Office Demand Research Articles

Three-dimensional Ni foam supported Pt/NiFe LDH catalyst with enhanced oxygen activation for room-temperature formaldehyde oxidation

Room-temperature catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde (HCHO) has been extensively investigated due to its high efficiency, convenience, and environmental friendliness. Herein, nickel-iron layered double hydroxide (NiFe LDH) nanosheets were synthesized in-situ on a nickel foil (NF) using a facile one-step hydrothermal method, followed by the deposition of ultra-low content (0.069 wt%) of Pt nanoparticles through NaBH4 reduction. The resulting three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical Pt/NiFe-NF catalyst exhibited exceptional activity for the complete decomposition of formaldehyde to carbon dioxide (CO2) at room temperature (∼95 % conversion within 1 h), as well as remarkable cycling stability. The 3D porous structure of Pt/NiFe-NF provides fast transport channels for the diffusion of gas molecules, making the active catalyst surfaces more accessible. Moreover, abundant hydroxyl groups in NiFe LDH serve as adsorption centers for HCHO molecules to form dioxymethylene (DOM) and formate intermediates. Furthermore, electronic interactions between NiFe LDH and Pt enhance the adsorption and activation of O2 on Pt surfaces, leading to the complete decomposition of intermediates into non-toxic products. This work presents new insights into the design and preparation of Pt-based 3D hierarchical catalysts with surface-rich hydroxyl groups for the efficient removal of indoor HCHO.

Traditional Kerala Courtyard Houses: An Insight into Indoor Thermal Comfort within a Tropical Context

The indoor thermal environment holds a critical position within the realm of sustainable building practices, especially in the context of Kerala's warm and humid tropical climate. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of occupants, making it a key consideration from the very inception of building design. This early emphasis on environmental concerns is essential for seamlessly integrating sustainability into the fabric of the building environment. The backdrop against which this emphasis on indoor thermal comfort occurs is the backdrop of global climate change, exemplified by the ongoing challenge of global warming. This phenomenon directly affects human comfort as a significant portion of our daily lives is spent indoors, engaged in various activities. As Kerala grapples with a growing urban population, the demand for additional housing, commercial spaces, offices, and amenities is on the rise. Modern-day occupants are increasingly cognizant of the pivotal role that sustainability plays in enhancing their overall quality of life. Central to this quality of life is the attainment of a favourable indoor thermal environment. This is especially true in residential settings, where the well-being and safety of residents are paramount. Global warming, with its rising temperatures and escalating greenhouse gas emissions, has wide-ranging repercussions for outdoor environments. In response, residential developments undergo transformations that alter urban climate dynamics. These changes are manifest in shifts in building materials, structural elements, and energy consumption patterns, all of which are driven by the economic activities of the human population. It is crucial to recognize that the indoor environment is intricately connected to external conditions. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence indoor thermal comfort is imperative when endeavouring to create a comfortable and health-promoting atmosphere within traditional Kerala courtyard houses. These factors encompass the microclimate of the site, including variables such as temperature, relative humidity, and wind patterns. These elements collectively contribute to the dynamic nature of the indoor thermal environment within these traditional tropical dwellings, underscoring the importance of considering them within the context of sustainability and comfort. Key Words: Vernacular Architecture, Thermal Comfort, Traditional Courtyard Houses, Climate Adaptation, Heritage.

Managerial Skills: Tool for Instructional Supervision in Secondary Schools in Rivers State

The Paper Explored Managerial Skills: Tool For Instructional Supervision In Secondary Schools In Rivers State. The Concepts Of Managerial Skills, Conceptual Skills, Technical Skills, Human Relation Skills Among Others Were Discussed. Highlight Was Done On The Steps To Acquiring Conceptual Skills, How To Acquire Technical Skills While The Factors Of Project Management Skills Were Further Discussed. Again, The Qualities Of Effective Team Management Were State As Well As Time Management Skills. Furthermore, Mention Was Made Of Specific Roles Played By The School Principal While Reasons Were Given Why School Principals In Rivers State Should Pursue Instructional Supervision. The Conclusion Was That Managerial Skills In Very Important In The Day To Day Running Of School, So Was Necessary For A Principal To Have. It Was Then Recommended That The School Principal Should Give Himself To Adequate Training That Would Encourage Him To Satisfy The Demands Of His Office, The Principal Must See His School Which Is The Primary Place Of Assignment As A Ground For Action Research And The Implementation Of Findings, The School Principal Should Employ Enough Corporation And Motivation As Well As Mentorship Skills In Order To Endear His Subordinates To Him, The Principal Should Attend Conferences And Workshops Organized For People In His Category In Order To Share And Network Among Contemporaries And The Application Of Clinical Supervision Skills By The Principal Would Enhance His Capacity And Build His Teachers Up To Support Him More.

