Journals

Cultural Arts Research and Development

EISSN: 2436-8539

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials

EISSN: 2758-3163

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Classical Literature

EISSN: 2759-0437

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Transportation Development Research

EISSN: 2759-0429

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Food and Drug Safety

EISSN: 2759-0445

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

New Countryside

EISSN: 2758-1403

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Linguistic Exploration

EISSN: 2759-7199

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Urban Planning and Construction

EISSN: 2759-0410

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Philosophy and Realistic Reflection

EISSN: 2759-7172

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Cultural Conflict and Integration

EISSN: 2759-7180

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Journal of Education and Learning Environments

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

Journal of Behavioral Economics and Policy

Publication Frequency: Semiyearly

AI-Based Train Localization Using Railway Infrastructure Object Detection

This paper presents an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based approach to train localization through the detection of railway infrastructure objects using convolutional neural networks. The proposed system identifies key visual landmarks such as traffic lights, level crossings, tunnels, bridges, and passenger platforms directly from live video streams captured by onboard cameras during train operation. This enables accurate and continuous localization without relying on satellite navigation systems or additional trackside infrastructure. The object detection model is based on the You Only Look Once (YOLOv11) architecture. It is trained using high-performance Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) resources and subsequently converted and optimized for deployment on the energy-efficient RK3588 neural processing unit (NPU). The system achieves a mean average precision of mAP@0.5:0.95 = 0.52 and operates in real time at approximately 35 frames per second, meeting the practical requirements for onboard applications. Compared to traditional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based solutions, the proposed method is inherently resilient to signal jamming and spoofing while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. Its low power consumption and high-speed inference make it especially well-suited for integration into modern railway systems operating at higher automation levels. The results confirm the feasibility of this AI-driven approach as a scalable and robust solution for train localization in diverse operational conditions.

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Philosophy and Realistic Reflection
Articles

Justice, Democracy, and Freedom in the Middle Ages: The Fables by Marie de France

It might be surprising, and yet it can certainly be confirmed that the Anglo-Norman poet Marie de France offered in her Fables (ca. 1190) a wide range of political, social, moral, and philosophical notions about the way people within her society should and could live together in a peaceful, just, and respectful manner. She did not question the foundations of feudalism or of monarchy, but she developed strong messages about ethical principles that should guide all individuals in their living together, irrespective of social classes, implying the close observation of privileges and obligations, responsibilities and duties to the collective. We do not find in Marie a social revolutionary; instead, she voices simply deep concerns about injustice, violation of the laws and the principles of ethics, and thus criticizes many shortcomings within her time, which all prove to be rather telling for our modern world, at least in the West. Although she was certainly not a revolutionary, she clearly signaled her deep concerns about the global problems and failures within her society, and this is rather contrary to most of our expectations of the medieval world. Drawing from her fables, we find ourselves in the unique opportunity to reflect on fundamental concerns in all human interactions, both in the past and the present. In short, as I will argue, her short verse narratives provide us with an amazing literary compass regarding conflicts and tensions, human desires, feelings, and values in all our lives, seen here through a medieval lens. We can even discover comments about the need for individual freedom, contrary to modern assumptions about the Middle Ages.

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Cultural Arts Research and Development
Article

Rural to Urban Migration as A Class Struggle in Selected Tanzanian Young Adult Novels

This study examined a theme of rural to urban migration as highlighted in selected Tanzanian young adult novels. Significantly, the study sought to generate some knowledge on class struggle revealed in the selected young adult novels in Tanzanian society. The study has used Marxist social critical theory as a literary criticism. We have examined qualitatively rural to urban migration as a phenomenon occurring in Tanzanian society as depicted in the selected young adult novels. We argued that rural to urban migration, as depicted in selected literary works, is a social indicator of social transformation in which class struggle emerges as a reaction to exploitation, class stratification and poverty caused by change of mode of production. We also observed that such young adult mobility affects the social welfare of the society culturally, socially and economically. drains the rural labour by creating a class of urban cheap labourers who threaten the material and moral prosperity of the society. We, thus, concluded that young adult novels mirror the social transformation in which a change of mode of production causes a class struggle among the young adults.

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Urban Planning and Construction
Research article

Vision Versus Reality: Testing Methods to Study Public Space Design and Pedestrian Experience in Logan Central

Logan is a rapidly growing, mid-sized city in Queensland, Australia, often characterized by low-density suburban development, car dependency, and persistent socio-economic disadvantage. Logan Central, identified as the civic and cultural heart of the city, faces compounded challenges related to disconnected pedestrian infrastructure, fragmented public spaces, and negative public perception. This paper reports on a preliminary public space–public life study conducted in August 2022 across five locations in Logan Central. The study aimed to test the applicability of observational and participatory methods in revealing how public space is occupied, navigated, and experienced. Guided by a critical urban framework grounded in the right to the city, spatial justice, the politics of mobility, and everyday urbanism, the study demonstrates how lived experiences of space—particularly those of young people and small business owners—offer powerful insights into inclusion, access, and urban vibrancy. Two key opportunities emerged: the catalytic role of local businesses and events in activating space, and the untapped potential of young pedestrians in shaping public life. These findings challenge dominant deficit narratives and show how a micro-scale, people-centered approach can support more equitable planning and design. The study is intended as a methodological pilot to inform future longitudinal research, teaching, and planning efforts, offering a scalable approach to tracking spatial justice and pedestrian experience over time in Logan and comparable suburban contexts.

