Universities In Wuhan Research Articles

A new species of the genus Thelcticopis Karsch, 1884 (Araneae: Sparassidae: Sparianthinae) from Guangdong, China

A new species of the genus Thelcticopis Karsch, 1884 is described from Guangdong Province, China: T. recta sp. nov. (♂, ♀). Diagnosis, morphological description, photos and distribution map of the new species are provided. Specimens are deposited in the Centre for Behavioral Ecology and Evolution, College of Life Sciences, Hubei University in Wuhan.

Performance and PV benefits analysis of multi-source renewable energy systems for different types of buildings on university campus

Due to the large campus area and high personnel density, universities experience significant building energy consumption. The comprehensive utilization of renewable energy can greatly alleviate energy consumption in higher education institutions. To explore the application prospects of renewable energy systems in universities, this study takes a university in Wuhan as a case example, investigating the performance and potential of various types of Photovoltaic-assisted Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (PV-HVAC) systems. First, the building load was calculated using DeST software. Subsequently, the potential for solar energy application on campus was assessed using a combination of QGIS, Labelme, and Python. Moreover, three types of PV-HVAC systems were designed for five categories of buildings based on their distinct characteristics, and TRNSYS software was utilized for performance simulation and analysis. The results indicate that the annual performance coefficients of the three systems are 3.8, 3.2, and 4.5, with corresponding annual energy self-sufficiency rates of 114 %, 72 %, and 32 %, respectively. Finally, the overall energy self-sufficiency rate of the PV-HVAC system across the campus is 65 %. This research provides valuable insights for achieving nearly zero-energy HVAC systems in university campuses.

The research on the impact of industry governance on trust after group product-harm crisis

The group product-harm crisis has much greater and longer negative impact, and its governance has become an important issue. To address this issue, this study proposed a new construct: industry governance. On the basis of clarifying the dimensions and measurements of industry governance, this study constructed a reflective–formative hierarchical model and collected data through a questionnaire. Utilizing convenience sampling, 329 valid samples at the University in Wuhan, China collected by survey were used to verify the hypotheses. With the help of Smart PLS 3.0, this study finds that the industry governance has a significant and positive impact on consumer's trust (enterprise trust, industry trust and government trust) after the group product-harm crisis. Industry governance plays an important role in the governance of group product-harm crisis. This study is the first time to explore the structure and measurement of industry governance, and verifies the impact of industry governance on group product-harm crisis, which enriches governance theory, and perfects product-harm crisis theory, providing a new direction and guidance for managers to better manage product-harm crisis.

Factors associated with blood donation among college and university students in Wuhan, China: structural equation model

BackgroundCollege and university students were an important population group of blood donors, especially in the current situation of tight blood supply. This study aimed to investigate the current status and determinants of blood donation among this population group in Wuhan using a structural equation model.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study involving 12 colleges and universities in Wuhan, China, including 5168 students. Sociodemographic characteristics, health status, knowledge about blood donation, and attitude toward blood donation were treated as latent variables, with blood donation as the observed variable. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted using the Mplus 8.0 statistical software application, followed by the establishment of a structural equation model to assess the relationships that exist between these variables.ResultsThe overall blood donation rate among college and university students was 24.71%. The established model indicated that sociodemographic characteristics, health status, knowledge about blood donation, and attitude toward blood donation showed significant positive effects (0.135, 0.056, 0.321, and 0.389, respectively) on blood donation, among them, the direct effects were 0.076, -0.110, 0.143, and 0.389, respectively (P < 0.01). Additionally, sociodemographic characteristics, health status, and knowledge about blood donation had indirectly affected blood donation through the mediating effect of attitude towards blood donation. Their effects on attitude towards blood donation were 0.099, 0.243, and 0.468, respectively. (P < 0.01). The model could explain explained 22.22% of the variance in blood donation behavior among college and university students in Wuhan.ConclusionBlood donation among college and university students in Wuhan was associated with sociodemographic characteristics, health status, knowledge about blood donation, and attitude towards blood donation, with attitude being the primary influencing factor. Tailored recruitment strategies for blood donation among students should prioritize initiatives aimed at enhancing knowledge about blood donation and fostering positive attitudes toward it.

The Influence of Supervisor-Postgraduate Relationship on Master's Students' Research Learning Engagement-The Mediating Effect of Academic Aspiration.

