Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Yantai University has achieved a record high in the number of approved projects under the National Social Science Fund for 2025, with a total of 9 projects, ranking 8th among provincial universities and 171st nationally out of 601 universities [1][4] Group 2 - The approved projects include 7 general projects and 2 youth projects, covering various disciplines such as applied economics, management, Marxist theory, and law [2] - Specific project titles include studies on digital trade rules, local government debt risks, agricultural green innovation, and automatic driving algorithm safety [2] Group 3 - The National Social Science Fund projects are considered the highest level of research projects in the field of philosophy and social sciences in China, serving as a core indicator of academic research strength and level for universities and research institutions [4] - Yantai University emphasizes the organization of project applications, collaborating closely with various colleges to enhance the quality of project proposals and increase faculty engagement [4]