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Preliminary Efficacy of Tocilizumab Treatment in the Patients with COVID-19

Yu Chen, Xijing Zhang
Pages: 24 - 30
Background: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was considered to be with the severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients, which implies a potential therapeutic target for treatment. We aimed to evaluate the safety and initial efficacy of Tocilizumab treatment for COVID-19 patients. Methods: In the retrospective study,...

Is a Conservative Company More Wanted?

Comparative Analysis of the Stock Performance of Low-Debt Firms and High-Debt Firms in Indonesia

Ely Siswanto, Nur Rochmad Jufri
Debt can increase firms value in the view of investor, but it can also decrease firms value in their view. This study aims to test whether there are performance differences of low debt firms with the high debt firms. The population in this study is all of manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia...
Proceedings Article

Investigation of Listeria Phage Endolysin Cell-wall Binding Domain (CBD) Surface Display in Escherichia coli

Shan-Na Liu, Timo M. Takala, Justus Reunanen, Ossian Saris, Per E. J. Saris
Cell surface display of target proteins has been widely used in biotechnology and industry. In this study, cell-wall binding domain (CBD) from Listeria phage endolysin A500 was fused with anchoring domains of YadA and OmpA, respectively, in Escherichia coli, aiming at binding of E. coli cells to Listeria...

The Opportunities and Challenges of Islamic Accounting Learning for Vocational Students and Its Application in Islamic Microfinance Institutions

Arim Nasim, Agus Widarsono, Ellinna Riennovita
HR needs in the field of Islamic Economy by 2017 is 20,838 people per year. Nevertheless, the average number of S1 and S2 graduates of Islamic Economy Study Program is 6,542 per year. Hence, there's a gap of 14,296 per year. Most of the needs, especially for BMT and Sharia Cooperative, can be fulfilled...

Cardiovascular disease research output in WHO priority areas between 2002 and 2011

Laura Myers, Shanthi Mendis
Pages: 23 - 28
Approximately 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 2008, and approximately 80% came from low- and middle-income countries. However, previous studies document poor research productivity related to CVD prevention and treatment in these countries between 1991 and 1996. The World...
Proceedings Article

The Effectiveness of Rabies Control Program in West Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Okta Wismandanu, Wiwin Aprianti, Nirowati, Roostita Balia
Rabies is one of the most important zoonotic disease in Indonesia that need to be eliminate. The rabies control/elimination program has been undertaken by local government to achieve 2023 West Java Province rabies free. The aim of this study is to measure the effectiveness of rabies control program...

The Diamond Princess Cruise: An Accidentally Experimental Model of COVID-19

Liyuan 里远 Liu 刘
Pages: 23 - 25
On February 2020, the Diamond Princess Cruise, which left Japan, was obliged to stay at sea for 14 days-quarantine after it was found that a Hong Kong passenger had been diagnosed SARS-COV2 pneumonia after disembarking. As a result shocked the world, an outbreak of infection occurred on board; the number...
Proceedings Article

A New Combined Model with Reduced Label Dependency for Malware Classification

Prishita Ray, Tanmayi Nandan, Lahari Anne, Kakelli Anil Kumar
With the technological advancements in recent times, security threats caused by malware are increasing with no bounds. The first step performed by security analysts for the detection and mitigation of malware is its classification. This paper aims to classify network intrusion malware using new-age machine...

Criticizing the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) to Resolve the Case of Grandchildren’s Inheritance Right in Religious Courts

Diana Zuhroh
The Islamic Law Compilation is a material law of the religious courts which has been in effect since 1991, and has been used as a reference by many court decisions, especially in the field of inheritance. However, not all of the articles in it can be understood clearly, especially those relating to articles...
Proceedings Article

Implicit Price of Air Pollution in Thailand: Evidence from Two-Stage Hedonic Pricing Model

Warawut Ruankham, Rapipong Promnart
Air pollution poses a major environmental and economic challenge in Thai-land, increasing health risks and lowering property values. While its health effects are well-documented, its impact on housing prices is less understood. This study uses a two-stage hedonic pricing model (HPM) and 2023–2024 housing...

