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Analysis of parental saving on childrens tertiary education

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The purpose of this study is to analyze parental savings for children’s tertiary education. This study used a questionnaire set as the research instrument and purposive sampling method had been adopted for data collection purposes. A total of 392 respondents; which were comprised of parents with children at tertiary education level participated in this study. Data were analyzed through mean, frequency, percentage, multiple regression analysis tests and were processed by using SPSS software version 23. The results showed, there is no significant difference between number of parents who make savings and the number of parents who do not make savings for their children’s tertiary education. In addition, own savings accounts were identified as the most popular medium of savings among the parents. The findings of multiple regression analysis showed that; income (β= 0.179, p .....

Thesis Published 2021 1743 hits Available

Artist exploration on Media and materials towards environmental issues

Ming, Zhu Xiao

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This paper explores the materials and media in environmental issues through the production of artworks. Due to our destructive behaviors to environment, we are facing many environmental issues, such as climate change, ocean pollution, Industrial waste pollution and many other problems. Environmental issues are not only causing a great concern of scientists, but also attracting the interest of visual artists. Artists all around the world are taking the opportunity to express their views through visual interpretation. These issues have been a prominent concern expressed in the theme of artworks. Through the exploration of media and materials, they construct a visual form representing environmental issues. Furthermore, by using descriptive analysis, all relevant artworks are examined to reveal the meaning behind their practices. Artists such as Néle Azevedo，Tomas Saraceno , Chris Jordan Marina DeBris, Jason DeCaires Taylor, Benjamin Von Wong , Shang Yang and Yao Lu will be discussed la.....

Article Published 2021 1191 hits Available

Factors affecting SMEs credit risk and credit risk assessment based on blockchain-driven supply chain finance

Xiao, Ping

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The purpose of this research is to examine the factors affecting SMEs’credit risk and credit risk assessment based on blockchain-driven supply chain finance. This research mainly includes three objectives: The first objective is to examine whether the financing enterprises, core enterprises, assets position under financing, blockchain platform and supply chain operation have significant impacts on credit risk by using logistic regression and entropy method. The panel data were collected from CSMAR on fifty-six SMEs, eight core enterprises and twenty-six blockchain enterprises in the period of 2016-2020. The second objective is to establish a credit risk evaluation index system and used factor analysis to extract the principal factors, then 11 factors are extracted as the variable sources for credit risk assessment modeling. The third objective is to build a credit risk assessment model by using five methods: Classification Tree, Bagging algorithm, AdaBoost algorithm, Rando.....

Thesis Published 2023 1039 hits Available

Tahap pengetahuan guru prasekolah melaksanakan pendekatan belajar melalui bermain dalam pembelajaran matematik awal

Tan, Xiao Xuan

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Kajian berbentuk tinjauan dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti tahap pengetahuan guru prasekolah melaksanakan pendekatan belajar melalui bermain (PBMB) dalam pembelajaran Matematik awal. Tambahan pula, kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti perbezaan antara tahap pengetahuan guru prasekolah melaksanakan pendekatan belajar melalui bermain mengikut pengalaman mengajar. Seramai 108 orang guru prasekolah daerah Kuantan di negeri Pahang menjadi sampel kajian ini. Data kajian dikumpul menggunakan instrumen soal selidik dan dianalisis dengan perisian Statistical Package for Sosial Science (SPSS) Version 27.0. Data yang diperolehi dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan Ujian-t. Dapatan analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahawa tahap pengetahuan guru prasekolah melaksanakan pendekatan belajar melalui bermain dalam pembelajaran Matematik awal adalah pada tahap sangat tinggi (M=4.40, SP=0.388). Dapatan analisis inferensi pula mendapati tiada perbezaan signifikan antara tahap pengetahu.....

