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The Aga Khan Health Services

University press releases and calendars

No abstract provided.

Aku Original Artwork, Aku Seals

Old name/logo items (letterheads, seals, posters, etc.)

No abstract provided.

Machine-To-Machine Resource Access, Yuexi Chen

Defensive Publications Series

Various devices, systems, and methods for machine-to-machine resource access are disclosed. For example, a user device can request, via a resource access link, a rate for accessing a resource from a resource provider machine. The user device can receive the rate for accessing the resource from the resource provider machine. Based on the rate satisfying a resource access preference, the user device can send, via the resource access link, a payment credential to the resource provider machine. The user device can receive access to the resource via the resource access link based on sending the payment credential.

Automated Task Management In A Cloud-Based Workspace, Ilia Labzovsky, Danny Karmon

Defensive Publications Series

A technique is proposed for automated task management in a cloud-based workspace. Content corresponding to an intended task pertaining to a user is identified from a set of electronic documents associated with the user. A task plan for the intended task is generated based on the set of electronic documents and/or one or more additional electronic documents associated with the intended task. An indication of a sequence of operations of the task plan is provided for presentation via a user interface (UI) of a client device associated with the user. A user-initiated instruction from the client device is received to …

Stateful Llm Agent For Geospatial Data Analysis, Marcin Sieniek, Sameera Ponda, Gia Jung, Ananya Gupta, Gearoid Murphy, Danusch Merrikh-Yazdi, Renee Johnston, Patrik Blohmé

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure proposes a system to address the challenges faced by professionals in fields like sustainability, urban planning, and clean energy development when analyzing geospatial data. Traditional methods for deriving actionable insights from disparate geospatial data sources are often complex, time-consuming, and require specialized expertise. This document describes a system and technique that leverages Large Foundational Models, such as Large Language Model (LLM) agents to automate geospatial workflows across multiple datasets from varied sources. The solution employs an LLM-assisted code generation and execution loop within a persistent execution environment, enabling efficient and simplified geospatial data analysis.

Shaping A Sustainable Future: The Transformative Potential Of Merging Design Thinking With Futures Thinking For Environmental Impact, Christina Fam Neseem, Rehab Elhebary, Salwa Al-Gharibe

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This paper aims to understand how combining Design Thinking with Futures Thinking could foster environmental innovation and assist in developing a sustainable future. When the world faces such serious environmental challenges, the combination of the two methodoloies will be a strategic approach to attaining sustainable results. Consequently, Design Thinking that is mainly focused on human-centered solutions and Futures Thinking that is all about long-term vision when applied together create a solid structure for the present and future environmental challenges. The paper explores the typologies, the main conceptual components, and the methodologies that are associated with both approaches, demonstrating how combined …

Adaptive Reuse Of The Interior Design Of Heritage Buildings As Museums (Analytical Study Of Aisha Fahmy Palace, Cairo-Egypt), Nada Ahmed Arisha

Journal of Art, Design and Music

Heritage buildings convey the history of place and time, it maintains and preserves the different identities in which the building is built for. Adaptive reuse is the process of sustaining the Architecture and Interior design of the heritage building to protect, sustain and extend the age of the building and defending it from demolishing. The research illustrates the Adaptive reuse in heritage buildings which became museums after adaptation and restoration processes including mass addition and extension processes. A case study is mentioned including Aisha Fahmy Palace, which was site visited by the researcher to reveal the adaptation and restoration processes …

Novel Fashion Designs Using Interactive Programming, Manal M.T. Al-Adawy, Salah A. Aly, Islam G. Khalaf, Norhan E. Nagdy

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This research aims to use mathematical equations and interactive programming to create new fashion designs and to measure the extent to which artificial intelligence and, computer programs facilitate the new design and implementation of fashion. To achieve the objectives of the research, certain research tools are built, which are the use of interactive programming such as the Java language to solve mathematical equations that are used in parts of the design, sources of inspiration and colors. The golden ratio method is used to determine the silhouettes used in designs and the use of fashion design programs in drawing designs. The …

Proposing An Integrative Framework For Conducting Empirical Research On Culture-Inspired Product Design, Peter Oluwagbenga Odewole, Michael Abiodun Oyinloye, Johnson Olarinde Oladesu

