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Risk Management in Construction Projects: Consultants’ Perspective
Abstract: Construction projects are among the most vulnerable projects to uncertainty and risks which affect project schedule and increase costs. The issue of risk in construction is a global one, and the Palestinian construction sector is no different. This study aims to identify risk factors in construction projects from consultants’ perspective in Palestine and to prepare risk map for them, then to suggest response for critical ones. A survey using a …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Risk Map For Delay Causes in Construction Projects in Palestine: Contractors' Perspective
Abstract: This study is conducted to identify the main risks in construction projects in Palestine from contractors’ perspective. Questionnaire survey is the tool used to achieve the objectives of the study. 41 critical risk factors in projects associated with project duration were identified and classified as external and internal factors. The risk map for the investigated causes created based on their perceived severity and frequency of occurrence. The findings reveaeled 29 …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Projects in Accelerated Conditions
Abstract: The work aims in identifying the causes of delay in construction projects and the acceleration techniques adopted to overcome them. Questionnaire survey with experts from industry was used for generation of data and analyzed using Relative Importance Index and Spearmen’s Rank Correlation Coefficient test. On analyses it was noticed that project complexity, labour challenges and resequencing of activities are the main barriers impacting the timeline for construction projects. Various acceleration …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Farming on Phone: Understanding Cotton Farmers’ Intentions and Feasibility to Adopt ICT-based Agro Advisory Services in Maharashtra, India
Abstract: The use of ICT tools in the agriculture sector for rural farmers has emerged as a potential for empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods as the phone-based agro-advisory services provide farmers with access to tailored relevant information to help them make better decisions about agricultural activities, crop yields, and better management of natural resources. However, understanding the impact of social structure on ICT adoption and perceived impacts is important to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Assessment of Project Cost Control Strategies in the Nigerian Construction Industry – A Case Study of South West Nigeria
Abstract: The construction industry is a major consumer of capital resources by virtue of the magnitude, complexity and nature of works it executes. Yet improving cost performance still remains a chronic challenge facing the construction industry worldwide. Apart from advance made by contractors to devise mechanism to manage project cost, studies across the world reveal that construction projects are hardly completed within budget. However this background is considered unhealthy for an …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Assessment of the Factors Influencing Facility Maintenance Problems in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria
Abstract: This survey is carried to assess the facility maintenance challenges in higher institutions of learning by adopting Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. The study particularly examined those factors that contribute to maintenance problems and those that influence maintenance programme on the institutional buildings in the study area. Structured questionnaires were distributed to respondents and the results were analyzed. Findings revealed that untimely replacement of defective fitting is the main maintenance challenge …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Drivers Characteristics at Baghdad Urban and Suburban Area
Abstract: Abstract The importance of road safety demands that the components of safe driving be understood. Variability among people, in terms of gender, age, socio-economic levels, education, health, driving experience, and tradition could have major impacts on the field of vision and the perception reaction time, which seem to be good measures of safe driving. In Baghdad, public efforts have managed to stabilize or decrease accident rates; however, because of the …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Analyzing the impact of land use and roadside informal activity on transportation system: A case study in Rajshahi City Corporation, Bangladesh
Abstract: Land use involves a management and modification of natural environment. Regulating land use in an efficient way is an important term in urban planning . This study is based on land use pattern of Rajshahi city corporation area. This study seeks to find out impact of change in land use pattern over the overall transportation system. Another major objective is to find out the change in road width and shrinkage …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Improving the Performance of Highway Construction Projects: A managerial approach
Abstract: Highway Construction sector in India is much important as it is the 2nd largest road network in the world with 5.89 million kilometers. Government policies focus on increasing the private participation for infusion of funds in the road development projects. This has attracted the foreign investors participation with many private sectors entering this business through Private Public Partnerships (PPP).In the Highway construction process better Construction Management strategies are still required …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Factors Influencing Passengers’ Satisfaction of Minicab Services in Akure, Nigeria
Abstract: The effectiveness of the level of satisfaction derived from minicab transport are usually dominated by certain factors. For a developing country like Nigeria, these factors are not often taken into consideration during the planning and designing of minicab transport infrastructures. This study reveals those factors influencing passengers’ satisfaction with minicab services in Akure, Nigeria. The study made used of personal observation and questionnaire to elicit information from 352 respondents through …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Challenges in implementing an Opportunistic Adaptation approach in Bangkok
