London Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences

Sociovirtualization and Cultural Identity Formation in the Digital Age

Ibrahim Kurt — 2025-02-07

The way that cultural identities are created and represented in the digital era has been significantly influenced by the phenomena of sociovirtualization, or the blending of the online and offline spheres. The possibilities and difficulties that sociovirtualization brings for the creation and negotiation of cultural identities are critically examined in this paper. It investigates the ways in which virtual environments support the development of diasporic communities, the curation of multifaceted cultural identities, and the promotion of intercultural communication. However, dangers including preconceptions, cultural appropriation, and systematic bias reinforcement are also addressed. In order to maximize sociovirtualization's transformational potential while preserving genuine cultural expressions, the essay promotes digital literacy, ethical technology use, and inclusive virtual settings. Scholars and practitioners may ensure that varied narratives are amplified and celebrated by navigating the challenges of cultural identity creation in digital domains through a comprehensive knowledge of this phenomena.

Power to the People: Advancing Resilient and Sustainable Decentralized Energy Distribution Systems

Nuhayd Nadi Omar — 2025-02-09

This research explores decentralized energy distribution systems (DEDs) as a transformative approach to modernizing power grids. DEDs, including solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, microgrids, and battery storage, offer localized, resilient, and sustainable alternatives to traditional centralized power systems. This study examines the technological components, economic and environmental impacts, policy frameworks, and the challenges associated with DED implementation. Through a comprehensive analysis of case studies and current advancements, we highlight the potential of DEDs to enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and promote economic development. By addressing technical and social challenges, this paper underscores the critical role of innovative solutions, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, in optimizing decentralized energy systems. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how decentralized energy can support global sustainability goals and pave the way for a resilient and efficient energy future.

Secure Data Sharing in Decentralized Networks: Encryption Techniques, Access Control Mechanisms, and Data Integrity Verification

Tensae Laki — 2025-02-09

The introduction of decentralized systems in a rapidly changing technological world has introduced many issues and risks regarding privacy and secure data exchange. This paper addresses the complexities of secure data exchange within decentralized systems, focusing on encryption techniques, access control mechanisms, and data integrity verification. We begin by analyzing the impending risks and limitations within decentralized systems, including the potential for unauthorized access and data breaches from vulnerable points present in decentralized system entities. Subsequently, we analyze and explore modern methods of encryption to safeguard confidential data while also ensuring privacy. Furthermore, we examine access control strategies and integrity verification protocols, which play crucial roles in ensuring that data remains secure against unwarranted access and reliable across distributed ecosystems. Our findings emphasize the need for robust and intricate security measures adapted to the unique framework of decentralized systems. This study aims to advance the understanding of privacy and security in decentralized systems while serving as a stepping stone and valuable resource for future research.

Exploring the Role of CRISPR-Cas9 in Genetic Engineering: Advancements, Applications, and Ethical Issue

Nursel Eski — 2025-02-09

Since its discovery in 1987, the emerging genome-modification technology CRISPR-Cas9 has augmented the ever-evolving field of genetic engineering through its advancements in precision and accuracy to simplify efficient genome alteration. This paper introduces the history of CRISPR-Cas9 and explores its underlying mechanisms and advancements. Significant technological advancements have enhanced the precision and efficiency of CRISPR-Cas9 in genetic engineering. Innovations like base and prime editors minimize the unintended off-target effects, improving the accuracy of gene editing. The development of advanced delivery methods, such as magnetic nanoparticles, allows for faster delivery of editing components to their intended destination with greater precision. This complex has a wide range of applications in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. CRISPR-Cas9 has recently grown popular among gene therapy studies for genetic disorders in addition to cancer research for further understanding of cancer cell mechanisms. In agricultural settings, this tool has been used to modify crops to withstand environmental constraints to increase crop yield and alter nutritional content. CRISPR-Cas9’s role in industrial biotechnology is also discussed as modifying the metabolic pathways of microorganisms to facilitate higher biofuel production. Ethical considerations related to the technology such as safety, possible human germline misuse, and ecological effects of GMOs have catalyzed social and political restraints with pertinent case studies. Challenges such as off-target effects, generational consequences, and unequal access are mentioned. Nevertheless, ethical questions remain without prominent responses. The future of genetic engineering is in the hands of geneticists working with CRISPR-Cas9 to offer greater treatment options for fatal genetic disorders. This review aims to provide a better understanding of CRISPR-Cas9’s significant use and role in genetic engineering.

