Programming Constructs Research Articles

Construction simulation and scheme optimisation of complex underground cavities

Underground cavities have complex spatial structures and geological settings, their arrangement is dense and crisscrossed. The construction system involves multiple work surfaces, levels, and processes. The close integration of construction simulation with actual production conditions is crucial for enhancing the guidance that simulation results provide for practical engineering. Therefore, from the perspective of optimizing construction organization and management, this article comprehensively considers various factors in the construction process, innovatively introduces the principle of production line balance and the concept of rule cycle, and combines technology and management, an underground cavities construction simulation system (UCCSS) is developed. In UCCSS, a hierarchical model is built and calculation are performed on models with different construction methods by modifying the parameters as per the actual engineering characteristics. The simulation results are comprehensively analysed to determine the optimal construction programme. An application case is proposed based on the construction organisation design of the long and parallel diversion tunnels at the CB Hydropower Station. The results show that the system has good practicality and credibility and can provide guidance for the construction organisation design of underground cavities with various features.

Towards an Evidence-Based Critical Incidents and Suicides Response Program in Australian Construction

Fatal and non-fatal accidents and suicides at work pose a substantial threat to workers’ physical and psychological safety, particularly within the construction industry. Managing these incidents is an essential component of workplace health and safety (WHS). Additionally, a formal program to support workers and provide feedback to improve the existing WHS management system is increasingly important. However, knowledge of the factors contributing to an effective critical incident (CI) or postvention response is limited by the lack of published evidence-based interventions, especially for occupations and industries that are exposed to higher rates of fatal and non-fatal injuries due to accidents and suicides. In addition, broader concerns surrounding the effectiveness of conventional critical incident programs highlight the need to develop innovative and evidence-based critical intervention and postvention responses addressing acute stress symptoms arising from exposure. This research outlines the development of the MATES Respond Training Program, a component of the WHO-endorsed MATES in Construction program, which is a charity charged with the task of improving mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry in Australia and New Zealand. Development of the MATES Respond Training Program was informed by the following three key sources: a rapid literature review, interviews with 11 workers trained in peer support suicide prevention interventions, and an analysis of site notes on 193 critical incident and postvention construction site attendances by MATES in Construction field officers, case managers and social workers. Insights and recommendations obtained from these sources, along with the resulting program, are discussed in this paper.

Construction of Wushu Routine Training Program for Wellness Promotion in Secondary School Students

Background and Aim: As an important way of small and medium-sized sports communication, the current schools propose to stimulate the physical quality of middle school students in Wushu training. Wushu training is also to train primary and middle school students to enhance their physical fitness, enhance their self-confidence, and improve their emotional conditions. Therefore, the research goal of this paper is to promote the construction of healthy Wushu sports training programs for middle school students. The main research objects of this paper are middle school students. Research method: this study adopts the literature method, questionnaire method, and experimental comparison method of the exercise intervention of middle school students’ physique and mental health, in this paper, a total number of 50 students in Xianyang City, 50 were tested, and 30 could not be tested due to some reasons, such as lower limb injury, cardiopulmonary disease, and other symptoms. Result: After the eight-week Wushu routine exercise training intervention, the lung capacity increased (endurance quality), sitting forward flexion (flexibility quality), high leg lift (coordination ability), and 50 m short distance running (speed strength quality) were all improved and enhanced. the improvement of emotional state, self-confidence, and the improvement of anti-frustration ability to establish a sense of achievement reduce anxiety, and resist depression was significantly reduced. the subjects of lung capacity increase, flexibility, coordination, speed strength and aerobic endurance, anxiety, and depression mood significantly decreased. The results: the main ways to stimulate the physical quality of middle school students through Wushu routine training. It shows that wushu routine training can not only improve the physique of middle school students, but also promote mental health, and provides a certain basis for exercise training practice through exercise intervention experiments. Conclusion: After the eight-week Wushu routine training intervention, the lung capacity increased (endurance quality), sitting forward flexion (flexibility quality), high leg lift (coordination ability), and 50 m short distance running (speed strength quality) were all improved and enhanced. the improvement of emotional state, and self-confidence, and the improvement of anti-frustration ability to establish a sense of achievement reduces anxiety and resist depression was significantly reduced.

