Previous Conferences Research Articles

Physics-Informed Data-Driven Approaches to State of Health Prediction of Maritime Battery Systems

Battery systems are increasingly being used for powering ocean going ships, and the number of fully electric or hybrid ships relying on battery power for propulsion and maneuvering is growing. In order to ensure the safety of such electric ships, it is of paramount importance to monitor the available energy that can be stored in the batteries, and classification societies typically require that the state of health (SOH) of the batteries can be verified by independent tests – annual capacity tests. However, this paper discusses physics-informed data-driven approaches to online diagnostics for state of health monitoring of maritime battery systems based on a combination of physical knowledge, physic-based models, insights from extensive characterization tests and operational sensor data collected from the batteries during actual operation. This represents an alternative approach to the annual capacity tests for electric ships that is found to be sufficiently robust and accurate under certain conditions. Previous attempts with purely data-driven models, including both cumulative and snapshot models, semi-supervised learning and simple models based on the state of charge did not achieve the required reliability and accuracy for them to be utilized in a ship classification perspective, as presented at previous PHM conferences. However, preliminary results from the physics-informed data-driven method presented in this paper indicate that it can be relied on for independent verification of state of health as an alternative to physical tests. It has been tested on battery cells cycled in laboratory degradation tests as well as on field returns from batteries onboard ships in service. Notwithstanding, further validation and verification of the method is recommended to further build confidence in the model predictions.

Humor and conflict in the Global South

This special issue focusses on humour studies scholarship from and about the Global South. It addresses a critical gap of underrepresentation, as identified in a previous ISHS conference and explored in subsequent panels. The issue brings together diverse contributions that examine urgent and emerging questions in Africa, Asia, and South America, highlighting howhumour interacts with socio-political dynamics, cultural tensions, and historical contexts in these regions. By shedding light on these perspectives, this collection seeks to broaden the discourse in humour studies and encourage deeper engagement with global voices and experiences.

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The IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering journal contains the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Structures - AMS 2024. The conference took place between 30.05 to 01.06 2024 at Timisoara, Romania and it was the tenth edition of the scientific event organized by the Department of Materials Engineering and Manufacturing and Department of Mechanics and Strength of Materials from University Politehnica of Timisoara with the support of the Politehnica Foundation, Technical Sciences Academy of Romania and Romanian Academy - Timisoara Branch. Additionally, this tenth edition continues the tradition of previous AMS conferences by providing a platform for researchers, academic staff, young PhD students, and industrial partners to present their scientific achievements in the field of: - Advanced materials-amorphous, nano-structured materials, composites, cellular materials, biomaterials etc.; - Surface engineering; - Modern fabrication, additive manufacturing, joints and recycling technologies; - Materials damage under time-dependent-actions (fatigue, creep, impact, corrosion); - Computational techniques for advanced engineering materials and structures. We hope that our readers find this special issue both interesting and useful. Guest editors Prof. Viorel-Aurel ȘERBAN, University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania Prof. Liviu MARȘAVINA, University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania Prof. Ion-Dragoș UȚU, University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania Assoc.Prof. Emanoil LINUL, University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania

Superconductors Molecular Effect Model Fundamentals and Review of Isotope Effect with 3D Graphical- Mathematical Interior Optimization

At previous Conference Proceedings, a contribution with computational advances and the review of superconductors (SC) Isotope Effect and Molecular Effect Model (MEM) were presented. That comprised Type I and Type II superconductors materials, both classical and modern ones. 2D/3D Interior Optimization is applied here for further sharper results with numerical dataset in Type II high- temperature superconductors (HTSC). Future challenges in superconducting lines are explained as an author’s proposal, and compared to literature ones. Improved-software results confirm the previous results obtained. A compilation and extension, both in mathematical methods and new results in 3D Graphical and Interior Optimization from the Proceedings presentation is shown and proven. Additionally, a number of previous publications results in this field are included. Applications in Electronics Physics Superconductors modelling are briefed.

