despite the growing use of the UNIPUS Learning Management System (LMS) in College English education, significant gaps remain in understanding how students perceive, accept, and engage with the platform. These gaps are critical as they may directly influence the LMS's effectiveness in enhancing student learning outcomes. This study aims to address these gaps through a case study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six EFL college students, utilizing open-ended questions designed based...
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pp. 18–25
Instructional Design of “General Methods for Studying Organic Compounds” Based on Real-life Scenarios - Elemental Composition and Material Structure of Nails
Dongqing Yang, Xiaofeng Song, Lijuan Xu, Guoli Xie
Protein is a necessary nutrient for human body. In common sense, most proteins are edible. Nails are important tissues of human body. Through the questionnaire of the main components of nails, cognitive conflict is established. Taking the content of the questionnaire and nails as the research carrier, students systematically analyzed, hypothesized and verified the elemental composition and structural characteristics of nails. Students understood the differences between nail protein and common ed...
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pp. 26–32
Governance Mechanisms of Confucian Culture on Sewage Discharge of industrial Enterprises: Considering the Mediating Role of Public Environmental Concerns
Qing Li, Changzheng Zhang
Based on the data consisting of 3743 city-year observations in China from 2011 to 2022, this study utilizes the multi-dimensional fixed-effects panel regression models and the Bootstrap test method to analyze the impact of Confucian culture on the sewage discharge of industrial enterprises as well as the mediating role of public environmental concerns in the relationship between the two. The empirical results show that Confucian culture, as a representative of environmentally friendly social cul...
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pp. 33–38
Survey and Value Assessment of Historically Protected Buildings in Wuhan -- Take Wuhan University Library as an Example
Xueer Huang
The Wuhan University Library is a testimony to the development of modern higher education in Wuhan, a crystallisation of the research and practice of modern Chinese and Western architects in China, a representative of modern Chinese educational architecture, and a valuable cultural heritage of the university. However, due to the rapid development of modern education, the conservation of modern university architecture has not received sufficient attention and its current state of conservation is ...
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pp. 39–43
Research on Data Collection, Management, and Application in Cultural Heritage Museums
Zili Cai
This paper focuses on the data collection, management, and application in cultural heritage museums. By analyzing successful cases of typical museums, it explores their advanced technologies and management concepts. Combining the actual situation in China, it puts forward targeted suggestions to promote the digital transformation of cultural heritage museums in China and enhance their capabilities in protection, research, and dissemination
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pp. 44–46
The Impact of Cartoons on Children’s Toy Design
Luping Xing
In recent years, cartoon characters have not only been confined to the animation industry. As one of the important derivatives of the animation industry, they have fully exerted the internal driving force of design innovation based on the design concept of children's toys. Disney is a successful example of creating global Disney culture and commercializing animation culture. By comparing the commercial revenue data related to the commercial success of the domestic animation "Nezha the Demonic Ch...
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pp. 47–53
Interdisciplinary Integration Paths for Specialized General Education in Applied Colleges and Universities—Chengdu College of University of Electronic Science And Technology of China as an Example
Min Mao, Danfeng Li, Shenghong Wang, Jian Li
Under the background of the "Four New" (new engineering, new medical, new agricultural, new liberal arts) construction initiative, general education serves as a critical approach for cultivating versatile talents. In response to the issue that general education in local applied colleges and universities has become merely formalistic, Chengdu College of University of Electronic Science And Technology of China (CDUESTC) has proposed the "specialized general education" model. This model achieves in...
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pp. 54–58
Exploring Art Education in Historic Sites: A Case Study of Public Space Design in Wuxianguan
Jiawei Zhang, Tongxin Cai
This paper explores the application of Wuxian Temple as an important historical site of Maritime Silk Road culture in art education and its design innovation path. It reveals the role of art education in protecting the cultural connotation of historical sites and realizing modern design innovation. Wuxian Temple is not only a place for cultural communication and historical inheritance, but also an ideal place for interdisciplinary educational practice. Combining cultural narratives, multimedia d...
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pp. 59–67
Enhancing Science Process Skills of Freshmen Science Education Students through Course-Based Undergraduate Research
Louella S. Degamon, Minie L. Bulay
This study assesses the enhancement of science process skills (SPS) among freshman secondary science education students at a state university though Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE). A mixed-method research design was utilized, employing mean, standard deviation, and paired sample t-tests for quantitative analysis, while thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data. Results indicated overall improvement, with classifying reaching a competent level and most basic SPS pro...
