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Post Blast, George Byford

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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The Power Of Mis-Education, Ladarius Dennison

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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Men We Reaped: A Call For A Revolutionary Social System, Ladarius Dennison

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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Blue Satin Pajamas: Omar Little And Hegemonic Masculinity In The Wire, Pierce Ellinwood

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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A Flood Of Memories, Emmett Frank

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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The Outsiders, Eric Fantauzzi

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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Reflections On Mals And Learning To Write, Kathy Fortin

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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You Want Me In Brown, Alberto Ruiz

CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal

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Partial Systems' Analysis Of Traffic Noise Reduction In Tarik Al Jadidah, Beirut, Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi, Nour El Baba, Shireen Khalil, Nour El Hage, Rouba Joumblat, Franz Gatzweiler

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Traffic noise is considered one of the main pollutants in an urban space and has multiple side effects regarding the physical and mental health of the human being. Tarik Al Jadidah, one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Beirut City- Lebanon, is selected as urban area for a project-based initiative and the focal point of different studies in BAU Urban Lab. The area suffers from various urban problems, but prominently traffic noise that highly damages the urban residents' quality of life due to its high levels of traffic noise that surpasses the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

BAU Urban …

Knowledge Risks And Sustainability: An Empirical Study On Lebanese Knowledge-Intensive Firms, Rabih A. El Khatib, Alaaeldine Abbass Ali

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Today’s business environment is characterized by a growing number of knowledge risks. There has been a paucity of empirical research on the impact of knowledge risks on business sustainability. This paper looks at the direct and indirect consequences of knowledge risks on a firm's sustainability. A questionnaire was administered with a sample of 427 respondents from Lebanese knowledge-intensive firms. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the research framework. The findings indicate that knowledge risks and knowledge loss have a direct and significant detrimental impact on business sustainability. The performance of organizations has a direct and significant positive impact …

From Waste To Energy:   Reuse Of Landfills To Create Eco-Friendly Spaces, Maya Maasarani, Ayman Afify, Hiba Mohsen, Maged Youssef

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Waste to Energy (W to E) minimize the amount of waste sent to landfill, which also reduces negative impacts on the environment. This problem has been a common occurrence since the beginning of time. Waste to Energy will assist in the creation of a low-carbon society. Currently, the challenge behind reaching Eco-friendly space is a result of the continuity of incineration and landfill uncontrolled Municipal Solid waste on slopes and seashore. This environmental disaster as worldwide landfill is oversaturated and can collapse at any moment and cause dangerous damage to the environment. The average trash production increased phenomenally worldwide, resulting …

Extending The Role Of Architecture Intervention Across The Disaster Life Cycle, Khaled Zahra, Ayman Afify, Hiba Mohsen, Maged Youssef

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Disasters have been a common occurrence since the beginning of time, yet they are increasing phenomenally worldwide and especially in developing countries. Factors that led to the cause of destructive disasters are often complex and interrelated; researchers detect human influence and rapid development is intensifying the damage and scale of disaster-prone areas through urban sprawl and human interference. Observing the disaster life cycle, it is made up of four stages: preparedness stage, resilience and mitigation stage, response and relief stage, and finally reconstruction and recovery stage. The main focus usually lies in the response and relief stage which comes immediately …

Different Irrigant Activation Techniques In Removing Dentin Debris: An In-Vitro Study, Maya T. Eter, Roula S. Abiad

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

During endodontic treatment, the efficiency of irrigation depends on two criteria: the antimicrobial and dissolving properties of the irrigation solution and the delivery system used that dictates the flushing action of the irrigant and consequently enable it to reach complex areas. The purpose of this in-vitro study was to compare the cleaning efficiency of EDDY sonic activation with needle irrigation and passive ultrasonic activation regarding elimination of dentin debris. Forty single rooted extracted teeth were instrumented and then were split in bucco-lingual direction. A longitudinal groove was performed in the inner surface of one root half of each tooth. Grooves …

The Impact Of Economic Growth And Inflation On Youth Unemployment: Empirical Study In Escwa Region, Mohamed Khodor El Daw

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

High unemployment particularly among youth is a serious burden for economy. There are many causes behind the high unemployment in the Escwa region, which differ from one country to another. Governments policies aim to solve this problem by creating new jobs symmetric with the sustainability of economic growth. These policies usually aim to increase growth rates and not to reduce unemployment. Inflation is another factor that has influence on unemployment rate, therefore economic growth and inflation are two factors that have impact on unemployment. Youth are the most affected group due to many reasons, the most important is the employment …

Impact Of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices On Financial Performance: Evidence From Selected Mena Region Commercial Banks, Rasha Mohamad Mahboub, Lynn Imad Fawaz

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Nowadays, corporations are being held accountable for their actions that affect their surroundings. Thus, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been integrated in their business models, which can impact their financial performances (FP). Previous researches regarding the relationship between CSR and FP have yielded mixed results. Thus, this research aims at identifying the impact of CSR practices in the environment (ENV), human resources (HR), products and consumers (PC) and community involvement (CI) on FP of 81 commercial banks operating in selected MENA countries for the year 2018. Data were gathered from CSR report and annual report for each bank. The multiple …

