Dr. Ahad Javanmardi, Associate Professor

College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China

Topic: Recent Developments Integral Abutment Bridges Considering Soil-Structure Interaction

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2025 10th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering

May 25-27, 2025

Integral Abutment Bridges (IABs) have gained significant popularity worldwide, being recognized for their resilience and efficiency. Their unique design philosophy and structural characteristics, which seamlessly integrate abutments and superstructures, minimize the need for expansion joints, thereby reducing vulnerability to wear and deterioration. This simplicity not only enhances structural robustness but also facilitates cost-effective construction and maintenance throughout their service life. One of the key advantages of IABs is their superior seismic performance, which is attributed to the continuous connection between abutments and the superstructure. This design mitigates the risk of joint failure during seismic events, ensuring the integrity of the bridge. The reduced number of components and the efficient load transfer mechanism contribute to a more resilient and durable bridge system. Their widespread adoption across North America, Europe, and Asia reflects their appeal to road and railway agencies globally. The mechanical behavior of IABs is significantly governed by the interaction between the backfill soil, pile foundation, and abutment, which strongly influences their response during earthquakes. Designing IABs poses challenges, particularly in managing displacement due to shrinkage, creep, thermal effects, and soil-structure interaction. These issues require careful consideration to prevent damage during the bridge’s service life and under seismic events. This keynote speech discusses recent advancements in IABs with a focus on soil-structure interaction, highlighting how these innovations enhance the resilience and sustainability of these bridges in diverse environments.

Dr. Ahad Javanmardi is a full-time associate professor at the College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, China. He has also been a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Infrastructure Engineering at the School of Engineering Design and Built Environment at Western Sydney University, Australia, since May 2023. He completed his Ph.D. degree from the University of Malaya (ranked 60th in the QS World University Rankings for 2025). His research areas include Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Control Systems, Soil-Structure Interaction, Strengthening, Smart and Resilient Cities, and Digital Twin. He has led research projects funded by Fuzhou University, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, the University of Malaya (PPP), and two Fujian foreign expert recruitment initiatives. Additionally, He has participated in projects funded by the Fuzhou Science and Technology Bureau, the Sichuan Provincial Communications Department, and the Malaysian government (FRGS and UMRG). He is an editor of several international SCI journals, such as PLOS ONE, Advances in Civil Engineering, and Buildings. Furthermore, he was an organizing committee member of the IABSE 2018 Spring Conference and a scientific committee member of several international conferences. He has published over 50 academic papers (35 in SCI journals), four national patents, and two book chapters. Additionally, he has been invited as a keynote speaker for several international conferences and taught online courses.

Dr. Peng Huang, Associate Professor

School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China

Topic: Hydrologic Performance of Permeable Pavements Under Extreme and Regular Rainfall Conditions

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2025 10th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering

May 25-27, 2025

Permeable pavement (PP) provides stormwater infiltration at source through permeable surface without occupying extra space and receives lots of attention in research and engineering applications worldwide. However, the hydrologic performance of PP under extreme and regular rainfall conditions and their differences have not been well understood, especially through field experiments. This study quantified the runoff mitigation and retention capacity of seven types of PP under different rainfall conditions using artificial rainfall experiments and field monitoring. The results showed that most PP tested in this study generally exhibited good hydrologic performance during extreme and regular rainfall events when they were newly constructed (runoff peak reduction ≥ 52 %). However, porous blocks showed a significant decay in runoff peak reduction (≥ 40 %) after one year of service. Grass cover, resin bound surface, and permeable interlock concrete paver panels performed the best without detectable performance decay. The hydrologic performance of PP can vary in response to different rainfall conditions due to the variation in rainfall-runoff generation mechanisms. Infiltration excess runoff (i.e., permeability of surface layer lower than rainfall input) dominates in events high in intensity and short in duration, while saturation excess runoff (i.e., PP subbase filled up with water) dominates in events low in intensity and long in duration. Based on the mechanisms, the dominant factors that govern the hydrologic performance of PP under different rainfall conditions can be further concisely identified.

