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Benefits And Challenges Of Using Satellite Imagery For Property Valuation Data Collection, Phahla Kondile, Mandla Praisegod Msomi, Basiiraa Moosa, Chioma Okoro

CIB Conferences

In the contemporary landscape of data collection in the property valuation industry, the objective is to enhance valuation sources that maximize both eligibility and accuracy, ultimately leading to superior results in property valuations. This study employs a qualitative approach to explore the benefits and challenges of using satellite imagery as a source of data collection. The analysis draws on secondary data gathered from scholarly articles accessible on Google Scholar and Scopus, supplemented by ancillary data from property market portals, including industry reports and legislative Acts to create a structured understanding of new technologies in a traditional field. The research scrutinizes …

Sustainable Healthy Communities: The Contested Role Of ‘Region’ In The Housing Development Sector, Graeme D. Larsen Dr, Ange Lee, Megi Zala

CIB Conferences

The English housing development sector is frequently described as being in a state of crisis, presenting challenges for a range of stakeholders. The research is tensioned against structural shifts in the housing development sector, with an agglomeration of a handful of large housing developers shaping the narrative, set against the decline of regional SMEs developers. The aim is to unpack the prevailing discourse and the common reductionist metric of ‘units’ built, in order to reintroduce notions of regionalism, place and sustainable healthy community into the debate. Central to this is unpacking what is meant by ‘region’ or ‘regional’. Contemporary perspectives …

Sustainability In Construction Projects During Budgetary Restrictions: A Case From Norwegian Higher Education, Truls-Petter Tofting Mr., Nora Johanne Klungseth, Renate Holiloekk

CIB Conferences

This paper supports practitioners in achieving their sustainability ambitions when budgets are constrained. Sustainability is high on the agenda in research, practice, and governments, and a necessary requirement for us to turn around the climate change challenges we currently are facing. A successful change requires solid evaluation of the contributions to society, economy, and the environment. Growing evidence supports the idea that sustainability enables economic growth. Advancements in technological solutions ensure that organizations can transform their impact on climate-harming actions in positive ways, reducing their CO₂ emissions. In this paper, we analyze a construction project in a higher education …

Developing Sustainability-Focused Competencies In Civil Engineering Technology Students, Amanda Bao, Yewande S. Abraham, Satyanarayana Raju Penmatsa

CIB Conferences

As the world tackles climate change impacts, studies have shown a growing gap in green skills and green talent, emphasizing the need for higher education curricula to be aligned with sustainability goals to prepare students to address and mitigate these impacts. Consequently, there is a critical need to enhance sustainability education to equip the future engineering workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle these challenges and combat the adverse effects of climate change. By enhancing sustainability education, we can better prepare future engineers to lead the charge in creating a more sustainable and resilient world, especially considering the …

Smart Building Retrofitting Acceptance Model (Sbram): A New Angle Of Optimizing Smart Retrofitting Of Aged Residential Buildings, Fan Zhang, Yixin Tong, Yibo Qiang, Tiantian Gu, Hao Wu, Linyan Chen, Albert P.C. Chan

CIB Conferences

As society and techniques develop rapidly, people raise higher requirements for urban buildings where they live and work. Urban buildings should not only provide suitable space for kinds of activities, but also ensure occupants’ security and health, respond to the changing environments, and provide a better living environment for occupants. In order to improve age residential buildings, smart building retrofitting solutions are widely adopted, such as automatic control of indoor environment, activity detection, health monitoring, smart energy optimization, and other solutions based on IoT, digital twin, computer vision, and other techniques. Even lots of smart building retrofitting solutions have been …

Computing Infiltration For Sewer Asset Management, David Devine, Philip S. Dunston

CIB Conferences

Sanitary sewer flows are greatly impacted by infiltration and inflow (I&I), which is water that enters the sewer but is not wastewater. The presence of increased wastewater flows due to I&I increases costs to wastewater utilities and ultimately the public as well as causes detrimental impact to the environment. Water measurement techniques, both from water distribution systems and also from wastewater collection systems, available now, allow near real time data collection that has not been possible in the past. The potential to measure, for a well-defined system, water into the sewer system from a water distribution network and water out …

Sustainable Financing Strategies For Circular Infrastructure Projects: A Systematic Review And Pareto Analysis, Portia Atswei Tetteh, Robert Osei-Kyei, Vivian Wy Tam

CIB Conferences

The shift to circular infrastructure projects faces multiple obstacles, with funding access being a major hurdle. Stakeholders in the infrastructure sector are looking for ways to overcome this financial challenge while still achieving strong financial performance. The study aims to identify and prioritize the key sustainable financing strategies for circular infrastructure projects. The study adopts a systematic literature review to identify 25 relevant studies to investigate the sustainable financing strategies for circular infrastructure projects. Pareto analysis was then conducted to prioritize the key financing strategies for circular infrastructure projects. The study identified 33 sustainable financing strategies which were then categorized …

Site Selection Of Low Carbon Data Center, Yu-Hsing Lu, Luh-Maan Chang

CIB Conferences

The site selection of a data center is one of the most challenging tasks with which decision maker for operation must face.

