Innovative Directions Research Articles

Synthesis and application of metal-organic frameworks

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an intriguing class of materials that undergoes self-assembly, originating from polydentate organic ligands. These ligands are primarily composed of aromatic polynucleic acids and polybases, along with transition metal ions. The advancements in MOFs have diversified, employing ligands based on carboxylates or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic organic neutral ligands, resulting in materials characterized by their increased porosity and remarkable chemical stability. The research provides a comprehensive review of conventional and alternative synthesis methods, highlighting recent techniques such as microwave-assisted, electrochemical, mechanochemical, and sonochemical synthesis. The synthesis methods are discussed in detail, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various techniques available. The versatile properties of MOFs find applications in various fields such as gas adsorption, chemical sensing, catalysis, and drug delivery. The analysis not only deepens the understanding of MOFs' present state but also inspires future innovations in their synthesis and applications. The research also highlights the potential of MOFs in drug delivery, where they can be used as carriers for the delivery of drugs or other therapeutic agents. The comprehensiveness of this research provides a valuable resource for understanding the current state of MOFs research and identifies future directions for innovation in their synthesis and applications.

Smart City Development with IoT: A Survey of Current Trends and Future Directions

The use of technology in urban management is becoming more and more necessary as cities expand into intricate ecosystems. Since it enables the connection of physical systems and objects, the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most promising technologies for achieving this objective. This article provides a comprehensive review of the latest advancements and possible directions for Internet of Things-based smart city development. It begins by examining the applications of IoT in various urban settings, including transportation, energy management, public safety, and environmental monitoring. It highlights how citizen experiences and resource management could be enhanced by the real-time data collecting from IoT devices and sensors. Second, it examines the difficulties that come with integrating IoT into city infrastructure, including platform compatibility, privacy, and security. Finally, it talks about the field's future directions, such as edge computing's potential, 5G networks' impending arrival, and artificial intelligence's role in enhancing cities' responsiveness and adaptability. All things considered, this paper clarifies the important part that IoT will play in influencing the development of Smart Cities in the future and offers directions for future study and innovation in this field.

Harmony in Motion: Unraveling the Nexus of Sports, Plant-Based Nutrition, and Antioxidants for Peak Performance.

The intricate interplay between plant-based nutrition, antioxidants, and their impact on athletic performance forms the cornerstone of this comprehensive review. Emphasizing the pivotal importance of dietary choices in the realm of sports, this paper sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how stress and physical performance are interconnected through the lens of nutrition. The increasing interest among athletes in plant-based diets presents an opportunity with benefits for health, performance, and recovery. It is essential to investigate the connection between sports, plants, and antioxidants. Highlighting the impact of nutrition on recovery and well-being, this review emphasizes how antioxidants can help mitigate oxidative stress. Furthermore, it discusses the growing popularity of plant-based diets among athletes. It elaborates on the importance of antioxidants in combating radicals addressing stress levels while promoting cellular health. By identifying rich foods, it emphasizes the role of a balanced diet in ensuring sufficient intake of these beneficial compounds. Examining stress within the context of sports activities, this review provides insights into its mechanisms and its impact on athletic performance as well as recovery processes. This study explores the impact of plant-based diets on athletes including their types, potential advantages and challenges. It also addresses the drawbacks of relying on plant-based diets, concerns related to antioxidant supplementation and identifies areas where further research is needed. Furthermore, the review suggests directions for research and potential innovations in sports nutrition. Ultimately it brings together the aspects of sports, plant-based nutrition, and antioxidants to provide a perspective for athletes, researchers and practitioners. By consolidating existing knowledge, it offers insights that can pave the way for advancements in the ever-evolving field of sports nutrition.

Traditional Clinicopathological Biomarkers Still Determine Disease-Free and Overall Survival in Invasive Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study.

Background: Molecular classification, tumor diameter, Ki67 expression, and brachytherapy administration still act as the most potent potential predictors of breast cancer recurrence and overall survival. Methods: Over the period of 23 months, we included in the study 92 invasive breast cancer (IBrC) patients initially diagnosed at the Clinical Ward of Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, Oncology Center in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The probability of disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in relation to potential prognostic factors for the patients were determined using a Kaplan-Meier analysis, and univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses evaluated the predictive factors of IBrC patients. The investigation of the potential prognostic model's accuracy was analyzed using the ROC curve. Results: Patients with tumor size < 2 cm, Ki67 expression < 20%, luminal-A molecular subtype, and extra-dose brachytherapy boost administration displayed the most favorable prognosis according to breast cancer disease-free survival and overall survival. The estimated 5 year probability of DFS and OS rates in women with tumor diameter < 2 cm were 89% and 90%, respectively. In tumor diameter > 2 cm, the estimated 5 year probability of DFS was 73% and OS was 76%. Interestingly, the tumor diameter of 1.6 cm with a specificity of 60.5% and a sensitivity of 75% occurred as the best threshold point to differentiate patients with cancer recurrence from those without cancer progression. Conclusions: Our study provides essential information on the clinicopathological profile and future outcomes of early stage IBrC patients. Furthermore, the tumor diameter cut-off value of 1.6 cm discriminating between disease recurrence and those without disease progression patients represents an innovative direction for further research.

