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Medical Mission Futures: German Protestant Missionaries And Modern Healthcare In Southern Highlands, Tanzania,1891–1940, Luoneko Kaduma

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

The history of colonial missionaries in Tanzania is marked by a complex interplay between evangelical efforts and the provision of Western biomedicine, which functioned as crucial mechanisms for conversion and cultural transformation. Missionaries viewed the improvement of African health as a project aimed at attracting converts and propagating Christianity. However, the available data indicates that, instead of genuinely expressing interest in converting to Christianity, the majority of Africans primarily sought mission medical assistance for medical reasons while maintaining strong connections to their traditional beliefs and healing practices. This paper, drawing from archival documents, ethnographic accounts, and missionary writings, focuses on …

‘Prevention Is Better Than Cure’: Smallpox Vaccination In Postcolonial Tanzania, 1961–1980, Musa Sadock

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

This article examines the smallpox vaccination programme in postcolonial Tanzania from the 1960s to the early 1980s as part of the postcolonial future making in preventive medicine. The article departs from extant scholarship on smallpox vaccination in postcolonial Tanzania, which depicts the intervention as a success, while relegating to the background challenges associated with the intervention. The article argues that the smallpox vaccination programme registered challenges and successes that offer lessons for combating of future epidemics. The achievements of the programme were due to the adoption of specific public health policies, namely mass vaccination and public health education as well …

Collaborative Leadership In Disaster Mitigation Development In Australia, Chidimma A. Abuka

The Scholarship Without Borders Journal

Background: In light of escalating environmental risks due to climate change, rigorous research in natural disaster mitigation is gaining significance. The United Nations’ (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address disaster mitigation broadly, calling attention to both natural and human-induced crises. Australia has the fourth highest score globally in Freeman & Hancock’s (2017) Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience-Building (DRRR) Index. This research explores the aspects of collaborative leadership and sustainable development pathways to understand what is working in Australian communities and to address multifaceted challenges surrounding the further improvement of community resilience in Australia.

Existing Literature: Many studies emphasize the …

Codifying Domesticity: The Story Of The Recommended Minimum Requirements For Small Dwelling Construction Of 1923, The Housing Policy Of The Hoover Secretariat, And The Impact On American Residential Architecture, Noah Morris

Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design Theses & Dissertations

During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, fire disasters and health-safety issues led to the widespread adoption of building codes. While the National Board of Fire Underwriters published the National Building Code in 1905, the code did not maintain regulatory consistency across the nation. This lack of consistency across the nation and socio-economic factors contributed to a nation-wide housing shortage of a million units by 1919. During World War I, the government addressed the housing crisis through the United States Housing Corporation and Emergency Fleet Corporation, building public housing based on the ideals of the Garden City Movement.[1] Following the …

The State Of The City's Bridges, Leo G. Miranda

Capstones

An analysis by NYCity News Service of 2024 federal bridge inspection found that 118 segments of city bridges are in poor condition, around 8% of all bridges citywide. Among these are segments of major highways and bridges like the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, FDR Drive, Harlem River Drive, Grand Central Parkway and even a part of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. On a single stretch of highway, where the Grand Central Parkway and the Whitestone Expressway meet in Queens, there are seven parts of highway or ramps in poor condition.

Bridge segments can be any raised roadway that passes over another parkway, …

Steps In The Right Direction: The Pursuit Of Walkability Within The United States, Griffin Neuschaefer

Honors Projects

The benefits associated with walkability are well documented and observed across a number of disciplines. Benefits pertaining to the economy, physical and mental health, and safety are clearly associated with walkability and the implementation of walkable design within specific communities. Due to dominant practices pertaining to urban design within the United States and a history of increasingly single-use and low-density zoning, walkability and the use of walking as a form of transportation are rarely utilized to the same extent as similarly developed countries. This paper aims to evaluate the features of walkability related to the aforementioned benefits in order to …

Engaging Our Elders: Reprograming The Architecture Of Continued Care Facilities To Engage The Community, Mercy Koehler, Robin Puttock

Symposium of Student Scholars

The elderly are one of the most overlooked groups in our population. The poor attention to the design of their living spaces is a sad testament to this reality. Designed like hospitals and prisons, nursing homes are sterile environments, uninviting to guests and suffocating to residents. The person-centered care of new assisted living communities is an improvement, but often the design of these institutions is governed by economic factors and architectural code requirements that continue to create isolated environments. To create truly inclusive spaces for our growing elderly population, care-centered design must go a step further and find programmatic ways …

Barcelona As A Blueprint: Integrating Architectural And Urban Identity To Future Urbanism, Angela Uribe

