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Designing Urban Spaces According To Earth Energystructure: Toward A Better Live In Cities, Mohamed Wafa Alexandria University Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Sep 2020

Designing Urban Spaces According To Earth Energystructure: Toward A Better Live In Cities, Mohamed Wafa Alexandria University Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Architecture was and still a vital need in our life; in very ancient times, it represented a human’s shelter from his surroundings. Architecture then along became the source of the human comfort along with the progress of the civilizations. To achieve that human comfort it was necessary for architecture to react harmoniously with its environment. Therefore, certain considerations like Social, constructional, environmental have been assigned to Architecture. Modern architecture has neglected a natural inevitable consideration: "The Earth's Energy" which is a natural electromagnetic field of the Earth, resulting from of the melted iron in the earth's core. That energy have …


Health-Related Quality Of Life In Treatment-Seeking Arab Patientswith Obesity, Dima Kreidieh, Dana El Masri Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Hana Tannir Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Leila Itani Lecturer, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Marwan El Ghoch Sep 2020

Health-Related Quality Of Life In Treatment-Seeking Arab Patientswith Obesity, Dima Kreidieh, Dana El Masri Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Hana Tannir Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Leila Itani Lecturer, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Marwan El Ghoch

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Background & Aim: Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome that reflectsthe impact of chronic diseases on patients’ wellbeing. There is a paucity of studies on HRQoL and obesity in Arab-speaking countries. Therefore we aimed to investigate this outcome in this population. METHODS: The HRQoL was assessed by the validated Arabic version of the ORWELL 97 questionnaire in 116 seeking-treatment patients with obesity referred to the Nutritional and Weight management outpatient clinic of Beirut Arab University (BAU) in Lebanon, matched by age and gender to 116 normal-weight participants. RESULTS: Patients with obesity displayed higher total ORWELL 97 scores …


Chemical And Microbiological Analysis Of Wellsand Rivers In Lebanese Urban Cities, Nada El-Darra Assistant Professor, Department Of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Celine Hajjar Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Michel Afram Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon Sep 2020

Chemical And Microbiological Analysis Of Wellsand Rivers In Lebanese Urban Cities, Nada El-Darra Assistant Professor, Department Of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Celine Hajjar Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Michel Afram Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon

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Unsafe drinking water has been implicated in numerous health problems in developing countries. This latter is a result of the increase in human population and urbanization. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the water contamination in the Lebanese urban cities. Consequently, it has become necessary to monitor the chemical and microbiological parameters of different wells and rivers in Lebanese Urban Cities. In this present study, we analyzed the chemical and microbiological characteristics of water coming from different wells in Urban Cities (Baakline, Hasbaya, Kfarchakhna, Kesrwan, Antelias, Fanar, Lebaa, Tal Amara, Tyre) and seven Lebanese rivers (Hasbani, Rachiine, Kadisha, …


Quality Of Life And Well-Being Among Palestinianand Syrian Refugees In Lebanon, Mayssah El-Nayal Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Helga Alaeddine Assistant Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Olfat Mahmoud Assistant Professor (Part Timer), Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences Sep 2020

Quality Of Life And Well-Being Among Palestinianand Syrian Refugees In Lebanon, Mayssah El-Nayal Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Helga Alaeddine Assistant Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Olfat Mahmoud Assistant Professor (Part Timer), Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences

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Quality of life (QOL) is a basic concept in a number of disciplines, including social sciences, politics, economics, the environment, psychology, and medicine. Although the term comprises primarily psychological components, it remains a multi-dimensional concept that has been derived from various fields, the most important of which are biology, medicine, psychology, and sociology. Well-being generally includes global judgments of life satisfaction and feelings ranging from depression to joy. The study sought to (1) investigate the sex-related differences on both quality of life (QOL) and well-being. A convenience sample of 382 adults from the Palestinian and Syrian refugees were recruited. The …


Barriers Faced By Syrian Refugees In Accessinghealthcare In Urban Areas In Lebanon, Mirna Fawaz Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences Sep 2020

Barriers Faced By Syrian Refugees In Accessinghealthcare In Urban Areas In Lebanon, Mirna Fawaz Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences

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The crisis in Syria continues to take a devastating toll on the country’s civilian population. Lebanon now has 1.2 million Syrian refugees registered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, where over 1 million of them live outside of camps in urban settings and informal settlement. The high prevalence of communicable and noncommunicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Lebanon is being faced with a variety of multifaceted barriers leading to limited access to and use of healthcare services in terms of provision of appropriate secondary and tertiary services, continuity of care, access to medications, and costs. Aim: This study …


