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Cong Liu, Hui Zeng and Jiming Cao
Prefabricated construction (PC) is considered to be a low-carbon construction method. Implementing prefabricated construction projects (PCPs) requires multiple industry organizations to participate and collaborate. As different PCPs are initiated and imp...
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Xiaolei Liu, Kan Wang, Yuru He, Yang Ming and Hao Wang
To extend initial ignition-related fire prevention in ship engine room, this work presents a case study of marine diesel leakage for identifying accidental ignition by hot surface. Based on a self-designed experimental platform, a full-scale innovative e...
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Mazanai Musara
Various methods are used in entrepreneurship education. However, the effectiveness of these methods in inculcating the much-needed improvement in entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, intentions, and ultimately entrepreneurial activity is underexplored in l...
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Cátia Oliveira, Joana Pereira, Eva Santos, Tânia M. Lima and Pedro D. Gaspar
At this time the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines has been proven, and it is crucial to carry out the complete vaccination of the population. Therefore, it is imperative to optimize the vaccine distribution fleets. This paper discusses the optimiza...
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Maria Stoettrup Schioenning Larsen, Astrid Heidemann Lassen and Casper Schou
Despite the promising potential of Industry 4.0, the transition of the manufacturing industry is still very slow-paced. In this article, we argue that one reason for this development is the fact that existing foundational process models of manufacturing ...
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Laura Loftus, Niall Madden, P. Anne Scott, Aoife Cooke and Nicola McNicholas
This article presents the first comprehensive, multi-year study of the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) for a single higher education institution in Ireland. University of Galway has reported on its GPG annually since 2018. It identifies the key findings of these re...
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Christopher Glaser, Jouke Hijlkema and Jérôme Anthoine
Hybrid rocket propulsion, first demonstrated by the Russian GIRD-09 rocket in 1933, combines liquid oxidizer and solid fuel for thrust generation. Despite numerous advantages, such as enhanced safety, controllability, and potential environmental benefits...
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Dajana Bartulovic and Sanja Steiner
A predictive safety management methodology implies steps and tools of predictive safety management in aviation, i.e., use of predictive (forecasting) and causal modeling methods to identify potential and possible hazards in the future, as well as their c...
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Nane Kratzke
Background: This study presents a graph-based, macro-scale, polarity-based, echo chamber detection approach for Twitter. Echo chambers are a concern as they can spread misinformation, and reinforce harmful stereotypes and biases in social networks. Metho...
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Mengling Tian, Ruifeng Liu, Jian Wang, Jiahao Liang, Yefan Nian and Hengyun Ma
The irrational application of chemical fertilizer affects agricultural land?s supply capacity and yield quality and may lead to serious agricultural non-point source pollution. Through scientific and accurate fertilization, soil testing and formula ferti...
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Budi Harsanto, Asep Mulyana, Yudi Ahmad Faisal and Venny Mellandhia Shandy
Social enterprises are currently receiving significant attention from academics and practitioners because of their hybrid nature to achieve profit while achieving the planned social mission. To achieve their social mission as well as financial sustainabi...
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Mohd Faizal Abdul Ghani, Mohd Hizam-Hanafiah, Rosmah Mat Isa and Hamizah Abd Hamid
Previous literature has acknowledged franchising as a great way for businesses to expand into new areas and opportunities. It has become a popular option for those who are looking to start their businesses by choosing a well-known company?s brand name an...
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Davis Adedayo Eisape
For many, digital transformation is the new normal. However, in particular, pipeline businesses in traditional industries, such as standard-setting organizations (SSOs), are reluctant to radically rethink their business models, as they have often success...
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Mislav Stepinac, Dominik Skokandic, Karlo O?ic, Margareta Zidar and Matija Vajdic
In 2020, Croatia was struck by two catastrophic earthquakes, resulting in more than 50,000 damaged structures. The majority of these are masonry buildings, but there are a number of reinforced concrete structures that suffered moderate to extensive damag...
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Krishna Chauhan, Antti Peltokorpi, Rita Lavikka and Olli Seppänen
Prefabrication is rapidly increasing in construction, and previous research has identified various impacts of prefabrication on projects. Modular product architecture is a great enabler for prefabrication; however, practitioners would benefit from more e...
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Carolina P. Rocha, Henrique N. Cabral, João C. Marques and Ana M. M. Gonçalves
World aquaculture food production rises every year, amounting, by 2018, to another all-time record of 82.1 million tonnes of farmed seafood, with Asia leading global production. In Europe, although coastal countries present historical fishing habits, aqu...
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Julián E. Londoño-Londoño, Maria Teresa Condesso de Melo, João N. Nascimento and Ana C. F. Silva
Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) is an essential process of the hydrological cycle by hydraulically connecting the land and sea. However, the occurrence, importance and effects of SGD remain largely underexplored. Here, we developed and validated a ...
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Zeeshan Asim, Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi, Mariam Wahaj, Ahmed Raza, Syed Abul Hasan, Sohaib Ahmed Siddiqui, Alaeldeen Aladresi, Shahryar Sorooshian and Tan Seng Teck
The present case study-based research provides insights of the current packaging practices with a supply chain perspective and proposed sustainable packaging options that would cut down the environmental impact from supply chain operations at Midas Safet...
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Heather A. Feldner, Christina Papazian, Keshia M. Peters, Claire J. Creutzfeldt and Katherine M. Steele
Arm recovery varies greatly among stroke survivors. Wearable surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors have been used to track recovery in research; however, sEMG is rarely used within acute and subacute clinical settings. The purpose of this case study wa...
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Davide Forcellini
Climate change is modifying scientific attitudes toward pre- and post-event assessments of natural hazards. Unprecedented levels of destruction need renewed focus on addressing and protecting communities forcing the decision makers to change their attent...
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