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View article: Beyond Linear Steering: Unified Multi-Attribute Control for Language Models
Beyond Linear Steering: Unified Multi-Attribute Control for Language Models Open
Controlling multiple behavioral attributes in large language models (LLMs) at inference time is a challenging problem due to interference between attributes and the limitations of linear steering methods, which assume additive behavior in …
View article: Threads of Identity, The Cultural Tapestry of the Jawi Peranakan Kebaya
Threads of Identity, The Cultural Tapestry of the Jawi Peranakan Kebaya Open
The Jawi Peranakan community stands as a remarkable testament to the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and hybrid identity in Southeast Asia. Emerging from the intermarriages between Tamil Muslim traders, known as Chulias, and local Malay…
View article: Activation Space Interventions Can Be Transferred Between Large Language Models
Activation Space Interventions Can Be Transferred Between Large Language Models Open
The study of representation universality in AI models reveals growing convergence across domains, modalities, and architectures. However, the practical applications of representation universality remain largely unexplored. We bridge this g…
View article: Rethinking Urban Greening: Implications of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design for Enhancing Perceived Safety in Baitashan Park, Lanzhou
Rethinking Urban Greening: Implications of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design for Enhancing Perceived Safety in Baitashan Park, Lanzhou Open
While urban greening is an effective adaptation strategy for building resilient cities, socioeconomic factors and individual perceptions of urban parks play a significant role in enhancing their safety and inclusiveness. Crime Prevention t…
View article: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DESIGN: EXPLORING URBAN RESILIENCE THROUGH E-HAILING
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DESIGN: EXPLORING URBAN RESILIENCE THROUGH E-HAILING Open
Sustainable cities strive for balance in environmental health, economic vitality and social equity through efficient and resilient urban planning. Crucial to this balance, sustainable transportation systems reduce carbon emissions, ease tr…
View article: Urban Parks and Office Workers’ Health: Considering the Influence of Marital Status and Different Qualities of Urban Parks
Urban Parks and Office Workers’ Health: Considering the Influence of Marital Status and Different Qualities of Urban Parks Open
This study addresses the impact of urban parks on the self-rated health of office workers under 40, a demographic experiencing significant increases in depressive symptoms during the pandemic. This study in Baise City, China, aims to fill …
View article: LANDSCAPE ATTRACTIVENESS AND PLACE IDENTITY: CONSIDERING THE ROLE OF URBAN PARKS
LANDSCAPE ATTRACTIVENESS AND PLACE IDENTITY: CONSIDERING THE ROLE OF URBAN PARKS Open
Urban parks, vital public spaces for community health and well-being, also face challenges related to safety and security. Balancing the need for recreational spaces with ensuring safety is paramount for urban stability. However, existing …
View article: Using a Space Syntax Approach to Enhance Pedestrians’ Accessibility and Safety in the Historic City of George Town, Penang
Using a Space Syntax Approach to Enhance Pedestrians’ Accessibility and Safety in the Historic City of George Town, Penang Open
Contemporary urban development places a critical emphasis on pedestrian environments, especially in historic cities like George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia. Although survey questionnaires effectively captured pu…
View article: RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT AND BURGLARY CRIME RISK: A SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS OF CRIME AREAS
RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT AND BURGLARY CRIME RISK: A SPACE SYNTAX ANALYSIS OF CRIME AREAS Open
This paper explores the different morphological characteristics of residential neighbourhood spaces to understand the factors that constitute burglary crime risk in the area. The methods used for data collection include field surveys and B…
View article: URBAN MORPHOLOGY AND CRIME PATTERNS IN URBAN AREAS: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
URBAN MORPHOLOGY AND CRIME PATTERNS IN URBAN AREAS: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Open
The emerging research on urban morphology provide sufficient explorations that result in a better understanding of crime areas and fear of crime in cities. Despite the effort so far, the existing literature on morphology of crime areas and…
View article: Building form and energy efficiency in tropical climates: A case study of Penang, Malaysia
Building form and energy efficiency in tropical climates: A case study of Penang, Malaysia Open
Malaysia is a nation that has undergone a massive development based on its abundance of fuel supply. The imbalance ratio between gross domestic products and energy demand clearly indicates the need to promote energy-efficiency strategies i…
View article: Moving the 2030 Agenda Ahead: Exploring the Role of Multiple Mediators toward Perceived Environment and Social Sustainability in Residential Neighbourhoods
Moving the 2030 Agenda Ahead: Exploring the Role of Multiple Mediators toward Perceived Environment and Social Sustainability in Residential Neighbourhoods Open
Neighbourhood safety represents an important topic of study to illustrate the reasons behind the increases in crime and mitigate its effects in neighbourhoods. This study examines how the social and environmental features of neighbourhoods…
View article: Does Facilitating Human–Place Bonds Alleviate the Negative Effects of Incivilities on Health?