Research learning engagement is the basic element of master's students' innovation output, and the supervisor is the first responsible body for master's students' cultivation. Exploring the influence of the supervisor-postgraduate relationship on master's students' research learning engagement, with a focus on the mediating role of academic aspiration, is of great significance for the improvement of master's students' cultivation quality. We surveyed 569 master's students at a university in Wuhan, China, using 3 measurement tools: the Supervisor-Postgraduate Relationship Scale, the Research Learning Engagement Scale, and the Academic Aspirations Scale. The results showed that: (1) The supervisor-postgraduate relationship positively and significantly predicted master's students' research learning engagement, and academic aspiration played a fully mediating role in the process. (2) There were differences in the effects of the three dimensions of the supervisor-postgraduate relationship on master's students' research learning engagement, with research collaboration having the greatest total effect on the impact of master's students' research learning engagement. This study emphasizes the importance of the supervisor-postgraduate relationship and academic aspirations and provides some implications for improving the research learning engagement of master's students.

A study on the effect of school and family environments and self-efficacy on health literacy of college students.

Health literacy is an important means to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities. It plays an important role in promoting multiple health-related behaviors of individuals. Numerous studies have demonstrated a number of sociodemographic and school characteristics, and family related factors were related to health literacy among college students. However, these characteristics and factors were relatively unchangeable. Research on the relationship between factors, that can be intervened, and health literacy remains scarce. This study aims to explore the association between personal and changeable environmental factors, and the level of health literacy in college students. A cross-sectional study, which used a stratified random sampling method, was conducted at a university in Wuhan (N = 447). The survey questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, the School Environment Questionnaire, the Family Environment Questionnaire, the General Self-Efficacy Scale Questionnaire, and the Health Literacy Questionnaire. We used Spearman correlation tests, and Student's tests or analyses of variance to describe the relationship among continuous variables. In addition, we employed linear regression analysis to test the mediating effect based on the bias-corrected nonparametric percentile Bootstrap method. Factors related to socioeconomic status, such as living costs (p = 0.011), residential area (p = 0.003), annual household income (p = 0.001), and parents' education level (fathers: p = 0.001; mothers: p = 0.01) and occupation type (fathers: p < 0.001; mothers: p = 0.044), had close correlations with health literacy. School and family environments and self-efficacy had a positive impact on college students' health literacy (β = 0.235, p < 0.001; β = 0.323, p < 0.001; β = 0.489, p < 0.001). Self-efficacy had a mediating effect on the relationship between school and family environments, as well as health literacy. The total, direct, and indirect effects of the school environment on health literacy were 0.235, 0.157, and 0.078, respectively. The total, direct, and indirect effects of the family environment on health literacy were 0.323, 0.189, and 0.134, respectively. This study confirms that improving school and family environments could directly or indirectly increase college students' health literacy through promoting their self-efficacy. Socioeconomic status has a significant impact on their health literacy. Moreover, other factors that affect students' health literacy and relationships among self-efficacy, surrounding environments, and health literacy may need to be explored in the future.

装配式建筑结构选型方案对比分析——以武汉某大学培养模式改革襄阳示范区项目为例

装配式建筑结构选型方案对比分析——以武汉某大学培养模式改革襄阳示范区项目为例

Effects of Inquiry-Based Teaching on Learning Efficiency in an Augmented Reality Environment

Virtual reality (VR) creates a realistic learning environment to immerse users, meet scenario requirements and natural interaction of learning media, and offer learners a highly immersible virtual-real mixed environment. To analyze the effects of inquiry-based teaching on learning efficiency of learners in an augmented reality (AR) environment, a questionnaire survey was given to 278 undergraduates in 4 grades from 6 universities in Wuhan. Contextual learning theory and flow theory were used as the theoretical basis to analyze the effects of the four aspects of inquiry-based teaching on learning efficiency of learners in AR environments. Differences in learning efficiency caused by different degrees of familiarity of learners with AR equipment were measured using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results show that Cronbach’s α of the questionnaire, which was developed based on existing research questionnaires, is 0.909 and the KMO value is 0.869, indicating that the questionnaire has very good reliability and validity. Posing problems, collecting evidence, and proposing explanations for an inquiry-based teaching mode have significant influences on learning efficiency of learners: under 5%, 1%, and 1% levels, respectively. The degree of familiarity of learners with AR equipment has significant influence on learning efficiency at the 0.01% level. Results herein provide important guidance for promoting the fusion of AR and teaching activities, enriching the application of scientific teaching with AR technology in universities, and designing and developing ways to use AR teaching resources in different disciplines.

