Interdisciplinary Subject Research Articles

A bibliometric analysis of food security and urbanization: insights and implications

This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the intersection between Food Security and Urbanization (FSU), aiming to identify key themes, emerging trends, and research gaps. Using statistical analysis, co-word analysis, and social network analysis, we map the intellectual landscape and global collaboration networks in FSU research. The findings reveal the dominant contributions from the United States and China, with China’s extensive international collaborations highlighting opportunities for future research. A key observation is the disconnect between urbanization and food security studies, underscoring the need for a more integrated approach to research. The study extends Sustainable Development Theory and Urban Metabolism Theory by incorporating socio-economic and environmental dimensions, demonstrating that urbanization’s impact on food security differs across developed and developing countries. The research highlights emerging interdisciplinary themes, such as urban agriculture and socio-economic resilience, aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). This study lays the foundation for future research on the synergies between urbanization and food security, promoting a more sustainable development trajectory.

Investigating Past, Present, and Future Trends on Interface Between Marine and Medical Research and Development: A Bibliometric Review.

The convergence of marine sciences and medical studies has the potential for substantial advances in healthcare. This study uses bibliometric and topic modeling studies to map the progression of research themes from 2000 to 2023, with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary subject of marine and medical sciences. Building on the global publication output at the interface between marine and medical sciences and using the Hierarchical Dirichlet Process, we discovered dominating research topics during three periods, emphasizing shifts in research focus and development trends. Our data show a significant rise in publication output, indicating a growing interest in using marine bioresources for medical applications. The paper identifies two main areas of active research, "natural product biochemistry" and "trace substance and genetics", both with great therapeutic potential. We used social network analysis to map the collaborative networks and identify the prominent scholars and institutions driving this research and development progress. Our study indicates important paths for research policy and R&D management operating at the crossroads of healthcare innovation and marine sciences. It also underscores the significance of quantitative foresight methods and interdisciplinary teams in identifying and interpreting future scientific convergences and breakthroughs.

Exploration of Practical Teaching of Resource Recycling Science and Engineering Major Based on the Training of Applied Talents

Resource recycling science and engineering is a new interdisciplinary subject. In order to meet the needs of the development of the circular economy, it is highly necessary to improve students’ innovative abilities and practical skills. This paper analyzes the problems existing in the practical teaching of this major and puts forward some approaches to the construction of practical teaching of resource-based major from the aspects of content system construction of practical teaching of resource recycling major, deep cooperation between schools and enterprises, construction of dual-teacher teams, and integration teaching of industry-university-research competition. It has effectively improved the training quality of applied talents in the resource recycling major.

Public administration bodies in the sphere of health protection of Ukraine

Purpose. The purpose of the work is to study the current state of the activities of state bodies, which, according to their functional powers, are called to ensure the fulfillment of state tasks in the field of health care of Ukraine. Methodology. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and generalization of the available scientific and theoretical material and the formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. During the research, the following methods of scientific knowledge were used: logical-semantic, comparative-legal, system-structural and statistical, analysis and synthesis. The results. In the process of research, the system of public administration bodies in the sphere of health care of Ukraine is outlined. The author emphasizes that among a significant number of public and private law bodies which are designed to ensure the realization of the right of citizens to healthcare in Ukraine, the key subjects of administrative and legal regulation of relations in the healthcare sector are executive authorities and their officials. Without diminishing the role of private law entities, it is worth emphasizing that it is the executive authorities, as public law entities, which are entrusted with the main tasks of ensuring and practical implementation of administrative and legal regulation of the citizen’s right to healthcare. The author emphasizes that a significant number of subjects of administrative law can be attributed to public administration bodies in the field of healthcare in Ukraine. The author emphasizes that in the doctrine of administrative law, in addition to the category of “public administration”, such categories as “public management” and “public administration” are used, and there are also different points of view regarding their definition and correlation. The author analyzes the scientific opinions on the category of “public administration” and the activities of public administration entities in the healthcare sector. Bodies of special sectoral competence have been established, as well as the fact that the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection is an interdisciplinary subject of public administration in the field of health care. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in the scientific and research field – as a basis for further research related to the improvement of the activities of public administration bodies in the field of health care, in law enforcement activities – to improve the practical activities of subjects ensuring the implementation of the right to health care.

