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Six Steps To Squats: A Training Protocol To Guide Functional Rehabilitation Following Isolated Lower Extremity Fractures, Batoul Baydoun, Abdurrahman Ehsan, Manar Chebli, Zarrar Chauhdri, Ahmed Memon, Ahmad Almaat Bs, Omar Abdalla Bs, Haytham Alqasmi Bs, Ameen Suhrawardy Md, Rahul Vaidya Md

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Reconsidering The Use Of Race & Ethnicity In Clinical Decision-Making: The Path Towards Liberation Medicine, Donna Ahmadian Ms, Mph

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Sleeve Gastrectomy Vs. Glp-1 Agonists (Semaglutide): A Cost-Effectiveness Perspective On Long-Term Obesity Management, Naushad Khan, Luv Agarwal, Ritesh Sheth Md

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Contemplating Race In Clinical Algorithms: Educating The Physicians Of Tomorrow, Adam Gaetz

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Reimagining Black Maternal Health Narratives: Embracing A Vitality Framework For Joy, Liberation, And Healing, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Yasmine M. Elmi

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Voices From The Field: Provider Perspectives On The Implementation And Impact Of Race-Neutral Pfts, Kumbie Madondo Phd, Zoelene Hill Phd, Kimberly Murdaugh Md Ms, Natoushka Trenard Md

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Gender Disparities In Medical Student Clinical Experiences During Obstetrics And Gynecology Rotations In The Usa, Naushad Khan, Luv Agarwal, Ritesh Sheth Md, Rehana Sheikh

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

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Assessing Awareness, Understanding And Adoption Of Smart Buildings In Algeria: From Architects’ Perspectives, Asma Aribi, Karima Anouche

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

In recent years, smart buildings have been revolutionizing the construction industry through their potential to enhance energy efficiency, improve occupant comfort and safety, and promote sustainability in the built environment. Nevertheless, despite growing adoption in developed countries, implementation in developing nations, particularly Algeria, remains limited. A major barrier is the lack of awareness among architects regarding the benefits and technical aspects of these systems. This study aims to evaluate Algerian architects’ awareness and understanding of smart buildings. A mixed-methods approach was applied, beginning with a literature review to establish the theoretical framework, followed by a quantitative survey involving 134 practicing …

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The Role Of Contemporary Technological Techniques In Drawing Scenarios For Future Urban Housing In Iraq, Zainab Mehdi Kzar, Ameera Jaleel Ahmed

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Iraq faces major housing challenges due to the absence of strategic planning. Meanwhile, global technological advances offer new opportunities, as modern technologies prove effective in shaping future housing. These tools can offer sustainable solutions that address diverse societal needs. This research examines the role of contemporary technologies in shaping future housing scenarios in Iraq, addressing the problem: “The role of contemporary technologies in shaping future housing scenarios in Iraq.” The objective is to develop future visions for the urban housing sector by utilising technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and robotics. An analytical methodology was adopted to examine key …

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The Role Of Media Technology In The Social Sustainability Of Staged Spaces, Noora Dhyaa Al-Najjar, Enas Salim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Multimedia technologies are effective tools for stimulating the senses and enhancing engagement in architectural spaces. By activating perception, they help transform static environments into interactive platforms that support social sustainability. This study aims to explore the role of multimedia in this process. A descriptive and analytical approach was employed, incorporating a literature review and an analysis of two case studies: one local and one global. Results showed that integrating multimedia improves vitality, visual appeal, and functional performance. It also strengthens users’ sense of identity and belonging while encouraging social interaction. Furthermore, multimedia enables the creation of immersive spaces rich in …

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Rethinking Baghdadi Coffee Shops And Their Sustainability Through Digital Technology, Vian Abd Al-Baseer M. Hasan, Enas Salim, Enas Ali Salman

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Baghdadi Coffee Shops have been a foundation for building interconnected social and cultural relationships over time and have been considered spatial behavioural patterns that express the culture of Baghdadi society. The current research focuses on integrating emerging digital technology into their physical structure to keep pace with life's developments and changes, raising the following question: "What are the transformations that Baghdadi Coffee Shops are witnessing as a result of emerging digital technology, and what is its impact on their sustainable role?" To answer this question, the research adopted an analytical approach that included revealing the architectural features of the transformations …

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The Impact Of Smart Living On The Efficiency Of The Residential Neighbourhood Al-Narjess Residential City In Basra As A Case Study, Sabaa Mujtaba Abdulwahid, Safaaaldeen Ali, Mohammed Salih Alquraishi

