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Advancing Cardio-Oncology in Asia

  • Choon Ta Ng;Li Ling Tan;Il Suk Sohn;Hilda Gonzalez Bonilla;Toru Oka;Teerapat Yinchoncharoen;Wei-Ting Chang;Jun Hua Chong;Maria Katrina Cruz Tan;Rochelle Regina Cruz;Astri Astuti;Vivek Agarwala;Van Chien;Jong-Chan Youn;Jieli Tong;Joerg Herrmann
    • Korean Circulation Journal
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    • v.53 no.2
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    • pp.69-91
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    • 2023
  • Cardio-oncology is an emerging multi-disciplinary field, which aims to reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer patients by preventing and managing cancer treatment-related cardiovascular toxicities. With the exponential growth in cancer and cardiovascular diseases in Asia, there is an emerging need for cardio-oncology awareness among physicians and country-specific cardio-oncology initiatives. In this state-of-the-art review, we sought to describe the burden of cancer and cardiovascular disease in Asia, a region with rich cultural and socio-economic diversity. From describing the uniqueness and challenges (such as socio-economic disparity, ethnical and racial diversity, and limited training opportunities) in establishing cardio-oncology in Asia, and outlining ways to overcome any barriers, this article aims to help advance the field of cardio-oncology in Asia.

A novel Approach to Risk Management for University Research Projects

  • Christina Angela Gross;Philip Sander;Christian Trapp
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2024.07a
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    • pp.698-705
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    • 2024
  • Large-scale infrastructure projects are often characterized by a high degree of innovation but are also accompanied by uncertainties and risks. In university research projects, the complexity is even higher because, in addition to unknown factors, like unclear paths forward, they come with adaptive targets. These lead to higher uncertainties, and it is crucial to adhere to the magic triangle of project management to continuously monitor and ensure the achievement of the project goals. Additionally, in research, a dead-end does not inevitably lead to the failure of the project, but mostly it leads to new opportunities. This paper explores the relationship between project goals and risk management of university projects to create a tailored project plan. First, the challenges and needs were mapped out through a survey of ten project leaders at our university. This survey helped us understand the problems and led to a new approach for university projects. Second, the new approach including adjusted risk management and methodology is developed. Third, the results were combined with a project plan using a probabilistic methodology to modify the approach through predictive evaluations. This includes integrated cost, time, and risk analysis. The probabilistic results are based on a Monte Carlo simulation. In the paper differences and similarities between the management of large-scale infrastructure projects and research projects are highlighted. Therefore, a process for creating an exemplary, holistic project plan using a digital twin, which helps to optimize the management strategy for research is presented. Furthermore, the project plan is tailored to the needs of applied research, so that the results of the research can be useful for the industry.

XML Document Analysis based on Similarity (유사성 기반 XML 문서 분석 기법)

  • Lee, Jung-Won;Lee, Ki-Ho
    • Journal of KIISE:Software and Applications
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    • v.29 no.6
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    • pp.367-376
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    • 2002
  • XML allows users to define elements using arbitrary words and organize them in a nested structure. These features of XML offer both challenges and opportunities in information retrieval and document management. In this paper, we propose a new methodology for computing similarity considering XML semantics - meanings of the elements and nested structures of XML documents. We generate extended-element vectors, using thesaurus, to normalize synonyms, compound words, and abbreviations and build similarity matrix using them. And then we compute similarity between XML elements. We also discover and minimize XML structure using automata(NFA(Nondeterministic Finite Automata) and DFA(Deterministic Finite automata). We compute similarity between XML structures using similarity matrix between elements and minimized XML structures. Our methodology considering XML semantics shows 100% accuracy in identifying the category of real documents from on-line bookstore.