Factors Affecting Accounting Students’ Performance At University In Lebanon, Rasha Mohamad Mahboub

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Factors affecting students' performance (SP) have been the topic of continuing discussion among academics, instructors, and policy - makers. There have been several research that tried to investigate this subject; however; most of those research have concentrated on SP in America and Europe. Though, since cultural dissimilarities might have a function in determining the factors that influence SP, it is extremely vital to investigate those factors to the Lebanese society. The purpose of this research is to investigate the factors affecting accounting SP at the faculty of business administration at Beirut Arab University (BAU) in Lebanon. To achieve this, a …

Does Citizens’ Involvement Reflect Sustainability In Smart Cities?, Zeina Mazloum

BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development

Though being highlighted for years as a core driver for smart cities to advance, a small body of research revealed the significant role of citizens in contributing to smart cities’ maturity and sustainability. This paper emphasizes the importance of citizens’ involvement in the decision-making process in smart cities through obtaining a high quality of life, ensuring rapid urban growth, attracting brains, talents, and skills in addition to raising productivity. All these serve as solid foundations for sustainability in smart cities and opens doors wide for future studies.

Betting On Talent: Examining The Relationship Between Employee Retention And Onboarding Programs, Jonna B. Blount

Engaged Management ReView

The expectations of employees in the United States continue to evolve as generational shifts occur in the workforce. The already raging war for talent has been fueled by the 2020 pandemic, which introduced new ways to work and different types of work opportunities. As a result, employees are re-evaluating their options and seeking ways to extract more value from their professional lives. In these circumstances, employee retention is a competitive advantage, and companies must consider how to retain their most desirable talent. Research in the organizational behavior domain shows that when employees hold values like those of their employing organization, …

Determinants Of Software-As-A-Service Adoption By Small And Medium Enterprises In Tanzania, Riziki Majengo, Mercy Mbise

The African Journal of Information Systems

Organizations in developed economies use the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to improve performance and efficiency. However, its adoption in developing economies such as Tanzania is very low due to limited research on its adoption. This study enhances the adoption of SaaS in Tanzanian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by proposing a conceptual framework based on the diffusion of innovation theory and the technology-organization-environment framework and recommending strategies for improving adoption. The framework was tested using regression analysis on data collected from 139 SMEs. Findings show that eight factors, relative advantage, compatibility, awareness, cost, perceived security and privacy risk, reliability and availability, …

Perfect Illumination Hood - Id-05585, Christian Mohr

Defensive Publications Series

The invention relates to a range hood with an illumination control. The range hood comprises two light sources that include High Color Rendering Index (CRI) LEDs and that electrically connect to a driver unit configured to regulate the power output for each light source independently. Additionally, either a hood UI or a mobile device is enabled to select a preferred lighting setting performed from the range hood. Furthermore, a True Tone function set in the range hood is configured to identify an ambient light condition and to generate an appropriate illumination suggestion. Accordingly, by adjusting the intensity-current levels of the …

Crypto Now Pay Later, Surendra Vyas, Sindhu Shankar Rao, Som Madhab Bhattacharya

Defensive Publications Series

A method and a system for performing transaction based on a Crypto Now Pay Later (CNPL) scheme. The method comprises displaying a payment options window on a user device on successful selection of a product or a service. Further, the method comprises receiving a payment method selection from a customer from the payment options window for payment of the product or the service and performing transaction for payment of the product or service based on the payment method selection. Thereafter, the method comprises presenting a payment transaction statement in equivalent of stable coin value for the performed transaction at an …

Environment Detection And Collision Avoidance By Uwb Design On Hmd And Joystick, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

For the wired VR HMD use case, due to there is wire which will limit the user’s movement so when there are multi-players in the room to play the game together, they might NOT BE easy to get collision. In order to provide the better UX, there are more wireless VR HMD coming to the market, however, without the wire, the users might be easier to get collision in multi-players user scenario. Wireless VR HMD is getting popular because the wired HMD will limit user’s movement so the UX will be limited. However, with more and more multi-players game or …

Notas Sobre Heinrich Witt, Mirko Lauer

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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DesorientacióN Y Movimiento En TravesíA Invertebrada De Ethel Barja, Luz Velasco Oropeza

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Inti Numéro 95-96

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Transgresiones Y Otredades GóTicas En La FiccióN De Carlos Fuentes, Antonio Alcalá GonzáLez

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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ImaginacióN BiográFica, Peruanismo Y Literatura En El “Elogio Del Inca Garcilaso” De José De La Riva-AgüEro Y Osma, Enrique E. Cortez

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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"¿QuiéN Habla Por Mis Labios Cosas Que En Vano Detener Intento?": CuestióN De Palabra, Autoridad E Imagen En José Martí, Osmar SáNchez Aguilera

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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Refurbishing Classrooms For Hybrid Learning: Balancing Between Infrastructure And Technology Improvements, Ahmed Marey, Sherif Goubran, Khaled Tarabieh

Faculty Journal Articles

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Novelando El Territorio, Felipe Valencia Caicedo

INTI: Revista de literatura hispánica

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