Soil compaction management relies on costly annual deep tillage. Variable-depth tillage or site-specific tillage modifies the physical properties of the soil at the required zones for the growth of crops. In this study, a depth control system was des...
With the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), it is also becoming increasingly important for policymakers to devise measures on how best to handle spent EV batteries. Policymakers need to devise a system that ensures the economic efficiency of...
In the air traffic management domain, a set of performance-shaping factors are defined to characterize how such factors influence the overall performance of air traffic controllers. While it is worth understanding the nature of these factors, includi...
A gap exists between consumer adoption of sustainable purchasing habits and the behavioural changes required to significantly decrease planetary environmental impact. Current ecolabels do not enable purchasing based on environmental impact, and an ef...
Identifying suitable watersheds is a prerequisite to operationalizing planning interventions for agricultural development. With the help of geospatial tools, this paper identified suitable watersheds across Nigeria using biophysical parameters to aid...
This research addresses multiple challenges faced by ship networks, including limited bandwidth, unstable network connections, high latency, and command priority. To solve these problems, we used reinforcement learning-based methods to simulate traff...
The aim of this study was to analyze and provide an in-depth improvement priority for medication adverse events. Thus, the Human Factor Analysis and Classification System with subfactors was used in this study to analyze the adverse events. Subsequen...
Public transport priority is the development trend in public transport, and signal priority is its main means. In order to further improve the accuracy of delay calculation and realize the priority of bus signals, this paper proposes the idea of mult...
The resolution-priority holographic stereogram uses spherical waves focusing on the central depth plane (CDP) to reconstruct 3D images. The image resolution near the CDP can be easily enhanced by modifying three parameters: the capturing depth, the p...
In order to innovate the planting mode and improve the quality of Chinese chive, we designed an outside-filling Chinese chive adjustable-capacity precision seed-metering device with an adjustable number of sown seeds. The diameter, number of shaped h...
This paper presents a geographic information system (GIS) model that the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) developed to prioritize hydrographic survey and charting at a national scale. Canada has the largest coastline in the world; determining its...
The depth image based rendering (DIBR) is a popular technology for 3D video and free viewpoint video (FVV) synthesis, by which numerous virtual views can be generated from a single reference view and its depth image. However, some artifacts are produ...
In the operations management and sustainability literature, the integration of Lean and Green manufacturing is considered one of the great solutions to balancing operational gains and environmental sustainability. This literature focuses mainly on th...
Images from high-resolution cameras are mapped onto a sparse pattern of low spatial resolution and intensity in the retina, which limits visual perception in retinal prosthetic vision. When the entire scene is converted into phosphenes, it may allow...
The coastal developments in the Middle East put low priority on tsunami risk assessment due to the rare occurrence and absence of genuine tsunami track records on the coastline in the past. Tsunami-vulnerable coasts, including the east coast of the U...
The goal of carbon neutrality is an extensive and profound economic and social change, which will have far-reaching impacts on industrial structure, energy structure, and social consumption structure. Energy sectors will face in-depth adjustment, and...
The aim of the research presented in this exploratory paper is to present the sustainability priorities and measures focused on by craft beer SMEs and to highlight a number of innovative measures pursued by brewers to promote sustainability. The mate...
In recent years, with the support of new information technology and national policies, cloud manufacturing (CMfg) has developed rapidly in China. About CMfg, scholars have conducted extensive and in-depth research, among which multi-objective service...
18 December 2020
Background: Factors related to the wellness of taxi drivers are important for identifying high-risk drivers based on human factors. The purpose of this study is to predict high-risk taxi drivers based on a deep learning method by identifying the well...
The subsurface confinement of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) demands robust risk assessment methodologies to identify potential leakage pathways. Legacy wells within the Area of Review (AoR) represent one potential leakage pathway. Robust methodo...
This study examines the reasons why people turn a blind eye to fair trade coffee (FTC) and the way to revitalize the FTC market. In-depth interviews with eight Koreans and eight Africans living in Korea were conducted and analyzed qualitatively. Our...
Water resources management is a priority issue in agriculture, especially in areas with water supply problems. Recently, one of the most widespread technologies for measuring crop water requirements are weighing lysimeters. Nevertheless, this type of...
With the increasing demand for pork, improving pig health and welfare management productivity has become a priority. However, it is impractical for humans to manually monitor all pigsties in commercial-scale pig farms, highlighting the need for autom...
This study investigates the impact of the media’s secondary agenda-setting on public perception and policy priorities regarding the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in Myanmar from to 2011–2024. Three hypotheses (Hs) were examined:...
As transparency has become the new paradigm of economic activities, we set out to analyse the extent to which the EU real estate companies legitimise their role in society through the sustainable development goals (SDGs) while meeting stakeholders&rs...
