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Sustainability In The Age Of Innovation: Negative Impacts Of Jobsite Construction Technologies, Niveditha Kuppula, Sagata Bhawani Dr. Jun 2025

Sustainability In The Age Of Innovation: Negative Impacts Of Jobsite Construction Technologies, Niveditha Kuppula, Sagata Bhawani Dr.

CIB Conferences

The construction industry is undergoing transformation driven by the rapid advancement and adoption of emerging technologies to reshape the traditional design and construction processes. Building information modelling (BIM), internet of things (IoTs), robotics and process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML), 3D-printing or additive manufacturing (AM), Exoskeletons and Wearable devices, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) promise increased visualization, productivity, efficiency, safety, and accuracy; they also introduces sustainability challenges. This study used the PRISMA method to conduct a systematic review guided by two questions. First: What are the prevalent technologies currently being used on construction jobsites, and how …


Impact Of Covid-19 On The Construction Industry And Investigation Of Post-Pandemic Progress, Kasim Korkmaz Jun 2025

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Construction Industry And Investigation Of Post-Pandemic Progress, Kasim Korkmaz

CIB Conferences

The construction industry was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in several problems, including a lack of materials and workers, decreased production rates, shipping delays, concerns with the labor market, cash flow issues, and the requirement for new health and safety regulations. Research has shown that all these factors lead to increased risks, legal problems, and disputes within the industry. This paper aims to determine the procedures for using force majeure clauses in construction contracts as well as the rights of parties affected by such events. Based on a review of the literature, the authors investigate how construction …


Integrating Land Use And Transport For Energy Efficiency: Enabling Urban Transformation And Combating Environmental Pollution, Nida Batool Sheikh, Muhammad Mashhood Arif, Jelle Laverge, Marc Delghust Jun 2025

Integrating Land Use And Transport For Energy Efficiency: Enabling Urban Transformation And Combating Environmental Pollution, Nida Batool Sheikh, Muhammad Mashhood Arif, Jelle Laverge, Marc Delghust

CIB Conferences

Land use and transport are crucial to urban transformation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, these sectors significantly contribute to environmental issues due to high energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. This research explores land use and transport integration in Lahore, Pakistan—a rapidly urbanizing city with rising energy demands and severe air pollution. Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) has reached critical levels, with PM2.5 concentrations exceeding WHO guidelines by over 50 times, highlighting the urgency for intervention. The study evaluates the impact of land use and transport integration on energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions along Lahore’s Bus Rapid Transit …


Construction Industry Capacity Evaluation: Using Business Intelligence For Data-Driven Insights, Azam Zavvari, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, Suzanne Wilkinson, Monty Sutrisna Jun 2025

Construction Industry Capacity Evaluation: Using Business Intelligence For Data-Driven Insights, Azam Zavvari, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, Suzanne Wilkinson, Monty Sutrisna

CIB Conferences

Access to reliable capacity insights is critical for stakeholders in the construction industry, yet planning often suffers from uncertainties and inconsistent data. The goal of this research is to leverage data-driven business intelligence tools to evaluate and optimise the interplay of supply and demand in the construction industry, addressing capacity challenges while providing actionable insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining bibliometric analysis, a literature review, and a case study of Auckland, New Zealand. Using business intelligence tools, the research examines seasonal trends in project initiations and completions, resource inefficiencies, and contractor dependencies. …


Unpacking Impediments To Digital Transitioning In The Built Environment: An Institutional Analysis Approach, Adetayo Olugbenga Onososen Dr, Musonda Innocent Prof Jun 2025

Unpacking Impediments To Digital Transitioning In The Built Environment: An Institutional Analysis Approach, Adetayo Olugbenga Onososen Dr, Musonda Innocent Prof

CIB Conferences

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global development, the digital transition within the built environment holds significant promise for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. However, this transition presents unique challenges, particularly in the context of developing countries. This study undertakes a comprehensive examination of the impediments to digital transitioning in the built environment of developing nations, employing an institutional analysis approach to uncover underlying factors shaping these challenges. These barriers can range from regulatory frameworks and governance structures to cultural norms and economic constraints. Understanding these complexities is crucial for designing tailored strategies that address the specific needs and contexts …


