In the decades of 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s most of the buildings in Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean Sea which is located to a high seismicity region, were designed without seismic design criteria and ...

The research aims to investigate the existing design standards KANEPE (2017) [1] and EN 1998-3 (2005) [2] regarding the seismic assessment of existing reinforced concrete structures through a real case study. Also, the ...

Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs) is an effective way for mitigating vibrations and sways in engi neering structures under lateral actions, such as strong winds. Thus, TMDs can enhance safe ty and reduce design structural demands. ...

Due to safety issues, many of the existing reinforced concrete structures in Cyprus, built 50 years ago, require immediate retrofitting. In general, a great number of structures have issues with reinforcement corrosion ...

Understanding how children comprehend text by forming links between sentences has been the focus of research for decades. Such research has consistently shown that children use anaphors and resolve ambiguities in a ...

The global concern over the interplay between climate mitigation, urban structures, and city energy usage underscores a pressing need for innovative solutions. This research delves into the relationship between urban ...

Focused on examining the intricate interplay between megadevelopments and sustainability, this paper analyzes four (4) international cases. The study identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inherent ...

The energy efficiency of residential buildings is a critical concern, especially in regions with challenging climatic conditions like the Mediterranean. Despite numerous studies on energy-efficient design, there is a lack ...

According to the European Environment Agency, 85–95 % of today's buildings will still be standing in 2050. As a result, there is an urgent need to renovate existing buildings to reduce energy consumption and improve their ...

In the contemporary urban landscape, cities grapple with pressing environmental challenges, particularly in energy consumption and ecological impact. This research recognizes the imperative for a paradigm shift in the ...

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) frequently rely on firewood for cooking, resulting in adverse environmental, health, economic, and educational impacts. Addressing clean cooking energy needs is thus a priority for ...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence Model on education and its contribution to ensuring high-quality education equality. ...

This study examines the benefits of combining ESG (environmental, social, and governance) concepts with HRM to boost entrepreneurial success. The authors use the conceptual method to explore how environmental, social, ...

Purpose This chapter investigates the function of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in im proving employee well-being and psychological well-being. The goal is to investigate how AI-driven systems and instruments are being ...

This study investigates the impact and advantages of on-the-job training within organizations, with a particular focus on a case study of a major private hospital in Attica. It begins with the purpose of the research ...

The current chapter focuses on developing a comprehensive approach in relation to the strategic role of human resources (HR) within the hospitality industry, as this constitutes a major aspect for sustainable development ...

This chapter will look at how Green Human Resources-GHR can help firms im prove their environmental sustainability. It investigates how green ambidexterity - the ability to balance both extraction and exploration ...

This study emphasises the need for green innovation and GHRM in organisations to achieve long-term sustainability and environmental goals. It summarizes a factorial investigation of GHRM, green innovation, and environmental ...

Purpose: The study examines digital environmental, social and governance (DESG) impact on attitudes of students aiming to enhance students’ awareness digital environmental, social and governance (DESG) sustainability ...

This chapter examines the incorporation of simulation technologies into entrepreneurship education, evaluating their effect on student learning outcomes and the development of entrepreneurial skills. The study examines ...