Information Center Research Articles

'Vitamin B17': Killing more than cancer.

Vitamin B17 tablets are sold (online) as an alternative cancer therapy medication. Its use however is not benign, given that it is metabolised into hydrogen cyanide. We aimed to measure the number of calls received by the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) regarding Amygdalin exposures. A retrospective review of all amygdalin/cyanogenic glycoside product ingestion exposure calls to NSW PIC between 2015 and 2022. There were 120 unique exposure calls. Eighty-two (68%) were regarding minor exposures, with the remaining 38 (32%) of calls involving patients who had either a signifcant history or symptoms to prompt referral to hospital or were already seeking advice from a treating hospital clinican. There is a significant burden of concern generated from the misuse of cyanogenic glycoside products for cancer prevention and treatment, which can result in hospital admission carrying significant health risk and expenditure.

Analysing the intrinsic multifractal nature of seismic sequences distributed along the Pacific Ring of Fire

Abstract A multifractal methodology was utilized to analyze a set of seismic sequences distributed along the Pacific Ring of Fire, sourced from the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) catalog. The analysis employed the Multifractal Detrended Moving Average Analysis (MFDMA) method to characterize \textbf{the presence of intrinsic multifractality using different multifractal indicators}. The findings of this study can be summarized as follows: \textbf{our statistical tests confidently assert that only the Kuriles, Peru, and Solomon Islands zones demonstrate an absence of intrinsic multifractality; tests were also applied using the exponent $b_{RG}$, but they were inconclusive.} We believe these results contribute to an enhanced understanding of the multifractal characteristics of seismic activity and their implications for earthquake dynamics.

#365 Dialysis centers performance: socioeconomic and environmental determinants

Abstract Background and Aims Healthcare outcomes in hemodialysis centers are intricately shaped by a myriad of factors extending beyond clinical realms. This study explores the interplay of socioeconomic and environmental determinants on the performance of 7638 hemodialysis centers in the United States during 2022. Leveraging data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the United States Census Bureau, and the National Center for Environmental Information, our analysis encompasses outcomes like mortality, hospitalization, readmission rates, and emergency department visit rates. Method A dataset comprising information from 7638 US hemodialysis centers, spanning January to December 2022, was obtained through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, US Census Bureau and environmental data, and from the National Center for Environmental Information. The study assessed mortality, hospitalization, readmission, and emergency department visits within one-month post-hospitalization. Independent variables included dialysis center characteristics, state-specific socioeconomic and environmental data, analysed through descriptive statistics and a linear regression model. Results Results reveal a significant correlation between racial composition and outcomes, with states having higher Latino populations exhibiting lower ED visit rates, contrasting with elevated mortality rates in states with higher African American populations. Socioeconomic factors, such as education and insurance status, influence ED visit rates. Environmental determinants, specifically average yearly state temperature, impact mortality and hospitalization rates. Operational characteristics matter: for-profit centres and those providing higher number of hemodialysis bed correlate with decreased mortality rates, while centres offering peritoneal dialysis or late-shift services demonstrate lower emergency department visit rates. Conclusion Our study unveils a nuanced interplay of factors influencing outcomes in hemodialysis centers. Disparities rooted in race and socioeconomic status underscore the need for targeted interventions. Environmental considerations further contribute to the complexity, while operational characteristics reveal intriguing trends, challenging conventional expectations. This analysis provides a foundation for tailored strategies to enhance the performance and equity of hemodialysis centers.

#1248 Sex specific associations between fat free mass and weight with mortality: sequences of regressions analyses from the UK Biobank cohort

