- Conference Article
- 10.5339/qfarc.2016.ictsp2074
Latest Trends in Twitter from Arab Countries and the World
- Jan 01, 2016
- Wafa Waheeda Syed + 1 more +1
Latest Trends in Twitter from Arab Countries and the World
Asia-Pacific Interdisciplinary Translation Studies, taken the promotion of multicultural exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region as its duty, has published 11volumes in total from 2015 to 2022. This paper, based on the data of 11 volumes, analyzed the six fronts of this journal, including article quantity and particle pages, downloads and citations, author’s title and organization, article quantity of funded projects, columns and selected topic trends as well as keyword cloud. This article aims to have a good understanding of its current development, column planning and article topic selection according to its publishing principle and self-orientation, in order to make its evolution and trends clear provide reference data to potential authors and bring about inspiration to its future development.
Latest Trends in Twitter from Arab Countries and the World
Latest Trends in Twitter from Arab Countries and the World
Big data implementation for price statistics in Indonesia: Past, current, and future developments
The rapid development of Big Data as result of increasing interactivity with online systems between humans (e.g., online shopping, marketplace) and machine (internet of things, mobile phone, etc.) has led to a measurement revolution. This massive data if being mined and analyzed correctly can provide valuable alternative data sources for official statistics, especially price statistics. Several studies for using diverse Big Data as new sources of price statistics in Indonesia have been initiated. This article would provide a comprehensive review of experiences in exploiting various Big Data sources for price statistics, followed by the current development and the near future plans. The development of system and IT infrastructure is also discussed. Based on this experience, limitations, challenges, and advances for each approach would be presented.
Read moreAnti-tumor necrosis factor biosimilars and intended copies in rheumatology: Perspective from the Asia Pacific region.
Although anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents have greatly improved the management of rheumatic diseases, their cost limits access to many patients throughout the world. As a result, patients and clinicians have turned to biosimilars to provide similar efficacy at a lower cost. Many of the regulatory guidelines in the Asia Pacific region are largely based on those of the European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization; however, there are variations between countries. Additionally, in some countries, intended copies are available that were approved prior to the development of guidelines and have not fulfilled the requirements of a biosimilar. We review the various regulatory requirements for biosimilars in the Asia Pacific region, the anti-TNF biosimilars and intended copies approved in the region, and whether clinical data are available for these agents. We discuss concerns about the need for additional regulations and education, and we provide recommendations for a multidisciplinary pharmacovigilance approach that closely monitors the safety of biosimilar use.
Read moreChallenges and Lessons Learned from Developing a Thin Super K Complex Carbonate Oil Reservoir with Gas Cap and Active Water Drive - A Case Study from the Middle East
This paper presents a case study of developing a complex super k thin carbonate reservoir with a thin upper super permeable layer with a significant volume of oil, a gas cap and an active water drive in Abu Dhabi-UAE. The field lies in a coastal marine area covering mainland, natural and artificial islands as well as shallow and deep marine areas. The reservoir lies within a relatively low relief heterogeneous carbonate structural trap originally deposited within a complex depositional environment, characterized by lateral and vertical variations in reservoir rock and fluid properties. Six years of production dynamic data are available from oil producers in addition to well testing and MDT data. The production is constrained by the presence of a high permeable streak just below the dense carbonate top seal and bounded by gas cap above and water below. This streak dominates the drainage of reservoir in such a way that the majority of the wells completed suffer from early apparent gas cusping and increasing water production. The reservoir has been penetrated by vertical, deviated and horizontal wellbores. In relation to this, differences in production performance have been observed, specifically with respect to gas oil ratio and water cut. During the early development stage, three horizontal holes were drilled, however due to the difficulties of proper geo-steering of the horizontal hole placement within the thin oil column, two holes were placed in the gas cap and the third was placed in water. The main challenges of current and future development plans are the optimization of well design, placement and completion strategy to avoid the gas cap and transition zone. This paper discusses the lessons learned from the ongoing development of the mentioned reservoir and the way forward for the future development phases.
Read moreThe friendly and cooperative relationship between Korea and Vietnam: The nature, current development and potential
Diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea officially began on December 22, 1992. Looking back over twenty years after the end of the Cold War, along with the profound changes in the world’s situation and the situation in Asia-Pacific region, Vietnam-South Korea relationship has grown exponentially. In the history of international relations, very few relationships have not gone through the ups and downs; but growing up steadily. It seems that the relationship between Vietnam and South Korea is an exception. In a quite short period of time, since the establishment of the diplomatic relationship in 1992, relations between the two countries have developed rapidly in many fields such as economic, political and cultural. South Korea is the fourth largest trading partner and the largest foreign investor in Vietnam, only after Japan. The Korean Samsung Corporation is the role model investor in Vietnam. South Korea also has the largest community group living and working in Vietnam. In contrary, Vietnamese students are among the largest groups of foreign students studying in South Korea. Vietnamese workers are among the largest groups of foreign labor force and Vietnamese community also is among the largest and vibrant groups of foreign communities in South Korea. In addition, beside the common historical origin and being in mutual strategic partnership relationship, Vietnam and South Korea share many similarities in business customs, cultural background, cuisine and life-styles. It can be commented that this relationship is only continually in the rise and the two countries' public opinions are particularly welcoming this booming relationship. This review article is trying to cover and analyze all-round current relationship between the two nations and the implication for the future.
Read moreUterus transplantation in a Nordic perspective: A proposition for clinical introduction with centralization.
Uterus transplantation in a Nordic perspective: A proposition for clinical introduction with centralization.
Why Historical, Cultural, Social, Economic and Political Perspectives on Mental Health Matter
We, the editors, have encouraged contributors to provide historical, cultural, social, economic and political perspectives on the development of mental health in the diverse nations of the Asia-Pacific region. Such a multi-pronged approach is required to understand this complex phenomenon. Most nations in the region were or became colonies of European powers. Just when psychiatry itself was being formed as a branch of medicine in Europe, it encountered non-Western cultures with deeply rooted, different approaches to mental disorders. Despite the subsequent growth of Western-derived psychiatry in such countries, cross-cultural issues remain significant for the current and future development of policy and services. Indeed, as those involved in the new effort to reduce the burden of untreated mental illness in low- and middle-income countries (LAMIC) realise, cultural appropriateness is central to success. In the last decade or so a debate has developed between epistemic and policy communities as to how best to do this. We believe it will advance understanding if we put the current situation in LAMIC, where globalisation is producing rapid, often disruptive, cultural, economic and social change, in a comparative historical context: the health effects, physical and mental, of this current transformation may be compared with the health impact of the ‘modernisation’ of the West in the nineteenth century. The rise of asylum psychiatry itself in Europe may be seen as an organised, expert response to the growth of mental disorders produced by the speedy, initially unregulated, impact of industrialisation and urbanisation on traditional ways of life, just as the rise of public health in the same era may be viewed as an organised, expert response to the growth of threats to physical health from ‘fevers’ and other communicable diseases. We need to apply what some health analysts have called the ‘re-socializing’ disciplines—history, anthropology, sociology and political economy—to understand more fully mental health in the Asia-Pacific region, and so, hopefully, to contribute more effectively to its promotion.
Read moreCurrent and Future Developments in Heritage Studies: From “Retrotopia” to “Prospective”
In the article, the author starts from the different approaches between heritage studies on the one hand and disciplinary heritage approaches on the other hand to consider current and future developments in the field of intangible cultural heritage. In the play between critical studies and broader studies, there are risks of regression as well as opportunities for progress. To underpin his analysis, he refers to his experience of development processes in the field of cultural heritage and to some recent research in France on the institutional functioning of UNESCO in the field of intangible cultural heritage. He then focuses on the notions of “retrotopia” (Bauman, 2017) and “prospective” (Godet, 2004), which seem to him to be suitable for triggering a fundamental anthropological reflection on the future of cultural heritage research. At the end, he draws some conclusions about the possibilities of progress – or, conversely, regression – in intangible cultural heritage.
Read moreLe groupe FRANCOGYN : bilan et avenir
Le groupe FRANCOGYN : bilan et avenir
Smart fluids: current and future developments
A smart fluid comprises a suspension of micrometre-sized particles in a dielectric carrier liquid. The application of a suitable stimulus – either electrical or magnetic – causes a significant increase in the resistance to flow of the fluid. Current and future developments in smart fluids are reviewed, paying particular attention to electro-rheological (ER) and magneto-rheological (MR) fluids. ER fluids have been the focus of intense academic interest over several decades. However, not until the re-discovery of MR fluids did commercial exploitation finally occur. Both microscopic and macroscopic models of smart fluids will be described. The link with industrial applications is established by introducing the three modes of operation through which smart fluids are harnessed. Insight into the behaviour of smart fluids is obtained through the development of relatively simple quasi-steady and dynamic models. A concise summary of the latest industrial applications is provided. Future trends are then considered under the headings of smart fluid technology, modelling of smart fluids and, finally, engineering devices.
Read moreSport psychiatry in the Asia-Pacific: contributions, trends, and future directions
Abstract: Introduction: Sport psychiatry research in the Asia-Pacific region has gained momentum in recent years. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sport psychiatry research in the Asia-Pacific, highlighting its evolution, thematic trends, and collaborative networks. Methods: Bibliometric analysis approach was applied to explore the research landscape of sport psychiatry in the Asia-Pacific region. Utilizing the Scopus database, a systematic search strategy was applied to retrieve English-language journal articles published between 1994 and 2024, focusing on affiliations from Asia-Pacific countries such as Australia, China, Japan, and others. The study analyzed annual scientific production, authorship patterns, institutional contributions, country-level collaborations, and thematic trends. Results and Discussion: Australia is the leading contributor and a dominant hub for global collaborations, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom. Keyword co-occurrence analysis highlighted recurring themes such as mental health, depression, exercise, and athlete performance, while thematic evolution analysis demonstrated a shift from central topics like sports medicine to contemporary concerns such as anxiety and outcome assessment. Collaboration networks, most-cited documents, and centrality metrics were identified to elucidate influential researchers, institutions, and research areas. Conclusion: This study provides a comprehensive overview of sport psychiatry research, offering insights into trends, collaboration patterns, and future research directions to advance athlete mental health and performance outcomes.
Read moreOverview in Big Data Analysis of the Japanese Defense System: Ambiguous Adjustment to a Strategic Environment Change
<p><em>Taiwan and Japan are both maritime countries. The natural resources in the territory are quite limited. Due to this inherent limitation, both Taiwan and Japan rely on trade to safeguard their own economic interests. Therefore, defending the maritime traffic lines and ensuring maritime interests are important missions of the Taiwan and Japan defense systems. The recent increasingly harsh international situation in the Asia-Pacific region has seriously affected the security and stability of the surrounding areas. Invisible also poses many challenges to Taiwan’s maritime rights and interests, so it is a reflection on Taiwan’s future development by understanding the Japanese defense system.</em></p>
Read moreA Super-Giant Offshore Field Development Plan Change from Steel Structures to Artificial Islands
The offshore giant oil field covers an aerial extent of approximately 1200 square kilometers. The field development to date has been based on pattern producer and water injection wells drilled from numerous Well Head Platform Towers (WHPT's) located through-out the field; these are connected via subsea pipelines to satellite platforms and an in-field central complex. The field operator has a mandate to increase the production rate by 40% in the near future. If the current steel platform development plan were to be continued, numerous new WHPT's, additional thousands of kilometers of subsea pipelines, and significant facilities upgrades on existing satellites and the central processing platform would be required. The increasing complexity and cost of such an expansion motivated a major change of the development plan through construction of artificial islands and use of extended reach and long horizontal completions. The location of the field in water-depths ranging from 5 to 15 meters, allows cost effective construction of artificial islands. Also favoring application of artificial islands for the subject field is its long expected operating life (nearly 100 years) that exceeds the life of the existing steel platforms. The island concept provides enormous flexibility in managing future subsurface and surface uncertainties. The islands-based development will provide a low cost foundation for phased installation of facilities and allow space for future requirements, such as facilities for Artificial Lift, Gas Injection and other EOR applications. In short, for the case presented, artificial islands as drilling/production centers provide the following advantages:Provisions for cost-effective/phased facilities installationsEnhanced field operability, at lower OPEXReduced downtime lossesFlexibility to capture up-side potentials during field life cycleEnhance possibilities for future EOR applicationSignificant development cost reduction In conclusion, where environmentally and economically viable, building artificial islands as drilling and production centers, offers numerous advantages over steel-base structures, which could even justify island construction within existing brown field infrastructures. Introduction The field is located 84 km offshore Abu Dhabi, as shown in Figure 1. It was discovered in the early 1960's and covers an aerial extent of approximately 1200 square kilometers. A simplified field cross section is shown in Figure 2.
Read moreThin film nanocomposite (Tfnc) membranes: Future direction of Tfnc synthesis for alcohol dehydration
Thin film nanocomposite (Tfnc) membranes: Future direction of Tfnc synthesis for alcohol dehydration
Tinnitus başlıklı lisansüstü tezlerin nitel ve nicel içerik incelemesi: Metodolojik çalışma
Qualitative and quantitative content analysis of graduate theses on tinnitus: a methodological study Objective: This study aims to conduct a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative content analysis of postgraduate theses focusing on tinnitus in Turkey. By systematically examining the research trends, methodologies and thematic foci in these theses, it aims to better understand academic studies on tinnitus and identify gaps for future research. Method: A retrospective content analysis was conducted on postgraduate theses accessible through the Turkish National Thesis Center. “Tinnitus” and ‘Tinnitus’ were used as search terms and the scope was limited to theses available as of October 31, 2024. The inclusion criteria were theses that included “Tinnitus” in the title and were accessible through the database. The analyzed data includes the type of thesis, thematic distributions and research methods used. Numerical data were expressed in frequencies and percentages and supported by visual tools such as word clouds and tables. Results: A total of 132 theses were analyzed, showing a significant increase in research on tinnitus over the last decade. Most theses (64%) were master’s level; doctoral and medical specialty theses were less common. The majority of studies came from audiology and otolaryngology departments, with limited psychological and multidisciplinary approaches. The Tinnitus Disability Questionnaire and Beck Depression Scale were the most frequently used research instruments. The fact that the majority of theses are written in Turkish limits international visibility. Conclusion: Theses on tinnitus in Turkey make important contributions to the national body of knowledge but show limitations in terms of interdisciplinary collaboration and international participation. Encouraging doctoral-level research and increasing publications in English can strengthen the global integration of these studies. Future research is recommended to focus on multidisciplinary approaches and terminology standardization to increase comparability between studies. Keywords: tinnitus, graduate theses, content analysis, audiology, multidisciplinary research
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