Academic Voices at WKU: Advancing Knowledge through Scholarship.
A book can change the way we think. An academic work, however, represents years, even decades, of a scholar's research and intellectual pursuit. It traces the journey of knowledge discovery while reflecting the university's enduring mission to create knowledge and serve society.
A university is built upon scholarship, and a library thrives on knowledge. As the university’s hub of knowledge and resources, WKU Library is committed to supporting teaching, research, and learning. It not only provides access to outstanding scholarly resources from around the world but also bears witness to the continued research and scholarly contributions of WKU faculty as they engage in ongoing dialogue with the global academic community.
To showcase the scholarly achievements of our faculty and celebrate the spirit of inquiry and innovation, WKU Library is pleased to present the themed exhibition "Academic Voices at WKU: Advancing Knowledge through Scholarship."
This exhibition features selected publications by WKU faculty, including scholarly monographs, co-authored works, and edited volumes, as well as other publications featuring chapters they have contributed. Together, these works highlight the depth of their scholarship, innovative research, and contributions to knowledge across their respective fields.
📍
3rd Floor East, SLAC Library
⭐Business Frontiers: Exploring Change and Sustainable Development
Economic growth and social governance are closely intertwined, shaping how modern societies function and evolve. This section presents selected works in finance, business law, public policy, and urban governance, examining institutional innovation, evolving legal frameworks, and emerging challenges in governance. These works reflect Wenzhou-Kean scholars’ commitment to addressing real-world challenges and advancing research that engages with contemporary issues.
Lamont O. Repollet
Grounded in established management theories, this book explores the development of organizational culture and emphasizes the importance of long-term vision, sustained commitment, and purposeful leadership. It challenges the tendency to pursue short-term popularity at the expense of lasting growth. The principles discussed in the book offer valuable insights not only for the long-term governance and development of business organizations but also for educational management and leadership development, providing both theoretical perspectives and practical guidance.
Kwami Hope Quao
This book examines the key challenges involved in translating microfinance policy from formulation to implementation. It systematically analyzes the institutional logic and practical barriers underlying the development of inclusive financial systems. Focusing on financial development in emerging economies, it offers an academic perspective that combines theoretical depth with practical relevance for building more inclusive financial systems.
乔小虎 QIAO Xiaohu
The book focuses on the industrial upgrading of China’s intelligent manufacturing sector, examining the underlying principles and practical approaches to digital transformation in manufacturing. Drawing on representative cases from across industries, it illustrates the practical path from technology implementation to advances in management. The analysis provides practical insights to inform decision-making as manufacturing companies pursue transformation and upgrading.
⭐Humanities in Perspective: Literature, History, and Cultural Studies
Literature and cultural studies extend beyond the analysis of texts themselves, exploring the ways in which different civilizations engage, interact, and learn from one another. This section brings together representative works in English and American literature, film studies, and intercultural communication. Through diverse cultural perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches, these publications highlight Wenzhou-Kean scholars' global outlook and scholarly contributions in the humanities.
Celia Lam
Drawing on perspectives from media and cultural studies, this book examines how celebrity “brotherhood” personas are constructed, how audiences interpret them, and how they are commercialized. The study expands the analytical scope of celebrity culture research and offers a valuable scholarly resource for research in popular communication and media sociology.
Moritz Anselm Mihatsch
This book traces the formation and evolution of the concept of "sovereignty" across diverse historical contexts from a global history perspective. Drawing on cases from different regions, it examines the complex interplay between sovereignty, law, culture, and the international order. As a significant contribution at the intersection of conceptual history and the history of international relations, the book offers historical depth and theoretical insight into the formation of the modern international system. It will be of particular interest to researchers in political science, history, and international relations.
Robert Stark
Focusing on Ezra Pound’s early poetic works, this book traces the poet's transition from traditional lyric forms to a more radical modernist style. Through an in-depth exploration of the lyrical qualities and musical elements of his early poetry, it offers an important contribution to the study of modern English and American poetry.