Mapping, geography

AbstractThis Themed Intervention consists of short papers written by nine plenary speakers at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers plus a paper by the Society's Cartographic Collections Manager. In this introduction, I explain why I chose mapping as the conference Chair's theme. I give a sense of how the relationship between geography and mapping has been addressed through previous conference addresses and themes. I then explore three types of cartographic genealogies. The first shows how histories of cartography traditionally took the form of family trees. The second explores disjunctures between previous phases of cartography and brings us to current definitions of mapping. The third genealogy is that of previously subjugated forms of mapping knowledge and practice which are now defining features of the field (critical quantitative; empire, race, and Indigenous; counter‐; representational and more‐than‐representational).

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The 2024 4th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Mechatronics (ICAMM 2024) was held via virtual form in Xi’an, China from May 10th to 12th, 2024. Previous conferences in the past three years of this series have been successfully held and it was agreed to hold the conference once a year, with the aim to establish and develop a constant international collaboration. In recent years, interest in advanced materials and mechatronics has been flourishing all over the globe due to both theoretical and practical requirements. Considering the trend, the fourth conference of ICAMM series was organized in order to provide an international academic forum for developing research cooperation and to promote research and other academic activities in related fields. We entertained about 80 participants at ICAMM 2024 and arranged various speeches and presentations which cover a wide range of topics related to the Conference theme. Many scholars and researchers all over the world have contributed to the emerging technology and application of advanced materials and mechatronics. The wonderful keynote speeches included Semiconductor Lighting and Display: Design and Manufacturing Technology for High Efficiency GaN-based LED Chips (by Prof. Shengjun Zhou, Wuhan University, China), Materials, Processing and Reliability of Low Temperature Bonding in 3D Chip Stacking (by Prof. Liang Zhang, Xiamen University of Technology, China), Monitoring Applications of Electronic Devices in the Shipbuilding Industry (by Assoc. Prof. Fengming Du, Dalian Maritime University, China), and Addictive Manufacturing and Intelligent Processing Control of Advanced Metal Materials (by Prof. Kun Li, Chongqing University, China). ICAMM 2024 has been endorsed and supported by many national and international engineering-related universities and organizations and was a complete success. The topics of papers collected and undergone rigorous peer review in the Proceedings of ICAMM 2024 can be classified as follows: Semiconductor Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Material Forming Process and Equipment, Advanced Electromagnetism, Laser Physics and Technology, Irradiation electronics, etc. Last but not the least is our gratitude. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the keynote speakers, authors, committee members for the success of the Conference, which has given rise to this present volume of selected papers. We would also like to acknowledge the staff of Journal of Physics: Conference Series for their effective work to make this Proceedings published. The Committee of ICAMM 2024 List of Committee Member is available in this Pdf.

Darth Vader's Secret Weapon: Implementing Mission Engineering with UAF

AbstractWhen planning and conducting a Mission Engineering (ME) study, it is important to have a complete, correct, and coherent model of the mission architecture. The Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) has been found to be effective for this purpose. The OUSD (R&E) Mission Integration office is exploring how to use UAF for their ME architectures. This paper will explore some of the required modeling features and constructs that will enable this to occur. The paper “Implementing Mission Engineering with UAF” was presented at a previous conference and this paper will expand on that presentation and will discuss additional work that has been accomplished since then. This paper will also explore the proposed extensions for UAF to better support ME. We created a prototype model using the Battle of Hoth from Star Wars as a proof of concept for these modeling extensions and used the process and ME concepts defined in the Mission Engineering Guide (MEG). Since then there have been several concepts that were explored such as compatibility with the Model‐Based Acquisition (MBAcq) approach, recent initiatives from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities, Enterprise Systems Engineering (ESE) process and methods, detailed resource engagement, use of different modeling languages (e.g., Systems Modeling Language (SysML), SysML v2 and UAF v2), Effects and Outcomes, variety of measures, additional attributes/stereotypes such as differentiation between enemy/friendly/neutral ‐ Blue Force, Red Force, etc., provenance/confidence of enemy resources, and so forth. This paper will summarize the research and modeling done to date and explore these additional concepts as well as new ideas introduced in the MEG v2.

