Academic Events Research Articles

Sustainable management of native flora at a Higher Education Institution

The promotion of environmental care is essential in the education of higher education students. Globally, the United Nations guarantees the right to a healthy environment, which promotes environmental education and sustainability. This project is aligned with SDG 15 of the 2030 Agenda, which seeks the conservation and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity protection and sustainable management of natural resources. The main objective is to promote and conserve green areas within the TecNM Campus Comalcalco, involving the technological community in creating a plant nursery. The study was carried out at the Institute, where a botanical garden was implemented and dasometric measurements were taken of 144 trees in the green areas of the institution. Students from different careers were involved in the installation of the botanical garden and the propagation of 89 plant species, using techniques such as cuttings, seeds, and seedlings. The creation of the botanical garden involved the entire community of the Institute, and its impact transcended the institution with workshops and plant donations to the local community. Plants were donated to the community at academic events and fairs, promoting environmental awareness beyond the Institute. In terms of the trees sampled, five species of major ecological importance were identified: Tabebuia rosea, Samanea samán, Ceiba pentandra, Persea americana, and Cedrela odorata. The largest trees, such as Samanea samán and Ceiba pentandra, showed the highest amount of biomass and carbon stored, with an average of 12,565.23 Mg. ha-1 of biomass and 6,282.61 MgC.ha-1 of carbon for Samanea samán. The botanical garden is projected as an educational and conservation resource that can be replicated in other educational settings and homes, extending its impact in time and space.

Problems of Mediated Translation in Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe

Mediated translation as a linguistic and literary phenomenon is of great interest in terms of studying the linguistic, structural, and linguo-cultural aspects of languages involved in the translation process. Despite the ambiguous attitudes of translation studies theorists and practitioners, translation through an intermediate language remains significant for the representation of distinct literatures from the perspective of different cultures. In fact, mediated translation seeks to understand the dynamics between the source and target languages, cultures, and communicative contexts, and how they can influence the translation process. Overall, the main goal is to gain insights into the translation process and its implications for communication and understanding between different languages and cultures. In recent years mediated translation has become a more popular concept in translation studies research field. This growing popularity is evident from the noticeable increase in the number of academic events and scientific publications on the topic. The current study aims at conducting a comparative analysis of the mediated translations of the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe in English, Russian, and Armenian. An attempt has been made to illustrate the influence of intermediary language on the adequacy and equivalence of the translation of the abovementioned work highlighting the inconsistencies in the translation process. Basing on the research several conclusions have been drawn.

Research on the global competence and experience of undergraduates

In response to the growing demand for higher education to cultivate global talent amid contemporary global developments, this study investigates the status of Chinese universities’ efforts in fostering global competency among undergraduates. Addressing a research gap in understanding the relationship between students’ global experiences and their global competency, the study surveyed 3,513 undergraduates, comparing outcomes across different types of universities and analyzing key factors contributing to global competency. Using regression analysis, the study reveals that undergraduates from Project 985 universities scored significantly higher in global competency and engaged more frequently in globalization-related activities compared to their peers at nonelite institutions. Global experiences, including participation in internationalization-focused courses, academic events with global themes, social interactions with overseas students, and maintaining connections with foreign peers, were found to significantly enhance students’ global competency. These findings highlight the need to balance internationalization efforts across both elite and nonelite universities while emphasizing the importance of enriching students’ academic and communicative experiences. The study underscores the critical role of equitable and diverse internationalization strategies in developing global talent, offering actionable insights for policymakers and educators aiming to strengthen global competency across higher education institutions. Keywords：Global competence; global experience; undergraduates

Presentación No. 23

The Faculty of Philosophy and Human Sciences of the Universidad Libre Sede-Bogotá is proud to present the special issue of our journal, dedicated to texts by students and graduates of the different programs: undergraduate in Philosophy, specialization and master's degree in Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory. The participants stood out as speakers at the International Congress, X National Congress of Philosophy of Law, Ethics and Politics, and XV Colloquium of Philosophy Students "New Perspectives from and for Ibero-America." Within the framework of the III Research Week of our faculty, the academic event was an exceptional platform for young people to share their research advances. Thus, the issue celebrates and disseminates their valuable contributions with the purpose of promoting their training as researchers, as well as those professionals committed to iusphilosophical thinking.