The Adopted Procurement Systems In Theconstruction Processes Of The Informal Settlementsin Beirut, Khaled Sadek Senior Lecturer,, Ibtihal El-Bastawissi Professor, Faculty Of Architecture, Design And Built Environment, Rokia Raslan Senior Lecturer, Institute Of Environmental Design & Engineering, Samer Sayary Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment Sep 2020

The Adopted Procurement Systems In Theconstruction Processes Of The Informal Settlementsin Beirut, Khaled Sadek Senior Lecturer,, Ibtihal El-Bastawissi Professor, Faculty Of Architecture, Design And Built Environment, Rokia Raslan Senior Lecturer, Institute Of Environmental Design & Engineering, Samer Sayary Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment

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Compared to other cities, the construction of informal settlements in the city of Beirut is caused by a range of interrelated factors including population growth, ruralurban migration and political intrigues. These settlements follow a reverse development process where people occupy the land, then build on it, install infrastructures, and finally, acquire ownership. The aim of this study is to identify the adopted procurement methods in the construction process of informal settlements in Beirut through the different construction phases of these settlements. The methodology used in this study is based on a qualitative analysis of the informal housing in Beirut as …


Digital Design And Fabrication Technologies Topromote Values Of Human Well-Being, Chadi Khoury Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment Sep 2020

Digital Design And Fabrication Technologies Topromote Values Of Human Well-Being, Chadi Khoury Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment

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Nowadays, thanks to technological development and knowledge, digital design has assumed a fundamental role in building human's well-being. No longer a mere functional element, today it is an interdisciplinary tool par excellence in the construction of new forms of relationship between human and his vital context. The process of design is subject of many studies in the field of psychology or social science or technologies. Its wealth is based on its complexity and the variety of operating conditions that include during its progress. This paper studies how it is possible for digital design and fabrication technologies to promote human well-being …


Traditional Spatial And Environmental Parametersinfluencing Innovativearchitectural Interventions: Case Study Ofdariyah Governorate, Sami Al- Sabbagh Architect, Sep 2020

Traditional Spatial And Environmental Parametersinfluencing Innovativearchitectural Interventions: Case Study Ofdariyah Governorate, Sami Al- Sabbagh Architect,

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Traditional and vernacular architecture have always been responsive and sensitive to spatially and functionally socio-cultural and environmental conditions. Spatial configuration of architectural elements served a purpose such as alleviate harsh environmental conditions, respect concept of privacy, and accommodates e sociocommunal activities. The evolving contemporary architecture has grown far from the traditional architecture leaving behind sensitive design solutions that enhanced the spatial and environmental experience. The aim of this paper is to learn from traditional vernacular spatial production, notably the Saudi Najd architecture, in order to enhance contemporary architectural practices and experience. The paper aims to discuss the use of innovative …


The Effect Of Sectoral Fdi Onfood Security In Developingcountries., Mohamed Balouza Assistant Professor, Department Of Economics, Faculty Of Business Administration Sep 2020

The Effect Of Sectoral Fdi Onfood Security In Developingcountries., Mohamed Balouza Assistant Professor, Department Of Economics, Faculty Of Business Administration

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Food security is an important need in developing countries. Many countries tried to attract external investment to improve the development and reduce the problem of hunger. Many types of research showed that not all foreign direct investments have the same effect on domestic welfare. Therefore, a question arises: how do capital flows affect the food security in the developing countries? In addition, how do these flows relate to the political situation and stability in the beneficiary countries? Based on the above, a research will be developed to redefine the definition of food security as a multidimensional concept also discovering different …


Nature In Cities:An Approach To Promote The Sense Of Belonging Inurban Communities, Nahed Hamawi Teaching Assistant (Phd Candidate), Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built En Sep 2020

Nature In Cities:An Approach To Promote The Sense Of Belonging Inurban Communities, Nahed Hamawi Teaching Assistant (Phd Candidate), Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built En

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During the second half of the twentieth century, a time that has been noticeable by rapid urbanization of societies, urban environments have become diminished and dysfunctional. Particularly in the practice of forming urban space and in addition, the design of buildings has been allowed to be bloomed, with the lack of both social and environmental responsibility have turned into revolting influences of the plot. With regards to the Urban Environment, sociological consequences will undermine the amenity value of the social environment if the community and the end user are not satisfied by the incompetence to meet the cultural needs. The …