Journal of Art, Design and Music

In developing African countries, such as Nigeria, the intersection of culture and product design poses a multifaceted challenge that demands comprehensive investigation. The existing body of research needs an integrative framework that adequately addresses the intricate dynamics involved in culture-inclined product design processes within these specific socio-economic and cultural contexts. This deficiency hampers the ability of designers, researchers, and policymakers to develop effective strategies for creating products that resonate with their diverse cultural heritage. Using a qualitative research method based on secondary data, this study develops an integrative framework for conducting empirical research on culture-inspired product design focusing on Nigeria, …

Migration And Art: Perspectives On Syrian Mobility In The Light Of Sulafa Hijazi’S Art, Suzana Ramos Coutinho, Jesner Esequiel Dos Santos

Journal of Art, Design and Music

Migration processes are inherently complex phenomena. Moreover, the socio-political events triggered by the Arab Spring have intensified debates surrounding the elements that seek to define individual or collective displacement within static categories. In Syria, the armed conflict that began in 2011 forced countless individuals to abandon their homes in search of survival. This article aims to explore possible intersections between the fields of art and migration studies, focusing on the trajectory of Sulafa Hijazi, a Syrian artist who migrated to Germany in 2013 due to the war in her homeland. By examining the diverse categories of migration in Syria, this …

The Impact Of Employing Quantum Art On The Efficiency Of The Ready-Made Garment Industry And Its Application To Football Sportswear, Kholoud Yassin Ali Sabbah, Amr Gamal El-Din Hassouna, Naglaa Mohammed Teama, Kariman Ali Bek Abdelrahman

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This research investigates the potential of quantum art Color Physics to revolutionize the design process of ready-made garment. By examining its application to football sportswear, we aim to evaluate the efficiency gains, innovative design possibilities, and overall impact of this emerging technology on the ready-made garment industry. This is done by studying the analysis of the physical efficiency of a football player when wearing the official uniform of the national team or club he plays for, through devices to measure physical efficiency and modern applications to provide results, heat maps, and data related to the level of efficiency of the …

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Optimising Interior Design Outcomes, Asmaa Awad Aly Abo Meddain

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This research explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in interior design education, focusing on the impact of AI rendering tools on student creativity, learning efficiency, and the development of future-oriented skills. Using a case study methodology, the study evaluates student experiences with three prominent AI rendering platforms. The findings indicate that AI tools significantly enhance students' abilities to visualize, iterate, and experiment with design concepts, leading to improved design outcomes by broadening their creative horizons and expediting the design process. However, challenges related to rendering accuracy and tool usability were identified, highlighting the need for a balanced integration …

Evaluating Gamified Website Designs: An Analysis Using The Octalysis Framework, Menna Mohamed Zakaria, Reem Alasfoury, Nesrin Ezzat Gamal, Maryet Youssef Bekhit

Journal of Art, Design and Music

In today's fast-changing digital landscape, websites must stand out to gain and retain user attention. Gamification techniques, which use game-design concepts to improve user engagement and satisfaction, are a method to achieve this uniqueness. This research investigates the significant role of purposeful design in the effective application of gamification on websites, emphasising the importance of deliberate and balanced context-specific implementation of gamification By examining industry-leading websites that employ gamification using the Octalysis framework and related theoretical frameworks The findings highlight that, while gamification has the potential to dramatically distinguish the website and boost user interaction and loyalty, its performance and …

Role Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) As A Tool To Unlock Ideas, Creativity Of Advertising, Rania Ezzat

Journal of Art, Design and Music

AI use in creative and design for advertising creates a compromise between the functional and strategic. AI is more than just a tool for small and medium-sized companies; it's an effective partner that blends efficiency and innovation. It maximizes impact and reach without needing a significant cost. Small and mid-sized companies can achieve measurable and significant returns while promoting an innovative and adaptable culture by investing in artificial intelligence (AI). This will help them to compete on the same level with their larger competitors.

A Brief Introduction To Computational Design Terminologies And Concepts, Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed El Shazly, Fatheya Sobhy Matuk, Mona Mahmoud Shams El Din

Journal of Art, Design and Music

Computational design is often presented in purely technical terms without understanding the underlying logic and theory behind the process. Computational design is defined as the application of computational strategies to the design process. While designers traditionally rely on intuition and experience to solve design problems, computational design aims to enhance this process by encoding design decisions using computer language. The goal is not necessarily to document the final result, but rather the steps required to create that result. Computational design draws inspiration from nature's ability to create efficient designs that exhibit complexity, organic forms and natural patterns. It enables designers …

Fostering Collaborative Innovation By Bridging The Engineering-Design Gap In Egypt: Hcd&E Integration And Visionary Design With Ai Integration In Education, Ahmed T.M. Fathy, Salwa El Ghareeb, Yasser Shaban

