Engineering Department Research Articles

MANAGING FRAUD IN CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, THE ROLE OF INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT: A STUDY OF QUOTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS (DMBS) IN NIGERIA

Every economy relies on the banking sector to boost economic growth and development because of its intermediary role. However, the Nigerian banking sector has been plagued with the risk of fraud which has led to the loss of huge amounts of money annually. This challenge has put pressure on the management of banks on how best to curb the fraud scourge. Although several studies which relied majorly on the traditional method of fraud management have been carried out on how to reduce the frequent occurrence of fraud in the banking sector, the problem persists. Therefore, this study took a different approach to examine the role of information security management on fraud risk management in Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design. The population of the study was 1,030 staff of the Internal Control, Internal Audit and Information Technology departments of DMBs in Nigeria. A sample size of 288 was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. The respondents were purposively selected from 12 listed banks as at 31st January 2024 due to the role they play in fraud risk management. A structured and validated questionnaire was distributed and 99.7% response rate was achieved. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.864 to 0.952. Descriptive and inferential (multiple regression) statistics were used to analyze the data. Utilizing a regression model, the research examines three key proxies of information security management: Application Security Control (ASC), Access/Authentication Control (AAC), and Network Security Control (NSC) and one proxy (Fraud risk governance - FRG) for fraud risk management The model reveals that both ASC and AAC have significant positive effects on FRG, with coefficients of 0.216 and 0.247, respectively, while NSC, with a coefficient of 0.080, does not significantly influence FRG. The model's adjusted 𝑅2 value of 18.9% indicates that these controls collectively explain a modest portion of the variability in FRG, suggesting the presence of other influential factors. The findings highlight that strengthening ASC and AAC can substantially enhance fraud risk governance in Nigerian DMBs, whereas NSC requires further investigation to understand its role. The significance of the overall model, supported by an F-statistic of 21.939 (p 0.05), underscores the importance of integrated information security management in mitigating fraud risks. Additionally, the study aligns with existing literature advocating for the integration of advanced information security management and traditional fraud management methods. The study recommended that the board of directors of DMBs as part of its oversight function should periodically review the overall fraud risk management framework of the bank to ensure it is current, adequate and effective.

Exploring the Antioxidant Potential of Fagopyrum esculentum Moench (Common Buckwheat) Leaf Extract

This study was conducted in 2022 at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. The objective was to assess the antioxidant potential of the hydromethanolic leaf extract of Fagopyrum esculentum Moench (common buckwheat) by evaluating its reducing power and metal ion chelation abilities. Leaves of Fagopyrum esculentum were collected from the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand and authenticated. A 50% hydromethanolic extract (FEE) was prepared from the powdered leaves. The antioxidant potential of FEE was assessed using reducing power and metal ion chelation tests. The hydromethanolic extract yielded 7.17%. FEE exhibited significant antioxidant activity in a concentration-dependent manner, demonstrating both electron-donating ability and metal ion chelation capacity with an IC50 value of 108.846 µg/ml. These results highlight the potential of F. esculentum leaf extract as a natural antioxidant for use in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Further studies are recommended to investigate its effects In vivo.

Factors Affecting Technology Acceptance of Cloud Computing in ICT Departments of the Jordanian Government Hospitals

This article investigates the technological acceptance of cloud computing in the information and communications technology departments of Jordanian government hospitals. Data was collected from 165 participants (including junior, senior, and managerial staff) in 24 Jordanian hospitals in 2023. For in-depth analysis, Smart PLS 4.1.0.2 was used to evaluate the model and test the hypotheses. The results supported all hypotheses, indicating that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, cloud risks, and facilitating conditions significantly influence both the behavioral intention and use behavior of cloud computing. Finally, the findings suggest that behavioral intention of cloud computing plays a mediating role in the relationship between the predictors and actual use behavior of cloud computing.

