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IL-17 producing CD4+CD45RO+ T-cells in atherosclerosis express GITR molecule

Atefe Ghamar Talepoor, Negar Behnamfar, Mohammad Javad Zibaeenezhad, Mehrnoosh Doroudchi
Pages: 20 - 28
Background: Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of vessel walls associated with infiltration of immune cells which their function is controlled by different co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory receptors. We investigated the expression of co-inhibitory molecules on the memory and effector...

Frameworks for Effective Character Education Practices

Benfeng Yan
The success of attempts to promote the development of character and socioemotional competencies in students will rest on the ability to identify and then effectively implement evidence-based practices: authentically prioritizing character education in schools; strategically and intentionally promoting...

The Application of the Two Stay Two Stray Learning Model and Co-Op Co-Op for the Improvement of Students’ Learning Outcome in the Environmental Epidemiology Subject

Taufiq Ihsan, Tivany Edwin
This study aimed to determine the improvement of the Environmental Epidemiology Subject’s learning outcomes through Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) and Co-op Co-op learning model strategy. This study was a classroom action research and compared the scores in the semester of the academic year 2018/2019 (conventional...

Bibliometric Visualisation: an Application in Tourism Higher Education Research

Xiaowen Hu
Higher education in tourism plays an important role in tourism industry development, while few studies have utilized bibliometric visualisation method to explore this research area. A total of 349 papers related to higher tourism education were identified and a set of high frequency word analysis, co-occurrence...
Proceedings Article

Overview of Economic Limits for Converting Waste CO2 to Fuel in CTL Process

Diane Hildebrandt, Joshua Gorimbo, Yali Yao
The integration of hydrogen (H₂) into the Coal-to-Liquids (CTL) process offers a promising strategy to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions into valuable synthetic crude (syncrude), thereby reducing the overall carbon footprint of CTL operations. This study presents a high level economic analysis to...

The Influence of Entrepreneurial Competence and Commitment to Business Performance in Handicraft MSMEs

Arief Subyantoro, Khoirul Hikmah, Dwi Aulia Puspitaningrum, Rifqi Syarif Nasrulloh
The pandemic has caused business management and educational tour activities made by the handicraft MSME association to experience difficulties. Gradually, the situation began to rise again, even though it had not been restored to its original state. This study aims to analyze the influence between entrepreneurial...

AI-driven Financial Decision-Making: A Bibliometric Review

Aradhana Sorout, Anil Anand Pathak, N. P. Singh
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged to be a significant contributor in the field of finance. From algorithmic trading and robo-advisory services to fraud detection, AI-driven technologies are changing how people make financial decisions. It leads to a paradigm shift in the financial decision making....

Construction of a transmedia project for an imagined community

Pablo Escandón-Montenegro, Franklin Aguilera Vaca
This study reflects on how the processes of content creation and tans-media strategies and the design thinking methodology are compatible to establish digital communication projects in communities with little presence in socio-digital platforms. Based on the analysis of the digital performance of the...
Proceedings Article

Al3+ Impacting on Eu3+ - Host Energy Transfer and Calculation of Eu3+ 5D0 Quantum Efficiency

Fa-bin Cao, Lu-hong Wei, Zhao-jin Wu
With 2 mol% Al3+ ions and 8 mol% Eu3+ ions co-doping,nano-size[K0.8Y0.63Eu3+0.08Al0.02][Mo0.2W0.8O4] phosphor was synthesized by the sol-gel method. Through XRD, DTA-TG, SEM and photoluminescent analysis, its morphology, crystal structure and luminescent property were discussed and it is found that one...

Research on the Contagion Mechanism of Associated Credit Risk in the Supply Chain

Xiaofeng Xie, Yang Yang, Jing Gu, Zongfang Zhou
Pages: 19 - 22
In recent years, the credit crisis of Hainan Airlines Holding Co., Ltd., (HNA), Suntech, Bogang, Dunan, Chengxing and other enterprises, as well as the fact that many enterprises and financial institutions in the supply chain suffer heavy losses caused by the credit crisis, make the associated credit...

