Scientific Research Capabilities Research Articles

Exploration on Innovation Platforms Construction for Improving the Talent Cultivation Quality of Agricultural Built Environment and Energy Engineering Major in Agricultural University

Amidst the global transformation of energy structures and the acceleration of agricultural modernization, the cultivation of talents confronts unprecedented challenges and opportunities for agricultural built environment and energy engineering (ABEEE) programs at agricultural universities. This paper focuses on the role and practical pathways of innovative platform construction in enhancing the quality of talent cultivation in this field, aiming to explore an educational reform path that aligns with the development needs of the new era. Initially, the paper analyzes the current issues in ABEEE professional education at agricultural universities, including the disconnection between theory and practice, inadequate cultivation of innovation capabilities and the lack of distinct professional characteristics et al. Based on these insights, the necessity and urgency of constructing innovative platforms is emphasized in this work. It can effectively promote interdisciplinary integration, bolster practical operation skills for students, further strengthen their scientific research and innovation capabilities by establishing industry-university collaboration platforms with enhanced professional characteristics, scientific research innovation platforms, and virtual simulation teaching platforms et al. Finally, the necessary of continuously optimizing the functions and services of these innovative platforms, strengthening exchanges and cooperation with other higher education institutions are highlighted according to the current existing problems and challenges. This research can not only provide a novel perspective and thoughts for educational reform in agricultural universities, but also serves as a reference for talent cultivation model innovation in other fields.

Sustainable development and utilization of marine genetic resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction: A Chinese perspective.

Breakthroughs in marine science and technology have profoundly expanded our knowledge of the ocean, driving unprecedented levels of marine resource utilization. Consequently, the immense value of marine genetic resources (MGRs) in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) has catapulted them to the forefront of international competition. In response to the existing gap in international legal frameworks governing the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in ABNJ, the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) was adopted on 19 June 2023. This study aimed to explore China's participation in this new frontier of global ocean governance, focusing on the opportunities and challenges it faces. By employing document analysis and policy analysis, the study delved into international legal frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the BBNJ Agreement, as well as China's domestic policies related to marine resource development. It systematically examined the relevant legal frameworks and their historical contexts. Additionally, comparative analysis was used to contrast the policy-making and development practices of developed and developing countries, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of China's role and challenges in the sustainable use of MGRs in ABNJ. It is concluded that while China has made remarkable progress in MGR research, it still lags behind traditional maritime powers in patent accumulation and the commercialization of MGRs. China also lacks comprehensive domestic legislation to address issues such as benefit-sharing and effective regulation of MGRs in ABNJ. Therefore, China must enhance its scientific research and innovation capabilities, actively participate in the follow-up work of the BBNJ Agreement, and promote global marine biodiversity conservation guided by the concept of a Maritime Community with a Shared Future.

Study of the Effect of ChatGpt on the Development of Research Capacity of Higher Education Students

As a relatively mature generative AI technology, ChatGPT's application in education and scientific research has attracted wide attention. This paper investigates the current situation of ChatGPT use among college students and the impact of ChatGPT on their scientific research capabilities and analyzes that the current application effect of ChatGPT in learning is relatively positive, but there are still problems such as inaccurate and insufficient quality of the generated text. At the same time, ChatGPT is of great help to college students in terms of perception ability, language comprehension ability, language expression ability, data collection ability, and knowledge construction ability, but it is not significantly helpful for the improvement of students' teamwork ability, problem discovery ability, innovative thinking ability, and innovative practice ability. Given the current problems in the use of ChatGPT and the challenges it brings to the development of students' scientific research ability, this article provides corresponding countermeasures and suggestions from multiple perspectives.

Characteristics and considerations of French medical education

Abstract French medical education, with a long history and guided by laws and decrees set by the French Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, aims at elite training, focusing on the cultivation of students’ clinical practice and scientific research capabilities, and implementing a unified medical talent training model. The French medical education system continuously seeks innovation and change. In September 2020, a new round of reforms was initiated in aspects such as admission pathways, examination system, and assessment methods. These changes aim to enhance medical students’ disciplinary backgrounds, strengthen process-based assessment, and foster the development of versatile medical professionals. This article analyzes the characteristics of French medical education and the main measures of this round of reforms, providing insights and considerations for the training of cultivated medical talents in China.

Discussion of the classification of pediatric drug clinical trials in children's hospitals in China.

