https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/issue/feed Art and Society 2026-01-07T08:23:54+00:00 London Office office@paradigmpress.org Open Journal Systems <p><a href="https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/about"> <img src="https://www.paradigmpress.org/public/site/images/admin/art-and-society-88c0344ac3cf84c9b3849d016a501c17.jpg" /> </a></p> https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/article/view/1884 Effect of Green Entrepreneurship on Sustainability of Selected Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: A Conceptual Review 2025-12-26T10:04:34+00:00 Ekpenyong Etim Bassey eeb@gmail.com Ekpo Florence Sunday efs@gmail.com Okon Utibe Essien uoue@gmail.com Don Ajan dd@gmail.com Queen Nyong Effiom eee@gmail.com Effiong Sylvia Ansa aam@gmail.com Mbang Edim Kee@gmail.com <p>The study examined green entrepreneurship and sustainability of selected communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of business initiative on sustainability of selected communities in Akwa Ibom State; determine the effect of agro-tourism on sustainability of selected communities in Akwa Ibom State; investigate the effect of carbon economy on sustainability of selected communities in Akwa Ibom State. Desk survey method was employed in this study. The study revealed that inadequate funding, corruption and political influence have affected sustainability of selected communities in Akwa Ibom State. Based on the review, the study recommended that green business initiative such as conversion of green waste to wealth be sustained while review be carried out periodically by involving all critical stakeholders. Agro-tourism be institutionalized by government through its relevance agencies such as ministry of Agriculture, commerce and Industry. Green entrepreneurship practitioners should reinvigorate techniques of carbon economy to meet sustainable consumption.</p> 2025-12-26T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/article/view/1885 Cyber Child Pornography: An Unexpected Global Heinous Crime Against Children 2025-12-26T10:11:50+00:00 Haradhan Kumar Mohajan hhh@gmail.com <p>Children are naïve and innocent and often cannot understand the cyber security and threats. Cyber child pornography is the abuse of a child in a sexually explicit act online through images, audios, written forms, or videos that is unexpected and unwanted. It is now available in many different ways, such us pop-up adverts, websites, internet searches, emails, etc. It is a threat to internet users all over the world, and is considered as a heinous crime in most of the countries. It is increasing at an alarming rate in society due to a sizable profit of the pornographers. At present the size of the global pornography industry is more than $100 billion per year. It is necessary the detection, investigation, prevention, prosecution, and punishment for cyber child pornography actively in due time. Cyber child pornography is a global dreadful crime and hence, strong laws must be established for combating it.</p> 2025-12-26T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/article/view/1902 Global Perspectives and Intercultural Competence in Higher Music Performance Education 2025-12-31T10:28:33+00:00 Yidong Lin 238@qq.com <p>This study focuses on the core themes of “global perspective” and “cross-cultural competence” in higher music performance education. First, clarify the connotations of key concepts, and then explore the manifestation of a global perspective in curriculum design, resource integration, and performance practice. Through case studies of representative music academies in Europe, America and Asia, as well as in-depth analysis of cross-border cooperation projects, the core challenges existing in the current development, such as cultural stereotypes, insufficient cross-cultural capabilities of teachers and institutional obstacles, have been identified. Corresponding countermeasures have been proposed from the three levels of teaching, policy and system. This research aims to provide theoretical support and practical reference for the reform and development of higher music performance education in a global context.</p> 2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/article/view/1904 Cross-Cultural Trends in the Development of Contemporary Illustration Design 2026-01-07T08:17:07+00:00 Ji Lao 238@qq.com <p>Illustration design has evolved, moving beyond traditional drawing to emphasize decoration, flexibility, and diverse elements. It serves as a key information medium, expressing emotions and inner desires. Integrating high-tech and traditional forms, contemporary cutting-edge illustration is subversive, catering to modern consumption needs. Blending traditional Chinese essence with modern visuals, it boasts urban vitality and aesthetic appeal, driving innovation in Chinese and global illustration.</p> 2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026 https://www.paradigmpress.org/as/article/view/1905 A Study on the Overseas Communication of Joy of Life and the Cultural Export of Chinese Online Literature in the Context of Globalization 2026-01-07T08:23:54+00:00 Haoyu Lin 2323@qq.com <p>This study examines the overseas communication of <em>Joy of Life</em> and its role in the cultural export of Chinese online literature within the context of globalization. Drawing on media analysis, industrial reports, and audience reception data, the research explores how Chinese web literature and its adaptations contribute to the international circulation of cultural narratives. The paper discusses the development of Chinese online literature, its distinctive features, and the ways in which <em>Joy of Life</em> engages global audiences through streaming platforms and translation networks. It analyzes how cultural translation and localization strategies allow traditional Chinese values and historical imagination to be interpreted in different cultural settings. The study also considers the ideological dimensions of the series, showing how Confucian ethics, moral reflection, and aesthetic presentation support China’s cultural soft power. Furthermore, it examines the media industry networks and policy frameworks that facilitate global dissemination, emphasizing cooperation between state policy, creative industries, and digital platforms. The research concludes by identifying future directions for the globalization of Chinese online literature, highlighting the need for balance between cultural authenticity and international accessibility. Overall, the paper offers a comprehensive view of how Chinese digital narratives participate in global cultural exchange and how <em>Joy of Life</em> represents a new model of cultural communication in the digital era.</p> 2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026