Chinese People Research Articles

A Comparative Study of Chinese and English Refusal Language Strategies

Using 80 short video examples about refusal language strategies on Douyin short videos as a corpus, this study explores the commonality and individuality, as well as the contradictory relationship between Chinese and British countries in the use of refusal language strategies by combining manual and graphical data analyses. It is found that Chinese people use more indirect ways of using refusal speech acts, and British and American countries use more direct ways of using refusal speech acts. In addition to this, both Chinese and British countries use non-verbal behavior to reject speech as a way of protecting the positive face of the addressee and reducing the threatening behavior to the face of the other party. This study also found that the ambivalent relationship between the emergence of refusal language strategies in both China and Britain is related to their personal psychological state, social values, and personal face. The results of this study have some values for sociology as well as pragmatics, which is conducive to the maintenance of interpersonal relationships.

Exploring the landscape of extracellular vesicle application for skin and plastic surgery: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2023.

Exosomes and other secretory membrane vesicles, collectively referred to as extracellular vesicles (EVs), have garnered increasing attention in research due to their biological characteristics. Notably, studies have shown promising results regarding the role of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (SC-EVs) in skin and plastic surgery applications. This study aims to elucidate current trends in SC-EVs within the context of skin and plastic surgery and offer insights for future research directions in advancing this critical field. A comprehensive search was conducted for relevant studies on SC-EVs in skin and plastic surgery spanning from 2003 to 2023, utilizing the Web of Science database. Subsequently, data analysis was performed using VOSviewer and CiteSpace. A total of 1089 studies were identified, with a noticeable annual increase in publications on SC-EVs' application in skin and plastic surgery. China emerged as the leading contributor to this field, with Shanghai Jiao Tong University being a notable institution. Stem Cell Research & Therapy and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences were the top journals publishing relevant articles. Author Fu Xiaobing from the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital had the highest publication count in this area. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed six distinct clusters, with "exosomes" being the most prevalent keyword in recent years. Wound healing and skin rejuvenation emerged as primary research focuses and hotspots in this field. This comprehensive review offers insights into global trends surrounding SC-EVs in skin and plastic surgery. Analysis of journals, institutions, references, and keywords provides valuable guidance for researchers in determining future research directions.

Strategies and Paths for Promoting the Inheritance and Development of the Dong Chorus Through Art Management

As a treasure of China's national art and culture, the Dong Chorus is now facing a crisis of discontinuity. This article will start from the perspective of art management, expounding on the cultural representation of the Dong Chorus and its promotion of cultural exchange, showcasing the beauty of symbiosis between humans and nature, and upholding the educational value of maintaining the social order and norms of the Dong ethnic group. And through the teaching in-school courses and collaborating with public institutions and inheritance family, the inheritance path of art management is reflected. In addition, it provides a framework for constructing the Dong Chorus course of inheritance and innovation, updating the characteristics of its tunes, and innovating its stage practices to enhance the recognition of Chinese culture among various ethnic groups and foster a sense of community consciousness among the Chinese people, in response to the issue of how to enhance the strategy for promoting the inheritance and innovation of the Dong Chorus and aligning it with the modern cultural market.

Disclosure to Whom Matters: Association Between Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Mental Health Among Chinese LGB People

Objective This study aimed to explore the association between disclosure of one’s sexual orientation in different social contexts and mental health outcomes among LGB individuals. Methods This study used a nationwide sample of 7867 LGB individuals in the mainland of China. Results Findings revealed that the disclosure process was associated with positive consequences in several specific contexts such as schools, workplaces, and close friendships, but not in the family context. Bisexual individuals were less likely to be influenced by the disclosure process. Conclusions Professionals who work with LGB individuals need to be aware of the context-specific factors when facilitating disclosure decisions.

