Effectiveness Of A Health Education Intervention About Influenza And Vaccine In Secondary Schools In South Lebanon,
2020
Master student, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Effectiveness Of A Health Education Intervention About Influenza And Vaccine In Secondary Schools In South Lebanon, Israa Assaf, Salim Moussa
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Seasonal influenza is an intense respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that circulate all around the world. In Lebanon, there is a lack of national flu awareness campaigns. Schools’ students are truly outstanding and viable sources to spread the awareness and strive for the conduct change in the general population. Hence, this study was carried out to test the effectiveness of a health education intervention in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward influenza and its vaccine among secondary schools’ students in South Lebanon. This is a Pre/Post research study conducted in four schools located in South Lebanon. A …
Concept Mapping Versus Traditional Teaching Method On Health Sciences’ Students’ Score,
2020
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Concept Mapping Versus Traditional Teaching Method On Health Sciences’ Students’ Score, Mirna Fawaz, Ayman El Khatib, Germine El Kassas, Said El Shamieh
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
In the recent years, health care systems have been dynamically changing which demanded modifications in health care education. Current educational models are becoming more and more obsolete in enhancing the professional level of both teachers and students. Concepts maps are effective tools in processing large amounts of information, comprehending new concepts, as well as in generating information and amplifying creativity levels. The aim of this study is to compare the concept mapping versus traditional teaching method on Health Sciences’ students’ score. A Quasi-experimental design was implemented in the study. The study revealed that there was a significant difference between learning …
Assessment Of The Occlusal Characteristics Of The Primary Dentition Among Lebanese Pre-School Children: A Base Line Study Cross-Sectional Study,
2020
Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Assessment Of The Occlusal Characteristics Of The Primary Dentition Among Lebanese Pre-School Children: A Base Line Study Cross-Sectional Study, Sherine B.Y. Badr, Sara H.Yahfoufi
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
One of the most important goals in pediatric dentistry is to achieve and maintain a normal occlusion throughout the development of the child. Any deviation from the normal dentofacial growth pattern might lead to esthetic and functional problems in the future. These changes can be noticed during regular dental checkups, and actions can be taken to reduce their effect on the developing dentition. The aim of this study is to assess the occlusal characteristics of primary dentition in children under 6 years of age, attending the BAU output dental clinics and a number of private schools. This cross-sectional study was …
Pain Detection Threshold And Pain Tolerance Threshold In Shisha Smokers In Lebanon - A Health Hazard,
2020
Senior Lecturer of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Pain Detection Threshold And Pain Tolerance Threshold In Shisha Smokers In Lebanon - A Health Hazard, Nariman Salem, Sara El Rawas, Rima Abou Chahine, Zouhour Alwan, Rouba Halime, Lara Chehade, Mohammad Abdallah
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Shisha smoking is a common method of tobacco smoking in the Mediterranean Region with prevalence ranging between 20% and 70%. Actually, shisha smoking is becoming increasingly popular method of tobacco smoking worldwide. Pain is a subjective experience influenced by genetic, developmental, familial, psychological, social and cultural variables. An increase in pain tolerance threshold (Ptt) ,which is defined as the highest intensity of painful stimulation that a tested subject is able to tolerate, was noticed with cigarette smoking. However, the relation between shisha smoking and pain detection threshold (Pdt), defined as the lowest intensity of a painful stimulus at which the …
Factors Affecting Metformin And Clomiphene’S Reproductive Efficacy In Pcos Women,
2020
Pharm.D, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Factors Affecting Metformin And Clomiphene’S Reproductive Efficacy In Pcos Women, Rita J. Poushuju, Ahmed I. El-Mallah, Lama T. Soubra, Lina N. Jarrah
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous multifactorial disorder in which the ovarian dysfunction is the main cause of an ovulatory infertility. Metformin and Clomiphene Citrate (CC) are two effective drugs to induce ovulation in these patients. The study aimed to ascertain the effect of obesity, serum insulin and free testosterone levels on fertility success with metformin and CC as first line approaches in PCOS. This clinical study was a retrospective multicenter cohort study conducted in nine gynecology and endocrinology clinics. It included (61) PCOS women, aged (18-32) years, having desire to conceive, and free from the study medications for …
Effect Of Segmental Vibration On Hand And Pinch Grip Strengths In Healthy Subjects,
2020
Associate Professor of physical therapy for cardiopulmonary disorders and geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Effect Of Segmental Vibration On Hand And Pinch Grip Strengths In Healthy Subjects, Rami L. Abbas, Ayman El Khatib, Ibtissam M. Saab
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Handgrip and pinch strengths are important markers in many sports as well as in determining health status. Many interventions have been proposed for increasing hand muscle strength. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of segmental hand vibration on hand and pinch grip strengths. Ninety-two healthy university students were randomly assigned into two equal groups. By the end of the study, Group (A) and (B) consisted of 40 and 37 participants, respectively. The measurements consisted of the hand grip and pinch grip strengths using electronic dynamometer, measured in Kg, before, after three weeks, and after six weeks …
In Vitro Equivalence Study Of Generic Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets Under Biowaiver Conditions,
2020
Pharm D, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
In Vitro Equivalence Study Of Generic Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets Under Biowaiver Conditions, Ruaa H. Al Arwadi, Azza A. K. Gazy, Lama Soubra, Rola D. Ajami
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Background: Generic drugs are smarter alternative to expensive brands, it is bio- equivalent formula of any branded drug. FDA approved that generic drugs are the safest to consume, the medicines meet the similar manufacturing standards followed while producing an innovator drug, however, the color, shape, taste and packaging of generics is different from the innovator product. In short, a generic drug should be bioequivalent to its brand counterpart. Metformin was initially marketed under the name of Glucophage®, and now the market is loaded by generics of different origin, and price variability. Method: Our study was conducted to determine whether metformin …
Para(Noia)Metric: Architecture Beyond The Edge Of Rationality,
2020
Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Para(Noia)Metric: Architecture Beyond The Edge Of Rationality, Marwan Halabi
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Nowadays, efforts are being tremendously put in order to facilitate opportunities for the fourth industrial revolution to play a real role in the destiny of architectural design and construction. Parametric design and digital fabrication are some of the tools that have been contributing in this uprising for the last two decades. The amount of solutions developed so far has, sometimes out of curiosity, been used in alternative ways that occasionally lead to highly appreciated outcomes, and sometimes immersed us in worlds of rationally controlled complexities that might be not so useful. Some of the highly sophisticated computational design processes strengths …
Optimum Windbreaker To Reduce Wind Tunnel Effect On Occupant Comfort At Pedestrian Level (A Case Study Of Bau Building In Tripoli),
2020
PhD Candidate, Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Optimum Windbreaker To Reduce Wind Tunnel Effect On Occupant Comfort At Pedestrian Level (A Case Study Of Bau Building In Tripoli), Dima Khoder Merhy, Nabil Mohareb, Mostafa R. A. Khalifa
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Shape, size, building orientation and its interaction with the surrounding buildings can cause wind tunnel that affect the pedestrian comfort. This paper aims to select the optimum windbreaker height and thickness for reducing the effect of wind tunnels on pedestrian comfort, by selecting the building of Beirut Arab University (BAU)-Tripoli campus as a case study. Different alternative designs have been simulated and compared with the comfort criteria of pedestrians to conclude the optimum solution that can be adapted on the selected building and on any other cases that have similar characteristics.
Enhancing Pedestrian Flow In Public Space Through User Segregation,
2020
Assistant professor, Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Enhancing Pedestrian Flow In Public Space Through User Segregation, Ali Sedki, Farah Iaali
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
This paper attempts to improve the pedestrian flow in the public space of Yaacoub El-Labban Square in El-Mina district, Triopoli, North Lebanon. The new understanding of urban planning aimed to promoting pedestrian movement while restricting the unnecessary use of vehicles. It is presumed that the presence or absence of vehicular activity can affect the motion and mobility of pedestrians in a certain zone. Consequently, this study, first, run a Space Syntax interpretation using DepthMap analyses for the chosen case study in order to understand how pedestrian movement can be promoted and increased through user segregation, and, additionally, restrictive use of …
Employing Sustainable Development Concepts To Revitalize The Historic Urban Quarter Of Al-Muizz Street, Cairo, Egypt,
2020
Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Employing Sustainable Development Concepts To Revitalize The Historic Urban Quarter Of Al-Muizz Street, Cairo, Egypt, Baher Ismail Farahat
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Historical preservation helps keep communities beautiful, vibrant and livable, and gives people a stake in their surroundings, for the fact that such historical and valuable places provide a sense of stability and a tangible link with the past (historichawaii.org Feb.2020). Historical places constitute a valuable front for cities with a well-known identity that lasted for centuries. Focusing on developing these places to ensure their sustainability and preserving their history constitutes a mission that has impact not only on the urban environment but also on people using it. Fundamentally, cities bring creative and productive people together helping them to do what …
Saving The Memories In The Framework Of Social Heritage Conservation In Egyptian Villages,
2020
Assistant Professor in Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering, Kafr Elshiekh University, Egypt
Saving The Memories In The Framework Of Social Heritage Conservation In Egyptian Villages, Dalia Shebl Said
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Social memories is a part of our heritage. One of the complex challenges which facing our intangible heritage is how to deal to various forms of social meaning, special memories that form a distinguished culture in our community. Social heritage is heavily related to three factors; time, place and human. The research takes a case study Al-Shakluba village that focuses on the non-materialistic aspects of social and culture heritage that increases recognition with intangible values and plays an important role that how people interact with social and cultural environments and the importance of these values that impact on the ways …
Techno-Economic Analysis Of Using Pv Curtain Walls In Hot Arid Environmentcase Study; Mixed-Use Building, Jeddah, Ksa,
2020
Assistant Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering and Environmental Design, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt
Techno-Economic Analysis Of Using Pv Curtain Walls In Hot Arid Environmentcase Study; Mixed-Use Building, Jeddah, Ksa, Abdelaziz Farouk A. Mohamed, Ahmed T. Elfakgarany
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Nowadays the world no longer has a choice to reduce the dependency of non-renewable energy resources, especially in buildings. This type of energy like fossil fuel is responsible for global warming and the climate change phenomenon. The construction industry has to depend on renewable energy to improve environmental impacts while operating the buildings. The most promising technologies for buildings are photovoltaic panels system which converts solar radiation into electricity without harming the environment. PV system is not only used as top-roof panels but also it can play an important role in the exterior building cladding and in curtain wall system …
Experiential Learning Based Biophilic Design,
2020
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt
Experiential Learning Based Biophilic Design, Marwa Charkas
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Capturing nature-related values is the cornerstone in postmodern theories of architecture. Approaches like, sustainable, ecological, environmental, green …. etc, are labeling most of architectural interventions now. However, ‘Biophilic Architecture’ stands as one of these concepts that reflects a new perspective for linking the nature to architecture. The applications of this concept are accelerating among different building types and it has profound impacts on articulating the vocabulary of the used architecture. Schools are among building types that witness profound changes in architectural expressions due to radical developments in pedagogical theories. Experiential learning is one of the emerging approaches for preschoolers. It …
Investigating The Relationship Between User's Densities And Functions Distribution On Mediterranean Waterfronts: Statistical Analysis Approach,
2020
PhD candidate , Faculty of Architecture, Design & Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Tripoli, Lebanon
Investigating The Relationship Between User's Densities And Functions Distribution On Mediterranean Waterfronts: Statistical Analysis Approach, Sima El-Cheikh, Mary Felix, Nabil Mohareb, Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
The type of buildings and activities along the waterfronts have to stimulate the interactivity between public spaces and their users to reach the desired comfort, enjoyment and appropriate densities. This study is part of a continuing research and it aims to highlight the spatial relationship between the type of buildings and the densities on cities waterfronts of the Mediterranean Sea. It undertakes three case studies with different economic and touristic levels. It is a top-bottom approach that analyzes the existing population densities on waterfronts and the surrounding building functions. This paper uses quantitative analysis based on spatial statistics along each …
The Efficiency Of Rainwater Harvesting Systems In The Lebanese Coastal Zone,
2020
Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Design & Built Environment, Tripoli, Lebanon
The Efficiency Of Rainwater Harvesting Systems In The Lebanese Coastal Zone, Kareem Galal
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Water conservation is one of the most important trends within sustainable applications in the world today. The global fresh water demand has increased by 1% per year since the 1980s, and it is estimated that it will continue increasing at this rate until 2050. Therefore, utilizing the available rain water has become a vital parameter for most of the world's countries that lie within the water demand red-zone. Lebanon is moving toward the water demand red-zone rapidly, which has prompted the consideration of rain water harvesting (RWH) systems in the last ten years. The variety in precipitation in the different …
Enhancing Undergraduate Architectural Education (Scale 1 To 1 Design - Build Method),
2020
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Tripoli, Lebanon
Enhancing Undergraduate Architectural Education (Scale 1 To 1 Design - Build Method), Mostafa Khalifa, Mostafa El Hefnawi
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
On 1997, the board of RIBA – Royal Institute of Britch Architects – highly recommended “experimental learning” or “learning by doing” methods in design studio teaching in architecture as a “practicum”. (Wallis, 2005) Although practicum is the task of learning architecture as practice, most of practicum teaching applications in architectural education are either in postgraduate level or in extra curriculum activities. Based on international studies on Design-Build educations, teaching experience and observation of fresh graduates and junior architects, there is still a shortage between design and execution in undergraduate education level, students faces many problems during project implementation phase in …
Guidelines For Designing Nodal Landmarks That Foster Enhanced Pedestrian Wayfinding, Imageability, And Sense Of Place In The Central Business District, Of Dallas, Texas,
2020
University of Texas at Arlington
Guidelines For Designing Nodal Landmarks That Foster Enhanced Pedestrian Wayfinding, Imageability, And Sense Of Place In The Central Business District, Of Dallas, Texas, Michael A. Webb
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
City nodes are designed and used to help improve a city’s wayfinding, imageability, and sense of place. If these nodes lack evidence-based image creation and navigation facilitation design parameters, the result is often disorientation within the urban environment. This research through design thesis suggests that the Central Business District of Dallas, Texas is an ideal location for proposed design improvements. Backed by a review of literature, survey responses, behavioral observations, and research-through design, a problematic node was chosen for a detailed design proposal to improve the wayfinding, imageability, and sense of place within the West End Historic District of Dallas, …
A Study Of Public Parks, Equity, And The Creation Of Single Member Council Districts In Dallas, Texas,
2020
University of Texas at Arlington
A Study Of Public Parks, Equity, And The Creation Of Single Member Council Districts In Dallas, Texas, Annabeth Webb
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
This research explores the civic governance and political structure of the city council election systems in Dallas, Texas after the Voting Rights Act in order to discover the change in minority representation and its impact on the equity and distribution of public parks within the city of Dallas. This thesis explores this particular political mechanism for equity creation in the City of Dallas during two time periods: at the drastic change to 14 single-member districts in 1991, and the changes made beyond the 1994 Dallas Plan. Within the Dallas planning history, there is little literature on equity and history of …
Bernard Palissy: Early Career - Securing Patronage And Mimicking Nature In A Moment Of Crisis,
2020
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bernard Palissy: Early Career - Securing Patronage And Mimicking Nature In A Moment Of Crisis, Karissa Bailey
LSU Master's Theses
Early in 1562, France was experiencing a state of high religious tension between Protestants and Catholics that would precipitate the outbreak of the Religious Wars on March 1. A week before, Bernard Palissy, a Huguenot potter, wrote a letter to his Catholic patron from prison inBordeaux where he was being held on charges associated with an iconoclastic incident in his home city of Saintes. This letter would later be published as a dedication letter for the pamphlet Architecture et Ordonnance, which featured the description of a grotto commissioned by Anne de Montmorency, Palissy’s patron, seven years earlier. This thesis analyzes …
