澳大新語 • 2024 UMAGAZINE 29 28 突破界限的跨學科研究 • BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH 於興中教授 Prof Yu Xingzhong the university, and to foster interdisciplinary integration between these disciplines and technology.’ Since joining UM, Prof Yu has published books on the rule of law and civil orders, and digital literacy. He has also begun research on the philosophy of the heart. Achieving Fruitful Research Results Over the past ten years, UM has achieved remarkable research results in various fields. Its scientific and technological achievements include breakthroughs in breast cancer treatments, advancements in autonomous driving technology, and new discoveries in the immunomodulatory properties of Chinese medicine. The university has also excelled in the humanities and social sciences, publishing several academic journals, including South China Quarterly, Journal of Macau Studies, and Macau Law Review. Furthermore, it has enriched academic discourse with publications on a diverse range of topics, including the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China and Portuguese language pedagogy. These achievements have been widely recognised by academia and the broader community. The number of journal publications by UM scholars increased significantly in the past decade, from 780 in 2014 to over 2,400 in 2023. The number of citations of these works also surged from about 5,500 in 2014 to nearly 90,000 in 2023. Furthermore, the cumulative number of patents granted to UM rose significantly, from 28 in 2014 to 236 in November 2023. Some of the university’s research results have even been recognised with prestigious awards, including the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award, the Macao Science and Technology Award, the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize, and the Xplorer Prize. Contributing to Society Over the past decade, UM researchers have explored the unknown, and the university has achieved what once seemed unattainable. On the new Hengqin campus, the university has effectively leveraged its resources to expand the scope of its fundamental and applied research, transcending disciplinary and geographical boundaries. This expansion has resulted in the establishment of larger platforms that foster research innovation and collaboration. Looking ahead, the university remains resolute in its unwavering commitment to pioneering interdisciplinary and innovative research, transforming research results into tangible outcomes, and delivering cutting-edge insights that benefit academia and society at large. 澳大出版的人文社科學術期刊 The humanities and social sciences journals published by UM
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