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Cultural heritage, which has cultural and historical value, is important and plays an important role in human society. In recent years, many challenges have effect the protection pf cultural heritage. New pressures were brought by rapid urban expansion and frequent natural disasters to heritage conservation....

Basic infrastructure plays a fundamental role in shaping the quality of life and economic activity in any society. In recent years, Nepal has seen significant advancements. However, several critical challenges may remain unresolved. For instance, while infrastructure stability has improved in some areas,...

This paper conducts a secondary quantitative meta-analysis (based on existing empirical data) on integrating the Steam game platform into Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) undergraduate education, filling the research gap of game-based learning (GBL) evaluation in technical disciplines. From...

With the advent of Taguchi’s loss function, the concept of target and sticking to the target to achieve better process performance has become widely accepted. In practice, while estimating process performance, the gauge measurement error is not taken into consideration. In the real world scenario this...

Acceptance sampling is primarily used for the inspection of incoming or outgoing lots. Acceptance sampling refers to the application of specific sampling plans to a designated lot or sequence of lots. The parameters of acceptance sampling plans are sample sizes and acceptance numbers. In some cases,...

The Indonesian government’s strategy to deal with the drastic decline in the Indonesian economy is to increase investment and domestic consumption. One of government’s modes to increase investment is that the government and Indonesian House of Representatives approve establishment of omnibus law, namely...

What had happened to EFL learners now in our country needs to be reviewed and evaluated far back to the first learning process in their Elementary School or Junior High School. The language skills given in this level are focused more to Reading and Writing with Grammar as the core. EFL learners in Indonesia...

The structural parameter of excavator attachment plays an important role in the structural design, so it is very important to select the most dangerous working condition to improve the structural strength by optimizing the parameters. However, the previous traditional dangerous condition comes from specialized...

BMP2 is known to activate ER stress-associated molecules,including XBP1S and ATF6.PGRN (Progranulin) was reported to be a stress-response factor in response to hypoxia and acidosis. Here we present evidences demonstrating that PGRN is also an ER stress responsive factor.PGRN expression was induced and...

This paper studies the problems and risks that may exist in the process of high-goodwill mergers and acquisitions. Specifically, taking the event of TONZE ELECTRIC CO.,LTD’s cross-industry M&A of Xintai material in 2016 as an example, the reasons for declined financial performance of the acquired party...

Living cells have several mechanisms to avoid acidic conditions created by excess protons. The protons are extruded to the extracellular space via the plasma membrane by various types of transporters such as the Na+/H+ exchanger and monocarboxylate transporters, which hereby contribute to the exclusion...

Many cases show that multiple injections fracturing serves as an effective method to increase the probability of creating complex fracture network for shale gas reservoirs. However, its mechanism is unclear. This paper, therefore, intends to use numerical simulation and theoretical models to explore...

Since 1960s, the importance of environmental protection has come into world’s vision. The application of environmental regulation in international trade has got more and more along of the deepening of globalization. The prevailing view suggests that when some country carry out more stringent environmental...

The new reform of college entrance examination has given students the right to choose subjects freely, but it puts forward higher requirements for school resources. This paper establishes the course scheduling optimization model to give the optimal courses arrangement which can help schools use their...

The goal of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Cooperation is directed at the economic integration of the member states in to a single highly competitive and equitable production base market in the global economy. Therefore, free trade agreement related to the services sector,...

Kaizen culture and Innovation are key competitive factors deeply imbued into the organizational products and processes to achieve optimal operational performance sustainably. Literature suggested that manufacturing companies needing to differentiate themselves adopt a culture of continuous improvement...

With the outbreak of Coronavirus Pneumonia China and even the world are stepping into the Online Teaching era, which altered traditional classroom teaching. This paper analyzes the opportunities and challenges that online teaching is faced with and explores the path and experiences of college English...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is still a global health problem and a major precipitation factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) consist of small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, thus involving in primary biological processes,...

In the digital era, the gig economy has recently emerged as a key theme independent review of current work patterns. There is a variety of jobs in Malaysia’s gig economy and the number of gig workers keeps increasing. Gig workers are facing many challenges. However, there is only a little research on...

Achieving flexibility through energy storage will be a key element in the transition to a low carbon energy grid. Decision making around investment in energy storage assets is a challenging task, and is typically reliant upon evaluating the expected performance of the planned asset on the basis of a...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a part of our daily lives, but tomorrow it may operate on us just like a doctor. It might sound intriguing, but there are a lot of things that are to be kept in mind, such as the liability part – who shall be responsible if there is an error committed by the AI...

Volleyball is a sport that needs a range of physical skills including static and dynamic balance, which contribute to performance and injury prevention. Plyometric exercise may improve neuromuscular control and proprioception through the stretch–shortening cycle, which may affect athletes’ balance. The...

The body’s immune system can affect the wound healing process. In improving the body’s immune system, anti- oxidants as pro-anti-inflammatory is important. Delay wound healing may be due to the length of the inflammatory phase. Guava juice contains a lot of chemical compositions such as lycopene, ascorbic...

To identify the effect of fertilization on the heavy metal concentration and assess the soil environmental quality, Meadow Black Soil (MBS) samples were collected from Long-term location fertilization base located in the Changchun City, Jilin Province of China. Subsequently, MBS samples were analyzed...

The effect of moderate altitude on human thermal regulation and heat loss may influence human thermal sensation and comfort. This paper aims to clarify this effect and its impact on thermal sensation. Experiments were conducted in a decompression chamber where the air parameters were controllable. Barometric...

As the "Lewis turning point" occurred and the demographic dividend disappeared, China is facing the risk of falling into the middle-income trap. Both theory and international experience show that human capital investment is the key to avoiding the middle income trap. However, human capital accumulation...

