bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IDENTIFICAÇÃO DOS FATORES ASSOCIADOS À NÃO-ADESÃO AO TRATAMENTO COM VARFARINA
Authors: Negra Renata Lopes Serra , Martins Maria Auxiliadora Parreiras , Vianna Mayara Sousa , Praxedes Marcus Fernando da Silva
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Identificar os fatores associados à não-adesão ao tratamento com a varfarina por meio de uma revisão narrativa da literatura. Métodos: A pesquisa bibliográfica foi desenvolvida nas bases de dados eletrônicas Medline, Lilacs, Cinahl e Cochrane. Os critérios de inclusão foram artigos em inglês, espanhol ou português e estudos publicados no período de 5 anos (2013-2018). Os artigos selecionados foram descritos de acordo com o método empregado na avaliação da adesão e os fatores associados à adesão ao tratamento com varfarina. Resultados: Foram selecionados oito artigos. Seis estudos apresentaram aspectos relacionados à equipe de saúde e profissionais como fatores associados à não adesão ao tratamento com varfarina e dois estudos evidenciaram fatores relacionados ao paciente. Conclusão: A literatura destacou como fatores associados à adesão ao tratamento com varfarina, aspectos relacionados ao sistema de saúde e profissionais, com insuficiência nas orientações. Outros estudos são necessários para investigar intervenções individualizadas com efetividade na prática clínica.
O IMPACTO DO ISOLAMENTO SOCIAL NO NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA E SAÚDE MENTAL DOS IDOSOS DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Souza Gabriela Maria Auxiliadora Candido , Lopes da Rocha Daiane , Contenças Thaís Santos
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar na literatura o nível de atividade física e saúde mental dos idosos e identificar na literatura se houve associação entre a prática de atividade física com a saúde mental em idosos durante o isolamento social devido a COVID-19. Materiais e Métodos: Tratou-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, com buscas realizadas no PubMed. Resultados: Foram encontrados 1.278 artigos, após aplicar os critérios de elegibilidade, 3 foram incluídos. Considerações: O isolamento social promoveu uma redução nos níveis de atividade física dos idosos e danos na saúde mental. Além disso, observou-se associação entre atividade física e saúde mental.
DESSECAÇÃO DE ESPOROS DE UMA ESPÉCIE DE ISOËTES (LYCOPHYTA) ENDÊMICA DA AMAZÔNIA COMO ESTRATÉGIA PARA SUA CONSERVAÇÃO
Authors: Jordão L.J. , Cavalheiro-Filho S.L. , Gripp A.R. , Gestinari L.M.S. , Martins R.L. , Esteves F.A. , Cavalcante A.B. , Campos N.V.
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: A dessecação de estruturas germinativas tem se mostrado uma ferramenta promissora para a conservação de espécies vegetais, incluindo formas de vida aquáticas. Ao reduzir o metabolismo celular, a dessecação pode alterar o tempo de germinação e a viabilidade de esporos. Este trabalho objetivou avaliar a tolerância de esporos de Isoëtes cangae, uma licófita endêmica de um único lago de altitude amazônico, à dessecação após diferentes períodos e a sua influência na fecundidade dos esporos. Indivíduos de I. cangae coletados em seu habitat natural foram utilizados para obtenção de esporos. Esporos femininos (megásporos) e masculinos (micrósporos) foram submetidos a três condições de umidade: hidratados (controle); dessecados à umidade relativa do ar (D60); e dessecados em dessecador contendo sílica gel (D30). Os testes de fecundidade foram realizados após 30, 90, 180 e 365 dias de armazenamento dos esporos. Para cada período foram obtidos os percentuais de germinação (%G) e de geração de esporófitos (%E), o tempo mínimo para germinação (Tg) e valor de pico da emergência de esporófitos (VP). Os megásporos e micrósporos frescos de I. cangae apresentaram alta viabilidade inicial (G = 99%). Megásporos dessecados e hidratados apresentaram %G variável, atingindo valores acima de 40% após um ano de armazenamento, com exceção dos megásporos D60, que não germinaram após esse tempo. Megásporos e micrósporos dessecados não diferiram das amostras hidratadas quanto ao %E após 30, 90 e 180 dias. Após um ano o %E foi igual a 100% em todos os tratamentos, com exceção dos megásporos D60. Variações no Tg e VP também foram observadas para os diferentes tratamentos. Os resultados desse trabalho sugerem que a tolerância de megásporos e micrósporos à dessecação constitui uma das adaptações adquiridas durante a evolução do grupo. O grau de dessecação dos esporos e o tempo de armazenamento de esporos hidratados e dessecados podem afetar a sua viabilidade.
PLANTAS MEDICINAIS COM AÇÃO ANTIVIRÓTICA
Authors: Abrantes Ana Flávia , Silva Sabrina Ferreira , Silva Leidiane Aparecida da Cunha , Pamplona Tamires Cristina , Silva Fábio Junio da , Oliveira José Emílio Zanzirolani de , Arruda Viviane Modesto
Published: July 2024