A Correlational Study on the Influence of Parenting Styles on Personality Dimensions in the Sample of Chinese

This study examined the correlation between parenting style and childs personality in the Chinese context. A total of 205 random respondents aged 15-57 years old recalled childhood experience and reported their parents' responses in different situations, and completed Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory (CBF-PI-B) that is more suitable for Chinese people. The results showed that in most parenting situations, authoritative parenting is negatively correlated with neuroticism and positively correlated with conscientiousness. Authoritarian parenting is positively correlated with neuroticism and negatively correlated with conscientiousness. Uninvolved parenting is negatively correlated with openness. However, the findings on the correlation about permissive parenting were insufficient. In the group of parenting situations, authoritative style is positively correlated with openness, and uninvolved style is negatively correlated with agreeableness and extroversion. These results were discussed in groups according to different types of parenting situations. Also, this study found that the conclusion of the correlation between parenting style and childs personality under change of situation mostly conform to that in the general situations of previous studies.

Assessment of health promotion action for tuberculosis of end tuberculosis action plan (2019–2022) in China

BackgroundTuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease that endangers people’s health, and China is a country with a high burden of tuberculosis. To accelerate the progress towards ending TB, the Chinese government implemented the End TB Action Plan (2019–2022), which consists of six actions. Among the End TB Action Plan, health promotion was conducted to improve the awareness of TB knowledge among Chinese people. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing TB health promotion activities outlined in the End TB Action Plan, and to provide recommendations for future TB prevention and control plan.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in nine Chinese provinces in 2022. A total of 11,920 Chinese people filled out the questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore that overall awareness of TB core information is associated with whether they received TB health education.ResultsThe study involved 11,920 Chinese participants. The overall awareness rate of the core information of TB was 84.2%, which does not reach the 85% goal of the End TB Action Plan. The single awareness rate that TB is a chronic infectious disease and that the vast majority of TB patients can be cured were 75.3% and 76.0%. Participants who received TB health education had a higher awareness rate of TB core information. Participants who were elderly, retired or had a primary school education or below had poor awareness of the core information of TB. Participants who were elderly, lived in urban areas, were equipment operators or had a primary school education or below received less TB health education. Participants mainly received TB health education through TV (44.6%) and Internet (37.8%), preferred TV, broadcasts or movies (58.9%) and Internet advertising (54.7%). Participants preferred illustrated (46.2%) and audio-visual (44.8%) advertising materials. The common sources used to answer health-related questions on the internet were We-Medias (48.3%) and search engines (38.9%). Participants preferred to use short-form videos (66.8%) and illustrations (53.1%) to answer health-related questions.ConclusionsHealth promotion action for TB had a positive effect in China, but the awareness of TB was inadequate among Chinese people, and it is necessary to strengthen TB health education for those people. Moreover, TB prevention and control institutions should advertise TB more in audio-visual and illustrated forms on the Internet and audio-visual media. Health-related questions should be published in short-form video and illustrated forms in the We-Media and search engine more.

Research on the Development form of Chinese Contemporary Oil Painting in Recent 30 Years

This paper analyzes and discusses the development form of Chinese contemporary oil painting in the past 30 years, and thinks that in the past 30 years, after the baptism of Western cultural thoughts, postmodern thoughts have been deeply rooted in the hearts of Chinese people. Under this background, Western modern culture has brought rich topics to Chinese oil painting, and Chinese oil painting language is also transforming under the impact of Western artistic thoughts. This paper also summarizes the two aspects of Chinese contemporary art criticism during the period of 1990-2020. This paper holds that only by accurately grasping the characteristics of The Times and starting from the simple life can contemporary Chinese oil painting see the truth, goodness and beauty of art from life, and only by returning to the real "contemporary" can it absorb the essence from it and have enduring vitality.

Constructing ethnic consciousness: the role of cultural heritage in Malaysia

ABSTRACT The Chinese community’s unique position in Malaysian inter-ethnic relations weaves through intricate interactions with other ethnic groups, maintaining distinct cultural identities amidst Malaysia’s diverse ethnic fabric. This study explores the intricate relationship between ethnic consciousness and cultural heritage among Malaysian Chinese people, examining, within a historical context, how this community maintains its distinct identity within a multi-ethnic society. Utilizing focus group discussions (FGDs) with Chinese independent schools (CIS) students, the study delves into their identity perceptions, influenced by both “authority-defined” and “everyday-defined” social realities. The findings reveal how cultural heritage, particularly through lion dance activities, reinforces ethnic consciousness while contributing to a broader national identity. This study elucidates the complex dynamics of ethnic identity formation in a multicultural context and advocates for an inclusive heritage management. Such an approach fosters dialogue, respects diversity, and enhances our understanding of the role of heritage in shaping a cohesive, multicultural society.

