Vol 4 No 2 (2026)

• Exploration of Digital and Intelligent Empowerment Pathways for Curriculum Construction in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Majors — Taking "Oil and Gas Pipeline Transportation" as an Example

  Li Huang, Yu-Qiu Wang, Feng-Bo Chen

  The deep integration of digital technology with the oil and gas industry has led to a continuous increase in demand for compound digital-intelligent talents, while traditional teaching models struggle to adapt to industry transformation. Taking the course "Oil and Gas Pipeline Transportation" as a case study, this paper analyzes pain points such as the disconnect between teaching and field practice, limited practical scenarios, and monotonous teaching models. It constructs a digital-intelligence-enabled development pathway: restructuring course content, building a digital twin virtual simulation platform, innovating blended online and offline teaching, and fostering a dual-skilled teaching team. By integrating big data, digital twins, and virtual simulation technologies into all stages of the course, and establishing mechanisms for school-enterprise co- construction and resource sharing, teacher training, and hardware support, the approach ensures a precise alignment between talent cultivation and industry demands, providing a replicable reference for the digital transformation of the oil and gas storage and transportation specialty.

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• Research on AI-Empowered Three-Dimensional, Four-Drive Smart Teaching Model for Public Physical Education in Higher Education Institutions

  Yi-Ning Lu

  University public physical education has several chronic issues: similar teaching objectives, extensive process management, single-dimensional evaluation, and insufficient intrinsic motivation. The AI-empowered "three-dimensional four-drive" smart teaching model addresses these challenges by focusing on three dimensions—teaching objectives, teaching process, and teaching evaluation—and leveraging four driving forces: data-driven, model-driven, knowledge-driven, and demand-driven. This establishes a full-cycle closed-loop teaching system. Supported by intelligent software and hardware, precise implementation across stages, synergistic iteration of the four drives, and optimized supporting measures, physical education can transition from experience-based to precision-oriented approaches, systematically enhancing teaching effectiveness.

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• Exploration of College English Teaching Methods Based on the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

  Yun-Lu Shangguan

  The Theory of Multiple Intelligences has introduced new perspectives to college English education, helping to address longstanding problems in traditional teaching and enhance instructional quality. This paper explores teaching methods grounded in this theory and identifies several shortcomings in conventional college English education, including the reliance on a single teaching approach, insufficient attention to students’ individual differences, unscientific assessment practices, and inadequate professional development among teachers. On this basis, the paper proposes a series of practical measures: adopting differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and project-based learning as key teaching strategies; designing curricula with diversified objectives, varied content, and flexible implementation; promoting diversification in teaching assessment in terms of assessment participants, content, and methods; and strengthening teacher development through solid theoretical foundations, enhanced teaching competence, and a strong awareness of educational reform.

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• Teaching Reform and Practice of New Energy Battery Technology Course

  Wen-Jing Wu, Yu-Qiu Wang

  New energy battery technology is a core course in the new energy science and engineering discipline, holding significant educational value within the context of the "dual carbon" strategy. Current teaching practices face several challenges, including a disconnect between theoretical instruction and practical application, outdated textbook content relative to industrial technological advancements, slow updates to experimental equipment, and insufficient development of students' engineering innovation capabilities. Based on the requirements of emerging engineering education, this paper proposes a pathway for teaching reform from four dimensions: curriculum content restructuring, teaching methodology innovation, experimental system reform, and integration of industry and education. By incorporating cutting-edge industry case studies, implementing project-based learning, establishing hybrid virtual-physical experimental platforms, and building collaborative industry-university education mechanisms, the reform aims to stimulate students' learning interest, enhance their engineering practical skills and innovative thinking, and cultivate high-quality, application-oriented talent for the new energy industry.

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• Research on Strategies for Cultivating Comprehensive Thinking Literacy in High School Geography Teaching

  Dan Liu

  Comprehensive thinking is a key component of the core literacy in geography, requiring students to understand the geographical environment from dimensions such as element integration, spatio-temporal integration, and local integration. At present, high school geography teaching is confronted with problems such as fragmented knowledge, lack of spatio-temporal perspectives, and fixed thinking patterns, which restrict the cultivation of comprehensive thinking. Based on the definition of the connotation of comprehensive thinking, this paper analyzes the problems in teaching practice and proposes five strategies: constructing a knowledge network, applying the perspective of spatio-temporal evolution, creating real problem situations, introducing regional comparison methods, and optimizing the design of classroom questions. It also explores the guarantee conditions from three dimensions: teacher ability, teaching resources, and evaluation system, providing a reference for the implementation of core literacy cultivation.

