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Cultural dance fosters social cohesion, emotional well-being, creative thinking, and cultural identity by conveying cultural values and social meanings. However, systematic comparative research on cross-cultural and indigenous cultural dance education remains limited. This study, adopting a global perspective, examines the current applications, core issues, and educational strategies in this field. Through a systematic literature review and grounded theory approach, the research scrutinizes studies conducted from 2010 to 2024. The results show that intercultural research primarily focuses on multicultural exchange, cultural integration of immigrant groups, and cultural acceptance among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, highlighting the influence of intercultural adaptability and globalization. In contrast, indigenous cultural research emphasizes local culture and educational systems, with a particular focus on local cultural identity and educational reform. While both types of research reach a consensus on the importance of cultural transmission, diversity in teaching strategies, and the critical role of educators, significant differences remain in cultural identity and the design of educational content. Future research could concentrate on virtual dance education, innovation in indigenous cultures, the exploration of dance education's role in mental health, and the deep integration of artificial intelligence into dance pedagogy. Furthermore, consideration of the potential impact of globalization and technological advancement on cultural identity and educational models will foster theoretical innovation and practical development in dance education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Micro/nano-Si flakes were obtained by a facile approach of reaction ball milling self-assembly, and then, a Si@C anode material with a carbon content of 17.7wt% was synthesized by combining the Si flakes with phenol formaldehyde resin. It was revealed that the micro/nano-Si flakes inherited the advantages of both nano-Si and bulk Si, showing not only a considerable surface area of 65.6 m2 g−1 but also a high tap density of 0.66 g cm−3. The Si@C anode showed outstanding electrochemical performance, particularly its high volumetric capacity, due to the formation of dual-layer SiOx/C film on the micro/nano-Si. The Si@C anode delivered a gravimetric/volumetric capacity as high as 1721.9 mAh g−1/1239.8 mAh cm−3 at 0.05 A g−1 and preserved a large gravimetric/volumetric capacity of 1028.7 mAh g−1/740.7 mAh cm−3 at 2.0 A g−1. It retained 92.0% of its initial capacity after 200 cycles at 0.5 A g−1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Structural morphology and surface features of torrefied cornstalk are investigated under the given torrefaction temperatures of 250 °C, 270 °C, or 290 °C and the different atmospheres at Air or N2. The surface functional groups and pore volume distribution tests are conducted experimentally with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer and N2 adsorption/desorption methods, respectively. Meanwhile the morphology analysis proceeds by comparing scanning electron microscope images directly. The results show that the adsorption capacity is well developed more than 2 times as the torrefaction process is O2 involving. The adsorption capacity of meso-pores can be enhanced significantly with the rising torrefaction temperature. The experimental data indicate that the presence of O2 leads to the complicated microscopic surface morphology and varies the adsorption/desorption characteristics of the torrefied cornstalk, obviously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]