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The results of the seventh national population census show that the aging of the population in China has significantly accelerated, leading to a decrease in the proportion of working-age population, and thus affecting China’s scientific and technological innovation. With the continuous and complex changes...

West Nusa Tenggara is one of the very high sugar apples producing regions every year. Post-harvest handling of sugar apples or srikaya fruits presents several challenges, one of which is judging the quality of the fruit by its ripeness. A lot of research has been done on fruit classification using one...

Increased enrolments and opening opportunities for access met with the requisite success outcomes have presented challenges in higher education. Such challenges are established in the quality and standards of teaching, learning, and student assessments. Institutional effectiveness in the delivery of...

Gansu Province is a key construction area on “The Silk Road Economic Belt” established by Chinese “The Belt and Road” initiative. In order to evaluate the level of regional logistics capability in Gansu Province, this paper proposes a regional logistics capacity evaluation method based on the gray correlation...

Chifeng is a multi-ethnic city, and different ethnic minority areas have different special salt intake habits. The special salt intake habits in ethnic minority areas are an important factor affecting the prevalence of hypertension. In response to this problem, four salt reduction appliances have been...

Focusing on the purpose of services trade liberalization, this paper first analyzes tourism service trade under the GATS framework and the status of international tourism service trade in China, and introduces and analyzes the experience practices of countries or regions with high degree of tourism service...

In this study, the author describes the implementation of heritage law in Indonesia as 3 (three) legal frameworks that are heavily influenced by it, namely civil heritage law, Islamic heritage law and cultural heritage law. During the colonial period, the colonial government of the Dutch East Indies...

The research aims to determine whether fintech payments, lifestyle, and financial knowledge influence the financial management behavior on students of the University of Bengkulu. This type of research is a causal study using quantitative research methods and proportionate stratified random Sampling....

The phenomenon of gender trouble is real in our society. Despite the rules in religion or norms and culture, the repression shown by society to groups of people who experience gender trouble is not something that can be justified. However, a society that has been infested with prejudice results in judgment...

Stunting, characterized by impaired linear growth due to chronic malnutrition or recurrent infections, is prevalent in both urban (31.5%) and rural (40.0%) areas from 2010 to 2018. In 2013, rural areas had a 42.1% prevalence, while urban areas had 32.5%. This study aims to assess differences in knowledge,...

Modulation and demodulation techniques for signals are receiving more attention with the development of wireless communication technologies. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of single and hybrid modulation techniques in wireless communications. The definition and theory of four types of classical...

The quality of higher education teaching in Germany has always enjoyed a good reputation internationally, and its evaluation system is known for its rigor, practicality, and strong targeting. International accreditation of academic disciplines has been one of the focuses of higher education and teaching...

In this manuscript, we have framed key strengths of Chinese economy and how China can accelerate the pace of Renminbi (RMB) internationalization using a novel “bottom-up approach”. We have discussed about options China have to internationalize its currency and to what extent they are workable. We have...

This research was undertaken to investigate how four critical factors - specifically, destination image, destination brand attachment, subjective norm and attitude - impact individuals’ intention to visit Riau Island. The study adopted a survey-based approach, employing questionnaires as the primary...

Sustainable development is the theme of the twenty-first century, and all industries are undergoing radical changes around this theme. The construction industry has also changed from the old-fashioned high energy consumption and high pollution type to the ecological and environmental protection type....

The presence of vitamins in culture medium has proven to be important during tissue culture of variuous species, including banana. Although there are many literatures on banana tissue culture, specific studies on banana cv. Barangan are limited. Through this study we investigate the effect of Biotin...

With the rapid development of the power grid, the soil corrosion problem of buried metallic components used for electrical equipments is increasing, which brings huge safety hazards to the power grid and leads to a significant increase in operation and maintenance costs. In this paper, the corroded grounding...

Simulating the propagation of congestion in urban rail transit systems is a complex and multifaceted task, especially when dealing with periods of excessive overcrowding. This study aims to address this challenge by presenting a predictive model for traffic congestion based on the SIR (Susceptible, Infected,...

Due to the widening gap of the economic development between regions that result in negative impacts of the economy, Mid-Southern Liaoning Urban Agglomeration should implement more efficient policies and seek effective administrative management system for rapid economic and social development. Besides...

The purpose of this research is to improve students’ critical thinking skills and collaboration skills in learning using the ICARE model (Introduction, Connection, Application, Reflection and Extendtion). The research design used is explanatory sequential mixed method. The instruments used in the study...

Influenced by the special times, Lu Xun’s literature has been excessively influenced by the May Fourth Movement, revolution, and politics, thus partially ignoring the profound thinking about life and humanity. This article attempts to distance itself from political and ideological factors and explore...

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology has spotlighted the application of Generative AI in higher education. This paper explores its utilization in professional education at universities, analyzing both its technical framework and pedagogical foundations. It presents application...

The traditional way for women to seek divine guidance by drawing Kau chim and interpret Kau chim poem and story in Mazu worship in southern Fujian has a limited effect on temporary women’s growth and self-worth exploration. This paper puts forward a new interpretation of traditional interpretation Kau...

This study aims to investigate the implementation and evaluation of the differentiated learning model in the independent curriculum. In the differentiated learning model, teachers must pay attention to the individual needs of each learner, identify learners’ interests and abilities, and different learning...

Differentiated learning is an educational approach that seeks to accommodate the different needs of students by adapting teaching materials, methods, assessments, and learning environments to create personalized learning experiences. It aims to support all students in reaching their full potential by...

