bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Applicability of existing models for predicting thermal comfort in sports facilities through the analysis of a case study
Authors:   University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, Lamberti Giulia ,   Institut de Recherche en Constructibilité, Université Paris-Est, France, Fantozzi Fabio ,   Institut de Recherche en Constructibilité, Université Paris-Est, France, Leccese Francesco ,   Institut de Recherche en Constructibilité, Université Paris-Est, France, Salvadori Giacomo ,   Institut de Recherche en Constructibilité, Université Paris-Est, France
Published: May 2024

Ensuring thermal comfort within sports facilities is crucial for occupants’ well-being. However, often indices designed for sedentary spaces are applied, leading to inaccurate comfort assessments. Hence, this study examines the adaptive capacities and model applicability in sports facilities, using a fencing hall located in Pisa as a case study. Data encompassed 142 subjective responses correlated with environmental parameters. Athletes' neutral and preferred temperatures were notably lower than sedentary individuals' (15.1°C and 16.8°C, respectively). Fanger's PMV tended to overestimate thermal sensation at high metabolic rates, and occupants felt more varied sensations than predicted, displaying greater acceptance of warmth than cold. Athletes' adaptive capacities differ from sedentary occupants', with neutral temperatures frequently below comfort standards. This study underscores the necessity of analysing athletes' comfort and exploring adaptation possibilities due to distinct needs and preferences compared to sedentary occupants.
The Future of Responsive Facade for Multi-Storey Residential Buildings in Tropical Climates
Authors:   University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, de Souza Paloma , Vallejo Juan ,   University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, Gonçalves Joana ,   Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, United Kingdom, Schiano-Phan Rosa ,   University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Published: May 2024

The design study seeks to comprehend the principles and elements of a Responsive Facade and how they affect user comfort and energy efficiency for space cooling in multi-story residential buildings in extreme hot conditions. The research is based on precedent studies, occupant behavior, and a critical analysis of challenges in existing building facades, having a tropical hot and dry city in Brazil as case study. It identifies the different factors that interfere in the internal thermal conditions and building performance to build passive strategies that will optimize facade design proposal and energy saving. As a result, a facade was proposed with ceramic being the main material to make perforated and opaque panels that function as a second layer of shade and permeable envelope that moves in response to the sun or under occupant’s control. The impact on the internal conditions is seen in a reduction of 4oC of the internal resultant temperature, leading to a reduction of energy demand for space cooling of 44% .
Skin temperature and thermal perceptions over the day: a case study in a hybrid-ventilated living lab
Authors:   Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil, Bavaresco Mateus , Garlet Liége ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil, Gapski Natasha ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil, Loeser Brenda ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil, Melo Ana ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil, Lamberts Roberto ,   Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
Published: May 2024

This study assesses the dynamic relations between thermal perceptions and skin temperatures across the day in a hybrid-ventilated office environment. Data were collected during the morning (from 9:00 up to 12:00) and afternoon (from 13:30 up to 16:00) across the summer, autumn, and winter. Through the experiments, participants reported their thermal perceptions of the environment every 30 minutes via online surveys. Results indicated that mean skin temperatures were influenced by time of day and participants’ gender, with afternoon temperatures generally higher than morning temperatures. Results also supported that the skin temperatures of female subjects varied more rapidly according to the operative temperature, especially during the afternoon. Finally, participants tended to prefer warmer conditions when skin temperatures were lower and vice -versa. The findings emphasize the complex interplay between thermal comfort, occupants’ gender, and circadian rhythms, highlighting the importance of in-depth characterizations of occupants’ thermal preferences.
An experimental investigation on the impact of lime and cement mortar/plaster material on the indoor hygrothermal environment of test spaces
Authors:   CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, Singh Ayushi , Damle Rashmin ,   CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, Bhesaniya Nikhil ,   Center for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy, CRDF,  Ahmedabad, India
Published: May 2024

The study’s objective was to investigate and quantify the heat and moisture transfer through two walls of a 1m2 area facing south, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. One of the walls was constructed with lime mortar, and the other with cement mortar and XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) blocks of size 230 x 100 x 75 mm, coated with an inner plaster layer of the same materials. Other walls were made up of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), thus limiting the heat and moisture transfer only through mortar layers. The mortar joints on the exposed wall accounted for 17% of the total surface area of the wall. The study monitored the temperatures, relative humidity, and surface temperatures inside the two identical test cells of 1 m3 volume each for 54 days from 1st March to 23rd April 2023. Also, a 3-day moisture test was carried out to check the effect of vapor permeability. The research questions are as follows. • Is the hygrothermal environment different for cement and lime mortar cells? • Will the cement mortar produce higher heat ingress due to high conductivity? • Will the higher thermal mass of cement make a difference in the hygrothermal environment of the cells?
Reducing extreme discomfort in the global South – Comparison of a calibrated model and locally measured data from informal housing in Peru
Authors:   Energy Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom, Oraiopoulos Argyris , Wieser Rey Martin ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú, Verdiere Marion ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú, Fennell Pamela ,   Energy Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom, Ruyssevelt Paul ,   Energy Institute, University College London, London, United Kingdom
Published: May 2024