Психологические особенности профессиональной востребованности и мотивации сотрудников полиции

<p style="text-align: justify;">The article considers the peculiarities of professional demand and motivational profile of the personality of employees of operational subdivisions and patrol-guard service of the police. The sample is represented by 89 employees of internal affairs bodies in age from 29 to 36 years, with the service experience of 2-3 years. Purpose of the study: to determine the influence of the specifics of service activity, motivation and social characteristics on the experience of professional demand for police officers. Methods: anonymous questionnaire of assessment of socio-psychological factors; methodology “Professional demand for personality” (E.V. Kharitonova, B.A. Yasko); questionnaire “Motivational profile” (S. Ritchie, P. Martin). As a result of the study it was found that the specifics of service activities of police officers and their motivation have a significant impact on the overall level of professional demand for personality and its individual components, as well as on the socio-psychological adaptation, “turnover” and psychological health of specialists. Operational unit officers differ from patrol officers (p ≤ 0,05) with a more harmonious profile of the professional demand for personality.</p>

Dynamic analysis of Istanbul office markets with highest demand and office rent

From the 1980s onwards, restructuring of economy and globalization has increased the size and number of companies in Istanbul and demand for modern office space which cannot be provided in the old CBD due to construction restrictions. Thus, multi-center development has started in the city in order to answer to the growing demand for modern office markets. The present study investigated the growth and decline of office rents in office markets which have highest demand and office rents. According to the results of the study, while office rents in the office markets with growth potential have increased, that of the markets with supply increased dramatically between 2011 and 2016. On the other hand, while office rents in all of the office markets were sharply declined in 2021 due to devaluation of Turkish Lira against USD. Although the pandemic has made Work from Home (WFH) and Hybrid working models a global trend, A class office demand stayed strong due to well-being requirements on office area. Thus, it is expected to have a positive impact on the economy of the city.

The impact of 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic on the demand and supply of seafarer officers: Evidence from China

During the shipping market boom in the 2000s, China adopted initiatives to expand its maritime education and training (MET) capacity, which significantly increased the supply of seafarer officers in the next few years. Drawing on multiple types of statistical information, including MET enrolments, seafarer numbers, seafarer wages, and labour market analyses, this paper examines the outcomes of the initiatives in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 outbreak. It shows that the financial crisis together with the expanded training capacity led to a serious oversupply problem, characterised by a lack of job opportunities, depressed wages, and slow career progression for junior officers. When the situation improved in 2017, however, a shortage of junior officers ensued, and their number plummeted quickly. The recent COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for Chinese officers. Nevertheless, the decline in the number of 3rd officers continued. This paper discusses the causes and policy implications of the quick reverse from an oversupply to an acute shortage.

Exploring Factors Influencing Renewable Energy Diffusion in Commercial Buildings in Nigeria: A Grounded Theory Approach

The adoption and integration of renewable energy technologies (RETs) into buildings is key to making the necessary transition to low-carbon and resilient built environments. However, such technologies have struggled to gain a firm foothold in countries within the sub-Saharan African (SSA) region. This is particularly the case in Nigeria, which suffers from severe energy poverty, despite its significant RE and conventional energy potential. In Nigeria, a significant proportion of the energy demand for offices is provided by self-powered off-grid fossil-fuel generators. The country is also one of the primary settings for increased construction activity. This, combined with its susceptibility to the effects of climate change, presents significant concerns relating to the resilience of its built environment. However, there has not yet been a comprehensive empirical study addressing this, as previous studies have been limited in their insight and perspectives. This study adopted a grounded theory method (GTM) aligned with Charmaz’s approach, to gain in-depth participant-driven insights into factors influencing sustainable energy use in commercial buildings, focusing on solar photovoltaics (PVs). This led to the development of a theory of the sustainability transition process of construction professionals (CPs). It provides relevant, reliable, and relatable points of reference that would be beneficial to policymakers in developing plans for actionable interventions for PV and broader sustainable measures toward green energy transition. Furthermore, it highlights the value of employing GTMs in construction management research beyond the developing context. This paper contributes theoretically, empirically, and methodologically to facilitate a better understanding of the situations (context) grounded in empirical data.

Association of Work Related Factors and Retention of Medical Officers of Health (MOH) In the Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Medical Officers are one of the key staff categories in the healthcare service. Globally there is high demand for medical officers and the government as well as private organizations have major task in retaining the services of highly trained and competent medical staff. Preventive health sector plays a vital role in the healthcare system. Medical Officers of Health (MOH) are the Medical Officers providing preventive health services in Sri Lanka. This study was carried out to explore the factors affecting retention of Medical Officers of Health in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka.

Simulation Research on Ventilation Control of Gaseous Pollutants in Urban Sentry Boxes

The tiny spaces of sentry boxes in cities, such as mobile security guards, highway toll booths, etc., are mostly located beside roads with harsh outdoor environments. Due to office demands, work windows often need to be kept or frequently opened. The intrusion of outdoor pollutants through the windows leads to the deterioration of the indoor air quality, and threatens the health of employees. This paper takes the gaseous pollutant NO2 as the representative and discusses the effective ventilation design scheme for improving the air quality in the sentry box with openings using two attached ventilation modes as the carrier. Taking the vertical wall-attached ventilation as an example, the formation of the air curtain at the window hole and its barrier performance to outdoor pollutants were studied. The conclusion is that when the air supply velocity is sufficient to form a complete air curtain at the window hole, it can effectively block the pollutants. The horizontal wall-attached ventilation shows that clean air is delivered to the space with openings, and the indoor air quality can also be well improved due to the dilution effect, but the effect of positive pressure control is not obvious due to the large opening. The conclusions can provide guidance for the ventilation design of sentry boxes with openings.

Revisiting the shortage of seafarer officers: a new approach to analysing statistical data

The BIMCO/ICS maritime manpower surveys have been consistently indicating a shortage of seafarer officers. However, due to data deficiencies, this shortage thesis has been challenged. This paper develops a new methodological approach to estimating the supply and demand for officers. It analyses and triangulates different sets of data released by national maritime authorities. The analysis shows that in fact there is an oversupply of officers. Nevertheless, the supply of chief officers and second engineers may be tight. This insight can help maritime authorities and the industry make informed decisions regarding maritime human resource development. Furthermore, the new approach provides a useful tool for national maritime authorities to work out and monitor the supply and demand balance of their seafarer officers.

An Interval Reliability Demand Prediction Method Combined with XGBoost and D-S Evidence Theory in Film Preparation Period

The lack of historical sales data and word-of-mouth information in the film preparation period, the few available variables and the uncertainty in the prediction process lead to the difficulty in predicting the total box office demand of films. To solve this problem, this paper constructed and verified the prediction method of interval reliability demand in the film preparation period, which combined XGBoost algorithm and D-S evidence theory. Firstly, the total box office interval was effectively divided according to the sample data of the training set, and XGBoost was used to complete the calculation of the reliability function value of the evidence variables. Then, the D-S evidence theory was used for information fusion to obtain the results of box office interval reliability fusion. Finally, the box office attribution was judged by the interval reliability, so as to realize the interval reliability demand prediction in the preparatory period. The validity of the proposed method was verified by selecting the data of Chinese films from 2017 to 2019, and it was compared with the classical predictive classification algorithm. The results showed that the method has higher prediction accuracy and better generalization ability.

1: Invited Paper: The Application of LTPS in Automotive Large Size Display

With the development of 5G technology, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology, cars are gradually transforming to intelligent and digital. Once driverless technology is implemented, the cars are likely to become a third space. In this third space, whether it is a passenger or a driver, the demand for office and entertainment will continue to grow. So having a high definition screen and a good human‐computer interaction system are essential for this cars. As cars move towards digitalization, there are more and more screens in the cars, and more and more dual screens or multiple screens are used in the cluster and center control area. But there are different levels of chromatic aberration between different screens and the interaction between different screens is more complicated. A larger screen can achieve better optical taste and make the interaction between different function areas easier, it is becoming a trend to replace the dual or multiple screens. LTPS(Low Temperature Poly Silicon) has the higher electronic mobility, it is easier to achieve high resolution, high frequency, in‐cell touch integration and large screen. The displays based on LTPS technology can meet the development demands of vehicle displays, will be more and more widely used in the automotive display field. This paper will introduce the application of LTPS technology in automotive medium and large size display.

Designing a rental office by applying public space as a supporting facilities in Setiabudi

The growth of Jakarta as a business center in Indonesia, also has an impact on increasing demand for offices, especially in the city of business, Setiabudi, South Jakarta. But without realizing it, with the increasing development, especially in urban areas, can causing impacts on the environment such as lack of public space. Public space allows a city to function efficiently and evenly. Therefore, the existence of public space is considered important. Conversely, a reduction in public space will have a negative impact on city life. Therefore, the existence of a rental office and public space in one building is believed to be able to support building criteria that are more insightful to the local environment and this public space will also contribute to facilitate the users of this rental office.

WOMEN RIGHTS IN SOUTH ASIA: CASE OF PAKISTAN

This research study is lead to explore the challenges faced by working women in balancing work and family life at universities of Quetta city of Pakistan. Usually Men are assuming to perform strength require activities which are not purely distributed to male in underdeveloped countries. In reality female are more engaged in these activities rather than male. Women play the list of roles as a mother, sister, wife, daughter, as a working women in our lives that are beyond compare. Pakistan is male dominated society it is a fact that the status of women has changed than past but still she faced problems and challenges especially as working women. Working women with high work load and lack of leaves are unable to attend their family functions as well as unable to give proper attention to their family members. The research study was quantitative in nature. The researcher select 115 university teachers for study their work life balance through simple random sampling The data was collected through questionnaire technique. The collected data were coded and edited and were analyzed through using SPSS. Chi-square test was applied to analyze the factors like time and household management. Teaching is one of the elegant professions. Lecturers or professors with work stress and depression cannot produce best students .specially it become a challenge for married women to maintain balance between work and family life. Therefore the need was felt to investigate the factors like time management that create hurdles in balancing both private and work life. This study is equally important for academics, researchers and organizations. The findings indicates that those women with initial years of their marital life find more difficulties in managing between their dual lives because at that stage they have the responsibility of small kids with domestic core management as well as they required extra potential and abilities to cope with office demands which creates role conflict for them. The study found that little relaxation in office timing, availability of day care centers and opportunity of job sharing makes the life of working women more relaxed.

2020 Office Quarantine

The hotel and retail sectors have been at the forefront of COVID-19-related investor concerns in commercial real estate. The office sector is the single largest property sector across commercial mortgage-backed securities with $149bn of outstanding balances across conduit and single asset, single borrower. Office sector delinquencies have remained relatively low through the COVID-19 crisis; however, COVID shutdowns have forced many corporations to shift to work from home (WFH) situations across the US. The success of WFH and the potential to reduce corporate occupancy costs may have longer term implications on office demand beyond the pandemic. This article reviews the health of the office sector, looks at office performance during the Great Financial Crisis, and considers the impact of wider acceptance of WFH policies on future office demand. <b>TOPICS:</b>CMBS and commercial mortgage loans, credit risk management, financial crises and financial market history <b>Key Findings</b> ▪ Office commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) delinquencies to date have remained relatively low compared with the hotel and retail sectors. ▪ The office sector does not face significant near-term deadlines. Office debt maturities and lease rolls in CMBS are back-ended. Only 10% of office debt maturities (conduit) and 18% of reported lease rolls in CMBS are due in the next 2 years. The duration of office leases provides a longer runway for problems to be worked out. ▪ During the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), office revenues declined by roughly −17% and did not bottom for about 2½ years. Milder recession than the GFC; WFH acceptance has dented office demand, but this will be partly offset by higher square footage per employee needs once offices can reopen normally. Longer term office demand will return.

내항해운 경쟁력 확보 및 내항상선 해기사 수급 안정화 방안 연구

According to the Korea Seafarer’s Statistical Year Book, 55.3%(4,484) of officers and ratings in the coastal ships reached age 60 or older in 2019, and the average age of seafarers in coastal ships are passing over the line of super-aged society. Despite the support through the modernization of projects for coastal ships, the modernization fund of coastal passenger ships, the secondary conservation projects for coastal ships, the reductions and exemption of registration tax, acquisition tax, property tax, etc., for coastal ships under the Cabotage system by Article 6 of the Ship Act(Prohibition of Foreign Ships from Calling at Closed Ports and Transportation between Domestic Ports), the working conditions of coastal ships have not been improved because of limitations in effectiveness, and due to this, which has led to the super-aging of seafarers on coastal merchant ships. Against this backdrop, this paper proposed measures to secure competitiveness of coastal shipping and stabilize supply and demand of ship officers on coastal merchant ships by first identifying problems on seafarers, analyzing medium and long term supply and demand prospects, and conducting overseas case studies to prevent the collapse of coastal shipping.

Stress and Job Performance of Secretaries in an Organization

Stress can be said to be non-specific reaction of the body to the demand made on it by external or internal stimulus events called stressor. Stress as emotional process has psychological and physiological implications. Many professional secretaries experience conflicts because of office demands which is consuming most of their time, thereby neglecting their home duties to the background. Conflicts occur because the person wants to devote adequate attention to both family and office works. This research examines impact of stress on job performance of secretaries in an organization. The population of the study was 50 graduate secretaries in the employment of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede and Adeleke University, Ede both in Osun State. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire, which consisted of 4 research questions. Data collected to answer the research questions were analyze with frequency and percentages. From the data collected and analyzed, it was discovered that secretaries face a lot of stressful situations in the course of doing their jobs but that some were more stressful in their effect than others. The three most significant stressors identified were working Role ambiguity, work overload and unfair treatment. Recommendations were made that secretaries should clearly outline their numerous official and domestic functions daily and attend to them adequately. They should learn to put their emotions under control and manage their stress by practicing time and role management. Keywords : Stress, Job performance, Secretaries, Organization DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/12-32-04 Publication date: November 30 th 2020

Pandemic Notes From a Maine Direct Primary Care Practice.

The effects of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic fear and its economic impact in rural primary care are still being felt, as they have affected demand for office visits and how we deliver care. Our finances and our ability to sustainably deliver this care, however, have not yet changed significantly due to the nature of our business model as a direct primary care practice.

Analysis of demand for commercial real estate of the Moscow Region

The commercial real estate market is a specific and rapidly changing subject for research. Commercial real estate market is connected with the real sector of the economy through consumer demand, and it is connected with the financial market through alternative investment returns. Therefore, this market is actively studied by the Russian and foreign researchers. The most poorly studied issue in this market is its demand side. But the analysis of demand is difficult due to the fact that the buying cycle in the market is very long, and potential buyers are not registered anywhere until the transaction is completed. But the execution of the transaction is not a reflection of demand, as it is the result of negotiations between the seller and the buyer, which may not succeed, as the potential buyer can choose an alternative way of owning property (rent, sublease, co-working) or generating income (bonds, stocks, shares). In this paper, we analyze the demand for commercial real estate in the Moscow region, compare supply and demand in this market, and present a study of the demand for retail, office and industrial-warehouse real estate. We propose a model for pricing commercial real estate. We found a significant discrepancy between supply and demand in the market according in line with their structure, inequality of demand for retail, office and industrial-warehouse premises, the dependence of the price per square meter of real estate to its area (in square footage) and location. The results obtained are consistent with Russian and foreign studies on the analysis of the commercial real estate market. The results of the study may be useful to such players in the commercial real estate market as developers, investors, buyers.

Mapping of Health Literacy and Social Panic Via Web Search Data During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Infodemiological Study.

BackgroundCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a type of pneumonia caused by a novel coronavirus that was discovered in 2019. As of May 6, 2020, 84,407 cases and 4643 deaths have been confirmed in China. The Chinese population has expressed great concern since the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, an average of 1 billion people per day are using the Baidu search engine to find COVID-19–related health information.ObjectiveThe aim of this paper is to analyze web search data volumes related to COVID-19 in China.MethodsWe conducted an infodemiological study to analyze web search data volumes related to COVID-19. Using Baidu Index data, we assessed the search frequencies of specific search terms in Baidu to describe the impact of COVID-19 on public health, psychology, behaviors, lifestyles, and social policies (from February 11, 2020, to March 17, 2020).ResultsThe search frequency related to COVID-19 has increased significantly since February 11th. Our heat maps demonstrate that citizens in Wuhan, Hubei Province, express more concern about COVID-19 than citizens from other cities since the outbreak first occurred in Wuhan. Wuhan citizens frequently searched for content related to “medical help,” “protective materials,” and “pandemic progress.” Web searches for “return to work” and “go back to school” have increased eight-fold compared to the previous month. Searches for content related to “closed community and remote office” have continued to rise, and searches for “remote office demand” have risen by 663% from the previous quarter. Employees who have returned to work have mainly engaged in the following web searches: “return to work and prevention measures,” “return to work guarantee policy,” and “time to return to work.” Provinces with large, educated populations (eg, Henan, Hebei, and Shandong) have been focusing on “online education” whereas medium-sized cities have been paying more attention to “online medical care.”ConclusionsOur findings suggest that web search data may reflect changes in health literacy, social panic, and prevention and control policies in response to COVID-19.