Is it true? Another view in the conversation between science, pseudo-science and faith

This contribution is founded on a forty-year friendship between two university psychology professors, for whom dialogue on science and religion has been a perennial theme. At a previous conference they collaborated on a paper on the psychology of religion. The present paper attempts to further this conversation with a dialogue on truth, science, pseudoscience, and faith. The dialogue is structured around a theme from Denis Diderot that the basis of philosophy is incredulity. The ensuing conversation, which interrogates the meaning of science and truth, includes various questions and answers

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Preface The 4th MSAT Conference “Scaling Up Ocean Action Based on Science and Innovation for the Implementation of the Blue Economy” held in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia on the 26-27th of October 2023 was part of a conference series held biennially since 2017 (https://msat.fitb.itb.ac.id/). The 4th MSAT conference on maritime science and technology targets the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically the SDGs no 13 and 14 (Climate Action and Life below water), as well as no. 1 (No Poverty), no. 2 (Zero Hunger), and no. 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) through the maritime section, especially as our country is the second-largest coastline in the world with 60% of our citizens living in the coastal area. With those goals, MSAT 2023 places a spotlight on the critical role of science and innovation in fostering the blue economy. The conference theme is not only timely but also holds the promise of unlocking new horizons for oceanic prosperity. The conference builds upon a strong legacy. The 1st MSAT Conference proceeding (Volume 62) was published at IOP on 06 July 2018 (https://iopscience.iop.org/issue/1755-1315/162/1); our second conference proceeding (Volume 618) was published at IOP on 21 December 2020 (https://iopscience.iop.org/issue/1755-1315/618/1); and our third conference proceeding (Volume 925) was published at IOP on 06 December 2021 (https://iopscience.iop.org/issue/1755-1315/925/1). These volumes showcase a wide range of research findings encompassing “Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics, Marine Hazard and Coastal Degradation, Marine Resources, Conservation and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), and Marine Geodesy and Satellite Oceanography” as discussed at the sessions of each conference. These three conference proceedings document the journey of MSAT, and serve as a testament to the commitment of the maritime community to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology. They have not only advanced the field of ocean science but also contributed to the global cause for sustainability. Following the success of the previous conferences, the 4th MSAT continued the tradition of excellence. Building upon the momentum from the online edition of the 3rd MSAT due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference marked a welcome return to an in-person format. However, an online option was still accommodated to ensure wider participation. The conference was jointly organized by the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology - Institut Teknologi Bandung, the Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC), and the Indonesian Association of Oceanology (ISOI). It attracted a diverse group of participants, including scientists, students, and stakeholders from Indonesia and abroad. The total number of people who attended the 4th MSAT 2023 was 208 people, consisting of 136 participants, 38 committees, 17 keynote and invited speakers, and 17 moderators. The first day of the MSAT 2023 conference, held on October 26th, 2023, attracted international participation thanks to its well-regarded speakers from around the globe (Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, Japan, Korea, and Australia). The opening ceremony commenced with welcoming remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Earth Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Irwan Meilano, S.T., M.Sc., and Chairman of ISOI, Prof. Dr. Agung Dhamar Syakti. Additionally, a video message was delivered by a representative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Following the opening, Prof. Yoshiyuki Kaneda from the Institute of Education Research and Regional Corporation for Crisis Management Shikoku (IECMS) at Kagawa University, Japan, presented a plenary session lecture. This was succeeded by a talk from Prof. Dr. Irwan Meilano himself, followed by a series of five parallel mini-symposia sessions. List of Steering Committee, Scientific Committee, Advisory Board, Organizing Committee, Editorial Committee and Photo documentation are available in this Pdf.

