Expressive Style Research Articles

Examining the moderating effects of anger expression style on the association between facets of trait anger and cardiovascular responses to acute psychological stress

ObjectiveThe current study aims to (1) examine the association between measures of trait anger (i.e., anger temperament and anger reaction) and cardiovascular reactivity to acute psychological stress, and (2) to identify if anger expression styles moderate the association between trait anger and cardiovascular reactivity. MethodsA sample of 669 participants completed a standardized cardiovascular reactivity protocol consisting of resting baseline and stressor phase (mental arithmetic and Stroop), with systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart rate (HR) monitored throughout. Participants also completed measures of trait anger including anger temperament and anger reaction, as well as measures assessing anger expression styles including anger-in, anger-out and anger control. ResultsAnger temperament was significantly associated with blunted cardiovascular reactivity, as well as increased levels of subjective stress. Moreover, the association between anger temperament and cardiovascular reactivity was significantly moderated by anger-in, with associations observed only amongst those who reported an increased tendency to suppress their anger. The association between anger reaction and cardiovascular reactivity was moderated by both anger-out and anger control. ConclusionWhile blunted cardiovascular responses may be a mechanism linking facets of trait anger to adverse health outcomes, the current findings accentuate the importance of considering expression styles when examining the association between anger experience and cardiovascular reactivity.

A framework for human evaluation of large language models in healthcare derived from literature review

With generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), particularly large language models (LLMs), continuing to make inroads in healthcare, assessing LLMs with human evaluations is essential to assuring safety and effectiveness. This study reviews existing literature on human evaluation methodologies for LLMs in healthcare across various medical specialties and addresses factors such as evaluation dimensions, sample types and sizes, selection, and recruitment of evaluators, frameworks and metrics, evaluation process, and statistical analysis type. Our literature review of 142 studies shows gaps in reliability, generalizability, and applicability of current human evaluation practices. To overcome such significant obstacles to healthcare LLM developments and deployments, we propose QUEST, a comprehensive and practical framework for human evaluation of LLMs covering three phases of workflow: Planning, Implementation and Adjudication, and Scoring and Review. QUEST is designed with five proposed evaluation principles: Quality of Information, Understanding and Reasoning, Expression Style and Persona, Safety and Harm, and Trust and Confidence.

The Effect of Levetiracetam and Valproic Acid Treatment on Anger and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Features in Children and Adolescents with Epilepsy: A Prospective Study.

Antiseizure medications (ASMs) can potentially trigger psychobehavioral adverse events associated with the onset or exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms such as irritability, aggression, and hyperactivity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of levetiracetam and valproic acid on changes in clinical features of anger, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). The purpose was to furnish guidance on rational drug selection in children and adolescents with epilepsy to minimize psychiatric comorbidity in the treatment of epilepsy. This was a prospective, observational, cohort study involving treatment-naïve children aged 7-18 years with newly diagnosed generalized or focal epilepsy who were prescribed levetiracetam or valproic acid as monotherapy for a 6-month period and regularly followed up. Psychiatric assessment was conducted at the time of the new epilepsy diagnosis and at the six-month follow-up. These assessments were performed using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children Current and Lifetime Version (DSM-5), a structured psychiatric interview, as well as the State-Trait Anger Expression Style Inventory and Turgay DSM-IV Based Disruptive Behaviour Disorders Screening and Rating Scale. Anger subscores, ADHD symptoms, change in diagnosis, focal and generalized epilepsy groups, continuous seizures and seizure-free periods before and 6 months after treatment with valproic acid and levetiracetam were compared. A total of 50 children, 25 in the valproic acid group and 25 in the levetiracetam group, with a mean age of 11.92 ± 3.08 years, were included in the study. There was a statistically significant increase in the ADHD subscale score post-treatment among patients receiving levetiracetam (p = 0.045) and valproic acid (p = 0.034) compared with pre-treatment. The change in both anger-in and anger-out expression scores with treatment was significantly higher in patients receiving levetiracetam (p = 0.035) compared with those receiving valproic acid (p = 0.026). Statistically, there was a significant difference in the diagnostic criteria of the levetiracetam group pre- and post-treatment (p = 0.026). The proportion of patients in whom the diagnostic criteria for ADHD+ODD were fulfilled increased from 16% before treatment to 48% after treatment, a statistically significant increase (p = 0.026). This study found an increase in internalized anger features and ADHD symptom severity in children with epilepsy treated with valproic acid and levetiracetam. In those prescribed levetiracetam, there was a statistically significant rise in the proportion meeting the diagnostic criteria for ADHD + ODD. Our research is one of the first to prospectively examine the psychiatric assessment of children diagnosed with epilepsy. The remarkable results demonstrate changes in psychiatric diagnoses associated with the treatment of levetiracetam and valproic acid. Furthermore, a considerable rise in ADHD symptoms was observed in those treated with valproic acid.