Trend of Radical Innovation Research

A Bibliometric Study

Putri Mutira, Meutia, Helmi Yazid, Elvin Bastian
This research aims to visualise the state of the art of radical innovation research that furthers research in this topic. Radical innovation research has increasingly been raised since information technology was used in business, but it has not matured. Radical innovation contributes to the high number...
Proceedings Article

An Empirical Study on Supply Chain Management Dilemmas and Countermeasures of Intelligent Manufacturing Enterprises in the Post-plague Era ---- Taking Dongguan BG Technology Co. as an Example

Fei Lei, Wenhao Luo, Yangyang Yan, Chun Feng, Lei Chen, Shixing Lei, Baihe Lei, Decai lv
In the post-epidemic era, rapid changes in the international situation have led to a more competitive market, and the supply chain management of intelligent manufacturing enterprises has been severely challenged by a sharp decline in orders, lack of supply of materials and other supplies, rising prices,...

Research Progress on Seismic Risk Management in China

Zhengru Tao, Zhaoyue Zhang, Pei Xiao, Yiming Zhao, Tianci Ren
Due to the severe earthquake disasters in China, the government places great emphasis on earthquake prevention and disaster reduction, while academia continuously provides technical and theoretical support. Works on famine relief and famine policy in ancient China and seismic risk management since1949...

Participatory approach, mixed methods, and urban sustainable development in the Horizon 2020 URBiNAT project

Anna Maria Bagnasco, Guido Ferilli, Marco Acri, José Miguel Lameiras
This study examines critically the methodologies used in the H2020 EU Financed URBiNAT (Urban Innovative and Inclusive Nature) project, with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of different methods analysing intervention areas in deprived urban environments prior to the implementation of nature-based...

Integrating Safety and Economic Perspectives for Green Ammonia Development: Case Study of PT GAI with Incentive from Carbon Tax and Incentive for Green Industry Consideration

Baskara Nugraha, Wiratni, Rochim Cahyono
Green ammonia offers a zero direct CO₂ emission pathway compared to conventional production, addressing the need for industrial decarbonization. PT Green Ammonia Indonesia (GAI) is developing a 300 metric ton per day plant in North Kalimantan powered by renewable hydroelectric energy from the Kayan River....
Proceedings Article

Simulation of CO2 Absorption and Desorption in Packed Columns

Bambang Soeswanto, Ninik Lintang Edi Wahyuni, Dhyna Analyes Trirahayu
This paper presents a research work on the simulation of a simultaneous gas absorption-desorption in the packed columns using computer software to obtain the maximum amount of absorbed carbon dioxide (CO2) into the water, the optimum L/G ratio for absorption, the optimum airflow rate for desorption,...
Proceedings Article

Technical Challenges of the Energy Transition PLTU Palabuhan Ratu Pgu to a Clean Energy Source

Muhammad Syahrul Fauzie, Akhmad Afifudin, Fandi Sugih Sugriwa, Marina Artiyasa
The energy transition from the Palabuhan Ratu Steam Power Plant (PLTU) which uses coal as fuel to clean energy sources is an important step in facing the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability. This research aims to analyze the technical and economic challenges that arise in this transition...
Proceedings Article

The Study of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Shallots and its Relation to Farmers’ Behavior

(Srigading Village, Kapanewon Sanden, Bantul Regency)

Cicik Oktasari Handayani, Edhi Martono, Rika Harini
Shallot farmers in their farming often use agrochemicals intensively which can pollute their land and agricultural products with an increase in the heavy metal content in them. Based on this, this research was conducted with three objectoves. The first one is to determine the status of heavy metal contamination...
Proceedings Article

The Flipped Classroom–Advantages and Challenges

Du Shi-Chun, Fu Ze-Tian, Wang Yi
The flipped classroom has become increasing prevalent in higher education, and more traditional courses will likely employ the element of the flipped classroom to supplement out-of-class work with video presentations. In particular, the rapid development of mobile devices will put rich educational resources...