Dr. Huang Peng is currently an associate professor in the School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in the Harbin Institute of Technology and completed his M.S. and Ph.D. studies at The City University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong, respectively. His general research fields are hydrology and sustainable water resources engineering such as sponge city and stream restoration. In particular, he has contributed to the sustainable management of stormwater and groundwater. He has also facilitated the conservation of streams in the face of urbanization and advanced our understanding of the interactions between surface water, groundwater and ecology.

Dr. Wencai Yang, Professor

Institute of Geo-science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Topic: On the Hydrogen Energy, New Materials and Mineral of Rare-Metal Deposits

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2025 11th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Earth Sciences

May 25-27, 2025

The solid Earth is the center of energy and mass of the geo-space. Three-dimensional physical property imaging of the upper mantle reveals the movement patterns of matter in the Earth's interior, and the following three inferences world be drawn from the movement patterns. (1) The Earth came from the hydrogen-helium clouds, and a large amount of hydrogen-helium is still preserved in the interior of the Earth, which has become the main material components in the Earth’s fluid-channel networks. The hydrogen-helium reserve in the deep Earth can still be great and incomputable. The exploitation of hydrogen-helium energy in the deep part of the Earth is more beneficial to the sustainable development better than the extraction of hydrogen from seawater. (2) The exploitation of hydrogen-helium energy in the deep part of the Earth requires the development of ultra-deep drilling of about 20 km. The ultra-deep drilling requires new materials of preservation of rigidity at high temperatures. Research on this kind of new materials is key for the exploitation. Where does this new kind of materials come from? It is necessary to look at the periodic table of chemical elements. There is a certain law of element formation in the Earth: elements with superposition of atomic number by 2 and 4 are more abundant, and elements with higher atomic number were generated later in the Earth. As the later elements were generated, their structures became more complex with more complicate properties. The expected new materials for the exploitation can be found from elements with some high atomic numbers that preserve rigidity at high temperatures. Rare-metal elements belong to what we want. (3) At present, half of China's lithosphere is formed relatively young, so it is rich of high atomic numbers, especially the rare-earth ores. Three-dimensional imaging shows that the reserves of the Baiyun-Obo mine in Baotou are account to have half of the world's rare-earth minerals, which was formed by long-term geological actions of the diapir of the asthenosphere 250 million years ago. At present, the exploitation and applications of rare-earth elements in Baotou City have just formed a preliminary productive force, and the prospects for its development are huge and bright. The use of rare-metal minerals and then further develop the new materials will form a complete and very advanced manufacturing chain in China.

Dr. Wencai Yang, a professor of Institute of Geosciences in Zhejiang University, researching and teaching on Earth imaging and geodynamics. He was born in Guangdong province in 1942, graduated from Beijing Geology Institute in 1964, and got Ph.D from McGill University in Canada in 1984. He was a Royal Fellowship member of UK in 1987 and academician of Chinese Academy of Science since 2005, and has been an executive committee member of Chinese Geological Society and Chinese Geophysical Society; the Chief-editor of Geological Review since 2008.

Dr. Mingxin Liu, Professor

State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China

Topic: Nature-Chemistry Relationship Involving Oxygenated Organic Compounds

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2025 11th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Earth Sciences

May 25-27, 2025

Oxygenated organic compounds (OOC), represented by alcohols, carbonyls, and their derivatives, are ubiquitous in both synthetic realm and natural molecules. Therefore, the study of OOC serves as an ideal platform to further investigate the tie between Chemistry and Nature. During the past 5 years, we have revealed various toxicological effects of -OH functional group both in vivo and in vitro using polyethylene as the platform. In addition, we have developed a series of more sustainable synthetic methodologies for OOCs that minimize the environmental impact on nature and the society. The interdisciplinary study was aiming to further advance the development of green chemistry and strengthen the tie between the environment and the society.

Dr. Mingxin Liu was born on Oct. 1989. His B.Sc. thesis was fulfilled from Tsinghua University with Prof. Yongge Wei and Prof. Lei Liu. He then finished his PhD at McGill University supervised by Prof. Chao-Jun Li. After finishing his PhD he completed his postdoctoral study with Prof. Zetian Mi from the University of Michigan. He began his independent career as a full professor at Lanzhou University by the end of 2020. His research interest is the application of 'green' reagents in synthetic methodology and their sustainable application in Chemical Biology.

Dr. Xuesen Zhang, Professor

College of Basic Medical Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang, China

Topic: The Novel Mechanism of PADI2 in Modulating the Estrogen Receptor Signaling Pathway in Breast Cancer Cells

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2025 11th International Conference on Biology and Life Sciences

May 25-27, 2025

We previously demonstrated that, in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer cells, nuclear PADI2 specifically targets histone H3R26 for citrullination and facilitates ER binding by modifying nucleosome structure. However, the role of cytoplasmic PADI2 (the predominant form of PADI2 in cells) in estrogen signaling remains unclear. There are two subtypes of ER, ERα and ERβ, which belong to the nuclear receptor family. Once activated by estrogen, these subtypes exhibit distinct biological functions as they regulate different target genes. ERα is commonly detected during the early stages of breast cancer development and is associated with poor prognosis and increased cell proliferation rates. In contrast, ERβ is linked to better survival outcomes and is generally considered an anti-tumor factor. The balance between cell proliferation and apoptosis is determined by changes in the ratio of ERα/ERβ protein levels. Here, we discuss the novel role of cytoplasmic PADI2 in regulating the ratio of ERα/ERβ protein levels in breast cancer cells. Ultimately, combining PADI2 inhibitors with endocrine therapy drugs for breast cancer may help delay or prevent the onset of endocrine therapy resistance in ER+ breast cancers.

Dr. Xuesen Zhang, a Professor in the Department of Histology and Embryology at China Medical University, China. He received Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Dalian Medical University, China, in 1999 and 2002, respectively. Upon completion of his doctorate in Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2005, Dr. Zhang accepted his postdoctoral training at the University of Iowa, USA. In 2007, he joined Prof. Scott Coonrod Lab at Cornell University, USA and received more comprehensive postdoctoral training in the study of citrullination and breast cancer. In 2013, he was appointed as a Principal Investigator in Nanjing Medical University. In 2022, he moved to China Medical University and was appointed as Dean of Department of Histology and Embryology. Dr. Zhang’s research has mainly focused on the role of non-histone protein citrullination in regulating tumor cell signaling pathways. He was awarded Susan G. Komen for the Cure postdoctoral fellowship in 2010, and the Distinguished Professor of Jiangsu Province, China in 2016.

Dr. Jun Ren, Professor

Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Topic: Dynamic Regulation and Intervention of Aberrant Mitochondria-Endoplasmic Reticulum Interaction and Metabolic Reprogramming in Heart Failure

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2025 10th International Conference on Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

May 25-27, 2025

Heart failure (HF) becomes one of the leading causes of death, with rising incidence and mortality rates. Increasing evidence suggests that changes in myocardial cell metabolism play a central role in the pathogenesis of HF. Under normal conditions, the heart efficiently generates energy through fatty acid oxidation to maintain stable and continuous pumping function. However, in HF, this balance is disrupted, and the heart shifts from fatty acid oxidation to glycolysis for energy production. Although glycolysis rapidly produces ATP in the short term, its efficiency is much lower than that of fatty acid oxidation, leading to a loss of metabolic flexibility. This metabolic disturbance worsens cardiac function, creating a vicious cycle. Despite advancements in HF research, little is known about the deeper molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic reprogramming, particularly the synergistic effects of mitochondrial-endoplasmic reticulum (MAM) interaction abnormalities and glucose-lipid metabolic reprogramming. Both mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum are essential for cellular energy production and lipid/protein synthesis, and their interaction plays a key role in HF-associated metabolic alterations. Investigating this complex regulatory network is crucial for understanding HF pathogenesis and developing effective therapeutic strategies.

Dr. Jun Ren is a professor in Department of Cardiology at Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University. He held full professorship in University of Wyoming and University of Washington between 2002 and 2023. His major area of research is cardiac pathophysiology in alcoholism, diabetes, obesity and aging. His research was funded by the National Science Foundation of China, American Diabetes Association and NIH (33+ million). He is a first or corresponding author of more than 700 peer-reviewed papers (H index=120). Ranks among the top 400 in the cardiovascular field globally. He has served as an editor or on editorial board for a number of journals including Science Bulletin, Hypertension, Diabetes, BBA Molecular Basis of Disease.

Dr. Jialiu Wei, Associate Researcher

Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

Topic: Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated Gene (FTO) Hypermethylation Induced by Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Causing Cardiac Dysfunction via Glucolipid Metabolism Disorder

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2025 10th International Conference on Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

May 25-27, 2025

Decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) is a major alternative to BDE-209 owing to its lower toxicity. However, the mass production and increased consumption of DBDPE in recent years have raised concerns related to its adverse health effects. In the present study, we investigated the impacts of DBDPE on the cardiovascular system in male SD rats and then explored the underlying mechanisms to explain the cardiotoxicity of DBDPE using AC16 cells. Histopathological analysis demonstrated that DBDPE induced cardiomyocyte injury and fibrosis, and ultrastructural observation revealed that DBDPE could induce mitochondria damage and dissolution. DBDPE could thus decrease the level of MYH6 and increase the level of SERCA2, which are the two key proteins involved in the maintenance of homeostasis during myocardial contractile and diastolic processes. In addition, DBDPE could activate the PI3K/AKT/GLUT2 and PPARγ/RXRα signaling pathways in AC16 cells. Bisulfite sequencing PCR (BSP) identified the hypermethylation status of fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO). 5-aza exerted the opposite effects on the PI3K/AKT/GLUT2, PPARγ/RXRα, and Cytochrome C/Caspase-9/Caspase-3 signaling pathways induced by DBDPE in AC16 cells. In addition, the DBDPE-treated altered levels of UCP2, ATP, and apoptosis were also found to be significantly reversed by 5-aza in AC16 cells. These results suggested that FTO hypermethylation played a regulative role in the pathological process of DBDPE-induced glycolipid metabolism disorder, thereby contributing to the dysfunction of myocardial contraction and relaxation through cardiomyocytes fibrosis and apoptosis via the mitochondrial-mediated apoptotic pathway resulting from mitochondrial dysfunction.

Dr. Jialiu Wei, Associate Researcher, serves as a Youth Committee Member of the Immunotoxicology Committee of the Chinese Society of Toxicology, Deputy Secretary-General of the Science Popularization Committee of the Beijing Environmental Mutagen Society, and holds editorial positions as a Youth Editorial Board Member for Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, Medicine Advances, and Chinese General Practice, as well as a Special Reviewer for Safety, Health & Environment. He focuses on the health effects and mechanisms of environmental pollutants on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. He has published over 30 SCI papers, such as Journal of Hazardous Materials, Environmental Pollution, and Science of the Total Environment.

Dr. Sing Kai LO, Professor

The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Topic: Teachers as Catalysts: Improving School-Family-Community Collaboration for Autism Support

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2025 10th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities

May 23-25, 2025

The rise in global autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses has intensified the integration of students with ASD in mainstream education, highlighting the necessity for effective School-Family-Community Partnerships (FSCP). This study aims to explore the roles of teachers within FSCP frameworks, identify barriers to effective collaboration, and assess the impact of these collaborations on students with ASD. Utilizing a survey design, data was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed to 253 teachers from diverse urban settings in China, spanning 2021 to 2024. The analysis, conducted through IBM-SPSS and Winsteps 3, revealed that teachers engage most effectively in communication with FSCP, yet face challenges in community collaboration. Key findings indicate that higher educational qualifications and extensive training correlate with improved FSCP collaboration abilities. However, disparities exist based on residential area and age, influencing teachers' engagement levels. The research underscores the critical role of comprehensive teacher training and equitable resource distribution in enhancing FSCP efficacy. These findings offer actionable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to optimize support strategies for students with ASD, advocating for targeted professional development and systemic policy reforms to foster inclusive educational environments.

Dr. Sing Kai LO is currently a Professor at The Education University of Hong Kong. After graduating with a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, Prof. Lo started his career as an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He then moved on to the University of Sydney in Australia and was Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Health at Deakin University in Melbourne before joining the Education University of Hong Kong. He has published over 250 journal articles. His Scopus Citation is 11,531 and Scopus H-Index is 57. Besides, he has won numerous teaching awards. Prof. Lo also has a strong background in capacity building and is particularly experienced in providing mentorship to early and mid-career researchers.

Dr. Kevin Visconti

School of Professional Studies, Columbia University, New York City, United States

Topic: Human Ideation: Communicating Ideas into Innovation in a World of AI

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2025 10th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities

May 23-25, 2025

Human ideation forms the bedrock of our existence, shaping all aspects of life, technology, and the evolution of the human species. It drives our progress and serves as the foundation of innovation, influencing the world as we know it. The true magic of invention lies in how we communicate these human ideas, transforming them into impactful realities. This speech focuses on time-tested techniques for generating ideas and uncovering implicit knowledge, empowering participants to transform insights and communicate ideas into actionable innovation. After presenting frameworks for human ideation and offering practical examples of how global organizations apply these models, this talk explores the questions: What does human ideation look like in a world of AI? What is the partnership between humans and AI?

Dr. Kevin Visconti is a senior lecturer and associate director of curriculum and strategic communication at the School of Professional Studies of Columbia University. Dr. Visconti earned his Ph.D. at the University of Miami, his M.A. at Georgetown University, and his B.S. at New York University. Dr. Kevin Visconti is the 2018 winner of the Dean’s Excellence Award for Faculty in the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University. His research concentration looks at strategic marketing and communication initiatives around sustainable agricultural practices in international wine markets. With passion and distinct energy for teaching, Dr. Visconti’s other academic and scholarly pursuits center on designing curricula in traditional, online, and hybrid formats for undergraduate and graduate content. He has been recognized with outstanding faculty awards, research grants, and top conference papers.

Dr. Rossilah Jamil, Associate Professor

Azman Hashim International Business School, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Topic: Sustainable Human Resource Management Through Neurodiversity Employment

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2025 8th International Conference on Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

May 23-25, 2025

Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been gaining popularity with more companies integrating its practices to comply with global frameworks. SHRM focuses on balancing organisational triple bottom line goals to emphasize ethical labour practices, employee well-being, and environmentally responsible policies. By prioritising sustainability, organisations can enhance their reputation, attract socially conscious talent, and contribute to a more resilient business environment. One of SHRM’s key areas is on the diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives to create ethical and people-centred workplaces. Using neurodiversity employment, this speech explains how this initiative illustrates SHRM to foster a sustainable workforce that aims for organisational and societal good. Neurodiversity programs create inclusive workplaces for individuals with neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia through tailored hiring processes, workplace accommodations, and specialised support to allow them thrive and grow in their careers. This speech shares examples of neurodiversity programs implemented by global companies, including empirical-based cases from Malaysia. Key commonalities and best practices of these programs will be discussed that require a revisit of traditional HRM. The speaker connects the programs’ alignment to important indicators and metrics under the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Further, challenges and prospects of the neurodiversity employment programs are highlighted in relation to organizational D&I initiatives and SHRM. The speech aims to encourage a discourse on the potentials of neurodiversity programs for organisations and governments to enhance their roles in building sustainable workplaces that support neurodivergent employees while advancing the broader SDG agenda.

Dr. Rossilah Jamil is Associate Professor at Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She holds PhD in Development Policy (University of Manchester), MA in Training and HRD (University of Warwick), and BBA (Hons) HRM (UiTM, Malaysia). Her works circle around the areas of HRM, HRD, and sustainable HR-related subjects. She has written to various peer-reviewed publications, and authored books on ‘Training Needs Analysis’ and ‘Teaching Through Cases’. Her articles have appeared in Sage Open, Journal of Enabling Technologies, Sustainability, Industrial and Commercial Training, Journal of Academic Ethics, Asian Journal of Management Cases, and International Journal of Management Education. Her present research interests relate to sustainable HRM topics focusing on marginal workers such as neurodivergent and gig / non-traditional workers. She is a registered trainer with the HRD Corp to clients from Malaysia and overseas. Dr. Rossilah was involved in developing Malaysia’s first training index, and gig platform companies’ index.

Dr. Zulnaidi Yaacob, Associate Professor

School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia

Topic: Innovations, Social Enterprise and AI-driven Analytics for Sustainable Impact

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2025 8th International Conference on Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

May 23-25, 2025

With the modern era being marked by rapid technological advancement and socio-economic challenges, we stand at the crossroads of innovation, social enterprise, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), presenting itself with a unique opportunity for transformational impact. This keynote will delineate how these areas jointly catalyze sustainable development, social equity, and economic resilience. The blending of AI and data analytics along with social entrepreneurship allow mission driven businesses to work with far more efficiency, scalability and flexibility. Organizations harness advanced analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and measure social impact precisely. In the meantime, at-a-glance AI-driven solutions — machine learning models, predictive analytics — help address these issues, from financial inclusion to healthcare access and environmental sustainability. Yet while technology opens new horizons, innovation in social enterprise has to be mission-led and built on ethical foundations. This talk will explore challenges in adopting AI for social impact ventures, including algorithmic bias, ethical AI governance and the digital divide. It will also showcase successful case studies of AI-powered analytics that have transformed social enterprises, allowing them to scale their impact while ensuring financial sustainability. As we progress towards a more digital future, this keynote will propose a new way of thinking— a future where tech is not just disruptive but persuades the powers that be to embrace ideas of empathy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Social enterprises can harness AI, big data, and human-centered innovation for new opportunity to solve critical challenges facing the world. Finally, the talk will discuss how researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can work together to develop a more resilient, data-driven, and socially responsible innovation ecosystem.

Dr. Zulnaidi Yaacob is a researcher specializing in management accounting, entrepreneurship, and SMEs. He is currently an Associate Professor and the Dean at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), and has been teaching accounting and finance in the Open Distance Learning (ODL) program since 2008. Previously, he served as the Director of the USM Entrepreneurship Center and Deputy Dean of the School of Distance Education, playing a key role in USM being named Malaysia’s Most Entrepreneurial University in 2018. His international collaborations span universities in Malaysia, Australia, China, Indonesia, and Thailand, with appointments as a visiting professor and keynote speaker in multiple countries. Dr. Yaacob has published over 50 research articles (15 indexed in Scopus/WOS) and authored five books. He has contributed to agencies such as the Penang State Government, SME Corporation, and the Ministry of Education. His expertise is widely recognized, earning him multiple awards, including the USM Excellent Educator Award, Best Paper Award, and the Entrepreneurship Mentor Award.

Dr. Ailin Leng, Associate Professor

Center of Economic Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China

Topic: Competitive Behavior, Economic Investment, and Educational Equality

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2025 10th International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management Science

May 23-25, 2025

Educational equity is a crucial issue in both economic resource allocation and social management. In China, students from financially advantaged families engage in various ways of investment to secure an advantage in educational competition, such as participating in after-school tutoring programs, purchasing homes in desirable school districts, and attending high-tuition private schools. However, the wealthier families can provide more support. To curb the excessive educational investment and promote educational equality, the Chinese government over recent years has issued policies such as “double reduction”, orderly exchange for principals and teachers, and the same enrollment policy for public and private schools. This paper investigates the opportunity fairness in educational competition using game theory models and economic experiments. Students with different economic conditions work hard to learn various topics and invest monetary resources to participate in the competition. The results indicate that even when students’ wealth is above the equilibrium level, differences in its distribution make people more likely to invest money to compete. Furthermore, changing the cost of education has little impact on people's behavior, but using simple learning tasks and imposing investment limits can effectively curb excessive investment. The study has the following policy implications. In a society where income disparities are smaller, the average level of investment in education is significantly reduced. The government can then improve the economic condition of impoverished families through taxes, subsidies, and financial aid. However, measures aimed at changing the cost of education have limited effects. Therefore, if the “double reduction” policy mainly increases the price of tutoring services. Students’ total investment still remains high. Nevertheless, simple learning tasks can effectively reduce the total investment and increase the chances of students from ordinary families. Only when exam questions are difficult, the extra-curricular tutoring increases the chances of success. Finally, limiting high education consumption can also effectively curb excessive investment. This prevents high-income families, even if they have extra money, from gaining educational opportunities that exceed those available to ordinary families.

Dr. Ailin Leng is an associate professor in the Center of Economic Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China. Dr. Leng’s research interests are experimental economics, behavioral economics and game theory. Her work has been published in top field journals such as Games and Economic Behavior, Experimental Economics, and Behavioral Sciences. Ailin is the principal investigator of the General Program and Young Scientist Program of the National Natural Science Foundation. She has been awarded the title of “Taishan Scholar” by the Shandong government. She was an invited speaker at conferences such as the Beijing International Workshop on Microeconomics: Empirics, Experiment and Theory.

Dr. Nazimah Hussin, Associate Professor

Azman Hashim International Business School, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Topic: Action Research as a Catalyst for Financial Sustainability

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2025 10th International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management Science

May 23-25, 2025

Financial sustainability is a cornerstone of corporate governance, strategic financial management, and institutional resilience. In an era of economic volatility, organizations must adopt adaptive financial strategies to ensure long-term viability. Action research, as a participatory and iterative methodology, provides a structured approach to diagnosing financial challenges, developing sustainable financial models, and implementing evidence-based solutions. The role of action research in fostering financial sustainability is crucial, as it bridges the gap between theory and practice. By engaging in action research methodologies, participants gain the skills to design and test innovative financial strategies in real-world contexts. Through business simulations and industry collaborations, participants enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strategic decision-making. The significance of action research extends beyond education, as it plays a vital role in preparing future financial leaders, influencing policy development, and driving sustainable financial practices across industries. This study offers actionable insights for educators, industry practitioners, and policymakers on leveraging action research as a tool for financial sustainability and organizational success.

Dr. Nazimah Hussin is an Associate Professor at Azman Hashim International Business School, University Technology Malaysia. Dr. Nazimah Hussin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. As a former Academic Director, she successfully oversaw postgraduate programs, including MBA, DBA, and PhD initiatives. She holds a BSc in Finance from Arizona State University, an MSc from Loughborough University, and a PhD from Durham University. Dr. Hussin has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2010 and has over two decades of teaching experience. She has led numerous research grants and consultancy projects, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and industry engagement. Her research interests span behavioral finance, Islamic finance, fintech, services marketing, and talent development. Through strategic collaborations with industry partners, Dr. Hussin has played a pivotal role in talent development and fostering innovation. Her dedication to bridging academia and industry underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge, developing future leaders, and driving societal progress.

Dr. Wu-Yuin Hwang, Professor

Faculty of Science and Engineering, Taiwan Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan, China

Topic: Xducation of Things (XoT)-Education of All Things with AI and Edge Computing

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2025 9th International Conference on Education and Information Technologies

May 23-25, 2025

Most English foreign language (EFL) studies focus solely on human beings. This research explores how edge computing can facilitate learning for all things. The XoT (Xducation of Things) framework was proposed to educate both human and all things. All things encompass two terms: AI-Agent and smartthings (covering physical and digital smart objects). At the core of this framework is Smart Question Answer Forwarding Mechanism (SQA-Forwarding), specifically designed to assist all things in building knowledge. To demonstrate this, the smartXoT environment was developed based on XoT framework, and its impacts on EFL learners was assessed. A quasi-experimental study involving 26 EFL learners, divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG), examined the differences in learning achievement of smartthings and EFL learners when using the smartXoT environment with/without SQA-Forwarding. Findings, on one hand, indicated that smartthings in the EG developed knowledge bases greater than those in the CG. On the other hand, the interaction between EFL learners and smartthings with SQA-Forwarding significantly improved learners’ writing skills, with revisions playing a crucial role in enhancing writing quality. Thus, the XoT framework offers a novel and promising approach to educating both humans and all things.

Dr. Wu-Yuin Hwang is the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Taiwan Donghua University. He is also a distinguished professor at the Institute of Network Learning Technology, Taiwan Central University. His Major research interests: Using AI and Anything to Text Recognition technologies for education, particularly smart learning in authentic contexts and multimedia human-computer interaction for learning. Owing to the outstanding contributions of research outputs to National Science Council, Taiwan, Dr. Hwang received the Ta-You Wu, Memorial Award in 2005 and Outstanding Research Award (Ministry of Science and Technology) in 2021. In 2020, the highest impact factor SSCI journal (IF= 6.0, 2024) in the area of technology enhanced language learning, Journal of Computer Assisted Language Learning, counts its publications in recent 12 years (2008-2019). Dr. Hwang was ranked top 1 in terms of the number of publications, H-index papers and impact factors. These showed that the contribution of Dr. Hwang to the field of technology-assisted language learning has been significantly recognized. In the 10 years (2007-2017), Dr. Hwang was ranked in top 7 scholars of the world in terms of publication performance of 65 high quality SSCI journals in the area of instructional design and technology.

Dr. Shadiev Rustam Narzikulovich, Professor

College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Topic: Empowering Global Learning Through AI: Innovations for Cultivating Global Citizenship

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2025 9th International Conference on Education and Information Technologies

May 23-25, 2025

This keynote address explores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming education, with a particular emphasis on advancing global citizenship. Drawing on insights from recent empirical research, it demonstrates how AI-powered technologies can enhance learning experiences and foster intercultural competencies. In an era of growing global interconnectedness, nurturing global citizenship has become imperative. To meet this need, we designed immersive learning environments where students from China and various other countries engaged in dynamic exchanges. These activities encouraged participants to share cultural knowledge and perspectives on global citizenship, enriching their appreciation of diverse viewpoints. AI technologies served as integral components of these environments. They supported learners by enhancing their understanding of course materials, delivering accurate and timely answers to queries, and providing reliable guidance throughout the learning process. These tools also proved instrumental in fostering cross-cultural understanding, improving communication skills, and enabling students to collaborate effectively with peers from different cultural contexts, even when communicating in their native languages. This speech highlights the transformative impact of AI on educational practices and offers practical strategies for educators and researchers aiming to embed AI tools into global citizenship education initiatives.

Dr. Shadiev Rustam Narzikulovich is currently a tenured professor at the College of Education, Zhejiang University (China), specializing in advanced learning technologies for language learning and cross-cultural education. He earned his Ph.D. in Network Learning Technology from Taiwan Central University (China) in 2012. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). In 2019, he was honored with the title of Distinguished Professor of Jiangsu Province (China). Additionally, he has been recognized as one of the most cited Chinese researchers in the field of education by Elsevier, Scopus, and Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years, from 2020 to 2023. He was also listed among Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientists in the field of education and educational research in 2023 and 2024. He serves on the Editorial Board of several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Educational Technology & Society, the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, and Smart Learning Environments. He also guest edits special issues for various esteemed journals, such as the Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Sustainability, and Frontiers in Psychology.