4th International Conference Research Articles

Abstract 7315: Collaboration between NIDCR and NCI promotes innovative research in head and neck cancers

Abstract The Oral and Salivary Cancer Biology Program at National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) supports research activities that improve early detection and treatment of cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, and salivary glands. We promote basic science research on the regulatory pathways and transformation process of pre-cancerous lesions to primary and metastatic tumors, as well as translational science activities to develop novel technologies and therapeutics for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancers. NIDCR and National Cancer Institute (NCI) have established long-term collaborations to promote and co-manage awards funded through The Immuno-Oncology Translational Network (IOTN) of the Cancer Moonshot program, Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs), and Early Detection Research Network (EDRN) program. NIDCR and NCI have co-developed Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) and Request for Application (RFA) on Advancing Head and Neck Cancer Early Detection Research (AHEAD), which co-funded seven research projects to discover and develop molecular signatures of early detection and diagnosis of HPV positive and negative head and neck cancer (HNC). To further strengthen NIDCR and NCI collaboration, we jointly organized the symposium to promote HNC early detection and biomarker identification at the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) 11th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer in July 2023. In addition, NIDCR has organized a symposium to promote HNC research at the 2024 annual meeting of American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of NIDCR. This AADOCR symposium will feature the collaboration between NIDCR with NCI in the Cancer Moonshot program focusing on immunoprevention and immunotherapy, HNC early detection and biomarker research in AHEAD and EDRN, and investigation of HPV positive and negative HNC and clinical translational research under SPORE. At this 2024 AACR annual meeting, NIDCR and NCI program directors will present the collaborations and funding opportunities between NIDCR and NCI, focusing on early cancer detections and biomarker discovery and validation. Collaboration between NIDCR with NCI provides a unique opportunity to promote basic, translational, and clinical research in advancing HNC early detection to benefit cancer patients. Citation Format: Zhong Chen, Wendy Wang. Collaboration between NIDCR and NCI promotes innovative research in head and neck cancers [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024; Part 1 (Regular Abstracts); 2024 Apr 5-10; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(6_Suppl):Abstract nr 7315.

Information extraction tool text2alm: From narratives to action language system descriptions and query answering

In this work we design an information extraction tool text2alm capable of narrative understanding with a focus on action verbs. This tool uses an action language ALM to perform inferences on complex interactions of events described in narratives. The methodology used to implement the text2alm system was originally outlined by Lierler, Inclezan, and Gelfond (In IWCS 2017 – 12th International Conference on Computational Semantics – Short Papers (2017)) via a manual process of converting a narrative to an ALM model. We refine that theoretical methodology and utilize it in design of the text2alm system. This system relies on a conglomeration of resources and techniques from two distinct fields of artificial intelligence, namely, (i) knowledge representation and reasoning and (ii) natural language processing. The effectiveness of system text2alm is measured by its ability to correctly answer questions from the bAbI tasks published by Facebook Research in 2015. This tool matched or exceeded the performance of state-of-the-art machine learning methods in six of the seven tested tasks. We also illustrate that the text2alm approach generalizes to a broader spectrum of narratives. On the path to creating system text2alm, a semantic role labeler text2drs was designed. Its unique feature is the use of the elements of the fine grained linguistic ontology VerbNet as semantic roles/labels in annotating considered text. This paper provides an accurate account on the details behind the text2alm and text2drs systems.

Preface: 4th International Conference on Financial Economics and Investment Management (FEIM 2024)

Preface: 4th International Conference on Financial Economics and Investment Management (FEIM 2024)

Preface: 5th International Conference on Materials Science, Resource and Environmental Engineering (MSREE 2023)

This proceeding includes original and peer-reviewed research papers from the 5th International Conference on Materials Science, Resource and Environmental Engineering (MSREE 2023: http://www.msree.org), held on December 16-17, 2023 in Xi'an, China. The MSREE 2023 conference had three main topics: 1. Material Science and Engineering Applications; 2. Energy Science and Power Engineering; 3. Resource and Environmental Engineering. The aim of MSREE 2023 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and academicians, as well as industrial professionals, to present their research results and development activities in materials science, energy technology, power engineering. It provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. 5th MSREE received 72 submissions while 4th MSREE received 216 manuscripts. And 17 of them had been accepted by our reviewers in 5th MSREE while 85 papers in 4th MSREE. By submitting a paper to MSREE 2023, the authors agreed to the review process and understood that papers undergo a peer-review process. Manuscripts were reviewed by appropriately qualified experts in the field selected by the Conference Committee, who gave detailed comments and-if the submission was accepted the authors would submit a revised version that took into account this feedback. All papers were reviewed using a double-blind review process: authors declared their names and affiliations in the manuscript for the reviewers to see, but reviewers did not know each other’s identities, nor did the authors receive information about who had reviewed their manuscript. The Committees of MSREE 2023 invested great efforts in reviewing the papers submitted to the conference and organizing the sessions to enable the participants to gain maximum benefit. Qingwei Liu, Willie Jefferson Xi’an, China

