Singapore, November 18-19, 2024 Conference Program

Scholarly Integrity Remarks:

1)Authors must be ready in the meeting room at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the session. Presenters must introduce themselves to the session chair(s) and upload their Oral and ePoster presentations to the computer.

2)Authors must be able to present on any day of the conference – the program cannot be tailored around specific requests from individual authors to present on particular days.

3)The international research conference program is designed for original research contributions and presentations in all research fields. Presentations scheduled in the Oral and ePoster sessions are drawn from a selection of the peer reviewed papers from a wide range of scientific and other disciplines of inquiry.

NOVEMBER 18-19, 2024: DIGITAL PROGRAM

DAY 1: VIRTUAL MEETING
The digital presentation session will start at 11 a.m. (midday) on November 18, 2024 London local time. The link to join the virtual conference will be available for registered delegates 10 minutes before the session at https://waset.org/profile/messages.

DAY 2: PERTINENT READING
Digital program consists of an e-book of relevant studies to download for future reading on November 19, 2024.

Digital Program consists of the e-proceedings book which is available online-only and includes the conference communications (proceedings abstracts and papers). Registered participants can access the digitally available conference proceedings ( and certificates ) by visiting their profile pages.

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH

Chair: Taslima Newaz

Personalized Nutrition for Children with Chronic Conditions Using Genomic and Metabolomic Data

Jacob Lee, Emily Park; Canada
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Real-Time Surveillance of Emerging Infectious Diseases Through Social Media Analytics

Zhang Yi-Chen; Taiwan
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Nanotechnology-Based Platforms for Point-of-Care Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases

Olivia Johnson, Olivia Barnes; United States
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Epidemiological Patterns of Pediatric Fever of Unknown Origin

Arup Dutta, Badrul Alam, Sayed M. Wazed, Taslima Newaz, Srobonti Dutta; Bangladesh
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of mRNA Vaccines in Pediatric Populations

Mia Brooklyn; United States
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Reducing Unnecessary CT Aorta Scans in the Emergency Department

Ibrahim Abouelkhir; United Kingdom
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Violence Against Nurses – Healthcare Workers with Great Sacrifice - During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Discussion Article

Sarieh Poortaghi, Zakiyeh Jafaryparvar, Marzieh Hasanpour, Reza Negarandeh; Iran
Research Area: Nursing and Health Sciences

The Relationship between Walking and Sleep Quality among Taiwanese High School Students

Lu Ruei Tsen; Taiwan
Research Area: Sport and Health Sciences

Chair: Hung Lin-Zin

Deep Learning for Early Detection of Preeclampsia in High-Risk Pregnancies

Emily Jenkins; United States
Research Area: Nursing and Health Sciences

Remote Patient Monitoring in Rural Midwifery: A Telehealth Intervention

Elizabeth Crane, Matthew Gallagher; United States
Research Area: Nursing and Health Sciences

Harmonizing Electronic Health Records with the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model: Challenges and Opportunities

Sophia Martinez; Canada
Research Area: Nursing and Health Sciences

Application of Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership-Common Data Model (OMOP-CDM) Database in Nursing Health Problems with Prostate Cancer-a Pilot Study

Hung Lin-Zin, Lai Mei-Yen; Taiwan
Research Area: Nursing and Health Sciences

Synthetic Biology for Engineering Cancer-Fighting Bacteria

Samuel Livingston; Australia
Research Area: Nursing and Health Sciences

Chair: B. Tremblay

The Impact of 3D Printing on Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills

Lenka Zeman, Eva Vesela, Barbora Kucerova; Czechia
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Cognitive Biases in Cryptocurrency Investment Decision-Making

Daniel Romero, Valeria Ortiz, Francisco Paredes; Brazil
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Gamification and Its Influence on Student Engagement in Online Courses

Joshua Whitaker; Türkiye
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Let It Rain In Our Conscious To Flourish Our Individual Self Like A Sakura: The Balance Model From Ppt And Rain Spiritual Method Used In A Drugs Prevention Program For Teenagers In A Psychoeducational Manner

Moise Alin Ionuț Cornel; Romania
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

External Validation of Risk Prediction Score for Candidemia in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study

Nurul Mazni Abdullah, Saw Kian Cheah, Raha Abdul Rahman, Qurratu 'Aini Musthafa; Malaysia
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Chair: N. Papadopoulos

Isolation and Characterization of Advanced Anti-Cancer Compounds from Amazonian Rainforest Plants

Ignas Barauskas, Rūta Pocius; Lithuania
Research Area: Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Screening of Phytochemicals Compounds from Chasmanthera dependens and Carissa edulis as Potential Inhibitors of Carbonic Anhydrases CA II (3HS4) Receptor using a Target-Based Drug Design

Owonikoko Abayomi Dele; Nigeria
Research Area: Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Computational Drug Design for Targeting Undruggable Proteins: A Quantum Mechanical Approach

Maria Papapetrou, Nikos Papadakis, Vasilis Tzanis; Greece
Research Area: Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Phytoextraction of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soil

P. Millburn; Australia
Research Area: Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Computational Modeling of Protein-Ligand Interactions: Applications in Drug Discovery

Emma Bergen, Logan Irvington; Australia
Research Area: Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Chair: Abednego Alibiri Ongeso

Virtual Reality as a Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Phantom Limb Pain