Anger Expression Styles, Cynical Hostility, and the Risk for the Development of Type 2 Diabetes or Diabetes-Related Heart Complications: Secondary Analysis of the Health and Retirement Study.

Limited research has examined associations between trait anger and hostility and incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) and diabetes-related heart complications. However, anger expression styles (i.e., anger-in, anger-out) have not been examined. The present study used secondary data to examine the associations between anger expression styles, cynical hostility, and the risk of developing T2D (objective 1) or diabetes-related heart complications (objective 2). Self-report data came from participants aged 50-75 in the Health and Retirement Study. Anger-in (anger that is suppressed and directed toward oneself), anger-out (anger directed towards other people or the environment), and cynical hostility were measured at baseline (i.e., 2006 or 2008). Follow-up data (i.e., diabetes status or diabetes-related heart complications status) were collected every two years thereafter until 2020. The objective 1 sample included 7,898 participants without T2D at baseline, whereas the objective 2 sample included 1,340 participants with T2D but without heart complications at baseline. Only anger-in was significantly associated with incident T2D after controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, HR = 1.08, 95% CI [1.01, 1.16], but the association did not hold after further adjustment for depressive symptoms. Only anger-out was significantly associated with incident diabetes-related heart complications after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, health-related covariates, and depressive symptoms, HR = 1.21, 95% CI [1.02, 1.39]. Anger expression styles were differentially related to diabetes outcomes. These findings demonstrate the value of expanding the operationalization of anger beyond trait anger in this literature and encourage further investigation of anger expression styles.

Verses of Despair (Robert Bly’s Poetics between Idealism and Naturalism)

The Vietnam War generated a major outpouring of American antiwar poetry that served as a powerful medium of expressing dissent and disillusionment with the war. One of many American poets who extensively contributed to the antiwar poetry movement during the war is Robert Bly. While Bly’s poetics are often appreciated for their revolutionary fervor, there exists a subtle and concealed naturalist streak in his poetry that deserves further exploration. The scholarly marginalization of such an aspect of his literary legacy undermines the richness and complexity of Bly’s poetic vision. This paper seeks to identify moments of rupture that challenge Bly’s idealized poetics of antiwar stance, moments that strike a naturalistic chord that capitalizes on the pessimistic belief that the world and politics are outside of one’s own control. Through a naturalistic theoretical framework, the paper looks closely at two of Bly’s lesser-known poems: “The World is a Confusion of Three Worlds” (1960) and “The Approaching War” (2003), written respectively in reference to the Vietnam and Iraq Wars. The significance of this study lies in deepening our understanding of the breadth and width of Bly’s poetics and politics, illustrating the potential and limitation of his antiwar stance and rhetoric. It also helps rectify the prevailing misconception that naturalism is irrelevant in the late twentieth century’s evolving literary styles of expression.

EXAMINING SPORTSPERSONSHIP ORIENTATIONS AND ANGER EXPRESSION STYLES OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCES PHYSICAL APTITUDE TEST

Background/aim: This study aimed to examine the correlation between sportspersonship orientations and anger expression styles of candidates to enter sports sciences faculties via physical aptitude test. In addition, the study also examined the effect of gender, athlete license, monthly income, and sports experience of the participants on sportspersonship orientation and anger expression styles. Materials and methods: To collect data, the Personal Information Form, the Multidimensional Sportspersonship Orientation Scale, and the Trait Anger and Anger Expression Styles Scales were utilized. The study sample included 324 students, 178 (54.9%) female and 146 (45.1%) males, who were candidates to enter the faculty of sports sciences. Data were analyzed using frequency, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation analysis, t-test, and ANOVA analysis techniques. Results: The study's findings showed statistically significant results in the variables of monthly income and sportspersonship orientation history and an opposite relationship between sportspersonship orientation and anger expression styles. Conclusion: These concepts, examined in this study, are crucial factors that can significantly impact the participants' sporting lives and athletic performance, either positively or negatively.