Visual Programming Language (Vpl) For Generative Architecture Design: A Literature Review, Cansu Coskun, Tianru Zhao, Jingyi Lai, Meta Soy, Clark Cory Jun 2025

Visual Programming Language (Vpl) For Generative Architecture Design: A Literature Review, Cansu Coskun, Tianru Zhao, Jingyi Lai, Meta Soy, Clark Cory

CIB Conferences

Advancements in the construction sector have revolutionized design and project management processes with the contribution of cutting-edge technologies. Generative design is a transformative design process that uses algorithms and computational tools to automatically explore and generate multiple design options. By defining specific constraints, goals, and input parameters, the process would be able to create, analyze, and optimize the designs to meet alternative requirement. The Visual Programming Language (VPL) and Textual Programming Language (TPL) are two dominant approaches in the field of generative design. However, the use of TPL require users to understand coding process with one or more programming languages, …


The Best Value Approach 4.0 - Advanced Air Mobility Case Study, Jacob Kashiwagi, Joseph Kashiwagi, Alfredo Rivera Jun 2025

The Best Value Approach 4.0 - Advanced Air Mobility Case Study, Jacob Kashiwagi, Joseph Kashiwagi, Alfredo Rivera

CIB Conferences

The Best Value Approach (BVA) has been researched and developed for 25 years in the procurement and project management sectors. It has documented test projects showing a high level of performance for organizations. Although the approach has been successful, changes in technology continue to alter the landscape of the procurement industry. BVA 4.0 was created to adapt the approach to meet current industry demands. In this paper, the researcher wanted to better understand the impact of the changes of BVA 4.0 and better understand its implications. BVA 4.0 was tested ith an organization to determine whether it is an improvement …


Construction Company Insolvencies: State-Of-The-Art Review, Dennis Jayan, Niluka Domingo Dr, Ravindu Kahandawa, Suzanne Wilkinson, Priya Vishnu, Inoka Withana Gamage Jun 2025

Construction Company Insolvencies: State-Of-The-Art Review, Dennis Jayan, Niluka Domingo Dr, Ravindu Kahandawa, Suzanne Wilkinson, Priya Vishnu, Inoka Withana Gamage

CIB Conferences

The surging tendency of insolvencies has emerged as a contemporary issue in the global construction industry. Moreover, these insolvencies have led to project failures, financial losses, and reputational damage within the construction industry. Despite the severity of the issue, there is a lack of research dedicated to introducing practical solutions to mitigate insolvencies. Accordingly, this research aims to pioneer a research direction to find practical and real-world methods to reduce insolvencies. To achieve this, the research combined a bibliometric analysis with a systematic literature review to map current research trends and systematically categorize insolvency factors into themes. Findings reveal that …


Developing A Conceptual Model To Predict Disputes In Construction Projects Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Mathusha Francis, Srinath Perera, Wei Zhou, Samudaya Nanayakkara Jun 2025

Developing A Conceptual Model To Predict Disputes In Construction Projects Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Mathusha Francis, Srinath Perera, Wei Zhou, Samudaya Nanayakkara

CIB Conferences

The construction industry is a complex and competitive environment and disputes become more prevalent. The construction disputes negatively effect the cost, time and quality of the project. Further, disputes could result in the abandonment of projects and even the financial collapse of construction companies. Many researchers have attempted to mitigate disputes by addressing the causes of disputes, dispute avoidance techniques, and resolution methods from different perspectives. However, recent literature has evidenced that disputes remain a persistent threat in construction projects. The construction industry is attempting to transform into a technology-driven industry through the adoption of innovative concepts and technologies. In …


Effects Of Shocks On The New Zealand Building Construction Sector: Evidence From Time Series Datasets, Diocel Harold M. Aquino, Mostafa Jelodar, Niluka Domingo Dr Jun 2025

Effects Of Shocks On The New Zealand Building Construction Sector: Evidence From Time Series Datasets, Diocel Harold M. Aquino, Mostafa Jelodar, Niluka Domingo Dr