Survey on Network Virtualization Using OpenFlow: Taxonomy, Opportunities, and Open Issues

  • Abdelaziz, Ahmed;Ang, Tan Fong;Sookhak, Mehdi;Khan, Suleman;Vasilakos, Athanasios;Liew, Chee Sun;Akhunzada, Adnan
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.10 no.10
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    • pp.4902-4932
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    • 2016
  • The popularity of network virtualization has recently regained considerable momentum because of the emergence of OpenFlow technology. It is essentially decouples a data plane from a control plane and promotes hardware programmability. Subsequently, OpenFlow facilitates the implementation of network virtualization. This study aims to provide an overview of different approaches to create a virtual network using OpenFlow technology. The paper also presents the OpenFlow components to compare conventional network architecture with OpenFlow network architecture, particularly in terms of the virtualization. A thematic OpenFlow network virtualization taxonomy is devised to categorize network virtualization approaches. Several testbeds that support OpenFlow network virtualization are discussed with case studies to show the capabilities of OpenFlow virtualization. Moreover, the advantages of popular OpenFlow controllers that are designed to enhance network virtualization is compared and analyzed. Finally, we present key research challenges that mainly focus on security, scalability, reliability, isolation, and monitoring in the OpenFlow virtual environment. Numerous potential directions to tackle the problems related to OpenFlow network virtualization are likewise discussed.

Risk Factor Analysis of Penetrating Fragile States' Construction Market : Focusing on the North Korean Case (취약국가(Fragile State) 건설시장 진입 시 리스크 대응을 위한 요인분석 : 북한 사례를 중심으로)

  • Hong, Eunbin;Yi, June-Seong;Son, JeongWook;Jang, YeEun
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.17-28
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    • 2021
  • The construction industry has challenges and opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The task of the construction industry is to improve the quality of construction, which is particularly necessary for the Fragile State. The construction industry's primary role is to provide jobs and maintain and improve the construction environment that affects the quality of life. Using the Delphi method and EFA in this study, [Pre-Execution] and [Execution] were derived as risk areas that require intensive hedge when penetrating the construction market in fragile states. It was concluded that the risk hedge to the master plan for the business conditions and infrastructure is the most important.

Study on Digitalisation of the Tourism Industry in the Regions of the Russian Federation

  • Ivanova, Raisa;Skrobotova, Olga;Polyakova, Irina;Karaseva, Galina;Strelnikova, Marina
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.8
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    • pp.385-391
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    • 2022
  • The relevance of the published study lies in the fact that since the introduction of the first Global Distribution System, new information and communication technologies have constantly been changing the tourism industry. In the context of a current digital environment, travel agencies can't avoid participating in digital transformation processes aimed at rethinking operational models, skills, and organisational structures in the regions. This publication aims to present and provide a critical overview of digitalisation processes in tourism development in the regions of the Russian Federation, as well as to reflect on the challenges to the widespread digitalisation processes in the regional tourism sector. The subject of research is digitalisation processes, as they radically transform the modern tourism industry, in the regions as well. The pragmatic research paradigm was considered the most appropriate for the study of tourism digitalisation processes in the regions, as it does not require the selection of a specific theoretical basis for data collection. The pragmatic approach forms an alternative to classical theoretical approaches and serves as a particular type of grounded theory, combining both inductive and deductive methods. No software was used for the inductive part of the analysis. The deductive part was conducted using the qualitative data analysis software Nvivo 11. Given the wide diversity of interested parties in the regional tourism digital area, a stratified purposive sampling method was preferred due to its ability to adequately represent the full picture of the phenomenon under study. The selection and stratum criteria were chosen to maximise the representation of different perspectives in the regional tourism digital area. The novelty of the study is due to the digitalisation processes, with an implication of new needs, while opening up promising opportunities for more productive tourism business in the regions of the Russian Federation. Currently, e-tourism in the Russian Federation has become a subject of lively debate among scholars and practitioners. However, the involvement of advanced digitalisation technologies in the field of information processes in the regions of the Russian Federation is of a very sporadic character.

Facilitating Conditions and the Use of Plagiarism Detection Software by Postgraduates of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

  • Oluwaseun Jolayemi;Olawale Oyewole;Oluwatosin Oladejo
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.39-57
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    • 2024
  • Plagiarism detection software is beneficial in detecting plagiarism in research works of postgraduate students. Despite the benefits of using plagiarism detection software, studies have revealed that most students, including postgraduates, do not use plagiarism detection software as expected. This could depend on the provision of facilitating conditions like internet connectivity, training opportunities and electricity. Thus, this study examined facilitating conditions and the use of plagiarism detection software among postgraduates of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was used for this study, with a population of 2143 postgraduates. The multi-stage random sampling technique was used to determine the sample size of 242. The questionnaire was the research instrument, and data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results showed that most postgraduates agreed that the university provided facilitating conditions like internet connectivity. The majority of the respondents noted that they used Turnitin monthly. Most of the respondents noted that they used plagiarism detection software to paraphrase their work and check the correctness of the grammar in their documents. The most prominent challenges confronting plagiarism detection software use by most respondents were their inability to afford subscription payment to use the plagiarism detection software and slow internet connectivity. There was a significant positive relationship between facilitating conditions and the use of plagiarism detection software by the postgraduates of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Some of the recommendations for the institution's management include leveraging the vast network of alumni willing to give back to the institution and intervening in the provision of internet connectivity and electricity.