Перспективи використання телемедицини в стоматології

Telemedicine is one of the innovative directions that has been actively developing for many years and is able, at least partially, to meet the needs of the medical and educational spheres. This is a relatively new direction in the health care system, based on the possibilities of rapid exchange of medical information between medical workers and patients, specialists of different medical institutions who may be at different distances to provide qualified medical care, as well as application in the field of medical education. The aim is to analyse the possible prospects for using telemedicine resources in various areas of dentistry. The introduction of telemedicine in the field of practical health care, including in such a specific field as dentistry, was facilitated by the lack of specialized medical care and specialists, the uneven geographical distribution of primary and specialized care, high national costs for health care, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, emergencies and military operations. Telemedicine is designed to improve the quality of medical care by minimizing the time between the diagnosis of a disease, the selection of a personalized scheme and the start of its effective treatment, and also provides and expands access to specialized and high-quality medical services in regions where they are not available. Telemedicine is developing at the intersection of several fields - medicine, telecommunications, and information technologies. Today, telemedicine includes various forms, projects and procedures, among which the main ones are: telemedical consultation (remote discussion of a clinical case) - deferred and in-person remote consultation; biotelemetry (telemonitoring); home (individual) telemedicine; telescreening; telepresence; teleassistance; Distance Learning. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.

Designing a pedagogical framework for mobile-assisted language learning

With the high penetration of mobile devices and wide coverage of wireless networks, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has been widely utilized to enhance language teaching and learning. However, the integration of MALL into language pedagogy has been hampered by a lack of a cohesive and unified framework for MALL pedagogy. Most of the existing frameworks were not specifically designed for language pedagogy and failed to balance the technological and pedagogical dimensions of MALL pedagogy. This study sought to promote the incorporation of MALL and tertiary EFL pedagogy by designing a pedagogical framework for MALL (PF4M) using design-based research (DBR) as the overarching research methodology. The DBR investigation adopted a mixed research approach, incorporating systematic review, expert survey, thematic analysis, and expert review. The resulting PF4M is anticipated to aid in the integration of MALL into language pedagogy by offering practical and theoretical guidance for effective teaching and learning. The findings may also suggest future directions for pedagogical innovations in MALL.

Information and analytical support for economic evaluation and digital indication of innovative development of a developer enterprise in construction

In the conditions of functioning of construction enterprises, the importance of relations between the development of a construction and investment project and its stakeholders (stakeholders), which influence various aspects of project activities in order to make a profit, is growing. Reducing the effectiveness of interaction between construction developers and their partners, such as customers, contractors, design organizations, competitors and public organizations, requires the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for the implementation of a stakeholder-oriented strategy for managing construction enterprises. This strategy includes the organization of financing and implementation of a real estate development project, ta king into account the constraints and with the aim of obtaining commercial benefits. In today's world, construction development is a n area that is constantly being influenced by innovative technologies and strategies. The economic development of a country is determined by the efficiency of construction enterprises, which are an important indicator of the status and trends of the internal and external economic environment. The article explores innovative directions aimed at updating business processes and organizational structures of enterprises in the field of construction development. By analyzing and systematizing modern approaches to management and the use of advanced technologies, the article considers such innovative areas as the introduction of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) system, the use of intelligent management systems, the development of digital platforms, and others. Coverage of these areas will allow to provide an economic assessment and determine the criteria for qualimetric and factor analysis of indicators of innovative development of enterprises in the construction industry and their impact on the efficiency of business processes and competitiveness of enterprises. The economic assessment of innovative development in the development system is an important tool for enterprises seeking to achieve sustainable growth and success. Innovations have become a key success factor in the modern economy, especially in the field of construction and real estate development. Ukraine, as a country with active construction activity, has a great potential for innovative changes in this sector. However, for the effective implementation of innovations in the activities of construction enterprises, a deep economic assessment and economic and managerial analysis are required. This article serves as a source for studying and understanding innovative trends in construction development and considers the possibilities of their implementation to improve the efficiency of management and economic diagnostics and digital administration of directive indicators for assessing the innovative development of a construction developer enterprise.

