The primary objective of this paper was to present a complete procedure, including a tester schematic, to test the compliance of any electrocardiographic (ECG) device or its elements, such as the analog front-end (AFE), with the International Electro...
The purpose of this study is to determine the moderating effects of the timing of reward determination and performance standards on the relationship between pay-for-performance and self-efficacy. It is an experimental study; the sample included 352 p...
Concrete production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, making low-CO2 mix design optimisation a key challenge for the construction sector. Any reduction strategy must maintain workability, durability, and long-term performance. The Austri...
In order to satisfy the growing demands of control performance and operation efficiency in the automatic generation control (AGC) system of a grid, a novel, intelligent predictive controller, combined with predictive control and neural network ideas,...
Concrete proportioning in routine practice often relies on separate spreadsheets, code tables, and trial-batch records, making simultaneous control of strength, exposure resistance, workability, cost, and embodied carbon difficult. Although existing...
This paper aims to introduce a standardized test methodology for drone detection, tracking, and identification systems. It is the aim that this standardized test methodology for assessing the performance of counter-drone systems will lead to a much b...
This study reviewed new concept waterproofing performance gradation to respond to the limit of unified single standard performance standard used in each country from the past until now. This study was carried out using the standard test data from 34...
The goal of this research is to investigate the effects of standardized innovation management systems (SIMSs) on innovation ambidexterity and innovation performance and further on innovation capability. A survey was conducted in Türkiye with 178...
10 May 2022
Aims: assess nurses’ knowledge and performance-related safe administration of oxygen (O2) therapy; apply an intervention program for nurses about standardized protocol for oxygen; and evaluate the effectiveness of standardized protocol for oxyg...
Considering the climate crisis, global environmental awareness, and the pursuit of sustainable architecture, various methodologies and global standards have been developed to assess and reduce the environmental impact of construction projects. Green...
Ultra-low-voltage design brings considerable outcomes in power reduction and energy efficiency improvement at the cost of performance degradation and uncertainty. Conventional standard cell design methodology cannot guarantee optimal performance for...
Against the background of economic globalization, high-technology enterprises need to focus on the characteristics of corporate collaboration R&D networks and Standard-Setting. In this paper, theoretical research on corporate collaboration R&...
Renewable energy sources are among the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels, and solar thermal energy stands out due to its high conversion efficiency and direct thermal utilization. The performance of solar collectors is evaluated under stand...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major global public health concern, with more than one million new cases acquired daily and increasing antimicrobial resistance compromising effective control strategies. Rapid, accurate and multiplex m...
The primary means for electronic position fixing in use in contemporary maritime transport are shipborne GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers or DGPS (Differential GPS) receivers. More advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) or RNSS (...
In this study, the fire resistance performance of steel–polymer prefabricated composite floors, which have a sandwich-type structure, was assessed via standard fire tests and analyzed using finite element analysis. This form of analysis should...
Watermarking is currently investigated as an efficient and safe method of embedding additional patient or environment-related data into the electrocardiogram. This paper presents experimental work on the assessment of the loss of ECG (electrocardiogr...
Although smartphone applications represent the most typical data consumer tool from the citizen perspective in environmental applications, they can also be used for in-situ data collection and production in varied scenarios, such as geological scienc...
It is normally accepted that Battery Energy Storage Systems improve frequency regulation by providing fast response to the Automatic Generation Control. However, currently available control strategies may lead to early Energy Storage Systems aging gi...
Background/Objectives: Achillea millefolium is a well-known plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory diseases, hypertension, and diabetes, among others. These effects are attributed...
Mass timber elements such as glued laminated timber (Glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) have become increasingly prominent in sustainable construction due to their structural efficiency and reduced environmental impact. However, fire performanc...
This study evaluates the applicability and limitations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s maneuvering standards (MSC.137(76)) for large fishing vessels under 100 m in length, which are not currently included in the regulation. F...
The emergence of quantum computing presents a significant threat to classical cryptographic primitives, particularly those employed in securing internet communications via widely used protocols such as Transport Layer Security (TLS). As conventional...
To meet European carbon neutrality targets and comply with building energy performance regulations, renovating historic buildings is considered one of the most challenging tasks for the construction sector. On one hand, commonly employed renovation s...
23 December 2021
At construction sites, various types of temporary equipment and structures are used for safety and work efficiency. However, various temporary equipment-related accidents frequently occur for many reasons, including inappropriate installation, usage,...
The transport sector is a major driver of climate change both globally and in the European Union (EU). While the EU as a whole is showing declining carbon emissions, transport-related emissions are higher than in 1990. Car traffic is responsible for...
Ventilated façades can help to reduce summer building thermal loads and, therefore, energy consumption due to air-conditioning systems thanks to the combined effect of the solar radiation reflection and the natural or forced ventilation into t...
The advent of Industry 4.0 brought about digitalisation and the integration of advanced technologies into industrial processes, with wireless networks emerging as a key enabler in the interconnection of smart devices, cyber–physical systems, an...
The paper studies and analyzes electric vehicle engines powered by hydrogen under the WLTP standard driving protocol. The driving range extension is estimated using a specific protocol developed for FCEV compared with the standard value for battery e...
The medical diagnostic ultrasound market has grown steadily in recent years, thanks to the increasing popularity of minimally invasive surgery among patients and active investments in the medical ultrasound market. In addition, the diagnostic ultraso...
This research paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of internal audit standards as a foundation for carrying out and promoting a wide variety of value-added tasks in emerging markets. Three Jordanian telecommunications firms were the subject of th...
With the growing adoption of electric buses in urban transportation systems, ensuring the safety and structural integrity of their battery systems under accident scenarios has become increasingly important. Among potential accidents, rollover events...
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) serve a critical role in complex systems operations, guiding operator response during normal and emergency scenarios. This study compares 29 SOPs (517 steps) across three domains with varying operator selection ri...
State regulations play an important role to guarantee an appropriate building energy performance. As for the Spanish regulation, the limitation of energy consumption should be analyzed with simulation tools by using operational profiles. The profile...
This review article critically examines the fire performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT), a key structural material for sustainable construction, by synthesising recent advancements in both experimental and numerical research. It identifies a cri...
The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is a standardized metric used to assess the reflective properties of materials in relation to solar radiation and their capacity to emit absorbed heat, particularly within the infrared spectrum. Materials with high S...
Purpose: This study aimed to measure the performance evaluation of the Bruker sequential micro-positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI) scanner by following National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) NU 4-2008 stand...
Through the comparative analysis of China's national and international standard systems on chemical protective clothing (CPC), this paper summarizes the differences in classification and minimum performance requirements between several standard syste...
Almost every civil engineering project involves heavy construction equipment to create earthworks. This in turn is connected with carbon dioxide emissions, which are hazardous to the environment, especially in densely populated areas. Strict control...
For future sustainable seawater desalination, the importance of achieving better energy efficiency of the existing 19,500 commercial-scale desalination plants cannot be over emphasized. The major concern of the desalination industry is the inadequate...
In recent years, increasing the proportion of quartz sand in the hydraulic fracturing of shale gas has become one of the primary approaches to reduce development costs. However, the lack of industry standards for evaluating quartz sand specifically f...
In response to escalating energy demands and global warming concerns, the Passive House Standard has emerged as a solution in residential construction, aiming to drastically reduce energy consumption and operational costs primarily through high-perfo...
Smart water cities (SWCs) use advanced technologies for efficient management and preservation of the urban water cycle, strengthening sustainability and improving the quality of life of the residents. This research aims to develop measurement and eva...
The quality of Italian food products, linked to Made in, has always been a competitive driver within foreign markets. However, today, getting quality choices also means engaging in responsible behavior. The paper investigates the relation between the...
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) for the identification and quantification of carotenoids, namely all-trans lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, α-carotene, and β-carotene, in biological sam...
There is much research on zero energy buildings. In this paper, technologies and policies to improve the building energy efficiency of zero energy buildings are presented. The zero energy building certification system in Korea is introduced, and the...
Protein glycosylation that mediates interactions among viral proteins, host receptors, and immune molecules is an important consideration for predicting viral antigenicity. Viral spike proteins, the proteins responsible for host cell invasion, are es...
Industrial pollution accounts for a large proportion of global pollution, and in the European Union, an integrated pollution and prevention approach based on individual performance standards has been implemented to regulate emissions from industrial...
With the rapid development of the sports industry and the in-depth implementation of the national fitness strategy, sports flooring—as a core component of sports venues—significantly impacts athletic safety and performance. This paper rev...
The audiovisual entertainment industry has entered a race to find the video encoder offering the best Rate/Distortion (R/D) performance for high-quality high-definition video content. The challenge consists in providing a moderate to low computationa...
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