Abstract Background and Aims There is growing evidence that muscle mass (MM) loss, observed in long term conditions (LTCs), including chronic kidney disease (CKD), is associated with mortality. This study aimed to explore the direct association between MM and mortality, having controlled for the combined influence of ageing, long term conditions (LTCs), inflammation, renal function and body weight. Furthermore, we sought to explore whether this association differed between the biological sexes. Method An observational study was conducted using the UK Biobank cohort. Adults were recruited between 2007-2010 at 22 UK centres. MM was estimated using bioimpedance defined whole body fat-free mass (BI-FFM: Tanita BC418). Primary outcome was all-cause mortality (ACM), with the cause / date of death being obtained from the NHS Information Centre (England and Wales) and NHS Central Registry (Scotland). Follow up was defined as the period between the first visit date to either date of death / the latest date for central registry downloads (December 2021). Estimated glomerular filtration rate using creatinine (eGFRCreat) or cystatin-C (eGFRcystatin-C) were calculated (CKD-EPI 2009 equation without ethnicity correction). Participants were excluded if they were on dialysis, died from SARS-CoV-2 infection or withdrew consent. Sequences of regressions analyses (SoRA), a graphical Markov modelling technique which assesses the complexity of direct and indirect pathways of association between blocks of variables which are ordered a-priori to reflect postulated directions of association, were fitted for both sexes. Results There were 500,589 participants eligible for analysis (272,623 females / 227,966 males). There were 33,755 deaths over a median follow up period of 12.58 (IQR 11.85-13.30) yrs. The male model revealed per 5 kg-higher BI-FFM (holding weight constant) was associated with lower odds of ACM in the eGFRCreat (OR 0.827, 95% CI 0.781-0.875) and eGFRCystatin-C (OR 0.425, 95% CI 0.301-0.599) sub-models, whereas a 5 kg-higher weight (holding BI-FFM constant) was associated with higher odds of ACM in the eGFRCreat (OR 1.070, 95% CI 1.027-1.115) and eGFRCystatin-C (OR 1.395, 95% CI 1.170-1.663) sub-models. In contrast, the female model revealed a 5 kg-higher BI-FFM (holding weight constant) was associated with higher odds of ACM in the eGFRCreat (OR 2.016, 95% CI 1.650-2.463) and eGFRCystatin-C (OR 1.729, 95% CI 1.391-2.151: Fig. 1) sub-models, whereas a 5 kg-higher body weight (holding BI-FFM constant) was associated with lower odds of ACM in the eGFRCystatin-C (OR 0.935, 95% CI 0.918-0.952) but not the eGFRCreat (OR 1.020, 0.970-1.072) sub-model. Conclusion Our analysis demonstrates sex-divergent associations between BI-FFM and/or body weight with ACM when estimated kidney function is accounted for. These associations suggest sex-specific explanations as to why MM loss leads to adverse outcomes in multimorbid populations and further characterises the sex-stratified nature of the “obesity paradox” in LTCs.

Snake eyes: Characterization of topical ocular exposures from rattlesnakes in Arizona

Patients occasionally present with reports of ocular exposure to fluids from rattlesnakes, claiming or suspecting the substance to be venom. This study set out to evaluate and characterize reported cases of suspected venom-induced ophthalmia in humans. A retrospective review of rattlesnake exposures reported to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center over a 24-year period was conducted for ocular exposures. Recorded information included patient demographics, clinical course, laboratory results, and treatments. Documentation regarding interactions between patients and snakes was reviewed by Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center herpetologists to evaluate what substance was expelled from the snake resulting in ocular exposure. Our review of rattlesnake encounters found a total of 26 ocular exposure cases. Patient demographics were largely intentional interactions and involved the male sex. Symptoms ranged from asymptomatic to minor effects with 46.2% managed from home and treated with fluid irrigation. A review of cases by herpetologists concluded the exposure patients commonly experienced was to snake musk. Kinematics of venom expulsion by rattlesnakes conclude the venom gland must be compressed, fangs erected to ≥60o, and fang sheath compressed against the roof of the mouth for venom expulsion. Evidence suggests the chance of venom “spitting” by rattlesnakes is close to zero. Rattlesnakes are documented to forcefully expel airborne malodorous “musk” defensively. An important distinction to remember is musk has a foul odor and is usually colorless, while venom is comparatively odorless and yellow. Rattlesnake venom-induced ophthalmia is a rare event as venom expulsion requires the kinematics of feeding or defensive bites. If the rattlesnake is not in the process of biting or otherwise contacting some other object with its mouth, it is more biologically plausible patients are being exposed to snake musk as a deterrent. Whether it's venom or musk, topical exposure to the eyes should prompt immediate irrigation.