Design improvements to the SNS ion source and diagnostics

The U.S. Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) is a state-of-the-art neutron scattering facility delivering the world’s most intense pulsed-neutron beams to a wide array of instruments which are used to conduct investigations in many fields of science and engineering. The accelerator system is fed by an RF-driven, multicusp, H− ion source which nominally provides pulsed beam currents of 50-60 mA (1ms, 60Hz). This report provides a discussion of ongoing design improvements to the SNS ion source and Low Energy Beam Transport (LEBT) as well as diagnostic upgrades undertaken since the previous ICIS conference. These improvements include (i) simple mechanical modifications to the source outlet aperture which resulted in dramatically increased extracted beam current and comparable or lower emittance at similar beam currents, (ii) design improvements to the LEBT chopper target which will enable full power beam-dumping during physics studies, (iii) refinement of the SNS Allison emittance scanner that has enabled the first reliable LEBT beam measurements at full beam power (65kV, 50-100mA, 1ms, 60Hz) on the SNS ion source test stand and (iv) the implementation of a thermal imaging camera for the monitoring the LEBT electrode temperatures. (v) The design of an advanced Cs system, capable of more efficient Cs utilization with significantly lower Cs losses from the source is also presented. Mechanical details, computational simulations and experimental results are discussed within the context of these improvements.

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Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Ion Sources, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2023ICIS’23 was the 20th event in a biennial series of conferences that are dedicated to Ion Sources and their applications, and the first in-person conference of this series after the COVID 19 pandemic. The conference was hosted by TRIUMF (www.triumf.ca), Canada’s Particle Accelerator Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada, September 17 to September 22, 2023. The ICIS series covers the physics and technology of ion sources for scientific research and applications. With the conference being the main event within the ion sources community it offers a forum for exchanging of new ideas and establishing of collaborations.The conference was held at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria BC, Canada, with support from the adjacent Fairmont Empress hotel. The venue is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Lkwungen People, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations communities.The biennial conference series covers the physics and technology of ion sources for scientific research and applications. New developments and advancements have been presented and discussed. As in previous conferences of this series, all aspects of ion sources have been covered in the categories:• Fundamental processes in ion sources and plasmas• Production of high intensity ion beams• Production of highly charged ion beams• Negative ion sources• Ion sources for fusion• Radioactive ion sources, charge breeders and polarized beams• Beam formation, extraction, transport, and diagnostics• Applications of ion sources• Key technologies for ion sourcesThe conference was organized in a hybrid mode and a zoom link was made available to participants, who could not attend in person. A total of 178 participants have registered for the conference, of whom 20 were students and 23 attended from remote. Fifty contributions have been presented in plenary sessions of which 20 were invited by the international advisory committee. The remaining 30 have been selected by the Scientific advisory committee. 123 contributions have been presented at 2 poster sessions. The high level and interesting contributions triggered lively discussions during all sessions. Thank you to all who contributed to this.Additional events included a tour of the TRIUMF Laboratory on September 17 just before the conference, and a reception on the same evening. In the afternoon of Wednesday, September 20 delegates were able to enjoy the beautiful surrounding Vancouver Island by either participating in a whale watching tour or a nature hike along the shoreline. In the evening of this day the conference banquet was held in the Fairmont Empress hotel.Fifteen students participated in the student poster competition. Members of both the international advisory committee and the scientific program committee acted as judges. Thank you to all the students who have contributed and the judges. Three winners have been awarded.List of International advisory committee, Scientific program committee, Local organizing committee are available in this pdf.