CIB Conferences

The construction industry serves as a vital driver of economic growth and societal development, responding to both demographic pressures and evolving infrastructure needs. However, it is also highly sensitive to external shocks, including financial crises, natural disasters, and regulatory changes, all of which influence construction trends over time. By analyzing historical data, this study identifies key patterns of growth, contraction, and recovery across the past three decades. This paper examines the trends and dynamics of building construction activity in New Zealand from 1990 to the present, with a focus on the total construction value and a detailed breakdown of residential …


Preface: Cib World Building Congress 2025, Makarand Hastak, Zeljko Torbica, Bryan J. Hubbard, Deniz Besiktepe, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Kyubyung Kang Jun 2025

Preface: Cib World Building Congress 2025, Makarand Hastak, Zeljko Torbica, Bryan J. Hubbard, Deniz Besiktepe, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Kyubyung Kang

CIB Conferences

The CIB World Building Congress 2025, held at Purdue University and online from May 19–23, 2025, convened global experts to explore the theme “Sustainable Built Environment – The Role of the Construction Community in Meeting the UN SDGs.” The Congress featured 420 peer-reviewed papers presented across 126 sessions and organized by 41 CIB Working Commissions and Task Groups. This preface outlines the significance of the congress, its international scope, and its role in advancing research and practice in the built environment.


Mapping Responsible Workflows For Geospatial Data Science: Developing The I-Guide Data Ethics Toolkit, Peter T. Darch, Kyra M. Abrams, Ivan Y M Kong Jun 2025

Mapping Responsible Workflows For Geospatial Data Science: Developing The I-Guide Data Ethics Toolkit, Peter T. Darch, Kyra M. Abrams, Ivan Y M Kong

I-GUIDE Forum

AI workflows in geospatial data science offer significant societal benefits but raise ethical, transparency, and reproducibility challenges. Current ethical frameworks and tools are often hard to integrate into daily research practice. This paper introduces the I-GUIDE Data Ethics Toolkit (DET), a lightweight suite designed for users of the NSF-funded Institute for Geospatial Understanding through an Integrative Discovery Environment (I-GUIDE). Based on a longitudinal mixed-methods study, including surveys, interviews, and observations, we identified five design priorities: usability, anticipatory planning, distributed responsibility, comprehensive coverage, and policy compliance. We integrated existing AI and data research lifecycles into an eight-stage I-GUIDE Research Lifecycle, serving …


Expanding Access To Cybergis-Compute Through Support For Heterogeneous Workflows, Alexander C. Michels, Ian Zhang, Anand Padmanabhan, John Speaks, Rebecca Vandewalle, Shaowen Wang Jun 2025

Expanding Access To Cybergis-Compute Through Support For Heterogeneous Workflows, Alexander C. Michels, Ian Zhang, Anand Padmanabhan, John Speaks, Rebecca Vandewalle, Shaowen Wang

I-GUIDE Forum

CyberGIS-Compute is a geospatial middleware tool designed to lower technical barriers to High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources. It provides end-users with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for submitting models to HPC and allows model developers to contribute their workflows by adding a manifest to their repositories. However, the simplification of the user interface and streamlining of model contribution have unintentionally limited the scope of models that could be run on CyberGIS-Compute. In this paper, we discuss recent developments to the CyberGIS-Compute project that are aimed at supporting a wider variety of workflows including performance enhancements, supporting additional configuration options for jobs, …


Assessing Vulnerabilities Associated With High-Risk Dams In Utah, Courtney Flint Dr., Michael Englert, Upmanu Lall Dr. Jun 2025

Assessing Vulnerabilities Associated With High-Risk Dams In Utah, Courtney Flint Dr., Michael Englert, Upmanu Lall Dr.

I-GUIDE Forum

Across the United States, the age of dam infrastructure presents a substantial threat. The potential for structural failure associated with these aging dams is exacerbated by increased climate uncertainty and the threat of dam overtopping due to extreme and prolonged precipitation events. These compound threats place downstream areas at pronounced risk. These downstream areas vary widely. Some are relatively free of vulnerable elements, while others have a complex mix of infrastructure, populations, and ecologically important elements. This paper highlights the risk situation associated with aging dams and hydroclimatic extremes, the methodological and geospatial challenges and opportunities associated with mapping the …


Exploring Dynamic Human Mobility Of Diverse Social Groups Under Heat Conditions: A Simulation-Based Approach, Xin Gu, Su Yeon Han, Soe Win Myint, Eunsang Cho, Yuanhui Zhu, Joonseok Kim Jun 2025