Article Published 2024 617 hits Available

The sense of belonging and security of female characters in Chinese American novels of different era

Su, Xiao Chun

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This study explores the evolution of three literature works namely Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong; The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan; Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng over time and examines the feelings of belonging and security experienced by the female characters in these works. The research objectives are to identify the influences of the authors_ social and cultural backgrounds on their novels; to classify the faces of the absence of security and belonging among the female characters and to explore the manifestations of the security and belonging as represented in the selected novels. This study adopts a qualitative research approach to answer the research questions raised according to the research objectives. The findings reveal that the three authors present distinct narrative landscapes due to their individual growth paths from different cultural influence of the times and they are increasingly diluting the factor of racial identity in t.....

Thesis Published 2024 724 hits Available

Leader member exchange organizational embeddedness and boundary spanning behaviour among frontline employess in Chinese Hotel Industry

Xiao, Cui

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The study aimed to examine the effect of Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) on Boundary-Spanning Behavior (BSB) among frontline employees in China_s hotel industry and to test the mediating role of Organizational Embeddedness (OE) in this relationship.This study applied a quantitative research approach. The questionnaires were used for data collection. Using a stratified random sampling technique, 410 frontline employees from star-rated hotels in China were selected to participate in the study. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), with the aid of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) software. The findings showed the R2 of 0.619, indicating that 61.9% of the variation in BSB is explained by LMX and OE. The findings also revealed that LMX has a significant and positive effect on OE (_=0.751, p=0.000) while both the LMX (_=0.499, p=0.000) and OE (_=0.339, p=0.000) have a significant and positive effect on BSB. Furthe.....

Thesis Published 2025 165 hits Available

Choreographing notionalism in China (1937-1976) through Shanxi Xiao Hua Xi and peasant culture

Yi, Meng Qing

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Art plays a vital role in the construction of nationalism. This thesis examines Shanxi Xiao Huaxi in Zuo Quan County as part of the national discourse, focusing on how traditional dance contributed to the construction of nationalism through peasant culture during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937_1949), the founding of the People_s Republic of China (1949_1966), and the Cultural Revolution (1966_1976). The study has three primary objectives: to explain how Xiao Huaxi became a form of peasant culture, to analyse changes in its choreography, and to explore how its choreography embodies nationalism. To achieve these objectives, the research adopted ethnographic and historical methods, employing content and narrative analysis to evaluate data collected through semi-structured interviews and archival research. The findings reveal that during the three periods examined, Xiao Huaxi was transformed into a representation of peasant culture through negotiation between the state and the people o.....

Thesis Published 2025 217 hits Available

A comparative study of cross cultural news communication in the Chinese and American media news reports the peoples daily and the New York times as examples

Xia, He Xiao

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This study aims to investigate the influence of cultural backgrounds, thinking modes, and value orientations on news framing and discourse strategies in cross-cultural news communication. Drawing on theories of cross-cultural communication and news discourse analysis, the study utilized a mixed-methods research approach, specifically integrating qualitative and quantitative methods, to compare the framing of two major global events_the COVID-19 pandemic and the Sino-US trade war_by two distinct media outlets from China and the US: the People's Daily and the New York Times, respectively. Upon comparing the influence of cultural background, thinking patterns, and value orientations on the news framing and discourse strategies of two media outlets in cross-cultural news communication, the study found significant differences in reporting perspectives, narrative foci, embedded cultural values, and attitudes towards international cooperation. These differences reflect varying news concepts, .....

Thesis Published 2025 131 hits Available

Chinese local childrens piano enlightenment works-tradition and innovation in childrens piano works

Wang, Anqi

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This study explores the evolution of Chinese local children's piano enlightenment works, focusing on the balance between tradition and innovation. Chinese piano music, deeply rooted in traditional culture and modern piano techniques, holds significant artistic value. Early 20th century initiatives by Xiao Youmei and Zakharoff established a foundation for systematic piano education in China, while competitions such as Tcherepnin's in the 1930s spurred the creation of child-centric piano pieces. Despite interruptions during the Cultural Revolution, post-1980s reforms and the advent of the new millennium have led to a resurgence in culturally responsive piano education materials. These materials often integrate folk tunes and traditional operas, addressing the need for aesthetic appreciation and cultural relevance in children's musical education. The essay highlights the importance of localized piano education in nurturing young learners' appreciation for national music and ensuring the c.....

Article Published 2024 769 hits Available

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