REHABILITATING MAURICE HALBWACHS: MEMORY AS A GENERATIONAL COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGY

At the beginning of the 21st century the Russian Federation witnessed a number of academic events, academic forums and books, which dealt with questions of generation, collective memory and generation as a community of remembrance. This article sees some of these events as a starting point for sketchy refl ections on the possible applications and limitations of the term ‘generation’ in historical research. The authors pose the following questions: How does the generation problem in social reality and in historical scholarship relate to phases of crisis and transition in social development? Is there a connection between generation and memory? Which methodological approaches can be used to eff ectively trace this connection? Such problems have been widely explored in studies at the turn of 20th-21st centuries, drawing on material from recent sociological surveys. Therefore, the answers to them may be particularly valuable for those who study the memory of the generations of the dramatic 1990s. Answering these questions and following some of the panellists of the 2000s and 2010s, the authors conclude that an eff ective investigation of the relation between generation and memory inevitably leads to a revision of Jan Assmann’s views and a rehabilitation of Maurice Halbwachs’ starting points. The article does not interpret a generation essentialistically, but constructivistically: not as an ‘objective’ quantity, as a set of people who belong to a certain age group or historical epoch, but as a subjective social construction. Each generation, as a perceived community of collective illusions and idealisations lived by its members, stands opposite others and exists only in connection with others. The main thesis of the article is that generation can be a useful concept to shed light on the dynamics of images of the past, as these images are an important part of communicative eff orts to form a generational community. If we understand generation as a cultural construct and a communicative event, we can even claim that communication about the past is the most important prerequisite for maintaining the integrity of a generational group.

Amid magic and menace: psychiatrists' attitudes to psilocybin therapy.

Understanding variations in knowledge and attitudes of psychiatrists to psilocybin therapy is important for the collective discourse about the potential impact on clinical practice and public health in Ireland. A 28-item questionnaire was designed based on previous studies and distributed to psychiatrists in Ireland via online mailing lists and at in-person academic events. 151 psychiatrists completed the questionnaire (73.3% were under 40 years of age, 76.0% were trainees, and 49.0% were female). In the total sample, 81.5% agreed that psilocybin therapy shows promise in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and 86.8% supported funding research, 86.8% would be willing to refer a patient if it was licensed and indicated, and 78.1% would consider the treatment for themselves, if indicated. Conversely, 6.6% agreed that psilocybin therapy was unsafe even under medical supervision, and 21.9% thought it was potentially addictive. 15.9% of the total sample reported at least one concern including, lack of robust evidence, long-term effectiveness, superiority to current interventions, potential harmful effects, cost and accessibility, and impartiality. Less than half of respondents felt knowledgeable (40.0%) and 9.9% felt adequately prepared to participate in psilocybin therapy. Consultant psychiatrists trended towards less optimism for a potential role in bipolar depression and emotionally unstable personality disorder compared to trainee psychiatrists. Overall psychiatrists in Ireland held positive attitudes towards psilocybin therapy. However, there was a lack of knowledge evident. Addressing the knowledge gap and aligning with the best available evidence will be key if psychedelic therapy is to prevail in a clinical setting.