Literature Review on the Mode of Community Governance

Zhihui Wang, Yuan Cui
community governance plays an important role in the social development, there were three typical modes in western countries: government-led mode, community autonomy mode and mixed mode. These three modes had well-established community management system, including complete law, convenient facilities,...
Proceedings Article

Models of Pricing and Coordination in Dual-channel Supply Chain with Business Reputation

Hui Ma, De-Li Yang, Jian-Jun Wang
In order to meet the needs of different customer, manufacturer opened online direct channel based on retail channel. In the case of co-existence of dual-channel distribution, a model is built to analyze pricing competitions between one manufacturer and one retailer under the manufacturer providing business...

The Concept of Taxation and Its Role in an Economic Society Within the Context of Globalization

Constantin LUPU, Nicu ȘARGU
The paper is a systemic approach to the concept of taxation and its functionality in the context of the contemporary economy. The authors managed to present a new vision on the compatibility of taxation principles and policies in this field. The presentation of the tax system in a new approach is current...

Export Control Rules under Economic Globalization: An Analysis Based on the Functions of the World Trade Organization

Yufei Chen
The evolving landscape of global trade has emphasized the importance of export control regulations, particularly under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework. This paper investigates the current state of WTO export control rules, focusing on key provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and...
Research Article

The Incidence and Prognosis of ICU Delirium: A Retrospective Study from a Single Center

Qing Feng, Yuhang Ai, Meilin Ai, Li Huang, Qianyi Peng, Lina Zhang
Pages: 16 - 23
Purpose: Delirium is a frequent occurrence amongst Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, but studies on its causes are sparse and its risk factors vary from disease to disease. Here, in this study, an attempt was made to investigate the factors associated with the prognosis of delirium in the ICU. Methods:...
Proceedings Article

Design and Performance Evaluation of Cementless Polyethylene Concrete Based on Quantum Mechanical Calculations

Chen-Yuan Chiu, Ziwei Luo, Peisong Zhuang, XinLong Zhang, Bin Lai, Yi Hui Yip, YikHung Yu
The construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions due to environmental concerns and regulatory demands. Traditional cement-based concrete production contributes significantly to CO₂ emissions, primarily due to the energy-intensive cement manufacturing process. This study...
Proceedings Article

Synthesis and investigation of the self-assembly behavior of guest block copolymers for supramolecular responsive materials

Shufei Jiao, Yanzhen Yin, Yun Wang, Zhongfeng Shi, Shuming Zhong, Zuqiang Huang
A supramolecular guest copolymer (PNAP-co-PAM) based on naphthol-containing monomer (NAP) and acrylamide was synthesized via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization. The structure of supramolecular guest copolymer was characterized by NMR and GPC. And the self-assembly behavior of supramolecular guest copolymer...

The Malay version of the brief questionnaire on smoking urge: Translation and psychometric properties of the questionnaire

Ali Qais Blebil, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Juman Abdulelah Dujaili, Alfian Mohamed Zin
Pages: 15 - 22
This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of Malay translated version of the brief questionnaire of smoking urges (QSU-Brief). The translation procedure was done following the standard guidelines. The reliability and validity of the Malaysian version scale were evaluated based on the data...

Job Satisfaction as Predictor of employee engagement

Elvita Bellani, Sri Rezky Ramadhani, Muhammad Tamar
The current study aims to investigate the extent of job satisfaction contribution to employee engagement. Employee engagement has been found as being important to employee productivity and organization performance. Participants were 110 employees of a private property company in Makassar, Indonesia....
Proceedings Article

Investigation of Slagging Fouling Aspect of Palm Fiber and Palm Leaves Waste in Drop Tube Furnace

Fairuz Milkiy Kuswa, Prabowo, Arif Darmawan, Hariana
Biomass co-firing is one of alternative way for Coal-Fired Power Plant (CFPP) to achieve green energy. Indonesia as the world’s largest producer of palm oil, has the chance to convert palm oil waste into a relatively sustainable biomass for use as co-firing fuel in CFPP. Biomass combustion, on the other...
Proceedings Article

Forecasting CO2 Emission Using ARIMA Modelling

Yiyao Yin
CO2 emission is a widely challenging problem in economics, energy and environment, which has an impact on carbon price. This work utilizes ARIMA-based models to analyse the CO2 emission prediction. We provide an useful model for CO2 emission time series and forecast the emission volume in 2024~2028....