Analysis and systematization of technical means and technologies of augmented reality in cartography

Relevance. In modern cartography, the introduction of advanced digital technologies is taking place continuously, increasing the quality and demand for cartographic products. One of such innovative directions is augmented reality technology, with which you can expand the content of the map using electronic mobile devices. The spread of augmented reality is facilitated by the widespread penetration of high-speed mobile Internet not only into large cities, but also in rural areas, as well as the reduction in the cost of electronic devices and services. Depending on the direction of application of augmented reality in cartography, the approach to the choice of software and hardware is changing. Aim. Analysis and systematization of the technical means and technologies of augmented reality in cartography. Objects. Augmented reality technologies in cartography, augmented reality technical means and their components. Methods. Content analysis of information on technologies, hardware and software for augmented reality in cartography. Results. The authors have analyzed hardware and software tools of augmented reality in cartography. They proposed the options for working with augmented reality in the form of scenario plans for three types of augmented reality in cartography: marker, markerless and spatial technologies. The minimum technical requirements of developers for the use of existing cartographic and navigation applications were highlighted. The paper considers a number of digital environments for implementation of augmented reality elements in cartography. The advantages of each of them were noted. The authors compiled a block diagram of a typical hardware-software complex of an augmented reality system in cartography and geoinformatics. They systematized types of sensors that solve geoinformation and cartographic tasks using augmented reality technologies.

The Application of Well Control Technology in Drilling Process

Tarim Oilfield, as an important petroleum base in China, faces complex drilling challenges and risks. Well control technology plays a crucial role in this context, involving various aspects such as well control design, drilling fluid technology, and well control equipment. In the geologically complex environment of Tarim Oilfield, it is necessary to develop specific well control strategies tailored to the specific situation. The application of technologies such as drilling fluid technology, well control equipment, and real-time monitoring contributes to achieving safe and efficient drilling operations. This article evaluates the effectiveness of well control technology applications, combines practical case analyses, summarizes lessons learned, and provides guidance for future technological innovation and development directions. It also provides a theoretical foundation for well control in the exploration and development of Tarim Oilfield.

Exploring the potential of data augmentation in poetry generation with small-scale corpora

Poetry generation is a complex task in the field of natural language processing, especially when working with small datasets. Data augmentation techniques have been shown to be an effective way to improve the performance of deep learning models in various tasks, including image classification and speech recognition. Therefore, this study focuses on exploring the impact of four different data augmentation methods - Synonym Replacement, Random Insertion, Random Swap, and Random Deletion - on the performance of poetry generation with a small poetry dataset. The results of the study reveal that Random Insertion performed well in terms of Bilingual Evaluation Understudy (BLEU), Recall-Oriented Understudy for Gisting Evaluation (ROUGE), and manual evaluation when compared to other data augmentation techniques. Synonym Replacement performed poorly in all three evaluations. This study confirms the potential value of data augmentation technology in poetry generation tasks and provides innovative perspectives and directions for future research in this area. Data augmentation can be employed to help address the problem of limited data in poetry generation tasks and enhance the efficiency of deep learning models. Future research could focus on exploring more advanced data augmentation techniques and their impact on poetry generation tasks.

Whole person healthcare as social and environmental justice: new research directions toward a paradigmatic integration of an ecological whole system medicine framework

With increasing recognition of the interdependencies of human and planetary health, calls for a socially and environmentally just framework of health have centered on whole person healthcare (WPHC) approaches. This perspective piece proposes an argument for broadening the definition of human health from WPHC to one that is guided by the philosophical orientation of traditional whole system medicine (WSM) approaches, undergirded by the values of social and environmental justice, and supported by the practices of an allopathic-integrative medicine-based WPHC framework. This piece presents opportunities for praxis offered by a WSM–WPHC framework to address global inequity, environmental disparities, and sustainability challenges. An ecological WSM–WPHC framework envisages social and environmental justice in material and discursive ways by foregrounding environmental planetary ecological consciousness as constitutive of human consciousness and biopsychosocial composition. It argues for structural support through formalized programmatic pathways targeting funding opportunities and mechanisms that invite investigations addressing epistemic challenges of expanding definitions of evidence constituting basic science knowledge domains beyond mechanistic, causal, and formative paradigms. Furthermore, it calls for innovative research directions examining the integration and validation of evidence-based approaches incorporating the ontologically diverse and epistemically distinct ontological orientation of WSM and clinical approaches. A WSM–WPHC framework that positions human health within the parameters of social and environmental justice principles envisions the material enactment of the practice of health and medicine as a universal planetary value.