A behaviour change strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international scientific conferences and meetings

We estimated the environmental impact and financial cost of two exemplar in-person academic events organised by the European academic society, the European Academy of Nursing Science, identified the main sources of these emissions, and then mapped them against the COM-B behaviour change framework of capability, opportunity, motivation to identify strategies that could be applied by organisers and participants to reduce this impact. These events contributed 41 tonnes and 99 tonnes of CO2e emissions per event, a per-participant mean of either 0.324 (SD 0.173) or 0.724, (SD 0.263) tonnes, representing 2 to 5.5 times the daily per-person European average. Distance from home was the largest contributor to emissions. Costs were similar for both events. Our multi-component behavioural change programme includes environmental change, enablement, education, incentivisation and persuasion, by which organisers provide participants with the opportunity for less-polluting behaviour, and enhance participants capabilities and motivation to act on the opportunities provided.

Sex-Related Differences in Speaker Introductions at Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Sex bias remains a pervasive reality in academic medicine, often reflected in subtle linguistic choices, which can skew perceptions of competence and perpetuate workplace inequity. This study aims to investigate the relationship between host sex, speaker sex, and speaker introduction practices in ophthalmology grand rounds events. Cross-sectional study. Publicly accessible videos of English-language ophthalmology grand rounds and other teaching events uploaded by academic institutions in the United States and Canada from January 2019 to June 2024 were analyzed by two independent reviewers. The primary outcome was the proportion of male and female speakers introduced with the formal title "Dr." by the event host. Secondary outcomes included the proportion of male and female speakers introduced with their academic degrees, current academic appointments, awards or achievements, and research interests. Univariable and multivariable logistic regressions adjusted for the speaker's degree type(s), academic appointment, and affiliation were performed using Stata v17.0. Of 1,450 videos screened, 399 speaker introductions across 298 ophthalmology teaching sessions were analyzed. The formal title "Dr." was employed by the event host in 75.2% (n = 300/399) of speaker introductions. In multivariable analysis, female speakers were significantly less likely to be introduced by their formal title (OR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.25-0.78, P < .001), academic degrees (OR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.35-0.97, P = .03) and their awards or achievements (OR = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.35-0.95, P = .04) compared to male speakers. Interaction terms between speaker and host sex were significant for formal title use (P = .03) and academic degrees (P = .04), prompting subgroup analyses by host sex. Findings were consistent when stratified by male hosts, while there was no difference in the likelihood of introducing male or female speakers with their formal titles, academic degrees, or awards/achievements when introduced by female hosts. Female speakers were significantly more likely to present on nonclinical topics compared to male speakers (OR = 2.39, 95% CI: 1.36-4.79, P < .001). When introduced by male hosts, female speakers were less likely to be addressed using a formal title compared with male speakers, while no significant differences were observed when female hosts introduced speakers of either sex. A standardized approach to introducing speakers may be beneficial in mitigating sex biases during grand rounds and other academic events.

The concept map as a tool for analyzing museum objects

AbstractThis paper discusses using the concept map to study museum objects. The tool's original purpose, which was created in the 1970s by Joseph Novak, was to graphically represent the construction of knowledge of scientific topics by learners, particularly children. Concept maps start from the premise that new knowledge is always built on previous knowledge and allow the representation, organization, and relationship between concepts, which are seen as the primary elements of knowledge. Novak recognized that its potential is insufficiently explored and encouraged its application in different disciplines and fields that deal with concepts and their relationships. This incentive led the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) to adopt the concept map on an experimental basis to analyze objects in its collection. At first, the tool sought to emphasize the conceptual potential of museum objects and shed more light on their trajectory in time and space and the numerous possible connections with events, institutions, concepts, people, and other objects. In the initial experimental phase, the maps were included in papers presented at academic events and discussed with professionals dedicated to science and technology collections and other specialists in Museology and Information Science. In the second stage, maps began to be produced in greater numbers and on demand, focusing on objects selected for a temporary exhibition. Based on the assumption that museum objects are both unique and representative of a class of objects that share the same name and function, the maps constructed were based on Ingetraut Dahlberg's Theory of Concept, which distinguishes between general and individual objects and concepts.