Inoue Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Fukuoka Institute of Technology

Inoue Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Fukuoka Institute of Technology

Памяти Александра Степановича Бугаёва

Information is presented about the deceased Alexander Stepanovich Bugayov, DrSci Phys&Math, professor, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 1994 in the Department of Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Automation, full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 2000 in the Department of Nanotechnology and Information Technology (Section of Computing, Location, Telecommunication Systems and Element Base), founder of the Department of Solid-state Electronics and Radiophysics of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Head of the Department of Vacuum Electronics and At the same time, he is the scientific director of the MIPT Center for Open Systems and High Technologies, Head of the Laboratory of Wave Electronics of the V.A. Kotelnikov Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Deputy Director of the State Research Institute of Electronic and Ion Optics, Chief Researcher of the Department of Scientific and Innovative Activities of the South Ural State University. Professor of the Computer Engineering Department of the Higher School of Economics, Professor of the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, an outstanding specialist in the field of condensed matter physics, semiconductor physics, acoustic and spin-wave electronics, computer science and mathematical modeling of semiconductor and solid-state information processing devices. The main biographical data are given: studies at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Faculty of Physical and Quantum Electronics), postgraduate studies and work at MIPT, defense of a PhD (physical and mathematical sciences) dissertation, authorship of more than 250 scientific papers in scientific journals, participation in Russian and international conferences and seminars, editorial work in scientific journals. Work as a member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, membership in various Russian and international scientific societies and expert councils.

Inclusive Excellence in Practice: Integrating Equitable, Consequential Learning and an Inclusive Climate in Higher Education Classrooms and Institutions

In education, initiatives aimed at improving diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice (DEIJ) are often conceptualized and implemented separately from those addressing students’ and faculty’s learning — and the reverse is also true. In this theoretical paper with an empirical illustration, we present a holistic framework based on our experience with a comprehensive change initiative. The I2 Framework posits that DEIJ and learning goals need to be addressed simultaneously and at multiple, intersecting organizational levels. Through a systems approach, I2 integrates change activity across two dimensions: one representing goals of reform (DEIJ and improved learning) and another representing levels of organizational change (classroom and department/organization). I2 integrates the work of creating equitable, consequential learning opportunities in the classroom and the work of creating an inclusive climate at the departmental/organizational level, emphasizing their inherent relatedness. We provide an empirical example based on design-based implementation research and related mixed methods analyses of a multi-year change project in an engineering department at a large, public university in the United States. The example highlights a need to shift the nature of this work, how we do this work, and the environment and culture within which we do this work at both the classroom level and the department level. The example also illustrates ways that elements of the change initiative intersected with existing institutional practices, leading some innovations to succeed and others to be resisted. The I2 Framework provides guidance to practitioners, policymakers, and leaders working towards equitable, consequential learning at the classroom level and an inclusive climate at departmental and institutional levels.

Innovative Approaches in Pet Food Preference Methodology: Developing a Comprehensive Assessment Framework

This report offers a comprehensive guide on the utilization of a structured performa for assessing pet food preferences and owner perceptions. Developed by the Department of Livestock Product Technology at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura, the performa enables systematic data collection and robust analysis. This paper details the performa's components, its application in field studies, and the methodologies for interpreting the results, thereby enhancing the rigor and depth of pet food research. Through this guide, researchers can achieve more accurate insights into pet food preferences, leading to improved nutritional products and informed decision-making in the pet food industry.

Engineering Properties of Tamarind: A Comparison Between Shelled and Unshelled Tamarind

The experiment was conducted during April–June, 2024 in the department of Agricultural Process Engineering, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidhyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, India to determine the physical, chemical and frictional properties of shelled and unshelled tamarind. Standard methods are used to calculate all the engineering properties. Moisture content was determined by hot air oven method and the color was determined by digital colorimeter. The obtained results of the study were: the mean length, width and thickness of unshelled and shelled tamarind were 81.36 mm, 22.31 mm, 15.28 mm and 75.01 mm, 17.41 mm, 10.24 mm respectively. The mean bulk density, true density and porosity of unshelled and shelled tamarind were 370.01 kgm-3, 719.7 kg m-3, 48.39 % and 512.35 kg m-3, 912.73 kg m-3, 43.49% respectively. The mean arithmetic Mean Diameter, Geometric Mean Diameter, sphericity index, surface area of unshelled and shelled tamarind were39.65mm, 30.02mm, 0.38, 2866.80 mm2 and 34.22 mm, 23.45 mm, 0.332, 1754.24 mm2 respectively. The mean moisture content and color values of unshelled and shelled tamarind are 23.64%, L*=47.606, a*=8.944, b*=21.604 and 23.14%, L*=37.178, a*=11.22, b*=20.404 respectively. This study analyzed the critical differences between the engineering properties of unshelled and shelled tamarind fruit, providing valuable insights for optimizing the design and operation of machinery used in tamarind processing. Understanding these properties can improve handling, reduce processing losses, and enhance the efficiency of equipment used in cleaning, sorting, and packaging.

