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Iron Ore Pricing in China: Financialization Through a Marxist Lens

Abacus, EarlyView.
We offer a Marxist interpretation of financialization as we examine the Chinese market for iron ore and the shift in the pricing mechanism from an annual fixed price to an indexed price from 2010. Drawing upon Marx's theory of the circuit of capital, we illustrate an empirical case of financialization that results from the conflict between social ...
Xun Gong, Eagle Zhang, Corinne Cortese
wiley   +1 more source

Voice of Asia: Provision of Patient‐Centered Care in Oral Cavity Cancer: A Qualitative Study With Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals in Five Asia‐Pacific Regions

Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, EarlyView.
The study identified key barriers to optimal patient‐centered care, including delayed diagnosis due to awareness and stigma‐related barriers among patients and caregivers, and opportunities to enhance multidisciplinary coordination. Resource limitations impacted nursing and psychosocial support, while access to support care varied across regions.
Edwin Pun Hui, Puma Sundaresan, Hye Ryun Kim, Khoi Tuan Nguyen, Tracey E Nicholls, Hai‐Ling Teng, Yu‐Chung Li, Ying Jie Yew, Regina Gowindah, Con Stylianou, Pei‐Jen Lou   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are teachers' knowledge of dyslexia, perceived teaching ability and warmth during teaching related to Chinese students' reading development?

British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Teachers' characteristics have been linked to their students' reading development. However, previous research has primarily focused on the early phase of reading development in Western societies. Aims We examined the associations between teachers' knowledge of dyslexia, perceived ability to teach reading and warmth during teaching ...
Anna Jia‐Jun Zhang, Tomohiro Inoue
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing creative writing with robot–LLM integration: The interplay of embodiment, AI creativity and user engagement

British Journal of Educational Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study explores the impact of robot–LLM (Large Language Model) integration on collaborative creative writing, focusing on how embodiment and AI creativity influence various aspects of creative output. A total of 150 undergraduate students participated in a structured experimental design with five collaboration conditions: Human–Human (HH),
Yuqing Liu, Yao Song
wiley   +1 more source

Perception of Studying Mandarin from Home: An Analysis from McLelland’s Theory

Arbitrer
Studying from home may cause problems for academic performance and psychological well-being, however, studying from home may bring advantages for “flexibility”, “study-life balance” and academic achievement.
Hiang Loon Low, Chin Shuang Goh, Hong Siok Teh, Tuan Sarifah Aini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cross-dialectal perspectives on Mandarin neutral tone

With an aim to investigate the nature of Mandarin neutral tone through the lens of language variation and change, this study examines the pitch patterns of speech sequences containing neutral tone syllables, i.e.
Xu, Chenzi
core   +1 more source

From barriers to benefits: A personalized sleep intervention enhances sleep duration and emotional health in chronic short sleepers

British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This pilot study evaluated a personalized sleep intervention incorporating motivational interviewing techniques to address sleep barriers, along with tailored sleep hygiene and extension for chronic short sleepers. Eleven university students completed a 14‐day sequential intervention (baseline, sleep hygiene and a combined phase adding 90‐min ...
Wei Wang, Ho Yin Derek Ma, Ming Ming Chiu, Shu Fai Cheung, C. Harry Hui, Mark Lawrence Wong, Janet Hui‐wen Hsiao, Rong Wei Sun, Yeuk Ching Lam, Akira Basa Okabe, Chin Ho Chan, Esther Yuet Ying Lau   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validity of the Chinese Mandarin version of the compassionate engagement and action scales for self and others for nursing students

BMC Nursing
Background Compassion is a key concept in positive psychology. The value of compassion in hospital settings is evident. Three flows were used to gauge compassion. Nursing students have received less attention than other healthcare professionals regarding
Xianwei Wang, Qingfang Yao, Hu Jiang
doaj   +1 more source

Machine Learning-Driven Acoustic Feature Classification and Pronunciation Assessment for Mandarin Learners

Applied Sciences
Based on acoustic feature analysis, this study systematically examines the differences in vowel pronunciation characteristics among Mandarin learners at various proficiency levels.
Gulnur Arkin, Tangnur Abdukelim, Hankiz Yilahun, Askar Hamdulla   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diverse Pathways and the Role of Timing: Youth Experiences of Leaving Care in China

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In China, young people in state‐funded childcare institutions (Fuliyuan) are required to exit at age 18 unless still in education, compressing the move to adulthood. This study applies a life‐course lens to examine how the timing and sequencing of key life events shape care leavers' trajectories.
Shian Yin, Siobhan Laird, Lisa Warwick
wiley   +1 more source