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How Vernacular Architecture Affects the Global: Lessons from Bangladesh
Vernacular architecture is a very adaptable and reasonable way to address human needs, which seems to be largely forgotten in contemporary architecture.1 For thousands of years, vernacular architecture has been ... -
Identification of Urine Metabolic Biomarkers for Hypoxia-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Mouse Model
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) refers to the rapid decline of renal filtration and urine production due to functional and/or structural damage. Kidney damage is often due to sepsis, respiratory failure, heart failure, trauma, ... -
Identifying Gender Bias in College Culture: Descriptive and Prescriptive Stereotypes, Hostile and Benevolent Sexism, and Cognitive Justification
(2012-04-27)The concept of equality between men and women is a controversial and important subject for continued business and psychological research. This study aimed to gain greater insight into gender bias by surveying college ... -
The identity of contemporary society:Digital age utopia
This is a futuristic, anti-heroic and pro-consumerist architectural dialog. My understanding of architecture is solely expressed through hypothetical project in this thesis in an attempt to reveal the reality of living ... -
The impact of general perceived self-efficacy on regret
The purpose of this study was to shed light on the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and regret. I measured regret by its two subcomponents, cognitive regret and affective regret . I hypothesized first that as ... -
The Impact of Perceived Self-Efficacy on Regret
The purpose of this study was to shed light on the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and regret. I measured regret by its two subcomponents, cognitive regret and affective regret . I hypothesized first that as ... -
Improving Strength Properties of Paper Utilizing Mycelia Fungus
Alternatives to the traditional sack grade of paper used for grocery bags was investigated for use in the commercial market. This project investigated the use of mycelium in conjunction with wood-based pulps to produce a ... -
In Vivo Applications of Diffuse Optical Techniques For Measuring Hemodynamics in Mouse Models of Cerebral Stroke
With strokes, time is the paramount factor in determining the severity and aftermath of a patient. Every minute that passes, a portion of the brain is losing blood flow and oxygen saturation that results in the death of ... -
The Influence of an Afterschool Physical Activity/Academic Enhancement Program on Components of Physical Fitness and Self-esteem in 4th and 5th Graders.
(2012-04-24)Childhood obesity negatively impacts the psycho-social and physical health of young children by increasing the risk for the development of a variety of chronic diseases/conditions at an earlier age. A multitude of after-school ... -
The Influence of Chronotype on Alcohol Consumption
College student alcohol consumption is a public health concern. With 65% of college students consuming alcohol in any given month, they experience negative consequences including lower grades, lasting cognitive deficits, ... -
Influence of Early Life Stress on a Mouse Model of Binge Alcohol Drinking
The current study examined whether exposure to an early life stressor in mice increases compulsive alcohol drinking in adulthood. -
Influence of Technology on Atmosphere and Experience of Built Spaces
Technological advancements and its inexorable penetration in our ubiquitous life are constantly affecting our everyday experiences and behavioral patterns. Technology has a profound impact on nearly all aspects of contemporary ... -
The initial applications of the unconsciousness on design
The "Unconscious Design" is a design concept first proposed by Naoto Fukasawa. The concept, also called "intuitional design," advocates to convert the unconscious ideology into visible objects. It is a concept aimed to ... -
Inpursuit of well-being: "Architecture for the displaced children"
According to UN refugee agency, the world is currently facing the maximum influx of refugees and internally displaced people than any time since World War II due to political conflict and environmental calamities. This ... -
Integrating Islamic Cultural Identity Preservation in the Urban Fabric of the United States
The post-displacement phase of Islamic migrants in the urban fabric of the United States as a democratic country creates a bicultural identity. Muslims have been concerned about their identity preservation in the ... -
The Intersection between Autonomous Vehicle and Built Environment
Autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles are likely to replace the conventional vehicle in the near future throughout the world, however, the response and adaptation to this new change will vary in different countries ...