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Ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) is a new type of cement-based composite material with superior mechanical and durability properties, which can reduce the self weight of the structure and prolong its service life. Based on this, a finite element model of 10 composite columns was established to...

In the context of rapid globalization and information technology advancements, the deep integration of intelligent technologies in the financial sector has become a driving force for the innovation of risk management systems and business operations. This paper focuses on the application of intelligent...

Because of the active transit and complex road conditions, the construction road is prone to congestion and material scheduling challenges. As a result, this paper proposes an off-site material flow control method, as well as an on-site right-of-way-based transportation vehicle scheduling method, which...

This paper provides a comprehensive framework of project risk management as guidance for managing a project risk – to know, evaluate, control, minimize a project risk. We proposed a framework project risk management based on International Standardization Organization (ISO) 31000. Project risk management...

In the construction of hydroelectric dams, the efficiency of concrete transportation directly impacts the quality and timeline of the dam. Currently, concrete transportation scheduling still heavily relies on manual coordination, which makes it difficult to truly obtain the actual efficiency of the transportation...

Based on machine learning methods, this paper explores the potential of decision time and Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) in predicting trends in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS), and introduces a prediction model based on decision trees and multi-layer perceptrons (MLPS). The paper first analyzes the...

Telling China’s story well is an important task for enhancing China’s international communication capabilities. It plays a significant role in shaping the national image. Therefore, improving cross-cultural awareness of college students is particularly important for the international dissemination of...

Since the concept of City Information Modeling (CIM) was introduced, scholars in China have conducted extensive research and discussions on CIM, with the government also allocating significant resources to its development, achieving a breakthrough from non-existence to existence in CIM research and construction....

With the popularization and development of the internet, cyberspace has become an important part of citizens’ daily life. The spread and diffusion of negative emotions on the internet have a significant impact on social stability and individual mental health. This paper analyses the main types of negative...

As the demand for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure surges in the United States, understanding how companies approach the growing EV charging market is essential. This paper conducts a comparative analysis of ChargePoint and Tesla’s EV charging business models using the Business Model Canvas (BMC)...

Cookies are traditionally made using wheat flour, but arrowroot flour-based cookies augmented with almond flour offer a nutritious alternative. Almond flour enhances the flavor and significantly improves the nutritional profile, increasing the protein and unsaturated fat content, which is particularly...

As technological capabilities of conversational AI models grow so does their susceptibility to cyber threats which in turn raise critical security concerns. The potential of LLMs in aiding cyberattacks is diminutive but never zero. The study extends prior work by evaluating multiple LLMs on their effectiveness...

We observed that students at Nusa Putra University show limited enthusiasm for starting their own businesses. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the level of student interest in entrepreneurship at Nusa Putra University. The research focused on students from the 2019 to 2022 cohorts...

This research evaluates the responsiveness of the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) to the learning needs of the community. The results show that in general, PKBM has good responsiveness, especially in sustainable planning and development (middle score 4.06). However, there is an increasing need...

The improvement of automation and big data analytics with technology is giving big benefits to the agriculture sector. In the open field crops, farming robot technology helps farmers to spray fertilizer. Soil data analysis can help to determine plant treatment. Harvesting robots for picking fruits with...

Previous studies focused on the application of scavenger hunt game to teach reading and vocabulary building. Apparently, little studies focused the game to teaching descriptive writing with an emphasis to collaboration and teamwork that would allow the students with the highest performance to help the...

This research explores about the extent of legal protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers affected by Malpractice. The problem that will be discussed in this study is how the legal protection from Indonesian government provided to their overseas labour who are affected by Malpractice when receiving...

Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste contributes to half of the total landfill waste in New Zealand (NZ). Further, C&D waste is the largest waste stream in Auckland with 40% of waste going to landfill. This study adopts a mixed-method approach to collect and analyse data. In total, 37 semi-structured...

This paper is based on an ongoing research concerning Wingit in Javanese architecture and interior. Wingit is a Javanese concept associated with unseen spirits, and therefore regarded as a trace of animist-dynamist belief. However, in this research, Wingit is regarded as a concept related to aesthetics...

One of the most employed yet simple algorithm for cluster analysis is the k-means algorithm. k-means has successfully witnessed its use in artificial intelligence, market segmentation, fraud detection, data mining, psychology, etc., only to name a few. The k-means algorithm, however, does not always...

The development of the utilization of electrical energy sourced from the sun is currently experiencing very rapid development. The use of electrical energy sourced from the sun is not only used for industrial generation, currently the transportation industry also utilizes electrical energy sourced from...

This study aims to examine the effect of psychological capital and social support on the well-being of physical education teachers in Indonesia. This study involved 248 physical education teachers who taught in private and public schools located in urban areas. The sample ratio of males and females is...

Education plays an important role in shaping the future of the younger generation. Education can improve the quality of knowledgeable human resources, as well as personal development and skills needed to achieve success in life. Educational Games are a creative and innovative learning media that can...

The rise of the Industry 4.0 revolution has greatly impacted the Communication and media sector. The adaptation of artificial intelligence among public relations practitioners in Malaysia has shown an interesting phenomenon to study. Accordingly, this study seeks to explain the phenomenon and challenges...

Monitoring the quality of stored glutinous rice (GR) is crucial for ensuring its shelf life and nutritional value. This study explores the potential of using RGB imaging as a simpler, more accessible alternative to hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for assessing key quality parameters, such as moisture content...

An individual’s investments and savings are significant aspects of their life. These are the steps to wellbeing and financial freedom. There are many possibilities for investing that are safe but have poor returns, as well as several that are hazardous but have big returns. Investing in high-return options...

