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Enhancing The Design Efficiency Of Building And Finishing Materials: "An Analytical Study On The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Streamlining The Architectural Façade Design Process", Marwa Emad Fikry Elbishry

Journal of Engineering Research

The architecture and design sector is witnessing a profound transformation due to technological advancements, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its integration into architectural design processes. AI has empowered designers with intelligent analytical tools that support more precise and efficient decision-making.

Architectural façades represent a vital element that embodies the identity of a building while influencing its environmental, aesthetic, and functional performance. In this regard, optimizing the design efficiency of façades through the selection of appropriate building and finishing materials stands as a central objective in the pursuit of advanced and sustainable architectural solutions.

Given that material …

Optimization Of Surface Integrity And Fatigue Life In Hard Turning Of K110 Tool Steel, Y. A. Mashal, Mohamed G. Yousef, M. H. El-Axir

Journal of Engineering Research

The influence of various machining process parameters on surface integrity elements (e.g. surface roughness and surface residual stress) and fatigue life of hard metals is an important area of engineering. This study investigates the effect of various turning parameters on the surface integrity and fatigue life of K110 hard tool steel. The determination of residual stress was performed by a non-destructive testing technique using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The experimental work extended to perform fatigue experiments using rotary bending machine which was designed and manufactured to assess the fatigue behavior under rotating bending stresses. In this investigation, single optimization of …

Sustainability Of Islamic Architecture And Integration Of Renewable Energy. Case Study Of Bait Al-Suhaimi , Historic Cairo, Ola Samy Alhinawy, Ahmed M. Essa2, Reham R. Abu Zekry

Journal of Engineering Research

Energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are among the world's most pressing global problems, which have a significant impact on the global climate. The emergence of renewable and clean energy has shown a trend to convert buildings into zero energy buildings (NZEB) The concept of "buildings as power stations" (BAPS) has been shown, which means that buildings do not consume electricity that generates an unclean card, and they help generate, store and use electricity. As energy saving, the use of renewable and clean energy is one of the most important elements of urban sustainability. It has emerged in three …

The Spread Of China’S Cultural Soft Power Through The Chinese New Year Festival In Pontianak, Kevin Thedeus, Nuraeni Nuraeni

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration is one of the biggest celebrations for the Chinese Indonesians in Pontianak. This celebration allows the Chinese ethnic groups to remember and maintain their traditional roots while living in the host country. However, the high interest from non-Chinese Indonesians in visiting and participating in the CNY celebration raises questions about whether this diasporic activity unintentionally strengthens the favourability of the Indonesian people towards China and is used as a means of China's soft power. This study will discuss the spread of culture from the CNY Festival in Pontianak, which can serve as an instrument of …

The Political Framing Of The 2024 China-Indonesia Joint Statement, Mahbi Maulaya

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

Political leaders always carefully choose what to say and how to state it, as all words count for influencing the public, explicitly or implicitly. Eventually, the ideas framed in a political statement are best understood contextually rather than merely textually. After Prabowo Subianto, the president of Indonesia, visited China in November 2024, both countries released a controversial joint statement. This article aims to analyse the political frames observable in the 2024 China-Indonesia joint statement with a discourse analysis method. The article found five political frames in the statement: 1) Indonesia agrees to China’s vision of global order; 2) China has …

The Dynamics Of Implementing International Norms On The Elimination Of Sexual Violence In Indonesia, Muhammad Iqbal Yunazwardi, Erina Ikawati

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

This study analyses the dynamics of the implementation of international norms regarding the elimination of sexual violence in Indonesia, with a focus on the influence of narrative contestation on the protection of victims. Although Indonesia has ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), implementing these norms at the domestic level still faces various challenges. The ratification of the Sexual Violence Crime Law (TPKS Law) marks a significant milestone in the protection of victims. Still, its effectiveness is doubtful due to resistance from domestic actors and political interests that shape the public will. Through …

Introduction To Special Issue On Unjust “Permission Structures” In/As Technical Communication, R. J. Lambert, Randall W. Monty, Kymberly O. Morquecho, Sarah Warren-Riley