Pengembangan Asesmen Pembelajaran Berbasis Game pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Kelas VII SMP

This study aims to develop a game-based learning assessment in science subjects in grade VII junior high school that is valid and practical. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D). The model used in this development research is a 4D model. The 4D model contains 4 (four) stages of development, including define, design, develop, and disseminate. The research data was obtained through questionnaires and validation sheets, then analyzed in a quantitative descriptive manner. The development process of this game-based learning assessment product has involved a validation stage by material and media experts. A science teacher in grade VII of SMP Negeri 5 Linggo Sari Baganti acted as a material expert, while two lecturers from the Department of Curriculum and Educational Technology of Padang State University acted as media experts. The validation results show that this product is considered very valid, both in terms of material content and design. Furthermore, the trial on 18 grade VII students also produced very positive data, with an average score of 4.71 for the practicality category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that this game-based learning assessment product has gone through a good development stage and is ready to be implemented in the learning process

The effectiveness of implementing the HACCP system to ensure the quality of food products in regions with ecological problems

This study developed and implemented a specific HACCP plan for the meat pate “Phirmennyi” at the small meat processing enterprise “Alteev” in Semey, Kazakhstan. The research, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Food Production Technology and Biotechnology at Shakarim University, was carried out in an area affected by the ecological consequences of the former Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site. The study aimed to identify critical control points (CCPs) and assess potential risks following the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union. Additionally, it evaluated the effectiveness of the HACCP plan in reducing contaminants, such as heavy metals, radionuclides, and pesticides, while considering the region’s environmental impact on food safety and quality. Standard procedures were followed for hazard analysis, CCP identification, setting critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, and record-keeping. Heavy metals were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, while Cs-137 radionuclides were analyzed with scintillation and semiconductor gamma spectrometers. Statistical analysis was conducted in Microsoft Excel to compute mean values, standard deviations, and correlations, with significance defined at p ≤ 0.05. Five CCPs were identified during the production of an experimental batch of meat pâté, including raw material acceptance, blanching, cooking, cooling, and packaging/storage. Implementing this plan resulted in a reduction in contaminants, including a decrease in lead from 0.55 to 0.51 mg/kg, arsenic from 0.12 to 0.07 mg/kg, and Cs-137 from 7.2 to 6.8 Bq/kg. By addressing both the contaminants and the specific environmental context of the region, this research demonstrates the critical role of a well-structured food safety plan. The HACCP system not only improved food quality but also ensured compliance with safety standards, providing reassurance to consumers. This case study advocates for broader adoption of food safety management in regions with similar ecological challenges, promoting a more sustainable and secure food supply chain.

Occupancy-based Energy Management System in Campus Building: A Case Study in Electrical Engineering Department Building, ITN Malang

Building energy management systems provide an effective method for energy saving. An occupancy-based energy management system considers the occupants' behavior that affects energy consumption. This paper presents the investigation of different scenarios based on the occupancy to control the energy consumption in the Electrical Engineering Department Building, ITN Malang. The results show that switching off the appliances when the occupants go home in the afternoon reduces the monthly energy consumption by 33.95%. The result indicates that the occupants' awareness regarding energy saving has recently been low. Thus, the occupancy sensor and automatic time scheduling for the appliance control are suggested to be installed.

Professionalism assessment of students in clinical education through Situational Judgment Test (SJT)

BackgroundThe study aims to assess the situational judgment capability of students in various professions, including medicine, surgical nursing, anesthesia nursing, and emergency medical technology, using a validated and adapted Situational Judgment Test (SJT).MethodsThe cross-sectional study was conducted at Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2023–2024. The study consisted of two steps: (1) adaptation and validity assessment of the SJT in various health professions, and (2) evaluation of students’ situational judgment capability using the adapted SJT. Participants included 207 students from surgical nursing, anesthesia nursing, medicine, and emergency medical technology departments, selected through stratified random sampling. The SJT included 10 constructed-response scenarios developed by Alkhuzaee and colleagues in 2022. The validation and adaptation process utilized consensus methods, and the SJT was modified to a selected response format based on a knowledge-based approach. Scores ranged from 0 to 30. Cohen’s method and norm-referencing standard deviation were used to calculate a cut-off score. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, ANOVA, and ANCOVA).ResultsThe face and content validity of the adapted SJT with a selected-response format was confirmed by expert agreement. The reliability of the SJT was approved, with a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.81. The mean score of students’ situational judgment in professionalism was 11.90 (SD 4.54). Students’ professions significantly impacted their situational judgment scores (F (3.201) = 3.67, p = 0.01, Partial Eta Squared = 0.052).ConclusionThe adaption and validation of SJT with a selected response format were confirmed by experts who evaluated the situational judgment capabilities of students in different clinical professions. The reliability of the SJT was acceptable—Cohen’s method as a standard-setting approach assisted in identifying students needing support and training. The moderate level of situational judgment capacity confirmed the development of the educational program for the improvement of non-cognitive and non-technical skills such as judgment and decision-making in the field of professionalism.

Hubungan Kelengkapan Alat Praktek Siswa Konsentrasi Keahlian Teknik Kendaraan Ringan dengan Kesiapan Siswa untuk Melaksanakan Praktek Kerja Industri di SMK Negeri 1 Padang

This study aims to analyze the relationship between the completeness of practical tools and student readiness to carry out Industrial Work Practices (Prakerin) at SMK Negeri 1 Padang. A quantitative approach with a correlational method was used in this study, with a sample of 56 students from the Light Vehicle Engineering (TKR) department selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring the completeness of practical tools and student readiness, and analyzed using Pearson correlation test and simple linear regression. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the completeness of practical tools and students' readiness to carry out Prakerin, with a correlation coefficient of 0.70. Regression analysis revealed that the completeness of practical tools contributed 49% to student readiness, while the other 51% was influenced by other factors. The implications of this study indicate the importance of providing adequate practical tools to improve student readiness to face the industrial world. Good completeness of practical tools can help students master practical skills and increase their confidence in a real work environment.

О практике развития некоторых элементов конвергентного образования в технологическом вузе

The article examines the experience of the Faculty of Humanities and its Center for Cognitive Psychology at the University of Technology in involving students in research and applied scientific projects through cooperation and integration of the humanities and technology departments of the University. The ideas of the transformation of the country's educational system and the change of its methodological, pedagogical and technological guidelines in response to modern challenges and risks are analyzed, primarily for the younger generation in need of social adaptation and deeper natural science and humanitarian training for professional and personal growth. The attempts to substantiate the definition of "convergent education" are analyzed. All of them are based on an understanding, to one degree or another, of an interdisciplinary methodological approach to the formation of educational programs, in order to overcome the highly professional training of specialists and avoid formalizing the content of educational material, taking into account the productive interaction of the fundamental component of humanitarian and professional knowledge, the use of modern methods of automation of various types of information activities using information and computer technologies (algorithmization of learning, information modeling). In general, the convergence of education is defined as a process of learning and upbringing, which is a consequence of the implementation of the modern educational paradigm aimed at understanding, rather than memorizing, education for change, the ability to withstand stress, live in a digital world, preserving humanity, sociability and collectivism, ensuring teamwork, preservation and development of the humanitarian and intellectual component "in the context of the interpenetration of sciences and technologies in the implementation of the convergence of real and virtual communications. The scientific and methodological basis for the development of convergent education at the first stage was the development of scientific and pedagogical practices. This can include the management of students' research activities (R&D), involving them in the development and implementation of various projects of scientific laboratories and centers of departments and faculties. The article summarizes some of the experience of the Center for Cognitive Psychology of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - SGT (until 2022 – ISGT– Institute) of the Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Education "K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State Technical University (PKU)", which was actively involved in the process of cluster formation in the conditions of the university's transformation into an innovative expert–analytical platform, the formation of an expert-educational cluster of excellence "NBICS-technologies of the food industry".

Mobile Application for Computer Engineering Department to Improve Students Skillsets

The accelerated progress of technology in instruction has influenced to the need for more adept systems for directing academic tasks. This paper presents a travelling request developed particularly for the Calculating Architecture Department to organize ideas, academic management, and graduate date. The request integrates key features in the way that responsibility administration, quizzes, a repository for outline and books, occurrence restores, faculty news, and a leaderboard for pursuing graduate progress. Notifications had connection with appointments and administrative events further improve the consumer knowledge by keeping pupils and skill cognizant in real-period.Through a itemized survey of existent solutions and consumer response, this paper highlights the use’s potential to address the prevalent challenges confronted by both graduates and ability in directing academic workflows. The study demonstrates that the use concerning this request can considerably improve task compliance rates, quiz partnership, and overall academic engagement. Also, the request’s ease valuable and accessibility manage a adaptable resolution for broader bland use. .Keywords—pupil accomplishment; online shared textbooks; opportunity administration

Novel application of metabolic imaging of early embryos using a light-sheet on-a-chip device: a proof-of-concept study.

Is it feasible to safely determine metabolic imaging signatures of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide [NAD(P)H] associated auto-fluorescence in early embryos using a light-sheet on-a-chip approach? We developed an optofluidic device capable of obtaining high-resolution 3D images of the NAD(P)H autofluorescence of live mouse embryos using a light-sheet on-a-chip device as a proof-of-concept. Selecting the most suitable embryos for implantation and subsequent healthy live birth is crucial to the success rate of assisted reproduction and offspring health. Besides morphological evaluation using optical microscopy, a promising alternative is the non-invasive imaging of live embryos to establish metabolic activity performance. Indeed, in recent years, metabolic imaging has been investigated using highly advanced microscopy technologies such as fluorescence-lifetime imaging and hyperspectral microscopy. The potential safety of the system was investigated by assessing the development and viability of live embryos after embryo culture for 67 h post metabolic imaging at the two-cell embryo stage (n = 115), including a control for culture conditions and sham controls (system non-illuminated). Embryo quality of developed blastocysts was assessed by immunocytochemistry to quantify trophectoderm and inner mass cells (n = 75). Furthermore, inhibition of metabolic activity (FK866 inhibitor) during embryo culture was also assessed (n = 18). The microstructures were fabricated following a standard UV-photolithography process integrating light-sheet fluorescence microscopy into a microfluidic system, including on-chip micro-lenses to generate a light-sheet at the centre of a microchannel. Super-ovulated F1 (CBA/C57Bl6) mice were used to produce two-cell embryos and embryo culture experiments. Blastocyst formation rates and embryo quality (immunocytochemistry) were compared between the study groups. A convolutional neural network (ResNet 34) model using metabolic images was also trained. The optofluidic device was capable of obtaining high-resolution 3D images of live mouse embryos that can be linked to their metabolic activity. The system's design allowed continuous tracking of the embryo location, including high control displacement through the light-sheet and fast imaging of the embryos (<2 s), while keeping a low dose of light exposure (16 J · cm-2 and 8 J · cm-2). Optimum settings for keeping sample viability showed that a modest light dosage was capable of obtaining 30 times higher signal-noise-ratio images than images obtained with a confocal system (P < 0.00001; t-test). The results showed no significant differences between the control, illuminated and non-illuminated embryos (sham control) for embryo development as well as embryo quality at the blastocyst stage (P > 0.05; Yate's chi-squared test). Additionally, embryos with inhibited metabolic activity showed a decreased blastocyst formation rate of 22.2% compared to controls, as well as a 47% reduction in metabolic activity measured by metabolic imaging (P < 0.0001; t-test). This indicates that the optofluidic device was capable of producing metabolic images of live embryos by measuring NAD(P)H autofluorescence, allowing a novel and affordable approach. The obtained metabolic images of two-cell embryos predicted blastocyst formation with an AUC of 0.974. N/A. The study was conducted using a mouse model focused on early embryo development assessing illumination at the two-cell stage. Further safety studies are required to assess the safety and use of 405 nm light at the blastocyst stage by investigating any potential negative impact on live birth rates, offspring health, aneuploidy rates, mutational load, changes in gene expression, and/or effects on epigenome stability in newborns. This light-sheet on-a-chip approach is novel and after rigorous safety studies and a roadmap for technology development, potential future applications could be developed for ART. The overall cost-efficient fabrication of the device will facilitate scalability and integration into future devices if full-safety application is demonstrated. This work was partially supported by an Ideas Grant (no 2004126) from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), by the Education Program in Reproduction and Development (EPRD), Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, and by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University. The authors E.V-O, R.N., V.J.C., A.N., and F.H. have applied for a patent on the topic of this technology (PCT/AU2023/051132). The remaining authors have nothing to disclose.

Assessing Learning in Mathematical Sensemaking Electromagnetism Instructions among Rwanda Polytechnic Students at Huye College

In the realm of electromagnetic (EM) courses in engineering, many studies have reported students’ learning difficulties related to mathematical frameworks representing physical phenomena. Students’ learning engagement and learning gains are not satisfying. The present study assessed first-year engineering students’ behavioural engagement and perceived learning gains in mathematical sensemaking electromagnetism instructions at RP-Huye College. Within a single-case research design, a six-weeks intervention incorporating mathematical sensemaking instructions, supported by physical experimentation and computer simulations, was implemented to 61 first-year engineering students who were enrolled in the department of electrical and electronics engineering. All enrolled students were purposively recruited to participate because this target population was less than 100. Data were collected through classroom observations, which used the behavioural engagement related to instruction (BERI) and a post-topic evaluation, which used a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis involved the use of graphs, descriptive statistics and inductive thematic analysis. Findings revealed that students were mostly engaged during mathematical sensemaking by hands-on and simulation-based activities, particularly in topics related to electromagnets, where engagement levels peaked at 7.5 in average. Conversely, lecture-based tasks, especially on magnetic forces and electromagnetic induction, recorded the lowest engagement at 6.2 in average. The post-topic assessment on perceived learning gains showed that students had highly positive perceptions on their learning experiences (M=4.82, SD=0.48) and recognized the significance of EM in engineering (M=4.85, SD=0.38). These numerical results were complemented by students’ narrations, which indicated that they gained particular attention about specific EM formulas and how they can apply them in engineering. However, the present study also noted that further refinement in instructional design, particularly by incorporating specific dimensions of mathematical sensemaking, could optimize learning outcomes for EM courses in engineering. Additionally, formal assessments of students’ mastery and experimental studies can benefit future work.

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 &amp; 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.

Tanaka Laboratory, Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hiroshima Institute of Technology

Tanaka Laboratory, Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hiroshima Institute of Technology

Perinatal risk factors in ex-preterm and/or low birthweight Colombian young adults: a retrospective cohort study on auditory and visual impairments

Advances in neonatal care have increased survival rates for premature or low birth weight (LBW) infants but raised concerns about long-term neurosensory and psychomotor challenges. Objective: to investigate perinatal factors linked to visual and auditory problems in ex-preterm or LBW young adults, assessing their long-term quality of life. Participants from a 20-year-old randomised controlled trial comparing Kangaroo-Mother Care (KMC) to conventional care were re-enrolled. A group of 50at term individuals without risk factors was assessed as a reference group. 5.9% of participants had functional visual issues and 8.1% experienced hearing problems. Those with hearing or visual impairments had longer hospital stays and more neonatal complications. Correlations were found between Griffiths auditory sub-scale results at 6 months and long-term auditory outcomes. Only 27.5% of those with deafness had access to cochlear implants or hearing aids, resulting in lower IQ scores, learning difficulties, and increased risk of depression and self-harm. Participants with visual impairments exhibited lower IQ scores, self-esteem, and HOME test acceptance. However, they did not differ from the group with normal vision in terms of quality of life, depression, or attachment scores. All participants, whether they had issues or not, rated their quality of life higher than their parents did. Preterm or LBW infants with visual and hearing deficits are more likely to face cognitive and emotional challenges in adulthood. This study underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to promptly address these vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of long-term neurodevelopmental and functional issues. The Grand Challenge Canada, Fulbright Colciencias and Colombia Cientifica - Alianza, The World Bank, managed by the Colombian Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS).