Integrating Aesthetic Education in Contemporary Music Education

Photograph of children in a classroom

There’s value in cultivating temperament, enhancing character, promoting social harmony, and moral education. It’s possible to advance contemporary music education, by delving deeply into the modern value of Traditional Confucian aesthetic philosophy, strengthening interdisciplinary research in aesthetic education, and constructing a scientific evaluation system for aesthetic education. Read More →

Innovative Solutions for the Environmental Compliance of Inland Fish Farming in Permanent Preservation Areas

image of a map about spatial distribution of fish farms studied in the Grão-Pará (SC) municipality

An environmental compensation model for fish farming on small rural properties is proposed, balancing production and environmental preservation. Using integrated data and environmental maps, aiming to restore degraded areas without harming production, ensuring food security and sustainability for producers. Read More →

International Metrics Make Latin American Urban Journals Invisible

Graph assembled by the authors showing a comparative overview between countries and indexing data for Brazilian and Latin American scientific journals classified as A1/A2/A3/A4/B1 in the 2013-2016 quadrennium and in Qualis Único.

Study shows how global scientific evaluation criteria put urban journals from the Global South at a disavantage, reinforcing epistemic inequality in the production and circulation of knowledge. As an alternative, databases such as SciELO and Redalyc have proven to be auspicious in increasing the visibility and recognition of local scientific production. Read More →

The pre-Qin Confucian concept of righteousness and profit

Original drawing of Wang Fu's concept of righteousness and interests

To provide a philosophical basis for primary education theory it’s necessary to improve the moral education level of current primary education and promote the inheritance of excellent traditional Chinese culture through the integration of the pre-Qin Confucian view of righteousness and profit and the people-oriented primary education theory. Read More →

The breakthrough of philosophy of mind in the construction of artificial intelligence concepts

Research frame diagram

A philosophical dialogue between artificial intelligence and historical materialism, not only reveals how to understand artificial intelligence from the historical dimension, but also provides valuable philosophical guidance for people in this era full of opportunities and challenges. Read More →

Artistic Characteristics of Contemporary Western Paintings and its Philosophical Basis

Photograph of the painting "Abstraction" by Gerhard Richter

The characteristics of contemporary Western painting art demonstrate the subversion and alienation of tradition, highlighting individual and ethnic characteristics. Exploring the artistic characteristics and philosophical origins of contemporary Western painting as the main direction, and analyzing the impact of modern aesthetics and philosophical thinking on modern art. Read More →

Unraveling the Yungang Grottoes’ Sacred Spatial Composition

Photograph of the Yungang Grottes. The photo shows a Buddhidt statue

A recent study probes into the Yungang Grottoes’ spatial design, particularly the Tanyao Five Caves, revealing the harmonious blend of architecture and spirituality, providing deep insights into cultural and religious importance, and considering human perception within these spaces, highlighting their role in reflecting the Northern Wei Dynasty’s multifaceted culture and the fusion of politics and Buddhism. Read More →

China’s Approach to Aging Societies

Painting of Confucius

As China experiences rapid modernization, it also confronts the challenge of an aging population. China is integrating Confucian principles into its governance to address elderly care, promote social harmony, and enhance the quality of life for senior citizens. Read More →

Strategies for Overseas Chinese Schools in the New Normal

Black and white image with the word "language" wrriten on a blackboard, with the shadow of a mand pointing to the blackboard and five children looking at the board

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted educational institutions across the globe, prompting a reevaluation of teaching methods. Analyzing the strategies adopted by overseas Chinese language schools to sustain cultural and language education, it’s possible to understand the importance of adapting to new realities while upholding the educational and cultural inheritance mandate. Read More →

Corn Hybrids Can Have Direct Impact on Poultry Farming Efficiency and Costs

graphic image of productivity, nutritional composition and presence of mycotoxins in different corn hybrids

The evaluation 50 corn hybrids in Paraná, correlating productivity, nutritional composition, and costs in poultry farming shows that more productive hybrids had lower nutritional density, increasing costs for supplementation and mycotoxin control. The findings assist in hybrid selection, optimizing feed formulation, and promoting sustainability in broiler production. Read More →