Investigation of the subsurface structure at the target site in Kumamoto, Japan, and the distributed data of the blind prediction exercise: report for the experiments for the 6th international symposium on effects of surface geology on seismic motion

This technical report explains details on the results of the investigation to build a subsurface structural model and a selection of earthquake data at the target site of the blind prediction exercise for “The 6th International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior/International Association of Earthquake Engineering International Symposium on the Effect of Surface Geology on Seismic Motion (ESG6).” The selection process of the target site in the Kumamoto Plain, Japan, in ESG6 was explained with a historical review of the blind prediction tests in the previous ESG conferences. We have collected existing subsurface structural and earthquake data and conducted geophysical and geotechnical surveys in and around the target site to generate important velocity structure and the earthquake data used in the blind test. Microtremor data were obtained in triangular arrays ranging in side lengths from 1 to 962 m, and active surface wave data were derived along a 36-m line at the site. These data were provided for the prediction of a subsurface structural model in the first step of the blind prediction exercise. We also conducted a velocity logging in a borehole to a bottom depth of 39 m at the site and laboratory tests of soil samples from the borehole. We constructed a velocity profile of the shallow and deep sedimentary layers from a combination of the geophysical and geotechnical data at the site, and validated it by comparing the characteristics of the ground motion data from the moderate event. This “preferred velocity model” was provided as a standard model to the participants in the second and third steps of the blind prediction test to predict the earthquake ground motions of a moderate event and the mainshock of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.Graphical

Life and growth of the Thirteen Marxist Feminist Theses

The fourth international Marxist feminist conference was the most international and best attended with around 700 participants, including Silvia Federici, Nancy Fraser, Tithi Bhattacharya, Lorena Cabnal, Ochy Curiel, Ana Cecilia Dinerstein, Elsa Dorlin, Jules Falquet, and Frigga Haug. The main themes of the panels established continuity with the previous conferences, from debates on intersectionality which overlap in various fields with practical and theoretical issues such as value, the state, law, care, production, and social reproduction to those that were closely linked to the thinking of new organizations and repertoires of struggle. This Special Issue is based on the plenary titled: the Thirteen Theses of Marxist Feminism. Frigga Haug, the author of The Thirteen Theses, considers all of them in her opening interview. The most widely debated theses by the Special Issue contributors are Theses I, II, and III on relations of production and the production of the means of life followed by theses from V to VIII which deal with intersectionality and how to study race, class and gender, the role of labor movement in the process of emancipation, and the issue of primary and secondary contradictions which is closely related to the development of an effective political emancipatory subject. The Special Issue closes with an interview with the philosopher Nancy Fraser on the three faces of labor.

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The 5th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE AND BIOINDUSTRY (ICAGRI) Theme is “The challenges of the agricultural sector in preserving natural resources and environment for future generations”Banda Aceh, 11-12 October 2023Since 2019, we had successfully organized the four previous ICAGRI conference consecutively. Different from previous years, this year the 5th ICAGRI 2023 was held in a hybrid conference. A number of academics, researchers, policy makers, professionals and other stakeholders, both national and international, have contributed to the success of this conference.Sustainable agriculture contains a moral invitation to the environment and natural resources by considering the following three aspects: (1) Ecologically Sound; (2) Economic Valueable; and (3) Socially Just. To create an agricultural sector that can preserve natural resources and the environment for future generations, it is necessary to carry out strategies in sustainable agriculture in the form of development that respects diversity, uses an integrative approach, has a long-term perspective and can guarantee equality and social justice. Therefore, this year’s conference theme is “The challenges of the agricultural sector in preserving natural resources and environment for future generations”.The editorial board of the 5th ICAGRI 2023 received a total of 132 papers from 8 countries throughout the world: United States of America (USA), Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Uganda, and Indonesia. A total of 102 papers were accepted to be presented in this conference, while the 19 submitted papers were rejected and 11 papers were withdrawn. All papers were reviewed and the accepted papers will be submitted to IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science indexed by Scopus.On behalf of the committee, we want to acknowledge and express gratitude to all parties supporting this conference: the Rector of Universitas Syiah Kuala, the Dean and Vice Dean of the Agriculture Faculty, the Head of Research and Community Service Institution of Universitas Syiah Kuala, and the national and international partners of the 5th ICAGRI 2023. Our special thanks to our keynote and invited speakers, thank you to all committee members for your kind and hard work for this conference. Hopefully the conference will highly contribute to our future sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Have a nice conference and hope to see you again next year at the 6th ICAGRI 2024 conference.Cordially yours,Dr. ZaitunChairperson of the 5th ICAGRI 2023List of Streering Commitees, Organizing Committee, International Scientific Committee & Advisory Board, International Editorial Board are available in this Pdf.