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This paper addresses a key challenge in Egypt's Educational sector: the mismatch between engineering education and the needs of modern design-focused companies. This gap hinders the development of user-friendly products and the sector's competitiveness. To bridge this divide, the paper proposes collaborative design training for engineers and designers. This paper will equip them with Human-Centered Design and Engineering and VisionaryDriven Design Research skills. By understanding user needs and developing solutions for the future, engineers can create a stronger link between education and industry. The paper will explore specific points to improve collaboration between engineers and designers, the potential of artificial …

Survey On Seed Biology And Pharmacological Properties Of Four Important Species, Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian, Wenli Sun

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Medicinal and aromatic plants are gaining more importance because of their potential application in food, pharmaceutical and fragrance industry. Medicinal and aromatic plants have been used in cosmetics, perfumery, pharmaceuticals and food flavoring since ancient times, because of the presence of essential oils and different components. Seeds are of immense economic and biological importance, and they contain high oil, protein and starch reserves. The seeds of medicinal and aromatic plants are stores of important and active secondary metabolites that have been economically and commercially beneficial and helpful for medicine and pharmacy. The seeds of fennel are highly nutritious, and the …

Mastering The Phases Of Design Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide To Navigating From Conceptualization To Launch In The Digital Product Life Cycle, Mahmoud Ahmed Gouda Elgazzar, Mina Eshaq Tawfilis Dawood

Journal of Art, Design and Music

The initial phase of the digital product life cycle, known as the introduction stage, is undeniably one of the most crucial and challenging periods. It is characterized by an open-ended design process, where ideas are still being explored and refined. This phase also brings about high levels of uncertainty regarding market acceptance, making it essential for companies to foster innovation and experimentation to find the winning formula. Navigating through this early stage presents significant challenges for businesses as they face various obstacles that can impede their success. One prominent obstacle is limited consumer awareness of the new product or service …

Michigan Ophthalmology Pathway Program: Five Years Of Aiming To Increase Diversity In Ophthalmology, Keith D. Miller, Karthik Reddy, Anna Kay, Mickey Nguyen, Rafik Issa, Lena Juratli, Mikaelah Johnson Griggs, Mana Yacim, Alan Sugar, Ariane Kaplan

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Introduction: Ophthalmology is one of the least diverse medical subspecialties. The Michigan Ophthalmology Pathway (MOP) Program was created at the University of Michigan Medical School in 2017 to promote diversity in ophthalmology through early exposure and longitudinal mentorship for medical students from underrepresented backgrounds (URiM). This innovative institution-level model aimed to increase URiM student interest in ophthalmology and help URiM students develop competitive residency applications. Methods: Each year, first-year medical students (M1) and residents (PGY2) were invited to apply to MOP. MOP mentees were matched one-to-one with an ophthalmology resident mentor whom they shadowed for six days in the clinic …

Exploring The Quality Of Professional Development In Addressing Challenges With Behavior Management Of Special Needs Students In Inclusive Classrooms: An Instrumental Case Study, Reem Abuwatfa

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Inclusive education has become a major educational priority globally and within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), driven by policies promoting the full participation of students with special educational needs (SEN) in inclusive classrooms. This study explores how elementary-level general education teachers perceive the quality of professional development (PD) in addressing their challenges with behavior management of students with SEN in inclusive classrooms. A qualitative case study approach was used, utilizing semi-structured interviews. Three overarching main themes were generated from the interviews, which were further categorized into eight themes and 18 subthemes. The findings indicated that teachers face challenges from the …

The Map Of Wilderland: Ecocritical Reflections On Tolkien’S Myth Of Wilderness (2022) By Amber Lehning, Andrew Higgins

Journal of Tolkien Research

Book review, by Andrew Higgins, of The Map of Wilderland: Ecocritical Reflections on Tolkien’s Myth of Wilderness (2022) by Amber Lehning

A Descriptive Analysis Of The Current State Of Peace Officer Standards And Training Physical Fitness Requirements Across The Usa, Robert G. Lockie, Joseph Dulla

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(8): 543-560, 2025. Many law enforcement organizations are experiencing recruitment and retention challenges, of which physical fitness can be a factor. The study purpose was to collate information from Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission staff in each USA state to document current fitness mandates and policies for recruits/officers. A 10-question survey was allocated to an appropriate representative from every state POST organization. The survey collected information regarding minimum state-mandated fitness standards for academy entry and exit; minimum state-mandated requirements for fitness programming, including safety plans; education/training requirements for fitness training instructors; and minimum …