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Smart living is one of the key factors directly linked to the efficiency and effectiveness of residential neighbourhoods. This study reviewed previous literature examining the relationship between smart living and neighbourhood efficiency to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework. The research problem was identified as the knowledge gap regarding the impact of smart living on enhancing neighbourhood efficiency and increasing its value within the urban fabric. The study aimed to identify key indicators for achieving smart living, including safety, security, digital supervision, control mechanisms, and the main indicators for neighbourhood efficiency, such as efficient spatial orientation and a pedestrian-oriented smart transportation …

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Achieving Healthy Upbringing Through School Design: A Case Study Of Iraqi School Buildings, Tuqa Abbas Alqari, Ibrahim Jawad Kadhim Al-Yousif, Enas Salim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Children worldwide face critical health challenges, including obesity, physical inactivity, poor awareness of healthy lifestyles, and the spread of infectious diseases during the school year, affecting their future well-being. Given the vital role of school buildings in children's development—by providing supportive environments that enhance physical, mental, and social well-being—the concept of "health-promoting schools" has gained research attention. This study reviews global literature to identify key design considerations and indicators for such schools, analyzing successful international models. It also examines the current state of local schools, both existing and newly constructed, along with proposed designs from the Engineering Affairs Unit of …

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Proposed Treatment Strategies For Aging Residential Complexes: Zayouna Residential Complex In Baghdad As A Case Study., Thanaa Hussein Rudaini, Rana Mazin

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The rapid development of residential complexes and the renovation of aging areas have become urgent issues in contemporary communities. The complexes built in the 1980s are gradually deteriorating and showing signs of aging, making it challenging to meet residents' needs. This study aims to clarify proactive and curative scenarios for dealing with the aging of residential complexes through treatment strategies and define strategies and mechanisms to be followed according to time frames. This article analyzes the Zayouna Residential Complex in Baghdad as a case study of physical aging, supported by field surveys and interviews. It includes a SWOT matrix and …

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Analysis Of Slums In The City Of Taiz: A Case Study Of The Kalabah And Osifra Areas, Ahmed E Abdulqawi, Maher Abdulqawi Sultan

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The informal settlements in Taiz, such as Kalabah and Osifra, present significant challenges to urban development in Yemen. This study examines the conditions of these neighbourhoods in terms of infrastructure, socio-economic factors, and urban planning while addressing the obstacles to their improvement. Utilizing field studies and data analysis, it seeks to understand the factors behind the emergence and persistence of these settlements. It evaluates the impact of government policies and local initiatives in tackling this issue. The study advocates for sustainable strategies to enhance the quality of life in these areas through improved urban planning, infrastructure development, and access to …

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Impacts Of Design Features In Urban Green Spaces On Place Attachment And Visitors' Experience, Abuhayya Mahmoud, Albert Fekete

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

This study aims to investigate the influence of perceived design features of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) on visitors' place attachment, motivation to visit, happiness, and health benefits. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were collected from visitors to four UGSs in Gaza City using a systematic sampling approach. The survey instrument incorporated established items from previous studies and underwent rigorous expert review to ensure validity and reliability. The findings highlight the importance of specific design elements in enhancing UGSs attractiveness and fostering place attachment. While perceived UGSs design showed weak associations with motivation, happiness, and health outcomes, it …

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Urban Tectonic: Analyzing Study Of The Urban Formal Strategy With A Fictional Tectonic Aspect, Khansaa Ghazi Rasheed, Mufeed Ehsan Shok

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Today, Tectonics explains how a specific structural system gains aesthetic values from cumulative experts’ advice about construction and architecture. The tectonic of the architecture modern world is seen as a partial strategy synthesizing the “depth” of values of the depth for architecture, beginning with bringing the physical into the metaphysical. In contrast, the urban tectonic refers to the physical into the metaphysical world because of the effacement of that idea through history to the challenges of life today. This paper is concerned with the inner consciousness of the tectonic properties of urban form first by tracing a brief review of …

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Geospatial Techniques For Preparing The Requirements Of 3d Modeling For Smart City Planning- Review, Noor Emad Alsaffar, Oday Zakariya Jasim, Maythm Al-Bakri