Systematic mapping of automated reviewer recommendation solutions

The increase in scientific production has generated a recurring problem on a global scale in the recommendation of reviewers for scientific journals and academic events, incentivizing the emergence of a significant diversity of automated solutions. Thisarticle presents a systematic review of these reviewer recommendation solutions published in scientific journals and academic events in the period 2018-2023. Methodologically, the final selection focused on the analysis of twenty-five articles. It covered the domain of reviewer recommendation solutions, their methods, factors and the data sets utilized. The results achieved systematize the diverse types of proposed solutions allowing to observe the similarities between the different methods. It is estimated that the present mapping provides an original survey on this problem that provides well-founded comparative information to support future research on reviewer recommendations.

7th ERL Conference Links between Beliefs and Language held at the heart of Europe, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina – a report

On 27-28 June 2024, the Association for the Educational Role of Language organized the 7th International Pedagogic and Linguistic Conference entitled Links between Beliefs and Language. The conference was held at International University of Sarajevo (IUS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the English Language and Literature program. Around 50 scholars presented 38 topics and discussed links between beliefs and language through sociolinguistic, cultural, literary, semantic, instructional, personal, interpersonal and inter-linguistic lenses. The Conference was a unique event that brought together participants from different countries: Poland, Georgia, Estonia, United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Italy, Oman, Spain, Bulgaria, Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Romania and Ukraine. The importance of this scientific and academic event was recognized by the local government, with the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Youth of Sarajevo Canton granting funds and supporting the Conference. The two-day conference was preceded by a pre-conference meeting, during which...

Automatic closed captions and subtitles in academic video presentations: possibilities and shortcomings

In light of the increasing number of academic events being recorded or held online since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the present work combines automation processes in audiovisual translation and academic texts–more specifically, video presentations. The research questions are whether the automatic generation of captions is functional to ensure accessibility in academic events and how much post-editing effort would such content require in case a machine translation of the subtitles is to be applied. The research method comprises several phases. First, in a corpus of video presentations of specialised content in English, captions were generated automatically using YouTube Studio to ascertain the general quality and the type of errors generated in the automatically generated closed captions according to Multidimensional Quality Metrics (MQM) framework. These auto-generated captions were corrected and annotated by considering the following parameters: a) pre-editing time, b) type of error according to MQM framework, and c) severity of the error. Second, the auto-generated captions and corrected were machine translated into Spanish. Furthermore, errors detected in the machine translation of the subtitles (English-Spanish) were post-edited and errors were analysed following the MQM. Reception by a potential audience was also studied, as evaluated by academics from the same field of expertise. The main conclusion is that most errors in machine-translated subtitles stem from incorrect caption segmentation and lack of context awareness, making it essential to correct the closed captions before translation. This thesis is supported by the reception study in which the level of comprehension was higher when the transcription was pre-edited, as most of the problems arise from the closed captions rather than from the translation itself.

Pelo negro y dramaturgia: sentir, pensar y politizar el pelo negro mediante dos piezas cortas de teatro

This article explores the significance of black hair as a symbol of creativity, imagination, culture, and identity. It emphasizes that black hair, like performing arts, is political, as it deconstructs hegemonic beauty standards that have historically marginalized Blackness. The article highlights how colonial structures have used black hair to reinforce racism, exclusion, and inequality. The focus of the article is on the research and creative process that led to the development of two short theater pieces: Alisado and Gloria, Lola, Margarita, and Luis, written by Pablo Tatés Anangonó. These works use black hair as a starting point to explore intercultural themes and reflect on racial discrimination. In the introduction, the significance of hair in daily life and on stage as a tool for constructing stories and characters is emphasized. Hair is seen as continually processed through cultural practices, which bestow meaning and value upon it. The theoretical framework delves into concepts related to plot, dramaturgy, and the thematic concerns of the plays. Black hair is examined as a physical attribute historically used to identify Black individuals, and how colonialism has employed this to establish racial hierarchies and differences. The analysis connects these ideas to artistic and aesthetic theories that link art with social and political dimensions. The methodology employed is research in the arts, addressing and visualizing issues of personal and cultural significance. Autonarrative methods from various paradigms are employed, linking personal experience with cultural context, and testimonies of racism and discrimination related to black hair are collected. In the discussion, the theater pieces Alisado and Gloria, Lola, Margarita, and Luis are examined from different perspectives, showing the importance of black hair in colonial history and its commodification in modern times. The influence of capitalism on this commodification is addressed, and the plays spark reflections on racism and oppression. The conclusion underscores the importance of using performing arts as a research methodology to produce knowledge and foster reflections on significant social and cultural issues. The plays presented in academic events, referenced in this article, were well-received and provoked valuable discussions on black hair and its meaning in contemporary society.

ICT Facilities Situation and Academic Staff Job Performance in State-Owned Universities in Southwest Nigeria

The study aimed to examine the relationship between ICT facilities and academic staff job performance in state-owned universities in Southwest Nigeria. It assessed the overall job performance of academic staff and investigated how the availability and quality of ICT facilities influence their productivity. A descriptive survey research design was used, involving 450 academic staff from three state-owned universities selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected using two instruments: the ICT Facilities Questionnaire (IFQ) and the Academic Staff Job Performance Questionnaire (ASJPQ). Reliability coefficients of 0.83 and 0.85, respectively, were obtained, indicating high reliability. The study revealed high overall job performance among academic staff, particularly in punctuality, student engagement, mastery of subject matter, and participation in academic events. However, there were areas for improvement, such as community advisory services and involvement in professional bodies. A significant relationship was found between the situation of ICT facilities and academic staff job performance, with a correlation coefficient of 0.629 at a 0.05 level of significance. The study recommends that university management should invest in upgrading ICT facilities to enhance digital literacy and support interactive learning, thereby improving job performance. Continuous professional development through regular workshops and training sessions should be prioritized to keep lecturers updated on educational trends and methodologies.

Academia's Role in Climate Action: Enhancing Awareness and Reducing Environmental Impact of Academic Events

A clean environment is vital for both population health and the well-being of our planet (Brusseau et al., 2019). In-person gatherings, like academic conferences, significantly contribute to carbon emissions that harm the environment, highlighting the importance of finding opportunities to reduce these emissions (Tao et al., 2021). Cognizant of the environmental cost of our annual national in-person research team gathering, our team sought to minimize the environmental impact of our 2023 gathering while raising awareness among team members. Our actions included using reusable tableware, composting food waste, and hosting an education session by the local environment office. Not only did our efforts increase awareness among gathering attendees about the importance of considering environmental impact reduction opportunities in their work, but they also catalyzed similar efforts at two national conferences. Our team took the lead in developing an evaluation of the environmental impact of each national conference and surveyed over 150 conference attendees. We collected demographic information, travel mode to the conference, and attitudes about environmental harms via a digital conference application. We also observed environmental actions implemented by event organizers and venue hosts. A carbon emission score and frequency distributions of attitudes surrounding the environment were calculated. Where possible, a food waste assessment was conducted. Findings showed that event organizers made efforts to minimize the environmental impact of their event by selecting a venue whose management was interested in collaborating; by encouraging attendees to carpool and use reusable water bottles; by serving plant-based meals, and by minimizing single-use products. Findings also revealed that most conference attendees consider it important to reduce the environmental impact of their professional lives. Given the value of face-to-face interaction in facilitating knowledge exchange (Chan et al., 2023), it is important that organizers continue to make efforts to reduce carbon emissions when planning events.

An academic cooperation between the Japan Sports Nutrition Association (JSNA) and the Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition (KSEN).

The Japan Sports Nutrition Association (JSNA) is an academic society that aims to contribute to people's health and the development of sports in Japan. After numerous communication and academic events, the JSNA and the Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition (KSEN) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2018. Based on the MoU, the JSNA and KSEN organized academic exchange events until the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions and lockdowns. After four years of the pandemic and the downgrading of Coronavirus Disease 2019 infection risk, it is hoped that academic exchanges between the societies will resume gradually and enhance members' recognition of the cooperation between the JSNA and KSEN for active collaborations in the future.

Postmodernism Challenges for Muslim Schools and Universities in Malaysia: The Role of AI Pedagogical Integration into Islamic Education

In today’s rapidly changing world, postmodern civilization has been accused of undermining traditional, religious universal values and socio-economic inequality. The intersection of Islamic philosophy and secular education creates profound tension, as Islamic teachings on justice, equality and religious principles often clash with Western secular values, leading to issues such as incompetent graduates, LGBTQ disorder, and over- capitalism conflicts. Schools and universities also grapple with significant challenges like zero hands-on skills, large class sizes, lack of resources, and student behavioral ongoing issues, which impede effective teaching and learning. Additionally, non-inclusive students, especially those with disabilities or from minority ethnic backgrounds, face bullying, discrimination and difficulty accessing resources, exacerbating their isolation and hindering academic performance. This study utilized a qualitative research methodology grounded in the researchers’ nearly twenty years of teaching experience at private universities across Malaysia, including at UNITAR Malaysia, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), the Management and Science University (MSU), and Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC). The research was informed by direct classroom engagement, a mentoring program, and involvement in academic events administration, offering deep insights into student challenges and enriching data collection. The methodology included providing motivational support and counseling to students with special needs and those underperforming. A critical, reflexive approach was adopted to address potential biases, and results were verified through member-checking and triangulation. This comprehensive approach enabled a thorough exploration of the Malaysian educational context, identifying challenges and themes, yet providing a robust framework for understanding student experiences and pedagogical strategies. The study is structured into four sections: methodology, challenges in Malaysia’s educational system, the incorporation of Qur’anic metaphysics in tertiary education, and the application of interactive AI-pedagogy technologies. The study revealed practical recommendations for educators, policy makers, and researchers, aiming to bridge the gap between Islamic principles and secular educational practices. Using Malaysia as a case study, the research explores the potential of a holistic approach to Islamic education in addressing the postmodern and post-pandemic challenges by Muslim society. It is worth noting that the study is specifically focused on Muslim education in Malaysia. Therefore, its findings may not be generalizable to other Muslim countries or societies. Nevertheless, the research is expected to provide a profound perspective on addressing postmodernism challenges in the Muslim pedagogical world.

Blurring borders in intralingual translation research: the case of journalistic translation

ABSTRACT Intralingual translation research is on the rise, as evidenced by the numerous recent publications and academic events on this subject. Some scholars have (re)defined and typologized intralingual translation, attempting to shed light on an otherwise seemingly nebulous concept. However, in view of the complexity and diversity of the practices that can be studied under the umbrella term of intralingual translation, a blurred borders approach might be preferable. In the present paper, this position is supported by means of two case studies on (intralingual and intersemiotic) journalistic translations or remediations for social media. The two objects of study are an infographic by Mexican information design company Pictoline and a video by British science magazine New Scientist. A comparative analysis of these multimodal and multimedia texts and their news sources illustrates the fuzzy borders between intralingual and intersemiotic translation, as well as between the different types of the former. If we wish to describe intralingual translation separately from the other Jakobsonian types, this can be done on the basis of its aim or purpose, its target users, its text type or field, or its use of different media or technologies.

"Keep it a secret": leaked documents suggest Philip Morris International, and its Japanese affiliate, continue to exploit science for profit.

The tobacco industry has a long history of manipulating science to conceal the harms of its products. As part of its proclaimed transformation, the world's largest tobacco company, Philip Morris International (PMI), states it conducts "transparent science". This paper uses recently leaked documents from PMI and its Japanese affiliate, Philip Morris Japan (PMJ), to examine its contemporary scientific practices. 23 documents dating 2012 through 2020 available from Truth Tobacco Industry Documents Library were examined using Forster's hermeneutic approach to analysing corporate documentation. Thematic analysis using the Science for Profit Model was conducted to assess whether PMI/PMJ employed known corporate strategies to influence science in their interests. PMJ contracted a third-party external research organisation, CMIC, to covertly fund a study on smoking cessation conducted by Kyoto University academics. No public record of PMJ's funding or involvement in this study was found. PMJ paid life sciences consultancy, FTI-Innovations, ¥3,000,000 (approx. £20,000) a month between 2014 and 2019 to undertake extensive science-adjacent work, including building relationships with key scientific opinion leaders and using academic events to promote PMI's science, products and messaging. FTI-Innovation's work was hidden internally and externally. These activities resemble known strategies to influence the conduct, publication and reach of science, and conceal scientific activities. The documents reveal PMI/PMJ's recent activities mirror past practices to manipulate science, undermining PMI's proclaimed transformation. Tobacco industry scientific practices remain a threat to public health, highlighting the urgent need for reform to protect science from the tobacco industry's vested interests.Implications: Japan is a key market for PMI, being a launch market for IQOS and having the highest heated tobacco product use globally. Our findings, in conjunction with other recent evidence, challenge PMI's assertion that it is a source of credible science and cast doubt on the quality and ethical defensibility of its research, especially its studies conducted in Japan. This, in turn, brings into question the true public health impacts of its products. There is urgent need to reform the way tobacco-related science is funded and conducted. Implementation of models through which research can be funded using the industry's profits while minimising its influence should be explored.

Preface

Abstract To promote academic exchanges and cooperation on a global scale and explore the latest research results and development trends in three major engineering fields of machinery, electrical and materials, the 2024 7th International Conference on Mechanical, Electrical and Material Application (MEMA 2024) came into being in Changsha, China from February 23rd to 25th, 2024 (virtual event). The conference aimed to provide a high-level and international academic exchange platform for global experts, scholars and engineers to jointly promote the development of related fields. The conference was hosted by Shenyang Ligong University. In addition, Fuzhou University, South China University of Technology, Hunan University, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Dalian University of Technology and many other universities and institutions also gave strong support to the conference. This fully demonstrates the wide influence and high recognition of this conference. In terms of the conference agenda, this conference mainly focused on the three major engineering fields of machinery, electrical and materials and set up a number of special forums, involving Mechanical Dynamics, Mechatronics, High Voltage Insulation Technology, Power Systems and Their Automation, Electronic Materials, and other frontier fields. Experts and scholars at home and abroad delivered dramatic keynote speeches and oral presentations, sharing their latest research achievements and experience. While listening to these excellent and wonderful presentations, the attendees participated in in-depth academic discussions with the speakers and people around, jointly exploring the development and challenges in related fields. All their enthusiastic participation has laid a solid foundation for the success of this conference. The call for papers for the proceedings of MEMA 2024 is also very encouraging. Since the publication of the call for papers, experts and scholars worldwide have responded positively, and therefore we have received a large number of high-quality paper submissions from all over the world. After rigorous review and screening, a bunch of excellent papers were finally selected to be included in this proceedings. The high inclusion rate of papers and a stable EI search of this conference series for six consecutive years fully demonstrates the influence and authority of MEMA 2024 in the academic community. At the same time, it also provides a good platform for participants to present their research results, expand professional networks, and establish cooperative relationships. Overall, the 2024 7th International Conference on Mechanical, Electrical and Material Application is an academic event of great significance. Through the virtual form of the conference, we have successfully built a high-level academic exchange platform for global experts and scholars. It is believed that with the joint efforts of everyone, this conference series will be even more successful in the future years, making positive contributions to promoting the development of machinery, electrical and materials and their relevant domains. List of Committee Member is available in this pdf.