Writing and Language Studies Faculty Publications

The term “permission structure” has been popularized to describe a specific rhetorical strategy whereby communicators use the audience's existing beliefs and values to persuade them to change their original positions and/or take actions they otherwise would not. Even in its popular uses, permission structuring may be usefully understood as a form of technical communication by which audiences are strategically persuaded to accept or reject complex policy, scientific, and legal topics. However, scholars must resist popular jargon outpacing and superseding the use of technical concepts and critical discourse. Taken together, the seven articles in this special issue potentiate multiple critical, pedagogical, …

Self-Talk Speaks Loud: A Bibliometric Dissection Of Its Rise In Counseling Practices, Sri Purwanti, Wahyu Nanda Eka Saputra

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study aims to map global trends in self-talk using a bibliometric approach. The data source was entirely drawn from the Scopus database, focusing on publications containing keywords related to self-talk, such as self-talk, talk, and relationship. The analysis was conducted on 960 selected documents published between 1975 and 2025. The results show a significant increase in publications since 2020, reflecting a growing need for self-talk approaches that support mental health and psychological well-being. Authors from various countries contributed differently, with the United States dominating in terms of both publication volume and citations, while developing countries such as Indonesia have …

Pertussis In Infancy: A Case Of Delayed Diagnosis, Ana Hernandez-Puga

All Publications

Bordetella pertussis is a gram-negative bacterium that primarily infects the respiratory tract. We report the case of a 13-month-old male patient who developed pertussis. At the initial clinic presentation, the diagnosis was not immediately considered, as the early manifestations closely mimicked those of a viral upper respiratory infection. As the illness progressed, the classic paroxysmal cough with inspiratory "whoop" became apparent, prompting the correct diagnosis. At that time, a nasopharyngeal swab was obtained, which tested positive for Bordetella pertussis by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The patient was prescribed a five-day course of azithromycin, and close contacts were given prophylactic treatment. …

Trajectories Of Recovery After Intravenous Propofol Versus Inhaled Volatile Anaesthesia (Thrive) Randomised Controlled Trial In The Usa: A Protocol, Bethany R Tellor Pennington, Laura Swisher, Mara L Bollini, Michael S Avidan, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

INTRODUCTION: Millions of patients receive general anaesthesia every year with either propofol total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) or inhaled volatile anaesthesia (INVA). It is currently unknown which of these techniques is superior in relation to patient experience, safety and clinical outcomes. The primary aims of this trial are to determine (1) whether patients undergoing (a) major inpatient surgery, (b) minor inpatient surgery or (c) outpatient surgery have a superior quality of recovery after INVA or TIVA and (2) whether TIVA confers no more than a small (0.2%) increased risk of definite intraoperative awareness than INVA.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This protocol was …

I Went Climbing Today, Chris Kalman

Appalachia

No abstract provided.

Books And Media

Appalachia

Reviews of: The Lions of Winter, by Ty Gagne; 109° Below, a film directed by Nick Martini; Losing the Garden, by Laura Waterman; Ditch Memory, by Todd Davis; Shinrin-Yoku, by Marcyn Del Clements; You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, edited by Ada Limón.

Accidents

Appalachia

Reports of rescues and accidents in the White Mountains of New Hampshire from the warm months of 2024 opens with thoughts on the dangers of selfies. A 38-year-old hiker encounters trouble attempting a Presidential Range traverse in early May. A man breaks his leg and with the help of a passing Appalachian Trail thru-hiker crawls 0.3 miles to a trail junction for a helicopter pickup. An 84-year-old glider operator crashes into trees on a ridge west of Mount Moosilauke. A hiker struggles to cross the swollen Wild River after a period of storms. Trail runners suddenly must call for help …

Over The Influence: Considering Scenarios Sponsored Adventure Influencers Find Themselves In, Mike Cherim

Appalachia

An experienced mountain guide sketches three situations—promoting clothing, going fast with minimal gear, and making the reaching of an iconic scene look easy—where social media influencers could misinform the public.