Transforming medical students’ speaking-up behaviors in medical errors: The impact of simulation and personalized debriefing

Introduction Sharing mental models is essential for high-performance teams, and speaking up is key for exchanging critical insights, especially during medical errors. Understanding how health providers and trainees voice their concerns is crucial for improving speaking-up behavior. This study aims to fill a gap in the literature by examining how medical students speak up when they encounter medical errors and assessing the impact of training on their speaking-up patterns. Method A quasi-experimental study involving 146 students, who were divided into two groups, was conducted in Northern Taiwan. One group of students encountered life-threatening scenario before intervention, followed by a faculty-led personalized debriefing session, then a non-life-threatening scenario after the intervention. Another group of students underwent these sessions in the reverse order. Students’ Speaking-up patterns, including expression style, form and attitude, and their speaking-up confidence were assessed at pre- and post-intervention scenarios. Results During pre-intervention scenario, in expression style, 50 students (34.5%) addressed their concerns to medical errors with direct expression and 14 students (9.7%) utilized indirect hint to express their concerns. In expression form, 31 students (21.4%) addressed their concerns to medical errors with affirmative sentences and 33 students (22.8%) asked questions to express their concerns. In speaking-up attitude, 47 students (32.4%) used unoffensive words, while 17 students (11.7%) used offensive words. After intervention, significantly change of speaking-up styles, forms, and attitude were observed along with their speaking-up confidence (p < 0.001). Discussion Medical students are inclined to speak up in the event of medical errors using more direct expression and affirmative sentences, along with increased speaking-up confidence after simulation scenario learning and faculty-led personalized debriefing. Healthcare educators can focus more on discussing with students the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches of speaking-up in medical errors, helping them to develop effective speaking-up behaviors in a variety of medical contexts.

Enhancing students' writing paragraphs through Canva Magic AI

This research aimed to investigate the influence of Canva Magic AI on improving students' writing quality and to gauge their perceptions of using the tool. The study utilized a quantitative, pre-experimental One-Group Pretest–Posttest Design. Eight English literature students were selected using convenience sampling from an Intermediate English Grammar and Paragraph Writing class at STBA Persada Bunda during the 2023-2024 academic year. Data were collected via a writing test and a questionnaire. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students' writing quality after using Canva Magic AI, with a p-value of 0.012 from the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Notable enhancements were observed across various writing components, including better organization, with more students receiving "Excellent to Good" ratings and the complete elimination of the "Not College Level Work" category. Logical development of ideas component showed significant improvement, with more students achieving higher ratings and lower ratings decreasing to zero. Grammar quality also improved markedly, with increases in higher ratings and decreases in lower ones. Progress was observed in punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and the style and quality of expression, with significant boosts in higher ratings and reductions in lower performance levels. Furthermore, students' perceptions of Canva Magic AI were highly positive, with mean ratings consistently above 4.0 on a 5-point scale. They acknowledged the tool's effectiveness in improving their writing skills and content creation, although some reported variability in experiences with errors, indicating a need for further refinement. The research underscores the effectiveness of Canva Magic AI as a supplementary educational tool, demonstrating its potential to enhance writing skills and overall quality. The implications for educational practices suggest integrating AI tools like Canva Magic AI into curricula to support and improve students' writing proficiency, fostering a more engaging and efficient learning environment.

Technical features of traditional engrave panting in lacquer works at Binh Duong

Lacquer comes in a variety of forms and styles of expression, like clear warm cockroach paint and jet black lacquer, which merge in harmony with many other materials (eggs, pearls, gold, silver, lipstick, colors, and so on) to create a work of profound artistic language. Artists have conveyed these forms and techniques through lacquer paintings. With a comprehensive expression of typical materials combined with abrasive painting techniques (interlacing, snailegg carving techniques, embossed relief painting techniques, gold cupping techniques, sunken engraving techniques, engraved paint or so on), each type of lacquer painting in Binh Duong has become more effective than expected. Among the current lacquer techniques, the engraving technique involves the artisan's meticulousness and expertise when utilizing sharp, blunt tools to carve into the paint surface while also creating evenly spaced engraving lines. These engraved lines have become a defining feature of Binh Duong's painting and engravingtechniques. Because of the above distinguishing features, the author employed an artistic research approach to analyze and evaluate several traditional lacquer painting styles in Binh Duong. To clearly see the artistic value of the engraving technique in Binh Duong, it must be recognized as a true core value that deserves to be cherished and promoted in creativity, education, and vocational transmission, especially given the risk that traditional occupationsare gradually disappearing, as they are today.

PROFESSOR ADAM LISIK'S STYLE IN CHURCH DESIGN - RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY INTERVIEW.