2024 Fall Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Barcelona is one of the largest and most recognized European cities on Spain's Eastern coast. Throughout its history, it has developed a powerful sense of cultural identity through architecture, design, and urban planning. City identity in some modern architectural and urban developments is slowly disintegrating. This is problematic because these historical and cultural aspects help shape the urban and physical environments we live in today. The study focused on Barcelona’s specific planning strategies and design elements to conclude its underlying city identity, which was used as a point of reference for contemporary city development. The results showed that Barcelona’s Cerda …

The Restorative Design Scale (Rds) An Assessment Guide: Measuring The Potential For Mental Restoration In Urban Green Spaces, Corinne Bahr

All Graduate Reports and Creative Projects, Fall 2023 to Present

Mental health is a growing national priority, and green space has been proven to benefit mental health. There is a massive amount of recent research studying the influence of green space characteristics on mental health improvement and restoration. However, professional landscape architects, designers, and planners involved in creating physical spaces have not been able to assess and therefore prioritize mental health in their designs due to the sheer quantity of information that has not yet been synthesized and applied efficiently. The Restorative Design Scale (RDS) Assessment condenses this material into a scientifically inspired resource for professionals to easily understand and …

An Analysis Of Policies, Practices, And Barriers To Create A Multi-Dimensional Approach To Renewable Energy Transition For Us Communities, Hanan Wehbi

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The transition from fossil fuel-derived energy resources to clean, renewable, affordable, and reliable energy necessitates a comprehensive approach. This approach must incorporate an interdisciplinary contribution to ensure the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of the energy system. In the United States, many communities and local governments are developing ambitious plans, regulations, and targets to support the renewable energy transition and enhance energy efficiency. This research builds on the principles of sustainable development planning and transition theory to develop a framework that assists communities in planning their renewable energy (RE) transition and integrate these plans in their long- and short-term development approaches. …

Leveraging Geo-Ai To Evaluate Conservation Land Conditions In Nebraska, Usa, Fnu Jahangeer

Community and Regional Planning Program: Theses

Wetlands are among the most vital natural resources, offering extensive ecosystem services that benefit human societies. However, human activities and disturbances have led to widespread wetland degradation and loss worldwide. Key factors contributing to this degradation include pollution, exploitation of biological resources, modifications to natural systems, and agricultural and aquacultural practices. This study examines wetland conservation efforts in Nebraska, focusing on three main areas: (1) AI-Driven Applications in Google Earth Engine for Surface Water Monitoring, Assessment, and Management; (2) Assessing Wetland Hydrological Performance under Three Conservation Programs in Nebraska through AI-Driven Google Earth Engine Analysis; and (3) Identifying Potential Wetland …

Development And Migration: A Case Study Of Agricultural Households In Northern Ghana, Otoniel Ramos

Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters

This study explores the intricate relationship between economic development and migration patterns in Northern Ghana's agricultural communities. Utilizing data from the EGC-ISSER Ghana Socioeconomic Panel Survey, the analysis focuses on the economic motivations driving migration, considering factors such as urbanization and economic growth. The findings reveal that while urbanization and economic prosperity individually decrease migration, in line with the assumptions of the human capital models of migration, their interaction significantly increases it, suggesting that growing wealthy urban centers; the emergence of new; or the growth of smaller urban centers (made possible due to economic growth) offer enhanced opportunities that attract …

تغير فكر تخطيط الخدمات المجتمعية في ضوء المداخل الاقتصادية الحديثة The Change Of Community Services Planning Concept In Line With Modern Economic Approaches, Heba Mohamed Ammar

Journal of Engineering Research

الملخص

يتناول البحث دراسة المداخل الاقتصادية الحديثة "الاقتصاد التشاركي – الاقتصاد التعاوني – اقتصاد المنصات" وأثر هذه المداخل الاقتصادية الحديثة على تخطيط الخدمات المجتمعية كعنصر هام لتحقيق مبادئ الانتاج والاستهلاك المستدام ،ثم يستعرض البحث نماذج من التجارب العالمية لتغير الخدمات المجتمعية في ضوء المناهج الاقتصادية الحديثة، ويصل البحث إلى استنباط أهم التغيرات التي تطرأ على تخطيط الخدمات في مصر في ضوء تفعيل مبادئ وركائز الاقتصاد التشاركي، وتحديد اليات وسياسات تفعيل توفير الخدمات التشاركية في مصر في ضوء تطبيق المناهج الاقتصادية الحديثة

Abstract- The research explores the modern economic approaches "sharing economy - cooperative economy - platform economy" and the impact …

الاقتصاد التشاركي والتحول نحو المدن التشاركية Sharing Economy And The Move Towards Sharing Cities, Basant Tarek Youssef, Ahmed Yousry, Heba Mohamed Ammar