Deceptive XAI: Typology, Creation and Detection

Providing rationales for decisions can enhance transparency and cultivate trust. Nevertheless, in light of economic incentives and other factors that may encourage manipulation, the reliability of such explanations comes into question. This manuscript builds upon a previous conference paper∗\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$^*$$\\end{document} by introducing a conceptual framework for deceptive explanations and constructing a typology grounded in interdisciplinary literature. The focus of our work is on how AI models can generate and detect deceptive explanations. In our empirical evaluation, we focus on text classification and introduce modifications to the explanations generated by GradCAM, a well-established method for explaining neural networks. Through a user study comprising 200 participants, we demonstrate that these deceptive explanations have the potential to mislead individuals. However, we also demonstrate that machine learning (ML) techniques can discern even subtle deceptive tactics with an accuracy exceeding 80%, given sufficient domain expertise. Furthermore, even in the absence of domain knowledge, unsupervised learning can be employed to identify inconsistencies in the explanations, provided that fundamental information about the underlying predictive model is accessible.

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Fourth Conference of Computational Methods & Ocean Technology (COTech 2023) November 30 – December 1, 2023, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway The COTech (Computational Methods & Ocean Technology) conference started as part of the research and dissemination activities of the Program Area for research “COTech - Computational methods in Offshore Technology” at Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger (UiS) with its first event in 2017. This Program Area for Research was founded in 2015 with seven professors, four associate professors, two adjunct professors and five research (PhD) students from the Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science (IMBM), whose expertise and competence lies primarily within use of computational methods such as finite element methods, boundary and volume element methods, computational fluid dynamics and the like in marine and subsea technology, marine operations, design and analysis of mechanical systems, integrity and reliability of offshore structures and mechanical systems, renewable energy and wind engineering. In the ocean-related engineering area in particular, numerical computation approach is nowadays not only serving as a means to cultivate and realize innovative ideas, but also it is becoming the primary choice to solve complex engineering problems for the harsh and unfriendly environment in the Arctic.Like the previous conference, this year’s COTech conference is conducted as part of the dissemination activities of the Institute Strategic Program (ISP) entitled “Computational Methods and Ocean Technology” established under the research activities of the Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science. This three-year program (2021 - 2023) intends to bring researchers of the department under four selected research areas:1. Ocean Energy Conversion - installations & dynamic analysis of offshore wind turbines, structural health monitoring, corrosion assisted fatigue, ocean wave energy.2. Aquaculture Technology - efficient farming techniques, advanced numerical modeling and computation, fluid-structure interaction, design effective maintenance programs for aquaculture.3. Marine and Subsea Technology - sediment erosion (scour), scour prediction CFD models, structural integrity and fatigue life of offshore structures, adaptive control of ROVs in subsea application, predictive maintenance of subsea structures4. Innovative Solutions - 3D printing based innovative solutions, inspection drones, augmented reality for maintenance training,…In addition to the thematic areas covered in the last three conferences, the 4th COTech conference accommodated some of the emerging technologies and applications such as machine learning techniques, additive manufacturing technologies, 3D printing in healthcare technology, smart energy storage and bio-inspired design.In general, the conference is intended to provide a platform for academics and professionals working within diverse forms of the computational methods, Ocean/Offshore technology and Oil and Gas technologies to come together, present their recent works in the area, exchange ideas, and establish professional networks. It will serve as a forum for multidisciplinary research and bring together enable them to exchange their research experience and disseminate their results within the involved fields.List of Conference Organizing Committee, Volume Editors, Invited Keynote Speakers, Additional plenary session speakers, Technical Committee Members and Reviewers are available in this Pdf.