RESUMOAs plantas usadas a fins medicinais é a forma mais antiga de intervenção terapêutica. Desse modo, entendendo suas propriedades curativas e com o avanço da ciência, tem-se expandido o conhecimento das plantas e sua ação terapêutica. Este trabalho tem como objetivo obter informações sobre plantas medicinais antiviróticas. Foram efetuados estudos em bases de dados, como Google Acadêmico, Scielo e livros. Foram selecionados trabalhos focando em saberes populares e científicos sobre o emprego de plantas contra vírus que atuam no organismo humano. Como resultado tem-se destacado a ação antivirótica de preparados vegetais, destacando-se os que atuam contra Herpes e Zika vírus.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA ANÁLISE FÍSICO-QUÍMICA E ESTATÍSTICA DE ALIMENTOS: APLICAÇÕES NA CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA ALIMENTAR
Authors: Souza Walisson de Jesus , Santos Cochiran Pereira dos , Santos Adriana de Jesus , Dossi Fábio Cleisto Alda
Published: July 2024

Este estudo abordou avanços na análise físico-química de alimentos, com foco na umidade e no teor de proteínas, utilizando metodologias avançadas e suas aplicações na ciência e tecnologia alimentar. A metodologia empregada foi baseada na coleta de dados objetivos e repetidos para assegurar robustez estatística. A análise de variâncias das médias e as respectivas diferenças significativas foram realizadas através de ANOVA e teste de Tukey, além da visualização das variações por meio de gráficos. Métodos como Boxplot foram empregados para visualizar essas variações e identificar padrões. Os dados de umidade foram coletados para três amostras, em triplicata, as quais revelaram diferenças significativas no teor de umidade entre si (F = 5,50 e p = 0,035). A Amostra 2 apresentou maiores diferenças no teor de umidade entre as amostras avaliadas (Tukey HSD). Para os teores de proteínas, as diferenças entre as médias das amostras 1 e 3 foram significativas (F = 6,29 e p = 0,016), porém, a Amostra 2 apresentou teor de proteínas ainda maior, sugerindo que a formulação ou o processo de produção foi distinto das demais, resultando em um teor de proteínas mais baixo. Esse estudo indica parâmetros físico-químicos que devem ser considerados no controle de qualidade e consistência dos produtos alimentícios. Tais dados podem fornecer evidências que permitam ajustes precisos na formulação e nos processos de fabricação. As vantagens incluem uma análise detalhada da qualidade do produto, enquanto as limitações envolvem a necessidade de amostragens maiores para uma generalização. As contribuições científicas e tecnológicas incluem, mas não se limitam, a uma melhor compreensão das propriedades físico-químicas dos alimentos, com sugestões para incluir novas abordagens metodológicas e analíticas avançadas em pesquisas futuras.
AS DIFICULDADES ENFRENTADAS PELA MULHER OFICIALA DE JUSTIÇA DA PRIMEIRA INSTÂNCIA DO TRIBUNAL DE JUSTIÇA DO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS – TJMG E TRIBUNAL DE JUSTIÇA MILITAR DO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS – TJMMG
Authors: SANTOS ELAINE MANCILHA
Published: July 2024

O artigo objetiva analisar a realidade e as dificuldades enfrentadas pelas Oficialas de Justiça do Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Minas Gerais e do Tribunal de Justiça Militar do Estado de Minas Gerais, no exercício de suas funções. Para subsidiar esta pesquisa foi utilizado levantamento bibliográfico e documental, além da realização da pesquisa de campo. A pesquisa obteve como resultado que houve uma evolução nas atribuições dos oficiais de justiça no decorrer dos anos com a modificação e inovações trazidas pelas normas que tratam da profissão. Foi possível verificar quem foi a primeira mulher oficiala de justiça aprovada em concurso público no Brasil, e que teve sua atuação no Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo. A pesquisa possibilitou compreender que vários são os desafios enfrentados pela mulher no mercado de trabalho, tanto no setor público como no privado, o que também se observa nos cargos gerenciais e estratégicos. No tocante ao Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Minas Gerais, foi possível aferir que não há igualdade entre oficiais e oficialas de justiça. No Tribunal de Justiça Militar do Estado de Minas Gerais os cargos são ocupados na sua integralidade por mulheres. A pesquisa demonstrou que as oficialas de justiça dos referidos tribunais enfrentam vários desafios no exercício de sua profissão, tais como: atuar em áreas de criminalidade, situações de machismo, desrespeito, acidentes, assédio em suas diversas formas e ainda são vítimas de crime.
Antibacterial Activity of Seligi Leaf Extracts and Fractions against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria and Their Bioautography
Authors: Prastika Rizky Wanda , Muflihah Cita Hanif
Published: July 2024