With most growth in urban population happening primarily through informal urbanisation, it is vital to identify cost effective measures for improving the often-poor housing conditions, which can have adverse health impacts on large parts of the population. The aim of this research is to investigate the indoor environmental conditions of self-constructed houses in low-income informal settlements in Lima, Peru, before and after implementing fabric retrofit strategies. Data loggers were placed in a family house in the informal settlement of José Carlos Mariátegui in Lima, measuring internal temperature and humidity at hourly intervals for two years. At the start of the second year the house underwent fabric improvement measures and particular roof insulation, following the recommendations of a calibrated dynamic thermal model. The results presented in the paper compare internal temperatures before and after retrofit as well as the modelling predictions. Overall, the measured data reveal the extreme indoor temperatures occupants are experiencing daily and the impact roof insulation has on these, with the modelling output predicting the reduction in daily peak internal temperature up to 3-5°C, and the measured data indicating an average of about 5°C on site, during warm months. The application of roof insulation on these self-constructed homes can be carried out by community members and was shown to be a cost- effective measure, accounting between 5-10% of the total cost if it was to be implemented at the start of the construction process.
Learnings from the extreme thermal comfort adaptation of Jain ascetics during the summer and the monsoon months in India
Authors:   IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India, Dhariwal Jay , Gangrade Sonal ,   IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India, Dhariwal Payal ,   IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India
Published: May 2024

Heat waves are rising in intensity and frequency. They could break the human survivability limit in India in the coming years. The goal of this paper is to understand the extreme thermal comfort adaptation of ascetics from Jain Svetambara sects in hot and dry as well as warm and humid weather in India to help the vulnerable populations beat the heat. A total of 65 subjects were interviewed in Delhi, Jodhpur, Siriyari and Ahmedabad between May and September 2023. Surveys were carried out with measurements of the indoor environment according to the adaptive thermal comfort methodology. Around 75% of the subjects had a neutral or a cooler thermal sensation while the thermal comfort index, UTCI, was in the strong to very strong heat stress range. Ninety percent of the subjects found these thermal environments to be acceptable. Two-third of the subjects preferred no change in the humid conditions when more than 50% of them acknowledged the presence of higher humidity in their indoor environment. An adaptive thermal comfort model proposed in this study suggests that it is possible to go beyond the IMAC-R model to further reduce the cooling needs of the warming world.
Roadmap to implementation of thermal comfort policies in affordable housing
Authors:   Jana Urban Space Foundation, Bengaluru, India, Ray Choudhury Surjyatapa , Ramesh Nithya ,   Jana Urban Space Foundation, Bengaluru, India, Pranab Priyani ,   Jana Urban Space Foundation, Bengaluru, India
Published: May 2024

The residential sector contributes to 24% of India’s annual Green House Gas emissions within which 50% comes from heating and cooling needs. India’s thermal comfort demands need to be energy-efficient and affordable to meet the 18 million low-income urban housing deficit. Here, we discuss the implementation of thermal comfort policies in affordable housing in India. We cross-examine the current implementation mechanism of thermal comfort and affordable housing policies and identify gaps in (a) clarity of roles and responsibilities of actors, (b) communication channels between actors, and (c) policy support instruments. We hypothesize that the gap between policies and their implementation comes from a lack of standardization and convergence between the two types of policies. We propose a roadmap to implementation via a 4-step approach: 1) outlining redefined roles and responsibilities of actors, 2) establishing a participatory planning process, 3) supplementing policies with implementation support, and 4) providing a framework for capacity building. The proposed roadmap can act as a guide to policy makers at the Union and State level, and implementation actors at the Urban Local Body level.
Passive Cooling Strategies For A Better Comfort During Weather Extremes – Adapting the Existing Building Stock In German Cities To Future Climatic Conditions
Authors:   LXK Kader + Architekten, Berlin, Germany, Kader Alexander
Published: May 2024

Global warming is causing a shift in climate zones. Focusing on German cities, this phenomenon is leading to changes in precipitation patterns, strengths of storms and to the duration and intensity of hot and cold periods. A large part of the built environment in German cities is not prepared to handle these changes. This paper aims to explore how existing buildings can be upgraded to incorporate passive cooling strategies to ensure comfortable indoor environments even during extremely hot periods. The study highlights the pressing need for such strategies and underscores their effectiveness. The techniques include thermal massing, cross ventilation, improved insulation, better window sealing and the use of suitable building materials. First, the passive enhancements are analyzed independently and subsequently evaluated in terms of their collective efficacy. Through a prioritisation process, it is demonstrated that the most efficient outcomes are achieved by relatively simple and cost-effective approaches. To substantiate the viability of the proposed interventions, a case study serves as demonstration and provides an illustrative model for retrofitting efforts aimed at adapting the existing building stock to the challenges which are expected to be posed by climate change. The findings underscore the feasibility of passive cooling strategies.
The green side of passive cooling: building facades inspired by evapotranspiration in trees
Authors:   Ant Studio Pvt Ltd, Noida, India, Siripurapui Monish , Maheshwari Pranjal ,   Ant Studio Pvt Ltd, Noida, India
Published: May 2024