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Developing smart city planning requires integrating various techniques, including geospatial techniques, building information models (BIM), information and communication technology (ICT), and artificial intelligence, for instance, three-dimensional (3D) building models, in enabling smart city applications. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the role and significance of geospatial techniques in smart city planning and implementation. The literature review encompasses (74) studies from diverse databases, examining relevant solutions and prototypes related to smart city planning. The focus highlights the requirements and preparation of geospatial techniques to support the transition to a smart city. The paper explores various aspects, such as the advantages and …

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The Role Of Marketing On The Success Of Residential Investment Projects In Baghdad, Hayder Abdul Hadi Abbas, Safaaaldeen Ali

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The housing process in Iraq needs a comprehensive review, starting with its political philosophy and the content of its strategy, to produce a new vision and more efficient and empowering approaches for its central role in securing and caring for certain groups of society, especially those with limited income and those in need. In addition to emphasizing self-help and mutual assistance within the framework of future housing methods, this is one of the best ways to mobilize efforts and energies. Moreover, it is an entry point for developing innovative, non-traditional methods of high value. This research highlighted the role of …

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Measuring Complementation In Urban Environments: Kadhimiya’S Historical City As A Case Study, Mustafa Tahseen Moslem Ismai, Basim Hasan Al Majid, Saad Khudhair Aljumaily

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Assessing urban environments is necessary to address and mitigate the undesirable effects of urban challenges at different levels. The city responds to these challenges complementarily by proceeding with changes at the level of the profound structure and urban transformations at the level of the virtual structure through a set of strategies, mechanisms and tools of urban design. Good urban is the potential response in facing the contemporary and future urban challenges facing the city that urban design practitioners aspire to solve and complement the requirements of users and occupants. The research seeks to address the concept of urban complementation. The …

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Designing Sensory Integration Spaces In Autism Centers (A Descriptive Approach), Halah Yaseen Ibrahim Ahmed, Shamael Mohammed Wajeeh Al Dabbagh

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

According to World Health Organization, it has been proven that autism is on the rise worldwide and has become a significant challenge in education. Therefore, the research aims to (recognise the design of sensory integration spaces in autistic children's centres to improve the learning environment for the autism category. The research hypothesis states that (the process of designing sensory integration spaces in autism centres is achieved through developing various sensory spaces, applying design strategies, and adding elements that will contribute to creating integrated sensory spaces). The research adopted the descriptive analysis method based on the theoretical framework vocabulary extracted from …

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Covid-19 And Public Spaces: Improving Quality And Resilience For Healthier Places Case Study Liberty Square In Biskra, Hocine Boumaraf, Faiza Dahmouche, Louisa Amireche

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The current Covid-19 pandemic has interested the world, changing habits and use of places. During the lockdown period, public spaces became empty, and new urban landscapes replaced the previous ones, transforming the private into the public. Children, young and elderly people were those who mainly had problems: to them, real life was negated at the time of their life, which is more critical reopening all public spaces once again allowed social interactions “in the presence”, although with respect for physical distancing, confirming the importance of these places for all. Safe urban public spaces are essential due to their public health …

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Inclusion And Minimalism In The Design Of Health Laboratory Space, Sarah Hasan Al-Kazzaz, Mustafa Kamil Kadhim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The ongoing emergence of new diseases that threaten the human race has resulted in the need to keep pace with the risk of infection through pursuing technological development and the emergence of new tests that are added to existing laboratories. The need is to find solutions that contribute to keeping pace with medical developments while accommodating patients' need for examinations on time while maintaining time and patient safety. The research assumes that international engineering standards will play a role in understanding and introducing this development by incorporating the concepts of merger and minimization by absorbing the new functions in the …

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Development Measures For Slums Of Dhaka City : Case Study Area Korail Slum, Sanjida Ahmed Sinthia

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh is extremely populated, unhygienic and environmentally degraded city. The growing number of population and environmental degradation are due to natural disaster and economic depression. As a result, the rate of urban poor is and producing huge pressure on urban lands, housing and infrastructure. Due to limited resources these poor people encroached open spaces, wetlands, vacant plots or even footpath for shelter. They don’t have any access to proper job market, healthcare facilities, education and sanitation either. These constraints are mostly resulted from the failures of the government in initiation proper policies and measures. Past …

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Urban Strategies For Managing The Coronavirus Crisis, Mohammad Alaa Bassam Aljaffan, Soulaiman Mhanna

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The management of the spread of the Coronavirus crisis is one of the main challenges in the world today, and of increasing importance due to the widespread spread of the epidemic and its negative repercussions on local communities around the world, which put local administrations on the front lines to address the pandemic and take the lead in mitigating its effects. The article attempts to develop a theoretical and applied model to manage the crisis of the outbreak of the Coronavirus in urban areas by monitoring and analyzing the forms of local administrations' response to the pandemic and mitigating its …