Navigation By Smartphone: A Field Geologist Argues That Devices Complement Physical Maps, Richard Allmendinger

Appalachia

An argument that smartphones—in the right hands, and with the right app—replace gadgets like alarm clocks, cameras, and weather radios and can outpace physical maps with the right apps.

Yes, Instagram Has Led To Overcrowding In Yosemite. That's Ok: A Professional Climber Reflects On The Bad And Good Of A Tourism Spectacle, Beth Rodden

Appalachia

Social media has Instagrammed the outdoors but also cultivated community. The crowds who flock to the park in February to see Horsetail Fall deserve to enjoy public lands, too.

Burning Solitudes: Mountain Storytelling In The Age Of Social Media Reproduction, Katie Ives

Appalachia

A deep exploration into the contradictions of recording mountain experiences while having them.

Appalachia Summer/Fall 2025: Complete Issue

Appalachia

Summer/Fall 2025 - Volume LXXVI, Number 2 - Issue #260. On the Ground and Screen: Stories of smartphones in wild places.

Library Science Literature, 2019–2025: An Exploration Using Critical Bibliometric Methods, Nick Szydlowski

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This study applies critical bibliometric methods to the library science literature published from 2019 to early 2025. It combines citation network analysis and text analysis in novel ways to identify clusters of articles focused on trends and practice areas, and to analyze the citation rates and centrality of those clusters within the network of library science articles. The study provides an example of how critical bibliometric methods can be applied to provide context and nuance when assessing the impact of research and interpreting research impact metrics. Themes identified within the literature include the COVID-19 pandemic, diversity, artificial intelligence, and social …

A Research Study Of Art-Based Pedagogy In Nursing Education, Lauren Holloway, Lila De Tantillo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Objective: Art-based pedagogy (ABP) is a non-prescriptive teaching strategy that facilitates understanding of multiple perspectives and connects students and educators in the learning process (Obara et al., 2022; Rieger et al., 2020; Rieger & Chernomas, 2013). One nursing school has incorporated this approach in its undergraduate nursing research course. This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the impact of incorporating ABP in the curriculum.

Background: This investigation was guided by David A. Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory (Kolb & Kolb, 2009; Rieger & Chernomas, 2013). This educational theory, which focuses on adult learners, emphasizes participation and reflection to promote student engagement and …

Effect Of Storytelling On Nursing Student Engagement And Patient Perceived Empathy, Catherine Quay

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Evidence has shown that engaging, immersive learning experiences that promote the understanding of another person are most effective at improving empathy in nursing students (Bas-Sarmiento et al., 2020; Cho & Kim, 2024; Levett-Jones et al., 2019). There is a lack of evidence, though, related to the clinical significance of these learning experiences on patient perception of empathy. This study examined the effect of storytelling through an immersive virtual reality (IVR) intervention on nursing student engagement and patient-perceived empathy.

Methods: Guided by Transportation Theory (Green & Brock, 2000), a quasi-experimental comparison group, posttest design was used. Participants included 60 second-degree, …

Distress To Success: Video-Based Interventions To Enhance Nursing Student Mental Health, Kacie Duncan, Heather S. Cole, Suzanne Prevost, Staci Simmons

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Nursing students have high stress levels that significantly impact their mental health, making them vulnerable to mental health disorders, burnout, poor academic performance, and dropout, ultimately contributing to the ever-increasing nursing shortage. Unaddressed mental health issues in nursing raise the risk of medication errors and the inability to focus. The purpose of this study was to introduce Mastering Mindset: A Mental Health Initiative, which aims to empower students to manage stress and succeed in their careers by using short TikTok-style videos.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 291 baccalaureate nursing students to assess changes in mindset, wellness, …

Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia Management: Learning Experiences Of Healthcare And Allied Students, Modupe Adewuyi, Joy Li, Debbie Blay, Ifeoma Falilatu Ohaya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the U.S., with expected cases rising from 6.7 million to about 13.8 million by 2060 [1]. Over 90% of individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias (Pw-ADRD) experience behavioral symptoms such as agitation [1]. Studies have shown that these symptoms are positively correlated with functional and cognitive impairment, leading to earlier placement in nursing homes, hospitalizations, and increased caregiver burden [2-3]. Non-pharmacological interventions have been shown to be effective in preventing and managing those symptoms [4-5]. However, many healthcare and allied professionals lack the knowledge and skills to implement these …

Nurses' Understanding Of Lgbtq+ Populations: A Needs Assessment, Danielle Brochu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Recent literature illustrates the lack of nursing knowledge regarding health considerations specific to the LGBTQ+ population, both among nursing students and registered nurses (Medina-Martínez et al., 2021). A systematic review of the evidence by Sherman et al. (2023) concluded that formal education on this topic remains limited, as a comprehensive method to providing this education to nursing staff and other healthcare providers has yet to be identified. From a higher education standpoint, many pre-licensure BSN/RN students report a lack of formal education on caring for LGBTQ+ populations and have little exposure to this population in the clinical setting (Morris …

Bridging The Gap: Opportunities And Barriers In Diabetes Self-Management Education, Paul R. Boy, Sorina Long, Manpreet Sidhu, Barbara Roces, Dante Anthony Tolentino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs are essential for navigating the complexity of diabetes management, yet engagement in these programs is poor.^1,2 A gap remains in understanding AAs' DSMES engagement due to the exclusion of their perspectives and the tendency to treat them as a monolithic group,³ missing nuanced experiences. This lack of understanding prevents the creation of interventions to improve DSMES engagement among AAs. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the determinants of DSMES engagement among AAs with T2DM. We used an interpretive descriptive qualitative approach to explore how AAs engage with DSMES programs. We conducted …

Unic Dialogues: Our Experiences Of Partnership As Student Representatives In A European University Alliance, Maddalena Fortune-Brandi, Ella Barrett

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Care First, Aaniyah Alexander

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Instagram In The Clinic: A New Challenge For Patient–Physician Communication, Jayashree Ravikumar

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

This letter reflects on a growing trend observed in clinical practice: patients increasingly consult social media for guidance on various medical conditions before visiting their physicians. The piece highlights the opportunities and risks associated with this behavior, particularly in community hospital settings, and emphasizes the importance of clinician guidance and digital health literacy

Novel Treatments For Adolescent Vaping Cessation: Are We There Yet?, Jasleen Kaur, Amanda Rossi, Sofia Adams, Mariginder Singh Varowal, Lakshit Jain, Mohsin Raza, Zouina Sarfraz

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

E-cigarette use among adolescents is a growing public health concern, driven by discreet designs, appealing flavors, and social influences. Despite high addiction rates, most teen users express a desire to quit, though evidence-based cessation tools remain limited. Behavioral interventions, including tech-based programs like This Is Quitting and smokeSCREEN, show promise. Pharmacotherapy, particularly varenicline, may support quitting, though its role in adolescents is still under investigation. Pediatricians must address this issue through empathetic, multifaceted approaches that combine education, behavioral support, and emerging treatments to curb early nicotine dependence and its long-term health consequences.

Reassessing D-Dimer Cut-Offs For Pulmonary Embolism: A Path Toward Safer And More Cost-Effective Diagnosis, Amer Abu-Shanab, Montaser Alrjoob, Zain Albdour, Alaa Alkhatib, Apurva Ketkar, Ahmad Al-Alwan, Charmee Vyas, Husam Bader, Sohini Sarkar, Doantrang Du

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Background

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition requiring early and accurate diagnosis. The Wells and Geneva scores, along with D-dimer testing, are key tools in assessment. However, the standard D-dimer cut-off of 0.5 mg/mL, while highly sensitive, has low specificity, leading to excessive imaging. This study examines whether modifying the D-dimer threshold can improve diagnostic efficiency and reduce unnecessary testing.

Methodology

This retrospective study analyzed 878 patients who underwent computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) at Monmouth Medical Center from January 2022 to December 2023. Statistical analysis, including ROC curve assessment, was conducted using IBM SPSS, with significance set …