Non-linear Kernel Optimisation of Support Vector Machine Algorithm for Online Marketplace Sentiment Analysis

Twitter is a social media platform that is very important in the digital world. Fast communication and interaction make Twitter a vital information center in sentiment analysis. The purpose of this research is to classify public opinion about the presence of marketplaces in Indonesia, both positive and negative sentiments, using a Non-linear SVM algorithm based on 1276 tweets. This research involves the stages of data pre-processing, labeling, feature extraction using TF-IDF, and data division into three scenarios: 80% training data and 20% test data, 50% training data and 50% test data scenario, and 20% training data and 80% test data scenario. The last process, GridSearchCV, combines cross-validation and non-linear SVM parameters for model evaluation using a confusion matrix. The best SVM model resulting from the scenario was 80% training and 20% test data, with hyperparameters Gamma = 100 and C = 0.01, achieving 89% accuracy. When tested on never-before-seen data, the accuracy increased to 90%, with an f1-score of 91%, precision of 88%, and recall of 95% on negative sentiments. In conclusion, evaluating the performance of non-linear SVM kernels with a combination of hyperparameter values can improve accuracy, especially on public response information about online marketplaces and public sentiment.

The Influence of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) Implementation on the Youth Information and Counseling Centers (PIK-Remaja) Effectiveness in Surakarta

This research focuses on the influence of implementing Good Corporate Governance (GCG) on the effectiveness of the Youth Information and Counseling Center in Surakarta. The aim is to understand more deeply the relationship between aspects of GCG and the effectiveness of the PIK-Remaja organization. The research was conducted in several areas in Surakarta, including Serengan, Banjarsari, Jebres, Pasar Kliwon, and Laweyan. This research uses quantitative methods by collecting primary data through interviews using questionnaires. The results show that aspects of GCG such as transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, and fairness have a significant influence on organizational effectiveness. These findings underscore the criticality of imbuing robust governance protocols within PIK-Remaja's operational framework to augment its efficacy in catering to the needs of the youth demographic across Surakarta. Consequently, the implications extend beyond organizational realms, permeating policymaking spheres and stakeholder engagement strategies, thereby fostering a conducive environment for nurturing youth-centric initiatives anchored in sound governance principles to flourish and yield profound societal dividends

State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the scientific and information space of the East of Russia

The scientific libraries participate in building the information and communication infrastructure being an integral part of the scientific, educational,socio-cultural and industrial complex of the region. The authors review in brief the evolution of the State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSTL SB RAS) – the leading information and library center of Siberia in the context of changing scientific and educational environment.The Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, established in 1957, contributes to the active development of science in the east of the country. Implementing strategic objectives, among the priority measures the Branch heads laid the new system foundations of research information support, which met the demands of science development and the specific character of the institution activity within the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Big efforts to expand the network of libraries of research institutes were undertaken. The State Public Scientific Technological Library of the SB USSR AS, which began its activities in the region in 1958, was designed as the central library of the USSR SB AS (SB RAS). For 65 years, it has been providing information and methodological support for multidisciplinary research. The Library also acts as an institutional center in the library science, bibliography and bibliology, book history, and the largest library and information, cultural, educational, educational center, shaping the modern information, scientific, educational and cultural environment.

Empirical Assessment of Maize Price Dynamics and Market Integration in Selected Regional Markets of Benue State, Nigeria.

This study investigated how maize prices move in selected regional markets in Benue State, Nigeria. The researchers looked at monthly maize price data from January 2008 to December 2018 to determine if the price series in these different markets were connected. Specific tests were used to determine if the prices influenced each other over time (market integration) and, if so, which market (rural or urban) tended to lead the price changes in the state. The result revealed that maize prices eventually stabilized over time (became stationary) and that rural and urban markets were indeed connected. There was also evidence of some level of market integration in the short term. Interestingly, the price changes in one market didn't always directly cause changes in the other market. In some cases, price changes seemed to flow in both directions. Based on these results, this study therefore recommends that the all stakeholders provide information centers and use media channels to improve communication between maize producers and consumers in the state; as this would allow actors to make more informed decisions about maize marketing.