Seligi leaf (Phyllanthus buxifolius muell. Arg) is one of the medicinal plants that are traditionally used by the community. This plant can empirically treat several diseases, thanks to the content of antibacterial compounds such as flavonoids and terpenoids. The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus are the main causes of nosocomial infections. The purpose of this study is to examine the antibacterial activity of seligi leaf extract and fraction against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, as well as to identify active compounds that have an important role in these antibacterial activities. The extraction process is carried out using the maceration method with 70% ethanol. The antibacterial activity test was carried out by the disc diffusion method, with concentration of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100% for extraction, then for all fractions a concentration of 50 %. The test results showed that the extract had antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus on 8 mg/disk loading disk with inhibition zone diameters of 10.33 ± 0.58 mm and 12.16 ± 1.41 mm, but no inhibition zones formed against Pseudomonas aeruginosa on all loading disks. The identification of compounds in seligi leaves using the KLT method showed that the extract contained phenolics, flavonoids, and terpenoids, while the ethyl acetate fraction contained phenolics and alkaloids. However, bioautographic tests do not indicate any antibacterial potential.
Prone-to-Infectivity of Omicron BA.2 Subvariant from Indonesia on ACE-2 Expressing Cell Lines
Authors: Wahyu Hidayati  , Desti Hidayati  , Fathur Luthfiano Khairindra  , Munawir Umakappa  , Pratiwi Pudjilestari Sudarmono  , Siti Farida  , I Gede Made Wirabrata  , Beti Ernawati Dewi
Published: July 2024

SARS-CoV-2 virus undergoes mutation, leading to the virus's evolution and modifications in the characteristics of the virus. Omicron, including BA.2 subvariant, is currently the predominant variant in SARS-CoV-2 infection. There are no reports regarding its properties or the utilization of BA.2 Indonesian isolate for therapy and vaccine development. Therefore, this study evaluated appropriate host cells for Omicron BA.2 Indonesian isolate via susceptibility tests. The Omicron BA.2 from Indonesia was exposed to three mammalian-ACE2-expressing cell lines. Sharing amino acids between BA.2 from Indonesia and previous VOC Omicron subvariants was performed using a simple in silico comparison method. The results showed that the virus could not infect HepG2 and Huh-7D12 due to no foci forming on those cell lines. Moreover, we also found that BA.2 Indonesian isolate has a unique amino acid alteration on spike protein. According to the findings, the Omicron BA.2 from Indonesia could propagate on Vero E6 cell lines, and the mutations could play a role in the virus's changing infection mechanism. A deeper in vitro and in silico experiment could enhance the findings by comparing all BA.2 sequences from Indonesia and analyzing the infection mechanism by each single mutation using pseudovirus.
Characterizing Two Types of Urban Air and Surface Heat Island according to Urban Design -Case of Casablanca Neighborhoods-
Authors: El Ghazouani Laila , Mansour Majid , Radoine Hassan , Bounoua Lahouari , Khomsi Kenza , Idrissi Khalil , Oulidi Hassane Jarar
Published: July 2024

The urban heat island (UHI) is a recognized signature of the urban climate, however beyond this characterization; it isstill a relevant phenomenon to study in urban design. In this paper, we seek to characterize UHI in differing urbanforms, comparing air and surface temperatures to characterize Air UHI (AUHI) and Surface UHI (SUHI) respectively.The analysis site corresponds to the districts of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, covering coastal and centralneighborhoods with different urban planning styles. We used land surface temperatures (LST) from the Landsat-8satellite and both observed and simulated air temperatures from the Copernicus reanalysis. We argue that LST isalways higher than air temperature and that there is a shift between SUHI and AUHI that we have quantified fordaytime and nighttime monitoring. We also concluded that UHI depends on four criteria: location, land use, buildingheight, and road width.
Evolution of Practice in Undergraduate Architecture Education through Institutional Formations
Authors: Şahin Melike Nur
Published: July 2024

Practice has always had an important place in the basis of architectural education, which exists with the mentoringsystem. With the influence of studio culture, practice has been relatively more prominent than theory in architectureundergraduate education. While the practical tendency in architectural education, which became theoretical withBauhaus, takes place in workshops, an architectural education pedagogy is shaped in research-practice intersectionswith environments such as the Space Syntax Laboratory established at UCL. It can be said that technology plays anactive role in the orientation of education. This study investigates the question 'How has the practical approach inarchitectural education been transformed?’ By using the historical research method, it examines the methods andenvironments of the realization of practice in architectural education. It reveals architectural education within fivedistinct periods: The ancient period, the Renaissance period, the Modern period, the Post-modern period, and theContemporary period. The convergences and disconnections between the workplace, competition, studio, andlaboratory, which are determined as the environments of practice in architectural education, are analyzed. As a result,it aims to provide a critical analysis of the current opportunities and future practice possibilities that practice offers toarchitectural education.
Plastic Sand Bricks as an Alternative Sustainable Building Material: Panacea to Affordable Housing for Low Income in Nigeria
Authors: Oladimeji Bolaji Samuel , Abubakar-kamar Aishat Tayo , Arosanyin Victor Mofeoluwa
Published: July 2024

Housing shortages are one of the key issues in Nigeria, low-income earners are disproportionately affected. Themajority of the low cost housing designed for this population is out of reach because of high cost of constructionmaterials, among other things. This study examined bricks made of plastic sand as a substitute for building materials.A questionnaire was used to gather data for the study utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Atotal of 169 questionnaires were systematically disseminated to professionals in the built environment to acquiretheir opinions on the sustainability principles and the idea of plastic sand brick. The information gathered was thenanalyzed using tables and percentages. The study's findings indicate that the majority of respondents 40.5% and16.0%, respectively strongly agree and agree that the material will address Nigeria's housing predicament, while only8.0% and 5.5%, respectively, strongly disagree and disagree. 30% remain neutral. The study recommends, amongother things, that Nigeria's government at all levels establish a domestic technology-driven economy, especially inthe area of alternative building materials like plastic sand bricks.
The Impact of Biophilic Design on Cognitive Map Performance: A Case Study on Girls Primary Public Schools in Bahrain
Authors: Attiya Amal , Allani Najla
Published: July 2024