The purpose of this paper is to present a research result which was to construct a generic framework for selecting a low-carbon data center site. To achieve the purpose, the modified Delphi method was used to inquire domain experts for providing critical parameters to select the site of low carbon data center.

Thirty-one experts who had the authority of making decision on selecting the site of the data center were inquired. The questionnaire used Likert Scale. Based on …

Rethinking Sustainability Of Modular Integrated Construction For High-Rise Buildings: Dialectics In System Boundaries, Wei Pan, Zhiqian Zhang, Yang Zhang, Siwei Chen Mr

CIB Conferences

Modular integrated construction (MiC) has been adopted in over 100 building projects in Hong Kong. The sustainability of MiC may vary from different socio-technical contexts such as module designs, which however has not been systematically understood. Therefore, this paper aims to systematically examine the sustainability of MiC for high-rise buildings in a dialectical manner. The examination emphasizes systems thinking of MiC from multiple perspectives such as various performance indicators, building types and modular systems, i.e. dialectics in system boundaries. A new concept of total factor sustainability (TFS) is proposed for systematically examining the dialectics of MiC sustainability. TFS is measured …

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.

"Constructing Music" By Teresa Nakra. Book Review., Jorge E. Variego

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

Technology is a crucial tool for enhancing music creativity and pedagogy, enriching learning rather than posing a threat to traditional educational means. The integration of computers into music pedagogy allows educators to access numerous resources, refining teaching methodologies and inspiring students' musical pursuits. Embracing technology in music education enables dynamic exploration of composition, production, and performance, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment. Computers and AI offer opportunities for revitalizing music instruction and deepening students' appreciation for the art form.

Teresa M. Nakra's Constructing Music presents an innovative approach to music theory instruction by substituting traditional Western notation with principles …

Shifting The Discourse: How Asset-Based Literacy Practices Unlock Multilingual Learners' Potential, Robert A. Griffin

The Reading Professor

As multilingual learners (MLs) grow in number, educators must shift from deficit-based literacy instruction to asset-based approaches that leverage students' home languages, cultures, and identities. This article explores three research-backed strategies, culturally responsive texts, digital storytelling, and community-integrated literacy projects, that empower MLs and enhance engagement, motivation, and literacy development. Grounded in real-world classroom applications and empirical research, the discussion provides practical solutions for integrating these strategies, addressing common challenges, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. The author, an experienced teacher educator, shares anecdotes on how his students implement these strategies in their diverse classroom settings to maximize ML success. …

Teachers' Perceptions Of Pandemic Learning Losses Among English Language Learners: Effects Of Language Proficiencies And Language Modalities, Audrey Figueroa Murphy, Bruce Torff

The Reading Professor

Practicing teachers (n=95) completed a survey in correlational research conducted to determine the extent to which, and the ways in which, they reported learning losses among English Language Learners stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Two candidate factors were examined: language proficiencies (L1 and L2) and language modalities (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Students weak in both languages showed the largest losses, and students strong in both, the smallest. Low L-2 students suffered larger losses than high-L2 students regardless of L1 proficiency. In speaking skills, when L2 is weak, low-L1 students had larger losses than high-L1 students. Teachers reported no significant differences …

Barriers To Sports Participation Amongst Youth Refugees With Disabilities In Kenya: A Case Of Kakuma Refugee Camp, Edinah Sabiri M/S, Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Abstract

Sport participation among refugees affords numerous health benefits that include improved physical fitness, mental wellness and positive community integration. However, a large number of youths with disabilities from refugee background has been shown to disengage in sports due to their disability. The purpose of the study was therefore to investigate factors that constrain take up of sports by youth with disabilities in Kakuma refugee camp. Descriptive survey research design sought information from 150 males and 100 female youth aged 15 to 35 years selected through stratified random sampling from the four parts of Kakuma refugee camp complex. Self- administered …

Artificial Intelligence In Surveillance And Privacy, Elizabeth D. Brasher

NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

This paper attempts to provide insight into the new and developing world of artificial intelligence and its integration into surveillance technologies. These technologies being implemented by the government, retail companies, healthcare organizations, and more, all raise ethical questions and implications addressed in this article; other topics, such as the integration of Christian ethics and responsibilities, are also explored.

