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Navigating Preservation And Memorialization In Contested Spaces: A Case Study Of The Richmond Community Hospital And The Legacy Of Sarah Garland Boyd Jones, Rebecca M. Skatoff

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

This plan develops a strategic framework to address the complexity of navigating preservation and memorialization in contested spaces, using the Richmond Community Hospital as a case study. Rooted in the legacy of Sarah Garland Boyd Jones, the first African American woman certified to practice medicine in Virginia, this plan examines the intersection of racial equity, cultural heritage, and land-use planning. The Richmond Community Hospital case study raises broader questions about how African American cultural heritage sites are preserved to confront erasure, ensure an accurate historical record, and promote historical literacy for current and future generations. Conducted with reflective practice, this …

From Conscientious French Canadian To Enterprising American: Making Memory & Measuring Social Mobility Of French Canadians 1880-1940, Brooke S. Schwaderer

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

This thesis studies the social mobility of French-Canadian immigrants to the Keweenaw Peninsula 1880-1940 and memory among their descendants to explain how French-Canadian culture in the Keweenaw faded over time. Oral histories were conducted to gain an understanding of the current French-Canadian culture in the Keweenaw, understand how the current generation perceives changes in culture over time, and provide possible explanations for why French-Canadians thrived in the Keweenaw. Tax records from the Michigan Technological University Archives and social mobility scores, mother tongue, and homeownership information from the United States census was analyzed to measure language loss, and the social mobility …

Spirituality In Place: Assessment Of Spirituality, Place Attachment, And Locus Of Control In College, Chloe Armand

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The intent of this thesis is to explore how spirituality in place shapes college students’ cognition. While spiritual development is recognized as an important aspect of student affairs, its influence on cognitive factors such as locus of control and place attachment remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between spirituality, place attachment, and locus of control, as well as students’ perceptions of spiritual design elements on UCF’s campus. To assess these perceptions, a Quality of Place Questionnaire for Spirituality was developed. This instrument aims to measure humanity, sensuality, and sustainability in the built environment. This research uncovers the connections between …

Minoru’S Mecca: The World Trade Center, 9/11, And The End Of Architectural Modernism, Henry D. Senters

Anthós

From 1966 until 2001, the World Trade Center complex and its skyscraper Twin Towers were a defining architectural feature of New York City and a landmark in architectural modernism. Minoru Yamasaki, the project’s architect, intended the massive complex to be a “mecca” that drew in and inspired urban workers, exemplifying the Islamic architectural language that he incorporated into his architecture. In this article, Senters examines how architectural criticism evolved while the towers stood and after they were destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attack. Tracking early reviews, hopeful about the complex’s trade-promoting purpose, and the perennial—though limited—negative reception of the complex’s …

The Permanent Supportive Housing Of Central Virginia’S Aged Out Foster Youths: The Permanent Supportive Housing Of Central Virginia’S Aged Out Foster Youths A Plan To Increase Regional Capacity, Fill Gaps In Service, And Identify Potential Sites., Matthew Snow

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

As of 2024, Virginia’s Central Region continues to produce one of the highest rates of foster care emancipations in the state, despite having minimal infrastructure to support young adults transitioning out of care. Each year, dozens of foster youth in the region age out of the system without reunification, adoption, or other forms of permanency, disproportionately entering adulthood without the stability of housing, employment, or accessible services. Although permanent supportive housing (PSH) has emerged as a nationally validated model for housing and service integration, few PSH developments in Virginia are designed specifically for aged-out foster youth or their families.

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Richmond Handbook: The Future Of Youth Engagement In The Planning & Design Sector Of Richmond, Virginia, Chanté C. Holt

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

Storefront for Community Design is a non-profit organization in Richmond, Virginia that works to make design programs and resources accessible to all. While honoring this commitment, the organization also devotes resources to educating K-12 students on urban planning processes in the City of Richmond. Using this as a framework, the research creates parameters that guide the best practices for stakeholders such as the client Storefront for Community Design who are invested in producing urban planning educational material and programming. To effectively create recommendations for this client, the professional plan establishes the current state of urban planning education in the Richmond, …

Research On Data Organization Methods And Key Technologies For Product-Oriented Smart Steel Bar Processing Systems, Peijun Zhang, Lianxia Ma, Chunlei Zhang, Xinwu Zan

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This paper addresses the issues in the data organization logic of existing intelligent steel bar processing systems, which are centered on construction projects. It investigates product-oriented data organization methods and the key technologies of logical correspondence between steel bar product identification codes and physical entities. The paper analyzes the product-oriented data organization logic and presents the corresponding data organization architecture. It also examines the feature extraction of steel bar product information classification and coding, as well as the dynamic completeness of the coding rule system. The paper provides a construction method for steel bar product identification codes and designs partial …

Enhancing Walking Culture In Egyptian Cities As An Approach To Energy Harvesting, Kareem M. Ali

Mansoura Engineering Journal

It has become possible to generate clean energy based on the physical effort of individuals, whether during the use of sports equipment or by converting kinetic energy (walking steps) into electricity instead of it being wasted effort. The World Health Organization’s recommendation to walk for at least half an hour daily helps to enhance public health. Therefore, the research proposes dedicating pathways within cities built with energy-generating technology from pedestrian movement and organizing regular walking races to help produce more electrical energy. This would provide part of the urban environment’s electricity needs, reduce the carbon footprint, and enhance public health. …

Topographic Mapping Using Gps Functionality In The New Delta, Nasr M. Saba, Salem S. Saeh

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Topographic maps are essential for addressing geospatial challenges, offering precise, detailed information. Historically, they relied on analog surveying methods, which were labor-intensive, costly, and often inaccurate, involving outdated tools. This study evaluates the accuracy of topographic mapping techniques compared to traditional 1:50,000 scale maps for the New Delta in Egypt. The methodology uses a Global Positioning system post-processing kinematic GPS-PPK points in a 500m x 500m grid to create maps more efficiently in terms of time and cost. Elevation data was collected from 32 control points and two grids: a 500m x 500m GPS kinematic grid and a 25m x …

Photocatalytic Production Of Hydrogen From Sodium Borohydride Using Tio2/Mwcnt, Ahmed S . Sewerky, Ibrahim Gar Al Alm Rashed, M.M. El-Halwany, Mohamed R. Elmarghany

Mansoura Engineering Journal

In this research, a novel photocatalyst composed of titanium dioxide TiO2 supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was synthesized using the sol-gel method to produce hydrogen H2 from the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride NaBH4. The TiO2/MWCNT composite’s photocatalytic activity was examined under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation, with UV lamps used as the source. The experiments were repeated at different temperatures and varying catalyst doses to analyze their effects on H2 generation. The synthesized photocatalyst was characterized through structural, morphological, and compositional studies using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The findings reveal that …

Assessment Of The Changes In Water Reserves In Egypt Using The Time Series Grace Data, Basma Fawzi, Mahmoud Salah, Mahmoud El-Mewafi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiments (GRACE) is considered one of the most important satellites used to identify the Terrestrial Water Storage Anomalies (TWSA) in all river basins around the world since the launch of this satellite from 2002 until now. In this research, we depend on the data obtained from GRACE in the Nile River Basin region(NRB) in Egypt during the period from 2018 to 2024, in addition to relying on the factors that affect the analysis of data related to the groundwater reserves, which are temperatures and rainfall, in order to know the sudden changes that occur in …

Development Of An Examination Hall Malpractice Detection System Using Pose Estimation And Machine Learning, Etinosa Noma-Osaghae, Udoumoh John David, Joshua Sokowonci Mommoh, Olusogo Julius Adetunji, Oyedeji Ayo Isaac

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Examination malpractice remains a critical concern, driving the need for robust and efficient detection systems to uphold academic integrity. This research introduces a novel approach to examination malpractice detection by leveraging pose estimation and machine learning to address key gaps in existing solutions. Current systems often rely exclusively on either pose estimation or object detection, failing to exploit the synergistic potential of combining these techniques. This study bridges this gap by integrating deep learning models with complementary capabilities to enhance detection accuracy, robustness, and coverage. The proposed methodology utilises OpenPose for precise human pose estimation, enabling the detection of body …

Effect Of Raw Materials And Loop Length On Thermal Comfort Properties Of Pique Fleece Fabrics, Aya E. Elemam, Abd Elmonem Fouda, Ahmed S. Eldeeb, Rehab Abd Elkhalek

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Technological developments of knitting machines made it possible to produce evolved fabric structures to obtain various properties that suit consumer needs. Pique fleece is a variation of the special popular fleece knitted structure with aim of combining the features of pique and fleece structures. The aim of this research was to study the effect of yarns material type and loop length on thermal comfort properties of un-napped pique fleece fabrics that used as apparel textiles during transitional seasons. Two types of fleece yarn (100% cotton and 65% cotton/ 35%polyester) and three types of face and binding yarns (cotton, polyester and …

Exploring The Role Of Cinema In Architectural Perception Of Biophilic Design., Walaa Abdou Abd Elrazik, Mona Awad Abu El-Enein, Mahmoud M. Saafan

Mansoura Engineering Journal

With rapid urbanization transforming the built environment, biophilic architecture offers a sustainable approach that integrates natural elements to promote well-being and ecological balance. As a powerful storytelling medium, cinema shapes architectural perceptions by depicting both the presence and absence of biophilic principles in future urban landscapes. This study investigates how cinematic depictions of biophilic architecture influence audience understanding and appreciation. Using film content analysis, case studies, and surveys of architectural professionals, this research examines selected film scenes, evaluating the emotional and perceptual impact of biophilic versus non-biophilic environments. Findings indicate that films effectively highlight key biophilic features such as natural …

Behaviour Of The Internal Rc Slab-Column Connection With Both Correct And Incorrect Reinforcing Details, Momen M. Ali, Abdelrhman B. Harraz, Walid H. Shalaby

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Flat slabs without beams are common slab systems due to their simple formwork and ability to accommodate reduced story heights. Reinforced concrete slab-column connections are critical, especially internal connections with the final roof slabs. This research aims to compare the correct and incorrect reinforcing details of internal slabcolumn connections and examine how they affect the connections' behaviour. One of the most common problems in reinforced concrete structures is incorrect reinforcing details of slab-column connections, which is caused by insufficient experience and a lack of quality control. For this reason, numerical research is carried out. FE models for eighteen (18) specimens …

A Digital Paradigm For Shaping Smart Sustainable New Cities In Egypt, Hayam M. Omayer, Eman H. Ayad

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Shaping the future of cities is a crucial responsibility that depends on today’s developers and designers. In light of the ongoing technological advancements across all fields, cities are obliged to harness this accelerated continuous progress to rescue from global challenges facing communities. Rapid urbanization, population growth, fragile infrastructure, and many other threatening environmental issues have prompted many governments across the world to expedite the digital transformation of cities to achieve sustainable urban progression. In Egypt, planning for smart cities is still taking its first step. Various significant economic, environmental, and social challenges are confronted. This research explores the pivotal role …

Review And Comparative Study On Renewable Energy Use And Policies In Egypt And Leading Countries, Salwa Abdel Monem El Gindi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Improving energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings is essential for maintaining good environmental quality. Renewable energy use has become imperative as a result of shortage and disadvantages of traditional energy sources. Although the world has taken measures to develop renewable energy, the amount of greenhouse gas emissions is continuously increasing. This may be related with a low level of elaboration of the ongoing policies, with obstacles to the renewable energy market growth. The energy sector in Egypt is overwhelmed with the local energy demands. Considering Egypt’s signature on the Kyoto protocol and hosting COP27 as it acknowledges the significance of …

The Cut Worm Forgives The Plow, August Neuscheler

Theses and Dissertations

The explorations in this thesis writing are centered on William Blake’s proverb “The cut worm forgives the plow.” It has been reinterpreted as an allegory of history and energy. A theory of their relation is proposed based on forgiveness, a theory that accepts the palimpsest of orders as evidence for the abundance of the present moment. The writing focuses on questions of proportionality, scale, archaeological screening methods, planar cutting, and a critique of entropy as grounds for this theory. Some of its subjects include the Statue of Liberty, Kate Raworth’s donut economic model, sashimi, triangulation, Joseph Beuys’ “7,000 Eichen,” semiconductors, …

Family Roots And Research Journal Unm Emeritus Professor José A. Rivera, José A. Rivera Ph.D

Faculty Publications

This article is an abbreviated life narrative of UNM Emeritus Professor of Community and Regional Planning, José A. Rivera. It begins with highlights of his family ancestry and continues with an account of his educational experiences K-12 and into a decade of university life as a student while earning a bachelor’s, two master’s and a doctorate. He taught at UNM for 35 years while also conducting research in his areas of interest, mostly in community irrigation studies, mutual aid societies, and rural development. The main body in the article focuses on positions he held at UNM and on publications that …

Shared Architecture Of The Sacred:Designing Sacred Spaces In Virtual Reality, Ian Gonsher, Sameerah Munshi

Scholarly Research

This project investigates how sacred spaces might be conceived and experienced within virtual reality (VR). Through interfaith dialogue, design research, and iterative prototyping, we explored affordances in virtual environments for prayer, contemplation, study, and communal gathering. Drawing on insights from Jewish and Islamic traditions in particular, we developed design principles that informed the creation of a pilot prototype for sacred space in VR. This paper presents the conceptual framework, design process, and architectural strategies embodied and expressed in that pilot prototype, with particular attention to the formal and symbolic elements of light, orientation, sound, and written text. Additionally, the project …