The Influence of Photovoltaic Light and Heat Environment of Ceramic Studio on Making Technology and Human Health

To study the influence of the Photovoltaic light and heat environment of the ceramic studio on human health and ceramic production technology, we take the ceramic studio of a university in Wuhan as the research object. And we use data processing and fitting algorithm to build the model. This paper provides a basis for improving the photothermal environment of ceramic studios in Wuhan. The results show that the indoor illumination of a one-sided window studio in the daytime is significantly lower than that of a two-sided window studio. The studio with one side window had about 80 Lx (unit of illuminance) less daytime interior illumination than the studio with two sides. In terms of illumination, the illumination of the studio with single-side Windows is about 100 Lx in the daytime, and that of the studio with double-side Windows is about 180 Lx.

The Effect of Social Networking Site Use on Depression in Graduate Students: The Mediating Role of Negative Social Comparison and Moderating Role of Implicit Personality Theories.

The current study aimed to investigate the effect of SNS use on graduate students' depression and further explored the effect of negative social comparison and an individual's implicit personality theory. Scales for Social Networking Site Use Intensity, the Negative Social Comparison Measure, the Implicit Personality Theory Inventory, and CES-D were used to investigate 1792 graduate students from a full-time university in Wuhan. (1) Social networking site use was positively correlated with negative social comparison and depression; (2) the mediating effect of negative social comparison was significant in social networking site use's influence on depression; (3) after controlling for negative social comparison, graduate students' use of SNS could negatively predict depression; and (4) the mediation effect of negative social comparison was moderated by an individual's implicit personality theory. Specifically, the mediation effect was more pronounced among the entity theorists, while the graduate students' incremental implicit personality theory may buffer the depressive effect of negative social comparison. Negative social comparison mediates the relationship between SNS use and depression; in addition, individual differences in implicit personality theory (the entity theorist vs. incremental theorist) moderate the link between negative social comparison and depression.

Study on Talent Skills Analysis and Talent Demand of Cross-border E-Commerce Enterprises in Wuhan

Since Wuhan became a comprehensive pilot zone for cross-border e-commerce, the city has seen a significant rise in import and export trade by virtue of its superior geographical location and continued ability to sustain talent. However, with the continuous development of the digital economy, related positions have tended to become more complex and refined, and cross-border e-commerce practitioners need to continuously improve their comprehensive ability and professionalism. Although there are many universities in Wuhan, which can deliver a large number of cross-border e-commerce and related professional graduates every year, a large amount of data shows that there is a large discrepancy between the supply of talents and the demand of enterprises. This study focuses on investigating and analysing the skills of employees in cross-border e-commerce enterprises in Wuhan, through conducting surveys on supply chain management positions, trade service positions, sales positions, operation positions and design positions, to understand and analyse the skills mastery of employees working in cross-border enterprises in Wuhan, and to summarise the situation, so as to provide advice on the curriculum setting and talent training programmes of cross-border e-commerce majors in Wuhan and universities in other regions. The survey will provide advice on the adjustment of the curriculum and talent training programmes for cross-border e-commerce majors in Wuhan and other regional universities, so as to promote the better and sustainable development of cross-border e-commerce in China.

Exploring the international postgraduates’ perspective of academic problems in Chinese universities located in Wuhan, China

Every year millions of students travel to other countries to pursue their dreams of becoming skilled and knowledgeable professionals with expertise. However, they have to face some challenges and difficulties during studying abroad. The current study aimed to examine and identify the academic problems faced by foreign postgraduates while studying at Chinese universities in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Further, this study also aimed to identify various levels of academic problems and put forward possible recommendations and solutions that help international postgraduates cope with difficulties in their studies. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey from the 493 international postgraduates studying in six public sector universities located in different parts of Wuhan. Using the SPSS 24 version and Principle Component Factor Analysis method, the study found that foreign postgraduates encounter academic problems and difficulties, 30.25%, 12.04%, 8.21%, perceived scientific research writing, teaching & learning, and perceived student-supervisor interaction. Also, 5.07% and 4.47% of the perceived major courses and academic activities. The study finds that foreign postgraduates studying in Wuhan, China expressing their significant concerns, are scientific research writing issues, the teaching system, lack of student-supervisor interaction, language barrier, and fewer course selection options. Based on the result, the study suggested that focusing on scientific writing skills, increasing interaction with supervisors, offering more English programs, increasing English teaching faculty, and arranging academic seminars and workshops can effectively reduce students’ academic problems in Chinese universities. Possible solutions, limitations and future research directions have been discussed.

