Transactions on Social Science, Education and Humanities Research Transactions on Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Vol. 16 (EPHHR 2026)
5th International Conference on Education, Psychology, Humanities and Historical Research
EPHHR 2026
Conference Dates: May 16-17, 2026
Conference Venue: Chicago, USA
Conference Editors: Belinda Sheridan, Qi Zhang
Conference Website: http://www.ephhr.org
ISSN: 2960-1770
eISSN: 2960-2262
ISBN: 978-1-961651-61-6
Published: June 24, 2026
Preface: 5th International Conference on Education, Psychology, Humanities and Historical Research (EPHHR 2026)

Articles

Research on the Application of Creative Games in Rhythm Teaching in Primary School Music

Abstract: Music rhythm teaching is an indispensable part of primary school music teaching and plays a crucial role in cultivating primary school students' musical literacy. However, current primary school music rhythm teaching faces problems such as tedious teaching methods and low student participation. Creative games, with advantages of fun and interactivity, are the key to breaking through difficulties and bottlenecks and improving teaching quality. Taking primary school music rhythm teaching as an … Read More

Gamification Strategies in Primary-School Mental Health Education: Theory, Practice, and Optimization

Abstract: Against the backdrop of escalating mental health challenges among primary school students—such as a rise in anxiety disorders from 5.7% (2015) to 9.4% (2023) and over 60% facing sub-clinical distress—this study explores gamification’s application in primary school mental health education via literature research. It searches 5 databases (CNKI, Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, PsycINFO) for studies from 2010 to 2024 using targeted Chinese/English keywords, applies strict inclusion/exclusion criteria, … Read More

The Formation Mechanism and Solutions for Non-Teaching Burdens of Primary and Secondary School Teachers: A Grounded Theory Study Based on Sichuan Province

Abstract: The excessive non-teaching burdens of primary and secondary school teachers have become a significant issue restricting the high-quality development of basic education. This study applies grounded theory to conduct in-depth interviews with 23 teachers from 14 primary and secondary schools in Sichuan Province, China, constructing a model of the formation mechanism and alleviation path of teachers' non-teaching burdens. The study finds that external pressures, organizational dilemmas, and role … Read More

A Qualitative Case Study of Musical Activities among Retired Senior Citizens in China

Abstract: Musical engagement has received increasing global attention for its role in supporting the physical and psychological well-being of retired senior citizens. However, empirical research focusing on why retired senior citizens in China choose music as part of their post-retirement life, and how it affects them, remains limited. This study adopts a qualitative case study approach to explore the musical experiences of four retired individuals in Guangzhou, China. Data were collected through … Read More

Imperial Shrines: Shinto Architecture, Multiple Modernities, and Colonialism in Manchukuo

Abstract: This study concludes that Japanese Pan-Asianism, as manifested in the Shinto architecture of Hsinking, is not a binary opposite of Western modernism, but a distinctive form of "multiple modernities"—one that appropriates and reinterprets Western modernist tools (architectural technology, urban planning, symbolic violence) to serve intra-Asian colonial hegemony, while wrapping itself in the rhetoric of Asian unity and anti-Western imperialism. The Shinto shrines of Hsinking are the material … Read More

Spatial and Community Environments and Older Adults’ Mental Health in Traditional Lingnan Dwellings: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: In light of the aging population, how the residential built environment affects mental well-being has attracted more and more interest. With regard to traditional Lingnan-style houses, this paper aims to analyse the respective contributions of the spatial environment and the community environment to psychological health by means of semi-structured interviews with 13 inhabitants who had lived there for several decades. The analysis showed that the spatial environment mainly works through … Read More

Lexical Stratigraphy and Turkicization in the Xiongnu: An Iranian Prestige Layer in Chinese Transcriptions

Abstract: The Chinese historiographic record preserves ethnonyms, titles, personal names, and a modest set of glosses that later scholarship has treated as the principal basis for assigning a “Xiongnu language.” This paper reexamines this long-standing Xiongnu language problem by treating the Chinese-recorded information as a stratified lexical record rather than as evidence for a single stable vernacular. Instead of assigning the material to one language family, the analysis focuses on the internal … Read More

Research on the Impact of Online Public Opinion on College Students' Mental Health — A Natural Language Processing–Based Approach

Abstract: As the Internet becomes deeply integrated into college students’ daily lives,online public opinion has become an important factor influencing their mental health.This study investigates its impact on college students by collecting textual data from news comments,Weibo,Zhihu,and university forums.Using high-frequency word analysis,word-cloud visualization,and sentiment analysis,CNN and CNN-LSTM models were developed to examine topics including online culture,online gaming,cyberbullying,online … Read More

Cultural Integration in Global Education Governance: Theoretical Logic, Practical Paths and Optimization Strategies

