scholarly journals A biotic balance of objects with nature as an architectural destination: (Marsh houses as case study)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Hamid Ali Abed Almousawi ◽  
Mustafa Kamil Kadhim
Keyword(s):  
Research Problem ◽  
Natural Rate ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Green Architecture ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Vital Functions ◽  
Living Organisms ◽  
Special Strategy

The biotic balance is a special strategy followed by the building, which helps it to stay and interact, and perform vital functions at a constant and natural rate under suitable conditions or the possibility of making them suitable, in the light of the general trend that seeks to preserve nature, as a result of the emergence of concepts of sustainability and green architecture and applied models of polarization outside the environment Which resulted in buildings that are not compatible with the environment and thus reduced environmental performance of the building, emerged the research problem of "lack of knowledge about the mechanisms of living organisms to achieve a biological balance with the surrounding nature." The main objective of the research was to "build a cognitive perception about the mechanisms by which living organisms create a biological balance with the surrounding environment." Therefore, the main research hypothesis was that there is a similarity between the mechanisms used by living organisms to balance the surrounding nature and the architectural solutions that the architect must follow to achieve the same Harmony with the surrounding nature, "and therefore adopted the methodology of research on two parts: First: the theoretical study, which includes the introduction of concepts and considerations related to the concept of biological balance, and knowledge of the mechanisms used by living organisms and try to apply in the field of architecture, The study concluded that the strategies of living organisms in dealing with the surrounding environment, along with the automatic architecture of marsh homes, is the basis of the main hypothesis and its applicability.

scholarly journals La autocomposición como mecanismo adecuado para resolver/administrar los litigios derivados de la implementación de las políticas de salud pública

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
Fabiana Marion Spengler ◽  
Fernando Augusto Marion Spengler ◽  
Pedro Henrique Marion Spengler
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Public Health Policies ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Technique ◽  
Deductive Method ◽  
Approach Method

El tema de este artículo es la autocomposición. El principal problema de investigación que debe responderse es el siguiente: ¿es la autocomposición un mecanismo adecuado para administrar/resolver los litigios derivados de la no implementación de las políticas de salud pública? La hipótesis responde afirmativamente al problema de la investigación.  Del problema surge el objetivo: analizar la autocomposición como un procedimiento adecuado para administrar/resolver los litigios derivados de la no implementación de las políticas de salud pública. Se utilizó, el método deductivo como método de abordaje. Como método de procedimiento se utilizó el método monográfico y como técnica de investigación se aplicó la bibliográfica. La conclusión principal se refiere a la confirmación de la hipótesis en el sentido de que la autocomposición, ejemplificada por la mediación y la conciliación, es el mecanismo adecuado para administrar/resolver litigios derivados de la implementación y práctica de las políticas de salud pública.   This article focuses on self-composition as a mechanism for managing / resolving disputes arising from public health policies. The main research problem to be answered is: is self-composition an adequate mechanism to manage / resolve disputes arising from the non-implementation of public health policies? The main hypothesis answers the research problem in the affirmative. From the research problem is born the objective: to analyze self-composition as an appropriate procedure to manage / resolve disputes arising from the non-implementation of public health policies. To meet the proposed objective, the deductive method was used as approach method. As a method of procedure the monographic method was used and as a research technique the bibliographic method was applied. The main conclusion concerns the confirmation of the hypothesis that self-composition, exemplified by mediation and conciliation, is an appropriate mechanism to manage / resolve disputes arising from the implementation and practice of public health policies.

scholarly journals Study of Thermal Comfort in Traditional House Buildings (Case Study: Simalungun Traditional House)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
Vinky Rahman ◽  
Luqman Hadi Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Simulation Data ◽  
Positive Potential ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Surrounding Environment