The Impact Of Financial Development On Theprofitability Of The Banking Sector In Lebanon, Nisreen Mousa Faculty Of Business Administration, Sep 2020

The Impact Of Financial Development On Theprofitability Of The Banking Sector In Lebanon, Nisreen Mousa Faculty Of Business Administration,

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This study seeks to examine the impact of financial development on the profitability of banks in Lebanon during the period 1989-2014 using time-series analysis. Different variables were used to measure financial development (the ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP to reflect the financial depth, the ratio of deposit money bank assets to GDP to reflect the size of the banking sector, and the ratio of private credit by deposit money banks and other financial institutions to GDP to measure the banking sector’s activity) and investigate its impact on the Lebanese banking sector’s profits which was measured by return on assets …


The Impact Of New Technology On The Transportationservices: “Uber Platform, Tala Zein Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Law & Political Science Sep 2020

The Impact Of New Technology On The Transportationservices: “Uber Platform, Tala Zein Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Law & Political Science

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In recent years, the advent of new technologies has impacting an increasing number of economic sectors including transportation. New organizational tools have emerged to facilitate the matching between service providers and consumers. In fact, Uber platform provided an innovative way, the application, to mediate the interaction between both drivers and riders. Platform operators usually provide information about the service user, facilitate online payment, and resolve disputes. The use of these platforms has been booting the rise of Uber and the ascent of this online empowered “sharing economy” has changed that numerous people live. The subsequent “shared economy” offers different options- …


Innovative Approaches For The Photocatalyticdegradation Of Pesticides, Loubna Youssef Faculty Of Science,, Houssam El-Rassy Assistant Professor, Department Of Chemistry, Faculty Of Science, Ghassan Younes Professor, Department Of Chemistry, Faculty Of Science, Rami Al- Oweini American University In Beirut, Lebanon Sep 2020

Innovative Approaches For The Photocatalyticdegradation Of Pesticides, Loubna Youssef Faculty Of Science,, Houssam El-Rassy Assistant Professor, Department Of Chemistry, Faculty Of Science, Ghassan Younes Professor, Department Of Chemistry, Faculty Of Science, Rami Al- Oweini American University In Beirut, Lebanon

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Mono- and tri-vanadium-substituted Keggin-type heteropolyoxoanions [SiW12O40]4- and[PW12O40] 4- were evaluated as photocatalysts for the photodegradation of three hazardous food pesticides: Atrazine, Chlorpyrifos and Dieldrin. Kinetic experiments were performed under UV irradiation at 254nm. The degradation of each pesticide was assessed by investigating its disappearance with time using High Performance Liquid Chromatography c o n n e c t e d to an Ultra-Violet s p e c t r o p h o t ome t e r d e t e c t o r (HPLC-UV). The photocatalytic degradation of the three pesticides exhibited first order kinetics. It was …


Focused Reviews On Community Livability Strategiesfor Upgrading Impoverished Areas, Nour El-Baba Teaching Assistant (Phd Candidate), Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment Sep 2020

Focused Reviews On Community Livability Strategiesfor Upgrading Impoverished Areas, Nour El-Baba Teaching Assistant (Phd Candidate), Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment

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Impoverished areas represent the worst of urban poverty, inequality and intolerable difficulties concerning the quality of life of the wellbeing. A person is impoverished when there is deprivation of strength, vitality and liveliness. Poor societies are conscious of their deficiency of power and independence which subject them to mistreatment; they express about pain brought by their inevitable violation of social norms and inability to fully participate in community life. The concept of livability and its strong link with sense of community is essential; it is the sum of factors that add up the community’s quality of life including the built …


Enhancing Pedestrian Safety To Improve Urban Health, Nisreen Alkassabany Department Of Architecture, Faculty Of Fine Arts, Hebatalla Abouelfadl, Yassmine Alkassabany Sep 2020

Enhancing Pedestrian Safety To Improve Urban Health, Nisreen Alkassabany Department Of Architecture, Faculty Of Fine Arts, Hebatalla Abouelfadl, Yassmine Alkassabany

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Walking is such an essential human activity and it is a part of every trip. Whatever the main purpose for travel, walking will remain the first and last mode used; no doubt there is a link between walking, urban health, and pedestrian safety. Unfortunately, safe walking has been ignored in the mission of planning for many transportation systems in the cities. The number of individuals killed or seriously injured on Arab cities’ road’s network has significantly increased the late decades. Nonetheless, there has been no meaningful change in the pedestrian facilities throughout the most recent ten years. There are numerous …


Ouzai Road Slumsan Exploratory Study For Social And Environmental Problems, Nader Azab Associate Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment,, Kareem Jalal Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment,, Osama Omar Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment Sep 2020

Ouzai Road Slumsan Exploratory Study For Social And Environmental Problems, Nader Azab Associate Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment,, Kareem Jalal Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment,, Osama Omar Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

The notion of health and wellbeing issues in urban areas has triggered genuine advances in research and applications striving to achieve valid sustainable outcomes for living environments. According to the 2017 UN Climate Change Conference held in Bonn, Germany, the world is becoming attentive to depending on sustainable policies and practices which are supported in several international environmental agreements and conferences that were initially held to tackle the issue of global warming, economy crisis and social equity. This research addresses one of the most compelling problems in Lebanon; informal settlements and the vice of sustainability and related health and wellbeing …


Urban-Rural Maternal Health Challenges Inlebanon, Soha Tabbara Make Mothers Matter, Farah Zayat Teaching Assistant, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment Sep 2020

Urban-Rural Maternal Health Challenges Inlebanon, Soha Tabbara Make Mothers Matter, Farah Zayat Teaching Assistant, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment

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The health of urban populations has changed as cities have evolved. As more people worldwide live in cities, it is imperative to understand how urban living enhances population health and well-being. Maternal health is an indicator of global health; a healthy mother can fully participate in economic and social life. This paper discusses and analyses the challenges faced by mothers living in rural areas and aims at identifying the factors that affect maternal mortality among rural communities in Lebanon. This is achieved by gathering data from scientific reports from governmental and nongovernmental organizations. As well as using the statement written …


Tourism For All: An Innovative Approach Forenhancing Well-Being Of Special Needscase Study (Islamic Cairo –Historical City), Iman El Bastawisi Professor Of Anthropology, Germaine Amer African World Heritage Sep 2020

Tourism For All: An Innovative Approach Forenhancing Well-Being Of Special Needscase Study (Islamic Cairo –Historical City), Iman El Bastawisi Professor Of Anthropology, Germaine Amer African World Heritage

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Cities are being increasingly recognized and valued for their contributions to the quality of life of their citizens. Urban environments provide enormous variety of physical and cultural components. Due to social and demographic changes, there is an increase of people with disabilities all over the world. According to UNWTO, people with disabilities represent 2 billion persons or 15 % of the world population .Over the years, persons with disabilities has faced barriers to realizing their right to participate in life in general and in cultural life in particular due to inaccessibility of cultural programs, health problems, and lack of services. …


Right To Adequate Housing In Lebanon, Omar Houri Associate Professor, Faculty Of Law And Political Science Sep 2020

Right To Adequate Housing In Lebanon, Omar Houri Associate Professor, Faculty Of Law And Political Science

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“The right to adequate housing” is guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its article (25) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in article 11. Both documents have recognized the right to adequate housing, health and well-being. The classical definition of this right is based on three pillars: security, peace and dignity; however, the right to adequate housing also requires that other conditions should be provided to everyone as affordability of housing, adequate infrastructure, clean water, and sustainable environment. The Lebanese Constitution assures this right since it abides by the Universal Declaration of Human …


Principles Of Urban Quality Of Life, Walaa Nour Associate Professor Of Architecture And Urban Design, Department Of Architecture Faculty Of Engineering, Sep 2020

Principles Of Urban Quality Of Life, Walaa Nour Associate Professor Of Architecture And Urban Design, Department Of Architecture Faculty Of Engineering,

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Quality of life is a notion that has been discussed by philosophers, social scientists, economists conceded with the question of how society should best allocate resources it has been widely used in a wide range of contexts , including the fields of international development, health care, political science, built environment, education, reaction and leisure time social belonging. The purpose of this paper is to answer the question of how can urban planning contributes to improving individual quality of life, introduce the nation of urban quality of life that refers to the urban planning features that could enhance the individual quality …


A Methodology For Shifting Egyptian Portsinto Sustainable Green Ports, Ashraf Mansour Civil & Architectural Department Sep 2020

