6th Congress Research Articles

Is ‘Common Prosperity’ Badly Needed in Mainland China? Evidence on the Variance Convergence of Per-Capita GDP among 31 Cities and Provinces

ABSTRACT This research paper examines the necessity of implementing “common prosperity” in mainland China, as emphasized by Xi Jinping during the 20th Congress of CCP on October 16, 2022. The issue of provincial income divergence remains a challenge to China’s sustainable growth. The new concept of “common prosperity” stresses the requirement of reducing income inequality for the balance of growth and stability in the next development phase of China. This study analyzes regional income inequality and convergence using the club convergence approach. This method offers more precise indications of economic symmetry than traditional unit root tests, enabling clearer policy implications. The empirical analysis reveals that while full cross-provincial variance convergence is unsustainable, the 31 cities and provinces can be grouped based on club variance convergence of the per capita GDP. The past and current public policies could have an impact on the imbalanced convergence, such as “the richer got more” from the fiscal transfers, the hukou system, and the educational and tax justice among cities and provinces.

Abstracts of the 12th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain (WIP), 28-30 October 2023, Antalya, Turkey.

Abstracts of the 12th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain (WIP), 28-30 October 2023, Antalya, Turkey.

Research on the Construction of Legal Culture in Ethnic Areas in the New Era under the Consciousness of Chinese National Community

The cultivation of a rule of law culture exerts a profound influence on the enactment of the directives from the 20th Party Congress, the refinement of the legal system, and the fostering of ethnic solidarity. Furthermore, the establishment of a rule of law culture is crucial for preserving ethnic unity, augmenting the sense of national identity, and facilitating the grand rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Currently, minority regions face challenges including the attenuation of religious fervor, economic limitations imposed by legal frameworks, and a deficiency in initiatives aimed at nurturing a legal culture. In response to these issues, it is imperative to galvanize public enthusiasm under the Party’s guidance and spearhead the development of a rule of law culture through grassroots social governance, thereby addressing the prevailing challenges in the advancement of legal culture within ethnic communities.

SOGIE equality bill deliberations in the 18th Congress of the Philippines: a persisting battle against discrimination

ABSTRACT This article analyses the turbulent process that the House Bill No. 4982, an anti-discrimination bill also known as the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) bill, has undergone during deliberations in the 18th Congress of the Philippines (2019–2020). The bill, which aims to protect LGBT people's rights, was first filed in 2000 and has now been refiled in the 19th Congress, making it one of the longest-running bills deliberated in the Philippines. This article explains why this bill is presently one of the country’s most crucial human rights protection laws, through analyses of the arguments presented by all the parties involved. The discussions also extend to the country's historical, societal and cultural influences that have contributed to the challenges the bill faced during deliberations. Moreover, the article draws attention to the need for the public to develop a more critical understanding of the LGBT community and the issues it faces, to help create a more accepting society.

Political Metaphors in English Version of “Report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China”

With China’s growing influence, many countries are eager to know about China, and China also wants foreign countries to have a correct understanding of itself, so translations of political discourse are important. And because metaphor can reflect the thinking of the authors and translators, it is widely used in the translation process to transmit the ideology. Since now, many researches have been done to study the types of metaphors and the translation strategies of metaphors in the translations of the CPC literature, but few of them focus on how metaphors in the translation version convey the ideology. Therefore, this paper, aiming to study how political metaphors in the translation help transmit the ideology and governance thought of China to the world, applies Critical Metaphor Analysis as the analytical framework to investigate the political metaphors in English version of “Report to the 20th CPC National Congress”. The results show that journey metaphors, building metaphors, plant metaphors, life metaphors, and war metaphors are especially prominent. Compared with literal translation, the English version of the Report utilizes the imagery and concepts familiar to the readers to lead them to understand the Chinese theories and thinking that they are unfamiliar with. And the political metaphors explain and publicize the governance philosophy in a way that foreign readers can understand, highlight the Party’s attitude, and correctly display the image of China. This study deepens the study of the role of metaphors in the transmission of governments’ principles and policies.

17th Annual Congress of the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders 2024, 6-9, February 2024, Messe Frankfurt, Germany.

17th Annual Congress of the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders 2024, 6-9, February 2024, Messe Frankfurt, Germany.

Integration of Industry and Education Leads to High Quality Employment for China’s Secondary Tourism Students

Under the double background of the 20th Party Congress re-emphasizing the deepening of the integration of industry and education as well as the official implementation of the new Vocational Education Law of the People's Republic of China, the trend of relying on vocational education for industrial development and upgrading has become unstoppable. Tourism is a pillar industry of China's economy, and tourism employees not only need to have good professional qualities, but also need to have standardized job service skills, and even more need to adapt to the relevant requirements of intelligent tourism in the information age. Employment is the basis of people's livelihood, and the high-quality development of employment is an effective guarantee for building socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. Combining the data comparison and analysis of the employment salary of secondary tourism students with the national average salary of all industries from 2013 to 2022, it is found that the employment of secondary tourism students has not yet formed a high-quality development, and then according to the development mode of integration of industry and education, it tries to put forward measures to lead the high-quality development of the employment of secondary tourism students, and cultivate high-quality applied talents for the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

The 18th European Congress of Psychology, 3–6 July 2023, Brighton

The European Congress of Psychology held their flagship event for 2023 in Brighton. Under the theme of ‘Psychology: Uniting communities for a sustainable world’ there were a range of informative workshops, talks, symposia, and keynotes, of which this review gives a brief overview.

A study on the inner correspondence between Marx's theory of Human Essence and Confucian View of Community and its contemporary value

In the new era, the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics must open the interactive development of integrity and innovation. The problem of human nature is often new in the process of development. In the excellent traditional Chinese culture, the people-oriented thought is an important political philosophy thought. Standing at a new starting point, taking the spirit of the Party's 20th Congress as the ideological guidance, and strengthening cultural self-confidence and unremitting self-improvement as the starting point, the paper reviews the internal compatibility of Marx's theory of human essence and the Confucian community view, aiming to constantly sort out the integration of Marx's theory of human essence and the Confucian community view, fully grasp the new space of coupling, and make new answers in line with The Times. Thus deepening the conscious understanding of human nature, promoting the "combination" of the new era, and gradually advancing to a new stage of popularization, so that the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics has more rich philosophical connotation and profound philosophical heritage, and condenses the soul for social development.

Our journey to the 27th APSR Congress 2023.

Our journey to the 27th APSR Congress 2023.

Examining animal testing for risk assessment: A WC-12 workshop report

In toxicology and regulatory testing, the use of animal methods has been both a cornerstone and a subject of intense debate. To continue this discourse a panel and audience representing scientists from various sectors and countries convened at a workshop held during the 12th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC-12). The ensuing discussion focused on the scientific and ethical considerations surrounding the necessity and responsibility of defending the creation of new animal data in regulatory testing. The primary aim was to foster an open dialogue between the panel members and the audience while encouraging diverse perspectives on the responsibilities and obligations of various stakeholders (including industry, regulatory bodies, technology developers, research scientists, and animal welfare NGOs) in defending the development and subsequent utilization of new animal data. This workshop summary report captures the key elements from this critical dialogue and collective introspection. It describes the intersection of scientific progress and ethical responsibility as all sectors seek to accelerate the pace of 21st century predictive toxicology and new approach methodologies (NAMs) for the protection of human health and the environment.

Abstracts of the 19th Congress of the European Geriatric Medicine Society : Live from Helsinki and Online, 20-22 September 2023.

Abstracts of the 19th Congress of the European Geriatric Medicine Society : Live from Helsinki and Online, 20-22 September 2023.

Typologies of political regimes in the struggle for meaningful explanations of the Arab political dynamics. Paper submitted to IPSA 27th World Congress of Political Science, 15-19 July, 2023. RC13 Democratization in Comparative Perspective Panel: Democratization and De-democratization – Institutional Perspective.