ABSTRACT: Aim: The research purpose of the article is to analyze selected religious buildings designed by architect Professor Adam Lisek. The article shows the richness of the work of this renowned designer of so many churches. The article has additional value in light of the age of Professor Adam Lisik, who celebrated his 90th birthday anniversary in 2023. The professor is still an active lecturer at the universities of Gliwice and Warsaw. The research, supported by detailed self-analysis and an interview with the professor, shows how difficult design, social, political conditions accompanied the design of the temples. An additional purpose of the research is to discuss and compile so many projects. Paying attention to the design consistency and the peculiar style of the architect in creating the buildings. Methods: To carry out the research, the following research methods were used: expert self-examination of the author of the objects in question, literature research, analysis of conceptual sketches and design documentation of religious buildings, and an interview with the professor, the author of the churches. Results: The result of the research is a compilation of selected religious buildings, listing the most important features, assessing the consistency of the architectural expressions used and the assumptions for design. Conclusion: It can be said that the architect Professor Adam Lisik in his sacred works presents a distinctive style of design and architectural expression, marked in the projections and masses of churches. The characteristics indicated in the article are visible, as well as the consistency and coherence of the design decisions made. Originality: The result of the research is an attempt to determine the design style, the consistency of design principles used by architect Professor Adam Lisik. Keywords: style, churches, design, architecture, construction, symbolism, interview.

PROFESSOR ADAM LISIK'S STYLE IN CHURCH DESIGN - RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY INTERVIEW.

ABSTRACT: Aim: The research purpose of the article is to analyze selected religious buildings designed by architect Professor Adam Lisek. The article shows the richness of the work of this renowned designer of so many churches. The article has additional value in light of the age of Professor Adam Lisik, who celebrated his 90th birthday anniversary in 2023. The professor is still an active lecturer at the universities of Gliwice and Warsaw. The research, supported by detailed self-analysis and an interview with the professor, shows how difficult design, social, political conditions accompanied the design of the temples. An additional purpose of the research is to discuss and compile so many projects. Paying attention to the design consistency and the peculiar style of the architect in creating the buildings. Methods: To carry out the research, the following research methods were used: expert self-examination of the author of the objects in question, literature research, analysis of conceptual sketches and design documentation of religious buildings, and an interview with the professor, the author of the churches. Results: The result of the research is a compilation of selected religious buildings, listing the most important features, assessing the consistency of the architectural expressions used and the assumptions for design. Conclusion: It can be said that the architect Professor Adam Lisik in his sacred works presents a distinctive style of design and architectural expression, marked in the projections and masses of churches. The characteristics indicated in the article are visible, as well as the consistency and coherence of the design decisions made. Originality: The result of the research is an attempt to determine the design style, the consistency of design principles used by architect Professor Adam Lisik. Keywords: style, churches, design, architecture, construction, symbolism, interview.

History of the development of theater architecture: (5th century BC – beginning of the 20th century)

The article analyzes the stages of formation and development of theater architecture (from antiquity to 1900) in accordance with the evolution of culture, historical, social and economic development of human society. A description of the technologies of the theater building of different eras, its design and construction norms are presented. The authors made an attempt to explain the evolution of architectural styles of theater buildings from ancient times to modern times. It helps to understand the influence of cultural, technological and social factors on architectural decisions. The impact of the development of architectural styles in the construction of theaters of different eras on cultural heritage is also considered. The authors emphasize the need for a comprehensive coverage of the importance of considering the architectural features of theater buildings as part of the cultural heritage of various peoples and eras. For this purpose, the authors reviewed architectural masterpieces that have become symbols of their cities or countries. The authors separately considered the issue of technical progress in the construction of theaters at different times. This part of the article is devoted to explaining the technological innovations that influenced theater architecture, such as improved acoustics, lighting, and construction methods. Also, the authors of the article reviewed modern trends in the use of materials and energy-efficient solutions. The article analyzes the relationship between the development of theater architecture and social aspects, such as changes in audience tastes, the role of theater in society, and the reflection of political and cultural trends in buildings. The authors of the article attempted to determine the influence of theater architecture on modern architecture and society. In particular, an overview of the influence of the heritage of outstanding architects of theater buildings and their contribution to the development of architecture in general is made. The article shows that the expansion of the typological structure of the architecture of various theaters created the prerequisites for a variety of compositional schemes and a fundamentally different presentation of architectural tasks. Different city-building conditions, typological foundations and individual characteristics of the theater led to the appearance of new buildings that contrast in their structure, style and means of artistic expression. Historical experience shows that theater architecture is as inexhaustible as theater art, as inexhaustible and complex multi-meaning concept of theater.