Digital HP finance's role in the economic resilience of enterprises’ digital transformation

To promote digital transformation by enterprises and provide more convenient and efficient financial services, this study analyzes enterprise digital transformation's promotion mechanism and economic influence factors globally and clarifies the role of inclusive digital finance in self-regulation and reducing financing difficulties during enterprise transformation. Finally, an economic resilience model is constructed to select parameters of economic factors, refined into two dimensions: enterprise transformation ability and enterprise upgrading ability. The digital economy is found to be conducive to improving the gross profit margin of enterprises with a significance greater than 0. A regression analysis shows that the estimated coefficients of the digital financial inclusion index, breadth of coverage, and depth of use are all significantly positive, and the different nature of the firms passes the significance test at the 1 % level. Thus, inclusive digital finance reduces the business risk of digital transformation and promotes the development of enterprises in the direction of specialization and innovation.

Substantive green innovation or symbolic green innovation: The impact of fintech on corporate green innovation

The profound impact of fintech on the direction of corporate green innovation warrants an in-depth investigation, as it plays a crucial role in fostering a new engine of economic sustainable development. This paper provides firm-level evidence to explore a significant enhancement of fintech in total, substantive and symbolic green innovation, verifying that fintech is more conducive to substantive green innovation. This impact operates mainly through the effects of cost reduction, including pre-lending review and post-loan supervision, and expected return effects. However, the issue of the patent bubble brought by fintech through expected market return stimulation is worth noting.

Innovative prophylactic and therapeutic approaches in liver cirrhosis.

Liver cirrhosis is the consequence of chronicisation and of the evolution of untreated liver diseases. The complexity of the disease and the complications it can cause have been and are still intensively researched, aiming to discover new therapies or improve existing ones for the effective management of liver cirrhosis. Currently, the treatment used is directed against the cause that caused the disease, if it is known; in advanced cases, liver transplantation is the only valid therapeutic option. Hepatoprotectors that are currently on the market are numerous, having as common properties the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, stabilizing properties of the hepatocytic membrane; A few examples: the ethanolic extract of Curcuma longa, the extract from the plant called Sophora flavescens, the extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra, silymarin (extracted from Sylibum marianum), the extract of Ganoderma lucidum, etc. Liver cirrhosis is accompanied by generalized hypovitaminosis, so supplementing the diet with hydro- and liposoluble vitamins is mandatory. Protein-caloric malnutrition can be prevented by a hyperprotein diet, especially beneficial being the supplementation with branched-chain amino acids, which are also applicable in the prophylaxis and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. Nanoparticles are a state-of-the-art therapeutic option, proving increased bioavailability, for example polydopamine nanoparticles loaded with l-arginine have been tested as therapy in liver cirrhosis. Among the innovative treatment directions in liver cirrhosis are hybrid products (e.g. hybrid polymer nanoparticles loaded with caffeic acid), cell cultures and artificial or bioartificial liver support.

Emerging trends and prospects in aqueous electrolyte design: Elevating energy density and power density of multivalent metal-ion batteries

Aqueous batteries, using multivalent metallic charge carriers (Zn2+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Al3+), show promise as next-generation electrochemical energy storage due to their adequate energy density, high power density, and cost-effectiveness. The electrolyte, serving as a bridge between the cathode and anode, plays a crucial role in functionality. However, the use of aqueous electrolytes introduces issues such as limited voltage range, slow kinetics of multivalent cations, and side reactions on metal surfaces. Electrolyte engineering has emerged as a key solution to overcome major challenges in multivalent metal-ion batteries. This innovative approach involves optimizing factors such as electrolyte concentration, specific additives, pH management, and manipulating the ligand effect of cation salts. Additionally, incorporating anti-freezing agents is crucial. A systematic review of this domain is crucial for further development and refinement of electrolyte engineering strategies. This review should primarily focus on assessing how these modifications can enhance energy and power densities, broaden the operational range of the batteries (by adjusting water activity and LUMO/HOMO energy levels), improve cation transport (via enhanced ion conductivity, dielectric constant, transference number, and solvation structure), and effectively mitigate detrimental side reactions, such as metal deposition, interphase formation, and hydrogen bonding regulation. The electrolyte design strategies in multivalent metal-ion systems are outlined in terms of their effectiveness in smoothing metal dendrites, managing solvation shells and free water molecules, and minimizing side reactions between the metal surface and electrolyte. The article proposes future innovation directions and development prospects for enhancing electrolyte design engineering in these systems.