Risk management in the construction industry in Ukraine

The effective functioning and recovery of the construction industry in the face of economic instability and war is an essential task for Ukraine. The destruction of infrastructure, reduced demand for construction projects, and logistical difficulties pose complex challenges that require a comprehensive approach. The recovery of the construction industry contributes to the physical restoration of infrastructure and stimulates the countryʼs economic and social development. Attracting financial support from international partners is a crucial element of successful recovery. This article analyzes in detail the role and structure of the construction industry in Ukraine. After the destruction of infrastructure due to the war, the construction industry has become an essential catalyst for physical recovery and economic growth. To provide financial support for recovery efforts, the government has created several specialized funds to help rebuild the countryʼs economy and infrastructure. These investments are expected to contribute to job creation, increased production activity, and economic development. War damage assessments and recovery plans confirm the importance and potential of the construction industry for Ukraineʼs economic recovery. In particular, the plan of the national recovery program for construction and related services in Ukraine includes the modernization of logistics, housing, and infrastructure directing significant financial resources. This is expected to stimulate growth in the construction industry, providing new business opportunities and creating new jobs. However, there are also risks associated with political and physical insecurity, currency depreciation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages. To overcome these challenges, a comprehensive approach is needed, including risk management, stabilization of economic conditions, and support for infrastructure projects. In addition, close cooperation between various institutions is needed to effectively address these challenges and ensure the sustainable development of the construction industry in Ukraine.

The Features of changes in the physical fitness of football players 13-14 years in the preparatory period of the annual macrocycle under the influence of a typical training program

The article deals with the effectiveness of using a standard football program for the stage of preliminary basic training in improving the overall and special physical fitness of young football players 13-14 years. The relevance and practical importance of this study is due to the need to improve the quality of existing programs for the construction of the training process of athletes specializing in football, at different stages of long -term sports training, especially in the initial stages of this process. In connection with the above, an assessment of the impact of a standard football program for the stage of preliminary basic preparation on the indicators of general and special physical fitness of football players 13-14 years during the preparatory period of the annual macrocycle was carried out. It is proved that the use of the program athletes of the said program did not contribute to a significant improvement of their general and special physical fitness. To complete the study, there was a significant increase in only individual indicators, namely: the level of physical work capacity and aerobic capabilities by 10%, power capacity for 23 %, 19% agility, the result in the ball of the ball with the ball and the level of special physical fitness by 9%of the change in other parameters were insignificant and ranged from 1%to 6%. The results indicated the lack of efficiency of the typical program of construction of the training process of young football players at the stage of preliminary basic training and the need for its appropriate correction to improve their overall and special physical fitness.

Construction of an Intensive Training Program for Badminton Reserve Players Before Team Selection Match

Background and Aim: This research was an intensive training program for badminton reserve players to select matches. The objective was to 1) construct an intensive training program for badminton reserve players before team selection matches,2) study the effect of an intensive training program for badminton reserve players before team selection matches on physical fitness and badminton skills, 3) compare physical fitness and badminton skill within the experimental group between the pre-test, after week 4, and post-test, and 4) to compare badminton skills and mental fitness between pre-match and post-match competitions. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental research involved the purposive sampling method of 26 youth badminton members from the Dongguan Xianghong Badminton Club in Guangzhou, dividing the subjects into specific events of badminton competition, such as men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. The intensive training program was developed by the researcher, content validated with an index of item objective congruence (IOC) of 0.83, that with the first six weeks, they trained in technical, physical fitness, and strength training; in the last 2 weeks, they trained specific techniques and tactics, eight weeks duration, five days per week. All subjects were examined before training on the pre-match competition and mental fitness, then the pre-test on badminton skills and physical fitness. They conducted the training program, the test after week 4, and the post-test. In the final, they were examined on the post-match competition and mental fitness. Data analysis, the mean was compared between the pre-test, after week 4, and post-test with one-way ANOVA repeated measurement, and Bonferroni pairwise post hoc. The mean comparison of match competition between pre-match with post-match competition and mental fitness was conducted by t-test dependent. Results: (1) Mean comparison between pre-match competitions and post-match, all badminton skills and mental fitness showed significant differences. (2) Mean comparison of badminton skills between pre-test, after weeks 4 and post-test, all of pairwise were significant differences. And (3) Mean comparison of physical fitness between the pre-test, after weeks 4 and post-test, all of pairwise were significant differences. Conclusion: An intensive Training program for Badminton can improve badminton skills, physical fitness, and mental fitness for reserve players before a team selection match.

Construction of A Comprehensive Golf Training Program for Novice Golf Students in Junior High Schools

Construction of A Comprehensive Golf Training Program for Novice Golf Students in Junior High Schools

Kekuasaan Pemerintah dalam Menangani Kekeringan di Kecamatan Sabu Liae, Kabupaten Sabu Raijua Ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2019 Tentang Sumber Daya Air

This research aims (1) to find out the regulation of the authority of the Sabu Raijua Regency Government in dealing with drought, and (2) to find out the government's efforts in dealing with drought in Sabu Raijua Regency. and (3) to find out the factors that hinder government efforts in dealing with drought in Sabu Liae District, Sabu Raijua Regency. This research uses a normative juridical approach and is supported by empiricial juridicial research. Data collection techniques in this study are interview data collection, and literature study, and analyzing data descriptively and perspectively. The results of the study indicate that (1) Sabu Raijua Regency has the authority to set policies according to its territory, so it is necessary to set policies in dealing with drought, the policies needed to deal with drought include various elements that can help better manage water resources and reduce the impact of drought so that there is no clean water crisis, in this case it must include various initiatives and actions, depending on local conditions and problems faced. (2) Efforts made by the government in dealing with drought in Sabu Raijua Regency include: reforestation programs, extension programs, reservoir construction programs, and clean water distribution programs. (3) Factors that hinder government efforts in dealing with drought in Sabu Liae District, Sabu Raijua Regency include several factors, namely community legal awareness, cost factors, and facility factors. Based on the results of the research, it is hoped that the Sabu Raijua Regency government can be more reactive and proactive in making policies governing water resources by making local regulations on water resources in mitigating and adapting to climate change, including soil and water conservation programs.

Research on the construction of high-quality engineering programs in China under the new engineering education context

Research on the construction of high-quality engineering programs in China under the new engineering education context

EVALUASI IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA (K3) PADA KONSTRUKSI RUMAH TINGGAL (Studi Kasus Perumahan Kalisapu Permai)

Occupational Safety and Health (OHS) is one of the programs that must be implemented in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) during construction development in order to protect workers from work accidents that can interfere with workers' activities. Kalisapu permai housing construction needs to be analyzed regarding K3 in order to find out how the implementation of the occupational safety and health (K3) program is adequate, the relationship of variables that can affect K3 to the implementation of the K3 program in the housing construction, and what variables are very influential in the construction. The method used is descriptive hypothesis, multiple regression analysis, multiple correlation analysis, relative contribution. The results of this test show that the implementation of the occupational safety and health (K3) program in kalisapu permai housing construction is classified as good. The relationship between variables that can affect K3 can be made in the equation Y = 5.732 + 0.05 X1 + 0.11 X2 + 0.46 X3, with variables X1 Management Policy, X2 machinery and work equipment. X3 personal protective equipment shows that the implementation of OHS (Y) can be influenced by these three variables. The magnitude of the variable influence obtained from the F test with a correlation value of 0.66 indicates a strong relationship with a coefficient of determination of 44.44%. While the most influential variable is personal protective equipment with a value of 60.02% obtained from the calculation of relative contribution.

Rural Roads, Child Labor, and Schooling in Rural Ethiopia

New roads bring new opportunities including access to employment. However, new employment opportunities might encourage early school dropout and school absenteeism. We investigate the link between rural roads, children’s labor allocation, and educational outcomes by focusing on the recent Ethiopian road construction program. In the analysis, we combine household panel data with novel road network data. To address endogeneity concerns, we combine a difference-in-difference estimation model with a matching technique. Our findings consistently show that road access does not encourage school absenteeism or school dropouts to join the labor force. The findings remain consistent across gender and age groups.

OPTIONS SELECTION AND IMPACT STUDY OF INTERCITY RAILWAY TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION UNDER AIRPORT INTERZONE

The selection of tunnel construction program for intercity railroad tunnel under the airport must consider the limitations of environmental conditions and the scale of tunnel construction, and the impact of construction on the airport must be controlled within safe limits. Combined with the intercity rail transit tunnel project through the airport area surrounding environment and engineering geological conditions, the use of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and other methods, comprehensive navigation, technology, construction period, cost, construction impacts and other aspects of the comparative analysis of the tunnel construction method of open excavation method and shield method, the results show that: (1) Due to the soft soil and groundwater in the tunnel excavation area, the risk of open excavation is greater, while the shield method is more suitable for longer silty soil tunnels without affecting the navigation, accordingly, the shield tunnel construction is more suitable for the tunnel construction under the airport. (2) Open excavation method has the shortest construction period to meet the requirements of rail transit, the unit cost is between 1 and 2 shield machines, and the total cost is close to 2 shield machines; for lower total cost, choose 1 shield machine, for shortening the construction period, choose 2 shield machines. (3) The maximum ground settlement caused by shield tunneling construction is 20mm, the maximum vertical differential settlement perpendicular to the tunnel is 2.8cm, and the maximum differential settlement is 0.93 ‰. On the one hand, it meets the requirements of airport settlement control, and on the other hand, it has little impact on the vertical connecting road and west station apron, and will not affect the opening of the airport runway and the operation of the terminal.

A Study on the Construction of a Core Midwife-Led Total Maternal Care Program for High-Risk Pregnancies

Objective: To analyze the care needs of high-risk pregnant women during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum hospitalization. Additionally, to gather obstetrics staff’s suggestions for improving a total care program with core midwives leading. Methods: The study conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 high-risk pregnant women and 10 obstetricians at a tertiary hospital from August 2021 to October 2022. A descriptive qualitative study assessed their care needs and current care models. An evidence-based approach was used to evaluate guidelines and develop a draft care plan. Finally, the Delphi method refined the core midwife-led total care program. Results: The study formulated a draft for a core midwife-led care program, integrating literature and expert feedback. This program defined midwife roles with 7 service standards and 6 qualification standards. The care practice included 3 level 1, 19 level 2, and 58 level 3 entries. Management of common risk factors had detailed entries for conditions like gestational diabetes, advanced maternal age, abnormal early pregnancy weight, hypertensive disorders, and scarred uterus. Conclusion: The study offers a qualitative exploration of high-risk pregnant women’s care needs and suggests improvements based on healthcare professionals’ experiences. It provides a foundation for a midwife-led care program and proposes new research directions. The methodology combines the Ottawa research application model, evidence-based approaches, and theoretical analysis to support this program’s development.

THE INFLUENCE OF LEARNING INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-EFFICACY ON THE WORK READINESS OF CLASS

Background: This research is motivated by the emergence of symptoms of low learning independence which will result in the quality of learning outcomes. This study aims to: 1) Understand the influence of student learning independence on work readiness owned by class XII students of the Construction and Property Business Skills (CPBE) Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar, 2) Understand the influence of student self-efficacy on work readiness owned by class XII students of the CPBE Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar, 3) Understand the influence of learning independence and student self-efficacy on work readiness owned by class XII students of the CPBE Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar.Methods: This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study were XII grade students of the CPBE Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar, with a sample size of 56 students.Results: Based on the results of the analysis, shows that there is a tendency that the better the learning independence and self-efficacy received, the better the students' work readiness, and vice versa, the lower the learning independence and self-efficacy received by students, the lower the students' work readiness.Conclusion: The conclusions obtained are: 1). There is a positive influence between student learning independence on work readiness of class XII students in the CPBE Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar, 2). There is a positive influence between student self-efficacy and work readiness in class XII students of the CPBE Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar, 3). There is a positive influence between learning independence and student self-efficacy on work readiness in class XII students of the CPBE Program at SMK Negeri 2 Makassar

Water-free patient care: a narrative review of the literature and discussion of the pressing need for a way forward

Florence Nightingale was the first person to recognize the link between the built environment and patient ill-health. More than 160 years later, the threat of the end of the antibiotic era looms large. The antimicrobial resistance action plan focuses on antimicrobial stewardship and developing new therapeutic agents. The risk from the built environment has been ignored, with wastewater systems identified as major sources of antimicrobial resistance within healthcare facilities. England is undertaking the largest healthcare construction programme globally. These facilities will be operating when antimicrobial resistance is predicted to be at its fiercest. Water-free patient care is a strategy for limiting dispersal of antimicrobial resistance, and preventing patient infections that need further evaluation in new hospitals. A narrative review was undertaken using the terms: waterless/water-free units; waterless/water-free care; sink reduction; sink removal; and washing without water. PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects were searched from January 2000 to February 2024 for reviews and original articles. Unit type, geographical location, reasons for a waterless/water-free approach, and outcomes were recorded. Seven papers were identified. Four involved adult intensive care units (ICUs), one involved a care of the elderly setting, and two involved neonatal ICUs. In five papers, the aim of intervention was to reduce Gram-negative infections/colonizations. One paper was a systematic review of 'washing without water' which reviewed cost-effectiveness and patient experience. All of the five papers focusing on Gram-negative bacilli reported a reduction in infections or colonizations post intervention. More studies are highlighting the risks from water and wastewater to patient safety, and the value of water-free strategies in reducing infection rates.

Integration of Religious Character in School Culture: An Investigation of Character Development Practices in Islamic Elementary School

<span>Strengthening religious character in schools is an effort to equip students with a solid moral and ethical awareness of religious values. School culture is vital in developing students' religious character through various constructive methods, approaches, programs, and activities. This research aims to explore the practice of strengthening religious character at MI Roudlotun Nasyi'in Singosari Malang, which focuses on (a) the role of teachers in strengthening students' religious character at school, (b) school culture in strengthening students' religious character, and (c) the challenges faced schools in strengthening religious character. The research found that teachers are school role models, designing valuable learning inspiring, and motivating students. Apart from that, it was found that school culture, which plays a role in strengthening religious character, includes the habit of performing dhuha prayers, reading the Asmaul Husna before learning, midday prayers in congregation, commemorating Islamic holidays, and reading and writing the Qur'an every day. The findings also show that the challenges schools face in strengthening religious character include student discipline in participating in school activities, student consistency in carrying out good habits, and control over the continuity of good practices at home. This research is helpful for educational institutions, practitioners, and anyone who pays attention to education as a reference in developing a positive culture in schools and material for reflection in determining strategic programs for developing student character in schools.</span>

Toward Sustainable Clean Water: Evaluation of the Patradaya Programme in Rengel Village, Tuban

The clean water reservoir construction programme is an important step in improving access to clean water for the community, especially in areas with water crisis. This study evaluated community satisfaction with the construction of clean water reservoirs through the implementation of the Patradaya Programme in 2022 in Rengel Village, Tuban District. Using a quantitative survey method, data was collected from beneficiary respondents. The analysis results showed a high level of satisfaction, with a satisfaction index value of 3.87 and an IKM conversion of 96.72. The quality of service was rated A, and the performance of the service unit was rated as highly satisfactory. The programme was considered successful in creating a positive impact on the Rengel Village community. The policy implications of this evaluation allowed the company to take the right steps in supporting community welfare in a sustainable manner. In conclusion, the 2022 Patradaya Programme in Rengel Village, Tuban Regency received very good ratings from the community, demonstrating congruence with their needs and expectations.

Construction and application of kinesiophobia intervention program for patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention based on Behavior Change Wheel theory

Construction and application of kinesiophobia intervention program for patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention based on Behavior Change Wheel theory

Design for disassembly and cultural sites. The use of modular architecture and prefabrication in exhibition venues

The article discusses the use of modular architecture and prefabrication in exhibition venues, looking at the possibility of designing installations with multiple temporalities. Through four concrete experimentations, we discuss ways of repurposing precast modules in new layouts with different functional programs in line with the “design for disassembly” concept. The article also emphasises the relevance of the massive residential construction programme based on modular and prefabricated systems launched by the German Democratic Republic in the mid-1970s, and the importance of reducing the environmental impact of concrete production today. Moreover, aiming at the need to devise new strategies, it presents a research agenda towards the adoption of prefabricated modules or the cultural sector. The four cases presented here are derived from the experimental use of modular solutions by the Porto-based practice SUMMARY: the GOMOS system indicates that prefabricated modules may have a longer lifespan than traditional building layouts, as they can be repurposed, making their reuse economically viable and environmentally friendly; the “Infrastructure-Structure-Architecture” installation at La Biennale 2016 reflects on possible adjustments in the construction industry; the project for the 2018 YAP MAXXI showcases the design process of a temporary installation that becomes a permanent building; and the VR exhibition “The Reasons Offsite” addresses prefabrication as a portable dissemination project.

Construction of PARI public health education programs for Chinese undergraduates: a Delphi study.

The objective of this study is to develop a consensus among experts on a comprehensive and scientifically sound physical activity-related injuries (PARI) public health education program specifically tailored for undergraduates. This study designed three rounds of expert consultation by using a Delphi method. A panel of 30 experts from the fields of public health education, sports medicine, anesthesia pain, emergency medicine, and emergency nursing participated in the study. This study successfully established a consensus among experts on the goals, content, teaching methods, and time allocation for the PARI Public Health Education Program for undergraduates. The program encompasses 10 objectives divided into 2 main categories: professional knowledge and skill goals. In terms of content, it includes 5 primary indicators, 22 secondary indicators, and 56 detailed tertiary indicators. Six teaching methods were identified as suitable. Additionally, a typical 60-min educational session was segmented into eight parts, with a proposed time arrangement for each, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics. The consensus achieved in this study on the PARI Public Health Education Program for undergraduates lays a crucial foundation for the advancement of health literacy and proactive health management within this demographic. We presented a comprehensive framework for PARI public health education, integrating diverse learning methods and content areas. This systematic approach not only enriched the resources available for undergraduate health education, especially of PARI but also had the potential to significantly impact the implementation and effectiveness of health promotion strategies.