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The Continuing Value and Relevance of Mathematics Appreciation Courses

Jose Maria P. Balmaceda
In today’s information and data-driven society, it is vital for an informed citizen to have: (i) working competency in quantitative reasoning, and (ii) and general awareness of math – its true nature, role in society, strengths and limitations, and connections with other disciplines. Mathematics appreciation...
Conference Abstract

P1.8 DEVELOPMENT OF A TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINATION OF PULMONARY ARTERY PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN HORSES

Gonçalo Silva*, Bruce Guest, Diego Gomez, Martine McGregor, John Runciman, Luis Arroyo
Pages: 4 - 4
Calcification of the tunica media of the main pulmonary arteries has been observed in a large proportion of young racehorses. In humans, medial calcification is the most important cause of increased arterial stiffness, and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of microvascular diseases. Pulse wave...
Proceedings Article

Big Data: Quasi-public Goods Correlating with National Security and Social Stability

Yunlong Zhang, Jiangbo Wang, Yue Liu, Wuji Yan
In the Internet era, data is occupying an increasingly important position, and some important data may even affect the country. More and more people demand that big data correlating with national security and social stability be treated as public goods which hold the characteristics of non-excludable...

The Treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Different Age Groups

Mingyue Deng
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a mental disorder, is usually found in children and has the potential to persist throughout their lifespan. It negatively influences many dimensions of patients’ life, including emotions, academics, occupation, and relationships. Today’s medications and...

Dimensions of Character Education in Short Films Dialogue Ilocution Speech Acts

Harun Joko Prayitno, Zahroh Nisa’ Anwar Salsabila, Miftakhul Huda, Laili Etika Rahmawati, Norazmie Yusof, Hafizhatu Nadia, Sugeng Riyanto, Rita Rahmaniati
Character education is an important pillar in the development of a nation’s human resources. One reference for the use of character education is literary works. This study aims to describe illocutionary speech acts in the discourse of the short film Di Penghujung Hari Minggu. Sumber data penelitian ini...

The Impact of Hallyu (Korean Wave) on Indian Youth’s Intention to Visit South Korea

Geetika Agrawal, Vikas Madhukar, Ruchika Kulshrestha
The Hallyu (Korean Wave) phenomenon has gained significant popularity among the younger demographic on a global scale. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the impact of the Hallyu phenomena on how young people in India perceive Korea as a potential tourist destination. A survey was...
Proceedings Article

Fruit Qualities of Two Export Quality Pineapple Clones Applied with Postharvest Fruit Coatings During Cold Storage

Soesiladi Esti Widodo, Agus Karyanto, Sri Waluyo, Putri Mariska Fahmi, Ahmad Ziaurrahman
The most produced pineapple clones in Indonesia are MD2 for fresh fruit and GP3 for canning. If the GP3 is promoted for a fresh fruit, it needs fruit coatings. This research aims to examine the responses of MD2 and GP3 clones to various fruit coating treatments through their response to internal browning...
Proceedings Article

Assistive Blood Pressure Monitor for Senile Population

M. Prem Kumar, Reddymalli Narender Reddy, S. Deekshitha, D. Srinath Reddy
Diseases are always challenging for human life and quick diagnosis is the best solution to aftermath treatments. Hypertension needs regular blood pressure measurement. Increase in blood pressure levels may lead to heart and other vascular diseases. Complications of untreated high blood pressure (HBP)...
Proceedings Article

Control Design of HESS (Hybridization Energy Storage System) Based on Fuzzy Logic Control

Andika Widiarso, Azmi Saleh, Triwahju Hardianto
Renewable energy-based electricity generation may fluctuates frequently, resulting in unmet demand. Energy storage can be used to solve such problem though each kind of energy storage have their own weaknesses hence hybridization of more than one type energy storage system (ESS) was created. Hybridization...
Proceedings Article

Secure Two-party Computation for Equality of Bilateral Data Based on Pinhole Camera Model

Changfeng Gui, Mengsi Han, Wei He, Zhantong Xie
Secure two-party computation is always the focus in the international cryptographic community, and establishing a secure two-party computation for determining the equality of data is a fundamental and crucial task within this field. There is still substantial room for improvement in terms of efficiency...
Proceedings Article

Statistical Quality Control of NPK Fertilizer Production Process using Mixed Dual Multivariate Cumulative Sum (MDMCUSUM) Chart based on Multioutput Least Square Support Vector Regression (MLS-SVR)

Margaretha Gracia Hotmatua Silalahi, Muhammad Ahsan, Muhammad Hisyam Lee
Each year, the price of non-subsidized fertilizer has increased. The price increases may reduce demand. However, quality also has an impact on demand. To maintain demand, the quality of non-subsidized fertilizer must be monitored. Using the Mixed Dual Multivariate Cumulative Sum (MDMCUSUM) chart, this...