Buildings suffer from uncontrolled heat gain through their skin, which creates an urgent need for thermal comfort. In hot climates such as India, a growing economy with a rising per capita income is leading to an expected rise in cooling demand—by 11 times in the next two decades. The use of passive cooling strategies to reduce direct heat gain through building envelopes is an integral step in reducing the energy demand for cooling. The system works as a shading device similar to adjustable louvers, moreover, the terracotta’s porosity mimics cooling evapotranspiration. It adapts to sun angle, building orientation, and design. It combines terracotta and water to effectively cool, especially in multi-story buildings. The efficiency of the proposed passive cooling system was tested in the composite climatic regions of Raipur and Hyderabad, the nature-inspired passive cooling system reduced cooling energy needs by 30% and 47% respectively. The future of space cooling in buildings can benefit by using efficient passive cooling envelopes that can reduce the heat gain in the buildings. Climatically adaptive designs hold the potential to influence the shape of future buildings, landscapes, and cities, perhaps with earthy tones.
An assessment of the universal thermal climate index of urban outdoor spaces- a case study of Central Business District (CBD), Ahmedabad
Authors:   CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, Mehta Jahnvi , Rawal Rajan ,   Center for Advance Research in Building Science and Energy, CRDF, Ahmedabad, India, Shukla Yash ,   Center for Advance Research in Building Science and Energy, CRDF, Ahmedabad, India
Published: May 2024

This study is conducted to assess the transition in outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) due to the synergistic effects of high-density high-rise development in urban regions and increasing global temperature. The shifting climate of urban spaces impacts Outdoor thermal comfort (OTC), thus human behaviour and accessibility to outdoor spaces. Central Business District (CBD), located in the centre of a growing metro city, Ahmedabad, in a hot and dry climate, is the case study site. The on-site measurement and simulation method has been adopted to analyze the microclimate condition for current and future development scenarios of 2050 with increased Floor area ratio (FAR) and tree cover. To understand and quantify the heat stress on the human body produced by the surrounding meteorological circumstances, the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) has been used. The on-site collected data and simulation results provide a basis for studying the physiological and physical attributes related to OTC. The results suggest a significant impact of the sky view factor and the role of mean radiant temperature on OTC in all development scenarios. The shading due to the increased height of building stock imparts a favourable impact on thermal stress in outdoor urban areas.
Optimising energy efficiency and thermal comfort measures for a low-income residential building in Ahmedabad, India
Authors:   Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Sharmin Tania , Rahman Md Mizanur ,   Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: May 2024

"This study evaluates indoor thermal comfort conditions in a low-income residential building in Ahmedabad, India, with the aim of identifying passive strategies for reducing summer discomfort. Despite being designed with environmental and passive strategies in mind, the building's indoor temperatures during the summer reached an uncomfortable average of 37.10 C during a 3-day measurement period. The study employs optimisation algorithms and parametric modelling to fine-tune simulation settings and parameters, aligning simulated results with measured data. It utilises energy simulations conducted using Climate-Studio in the Rhino-Grasshopper platform to assess various building parameters like window size, orientation, shading, and ventilation shaft. The results reveal that keeping windows open for natural ventilation significantly reduces indoor air temperatures with a 0.560 C reduction on average over a 3-months period. Moreover, various design scenarios, including changes in window size, shading, and the inclusion of a chimney, demonstrate their potential to enhance thermal comfort. However, it is noted that passive strategies alone may not achieve optimal comfort levels and should be complemented by broader landscape and urban planning strategies on an urban scale to create comfortable indoor conditions. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into improving indoor thermal comfort in low-income housing in hot climates, with implications for sustainable architectural design.
Thermal comfort and occupants' behavior in Japanese condominium
Authors:   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Aqilah Naja , Rijal Hom ,   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Yoshida Kazui ,   Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Co., Tokyo, Japan
Published: May 2024

Occupant behavioral setting is one of the parameters that can affect indoor comfort. This research aimed at investigating the thermal adaptation of residential occupants in Japanese condominium. Therefore, a field survey on occupants’ behaviors for adaptive thermal comfort together with indoor air temperature measurement was conducted from November 2015 to November 2017, in which 32,988 votes were collected. The data was categorized into free-running (FR), heating (HT), and cooling (CL) mode. The results showed that the indoor air temperature was highly correlated with outdoor air temperature in FR mode. In CL mode, the mean indoor air temperature was 27.2°C, which was close to the recommended air temperature for summer in Japan (28°C). In HT mode it was found that indoor air temperature was maintained at an average of 20.4°C. The occupants’ thermal sensation votes were most likely to be neutral. The mean clothing insulation was 0.43 clo in summer and 0.82 clo in winter during FR mode. The occupants were found to take passive adaptive measures along with the use of air conditioning unit for cooling. The findings can be useful in designing more suitable residential spaces which can lead to the reduction of energy consumption.
Study on WBGT for heat stroke evaluation during summer in Japanese living rooms
Authors:   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Mizutani Nokuto , Aqilah Naja ,   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Khadka Supriya ,   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Rijal Hom ,   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan
Published: May 2024