This study aimed to gain insights into pediatric clinical trials conducted in children's hospitals in China and provide valuable references for the development of children's hospitals and the research and development of pediatric drugs. A comprehensive search was performed on the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (Chi CTR) and ChinaDrugTrials.org.cn to collect information on all clinical trials involving subjects under 18 years, including those conducted in children's hospitals. The retrieval period was extended until 31 December 2022. A total of 459 pediatric clinical trials were collected, comprising 299 from Chi CTR and 160 from the Drug Clinical Trial Registration and Information Publicity Platform (Information Platform). Post-marketing drug studies and phase III clinical trials accounted for the majority of research stages. These trials covered a wide range of diseases/systems, with a particular focus on respiratory system disorders, tumors, endocrine disorders, and nutritional or metabolic diseases. Chemical drugs constituted the most extensively studied category, while traditional Chinese medicine/natural drugs received comparatively less attention. Clinical trial activities were primarily geographically focused on the eastern coastal regions of China, with multicenter trials being the most predominant. Ethics committee approval was obtained for 427 studies. The pediatric clinical trials conducted by children's hospitals in China have shown an overall upward trend; however, there is limited research focusing on traditional Chinese medicine, along with significant regional and institutional imbalances. Furthermore, there is still room for improvement regarding ethical review processes. It is recommended that children's hospitals enhance their scientific research capabilities while optimizing resource allocation to meet medical service demands effectively. Additionally, fostering more research-focused children's hospitals will contribute to the high-quality development of children's health in China.

Can’t or Needn’t? Study on the Factors Influencing the Research Motivation of Young Museum Professionals Under the Attribution Theory in China

The enhancement of scientific research capabilities among museum personnel—personnel is a crucial aspect in driving the advancement of museums. However, it is observed that museum personnel in Chinese mainland, particularly the younger ones, have not demonstrated sufficient engagement in this regard. The objective of this paper is to investigate the underlying causes of this phenomena. This study employs in-depth interviews with a sample of 10 young museum personnel. The methodology is guided by Weiner’s Cognitive (attribution)-emotion-action model (CEAM) of motivation framework. The findings indicate that there are 14 elements that influence the motivation of museum personnel to engage in scientific research. These characteristics are associated with three aspects of attribution, namely Locus, Stability, and Controllability. Especially, the “external-stable-uncontrollable” and “external-unstable-uncontrollable” two attribution will serve as a catalyst for museums to enhance their efforts in optimizing the research willingness of their professionals, so facilitating the provision of sustained and immediate support.

A Practical Study on Improving the Professionalism of Elementary School English Teachers Based on Compulsory Education Testing

In the face of the ever-opening contemporary China, English has become an indispensable communication tool. Based on the results of basic education quality monitoring and existing research results on teacher professional quality, this paper investigates the professional quality of English teachers in representative primary school in Xi'an, examining the teachers’ professional quality in five dimensions, namely, the basic situation, professionalism, professional knowledge and professional abilities, and training status and conducting interviews with relevant teachers. Through the survey, it was found that elementary school English teachers in Xi'an have high professional ideals and good professionalism, have a high sense of teaching effectiveness, and have a good grasp of English education professional knowledge. The teachers' professional abilities basically meet the requirements of English teaching, and they hope to receive further regular training in teaching methods, skills training, and the ability to write papers. At the same time, some problems were also discovered: the gender ratio of teachers is disproportionate, and teaching philosophy is not fully implemented; teachers lack mastery of theoretical knowledge and scientific research knowledge, and their oral English expression still needs to be improved; parent resources cannot be better utilized; the adoption of teaching methods requires to be further improved, teaching methods need to be further improved; teachers’ scientific research capabilities are weak, etc. In view of the existing problems, the article puts forward suggestions for improving the professional quality of elementar school English teachers in Xi'an: strengthening teachers' professional emotional quality; deepening teachers' understanding of teaching concepts; strengthening the cultivation of teachers' professional knowledge and professional abilities; strengthening the cultivation of teacher's educational research ability.

The Impact of Human Resource Management on University Development

As competition in the education industry intensifies and the knowledge economy evolves, the significance of Human Resource Management (HRM) in university institutions. This study aims to explore how HRM affects the sustainable development and competitiveness improvement of universities. This article begins with a theoretical analysis to define the concept of HRM and its particular relevance within university education. The subsequent analysis examines the multi-dimensional framework of university development, encompassing its connotation, goals, and key influencing factors. The article further elaborates on the positive effects of HRM on university teaching quality, scientific research capabilities, organizational culture, and social services. On this basis, the main challenges currently faced by university HRM are discussed, such as talent mobility, institutional constraints, resource limitations, and internationalization pressure. Finally, optimization strategies are proposed, including building a scientific human resources system, enhancing talent training and development, fostering diversity among teaching staff, and improving decision-making efficiency and transparency. The conclusions of this study aim to provide strategic insights for university education managers to better utilize human resource advantages and promote the comprehensive and sustainable development of universities.