Big Data and Big Data Analysis in Audit Firms

Thi Phuong Nguyen, My Trinh Bui, Bao Trung Phan
Research purpose: The primary objective of this exploratory research is to comprehensively examine the factors associated with the implementation of big data and the utilization of big data analysis techniques within audit firms situated in Vietnam. This study aims to shed light on the current...

Analyzing Lu Xun’s complex position using “A Madman’s Diary” as a guide

Zhengyi Zhu
Influenced by the special times, Lu Xun’s literature has been excessively influenced by the May Fourth Movement, revolution, and politics, thus partially ignoring the profound thinking about life and humanity. This article attempts to distance itself from political and ideological factors and explore...
Proceedings Article

A Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing Approach for Delineation of Groundwater Quality Index

Emmanuel Gaen, Smruti Pragyan Parija, Atulya Kumar Mohanty, Somnath Khaoash, Priyajit Samal, Patitapaban Mishra
All living things need water, a basic and accessible element. Humans benefit much from groundwater. In the preceding years, landfills, factories, and non-point sources including fertilizer and pesticides impacted groundwater levels. It's crucial to analyze the water's quality for current and...

AI and Sustainable Consumer Decision-Making: A Conceptual Extension of the SEE Model

Aradhana Sorout, Anil Anand Pathak, N. P. Singh
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of consumer decision-making. It influences how individuals perceive and take sustainable decisions yet, its role in sustainability-oriented behavior remains underexplored. This paper conceptually extends the SEE model comprising of “Sustainable...

A Systematic Review of the Impact of Static Stretching on Athlete Performance During Warm-Up Activities

Jiakang Zhu
Static stretching, as a simple and easy warm-up method, is widely used in sports and physical training to improve athlete’s physiological readiness, optimize sports performance and reduce the risk of injury. This paper reviews the effects of static stretching on athletic performance, with the aim of...

The Impact of Demographic Factor on Malaysia’s Small and Medium-Sized Family Enterprises Performance: Insights from a Partial Least Squares Analysis

Nor Razuana Amram, Noor Hidayah Zainudin, Hasroleffendy Hassan, Norhafizah Abdul Halim
Small and Medium-sized Family Enterprises (SMFEs) encounter significant challenges in optimizing their business performance. Therefore, this research aims to explore the impact of demographic factors on the performance of these enterprises. The research utilizes Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation...

Research on the Construction and Optimization of Agricultural Knowledge Graph Information Platform Based on Deep Learning

Xiao Gong
The conventional agricultural knowledge graph information system employs a ternary triplet linking method based on entity associations to enable question-answering through entity browsing. However, this approach may result in imprecise answers due to unclear user intentions. To address this issue, an...
Proceedings Article

Strategic Alliances and Corporate Tax Avoidance

Binfa Wang, Rui Ge
Strategic alliances, which are rapidly emerging worldwide, are one of the important ways for companies to gain a competitive advantage. This article examines the impact of companies’ participation in strategic alliances on their tax avoidance behavior, using Chinese A-share listed companies from 2009...
Proceedings Article

The Impact of Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Organizational Culture, Supply Chain Ambidextrous Leadership on Supply Chain Strategy, and It’s Impact on Company Performance of Pertamina’s Terminal for Own Use (TUKS) in Cilacap

Hamidin Hamidin, Saptono Kusdanu Waskito
Pertamina’s Terminal for Own Use (TUKS) in Cilacap from January 2024 to May 2024 achieved operational performance of 89%. This information shows that there are problems with Pertamina’s TUKS performance in Cilacap. The author conducted research with the aim of proving the positive and significant influence...