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pp. 68–80
Effects of Multimodal Stimuli on Students' Attentional Control During task Switching
Dou Shi, Di Feng
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of attention control under the influence of auditory stimuli (music type: excited, depressing, soothing, cheerful) and tactile stimuli (vibration type: low frequency, high frequency) in different subjects, so as to provide guidance to adjust the design of different stimuli and their combinations in students' learning space.We selected 24 college students (12 males and 12 females) who were physically and mentally healthy. Subjects were asked...
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pp. 81–88
Exploration and Practice on All-round Ideological and Political Design of "University Computer Foundation" Course
Yu Zhang, Lei Chen, Jinli Li, Hong Liu
Under the background of promoting the construction of "big ideological and political course", this paper takes "University Computer Foundation" Course as an example to carry out the research on curriculum ideological and political teaching. Aiming at the problems such as "superficialization" and "blunt" existing in the current curriculum ideology and politics, combing the characteristics of "University Computer Foundation" Course，this paper determines the Ideological and political design concept...
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pp. 89–94
An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Intercultural Communication Competence Development: A Comparative Study of English and Japanese
Huiying Zhang, Shuying Li, Yiting Li
This paper explores the differences in intercultural communication competence (ICC) development between English and Japanese majors within China’s higher education system. Through a comparative analysis of their cultivation objectives, curricula, teaching methods, and assessment systems, the study identifies distinct characteristics and limitations in the approaches of each major. While English majors emphasize broad cultural knowledge and critical thinking, Japanese majors concentrate on in-dep...
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pp. 95–98
Factors Influencing College Life Satisfaction and Strategies for Enhancement from a Positive Perspective Psychology
Huiying Zhang, Xue Cao
This paper explores the factors that influence college students’ life satisfaction and presents strategies for enhancement from a positive psychology perspective. Life satisfaction serves as a crucial indicator of psychological well-being, closely linked to positive psychological capital, social support, family environment, and learning experiences. Research findings indicate that social support and positive psychological capital significantly enhance life satisfaction, while adverse life events...
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pp. 99–102
Digital Educational Communication: Application and Practice of Social Media
Shiwei Jing
With the rapid advancement of information technology, social media has become a crucial element in educational communication. This study explores the role and application of social media in education, emphasizing its ability to enhance the accessibility of educational resources, facilitate interaction between teachers and students, and support distance education. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube provide diverse tools for creating and sharing educational content, cond...
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pp. 103–106
Understanding the Psychological Impacts of School Bullying on Adolescents via Machine Learning
Hanyu Zhang, Shimin Cai
School bullying poses a significant threat to adolescent mental health, a critical factor in youth development. This paper examines the link between bullying and psychological well-being, highlighting its detrimental effects supported by empirical evidence. It explores three prevalent bullying types—verbal, cyber and physical—and their distinct impacts on adolescents. Using survey data, the study analyzes the prevalence of bullying types and their combinations, identifying key psychological fact...
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pp. 107–114
Madman Narratives in East Asia: A Comparative Study of Lu Xun and Natsume Soseki Under Modernity Anxiety
Boxuan Ding
This study takes Lu Xun's 'Diary of a Madman' and Natsume Soseki's 'I am a Cat' as the target of the 'madman' narrative, and based on the context of modernity anxiety in East Asia, we use textual close reading and cross-cultural comparison to explore the differences in the paths of the critique of Western modernity between the two. The analysis reveals that in the face of the common dilemma of Western modernity in East Asia, there is a need for a more comprehensive analysis of Western modernity....
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pp. 115–126
Development and Validation of Self-Assessment Instrument in Science for 21 st Century Skills of Junior High School Students
Rodrigo S. Montajes Jr
In today’s challenging and competitive world, it is crucial that individuals must possess 21st century skills. This study aimed to develop and validate a self-assessment instrument for 21st century skills in science of junior high school students. A mixed-method research design was employed in this study. The perceptions of the students and teachers about the 21st century skills were gathered and analyzed using the thematic analysis, which were then utilized as the basis for generating the indic...
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pp. 127–136
The Effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning–Based Instructional Material in Cell Biology
Loujane Gray Y. Radaza, Julie S. Berame
This study investigates the effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in cell biology education, focusing on student performance. It compares experimental and control groups to evaluate how CLIL enhances both content comprehension and language development. A mixed-methods approach integrates quantitative GPA analysis over three years with qualitative data from observations and interviews. Statistical analysis reveals significant differences (p < 0.05) in academic performan...