Do VIP medical services damage efficiency? New evidence of medical institutions' total factor productivity using Chinese panel data.

This study examines the causal impact of very important person (VIP) medical services on hospital total factor productivity in Deyang, a prefectural-level city in western China, spanning the years 2015-2020. This aims to offer empirical evidence and policy recommendations for the implementation of VIP practices in the medical field. A secondary unbalanced panel dataset of 416 observations was collected from the annual reports of the Health Commission and 92 eligible medical institutions were included. This study utilized a two-stage strategy. First, the Global Malmquist index was used to calculate the total factor productivity and its decomposition terms for hospitals from 2015 to 2020. In the second stage, two-way fixed effects models and Tobit models were used to identify the relationship between VIP medical services and hospital efficiency; instrumental variables were used to solve potential endogeneity problems in the model. The results showed that VIP medical services had a significantly negative impact on medical institutions' efficiency. The technological advances and pure technical efficiency related to VIP medical care may help explain these negative impacts, which were heterogeneous across groups divided by the nature of the hospital and the outside environment. It is imperative to prioritize the standardized provision of VIP medical services for medical institutions, optimize management and service process, enhance the training of clinical and scientific research capabilities of medical personnel, and scientifically allocate resources for both VIP and general medical services. This will help mitigate health inequality while improving the overall quality of medical services.

The Competency of Physical Education Teacher at the University of Guangdong China

Background and Aim: Under the background of the high-quality development of physical education, there is an urgent need for college physical education teachers. Physical education teachers in colleges and universities are a special part of the group of college teachers, and they are the main undertakers of school sports work in colleges and universities. This research objective was to construct the competencies of physical education teachers in the universities of Guangdong, China. This research objective is as follows: To Study the Competencies of Physical Education Teachers in the Universities of Guangdong, China. Materials and Methods: This paper takes universities in Guangdong Province as examples for empirical analysis and applies the research results to the education performance management system of physical education teachers in universities. Use questionnaire sample composition. The questionnaire survey in this paper was distributed to physical education teachers in 10 universities in Guangdong Province by field distribution and E-mail delivery. There were 246 teachers in physical education colleges of 10 universities. All 15 teachers were used for the Interview sample composition. At the same time as the questionnaire survey, the author also designed the interview outline, to have a more in-depth understanding of the problems related to the professional development of physical education teachers in local colleges and universities. Result: The research result found that: The questionnaire analysis found that college physical education teachers have the best performance in professional ability, followed by personal characteristics, and then management characteristics, and the score of innovation ability is relatively low. Moreover, there are significant differences in the competency of college physical education teachers in different types of colleges, professional titles, and genders. Conclusion: There are significant differences in the competency of college physical education teachers in different types of colleges, professional titles, and genders. and the scientific research and innovation capabilities of college physical education teachers with senior professional titles are significantly higher than those with intermediate professional titles. The importance of research and innovation capabilities. There is no significant difference between the scientific research innovation ability of the deputy senior professional title and the scientific research innovation ability of the senior professional title.

Research on the Enhancement of Scientific Research Ability in Economics and Management Disciplines by University Libraries

University libraries must play an important role in assisting the improvement of scientific research capabilities in the field of economics and management disciplines. For this reason, most university libraries have taken some measures, such as establishing a subject librarian system and building digital resource libraries. However, the subject librarian system in some university libraries is not perfect, the quality of information services is not high, the role of academic exchange platforms is not fully utilized, and there is less organization of training in scientific research methods and skills. To enhance the scientific research capabilities of economics and management disciplines, university libraries should enhance the service capabilities of subject librarians, use digital technology to provide precise subject services, build academic exchange platforms, normalization of training.

A Study on the Factors Influencing the Enhancement of Scientific Research and Innovation Capabilities of College Students Majoring in Engineering Management

A Study on the Factors Influencing the Enhancement of Scientific Research and Innovation Capabilities of College Students Majoring in Engineering Management

Epigenetics comprehensive experimental course based on the integration of science and education to cultivate students' ability of cutting-edge innovation.