Designing Power Optimization Strategy for Sustainable Operations of Distribution Companies in Rajasthan

Amit Kumar Sharma, Dipti Sharma
The Indian power sector is undergoing a structural change through a series of reforms initiated during the last two decades. The Electricity Act, 2003 have transformed the way the power utilities operate in India. The majority of reforms have stressed upon the measures for improvement of the finances...
Proceedings Article

The Price Forecast Model of China-made Large Aircraft Based on Partial Least Squares Regression

Pei Fang, Lu Wang, Shuhua Mao
This article adopts partial least squares regression method to forecast the price of domestic (China-made) large aircraft C919. With analysis of the pricing background and the relationship between performance index and price of foreign aircraft, we build preliminary model. And comparing with other modeling...
Proceedings Article

Investigation on the Games Experience Learning Training: Does It Affect the Passing, Dribbling, Receiving, Aerobic Endurance and Discipline of Young Football Players?

Sulistiyono Sulistiyono, Louie P. Gula, Nawan Primasoni, Fathan Nurcahyo, Fransfile Manihuruk, Deni Rahman Marpaung
The objective of this research is to see how game experience learning training affects passing, dribbling, receiving skills, aerobic endurance, and discipline of the young football players. This research employed experiment method. Samples were 55 players, with a mean age of 12.09 years old. The treatment...

Nuclear Energy, Economic Growth and Ecological Footprint in South Korea: An ARDL Approach (1990–2021)

Mouna Khellat, Hindou Baddih
South Korea possesses one of the world’s most modern nuclear reactor fleets, and its “Green Deal” policy projects a significant expansion of nuclear energy capacity. In the aftermath of several significant nuclear accidents, public perception of nuclear energy technologies and facilities has emerged...

Influence of Chinese Enterprises on the Agricultural Investment Mode and Performance in Laos under Institutional Distance

Xuekun Li, Yuqin Zhang, Jing Jin, Yu Zhang
In the 21st century of economic globalization, foreign direct investment has gradually become the main mode for international capital flow. As one of the countries that directly invested Laos earlier, China has become an indispensable partner of trade investment activities in Laos. As per the traditional...
Conference Abstract

P5.6 CORONARY FLUID MECHANICS IN AN AGEING CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Andrea Guala*, Michele Scalseggi, Luca Ridolfi
Pages: 21 - 21
Coronary artery diseases are the most common type of cardiovascular diseases and have an increasing prevalence with age. Epidemiological studies demonstrated that coronary failure is associated with several pathologies (as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, endothelial dysfunction, renal insufficiency)....

Business Feasibility and Development Strategy of Oyster Mushroom Farming in Pandowoharjo Village, Yogyakarta

Bernadus Tresno Sumbodo, Torikul Mujamil, Dudi Ducati, Siti Rochmah Ika
This study aimed to determine the feasibility study of oyster mushroom farming in Pandowoharjo Village, Yogyakarta. The present study also seeks to identify a suitable business strategy for oyster mushroom business farming. Pandowoharjo is well-known for the location of Jejamuran Restaurant, a unique...

Assessment Of The Crossing Route Ship Operational Patterns Gilimanuk-Ketapang East Java Province

Desti Yuvita Sari, Sri Kartini, Hari Arkani, Ana Nur Sekarwati
Ketapang Port, which links the islands of Java and Bali, is a strategically important port with a heavy traffic volume of cars and passengers. Among the issues were the high load factor of the ship as a result of the rise in the quantity of automobiles and the use of subpar information technology for...

An Efficient Structure for LKH Key Tree on Secure Multicast Communications

Naoshi Sakamoto
Pages: 21 - 30
In order to communicate in cipher over IP multicast, each of joining and leaving participants causes renewing keys. Moreover, the number of renewed keys depends on the key management system. LKH, one of the key management systems, uses a tree structure to manage keys to share with participants. Every...