30 August 2022
The use of ICTs provides autonomy, equity, and social inclusion to people with visual disabilities. The National Organization of the Spanish Blind (ONCE) offers its 70,462 legally-blind people the necessary resources for the usability of ICTs. Still,...
About half of the world’s population requires the services of a dentist. However, the in-depth understanding of the concerns and priorities of the global public and scientific communities concerning dentists is essential for the planning and developm...
Sustainable waste management, particularly in industrial areas, is one of the major challenges of developing countries. Among the important issues in the overall process of industrial wastes management is the necessity of suitable site selection for...
Weeds pose a significant threat to crop yields, both in quantitative and qualitative terms. Modern agriculture relies heavily on herbicides; however, their excessive use can lead to negative environmental impacts. As a result, recent research has inc...
Firms pursuing organizational resilience face competing demands: sustaining growth while reducing performance volatility. This study examines how strategic orientations shape trade-offs between these resilience dimensions and how digital technology b...
Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as a significant environmental concern, with exposure to it linked to numerous negative consequences for both ecosystems and humans. To tackle this complex issue, innovative technologies that are capable of eff...
This article seeks to address knowledge gaps on sustainability indicators (SIs) in rural and natural resource-dependent communities, considering how they are used to contextualize sustainable development priorities and support local governance. We bu...
15 July 2022
Ecological civilization (EC) has been seen as the final goal of social and environmental reform within a given society. Much attention has been paid to the national governmental level in previous studies, and district- and local-level government acti...
12 October 2020
One in four people say they would be more active if advised by a general practitioner (GP), yet 72% of GPs do not discuss physical activity (PA) with patients and 80% of GPs are unaware of the PA guidelines. The aim of this study was therefore to inv...
The purpose of this study is to provide concrete growth strategies and practical development methods in the beauty service industry. This study consists of a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) analysis from the literature review and in-de...
The rising human activities and resource exploitation have increased pressure in the coastal zone and the marine environment, risking the very existence of Marine Priority Habitats (MPH) and Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH). The delimitation of the...
Spatial investigation planning under data scarcity requires a clear separation of source evidence, pathway assumptions, and decision preferences. We evaluated conditional groundwater investigation priorities in Debrecen, Hungary, using published As a...
Seamounts are the least known ocean biome. Considered biodiversity hotspots, biomass oases, and refuges for megafauna, large gaps exist in their real diversity relative to other ecosystems like coral reefs. Using environmental DNA metabarcoding (eDNA...
Designing of nanomaterials has now become a top-priority research goal with a view to developing specific applications in the biomedical fields. In fact, the recent trends in the literature show that there is a lack of in-depth reviews that specifica...
The electromagnetic spectrum grows increasingly crowded with the rapid expansion of mobile, satellite and Internet of Things communications, making intelligent spectrum sensing and efficient management an urgent priority. Automatic modulation classif...
29 September 2022
Climate change has been recognised as a multiplier of risk factors affecting public health. Disruptions caused by natural disasters and other climate-driven impacts are placing increasing demands on healthcare systems. These, in turn, impact the well...
Time-sensitive networks enable the high-quality mixed transmission of various types of business flows. However, the Time-Aware Scheduler mechanism fails to address the issue of interference in data flows with the same priority. This paper conducts an...
The Shishapangma region, situated in the middle of the Himalayas, is rich in glacial lakes and glaciers. Hence, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have become a top priority because of the severe threat posed by GLOFs to the downstream settlements....
This study presents a high-resolution geomorphological and habitat map of the Sinuessa coastal sector (Tyrrhenian Sea), revealing the presence of an extensive and exceptionally shallow coralligenous bank developed between 5 and 16 m water depth. Mult...
Influential and trusted opinion leaders play a crucial role in society, particularly in influencing the public about values and lifestyle aspects. However, studies that have explored the impact of opinion leaders on a sustainable lifestyle and Islami...
The growing global demand for alternative, sustainable protein sources has increased interest in edible insects, of which the domestic cricket (Acheta domesticus Linnaeus) is one of the most studied and exploited species. Crickets offer a rich source...
Through a qualitative lens involving both in-depth interviews and focus groups, this research attempts to probe the issues of environmental transgressions caused by tourists and tourism providers in one of the oldest and largest national parks in Ind...
12 December 2021
The aim of this study was to explore the experience of women who take care of their children in postpartum and who desire to be understood by society, with no judgements. For this purpose, a qualitative methodology was followed. In-depth interviews,...
To investigate the influence of injector recess depth on the combustion characteristics of air heaters, high-speed shadowgraph imaging technology combined with numerical simulation was employed. Targeting a tripropellant coaxial direct-flow single in...
In a fast-paced medical reality, biosciences and bioengineering have become essential components in medical research and development. The aim of this paper is to characterize the recent progresses made in fighting antimicrobial resistance, particular...
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