Novel Electrospinning Techniques For Fabricating Scaffolds To Model Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease In Tissue Engineered Blood Vessel Mimics, Isaac "Squeaky" Buentipo

Master's Theses

Novel Electrospinning Techniques for Fabricating Scaffolds to Model Intracranial

Atherosclerotic Disease in Tissue Engineered Blood Vessel Mimics

Isaac “Squeaky” Buentipo

Dr. Kristen Cardinal’s Tissue Engineering Lab at California Polytechnic State University specializes in fabricating customized vascular models, known as Blood Vessel Mimics (BVMs), for medical device testing. BVMs are simplified in vitro vascular models designed to bridge the gap between bench testing and in vivo evaluation of intravascular medical devices. BVMs are produced by combining a polymer scaffold with human vascular cells. Through novel scaffold fabrication techniques, such as silicone injection molding, silicone dip casting and electrospinning, the capabilities of …

Review Of Decolonising Design In Africa: Towards New Theories, Methods, And Practices, Adheesh Budree

Book Reviews

No abstract provided.

Review Of Steve: A Framework For Ai And Identity Design, Maithili Mishra

Book Reviews

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Antibiotic Testing Protocols For Biofilm-Forming Escherichia Coli In A Microfluidic Platform, Caleb R. Telander

Master's Theses

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections remain an ongoing clinical problem due to biofilm persistence and antibiotic resistance. Standard antibiotic susceptibility testing cannot accurately reproduce flow conditions and the spatial complexity of the in vivoenvironment and is thus questionable in relevance to device-related infections. This study examines a microfluidic device designed to simulate physiologically relevant wall shear stress and antibiotic gradients in Escherichia coli biofilms. The polydimethylsiloxane-based system integrates a 16-well culture chamber with a gradient generator. Biofilm growth was observed using fluorescence microscopy of green fluorescent protein-labeled bacteria. Simulations performed using COMSOL Multiphysics software estimated the appropriate range of wall …

Personalized Pain Management Pathway Based On Individual Diagnoses, Tiana Bell Asn, Rn, Diana Desmornes Asn, Rn, Autumn Dwyer Bsn, Rn, Monica Foley Asn, Rn, Marissa Forleo Bsn, Rn, Heather Mcmillan Asn, Rn, Nicole Valenti Bsn, Rn

Posters

The intervention we’re proposing offers a comprehensive, individualized approach to pain management, taking into account diagnosis-specific pain scales, nonpharmacological interventions, and continued pain control post-discharge.

United Seas For Resilient Reefs: A Blueprint For Coral Conservation Through International Cooperation, John J. Bohorquez, Maoz Fine, Dana I. Grieco, David A. Gill, Ali Al-Swalimih, Jacqueline Padilla-Gamino, Isaiah W. Bolden, Margaux Hein, Callum Backstrom, Melanie Mcfield, Raphael Martinez, Benjamin Midberry, Fahd Al-Guthmy, Ellen K. Pikitch, Natalia Benejam, Chen Azulay, Britt Ronen, Oren Levy, Anne Mcelroy, Karine Kleinhaus

School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences Faculty Publications

Coral reefs are one of Earth’s most vital and threatened ecosystems. They protect coastlines, generate billions of dollars of tourism revenue, support valuable fisheries, and contribute to the development of vital medicines. Yet half of the world's coral reefs have been lost in the last 50 years, and 90% of remaining reefs are projected to die off by the middle of this century, mainly due to warming seas from climate change.

Despite these challenges there is reason for hope. Some coral reefs – such as in the northern Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba – have demonstrated remarkable resilience to …

Texas Institute For The Preservation Of History And Culture Newsletter - June 2025, Texas Institute For The Preservation Of History And Culture

Newsletter Collections

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Partial Textual Stimuli Within An Interactive Task For Increasing Reports Of Past Behavior With A Child With Autism, Masyn S. Mcwilliams, Robbie Hanson

Faculty Scholarship

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face challenges with reporting past behavior. Although some behavior-analytic studies have shown success with increasing these reports, the use of materials within activities that do not repeat has not been assessed (e.g., Shillingsburg et al., 2017). Thus, the purpose of the current study was to expand upon previous research (e.g., Shillingsburg et al. 2017; 2019) by utilizing novel materials within activities completed and examining the use of partial textual stimuli within an interactive task to increase reports of past behavior for one child with autism. The results showed an increase in reports of …