Distribution of local expenditure for sustainable development of united territorial communities (economic and mathematical approach)

Lidiіa Horoshkova, Ievgen Khlobystov, Liliya Filipishyna, Damir Bikulov
The paper analyzes current expenditure system of united territorial communities, which includes funding of education, culture, health care, social safety net, housing and community amenities, infrastructure development, which together ensure territories` sustainable development. It has been proved that...
Research Article

Porphyromonas gingivalis vesicles reduce MDA-LDL levels and aortic wall thickness in high fat diet induced atherosclerosis rats

Aditya Indra Mahendra, Jonny Karunia Fajar, Harapan Harapan, Teuku Heriansyah, Sumarno Reto Prawiro, Edi Widjajanto, Mohammad Saifur Rohman, Karyono Mintaroem, Budi Susetio Pikir, Yash Prashar
Pages: 20 - 27
Background: Recently, atherosclerosis-associated disease has been reported simultaneously increased. Whereas, to date, no atherosclerosis vaccine is available. Since the epitope mimicry between malondialdehyde low-density lipoprotein (MDA-LDL) and arginine specific epitope gingipain (Rgp) on the Porphyromonas...
Proceedings Article

Imitative Modelling of Electromagnetic Safety Conditions in Smart Power Supply Systems

Natalia Buyakova, Vasily Zakaryukin, Andrey Kryukov
The implementation of intelligent railway power supply system requires the development of computer technologies for modeling modes and electromagnetic fields determining the conditions for electromagnetic safety. Such technologies are implemented based on the methods developed at the Irkutsk State Transport...

Study on College Students’ Spare Time Management

Chunming Xu, Can Wang, Nan Yang
Since human beings entered the post-industrial society, leisure life has occupied an increasing proportion in people’s life. China began to implement the two-day system from May 1, 1995. With the continuous introduction of a series of policies and systems, the time of studying in school has been reduced...
Proceedings Article

Simulation Study of Milling Force and Milling Temperature for High Speed Milling Thin-Wall SKD11 Hardened Steel Part

De Wen Tang, Ruilan Zhao, Xi Jian Lv, Jun Liu
Both milling force and temperature are the key influence factor of thin-wall part deformation. Therefore, to study the influence of milling parameters including milling speed, feed per tooth, radial depth of cutting and axial depth of cutting on milling force and temperature in the cutting process the...
Research Article

Trade dependence, liberalization, and exports diversification in developing countries☆

Patrick N. Osakwe, Amelia U. Santos-Paulino, Berna Dogan
Pages: 19 - 34
This paper explores the relationship between trade, trade liberalization, and exports diversification in developing and Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The non-parametric analyses indicate that developing countries that are more open to trade (based on trade intensity) tend to have more diversified...
Proceedings Article

The Methods of enhancing the production on the wells completed by limited entry fracturing (LEF)

Xibo Chen
In this paper we bring forward various kinds of methods to enhance the production of remain oil on the wells completed by limited entry fracturing through the analysis of the number of layers to be employed, remain oil distribution and the capacity of production of the wells.These methods are fracturing...
Proceedings Article

Cycle Rickshaw: History and Problems

Imma Widyawati Agustin
Cycle rickshaw is one of the modes of paratransit transportation that has advantages in supporting the sustainability of the transportation system in Klojen District, Malang City. However, the provision of cycle rickshaw that is not in accordance to the needs of the community in Klojen District causes...

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

Application of omix technologies in studying of BLV biological diversity by gag gene

Natalia Blazhko, Sultan Vyshegurov, Kirill Shatokhin
This paper is the part of a large-scale project concerning studying of bovine leukemia virus biological diversity and of the influence of BLV structural characteristics on virulence and hematolytic blood parameters of infected animals in Western Siberia. This part is devoted to the study of the influence...
Research Article

Estimates of arterial stiffness and central blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes: A comparison of SphygmoCor and Arteriograph

Christoffer Krogager, Niklas B. Rossen, Klavs W. Hansen, Søren T. Knudsen, Christian D. Peters, Hans Erik Bøtker, Per L. Poulsen, Esben Laugesen
Pages: 18 - 24
Background: The Arteriograph is a cuff-based oscillometric device for non-invasive assessment of central systolic blood pressure (cSBP), aortic augmentation index (Aix) and aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV). Reproducibility of Arteriograph measurements and the agreement with SphygmoCor in diabetic patients...
Review Article

Clinical Advancement and Challenges of ex vivo Expansion of Human Cord Blood Cells

Oluwadunni E. Emiloju, Rashmika Potdar, Vinicius Jorge, Sorab Gupta, Gabor Varadi
Pages: 18 - 26
Apart from peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC), umbilical cord blood (UCB) is now a recognized source of stem cells for transplantation. UCB is an especially important source of stem cells for minority populations, which would otherwise be unable to find appropriately matched adult donors. UCB has fewer...
Proceedings Article