Vasileios Vasileiou, Panagiota Panagiotopoulos, Zografos Zografos; Greece
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Neurofeedback-Enhanced Opioid Reduction in Chronic Pain Management

Nikola Todorovski, Marija Mitrovski, Goran Gjoreski; North Macedonia
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Exploring the Experiences of Male Partners to Women Living with Cervical Cancer at Texas Cancer Center, Nairobi, Kenya: A Qualitative Study

Abednego Ongeso; Kenya
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Nanopatch Delivery of Cannabinoids for Neuropathic Pain Relief

Rajesh Kumar, Siti Nur, Ahmad Faris; Malaysia
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Exoskeleton-Assisted Rehabilitation for Post-Surgical Pain Management

Krzysztof Kaczmarek, Marcin Duda, Bartosz Kowalski, Paulina Nowicka; Poland
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

The Effect of the Base Computer Method on Repetitive Behaviors and Communication Skills

Hoorieh Darvishi, Rezaei; Iran
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Functionalization of Nanomaterials for Bio-Sensing Applications: Current Progress and Future Prospective

Temesgen Geremew Tefery; Taiwan
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Visualizing Viral RNA Packaging Signals in Action

Emma Wroblewski, Nikesh Patel, Abid Javed, Carlos P. Mata, Rebecca Chandler-Bostock, Lekshmi B. G., Sabine M. Ulamec, Sam Clark, Simon E. V. Phillips, Neil A. Ranson, Reidun Twarock, Peter G. Stockley; Kenya
Research Area: Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Chair: Oluwabori Emmanuel Olukoyejo

Neuroendocrine Regulation of Energy Balance and Obesity

Kristin Gunnarsson, Magnus Bjarni; Iceland
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Exosomal MicroRNAs as Biomarkers for Type 1 Diabetes Progression

Sipho Mahlangu, Tshepo Mokoena, Thandiwe Ndlovu; South Africa
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Assessment of Serum Osteopontin, Osteoprotegerin and Bone-Specific Alp as Markers of Bone Turnover in Patients with Disorders of Thyroid Function in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa

Oluwabori Emmanuel Olukoyejo, Ogra Victor Ogra, Bosede Amodu, Tewogbade Adeoye Adedeji; Nigeria
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Gut Microbiome Composition and Its Influence on Type 2 Diabetes Progression

Mariana Corvalan, Agustin Garcia, Celeste Ramirez; Argentina
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Enhanced Insulin Sensitivity

Teresa Villanueva, Ramon Garcia, Anita Castillo, Carlos Aquino; Philippines
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Chair: Jean Paul Muambangu Milambo

Cancer Burden and Policy Needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Descriptive Study

Jean Paul Muambangu Milambo, Peter Nyasulu, John Akudugu, Leonidas Ndayisaba, Joyce Tsoka-Gwegweni, Lebwaze Massamba Bienvenu, Mitshindo Mwambangu Chiro; South Africa
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Personalized Nutrition Plans: A Precision Medicine Approach to Preventative Healthcare

David Steiner, Theresa Leitner, Bernhard Auer; Austria
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Nanomedicine in Oncology: Advances in Drug Delivery and Targeting

Li Chun-Hua; Taiwan
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Immunotherapy and CRISPR Gene Editing: A Synergistic Approach to Cancer Treatment

Nakajima Kaoru; Japan
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Genomic Surveillance of Emerging Pathogens: A Next-Generation Sequencing Approach

Jacob Buchanan, Daniel Sawyer; Australia
Research Area: Medical and Health Sciences

Chair: A. Montgomery

Adipose Tissue Microbiome Composition and Liposuction-Induced Inflammation

Samuel Bradshaw, Phoebe Green; United States
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Exosomal MicroRNAs as Biomarkers for Exercise-Induced Muscle Adaptation

Brenda Valdez; Portugal
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Nanoparticle-Enhanced Liposuction for Targeted Fat Reduction and Tissue Regeneration

Georgina Thomas; United States
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Aerobic Exercise Increases Circulating Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Endothelial Progenitor Cells

Khaled A. shady, Fagr B. Bazeed, Nashwa K. Abousamra, Ihab H. Elberawe, Ashraf E. shaalan, Mohamed A. Sobh; Egypt
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Muscle Fiber Type Phenotyping and Metabolic Response to High-Intensity Interval Training in Type 2 Diabetes

Quentin Kateri, Finn Gordon; Canada
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Stem Cell Therapy for Myocardial Repair: Current Challenges and Future Directions

Jira Lopburi; Thailand
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Engineered Red Blood Cells for Oxygen Delivery in Severe Anemia

Umut Güloğlu, Gülay Baştürk; Türkiye
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Liposuction-Assisted Stem Cell Transplantation for Enhanced Wound Healing and Contouring

Choi Eun-Jung; Korea, South
Research Area: Biomedical and Biological Engineering

A Study on the Influence of Salicylic Acid on Sub-Mergence Stress Recovery of Selected Rice Cultivars Grown in Kebbi State Northwest Nigeria

Ja'afar Umar, Salisu Naziru; Nigeria
Research Area: Bioengineering and Life Sciences

Chair: Ling-Lang Huang

Promoting Compassionate Communication in a Multidisciplinary Fellowship: Results from a Pilot Evaluation

Evonne Kaplan-Liss, Val Lantz-Gefroh; United States
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Shared Decision-Making in Holistic Healthcare: Integrating Evidence-Based Medicine and Values-Based Medicine