Previous studies have demonstrated a positive relationship between biophilic design strategies and cognitivefunction. However, similar effects on primary schools, the main space influencing children's spatial perception,have yet to be explored. The study adopts qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate the impact ofbiophilic design attributes on children's cognitive performance, aiming to improve wayfinding strategies in primaryschools in Bahrain. While the interviews with boys and girls from different schools assisted in defining the studyarea and children's gender, an expert in school design shed light on wayfinding parameters used in Bahrain. Thecognitive map drawings collected from 67 girls between 9 and 11 allowed the study to determine thecharacteristics that influence girls' spatial perception. The study findings demonstrate the potential of eachbiophilic design attribute as an opportunity to design future primary schools in Bahrain that provide healthy andsustainable spaces for children to thrive and develop.
Enhancing the Durability of Pre-Cracked Concrete: The Crucial Role of Metakaolin and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Authors: Hocine Boudjehm , Bouteldja Fathe , Roubila Bendjaiche , Zahreddine Nafa
Published: July 2024

This study conducted a rigorous experiment to assess the strength and durability of pre-cracked concrete modifiedwith metakaolin (MK) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS). Three categories of hardened concrete werecompared to conventional concrete, focusing on key parameters such as compressive strength, mass loss, openporosity, water penetration, capillary water absorption, and drying shrinkage. The assessments were performed undertwo levels of compression damage and exposure to sulfuric acid (5% concentration). The results demonstrated asignificant long-term improvement in compressive strength by incorporating MK and GBFS, despite a reduction of upto 80% in the presence of sulfuric acid. The F10 formulation exhibited the best performance, highlighting the positiveimpact of additives on concrete durability. Replacing cement with MK and GBFS at a 10% level was identified as theoptimal design for sewer structures due to minimal shrinkage compared to other formulations.
Unveiling Urban Vulnerabilities: Analysis of Pedestrian Safety and Experience at 2 No Gate, A Major Arterial Road in Chittagong, Bangladesh
Authors: Roy Moumita , Raisa Sadia Ibnat , Farnaz Tafannum
Published: July 2024

In developing countries such as Bangladesh, pedestrian safety is a pressing concern due to inadequate infrastructureand increased vehicular traffic resulting in frequent conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles in urban areas.Chittagong is the second-largest city in Bangladesh where, in addition to road accidents, pedestrians also encounterchallenges due to the prevalent issue of water clogging caused by the inadequate drainage system. The study aims toanalyze the experience and the multifaceted risks faced by pedestrians in Chittagong which include road safetyconcerns as well as the threats during monsoon seasons. The research gathers data leading to twofold investigationson 2-no. gate area, based on the physical infrastructure and the road users’ behavior using human perception analysis,an in-depth questionnaire survey, and examining the previously occurring accidents. Analyzing the data, the paper hasattempted to shed light on the major causes and factors of pedestrian accidents in the area and suggested appropriateguidelines to reduce accidents and enhance pedestrian movement facilities in similar scenarios.
Towards Rethinking Sustainable Development in Architectural and Urban Planning Education A Comparative Study of Literature Reviews and the Tunisian Context
Authors: Dhaouadi Khansa , Leclercq Pierre
Published: July 2024

The growing global focus on dealing with contemporary challenges by incorporating sustainability in the builtenvironment is a worldwide concern. This situation becomes more urgent when it comes to rethinking Architecturaland Urban Planning Education in Tunisia, which highlights existing gaps. The research methodology involves firstanalyzing international initiatives and case studies at different scales of architectural education. Then, this literaturereview is followed by (online) interviews with educators from renowned academic institutions around the world toexplore in depth their innovative experiences in promoting sustainability issues. Through this approach, we don’t onlyidentify the knowledge and methods emphasized in these leading programs but also compare how they align with orhave to be adapted to address Tunisia's specific socio-cultural and environmental context. The findings contribute tothe ongoing discourse on sustainability education and seek to provide recommendations and insights for theadaptability of these programs in the local context.
The Role of the Characteristics of Urban Furniture and Equipment on the Quality of the Public Space of the Pedestrian Zone
Authors: Dijana Brkljač , Aleksandra Milinković , Stefan Škorić , Ivana Šanjević
Published: July 2024

Public spaces are complex structures that contain numerous elements formed by various influential forces suchas social relations, spatial elements, contemporary tendencies of city life and many others. The quality of the city'spublic space determines the frequency of its use, the concentration of content and the intensity of the experiencethat a place will have on its users. The paper describes the results of research that indicate the influence of thecharacteristics of urban furniture and equipment as architectural and urban planning elements on the quality ofpublic spaces in the city center. The systematization of the results of the comparative analysis of theoreticalpositions helped to form three groups of characteristics of architectural-urban elements: spatial, physicomorphological and functional. Through the conducted survey, the opinion of users of the pedestrian zone of NoviSad was investigated regarding the importance of the researched group of public space elements on theirexperience of the place.
Historical Foundations to Modern Innovations of Urban Village
Authors: Mirindi Derrick , Yazdandoust Fatemeh
Published: July 2024

