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Introduction

Advances in Higher Education is a fully accessible publication that serves as the medium to publish the original educational research article that focusing on teaching, learning and educational developments throughout the world in universities, polytechnics, colleges, and vocational and education institutions which despite public and private higher education sectors. It aims to serve as a debate forum for a diverse group of scholar who share the characteristic features, as well as problems and issue of each education system, and who can have significant voice in discussion around topics of higher education. The content will focus on the field of educational theory, student management, teaching method, conceptual model of educational process and cases study.

The article categories within the journal include (but are not limited to) the following fields:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Theory and Processes
  • Theory Practice Relationship
  • Teacher Education
  • Curriculum
  • Recruitment
  • Campus Climate
  • Academic Culture
  • Languages
  • Persistence motivation
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by Luyao Cheng
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This study investigates the multimodal metaphorical expressions present in the People’s Education Press (PEP) senior high school English text books, which is one of the widely used textbooks in China. Realizing that we can spread and learn about the information through the means of text, pictures, the structure of a page and so on, this research finds out how a combination of text, images and layout work together to make meaning metaphorically. Leveraging Conceptual Metaphor Theory, frameworks of multimodality and multimodal metaphor, I am hoping to find out some common types of multi-modal metaphors, investigate how these multimodal metaphors can be constructed, and discuss their potential functions in teaching and learning English. The results show that multimodal metaphors have an important but implicit role in these textbooks in vocabulary learning, grasping abstract concepts, learning about cultures, and teaching multimodal literacy.
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by Woxing Ren , Long Fu , Chunjing Liu
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The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has sparked ethical controversies, and the issue of user trust in AI systems has gradually become a key obstacle to its application and promotion. In the context of ethical constraints, the mechanism for establishing trust urgently needs to be clarifi ed. To solve the problem of fuzzy trust construction path for AI system users, this article summarizes the core principles of AI ethics, analyzes the impact of ethical mechanisms on user trust, constructs a multidimensional structure of trust, and explores the main methods of trust modeling. In terms of interface design, emphasis is placed on enhancing user trust through improving transparency, controllability, and emotional connection, and a design paradigm that integrates ethical perception is proposed. Research provides theoretical support for building trustworthy and effi cient human-computer interaction systems, promoting the sustainable development of AI systems on the basis of safeguarding user rights.
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by Liru Wang , Liping Gong
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From the perspective of the “Great Ideological and Political Course”, the education of the holistic national security concept in universities is facing new opportunities and challenges. The article deeply analyzes the current situation of holistic national security education in universities, elaborates on the necessity of reform under the guidance of the “Great Ideological and Political Course” concept, and proposes specific reform paths from the aspects of teaching content, teaching methods, teaching staff , and collaborative education mechanism. Through practical exploration and summary of experience, it aims to enhance the effectiveness of holistic national security education in universities, strengthen the national security awareness of college students, and cultivate high-quality talents to safeguard national security.
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by Yinan Du
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With the rise of algorithmic recommendation systems, college students are increasingly confined to personalized information streams, leading to “information cocoons” that hinder exposure to diverse perspectives and weaken ideological and political education. This paper constructs a three-dimensional synergy model—linking algorithms, cognitive preferences, and social networks—to reveal the formation mechanism of these cocoons. It further proposes strategies such as recommendation optimization, media literacy enhancement, and social structure reshaping, offering theoretical and practical guidance for value-oriented online education in universities.
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by Dan Wu , Hongxing Zhang
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In the context of high-quality education, universities should vigorously promote the construction of smart campuses, actively promote the “AI+counselor” model, create a new highland for ideological and political education in universities, solve problems in traditional counselor work, enhance the effectiveness of ideological and political education, and help students develop comprehensively. To this end, the article will explore the role of “AI+counselors” in shaping ideological and political education in universities, propose some implementation suggestions, and hope to leverage the value of “AI+counselors” to enhance the level of ideological and political education in universities and meet the requirements of moral education.
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by Hongying Yu
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The BOPPPS teaching model includes six stages: Bridge In, Objectives or outcomes, Pre-assessment, Participation, Post assessment, and Summary. In college physical education teaching, the bridge-in stage focuses on linking new knowledge to known knowledge, the objective stage clarifi es learning objectives, the estimation stage evaluates student knowledge levels, the participation stage adopts interactive teaching methods, and the post evaluation stage provides feedback and improvement suggestions. The summary part recaps key points and provide lessons to take away.
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by Ping Zhou , Xiaoli Liu , Zhongli Guo
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As the global demand for Chinese language learning increases, international Chinese language education is facing a complex international situation and multiple challenges. Based on resilience theory, this study explores how to address these challenges by enhancing the resilience of teachers, learners, and educational governance. The study shows that resilience theory has significant value in enhancing teachers’ intercultural adaptability and teaching quality, strengthening learners’ confidence in language learning and cultural adaptability, and optimizing the flexibility and resilience of educational governance. This study provides theoretical and practical support for the sustainable development of international Chinese language education.
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by Yuhao Tian
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China’s graduate education system is currently confronting dual challenges:a rapid enrollment expansion and an increasing proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.In this context,the effectiveness of the graduate scholarship policy,a pivotal component of the financial aid system,directly impacts the quality of graduate education and the efficacy of financial support for economically disadvantaged students.This study endeavors to objectively evaluate the implementation effects of China’s graduate scholarship policy and to explore potential avenues for its optimization.
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by Zhentao Bao
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This research explores the contrasting welfare systems for individuals with disabilities in China and the United States, emphasizing how cultural values and economic capabilities shape public policy and service delivery. Drawing from government reports, case studies, and sociopolitical analysis, this study compares the legal frameworks, public spending, and societal attitudes in both countries. The results reveal stark differences rooted in traditions of familial care in China and rights-based legislation in the United States. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations aimed at fostering a more inclusive and equitable global approach to disability welfare.
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by Ning Mao
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With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, its widespread application in the field of education has become an irreversible trend. The deep integration of AI and ideological and political education represents a critical pathway toward modernizing education. This paper begins by analyzing the historical context of AI’s involvement in ideological and political education. It then explores the application value of AI from perspectives such as personalized teaching, enhanced educational efficiency, and innovative educational assessment. Simultaneously, it conducts an in-depth examination of potential risks associated with AI intervention, including technological dependence, data security challenges, and ethical dilemmas. In response to these risks, this study proposes strategies. These measures aim to foster a new ecosystem for ideological and political education in the AI era.
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by Huicheng Jing
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Faced with the increasing study and life pressure of middle school students, the traditional educational management model is difficult to effectively relieve the psychological burden of students. Based on the theory of positive psychology, this paper proposes strategies such as carrying out the cultivation project of positive psychological qualities, implementing the teaching management model oriented by advantages, building a harmonious relationship of mutual trust between teachers and students, and developing positive psychology curriculum resources. The aim is to help middle school students improve psychological resilience, stimulate intrinsic motivation, create a warm and supportive campus atmosphere, and promote the physical and mental health development of students. Lay a solid foundation for its future development.
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by Zhen Zhu
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In this paper, the regulation mechanism of F-P microcavity quality factor on ATPase catalytic efficiency was studied. A microcavity with Q value of 20-100 was prepared for gold/silver/platinum microcavity. It was found that the catalytic efficiency of gold-plated microcavity reached 19.0% at Q=60, the activity of silver microcavity increased by 17.3% at Q=80, and the catalytic efficiency of platinum microcavity reached 22.1% at Q=100 due to the surface plasmon resonance effect and continued to rise. The kinetic simulation showed that the enzyme activity under the optimal Q values of the three microcavities showed a nonlinear concentration dependent relationship, which proved the synergistic effect of light field localization and enzymatic reaction. The smallest Km value (0.32 mM) and the largest Vmax value (0.85 μmol/min) of the platinum fi lm microcavity were obtained by Milloway equation fitting, corresponding to the highest substrate affi nity and enzyme catalytic efficiency, respectively. The results show that the high-Q microcavity can promote the catalytic reaction through the dual mechanism of enhancing enzyme activity and improving the ability of enzyme to bind to the substrate, which provides theoretical guidance for the development of photo-controlled enzyme catalytic devices.
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by Ming Zeng
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Chinese civilization is rich in historical accumulation and cultural essence. As one of the world’s oldest and most con-tinuous civilizations, it has achieved a creative transformation from tradition to modernity through artistic expression and cultural dissemination. This paper examines the unique aesthetic philosophical connotations of Chinese civilization from both the perspec-tives of aesthetics and cross-cultural communication, focusing on its spirit. It explores the philosophical qualities such as harmony between heaven and humanity, the beauty of moderation, and imagistic thinking found in diverse art forms like painting, music, and architecture. Additionally, it discusses how to use art as a medium to overcome cultural discount and communication barriers, thereby effectively spreading the spirit of Chinese civilization. The artistic expressions not only reflect the unique aesthetic charm and philosophical ideas of the nation but also serve as important vehicles for cultural dissemination. Traditional Chinese aesthetics, as an excellent part of traditional culture, are the root, soul, and pulse of cultural confidence[1]. This paper uses the dual perspec-tives of aesthetics and cross-cultural communication to explore the mechanisms of artistic expression under the spirit of Chinese civilization and their dissemination in a global context.
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by Ronglin Fu
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“Motivation critically impacts college students” English learning quality, with Chinese linguists prioritizing intrinsic drive cultivation. While Gardner’s socio-psychological model dominated earlier research, post-1990s studies adopt multi-dimensional frameworks, emphasizing motivation’ s role as the core driver of second-language acquisition. It directly shapes engagement, outcomes, and enthusiasm, necessitating pedagogical integration of motivational theories. This article examines typologies (integrative/instrumental) and proposes strategies like task design balancing intrinsic/extrinsic goals and feedback reinforcing autonomy. Educators are urged to shift learners from short-term rewards to sustained curiosity by aligning evidence-based insights with classroom practices, bridging theory and reality to transform passive students into self-driven participants through motivation-centered approaches.”
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by Lirong Chen , Qilian He , Hua Zhang , Yingmei Yuan , Wenying Dong , Yanfen Fu
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With the accelerating aging population, the demand for higher nursing professionals in health and elderly care con-tinues to rise. Traditional single-dimensional training models can no longer meet societal needs, prompting the emergence of the “Five-in-One” collaborative education model. This paper explores the construction of this model in higher nursing health and elderly care talent cultivation, elaborating on the roles of universities, governments, hospitals, enterprises, and communities in its implementation, analyzing the process, and evaluating its outcomes. The aim is to refine and improve health and elderly care talent cultivation models, fostering a robust talent supply ecosystem for the industry.
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by Ruixia Guo
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This study investigates the integration of local red culture and University history resources into career planning and em-ployment education for college students. It underscores their role in cultivating a sense of patriotism, correct professional values, and contributing to the development of well-rounded individuals capable of serving national construction. The paper first analyzes the connotations and educational significance of these resources, identifi es existing challenges such as low awareness among students, commercialization of cultural works, and monotonous teaching methods. To address these issues, the study proposes strategies including strengthening regulatory oversight, innovating educational models, enriching content, leveraging new media technologies, and establishing collaborative mechanisms. By implementing these measures, the educational value of red culture and University history resources can be fully realized, fostering a new generation of socially responsible professionals with strong ethical foundations.
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Articles

by Yinxia Yang
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This evaluation plan proposes to revise the first-year English writing course (ENG101) to transform it into a 3+1 credit course by adding one hour of lab instruction per week to address the various academic writing challenges faced by students, espe-cially international learners. There are common issues that exist among freshman students, including limited writing skills, struc-tural and rhetorical difficulties, and plagiarism risks. Based on system theory and logic model design, the plan outlines strategies for course improvement. The proposal positions ENG101 with Lab (3+1 credits) as a strategic investment in educational equity and institutional excellence.
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by Wei Zou , Jianqiao Xu , Qiuxia Zhu , Xiaohui Ding , Siyu Wang , Yane Ma , Da Chen , Juan Wang
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This article revolves around the reform and practice of the Electrical and Electronic Technology course, proposing the integration of ideological and political education into offl ine teaching mode, and the creation of a “gold course” teaching model and strategy. As an important component of engineering education, the Electrical and Electronic Technology course faces the challenge of combining ideological and political elements with professional technical teaching. The article first gives an overview of the current development status of the course and points out the need for integrating ideological and political education. Then, the characteristics of the “offl ine” teaching mode are analyzed, and specific practical paths are taken based on the gold course standards. In terms of the reform of ideological and political education, this article focuses on proposing specific strategies for introducing ideological and political elements from both the content and methods of teaching, and evaluates the teaching effectiveness. In the conclusion section, this study highlights the effectiveness of this model in improving teaching quality and promoting a deeper integration of ideological and political education.
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Articles