Mathematical modeling and problem solving: from fundamentals to applications

The rapidly advancing fields of machine learning and mathematical modeling, greatly enhanced by the recent growth in artificial intelligence, are the focus of this special issue. This issue compiles extensively revised and improved versions of the top papers from the workshop on Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving at PDPTA'23, the 29th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications. Covering fundamental research in matrix operations and heuristic searches to real-world applications in computer vision and drug discovery, the issue underscores the crucial role of supercomputing and parallel and distributed computing infrastructure in research. Featuring nine key studies, this issue pushes forward computational technologies in mathematical modeling, refines techniques for analyzing images and time-series data, and introduces new methods in pharmaceutical and materials science, making significant contributions to these areas.

Initiation and growth of fatigue cracks in sheets with U-shaped notches in the first and mixed modes of fracture

Initiation and growth of fatigue cracks in sheets with U-shaped notches in the first and mixed modes of fracture

6th International Conference “Vitamin D — minimum, maximum, optimum” (Warsaw, Poland, EVIDAS 2023)

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Evaluating Datalog Tools for Meta-reasoning over OWL 2 QL

Abstract Metamodeling is a general approach to expressing knowledge about classes and properties in an ontology. It is a desirable modeling feature in multiple applications that simplifies the extension and reuse of ontologies. Nevertheless, allowing metamodeling without restrictions is problematic for several reasons, mainly due to undecidability issues. Practical languages, therefore, forbid classes to occur as instances of other classes or treat such occurrences as semantically different objects. Specifically, meta-querying in SPARQL under the Direct Semantic Entailment Regime uses the latter approach, thereby effectively not supporting meta-queries. However, several extensions enabling different metamodeling features have been proposed over the last decade. This paper deals with the Metamodeling Semantics (MS) over OWL 2 QL and the Metamodeling Semantic Entailment Regime (MSER), as proposed in Lenzerini et al. (2015, Description Logics) and Lenzerini et al. (2020, Information Systems 88, 101294), Cima et al. (2017, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Web Intelligence, Mining and Semantics, 1–6). A reduction from OWL 2 QL to Datalog for meta-querying was proposed in Cima et al. (2017, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Web Intelligence, Mining and Semantics, 1–6). In this paper, we experiment with various logic programming tools that support Datalog querying to determine their suitability as back-ends to MSER query answering. These tools stem from different logic programming paradigms (Prolog, pure Datalog, Answer Set Programming, Hybrid Knowledge Bases). Our work shows that the Datalog approach to MSER querying is practical also for sizeable ontologies with limited resources (time and memory). This paper significantly extends Qureshi and Faber (2021, International Joint Conference on Rules and Reasoning, Springer, 218–233.) by a more detailed experimental analysis and more background.

International exchange on the clinical practice and research of rheumatic skin diseases: A report of the 5th International Conference of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus.

The 5th International Conference of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus was held in Tokyo, Japan on May 9 and 10, 2023. The latest topics on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma (systemic sclerosis, morphea) were presented by experts in each field and new developments discussed. In these rheumatic skin diseases, many clinical trials of novel therapies targeting cytokines, signaling molecules, plasmacytoid dendritic cells, B cells, and other molecules are currently underway, and standardization of outcome assessment was discussed. In addition, the selection of the therapeutic agents available for the diversity of each case is becoming more important, together with the ongoing pathophysiological analysis of the diseases. The achievements of this conference will further promote the development of clinical practice and research in rheumatic skin diseases through international exchange among researchers. We hope that by reporting a summary of the conference in this manuscript, we can share its contents with readers.