In recent decades, the importance of historical villages has been widely acknowledged because of their aesthetic andecological contributions. Additionally, they have the potential to promote local socioeconomic growth through heritagevalorization. The urban village concept, essential for sustainable urban development, has evolved significantly from itstraditional village origins. It is based on historical sustainability practices, which include environmental, social, and economicdimensions. Over time, this concept has been reinterpreted into modern urban planning, primarily focusing ondevelopments. This research examines urban villages' historical evolution, modern transformation, and their important rolein current urban development. It analyzes the sustainability aspects of historic villages, their transition into modern urbanvillages, the distinct spatial and organizational shifts in contemporary contexts, and the essential design principles for today'surban community design. Furthermore, integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and smartgrids in urban villages, exemplified by Kelvin Grove and Seattle projects in Australia and United States respectively, hasrevolutionized resource management and energy efficiency, further aligning the urban village concept with contemporarysustainability goals. This study emphasizes the growing relevance of the urban model village in promoting sustainable urbancommunities.
Assessment of Knowledge and Fire Safety Preparedness among Employees at Shopping Malls in Lusaka District
Authors: Chisumbe Sampa , Aigbavboa Clinton , Akinradewo Opeoluwa , Moyo Simbarashe
Published: July 2024

Fire disasters in public buildings continue to raise major concerns about the safety of individuals who occupy thesebuildings, as well as the customers. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and fire safetypreparedness among employees of shopping malls in Lusaka district. This study employed cross sectional descriptivedesign, with quantitative methods. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 83 respondents(employees) who were purposively sampled from six shopping malls in Lusaka. Collected data was analysed usingdescriptive statistics. The findings revealed that employees’ levels of knowledge on fire safety preparedness is low.Further, that there is low or lack of implementation of practices aimed at ensuring fire safety. The study therefore,recommends that employees in public buildings be trained on how to ensure fire safety and appropriate responses incase of fire. Moreso, fire safety plans should always be displayed to the public.
Assessing the Impacts of Sanctions on Iran's Tourism Zones Using the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods
Authors: Moghadam Shahrzad
Published: July 2024

This article examines the impact of Iran's tourism zones on sanctions and evaluates the role of each criterion in theintensity and severity of the impact. The research method was descriptive-comparative whose type was applied. Rankingwas done using the VIKOR technique and Expert Choice software by the four main criteria (attraction, advertising andmarketing, tourism and investment, and infrastructure) and ten sub-criteria. The results show that the northern zonewith a value of 0.00 has received the least effect from the international sanctions. The northwestern zone ranked thenext with a value of 0.224. Based on the Expert Choice output, the central zone with a value of 0.248 was in the first rankdue to the decrease in the number of foreign tourists and investments, which has suffered the most from the sanctions.The northern zone with a value of 0.236 has been less affected by the sanctions.
Determining the Effectiveness of Green Building Certifications in Terms of Impacts on Sustainability: a Case Study from Australia
Authors: Vaccher Mark Dino , Rahman M. Ashiqur
Published: July 2024

Green building is a process of designing a structure in a way that its lifecycle, use, construction, and demolition are allincluded in the project, so that all areas of sustainability are balanced and maintained. This research on Green BuildingCertifications focuses on assessing the impact of green buildings over non-green buildings and thus to understand its effectiveness on overall sustainability. The research uses data from two selected States in Australia, namely Victoria and New South Wales (NSW). Both primary and secondary data were used to understand the impact of green building certifications through comparative, descriptive and inferential analysis.These results demonstrated a 54% increase in meeting environmental standards; 57% and 66% in saving of water per m2 of the floor area of the buildings in NSW and Victoria, respectively; as well as up to 85% decrease in energy use between green buildings compared to non-green buildings over a 12-year span.
Paradise Lost. From Eutopia to Atopia
Authors: Rossi Ugo
Published: July 2024

At the origin of every architectural and city project, there is a nostalgia for Paradise or the aspiration to build this wonderfulplace we have lost. Visions, architecture and city projects are necessarily prophetic images in search of a happy life onEarth. Every proposal for the city, every project, and every plan is a Utopia, an ideal place which aspires to become Eutopia.However, given the many visions and proposals, we can ask ourselves whether these Utopias have fulfilled their promiseto achieve a good place or are dystopias. In light of this unknown factor, this paper intends to reflect on some visions andproposals of the city. Some of them constitute the foundations of urban planning – like Howar’s Garden City, Wright’sBroadacre City, Le Corbusier’s Radiant City, the functional city of CIAM – others, elaborated by Erwin Anton Gutkind, IannisXenakis, Constantinos Doxiadis, Takis Zenetos, originated from different assumptions, deluding themselves that they aresolving the problems of the contemporary city or represent its last frontier, such as the Smart City.
Effects of Building Materials on Sustainable Facade Design
Authors: Hatipoğlu Şeyda , Yakın Özgür
Published: July 2024