Impact of Extreme Temperature on Paper base Packing Material in Delhi NCR

Abhishek Singh
The paper explains the impact of extreme heat (50℃) in May and June 2024 on the corrugated box (CBB) industry in Delhi NCR, particularly its effects on the paper-based packaging supply chain. Corrugated boxes are essential secondary packaging materials used across industries, including FMCG, e-commerce,...
Proceedings Article

Intelligent Automation in Cloud Computing: Leveraging AI for Efficiency Enhancement

Lalita Sharma, Bhupesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Pathak, Naheeda Zaib
Cloud computing has transformed IT infrastructure by offering scalable, flexible, and affordable data storage and computational capability. However, the exponential expansion of cloud services has made resource management difficult. AI in cloud computing improves productivity via intelligent automation,...

Marketing Management Strategy Alternative for MSMEs

Satay Culinary Business in Malang City

Buyung Adi Dharma, Andik Setiawan
The success of a company is determined by management strategies that are in accordance with the times, product quality that meets consumer needs, and prices that meet consumer expectations, can be the possibility of consumers to make purchases of the products or services offered. This research study...

Innovation Culture and Organizational Performance: Testing the Moderating Role of Transformational Leadership in Vietnam’s Real Estate Industry

Hang Nhat Quang, Ngo Minh Hai, Ngo Quang Huan
This study investigates how innovation culture and transformational leadership affect organizational performance in Vietnam’s real estate sector. Building on the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities, an integrated model linking organizational resources, technological capabilities, innovation...

Research on Factors Influencing the Romantic Relationships of College Graduates in the Chinese Context

Runqi Zhong
This study explores the influencing factors of romantic relationships among Chinese college graduates. Based on Stenberg’s triangle of love theory (passion, intimacy, commitment), the factors of the impact of these three dimensions were analyzed through semi-structured interviews to 14 participants (seven...

A Conceptual Framework for Logistics Coordination Mechanisms and Humanitarian Operations Performance: Insights from the Humanitarian Organization in Malaysia

Zeti Suzila Mat Jusoh, Roslinda Murad, Nadiah Yusof
In response to the escalating scale and complexity of humanitarian crises, logistics coordination has become a pivotal factor in ensuring effective emergency response. Despite the active involvement of various agencies in Malaysia, ranging from government entities to NGOs, significant challenges persist...
Proceedings Article

Health Care Provider or Entrepreneur? A Cluster Analysis of Entrepreneurial Readiness Among Nutrition Students in

Laksmi Karunia Tanuwijaya, Noermijati Noermijati, Sri Palupi Prabandari, Mintarti Rahayu, Eva Putri Arfiani
This study investigated the entrepreneurial readiness of nutrition students who participated in a project-based entrepreneurship course at a public university in Indonesia. Using hierarchical cluster analysis with Ward’s method on theory of planned behaviour (TPB) scores from 119 students, four readiness...

The Dual Impact of Institutional Logic and Emotional Attachment on the Legitimacy of Digital Emotion Monitoring

Xialian Liu, Rong Zheng, Yimeng Lai, Guoqiang Tang
The widespread application of digital sentiment monitoring in organizational governance is facing a profound legitimacy crisis. Employees may either comply passively under systemic pressure or accept temporarily out of emotional appeal, neither of which can sustainably support technological advancement....
Conference Abstract

P1.4 HEMODYNAMICS OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION: APPLICATION OF THE RESERVOIR-WAVE APPROACH

Anukul Ghimire*, Mads Andersen, Lindsay Burrowes, J. Christopher Bouwmeester, Andrew Grant, Israel Belenkie, Nowell Fine, Barry Borlaug, John Tyberg
Pages: 4 - 4
Using the reservoir-wave approach, previously we characterized pulmonary vasculature mechanics with multiple interventions in a canine model. In the present study, we measured high-fidelity pulmonary arterial (PA) pressure, Doppler flow velocity, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in 11 patients...

Counselling services in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) in Delhi, India: An assessment through a modified version of UNICEF-PPTCT tool

Arvind Kumar, Bir Singh, Yadlapalli S. Kusuma
Pages: 3 - 13
The study aims to assess the counselling services provided to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) under the Indian programme of prevention of parent-to-child transmission of HIV (PPTCT). Five hospitals in Delhi providing PMTCT services were randomly selected. A total of 201 post-test...