Population Dynamics of Mites on Monoculture and Polyculture Systems of Calina Papaya During Dry Season

Retno Dyah Puspitarini, Aminudin Afandhi, Bambang Tri Rahardjo
Papaya is an important commercial crop in various industrial sectors. Calina is the predominant variety liked by many communities and growers in Indonesia because of its superior traits and relatively stable price. In its cultivation, phytophagous mites infestations tremendously decrease the yield of...
Conference Abstract

P4.14 PREVALENCE OF DIASTOLIC LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN EUROPEAN POPULATIONS BASED ON CROSS-VALIDATED DIAGNOSTIC THRESHOLDS

M. Kloch-Badelek*, T. Kuznetsova, W. Sakiewicz, V. Tikhonoff, A. Ryabikov, M. Loster, K. Stolarz-Skrzypek, L. Thijs, K. Narkiewicz, J. Staessen, K. Kawecka-Jaszcz, D. Czarnecka
Pages: 18 - 18
Objective: Different diagnostic criteria limit comparisons between populations in the prevalence of diastolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. We aimed to compare across populations age-specific echocardiographic criteria for diastolic LV dysfunction as well as their correlates and prevalence. Methods:...
Proceedings Article

Analysis of Energy Storage Systems Using Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid Batteries with Supercapacitors As Buffers

M. Afif Amalul Arifidin, Wahyudi Wicaksono, Mariana Diah Puspitasari, Teguh Arifianto, Rafi Hafizh Hawari, Ilham Khafid Zarkasi
This research aims to compare two types of batteries, namely lithium-ion batteries and lead-acid batteries, in the application of electric vehicles. The simulation method carried out is to use the MATLAB/Simulink application to measure the performance parameters of the two types of batteries by comparing...
Proceedings Article

The Study of Silica (Si) and Salinity on the Growth and Yield of Shallot Plant (Allium ascalonicum L.) in an Entisol Soil

Kharisun, Sisno, Mochammad N. Budiono, Rokhminarsi, Kiki Kurniasih
One of the problems encountered by coastal sandy land is the high concentration of salt which can cause limited water uptake, and ion poisoning to the plants. Silica is potential nutrient to solve salinity problem in coastal sandy land. The objectives of this experiment are to examine the effect of salinity...
Proceedings Article

The Analysis of Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC) and the Preparation of Public Transport Information Systems Based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Kupang City

Margareth E. Bolla, Judi K. Nasjono, Marchninth A. Pedelati
Transportation is one of the most important elements in the economy aspect, because transportation is closely related to community activities, especially in urban areas. The purpose of this study is to provide city transportation data, namely the Vehicle Operating Costs (VOC) of 15 existing routes, and...
Proceedings Article

Performance Evaluation of RC Special Moment Frames Using Nonlinear Time History Analysis

Abdur Rashid Ripon, Md. Faiyaz Shahriar
Bangladesh, located in a seismically active region, faces significant earthquake risks, particularly in high seismic zones like Sylhet. The Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) provides design guidelines, including the equivalent static load method and dynamic analysis method, to ensure structural...

Plane Departure Schedule to Depati Amir Airport Using Max-Plus Algebra

Baiq Desy Aniska Prayanti, Maxrizal Maxrizal
Nusantara is the nickname for Indonesia a country that has many islands intertwined with a very wide ocean. The ocean area has an area of 5,877,879 square kilometers which is almost three times that of the land area, which is 2,012,402 square kilometers. The Indonesian mainland is divided into large...
Proceedings Article

Productivity and Cost Analysis of Log Hauling Using Logging Trucks in Natural Forests in East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Diah Rakhmah Sari, Rivaldi Trisna Herlambang, Yosep Ruslim, Heru Herlambang
Log hauling is a critical and cost-intensive stage in timber harvesting operations. In Indonesia’s natural forests, log hauling is mechanized by using logging trucks to enhance efficiency and productivity. This study aimed to calculate the productivity, cost, and efficiency of log hauling in natural...
Proceedings Article

