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Evaluation of Manpower Training and Development in Nigeria Construction Industry
Abstract: Abstract Lack of technical and managerial skill is often identified as one of the major problem facing construction industry in developing countries resulting in poor competitiveness with their developed and industrialized counterparts. Research had shown that building failure is not only caused as result of inefficient design, lack of standard materials, but also due to lack of skilled labour in the construction project. This research evaluate manpower training and development …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Assessing Inclusive Approach in Urban Planning Process for the Case of Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: The Challenges of Urbanization in India are unprecedented in scale and significance. It can be better understood by the proportion of population in India and the lack of social and physical infrastructure required to cater the needs of the target. The increasing number of slums reveals the imbalance effectively. In order to ensure positive growth of our cities and basic services to our citizens, urgent steps are required. Also, the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Role of Digital India in Enhancing Transportation Smart and Safe Solutions for Accident Free India
Abstract: Digital India is a programme to prepare India for a knowledge future. The focus of digital India is on making technology central to enabling change. This is Umbrella programme which is covering many departments. Digital India weaves together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single comprehensive vision so that each of them is seen as part of larger goal. Each individual element like transportation stands on its …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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An Overview of Traditional Architecture in Ethiopia
Abstract: Traditional architecture appears from survival strategies that utilize available resources, developed over generations by ethnic communities worldwide without the need for expert guidance. It encompasses buildings constructed using local knowledge, technology, and craftsmanship, utilizing materials readily available in the area while also ensuring comfort for the inhabitants. As such, traditional architecture is closely linked to the geography, climate, terrain, and the cultural and socio-economic contexts of various regions within a …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–36 Read article
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Articulating Precarious Waters: A Critical Review of Pharmaceutical Contaminants, Their Pathways, and Ecological–Health Risks in the Aquatic Systems of Bihar, India
Abstract: The article examines the emerging yet under-documented issue of pharmaceutical contaminants in Bihar’s aquatic environment, focusing on their types, occurrence, sources, and implications for ecology and human health. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products-including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, beta‑blockers, and hormones – are conceptualized as pseudo-persistent pollutants because continuous inputs from households, healthcare facilities, and diffuse anthropogenic activities sustain their presence in surface water and groundwater despite individual compounds having …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–51 Read article
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Role of Hybrid Ventilation Strategies in Energy Efficiency
Abstract: With the growing global demand for energy, significant concerns are also growing because of its environmental impacts. The process of production and consumption of energy itself has harmful effects on the environment. Buildings are one of the major contributors to energy consumption in the modern world. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system accounts for most of the building’s energy consumption and is important for providing a comfortable indoor …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Slum Rehabilitation: Re-Location or In Situ Rehabilitation
Abstract: In rapid globalizations, today every towns and metropolis are depending more and more on workforce coming from developing countries, smaller cities, villages, rural areas. Worldwide any metropolitan city’s working-class people are coming from neighbor towns, villages. However, cities are not able to provide better life style and sufficient livelihoods to our working-class people who are immigrating from rural to cities. Urban slum and this problem are widely spreading across the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Fly Ash Concrete A Critical Review
Abstract: Concrete structure is the most common all over the world. Cement is the major ingredient of concrete. Though the raw materials needed for manufacture of cement are available in most parts of the world, many countries have severe shortage of cement, although their needs are vast. The search for suitable substitute for cement, either partially or fully, has thus become a challenge for planning the development of many of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the ‘Birth Preparedness’ in Third Trimester of Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers in a Low Income Group Colony
Abstract: A study was taken to assess the ‘Birth Preparedness’ in third trimester antenatal mothers of low income group colony. Two types of performas were used in the study i.e. survey performa and interview schedule. A survey performa to identify and register antenatal mothers of third trimester was used. After validation nine questions were added to the standardized tool. Total enumeration sampling technique was used and total 65 third trimester antenatal …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Building design based on zero energy approach
Abstract: In recent years, the issue of energy crisis has become one of the most challenging issues in the world. The need to minimize the use of fossil fuels, due to the increase in environmental pollution caused by excessive use, on the one hand, and the exhaustion of these resources, on the other hand, has made it necessary to use renewable energies as a suitable alternative. The purpose of this study …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Descriptive Survey to Assess the Level of Social Media Addiction Among Adolescents in an Urban Community in New Delhi, India
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Adolescents worldwide now engage with social media daily, with social media addiction emerging as a psycho-behavioral condition marked by excessive, uncontrollable use and compulsive attention to social media. This addiction has been associated with various negative health outcomes. As social media's popularity continues to rise, concerns about its impact on teenage health and well-being have gained significant social and academic focus. Given these concerns, there is an urgent need …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Implications of Asphalt Plant Discharge Water on Agromorphological Parameters and Photosynthetic Processes of Edible Vegetables
Abstract: Untreated industrial waste discharges emitted into the environment have a negative impact on all components of the ecosystem, especially the soil properties. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of heavy metal concentrations present in asphalt plant discharges on the soil properties, photosynthetic activities and agromorphology of the vegetable plants. Soil samples used for the experiment were collected from Federal University of Technology Owerri Botanical Garden. The …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Vertical Landscaping – A Tool for Sustainable Tall Buildings in Tropical Climates
Abstract: With rapid urbanization there has been an ever increasing demand for office and housing space in cities, resulting in taller building typologies. The large concentration of development in urban centers causes an imbalance to the ecology of the place as it replaces vast quantities of natural reserve and vegetation. In recent decades, this has triggered many environmental issues, the city has become more aware and urban planners are willing to …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Pig food waste and its management
Abstract: In the recent years, the very issue of food waste management has become a global concern and an alarming topic. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of the total global food production is wasted annually. The amount of food waste which is generated in the common households is very high, with studies and statistics showing that up to 50% of household waste comprises of food items. …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–44 Read article
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Challenges of Basic Infrastructural Provision to Building Sustainable Peri-urban Communities in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria
Abstract: The desire of goal 11 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is geared towards making cities inclusive, safe, resilience and sustainable. However, rapid urbanization of Jos metropolis has led to overflow of its population into peri-urban areas. These areas are swamped by low and medium income groups for housing developments resulting in spatial growth characterized by poor and lack of basic infrastructure that residents are forced to live without, thus, threatening …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 40–50 Read article
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Key factors and Challenges in Supply Chain Management practices specific to prefabricated projects
Abstract: Abstract: This study embarks on a critical examination of Supply Chain Management (SCM) within the realm of prefabricated housing and building (PHB), acknowledging its pivotal role in the overall construction industry. Employing qualitative review methods, it strives to unravel the intricate relationship between SCM practices and the success of prefabricated construction projects. The focus is on advocating for a systematic approach to comprehend SCM adoption comprehensively. At its core, this …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–40 Read article
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Impact of Industrial Development on City Planning and Habitat: A Case Study of Firozabad
Abstract: Habitat can be defined as the space where all living being and organism or a community spent their life with all the necessary things they need to survive in all odd situation. It is like a living place, that depends on the availability of natural resources used by the human habitat. Human habitat can bedefined as the mode of living within the space with all the necessary resources that is …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Ill Effects of Consanguineous Marriage Among Students at a Selected Higher Secondary School, Ratnagiri District
Abstract: Background and objectives: The adolescent contribute total 30% of the population and they need information regarding ill effects of consanguineous marriage which helps them in selecting their life partner in a healthier way and indirectly prevents the birth of defected/diseased children to certain extent. This enhances the health of the family/community as well as the nation. Objectives: (1) To assess the existing knowledge of HSC students regarding ill effects of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–25 Read article