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pp. 137–140
The Chinese Translating Narrative of Arrow to the Sun
Chang Liu, Xiaoqiang Wang, Mengxuan Tian, Xianjun Dai, Deyu Zhang, Ming Li, Rong Fang, Nan Jiang, Yinghui Bi, Ling Zuo
Arrow to the Sun, a children's book by Gerald McDermott, is a vivid adaptation of an Indian legend through semi-abstract geometric shapes. With its characteristic shapes, colors and styles, the work shows the beauty of the customs of a rich culture, allowing readers to deeply feel the charm of folk stories. Based on the translation narratology theory of Mona Baker, this paper takes the Chinese translation of Arrow to the Sun as the research corpa to make an in-depth analysis of several translati...
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pp. 141–147
Application Study of Holistic Concept in Traditional Chinese Language Teaching —— Take the Comprehensive Chinese Course of Traditional Chinese Medicine as an Example
Jinyi Pan, Jin'e Lv
As the basic way of thinking in traditional Chinese medicine, holistic concept emphasizes understanding and grasping the essence of human health and disease from the relationship between holistic and local concept. In the teaching of TCM Chinese, the application of the overall concept can not only help to improve the TCM thinking ability of overseas students, but also enhance their Chinese expression ability, especially the language application ability in the professional field of TCM. Taking th...
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pp. 148–153
Design of Teaching Mode for Electrical Engineering Course Under the Background of Ideological and Political Education
Xuefang Xiao
In response to the demand for cultivating high-quality applied professionals with both engineering and humanistic qualities in the new era, contemporary university education not only undertakes the responsibility of imparting professional knowledge and skills, but also shoulders the responsibility of ideological and political education for students. This article design the teaching process and evaluation system of Electrical Engineering courses in order to cultivate engineers with both moral int...
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pp. 154–157
Application and Effect Analysis of Combined Teaching Method in Mechanical Drawing for Undergraduate Students in Vocational Colleges
Meng Wang
ich lays a foundation for students' subsequent professional learning. This study focuses on the situation where undergraduate students from vocational colleges have boring content, poor spatial imagination, and complex knowledge that is difficult to master in mechanical drawing learning. Methods including computer 3D modeling, computer 2D drawing, VR+AR technology, artificial intelligence technology, gamification, etc. were adopted to effectively reconstruct course design and content, enhance st...
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pp. 158–165
Analysis of Law and Public Policy from the Perspective of ESG in China - Historical Evolution, Development Status and System Improvement
Qing He
The promotion and promotion of ESG 's main practice to the implementation of national environmental protection policies and sustainable development can not be ignored. At present, the world is in a critical turning point of sustainable development. How to promote the implementation of ESG related policies and promote the development of ESG 's main practice is particularly important for a country 's sustainable development. This article will analyze the historical logic approach, development stat...
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pp. 166–175
Contextualization and Indigenization of Instructional Materials in Teaching Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
Rechel Flores-Meñoria, Julie S. Berame
This study aimed to develop and implement contextualized and indigenized instructional materials in teaching central dogma of molecular biology. A total of 38 grade 10 students participated in the study. Paired-samples t-test was used to compare the mean scores between pre-test and post-test. Results showed an increase in the students’ level of knowledge after exposure to the instructional materials. There was an increase in mean scores of the pre- and post-test. It is further noted that the mea...
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pp. 176–184
Development and Evaluation of Culturally Relevant Classroom-Based Sexuality Education Lesson Exemplars for Grade 10 Science
Jean Rose A. Abejo, Minie L. Bulay
The research aimed for the development and evaluation of culturally relevant Classroom-Based Sexuality Education Lesson Exemplars for Grade 10 science. It employed a sequential explanatory mixed methods approach and quasi-experimental design to test the effectiveness of the exemplary lessons. The participants were secondary science teachers of 10 national high schools, whereas selected teachers were surveyed through key informant interviews for qualitative insights. The results from the implemen...
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pp. 185–189
Confucianism Revisited — The Role of Wang Yangming’s Philosophy of Mind in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Zhongmou Li
Against the backdrop of the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence—which is profoundly reshaping social structures and value orders—ethical and subjectivity crises are becoming increasingly acute, demanding a timely cultural response. As a pivotal strand of China’s intellectual treasury, Wang Yangming’s Philosophy of Mind—anchored in the propositions “the mind is principle,” “there is nothing outside the mind and no principle outside the mind,” and the imperative to “extend innate knowledge ...
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pp. 190–200
Sustainability of Bamboo Buildings: Structural Innovations and Green Technology Applications
Tongxin Cai
As a fast-growing material with a low carbon footprint, bamboo is an important material for promoting sustainable construction. This paper explores the sustainability of bamboo architecture and analyzes its application in modern buildings, demonstrating its potential for structural innovation and green technology. Combining modern building techniques with the unique properties of bamboo can lead to structural innovations in bamboo buildings that improve their mechanical properties and replaceabl...