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Research on the Effect of Introducing Speeches in English Classes on Improving Oral English Ability under the Background of Digital Teaching 数字化教学背景下英语课堂引入演讲对提高英语口语能力的影响研究

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.603

Jiaxi Lu

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Operation Management of Grocery Retailer in the UK: A Case of Tesco 英国杂货零售商的运营管理：特易购案例

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.586

Shujun Meng

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Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation: Exploring Cross-cultural Elements in Contemporary Chinese Piano Compositions 传统与创新的和谐：探索当代中国钢琴作品中的跨文化元素

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.571

Yingna Zhao

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Assessing Stress Levels and Coping Mechanisms among Vocational and Technical College Students：A Case of XXX College, China 职业技术学院学生压力水平及应对机制评估：以中国 XXX 学院为例

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.588

Juhua Wan

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A Study on the Legitimization Strategy in War Discourse 战争话语中的合法化策略研究

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.591

Xinyue Li, Dekun Li, Guang Sun

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A Study of Female Alienation in The Year of the Flood From the Perspective of Fromm's Alienation Theory 从弗洛姆的异化理论角度研究《洪荒之年》中的女性异化现象

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.550

Rongmin Zhao

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Consumer Perspectives on Commercial Pension Insurance Products: Insights and Implications 消费者对商业养老保险产品的看法：见解和影响

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.596

Xiuning Huo

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Instructional Planning Proficiency of Instructors in the Vocational College as a Predictor of Teaching Performance 职业院校教师的教学计划制定能力是教学绩效的预测指标

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.560

Wenlong Gao

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From Grasslands to Global Beats: A Study of Mongolian Ethnic Music Integration in Chinese Pop 从草原到全球节拍：蒙古民族音乐融入中国流行音乐的研究

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.583

Menghao Yang

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Mental Well-being and Self-efficacy Among Students in a Vocational & Technical College in Shaanxi Province, China 陕西省职业技术学院学生的心理健康与自我效能感

Pacific International Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-20 DOI: 10.55014/pij.v7i2.567

Fei Fu

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