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• A Study on the Intervention and Optimization of Generative AI in Mitigating Negative Semantic Transfer in English Writing

  Rui-Chen Feng

  This study focuses on the intervention and optimization of generative AI in addressing semantic negative transfer in English writing. It first elaborates on the theoretical foundations and research progress of AI-assisted second language writing, followed by an analysis of the types, characteristics, and native language roots of semantic negative transfer in English writing. Subsequently, the intervention effects of generative AI are examined in terms of its identification capabilities, the quality of revision suggestions, its impact on students' revision behaviors and writing skill development, as well as student attitudes. Finally, strategies and recommendations are proposed from three perspectives: optimizing the use of AI tools, refining teaching processes, and cultivating students' AI literacy, aiming to promote the intelligent development of second language writing instruction.

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• Research on the Ideological and Political Teaching Practice of University Japanese Courses from the Perspective of Telling China's Story Well

  Mai-Dan Zhang

  In the context of the era's emphasis on "telling China's stories well," the ideological and political development in college Japanese courses bears a dual mission of foreign language teaching and value guidance. Currently, there remains a tendency in college Japanese education to prioritize language skill training over the cultivation of cultural awareness, resulting in an insufficient integration of students' cross-cultural communication abilities and education in national sentiment. Based on college Japanese courses, this paper explores teaching approaches that organically unify language proficiency development and value guidance through practices such as uncovering ideological and political elements in textbooks, developing Japanese language resources for Chinese stories, and innovating classroom teaching models. Practice demonstrates that integrating Chinese stories into college Japanese teaching can enhance students' cultural confidence, improve their cross-cultural expression skills, and provide actionable practical references for ideological and political development in foreign language courses.

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• Construction of a College English Grammar Teaching Model Based on Pragmatic Competence Cultivation

  Ya-Lin Zhai, Bai-Ru Zhao, Meng Yuan

  Traditional college English grammar instruction has long focused on formal accuracy while neglecting contextual appropriateness in language use, resulting in students' solid grammatical knowledge but weak pragmatic competence. Based on Larsen-Freeman's three-dimensional grammar framework, this paper constructs an integrated grammar teaching model that combines "form, meaning, and use," emphasizing the cultivation of learners' pragmatic competence in authentic contexts. Through contextualized input, explicit pragmatic analysis, and task-based output, this model promotes the synergistic development of grammatical knowledge and pragmatic competence, providing a theoretical framework and practical pathway for the reform of college English grammar teaching.

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• Application and Reflection of AI-Assisted Translation Tools in Translation Course Teaching

  Meng Yuan, Bai-Ru Zhao, Ya-Lin Zhai

  AI tools based on deep learning and neural network architectures exhibit characteristics such as high efficiency, precision, adaptability, and multimodal integration. In the curriculum, these AI tools are applied in scenarios including pre-translation preparation, draft generation, quality assessment, and strategy training, significantly enhancing both efficiency and quality. However, there are risks associated with over-reliance on technology and the potential weakening of core competencies in teaching. To address these challenges, this paper proposes optimization strategies such as balancing technological assistance with skill development, constructing a blended teaching model, enhancing teachers' technological literacy, and refining the curriculum evaluation system, thereby promoting innovation in translation education.

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• Application of Educational Psychology in Classroom Discipline Management

  Lei Wang

  This study explores the application of educational psychology in classroom discipline management. It begins by defining core concepts and reviewing relevant psychological theories to analyze their intrinsic connections. Drawing from practical teaching experiences, the paper identifies current issues in classroom discipline management, such as rigid approaches, neglect of student psychology, and lack of systematic strategies. It further examines psychological triggers at both student and teacher levels. Grounded in behaviorism, humanism, cognitive, and social learning theories, targeted management strategies are proposed to optimize classroom governance, resolve disciplinary conflicts, foster students' self-discipline, create an orderly classroom environment, enhance teaching efficiency, and support students' holistic development.

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• Differentiated Design of Tiered Reading Strategies for English in Various Stages of Primary School

  Lu Wang, Li-Hang Tu

  English reading in primary schools is a core component of developing students' language proficiency. There are significant differences in cognitive levels and language foundations among students in lower, middle, and upper grades, making uniform teaching methods inadequate to meet the needs of all students. This paper defines key concepts related to tiered reading, analyzes current challenges in English reading instruction, and designs targeted differentiated reading strategies based on the characteristics and reading needs of students at each stage. Grounded in practical classroom teaching, the study aims to accommodate the learning paces of students at different proficiency levels, stimulate their interest in reading, narrow achievement gaps, enhance the effectiveness of reading instruction, and cultivate students' English reading habits and core competencies.