The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage that 1–2 million Muslims undertake in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), which is the largest mass gathering event in the world, as the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia holds the largest visa quota for the Hajj. All Hajj pilgrims under the quota system are...

For certain subgroups within people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [active tuberculosis (TB), pregnant women, children <5 years old, and serodiscordant couples], the World Health Organization recommends antiretroviral therapy (ART) irrespective of CD4 count. Another subgroup which...

Since May 1, 2016, China has fully implemented the policy of "Business Increase" and the market economy has developed rapidly. Qinghai Province was once one of the pilot areas of "Ying Chang Zeng", and its economy has undergone tremendous changes. At present, China has fully implemented the "business...

This paper explores the impact FinTech is exerting on financial business, its future trend, and suitable strategies of market players based on a dataset of 892 global representative entrepreneurial firms and interviews to some of them. We find that FinTech will profoundly influence six business sections...

Recent advances in Pulse Wave Analysis (PWA) technology enable Blood Pressure (BP) measuring devices to combine the non-invasive estimation of different vascular biomarkers in ambulatory conditions. This approach allows obtaining a dynamic assessment of vascular function during the 24-h in the conditions...

Purpose: Aortic aneurysms occurs when the wall stress exceeds the strength of the vascular tissue. Intraluminal Thrombus (ILT) may absorb tension and reduce the aortic aneurysm wall stress. The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that the presence and growth of ILT alters the wall stress...

The serious accident is usually accompanied by combustion and explosion of premixed combustible gases in petrochemical industry. The local combustion flame that occurs in the gas pipe will accelerate the propagation and may become to a detonation. The flame propagation characteristics of premixed methane/air...

This research aims to study whether the water distribution function of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi Bekasi Branch has been effective based on service claims and complaints from the customers. The research also aims to determine whether the PDAM has implemented a water audits and comply with the level of water...

This study explores the relationship between general forgiveness, the triad of forgiveness dimensions (i.e., forgiveness of self, others, and situations), and resilience in emerging adult Javanese undergraduate students. The study included 405 subjects (MAge = 18.50; SDAge = 0.600; male = 25.2%; female...

The covid-19 pandemic influences human social life and their relation to animals. The equine sector is affected by covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the general situation of the people receiving service from equine facilities before and during the pandemic. The data were collected...

The Programmed Cell Death 1 (PD-1)/Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs), have become a hot spot in the field of cancer research and treatment, and bring new hope to patients with advanced tumors. But, in addition to enhancing the anti-tumor effect of T cells, PD-1/PD-L1...

Today, the market world is becoming more complex, unpredictable, and competitive. Companies, as business actors, require the position of trained and knowledgeable human resources or personnel to adapt to changes in the business climate. The use of human resource management and investment as a form of...

This study aims to describe the implementation of technical guidance (imtek) as the results of the AKMI 2021, the challenges during the implementation of technical guidance, and alternative solutions for the improvement. This study used qualitative approach with the data were collected through interviews,...

Introduction: Patients with Marfan syndrome may suffer from a variety of symptoms, including changes of the cardiovascular system. The aim of this study was to perform ambulatory 24 hour blood pressure and pulse wave measurements in a group of Marfan patients and a group of healthy controls and to analyse...

Background: Stroke may result in the decline of a patient’s nutritional status, which has a detrimental impact on functional recovery and mortality rate. Studies showed that 6–31% of nutritional deficiency is found before stroke, and tends to worsen during hospital admission. The objective of this study...

This essay is discussing integration of ChatGPT into a role-playing game (RPG). Currently, students are having a large workload on their study. However, this may lead to them to lose their interests. To improve effectiveness, we designed an educational purposed role-playing game and add ChatGPT into...

Plurality is a reality. It is no longer possible in a globalized society to avoid those who are different than oneself. Christians need to re-evaluate the ways of interacting and the response to encounters with other religions in order to maintain a Christian character. To identify a Christian character...

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between student’s grit and academic performance in Mathematics. To carry out this research study, a descriptive-correlational research design was employed. A total of 68 Grade 10 students at San Isidro High School-Kadingilan, Inc. Kadingilan, Bukidnon,...

An ageing population, an increase in chronic illnesses, and skyrocketing healthcare expenses will put a strain on healthcare systems throughout the world from 2024 to 2030. Affordable healthcare for everyone should be a goal of universal health coverage (UHC), but meeting rising demand and shrinking...

The concept of diversity plays an important role in Indonesian society. Throughout history, people have naturally engaged with different religions. Being friendly is a fundamental human trait. Interreligious friendship is a long-standing practice within the community, characterized by genuine and selfless...

In the context of the global economy, the importance of China’s real estate market is self-evident, but the rapid rise of housing prices may lead to economic bubbles. The research revealed a juxtaposition of robust market demand and the swift escalation of housing prices, particularly in major urban...

The stigma of male usurpers circulating in the community is that most perpetrators have affairs with other people’s husbands because they are considered to have motives as a way to enrich themselves and exploit men to meet the economic needs of the perpetrators or just to fulfill their lifestyle. In...

This review synthesizes current findings on the key factors that influence cross-linguistic syntactic priming in bilingual speakers. It aims to assess whether shared syntactic representations underlie bilingual sentence production and how these are shaped by linguistic and cognitive factors. Specifically,...

Background: Recently, prof Anatoly N Rogoza proposed a new vascular index calculated from one-channel volume sphygmography of brachial artery, Rogoza’s Index or Rogoza Index. It may be useful as a new indicator of asymptomatic vascular damage associated with cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension. Objective:...