Innovation Behavior Research: Global Trends and Emerging Themes in Entrepreneurial Business Practices

Innovation behavior research has emerged as a critical field due to its role in enhancing business competitiveness and organizational performance. This bibliometric analysis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of global trends and emerging themes in innovation behavior research from 2015 to 2024. Using the Dimensions database, 11,798 articles were identified and analyzed with VOSviewer software. The results reveal that Australia, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States are the top contributors to this research, with strong international collaboration networks highlighting its global nature. Brock University, Jiangsu University, and Erasmus University Rotterdam stand out for their collaborative networks and strategic research directions. In the author-based analysis, research efforts primarily focus on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, transformational leadership, and innovation behavior. Frontiers in Psychology and Sustainability emerge as influential journals, covering topics such as digital transformation, organizational behavior, and sustainable business practices. Groundbreaking studies have developed frameworks linking innovation behavior with knowledge sharing, digital transformation, and conflict management. Keyword co-occurrence analysis highlights "innovation", "performance", and "leadership" as frequently occurring terms, reflecting a core focus on understanding how innovation directly impacts organizational outcomes and the importance of transformational leadership in fostering innovation behavior. The findings provide valuable insights into global innovation behavior research, identifying emerging interdisciplinary themes like digital transformation and sustainability. Future research should explore global collaboration networks, interdisciplinary approaches, and the influence of leadership styles on innovation behavior.

Bibliometric Analysis of Curcumin Based on CiteSpace: Landscapes, Hotspots, and Frontiers.

Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, has garnered significant interest for its wide range of pharmacological properties. In this study, CiteSpace was used to visually analyze curcumin-related publications to elucidate the current landscape and explore emerging frontiers in curcumin research. In total, 23,184 publications on curcumin from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2023, were scrutinized. The analysis revealed that publication volume consistently increased over time. The top 10 countries contributed 90.87% of the publications, highlighting the global significance of curcumin research. China generated 31.34% of the total corpus due to its strong research capabilities and traditional medicine culture. The top 10 institutions contributed 11.21% of the articles, revealing notable collaborations. Among the prolific authors, Amirhossein Sahebkar produced 246 publications, whereas Preetha Anand garnered the most citations. Keyword analysis revealed prevalent trends such as "fabrication", "combination", "extract", "natural products", "colorectal cancer", and "resveratrol". Reference analysis emphasized research on therapeutic and modulatory effects, anticancer potential, and interdisciplinary topics, such as molecular biology, chemistry, and nutrition. More importantly, we simplified cluster relationships by selecting the top 30% of cluster dependency paths. For instance, the references within the #1 polymeric micelle cite literature from the #2 anticancer potential, #3 modulatory effect, and #4 therapeutic effect, indicating that clusters 2, 3, and 4 serve as knowledge foundations for cluster 1. This interconnectedness highlights how the information in these clusters can contribute to the knowledge of curcumin in various studies. This study provides an overview of the research trends and critical themes related to curcumin, offering insights for future research directions and emphasizing the interdisciplinary and global scope of curcumin research.

South Korean Provincial Government’s Introduction of the International Baccalaureate and Its Educational Effects on Middle School Students: A Grounded Theory Study

In South Korea, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) has been implemented in public education for several years. This article explores the IB MYP’s characteristics and educational effects by adopting the grounded theory research approach of Corbin and Strauss (1990, 2015). A total of 27 students from three public middle schools offering the IB MYP in one Korean city participated in interviews. Through the interviews, 151 concepts, 41 sub-categories, and 22 categories were identified. Compared to conventional Korean education, the IB MYP’s noticeable traits include student-centered classes, inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary subjects, writing-centered tests, and an emphasis on the IB learner profile. While these differences may initially pose difficulties for Korean students, they can lead to positive outcomes in the cognitive and affective domains, as well as in interpersonal relationships. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Korean provincial government should develop a long-term vision both nationally and internationally.

