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SELF-RECONSTRUCTION : BETWEEN IDENTITY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Full text linkWe live and go through situations and circumstances that hurt us or bring us joy and happiness. However, moments of crisis seem to be the most important moments in our lives when we question ourselves. We question our personality, our identity, our relationships with ourselves or with others. We carry, as Jacques Salomé said so well, “the scars of our wounds. It is up to us to honor them, because they also say that we have survived and that they have made us stronger and more lucid.
We will rely on this quote to elaborate our problematic on the self-reconstruction between identity and interpersonal relationships. Through this problematic, we allow ourselves to ask a certain number of questions to which we will try to give some answers in this communication.
- How does self-reconstruction take place ?
- How to define or redefine identity?
- How to account for interpersonal relationships especially when going through moments of crisis?
To do this, we will draw inspiration from the works presented by Dubar (2000), Lipiansky (1990), Goffman (1975), works which are part of fields of psychology and sociology
HUMAN RIGHTS OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS IN THE STATE OF KUWAIT
Full text linkThere is no doubt that the right to have a good health is considered a basic human right which is closely linked to the other civil, political and economic human rights. It is a right for all people without any discrimination.
From the point of the belief of the international human rights community with the rights of patients who are suffering from mental or psychological sickness, the General Assembly of the United Nations issued in 1991 some principles, which admit the right of all persons to enjoy the right of getting the best available mental and psychological health care which is considered a part of the health and social care system and they should enjoy also with the right of protection from humiliating treatment that offends human dignity.
Therefore, in this study we review a number of axes that are related to the reality of human rights for the psychiatric patients in and the therapeutic health services that are provided for the psychiatric patients in Kuwait (whatever governmental or private sectors). In addition to focusing on the only entity that is authorized to provide psychological health services in Kuwait. The services that are provided include the clinical treatment and community services. The study shows some plans and future visions that are necessary to develop medical and psychological care for psychiatric patients. It focuses on the role of the rehabilitation center (Kuwait Center for psychological Health) and it presented the services that are provided during the COVID-19 pandemic
USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AND SPACE SYNTAX TECHNIQUES TO UNDERSTAND MASS HOUSING DESIGN PARAMETERS
Full text linkThe design of mass housing is a complex process that involves the use of a large number of components and parameters. The field of design has unavoidably been changed by the impact of digitalization, which has resulted in the proliferation of computational design models, data structures, artificial intelligence, and an algorithmic way of thinking. Artificial neural networks, space syntax methodologies, predefined rules will help shape the steps of the schematic design process and establish certain limitations. Within the confines of this research, predefined guidelines were used to bring about geometric variances in the design of mass houses. Both traditional and digital instruments were utilized in the process. Methodologies based on artificial neural network models and space syntax techniques were utilized to investigate case studies and develop prototypes. The artificial neural network model is designed to understand the factors affecting mass housing design parameters. The importance percentages of the parameters were determined according to the outputs of this model. Besides, methodologies based on space syntax have had a significant impact, both on decision-making processes and on feedback-based design. In this study, several digital tools were used to analyze such as visibility graph analyzes, node-based techniques, and isovist analysis. In the section devoted to the conclusion, the comparison of the various prototypes that were obtained, the findings of the space syntax analysis, and the various stages of model development are discussed
APPLICATION OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EARLY DESIGN STAGE IN ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Full text linkThis paper reviews existing research on the use of immersive technologies, Virtual Reality in particular, in various stages of the architectural design process. Nine research papers were systematically reviewed and analyzed. They were filtered down by using the keywords: ‘Virtual/Augmented Reality, Architectural Education, Gravity Sketch, Unity and Virtual Environments’ from two main databases that focus on digital and computer-aided design research: Cumulative Index about publications in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CuminCAD) and Elsevier\u27s abstract and citation database (Scopus). The selection of papers was filtered down based on relevant approaches which investigate architectural design, creative thinking and teaching methodology using immersive technologies. Another criterion applied to the filtering process of the research papers is the exploration and integration process of new tools and overlapping external software to aid the existing workflow of the user. Our findings explore the evolution of immersive tools to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of virtual reality-based software and hardware, as a creative development tool in the field of education and practice. This paper also proposes a novel teaching methodology that incorporates immersive technologies in the early design phase of architectural education
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAFFEINE ADDICTION AND STRESS AMONG LEBANESE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN LEBANON
Full text linkStress and behavioral addiction are becoming major health problems growing in strength and prevalence. They are often associated with a large array of debilitating diseases and conditions including psychosocial impairments. Medical students remain a vulnerable territory for developing stress and addiction mainly relating to caffeine consumption. Methods: A cross-sectional design was utilized in this study. Results: The study revealed that academic and learning issues are the most stressful and alarming levels of caffeine dependence. Conclusions: This showed a high impact of academic issues on medical students stress and performance, which mandates thorough actions to be considered by both medical institutions and medical students to fight this stress and maintain a healthier life and academic development