Does Facilitating Human–Place Bonds Alleviate the Negative Effects of Incivilities on Health? Open
The present study has two purposes—methodological and theoretical. The methodological purpose is to examine a method for the analysis of perceived incivilities and health in urban neighbourhoods. The current study investigates the direct a…
View article: Building form and energy efficiency in tropical climates: A case study of Penang, Malaysia
Building form and energy efficiency in tropical climates: A case study of Penang, Malaysia Open
Malaysia is a nation that has undergone a massive development based on its abundance of fuel supply. The imbalance ratio between gross domestic products and energy demand clearly indicates the need to promote energy-efficiency strategies i…
View article: Possible Actions in the Built Environment to Enhance Physical Activity: Systematic Review
Possible Actions in the Built Environment to Enhance Physical Activity: Systematic Review Open
As a crucial factor of health, physical activity is widely explored in many empirical studies. The problem of how the built environment may affect physical activity attributes was discussed in previous studies, and the classification of in…
View article: SURVEILLANCE AND GUARDIANSHIP ATTITUDES: ROLE OF MULTIPLE MEDIATORS
SURVEILLANCE AND GUARDIANSHIP ATTITUDES: ROLE OF MULTIPLE MEDIATORS Open
Urban design researchers and environmental criminologists believe that personal and situational characteristics influence how and when residents act as guardians over where they live. However, little is known about the individual factors t…
View article: Inclusion Of Urban Sustainability Pillars In 11th Malaysian Plan Using Cpi Framework
Inclusion Of Urban Sustainability Pillars In 11th Malaysian Plan Using Cpi Framework Open
The global pace of urbanisation is increasing rapidly. Nevertheless, without considering the pillars of sustainability, such rapid urbanisation might be a negative force for development. The goal of urban development is sustainability, ens…
View article: Assessing The Impact Of Building Parameters On Energy Performance In Residential Settings
Assessing The Impact Of Building Parameters On Energy Performance In Residential Settings Open
The building sector energy use currently accounts for over 40 percent of the world energy use. With respect to such significant influence of the buildings, well-designed buildings on the basis of energy efficiency provide long-term buildin…
View article: Creating Secured Residential Places: Conflicting Design Elements of Natural Surveillance, Access Control and Territoriality
Creating Secured Residential Places: Conflicting Design Elements of Natural Surveillance, Access Control and Territoriality Open
Territoriality, natural surveillance and accesses control are the preeminent strategies of most place-based crime prevention theories and practices. They have been extensively applied as non-detachable part of defensible space and Crime Pr…
View article: Conflict Management, Team Coordination, and Performance Within Multicultural Temporary Projects: Evidence From the Construction Industry
Conflict Management, Team Coordination, and Performance Within Multicultural Temporary Projects: Evidence From the Construction Industry Open
The purpose of our study is to enhance the understanding of relationships between conflict management style, team coordination, and performance in multicultural project team contexts. We investigate how conflict management can contribute t…
View article: A Measurement of Sense of Community
A Measurement of Sense of Community Open
Sense of community (SOC) is one of the components or domains of community relationship in residential areas. The strength of community relationship believed to eliminate criminal activities at residential area. Hence, in the identification…
View article: The Appraisal Model of Teenagers’ Landscape Preference based on Demographic and Personality Characteristics
The Appraisal Model of Teenagers’ Landscape Preference based on Demographic and Personality Characteristics Open
Landscape design has attracted researchers’ attention due to a significant attachment between landscape and society. It is therefore necessary that landscape is designed based on people’s preferences. Thus, it is imperative that people’s l…