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Employing Smart Systems In Integrated Management Of Infrastructure For Housing Projects, Marwa Mohammed Al-Zaidi, Safaaaldeen Ali

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Many contemporary economic and social drivers have enabled the introduction of sensor network technologies, computing and communication systems in urban infrastructure and contemporary housing projects with the aim of achieving integration between infrastructure management. As a result, the current study deals with a topic that has not been dealt with through previous studies, theses and theses in an accurate and required manner. Therefore, the aim of the research was to clarify the role of smart systems in achieving integrated management by building a comprehensive theoretical framework to be a research problem (the need for a comprehensive theoretical framework on the …

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Low-Income Housing Provision: Between Governmental Interventions And Informal Settlements - Greater Cairo Region Between 1980s And 2010s, Hussaen Ali Hasan Kahachi, Alison Brown

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Low-cost housing, so-called affordable housing, is an important subject as it affects many aspects of people's well-being and city planning. The urban poor, who form a respectable percentage of cities' residents in many developing countries, are the most affected segment by the availability and affordability of housing. Governments often try their best to provide affordable housing through housing interventions and programs. However, many low-income people end up in informal settlements including slums and squatter settlements. This research analyzes state-led low-cost housing initiatives compared to informal affordable housing in developing countries. The importance of this research is mainly associated with understanding …

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Urban Health’S Methods And Checklist, Mohammad Alaa Bassam Aljaffan, Soulaiman Mhanna

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The purpose of the article is to prepare an integrated theoretical and applied framework for the concept of urban health and methodologies for its application and checking, by presenting and analyzing the relevant literature and experiences. The article includes an analytical study of the concept of urban health, and the identification of planning methodologies that have a positive impact on the health and well-being of urban residents. The article was also concerned with developing a methodology to checking that the topics of urban health are included in existing cities or in their future plans. After that, the article tended to …

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Urban Resilience And City Infrastructure Urban Resilience Of Baghdad, Sanaa Sati Abbas, Sura Kassim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

This paper aims to study urban resilience as an adaptive system in a complex dynamic world along with its ability to comprehend disorder, change and reorganization to conserve identity. Urban resilience can be understood through the interrelationship between people and nature as a source-ecological system. The case study is represented by analyzing (Edlayd City in Australia) in depending on resilience advantages in which optimized by a renewable resource, zero carbon, equity in distributing energy, active environment, sustainable transportation and investing natural materials. Hence, these advantages have been applied on (Al-Karkh Haifa Street) in Baghdad in order to develop its infrastructure …

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Water Urbanism Analytical Study Of Design Principles In Contemporary Urban Production, Nada Abdulmueen Hasan, Rana Mazin, Shereen Kamil Zedan

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Water is an important element of urban development due to its relationship with changing environmental and climatic conditions in particular, thus, contemporary trends suggest the link between water and urban development processes, offering a new kind of safe coexistence with water through the role of urban design, social life and ecological renovation. The research explores the concept of (Water Urbanism) to make cities more coherent and open towards water environment, as a contemporary track contributing to the development and sustainability of cities on the one side, and extract the most important indicators for the design principles for the water urbanism …

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Six Steps To Squats: A Training Protocol To Guide Functional Rehabilitation Following Isolated Lower Extremity Fractures, Batoul Baydoun, Abdurrahman Ehsan, Manar Chebli, Zarrar Chauhdri, Ahmed Memon, Ahmad Almaat Bs, Omar Abdalla Bs, Haytham Alqasmi Bs, Ameen Suhrawardy Md, Rahul Vaidya Md

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Reconsidering The Use Of Race & Ethnicity In Clinical Decision-Making: The Path Towards Liberation Medicine, Donna Ahmadian Ms, Mph

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Sleeve Gastrectomy Vs. Glp-1 Agonists (Semaglutide): A Cost-Effectiveness Perspective On Long-Term Obesity Management, Naushad Khan, Luv Agarwal, Ritesh Sheth Md

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Contemplating Race In Clinical Algorithms: Educating The Physicians Of Tomorrow, Adam Gaetz

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Reimagining Black Maternal Health Narratives: Embracing A Vitality Framework For Joy, Liberation, And Healing, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Yasmine M. Elmi