UPGRADING HERITAGE URBAN PUBLIC SPACES BY USING RECYCLING WASTE PLASTIC MATERIALS
Full text linkIn low-income countries, population expansion and urbanization bring challenges of inadequate living standards to the fore. Some of the issues could be solved if well-functioning plastic recycling systems were built. To reduce the environmental burden and improve the overall situation in dense cities, the already existing local informal waste treatment system, which is widespread in many low-income nations, needs to be developed with efficient sorting and composting solutions. A case study is carried out in the city of Mina, Lebanon, with the goal of establishing a viable decentralized recycling plastic pavilion material. The effort aims to lessen the climate harm caused by non-recycled waste, improve the quality of life for residents, and enhance the affected locations\u27 aesthetical, educational, and recreational attributes. The concepts were generated according to the resident\u27s needs and to find solutions to the existing problem of the area under study. The goals are based on data and observations about the city, the current waste management system, the stakeholders, the project organization, and any roadblocks. The project\u27s overall work method is known as the Logical Framework Approach. It\u27s a goal-oriented project planning method that relies on disciplined thinking and logical analysis. Literature review, observations, study visits, site analyses, photography, drawing, 3D modeling, and other sub-methods are included in the study. Proposals for plastic pavilions and plastic features for open public spaces in Al Mina are the result of the process. Because the areas have both comparable and dissimilar characteristics, site-specific solutions are required
ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEWLY DEVELOPED SILICA NANOPARTICLES AGAINST LEAD AND PHOSPHATE ION REMOVAL FROM CONTAMINATED SOLUTIONS USING ADSORPTION ISOTHERM
Full text linkThis study investigates the removal of Lead and Phosphate ion from aqueous solution using new silica nanoparticles doped with europium (H1) which was characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The aim of this research is to develop a novel adsorbent material that can efficiently remove contaminated ions from wastewater or aqueous solutions. The adsorption of lead and phosphate ion onto the silica nanoparticles is investigated, and the efficiency of this removal is evaluated. Equilibrium data analysis reveals linear fitting with Langmuir isotherm with 24.76 mg/g Lead ion uptake, while for phosphate the uptake capacity is around 55.62 mg/g at 298.15 K. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the development of silica nanoparticles doped with europium as a potential adsorbent for the removal of lead and phosphate ion from solution. The findings contribute to the advancement of water purification and environmental remediation technologie
TOWARDS DIGITAL TWINS FOR OPTIMIZING METRICS IN DISTRIBUTED STORAGE SYSTEMS - A REVIEW
Full text linkWith the exponential data growth, there is a crucial need for highly available, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective Distributed Storage Systems (DSSs). To ensure such efficient and fault tolerant systems, replication and erasure coding techniques are typically used in traditional DSSs. However, these systems are prone to failure and require different failure prevention and recovery algorithms. Failure recovery of DSS and data reconstruction techniques take into consideration different performance metrics optimization in the recovery process. In this paper, DSS performance metrics are introduced. Several recent papers related to adopting erasure coding in DSSs are surveyed together with highlighting related performance metrics introduced in the context of these papers. Next, we present recent literature where Digital Twins (DTs) are involved in monitoring DSSs and assisting the data center managers in intelligent decision-making. Finally, important open issues are identified to inspire future studies for fully efficient DSSs
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS IN REGIONAL REVITALISATION; INSIGHTS FROM JAPANESE PRACTICES
Full text linkThis study examines the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions and advanced technology practices and their coexistence with conventional systems and initiatives that have been operating in different regions of Japan to address some of the socio-economic challenges. The methodological approach of the study includes three facets, namely government initiatives, technology involvement and local society actors. The study examines government visions and initiatives that emphasize the use of advanced technology as a key factor and tool to enable solutions and realize the target vision. The ageing population and economic stagnation are common challenges in different regions of Japan. The adaptation of technology and the integration of technological advances across sectors with an impact on productivity have been explored in the Vision Action Plans. With an ageing farming community, smart agriculture is one of the developments highlighted, as is the use of artificial intelligence and big data analytics, and autonomous systems in the image of the \u27smart city\u27 plan of a case study local government of Nago-city, in the southern prefecture of Okinawa. The study notes that Society 5.0 is seen as a blueprint for harnessing the potential of technological advances to address social and economic issues and build a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient society that balances economic growth with societal well-being and regional revitalizatio
MOISTURE-HARVESTING LIZARD SKINS AS AN INSPIRATON FOR PERFORMATIVE BUILDING ENVELOPES IN ARID CLIMATES
Full text linkResearch on shape-shifting adaptive architectural skins has recently focused on bio-inspired programmable materials. Only a few studies however examine the microstructure of living organisms, especially in terms of morphological adaptation in harsh climatic conditions. This paper explores the microstructure of moisture-harvesting lizard skins, specifically the Trapelus species of the Agamidae family in North-East Africa, as an inspiration for programmable materials in adaptive building skins in the arid climate of Egypt. The paper investigates the ability to improve the durability and morphological capabilities of programmable materials based on surface formation, utilizing digital fabrication techniques. A series of physical experiments were conducted on different samples of 3D printed wood filament under several humidity conditions, as a single layer, with textured patterns, and with the addition of potassium chloride as a moisture-harvesting chemical composite. The paper concluded that materials composed of textured patterns and moisture-harvesting chemical composites exhibited the highest moisture retention, therefore leading to advantages in its use in adaptive building skins in arid climates, through a wide variety of design possibilities for performative building envelopes