The integration of science and education is an effective way for universities to cultivate students in cutting-edge innovative interests. Epigenetics is the expansion of classical genetics, the corresponding experimental courses of which have not been integrated into the current teaching system. In this paper, by taking advantage of our laboratory's research on the DNA methylation maintenance gene, OsMET1-2 in rice, we have integrated our innovative findings in the education curriculum, and built a comprehensive teaching system on experimentation research, which greatly stimulates the curiosity of the students. Taking the OsMET1-2 mutants and its isogenic wild-type rice plants as experimental materials, this course has successfully demonstrated a causal link between genetic mutation and epigenetic variation, a topic widely interested by the students in learning genetics and epigenetics. Through the practice of this course, students have a deeper understanding of the important role of epigenetic modifications, their scientific research capabilities have been greatly improved, thereby strongly supporting the cultivation of top innovative talents among the students.

Development of x-ray beam wavefront sensors for Advanced Photon Source upgrade.

Next-generation synchrotron radiation facilities, such as the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade (APS-U), bring significant advancements in scientific research capabilities, necessitating advanced diagnostic tools. Central to these diagnostics are x-ray wavefront sensors, crucial for preserving beam properties, including brightness, coherence, and stability. This paper presents two novel wavefront sensor prototypes developed at the APS using the coded-mask-based technique. The first is a compact design tailored for specific conditions and adaptability to diverse beamline configurations. The second, an adjustable zoom version, offers flexibility to accommodate a wide range of beam conditions. Both prototypes underwent rigorous testing at the APS 28-ID-B beamline and demonstrated their effectiveness in both absolute wavefront sensing and relative metrology modes. These results highlight their promise in beamline diagnostics, potentially enabling applications such as beamline auto-alignment and real-time wavefront manipulation.

Research on the Cultural Construction of Private University Laboratories Based on Cultural Education

University laboratories serve as crucial hubs for scientific and technological innovation and play a vital role in nurturing talents. As pivotal spaces for both teaching and scientific research, the development of laboratories necessitates not only investment in scientific research equipment and experimental facilities but also in cultural construction. This cultural aspect holds significant importance in promoting the comprehensive development of students and enhancing scientific research capabilities. This article concentrates on the strategies for cultivating laboratory culture in private universities, addressing six key dimensions: spiritual culture, institutional culture, scientific culture, innovation culture, safety culture, and shared culture.

Exploring the impact of geopolitics on the environmental Kuznets curve research

AbstractEnvironmental Kuznets curve (EKC) is one of the key theories of economic and environmentally sustainable development. Has the change in geopolitics in recent years affected the international collaboration in the study of the EKC? Based on the publications on the EKC included in the Web of Science, a case study of recent changes in China–US collaboration on the EKC is conducted to explore the impact of geopolitical changes on international collaborative research on sustainable development. The results show that (1) The EKC is a global study, and countries around the world have made more efforts, among which China, the United States, Turkey, Malaysia, England and other countries have made the most contributions in the global literature database and are the countries with the most development potential in this field. (2) International collaboration between China and the United States in this field has gradually increased, and scientific research collaboration between the two countries has increased under the influence of geopolitical conflicts, and collaboration has shown the characteristics of lasting stability. (3) China and the United States exhibit divergent international collaboration patterns, with Pakistan being China's foremost partner in this domain, while China serves as the US’ primary collaborator. Furthermore, China demonstrates a significantly higher volume of independently published works compared with the United States, highlighting the strengthening of China's scientific research capabilities. The number of countries collaborating internationally with China shows a different upward trend than in the United States across the three data sets set in this paper. (4) In the field of EKC hot research, China and the United States have maintained good international partnerships with other countries, and are the preferred countries for scientific research collaboration in other countries in the world. It can be seen from this that international scientific research collaboration for sustainable development represented by the EKC has shown relative stability, and geopolitical changes have not had a significant impact on international collaborative research for sustainable development.

More than one way to get there: a configurational view on performance drivers in knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship

PurposeKnowledge-intensive entrepreneurial firms (KIE) strongly rely on scientific and strategic research and development (R&D) capabilities to achieve higher performance levels. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to disentangle the effects of scientific capabilities and strategic R&D on KIE performance; and how the constituent elements of these dimensions can be configured to generate conditions for high performance.Design/methodology/approachThe authors’ empirical setting involves companies that submitted projects to the Innovative Research in Small Businesses (PIPE) program in Brazil. The authors then run partial least square structural equation modeling to verify how scientific and strategic R&D capabilities influence the performance construct. Second, the authors apply fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis to identify configurations that are equifinal in terms of generating superior performance.FindingsFindings indicate a strong association between scientific capabilities and KIE performance. The configurational approach outlines the existence of multiple paths to success, but human capital stands as a core condition throughout estimations.Practical implicationsThe authors’ assessment has implications for how KIE firms are managed according to their organizational profiles and trajectories. Also, it advances the authors’ comprehension on how entrepreneurship policies can better target these distinct profiles.Originality/valueThe authors’ analysis provides new evidence on the inherent complexity behind the generation of high performance in KIE when addressing their portfolios of knowledge-related capabilities. More than that, the authors were able to identify the existence of heterogeneous profiles that can equally lead to higher levels of performance.