Research on the Necessity of AIDS Intervention for College Students Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Despite abundant research on AIDS prevention and intervention, many residual factors influence the actual impact of the intervention at a population level. Misconceptions held by subjects lead to patterns of behavior, which do not reflect levels of cognition. Cognition and behavioral patterns relating to HIV were investigated without intervention in freshmen before and after a two-year study period. A total of 461 freshmen studying at the university in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, were enrolled in September 2019. Data management and analysis were performed by SPSS 25.0 software. Throughout the two years' study, no significant changes in the cognitive level regarding AIDS were found while the frequency of sexual behavior increased significantly. A trend of inconsistency between cognition and behavior was identified. During a two-year period without intervention, it was found that the sexual behavior of university students gradually increased, perceptions regarding AIDS-related subjects were incomplete and awareness of HIV infection risk was still weak. A phenomenon described as the separation of knowledge from behavior was detected. Misconceptions that influenced behavioral patterns were identified as critical factors. Therefore, we propose that cognitive behavioral therapy may change the actual impact of AIDS prevention interventions.

Health-related quality of life of young academics: A cross-sectional survey of universities in Wuhan, China.

This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of young academics in Wuhan, China, and its determinants. A multistage stratified cluster sampling strategy was employed to recruit study participants (young academics <40 years old) from 12 universities in Wuhan. A total of 301 respondents returned a self-complete questionnaire that contained the EQ-5D-5L. Multivariate linear and Tobit regression models were established to determine the sociodemographic and job predictors of the visual analogue scale (VAS) score and the EQ-5D utility index, respectively. The study participants reported a mean VAS value of 79.42 (SD = 10.51) and a mean EQ-5D utility index of 0.915 (SD = 0.090). Anxiety/depression was the most frequently reported problem (65.12%), followed by pain/discomfort (43.52%). Transitioning towards a full professorship in national key universities (p < 0.001), lower income (p < 0.05) and too much pressure for academic promotion (p < 0.001) were significant predictors of lower HRQoL; whereas, maintaining routines in physical activities (p < 0.001), sleep (p < 0.001) and meals (p < 0.001), a good relationship with colleagues and family members (p < 0.001), and social activities (p < 0.01) were significant predictors of higher HRQoL. Low HRQoL of young academics in China is evident, as indicated by the 7.08 and 0.049 gap in VAS and utility index, respectively, compared to the general population at the same age. Work and career pressures are associated with the low HRQoL of young academics. The findings of this study highlight the importance of work-life balance in promoting HRQoL of young academics in universities in China.

Vaccination practices, knowledge and attitudes regarding COVID-19 vaccines among Chinese university students: a cross-sectional study from a comprehensive university in Wuhan

ObjectiveIn China, a free national COVID-19 vaccination programme has been launched in spring 2021 and is ongoing across the country. This study aimed to preliminarily understand the current COVID-19 vaccination...

Health Risks Associated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Dustfall Collected from Universities in Wuhan, China

Atmospheric dustfall samples from the libraries and dormitories of 14 universities in Wuhan, China, were collected and analyzed for 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The results showed that the levels of Σ16PAHs in the dustfall from libraries varied from 2.45 to 13.4 μg·g−1, with an average value of 5.06 μg·g−1, while that of dormitories ranged from 2.61 to 10.6 μg·g−1, with an average of 5.19 μg·g−1. The compositions of PAHs in library and dormitory dustfall were similar, and they were dominated by high molecular weight PAHs (HMW-PAHs) (including fluoranthene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, and chrysene), which accounted for 79.2% of the total PAHs. Spatially, the higher levels of PAHs contamination were mainly distributed in areas with high population density and heavy traffic, which suggests that anthropogenic activities made an important contribution to the PAHs emissions. The diagnostic ratios and principal component analyses (PCA) indicated that combustion-related anthropogenic sources, such as petroleum, coal, and biomass combustion, as well as vehicular traffic emission, were the main sources of PAHs bound to dustfall. The toxic equivalent concentrations (BaPeq) of dustfall-bound PAHs ranged from 271 to 2510 μg·kg−1. According to the health risk assessment results, dermal contact was the predominant exposure pathway, followed by ingestion and inhalation. The incremental lifetime cancer risks (ILCRs) of exposure to PAHs in dustfall was 1.230 × 10−6−1.140 × 10−5, which indicates that there are low potential carcinogenic risks in the universities.