Exploring Dynamic Human Mobility Of Diverse Social Groups Under Heat Conditions: A Simulation-Based Approach, Xin Gu, Su Yeon Han, Soe Win Myint, Eunsang Cho, Yuanhui Zhu, Joonseok Kim

I-GUIDE Forum

Extreme heat events, exacerbated by climate change, present significant risks to human health and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Traditional assessments of heat exposure often rely on static residential data, which fails to account for the dynamic human mobility pattern of the population in space and time. Recent work utilizes mobility data to explore exposure dynamics in heat-related studies. However, these studies are primarily focused on the general population or the differences in human mobility across varying income levels in response to heat exposure. Unlike previous studies, this research employs a Monte Carlo simulation that integrates mobility data with American Community …


Tomato Seedling Performance In Five Commercial Organic Growing Media With And Without Supplemental Fertilizer, Elizabeth Maynard, Wenjing Guan, Petrus Langenhoven, Lori A. Hoagland Jun 2025

Tomato Seedling Performance In Five Commercial Organic Growing Media With And Without Supplemental Fertilizer, Elizabeth Maynard, Wenjing Guan, Petrus Langenhoven, Lori A. Hoagland

Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Faculty Publications

Commercially available growing media permitted for use in certified organic production differ substantially in quantity and availability of essential macronutrients. Nutrient availability from fertilizers applied during production will depend on chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of both media and fertilizers; therefore, best practices for fertilizing seedlings are likely to differ. This study evaluated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) emergence, seedling growth, and posttransplant performance when grown in five organic growing media with and without supplemental fertilizer during transplant production in three diverse locations. A 5N–0.88P–3.32K–3Ca (5–2–4) dry fertilizer was tested in all media, and a liquid 3N–0.88P–2.49K (3–2–3) fertilizer was …


First Opinions, Second Reactions: A Collection Of Innovative Online Reviews Of Literature For Children And Young Adults, Janet Alsup, Christy Wessel-Powell Jun 2025

First Opinions, Second Reactions: A Collection Of Innovative Online Reviews Of Literature For Children And Young Adults, Janet Alsup, Christy Wessel-Powell

Purdue University Press Books

First Opinions, Second Reactions: A Collection of Innovative Online Reviews of Literature for Children and Young Adults features selected pieces from the journal First Opinions, Second Reactions, which reviews children’s and young adult books. The journal, and this book, consist of reviews of books written by scholars of children’s and YA literature, followed up with responses from those who share the books with their intended audiences—children and teens. The editors have selected twelve issues classified under four thematic categories (social and political issues; diversity and inclusion; identification and empathy; and genre study) to represent the depth and breadth of …


Comparative Analysis Of Loss Of Control Definitions, Owen D. Poborsky Jun 2025

Comparative Analysis Of Loss Of Control Definitions, Owen D. Poborsky

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

“Loss of control” (LOC) is a broad term in aviation used to describe an event or series of events that resulted in an accident or incident of an aircraft. Many definitions of LOC exist for aircraft while maneuvering on the ground and in the air. The purpose of this study is to synthesize the numerous LOC definitions found in the literature and from government and rulemaking organizations to better understand the importance of airspeed awareness as it relates to LOC events at low altitudes. Furthermore, emphasis shall be placed specifically on flight training within general aviation, as significant LOC statistical …


E-Taxi Technology: Assessing Operational Benefits And Sustainability In Modern Aviation, Arthur C. Dela Peña Jun 2025

E-Taxi Technology: Assessing Operational Benefits And Sustainability In Modern Aviation, Arthur C. Dela Peña

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

This study evaluates the operational benefits and sustainability impacts of electrically driven landing gear systems (e-taxi technology) in the aviation industry, focusing on the Philippine context. The objective was to assess improvements in fuel savings, emissions reductions, and maintenance costs associated with e-taxi systems. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through interviews with airline operators, and secondary data were collected from industry reports. Results showed that e-taxi systems reduced taxiing time by 15–22%, fuel consumption by 150–180 kg per flight, and engine wear by 10–14%. Carbon emissions were reduced by 472–566 kg per flight, while noise levels decreased by …