A Study of Construction Management Professionals' Vocational Ethics (CM전문가의 직업윤리에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Seung-Jin;Kwun, Joon-Bum;Lee, Jae-Wook;Kim, Han-Soo
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.89-98
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    • 2012
  • The growth of CM(construction management) market poses business opportunities and challenges to improve vocational ethics of CM professionals and firms. Ensuring the vocational ethics of CM professionals is an important issue not only for individual CM professional but also CM firms and CM industry in general. The objective of the study is to investigate relationships between the importance and performance of CM professionals' vocational ethics and discuss key characteristics and implications. The IPA(Importance-Performance Analysis) technique is used as a research tool. Findings show that quality CM service and competencies are the core of CM professionals' vocational ethics. But there exists a gap between importance and performance of CM professionals' vocational ethics.

Development of Creativity Through Creative Problem Solving Model to Elementary School Science (슬기로운 생활에서 창의적 문제해결 모형을 적용한 창의력 계발)

  • 원용준;최선영;강호감
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.71-80
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study was to develop children's creativity by applying creative problem solving model to elementary school science. Creative problem solving(CPS), the theoretical frame of model is proposed by Treffinger et al.(1994). CPS model is based on a substantial foundation of theory and research about creativity and problem solving. It is a well organized, deliberate set of methods you can call upon whenever you need new ideas or solutions and a process anyone can use to deal with many of life's everyday problems, opportunities, and challenges. CPS consists of three components. Within these three components, there are six specific stages during which creative and critical thinking abilities are used in harmony. Each stage involves both divergent and convergent thinking. The study was conducted for six week during the 1998 two semester in A elementary school which is located in Incheon. Eighty three 2nd grade students are selected for this study. The students were divided into two groups--experimental group and control group. The experimental group were taught in applying the CPS model, and the control group were taught by the traditional manner. Data for this study were collected by questionnaire which were developed by this researcher, and were analyzed by SPSSWIN 8.0. The results of this study were as follows: There was a significant difference on creativity between the instruction by applying CPS model and the traditional instruction. There was also gender differences on creativity between two groups. On fluency and flexibility as components of creativity, there was a signigicant difference between two groups. In conclusion, the instruction by applying CPS model was more effective in developing children's creativity than the traditional instruction.

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Recent developments and challenges in welding of magnesium to titanium alloys

  • Auwal, S.T.;Ramesh, S.;Tan, Caiwang;Zhang, Zequn;Zhao, Xiaoye;Manladan, S.M.
    • Advances in materials Research
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.47-73
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    • 2019
  • Joining of Mg/Ti hybrid structures by welding for automotive and aerospace applications has attracted great attention in recent years due mainly to its potential benefit of energy saving and emission reduction. However, joining them has been hampered with many difficulties due to their physical and metallurgical incompatibilities. Different joining processes have been employed to join Mg/Ti, and in most cases in order to get a metallurgical bonding between them was the use of an intermediate element at the interface or mutual diffusion of alloying elements from the base materials. The formation of a reaction product (in the form of solid solution or intermetallic compound) along the interface between the Mg and Ti is responsible for formation of a metallurgical bond. However, the interfacial bonding achieved and the joints performance depend significantly on the newly formed reaction product(s). Thus, a thorough understanding of the interaction between the selected intermediate elements with the base metals along with the influence of the associated welding parameters are essential. This review is timely as it presents on the current paradigm and progress in welding and joining of Mg/Ti alloys. The factors governing the welding of several important techniques are deliberated along with their joining mechanisms. Some opportunities to improve the welding of Mg/Ti for different welding techniques are also identified.