A Methodology For Shifting Egyptian Portsinto Sustainable Green Ports, Ashraf Mansour Civil & Architectural Department

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Egypt has a capacity of more than fifteen ports, situated on both the Mediterranean and the Red sea, with a totalarea of around 518 Km2. They are either commercial, or specialized ports which includes Mining Ports ,Petroleum Ports, Tourist Ports, Fishing Ports and Berths. The main Egyptian commercial ports are Alexandria,El Dekheila, Damietta, El Arish, West Port Said, East Port Said, Suez, Petroleum Dock, Adabiya, Sokhna Port, Hurghada, Safaga, El Tour, Nuweiba and Sharm El Sheikh. Establishing a methodology for shifting Egyptian Ports into sustainable green ports is of a major benefit as it incorporates a balance between environmental, social …


Improving Indoor Air Quality Using Low-Emissionmaterials, Nael Alsarrag Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment Sep 2020

Improving Indoor Air Quality Using Low-Emissionmaterials, Nael Alsarrag Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment

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The interior design field faces a technological breakthrough in the development of materials and methods of usage and implementation, which requires great attention for supportive studies The aim of this research is to improve indoor air quality by using lowemission materials with control and rationing the use of contaminant products in residential spaces And because human is the goal of every development and has the right to live in a healthy environment and healthy spaces, and mainly the success of any interior designer in all about taking care of this purpose that depends on the professional control and harnessing the …


Modelling The Interactions Between Urbanheat Island And Urban Geometry, Dina Saadallah Department Of Architectural Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering Sep 2020

Modelling The Interactions Between Urbanheat Island And Urban Geometry, Dina Saadallah Department Of Architectural Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering

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Cities are a complex, adaptive, and self-organizing systems, that are faced with several challenges due to rapid urbanization such as socio-demographic problems, air pollution, threat of climate change, and urban heat island effect (Kim and Han, 2012). Urbanization, is one of the greatest challenges of this century, that is strongly affecting the atmosphere and urban context of cities. In the light of these challenges there is a crucial need to study the effect of urban heat island phenomenon, which is characterized by an increased air temperature, from the periphery to the center of the cities, which it is partly caused …


Man's Emotional Responses And Wellbeing In Thekasbah Of Algiers, Imane Rezzoug Epau, Kenza Boussora Epau Sep 2020

Man's Emotional Responses And Wellbeing In Thekasbah Of Algiers, Imane Rezzoug Epau, Kenza Boussora Epau

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Human's emotional responses to the built environment are crucial to ensure both well-being and urban consciousness. The following research aims to explore the relationship between user's emotional responses to the built environment stimulus related to wellbeing. It studies people's emotional response as they encounter the alleys of the Kasbah of Algiers. A group of 10 architects participated in this study; they walked through the alleys of the Kasbah of Algiers, while talking spontaneously about their emotions and feelings regarding this space, and taking simultaneously pictures of the built environment scenes that are in relation with their emotional experience. Based on …


Co-Designing A Healthier Community:A Comprehensive Mobility Planfor Saida’S Waterfront, M Ohamad Tohme Research Assistant, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment,, Hiba Mohsen Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment Sep 2020

Co-Designing A Healthier Community:A Comprehensive Mobility Planfor Saida’S Waterfront, M Ohamad Tohme Research Assistant, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment,, Hiba Mohsen Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment

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Designing and improving cycling and walking as a soft mobility mode of transport has both environmental and social benefits and is a key in promoting healthier communities. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in redeveloping a master plan of Saida city, the gate of southern Lebanon in order to enhance the public realm, but unfortunately, a clear vision to develop comprehensive plan is still lacking. Among all Lebanese cities, Saida is the only city banned from motorcycle use for 20 years ago due to security issues. Moreover, Saida has a flat terrain, therefore it has the potential …


Designing Non-Stressed Psychological Public Spaces, Eslam Elsamahy Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment,, Rana Abd El-Fattah Lecturer (Phd Holder), Department Of Architecture, Faculty Of Fine Arts Sep 2020

Designing Non-Stressed Psychological Public Spaces, Eslam Elsamahy Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment,, Rana Abd El-Fattah Lecturer (Phd Holder), Department Of Architecture, Faculty Of Fine Arts