by Jiaoya Fan
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Against the backdrop of global convergence in educational quality assurance, international education accreditation systems have become vital tools for universities to enhance teaching quality and global reputation. This paper systematically reviews the core principles and implementation models of major international accreditation frameworks such as ABET and AACSB, and compares them with China’s current quality evaluation system in terms of standard structure, assessment mechanisms, and educational philosophy. In light of the domestic policy trend of “evaluation-driven development,” the study proposes a four-dimensional integration path consisting of standard alignment, mechanism fusion, curriculum coordination, and faculty development. The findings suggest that aligning domestic evaluation standards with international accreditation systems is not only a critical step toward educational internationalization but also a practical pathway to modernizing China’s higher education quality assurance system with local characteristics.
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by Jiaming Fan
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As a gathering place of science and technology, talents and innovation, colleges and universities play a basic supporting role in promoting the development of new quality productivity. Application-oriented majors in colleges and universities focus on the training goal of high-quality application-oriented talents, adhere to the “innovation and integration” as an important starting point to promote the integration of production and education, and promote the integration of production and education. With the goal of improving the innovation and entrepreneurship ability of college students, they work hard in the aspects of discipline construction, education concept, and scientific innovation and education, so as to promote the continuous improvement of the application-oriented talent training system and the continuous improvement of talent training quality. Based on the analysis of the epojical change of the new quality productivity on the ecology of higher education, this paper puts forward the direction of strengthening the core competence of counselors under this change, breaking through the traditional development path, and helping the high-quality development of applied professional education in colleges and universities in the new era.
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by Yifan Zhou
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Currently, China is in a difficult period of comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, with risks, challenges, and opportunities coexisting. Various public crisis events are also emerging, and the management of public crises has become a top priority for China’s economic and social development. The government’s ability to respond to sudden public events has also been improved and consolidated through repeated crises. This article takes the perspective of public crisis management and analyzes the “4.29” particularly major collapse of self built houses by residents in Changsha, Hunan in 2022 as a case study to explore how the government should respond to sudden public events.

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by Xinghui Li
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In the wave of digitalization, the digital economy has emerged as the primary driver of global economic growth. With its development, significant transformations have occurred in enterprises’ production and operational models, bringing forth numerous new characteristics and trends. This paper expounds on how the development of the digital economy reshapes labor relations and the emerging new trends. It also discusses strategies to address labor relation changes in the digital economy era from perspectives such as improving legal frameworks, policy systems, and strengthening corporate management and social responsibility, aiming to provide theoretical foundations and guidance for labor relation transformation in the digital economy context.
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Advances in Higher Education is a fully accessible publication that serves as the medium to publish the original educational research article that focusing on teaching, learning and educational developments throughout the world in universities, polytechnics, colleges, and vocational and education institutions which despite public and private higher education sectors. It aims to serve as a debate forum for a diverse group of scholar who share the characteristic features, as well as problems and issue of each education system, and who can have significant voice in discussion around topics of higher education. The content will focus on the field of educational theory, student management, teaching method, conceptual model of educational process and cases study.

The article categories within the journal include (but are not limited to) the following fields:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Theory and Processes
  • Theory Practice Relationship
  • Teacher Education
  • Curriculum
  • Recruitment
  • Campus Climate
  • Academic Culture
  • Languages
  • Persistence motivations


 

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To further expand the readership and accelerate the development of this journal, the publisher’s committees decided to jointly organize a Chinese version

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Monash South Africa was registered in 2000, and markets itself as a local provider of degrees with international brand recognition. Its Johannesburg campus has a capacity of 6,500 students and features a number of student residences, popular among students from other African countries.

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