Typologies of political regimes in the struggle for meaningful explanations of the Arab political dynamics. Paper submitted to IPSA 27th World Congress of Political Science, 15-19 July, 2023. RC13 Democratization in Comparative Perspective Panel: Democratization and De-democratization – Institutional Perspective.

The Cuban Economy in the Last Decade: Balance and Outlook

In the last decade, the Cuban economy has faced formidable difficulties. A host of external and internal adversities have imposed an enormous human cost on our nation and prevented the timely implementation of the program to update the social and economic model outlined in 2011 at the 6th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba, validated through intense debate across Cuban society, turned into a law of the State and a political program at the 7th Congress of the Party in 2016, incorporated into the Constitution in 2019, and amended in 2021. A balance of the evolution of the Cuban economy during the last decade is required to properly reaffirm the historical potential — opportunities, obstacles, and requisite economic and social policy adjustments — for Cuban revolutionary socialism to persist through the juncture and advance to higher stages of development.

The Outside World in China's Strategy After the 20th CPC Congress

The Outside World in China's Strategy After the 20th CPC Congress

The abstract book of the 21st Congress of Turkish Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 24th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS) 18th Asian Venous Forum, 12th Congress of Turkish Society of Phlebology

The abstract book of the 21st Congress of Turkish Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 24th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS) 18th Asian Venous Forum, 12th Congress of Turkish Society of Phlebology

Academician Zarifa Aliyeva – 100

In 2023, the 100th anniversary of the outstanding Azerbaijani ophthalmologist, Honored Scientist, laureate of the M. Averbakh Prize, academician Zarifa Aliyeva, was celebrated. A significant chapter of academician Zarifa Aliyeva's illustrious scientific career, revealing her innate talent and unwavering dedication, is intrinsically linked to the Abdulla Garayev Institute of Physiology. In 1979, Zarifa khanum initiated and saw through the establishment of the laboratory “Physiology of the Visual Organ and Occupational Pathology." Her transition from an accomplished ophthalmologist to a pioneering theoretical scientist was a testament to her vision and leadership. The laboratory's early research focused on the topic of “Clinical-physiological and morphohistochemical characteristics of the visual organ in individuals working under the influence of various chemical factors." As a scientist, Zarifa khanum was committed to addressing the most pressing and significant issues of her era, particularly those concerning human well-being. At the time, Azerbaijan was considered a hub of the chemical industry in the former USSR. Consequently, her laboratory sought to comprehensively analyze the long-term, chronic impact of various chemical agents used in industrial settings on the visual organ, with a keen focus on early detection of associated changes. This pioneering work laid the foundation for a new direction in ophthalmology, not only in Azerbaijan but throughout the former Soviet Union, focusing on innovative approaches to studying and preventing occupational eye diseases. In recognition of her contributions, academician Zarifa Aliyeva was honored with the M.I. Averbakh Prize by the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences in 1981. This research unfolded on a grand scale, encompassing over 4,000 workers and approximately 500 agricultural specialists who participated in ophthalmological examinations. This exemplified the close alignment of science and production, a cornerstone of modern scientific inquiry, in the work conducted by Zarifa khanum five decades ago. Zarifa Khanum was an innovative scientist ahead of her time who introduced electrophysiological methods alongside extensive ophthalmological examinations in her research. Her studies delved into the effects of toxic substances on the functional state of the retina, free radical processes, and neurotransmitter levels. The results of her pioneering work continue to captivate and inspire numerous scholars in modern times. A special area of Zarifa khanum's scientific inquiry was the study of age-related changes in the visual organ. Her book, “Age-Related Changes of the Eye and Optic Nerve Tract," marked the genesis of a new field within ophthalmology, known as ophthalmological gerontology. This work remains highly pertinent today, especially in the context of ongoing gerontological research at our institute. It's worth noting that her laboratory's staff continued research in this vein after her passing. In the late 1980s, the laboratory's ophthalmologists actively participated in international scientific expeditions both in Azerbaijan and in regions of the former USSR, including Crimea, as part of the “Longevity Phenomenon” international cooperation program. They studied age-related changes in the visual organ among 900 individuals over 90 years of age, publishing several highly significant scientific articles that remain relevant to specialists today. In the 1990s, due to the challenging socio-political factors, Zarifa khanum's laboratory faced an unfortunate hiatus. In 2016, we took the initiative to reestablish this laboratory. A research group called “Physiology of Vision” was formed under the directorate to continue Zarifa khanum's legacy in the realm of physiology and age-related visual pathology. This group achieved remarkable scientific success in a short time, exploring intricate links between neurodegenerative diseases and the visual system's structures. With support from the Science Development Fund, the group launched international cooperation programs, enhancing its team and, ultimately, establishing the “Physiology of Vision and Neurodegenerative Processes” laboratory in 2021. Today, the laboratory is intently focused on studying the neurophysiological mechanisms of visual impairment during neurodegenerative diseases and pioneering innovative rehabilitation methods. The scientific ideas of academician Zarifa Aliyeva grow in relevance with time. Her scientific legacy perseveres, serving the cause of a healthier society. It is incumbent upon all of us to support this legacy and carry forward the scientific traditions of this eminent scientist. The International Conference "Physiology of vision and occupational pathologies: fundamental and applied aspects" and the 6th Congress of Azerbaijan Physiologists held on October 30-31, 2023, in Baku were dedicated to the 100th anniversaries of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, and the outstanding scientist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva. The current issue of the journal is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the academician Zarifa Aliyeva.

Research on the Mechanism of Improving the Quality of Chinese Residents' Household Financial Asset Allocation

In recent years, China's economy is in the transition stage from high speed growth to high quality development, and the report of the 20th Party Congress puts forward the new concept of "high quality development of finance", while the family, as an important member of China's financial market, will be conducive to the high quality of China's social and financial development by improving the quality of its financial asset allocation. Financial inclusion is intended to create a fair and efficient financial market, which plays a positive role in optimizing the allocation of family financial assets. With the continuous updating of financial technology and financial services, inclusive finance can be developed rapidly, this project will use China's CHFS data to conduct empirical tests, use hierarchical analysis to define indicators from the fairness and efficiency dimensions to construct the Tobit model as well as the advanced model to analyze the enhancement mechanism of China's residents' household financial asset allocation, in order to provide some theoretical thinking for the unfair and inefficient allocation of household financial assets at present.

The Fe-C diagram – History of its evolution

The evolution of concepts and methods of physical and chemical science that contributed to the formation of the Fe-C diagram during the previous centuries is considered. Despite the classical knowledge, there are still differences in the representation of the Fe-C diagram by scientists from different countries, in particular, the data of scientists from Germany, Poland, Ukraine, the USA, and Australia are somewhat mismatched. The authors tried to understand the reasons for this discrepancy. To conduct the research, general scientific methods of cognition were used: comparative analysis and synthesis, as well as a chronological one. It is claimed that the first studies of carbon content in steel were carried out in 1802. Further research development began in 1827–1829 when it was established that graphite is pure carbon. It is emphasized that further studies of carbon content in steel and cast iron are connected with attempts to create the first graphs of dependence on content and temperature. This, in turn, contributed to the development of the industrial revolution. It is believed that the first complete diagram was presented in 1897 by Roberts-Austen. Later, with the use of X-ray methods and microscopy, the Fe-C diagram gradually took on a new form. At the beginning of the 20th century, scientists actively proposed their phase diagrams. Studies conducted by scientists of different countries during 1909–1911 gained a consolidation, which was produced at the 6th Congress of the International Association for testing materials meeting into the unification of the names of phase transformations. Further research until the beginning of the Second World War was aimed at the creation of “pure” steel, that is, without harmful impurities, and clarifying the transformation temperatures. The period of the Great Depression in the USA and the war in Europe did not contribute to scientific research. At the same time, for the mass production of steel and cast iron, errors in critical points of a few degrees did not have a significant impact, that is, refining the temperatures of phase transformations were not considered appropriate. Today’s trend in scientific research is aimed at solving environmental problems caused by the industrial revolution.

Report from 18th European Congress of Psychology (Brighton, 3–6 July 2023)

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