Visualising the post-2000s Inland Tibet Class generation: female authorship and renegotiation of ethnicity

ABSTRACT This study investigates the first films made by a female director, Kangdrun (T: Gangs sgron, གངས་ྒྲསྒྲོན་, Gangzhen, 岗珍, b. 1995) belonging to the Post-2000s Inland Tibet Class (ITC) generation. Following the experience of the Sinophone-Tibetan filmmaker Kangdrun in a Chinese language education environment, her films, and Tibetan cultural communities, this study discusses Kangdrun’s visual strategies for telling stories from the perspectives of children and youth through a feminine camera eye. The Chinese language education and Tibetan cultural community relations have reshaped the ethnic awareness of the post-2000s ITC generation regarding what can be called ‘a safe Chinese Tibetan citizenship’. This study contributes to a new understanding of modern Tibetan authors’ generational relationships, the expressive styles of the female Sinophone-Tibetan filmmaker, and how affective visuality mediates the cultural, political, and gender identity formation of female artists of the post-2000s ITC generation.

Gesture through the Lens of Pluridimensional Serialism in the Music of Camillo Togni

In the panorama of post-1945 serial composition, the music of Camillo Togni (1922–1993) stands out for its distinct expressive character (Vlad 1958). This essay examines the musical gestures that define Togni’s expressive style and illuminates how the composer generated them with the help of pluridimensional serial procedures. With evidence from the sketches, the analyses show how Togni negotiated his musical ideas with his serial templates in a dynamic process in which pluridimensional serialism opened new avenues for musical gesture he may not have envisioned otherwise. The essay argues against a distinction between a “pre-compositional” and a “compositional” stage in the creative process and instead demonstrates that Togni’s modus operandi entailed a continuous process of fine-tuning musical ideas. I first address questions of musical meaning and performance in Togni’s expressive aesthetics (parts 1 and 2), before delving into the compositional process to gain a better understanding of these questions (parts 3 and 4).

Stance Detection with Collaborative Role-Infused LLM-Based Agents

Stance detection automatically detects the stance in a text towards a target, vital for content analysis in web and social media research. Despite their promising capabilities, LLMs encounter challenges when directly applied to stance detection. First, stance detection demands multi-aspect knowledge, from deciphering event-related terminologies to understanding the expression styles in social media platforms. Second, stance detection requires advanced reasoning to infer authors' implicit viewpoints, as stances are often subtly embedded rather than overtly stated in the text. To address these challenges, we design a three-stage framework COLA (short for Collaborative rOle-infused LLM-based Agents) in which LLMs are designated distinct roles, creating a collaborative system where each role contributes uniquely. Initially, in the multidimensional text analysis stage, we configure the LLMs to act as a linguistic expert, a domain specialist, and a social media veteran to get a multifaceted analysis of texts, thus overcoming the first challenge. Next, in the reasoning-enhanced debating stage, for each potential stance, we designate a specific LLM-based agent to advocate for it, guiding the LLM to detect logical connections between text features and stance, tackling the second challenge. Finally, in the stance conclusion stage, a final decision maker agent consolidates prior insights to determine the stance. Our approach avoids extra annotated data and model training and is highly usable. We achieve state-of-the-art performance across multiple datasets. Ablation studies validate the effectiveness of each role design in handling stance detection. Further experiments have demonstrated the explainability and the versatility of our approach. Our approach excels in usability, accuracy, effectiveness, explainability and versatility, highlighting its value.

Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Based Anger Management Training on Anger and Aggression Levels of Individuals Convicted of Violent Crimes.

To determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based anger management training on anger and aggression levels of individuals convicted of violent crimes. This study was a randomized controlled trial conducted in a prison. Seventy-two individuals who met inclusion criteria were included in the study sample. The experimental group received 10 sessions of CBT-based anger management therapy over a 5-week period. After CBT-based anger management training, mean total score and mean subdimension scores of the Trait Anger and Anger Expression Style Scale of the experimental group decreased significantly compared to the control group. Similarly, Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire total mean score and mean sub-dimension scores of the experimental group significantly decreased compared to the control group. Results demonstrate that CBT-based anger management training effectively reduces anger and aggression levels among individuals convicted of violent crimes. In this regard, it is recommended that forensic psychiatric-mental health nurses, physicians, and psychologists working in correctional institutions apply CBT-based anger management training. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62(10), 51-58.].

THE ROLE OF THEATER IN ENHANCING CULTURAL IDENTITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The impact of theater on Middle Eastern cultural identity formation and enhancement is the focus of this research. This study delves into how theater has played a significant role in reflecting, building, and negotiating cultural identities in different Middle Eastern societies through an extensive examination of current theatrical plays. Case studies of well-known theatrical productions and interviews with creatives involved in making these plays are all part of the qualitative methodology used in this study. To round out the analysis, secondary sources are examined to shed light on the political and historical factors that shaped the region's theatrical expression. The research points to the theater in the Middle East performing arts as a place for cultural preservation and education, a platform for political commentary, and a reflection of social issues. This study sheds light on concrete instances where theater has directly impacted public discourse and helped people reconnect with their cultural heritage. These instances primarily occur in nations undergoing social transition or conflict. Topics and styles of theatrical expression are frequently influenced by the difficulties encountered by regional theater practitioners, such as censorship and inadequate funding. Despite all these obstacles, the conclusion argues that theater is still an essential part of Middle Eastern culture, providing a potent arena for affirming and reimagining cultural identities. The study emphasizes the importance of cultural policy, giving the arts, and theater in particular, more credit for their positive effects on social cohesiveness and cultural identity.

Study on the Historical Development of Folk Songs in Shanbei

Northern Shanbei folk songs are famous traditional music in China. This study focuses on the origin and historical development of northern Shanbei folk songs, as well as its characteristics and ways of expression. The origin and development of northern Shanbei folk songs have not only incorporated ancient farming culture and theatre traditions, but also combined them with modern music to form a unique musical style and mode of expression. This has made northern Shanbei folk songs retain their ancient characteristics in their inheritance, while also advancing with the times and adapting to the needs of modern society. As an important part of Chinese folk songs, northern Shanbei folk songs are of great significance to the study of Chinese music culture and social history.

Mothers' parenting styles, academic self-efficacy and academic performance: Chinese-Spanish Cross-Cultural Study

This study aims at investigating and highlighting the diversity in mothers' parenting style and self-esteem and their correlations with academic achievements across cultural contexts. A total of 200 university students (100 from China and 100 from Spain) was taken by means of the purposive sampling method. During the course of the 2021-2022 Academic Year, the Parenting Style Scale (S-EMBU) and Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES) were used to assess mothers' parenting styles and self-efficacy. It was found out that there were several cultural differences in the way parents approach their children, with the Spanish mothers applying warm and affectionate attitudes and the Chinese parents using stricter methods. As for the difference, no statistical significance was found between the two groups related to academic self-efficacy. In the findings, the rejection type of parenting was associated negatively with self-efficacy and academic performance while warm parenting that is emotional in nature was positively associated with these outcomes among university students. Furthermore, a positive connection between academic self-efficacy and academic success is also observed. The research identified specific parenting behaviors of mothers that significantly affect students’ academic performance in university, which reveals the critical role of parents in student’s academic success. Generally, the study shows the significance of cultural variation in parental involvements into university students' academic performance and the key role of parenting in the students' academic success. The research also considered parenting styles and academic self-conceptualizations between the Chinese and the Spanish university students. While it is true that there were notable cultural differences in parenting styles between Spanish mothers who showed warmer and more expressive styles and Chinese mothers, there were no significant differences in subjects’ self-efficacy in learning processes between the two groups. These results emphasize the significant role of parenting in the predictability of academic achievements among university students. In this sense, parental styles that involve emotional warmth were found to correlate with higher levels of academic self-efficacy and better academic performance. The research shows that positive ways of parenting including fostering emotional closeness and caring could help improve children's school performance.

Brief discussion of the differences in the acupoint location between Meridians and Acupoints and Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

There are the differences in the location of some acupoints between textbooks Meridians and Acupoints and Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Both of the textbooks are in the category of the "14th Five-Year Plan". The differences in acupoint location have brought some confusion for students, full-time teachers and researchers in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. In the paper, based on GB/T 12346-2021： Nomenclature and Location of Meridian Points, published in2021, and in reference with GB/T 12346-2006： Nomenclature and Location of Acupuncture Points, published in 2006, the discrepancy in the acupoint location was systematically collated in the aspects of the expression style and layout, text expression and potential difference of location between these two textbooks, published by China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People's Medical Publishing House and China Science Publishing. Based on the historical evolution and the academic controversy of acupoint positioning, the reasons of the differences in acupoint location were analyzed, the potential influences on the teaching, examination, competition and research of Chinese medicine acupuncture were explored, and the suggestions for solution were proposed.