Good news! We made a new breakthrough in the planning project of philosophy and social sciences in Zhejiang Province!
01 College of Chinese Curricula - YANG Xuejia
The study takes the Wenzhou Qiaotou Button Market from 1983 to 1992 as a case to explore the governance practices of local governments in specialized markets during the early stages of China's reform and opening-up. By analyzing issues such as smuggling and counterfeit products in the initial phase of the market, it outlines the government's phased governance measures—from establishing regulatory bodies and rectifying market order to implementing innovative strategies in response to a sluggish market later on. The research reveals the government's resilient governance mechanism of "control and revitalization," summarizes the experience of multi-stakeholder collaborative governance, and provides historical insights for contemporary market governance. The final research report will serve to inform the formulation of local economic policies.
02 College of Chinese Curricula - WANG Yankun
The study systematically examines the mechanisms and pathways of nostalgia construction, cultural reproduction, and spatial production in the trade-oriented Overseas Chinese Hometown of Southern Zhejiang, exemplified by Wenzhou and Qingtian. Addressing the persistent gap in scholarly interpretation of the region's distinctive development model—driven by small commodity trade and dense transnational networks—along with practical challenges such as intergenerational disconnection and spatial hollowing-out, this study is situated within the national discourse on "nostalgia preservation" and rural revitalization. Grounded in theories of collective memory and spatial production, it investigates how these Overseas Chinese Hometown negotiate local and global identities through the reproduction of cultural landscapes. By analyzing intergenerational variations in the perception of nostalgia and identifying key symbolic representations, the research aims to offer theoretical insights and actionable strategies for fostering cultural identity among younger generations and advancing sustainable revitalization in Overseas Chinese Hometown communities.
03 College of Education - Dr. Jahirul Mullick
The study grounded in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory of Triadic Reciprocal Determinism, this project addresses the gap between inclusion policy and classroom practice. It localizes and validates the Inclusive School Leadership Practice (ISLP) in Zhejiang and develops a dynamic model linking leadership, self-efficacy, knowledge, and inclusive behavior. Using a sequential mixed-methods design, the study combines a teacher survey analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with in-depth interviews applying reflexive thematic analysis. The research aims to offer context-responsive policy pathways and leadership-competency frameworks that advance Education Modernization 2035 and promote equitable integration across urban and rural regions.
04 College of Liberal Arts - Dr. DENG Lingling
The study focuses on environmental and social support for neurodivergent populations such as autistic individuals. Through interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, computer science, and architecture, it investigates neurodiverse sensory responses within built environments. The study aims to create improved learning and working environments for neurodivergent individuals, enhancing their comfort and sense of achievement, while informing urban regeneration and equitable urban development.