Conceptual model of the process of applying liquid forms of mineral fertilizers to the soil

Materials on the formation of a conceptual model of the process of applying liquid forms of mineral fertilizers into the soil are presented. The basis of this model is the scheme of interaction of the processes in the agroecosystem of wheat at the level of the conceptual model of the resource cycle. Mineral nutrition of vegetative plants and corresponding ordering of internal relations of the system are introduced into it as an additional block. It has been found that given the specifics of scientific research and technical capabilities, it is appropriate to use the “black box” model for further consideration. This model is based on practical human activity aimed at transforming used objects by means of material, energy or informational influences. The main interacting blocks of the system of crop production process management related to the provision of vegetative plants with the main factors of their development at the levels of above-ground and root-inhabited parts of agroecosystem, spatial distribution of liquid mineral fertilizers in the zone of their application in accordance with agrotechnical requirements, including simultaneously with grain sowing, have been determined. The block of nitrogen-phosphorus nutrition for vegetative plants is presented, which is realized through the application of technological and technical support for the main methods of liquid mineral fertilizers application using a set of trailed, mounted and mounted technological machines on the basis of existing tillage and sowing working bodies. The principle of formation of machine-tractor aggregates at its initial stage on the minimum of energy costs for their production and operation is recommended. The prospect of using pneumatic systems for delivery and distribution of liquid mineral fertilizers in the zone of their application has been established.

Learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory: a qualitative research

BackgroundThe process of education is mutual. The learning needs of students need to be paid attention to and can affect the learning outcome. In order to make nursing postgraduates’ curriculum better, meet the learning needs of students, and help to achieve the learning objectives of students, this study based on Hutchinson’s learning needs theory, aims to collect the learning experience of nursing graduates, as well as the gap between learning needs and target needs, and explore the benefits and barriers of nursing graduates in the curriculum learning. It may provide beneficial reference for further optimizing teaching content and improving teaching methods.MethodsThis study was designed as a qualitative research. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 17 nursing postgraduates in the only two universities in Chongqing, Southwest China, 2021. Semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews were conducted to explore how they subjectively experience the benefits and demands of the professional curriculum. Data was analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step analysis.ResultsThree main themes “clear learning cognition and goals,” “positive learning attitude,” and “the gap between learning goals and actual needs” were identified from the original data. Respectively, Subthemes concerning the first theme included “improve scientific research capabilities, enlighten thinking and broaden your horizons, and learn new knowledge and new skills.” Subthemes of the second theme were “improve abilities in practice and actively seek diversification of course content and format.” Subthemes of the third theme included “the course has a certain depth and breadth, but the course study does not meet the needs of scientific research, the course contents are theoretical, not knowing how to use the research method in certain conditions.”ConclusionsThe learning needs of nursing postgraduates in Southwest China could be divided into two parts: benefits and barriers, among which the benefits were participants had clear learning goals and positive learning attitudes. When curriculum could not meet their needs, they actively sought methods (e.g., networks or off-campus resources) to close the gap between those needs and their goals. Follow-up educators should focus on learning needs and build curricula by optimizing the contents and methods of existing teaching resources.

Experiences of Chinese nurses studying for master’s degree in the UK: a qualitative study†

Abstract Objective: To explore experiences of Chinese nurses who study for Master of Science in Professional Practice (health care) in the United Kingdom. Methods: A qualitative approach was applied, consisting of semi-structured telephone interviews (n = 8). The Colaizzi seven-step framework analysis method was used to extract themes. Results: The themes that emerged are as follows: (1) gains from studying overseas, (2) difficulties during studying, and (3) impacts of learning experience on work. The gains for nurses studying overseas include the improvement of scientific research capabilities, reconstruction of critical thinking, and development of reflection ability. Difficulties while studying mainly include language barrier, strict assessment, and boring life. Conclusions: The education of nursing postgraduate attaches importance to the cultivation of thinking. Nurses are very interested in nursing research including qualitative and quantitative methods. Nurses encountered language barriers in their study and life even though they knew a certain level of English.