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract-The concept of the sharing economy appeared for the first time during the global financial crisis in 2008. It is an economy based on a sharing method of consumption and meeting needs without ownership to preserve resources and reduce expenses. Due to the rapid spread of sharing economy applications worldwide, such as the Uber/Airbnb application, many researchers in various sectors question how to benefit from this new economic model. The research deals with studying the concept of sharing and types of sharing, the concept of the sharing economy, and the classification of its various sectors, which led to the …

The Thermoplastic Honeycomb As An Eco-Friendly Material For Shelters, Neveen Youssef Azmy, Wesam Aeh Mehanna, Aya Fouad Kahla

Journal of Engineering Research

Nature-inspired design offers distinct environmental characteristics and makes them valuable in the development of structural designs within the construction industry, owing to their inherent natural and aesthetic qualities. Hexagonal structures exhibit remarkable mechanical, structural, and environmental attributes. Consequently, this research focuses on investigating honeycomb configurations composed of thermoplastic materials that engage thermally with the surrounding environment, as well as exploring their applications in temporary structures. The research aims to contribute to a temporary design model for shelter to protect the environment well and improve energy consumption by using a thermoplastic honeycomb to sustainable environment. A specialized model was developed to …

Digital Twinning For Resilient Global Supply Chains: Three Case Studies, Gawon Yun, Douglas N. Hales, Leo Hong

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

Global supply chains have vulnerabilities, and these escalate in crisis times like pandemics or wars. Digital twinning of supply chains can provide early alerts and timely interventions. We examined three companies in different industries using Digital Twin (DT) technology to improve their supply chain performance. We found that while DT successfully enhanced performance indicators, the dollar and time costs were significant, creating barriers to wider DT adoption. We conclude by outlining the positives and negatives of implementing Digital Twins in global supply chains.

Reimagining Gettysburg: Enhancing Walkability And Bikeability In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Gabriella Germano, Elif Ozturan, Jeanne-Marie Thomas

Student Publications

The overall goal of this study was to assess 28 selected locations in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, score them for walkability and bikeability, and suggest changes to low-ranking locations to improve the infrastructure of the town. We selected these points by focusing on areas of target for residents (grocery shopping, routes to work, schools, etc.), and to ensure we covered a major portion of the town for proper representation. We scored each of our sites using our instrument, which was broken down into two main categories: walkability and bikeability. We also conducted on-site interviews with passersby to collect first-hand accounts about these …

تحليل تاريخي للممارسة التخطيطية الاولى لطرق مدينة البصرة سنة 1917, Armin Sarkis Markaryan

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

المخلص: تنوعت وسائل النقل في المدن المختلفة فمنها النقل المائي الذي يتمثل بالنقل البحري والنهري, والنقل الجوي, والنقل البري, والاخير يمثل احدى السبل الاكثر رواجاً في اغلب المدن, ولكون هذه الوسائل تحتاج الي بنى تحتية, برزت اهمية الطرق في النقل البري كونها الشرايين الرابطة بين اجزاء المدن, ولا تعد مجرد طرق للمواصلات وانما تتعدى هذه الخاصية الي امتلاكها خصائص ومميزات مكانية مع مرور الزمن. ولأجل ذلك تطرق البحث الي طرق بصورة عامة, وبعد نقد الدراسات والطروحات السابقة تبين وجود نقص معرفي متمثل في عدم وجود دراسة معمارية مختصة بتخطيط طرق مدينة البصرة لسنة 1917, بوصفها الممارسة التخطيطية الاولى لطرق المدينة, …

Prevailing Issues And Actions In Urban Best Practices Across Latin America And The Caribbean, Fabio Capra-Ribeiro

Faculty Publications

This research examines urban best practices (BPs) across Latin America and the Caribbean to illuminate the prevalent issues and actions associated with these locally implemented initiatives. An analysis of 45 BPs from the UN-Habitat repository was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods, organized into three phases. The first phase focused on collecting data such as BP sources, countries of origin, and years of implementation. The second phase identified common problems and actions within the BPs. The third phase involved a cross-sectional analysis to identify significant patterns and trends. The study found that many BPs originated from the Dubai International …

Impacts Of Syrian Refugees On Public City Markets, Sofia A. Dawoud Msc Of Engineering In Urbal Planning, Sarah Eid Eid Huneidak Msc

Future Engineering Journal

By intrinsically uniting people from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, marketplaces can play an integrative role and support inclusive city life. This paper aims to investigate the impact of Syrian refugees on the livability of Alrehab market within the context of a “market city”. The study used a mixed-method approach in which qualitative methods were used. An analytical study was conducted Using PPS's seven Market cities focusing on Variety and Place-Making principles. Followed by A mapping tool to map out the various activities relating to shop activities. The Empirical study's data collection method is non-participant structured observation and structured …