China Women's University

Virtual fitting technology has become an essential tool in the digital transformation of the fashion industry, offering significant potential for advancing sustainable practices. This study employs knowledge mapping techniques to analyze the evolution, current state, and future directions of virtual fitting technology in the context of sustainable fashion. Through a comprehensive analysis of 496 publications from CNKI (1996-2024) using CiteSpace, supplemented with empirical case studies, this research identifies key technological developments, application trends, and sustainability impacts. The findings reveal that virtual fitting technology is rapidly evolving through advancements in 3D human modeling, deep learning algorithms, and real-time rendering capabilities. The integration of these technologies demonstrates substantial benefits for sustainable fashion, including reduced material waste, decreased carbon emissions, and enhanced consumer engagement. However, challenges remain in cross-cultural application, technical accuracy, and consumer adoption. This research contributes to the understanding of how virtual fitting technology can be effectively implemented to support sustainable fashion practices.

The Visual Word Form Area (VWFA) is believed to develop by repurposing a pre-existing area through literacy, but which specific area is repurposed and why it is chosen remain unclear. Given the presence of similar category-selective regions (e.g., face, body, scene) in both macaques and humans, could the human VWFA develop from a proto-word area that can also be identified in macaques? Using fMRI, we identified word-selective regions spanning from the posterior to anterior inferotemporal (IT) cortex in word-naïve macaques. Widefield calcium imaging and high-density electrophysiological recordings confirmed a high concentration of word-selective neurons in these regions through measuring responses to thousands of words and non-word objects. Additionally, objects similar to words in the object space elicited stronger activity, suggesting that proto-word areas in primates may develop through exposure to such objects. This idea is further supported by simulations using deep neural networks. To examine the homology between the macaque word patch and the human VWFA, we conducted human fMRI experiments, showing that the same object space model could explain human VWFA responses. Additionally, a strong correlation between macaque word patch responses and human VWFA responses to 1000 NSD images further supported the homology between these two areas. While both species' word-selective areas follow the object space model, notable differences persist. By measuring responses to nearby objects, faces, and words in human adults and macaques using fMRI, we observed that the macaque word area favors nearby objects over words, whereas the human VWFA shows the opposite preference. Furthermore, responses from preschool (N = 13) and primary school children (N = 17) revealed a shift from a preference for nearby objects to a preference for words as reading experience increased. This study highlights how the human brain repurposes a homologous word-selective area, identified in macaques, to specifically represent words through literacy.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among Chinese in-service preschool teachers’ characteristics, teachers’ self-efficacy for inclusive education, and teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion. A total of 736 in-service preschool teachers from seven provinces and a municipality (i.e. Beijing City) of China participated. The results of structural equation modelling provided evidence that teachers’ interactions with people with disabilities, in-service training and self-efficacy predicted preschool teachers’ attitudes directly. Additionally, in-service training and knowledge of local policy of inclusive education predicted preschool teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion via the moderation of self-efficacy. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

The objective of this pilot study was to compare the effects of aquatic therapy and land-based rehabilitation on gait symmetry and muscle properties following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The study comprised 20 postoperative ACLR patients in a pilot randomized controlled trial. Participants were divided into 2 groups: an aquatic therapy group (n = 10) and a land-based rehabilitation group (n = 10). Both rehabilitation programs were tailored to individual patient needs. Gait parameters were assessed using a high-speed camera before and after the intervention, while muscle tone and stiffness were measured using MyotonPRO. The study findings reveal a significant difference in step length symmetry between the 2 groups postintervention. Within-group analysis showcased noteworthy improvements in the aquatic therapy group, including enhanced single-support phase duration symmetry, reduced vastus lateralis muscle tone on the affected side, and enhanced hamstring muscle tone on the affected side. Conversely, the land-based rehabilitation group demonstrated significant increases in stiffness solely within the affected vastus lateralis. The study suggests aquatic therapy as a viable postoperative option following ACLR. While land-based rehabilitation has its benefits, aquatic therapy shows superior effectiveness in normalizing gait symmetry and restoring muscle properties.

How social and environmental support influences the career adaptability process has been largely understudied. Drawing from the career adaptability framework (Savickas, 2021), this study examined the effects of parental career support on the adaptability resources and adaptation results of senior high school students in Hong Kong (4,664 girls and 4,120 boys). We conceptualized parental career support as an interactive process with a perceived action dimension and a recipient satisfaction dimension. We adopted meaning in life as a measure of adaptation results. Findings from the latent moderated structural equation showed that perceived parental career support action has a positive effect on the career adaptability resources of students, and the effect was moderated by the levels of adolescents’ satisfaction with parental career support. The test of moderated mediation suggested that the conditional indirect effects estimate from parental career support action to meaning in life were significant, with satisfaction toward parental support serving as the moderator and adaptability resources as the mediator. Results underscored the importance of environmental support in strengthening the self-regulation competencies of adolescents and helping them to gain clarity toward their life meaning and purposes. Implications for theory, research, and parent education interventions are discussed.

Reality television has become a dominant cultural force, influencing views and ideals. Produce 101, a Chinese talent competition show, goes beyond entertainment to empower its female competitors and promote gender equality. This qualitative study dives into the show's mechanics, examining its impact on female participants' self-esteem and its role in shaping viewer attitudes. Based on 10 in-depth interviews with senior talent show fans, the study investigates audience involvement, candidate development, and societal standards. The findings highlight the show's significant impact on empowering women and promoting gender equality narratives. providing valuable insights for individuals considering reality TV participation, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and determination. It showcases how contestants on Produce 101 leveraged their experiences to advance their careers and advocate for gender equality, inspiring others to pursue their passions and embrace empowerment. By highlighting the transformative potential of reality television, this study underscores its role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable society, demonstrating that reality TV can be a powerful platform for social change.

Abstract Rural adult schools, implemented by Community Learning Centers (CLCs) as part of the Capacity Building Project, face inadequate and irregular funding in China. Moreover, these schools lack technical guidelines for project implementation, posing additional challenges. This study employed the “entrepreneurship‐impact” matrix conceptual framework to conduct a case study and identify best practices related to CLC operation. Revealed through the study is an educational entrepreneurship model for implementing CLC projects. Resources, regulations, and outsider technical support shape educational entrepreneurship, with all factors influencing project implementation through the mediation of entrepreneurship. However, this influence is conditioned by loosened regulation. This study concludes that best practices emerge only when external conditions favor entrepreneurship and suggests that greater attention should be directed toward fostering circumstances conducive to educational entrepreneurship.

Objectivity and neutrality have always been the reporting principles followed by journalists. The emergence of audio news presents reality in an invisible way, blurring the boundary between emotion and truth. Jump into the Rabbit Hole[1], as one of the few in-depth news podcasts in China, brings immersive stories to the audience with immersive production. These stories help the audience better understand the truth of the news and also cultivate the habit of listening to the news. This paper examines how interaction rituals in news podcasts are carried out using the benefits of podcast platforms in the context of audio journalism. It highlights the emotional labor and moral challenges encountered by producers during the process of sound writing (Kapchan, 2017), and aim to create emotional interaction with the audience on the podcast platform, fostering emotional energy between the producer and the audience. The author also discussed how the female perspective influenced the creation of the in-depth news podcast. [1] You can listen to this on Xiaoyuzhou: https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/6289d46e5cf4a5ad60ca08f8