Essential Diagnostics: A Key Element of Universal Health Coverage

Madhukar Pai, Mikashmi Kohli
Pages: 3 - 7
Good primary care is an essential precondition for a decent healthcare system. In fact, primary health care is at the heart of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). UHC, in turn, is critical to achieve the sustainable development goals. While access to essential medicines is explicit in UHC, access to essential...
Proceedings Article

Cognitive Architecture Requirements for Achieving AGI

John E. Laird, Robert E. Wray III
We outline eight characteristics of the environments, tasks, and agents important for human-level intelligence. Treating these characteristics as influences on desired agent behavior, we then derive twelve requirements for general cognitive architectures. Cognitive-architecture designs that meet the...

Youth Policy and Motivation of the Future Leaders

Yulia Gruzina, Irina Firsova, Marina Melnichuk
In the process of youth policy development, the main issue that deals with the area of young people motivation is the inclusion of young people in innovative ventures and research and development processes happening not only in the country but also in the world. As modern society challenges young people,...
Review Article

Deep Visual Analytics (DVA): Applications, Challenges and Future Directions

Md Rafiqul Islam, Shanjita Akter, Md Rakybuzzaman Ratan, Abu Raihan M. Kamal, Guandong Xu
Pages: 3 - 17
Visual interactive system (VIS) has been received significant attention for solving various complex problems. However, designing and implementing a novel VIS with the large scale of data is a challenging task. While existing studies have applied various visual analytics (VA) to analyze and visualize...
Proceedings Article

Biopesticidal Effect of Widuri (Calotropis gigantea L.) and Krinyuh (Chromolaena odorata L.) Leaves to Control Corn Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

Flora Pasaru, Nur Khasanah, Burhanuddin Haji Nasir, Kasriyanto, Sri Anjar Lasmini
Spodoptera frugiperda is the main pest that attacks corn plants. This pest attack can cause damage to the leaves so it has the potential to reduce maize production. This study aimed to obtain the response of vegetable insecticides to the leaf extract of widuri and krinyuh leaf and its combination in...

Impacts of Creative-STEM Education integrated with TPACK on Grade 7 Students’ Academic Achievement, Problem-solving Skills, Creative Thinking Skills and Communication Skills in Ratio, Proportion and Percentage in Mathematics

Kanlaya Mankhong, Jiritthitikan Pimvichai
This article aims to: a) review the literature related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Creativity-based Learning (CBL) and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK); b) explore mathematics teachers’ and students’ perspectives on the current state, problems...

A Conceptual Study of Undergraduates’ Acceptance towards Hyflex Learning Approach

Che Siti Lazrina Md Lazim, Mohd Danial Afiq Khamar Tazilah, Nur Diyana Ismail, Zulnurhaini Zolkaply, Maisarah Syazwani Othman
The hybrid-flexible (Hyflex) education approach has evolved in line with the transformation of the higher education landscape. This approach combines the elements of face-to-face and online learning. It is flexible for students to choose their participation in class whether attending physically, remotely...
Proceedings Article

Procedure of Thoracolumbal Radiographic Examination with Scoliosis Case at Radiology Department of Yogyakarta Regional Public Hospital

Ahmad Faesol, Alfisna Fajru Rohmah, Fisnandya Meita Astari, Widya Mufida, Ayu Dewi Puspitasari
Various radiographic projections are used to produce radiographic images of thoracolumbar vertebrae with scoliosis cases. In theory, the procedure for thoracolumbar radiographic examination with scoliosis cases uses PA (Postero-Anterior) or AP (Antero-Posterior) projections, lateral, Ferguson method,...

The Self-Transcendence Spiral of Growth: Exploring the Many Faces, Places and Times of Self-transcendence

Piers Worth, Matthew D. Smith
This chapter explores the many definitions of self-transcendence and proposes they can helpfully be seen in a single diagram, a spiral of self-transcendence. Seen in this way it supports us in understanding the varied nature of self-transcendence and how it may occur in different time frames of our day...

