Origins Of Computational Design In Architecture,
2020
Professor
Origins Of Computational Design In Architecture, Ossama Mohamed Al-Rawi
Future Engineering Journal
The changes that the computer is bringing to architecture are one part of a revolutionary social upheaval. Tools not only change individual patterns and behaviour, but also cause transformations in institutions. Just as other tools have in the past, the computer is in the process of conditioning our understanding of the world and our perception of our place in it. The application of computers to architecture is more than anew sophisticated tool that can be manipulated like a pencil or pen. It is rather, “the culmination of the objectifying mentality of modernity and it is, therefore, inherently perspectival. The tyranny …
A Design Framework For Rural Community Prosperity,
2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
A Design Framework For Rural Community Prosperity, Austin Arens
Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)
In rural America, particularly the rural Midwest, the salad days of the distant past seem to be turning from realities into memories. Shrinking populations, ailing infrastructure, and a general decline in quality of life over the past 50 years have left many small communities thinking critically about their future. These social and economic pressures have acted as a call to arms for a few rural communities across the Midwest, especially in the state of Nebraska. The community of Valentine, Nebraska, situated at the crossroads of two highways that span the continent, a regional hub for every household within a 2 …
Encapsulating Educational Design For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder,
2020
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Encapsulating Educational Design For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lauren Praeuner
Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)
This paper is a thesis/creative project hybrid split into two parts. First, it examines different aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the symptoms experienced by those on the spectrum, and the guidelines that parents, medical professionals, and educators should follow to ensure a holistic approach to the care and education of children with autism. The text also notes some of the considerations that designers should review when designing educational facilities for these individuals, as well as few precedents that successfully do so. The second part of the paper presents my team’s architectural studio project, contributed to by UNL students Lindsay …
Preoperative Patient Education On Length Of Stay Of Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgeries: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial,
2020
Bsc. Nursing Student, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Preoperative Patient Education On Length Of Stay Of Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgeries: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Layal Al-Neamani, Sarah Al-Dirawi, Samira Aranaout, Hiba Deek
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Hip and knee replacement surgeries are complex procedures with many risks and complications post-surgery. Patient education preoperatively has shown to limit some of these complications but nothing is reported on the effect of preoperative education on the length of stay in Lebanon. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of a structured preoperative education to patients undergoing selected orthopedic surgeries. A pilot study for a randomized controlled trials (RCT).The study was conducted at Al Zahraa Hospital and Rafic Hariri University Hospital (RHUH). The study was introduced to potential participants, baseline data was collected and then patients were …
Selective H-Point Standard Addition And Double Divisor Ratio Derivative Chemometric Methods For Determination Of Ternary Mixture Of Cardiovascular Drugs,
2020
Assistant Professor,Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Selective H-Point Standard Addition And Double Divisor Ratio Derivative Chemometric Methods For Determination Of Ternary Mixture Of Cardiovascular Drugs, Marwa El Jamal, Azza Gazy
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Green analytical chemistry is concerned with the development of analytical procedures that minimize consumption of hazardous reagents and solvents, and maximize safety for operators and environment. Chemometrics, considered as green analytical chemistry, have become one of the important mathematical and statistical techniques for the resolution of overlapping spectra of multi component mixtures. This work relates simple, accurate and specific analytical chemometric techniques for the simultaneous determination of a ternary mixture of co-administered cardiovascular drugs (Ticagrelor (TICA), Irbesartan (IRB) and Hydrochlorothazide (HCT)). The different applied Chemometric methods are based on H-point standard addition method (HPSAM) and Double divisor ratio spectra Derivative …
Evaluation Of Extruded Debris Amount During Instrumentation Using Reciprocation Vs. Full Rotation Techniques: In Vitro Study,
2020
Specialist in Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University
Evaluation Of Extruded Debris Amount During Instrumentation Using Reciprocation Vs. Full Rotation Techniques: In Vitro Study, Belal Taouk, Roula Abiad, Nayer Abo Elsaad
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Apical extrusion of infected debris into the periradicular tissues during endodontic instrumentation may lead to postoperative pain and flare-up. Debris usually contain dentine chips, necrotic pulp tissue, microorganisms and irrigant. The existing studies are inconclusive about which engine-driven system pushes less debris in the apical direction. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the amount of apically extruded debris associated with full rotation single-file nickel–titanium instrumentation systems compared to another system used in reciprocation motion. Methodology: After approval of BAU institutional review board, twenty extracted human mandibular premolar teeth were randomly assigned to two groups (n=10 per group), …
Clinical Evaluation Of Soft Tissue Healing Using Diode Laser Versus Conventional Scalpel After Micro-Endodontic Surgery,
2020
Graduate Student, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Clinical Evaluation Of Soft Tissue Healing Using Diode Laser Versus Conventional Scalpel After Micro-Endodontic Surgery, Mohammad Al Shammaa, Roula Abiad, Nayer Abo Elsaad
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Micro-endodontic surgery attempt to minimize trauma and enhance esthetics soft tissue surgical results. Wound healing monitoring is performed for early identification of signs and symptoms related to surgical complications. The aim of this study was to compare surgical wound healing of soft tissue flap after using conventional scalpel and diode laser in micro-endodontic surgery. Methodology: This study was carried out as a randomized controlled clinical trial after taking approval of BAU institutional review board. Fourteen healthy patients were indicated for root end surgery; full mucoperiosteal tissue flap incision was done by using Bard-Parker Blades (Group I) and(Group II) Diode Laser …
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice For Healthcare Workers And Clinical Students About Infection Control Measures Awareness At Hospitals,
2020
Graduate Student, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice For Healthcare Workers And Clinical Students About Infection Control Measures Awareness At Hospitals, Souhad Safadi, Esin Kavuran, Hanan Al Nuqiadan, Ahmad Tassi, Mirna Fawaz
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Healthcare-associated infections are a major global public health concern. Health care workers are on the front line of protecting themselves and clients from infection, through preventing the transmission of nosocomial infections and that is through the implementation of infection control measures. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice of infection prevention among healthcare workers at Lebanese hospital. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was implemented in the study, where the sample included 240 participants (80 nurses, 80 medical lab, and 80 clinical students). Participants were surveyed using pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. The results showed that …
Familial Mediterranean Fever: A General Review,
2020
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Tripoli, Lebanon
Familial Mediterranean Fever: A General Review, Tarek Houri, Belal Osta, Mouzaya Khoder Agha
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive inherited disease, which is accompanied by recurrent attacks of fever and serositis. It can be distinguished into two types. Type 1, is associated with recurrent short episodes of inflammation and polyserositis; type 2, is characterized by the accumulation of serum amyloid A mainly in the kidney leading to amyloidosis. The etiology of this disease is due to mutations in the MEFV gene, which encodes the protein “pyrin”. These mutations cause the uncontrolled production of proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin 1. Genetic analysis is important to confirm the diagnosis in the patients. Colchicine is …
The Effect Of Educational Intervention On The Knowledge Of Nurses Regarding Catheter Indications And Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Preventive Measures,
2020
Infection Control Specialist, Kassab hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
The Effect Of Educational Intervention On The Knowledge Of Nurses Regarding Catheter Indications And Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Preventive Measures, Maryam Kbaysi, Esin Kavuran, Ahmad Tassi, Mirna Fawaz
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the fourth leading cause of healthcare associated infections. The single most important predisposing factor for CAUTI is the insertion of urinary catheter. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of educational intervention on the knowledge of nurses regarding catheter indications and CAUTI preventive measures. A Pre-Post-test study design was utilized in this study which was conducted at two university hospitals one in Saida (South Lebanon) and the other one in Beirut in Lebanon. A self-reported questionnaire about catheter insertion and CAUTI prevention was used before and after the educational intervention, …
The Correlation Between Specialty Choice And The Quality Of Life Of Lebanese Physicians,
2020
Senior Lecturer of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
The Correlation Between Specialty Choice And The Quality Of Life Of Lebanese Physicians, Nariman Salem, Abdel Raouf Kayssi, Khalil Fayad, Ali Ghanem, Zeina Hatoum, Lama Younes, Stephanie El Haddad, Bassel Jbahi
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Doctors suffer a stressful life and are less satisfied than individuals in other careers. A trend has been observed among medical students in USA showing a change of specialty choice to alleviate their quality of life. Even though most medical students choose their career path based on the field they are most pleased with, it sounds reasonable to get an idea about the quality of life in the specialty they will elect to do. The objective of this study is to evaluate the correlation between specialty choice and the quality of life of Lebanese physicians, to see which specialties have …
Effect Of Confusion Assessment Tool Application On Critical Care Nurses’ Knowledge Of Delirium Recognition,
2020
Register Nurse, Clemenceau Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
Effect Of Confusion Assessment Tool Application On Critical Care Nurses’ Knowledge Of Delirium Recognition, Ola Talhouk, Hanan Al Nuqaidan, Ahmad Tassi, Mirna Fawaz
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
In critically ill patients, delirium is a serious and frequent disorder that is associated with a prolonged intensive care and hospital stay and an increased morbidity and mortality. The lack of education, knowledge of delirium and the lack of a delirium screening instrument makes delirium often overlooked by critical care nurses and physicians. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Confusion Assessment Method-Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) tool implementation on the recognition of delirium by critical care nurses. A Pre-Posttest research design was implemented; 40 critical care nurses at Clemenceau Medical Center at three critical care units …
Variant And Variations On Furniture For Emotional Design Impact On Users,
2020
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture , Design & Built Environment, Beirut Arab University
Variant And Variations On Furniture For Emotional Design Impact On Users, Chadi Khoury
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
The process of design is the subject of many studies in the field of psychology or social science or technologies. Its wealth is based on its complexity within the variant and variations that include during its progress. An investigation on computer-aided integrated design and production using advanced automated tools aims to provide integrated solutions for the design and production of geometrically complex forms merged with machines restrictions that could serve as potential design variations. These variations relies heavily on the use of parametric design modeling that are incompatible with a linear approach. Beyond functionality, comfort, and technology, the objective is …
Mechanical Properties Of Transition Metals Mn,Fe And Zn Doped Nio Nanoparticles,
2020
Faculty of Science,
Damanhur University,
Damanhur, Egypt
Mechanical Properties Of Transition Metals Mn,Fe And Zn Doped Nio Nanoparticles, Ahmed Khalaf, Jamalat Al Boukhari, Lidea Zeidan
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
This work is a continuation of the characterization study of nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles (NPs) doped with transition metals (TM) like Mn, Fe and Zn, synthesized by the co-precipitation method. In this part, the effect of TM doping on the physical and mechanical properties of the NiO NPs is examined using a digital Vickers microhardness tester. The microhardness measurement results enable us to evaluate the important mechanical parameters including Vickers microhardness (HV), Young's modulus (E), yield strength (Y) and fracture toughness (KIC), responsible for practical industrial applications. It was found that all the properties given above strongly depend on the …
Empirical Study Of Knowledge Sharing Among Multinational Academicians,
2020
Princess Sumaya University for Technology,
Jordan
Empirical Study Of Knowledge Sharing Among Multinational Academicians, Shaidah Jusoh, Hejab Alfawareh
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
Knowledge sharing among faculty members may enhance the quality of teaching and research activities. Despite the fact that a number of research has been conducted, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first work that focus on multinational academicians. The aim of this empirical study is to investigate ways and factors which contribute to knowledge sharing in the context of multinational academicians at universities. We performed this study at the Information Technology faculty at one of universities in Saudi Arabia, as a case study. The faculty employed academicians from 10 different countries including Malaysia, Jordanian, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, …
Rotary Oscillation Of A Rigid Sphere In A Couple Stress Fluid,
2020
Faculty of Science,
Beirut Arab University,
Beirut, Lebanon
Rotary Oscillation Of A Rigid Sphere In A Couple Stress Fluid, Tarek Shehadeh, Emad Ashmawy
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
In this paper, the rotary oscillation of a rigid sphere in an incompressible couple stress fluid is studied. The classical no slip boundary conditions are imposed on spherical boundary. Moreover, it is assumed that the couple stresses on the boundary of the sphere vanish. In the present study, the motion is generated by a sudden rotary oscillation of the rigid sphere about an axe passing through its center with a time-dependent angular velocity. Stokasian assumption is taken into consideration so that the non-linear terms are neglected in the equation of motion. The torque experienced by the couple stress fluid on …
On The Product Of Two Hypoexponential Random Variables,
2020
Faculty of Sciences,
Lebanese International University, Lebanon
On The Product Of Two Hypoexponential Random Variables, Therrar Kadri, Khaled Smaili, Seifedine Kadry, Ali El-Joubbeh
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
In this paper, we consider the product of two independent Hypoexponential distributions which has many applications in sciences and engineering. We find analytically the probability density function, the cumulative distribution function, moment generating function, the reliability function and hazard function, which was proved to be a linear combination of the K distribution. Finally, we will apply our results application in stochastic PERT Network.
Influence Of Nano-Ag Addition On Phase Formation And Excess Conductivity Analysis Of (Cu0.5tl0.5)-1223 Superconducting Phase,
2020
Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Influence Of Nano-Ag Addition On Phase Formation And Excess Conductivity Analysis Of (Cu0.5tl0.5)-1223 Superconducting Phase, Nayera Mohammed, Seham Mahmoud, Weleed Abdeen, Marwa Hasebbo
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
Ceramic superconducting samples of type (nano-Ag)xCu0.5Tl0.5Ba2Ca2Cu3O10-δ, 0.0 ≤ x ≤ 3.0 wt.%, were successfully synthesized via single step solid-state reaction technique at 850 ºC and under ambient pressure. The samples were characterized by XRD and SEM. Obtained data revealed that the highest grains connectivity volume fraction was detected for the sample with x = 0.15 wt.%. The electrical properties of the prepared samples was examined using the electrical resistivity measurements, and the results proved that the highest superconducting transition temperature Tc was observed at x = 0.15 wt.%. Furthermore, the fluctuation conductivity Δσ(T), above Tc, was analyzed as a function …
Speed Bump Detection For Autonomous Vehicles Using Signal-Processing Techniques,
2020
Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Engineering,
Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
Speed Bump Detection For Autonomous Vehicles Using Signal-Processing Techniques, Mohamad Darwiche, Wassim El-Hajj-Chehade
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
Autonomous vehicle (AV) is one of the emerging technologies that have far-reaching applications and implications in smart cities. Among the current challenges of the Smart City, Traffic management is of utmost importance. AV technologies can decrease transportation cost and can be used for efficient management and control of traffic flows. Traffic management strongly depends on the road surface condition. Abnormalities in the road, such as manholes and potholes, can cause accidents when not identified by the drivers. Furthermore, human-induced abnormalities, such as speed bumps, could also cause accidents. Detecting road abnormalities provide safety to human and vehicles. Current researches on …
A Review On The Use Of Vegetable Oil And Its Waste In Construction Applications,
2020
Student,
Faculty of Engineering,
Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
A Review On The Use Of Vegetable Oil And Its Waste In Construction Applications, Ahmed Chamaa, Jamal Khatib, Adel Elkordi
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
The generation of waste materials is causing an impact on the environment due to many reasons including the effect on human health and decrease in landfill space. Of these waste materials is the waste cooking oil. There are large amounts of waste vegetable oil generated in the world and most of it is disposed of in the sewer system which can cause problems when treating wastewater. This paper is a review of literature on the use of vegetable oil (VO) and waste vegetable oil (WVO) as chemical admixtures in construction materials. The construction materials include mainly concrete and pavement. The …
