Private water supply operators (PWSOs) play an important role in extending piped water services in small cities in Cambodia. However, the connection rates to PWSOs are highly varied. Therefore, this study aimed to find the reasons for the low connect...
E-commerce platforms have widely embraced the paid membership system as a sustainable and effective customer management method to increase repurchase rates and offer value-added services to loyal consumers. As a common means of member benefits and a...
To build trust, SMEs must pass on information as clearly as possible, which can be achieved through a transparent financial reporting process. The article aims to study the impact of six accounting quality risk indicators in audit risk assessment fro...
The primary objective of this research was to investigate the potential moderating role of audit fees in the relationship between audit committee characteristics and earnings management. Specifically, this study aimed to establish connections between...
Based on the Malaysian market, this study investigates the connection between ESG (environmental, social, and governance) disclosure performance and audit fees and examines whether institutional ownership moderates this relationship. The sample of th...
Since the advent of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency landscape has seen the emergence of several virtual currencies that have quickly established their presence in the global market. The dynamics of this market, influenced by a multitude of factors that a...
Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy markets constitute a promising approach for locally coordinating the increasing amount of distributed energy resources (DERs) in the distribution system. Although the benefits of P2P markets for the prosumers are already wel...
1 October 2020
In Bangladesh, approximately 31% of urban residents are living without safely managed sanitation, the majority of whom are slum residents. To improve the situation, Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) is implementing the Dhaka Sanitatio...
A charging load allocation strategy for Electric Vehicles (EVs) considering charging mode is proposed in this paper in order to solve the challenge and opportunity of large-scale grid-connected charging under the background of booming EV industry in...
Multi-stall fast charging stations are often thought to require megawatt-range grid connections. The power consumption profile of such stations results in high cost penalties due to monthly power peaks and expensive linkage fees. A local energy stora...
This paper presents the development of a novel system dynamics (SD) model for better understanding the interrelation and feedback mechanism between the wastewater collection (WWC) and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) systems. Causal loop diagrams (C...
Bird watching is one of many recreational activities popular in ecotourism. Its popularity, therefore, prompts the need for studies on energy conservation. One such environmentally friendly approach toward minimizing bird watching’s ecological impact...
The Chinese government has issued a new “Plastic Restriction Ban” requiring that, by the end of 2020, the food and beverage industry across the country bans the use of single-use, nondegradable plastic drinking straws. The governance of p...
Sustainable economic development is tightly connected to substantial innovation which can be improved by reducing low-quality innovation. This paper constructs a theoretical framework to present the ultimate relationship between administrative approv...
In wireless communications, the fundamental challenge facing mobile operators nowadays is the scarcity of the spectrum and the license fees. Because of the increased traffic, critical performance analysis becomes important to overcome such issues. To...
In the Mekong Delta (MD) in Vietnam, piped-water supply stations are being intensively built to reach the millennium development goal (MDG) to provide safe and clean drinking water resources to communities. However, studies focusing on the effectiven...
Road vehicles are responsible for air pollution in Hong Kong, and electric vehicles (EVs) are a promising alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles as the city is transitioning to clean energy. In this work, EV adoption in Hong Kong is inves...
This article presents the field test of the developed demand response system installed in the central heating systems of existing apartment buildings. The buildings are occupied by students and located in Tampere, Finland, which is within the norther...
This study determined the influence of precipitation occurring in the sewerage catchment basin in Nowy Targ (Poland) on the amount of wastewater inflow to the wastewater treatment plant, and determined the costs resulting from the treatment of accide...
21 October 2016
Use of groundwater from private wells in households has increased considerably, owing to a better cost/benefit ratio than that of water provided by local utilities for a fee. However, this water is usually untreated, which makes it a vehicle for dise...
4 August 2020
Walkability has been associated with urban development and political plans, contributing to more connected cities with improvements in communication, shopping, and pedestrian base. Among these services, fitness centers are becoming important elements...
Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are poised to revolutionize mobility. The relocation feature of CAVs enhances parking convenience for the public. Users can instruct CAVs to arrive at their work destination, drop them off, and then assign CAVs...
In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular, bringing about fundamental shifts in transportation to reduce greenhouse effects and accelerate progress toward decarbonization. The role of EVs has also experienced a paradig...
Digital platforms are becoming more important in transforming the energy industry and altering the way we produce, distribute, and use energy. This paper explores the role of energy platforms in the transition towards renewable energy. We highlight,...
The scientific publishing industry is dominated by a few publishers that use centralized systems, which decrease the quality of studies and make the publication process longer. Traditional publication systems generally have high publication costs, sl...
As newborn screening (NBS) programs in the US implement expanded screening panels, utilize emerging technologies and identify areas for improvement, the need to establish and maintain a community engagement based national technical assistance center...
To ensure safe, secure, and efficient advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, an AAM surveillance network is needed to detect and track AAM traffic. Additionally, a cloud-based surveillance data collection, monitoring, and distribution center is need...
With the continuous development of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and Internet of Vehicle (IoV) technologies, various application scenarios have put forward higher requirements for vehicular communications. On the one hand, applications rela...
Due to the worldwide water crisis and diminishing water supplies, it is imperative to reduce water use and reuse it. One possible source of water is the washings created during the purification of drinking water. Backwashing constitutes 2–8% of...
Economic and population growth in Mexico City (CDMX) is the main cause of an increase in water demand against a naturally limited endowment, which increases the gap between water demand and supply. In a water scarcity environment, households are faci...
Incorporating renewable Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the main grid is crucial for achieving a sustainable transition from fossil fuels. However, this generation system is complicated by the fluctuating behavior of renewable resources and t...
2 August 2023
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterized by persistent inflammation in the airways, resulting in narrowing and obstruction of the air passages. The development of COPD is primarily attributed t...
Healthcare providers use revenue cycle management (RCM) to track patient billing and revenue. The revenue cycle collects data from various systems and compiles it into a single RCM system connected to payers. Effective system integration improves rev...
As a software delivery model, Software as a Service (SaaS) has attracted considerable attention from software providers and users. Most traditional companies are shifting their businesses to an SaaS model. SaaS development is a very complicated proce...
The future of the internet is moving toward decentralization, with decentralized networks and blockchain technology playing essential roles in different sectors. Decentralized networks offer equality, accessibility, and security at a societal level,...
Social media apps provide analysts with a wide range of data to study behavioral aspects of our everyday lives and to answer societal questions. Although social media data analysis is booming, only a handful of prominent social media apps, such as Tw...
Low-carbon transport system is desired for sustainable cities. The study aims to compare carbon footprint of two transportation modes in campus transit, bus and bike-share systems, using life-cycle assessment (LCA). A case study was conducted for the...