The Self-Transcendence Spiral of Growth: Exploring the Many Faces, Places and Times of Self-transcendence

Piers Worth, Matthew D. Smith
This chapter explores the many definitions of self-transcendence and proposes they can helpfully be seen in a single diagram, a spiral of self-transcendence. Seen in this way it supports us in understanding the varied nature of self-transcendence and how it may occur in different time frames of our day...

Peer-Review Statements

Werner Ria Murhadi, Dudi Anandya, Noviaty Kresna Darmasetiawan, Juliani Dyah Trisnawati, Putu Anom Mahadwartha, Elsye Tandelilin
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the INSYMA 19 during May 19–20 2022 in Bali. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document is a truthful description of the conference’s...

Multicriteria Decision Aid Applications to Support Risk Decisions in the Marine Environment: Locating Suitable Transshipment Areas

Dimitrios I. Stavrou, Nikolaos P. Ventikos
Pages: 3 - 12
The aim of this paper is to develop an MCDA model to support decision makers in the marine environment. The UTASTAR method is employed for the selection of the best area for ship-to-ship transfer of cargo. The method relies on the hypothesis that both the actions and the corresponding criteria interact...

Risk Assessment of Radio Frequencies and Public Information

Marc Poumadère, Anne Perrin
Pages: 3 - 12
The rapid, worldwide development of mobile phones is accompanied in many countries by public concern over the possible health risks of radio frequencies (RF). National and international health agencies have undertaken risk assessments, and an in-depth study was recently conducted with the French Agency...

The Role of Language and Cultural Commodification in Tourism

Yibu Luo
The last few decades have witnessed the invaluable impact of economic globalization on facilitating exchanges in transnational culture, whereas international tourism is an inevitable product of transcultural communication worldwide. While professional interpreters and tourist guides may alleviate the...
Journal: eFood
Review Article

miRNAs as Regulators of Antidiabetic Effects of Fucoidans

Chao Zhao, Shanshan Lai, Desheng Wu, Dan Liu, Xiaobo Zou, Amin Ismail, Hesham El-Seedi, Randolph R.J. Arroo, Jianbo Xiao
Pages: 2 - 11
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease with a high mortality rate worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), and other small noncoding RNAs, serve as endogenous gene regulators through binding to specific sequences in RNA and modifying gene expression toward up- or down-regulation. miRNAs have become compelling...

Summary of Scientific and Statistical Methods, Study Endpoints and Definitions for Observational and Registry-Based Studies in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Abraham S. Kanate, Arnon Nagler, Bipin Savani
Pages: 2 - 4
Due to the increasingly strict word/character restrictions enforced by most scientific publications, we identified a need for a master document illustrating the “Scientific Methods” that may be applicable to the majority of observational and registry-based studies in hematopoietic cell transplantation...
Conference Abstract

RETINAL ARTERIOLAR STRUCTURE IN PRIMARY HYPERTENSION – REVIEW OF THE DATA

Andrzej Januszewicz
Pages: 2 - 2
Vascular dysfunction and remodelling due to elevated blood pressure constitutes an early step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic disease. Microvascular remodelling reduces tissue perfusion and impedes blood-tissue exchange. These processes could lead to inadequate perfusion and tissue hypoxia in...

Application of 3D Printing Technology in the Construction Industry and Its Development Prospects

Jian Yin, Yiru Suo, Tao Lv, Kaisi Ma, Xincheng Wang, Zhonghua Zhang
The success of rapid industrialization around the world may be due to automated processes leading to faster and cheaper production methods. Over the past three decades, the method of mixing and pouring concrete on site has been gradually replaced by prefabricated construction techniques in some developed...

Legal Aspect of Individual Company for Micro and Small Business in Omnibus Law on Job Creation

Nevey Varida Ariani, Maria Lamria, Fuzi Narindrani
The Job Creation Act (UU CK) has legal implications for the content of a large number of laws. Sole proprietorships have expanded the meaning of Limited Liability Companies by presenting the Sole Proprietorship model which has given birth to a number of contradictions in the basic concept of Limited...

Implementing Quality Management System in School

Conflict and Evolution Management

Senghong Loeung, Cepi Safruddin
This research aims to describe the implementation of quality management system (QMS), conflict management of QMS in school, and evolution management of QMS in school. This study also provides two models used like SWOT analysis, standard and quality assurance (SQA) for implementing QMS in school. Using...