Nanotechnological Innovations in Healthcare

Halil Tunc — 2025-02-09

Nanotechnology is a concept much older and more prevalent than you may think.[19] This article will delve into the applications of nanotechnology in various fields of medicine. Using ideas and research, old and new, we explore how nanotechnology saves, improves, and, in some cases, enables life.[15] This model led us to create a paper covering a diverse array of medicinal fields in which nanotechnology has the most opportunity and effect. Frankly, the fields we chose have nothing in common other than significant and interesting applications of nanotechnology. However, even with our diverse array of fields, we only cover a fraction of nanotechnology’s massive impact across medicinal practice altogether. Nanotechnology has broken into almost every major sector of medicine, finding use from routine practices, such as drug delivery, all the way to extraordinary procedures, such as bone regeneration. We explore the applications of nanotechnology in the cardiovascular, reproductive, antiviral, skeletal, and surgical fields. Our studies show that nanotechnology is no longer limited to science fiction and has a major impact that will only grow with time and technology.[19] Doctors and scientists are making full use of nanotechnology’s capabilities by using it in any and all cases that require precision and effectiveness that is either impossible or extremely difficult and dangerous when performed by human hands. This makes many treatments less hazardous and more effective, saving and improving an exponential number of lives as time goes on. [15]

Functionality of Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Potential Future Impacts on Artificial Intelligence

Tejas Nair — 2025-02-09

Physics-informed neural networks, or PINNs, are indicative of a new approach that involves the use of scientific knowledge, as these programs adhere to laws of physics described by general nonlinear partial differential equations while solving problems that are related to physics. This is accomplished via programming these equations into the loss function, which ensures that the underlying system adheres to these laws. This paper will be discussing how PINNs function and analyze how they make use of physics when solving problems. PINNs can be used to model physical systems and phenomena in the real world, including combustion, quantum mechanics, and the simulation of fluid. The data embedded into the code of PINNs also serves to address the issue some neural networks may have with a lack of important data needed to solve relevant scientific issues. The rules and constraints PINNs have ensures that they will provide more realistic solutions in comparison to alternatives. Lastly, this paper will be discussing the potential future applications of PINN programming and functionality on future artificial intelligence (AI) development. PINNs have the potential to address complex scientific problems in a way that other solutions may not be able to, and as such, they are an important topic of discussion.

Acculturation Strategies and Their Impact on Psychological Health

Yahya Guvercin — 2025-02-09

The dramatic rise in migration during this decade has sparked many questions regarding migrant’s choices and how these choices determined or altered their lives. This study explores the impact of various acculturation strategies—assimilation, separation, integration, and marginalization—on the mental well-being of migrants. Our research strategy involves employing a literature review to synthesize quantitative data from psychological assessments and qualitative insights from migrant interviews. Findings indicate that marginalization, characterized by a lack of engagement with both the host and origin cultures, correlates with the poorest mental health outcomes, including heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Conversely, integration, where migrants maintain their cultural heritage while also participating in the host culture, is associated with the most favorable psychological health, reflecting lower stress levels and higher life satisfaction. While some migrants report a sense of security and identity preservation, others experience isolation and limited social support, leading to mixed mental health outcomes. Ultimately, this research sheds light on how migrants’ approach to cultural ties can be pivotal in their lives by directly impacting their psychological health. We aim for this paper to be a didactic source of information for policy makers, migrants and even citizens to use in order to create societies that promote collectivity and cultural diversity.

The impact of sugar control on pancreatic cancer progression for the elderly: A case study and review of current evidence

Alex Chirayath — 2025-02-09

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the pancreas, an organ that aids in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It is characterized as an aggressive type of cancer that presents with symptoms that often go undetected. In 2024, there were an estimated 66,440 new cases of pancreatic cancer and an estimated 51,170 deaths from pancreatic cancer, with a 5-year relative survival rate of 12.8% (SEER, 2023). While traditional medical interventions such as surgery and chemotherapy continue to be the cornerstone of treatment, there is an emerging focus on the potential impact of dietary and nutritional factors in both preventing and managing pancreatic cancer. This approach is particularly relevant for elderly patients due to the heightened risk associated with surgery at their age and their reduced tolerance to chemotherapy regimens. This paper presents a compelling case study of a pancreatic cancer patient who adopted a sugar-restricted diet, resulting in a notable decrease in the tumor marker CA 19-9, which is commonly associated with pancreatic cancer. Building on this individual case study, this paper provides a comprehensive review of current scientific literature to examine the potential relationship between sugar consumption and pancreatic cancer development and progression. By examining this intersection of nutrition and oncology, this study aims to expound upon possible alternative or complementary approaches to pancreatic cancer management, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly. This research could lead to new strategies for improving outcomes and quality of life in pancreatic cancer care.

Keywords: Pancreatic cancer, Dietary modifications, Sugar reduction, Nutrition, Anti-inflammatory diet, Chemotherapy, Oncology nutrition

A Novel Method for Optimising Energy Efficiency in High-Performance Computing Systems

Aarah Sardesai — 2025-02-09

This paper introduces a new method to promote energy efficiency in computing systems. The rapidly growing demand for computational power in high-performance computing (HPC) systems is accompanied by a significant increase in energy consumption. This research investigates the many ways to minimise energy consumption in HPC systems without sacrificing computational performance. Building upon previous research we combined and refined ideas to develop an optimised approach. Our method utilises a tri-modular framework incorporating an Energy-Efficient Hardware Design, Resource Management, and Optimisation, and Server Virtualisation. The first module employs a method of designing smart energy-efficient hardware. This method incorporates leakage reduction techniques such as clock gating and sleep states. The second module uses a technique focused on optimising server software. This method is based on Dynamic Voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) for power management in data centres. The third module is based on server virtualisation and employs software to create multiple virtual machines on a single physical server allowing for a significant reduction in energy and hardware costs. The methods used in these three modules are systematically integrated to produce a more efficient consumption of electricity. This will allow for the computing system to minimise energy consumption without compromising computational power.

Keeping your staff: a guideline for successful retention strategies

Christina Schabasser — 2025-02-09

Employees are a major asset and the key to a company's success. Therefore, companies should do their best to retain them. However, the rise in employee turnover has been a challenge for companies worldwide. Some factors lead to such a condition, including high-stress levels, poor employee commitment, and poor remuneration. This study surveyed employees from diverse global industries to identify factors that lead to employee retention and turnover as well as determine retention strategies.

Ethical Decision-Making Using AI in Multinational Corporations

Tracey Nyaribo — 2025-02-09

With technology developing at such a swift pace, much transformation is observed in multinationals. As known, one of the most sensational inventions that is changing business processes and decision-making is Artificial Intelligence. In this paper, we will discuss the ethical problems arising when decisions involving artificial intelligence have to be made by a multinational firm and how the problems can be solved by the firms while using this latest technology to gain a competitive advantage as well as make moral decisions in a world that is becoming complex with each passing day. We presented a relevant case study, based on recent events from leading multinationals such as Coca-Cola as well as relevant examples from Microsoft and Amazon and showed how AI is needed for ethical decision making.

By using Artificial Intelligence, numerous corporations can automate their processes, understand certain data and therefore effortlessly adapt to market adjustments. This will not only promote efficiency but also support multinational companies in making ethically effective decisions. As the company deals with problems in the global world, emphasis on ethical decision making serves as a key issue while attempting to build trust and integrity in their expansion efforts. The overall result is that ethical use of AI in business decision-making will bring about an overhauling of the corporate world and its advancement. Multinationals that will choose to adopt using AI ethically, stand tall and prepared for success in growth in a high-tech business atmosphere.

Advancements of the 21st century and Their Implications on Medical Research and Diagnosis

Anna Browning — 2025-02-09

Throughout the 20th century, new research and new demands have led to an increased amount of technology used in medicine. These methods have led to early detection, better context of conditions, increased efficiency, and brighter prospects for the future of medical diagnosis. However, the increasing use of AI and genetics in medicine has called for checks and further clinical trials to determine how ethical these practices might be. The debate surrounding the integration of Artificial Intelligence has created further controversy—that is, what technologies should be used and what technologies should not be used. To determine a solution, certain factors should be considered including the comfort of patients during treatments including advanced technology, the risk factor of integrating AI into procedures, and the efficiency of technology compared to traditional medical practices. For example, imaging technologies such as X-ray and sonography are found to be more comfortable for patients due to their long-standing familiarity, yet their precision and accuracy fall short in comparison to advanced Imaging technologies such as CT, MRI, and PET scans. There has also been discussion of the use of genetic testing such as chromosomal microarrays. Advances in genetic testing have led to the ability to detect conditions in embryos which can be beneficial, but the manipulation of the embryos could raise ethical concerns. Past ethical grey areas, there have been amazing prospects for the future of medicine and these innovations, such as the use of non-invasive testing which is an emerging alternative to traditional surgical methods. Through extensive literary research, this paper considers the multiple aspects that should contribute to deciding to implement technological advancements brought in the 21st Century. By investigating previous integrations of innovations within medicine, this research could envision a risk-free and more ethical approach to advancing medicine with technology.