Effects of Physical Activity on College Students’ Subjective Well-Being During COVID-19

BackgroundThe COVID-19 outbreak has caused widespread psychological distress to Chinese college students. To explore the beneficial psychological effects of physical activity, this study accessed the relationship of Physical Activity (PA) and Subjective Well-being (SWB) among Chinese college students during the pandemic.MethodsA total of 1198 college students (aged between 17 and 40) from 8 universities in Wuhan, China, volunteered to finish the online questionnaire survey from February 17 to 20, 2020. General Well-Being Schedule (GWBS) was used to evaluate SWB, and Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3) was used to measure PA. The Mann–Whitney U test, χ2 test, t test, and analysis of variance were used to compare the differences between groups based on different data types. A multi-factor linear regression analysis was performed on the factors affecting college students' participation in physical activity during the pandemic. Differences were considered statistically significant when p < .05.ResultsIt found that: (1) The quality of physical activity during COVID-19 significantly and positively predicted subjective well-being (B = 2.512, p < .001), indicating that physical activity can effectively alleviate adverse mental health effects caused by the pandemic. (2) The pandemic has had a greater impact on the mental health of specific groups (such as seniors and rural college students). Supporting and encouraging them to participate in a certain level of sports activities can improve their subjective well-being, which is helpful for countering the pandemic’s adverse effects. (3) People should be encouraged to participate in sports at moderate or high levels.ConclusionPA can effectively alleviate the negative psychological impact of the pandemic. In general, during major public health emergencies, people should be supported and encouraged to regularly participate in physical activities at moderate or higher levels, to improve their subjective well-being, and maintain positive anti-pandemic attitudes and behavior.

Collective memory and social imaginaries of the epidemic situation in COVID-19-based on the qualitative research of college students in Wuhan, China.

This study conducted in-depth interviews with 20 students from a university in Wuhan so as to obtain data regarding their collective memory at the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak and their social imaginaries in the longitudinal dimension of time. Compared with those in other regions, interviewees from Wuhan show more fear and dissatisfaction and think that others find it difficult to empathize with their first-hand experiences. Interviewees from Wuhan are more dependent on the media. However, media use can cause problems related to redundant information and emotional impact. While one is confined to home, he/she is forced to participate in communication with family members and the topic of the body is discussed again from a new angle. Trauma leads to self-reconciliation, as facilitated by the re-examination of and reflection on one’ nomination of and reflection on n family members and the months in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, having received a collectivist education since childhood and having been guided by the discourse system created by the state media, they have since been able to shape their sense of identity and strengthen their sense of national honor.

Potential Implications of Optimism and Mental Health for the Independent Learning of Chinese University Students

This study investigated the potential implications of optimism and mental health in promoting independent learning among Chinese university students using a theoretical model related to loneliness, optimism, mental health, independent learning, and academic achievement and the relationships between them. Valid data were obtained from 509 participants from four universities in Wuhan, China, through a questionnaire with five-point Likert scales specific to loneliness, optimism, mental health, independent learning, and academic achievement in September 2021. These data were used to construct models to test measurement validity and mediating mechanisms through structural equation modeling. The results revealed that loneliness influences mental health, thereby influencing the academic achievement of Chinese university students, and optimism can reduce the partial negative effect of loneliness on students’ mental health. Good mental health can support independent learning to promote academic achievement. This study provides recommendations for university managers to promote independent learning among Chinese university students.

Identifying conditions for a third dose intention of COVID-19 vaccination in college students: A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis.

BackgroundDuring the pandemic, a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine effectively reduces the proportion of severe cases in those infected, but vaccine hesitancy impedes this reasonable prevention method. Epidemic control in China is being tested due to the large population base, especially in crowded places like college campuses. This study aimed to explore the configuration paths of psychological antecedents for college students to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine.MethodsAn anonymous cross-sectional survey was carried out in five universities in Wuhan using convenience sampling. A long version of the 5C 7-point Likert scale was used to measure college students' intention and psychological antecedents on the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. A fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) approach was performed to explore the configuration of conditions to the vaccination willingness.Results31.67% of respondents surveyed did not receive their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The score of intention to get the vaccine for college students who did not receive the booster vaccine was 4.93 (±1.68). Average scores of 5.19 (±1.24), 4.35 (±1.75), 4.02 (±1.45), 5.84 (±1.23), and 4.61(±1.32) were reported for confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation, and collective responsibility in them. QCA showed high confidence and collective responsibility playing a central role in third dose vaccination intention. Meanwhile, low confidence and collective responsibility are the core conditions of low vaccination willingness.ConclusionEliminating vaccine hesitancy necessitates focusing on the psychological antecedents of vaccination intentions to identify critical targets for policy and interventions. This study identified trust and collective responsibility are core elements of the psychological antecedents of college students' intention to receive the booster vaccine for COVID-19. To achieve herd immunity as soon as possible, health administration and campus can start with vaccine confidence-building and collective responsibility cultivation to take appropriate actions and measures to improve coverage of the booster vaccination.