Based on a novel digital curriculum system, this study focuses on the virtual education platform—Roblox Education, selecting 100 STEM-themed course game samples. Employing a mixed-method approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative analyses, this research utilizes NVivo 12 Plus to encode and analyze multimodal metaphor scenarios and their types in Roblox Education. We particularly focus on their construction methods and cognitive foundations and conduct specific case analyses of the two most prevalent metaphorical scenarios. This study aims to provide insights into the design of metaphor scenarios in virtual education platforms and promote multimodal integration and innovative learning approaches in Metaversebased education.

Metaverse Education: A Study on Multimodal  Metaphor Scenarios in Roblox Education

The strategic relevance of the Laos-China Railway (LCR) in the framework of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its main objective of a Community of Shared Future for Mankind is examined in this article. Positioned at the nexus of China’s aspirations for regional connectivity and Laos’ aim to become a land-linked nation, the LCR both reflects a necessary infrastructure development and a symbol of deepening bilateral ties. Through a variety of  analytical lenses, the paper focuses on the railway’s political impact on geopolitics and Laos’ regional role, alongside its socio-economic impacts to growth and sustainable development. Using the LCR as a focal case, the paper contributes to the continuous discussions on regional connectivity and integration. In this context, the railway also serves as a testament to China’s approach to strengthening strategic trust, enhancing regional cooperation, and integrating partner countries into its broader vision of shared regional prosperity under the CSFM framework.

Advancing the Laos-China Shared Future Community through the Belt and Road Initiative: Laos’ Strategic Relevance

This paper explores the combination of artificial intelligence and diverse English cultures, and explores language communication and cultural collision in different cultural backgrounds. In the context of globalization, the integration and conflict of diverse cultures have become an undeniable reality. Artificial intelligence technology provides new possibilities for cultural communication and exchange, but also brings new challenges and problems. This article analyzes the application of artificial intelligence in diverse English cultures from the perspective of cultural context, and explores the influence of cultural background on language communication. Through case analysis and theoretical exploration, some novel insights and viewpoints have been proposed, providing new ideas and concepts for the combination of artificial intelligence and cultural context. Ultimately, this article aims to promote the integration and development of artificial intelligence technology with diverse English cultures, and to advance cultural innovation and dissemination.

An Analysis of Cultural Context in the Combination of  Artificial Intelligence and Diverse English Cultures

The crowns of ancient Egyptian pharaohs were not only associated with their supreme political authority and inviolable sacred power, but also embodied their divine nature. Through these visually striking symbols, pharaohs expressed the exalted status of their rule, the legitimacy of their authority, and the stability of their dominion. Moreover, the pharaonic crowns serve as invaluable keys for modern scholars seeking to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egyptian society and culture. The Red Crown symbolized the dominion of Lower Egypt, the White Crown represented the dominion of Upper Egypt, and the Double Crown embodied the unification of the Two Lands. This paper explores the process of ancient Egypt’s unification through the symbolism of the Red, White and Double Crowns.

Interpreting the Unification of Ancient Egypt through the  Symbolism of the Red, White, and Double Crowns

Based on the concept of multi-stakeholder co-governance, this study discusses the issues of grassroots governance in rural China. Taking the towns and villages of Yunan County in Guangdong Province as an example, through on-site visits and investigations, various problems existing in the governance of remote rural areas in the eastern, western and northern parts of Guangdong are sorted out, such as low cooperation of villagers, weak awareness of environmental protection, insufficient vitality of rural economic organizations, and lack of leading agricultural enterprises. On this basis, the study puts forward optimization strategies such as increasing financial support, giving play to the synergy of the government, banks, enterprises and villages, developing ecological resources, and deepening the reform of the personnel system.

An Investigation into Grassroots Governance in China Based on  the Concept of Multi-stakeholder Co-governance——A Case Study of Yunan County, Guangdong Province

Drawing on Lasswell’s 5W communication model, this study conducts a systematic analysis of green information communication mechanisms in contemporary China. The findings indicate that in terms of communicators, green communication has shifted from being dominated by government and mainstream media to a more collaborative, multi-actor framework. In terms of content, it has expanded from a “problem-oriented” focus to encompass value guidance and the promotion of sustainable lifestyles. Regarding communication channels, traditional media and digital platforms now operate in parallel, with social media and short-video platforms emerging as key arenas. At the audience level, the public has gradually transformed from passive recipients into active participants and co-creators. In terms of effects, green communication not only enhances public awareness of environmental risks and recognition of ecological values but also promotes practical behaviors such as low-carbon travel, waste sorting, and green consumption. Overall, the study demonstrates that in the digital era, green communication is characterized by interactivity and practice orientation, playing a vital role in advancing ecological civilization and sustainable development.

Green Information Communication in Contemporary China: A 5W Model Perspective

The article examines the doctrine of individual criminal responsibility in international criminal law, assessing its analytical appropriateness for explaining the causes of war crimes. The study finds that there are four prevailing modes of individual criminal responsibility, including direct perpetration, co-perpetration, indirect perpetration, and instigation or aiding and abetting. While effectively safeguarding justice in the international community, they tend to overlook the structural, institutional, and ideological factors underlying war crimes. To address this gap, the article introduces three analytical dimensions: structural awareness, causal depth, and narrative completeness. The analysis shows that the current individual-responsibility-centric framework is unable to fully reveal the influence of institutions, systems, or contexts in shaping atrocities, and in determining causation, subjective judgements and judicial constraints often lead to erroneous or overly simplified linkages, thereby weakening the capacity of international criminal law to advance justice, promote education, and foster reflection. It leads to the conclusion that individual-responsibility-centrism cannot construct a coherent and comprehensive understanding of mass violence. Accordingly, the article proposes a reform pathway grounded in individual criminal responsibility, integrated with multidisciplinary perspectives and an emphasis on universal justice, with the aim of promoting justice in the international community.

Attribution without Explanation: Reassessing the Analytical Appropriateness of Individual Responsibility for Understanding War Crimes

The classical SIR model has been modified by analogizing the spread of diseases to the transmission of information, and the Student Learning Behavior (SLB) model has been developed. This study emphasizes the significant impact of students’ learning behavior and motivation. It also highlights the critical role of motivation by examining the effect of students’ learning behaviors on academic achievement. By adapting the SIR epidemiological model to learning processes, the study aims to investigate the transmission of knowledge among students, interaction dynamics, and motivational factors. Using the characteristics of the SIR model, it demonstrates how the spread of learning can be mathematically represented. The influence of motivation on students’ learning processes is discussed. The study and its findings provide an important and distinct framework for researchers who examine the dynamic nature of learning processes from both conceptual and quantitative perspectives.

Simulation of Learning Processes with the SIR Model: Interaction and Motivation

Journal of Social Science is a newly launched academic journal dedicated to the comprehensive exploration of various disciplines within the realm of social sciences. It serves as a platform for scholars worldwide to share cutting-edge research, innovative theories, and critical perspectives. The journal is committed to fostering intellectual exchange and advancing the global dialogue in fields such as sociology, economics, political science, psychology, and anthropology. With a rigorous peer-review process, Journal of Social Science ensures the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the broader understanding of societal structures and human behavior.

2025 Vol.3 Issue.1

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