The Journal Buildings: A Bibliometric Analysis (2011–2021)

The journal Buildings was launched in 2011 and is dedicated to promoting advancements in building science, building engineering and architecture. Motivated by its 10th anniversary in 2021, this study aims to develop a bibliometric analysis of the publications of the journal between April 2011 and October 2021. This work analyzes bibliometric performance indicators, such as publication and citation structures, the most cited articles and the leading authors, institutions and countries/regions. Science mappings based on indicators such as the most commonly used keywords, citation and co-citation, and collaboration are also developed for further analysis. In doing so, the work uses the Scopus database to collect data and Bibliometrix to conduct the research. The results show the strong growth of Buildings over time and that researchers from all over the world are attracted by the journal.

Positive Effect of a Successfully Implemented Model of Care on Unplanned Transfers to Hospital

Models of care have shown effectiveness in reducing unplanned transfers in nursing homes (NHs) from 11.7% to 6.1%. These include coordination of care and access to skilled medical providers such as geriatricians, specialist nurses or registered nurses with additional training. A hybrid type-2 effectiveness-implementation project (INTERCARE) was developed to improve intervention uptake and to understand the mechanisms behind results. INTERCARE consisted of six core elements and was rolled-out to 11 Swiss NHs with a stepped-wedge design allowing all NHs to receive the intervention. 942 residents were recruited (June 2018 -January 2020). INTERCARE showed a significant reduction of unplanned transfers during the intervention period compared with baseline. The successful implementation of INTERCARE relied on the use of implementation science, building on stakeholder input and careful theory-driven contextual adaptations. INTERCARE’s success was driven by registered nurses with expanded roles, on-site coaching, and the use of tools for clinical decision making.

Developmental Evaluation for Extension Programs

Logic models have garnered acclaim for their usefulness and disdain for the time required to create good ones. We argue that the orderly, analytical nature of logic models is opposed to many Extension programs, and we explain developmental evaluation, an approach that highlights ongoing development, adaptations, and rapid response. We use our recently completed evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H Career Pathway Initiative to demonstrate developmental evaluation’s key principles. Recommendations for Extension include the need to embrace developmental evaluation for program planning and evaluation and for Extension evaluators to conduct case studies using developmental evaluation and other approaches.

Critical Capability Needs for Reduction of Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Indoors

Coordination of efforts to assess the challenges and pain points felt by industries from around the globe working to reduce COVID-19 transmission in the indoor environment as well as innovative solutions applied to meet these challenges is mandatory. Indoor infectious viral disease transmission (such as coronavirus, norovirus, influenza) is a complex problem that needs better integration of our current knowledge and intervention strategies. Critical to providing a reduction in transmission is to map the four core technical areas of environmental microbiology, transmission science, building science, and social science. To that end a three-stage science and innovation Summit was held to gather information on current standards, policies and procedures applied to reduce transmission in built spaces, as well as the technical challenges, science needs, and research priorities. The Summit elucidated steps than can be taken to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors and calls for significant investments in research to enhance our knowledge of viral pathogen persistence and transport in the built environment, risk assessment and mitigation strategy such as processes and procedures to reduce the risk of exposure and infection through building systems operations, biosurveillance capacity, communication form leadership, and stakeholder engagement for optimal response. These findings reflect the effective application of existing knowledge and standards, emerging science, and lessons-learned from current efforts to confront SARS-CoV-2.

Comparison of Direct-reading and Gravimetric Methods of Particle Measurement in a Science Building, Silpakorn University

This study aimed to develop relationships between particulate matter (PM) concentrations obtained from a direct-reading instrument to those from a gravimetric method. TSI DustTrak II Aerosol Monitors (Model 8530), a direct-reading instrument for PM10 and PM2.5 measurement, together with personal air pumps connected to a Sensidyne cyclone and a SKC Personal Environmental Monitor (PEM) for gravimetric PM10 and PM2.5 measurements respectively were deployed in the Faculty of Science building, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Comparison of the results from each instrument indicated that PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations obtained from the TSI DustTrak were higher. The linear relationship from ordinary least squares (OLS) regression between PM10 data determined by TSI DustTrak (x) and Sensidyne cyclone (y ̂) was significant (R2=0.92) and could be represented as y ̂ = 0.272x. For PM2.5, the relationship between concentrations determined by TSI DustTrak (x) and SKC PEM (y ̂) was also significant (R2=0.92) and represented by y ̂ = 4.848√x. Validation of both equations was undertaken by comparing predicted values from these relationships against the actual concentrations found by gravimetric analysis, with R2=1.0 and 0.92 for PM10 and PM2.5, respectively. It is suggested that these site-specific OLS regression equations can provide fast and convenient estimation of concentrations derived by gravimetric analysis from direct-reading TSI DustTrak monitor data.

Impact Of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) In Architectural Science Building (ARC) Ryerson University

Solar heat gains, heating, cooling and lighting energy demands are the primary energy associated with building operation. Glare and solar heat gains are the common issues in the buildings with high window to wall ratio. Window blinds are commonly used to control the glare which blocks the natural lights as well. Scientifically designed external shading devise also helps to control glare which are merely used in the tall modern glass buildings. So renewable technologies like Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) can be one of the strategies to address the primary energy demand of the building, glare control as well as on site electricity generation. The study includes the performance of BIPV application in the faculty office area of third floor of ARC building at Ryerson University. It shows that the BIPV can be effective by addressing the lighting, cooling demand effectively.

Impact Of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) In Architectural Science Building (ARC) Ryerson University

Solar heat gains, heating, cooling and lighting energy demands are the primary energy associated with building operation. Glare and solar heat gains are the common issues in the buildings with high window to wall ratio. Window blinds are commonly used to control the glare which blocks the natural lights as well. Scientifically designed external shading devise also helps to control glare which are merely used in the tall modern glass buildings. So renewable technologies like Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) can be one of the strategies to address the primary energy demand of the building, glare control as well as on site electricity generation. The study includes the performance of BIPV application in the faculty office area of third floor of ARC building at Ryerson University. It shows that the BIPV can be effective by addressing the lighting, cooling demand effectively.