Past researchers have viewed the conflicts between Palestinians and Israelis from cultural, economic, and historical perspectives. This article emphasizes domestic institutional factors such as the lack of an effective election in Palestine as well as a fragmented political landscape and strengthened...

The adoption of the Merdeka curriculum in Indonesia mandates that students should possess the ability to incorporate technology in their education. However, according to the PISA 2022 results, there was a decline in the reading literacy scores. This can be attributed to the students’ reliance on a limited...

This research aims to change the paradigm in mail management the TNI AU Central Museum “Dirgantara Mandala” which previously used manual methods, is proposed to switch to utilizing information technology. The software produced from this research is an information system tested using correlation and black...

With the increasing popularity of Chinese language learning in Bangladesh, the demand for local textbooks tailored to the local teaching environment has also been growing. This necessitates the creation of Chinese textbooks suitable for locals, taking into account the diverse needs of the overseas market....

The uses of ceramic products are expanding day by day in different forms like tiles, sanitary fittings, wall linings, electrical insulations etc. Due to its brittle nature, huge number of ceramic materials turn into waste during processing, transporting and fixing. The direct dumping of these waste materials...

This paper investigates the novel mechanisms by which media coverage influences green technology innovation along the supply chain in the era of increasing environmental concerns and the pursuit of sustainable development. Unlike previous studies, it focuses on the supply chain, especially the spillover...

Efforts to maintain the culture assets under the situation created by overtourism are still a major concern for urban developers and other professionals. The focus of this study is concerned with the architectural solutions as enabled by Visitors Management Strategies for heritage preservation against...

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to both animal health and reproductive technologies. In cryopreservation and Artificial Insemination (AI), semen extenders are used to maintain sperm viability, with antibiotics commonly added to prevent microbial contamination. However, the increasing prevalence...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a commonly spread brain illness. A computer-assisted method becomes vital for accurate and timely AD categorization. Deep learning algorithms offer substantial advantages over machine learning techniques. The execution of deep learning is extremely efficient in the area of...

Our country has entered the era of whole-process consulting and management after “the Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Promoting the Sustainable and Healthy Development of the Construction Industry” (No. 19 [2017] of the General Office of the State Council) [1] proposed to cultivate...

Water is the lifeblood of planetary health and human civilization [1]. However, in Indonesia, access to water remains a challenge, particularly in rural areas. While 95% of households in urban areas have access to basic water services, this figure drops to 82% in rural areas [2]. Establishing water access...

As the key structure of offshore wind farm, offshore substation must ensure the safety of structure under earthquake. According to previous studies, the influence of pile-soil interaction on the dynamic response analysis of offshore platform structure under earthquake is particularly significant. In...

Currently, China’s higher education system has transitioned from elitism and massification to universalization. As a crucial component of the higher education landscape, private universities confront urgent needs to elevate educational quality, bolster social recognition, and foster sustainable development....

Reinforced Concrete Beam Column joints are most vulnerable regions of any reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The performance of reinforced concrete joints determines the performance of whole building during seismic loading. Many researchers have focused on the experimental study of RC joints to determine...

This paper explores the integration of IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies to enhance the preservation and utilization of cultural heritage. It highlights the value of cultural heritage and examines the potential of digitization in revitalizing...

Batik Pekalongan is renowned for its cultural richness and aesthetic beauty. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on how its motifs, particularly Sawunggaling, reflect multicultural values through cultural pluralism and tolerance. This study investigates the symbolic and cultural integration...

This investigation explores the fundamental research, prominent hotspots, and prevailing trends of sustainable design through the analysis of 3,317 papers from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database spanning from 1994 to 2023. The following conclusions are reached: (1) The annual publication...

In a renovation of urban rail transit (URT) signal systems, the renovation scheme runs through the whole process of the renovation, and it is necessary to solve the problem of the comparison and decision-making of the plan. Through sorting out the relevant results of renovations, the renovation methods...

Techno-Orientalism involves the strategic use of various means to evoke emotions such as anxiety, shame, and indignation in order to gain supporters. It also aims to convey the eventual victory and superiority of the West over the developing East, thereby empowering supporters with confidence and pride....

This paper focuses on A-share listed companies in non-financial industries in China from 2013 to 2022 as the research subject, and empirically analyzes the impact of ESG evaluation on corporate financing constraints. The study reveals that strong ESG performance significantly alleviates corporate financing...

This article explores the critical role of digital technologies in sustaining emotional engagement in foreign language learning, highlighting the interplay between cognitive and emotional dimensions. It investigates how synchronous platforms (e.g., Zoom), asynchronous tools (e.g., mobile apps), and gamified...

The shift of the population to older ages will impact health conditions and quality of life. Older adults are more fragile, with multiple comorbidities and waning immunity. These risk factors will lead to a higher infection rate, mainly if the population lacks herd immunity against vaccine-preventable...

This paper constructs a counterfactual state with no free trade zone in Luzhou, Sichuan, using the synthetic control method. Examining how Luzhou’s economic growth has been affected by the construction of the Luzhou Free Trade Zone is the aim. Using balanced panel data from 30 cities between 2007 and...

Rural areas are areas that are rich in the resources they have, but the use of resources is different for each individual or household, because they have different livelihood strategies. Sustainable livelihoods are a concept achieved through strategies for utilizing human, natural, financial, physical...

This paper explores the future of war, human complexity and the political dilemmas of post-human societies as depicted in the sci-fi series Mobile Suit Gundam, Ghost in the Shell and Westworld. The ethics of science fiction and technology embedded in the works are discussed. The paper analyzes how the...