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Cultural Arts Research and Development
Article

Chinese Literary Works in Myanmar

A growing number of Chinese literary works have been translated and distributed to different nations as China’s relations with other nations deepen. Since translation is important for cross-cultural communication, Chinese literary works have been translated into several languages, including Burmese. In this paper, the author presents the history of the dissemination of Chinese literary works in Myanmar. Furthermore, the author discusses the status of the translated Chinese literary works, the reasons or events behind the challenges encountered in the process of disseminating them in Myanmar, and the nature of the relationship between China and Myanmar based on this literary exchange. In this research the author provides in-depth research of Chinese literary works translated into Burmese spanning over five different periods of time, starting from the early years of formation Sino-Myanmar relationships up until the present time. Each period is characterized by specific publications, for instance; translations during the Early Period include travelogues and medical books; Colonial Period (1885-1948) includes translations of revolutionary and pure literature; the Postcolonial Period (1948-1962) includes translations of political literature; translations during the Military Government Period (1962-2010) mostly include folktales, travelogues, children’s literature and martial arts novels; and translations during the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Period (2010–Present) mostly include Chinese contemporary literature. The aim of this paper is to provide a deeper understanding of the history of Chinese literary translation in Myanmar.

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Cultural Arts Research and Development
Article

Spanish Humanism: A Trajectory of the Legacies of the Renaissance in Spain

Spanish humanism, unlike its more radical counterparts in Italy or Germany, emerged as a gradual and integrative intellectual movement that sought harmony rather than rupture with the past. While Italian humanism was marked by are discovery of classical antiquity and German humanism became closely tied to the Protestant Reformation, the Spanish variant followed a unique trajectory shaped by the country’s complex political, religious, and social landscape. Although its roots are often traced to the European Renaissance, Spanish humanism was not a simple imitation of external trends. Instead, it adapted classical and humanist principles to fit Spain’s particular needs, blending theological reform, ethical inquiry, and educational modernization. One of the defining features of Spanish humanism was its close relationship with Christian tradition. Far from discarding religious frameworks, it often worked within them to promote moral reflection, civic responsibility, and a renewed focus on the individual. Influential movements such as Erasmism—inspired by the writings of Erasmus—encouraged critical thinking and inner piety, while the School of Salamanca, led by figures like Francisco de Vitoria, introduced early ideas of human rights, international law, and social justice. These currents laid the groundwork for a distinctive form of humanism that remained deeply rooted in Christian ethics while embracing reason, dialogue, and the dignity of the human being.

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New Countryside
Articles

Local Struggles as a Resource for Multinational Corporations: Romanian Farm Managers Facing Agricultural Commodity Traders

Several multinational corporations engaged in the trading of agricultural commodities have been active in Romania for several decades. To explain this situation, international business studies put the emphasis on transaction costs and a series of variables that guide location choices. This line of reasoning fails to take proper account of local power relations. The notion of “field”, as conceived by Pierre Bourdieu, offers an alternative. In Romania, multinational corporations contribute to the formation of an entrepreneurial field in which the issue at stake is the exercise of local symbolic power. Their ability to collect and store grain in the long term depends at the same time on this structural organisation. To account for this situation, we need to examine successive decollectivization measures and the resulting benefits for multinational corporations. After the fall of the Communist regime, agricultural entrepreneurs first took advantage of the restitution and redistribution of land to cultivate cereals and oilseeds over vast areas. All of them aim to export their products. However, they have difficulty in controlling this choice due to limited storage capacity. As a matter of fact, multinational corporations engaged in agricultural commodity trading took advantage of a second reform package and now control the main silos. Entrepreneurs looking to sell their crops have to deal with these constraints. Their approach depends on the capital they have at their disposal. This led to internal conflicts, the developments of which we have examined between 2010 and 2017.

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New Environmentally-Friendly Materials
Review

Rehabilitation of Urban Parks with Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste in Mexico City

Mexico City has experienced a rapid urbanization process, which has led to a socio-environmental crisis characterized by the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW). The generation of CDW has been favored by the growth of the construction industry, the decrease in the useful life of buildings and an increase in the number of new buildings. To reduce the environmental impacts of CDW, recycling initiatives have been developed, offering alternatives for sustainable urban development. This study examines the use of recycled materials from CDW for urban park rehabilitation, focusing on the production of sustainable urban furniture. CDW as recycled material can be useful because it reduces the need for new resources, preserves land for future urbanization, protects the environment, and reduces transportation costs and energy needs A bibliographic analysis explored urban growth trends, CDW management methods, and the benefits of urban green spaces. As part of the project, urban furniture such as benches and planters was manufactured using recycled aggregates from CDW. The results demonstrate the functionality and sustainability of these elements, while providing recommendations on optimal aggregate sizes and compaction techniques. The urban furniture built using CDW (to manufacture benches, planters, jogging tracks and gabions), turned out to be totally functional, meeting the expectations of use This approach represents a viable alternative to natural fine aggregates, contributing to sustainable city development.

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Announcements

Editor-in-Chief Recruitment Notice
Announcements
Dear Colleagues in the Academic Community, Transportation Development Research is a newly established academic journal aimed at providing scholars with a platform for exchanging and sharing research achievements. Currently, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated scholar to serve as the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of our journal. Responsibilities and Expectations: Lead the academic direction and development strategy of the journal. Oversee the review process and select suitable reviewers to ensure the quality of submitted manuscripts. Collaborate with the editorial team to drive the day-to-day operations and development of the journal. Actively engage with the academic community to enhance the visibility and impact of the journal. Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in the relevant field with a strong academic track record. Substantial academic and peer-review experience. Enthusiasm for advancing the development of the journal and the ability to lead a team. Active participation in academic discourse with a strong academic reputation. Application Process: Interested individuals are invited to submit their resumes and a letter of application for the Editor-in-Chief position to tdr@bilpub.com. We look forward to your contributions in building Transportation Development Research into an outstanding academic journal. Thank you for your attention and support. Best Regards, Editorial Team Transportation Development Research

29 December 2023
New Journal Alert: Urban Planning and Construction
Announcements
We are excited to announce the launch of our new journal, "Urban Planning and Construction," dedicated to exploring the dynamic field of urban planning and construction. As we embark on this exciting endeavor, we invite scholars and researchers to join us as esteemed editorial board members and editors-in-chief. If you are passionate about urban planning and construction and would like to contribute to this scholarly platform, we welcome you to apply as a self-nominee or recommend suitable candidates for the positions. Kindly download the Scholar Information Form, fill it out, and submit it to the editorial department. For the inaugural issue, we are offering a special opportunity to submit manuscripts free of charge. Yes, you read that right! We are waiving all article processing fees for the first edition. To maintain consistency, please refer to our author's guidelines for formatting details, available at: https://ojs.bilpub.com/index.php/upc/about/submissions. Feel free to contact our editorial department at upc@bilpub.com for any queries, suggestions, or submissions. Join us on this exciting journey as we delve into the realms of urban planning and construction together! Urban Planning and Construction Editorial Team

14 September 2023
Transport Development Study Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): Inprogress
Announcements
New Journal Launch! Transportation Development Research is excited to announce the launch of our inaugural issue! As we embark on this journey, we are searching for dedicated individuals to join our esteemed editorial board as editors and chief editors. Whether you would like to self-nominate or recommend someone, we welcome your participation. To express your interest, please download the Scholar Information Form, complete it, and submit it to our editorial office. Call for Manuscripts For the first issue, we are offering free manuscript processing. All article processing fees are waived! To ensure your submission meets our guidelines, please refer to the Author's Guide:https://ojs.bilpub.com/index.php/tdr/about/submissions. Contact Information For any inquiries or submission of the Scholar Information Form, kindly direct your emails to tdr@bilpub.com. Join us in shaping the future of transportation research! Transportation Development Research Editorial Team

14 September 2023
Pre-publication of the first issue of Food and Drug Safety
Announcements
We are excited to announce the launch of a new journal, Food and Drug Safety, dedicated to the exploration of topics related to the safety of food and drugs. We are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our editorial board and serve as the chief editor. If you have expertise in this field, both self-recommendations and recommendations of others are welcome. To apply, please download the Scholar Information Form, fill it out, and submit it to the editorial office. For the inaugural issue, we are offering free manuscript handling and waiving all article processing fees. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Author's Guide: https://ojs.bilpub.com/index.php/fds/about/submissions. For any inquiries or submissions, please contact the editorial office via email at: fds@bilpub.com. We look forward to your participation and contributions in promoting food and drug safety research! Food and Drug Safety Editorial Team

14 September 2023
Classical Literature First Publication (Issue 1, 2023): Inprogress
Announcements
Welcome to our newly created journal! We are looking for editorial board members and editors-in-chief, and we invite scholars to nominate themselves or suggest suitable candidates. If you are interested, please download the Scholar Information Form, fill it out and submit it to the editorial office. It is worth mentioning that we will process manuscripts for the first issue of the journal free of charge and completely waive the article processing fee. Authors are kindly requested to refer to our author guidelines to ensure proper and consistent article formatting, the link to the guidelines is here: https://ojs.bilpub.com/index.php/cl/about/submissions . If you have any questions or need further advice, please send them to the editorial office at: cl@bilpub.com. Classical Literature Editorial Team

14 September 2023
Congratulations on the success of 'MIRAI 2.0 R&I Week 2022' activity!
Announcements

02 December 2022
Welcome Prof. Dr. Pablo Froimowicz to be the Editor-in-Chief of New Environmentally-Friendly Materials
Announcements

26 October 2022