Book Review Of The Squad By Christina Soontornvat And Joanna Cacao, Simon Boonsripaisal Jun 2025

Book Review Of The Squad By Christina Soontornvat And Joanna Cacao, Simon Boonsripaisal

Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement

The Squad by Christina Soontornvat and illustrator Joanna Cacao is a follow-up to the indie bestseller The Tryout (2022). The graphic memoir is written for educators, parents, and students in K-12. The illustrations are beautifully drawn, the dialogue is humorous, and the facial expressions describe how the characters are feeling. The main character, Christina, is now an 8th grader in Texas. Set in the 1990s and the cover page shows her friends lifting her up as she strikes a cheerleading pose. Christina tries out for cheer again, encounter’s identity conflict, and grapples with her parents’ divorce. This review discusses …


Synergizing Stem And Ela: Exploring How Small-Group Interactions Shape Design Decisions In An Engineering Design-Based Unit, Deana Lucas, Emily Haluschak, Christine H. Mcdonnell, Selcen Guzey, Greg J. Strimel, Morgan Hynes, Tamara J. Moore Jun 2025

Synergizing Stem And Ela: Exploring How Small-Group Interactions Shape Design Decisions In An Engineering Design-Based Unit, Deana Lucas, Emily Haluschak, Christine H. Mcdonnell, Selcen Guzey, Greg J. Strimel, Morgan Hynes, Tamara J. Moore

School of Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

While small group learning through engineering design activities has been shown to enhance student achievement, motivation, and problem-solving skills, much of the existing research in this area focuses on undergraduate engineering education. Therefore, this study examines how small-group interactions influence design decisions within a sixth-grade engineering design-based English Language Arts unit for multilingual learners. Multilingual Learners make up 21% of the U.S. school-aged population and benefit from early STEM opportunities that shape future educational and career trajectories. Grounded in constructivist learning theories, the research explores collaborative learning in the engineering design process, using a comparative case study design. Specifically, this …


Accessibility Challenges Encountered By People With Disabilities And Older Residents Of Rural Areas, Sidney Ackerman, Ariana Aghevli, Jenna Aguilar, Nicholas Alfano, Yousef Altayeb, Michael Bennett, Alexander Bergendorf, Margaux Bouret, Maria Canazart, Samantha Campbell, Jonah Carter, Michelle Chen, Morgan Coghlan, Chloee Copper, Fiona Crenshaw, Gabi Durkin, Defne Ekici, Ryan Ficarra, Mckinzie Hammond, Lauren Hedges, Aidan Jones, Shreya Krishnan, Roey Kuo, Allison Lisota, Mary Maffei, Gianna Marzen, Matthew Mauermann, Ayron Milgrom, Rohit Mukherjee, Amanda Munsell, Sunita Nhemafuki, Matthew Ottenweller, Joe Pierzakowski, Tejasi Raghuprasad, Urja Raipancholia, Neha Rajeev, Allie Ranaldi, Sarah Sammon, Maria Sequeria, Nicole A. Stepp, Bekah Spors, Justine Talbert, Sveni Thalor, Erin Thomas, Pablo Torres, Matthew Williams, Bradley S. Duerstock, Yilun Li Jun 2025

Accessibility Challenges Encountered By People With Disabilities And Older Residents Of Rural Areas, Sidney Ackerman, Ariana Aghevli, Jenna Aguilar, Nicholas Alfano, Yousef Altayeb, Michael Bennett, Alexander Bergendorf, Margaux Bouret, Maria Canazart, Samantha Campbell, Jonah Carter, Michelle Chen, Morgan Coghlan, Chloee Copper, Fiona Crenshaw, Gabi Durkin, Defne Ekici, Ryan Ficarra, Mckinzie Hammond, Lauren Hedges, Aidan Jones, Shreya Krishnan, Roey Kuo, Allison Lisota, Mary Maffei, Gianna Marzen, Matthew Mauermann, Ayron Milgrom, Rohit Mukherjee, Amanda Munsell, Sunita Nhemafuki, Matthew Ottenweller, Joe Pierzakowski, Tejasi Raghuprasad, Urja Raipancholia, Neha Rajeev, Allie Ranaldi, Sarah Sammon, Maria Sequeria, Nicole A. Stepp, Bekah Spors, Justine Talbert, Sveni Thalor, Erin Thomas, Pablo Torres, Matthew Williams, Bradley S. Duerstock, Yilun Li

Undergraduate Coursework

No abstract provided.