Abstract. Traditional houses were formed over a long period and are believed to be hereditary responsive to the surrounding physical and socio-cultural environment. Traditional Architecture is a building whose shape, decoration and method of implementation are passed down from generation to generation. Traditional architecture is a reflection of the values and culture that the community has interpreted. The adaptation of residents in the house is carried out by optimizing the positive potential of the surrounding environment and minimizing disturbances related to the comfort of living. The research problem is how the level of thermal comfort in the traditional house of Simalungun. The purpose of this study is to analyze the thermal comfort of the study object of the Simalungun traditional house. To determine the thermal conditions inside and outside the building, Measurements of temperature and humidity were carried out. Measurement data were analyzed and compared with Ecotech simulation data. The results of research carried out directly and simulating using Ecotech. This Simalungun traditional house can be categorized as having optimal comfort in terms of its physical physiological aspects and simulate using Ecotech simulations. As for the benefits of the research, it is hoped that it can provide knowledge about the thermal comfort of traditional houses, especially the traditional houses of Simalungun.

scholarly journals Resilience Strategy In Contemporary Iraqi City: Baghdad City as a Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enas Dhiyaa Hadi ◽  
Abdul Hussain Alaskary
Keyword(s):  
Formal Theory ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Spatial Dimension ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Spatial Dimensions ◽  
Semantic Reference ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Difficult Situations

Over the past decade, the resilience concept has gained great importance in climate change, sustainability, and city disaster researches. To tackle the problem that follows the concept, this dissertation posits a formal theory of resilience. In this sense, resilience provides a semantic reference frame for city risks and disasters. Key terms, which fall under the purview of resilience, are defined. The research problem was crystallized to be formulated as “Our cities of today face many challenges and sudden shocks that are difficult to be predicted,” and “Negligence of the disparities in spatial competence has caused difficult situations to face sudden challenges and shocks to reach the more resilient city.” The aims of this research: 1) to build a conceptual framework for the concept of resilient cities, as well as the determination of spatial competence that has a significant impact on varying levels of resilience in places; 2) to reach a resilient Iraqi city strategy by adopting five more vital areas in Baghdad city. The research hypothesis is as follows: Adopting the presence of spatial competence in the area will facilitate the process of making resilient cities to face risks and sudden shocks. To achieve the research objective, the theoretical framework, built to consist the main research conclusion, was that there is spatial competence and place efficiency in any spatial dimension, which makes it difficult to deal with each place in the same way; every place has its own privacy and accessibility to its best strategies in temporal and spatial dimensions.

scholarly journals Communication Within and Among Faith-Based Organizationsin Community Empowerment Program

ARISTO ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Hadiyanto A. Rachim ◽  
Nunung Nurwati ◽  
Gigin G. K. Basar
Keyword(s):  
Research Problem ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Personal Power ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Social Construction Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Power ◽  
Institutional Productivity ◽  
Empowerment Program

The issue of this research is concerning the communication within and among Zakat Management Organizations (OPZs) as Faith-Based Organization (FBO). The main research problem is how OPZ(s) can successfullydevelop cooperationin increasing both public trust and institutional productivity. Interpretive Approach through Social Construction Theory was used as a reference to see the process of organizational communication through OPZ’s communicator ethos. The research method used was qualitative with a technique of case study, and informants were from OPZ’s West Java unit. The results showed that the communicator ethos as a source of credibility in communicationwithin and among OPZs, derived from Islamic Teachings, applicable (positive)laws, and basic guidelines of OPZs, can produce organizational values as the basis of implementing cooperation in community empowerment programs. Cooperation among OPZsin an empowerment program is more related to personal power and interpersonal power aspectsthan to political power aspect. There is a need to strengthen openness and mutual trust values among the OPZs, changes in zakat regulation, more transparent, accountable and equitable governance in order to increase trust, realization of zakat potentials, and prosperity.

scholarly journals Modelling of carrying capacity in National Park - Fruška Gora (Serbia) case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Vujko ◽  
Jovan Plavša ◽  
Marko D. Petrović ◽  
Milan Radovanović ◽  
Tamara Gajić
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
National Park ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Local Residents