Preface: 6th International Conference on Informatization in Education, Management and Business (IEMB 2023)

The 2023 6th International Conference on Informatization in Education, Management and Business (IEMB 2023) was held in Stockholm, Sweden during December 30-31, 2023. This conference aims to become a springboard for researchers, experts, scholars, and professors sharing several key technological developments and emerging applications of educational informatization, information management, engineering management, business management, and public management. We would like to thank to all of the participants attending this conference and also to committee for their contribution to this high-level conference and its overall success. We also would like to thank to the reviewers for their positive contribution to maintain the quality of the articles presented in this conference. Conference Organizing Chair Stockholm, Sweden

PREFACE: The 6th International Conference in The Era of Uncertainty (ICPEU)

The honourable Vice Dean of General Affairs at Faculty of Engineering: Ir. Ismu Rini Dwi Ari, MT., Ph.D, Department Head of Regional and Urban Planning, Dr. Eng. I Nyoman Suluh Wijaya, ST., MT., the honourable keynote speakers – Dr. Joe Ravetz from University of Manchester – United Kingdom, Dr. Hebe Verrest from the Universiteit van Amsterdam – Netherlands, Prof. Kiyoshi Kobayashi drom Kyoto University – Japan, Le Minh NGO, Ph.D from Ton Duc Thang University – Vietnam, Gunawan Prayitno from Universitas Brawijaya – Indonesia, and ladies and gentlemen.Assalamualaikum Wr Wb,I would like to thank everyone in this room today for your enthusiasm and participation in the 6th International Conference on Planning in the Era of Uncertainty at Universitas Brawijaya.ICPEU is a biennial event that we have organized since 2013. We have focused on the discussion of sustainable development since the very beginning, as we truly believe that this topic is very relevant to what we, in the field of planning, face at the moment and in the future.In 2013 we started off the discussion with the big question, does planning theory can be applied thoroughly in practice? It was a very memorable discussion as we explored many interdisciplinary problems and solutions in planning. We then developed our topic to sustainable development in 2015 as we considered this as an underlying topic for all relevant problems and solutions. Again, the discussion was remarkable. Papers from different countries participated at the event. In 2017, we started publishing our papers on IOP Proceedings, which is a Scopus-indexed form of publication. We published 67 papers from different universities in different countries. And we believe that this event at this moment, will be more successful than our predecessors. The topic In the Repertoire of Desa, Kutha, and the Conversation in Between is yet another situation that we all can relate to. A problem that requires collective attention to achieve equality and sustainability in the future development of village and city.Looking back at the events that we have organized so far, we learned that the pursuit of achieving sustainability has attracted ever-growing global interest. We have received papers from South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia discussing and showcasing multi-level efforts in achieving sustainable development from different perspectives. In short, the response that we received has been overwhelmingly positive.I would like to thank our dearly sponsors, Universitas Brawijaya, the Faculty of Engineering, BRI, PLN, PT. SMI, By.U, and Linggar Prabangka for their support that have allowed us to organize this event. We received a number of 82 extended abstracts for this event, and unfortunately, we could only accept a number of 51 selected ones to be published on our upcoming IOP Publishing, Evergreen, IJPD UNDIP, JSED WIDYAGAMA, TATALOKA UNDIP, REGION UNS, TAKODA UB, CIVENSE UB, and ISBN Proceeding. Therefore, I would like to congratulate all authors that have made it this far.To close this speech, I would like to once again welcome you to Malang, I wish you a wonderful two-day seminar, and I look forward to learning new insights. Thank you very much.Wassalamualaikum Wr Wb.List of Committees are available in this pdf.

ISPRS WG IV/9: 8th International Conference on Smart Data and Smart Cities

ISPRS WG IV/9: 8th International Conference on Smart Data and Smart Cities

The 8th International Conference “NANOBIOPHYSICS: Fundamental and Applied Aspects” (NBP–2023) Kyiv, Ukraine, October 3–6, 2023

The 8th International Conference “NANOBIOPHYSICS: Fundamental and Applied Aspects” (NBP–2023) Kyiv, Ukraine, October 3–6, 2023