As the number of heat stroke cases in residential buildings has increased countermeasures have to be taken. Although there are many studies on the relationship between heat stroke and outdoor environment, there are only a few studies which used Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WGBT) for the evaluation of heat stroke in the dwellings. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the risk of heatstroke occurrence using WBGT for the indoor environment during summer. A field measurement was conducted in summer of 2021 and 2022 in 33 dwellings to measure the indoor air temperature, relative humidity, and globe temperatures for every 10 minutes in the living room. Outdoor WBGT data was obtained from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The result suggests that indoor WBGT was 23~27°C in 2021 and 22~26°C in 2022, indicated that the risk of heatstroke occurrence is low in investigated dwellings. In both years, a correlation was observed between indoor air temperature and WBGT. The result showed that when indoor air temperature increased, WBGT is also increased.
Study on thermal comfort zone in MM and HVAC office buildings in Aichi prefecture based on daily survey
Authors:   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Khadka Supriya , Rijal Hom ,   Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Amano Katsunori ,   Haseko Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, Saito Teruyuki ,   Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, Imagawa Hikaru ,   Osaka Institute of Technology, Osaka, Japan, Uno Tomoko ,   Mukogawa Women’s University, Hyogo, Japan, Genjo Kahori ,   Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan, Takata Hiroshi ,   Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Hiroshima, Japan, Tsuzuki Kazuyo ,   Kansai University, Osaka, Japan, Nakaya Takashi ,   Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan, Nishina Daisaku ,   Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan, Hasegawa Kenichi ,   Akita Prefectural University, Akita, Japan, Mori Taro ,   Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan
Published: May 2024

Thermal comfort has been a discussed subject since 1930. Researchers have looked into understanding the thermal comfort of the occupant’s weather at home, offices, educational institution because the occupants have significant effects on their indoor environment. In this study we aim to understand the comfort temperature ranges in Mixed-mode (MM) and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) types of office buildings in Japan. The field data is collected from six office buildings located in Aichi prefecture from July 2021 to October 2022, where 16,411 responses were collected from 46 occupants. The environmental parameters such as air temperature, relative humidity, and so on were measured along with the responses. The result suggests that the office workers are highly satisfied and they are adapted to the indoor environment, as in the MM office buildings 80 % of the occupants were comfortable at the temperature range of 19~29 °C whereas in HVAC office building this range was 22~27 °C. MM office buildings had wider range of thermal comfort zone even under HT and CL mode as compared to HVAC buildings which suggests that the MM type of buildings are better than HVAC.
Furniture layout in residences- the role of thermal comfort
Authors:   NIT Calicut, Kozhikode, India, T. K. Jayasree ,   NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, India, Tadepalli Srinivas ,   NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, India
Published: May 2024

People spend most of the active time at home in living rooms. The furniture in living areas is designed based on the multiple activities generally performed in a living space. The objective of the study was to assess the factors influencing the arrangement of furniture layout in the perspective of occupant behaviour research. The behaviour of arrangement of furniture was evaluated in terms of Physical Environmental Triggers (PET), Physical Environmental Factors (PEF), Psychological Factors (PF), Social Factors (SF), Physiological Factors (PHF) and Non-Adaptive Triggers (NAT). The study developed an instrument measuring these factors along with the respondents’ satisfaction with the current layout. The collected data was analyzed with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Construct validity of the model has been established by estimating the convergent validity and discriminant validity. The absolute fit indices satisfy the recommended values and indicate that the proposed model has an acceptable fit. Contextual factors which comprises of Physical Environmental Factors, Psychological Factors, Social Factors, and Physiological Factors, are identified as a major factors affecting the behaviour. This study will give an insight for architects regarding the perceptions of an occupant which results in greater satisfaction with space with energy implications of the layouts.
Experimental assessment of various control algorithms for direct evaporative cooling systems
Authors:   CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, Nigam Shreya , Shukla Yash ,   Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy, CRDF, Ahmedabad, India
Published: May 2024

The use of air conditioning systems for comfort and space cooling is a major driving factor for the rising energy demand, currently accounting for nearly 10% of all the global electricity consumption today, and expected to be tripled by 2050. Direct evaporative cooling systems are an energy-efficient alternative to conventional air conditioning systems. The evaporative coolers offer a significant reduction in indoor air temperature while maintaining a desirable indoor air quality. However, maintaining indoor relative humidity levels in a comfortable range is a challenge with evaporative cooling systems. The aim of the study was to explore the potential for improving the comfort hours offered by the direct evaporative cooling system, operated through control algorithms. Various control logics were developed based on outdoor and indoor conditions, to modulate the system performance through fan operation, airflow rate or water pump operation. The experimental assessment of an evaporative cooling unit was conducted in a controlled environment to generate a characteristic performance curve for the system. To estimate the realistic benefits, the simulations for control algorithms were conducted using the theoretical as well as the experimental performance data.
Study on comfort temperature in Autumn season of naturally ventilated office building in Kathmandu
Authors:   Department of Architecture, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, Lamsal Prativa , Bajracharya Sushil ,   Department of Architecture, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, Rijal Hom ,   Department of Restoration Ecology and Built Environment, Tokyo City University, Yokohama, Japan
Published: May 2024

Considering the strong connection between thermal comfort and productivity, it is crucial to establish guidelines for creating a comfortable indoor environment in office buildings. As one of the rapidly growing metropolitan areas in Southeast Asia, Kathmandu valley has witnessed notable changes in land use and cover, particularly in the commercial sector. In this context, we conducted a thermal comfort study in the summer season to determine the comfort temperature in free-running office buildings. A total of 148 votes have been collected from a questionnaire survey from four free-running office buildings. Simultaneously, we measured the thermal environment, including air temperature, globe temperature, and relative humidity. We have calculated the comfort temperature from Griffiths’ method and found the comfort temperature as 26.9oC. When the fan is on, the comfort temperature is 27.5oC which is 1.3oC higher than when fan is off. These findings provide valuable insights for creating a comfortable indoor environment in office buildings in Kathmandu valley during the summer season.
An assessment of the thermal conditions and users’ thermal adaptability in air-conditioned offices in a hot climate region
Authors:   Sultan Qaboos University, Seeb, Oman, Al-Akhzami Fatema , Al-Khatri Hanan ,   Sultan Qaboos University, Seeb, Oman, Al-Saadi Saleh ,   Sultan Qaboos University, Seeb, Oman, Alalouch Chaham ,   Sultan Qaboos University, Seeb, Oman
Published: May 2024

Indoor thermal condition is a global concern that plays a major role in the wellness, comfort, and satisfaction of office workers. The thermal environment was evaluated in an office building in a hot region using subjective and objective measurements. Considering the former, a questionnaire was distributed to the employees to assess their thermal perceptions. Specialized instruments were used for the objective measurements to monitor thermal parameters following the guidelines of ASHRAE-55 and ISO-7730. A total of 220 employees took part in the survey, and 207 valid questionnaires were included in the analysis. According to the subjective assessment, the thermal votes of the employees were between (cold) to (slightly warm), and the majority were thermally comfortable and accepted the environment. This implies that a temperature of 22.8 ± 1.2°C appears to be a comfortable range. Using the Griffiths method, the comfort temperature (Tc) was calculated as 23.5 ± 1.9 °C. Additionally, the employees ranked 11 indoor factors that influence their work productivity. Noise conditions were ranked as the most important factor. The results of the reported study provide a base for further research and useful information on the comfort temperature of office buildings in hot regions.
TWINNING PROJECT: SIR COWASJEE JEHANGIR INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY/BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES PAKISTAN & THE STATE HOSPITAL CARSTAIRS SCOTLAND
Authors: Khan Khuram H , Walker Helen
Published: May 2024

Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry is a hospital located in Latifabad suburb of the city of Hyderabad, in Sindh, Pakistan. It was established in 1852 during the British Raj and was named after Jehangir Cowasji Jehangir Readymoney. It is the largest psychiatric hospital in Pakistan. It is locally known as Giddu Bandar Mental Hospital.
The State Hospital Scotland is a psychiatric hospital near the village of Carstairs Junction, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It provides care and treatment in conditions of high security for around 140 patients from Scotland and Northern Ireland. The hospital is managed by the State Hospitals Board for Scotland which is a public body accountable to the First Minister of Scotland through the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates. It is a Special Health Board, part of the NHS Scotland and the only hospital of its kind within Scotland.
O POTENCIAL DO TEATRO MUSICAL NA EDUCAÇÃO: UM ESTUDO DE CASO COM O MUSICAL KIMERA
Authors: Monteiro Acácia Angélica
Published: May 2024

Este artigo, parte do trabalho de conclusão de mestrado intitulado "Musical Kimera - Um Mundo Imaginário: Processo de Criação Musical como Recurso de Musicalização na Escola", explora um projeto de criação musical em uma instituição educacional. O objetivo foi investigar o potencial do Teatro Musical como instrumento de musicalização para os alunos. Inicialmente, o contexto histórico do Teatro Musical no Brasil é apresentado, destacando a escassez de estudos sobre sua aplicação educativa. O projeto seguiu três etapas: pesquisa bibliográfica, análise de trabalhos anteriores e criação do musical em colaboração com os alunos, com base na narrativa do jogo simulador Kimera. Os resultados revelaram melhorias significativas nas habilidades musicais, expressivas e cognitivas dos participantes, bem como no trabalho em grupo e na autoestima. Além disso, observou-se uma maior compreensão dos conceitos musicais básicos e uma conexão mais profunda com a cultura dos alunos. Destaca-se a importância do Teatro Musical como ferramenta eficaz de ensino musical e a necessidade de mais pesquisas nesse campo, valorizando sua relevância criativa e educacional. Este estudo contribui para a promoção do Teatro Musical como uma abordagem inovadora na educação musical escolar.
A FIGURAÇÃO DA IDENTIDADE LATINO-AMERICANA EM CEM ANOS DE SOLIDÃO
Authors: Soares Hidemi
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo tem objetivo realizar uma análise da obra máxima do escritor colombiano Gabriel Garcia Márquez, Cem Anos de Solidão. Dada a extrema complexidade da obra e devido aos diferentes temas abordados pelo autor decidimos realizar um recorte para fins de análise. Dessa forma, nosso objetivo foi o de tentar compreender a forma como o romancista representou literariamente questões atinentes a construção da identidade latino-americana. Do ponto de vista metodológico lançamos mão do método dialético, pois o mesmo nos possibilita entendermos a relação reciprocamente mediada entre o sujeito criador da obra e o mundo empírico ao qual ele se encontra inserido tendo como síntese dessa relação a própria obra de arte. Como resultado dessa análise pudemos compreender que a solidão presente no título da obra relaciona-se profundamente com o sentido da identidade representada pelo romancista, não tendo, dessa forma, um sentido negativo.
BLOCH E AS PINTURAS PÓS-IMPRESSIONISTAS: A PRÉ-APARÊNCIA E O ENIGMA DA FUGA DE DOMINGO
Authors: Evangelista da Silva Bruno
Published: May 2024

Ernst Bloch delineia uma pulsão utópica do homem em face do princípio esperança. Esperança que se concretiza a partir de um sujeito histórico consciente da sua condição de transformar a realidade material. O princípio Esperança é um estado em que o desejo de uma vida melhor torna-se perceptível através da atividade, sobretudo pela materialização desse sentimento em luta. Essa é uma característica presente entre os Pós-Impressionistas, sob a égide da inconformidade. Os pós-impressionistas procuravam mostrar toda rejeição ao estado de coisas a partir de pinceladas mais claras, de modo a dar contornos mais precisos a esperança de superação das circunstâncias materiais que aprisionam o homem. O presente artigo propõe dar ênfase as discussões de Bloch em torno da pintura pós-impressionista, problematizando a utopia e o enigmático, característicos dessa corrente moderna, enquanto o vir-a-ser de representações de fuga das determinações do capital.
PROCEDIMENTO E PERFORMANCE NO ROMANCE CONTEMPORÂNEO
Authors: De Souza Monteiro Felipe , Miyazaki Brancucci Lucas
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo consiste em uma reflexão sobre características procedimentais e performáticas do romance contemporâneo. Para tal, visa analisar a narrativa La Mendiga (1999), do escritor argentino César Aira, à luz da noção de “literatura de esquerda”, do também argentino Damián Tabarovsky (2017), que assim denomina uma literatura que busca se desvincular de um modelo de fazer literário avalizado, seja porque inserido no chamado cânone literário (pela legitimidade acadêmica), seja porque corresponda a modelos bem aceitos pela imprensa, em um culto estabelecido no interior de um enquadramento do que é reconhecível como retórica do literário. Busca-se assim compreender em que medida certas temáticas e procedimentos estéticos de uma escrita procedimental/performática configuram possibilidades enunciativas específicas do romance contemporâneo.
Minh bạch hóa thông tin: Thước đo quan trọng đối với khả năng sinh lời của ngân hàng Việt Nam
Authors: Trần Việt Dũng
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu này được tiến hành nhằm phát triển và mở rộng chỉ số đo lường độ minh bạch thông tin (MBTT) của các ngân hàng thông qua việc tổng hợp các chỉ số đo lường khác nhau. Mặt khác, dựa trên mẫu dữ liệu bao gồm 10 ngân hàng thương mại (NHTM) có quy mô khác nhau trong giai đoạn 2007-2018, bài viết cũng kiểm tra ảnh hưởng của mức độ minh bạch đến khả năng sinh lời của các ngân hàng. Kết quả nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra rằng, MBTT có tác động đáng kể đến khả năng sinh lời của ngân hàng. Nghiên cứu này cung cấp công cụ hữu ích cho các nhà đầu tư, cổ đông, khách hàng cũng như cơ quan quản lý trong việc đánh giá độ minh bạch của các ngân hàng và nhấn mạnh sự tối cần thiết của yêu cầu MBTT.
Quy trình APP để ước tính kích thước hiệu ứng Cohen
Authors: Xiangfei Chen  , David Trafimow  , Tonghui Wang  , Tingting Tong  , Cong Wang
Published: May 2024

Mục đích – Các tác giả rút ra bài toáncần thiết, cung cấp mô phỏng máy tính, cung cấp liên kết đến các chương trình máy tính miễn phí và thân thiện với người dùng, đồng thời phân tích các tập dữ liệu thực. 
Thiết kế/phương pháp/cách tiếp cận – Cohen's d, đánh chỉ số khác biệt về giá trị trung bình theo đơn vị độ lệch chuẩn, là thước đo quy mô hiệu ứng phổ biến nhất trong khoa học xã hội và kinh tế. Không có gì đáng ngạc nhiên, các nhà nghiên cứu đã phát triển các quy trình thống kê để ước tính kích thước mẫu cần thiết để có xác suất mong muốn bác bỏ giả thuyết không với các giá trị giả định cho Cohen's d, hoặc để ước tính kích thước mẫu cần thiết để có xác suất mong muốn đạt được khoảng tin cậy có độ rộng xác định. Tuy nhiên, đối với các nhà nghiên cứu quan tâm đến việc sử dụng Cohen's d mẫu để ước tính giá trị dân số, những điều này là không đủ. Do đó, sẽ rất hữu ích nếu có một quy trình lấy cỡ mẫu cần thiết để đảm bảo rằng mẫu. Cohen's d thu được gần với tham số dân số mà nhà nghiên cứu muốn ước tính, một sự mở rộng của thủ tục tiên nghiệm (APP). Các tác giả rút ra toán học cần thiết, cung cấp các mô phỏng máy tính và liên kết đến các chương trình máy tính miễn phí và thân thiện với người dùng, đồng thời phân tích các tập dữ liệu thực để minh họa cho các kết quả chính của chúng tôi. 
Kết quả – Trong bài báo này, các tác giả đã trả lời hai câu hỏi sau: Câu hỏi về độ chính xác: Tôi muốn Cohen's d mẫu của mình gần với giá trị dân số đến mức nào? Câu hỏi về độ tin cậy: Tôi muốn có xác suất nào trong khoảng cách đã chỉ định? 
Tính mới/giá trị – Theo hiểu biết tốt nhất của tác giả, đây là bài báo đầu tiên ước tính kích thước hiệu ứng của Cohen, sử dụng phương pháp APP. Thuận tiện cho các nhà nghiên cứu và học viên sử dụng các gói tính toán trực tuyến.
Phân tích mối liên hệ giữa cơ sở hạ tầng giao thông và tăng trưởng kinh tế: Bằng chứng từ các tỉnh, thành Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Trần Thiên Kỷ , Ông Văn Năm  , Nguyễn Minh Hải
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là phân tích mối liên hệ của đầu tư vốn vào cơ sở hạ tầng giao thông đến tăng trưởng kinh tế Việt Nam giai đoạn 2005–2018. Kết quả thực nghiệm trên hai mẫu độc lập, cụ thể mẫu thứ nhất gồm 10 tỉnh, thành phát triển nhất Việt Nam và mẫu thứ hai gồm 53 tỉnh, thành còn lại, cả hai trường hợp đều cho kết luận rằng vốn vận tải đã đóng góp vào sự phát triển kinh tế của Việt Nam. Phân tích cho thấy thêm rằng đối với các tỉnh, thành không thuộc trung ương, mức đóng góp vào năng suất của vốn vận tải vượt trội so với năng suất trung bình vốn công. Đối với trường hợp còn lại, sự đóng góp của vốn vận tải được coi là ngang bằng với mức năng suất trung bình của vốn công. Trên cơ sở phân tích thực nghiệm, nghiên cứu đề xuất một số hàm ý chính sách quan trọng giúp các địa phương có cái nhìn dài hạn trong việc đưa ra quyết định cải thiện giao thông hiện có và xây dựng cơ sở hạ tầng mới.
Ngân hàng Ấn Độ hiệu quả như thế nào? Một cuộc điều tra thực nghiệm
Authors: Sudarshan Maity  , Tarak Nath Sahu
Published: May 2024