Journal Of The Arts And Special Education: Volume 5, Issue 1 Jun 2025

Journal Of The Arts And Special Education: Volume 5, Issue 1

Journal of the Arts and Special Education

No abstract provided.


Promising Partnerships In Art Education And Special Education: An Interview With Beverly Gerber, Jennifer Elaine Smith, Yilin Shen Jun 2025

Promising Partnerships In Art Education And Special Education: An Interview With Beverly Gerber, Jennifer Elaine Smith, Yilin Shen

Journal of the Arts and Special Education

Dr. Beverly Gerber is a strong advocate for developing “promising partnerships” between art educators and special educators. She has spent her career working to advocate for increased inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities. From this advocacy, she has written books that have sat atop the National Art Education Association’s best seller’s list. In addition, Dr. Gerber is a co-founding member of the Division of Visual and Performing Arts Education (DARTS) in the council for Exceptional Children. DARTS will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary in 2025. Dr. Gerber’s work has had a notable impact on the intersection of art and special …


Agricultural Research Facilities And Equipment, Brad Joyce, Purdue University Office Of Research Jun 2025

Agricultural Research Facilities And Equipment, Brad Joyce, Purdue University Office Of Research

University General Facility Boilerplate Descriptions

This overview document describes Purdue University’s on and off-campus research facilities and key equipment related to agriculture, air and water quality, agronomy, and environmental regulation.


Crafting Literary Haiku: Inspiration, Aesthetics, And Season Words, John J. Han Jun 2025

Crafting Literary Haiku: Inspiration, Aesthetics, And Season Words, John J. Han

KAUPA Letters

Though deceptively simple in form, haiku is a deeply complex and evocative poetic genre that demands more than just brevity—it requires aesthetic sensitivity, seasonal awareness, and authentic inspiration. This chapter offers a comprehensive guide to crafting literary haiku, beginning with the core characteristics of high-quality poems and the subtle distinctions that separate polished haiku from shallow or incomplete efforts. It also highlights the importance of seasonal words (kigo), which ground the poem in the natural world and connect it to the larger rhythms of life. Finally, the chapter explores eleven diverse sources of inspiration—from daily walks and nature documentaries to …


A Survey On Identifying Deepfake Risks In Newspapers For Enhanced Cybersecurity Protection, Young B. Choi Jun 2025

A Survey On Identifying Deepfake Risks In Newspapers For Enhanced Cybersecurity Protection, Young B. Choi

KAUPA Letters

The increasing sophistication of deepfake technology poses significant challenges to cybersecurity, particularly in the realm of information dissemination. While deepfakes have historically been associated with social media and video platforms, their potential impact extends to traditional news outlets, such as newspapers. This brief survey paper explores the presence of deepfake flavors in newspaper articles and the potential cybersecurity implications they introduce. It also provides strategies for detection, mitigation, and protection, focusing on maintaining the integrity of media content and protecting against emerging cybersecurity threats.


The Lesson Of Confucius For Today’S America: Education In Ethics Is The Road To Building A Just And Peaceful Society, Yeomin Yoon Jun 2025

The Lesson Of Confucius For Today’S America: Education In Ethics Is The Road To Building A Just And Peaceful Society, Yeomin Yoon

KAUPA Letters

According to Confucius, what confers humans their special status and dignity among beings in nature is the moral virtues they can achieve. Humans should build good character, for which they need education to acquire values. He found no correlation between the ability to learn and the socio-economic status. He believed that people with the ability to learn deserved an opportunity to learn. Confucius would not approve of the prevalent American conception of education as transmitting technical knowledge and skills to students without an education in the values to promote by their use. Purely technical education would be an oxymoron for …


Why English Matters: The Case For Majoring In It, John J. Han Jun 2025

Why English Matters: The Case For Majoring In It, John J. Han

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.


The Challenges Of Academic Publishing, Young B. Choi Jun 2025

The Challenges Of Academic Publishing, Young B. Choi

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.