Preface NVC 2023

The 7th International Conference on Noise, Vibration and Comfort (NVC2023) is the seventh conference organized by the Society of Vibration and Acoustics Malaysia (SVAM). The goal of the conference is to facilitate researchers worldwide to publish and share their current research. The 2023 edition of the conference was held in Perdana Kuala Lumpur City Centre on December 5-7, 2023. The call for papers attracted submissions of more than 30 papers from both local and international universities.The scientific papers published in these proceeding have been revised and approved by the publication committee of the NVC2023. All of the papers exhibit clear, concise, and precise expositions that appeal to a broad international readership interested in acoustics and vibrations. The topics of the conference were: (i) Energy Harvesting and Fluid Dynamics; (ii) Human Vibration; (iii) Acoustics and Noise Control; (iv) Simulation and Testing; (v) Structural Dynamics and (vi) Vibration Control and Signal Processing.The reports present original ideas or results of general significant supported by clear reasoning and compelling evidence, and employ methods, theories and practices relevant to the research. The authors state clearly the questions and the significance of their research to theory and practice, describe how the research contributes to new knowledge, and provide tables and figures that meaningfully add to the narrative. In this edition of NVC2023 representatives coming from academia, industry, governmental and private sectors. The plenary and invited speakers present, discuss, promote, and disseminateNVC2023 would like to thank the Organizing Committee, Participants and Sponsors supporting the conference and everyone who contributed along the conference and publication of these proceeding.List of Organizing Committee of The 7th International Conference on Noise, Vibration and Comfort (NVC2023), Committee Member is available in this Pdf.

10th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management

10th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management

Preface

The 4th International Conference on Tropical Silviculture (ICTS) 2023 Indonesia, in particular, grapples with the repercussions of deforestation, manifesting in elevated CO2 emissions, climate change, and the alarming loss of biodiversity. In this context, silvicultural science emerges as a pivotal player in steering forest management towards sustainability. Silvicultural science emerges a very vital role in sustainable forest management. Its vital role lies in preserving the functions of forest ecosystems—habitat, regulation, production, and information dissemination, increasing positive socio-economic impacts, including in terms of maintaining and increasing forest productivity and achieving sustainable development. Indonesian silviculturists are expected to demonstrate a high commitment to reducing national greenhouse gas emissions through applicable knowledge and practices. The study of forest ecosystems necessitates in-depth research, as well as the sharing and dissemination of results to various stakeholders.Recognizing the imperative of disseminating silvicultural studies, the International Conference on Tropical Silviculture (ICTS) stands as a crucial platform. Organized regularly by the Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, the 4th ICTS embraced a hybrid format on 24 August 2023. With the theme “Bridging Silviculture Knowledge and Practices to Foster the Achievement of SDGs and FOLU NET SINK 2030,” this conference aims to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge, and innovations. The conference addressed seven key topics, including biodiversity, forest fire and climate change, agroforestry and forest plantation, ecosystem services, non-timber forest products, silviculture approach, and forest degradation and rehabilitation.I extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Rector of IPB University, the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry and Environment, and the Head of the Silviculture Department for their unwavering support, which has been instrumental in ensuring the success of this conference. Special gratitude is extended to the Directorate of International Program at IPB University, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, the Regional Fire Management Resource Centre-South East Asia (RFMRC-SEA), University Putra Malaysia (UPM), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies (UMCES), and Göttingen University Germany as Co-Organizers. Their collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to the realization of this conference.I would also like to express our sincere thanks to our esteemed funding sponsors: Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFCC), Rinjani Parahita Nusantara (RPN), PT. Bukit Asam Tbk, Forestry Alumni Association (HAE), APHI, and IPB Press. Your generous support and collaboration have played a pivotal role in making this conference possible.In closing, my heartfelt thanks go out to the committee members of the Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, for their exceptional dedication and hard work. I also extend appreciation to all participants, session moderators, speakers, and poster presenters who contribute to making this conference truly meaningful. Special acknowledgment is reserved for the diligent reviewers, whose insightful comments and suggestions enhance the quality of manuscripts in our conference proceedings.Chairman, Organizing Committee ICTS 2023 Dr. Ati Dwi Nurhayati, S.Hut, M.SList of Proceedings of The 4th International Conference on Tropical Silviculture (ICTS) 2023 is available itn this pdf.

Preface

The 4th International Conference on Environmental and Sustainability Development (4th ICESD) was held on November 21, 2023, hosted by the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. The conference was conducted online through Zoom and broadcasted on YouTube to enhance accessibility for dissemination. The theme of this international conference was “Comprehensive Approaches to Address Global Environmental Issues: Integrating Science, Policy, and Best Practice.” The conference is part of the ICESD series, held annually since 2020.During the general assembly meeting, five invited speakers from Russia, Malaysia, and Indonesia delivered talks related to the conference theme. For the parallel sessions, a total of 92 submissions were received, and only 68 papers were accepted for presentation at the conference. The authors of these papers came from various countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, Japan, and China. The presentations were divided into six rooms, covering four different topics: biodiversity and conservation, climate and environment, sustainable development approaches, and waste management and environmental engineering.Experts, academics, practitioners, stakeholders, and communities shared ideas and views that inspired real action in maintaining and creating sustainable harmony for our Earth amidst the challenges of global climate change, environmental degradation, decreased biodiversity, and global warming. Through discussions, research, and strong collaboration, this international seminar promoted an in-depth understanding of the complex relationship between global climate change, environmental sustainability, and efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).List of The 4th ICESD Committee is available in this Pdf.