Katherine Hennessey
Exploring the global circulation of classical literature, this book examines the reception and localization of Shakespeare's plays across the Arabian Peninsula. By analyzing the interaction between Shakespearean drama and Arab cultures, it provides a distinctive perspective for comparative literature and Middle Eastern cultural studies.
⭐Frontiers in Science and Technology: Exploring Advances in Science, Technology, and Mathematics
Scientific progress is driven by breakthroughs in theory, while technological advancement depends on sustained innovation. This section features academic works spanning computational science, fundamental mathematics, environmental engineering, and other research areas. By highlighting both emerging theoretical developments and solutions to real-world engineering challenges, these works demonstrate the innovative achievements and practical impact of Wenzhou-Kean scholars in fundamental research and technological applications.
Kennedy Ehimwenma
This book explores the design and educational applications of programming tools for children. It provides a systematic assessment of widely used platforms such as Logo, Scratch, and ToonTalk, examining their effectiveness in supporting young learners' programming education. The book advocates the structured integration of programming language education into primary schools and proposes a developmental framework for programming instruction, offering valuable theoretical insights into the cultivation of computational thinking from an early age.
Jungbin Kim
Addressing the energy-intensive nature of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination, this book examines current energy consumption patterns in desalination plants and explores the theoretical limits of energy efficiency. It provides an in-depth discussion of advanced low-energy technologies and future strategies for improving operational efficiency. As a comprehensive reference in the field of water treatment, the book offers systematic guidance for advancing energy-efficient desalination engineering.
陆善镇 LU Shanzhen
As a significant monograph in harmonic analysis, this book offers a comprehensive study of Bochner-Riesz means associated with multiple Fourier integrals and series on Euclidean spaces. It reviews key developments in the field over the past five decades and discusses fundamental results, including the Fefferman and Carleson–Sjölin theorems. The work serves as an important reference for graduate students and researchers in pure mathematics, particularly those specializing in harmonic analysis.
⭐Nurturing Beauty and Coexistence: Education, Language, and Architectural Design
Education shapes the future, while design enriches the way we live. This section brings together representative works in education studies, language education, architecture, and design. Focusing on global approaches to education, the transmission of language and culture, and practices in architectural design, these works highlight the academic contributions of Wenzhou-Kean scholars in talent development, cross-cultural communication, and spatial innovation.
黄瑶瑶 HUANG Yaoyao
Designed to support the needs of international design education, this book systematically compiles 876 key terms in graphic design, covering areas such as typography, brand identity, and digital media. Each entry is accompanied by illustrations and bilingual explanations, helping readers develop a professional vocabulary for design practice. As an essential reference tool for design education, the book supports bilingual instruction, professional learning, and cross-cultural communication in the field of design.
Marcella Caprario
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), examining key topics such as intercultural communication, language policy, and language education. As the first textbook in the field to bring together both theoretical perspectives and practical approaches, it provides a clear and valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in linguistics, applied linguistics, and TESOL. It also offers new insights into how English is used and understood in an increasingly interconnected world.
Nasrin Seraji
Originating from an architectural research project at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, this book offers an in-depth examination of four controversial large-scale modernist buildings constructed in postwar Vienna. By considering architectural aesthetics, contemporary use, and historical context, it provides a distinctive scholarly perspective on the urban significance of modern architecture in the mid- to late twentieth century.
A book is a repository of knowledge.
A scholar is a creator of ideas.
A university comes alive through the continuous creation of knowledge.
Welcome to the Wenzhou-Kean University Faculty Publications Exhibition. Through reading, discover the scholars of Wenzhou-Kean University; between the pages, experience the warmth of scholarship; and together, witness how knowledge connects the world and inspires the future.
Content & Layout｜GU Mengmeng & Yeyingtong
First Review | TANG Lianyi
Second Review | HU Linxiao
Third Review | REN Yuanyuan