Abstract: The 2011 floods should have been a wake-up call for Bangkok, yet the question is what the situation is now, eight years later. Did this disaster cause a change in our attitude to climate change or not? Opportunistic adaptation (OA) is a tool used in urban planning, designed to help stakeholders share a common vision of what/when/where can happen in the future, given uncertain conditions like, e.g., climate change. The …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–45 Read article
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Students' and Faculty Members' Attitudes Toward Science at Urban and Rural Colleges and Universities
Abstract: Identifying and cultivating a favourable attitude toward science among student instructors is critical. Instructors, student teachers, and students at all levels of education should be encouraged to have a positive attitude toward science. Currently, this is an urgent need. This study examines the attitudes of student instructors toward science in relation to their college's location. Students in Hyderabad's Revenue district are included in the study's sample of 1080. Data was …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Impact of AI in HRM Practicing Job Satisfaction in Any other Hospital
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in organizations, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Human Resource Management (HRM). The integration of AI in HRM reflects the dual potential for advancement and complexities within organizational dynamics. Striking a balance in leveraging AI's benefits while addressing its challenges is crucial for effective HRM. In the medical field, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hospitals involves the application of advanced computational algorithms and machine …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Data Assortment for Materials and Alloys – A Graph Theoretic Approach
Abstract: Progression of data assortment is stepped in survey of different organizations and living spaces sometimes installed with modern industries. Any suitable industry identification and preparation of questionnaire is based upon the set of problem and solution methodology. The data obtained from any organization is highly scattered in nature which makes it difficult to analyze. In the present work a methodology is developed which will be helpful to decision maker in …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Anxiety Level and to Evaluate Its Effect on Physical Symptoms in Cardiac Patients Prior to Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography in Selected Hospitals of Amritsar, With a View to Develop “self-Instructional Module”
Abstract: Background of the study: People often experience a general state of worry, fear, or suspiciousness of being going through some problem, illness, hospitalization, diagnostic procedure, or therapeutic interventions. Before confronting something challenging such as a test, examination, all constitutes anxiety. Anxiety is a general symptom that causes nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These symptoms affect how person feel and behave, and it is manifested by real physical and physiological symptoms. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Effect of Structured Teaching Program (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Cardiotocography (CTG) Monitoring Among Nursing Students
Abstract: Labour is considered as one of the most memorable incidents of life period for each and every mother. The assessment of fetal well-being and mother is of paramount importance as far as labour is concerned, and here comes the role of cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring. Being future nurses, the students of nursing should have thorough knowledge and skill regarding CTG. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge of Care Givers of Stroke Patients Regarding the Stroke Rehabilitation at Selected Hospital in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The human nervous system is one of the smallest and yet the most complex of the 11 body systems. It consists of both central nervous system including brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.1 The brain receives about 25% of the body’s oxygen, but it cannot store it. Therefore blood needs to be supplied continuously. Reduction of or disruption in blood flow to the brain can result in a …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Technique on the Knowledge of Preoperative Cardiac Patients Regarding Cardiac Rehabilitation in Selected Hospital at Amritsar
Abstract: Background: Cardiac disease worldwide with significant ethnic and regional variation and increasing morbidity and mortality as well as health care burden from myocardial infarction has been recognized latterly. Rehabilitation is important in terms of cost-effectiveness of cardiac care and rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation aims to reverse limitations experienced by patients who have suffered the adverse pathophysiologic and psychological consequences of cardiac event. This present study is quasi experimental in nature in …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge of Digitalis Therapy Among the Nurses Working in Coronary Care Unit of Selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Abstract: A pre-experimental, evaluative research approach was used with one group pre-test post-test design was undertaken in KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. The aim of the study to assess the knowledge on digitals therapy among coronary care nurses before and after introduction of self-instructional module and to find association between the pre-test posttest knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. The sample composed of 70 nurses working …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Patient satisfaction on nursing care among patients undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Abstract: The present study investigated the patient satisfaction on nursing care among patients undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery, admitted in Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kottayam. A quantitative research approach and non experimental descriptive survey design was used for the study. The objectives of the study were to determine the patient satisfaction on nursing care among patients undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery and to find out the association between the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–31 Read article