Analysis of Research Hotspots on Big Data in Education: From Bibliometrics Perspective

Weiwei Wang
This paper used data retrieved from Web of Science database as datasets to analyze the research area of big data in education. Based on the bibliometrics method, the basic characteristics of authors, institutions, and cited references, et al. are described. The visualization of keywords co-occurrence...
Research Article

A Framework for Named Entity Recognition for Malayalam—A Comparison of Different Deep Learning Architectures

R. Rajimol, V. S. Anoop
Pages: 14 - 22
Information extraction (IE) is the process of extracting relevant and useful patterns or information from unstructured data. Named entity recognition (NER) is a subtask of IE that identifies entities from unstructured text documents and organize them into different predefined categories such as person,...
Proceedings Article

Design of Low-Cost Three-Axis Actuation System

Ondrej Hadac, Petr Lepsik
Low-cost is an increasingly inflected theme in the mechanical engineering world. A cost reducing leads to the development of new solutions, that could not be used in non-commercional sector before. One of this solution is the free hardware programmable platform called Arduino. This platform is very popular...
Proceedings Article

Spiral QAM Modulated CO-OFDM System with Increased Tolerance toward Laser Phase Noise

Li Chong, Chen Lin
To mitigate the phase noise, we propose Spiral QAM in CO-OFDM. Simulation results, based on 40-GS/s CO-OFDM systems, show that 16 Spiral QAM can increase the phase noise tolerance, as compared to square 16 QAM.

Encouraging Citizen Adoption of E-Governance – A Way to Reduce Corruption

A.V. Averin, I.V. Pogodina, V.S. Manokhin
The transformation of modern public administration is based on the introduction of transparent, with wide public participation management practices. Innovative technologies imply new forms of citizen participation in government. This applies to all areas even the rulemaking sphere. Modern technologies...

Visual Presentation and Analysis of OBE Teaching Concept in Undergraduate Teaching

Shuangxin Zhang, Yang Wang, Zhe Meng, Yijia Lin, Yixuan Liu, Yuhe Xu, Xiuling Zhou
This paper analyzes the research status and development trend of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) teaching concept in undergraduate education, aiming to provide theoretical basis and practical reference for undergraduate teaching reform. By retrieving the CNKI, VIP and Wanfang databases, a total of...

The Edge of Risk Management in Health Sector Public Organizations: Bibliometric Analysis

Arjaty W. Daud, Sofjan Aripin, Dahyar Daraba, Ginta Ginting
This study examines a decade trend in risk management literature within health sector of public organizations. Qualitative literature review was conducted using 252 documents retrieved from the Scopus database, covering the period from 2015 to 2025. Study focuses on risk management, public organization,...

Study on Development Trend of Maker Space

Gang Lu
This paper defines the concept of the two kinds of development paths of the maker space, which are the "Unipolar" mode and "Bipolar" mode. And then based on the comparison of the advantages and shortcomings between them, the conclusion is made that the maker space should take the "Bipolar" development...
Proceedings Article

Thermoelectric Generation Using Industrial Grade Low-Cost Materials

K. P. V. B. Kobbekaduwa, N.D. Subasinghe
Thermoelectric effect or Seebeck effect provides a means by which thermal energy can be converted into electricity directly. Voltage appears between two different types of materials (Conductor or Semiconductor) that are joined together and its junction is heated. While most efficient materials are semiconductors,...

Problems of Huge Goodwill in Merger and Acquisition: Analysis and Solution

Chaoyao Ni, Chenhong Mo, Jiayu Wu
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...