The Role of Film Festivals in Promoting Social Justice: Authorship, Disruption, and Innovation at the CineMigrante Film Festival (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

This paper revolves around Migration Film Festivals as a rich and interdisciplinary fertile subject of inquiry and analysis at an international scale. Its primary aim is to conduct an in-depth analysis of CineMigrante, Festival de Cine y Formación en Derechos Humanos (CineMigrante, Film Festival and Training in Human Rights), held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) since 2010. It serves as an invaluable case study for the understanding of the significance of film festivals in advancing social justice, cultivating community involvement, and championing migrant rights. Its pioneering methods and influence render it a crucial blueprint for analogous endeavors globally. The theoretical framework focuses on the concept of authorship to highlight how social innovation has a lot to do with the creativity and disruptive capacity of a film festival. A comprehensive mix of quantitative and qualitative methodologies is employed, encompassing formal content analysis of the festival catalog and detailed examination of the structural, visual, and para-visual elements present on the festival’s website, media platforms, and textual materials. The study variables under consideration include curation criteria, programming activities, interactions with the media and local community organizations, corporate image, and communication strategies. Results show that CineMigrante’s social success is based on its disruptive and innovative dynamics to reach audiences, challenge narratives, and act as a catalyst for social transformation.

Preface: 5th International Conference on the Frontiers of Innovative Economics and Management (FIEM 2024)

The volume is the collection of papers presented as the 5th International Conference on the Frontiers of Innovative Economics and Management (FIEM 2024), which was held in Hong Kong, China during October 19-20, 2024. It was co-organized by Suzhou Wenyu Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Suzhou Branch of Zewang Investment Co., Ltd. This event provides an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge, the result of innovative research and methodology both in theory and practice in several scopes such as economics, business, management and related interdisciplinary subjects. The conference aims to provide an interactive platform to the researchers and practitioners from both academic societies as well as industry to meet and share cutting-edge development. This FIEM 2024 received 97 manuscripts, and more than 20 submissions had been accepted by our reviewers. By submitting a paper to FIEM, the authors agreed to the review process and understood that papers undergo a peer-review process. Manuscripts were reviewed by appropriately qualified experts in the field selected by the conference committee, who gave detailed comments and-if the submission was accepted the authors would submit a revised version that considered this feedback. All papers were reviewed using a double-blind review process: authors declared their names and affiliations in the manuscript for the reviewers to see, but reviewers did not know each other’s identities, nor did the authors receive information about who had reviewed their manuscript. Xixi Zhou, Yedda Austin Hong Kong, China

Tverrfaglighetens mosaikk. Lærerutdanneres perspektiver på tverrfaglighet i skolen.

This study investigates how teacher educators who work with decentralized competence development understand interdisciplinarity in schools. The inclusion of three interdisciplinary themes in the Norwegian curriculum has brought interdisciplinarity back on the agenda both in schools and in teacher education, and in in a variety of approaches to institutional collaboration. The research is based on the fact that interdisciplinarity as a concept and phenomenon is multifaceted, which the analysis of qualitative interviews with eight teacher educators helps to substantiate. In various ways, the informants of the study link interdisciplinarity to the categories collaboration, curriculum understanding, interdisciplinary themes and didactics. These categories point to aspects of the phenomena that are not necessarily linked to the degree of interaction between school subjects, but to how teachers work to develop an understanding of the national curriculum and put this into practice. The study argues for a closer look at a form of interdisciplinary didactics as an entry point to further development of theoretical and practical approaches to interdisciplinarity.

Evolving into curriculum makers: the pivotal role of geography teachers as “boundary teachers”

This study explores how collaborative action research (CAR) can enhance high school geography teachers’ curriculum making capabilities and strengthen their status as “boundary workers.” The research team consisted of a graduate student pre-service geography teacher, a university theoretical mentor, and a high school practical mentor. The study lasted four months and employed a mixed-methods approach, utilizing four rounds of CAR to continuously reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of boundary work-based high school geography curriculum making and its impact on enhancing pre-service teachers’ curriculum competency. Each CAR round focused on different aspects of curriculum making, such as designing problem situations, strengthening teacher-student interactions, creating localized curricula, and using interdisciplinary themes. The four CAR rounds collectively formed a “boundary work-based geography curriculum making model.” The research findings indicate that through sustained practice of this model, geography teachers, especially those pursuing graduate degrees, can effectively improve their curriculum leadership and become competent “boundary teachers.”

Exploring Core Knowledge in Interdisciplinary Research: Insights from Topic Modeling Analysis

Although interdisciplinary research has garnered extensive attention in academia, its core knowledge structure has yet to be systematically explored. To address this gap, this study aims to uncover the underlying core knowledge topics within interdisciplinary research, enabling researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge framework, improve research efficiency, and offer insights for future inquiries. Based on the Web of Science (WoS) database, this study collected 153 highly cited papers and employed the LDA topic model to identify latent topics and extract the knowledge structure within interdisciplinary research. The findings indicate that the core knowledge topics of interdisciplinary research can be categorized into four major areas: the knowledge framework and social impact of interdisciplinary research, multidisciplinary approaches in cancer treatment and patient care, Covid-19 multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary AI and optimization in industrial applications. Moreover, the study reveals that AI-related interdisciplinary research topics are rapidly emerging. Through an in-depth analysis of these topics, the study discusses potential future directions for interdisciplinary research, including the cultivation and development of interdisciplinary talent, evaluation systems and policy support for interdisciplinary research, international cooperation and interdisciplinary globalization, and AI and interdisciplinary research optimization. This study not only uncovers the core knowledge structure of interdisciplinary research but also demonstrates the effectiveness of the LDA topic model as a data mining tool for revealing key topics and trends, providing practical tools for future research. However, this study has two main limitations: the time lag of highly cited papers and the dynamic evolution of interdisciplinary research. Future research should address these limitations to further enhance the understanding of interdisciplinary research.

Faglig forankra, fagovergripende – og med fotfeste i profesjonen

In this overview study, we analyse student teachers’ master’s theses in Norwegian L1 from the first cohort of the five-year integrated master’s program for primary and lower secondary school teachers. We investigate what characterises the theses in terms of subject topics, interdisciplinary perspectives, and data sources. The data, consisting of summaries of 199 master’s theses, was collected from all teacher education institutions in Norway. The data is analysed by means of both quantitative and qualitative categories. Our qualitive content analysis reveals that literature, reading, writing, and multilingualism are the main academic foci. Additionally, many students incorporate interdisciplinary themes such as public health and life skills or linguistic and cultural diversity. Very few theses address topics requiring knowledge of language as a system, or historical topics. Furthermore, most students collect data from schools, often through interviews. The analytical findings are discussed in light of academic and educational policy issues, such as the content and framework of the L1 subject and the tension between professional and academic orientations in teacher education. Thus, the study contributes to discussions about master’s theses in teacher education in general, and, more specifically, about the operationalisation of the Norwegian L1 subject in schools and teacher education.

De la investigación sociojurídica a la investigación interdisciplinaria en derecho: una mirada crítica sobre las transformaciones en las últimas décadas en Colombia

This article aims to give account on the conditions that made possible the emergence, growth, and transformation of socio-legal research in Colombia during the past decades based on a bibliographical research work conducted from 2020 to 2022. In the first part, a diachronic explanation about the emergence and transformation of socio-legal research in Colombia is presented; in the second part, the article shows some interdisciplinary research topics during the past years; finally, there is a recapitulation of the main arguments in the article. Based on research, this study argues that during the past decades different social, intellectual, and institutional conditions have enabled new subjects to problematize legal knowledge in the Colombian context and enhanced new interdisciplinary research processes.

Engagement in ‘prevailing societal challenges’ as a contribution to wellbeing? An analysis of interdisciplinary topics in the Norwegian curriculum (LK20)

ABSTRACT Objective This paper explores the expectations of teachers to contribute to fostering students’ wellbeing in the revised Norwegian curriculum. A new construct in the curriculum is three interdisciplinary topics – health and life skills; democracy and citizenship; and, sustainable development – included to give priority to prevailing societal challenges. Our specific concern is the content of these topics, and the extent to which they provide a framework for connecting with complex health and social issues. Method Thematic analysis is used to examine how wellbeing is framed in the curriculum texts. Results Our analysis reveals an emphasis on individualism, the responsibilizing of choice, and the importance attached to individual agency and skills in the three interdisciplinary topics. The topics emphasise the importance of informed, ethical, and wise choices in a way that disconnects people from the world around them. This limits opportunities for students to be introduced to a socioecological perspective on human existence as well as overlooking opportunities for developing a sociocritical approach to students’ wellbeing through engagement with the real world. Conclusion More emphasis on collective challenges and dilemmas might stimulate students’ engagement and could thereby connect wellbeing to empowerment and to a sense of meaning in belonging to a larger whole.

Research on Promoting the Spirit of Scientists among Normal University Students under the Background of New Liberal Arts—A Case Study of Educational Technology

The spirit of scientists is the precious spiritual wealth accumulated by scientific and technological workers in the long-term scientific practice, and it is an important driving force to promote national development and progress. Normal university students are the promising youth who forge ahead and also are the future educators, who are responsible for the inheritance and dissemination of knowledge and spiritual civilization. Only by cultivating the spirit of scientists can normal university students promote the spirit of scientists better, which is profit for the younger generation to cultivate patriotic feelings and strengthen patriotic belief. It is also profit for cultivating the innovative and practical consciousness and gathering strength of enriching the people and strengthening the country. Moreover, it is profit for stimulating the spirit of dedication and coordination of the students, gathering strength for realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation. Only in this way can the spiritual connotation of scientists be sown more deeply and widely in people’s hearts. The new liberal arts initiates that colleges and universities should break barriers between disciplines, deepen interdisciplinary integration, and integrate into modern educational technology. Normal colleges and universities should strengthen science education, improve the scientific literacy of normal university students constantly, promote the spirit of scientists throughout the whole process of education. They can break barriers between disciplines in the context of new liberal arts, so that normal university students establish ideals and beliefs, strengthen their convictions, and promote the spirit of scientists better. Educational technology, as a normal major, is an emerging discipline that integrates contemporary educational science and information technology science. It contains both theory and technology and aims to improve learners’ information technology literacy and scientific literacy. Advanced information technology is not only an important factor to promote the further development of humanities and social sciences, but also an important tool of spreading the spirit of scientists. Similarly, the development of educational technology disciplines requires the support of the new liberal arts to avoid falling into the misunderstandings of technology-only theory and application-only theory. This paper takes educational technology, which is a typical interdisciplinary subject of arts and sciences, as an example to explore the path of integrating the spirit of scientists into normal university students’ spiritual blood under the background of new liberal arts.

Applications of AI in martial arts: A survey

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an interdisciplinary subject that integrates digital image processing, machine learning, and computer science, etc. A lot of work in martial arts benefits from AI technology. In this paper, we highlight and summarize the applications of AI in martial arts and indicate the main progress of related studies. Through the investigation of martial arts styles, tasks, data acquisition methods, and algorithm improvements, a paradigm that represents a possible technological process for an intelligent martial arts training system was summarized. These applications bring more scientific training and more effective technical analysis to martial arts. Furthermore, this paper delves into specific AI applications in areas such as action recognition, pose estimation, action evaluation, elite athlete support, sports betting, health care, animation generation, and competition field segmentation. By exploring these areas, the research prospects of AI applications in martial arts are comprehensively discussed. This paper inspires further research on martial arts by using AI, which includes helping researchers expand their research ideas and research methods, identify frontier issues, and innovate based on existing research.

An Analytical Overview of Futuristic Strategies in the Practice of Interdisciplinary Architecture Education

Architectural education is a universal discipline that requires an artistic, technical, and holistic perspective. It is a field of science and art that focuses on problem-solving and spatial creativity. As in all fields of science and art, the boundaries and scope of the field of architecture cannot be drawn. Its structure is so broad that it cannot be limited to a single discipline, and at the same time, it is flexible enough to make room for itself in every discipline. In this respect, even the concept of interdisciplinary is insufficient to coincide with the discipline of architecture as it describes a certain cross-section, and it becomes important what the disciplines that include architecture are and what the sentences of architecture can be in areas other than known disciplines. The headings that can be addressed separately are defined under the title "interdisciplinary," and the concept continues to exist as an unexamined area in the flexible and variable structure of architecture without being deepened enough. What is important is to define well which discipline influences to what extent and to define that all interdisciplinary subjects are areas that serve the main purpose of problem-solving and spatial creativity, to preserve the core balance of architecture without getting lost in the vast universe. The study aims to make an analytical look at architectural education, which is the environment where the concept of interdisciplinary in architectural practice is given and the boundaries are first taught. In this way, new expansions and questions are expected to arise in architectural education. From an analytical perspective, the issue of balancing architectural education and industry will be discussed using the PESTEL analysis method, which is a method used in strategic planning and especially in the field of business administration.

Chitosan-Peptide Composites for Tissue Engineering Applications: Advances in Treatment Strategies.

One of the most well-known instances of an interdisciplinary subject is tissue engineering, where experts from many backgrounds collaborate to address important health issues and improve people's quality of life. Many researchers are interested in using chitosan and its derivatives as an alternative to fabricating scaffold engineering and skin grafts in tissue because of its natural abundance, affordability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and wound healing properties. Nanomaterials based on peptides can provide cells with the essential biological cues required to promote cellular adhesion and are easily fabricated. Due to such worthy properties of chitosan and peptide, they find their application in tissue engineering and regeneration processes. The implementation of hybrids of chitosan and peptide is increasing in the field of tissue engineering and scaffolding for improved cellular adherence and bioactivity. This review covers the individual applications of peptide and chitosan in tissue engineering and further discusses the role of their conjugates in the same. Here, the recent findings are also discussed, along with studies involving the use of these hybrids in tissue engineering applications.

Bioinformatics in Russia: history and present-day landscape.

Bioinformatics has become an interdisciplinary subject due to its universal role in molecular biology research. The current status of Russia's bioinformatics research in Russia is not known. Here, we review the history of bioinformatics in Russia, present the current landscape, and highlight future directions and challenges. Bioinformatics research in Russia is driven by four major industries: information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and agriculture. Over the past three decades, despite a delayed start, the field has gained momentum, especially in protein and nucleic acid research. Dedicated and shared centers for genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics are active in different regions of Russia. Present-day bioinformatics in Russia is characterized by research issues related to genetics, metagenomics, OMICs, medical informatics, computational biology, environmental informatics, and structural bioinformatics. Notable developments are in the fields of software (tools, algorithms, and pipelines), use of high computation power (e.g. by the Siberian Supercomputer Center), and large-scale sequencing projects (the sequencing of 100 000 human genomes). Government funding is increasing, policies are being changed, and a National Genomic Information Database is being established. An increased focus on eukaryotic genome sequencing, the development of a common place for developers and researchers to share tools and data, and the use of biological modeling, machine learning, and biostatistics are key areas for future focus. Universities and research institutes have started to implement bioinformatics modules. A critical mass of bioinformaticians is essential to catch up with the global pace in the discipline.