Study on the Performance Impact of Serrated Labyrinth Ring Parameters

Weilong Guang, Zhiyu Tao, Yaju Zuo, Wei Xiao, Di Zhu, Ran Tao, Ruofu Xiao
Labyrinth ring, an integral component of pump-turbines, exert significant influence on the safe and stable operation of the unit. Presently, research into the operational mechanisms of labyrinth ring configurations is relatively limited. This study employs orthogonal numerical simulation to investigate...
Conference Abstract

P4.8 ASSOCIATIONS OF MID-LIFE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS WITH LATER LIFE COGNITIVE FUNCTION

Chloe Park*, Therese Tillin, Robert Stewart, Nish Chaturvedi, Alun Hughes
Pages: 17 - 17
Background: Mid-life cardiovascular risk factors may be detrimental to cognitive function in later life; however results are inconsistent. We investigated the impact of mid-life blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and obesity on cognitive function. Methods: In a community based sample aged 49.6±6years:...

Problems of Attracting Investments for the Acquisition and Construction of Real Estate

E.A. Vidishcheva, V.A. Nikiforova, A.A. Kovchun
We have analyzed Russian and global experience of investing in housing. We reviewed the fundraising models existing in the Russian real-estate market: mortgage and equity construction. The paper analyzes some statistics relating to the state-of-the-art in housing construction in the Siberian Federal...
Research Article

Neonatal Mortality in a Tertiary Care Private Set Up in Saudi Arabia

Sajjad Ur Rahman, Muhammad Hasan Abdulghani, Khalid Al Faleh, Jasim Anabrees, Mohammad Khalil, Konstantinos Mousafeiris, Mustafa Mohammad Mustafa, Maha Yassin Mansour, Adnan Mirza, Mohammad Mubarak, Mohamed Kamal
Pages: 16 - 19
To ascertain Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR), Early NMR (ENMR), Late NMR (LNMR), Corrected NMR (cNMR), and causes of neonatal mortality in a major tertiary care private maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) set up in Saudi Arabia. This was a retrospective analysis of hospital data. We ascertained...
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:...

Development of Chinese Digital Teaching Material for 10th-Grade Topic Self-Introduction Based on Flipbook

Aiga Ventivani, Lukluk Ul, Octi Rjeky M., Dyna Mellania
This development research aims to develop Chinese digital teaching material for 10th-grade topic 个人 信息 [gèrén xìnxī] (self-introduction) based on flipbook. The research method in this development is the Research and Development (R & D) method using the DDD-E model. Following the development model...
Conference Abstract

P4.6 GREATER CAROTID CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALL STRESS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCIDENT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES – THE HOORN STUDY

Veronica Onete*, Ronald Henry, Miranda Schram, Jacqueline Dekker, Giel Nijpels, Coen Stehouwer
Pages: 16 - 17
Introduction: Arterial remodeling is an adaptive phenomenon aimed at maintaining circumferential wall stress (CWS) within operating limits. It is characterized by widening of the inter-adventitial diameter (IAD) and increases in intima-media thickness (IMT). This process is maladaptive when CWS increases...

An Analysis of the Technical Efficiency of Cameroonian Public Universities

R. Nguemkap Kouamo, G. Tchoffo Tameko
The objective of this research is to evaluate the technical efficiency of Cameroon’s 8 public universities (i.e., their ability to use a minimum of resources to produce a maximum of results). The data used come from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and cover the period from 2013 to 2018. Based...

Implementation of ERP Accounting Process Based on Odoo Using Quick Start Method at XYZ Company

M. Revivo Andrea Vadsya, Wahjoe Witjaksono, Warih Puspitasari
XYZ Company is a subsidiary of ABC Tbk, operating in the property sector. The accounting unit is a crucial part of XYZ Company and is responsible for financial management. The challenges faced by the accounting unit include the lack of an interconnected system linking various units, resulting in the...

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...
Proceedings Article

Evaluation of Available Land Resources Based on Three Types of Space: Town, Agriculture and Ecology —Taking Panzhou City, Guizhou Province as an Example

Weiyi Tan, Zhongfa Zhou, Yuting Hou, Quan Chen
The rational use of limited land resources is of great importance to the division of land space and the coordination of man land relationship, strictly implement the ecological function orientation of Karst mountain area, on the basis of scientifically defining three kinds of space: Town, agriculture...