Preface: The 5th International Conference on Environmental Resources Management (ICERM) 2023

Water resources have become crucial for livelihood in the previous decade [1,2]. Population pressure, climate change, hydrological disasters, and inadequate implementation of integrated water resource management have all been topics of concern among water resource professionals [3,4,5]. Meanwhile, poor hydrological data and a lack of government policy focus (especially in developing countries) on hydrological data collecting are challenges that make it difficult to implement water resource management and integration to secure human livelihood [6,7].The Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada, particularly the Department of Environmental Geography, has a long track record and experience in addressing water resource concerns and their relationship to other elements of livelihood. In this case, in an era of rapid development, particularly in developing countries, and increasing awareness of global climate change, the Department is looking to highlight the most recent issues and discuss efforts related to sustainable water resource management by hosting the 5th International Conference on Environmental Resources Management (ICERM).The conference, with the theme “Water resources management for sustainable livelihood,” was held on September 26, 2023, in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. 57 presenters from 5 nations attended the conference, which was preceded by 12 keynote and invited speakers from 6 countries. The 5th ICERM’s sub-topics are as follows:• Implementation of integrated water resources management;• Livelihood and water resources management in urban areas;• Water equity for sustainable development;• Marine sciences and coastal management;• Ecosystem and tropical lake management;• New urban agenda and sustainable urban development;• Natural resources and disaster management;• Environmental sciences and climate change; and• Human geography and spatial planningFinally, we would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to all parties that assisted and cooperated towards making this conference a success. This conference is supported by Faculty of Geography UGM and the Publishing Agency of UGM, and in cooperation with Flinders University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Seoul National University, Kobe University, National Taiwan Normal University, CSIRO, SEALNet-Malaysia University of Science, Indonesian Geographer Society, Indonesian Hydrological Society, Indonesian Limnological Society, Indonesian Groundwater Experts Association, and Chinese Academy of Science.

Preface: The 5th International Conference of Water Resources Development and Environmental Protection (ICWRDEP 2023)

The 5th International Conference on Water Resources Development and Environmental Protection 2023 (ICWRDEP 2023) was successfully conducted using a hybrid approach on September 23rd, 2023, at Universitas Brawijaya in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. ICWRDEP has maintained its biennial schedule, an ongoing tradition since the middle of 2015.The Water Resources Engineering Department - Faculty of Engineering - Universitas Brawijaya organized the ICWRDEP 2023 in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Housings of Indonesia, Miyazaki University in Japan, and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India. The conference topics are River Engineering and Management, Coastal Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, Water-Related Disaster Risk Reduction, Water Resources Engineering and Management, and Water-related to Civil, Architectural Engineering. Through the presentation of papers and discussion, the conference provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and academicians to meet and share ideas, achievements, and experiences. This international event is essential in promoting and encouraging practitioners to apply the new concept of water resource development and techniques and enhancing knowledge and understanding with the required specifications of analysis, design, and construction of any engineering concept.We want to convey our deepest gratitude to the Rector of Universitas Brawijaya, the Dean of Engineering Faculty, Keynote Speakers Arie Setiadi Moerwanto, Ph.D from Ministry of Public Works & Housing, Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Keisuke Murakami from Miyazaki University, Japan, Prof. Deepak Khare from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India, Prof. Donny Harisuseno from Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, International Advisory Board members, organizing committee, and all participants.The Proceedings of the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science feature original research papers stemming from the presentations at ICWRDEP 2023. Experts in relevant fields reviewed all manuscripts submitted to the Proceedings ICWRDEP 2023. We appreciate all of the reviewer’s time and thoughtful comments. Their reviews, we believe, aided in improving the scientific quality of the papers presented.We are looking forward to the 6th ICWRDEP in 2025. We expect more experts and scholars worldwide to attend this international conference.Malang, September 23rd, 2023Universitas BrawijayaIndonesiaList of Committees, Documentation are available in the pdf.

Special Issue “Selected Papers of the 14th International Conference Computer Science and Information Technologies”

Special Issue “Selected Papers of the 14th International Conference Computer Science and Information Technologies”