Mục đích – Ngân hàng huy động tiết kiệm và biến đổi nó thành tín dụng để đầu tư vào các lĩnh vực khác nhau, giúp nền kinh tế vận hành. Mục đích của bài viết này là kiểm tra hiệu quả của ba nhóm ngân hàng ở Ấn Độ với dữ liệu kéo dài từ năm 2009–2010 đến 2018–2019.
Thiết kế/phương pháp/cách tiếp cận – Nghiên cứu sử dụng phân tích vỏ bọc dữ liệu để đo lường hiệu quả của các ngân hàng được chọn. Nó đo lường hiệu quả cả từ khía cạnh doanh thu và từ khía cạnh cung ứng tài chính toàn diện.
Kết quả – Nghiên cứu cho thấy các ngân hàng nước ngoài nhìn chung hoạt động hiệu quả hơn nhiều so với các ngân hàng khu vực công và tư nhân. Các ngân hàng nước ngoài ở Ấn Độ đang hoạt động ở mức hiệu quả 92,53%, trong khi các ngân hàng khu vực tư nhân và khu vực công đang hoạt động ở mức hiệu quả 90,20 và 86,04% tương ứng. Hơn nữa, kết quả của kiểm định Friedman cho thấy không có sự khác biệt đáng kể về điểm số hiệu quả giữa ba nhóm ngân hàng này. Với vai trò là thách thức lớn, tài sản xấu của ngành ngân hàng phải giảm 15% theo hướng tâm và 53,18% khi chùng.
Tính mới/giá trị – Một trong những điểm sáng tạo đáng chú ý của nghiên cứu này là, không giống như hầu hết các nghiên cứu trước đây chủ yếu chỉ chọn một vài ngân hàng và nhóm cụ thể, nghiên cứu hiện tại có thể tự đặt mình như một cuộc điều tra duy nhất trong lĩnh vực hiệu quả kỹ thuật trong khái niệm vĩ mô. bằng cách xem xét ba nhóm ngân hàng lớn đang hoạt động ở Ấn Độ. Một đóng góp quan trọng của nghiên cứu là phân loại các nguyên nhân đằng sau sự kém hiệu quả, tức là quản lý hoặc quy mô không phù hợp và dự đoán thêm về các yếu tố đầu vào cho cùng một mức đầu ra.
Phát triển bền vững dựa trên tinh thần doanh nhân của các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ: Phương pháp tiếp cận dựa trên trách nhiệm xã hội của doanh nghiệp
Authors: Vương Quốc Thắng
Published: May 2024

Tinh thần kinh doanh được coi là một chiến lược quan trọng để giải quyết vấn đề thất nghiệp và đói nghèo, có thể nói là “liều thuốc hiệu quả” cho sự phát triển. Ngày nay, ngày càng có nhiều doanh nhân nhận thức rằng không thể đạt được thành công chỉ bằng cách tối đa hóa lợi nhuận và tầm quan trọng ngày càng tăng của trách nhiệm xã hội của doanh nghiệp (CSR) đối với sự thành công của doanh nghiệp và các tác động tích cực đến xã hội được chấp nhận. Tinh thần doanh nhân và doanh nghiệp nhỏ là nền tảng cơ bản của nền kinh tế, chịu trách nhiệm tạo ra những đổi mới đột phá ảnh hưởng đến sự tăng trưởng của nền kinh tế thị trường và kết quả hoạt động chung của bản thân doanh nghiệp. Từ tổng quan nghiên cứu, tác giả so sánh, phân tích, lập luận để nhằm mục đích đánh giá phát triển bền vững dựa trên tinh thần doanh nhân với vai trò là động lực cho các nghiên cứu đa ngành và thảo luận sâu hơn về các tác động kinh doanh của CSR, văn hóa doanh nghiệp đối với phát triển bền vững. Nghiên cứu thừa nhận vai trò quan trọng trong việc đóng góp hiệu quả vào thành tựu phát triển bền vững. Hơn nữa, tác giả đưa ra mô hình phát triển bền vững để làm rõ các động cơ thúc đẩy quá trình phát triển bền vững và các khía cạnh cơ bản trong quá trình ra quyết định, từ đó cung cấp bằng chứng khoa học về quan điểm dựa trên CSR cho các lĩnh vực liên quan.
Tác động của các bất ổn vĩ mô đến kết quả hoạt động của các doanh nghiệp nội thất tại Việt Nam
Authors: Lê Hoàng Anh  , Nguyễn Thị Hoài Thương
Published: May 2024