Views From The Cheap Seats: Understanding The Key Motivators Behind Sport Volunteering, Nicholas Paul Smith, Tiberio Garza

The COSMA Journal

Sport volunteers are imperative to the success of sport mega events. Knowing why volunteers continue to help events was the purpose of this study. This study aimed to investigate the motivations of sport volunteers post Covid-19. Data were collected from 30 volunteers at the 2023 NCAA College World Series. Inductive qualitative analysis and descriptive statistics found that community support was the reason the respondents were most glad to volunteer. The findings offered insight into how communication factors between supervisors, law enforcement, and other volunteers affected volunteer motivation. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed in more detail …

Towards Advanced Sustainable Materials For Onshore And Offshore Petroleum Platforms: A Critical Review Of Technological Integration, Kabir Sadeghi, Hawraa B. Alsaadi

Terra Joule Journal

This review critically synthesizes recent sustainable and high-performance materials advancements applied to onshore and offshore petroleum platforms. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive examination of how material innovations intersect with evolving operational demands, ranging from seismic imaging and drilling efficiency to environmental monitoring and energy integration. Special attention is given to deploying high-resolution imaging systems and advanced sensor materials that enhance subsurface visualization while minimizing ecological impact. The use of corrosion-resistant alloys, smart coatings, and composite components has been shown to extend the service life of production equipment and improve reliability under extreme conditions. Furthermore, the integration …

Potential Of Renewable Energy Resource In Middle East - Challenges And Solutions, Case Study Of Basra (Iraq), Ali Alsalman, Mei Yin Ong, Rajan Kumaresan, Badir Albadran, Samir A. B. Jabbar Aljassim, Mohammed H. Manhal, Jassim M. Abdul-Jabbar, Marwan Mansoor Naeem Zayid, Abdulazeez Alemara, Ali Mansoor, Saifuddin Nomanbhay

Terra Joule Journal

The global pursuit of a sustainable energy future has ignited a keen interest in harnessing renewable energy resources. These resources, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal and biomass, offer a transformative solution to address critical challenges such as energy security, climate change, and resource depletion. Basra, strategically located in the Middle East, has historically been reliant on its oil sector for economic prosperity. However, as the world shifts towards sustainability, Basra’s energy landscape is required for a significant transformation. This paper reviews the immense potential of renewable energy sources in Basra. For instances, the long sunshine hours (∼9 hours per …

Abdominal Tuberculosis In Children, Melike Emiroglu, Gulsum Alkan, Meltem Kiymaz, Sadiye Kubra Tuter Oz, Hatice Turk Dagi, Mehmet Öztürk, Zeliha Esin Çelik

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: To provide an insight into the presentation, diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal tuberculosis in children.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of children who were diagnosed with gastrointestinal tuberculosis, between October 2013 and October 2023. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.

Results: During the study period, 11 of 76 tuberculosis pediatric patients (14.5%) were diagnosed with gastrointestinal tuberculosis. Six of 11 patients (54.5%) were female. The median age of the patients was 60 months (51-205 months). Eight of 11 patients had intra-abdominal lymph node involvement, 3 of 11 patients had intestinal tuberculosis and 2 of 11 patients had …

Urgent Implementation Of Point-Of-Care Testing For Group A Streptococcal Infection In A Uk Children’S Emergency Department, Ruth Shorrocks, Philip J. Turner, Thomas Fanshawe, Umasha Ukwatte, Jim Gray, James Taylor, Liliana Graveto, Gail Hayward, Chris Bird

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: In late 2022, Western Europe and the United States experienced increased incidences of scarlet fever and life-threatening invasive group A strepto- coccal (iGAS) infections, especially among children. The outbreak was widely reported in the media in the United Kingdom, leading to increased emergency department (ED) attendances and threatened supplies of antibiotics. Our ED rapidly introduced point-of-care testing for GAS pharyngitis with the aim of rationalizing antibiotic prescribing.

Methods: We rapidly implemented the use of a molecular-based (polymerase chain reaction) point-of-care test for all children scoring 3 or higher on the McIsaac clinical prediction rule for GAS pharyngitis in children …

Evaluation Of Pediatric Patients Diagnosed With Measles: A Retrospective Study In Istanbul, Zehra Yazi, Nahide Haykir Zehi̇r, Merve Akçay, Ufuk Yükselmiş, Ceren Çetin, Ayşe Karaaslan, Yasemin Akin

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: Measles, predominantly impacting the pediatric population, manifests symptoms encompassing fever, rash, rhinorrhea, cough, conjunctivitis, accompanied by infrequent yet plausible life-threatening complications.

Methods: This retrospective study conducted between January 2022 and July 2023 at a 1105-bed tertiary hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye, was focused on children diagnosed with measles and aged(PCR) were defined as definite measles cases.

