Vol.2, Iss.3, September 2022

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The conservation by the metaverse cloud computing technology that is breaking through the confinement of materials which supply the virtual art assets solve not only the debate of artwork restoration, but also the storage space for our abundant art assets. A participatory culture of the meme generation estimates that we can combine the virtual and physical artwork so as to guide the public to better understand the artwork and improve the aesthetic environment of society in the digital world. The...

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This study aims to analyze the influences of the street revitalization project, conducted by the University Social Responsibility (USR) project and implemented by researchers at a TW university (a code name) in a commercial area in Tangqi Village, Beigan Township, Lienchiang County (also called Matsu Islands). A literature review, field investigations, interviews, and workshops as well as civil community meetings, were used to collect primary and secondary data in this study. This study conclude...

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The provision of good healthcare including nutritional services is a challenge for the management of hospitals and health centers. Thus, this study was carried out to measure and compare the performance of the Department of Food and Nutrition in two hospitals with two different operating systems: a centralized operating system and a contracted operating system. A cross-sectional comparative design was used to investigate in-ward food services from the patient’s perspective. Ninety patients parti...

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Teaching aids that allow young children to understand the concept of gender equality in "learning by play" is proposed in this study. We designed the storage method of picture books and teaching aids into backpacks, which were convenient for caregivers or children to carry by using self-made picture books as the primary medium. The appearance was designed with the supporting role of the pink elephant in the picture book. In addition to the cute and eye-catching appearance, it allowed children to...

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Starting from the theoretical viewpoints of relational aesthetics, the relationship was explored between a university art museum and communities in the Public Art Program—in the Name of the Trees offered by the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). Observational and interview methods were used to obtain research materials and explore how university art museums interact with communities through public art exhibitions and strengthen the relatively weak relationships with the community to co-cr...

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This article presents a pilot group intervention to assist end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients in developing a regular exercise lifestyle, enhance their wellbeing, and promote mutual support. Sixteen patients with ESRD aged between 45 and 65 participated in the five-week group intervention based on the Eastern Body-Mind-Spirit model with Tai Chi components at a public hospital in Hong Kong. A mix-method approach was used to assess the attainment of objectives: (1) participants were asked to ...