Research on the Solutions to Cold-Start Problems

Yuehan Qin, Wuji Chang, Songtao Zhang, Yihuan Yan
The recommender system has seeped into each corner of the earth, but any recommender system has to experience the process of lacking data at the beginning. So, how to recommend things well in that condition becomes a cold start problem. The recommendation system cold start problem has always been a big...
Proceedings Article

Application of Machine Learning in Analysis of the Effects of Co/SiO2 Catalyst Surface Area on CO Conversion during Fischer Tropsch Synthesis

N. Jim, J. Gorimbo, L. L. Jewell, Y. Yao, X. Liu, L. L. Mguni
Cobalt is one of the most common catalysts used in the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process and the primary catalyst investigated in this study. Machine learning (ML) was used to analyze the variables that affect the FT process. This study investigates how surface area impacts CO adsorption and hydrocarbon product...

Reform and Practice of Teaching Mode of Programming Courses in Applied Colleges and Universities under the Background of New Engineering Science

Yizong Wang, Fei Li, Xuegang An, Zhengrong Xiao
Under the background of new engineering, various industries have put forward higher requirements for applied talents, but the current single mode of training for engineering majors, the concept of training is not new, and the training mechanism is solidified, which is difficult to adapt to the development...
Proceedings Article

The Use of Mapping Knowledge Domains in Analyzing Subject's Research Overview and Hot Spots*

Yan Liu, Yingjuan Tang
This paper uses scientometrics method of knowledge mapping domains, on the basis of CAJD database, summarizes and analyses the discipline structure of "Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL)". It introduces the method of knowledge mapping analysis to the research area of Teaching Chinese as a Second...

Research Situation and Hotspots of Rainstorm Disaster Risk During Recent 20 Years

Jia Lu, Zhihai Shang, Kaiwen Zheng, Qijing Hu, Zhenming Zhang
Based on the data of CNKI database from 2000 to 2023, Citespace visualization tool was used to analyze the status quo and hot spots of rainstorm disaster risk research in China from five aspects: the number of published documents, domestic institutional cooperation, theme evolution, keyword co-occurrence...

Analysis of the Development Environment of the Brand Value of Tiffany and Its Enterprise Strategy

Xinyu Shi, Yue Wang, Qingrui Li
As a famous centennial jewelry enterprise from America, Tiffany & Co. always insists on its brand value though it has been honed in the centennial development progress. This paper aims at analyzing the development environment and the enterprise strategy of the centennial jewelry brand, Tiffany. Firstly,...
Proceedings Article

Poly(ester-co-ether) as a Potential “Green” Plasticizer for Poly(Lactic Acid)

Yanyan Lin, Yapeng Tu, Tong Wan
Poly(ester-co-ether) as a potential ‘‘green’’ plasticizer for poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was synthesized from diethylene glycol adipate (DEAP) with neopentylglycol adipate (NPAP). The chemical structure of poly (diethylene glycol adipate -co- neopentylglycol adipate) (PDNA) was characterized by FTIR . PLA...
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Optimizing cycles of adsorption separation of gas mixtures

Е.I. Akulinin, D.S. Dvoretsky, О.О. Golubyatnikov, S.I. Dvoretsky, S.A. Skvortsov
Mathematical models of dynamics of pressure swing adsorption processes for the separation of synthesis gas (into hydrogen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide) and air (into oxygen, nitrogen and argon) have been developed. The models allow calculating the profiles of component concentrations and temperature...
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Visualization Analysis on Collaborative Network and Research Hot-Spot for Aerospace Engineering Subject

Xiuxiu Mei, Ping Qin, Xiaotao Li
Based on SCIE and DII documents (2006-2015) and social network analysis, this paper analyzes one-mode network structural characteristics of co-authoring, institutional cooperation and patent owner cooperation, then constructs two-mode network by the N-Cliques factions division and author keyword coupling...
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Effects of complexant concentration in base solution on the structure and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2

Jing Wang, Ang Gao, Ran Wang, Yuefeng Su, Shi Chen, Feng Wu
LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 powders were synthesized from co-precipitated spherical metal hydroxide, Ni0.8Mn0.1Co0.1(OH)2. The effects of the complexant (NH4OH) concentration in base solution on the microstructure, crystalline structure and electrochemical properties of the product were studied. The results...