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• Main Issues and Improvement Measures in Safety Education and Training for Employees in Chemical Enterprises

  Yun-Ran Li

  The chemical industry is characterized by high risks, complex processes, and the chain-reaction nature of accidents. Employee safety education and training serve as the cornerstone for accident prevention and ensuring safe production in enterprises. This paper systematically analyzes the aforementioned issues and proposes targeted improvement measures from five dimensions: enhancing strategic awareness, restructuring the curriculum system, innovating teaching methods, improving the closed-loop evaluation mechanism, and activating subjective initiative. The aim is to provide a reference for chemical enterprises to establish a scientific and efficient safety education and training system, effectively elevate the safety competence of all employees, and strengthen the defense line of safety production.

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• Research on Teaching Strategies and Implementation Paths of Promoting Writing through Reading in College English

  Zhong-Yong Xu

  This study, grounded in the practical context of college English teaching and illustrated with teaching examples, proposes targeted "reading-to-writing" instructional strategies and actionable implementation pathways to help students enhance their English writing proficiency through reading input. Focusing on practical details throughout the teaching process, it deconstructs methods for integrating reading and writing via concrete teaching cases, clarifies key guidance points for instructors and practical tasks for students, and ensures the strategies are operational and targeted. The study provides practical references for resolving the disconnection between reading and writing in frontline college English teaching, thereby promoting the synergistic development of students' English reading and writing abilities.

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• Research on Emotion and Education in Primary School Chinese Language Teaching

  Li Yue

  Emotion plays a crucial role in primary school Chinese language education, profoundly influencing the entire teaching process and the holistic development of students. This paper explores the position, manifestation, and impact of emotion in primary school Chinese language education. Emotion serves as the core driving force for student learning and a facilitator for knowledge comprehension, promoting students' overall development. It is reflected in teaching objectives, content, methods, and evaluation. Positive emotions can stimulate students' interest in learning, enhance learning outcomes, shape a sound personality, and foster harmonious teacher-student relationships; negative emotions, conversely, produce opposite effects. Primary school Chinese language teachers should prioritize emotional education, create a positive emotional atmosphere, support student growth, improve the quality of Chinese language teaching, and achieve mutual advancement in teaching and learning.

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• An Analysis of Strategies for Deepening Industry-Education Integration in the Cultivation of Vocational Undergraduate Students in the New Era

  Dan Zhou, Yi Ma

  In the context of the new era, this study focuses on the cultivation of vocational undergraduate students and conducts an in-depth exploration of strategies for deepening industry-education integration. The research clarifies the significance of industry-education integration for industrial development, student growth, and innovation in vocational education. It further analyzes existing problems, including deviations in conceptual understanding, imperfect cooperation mechanisms, imbalanced resource allocation, and insufficient talent-industry matching. Accordingly, optimization strategies are proposed from five aspects: conceptual guidance, mechanism improvement, resource optimization, model innovation, and faculty development. This study aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for improving the quality of vocational undergraduate education and promoting coordinated development between vocational education and industry.

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• Application of Urban Gas Pipeline Network Training Simulation System in Teaching

  Yu-Qiu Wang, Jiang-Lin Tu; Li Huang, Bo Wang

  The scale of urban gas pipeline networks is extensive and their structure is complex, making it difficult for traditional teaching methods to provide a realistic operational environment, thus limiting the cultivation of students' practical skills. This paper introduces the architecture and functional modules of an urban gas pipeline network training simulation system, and analyzes the shortcomings of traditional teaching, such as the inability to operate real pipelines, limited internship resources, difficulty in reproducing fault scenarios, and subjective evaluation criteria. Building on this foundation, four application modes are proposed: pre-class preparation, in-class training, post-class assessment, and competition- and project-based teaching. The paper explores the advantages of the simulation system in enhancing students' practical abilities, ensuring teaching safety, and achieving quantitative evaluation, providing a reference for the reform of gas-related professional education.

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• Towards Deep Experience in Living Heritage: A Study on the Digital Translation System for Cultural Genes of the Hexi Corridor

  Jia Pu; Dong-Yan Liu, Yan-Ping Gan

  This study focuses on the predicament of living inheritance of intangible cultural heritage in the Hexi Corridor and proposes a new "deep experience"-oriented approach to digital translation. By analyzing the cultural gene connotations of multi-minzu integration in this region, a comprehensive methodological framework is constructed, spanning from gene extraction and digital representation to systematic translation. The research explores how to transform typical intangible cultural heritage projects into perceptible and interactive digital forms, and builds an immersive experience system with the aid of key technologies. Furthermore, it investigates sustainable inheritance mechanisms within the digital ecosystem, emphasizing that digital innovation must be rooted in cultural ontology, and advocates for the establishment of a diverse and collaborative co-creation network. The study aims to provide a practical solution that combines technological support and humanistic care for the preservation and development of intangible cultural heritage in contemporary times.