The psychedelic call: analysis of Australian Poisons Information Centre calls associated with classic psychedelics

Introduction The global use of certain classical psychedelics has increased in recent years, but little is known about their spectrum of toxicity within Australia. We aim to describe calls to New South Wales Poisons Information Centre relating to exposures to classical psychedelics including lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocybin, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, ayahuasca, mescaline and ibogaine. Methods This is a retrospective observational study of calls to New South Wales Poisons Information Centre between January 2014 and December 2022. We identified exposures to classical psychedelics within New South Wales Poisons Information Centre database and measured the annual number of exposures, source of call (hospital, health care worker, member of the public), co-ingested substances, clinical features and advice given. Results There were 737 calls related to relevant psychedelic exposures; 352 (47.8 per cent) to lysergic acid diethylamide, 347 (47.0 per cent) to psilocybin, 28 (3.8 per cent) to N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 4 (0.5 per cent) to ayahuasca, 4 (0.5 per cent) to mescaline and 2 (0.3 per cent) to ibogaine. Cases were predominantly male (77.2 per cent) and aged between 20 and 74 years (65.6 per cent). Psychedelic calls more than doubled from 45 in 2014 to 105 in 2022 and 625 (85 per cent) of all calls were either from or referred to hospital. Co-ingestion of psychedelics with another substance occurred in 249 (33.8 per cent) of calls and the most frequent clinical features related to single substance psychedelic exposures were hallucinations (27.6 per cent), gastrointestinal symptoms (21.7 per cent) and tachycardia (18.1 per cent). Seizures occurred in 2.9 per cent of single substance psychedelic exposures. Discussion Increasing incidence of psychedelic exposure calls, including those reporting significant toxicity, likely reflects increasing community use. This may in part be driven by increasing interest in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy trials subsequently increasing public awareness. Conclusion Relatively high poisoning severity contrasts with safety within clinical trials of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy that may relate to the uncontrolled nature of community use which is mitigated within clinical trial environments. Education about safe use may be useful.

Empowering English as a Foreign Language Education With the Production-Oriented Approach: A Systematic Review

<p style="text-align:justify">The field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has gained recognition worldwide, particularly in non-native English-speaking countries. However, traditional teaching methods fall short of meeting the needs of today's EFL learners. In response, the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) has emerged as a new pedagogical approach to address these challenges. Despite its significant impact on EFL education, there is a lack of reviews on the POA. This study conducted a systematic review to explore the POA's effectiveness, challenges, and future trends. Using the PRISMA framework, 31 articles from reputable databases (Web of Science, Education Resources Information Center, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were analyzed, covering the years 2018 to 2023. The study's comprehensive analysis, employing Nvivo, revealed that the POA has immense potential for enhancing English learners' language skills, particularly in reading, speaking, writing, and translating. Moreover, the study highlighted the POA's positive influence on learners' affective factors, including motivation, confidence, critical thinking, and self-directed learning abilities. Nonetheless, the POA faces challenges for both teachers and learners, particularly during the transition from traditional methods and the associated increase in workload. Despite these challenges, this study unequivocally establishes the POA as an effective pedagogical approach for teaching EFL. Additionally, it identifies research gaps that must be addressed to sustain and improve EFL education in the future through further development of the POA.</p>

Manajemen Perpustakaan Berbasis Information and Communication Tecnology (ICT) di Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al –Washliyah

This study aims to determine ICT-based library management because the rapid development of technology makes significant changes, especially in information technology. Related to the development of information technology, libraries have also changed from conventional libraries to digital libraries. Library as an information center in the face of technological developments, namely by managing libraries using library management based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as library management. This development can be felt now with many libraries using Infomation and Communication Technology (ICT) as management in libraries. This type of research is descriptive with qualitative methods. The techniques used for data collection are interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis using three stages, namely: data reduction, presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study show that ICT-based library management is able to improve services and use in libraries, as well as make it easier for students to obtain books and information needed because in its services it does not have a difficult process but is faced with a lack of human resources (Human Resources) in ICT management.

Construction of Intellectual Property Literacy Education Mode in University Libraries

Abstract The importance and urgency of IPLE (intellectual property literacy education) are increasingly prominent. This paper aims to build an IPLE mode to provide support for the talent cultivation in university libraries facing opportunities and challenges in the service transformation period. The IPLE mode and content of the Regional Patent Information Centers (PIZ Regional Centers) in German universities and university libraries are studied through network research, literature research, and comparative analysis. Based on the practical experience, educational characteristics and advantages, this paper constructs an IPLE mode of university library that includes six modules. Building the IPLE mode of university libraries can provide reference for university libraries in the work of IPLE, and gradually form an IPLE system that meets the needs of users’ training, conforms to the university’s talent training objectives, and improves the development plan of the university libraries.

Pharmaceutical treatment status of patients with COPD in the community based on medical Internet of Things: a real-world study

This study aimed to investigate the real-world standardisation and adherence of medical treatment regimens in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the community for making future management strategy. The follow-up data and treatment information of patients with COPD, which were collected through the Management Information Center of COPD (MICCOPD) in 21 community health service centres in Songjiang District, a countryside region of Shanghai. Concordance between the pharmaceutical treatment plan and recommendation of 2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report during the follow-up management period, as well as the medication adherence by patients,were analysed. Out of the 2044 patients diagnosed with COPD, 814 patients (39.8%) who had an initial record of medication use were found to meet the inclusion criteria. The most common medication regimens were long-acting beta-agonist plus inhaled corticosteroids (35.9%) and oral bronchodilators (41.9%). Among these 814 patients, 45.7%, 38.0%, 31.6% and 14.6% adhered to the treatment after 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of follow-up, respectively. The concordance rate with the regimens recommended by the 2017 GOLD guidelines was 35.5% at baseline, 35.5% at 6 months, 32.7% at 12 months, 35.4% at 18 months and 37% at 24 months. The compliance and guideline consistency rates of patients with COPD in the community under the management of general practitioners need to be improved. Enhancing general practitioner proficiency in the prevention and management of COPD and increasing patient awareness of the condition, are crucial standardising and improving adherence to initial and follow-up COPD treatments.

Art therapy for children and adolescents with autism: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Background Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience a variety of social, behavioural and motor symptoms that impact their daily life. The benefits of art therapy (AT) have been demonstrated with other populations. Aims: This review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of AT for children and adolescents with ASD. Methods Following best practice standards in the conduct of systematic reviews, a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Emcare, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, OTseeker and Education Resources Information Center databases and grey literature was conducted in February 2023. Two reviewers independently undertook a two-stage literature screening process. The McMaster critical appraisal tool was utilised to determine the methodological quality of the included studies. A narrative synthesis was used to synthesise the results. Results Seven studies of varying methodological quality were included in this review. The modality and parameters of AT varied between studies, as did measures of outcomes. However, improvements in social skills (communication, interpersonal relationships and social behaviour), behavioural skills (hyperactivity/inattention and assertion) and motor skills (fine motor skills, balance and flexibility) were reported in the literature. Conclusions While AT may offer positive improvements of ASD symptoms for children and adolescents, further methodologically rigorous research is required to substantiate these findings. Implications The use of AT in clinical practice should be underpinned by sound clinical reasoning and use of robust outcome measures to evaluate the impact of such interventions.

