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A Lao Chinese American Perspective on Law School
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“The Mixed-Up-Ness is the Complete Picture:” Lessons from Vietnamese American Understandings of Family Histories
Get PDFThe experiences of refugees and their children contribute to a complex narrative of remembrance, citizenship, and belonging in the United States. In this study, I analyze the narratives and multimedia creations of the children of Vietnamese refugees to explore how they negotiate generational memories to make meaning of their personal identities and family histories. I organized participants\u27 ways of processing their families’ histories around themes of fracture, excavation, and return. I argue that their approaches show how they began/continued to heal and how they could, then, re-member. The meaning-making processes of Vietnamese American young people offer powerful considerations for educators to facilitate meaningful engagements with history in and beyond classroom spaces
A Model for Integrating Interpersonal Education in Higher Education
Get PDFInterprofessional Education (IPE) is a critical component of healthcare education and a requirement of many accrediting bodies. Approaching IPE from a holistic, comprehensive lens allows academic institutions to overcome challenges related to operating within program- and discipline-specific silos. Bringing students together to learn with, from, and about one another’s professions empowers them to improve their teamwork and communication skills while broadening their understanding of various roles and responsibilities. Clarkson College developed a compulsory IPE course that is documented on students’ transcripts. This online IPE 301 course was designed to provide students with educational materials to enhance their collaborative skills for better care outcomes. The Clarkson College framework was derived from best practices across the IPE landscape, including the IPEC competencies, the Quadruple Aim, and NCICLE, a thorough review of literature, and input from other institutions. To extend the reach of IPE beyond the clinical healthcare setting, Clarkson College expanded the curriculum to include community involvement and service. This course involves both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate, as well as on-campus and distance students. It is comprised of five online modules that include four sets of didactic lectures, videos, and quizzes, followed by three IPE experiences with reflections. Quantitative data points include the use of the ICCAS survey as pre-, mid-, and post-tests. Qualitative themes were pulled from student reflection submissions. Three years of cumulative data indicate that Clarkson College’s IPE 301 course has resulted in students’ improved ability to collaborate interprofessionally, in both clinical and non-clinical settings
STEM ability perceptions, basic needs satisfaction, and intrinsic motivation in adolescents: The role of inclusive perceptions in self-determination
Get PDFCurrent work suggests that basic psychological needs are related to higher intrinsic motivation, which in turn, can promote more positive academic outcomes. However, few studies have examined how perceptions around one’s abilities in science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) are related to intrinsic motivation and what role needs satisfaction plays in this association. This study assessed adolescents’ (N = 285, 56.1% female, Mage = 15.76 years, SD = 1.24) STEM ability perceptions, basic needs satisfaction, and intrinsic motivation. A path analysis was used to examine the association between STEM ability perceptions, basic needs satisfaction, and intrinsic motivation in adolescents. Inclusive perceptions of the STEM abilities of historically underrepresented groups (i.e., girls and minoritized ethnicities) were positively associated with basic needs satisfaction and basic needs satisfaction was positively associated with intrinsic motivation. There was also a positive indirect effect from inclusive perceptions of STEM abilities to intrinsic motivation through basic needs satisfaction. These findings suggest that schools should focus on promoting inclusive perceptions in order to bolster adolescents’ basic needs satisfaction, which could have carry-on effects on intrinsic motivation
Developing a Conceptual Model to Predict Disputes in Construction Projects Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies
No full textThe construction industry is a complex and competitive environment and disputes become more prevalent. The construction disputes negatively effect the cost, time and quality of the project. Further, disputes could result in the abandonment of projects and even the financial collapse of construction companies. Many researchers have attempted to mitigate disputes by addressing the causes of disputes, dispute avoidance techniques, and resolution methods from different perspectives. However, recent literature has evidenced that disputes remain a persistent threat in construction projects. The construction industry is attempting to transform into a technology-driven industry through the adoption of innovative concepts and technologies. In the digital era, intelligent systems have received widespread attention in many industries. This trend offers a new approach to integrating digital technology with established dispute management methods, aiming to automate processes and effectively mitigate disputes. Artificial intelligence offers a robust and sophisticated approach to prediction and pattern recognition in the construction industry by utilising advanced algorithms and data analysis techniques. Ensemble models using predictive analysis and natural language processing could enable forecasting disputes in construction projects. Thus, this study develops a conceptual model to predict disputes in construction projects using artificial intelligence techniques. This model combines traditional machine learning technique and natural language processing technique from realtime text-based communications. This research outcome will pave the way for the development of a dispute prediction digital system, offering a potential next-generation dispute mitigation strategy for the construction industry through the implementation of the intelligent system
Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry and Investigation of Post-Pandemic Progress
Get PDFThe construction industry was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in several problems, including a lack of materials and workers, decreased production rates, shipping delays, concerns with the labor market, cash flow issues, and the requirement for new health and safety regulations. Research has shown that all these factors lead to increased risks, legal problems, and disputes within the industry. This paper aims to determine the procedures for using force majeure clauses in construction contracts as well as the rights of parties affected by such events. Based on a review of the literature, the authors investigate how construction companies are reducing their litigation risk and avoiding contractual disputes during the pandemic. The paper evaluates the force majeure terms that are compatible with COVID-19 and explain how they work with construction contracts, emphasizing the importance of specific contractual regulations or clauses. The paper also demonstrates how the pandemic has affected supply chain and construction disputes, including the typical cost and duration of disputes. Overall, the paper presents that construction companies should carefully read and understand the contracts and ensure they have appropriate clauses to protect themselves against risks associated with pandemics. To prevent disputes in the future, all parties must also take proactive measures to mitigate these risks. Last, the paper discusses the current status and progress after the Pandemic period
Menstrual Cycle Health Effects on Productivity in Male-dominated Fields: A Narrative Review
No full textWhile there is increasing awareness around gender diversity in construction health and safety, there is limited research examining the influence of different menstrual cycle phases on workplace productivity. Understanding the impact of the menstrual cycle on women’s health, safety, and
productivity is necessary to formulate appropriate occupational policies and support systems in
physically demanding work, such as construction. This narrative review synthesises existing literature examining the relationship between menstrual cycle phases and workplace productivity and discusses implications for the construction industry. The review analysed 40 peer-reviewed publications from 2008-2024, identified through systematic database searches. Findings reveal that menstrual cycle phases can influence physical and cognitive performance through multiple mechanisms, including hormonal effects on strength, endurance, memory, and emotional processing. While direct research in construction settings is limited, evidence from related fields suggests that hormonal fluctuations may affect work performance through various pathways, including changes in dopamine regulation, brain connectivity, and physical capabilities. The review identified significant gaps in current understanding, particularly regarding construction-specific impacts and long-term effects
Automated Detection for Alignment of Modular Integrated Construction Modules Using YOLOv9
Get PDFModular Integrated Construction (MiC) represents an innovative approach in the construction industry, where building components are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site, offering enhanced quality control and reduced construction time. While computer vision technologies have advanced significantly in construction applications, the precise alignment of MiC modules during installation remains challenging, with traditional manual methods being time-consuming and error prone. This study develops an automated detection system using a modified YOLOv9 architecture to enhance the precision and efficiency of MiC module alignment. The research employed a three-stage methodology comprising literature analysis, data acquisition of 5,000 images, and model development implemented on a GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. The system achieved exceptional performance with a mean Average Precision (mAP50) score of 0.995 and real-time processing capabilities of 3.1 ms per frame at 640×640 resolution. These results demonstrate the system\u27s potential for transforming MiC practices through improved installation precision and reduced human error, contributing significantly to the advancement of construction automation
Sustainability in Construction Projects During Budgetary Restrictions: A Case from Norwegian Higher Education
Get PDFThis paper supports practitioners in achieving their sustainability ambitions when budgets are constrained. Sustainability is high on the agenda in research, practice, and governments, and a necessary requirement for us to turn around the climate change challenges we currently are facing. A successful change requires solid evaluation of the contributions to society, economy, and the environment. Growing evidence supports the idea that sustainability enables economic growth. Advancements in technological solutions ensure that organizations can transform their impact on climate-harming actions in positive ways, reducing their CO2 emissions. In this paper, we analyze a construction project in a higher education institution with high ambitions for sustainability and the effect budget cuts have had on these ambitions. To gain a deeper understanding of the situation, we interviewed nine key practitioners. Through a case study, we identify key effects, barriers, and success criteria for sustainability during budget restrictions, and learn the consequences budget cuts can have on sustainability. For this university’s case, the main campus’ ambition for net zero emission was extended by 15 years. Findings show that political influence and prioritizations between investments and operational costs are critical and represent a great barrier that causes budget cuts. The findings also show that flexibility, passive house measures and political regulation are among the key success factors for sustainability