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• Shadow Infrastructures: How International Students Build Informal Systems of Support in U.S. Higher Education

  Alexandria Rose Wiesel-Brown

  International students are often expected to navigate complex tuition systems, immigration regulations, institutional bureaucracy, and academic expectations with limited formal support. Although colleges and universities frequently promote internationalization and student success, many international students report that institutional guidance is inconsistent, fragmented, or hard to access. In response, students often build informal support networks to interpret rules, share information, avoid mistakes, and persist through uncertainty.

  This conceptual and practice-oriented paper examines how international students develop what may be understood as “shadow infrastructures”: unofficial systems of peer advising, emotional support, information-sharing, and institutional navigation that arise when formal structures are insufficient. Drawing on prior qualitative research with former F-1 visa international students at a private performing arts institution in the United States, the paper explores how these infrastructures function, why they emerge, and what their existence reveals about institutional gaps.

  The paper argues that these informal systems should not be romanticized as mere evidence of student resilience. Instead, they should be understood as signals of uneven institutional support and the transfer of administrative labor to students. The article concludes with implications for higher education leaders, including the need for clearer advising systems, better coordination across offices, and more intentional support structures for international students.

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• Philological Education as A Driver for Cross-cultural Collaboration in the Russian-Chinese Educational Context

  Aida R. Nurutdinova, Ding Siyu, Qiu Ciai

  The deepening strategic partnership between Russia and China has intensified the need for educational models that foster genuine cross-cultural competence beyond surface-level linguistic proficiency. This paper argues that philological education (an integrated discipline of language, literature, and cultural interpretation) serves as a powerful yet underexplored driver for cross-cultural collaboration in the Russian-Chinese educational context. Employing a qualitative multiple-case study design, the research examines three bilateral educational initiatives involving philological curricula, faculty exchange, and joint research projects. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 24 educators and administrators, supplemented by document analysis of curricular frameworks and institutional agreements. The findings reveal that philologically grounded programs cultivate deeper intercultural empathy, create sustainable collaborative networks, and transform language learning into relational practice. Notably, such collaboration also demonstrated resilience as a form of “soft diplomacy”, sustaining institutional ties during periods of geopolitical tension. However, structural barriers (including divergent pedagogical traditions, asymmetrical language policies favoring English, and limited institutional flexibility) continue to hinder full integration. The study concludes that integrating philological approaches into international education strategies can transform language learning from transactional skill acquisition into a foundation for long-term cross-cultural partnership. Practical recommendations for curriculum design, institutional strategy, and educator development are discussed.

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• Driving Institutional Transformation: The Role of Integrated Marketing Communication in Burundian Higher Education: A Case of Université Sagesse d’Afrique

  Nobel Estimé BASABAKWINSHI

  Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Burundi, especially Université Sagesse d’Afrique (USA), grapple with standing out in a crowded market where smart communication strategies are key to thriving. Even though Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) has proven effective worldwide, it’s rarely used in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), leaving universities with patchy brand images and weak digital setups. This study takes a quantitative look at how three IMC elements message consistency, social media engagement, and digital tool use affect USA’s organizational performance. We used a cross-sectional survey to gather data from 350 students and lecturers at the Kinindo, Asiatique, and Kamenge campuses, applying stratified random sampling. Python (version 3.11) handled the stats, including multiple regression and diagnostic tests to ensure the model’s reliability. Overall, the full IMC framework explained 62%   of the variation in organizational performance. Message consistency was the strongest predictor (β = .48, p <.001), which outranked social media engagement (β =.25) and digital tool use (β = .18). They were no notable differences by campus or respondent group (p > .05), indicating broad agreement on the University standing. These results reveal a “synergy effect”: a university’s reputation hinges on consistent messaging across all channels, not one-off marketing efforts. The study provides administrators with a hands-on framework to boost competitiveness, even with tight resources.

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• Online Learning System for Pre-Marital Education to Improve Balinese Hindus Brides’ and Grooms’ Readiness

  Luh Asli, Luh Mila Trisna Dewi, Komang Tari Karismayanti

  Marriage in Balinese Hinduism is both a social obligation and a sacred religious ceremony. It requires careful preparation that involves complex cultural factors, such as selecting auspicious days, adhering to caste norms, family structure, and financial readiness. These requirements pose challenges for prospective brides and grooms. This community service provides an online information and consultation system to support the premarital readiness of prospective Balinese Hindu couples and evaluates whether the system improved users’ readiness for marriage. A questionnaire was delivered before and after the prospective Balinese Hindu couples learn about Balinese marriage through the online system. Fifty-three prospective brides and grooms participated, recruited through convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired-samples t-tests, and effect-size analysis to assess the intervention's impact. Results showed a significant improvement in premarital readiness after using the system, as indicated by a paired t-test and a substantial effect size. The online information and consultation system enhanced the preparedness of prospective Balinese Hindu couples by providing accessible information and structured guidance.

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