OGC P28 Gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders after oesophago-gastric cancer surgery: The RESTORE modified Delphi survey

Abstract Background Oesophago-gastric (OG) cancer surgery is life-changing with a significant impact on quality of life (QOL). OG cancer surgery reconfigures the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract altering its physiological function. Certain disorders such as anastomotic stricture are well recognised whereas others, such as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, are increasingly being diagnosed. As multimodality treatment improves survival, more poly-symptomatic patients are living with these disorders as a consequence of surgery. We aimed to establish consensus on the definitions of relevant symptoms and disorders, as well as appropriate investigation and treatment. Standardisation will form a foundation for optimising QOL in this growing patient group. Methods This on-line modified Delphi study focused on patients after oesophagectomy, gastrectomy or subtotal gastrectomy for cancer (OG cancer surgery). The survey covered symptoms, common conditions, and symptoms triggering investigation for recurrence. The survey was designed using non-systematic reviews and expert opinion. Items were rated from 1 (completely disagree) to 9 (absolutely agree). Multi-disciplinary experts were identified through word of mouth and expressions of interest at previous conferences. Two rounds were completed, with some revisions after first round review. Median ratings were determined. Consensus agreement was judged as 70% or more respondents in agreement (7-9) and less than 15% disagreement (1-3). Results 86 and 77 complete surveys were received in rounds 1 and 2. Respondents were multidisciplinary, including OG surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, dietitians and nurse specialists. 7 upper GI, 13 non-specific and 6 lower GI symptom definitions were agreed. Clinical definitions, diagnostic criteria, first line investigations and treatments were agreed for 10 conditions: anastomotic stricture, acid reflux, non-acid reflux oesophagitis, biliary gastritis, delayed gastric emptying, dumping syndrome, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, bile acid diarrhoea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and carbohydrate malabsorption. Agreement was also reached across many second-line investigations and treatments, and 12 of 14 (86%) symptom triggers to investigate for recurrence. Conclusions The RESTORE multidisciplinary consensus study has established a foundation for assessing and treating 10 conditions negatively affecting QOL after OG cancer surgery. Standardised symptom definitions will guide diagnostic assessments. Agreed condition definitions and diagnostic criteria will allow robust measurement of their incidence, and evaluation of treatment effects. Future work will aim to develop algorithms for managing these conditions. This work will raise standards of diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect patients after OG cancer surgery, allowing collection of robust data to evaluate improvements in symptoms and QOL.

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This year, Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development (JESSD) is proud to hold its fourth international virtual symposium, featuring world-class speakers and editors worldwide. We were incredibly honored to have invited Mohamad Nor Azra, Ph.D. from Head of Climate Change Adaptation Laboratory, Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Prof. Dr.Arch. Iryna Bulakh from Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, Dr. Ir. Haruki Agustina, M.Env.Eng.Sc. from Director of Contamination Restoration and Emergency Response of Hazardous Waste, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Indonesia, and Dr. Yuki M. A. Wardhana from Senior Vice President at PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (Persero).The symposium was held in a hybrid format, arranged online and offline, due to related restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic. I appreciate everyone’s participation in the fourth JESSD Symposium: International Symposium of Earth, Energy, Environmental Science, and Sustainable Development, despite the restrictive situation caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic. Instead of being postponed, this symposium was conducted hybridly in response to emerging issues mainly related to earth science, energy, environmental science, and sustainability. Moreover, this symposium also facilitates the publication of qualified research on Environment Sustainable after Covid-19 to contribute to the global response to the post-pandemic situation.This symposium is slightly different from the previous symposium and conference held last year. By making the best use of development in telecommunication platforms, we are able to gather virtually to share our insights and progress covering numerous subjects ranging from: the broad earth science, energy, and environmental science, and the special issues as well as Cleaner Production, Environmental Management and Protection, Environment during Post Covid-19, and Community Empowerment in Environmental Sectors. This symposium utilized Zoom and YouTube, a widely known cloud-based video conferencing tool, as its telecommunication platform.The symposium was held on 26-27 August 2023. Committees are based in School of Environmental Science, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia. We are aware that a hybrid setup will not provide the same experience as an on-site symposium. However, it is in our nature as researchers to be undeterred by new challenges. The opportunity to host this event virtually allows us to facilitate cross-borders discussion and collaboration at lower cost and less impact on the environment through reducing carbon footprint. We have invited some prominent speakers from various regions to provide lectures on a wide range of environmental research. In addition, we have also invited world-class speakers and editors to help with your scientific publication process. The participants (presenters) come from 13 different countries all around the world, including: Iraq, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Filipina, Jepang, Nigeria, China, Germany, Ukraine, Vietnam, Russia.List of committees, speakers are available in this Pdf.

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The 2023 2nd International Symposium on Semiconductor and Electronic Technology (ISSET 2023) was held in Qingdao, China during 11th–13th, August 2023. Following the success of the previous conference, the aim of this year’s conference was to present the most recent advances in the fields of semiconductor and electronic technology.The ISSET 2023 was supported by Hefei University of Technology. With more than 60 participants from over 20 well-known universities domestically, the Conference was a great success. It is of great significance for disseminating cutting-edge information in disciplines and industries, promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and condensing academic achievements in the industry at this event.The Conference consisted of three plenary keynote lectures (addressed by Professor Fengqiu Wang, Professor Yuda Zhao, Professor Junjie Qi, respectively) as well as various oral and poster presentations, in which a wide range of topics were covered and the most recent significant results were presented. From the perspective of industry status, development trends, and cutting-edge technologies, our keynote speakers performed special speeches on popular disciplines such as Semiconductor Materials and Device Reliability, 3D Semiconductor Device Technology, Microelectronics Science and Engineering, Optoelectronics and Photovoltaic Devices, Electronic Information Engineering, etc. And the attending scholars and experts deeply exchanged the latest research achievements and advanced experience in industry development and shared their unique insights into development trends and research directions of the industry. Some selected works presented in the Conference are published in this edition of Journal of Physics: Conference Series.We wish to acknowledge all the participants, and the support of our sponsors. And we would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of Technical Program Committee, the reviewers, as well as the Chairs of the conference sessions.As the final foreword, we hope that the Conference shall continue to the next series and deliver its purpose as the arena for presenting and exchanging the ideas of research in the fields of semiconductor and electronic technology and anything related.The Committee of ISSET 2023List of Committee Member is available in this Pdf.

Perspectives and Ideas to Advance Integrative Medicine and Healthcare: Proceedings of the 4th Annual Jaseng Academic Conference

The 4<sup>th</sup> Annual Jaseng Academic conference (August 13, 2023) in Seoul, South Korea, was a pivotal event in the realm of integrative medicine. Cohosted by Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, over 500 professionals including Korean medicine doctors, medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, acupuncturists, researchers, and students gathered at the conference. The theme, “Perspectives on Integrative Medicine,” marked a departure from previous conference themes and embraced a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. The event highlighted the importance of holistic patient care and cross-disciplinary collaboration within healthcare. It offered a comprehensive overview of the current state of integrative medicine approaches in manual medicine, evidence-based acupuncture treatment, and acupuncture research. The Annual Jaseng Academic conference continues to serve as a platform for healthcare professionals to exchange ideas and perspectives, and bridges the gap between diverse medical systems to promote improved patient outcome and wellbeing.