Facade designs are crucial in creating the identity of buildings, as they allow buildings to interact with users, form ideas,and evoke curiosity. Designers have been working to develop materials for facades since 7000 BC, with sustainability beinga key subheading in the innovation process. Sustainable architecture has evolved, influenced by lifestyles, geographicalconditions, social and physical needs, and economic reasons. Through the examination of many instances of the material'shistorical evolution, the purpose of this research is to investigate the impacts of the material that is utilized in sustainablebuilding designs. It also examines examples of the use of nanotechnological facade materials, which are among thesustainable facade technologies of the future. Within this context, the methods being followed about the issue have beendetermined and the possible solutions have been discussed.
Urbicide the City of Gaza
Authors: Khalilia Ahmad Zaki
Published: July 2024

At 7 October Gaza city is being subjected to genocide as a result of the angry reaction, with most of the victims were childrenand women. South Africa submit a request to the International Court of Justice in a case entitled “Application of theConvention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)”.Acceptance indicates the validity of the request. Urbicide the city is one of the methods used by the colonial authorities toredesign the urban environment, by demolishing homes, public buildings, infrastructure, hospitals, open spaces and evenzoos, which would be a reformulation of the Palestinian narrative from the Israeli perspective. The study methodology isbased on analyzing the Urbicide concept . which is done through understanding the phenomena, analyzing them, andcomparing them with similar cases. This is done by analyzing some of the military objectives carried out during the war onurban, architectural, historical, governmental and community sites in Gaza. The place was destroyed, the population wasdispersed, the features of the city changed, the infrastructure disappeared, and hope became a mere mirage. The extent ofthe interrelation between the urbicide and genocide is become clear.
Laboratory of the Present
Authors: Palumbo Angela
Published: July 2024

The Architecture Biennale is entrusted with the mission of being a sensor of the future through a collection of possibleactions in the present on a global scale. The 18th Laboratory of the Future Exhibition curated by Lesley Lokko was bornwith the intention of being a laboratory place, as the title itself declares, but in reality it denies, by deciding not to dealwith, a decisive issue for the planning of the future: the city. Lee Kuan Yew's quote in Singapore Songlines "Singaporeis a very small place, in a very large, varied and changing world, and unless it is nimble and quick to adapt, it will perishand the people know it", underlines the strength of urban acceleration. The life system of African cities, crazy andincomprehensible, but at the same time contemporary, makes them the ideal case to ask the question: what will thecities of the future be like?
Mitigating the Impact of Urban Sprawl: Strategies and Solutions
Authors: Wetzel Gerd
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the challenges cities face when dealing with urban sprawl and the strategies that can beimplemented to mitigate its impact. The importance of preserving cultural spaces and making the most ofavailable land potential is emphasized. The paper discusses various strategies, such as redeveloping industrialareas and former military sites, retrofitting existing structures for mixed-use developments, and promotingsustainable urban growth. The need using the already existing urban planning expertise and awareness amongdecision-makers is highlighted. The key focus areas of the paper include urbanization, urban sprawl, brownfieldredevelopment, grey energy, and sustainability. Overall, by implementing these strategies, cities can protect theenvironment, preserve open spaces, and achieve sustainable urban development.
Xylella Fastidiosa and the Non-Landscape of Southern Italy: a European Crisis
Authors: Del Sole Francesco
Published: July 2024

A bacterium called xylella fastidiosa started to desertify olive trees in Southern Italy, and to date no remedy has beenfound to stop the contagion. The European Union has imposed the eradication of every tree that is positive for thebacterium effectively proposing a desertification of the infected territory without addressing the issue of landscapeprotection. Here, an attempt will be made to explain the irrational gesture of many young rebels and peasants not toapply European decisions by highlighting the essential role that the olive tree plays in the landscape of south Italy,understood both as a landscape horizon and as a psychic horizon within which the citizen forms and recognises himself.The paper provide a critical comparison between the literary image handed down by travellers of the past and thepresent-day image of a landscape that seems to have lost its identity due to building speculation, the plundering ofthe land and a bacterium that has destroyed entire areas.
Peri-Urban and Urban Agriculture in Constantine, Algeria
Authors: Lifa Assia
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on the metropolitan area of Constantine, a territory of regional attraction, capable of stimulating thedevelopment of the wilaya in the coming years thanks to a diversified and multifunctional peri-urban agriculture. Thestudy is based on a questionnaire survey carried out throughout the study area. Specifically in the municipalities ofHamma and Khroub, the results show that, despite the progression of urbanization, the Constantine Urban Groupcontributes 37% of the total production of the wilaya in 2022. This production is characterized by a certain diversity:cereal crops, market gardening and arboriculture are the pillars of agriculture in Constantine. Beyond its primaryvocation, this agriculture contributes to the attractiveness of territories and landscapes that reflect the image of the city,to the management and protection of natural resources, while shaping rural landscapes”.
Assessing the Degree of Publicness in Streets
Authors: Paul Sandeep
Published: July 2024

Streets have always been a vital source of public life in Indian cities. The advent of virtual technologies and changingurban realities, have impacted its publicness and activation. Additionally, increasing degree of publicness in privatelyowned public spaces poses significant reduction in street life. Hence, it is important to assess the street qualities whichcontribute to public life. The physical, non-physical and metaphysical qualities of street assessments will bring out theessential qualities of streets that contribute to public life in contemporary streets. This paper enquires socio-culturaland sensory aspects of street life. It would assess parameters that contribute or contradict the degree of publicness.The study would discuss and build assessments from Vikas Mehta, William H. Whyte, Henry Lefebvre and Jan Gehl’stheories and perspectives. This research would build a critical enquiry about temporality and everyday urbanism andcontribute to the discussions on placemaking and tactical urbanism strategies.
The Influence of Ecological Identity on the Cultural Significance of Traditional Urban Public Spaces in Cultural Landscapes
Authors: Thurkey Ashfina , Rahbarianyazd Rokhsaneh
Published: July 2024

Traditional urban public spaces are highly significant because they retain identities, histories, and memories of thecommunity in any cultural landscape. These spaces have existed since the prehistoric era and are an important part of alandscape's unique identity. These spaces are also a part of larger ecological settings, where ecological features have animpact on the design, purpose, and cultural significance. Therefore, This paper identifies specific indicators of ecologicalidentity through the application of case study analysis and multidisciplinary research methods and explores the influence ofecological features in and around traditional public spaces on their cultural significance within a cultural landscape. Thefindings reveal that the natural environment and traditional public spaces are intricately entwined with human culture inthe chosen study area and emphasise how important it is to comprehend the interactions between ecological and culturalfactors to conserve such spaces while promoting sustainable urban development.
A Comparative Study of Topic Modelling Approaches for User-generated Point of Interest Data
Authors: Dabbanavar Ravi Satyappa , Biswas Arindam
Published: July 2024

This study aims to enhance urban planning and management by harnessing the power of machine learning (ML) andbig data. We focus on Urban Functional Zones (UFZs), the fundamental units for human socio-economic activities. Ourmethodology involves compiling Point of Interest (POI) data from various sources for comprehensive analysis. Weemploy various topic modeling approaches such as Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), Latent Semantic Index (LSI),Hierarchical Dirichlet Process (HDP), and Top2Vec. Our principal results reveal significant differences in theperformance and coherence of these models on short text documents. Consequently, our major conclusion isidentifying the better-performing topic model for classifying UFZs from POI data. We also explore four textpreprocessing steps to optimize the performance of the topic models. This study contributes to the field by providinga nuanced understanding of UFZs, paving the way for future data-driven urban planning and management.
Finding the Minimalistic Principles in Vernacular Architecture: A Case Study of Gulledgudda, Karnataka, India
Authors: Mane Deepa , Maligi Rohini
Published: July 2024

The research paper aims to study the architectural principles followed and adopted in minimalistic architecture. The studyintends to understand the impact of culture on minimalist architecture. Minimalism is acknowledged by reasoning as theconcept of culture. This paper also discusses the planning and design concepts involved in the vernacular houses ofGulledgudda, a weaver's village in Karnataka, India. Vernacular houses of Gulledgudda justify the characteristics ofminimalism with their Simplicity-Bareness-Cleanliness. The methodology adopted was a primary survey, documentation, andsemi-structured interviews of vernacular houses of Gulledgudda. It also emphasized open spaces, natural light, and a senseof functionality while reducing unnecessary elements to create a serene and uncluttered environment.The result are simplegeometrical forms with functional spaces which are pure white in colour , which generates a sense of emptiness andserenity.
Green Infrastructure in Urban Settings: Bringing Together the Forest and Concrete Jungle
Authors: Koottharasan Nadar Arun Kumar
Published: July 2024

Landscape is a crucial part of any breathing space an urban area has. In this research paper, we go through a new wayof looking at landscapes integrating landscape at various levels in the urban fabric integrating vegetation on upperlevels which are accessible by escalators and lifts just like a metro station. Since most of the ground space has alreadybeen utilized the higher levels of urban space will be used for landscaping. these structures will be created of RCC andmodern precast units. where nature will take over and vegetation will be planted. They can be worked out to imitateforests and agriculture. So there will be no bias between the prehistoric world and the modern concrete jungle. Thiswill act as an overlap between the natural and manmade world. i.e. it will fall between the living and nonliving. Theimportance of research is to guide the traditional practices in a new way of looking at providing landscaping in urbanareas. It will no longer be a monotonous horizon. In some places sky will be visible and in some places it won’t be.there will be levels to it. Most visibility will be at the higher levels.
Rediscovering the Cultural Identity of the City Lucknow: Placemaking in Architecture
Authors: Singh Gunjan , Kollarath Reshmi Manikoth
Published: July 2024

Cultural Heritage influences a city's development and growth trends. The preservation of historic sites, architecturalcharacter, and cultural areas can considerably boost tourism, property values, and a city's overall image. Lucknow, UttarPradesh's capital, is an excellent illustration of how cultural heritage has had a significant impact on modern urbanization.The city's rich cultural legacy and traditions are intertwined with its economic fabric. This research dives into Lucknow'sspatial expansion during the last century, including the growth of its surrounding districts. The approach used in this studyincluded a thorough review of past studies as well as an analysis of Google Earth maps to analyze the area in question.Furthermore, the study uses relevant case studies from other heritage cities to assess best practices. One of the paper'sprimary findings is the importance of architecture and placemaking in cultural resurgence. Preserving and supportingcultural infrastructure can have a substantial impact.
Analysis of Additional Building Effects in Historic Buildings with Visual Attention Software: The Case of Dresden Military History Museum
Authors: ÖZKARACA ÖZALP Nuray , HALAÇ Hicran Hanım
Published: July 2024

Modern additions to historic environments/buildings have been designed from the past to the present. In thiscontext, it is always questioned which architectural elements attract more attention: historical elements or modernelements. When a person encounters an image, their subconscious mind instantly decides what exactly attracts theirattention. According to the theory of Cognitive Architecture, there are architectural principles that peoplesubconsciously prefer. Considering these principles, it is assumed that traditional buildings attract moresubconscious attention than modern buildings. This assumption constitutes the hypothesis of the study. In the study,the visual attention method was used to analyze the additional building effects in historical buildings. To predict theobservers' reactions to the visuals, the Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany was selected as a case study.For visual attention, 3M's VAS (Visual Attention Software), an artificial intelligence application developed usingexperimental data from eye tracking, was used. Diagrams and analysis from 3M eye tracking are presented to explainwhich architecture is more interesting and why.
A Research on Determination of Database and Software Tool in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Method: The Sample of Turkish Building Industry
Authors: Koşan Naide Sevim , Beyhan Figen
Published: July 2024

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a scientific method for quantitatively assessing the environmental, social and economicimpacts associated with a product, process or service throughout its life cycle. It is complex and time-consuming asit requires the processing of a large number of data and assumptions. "LCA databases" and "LCA software tools" arebeing developed to reduce this effort and time. With the increasing interest in the LCA method for the Turkishconstruction industry, the “TLCID” and "TurComDat" databases has been prepared; however, the software tool touse these databases have not yet been developed. This situation reveals the need for a guiding "decision supportmechanism" for the selection of the most appropriate database and software tool to be used. In this study, databasesand software tools were critically reviewed to determine their possible adaptation to the Turkish constructionindustry. It was concluded that the "SimaPro" software tool, which enables international use, and the "Ecoinvent"database supported by the software can be adapted and used with Turkey's energy average and water data. Withthis study, it is aimed to create guiding evaluations for the choices to be made within the scope of LCA.
Penggunaan Metrik Software Defect dalam Pengembangan Perangkat Lunak: Literature Review
Authors: Dewi Ayu Kusuma , Azmina Hilma Yasmin , Sugiarti Yuni
Published: July 2024

Penggunaan metrik pada software defect adalah sebagai alat pengukur untuk membantu mengidentifikasi risiko dalam memprediksi cacat dalam perangkat lunak. Metrik perangkat lunak membantu berbagai pelaku industri agar memastikan produk akhir berkualitas tinggi. Metrik ini mampu melakukan mitigasi risiko sejak awal hingga akhir proses pengembangan perangkat lunak dan membantu dalam pencegahan dan perbaikan cacat perangkat lunak. Tujuan penulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui pemilihan metrik, teknik dan model yang sesuai sebelum melakukan pengujian pada perangkat lunak. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah studi literatur. Hasil penulisan tersebut adalah untuk mengetahui bahwa terdapat banyak jenis metrik yang dapat digunakan dalam suatu penelitian. Pada permasalahan yang ada mengenai pemilihan jenis metrik untuk cacat perangkat lunak, langkah yang perlu dilakukan adalah dengan mengidentifikasi permasalahan tersebut. Lalu dilakukannya diskusi mengenai jalan keluar yang tepat dengan pemangku kepentingan untuk menjadi jalan keluar dari sebuah permasalahan.
Optimasi Model CatBoost dengan Feature Selection dan Hyperparameter Tuning untuk Prediksi Nasabah Bank Potensial
Authors: Eko Fitra Firmandani Ahmad Muzakki , Hudawi AS Ahmad , Tholib Abu
Published: July 2024

Persaingan ketat di industri perbankan menuntut kemampuan memprediksi nasabah potensial deposito secara akurat dan efisien. Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan akurasi prediksi nasabah potensial deposito dengan mengurangi kompleksitas komputasi dan dimensionalitas data, terutama pada penanganan fitur kategorik. Metode yang diusulkan menggunakan algoritma CatBoost yang mampu menangani data kategorik secara efisien tanpa memerlukan one-hot encoding. Feature selection berbasis feature importance diaplikasikan untuk memilih fitur paling relevan, sementara hyperparameter tuning dengan Hyperopt digunakan untuk mengoptimalkan parameter model CatBoost. Eksperimen pada dataset Bank Marketing dengan 45.211 baris data dan 16 fitur menunjukkan kombinasi CatBoost, feature selection, dan hyperparameter tuning mampu mencapai akurasi 92,8%, sensitivitas 91,0%, dan spesifisitas 94,8% dalam memprediksi nasabah potensial deposito. Pendekatan ini terbukti efektif mengurangi kompleksitas komputasi sekaligus meningkatkan akurasi prediksi nasabah potensial deposito.