Monitoring the quality of stored glutinous rice (GR) is crucial for ensuring its shelf life and nutritional value. This study explores the potential of using RGB imaging as a simpler, more accessible alternative to hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for assessing key quality parameters, such as moisture content...

Fazilka, is also referred to as Punjab’s cultural window, and have long history of traditional handcrafts, like Phulkari embroidery and the vibrant colour, were Punjabi Jutti also holding a particular place in Punjab. The famous and traditional Punjabi jutti’s comes from the Fazilka region of Punjab....

This research is qualitative research that has aims to determine socio-emotional-based mathematics learning. Socio-emotional development is closely related to interaction, either with others or with other objects. Socio-emotional learning results in the creation of a harmonious learning climate or atmosphere...

With the importance of oral communication skills and digital literacy skills for 21st- century learners (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2006), there is an increasing tendency to incorporate technology in language learning and teaching. In this trend, PechaKucha Presentation (PKP), a unique, fast-paced...

Microvascular and metabolic physiology are inextricably linked. Thus, metabolic dysfunction impairs microvascular function and microvascular dysfunction impairs normal metabolism. The relationship is therefore reciprocal, justifying the concept of a ‘Metabolic-Microvascular Dysregulation Syndrome’. For...

Purpose: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an independent predictor of future cardiovascular (CV) events. Aortic pressures (central) and low testosterone independently predict future CV events and mortality. The relationship between testosterone, central pressures and wave reflection indices in ED patients...

The COVID-19 emergency has notoriously adversely affected youth’s mental health, leading to a dramatic increase not only in clinically relevant disorders but also in generalized sub-syndromic affective maladjustment and emotional dysregulation. As youth mental health apps hold unique potential for support...

This study aims to evaluate the disclosure of sustainability reporting on big four banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange through content analysis. Sustainable reporting always prioritizes environmental issues, although sustainability itself is not always environmental. This study provides a more...

The overall impact of glucose-lowering on vascular complications and major clinical outcomes, including mortality, in type 2 diabetes is still an open issue. While intensive glucose control has undoubted benefit for microvascular endpoints, the relationship between glucose-lowering approaches and reduced...

Take home messages 1.Both ‘Metabolic NAFLD’ and the features of insulin resistance/the metabolic syndrome (MetS) increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), even independent of obesity 2.‘Metabolic NAFLD’ and insulin resistance share common pathophysiology, which may explain their link with...

Because measurement of arterial stiffness is highly dependent on blood pressure (BP), methods independent of BP are required. Ultrafast echography (UFE, Supersonic Imagine, Aix en Provence, France) makes use of very fast sampling rate (up to 10 kHz), so transient events such as pressure wave arrival...

The art of batik motifs provides identification for regions in introducing distinctive characters both through colouring and various designs. This distinguishing feature provides an attraction for batik lovers and at the same time an icon of a potential cultural tourism object. This article provides...

Despite years of research, there are still some contentious aspects of arterial hemodynamics that have remained unresolved. These were discussed during a workshop entitled Arterial hemodynamics: past, present and future held in London on June 14 and 15, 2016, with keynote contributions by Nico Westerhof,...

Aim: In diabetes patients, we explored relationships between markers of diabetic angiopathy, diabetic complications and adverse outcome. Methods: Patients were recruited from 3 observational studies from Steno Diabetes Center, Denmark and one randomized, double-blind, international, multicentre study. We...

Introduction: Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) is highly expressed in cardiomyocytes and is upregulated after acute and chronic pressure overload and in myocardial hypertrophy in mice and humans. However, no study addressed the relation between cardiac function and MGP in humans. Methods and results: In 767...

The non-invasive assessment of aortic (central) pressure evolved as an emerging clinical research area over the last two decades. Several non-invasive methods and devices were developed to support these investigations. A variety of technical approaches and sites of peripheral signal acquisition have...

Vascular dysfunction may be an important pathway through which ageing and other factors, such as diabetes and obesity, can cause diseases of the heart and brain. Vascular dysfunction includes dysfunction of large arteries (due to arterial stiffness), the microcirculation (microvascular dysfunction) and...

Background: Aging is associated with increased arterial stiffness and chronic low-grade inflammation. Acute inflammatory stimulus in the presence of low-grade chronic inflammation briefly increases the risk of cardiovascular events. The risk of cardiovascular events also increases substantially in older...

Multivariate meta-analysis has potential over its univariate counterpart. The most common challenge in univariate or multivariate meta-analysis is estimating heterogeneity parameters in non-negative domains under the random-effects model assumption. In this context, two new multivariate estimation methods...

Understand the behavior of Fuzzy Rule-based Systems (FRBSs) at inference level is a complex task that allows the designer to produce simpler and powerful systems. The fuzzy inference-grams –known as fingrams– establish a novel and mighty tool for understanding the structure and behavior of...

Collaboration is one of the effective approaches that help us to share knowledge together and exchange ideas within team members. Sometimes, helpful new knowledge that is not held by the members emerges as a result of the collaboration. Such knowledge often contributes to get prime solutions in the collaboration...

In this paper, we consider a partially linear single-index model when missing responses and nonlinear regressors with measurement error are taken into account. Utilizing data imputation for missing values and regression calibration for error-prone regressors, we not only estimate the parameters in the...

The Somos 4 sequences are a family of sequences satisfying a fourth order bilinear recurrence relation. In recent work, one of us has proved that the general term in such sequences can be expressed in terms of the Weierstrass sigma function for an associated elliptic curve. Here we derive the analogous...

It is shown that the group of geometrical symmetries of the Universal equation of D-dimensional space coincides with SL(D + 1, R).