A Study on the Language Arts of English and American Literary Translation from a Cross-cultural Perspective

British and American literature is one of the mainstreams of world literature and occupies a pivotal position in the world literary arena. However, due to the differences between Chinese and Western cultures, Chinese people inevitably have to face the constraints of various factors when they appreciate, study and analyze British and American literature. In order to solve this problem, this paper attempts to make a deep analysis of the translated works of British and American literature from a cross-cultural perspective, so that readers can better understand the ideological implications and values contained in British and American literature, so that they can better appreciate art.

WE ARE [TRULY] DIFFERENT: OTHERING IN INTER-ETNIC RELATION IN ROYYAN JULIAN’S SHORT STORY

Royyan Julian’s short story entitled “Di Malam Bulan Darah, Mogut Menyantap Jenazah Orang Kafir” [On the Night of the Blood Moon, Mogut Eats the Body of Infidel] (2019) captures the relationship among different ethnic groups, religions and gender in Madura. Set in Madura Island, the story uncovers more than just relation between Chinese and Madurese people and between female and male characters. This paper is focusing on inter-ethnic and inter-religion relation in the short story. This analysis used qualitative method and data collection used close-reading. Drawing theoretical inspiration from Simone de Beauvoir with a particular emphasis on the Other and Richard Jenkins’ theory on Social Identity, this study reveals how different identities bring different treatment, evaluation, and prejudice which led to othering. Through his short story, Royyan Julian discloses binary opposition related to ethnicities, religions, and gender. The hierarchy and power imbalance imposed on male and female characters in the story bring devastated impact on female character just because she has different identity from the majority of Muslims in Madura.

Performing lowbrowness: How Chinese queer people negotiate visibility on short-video platforms

Performing lowbrowness: How Chinese queer people negotiate visibility on short-video platforms

The Integration Characteristics and Cultural Connotations of Folk Songs in the Middle and Upper Reaches of the Yellow River

The Yellow River is known as the "mother river" of Chinese civilization, which not only nurtures the Chinese nation but also has unique cultural characteristics. Folk songs, as an important carrier of inheriting traditional Chinese culture, embodies the wisdom of the Chinese people and provide strong impetus for promoting social development. The middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River connect Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Inner Mongolian Plateau, Hetao Plain, Loess Plateau and other regions, forming an overall combination, organically integrating nomadic civilization and agricultural civilization, then a unique culture of the Yellow River basin has been formed. Along this cultural belt, cultural integration among multiple ethnic groups in various regions has developed a unique musical and cultural pattern in the Yellow River Basin. Therefore, studying the integration characteristics and cultural connotations of folk songs in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River is of great significance for inheriting Yellow River culture and promoting traditional Chinese culture of folk songs.

Association of blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio with incident type 2 diabetes mellitus: A retrospective cohort study in the Chinese population.

Renal dysfunction can lead to insulin resistance and increase the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio (NCR) is a frequently used indicator to assess renal dysfunction and differentiate between prerenal and intrinsic renal injury. However, the association between NCR and T2DM in the Chinese population remains unclear. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the association between NCR and the incidence of T2DM in the Chinese population. The relationship between NCR and T2DM was examined using the Cox proportional hazards model and curve fitting techniques. In addition, a comprehensive set of sensitivity and subgroup analyses were performed. All results were presented as hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Between 2010 and 2016, 189,416 Chinese people were recruited from the Rich Healthcare Group for this retrospective cohort study. Of the participants, 3755 (19.8%) were diagnosed with T2DM during the follow-up period. After full adjustment, the Cox proportional hazards model revealed a positive connection between NCR and the incidence of T2DM (HR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02-1.04, P < .001). Compared with individuals with lower NCR Q1 (≤13.536), the multivariate HR for NCR and T2DM in Q2 (13.536-16.256), Q3 (16.256-19.638), Q4 (>19.638) were 1.08 (0.98-1.19), 1.16 (1.05-1.28), 1.39 (1.26-1.53). The higher NCR groups (≥20) had a higher ratio of T2DM (HR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.18-1.38, P < .001) than the lowest NCR group (<20). These findings were validated using sensitivity and subgroup analyses. In conclusion, this study found a positive and independent association between NCR and the incidence of T2DM after adjusting for confounding variables.

Prediction of internal jugular vein catheter length inserted through the posterior approach of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

This study aimed to determine an equation to estimate the optimal insertion length for catheter placement via the posterior approach of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in cancer patients. This retrospective study included patients with cancer who underwent infusion port implantation surgery in the Oncology Department of the 900th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of the Chinese People Liberation Army from April 2017 to September 2023. Patient height (H), weight (W), chest length (C), and length of the internal jugular vein catheter (L) were collected from medical records. The patients were randomized 7:3 to the training and validation sets. Linear regression analyses were used in the training set to determine formulas to predict catheter length. The formula predictive value was analyzed using the Bland-Altman method in the validation set. This study included 336 patients, with a mean age of 58.27 ± 11.70 years, randomized in the training (n = 235) and validation (n = 101) sets. Linear regression analysis revealed that the equations for catheter length relative to H, body mass index (BMI), and C are L = 0.144 × H - 8.258 (R² = 0.608, P < .001), L = -0.103 × B + 17.384 (R² = 0.055, P < .001), and L = 0.477 × C + 1.769 (R² = 0.342, P < .001), respectively. The multivariable linear regression analysis showed that the equation between the length of the catheter and H and C was L = 0.131 × H + 0.086 × C-8.515 (R² = 0.614, P < .001). The Bland-Altman analysis in the validation set showed that the predicted values of internal jugular vein catheter length and the actual values showed good agreement. The optimal L might be determined by simple formulas based on patients H and C.

Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Scanning Study of the Superior Labial Artery in Chinese Individuals for Assessing Filler Injection Safety.

Lip filler injection is one of the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedures involving the face; however, vascular complications are not uncommon. The aim of this study was to investigate the anatomy of the superior labial artery (SLA) and provide precise topographic information for dermal filler injection into the lips. Computed tomography (CT) scans of 52 cadaveric heads injected with lead oxide were obtained. We then used Mimics software to construct 3D images of the SLA described by a coordinate system based on the bilateral external auditory canal and the left orbit. This study aimed to classify the SLA in the Han Chinese population, measure its diameter at specific points, and determine the thickness of the lip at those points. Ultimately, we utilized a thermal imaging technique to illustrate the course and depth of the SLA within the lip. The objective of this study was to provide safe guidance for clinical injections. In this study, the SLA was successfully identified in all cadavers. The mean overall diameter of the superior labial arteries was 1.36±0.28 mm. The superior labial artery showed a general course from deep to shallow with an average depth of 5.68±1.68 mm from the oral commissure to the midline. There are anatomical differences in the superior labial arteries among Chinese people. Furthermore, 3D CT images can digitally elucidate the exact positions of the superior labial artery via a coordinate system, improving the safety of upper lip filler injections in clinical settings. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

A comparison of subjective well-being between urban and rural elderly in China: Differences and influences

Background: Among urban and rural elderly in China, comprehensive contextual factors of subjective well-being (SWB) have not yet been investigated systematically. Using a large and representative sample of Chinese elderly people, this study explored the predictors of SWB. As outlined in Andersen’s behavioral model, predictors can be classified as predisposing, enabling, needing, and health factors. Methods: The Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) is a nationwide, community-based and cross-sectional study conducted between 2003 and 2022. This study used data from 2018. There were 4415 participants aged over 60, including 1763 urban residents and 2652 rural residents. The SWB was measured on a five-point Likert scale ranging from very unhappy to very happy. Estimating potential predictors on SWB was accomplished by using ordinal logistic regression models in the generalized linear method. Results: In China, the SWB of urban and rural elderly has greatly improved, and the gap between them has narrowed significantly. Those with spouses, pensions, higher incomes, better self-reported health, and more social activities have better SWB. In the urban elderly, SWB is primarily determined by enabling factors such as personal income, while in the rural elderly, it is primarily determined by need factors such as social participation. Conclusions: A variety of factors influence SWB among the elderly. An emphasis should be placed on helping widowed elderly people, those without pension insurance, those with low incomes, and those less involved in social activities. Leisure activities, financial support, social security, and medical services can all be improved to promote the SWB of older people.

The Effect of Establishing a Discharge Satisfaction Questionnaire System.

People's requirements for the quality of medical services have increased. It has become a trend to introduce digital technology into nursing work, which can improve the quality of nursing care, and patient satisfaction at discharge is an important indicator of quality control. In the past, nurses in our unit would distribute paper questionnaires on discharge satisfaction to discharged patients every day and collect and archive the data. They had to work overtime for up to 4.06 hours every month to process 150 questionnaires. This article establishes an electronic discharge satisfaction questionnaire system and puts forward the concept of cloud-based service integration in line with the characteristics of Chinese people. The concept integrates existing software platforms and services and can be reused for other target applications. It can effectively realize the function of rapid management. This convenient model improves the satisfaction of both nurses and patients.

How and Why Marriage is Related to Subjective Well-Being? Evidence from Chinese Society

Although research on the relationship between marriage and subjective well-being (SWB) has been a principal focus in social sciences, research that takes cultural contextual effects into account is scant. Drawing on data from the five-wave 2010–2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) panel survey, we explore how marital status (married or not) affects SWB among 15,507 Chinese adults. Utilizing the two-way fixed-effects (FE) model, we show that under the influence of Confucianism, getting married leads to higher SWB levels in Chinese people. The result is robust to alternative SWB measures. Our heterogeneous analyses indicate that the impact of marriage varies across gender, cultural context, income, and couples’ differences in the level of education. In particular, how Confucianism impacts the relationship between marriage and SWB differs by gender. Structural equation modeling ( N = 13,196) predicts that individual human capital and social capital are mediators in marriage–SWB relationships.

The Regime Durability of Communist Power in China

This essay examines the durability of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from an interdisciplinary perspective. By conducting investigations into the CCP’s evolution, this essay offers three crucial approaches to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the durability of the Communist regime in China. It argues that the fast-growing economy since the Reform and Opening-up in 1978 has decisively improved the living standards of the Chinese people, forming the core of the CCP’s legitimacy. However, relying solely on the economic approach is not sufficient to fully assess the durability of the CCP. The second approach suggested by this paper involves a more democratized approach to speech control and loosened censorship, allowing a certain degree of plurality of opinions while still prohibiting subversive speeches. The third approach involves the sanctification of the CCP among the people, wherein the concept of “the CCP is always for the people” is constructed and imbued. These three mutually constitutive, conjunctive, and integrated approaches thereby reinforce the Party’s durability consistently.

How vernacular languages create humour on China’s social media: a linguistic and multimodal analysis

ABSTRACT With the growth of China’s online platforms, increasing attention has been paid to new, online discursive styles and modalities. Such discourses are created using a range of modalities, including text, mixed languages, images, video, memes, and new symbolic forms. Yet what is understudied is the use of vernacular and nonstandard forms of Chinese (including dialects or fangyan); these can be used as a semiotic resource in interaction, such as creating playful content. By conducting a close, linguistic and multimodal analysis of three humorous videos that use a nonstandard vernacular (Yunnan, Changsha, and Dongbei), and the user-generated messages shared on these platforms, this study examines Chinese humour. It finds a universally recognisable script of incongruity and locally situated forms that map onto social and familial themes. Finally, by showing how Chinese people create and enjoy humorous content, this study refutes previous claims that they are not as humorous as non-Chinese people.