AbstractNegative effects of tourism development in a destination are usually the consequence of the high concentration of tourists, accommodation facilities and the activities that are practiced in a relatively restricted area. One of the most important measures to protect the areas is to calculate the maximum number of tourists that can simultaneously reside in a region, i.e. the determination of the carrying capacity. This paper outlines a method for determining carrying capacity based on zoning of environmental resources and zoning within a region. The paper argues for a return to the idea of identifying maximum appropriate number of users. The main hypothesis of the paper is based on the statement that the development of tourism in Fruška Gora (Mountain) National Park in Northern Serbia must be in accordance with the basic principles of sustainability, including the determination of carrying capacity. The main research goal was to show the opinion of local residents about the uncontrolled development of tourism, and to determine the carrying capacity in four sports and recreational zones of the mountain. The carrying capacity of the area is calculated by Lavery and Stanev formulas.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Pedagogy: An Example of Using Student-Developed Case Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (51) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Anna Dębicka ◽  
Karolina Olejniczak
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Wide Range

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The article attempts to explain the benefits that may result from the use of case studies developed by students as a teaching method applied in entrepreneurial pedagogy. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The main research problem concerns the effectiveness of using case studies created by students as a teaching method in entrepreneurial pedagogy. The article provides an overview of selected literature and presents the authors’ experience in applying student-developed case studies. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: In the first part of the article, the most important entrepreneurial skills and competences are discussed. Subsequently, the importance of using activating methods is presented, with particular emphasis on the case study. In the second part, the use of the case study developed by students was analyzed and evaluated. Finally, the conclusions and recommendations are presented. RESEARCH RESULTS: The literature analysis indicates the importance of methods that foster students’ active involvement, including case studies, in entrepreneurial pedagogy. The analysis of case studies developed by students showed their strong commitment to the assignment. Students had to gain knowledge of the operation of enterprises and the processes that take place in them. In addition, the task required students to be familiar with methods and tools that support creative thinking and problem-solving skills. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Based on the analysis of literature and student-developed case studies, it seems that the discussed method is an effective teaching method that increases students’ commitment to the assignment and supports the development of entrepreneurial attitudes and skills. Furthermore, this method provides a range of benefits that give the teacher great freedom in choosing the issues and scope of case studies created by students. The results of the analysis permit concluding that student-developed case studies can be commonly used and allow developing a wide range of students entrepreneurial skills.  

Hidden Rhythm in Residential Units with the Everyday Human Activity Residential Units in Aadhamiyah as A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.20) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Nada Azzam Mahmood ◽  
Asmaa Mohammed Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Life Experience ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Interactive Spaces ◽  
Time Space ◽  
Residential Units ◽  
Meaning Of Home

Meaning of home has been changed through time in relating human connection to his environment. We can notice the gap from the traditional models of housing to the modern models regarding the concept of house. The research aims and trying to explore the nature of this relationship and the transformations took place in changing the meaning of home. As a result, the main research problem has been identified as "lack of knowledge regarding the relationship between daily life rhythm and residential spaces today and the effect of physical space on human rhythm and its relation with the environment ". The research goals aim to identify residential spaces raises according to daily life experience and daily rhythm to get environments that sustain space feeling and continuity of residential units with the humanity of today, the research hypotheses addressed as:Hidden rhythm of daily life reinforces human being with his environment through sustaining interactive spaces.  The research suspected two types of rhythms: the first is Isorythmic Eurhmia rhythms that sustain interactive spaces; the second is Arrhythmia rhythms that lead to repellant unlivable spaces. The research finds traditional modes of sheltering corresponded with nature’s rhythms at the same time, evoked rich patterns of social rhythms with healthy interactive spaces reaching to Isorythmic Eurhmia rhythms by  harmonious synchronization of different rhythms interact with the environment, dilvers locality, identity and social interaction. While modern houses fail to accommodate changing needs producing arrhythmia rhythms with isolation and disinterest behaviors contradicting with nature's rhythm, have spatial control that achieves universality and restrict relationship between time space and human activities inside the space. 