Development of the tourism function of rural areas of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeship in 2010 and 2020

Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeship is a characteristic region of Poland due to its natural conditions, which means that the economy is primarily agricultural and touristic. One of the main, innovative directions of non-agricultural activities supported in the rural areas of the region is rural tourism together, implemented as part of the smart specialisation "Water economy". Analysis of 19 selected indicators of tourism, tourism development and potential, as well as technical infrastructure and finances of communes, showed that in 2010 of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeship, the level of development of the tourism function of the rural areas was characterised by an average value of the synthetic Hellwig measure (0.13) and showed strong spatial heterogeneity. In 2020, under conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, this measure decreased only slightly to a value of 0.11, primarily due to the continuation of the region's tourism development planned for the long term. The spatial arrangement of the development of the tourism function in the analysed years remained virtually unchanged. The highest values for the development of the tourism function, both in 2010 and in 2020, were recorded in municipalities located in the area of the Great Mazurian Lakes, Powiśle and the other lake districts of the region.

A REVIEW OF THE CULTURAL LEVELS OF THE ARTISTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF YANGJIABU NEW YEAR WOODCUT PRINTS

YangJiaBu New Year woodcut prints, integral to China's intangible cultural heritage, encapsulate the nation's rich folk traditions and artistic expressions. This study investigates their evolving cultural significance in the context of global cultural shifts. It adopts the method of literature analysis to explore in depth the inheritance and innovative application of these prints, offering insights into their historical background, development patterns, and cultural values. The research draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to articulate the cultural evolution of these prints and their implications for cultural attributes, artistic aesthetics, and innovation direction. The YangJiaBu prints, embodying traditional Chinese culture's ethos, have undergone significant transformations across dynasties, reflecting the changing societal values and aspirations. This paper presents a tiered analysis using cultural genetics and cultural level theories, examining the prints' role in enhancing social connections and individual life experiences. It emphasizes their potential in design innovation, cultural heritage preservation, and fostering societal progress. The study also explores the interplay between art and technology, proposing a systematic design paradigm to integrate traditional culture into modern contexts. This synopsis retraces YangJiaBu prints' historical and cultural journey, highlighting their potential to enrich modern design and cultural innovation.

Utilizing a Fractional-Order Grey Model to Predict the Development Trends of China’s Electronic Commerce Service Industry

Electronic commerce plays a vital role in the digital age, and the creation of a good electronic commerce ecosystem is crucial to maintaining economic growth. The electronic commerce service industry is a leading indicator of electronic commerce development, and its possible changes imply the future trends and innovation directions of the electronic commerce industry. An accurate grasp of the possible future revenue scale of the electronic commerce service industry can provide decision-making information for government policy formulation. Electronic commerce companies must formulate operational plans based on the latest information to determine strategic directions that are reasonable and consistent with the actual situation. Although there exist many prediction methods, they often fail to produce ideal results when the number of observations is insufficient. The fractional-order grey model is a common method used to deal with small data set prediction problems. This study therefore proposes a new modeling procedure for the fractional-order grey model to predict the revenue scale of China’s electronic commerce service industry. The results of experiments demonstrate that the proposed procedure can yield robust outputs under the condition of small data sets to reduce decision-making risks. Therefore, it can be regarded as a practical small data set analysis tool for managers.

Prediction of self-consolidating concrete properties using XGBoost machine learning algorithm: Rheological properties

Rheological properties are critical for assessing self-consolidating concrete (SCC)’s performance and application. However, predicting these properties accurately, specifically plastic viscosity and yield stress, faces challenges due to inconsistent data, small sample sizes, and measurement inaccuracies, with the type of rheometer significantly impacting results. This study meticulously analyzes 348 mixtures from 19 peer-reviewed sources, focusing on experiments that detail rheometer types to understand variability in rheological properties. Twelve variables, including cement content and water-to-powder ratio, were identified as key to SCC's rheology. Utilizing these, an XGBoost model demonstrated exceptional accuracy (R2 of 0.99), markedly better than traditional methods. This advance not only aids in SCC design but also showcases the potential of machine learning in construction materials research, suggesting a new direction for material property prediction and innovation in construction.

Talking About the Smart Home Ecosystem

Smart home ecosystem research involves the connectivity and ecosystem of various technologies, products and services in the smart home field. The study of smart home ecosystem can help to understand the development trend of the field, the ecological pattern of the industry, the direction of technological innovation, as well as market opportunities and challenges.