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Voices From The Field: Provider Perspectives On The Implementation And Impact Of Race-Neutral Pfts, Kumbie Madondo Phd, Zoelene Hill Phd, Kimberly Murdaugh Md Ms, Natoushka Trenard Md

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Gender Disparities In Medical Student Clinical Experiences During Obstetrics And Gynecology Rotations In The Usa, Naushad Khan, Luv Agarwal, Ritesh Sheth Md, Rehana Sheikh

North American Conference to End Race-Based Medicine

Assessing Awareness, Understanding And Adoption Of Smart Buildings In Algeria: From Architects’ Perspectives, Asma Aribi, Karima Anouche

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The Role Of Contemporary Technological Techniques In Drawing Scenarios For Future Urban Housing In Iraq, Zainab Mehdi Kzar, Ameera Jaleel Ahmed

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The Role Of Media Technology In The Social Sustainability Of Staged Spaces, Noora Dhyaa Al-Najjar, Enas Salim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Rethinking Baghdadi Coffee Shops And Their Sustainability Through Digital Technology, Vian Abd Al-Baseer M. Hasan, Enas Salim, Enas Ali Salman

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The Impact Of Smart Living On The Efficiency Of The Residential Neighbourhood Al-Narjess Residential City In Basra As A Case Study, Sabaa Mujtaba Abdulwahid, Safaaaldeen Ali, Mohammed Salih Alquraishi

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Achieving Healthy Upbringing Through School Design: A Case Study Of Iraqi School Buildings, Tuqa Abbas Alqari, Ibrahim Jawad Kadhim Al-Yousif, Enas Salim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Proposed Treatment Strategies For Aging Residential Complexes: Zayouna Residential Complex In Baghdad As A Case Study., Thanaa Hussein Rudaini, Rana Mazin

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Analysis Of Slums In The City Of Taiz: A Case Study Of The Kalabah And Osifra Areas, Ahmed E Abdulqawi, Maher Abdulqawi Sultan

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Impacts Of Design Features In Urban Green Spaces On Place Attachment And Visitors' Experience, Abuhayya Mahmoud, Albert Fekete

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Urban Tectonic: Analyzing Study Of The Urban Formal Strategy With A Fictional Tectonic Aspect, Khansaa Ghazi Rasheed, Mufeed Ehsan Shok

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Geospatial Techniques For Preparing The Requirements Of 3d Modeling For Smart City Planning- Review, Noor Emad Alsaffar, Oday Zakariya Jasim, Maythm Al-Bakri

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

The Role Of Marketing On The Success Of Residential Investment Projects In Baghdad, Hayder Abdul Hadi Abbas, Safaaaldeen Ali

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Measuring Complementation In Urban Environments: Kadhimiya’S Historical City As A Case Study, Mustafa Tahseen Moslem Ismai, Basim Hasan Al Majid, Saad Khudhair Aljumaily

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Designing Sensory Integration Spaces In Autism Centers (A Descriptive Approach), Halah Yaseen Ibrahim Ahmed, Shamael Mohammed Wajeeh Al Dabbagh

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Covid-19 And Public Spaces: Improving Quality And Resilience For Healthier Places Case Study Liberty Square In Biskra, Hocine Boumaraf, Faiza Dahmouche, Louisa Amireche

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Inclusion And Minimalism In The Design Of Health Laboratory Space, Sarah Hasan Al-Kazzaz, Mustafa Kamil Kadhim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Development Measures For Slums Of Dhaka City : Case Study Area Korail Slum, Sanjida Ahmed Sinthia

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Urban Strategies For Managing The Coronavirus Crisis, Mohammad Alaa Bassam Aljaffan, Soulaiman Mhanna

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Employing Smart Systems In Integrated Management Of Infrastructure For Housing Projects, Marwa Mohammed Al-Zaidi, Safaaaldeen Ali

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Low-Income Housing Provision: Between Governmental Interventions And Informal Settlements - Greater Cairo Region Between 1980s And 2010s, Hussaen Ali Hasan Kahachi, Alison Brown

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Urban Health’S Methods And Checklist, Mohammad Alaa Bassam Aljaffan, Soulaiman Mhanna

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Urban Resilience And City Infrastructure Urban Resilience Of Baghdad, Sanaa Sati Abbas, Sura Kassim

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Water Urbanism Analytical Study Of Design Principles In Contemporary Urban Production, Nada Abdulmueen Hasan, Rana Mazin, Shereen Kamil Zedan

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning