Barriers and Drivers to the Adoption of Sustainable Construction Practices in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Venezuela

Pradhananga, Piyush; ElZomor, Mohamed; Kasabdji, Gabriella Santi

doi:10.1061/(asce)ae.1943-5568.0000483

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“…The component is grouped with a poor policy environment and lack of regulation, with factor loadings of 0.806 and 0.796 respectively. Poor policy environment and absence of regulation to encourage the construction stakeholders to fully embrace the use of ACMs in building construction are common phenomena in the practices of sustainable building construction in some developing countries (Pradhananga et al, 2021); unlike South Africa which operates the green policy by the Green Building of South Africa (Masia et al, 2020). Research findings establish that the enabling green policies and government regulations in support of the use of ACMs for building construction are the government instruments that have successfully encouraged the technological advancement in the supply of ACMs and the use of ACMs in building construction in developed countries.…”

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This study examines the purpose, methodology, findings, and originality value of implementing telemedicine in tertiary hospitals across different regions of China. The primary purpose is to address the significant imbalance in medical resources between urban and rural areas by leveraging telehealth systems, particularly focusing on the development and application of telemedicine. Methodology: The research employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating a literature review, surveys, and statistical analysis. Questionnaires, designed by telemedicine experts, were distributed to 185 tertiary hospitals, with a focus on telemedicine implementation, application, and key contributing factors. The survey design is optimized to represent the diversity of China's healthcare landscape. Findings: The findings reveal a stark contrast in healthcare resources between the eastern, central, and western regions of China. Telemedicine platforms have been established in 22 provinces, covering 13,000 medical institutions. Tertiary hospitals, especially in the eastern region, play a pivotal role in providing telemedicine services. The study outlines the challenges, financial aspects, and factors influencing the success of telemedicine implementation in China. Originality Value: This research provides original insights into the development of telemedicine in China, focusing on the telehealth system's impact on healthcare accessibility. It explores the educational background of telemedicine staff, funding sources, and the role of government support. The study also identifies key challenges and implications for practical telemedicine applications in addressing healthcare disparities, emphasizing the transformative potential of telemedicine in China's healthcare landscape.

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“…Geographical location. Recently several scholars explored the implementation of IPD contracts in various countries, such as Middle-East (Hamzeh et al, 2019), Egypt (Othman and Youssef, 2020), Ukraine (Trach et al, 2020), Canada (Jobidon et al, 2018), Venezuela (Pradhananga et al, 2021), and Nigeria (Ebekozien et al, 2022). Finally, the review shows that recently more attention is putting toward applying IPD principles to improve other delivery methods contractual relationships.…”

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“…, 2020), Canada (Jobidon et al. , 2018), Venezuela (Pradhananga et al. , 2021), and Nigeria (Ebekozien et al.…”

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The latest operational, contractual and organizational trends in IPD literature: review and future directions

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Iordanova

2022

ECAM

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PurposeIntegrated project delivery (IPD) has attracted considerable attention in recent years, however only a few review studies captured the dynamic and evolving nature of this topic. The purpose of this study is to review the most recent IPD publications, in order to shed light on future research.Design/methodology/approachUsing a systematic review methodology, the study aims to synthesize the current IPD literature, and frame the latest research and development in this domain. A systematic review is conducted to identify the current state-of-the-art of IPD research and the latest research themes and trends in this domain. A bibliometric analysis is performed to explain characteristics of screened articles, and through a thematic analysis the latest themes and trends are recognized.FindingsIn this study, based on IPD characteristics (contractual-regulative, operational-cognitive and organizational-structural), research themes (legal, commercial, technological, procedural, cultural and structural), sub-themes and their associated trends are identified. The latest emerging trends are mostly related to the contractual characteristics of IPD, and are focused on the combination of IPD with new business models and developing contractual guidelines for promoting IPD applications in off-site and on-site construction projects.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the body of knowledge by synthesizing the state of the art of IPD in construction literature and exposing the latest research trends in this area. A theoretical framework of integration in an IPD context is developed, based on the literature. Finally, future areas of studies are discussed.

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“…It is a suitable analysis for a categorical dependent variable. It is conducted to determine which independent variable has a statistically significant effect on the dependent variable, as well as to determine how well the model predicts it (Xu et al, 2016;Pradhananga et al, 2021). An ordered probit regression analysis is the selected method for the collected data, as this analysis is fit for the generalization of cases of more than two outcomes of an ordinal dependent variable (a variable with potential values such as poor, fair, good, excellent).…”

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Leveraging Informal Learning Pedagogies to Empower Coastal Communities for Disaster Preparedness

Pradhananga

Elawady

ElZomor

2022

Front. Built Environ.

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With the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes, people and communities within hurricane-prone zones are often overwhelmed and lack effective preparedness in terms of social connectivity critical for making proactive decisions to survive anticipated disasters. Disaster management agencies traditionally share preparedness guidelines through formal educational and other public media channels (such as academic institutions, articles, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, etc.) only. However, such formal modalities seldom consider the socio-economic status, cultural background, diversity, and education level of communities. Consequently, vulnerable communities are challenged by poor inclusive accessibility, lack of receptiveness, and responsiveness. An Informal Learning Pedagogy (ILP) for hurricane preparedness can be a practical solution to disseminate knowledge on preparedness and hurricane impacts at the community level through nurturing enthusiasm to learn from one another within the community setting, which causes ripple effects that are more profound within a diverse community. This approach would effectively support educating more people about hurricane preparedness. The main objectives of this study are: 1) to assess the hurricane preparedness awareness of people living in a hurricane-prone coastal community in South Florida, United States; 2) to investigate the applicability of adopting novel ILP mechanisms for a disaster-prone community and; 3) analyze and plan for the development of online community-centered hurricane preparedness training with a primary focus on preparedness, warning, evacuation, and early recovery. Developing training modules focused on disaster preparedness through informal learning environments depends on incorporating actual community requirements, which reflect audience-centered needs as part of enhancing the resilience capacity of coastal communities. As such, in this study, an online questionnaire survey focusing on the validation of the research hypothesis was designed and conducted among South Florida residents. The survey data results indicated that participation in disaster-preparedness training through informal modalities highly depends on the length of an individual’s stay in a disaster-prone zone, anticipated benefits of disaster education, and the availability of online training. This research study contributes to the disaster preparedness and response bodies of knowledge by identifying informal ways of communicating hazard preparedness knowledge to advance the resilience capacities in disaster-prone communities.

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Barriers and Drivers to the Adoption of Sustainable Construction Practices in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Venezuela

Cited by 16 publications

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The latest operational, contractual and organizational trends in IPD literature: review and future directions

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