Abstract: Global education governance is undergoing a transformation from "Western-centrism" to "pluralistic co-governance". As a core path to address governance imbalance and promote mutual learning among civilizations, cultural integration has become increasingly prominent in value. Based on symbiosis theory and the inclusive principle of global governance, this paper defines the core connotation of cultural integration as "two-way embedding, value coexistence, and benefit sharing". Through practical … Read More

Application and Innovation of Physical Education Teaching Methods in Youth Table Tennis Specialized Training

Abstract: Table tennis, known as China’s national sport, is one that demands a high level of agility, reaction speed and tactical intelligence. Regarding youth sports development, the efficacy of training methods matters a lot, both for producing elites and for sustaining long-term engagement and physical literacy. This study examines various physical education teaching strategies being used and innovated upon within special table tennis training for young people. The traditional training model, which … Read More

Practical Application of Educational Psychology in Adolescent Mental Health Education

Abstract: Mental health problems among teenagers have grown more frequent and severe worldwide in recent times; many young people suffer from high degrees of anxiety, depression, and abnormal behaviours. Educational psychology, as a discipline that blends psychological theory and educational practice to lay the factual foundation of good quality development for mental health education in primary schools; Based on publically available data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for … Read More

Investigating reasons and effects of adolescents’ online identity construction on Weibo

Abstract: This study explores the reasons why adolescents construct online identities on social media as well as exploring the positive and negative impacts that these constructed online identities may have. Focusing upon Sina Weibo users, participants’ online data was collected in order to analyse the types of online identity adolescents construct. Interviews were then conducted in order to further explore the reasons behind, and effects of, said construction. The results of the study indicate that the … Read More

From “Talking at Cross Purposes” to “Tacit Understanding”: The Psycholinguistic Mechanisms of Pragmatic Inference

Abstract: This study develops an integrative framework for pragmatic inference—the capacity to infer speaker intentions beyond literal meaning. Integrating the Cooperative Principle, Relevance Theory, Theory of Mind, and executive functions, it conceptualizes inference as a dynamic, resource-dependent process. Success depends on contextual alignment, accurate intention attribution, and cognitive resources. Incorporating repair mechanisms from Conversation Analysis, the framework reveals how interactants … Read More

Does Religion Lead to a Home? Durkheim and the Challenge of Modernity

Abstract: In modern society, scientism and technological rationality have deconstructed traditional religions, while the atomization of individuals has progressively weakened the bonds between individuals and society. As religion’s ultimate concern and community belonging fade, many people find themselves trapped in spiritual emptiness, with the modern individual’s “home” at risk of vanishing. Resolving this crisis of faith requires reconsidering whether religion can fulfill the function of providing a … Read More

A Study on the Path of Digital Education to Empower a High-Quality and Balanced Basic Public Education Service System

Abstract: Against the background of digital transformation and the development of a leading education powerhouse, promoting the establishment of a high-quality and balanced basic public education service system is key to achieving educational equity, and digital education serves as a vital driving force in advancing this system. This study takes the essence and structural composition of the system as its starting point. By analyzing relevant data and materials, it explores—from a systemic perspective—the … Read More

Research on Quantitative Evaluation of China’s Health Portrait Policy Based on the Policy Modeling Consistency Index Model

Abstract: An in-depth investigation into the existing policy landscape for the advancement of health profiling initiatives in China serves the dual purpose of furnishing a solid theoretical foundation for the policy formulation and iterative upgrading of China’s health industry, as well as delivering actionable reference and guidance for the high-quality advancement of the domestic health profiling sector. This study takes the national-level health profiling Policy issued by China as the research object … Read More

AI-Empowered English Speaking Teaching and Learning: A Scoping Review of Chinese Core Journal Studies (2022–2026)

Abstract: Despite rapid growth in research on generative AI in EFL speaking instruction, the thematic structure and evidence gaps of this body of research have not been systematically mapped. This scoping review follows PRISMA-ScR guidelines to map AI-empowered English speaking research in Chinese core journals indexed in CNKI from 2022 to March 2026. Two independent researchers screened the literature (Cohen’s κ = 0.85), yielding 33 eligible studies. Findings show that the field has grown substantially … Read More

Fuzhou Cork Carving Art: A Feasibility Study on Designing New Products to Align with the Modern Market

Abstract: Fuzhou cork carving art is an excellent representative of intangible cultural heritage in Fujian Province, China, and it has a rich history of more than a hundred years. Although it has a good style and a rich history, the craft is facing several problems in recent years: fewer consumers are interested in it; the product lines are limited; prices are relatively high; and young people are generally unfamiliar with the craft. This study aims to explore the feasibility of designing new cork carving … Read More

How People Describe Their Mystical Experiences: Analyzing Language, Narrative, and Digital Expression

Abstract: This study investigates how mystical experiences are articulated in digital environments, especially in religion-focused communities (“subreddits”) on Reddit, a popular social media platform. Classical theorists like William James argued that mystical experiences resist linguistic expression; in other words, according to the traditional scholarly view, these phenomena are inherently “ineffable.” However, this study finds that social media users share detailed narratives of their mystical … Read More
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