Trong những năm qua, ngành nội thất tại Việt Nam đã có những bước phát triển vượt bậc. Tuy nhiên, các bất ổn của môi trường vĩ mô như chiến tranh thương mại (CTTM) Mỹ - Trung, sự bùng phát của đại dịch Covid-19 đã tạo ra các tác động không nhỏ đến kết quả hoạt động của các doanh nghiệp nội thất (DNNT) tại Việt Nam. Bằng phương pháp ước lượng GMM hệ thống (SGMM) với dữ liệu của 13 DNNT được niêm yết trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam trong giai đoạn 2011–2021, kết quả ước lượng các mô hình đã cho thấy các DNNT Việt Nam đã thực sự hưởng lợi từ CTTM Mỹ - Trung trong thời gian qua. Tuy nhiên, kết quả nghiên cứu cũng cho thấy đại dịch Covid-19 đã có những tác động tiêu cực đến tỷ suất sinh lợi của các DNNT. Trên cơ sở kết quả nghiên cứu, nhóm tác giả đã đề xuất các hàm ý chính sách nhằm gia tăng kết quả hoạt động của các DNNT tại Việt Nam trong tương lai.
Effects of TV Dramas on Pakistani Culture: A Case Study of Bahria University Islamabad
Authors:   MS Scholar, Media Studies Bahria University, Islamabad Pakistan, Pervaiz Saif Bin
Published: May 2024

The study was conducted to explore the influencing role of media in Pakistan because if the media of any nation is fascinated by the evolution of the multinational media, then the watchers are willing to embrace those transformations. The main goals of the analysis were to investigate the effects of TV dramas on clothing, food, language and living style, customs, traditions, social norms and values of Pakistani society by applying cultivation theory as a model for this research. For this purpose, a survey method was utilized. The sample population of the analysis consisted of 190 members including students and faculty members from Bahria University Islamabad. A questionnaire consisting of closed ended questions was utilized as a research tool. The outcomes show that Multinational media deeply affect youths in a negative direction. The expected results of the investigation prove a negative impact on Pakistani lifestyle and individuality. Some recommendations are being mentioned to highlight and deliver the TV media that nurture our moral values, customs, and traditions in civilization.
The Effects of TiKToK on Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing of University Students
Authors:   Sub Editor, Laj Productions, Islamabad Pakistan., Hassan Malik Ahmed
Published: May 2024

In this world of the digital era, social media is becoming quite popular and provides users with different platforms on which people can do many things. TikTok is one of the social media platforms that is becoming quite popular among people of all ages. TikTok is loaded with many types of content and people watching different types of content can derive the meaning according to them. TikTok is a social media application that is creating a disturbance in our society. Beauty complex, superiority complex, child pornography, cyberbullying, parental disengagement, and many other issues are increasing because of this application. This research is about to find out why TikTok is a more highlighted application than other social media applications and highlight the psychological effect on the young generation who are inspired by TikTok videos and TikTok stars. The deductive approach and the convenient sampling technique will be used in this study. This research will be quantitative, and the data will be collected through surveys. The questionnaire will be used to collect data from a student who was adopted. Statistical analysis through SPSS will be performed to check the hypothesis. This research is conducted to create awareness that they are wasting their time on something useless, and their friends and family should help them to drive out this addiction which is affecting them badly.
Climate Change Perspective in Pakistan
Authors:   Sustainable Development Study Centre, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan., Javed Kainat
Published: May 2024

The study aims to assess historical climate variations and forecast future changes within various agro-climatic regions of Pakistan over the next half-century, employing both Regional and Global Climate Models. The primary objective is to evaluate the vulnerabilities specific to different regions and propose suitable coping mechanisms and adaptation strategies. An examination of historical climate data underscores the undeniable reality that climate change is an ongoing process in Pakistan. The rate and nature of these changes are expected to fluctuate across time and geographical regions, exerting profound effects on various aspects of society. In parallel with endeavors to curtail greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for and adapting to the consequences of a shifting climate is imperative. Comprehending the implications of climate change for Pakistan constitutes a vital initial step in this endeavor. Should future climate changes materialize to the extent projected by the majority of global climate models, it is anticipated that Pakistan's water resources will undergo substantial alterations. This, in turn, will have ripple effects on food production, public health, industrial processes, transportation systems, and the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. Particularly, regions in the southern part of the country, already grappling with resource stress, are poised to face exacerbated challenges due to supply or demand shifts driven by climate change. Historical records and projections from General Circulation Models and Regional Climate Models converge on the prediction that extreme climatic events, such as droughts and floods, will intensify in frequency and magnitude across different parts of Pakistan. These extreme events are expected to exert substantial pressure on existing infrastructure and institutional capacities, potentially precipitating significant economic, social, and environmental repercussions. Consequently, it is imperative to place specific emphasis on understanding, mitigating, and adapting to these extreme climatic events.