Ling-Lang Huang; Taiwan
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

‘Call Before, Save Lives’: Reducing Emergency Department Visits through Effective Communication

Sandra Cardoso, Gaspar Pais, Judite Neves, Sandra Cavaca, Fernando Araújo; Portugal
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

The Debureaucratization Strategy for the Portuguese Health Service through Effective Communication

Fernando Araujo, Sandra Cardoso, Fátima Fonseca, Sandra Cavaca; Portugal
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Natural Language Processing for Real-Time Patient-Doctor Interactions

Firoz Mishra, Gopal Pandey, Harsha Tripathi, Ishita Chaudhary, Jagdish Srivastava; India
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Improving Communication between Healthcare Providers and Patients with Disabilities

Anna Heide; Germany
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Narrative Medicine and Storytelling in Healthcare

Ahmad Zulkifli, Siti Nurhaliza, Mohd Faizal; Malaysia
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Addressing Medical Jargon and Improving Patient Understanding

Kostas Dimitrios, Eleni Ioannidis, Panos Eleftheriou; Greece
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Monitoring depth of anesthesia in bariatric surgery

Hesham Emad; Egypt
Research Area: Health and Medical Engineering

Cricket Shot Recognition using Conditional Directed Spatial-Temporal Graph Networks

Tanu Aneja, Harsha Malaviya; India
Research Area: Sport and Health Sciences

Chair: E. Novakova

Nanotechnology-Enabled Active Packaging for Shelf-Life Extension of Fresh Produce

Marta Kwiatkowski, Tomasz Malinowski, Justyna Nowicki; Poland
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cognitive Function in Aging Populations

Julia Ranftl; Germany
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Personalized Nutrition Plans Based on Gut Microbiome Analysis

Raluca Ciobanu, Cristian Ionescu, Vasile Petrescu; Romania
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Development and Nutritional Evaluation of Sorghum Flour-Based Crackers Enriched with Bioactive Tomato Processing Residue

Liana Claudia Salanță, Anca Corina Fărcaș; Romania
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Nutrient Uptake: A Review

Ahmed Al-Maktoum, Khalid Al-Qasimi; United Arab Emirates
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

A Review of Different Methods Used to Assess the Protein Quality of Food, with a Focus on Animal Meat, Plant-based, and Cultivated Meat

Loh Hui Xin; Singapore
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Chair: Vidyasagar Reddithota

Transparent Conductive Oxide Films for Flexible Displays and Touchscreens

Klemen Zupan, Maja Ravnik; Slovenia
Research Area: Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Optical Bands Splitting in Tm₃Fe₅O₁₂ Thin Films

R. Vidyasagar, G. L. S. Vilela, B. M. Guiraldelli, A. B. Henriques, J. Moodera; Iceland
Research Area: Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Ferroelectric Thin Films for Energy Storage and Nonvolatile Memory Devices

Ana Grgic, Ivan Vukovic, Tomislav Matic; Croatia
Research Area: Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Atomic Layer Deposition of High-k Dielectric Films for Next-Generation Transistors

Maciej Wisniewski, Klaudia Duda; Poland
Research Area: Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Chair: L. Kovalenko

Drone-Based Deep Learning for Real-Time Urban Heat Island Detection and Mitigation

Jonas Dorf; Germany
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Urban Green Infrastructure and Air Quality: A Comparative Study of Green Roofs and Vertical Gardens

David Bell; Canada
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Deviations in Ecology and Pollinations Biodiversity in Earth Science and Marine Life Science

Luinda Dadiyane, Lunde Dadon, V. Dadin; Norfolk Island
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

DNA Barcoding and Machine Learning for Rapid Species Identification in Tropical Forests

Wong Kai Ming; Singapore
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Microbial Genomics and Ecosystem Function: A Metagenomic Analysis of Nutrient Cycling

Alexandru Matei, Irina Andrei, Bogdan Toma; Romania
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Synthetic Biology for Ecosystem Restoration: Engineering Microorganisms for Nutrient Cycling

Ana Mas; Portugal
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Guidelines for the Sustainable Development of Agriphotovoltaics in Orchard Cultivation: An Approach for Their Harmonious Application in the Natural, Landscape and Socio-Cultural Context of South Tyrol

Fabrizio Albion; Italy
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Chair: Eduardo Martinez Gonzalez

Amine Sulphonic Acid Additives for Improving Energy Storage Capacity in Alkaline Gallocyanine Flow Batteries

Eduardo Martínez González, Mousumi Dey, Pekka Peljo; Finland
Research Area: Chemical and Molecular Engineering

Potential Antibacterial Applications and Synthesis, Structural, Magnetic, Optical, and Dielectric Characterization of Nickel-Substituted Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles

Tesfay Gebremichael Reda; India
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Click Chemistry for Modular Synthesis of Functional Molecules

Lisa Barnes; United States
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Catalytic Conversion of Biomass into Biofuels:

Sara Ribas, Jordi Pujol; Spain
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Artificial Photosynthesis: Converting Sunlight into Chemical Energy

Sarah Cunningham, Emily Wald; Belgium
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Self-Assembly of DNA Nanostructures for Targeted Drug Delivery

Matthew Lewis, Jennifer Jackson, Natan Sharma; United States
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Chair: E. Novakova

Efficiency Enhancement of Perovskite Solar Cells Using Graphene-Based Quantum Dots

Ishikawa Sho; Japan
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Wind Turbine Blade Optimization for Maximum Energy Capture in Complex Topographies

Ingvild Berg; Norway
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Solar Light-Driving Photoconversion of CO₂ Into Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels

Yong Zhou, Congping Wu, Zhigang Zou; China
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Integration of Solar-Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Baseload Power Generation

Wang Yiming, Li Xiaofei, Zhang Junwei; China
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Multi-Objective Optimization of Wave Energy Converters for Optimal Power Generation and Environmental Impact

Vasilis Ioannidis, Sofia Nikolaou; Greece
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Chair: Milagros Salibad

Enhanced CNN for Rice Leaf Disease Classification in Mobile Applications

Kayne Uriel K. Rodrigo, Jerriane Hillary Heart S. Marcial, Samuel C. Brillo; Philippines
Research Area: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Drone-Based Conservation Initiatives in the Arctic

Antti Kanto; Finland
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Biodiversity Conservation Practices Among Indigenous Peoples in Caraga Region, Mindanao, Philippines

Milagros S. Salibad and Levita B. Grana; Philippines
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Indigenous Community-Led Regenerative Agriculture: A Case Study from New Zealand

Marie Pictet; New Zealand
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Genomic Sequencing of Endangered Species: A Tool for Conservation and Restoration

Mehmet Kızılcahamam, Ayşe Akyüz, Fatma Akbaş; Türkiye
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Early Detection of Plant Stress Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

Wang Yiming, Li Xiaofang, Zhang Jie; China
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for Super-Resolution of Remote Sensing Imagery

Frank Ehrlich, Greta Fuchs; Luxembourg
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Automated Feature Extraction and Object-Based Detection from High-Resolution Aerial Photos Based on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Mohammed Al Sulaimani, Hamad Al Manhi; Oman
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Interferometry for Monitoring Glacial Melt and Sea Level Rise

Michel Favre; Switzerland
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Chair: Aelina Franz

Aerodynamics of Spherical Combat Platform Levitation

Aelina Franz; Albania
Research Area: Nuclear and Quantum Engineering

Growth and Characterization of the Magnetic Topological Insulator Candidate Mn₂Sb₂Te₅

Ankush Saxena, V. P. S. Awana; India
Research Area: Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Biofuel Production: Algae Cultivation and Lipid Extraction

Jessica Simmons, Ashley Davis; United States
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Perovskite Solar Cells: Efficiency Boost Through Hybrid Halide Perovskite Structures

Wang Yanan, Li Wei; China
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Flow Battery Technology for Large-Scale Grid Energy Storage

Claudia Espinoza, Andres Fuentes, Sofía Navarro, Diego Cabrera; Venezuela
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

High Frequency Rotary Transformer Used in Synchronous Motor/Generator of Flywheel Energy Storage System

J. Lu, H. Li, F. Cole; Australia
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Chair: L. Petrov

Thermal Performance of Innovative Phase Change Material-Integrated Building Envelopes

Altin Ajeti, Behar Koka, Besa Çeliku; Albania
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Water-Sensitive Urban Design: Innovative Approaches for Stormwater Management

Stoyan Stoyanov, Dimitrina Nikolova, Mihaela Kostova; Bulgaria
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Bio-Based Building Materials: A Review of Environmental Impacts and Performance Characteristics

Elena Makris, Peter Krause; Germany
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Structural Health Monitoring of Historic Buildings Using Fiber Optic Sensors

Marta Campanella; Italy
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Waterproofing Strategies for Sustainable Building Construction: A Review of Emerging Technologies

Constantin Ionescu, Radu Dumitru; Romania
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Enhancing Building Performance Simulation Through Artificial Intelligence

Thamer Mahmmoud Muhammad Al Jbarat; Japan
Research Area: Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Chair: L. Novakova

Facial Recognition of University Entrance Exam Candidates using FaceMatch Software in Iran

Mahshid Arabi; Iran
Research Area: Computer and Information Engineering

Real-Time Iris Recognition on Edge Devices Using Lightweight CNNs

Antoine Aubry, Thomas Picard; France
Research Area: Computer and Information Engineering

Privacy-Preserving Facial Recognition with Homomorphic Encryption

Marko Grcic, Barbara Perkovic; Croatia
Research Area: Computer and Information Engineering

Spiking Neural Networks for Real-Time Event-Based Pattern Recognition

Azamat Ospanov, Asel Kenzhebaev, Daniyar Abdirov, Gulmira Alimbekov; Kazakhstan
Research Area: Computer and Information Engineering

Secure Biometric Authentication with Blockchain-Based Privacy Preservation

Abdullah Adiputra, Gunawan Kusuma, Purnama Ramadhan, Sari Suharto; Indonesia
Research Area: Computer and Information Engineering

Utilizing Temporal and Frequency Features in Fault Detection of Electric Motor Bearings with Advanced Methods

Mohammad Arabi; Iran
Research Area: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chair: R. Thompson

Nanoparticle-Enhanced Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle

Hamad Al-Ghanim, Mariam Al-Jahra, Faisal Al-Khashan; Kuwait
Research Area: Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Nanoparticle-Based Vaccines for Prevention of Zoonotic Diseases in Livestock

Grace Christensen; United States
Research Area: Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Comparison of the Effect of Nano Calcium Carbonate and CaCO₃ on Egg Production, Egg Traits and Calcium Retention in Laying Japanese Quail

Farhad Ahmadi, Hamed Kimiaee, Fariba Rahimi; Iran
Research Area: Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Gut Microbiome Modulation for Enhanced Nutrient Absorption in Pigs

Ethan Montoya, Olivia Vigil; New Zealand
Research Area: Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Genomic Selection for Improved Milk Protein Composition

Zdenek Valenta, Katerina Fiala; Czechia
Research Area: Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Chair: D. Thompson

Risk Management in Banking Sector: A Comparative Analysis of North American Institutions

Maya Garcia; United States
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Cybersecurity Threats and Mitigation Strategies in the Banking Sector

David Liu, Sophia Reynolds; United States
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Islamic Banking: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Khoo Yi Xuan, Kwek Wei Jie; Singapore
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Bank Specialization and Credit Risk: Evidence from Global Financial Crisis Shock

Lemu Abebe Geleta; Taiwan
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis for Credit Risk Management

Sato Takeshi; Japan
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Chair: Cristina Damian

A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainable Building Design: Bridging Design for Adaptability and Circular Economy with LCA

Saba Baienat, Ivanka Iordanova, Bechara Helal; Canada
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Modular Construction Systems for Rapid Deployment and Adaptation: A Case Study of Disaster Relief Housing

Teresa Galindo; Spain
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Assessing the Nutritional Characteristics and Habitat Modeling of the Comorian’s Yam (Dioscorea comorensis) in a Fragmented Landscape

Mounir Soule, Hindatou Saidou, Razafimahefa, Mohamed Thani Ibouroi; Madagascar
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Bio-Based Materials in Sustainable Building Envelopes: Performance Evaluation of Hempcrete and Straw Bale Walls

Ivan Milic, Ana Pavlovic, Marko Cacic; Croatia
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Water Harvesting and Reuse Systems in Sustainable Urban Development: A Review of Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Treatment Technologies

Karla Trejo, Luis Uribe, Mariana Villanueva, Nicolas Zamora; Mexico
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Framework for Enhancing Water Literacy and Sustainable Management in Southwest Nova Scotia

Etienne Mfoumou, Mo Shamma, Martin Tango, Michael Locke; Canada
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Removal of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solution by Teff (Eragrostis Teff) Husk Activated Carbon: Optimization, Kinetics, Isotherm, and Practical Adaptation Study Using Response Surface Methodology

Tsegaye Adane Birhan; Italy
Research Area: Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Some Analytical Characteristics of Red Raspberry Jams

Cristina Damian, Eduard Malcek, Ana Leahu, Sorina Ropciuc, Andrei Lobiuc; Romania
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Food Wastes Valorization in Romania

Cristina Damian; Romania
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

A Lactose-Free Yogurt Using Membrane Systems and Modified Milk Protein Concentrate: Production and Characterization

Shahram Naghizadeh Raeisi, Ali Alghooneh; Iran
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Dairy Products on the Algerian Market: Proportion of Imitation and Degree of Processing

Bentayeb-Ait Lounis Saïda, Cheref Zahia, Cherifi Thizi, Ri Kahina Bahmed, Kahina Hallali Yasmine Abdellaoui, Kenza Adli; Algeria
Research Area: Nutrition and Food Engineering

Chair: A. Coates

Electrocatalytic Water Splitting on 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Heterostructures

Freya Coates, Ethan Walsh; New Zealand
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

Plasmonic Nanostructures for Efficient Photocatalysis

M. Lemaire; Luxembourg
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

NiFe-Type Catalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyzers

Boldin Roman, Liliana Analía Diaz; Spain
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries Enabled by Graphene-Based Anodes

Rebecca Dimech, David Abela, Maria Portelli; Malta
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

Redox Flow Batteries: A Promising Technology for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Eleanor Scott, Frederick Smith; United States
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

Arsenite Remediation by Green Nano Zero Valent Iron

Ratthiwa Deewan, Visanu Tanboonchuy; Thailand
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

Design of Catalytic Fixed Bed Reactor to Convert Ethanol to Ethylene

Samuel Teye; Ghana
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

Synthesis, Electrochemical and Theoretical Study of Corrosion Inhibition on Carbon Steel in 1M HCl Medium by 2,2'-(piperazine-1,4-diyl)bis(N-(4-bromophenyl)acetamide)

Tanghourte Mohamed, Ouassou Nazih, El Mesky Mohammed, Znini Mohamed, Mabrouk El Houssine; Morocco
Research Area: Chemical and Materials Engineering

Pyrolysis of Lignin-Derived Biochar for Hydrogen Production

Piotr Kaczmarek, Tomasz Pastuszka, Joanna Kowalska; Poland
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Advancements in Lignin Valorization for Sustainable Energy and Materials

Pierre Robin; France
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Environmentally Sustainable Transparent Wood: A Fully Green Approach from Bleaching to Impregnation for Energy-Efficient Engineered Wood Components

Francesca Gullo, Paola Palmero, Massimo Messori; Italy
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Transparent Wood for Interior Design: Aesthetic Potential and Market Opportunities

Andreas Kyprianou, Maria Markides, Elena Hadjikyriakos; Cyprus
Research Area: Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Chair: E. Petrescu

Autonomous Logistics Systems: Challenges and Future Directions

Dylan Ross; Türkiye
Research Area: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

5G-Enabled Cooperative Perception and Control for Autonomous Vehicle Swarms

Siew Mei, Hock Seng; Romania
Research Area: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Assessment of Seeding and Weeding Field Robot Performance

Victor Bloch, Eerikki Kaila, Reetta Palva; Finland
Research Area: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Deep Learning for Disease Detection in Plants: A Case Study of Tomato Blight

Cene Zephyrus, Tan Wei Jie; Singapore
Research Area: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Autonomous Tractors for Field Operations: Challenges and Solutions

Wlodzimierz Rolnik; Poland
Research Area: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Simulation of Direct Solar Dryer with ANSYS

Boukhris Lahouari; Algeria
Research Area: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Rethinking Agile: The Mentorship-Driven Agile Process Human-Centric Approach to Software Development

Lillie Beiting, Nell Watson; United States
Research Area: Computer and Information Engineering

Design and Testing of Electrical Capacitance Tomography Sensors for Oil Pipeline Monitoring

Sidi M. A. Ghaly, Mohammad O. Khan, Mohammed Shalaby, Khaled A. Al-Snaie; Saudi Arabia
Research Area: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chair: E. Järvinen

A Study on Exploring and Prioritizing Critical Risks in Construction Project Assessment

A. Swetha; India
Research Area: Civil and Architectural Engineering

Thermodynamic Based Mechanical Model of Damage Cracking Coupled with Corrosion for RC Structures

Zhelei Pan, Yongtao Bai, Julio Flórez-López; China
Research Area: Civil and Architectural Engineering

Multi-Objective Optimization of Solar-Powered Refrigeration Systems for Off-Grid Applications

Chloe Cameron, Benjamin Anderson; Australia
Research Area: Civil and Architectural Engineering

Waste Heat Recovery from Industrial Processes Using Organic Rankine Cycle Technology

Elina Korhonen, Tarja Saarinen; Finland
Research Area: Civil and Architectural Engineering

Thermodynamic Analysis of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stacks for Automotive Propulsion

Drita Krasniqi, Erjon Muja, Faton Rugova; Kosovo
Research Area: Civil and Architectural Engineering

Seismic Resilience of Concrete Structures Reinforced with Graphene-Enhanced Composites

Li Ming, Wang Xiaoming, Zhang Ying; China
Research Area: Civil and Architectural Engineering

Chair: E. Novak

Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis of Ceramic Matrix Composites in Hypersonic Flight

Petra Planinc, Rok Dolenc, Sasa Trubar; Slovenia
Research Area: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Tunnel Construction Techniques in Challenging Geological Conditions: A Comparative Study

Goh Wei Jie, Chen Xin Yi; Singapore
Research Area: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Hypersonic Aerodynamics of Novel Re-entry Vehicle with Active Flow Control

David Kucera, Zuzana Havelkova; Czechia
Research Area: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Study on the Influence of Different Lengths of Tunnel High Temperature Zones on Train Aerodynamic Resistance

Chong Hu, Tiantian Wang, Zhe Li, Ourui Huang, Yichen Pan; China
Research Area: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Morphing Wing Aerodynamics for Enhanced Efficiency

Amal Al-Shaiba; Luxembourg
Research Area: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Chair: Ping Hun Kok

Quantum Computing for Energy Optimization in Grid Systems

Sandra Kerschbaumer; Austria
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Sustainable Production of Biofuels: A Comparative Analysis of Algae and Crop-Based Technologies

Chan Ka-Yee, Wong Siu-Lun; Hong Kong
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Enhanced Reliability of Wind Turbines Through Real-Time Condition Monitoring and Predictive Analytics

Yumiho Morita; Japan
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Quantifying Climate Change Risks on Critical Infrastructure: A Bayesian Network Analysis

Anna Skog; Sweden
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Innovative Risk Based Maintenance Methodology for Lifting Equipment

Kok Ping Hun, Jagathish Natarajan; Malaysia
Research Area: Energy and Power Engineering

Chair: E. Ramirez

Performance Measurement of Prefabricated Construction Systems

James Desai, Isabella Perez; Canada
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

Performance Evaluation of Self-Healing Concrete Incorporating Graphene

Ashley Thompson, Jacob Garcia; United States
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

3D Printing of High-Strength Concrete for Sustainable Construction

İbrahim Özdemir, Selen Akyüz, İrem Erkeksoy; Türkiye
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

Innovative Seismic Retrofitting Techniques for Existing Structures

Olivia Johnson; United States
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

A Proposal of Advanced Key Performance Indicators for Assessing Six Performances of Construction Projects

Wi Sung Yoo, Seung Woo Lee, Youn Kyoung Hur, Sung Hwan Kim; Korea, South
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

Development of a KPI Framework for Green Building Certification

Majed Al-Nuaimi; Oman
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

Value Engineering Applications in Construction Project Cost Optimization

Mark Barlow, Alejandro Caldwell; New Zealand
Research Area: Structural and Construction Engineering

Chair: Patrícia Diogo

Graduate Tracer Study as Basis for Career Pathing Program & Placement Test in Las Piñas City Technical-Vocational High School

Mary Ann Cristine R. Olgado; Philippines
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Predictive Validity of Adaptive Placement Tests in College Algebra

Valerie Hebert; United States
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Building Soft Skills for the Modern Workplace: A Curriculum Development Approach

Ali Özkan, Derya Kılıç, Hakan Güneş, Buse Karaca; Türkiye
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Effectiveness of Career Coaching for Recent College Graduates

Veronique Cote, Martin Beaudoin; Canada
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Personalized Learning Pathways: A Comparative Study of AI-Driven and Traditional Approaches

Olivier Roy; Finland
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Teaching Project of Architecture in Portugal: Future Perspectives and the Revolution of New Generations

Patricia Diogo; Portugal
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Hate Speech Detection in Tunisian Dialect

Helmi Baazaoui, Mounir Zrigui; Tunisia
Research Area: Cognitive and Language Sciences

The Emergence and Influence of Early European Opera: A Historical and Analytical Study

Yan Jiajun, Baroque Opera, Florentine Camerata; China
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

A Comparative Study of Administrative and Political Sciences: Procedural Compliance and Duty Fulfillment in Administrative Lawsuits in China and Singapore

Yan Jia Jun; China
Research Area: Law and Political Sciences

Chair: V. Papadopoulos

Early Intervention Programs: The Efficacy of Neurofeedback for Children with Autism

Maria Anastasopoulos, Yiannis Christodoulos, Katerina Vassiliadis; Greece
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Micro-Credentials as a Tool for Differentiated Professional Development

Albert Diaz, Marina Ruiz, Oscar Hernandez; Colombia
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Role of Maker Spaces in Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Students

Mantas Mikalauskas, Aurimas Valinskas; Lithuania
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Specialized Instruction: Teaching and Leading Diverse Learners

Annette G. Walters Ph.D.; United States
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Chair: Kevin Henry

Struggles of Non-Binary People in an Organizational Setting in Iceland

Kevin Henry; Iceland
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Neutrino Physics: Recent Experiments and Implications for the Standard Model

Daniel Moore, Christopher Anderson; United States
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Quantum Computing and its Potential to Transform Organizational Decision-Making

Deniz Özkan, Jale Demirci, Rıdvan Bozkurt; Türkiye
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Neurodiversity and Innovation in Agile Work Environments

James Burton; Australia
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Deepfakes and their Impact on Freedom of Expression

Tshepo Mokoena, Siyabonga Dlamini, Nomsa Mthethwa, Ntokozo Ndlovu; South Africa
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

The Role of Law in the Transformation of Collective Identities in Nigeria

Henry Okechukwu Onyeiwu; Malaysia
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Chair: Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen

A Sense of Belonging: Music Learning and School Connectedness

Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen; United States
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Effectiveness of Gamification in Enhancing Music Theory Mastery

Gerrit Veld, Teun Veenstra, Fenna Dieleman; Netherlands
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Impact of AI-Generated Music on Student Creativity in Elementary Music Education

Emma Wright, Thapelo Motsopo; South Africa
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Gamified Learning Environments for Developing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Samantha Desjardins, Sarah Ford; Canada
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Gamified Language Learning with Chatbots and Natural Language Processing

Christopher White, Jacob Bailey; United States
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Role of Growth Mindset in Fostering Resilience and Academic Success

Justyna Gadomska, Kamil Hajduk; Poland
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Designing Inclusive Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities Using Universal Design for Learning Principles

Katalin Farkas, Istvan Balogh, Maria Papp; Hungary
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Gamification Beyond Competition: the Case of DPG Lab Collaborative Learning Program for High-School Girls by GameLab KBTU and UNICEF in Kazakhstan

Nazym Zhumabayeva, Aleksandr Mezin, Alexandra Knysheva; Kazakhstan
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Chair: Orit Wolf

Classical Music Unplugged: The Future of Classical Music Performance: Tradition, Technology, and Audience Engagement

Orit Wolf; Israel
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Genomic Analysis of Religious Populations: Tracing Migration Patterns and Genetic Markers

Patricia Pena; Hong Kong
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Neural Network-Driven Automatic Transcription of Beethoven's Sonatas: A Pilot Study

Kristel Oja; Estonia
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Generative Adversarial Networks for the Composition of Mozart-Inspired Symphonic Pieces

Chen Ming-Hui; Taiwan
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Neuroimaging Analysis of Emotional Responses to Classical Music: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Antoine Vincent; France
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Gendered Labor in the Gig Economy: A Comparative Analysis of Platform Workers

Maria Hagen; Germany
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Trans and Queer Expressions of Religion in Brazil: How Music and Mission Work Can Be Used As a Tool of Refusal

Cahlia A. Plett; United States
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Recreating Home: Restoration and Reflections on the Traditional Houses of Kucapungane

Sasala Taiban; Taiwan
Research Area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Chair: Z. Kovačević

The Economic Consequences of a Carbon Tax: Evidence from Developing Countries

Sipho Dlamini, Sarah Johnson, Thabo Mokoena, Amina Patel; South Africa
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Network Effects and Platform Competition in the Streaming Services Market

David Lee; Indonesia
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Optimal Tax Design for Electric Vehicles: Balancing Environmental Goals and Fiscal Revenue

Mara Vilciņa, Elina Zvejniece, Zane Puce; Latvia
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Game Theory Applied to Cryptocurrency Mining: A Strategic Analysis

Koh Yi Feng; Singapore
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Chair: E. Novak

Providing Accessible Surgical Skills Teaching For Foundation Doctors: A Survey of Foundation Doctors in a Tertiary Hospital

Tanya Robinson, Eloise Young; United Kingdom
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

A Comparative Study of Traditional and Simulation-Based Medical Education for Foundation Doctors

Sasa Pavlin, Darja Horvat; Slovenia
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Haptic Feedback Technology for Realistic Surgical Simulation

Shota Yamada; Japan
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Impact of 3D Printing on Anatomical Education in Tertiary Hospitals

Petr Svoboda, Lucie Cerna, Tomas Dvorak; Czechia
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Effects of Gym-Based and Audio-Visual Guided Home-Based Exercise Programmes on Some Anthropometric and Cardiovascular Parameters Among Overweight and Obese College Students

Abiodun Afolabi, Rufus Adesoji Adedoyin; Nigeria
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

ChatGPT 4.0 Demonstrates Strong Performance in Standardised Medical Licensing Examinations: Insights and Implications for Medical Educators

K. O'Malley; Ireland
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Eco-Anxiety in College Students

Gheorghe Andrei, Cristina Popescu, Radu Ciobanu; Romania
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Cultivating Eco-Consciousness: A Longitudinal Study of Environmental Education Programs

Alessandro Fontana, Valeria Falcone, Matteo Piccolo; Italy
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Exploring Participatory Research Approaches in Agricultural Settings: Analyzing Pathways to Enhance Innovation in Production

Michele Paleologo, Marta Acampora, Serena Barello, Guendalina Graffigna; Italy
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Co-producing Knowledge for Sustainable Development: Lessons from Indigenous Communities

Fatima Ouassou, Gabriel Sarr; Belgium
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

The Impact of Democratic Leadership on Job Satisfaction Among Teachers in South Hebron Directorate Schools

Mohammad Mahmoud Rjoob; Palestine
Research Area: Educational and Pedagogical Sciences

Chair: Chris Houliez

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Energy Demand Forecasting and Management

Milena Stojanovic, Petar Tanasijevic, Milica Dordevic; Serbia
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Electric Vehicle Adoption and the Future of Energy Markets: A Case Study of Global Cities

Beatrice Ramsay, Cameron Reid, Zoe Archer; United States
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction in Emerging Markets: A Case Study

Tara King, Uther Lambert; United States
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Determinants of Investment in Vaca Muerta, Argentina

Ivan Poza Martínez; Spain
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in the Age of Digitalization: A Global Perspective

Daniel Fleming, Emily McLeod; Canada
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

The Role of Haptic Technology in Enhancing Retail Servicescape

Schlatter Irene, Maier Christian; Switzerland
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

From Servicescape to Servicespace: Qualitative Research in a Post-Cartesian Retail Context

Chris Houliez; France
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Customer Experience in Omnichannel Retail: A Qualitative Analysis of Servicescape Elements

Rajesh Kumar, Lau Siew Fong; Norway
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Qualitative Insights into the Influence of AI-Powered Personalization on Servicescape

Marta Acs, Miklos Gyorfi; Hungary
Research Area: Economics and Management Engineering

Mandatory Mediation in Defamation Suits: A Balancing of the Scales between Freedom of Expression and the Protection of Reputation

Ronelle Prinsloo; South Africa
Research Area: Law and Political Sciences

Protecting the Financial Rights of Non-Member Spouses: Addressing the Exploitation of Retirement Benefits in South African Divorce Law

Ronelle Prinsloo; South Africa
Research Area: Law and Political Sciences

PROGRAM LAST UPDATED: November, 13 2024 14:45

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

1.GUIDE FOR ORAL AND e-POSTER PRESENTATIONS

We kindly ask ORAL presenters to prepare electronic presentations of 15 minutes (allowing 5 minutes for discussions) and e-POSTER presenters to prepare short electronic presentations of 5 minutes (allowing 5 minutes for discussions) (NO PRINT OUTS). A Linux-based operating system is used for both Oral and e-Poster presentations. All presenters should make a PDF file version of their presentation and upload it to the system.

2. ROLE OF THE SESSION CHAIR

The duties of the Session Chair include the following:

1. Arrive at the conference hall at least 10 minutes before the session begins. Identify the paper presenters and discussant(s) in advance, and introduce yourself. Remind each presenter of the time limits that apply, and describe the method you will use to alert them of time limits during the actual presentation.
2. At the start of the session, introduce yourself to the audience, announce the session/title, and offer a brief overview indicating how the papers are related.
3. Prior to each presentation, introduce the speaker, announce the paper’s title, the name(s) of the author(s), and provide brief comments regarding the affiliation and/or background of each presenter. Identify the individual who will be speaking if it is someone other than the first author.
4. During the presentations enforce time limits strictly so that no author (or audience member) monopolizes someone else’s time. Oral paper presentations each have 20 minutes (15 minutes for full presentation papers, 5 minutes for discussions), and 10 minutes for e-Poster (electronic poster) presentations (5 minutes for poster presentation, 5 minutes for discussions).
5. Once presentations are complete (oral paper presentations and e-Poster presentations), the remaining time can be used for informal discussion between the audience and session participants. It is your job to field questions from the audience.
6. Try to conduct the session as informally as possible (e.g., use first names when addressing participants and members of the audience) to encourage as much audience participation as possible.

3. BEST PAPER AWARDS / BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS

A 'Best Paper Award / Best Presentation Award' will be conferred on the author(s) of an abstract or a full paper presented at the conference. Selection is made based on the best combined marks of the abstract / paper review and presentation quality appraisal conducted by the Session Chair at the conference venue, and assessed by the Program Committee. Award winners will be announced after the conference. The author(s) of a selected paper/presentation will receive a signed and stamped official Best Paper Award / Best Presentation Award e-certificate.