Results: A total of 78 pediatric patients were diagnosed with measles, of whom 40 were evaluated as definite (51.3%) cases. Among the definite cases, 29 (72.5%) and 11 (27.5%) were girls and boys, respectively. Their median age was 78 (42–158) months. It was observed …

دور النخب الأكاديمية في التغيير التكنولوجي والاجتماعي, Rajaa Eid Alwreikat

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى دور النخب الأكاديمية في التغيير التكنولوجي والاجتماعي على طلبة الجامعة الأردنية خلال جائحة كورونا، واستخدمت منهج المسح الاجتماعي بالعينة، وشملت عينة الدراسة (381) طالباً وطالبة من طلبة الجامعة الأردنية تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية، وتم إعداد استبانة لغايات جمع البيانات بعد أن تم التأكد من صدقها وثباتها. أشارت النتائج إلى أن المتوسطات الحسابية لفقرات دور النخب الأكاديمية في التغيير التكنولوجي ‏خلال جائحة كورونا جاءت بدرجة مرتفعة، وأن المتوسطات الحسابية لفقرات دور النخب الأكاديمية في التغيير الاجتماعي ‏خلال جائحة كورونا جاءت بدرجة مرتفعة، كما أشارت النتائج إلى عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في دور النخب الأكاديمية في …

التّطوّر التّكنولوجي العسكري وأثره على توازن القوى الدوليّة, Islam Abdallah Falah Almashaqbeh, Amin Awwan Muhanna Almashaqbeh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت هذه الدّراسة إلى التّعرف على ماهيّة مفهوم التطور التكنولوجي العسكري، وتوضيح التّقنيات العسكريّة الرئيسة التي تُسهم في تحسين القدرات العّسكريّة، وتقييم كيفيّة تأثير هذه التّقنيات على التوازن العسكري العالمي، بالإضافةِ إلى تحديد الدّلالات الرئيسيّة التي تميّز ظاهرة الثّورة في السيّاق العّسكري، وتحليل كيف يؤثر الإنفاق العسكري على التّوازن الدّولي للقوى العسكريّة، وكيف يمكن للتّطور التّكنولوجي أن يؤثر على توازن القوى العّسكريّة بين الدّول. وذلك باستخدام المنهج الاستقرائي. وانتهت الدّراسة ببيان أنَّ التطور التكنولوجي العسكري يُعزز بشكل كبير قدرات القوات العسكرية من خلال تحسين الأنظمة الأسلحة واعتماد تقنيّات حدّيثة، مما يعززّ التّأثير الإستراتيجي والقدرة على التّصدي للتّحديات الأمنيّة للدّول. كما …

Meeting Minutes, June 19, 2025, National Smokejumper Association Board Of Directors

National Smokejumper Association Meeting Minutes

1. Call to Order, Instructions, and Approval of the Agenda; 2. Approval of the Minutes; 3. Preserving Smokejumper History; 4. NSA Website Mann Gulch 75th Anniversary Memorial Tribute Featured Section; 5. Overview of the NSA's Past, Present and Future Process; 6. NSA Visioning: Charting the Future of the Organization; 7: NSA Financials: Current Status and Key Activities; 8; NSA Social Media report; 9. Non-Mann Gulch Smokejumper Memorials reports; 10. National Museum of Forest Service History Update; 11. Wildland Firefighter Pay Modernization report; Al Dunton Award report;

Election 2016: Bringing The Election Home To Lafayette County, University Of Mississippi. School Of Journalism And New Media

University Website Migration from WordPress

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Mississippi Casinos, University Of Mississippi. School Of Journalism And New Media

University Website Migration from WordPress

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The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, June 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

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Clemson University Board Of Trustees Minutes, 2025 June 19, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

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A Stairway To Success: How Parenting Shapes Culture And Social Stratification, Francesco Agostinelli, Matthias Doepke, Giuseppe Sorrenti, Fabrizio Zilibotti

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

This chapter argues that parenting choices are a central force in the joint evolution of culture and economic outcomes. We present a framework in which parents-motivated by both their children’s future success and their own normative beliefs-choose parenting styles and transmit cultural traits responding to economic incentives. Values such as work ethic, patience, and religiosity are more likely to be instilled when their anticipated returns, economic or otherwise, are high. The interaction between parenting and economic conditions gives rise to endogenous cultural and economic stratification. We extend the model to include residential sorting and social interactions, showing how neighborhood choice …

Exploring Students’ Word Stress In Speaking: Does Ethnicity Matter?, Kardi Nurhadi, Diyenti Rusdin, Indah Werdiningsih, Nunung Suryati

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

In recent years, many studies have examined the impact of word stress on speaking, but few have looked into how multiethnic students handle word stress in pronunciation. This gap is particularly noticeable in Indonesia, where the rich diversity of ethnicities and local dialects presents both unique challenges and opportunities for English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners. This study aims to fill that gap by examining how the ethnic backgrounds of Indonesian students from Sulawesi influence their word stress. Twelve students (6 males, 6 females, aged 19–21) from four different ethnic groups were recruited as participants. Data were gathered through interviews, read-aloud recordings, lecturer …