International Symposium Research Articles

The 60th International Symposium on Functional Equations, Hotel Rewita, Kościelisko (Poland), June 9–15, 2024

The 60th International Symposium on Functional Equations, Hotel Rewita, Kościelisko (Poland), June 9–15, 2024

The 1st International Symposium on GPI and its Deficiency: Bridging Basic Research to Medical Frontiers in PNH and IGD.

The 1st International Symposium on GPI and its Deficiency: Bridging Basic Research to Medical Frontiers in PNH and IGD.

A Systematic Literature Review on Automated Software Vulnerability Detection Using Machine Learning

In recent years, numerous Machine Learning (ML) models, including Deep Learning (DL) and classic ML models, have been developed to detect software vulnerabilities. However, there is a notable lack of comprehensive and systematic surveys that summarize, classify, and analyze the applications of these ML models in software vulnerability detection. This absence may lead to critical research areas being overlooked or under-represented, resulting in a skewed understanding of the current state of the art in software vulnerability detection. To close this gap, we propose a comprehensive and systematic literature review that characterizes the different properties of ML-based software vulnerability detection systems using six major Research Questions (RQs). Using a custom web scraper, our systematic approach involves extracting a set of studies from four widely used online digital libraries: ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. We manually analyzed the extracted studies to filter out irrelevant work unrelated to software vulnerability detection, followed by creating taxonomies and addressing RQs. Our analysis indicates a significant upward trend in applying ML techniques for software vulnerability detection over the past few years, with many studies published in recent years. Prominent conference venues include the International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), the International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE), the Mining Software Repositories (MSR) conference, and the ACM International Conference on the Foundations of Software Engineering (FSE), whereas Information and Software Technology (IST), Computers & Security (C&S), and Journal of Systems and Software (JSS) are the leading journal venues. Our results reveal that 39.1% of the subject studies use hybrid sources, whereas 37.6% of the subject studies utilize benchmark data for software vulnerability detection. Code-based data are the most commonly used data type among subject studies, with source code being the predominant subtype. Graph-based and token-based input representations are the most popular techniques, accounting for 57.2% and 24.6% of the subject studies, respectively. Among the input embedding techniques, graph embedding and token vector embedding are the most frequently used techniques, accounting for 32.6% and 29.7% of the subject studies. Additionally, 88.4% of the subject studies use DL models, with recurrent neural networks and graph neural networks being the most popular subcategories, whereas only 7.2% use classic ML models. Among the vulnerability types covered by the subject studies, CWE-119, CWE-20, and CWE-190 are the most frequent ones. In terms of tools used for software vulnerability detection, Keras with TensorFlow backend and PyTorch libraries are the most frequently used model-building tools, accounting for 42 studies for each. In addition, Joern is the most popular tool used for code representation, accounting for 24 studies. Finally, we summarize the challenges and future directions in the context of software vulnerability detection, providing valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in the field.

Introduction: the narrative ethics of Ali Smith’s <em>Seasonal Quartet</em>

The editors Agnes Andeweg and Jesse van Amelsvoort introduce the special issue on The Narrative Ethics of Ali Smith’s Seasonal Quartet. They briefly contextualise Smith’s four novels —Autumn (2016), Winter (2017), Spring (2019), and Summer (2020)—and its reception, and outline how this special issue originated at the MLA International Symposium which was themed Being Hospitable: Languages and Cultures Across Borders (Glasgow, 2022). They introduce the contributions, which are bookended by two interviews with Ali Smith conducted by email in October 2023 and in person in June 2022. Andeweg and Van Amelsvoort argue that rather than a prescriptive or universal norm, hospitality in the Seasonal Quartet results from attention and appreciation in specific situations, as an aesthetic practice.

Special Issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability

This is the seventh special issue on Design and Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability. As the first special issue on the topic was issued in 2009, the topic has a fifteen-year history in this journal. Environmental sustainability was recognized as important for manufacturing even at that time, which is why the special issue was started in this journal. The seriousness of this topic has been increasing not only in Europe but also in Japan and other countries. A recent critical trend has been the way in which companies’ attitudes toward this issue, including their positions on carbon neutrality, a circular economy, and biodiversity, determine their value. Furthermore, particularly striking trend is the promotion of various policies to realize a circular economy, including the adoption of international standards for a circular economy and new eco-design regulations in Europe. These movements indicate the need to transform production and consumption in society as a whole beyond the boundaries of individual companies and industries. The seventh special issue contains seven well-written papers. The papers cover the following topics: - Circular economy - Life cycle design and management - Environmentally conscious design of products and services - Low-energy and low-emission manufacturing - Closed-loop supply chain management - Sustainable consumption and production From the fifteen-year history of this special issue, we have been able to learn viewpoints specific to the series in this journal. Most of the papers, revised and enhanced in response to the editor’s invitation, were originally presented at EcoDesign 2023, the 13th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, held in Nara, Japan. The editor sincerely thanks the authors and reviewers for their contributions in making this special issue possible. We hope that these articles encourage further research on design and manufacturing for environmental sustainability.

Guest Editorial Special Issue on the International Symposium on Integrated Circuits and Systems—ISICAS 2024

Guest Editorial Special Issue on the International Symposium on Integrated Circuits and Systems—ISICAS 2024

A mini-review on the international gyrate atrophy symposium 2023: More than meets the eye. Focus on outstanding research questions

A mini-review on the international gyrate atrophy symposium 2023: More than meets the eye. Focus on outstanding research questions

Fire safety science: Proceedings of the 14th international symposium

Fire safety science: Proceedings of the 14th international symposium

Preface

The 2nd International Symposium on Frontiers of Mechanical and Material Engineering (MME2024) is a globally recognized event to be organized by the Hubei Digital Textile Equipment Key Laboratory, China, in collaboration with the Wuhan Textile University, China, Zhongnan University, East-Siberian State University of Technology and Management, Russia, Rongzhi Sciences and Technology Center, China, was held from 21-22 September 2024 in Hangzhou, China. Since its inception in 2014, MME has successfully encompassed a wide spectrum of cuttingedge research domains, developed into a premier international event held in China and which gathered the best scientists and world class experts to share leading edge and multidisciplinary research in various fields related to mechanical engineering, materials science and modern technologies. MME serves as a prestigious international platform, this conference will continue to facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge advancements across a spectrum of disciplines, converge students, experts, researchers, scholars, and industry professionals from different nations to share and deliberate on their latest work. This volume comprises select proceedings of 18 papers from 56 contributions submitted to MME2024. All the papers underwent a meticulous peer-review process, with each paper being evaluated by at least one expert in the relevant field. It introduces latest advancements in the subjects of mechanical engineering, materials science and advanced manufacturing technology, et al. It will be beneficial for readers from both academia and industry to understand and tackle the challenges in an efficient manner and to adopt appropriate solutions in the mentioned fields above. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to invited keynote speakers: Dr. Valeriy Buryachenko, Micromechanics & Composites LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Prof. David BASSIR, French University of Technology UTBM, France; Prof. Raul Duarte Salgueiral Gomes Campilho, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ISEP - School of Engineering, Portugal, and Dr. Ghulam Yasin, Oxford Brookes University, UK, for their brilliant speeches. Thanks to all the international reviewers and program committee members for their valuable contributions and dedication. List of Conference Chair, Conference Co-Chair, Honorary Chair, Editors and Technical Program Committees are available in this Pdf.

Documenting public health interventions with new technologies in rural Indonesia

The African Journal of Reproductive Health is pleased to publish these compendia of articles that originated from an international symposium on public health which took place in Surabaya, Indonesia in 2023 (ISoPH 2023). Indonesia, the world’s fourth largest country, with a population of 280 million people, has a robust healthcare system that comprises a mix of public and private providers’ financing. Of interest, is Indonesia’s approach to health promotion through the digitization of its health services resulting in the development of multiple health applications by the central government, regional governments, and the private sector. The uniqueness of the ISoPH symposium is its strategic focus on providing an understanding of the ways that various communities in Indonesia have been engaged and are involved in using digital technologies to promote health outcomes. This being one of the first such descriptions globally, it remains an essential approach that will help to draw similar innovations from other parts of the world.

Strengthening Indonesia’s health system through community and technological engagements in public health interventions

The 7th International Symposium on Public Health (ISoPH 2023), was held on October 2-3, 2023, in Surabaya, Indonesia, which brought together a diverse array of public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the globe. The purpose of the symposium was to facilitate the exchange of the latest information and ideas within the realm of public health. The symposium aspired to foster discussions and the exchange of insights regarding scientific issues in the field of public health globally and within the context of Indonesia. Organized by the Faculty of Public Health at Airlangga University in Indonesia, the symposium addressed the urgent need for robust, resilient health systems capable of navigating the complex challenges of the modern era, particularly in the context of the Society 5.0 paradigm.

Rent controls in comparative perspective: Reflections on an international symposium

In Scotland, the policy landscape around rent controls is rapidly evolving and full of uncertainty. At this critical moment, an international symposium in Edinburgh brought together activists and academics in similar contexts living with or fighting for rent controls from across Europe and North America. This contribution is organised around reflections from the participants on (1) the history of rent controls in their area; (2) the current rent regulations in operation and their effectiveness; (3) the role of tenants’ organisations and (4) landlord and other pro-real estate lobbies in shaping the discourse around rent controls; and (5) reflections on what a satisfactory resolution on the rent control issue might look like and how it relates to other dimensions of the housing system. Our collective hope is that these reflections contribute to sharpening and clarifying the re-emergence of demands for rent control in Europe and North America as a powerful tool––if insufficient by itself––for shaping a decommodified housing system.

Abstracts from 14th Georg Rajka International Symposium on Atopic Dermatitis.

Abstracts from14th Georg Rajka International Symposium on Atopic Dermatitis Doha, Qatar October 24-26, 2024.

International Symposium on Electrochemistry and Surface Science in Honour of Professor Jacek Lipkowski’s 80th Birthday

International Symposium on Electrochemistry and Surface Science in Honour of Professor Jacek Lipkowski’s 80th Birthday

Research Progress on Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides: An Overview of the 3rd International Symposium on Bioactive Peptides.

Interest in food-derived bioactive peptides is on the rise. In 2023, the 3rd International Symposium on Bioactive Peptides (ISBP) was held in Niagara Falls, Canada, to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among researchers in this field. This article aims to provide a high-level overview of the key progress and emerging trends in bioactive peptides based on the 3rd ISBP. This review highlights the production of bioactive peptides from sustainable sources through the integration of artificial intelligence and wet-lab research, the emerging roles of bioactive peptides in cognitive function, and the ability of peptides to act as taste modifiers. The emerging research trend in bioactive peptides focuses on utilizing novel processing technologies, understanding peptide-receptor interactions, applying omics in mechanistic studies, conducting clinical trials, and facilitating product development and commercialization.

Vitamin D-Do Diet Recommendations for Health Remain Strong?

How will the scientific community and authoritative bodies define future nutritional requirements for vitamin D? At the International Symposium on Nutritional Aspects of Musculoskeletal Health, the authors debated the strength of current evidence for setting vitamin D intake recommendations from diet: the positive side of the strength of the evidence (PRO) suggests there is a physiological requirement for vitamin D and the opposing view (CON) that in light of negative results from large, recent trials, particularly those with fractures and bone health outcomes, we are left rudderless. Should we provide recommendations based on empiric treatment of vitamin D for most groups and conditions? It is becoming increasingly evident that vitamin D plays a role in many physiological functions and processes associated with long-term human health; however, to what extent are these benefits apparent beyond what is needed for adequate nutritional status, measured as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, for active calcium absorption? The meeting attendees voted for the PRO vs. CON position at the end of the session.

Preface

The International Symposium and Workshop on Sustainable Buildings, Cities and Communities (SBCC) 2024 provides a platform to share ideas, research, and studies on how to mitigate global warming and tackle climate change. SBCC 2024 is organized by the Architecture Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, with sponsorship from BeCool Indonesia and Tatalogam Group Inc. The initiative entails the Kampung BeCool project, which involves the painting of cool roofs on 20 houses to improve the microclimate of the neighborhood. It also includes the installation of three solar reflective houses to demonstrate low-carbon materials and energy-efficient housing solutions. The SBCC 2024 conference featured an array of speakers, encompassing professionals in the field of building and construction, scholars, decision-makers, and representatives from the industry. This symposium served as a genuine collaboration among stakeholders, aiming to tackle global challenges at both the macro and micro levels of execution. The event also showcased the efforts of architects, who have been instrumental in the development of “Building Low Carbon Future: Decarbonising with Impact,” while fostering partnerships with sustainable industries. The success of these endeavors is crucial in establishing connections and harmonizing the interests of all parties involved to attain the ambitious goal of the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (E-NDC), which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 32% or 912 million tonnes by 2030. List of Tributes to Colleagues, Sponsor and Funding Acknowledgements, Full List of Committee Names and Affiliations, Conference Details are available in this pdf.

Challenges and Possible Solutions to Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation in Turkey and the Middle East: Panel Discussion/Brainstorm Session Summary Report.

Organ transplantation is the best therapeutic option for children with end-stage organ failure. Pediatric transplantation centers and prioritization of organs for children are being established around the world. However, there is an important discrepancy observed when comparing high-income countries versus low-income and middle-income countries, as programs are active in some, but not in many others. Deceased organ donation is low in many places, which has led to an increase of organ shortage; consequently, there is a need to rely on the use of living donor organs. This is frequently the case for pediatric transplantation. To gather information about the possible reasons underlying these challenges and to propose possible solutions, a brainstorming session took place during the International Symposium on Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation in Ankara, Turkey. A description on different topics that were discussed is presented herein.

Raising the case of hepatitis E: Report from the 2nd international HEV symposium

The 2nd International Hepatitis E Virus Symposium was held on April 28 and 29, 2023, in London, UK. The conference was hosted by the International Vaccine Institute and brought together key clinicians, researchers, and private and public stakeholders for a dedicated forum on hepatitis E virus (HEV). The scientific program spanned multiple facets of HEV, from updates on clinical research and diagnostic advances to vaccine development. The conference highlighted presentations on several critical HEV vaccine studies that will greatly impact the field, including the largest effectiveness study of Hecolin vaccine outside of China and the first reactive mass-vaccination campaign in South Sudan. This report summarizes information shared at the convening and offers perspectives on the steps forward for hepatitis E.

The 8th international symposium on sourdough – “Sourdough for health”

The 8th international symposium on sourdough – “Sourdough for health”