Neutral Lipids of Oats Fruit (Avena Sativa L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-43
Author(s):  
N. K. Yuldasheva ◽  
S. D. Gusakova ◽  
D. Kh. Nurullaeva ◽  
N. T. Farmanova ◽  
R. P. Zakirova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Avena Sativa ◽  
Neutral Lipids ◽  
The Body ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Vital Functions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Living Organisms ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Active Substances

Introduction. Lipids are a widespread group of biologically active substances in nature, making up the bulk of the organic substances of all living organisms. They accumulate in plants in seeds, as well as in fruits and perform a number of vital functions: they are the main components of cell membranes and the energy reserve for the body.Aim. Study of neutral lipids of sown oats (Avena sativa L.).Materials and methods. The objects of the study were fruits (grains) of oats of the sown variety "Tashkent 1," harvested in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Results and discussions. Neutral lipids of oat grains have been found to contain 13 fatty acids with a predominance of the sum of oleic, linolenic and linoleic acids. The total degree of unsaturation was almost 78%. Absorption bands characteristic of these substances were observed in the IR spectrum of MEGC.Conclusion. According to the results of the NL analysis, oat grains consisted of triacylglycerides and free LCDs, which were accompanied by hydrocarbons, phytosterols, triterpenoids and tocopherols.

Importance of Video Aids’ Usage in Teaching and Learning Process of English Language Classes

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eriselda Vrapi ◽  
Xhevdet Zekaj
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
8Th Grade

This study aims to explore the use of video in English language teaching (ELT) elementary school (grades 8 to 9)... In addition, the thesis aims to find out how videos in English lessons helped to achieve the goals of English curriculum. The main hypothesis was that teaching with video would develop pupils’ communicative skills and, therefore, was appropriate for the communicative approach to ELT. The study addressed five research questions regarding the use of videos in English lessons in the case study school: why the teachers used videos in ELT, what kinds of videos were used in English lessons, how and how often videos were used, what was taught and learned through the use of videos and, finally, what the teachers’ and pupils’ attitudes to lessons with videos were. The research was performed as a case study at an Elbasan elementary school. The data for the research was obtained through the use of mixed methods: qualitative, in the form of interviews with four English teachers and observations of three of the interviewed teachers’ lessons with videos, and quantitative, in the form of a pupil questionnaire answered by 105 pupils from two 8th grade and two 9th grade classes.

scholarly journals Digital Storytelling in Cultural Heritage: Audience Engagement in the Interactive Documentary New Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1193
Author(s):  
Anna Podara ◽  
Dimitrios Giomelakis ◽  
Constantinos Nicolaou ◽  
Maria Matsiola ◽  
Rigas Kotsakis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Specific Interest ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Audience Engagement ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The Social

This paper casts light on cultural heritage storytelling in the context of interactive documentary, a hybrid media genre that employs a full range of multimedia tools to document reality, provide sustainability of the production and successful engagement of the audience. The main research hypotheses are enclosed in the statements: (a) the interactive documentary is considered a valuable tool for the sustainability of cultural heritage and (b) digital approaches to documentary storytelling can provide a sustainable form of viewing during the years. Using the Greek interactive documentary (i-doc) NEW LIFE (2013) as a case study, the users’ engagement is evaluated by analyzing items from a seven-year database of web metrics. Specifically, we explore the adopted ways of the interactive documentary users to engage with the storytelling, the depth to which they were involved along with the most popular sections/traffic sources and finally, the differences between the first launch period and latest years were investigated. We concluded that interactivity affordances of this genre enhance the social dimension of cultural, while the key factors for sustainability are mainly (a) constant promotion with transmedia approach; (b) data-driven evaluation and reform; and (c) a good story that gathers relevant niches, with specific interest to the story.

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