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Stress is considered the most nervous impact that affects human life due to pressure from many reasons, one of the external factors is the Built environment. The public space as a surrounding context plays a main effective role in human psychological mood whether negative or positive. The paper aims to evaluate urban public spaces, especially from the users’ activities in relation to stress factors, these applied through public spaces in Tripoli city, Lebanon. The methodology will be through an analytical study using observation and a questionnaire to measure the types of users’ activities in public spaces and their sense of …


Developing A Collaborative Framework For Linkingwoman’S Health, Walkability With Neighborhooddesign: A Pilot Study In Beirut, Hiba Mohsen Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment, Hala El Ahmadieh Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Medicine Sep 2020

Developing A Collaborative Framework For Linkingwoman’S Health, Walkability With Neighborhooddesign: A Pilot Study In Beirut, Hiba Mohsen Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment, Hala El Ahmadieh Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Medicine

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Urban environments, which lack adequate social environments suitable for walking, lead to spreading a culture of poor diet and minimal physical activity amongst its dwellers, and thus become one of the major contributing environmental factors that lead to obesity. Nevertheless, the evidence review findings on the association between urban parameters and health outcomes still needs to be investigated and requires integrated system approach for informed health planning. In a car dependent city, like Beirut, with a weak pedestrian infrastructure in addition to unhealthy modern lifestyle, there is significant health problems, particularly obesity, in women. Though genetic tendency is known to …


Sensory Spatial Appraisal Of The Child Medical Unitof Mustapha Pacha Hospital In Algiers, Nassila Ghida Laboratoire Ville Architecture Et Patrimoine- Lvap-, Kenza Boussora Laboratoire Ville Architecture Et Patrimoine- Lvap- Sep 2020

Sensory Spatial Appraisal Of The Child Medical Unitof Mustapha Pacha Hospital In Algiers, Nassila Ghida Laboratoire Ville Architecture Et Patrimoine- Lvap-, Kenza Boussora Laboratoire Ville Architecture Et Patrimoine- Lvap-

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Mustapha Pacha hospital is one of the oldest health services of Africa. It was constructed as a shelter of injured soldiers in the 19th century during the Ottoman Regency. It has a stratigraphy of more than two centuries. Its final planning was held by Jules Voinot in and with the Champs de Manoeuvre Algiers city extension, at the beginning of the 20th. Having a ward configuration, neither its organization nor its functional basics spatial use did change, regarding the demographical or the technical needs. It is integrated in the city and vice-versa. The research takes as a case study the …


Building Permit: A Critical Review Of The Legalframework In Lebanon, Ali Mourad Assistant Professor, Department Of Public Law, Faculty Of Law And Political Science Sep 2020

Building Permit: A Critical Review Of The Legalframework In Lebanon, Ali Mourad Assistant Professor, Department Of Public Law, Faculty Of Law And Political Science

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The Building Permit (BP) is a required administrative authorization issued by public authorities. It ensures that the planned construction is abiding by the legal framework governing the construction works in the targeted are or zone. In Lebanon, the Construction Law, No.646/2004 regulates the issuance of BPs. The technical and legal procedures involve require the engagement of various administrative authorities. In this context, three institutions are involved. At first, the Order of Engineers and Architects (OEA), the General Directorate of Urban Planning (GDUP) and the relevant local authorities on the Municipal level. However, as of 2014, the Ministry of the Interior …


Dietary Supplements Consumption Among Sportsmen Inlebanon, Bilal Azakir Assistant Professor, Department Of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine, Ghaydaa Abou Daher2 Faculty Of Medicine, Azza Abou Al Naga3 Professor, Department Of Clinical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine Sep 2020

Dietary Supplements Consumption Among Sportsmen Inlebanon, Bilal Azakir Assistant Professor, Department Of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine, Ghaydaa Abou Daher2 Faculty Of Medicine, Azza Abou Al Naga3 Professor, Department Of Clinical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

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The prevalence and the precipitated factors of dietary supplements use among sportsmen is poorly investigated in Lebanon. This study aim to assess the prevalence of dietary supplements use among sportsmen in Lebanon and affecting factors. This is a crosssectional study where participants were selected n by convenient sampling. 23.24% of participants reported using dietary supplements with the highest supplements used being proteins and amino acids. The main reasons were to aid an inadequate diet and to increase muscle strength. Although the majority did not attend information session about dietary supplements, participants were mostly aware about dietary supplement use and potential …