Landscape changes and watershed erosion in Prince George's County, Maryland

AbstractThis study evaluated erosion rates and sediment production in streams, and factors potentially influencing them throughout the Anacostia, Patuxent, and Potomac (non‐Anacostia) River watersheds within Prince George's County, Maryland, US. As part of the County's watershed‐scale biological monitoring program, from approx. 1999 to 2008, permanent monuments were established to allow measurement of stream channel cross‐sectional (XS) area. The intent of this study was to characterize the intensity and spatial distribution of fluvial geomorphic instability across the county and use the results to target and plan stormwater management and stream restoration actions. For this study, 78 stream locations were re‐surveyed in 2020, representing a time lapse of from 12 to 21 years. Data collected included XS dimensions, modified Wolman 100‐particle pebble counts, and reach‐specific soil bulk density. Land use/land cover data were compiled from the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD), precipitation from the National Weather Service Center for Environmental Information (NCEI), and soils from the Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey (NRCS/WSS). We calculated percent change in XS area, rates of erosion, sediment yield, and assigned geomorphic classifications, and interpreted them in the context of spatial positions relative to changes in land cover characteristics. Sediment yields among the 78 reaches exhibited a combination of those undergoing enlargement/erosion (67.9%), reduction/deposition (25.6%), and the remaining 6.4% with essentially no change over the period of record. Of the top 20 most geomorphically active reaches surveyed in the County, 12 are in the Anacostia River basin, with the other scattered among the Patuxent River and Potomac River basins.

Measures implemented in the school setting to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measures implemented in the school setting to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

TPMGD: A genomic database for the traditional medicines in Pakistan

ObjectiveIn Pakistan, traditional medicines are an important component of the medical system, with numerous varieties and great demands. However, due to the scattered resources and the lack of systematic collection and collation, adulteration of traditional Pakistani medicine (TPM) is common, which severely affects the safety of their medicinal use and the import and export trades. Therefore, it is urgent to systematically organize and unify the management of TPM and establish a set of standards and operable methods for the identification of TPM. MethodsWe collected and organized the information on 128 TPMs with regard to their medicinal parts, efficacy, usage, and genetic material, based on Pakistan Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Eastern Medicine: Pharmaceutical Codex. The genetic information of TPM is summarized from national center for biotechnology information (NCBI) and global pharmacopoeia genome database (GPGD). Furthermore, we utilized bioinformatics technology to supplement the chloroplast genome (cp-genome) data of 12 TPMs. To build the web server, we used the Linux+Apache+MySQL+PHP (LAMP) system and constructed the webpage on a PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) model view controller (MVC) framework. ResultsWe constructed a new genomic database, the traditional Pakistani medicine genomic database (TPMGD). This database comprises five entries, namely homepage, medicinal species, species identification, basic local alignment search tool (BLAST), and download. Currently, TPMGD contains basic profiles of 128 TPMs and genetic information of 102 TPMs, including 140 cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences and 119 mitochondrial genome sequences from Bombyx mori, 1 396 internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) sequences and 1 074 intergenic region (psbA-trnH) sequences specific to 92 and 83 plant species, respectively. Additionally, TPMGD includes 199 cp-genome sequences of 82 TPMs. ConclusionTPMGD is a multifunctional database that integrates species description, functional information inquiry, genetic information storage, molecular identification of TPM, etc. The database not only provides convenience for TPM information queries but also establishes the scientific basis for the medication safety, species identification, and resource protection of TPM.

Peer Review Statement

All papers published in this volume have been reviewed through processes administered by the Editors. Reviews were conducted by expert referees to the professional and scientific standards expected of a proceedings journal published by IOP Publishing.• Type of peer review: Single Anonymous• Conference submission management system: Morressier• Number of submissions received: 184• Number of submissions sent for review: 162• Number of submissions accepted: 105• Acceptance Rate (Submissions Accepted / Submissions Received × 100): 57.1• Average number of reviews per paper: 2• Total number of reviewers involved: 24• Contact person for queries: Name: Xuexia Ye Email: xx.ye@keoaeic.org Affiliation: AEIC Academic Exchange Information Centre

Peer Review Statement

All papers published in this volume have been reviewed through processes administered by the Editors. Reviews were conducted by expert referees to the professional and scientific standards expected of a proceedings journal published by IOP Publishing. • Type of peer review: Single Anonymous • Conference submission management system: Morressier • Number of submissions received: 118 • Number of submissions sent for review: 84 • Number of submissions accepted: 61 • Acceptance Rate (Submissions Accepted / Submissions Received × 100): 51.7 • Average number of reviews per paper: 2 • Total number of reviewers involved: 14 • Contact person for queries: Name: Xuexia Ye Email: xx.ye@keoaeic.org Affiliation: AEIC Academic Exchange Information Centre