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This study presents the implementation of a pull-based production system integrated with a constant work-in-process (CONWIP) approach using the Kanban Methodology in a bearing manufacturing industry. A case study on the UN 3213B bottom roller bearing...

This review paper focuses on the application of neural networks in semiconductor packaging, particularly examining how the Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) model predicts the work-in-process (WIP) arrival rates at various stages of semiconducto...

Effective production control requires aligning strategic planning with real-time execution under dynamic and stochastic conditions. This study proposes a scalable dual-agent Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) framework for the joint optimisation of Wo...

One of the main problems of modern manufacturing systems is the increasing complexity related to modern Industry 4.0 technologies that are fundamentally changing manufacturing and logistics processes and operations. Industry 4.0 includes, e.g., flexi...

Rural areas in China struggle with a scarcity of young farmers and the rapid aging of farming labor. Attracting and retaining university graduates in rural areas is key to achieving the goals of The Rural Revitalization Strategy of the government, wh...

This article offers a theorization based on selected literature focused on problematizing the work-from-home phenomenon. It incorporates labour process theory and the work-from-home literature to dissect the impact of enforced working from home proce...

Hot rolling work rolls are essential components in the hot rolling process. However, they are subjected to high temperatures, alternating stress, and wear under prolonged and complex working conditions. Due to these factors, the surface of the work r...

The accurate cycle time (CT) prediction of the wafer fabrication remains a tough task, as the system level of work in process (WIP) is fluctuant. Aiming to construct one unified CT forecasting model under dynamic WIP levels, this paper proposes a tra...

As one of the typical occupations in the new forms of employment generated by the platform economy, a courier has become an important channel for workers to achieve employment and increase their income. The labour process control of a courier by plat...

In the COVID-19 crisis, telecommuting has become one of the most powerful countermeasures against spreading infections. Companies cannot effectively implement telecommuting owing to difficulties predicting organizational performance and future proble...

Background: Automation of production processes is not just a simple replacement of a person in production, but it should lead to the success of an organization and contribute to the sustainable development of society and the natural environment. The...

Common practice in agile delivery planning is based on user requirements-related artifacts. However, an aspect of business process alignment to software product functions comes into focus in the phase of inception of enterprise-aware disciplined agil...

We systematically investigate the combined impact of process variation effects (PVEs), metal gate work function fluctuation (WKF), and random dopant fluctuation (RDF) on the key electrical characteristics of sub-1-nm technology node gate-all-around s...

This study refers to an analysis of the dies used in the first operation of producing a valve forging from chromium-nickel steel NC3015. The analyzed process of manufacturing forgings of exhaust valves is realized in the co-extrusion technology, foll...

Based on Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), learning by studying worked examples, that is, step-by-step solutions, has been shown to reduce cognitive load and enhance learning outcomes more than learning by solving conventional problems. Two types of worke...

Background: The concept of Quality of Work Life (QWL) has been built multidimensionally through social reproduction; it is impacted by the perceptions of each individual and by the relationship between workers and the work environment. Objective: to...

The specific period of the start of a new working season and a return to work after the off-season seems to be a critical moment for the musculoskeletal health of seasonal workers. This study aims to identify the difficulties and working conditions e...

In this paper, we consider two queuing models. Model 1 considers a single-server working vacation queuing system with interdependent arrival and service processes. The arrival and service processes evolve by transitions on the product space of two Ma...

Various processes take place in rotor systems with tilting pad bearings. It is important not only to control but also to manage these processes. Due to the instability of the oil film layer in a bearing with inclined pads, oil whirl/whip can occur. S...

There is varied natural landscape in Taiwan. Erosion and sediment control engineering used to be a major strategy for watershed management and planning but ecological conservation in natural environments and industrial development, as well as the dev...

Background/Objectives: Shift work in healthcare professionals affects performance in high cognitive processing, especially in complex environments. However, the beneficial effects that working in complex environments may have on auditory–cognit...

Working memory capacity (WMC) and fluid intelligence (Gf) are highly correlated, but what accounts for this relationship remains elusive. Process-overlap theory (POT) proposes that the positive manifold is mainly caused by the overlap of domain-gener...

Forage from grain plays a special role in animal nutrition because it constitutes feed with a high content of readily available carbohydrates. Unfortunately, the equipment used to prepare forage is often manufactured without the necessary justificati...

This study investigates the effects of task-essential training on offline and online processing of verbal morphology and explores how working memory (WM) modulates the effects of training. We compare a no-training control group to two training groups...

(1) Background/Purpose: Our research focuses on stakeholders’ attitudes in the Slovak SME sector, which we assessed through a questionnaire. The ability to evolve and adapt continuously is critical for micro-enterprises in competitive markets....

Although cognitive abilities have been shown to facilitate multisensory processing in adults, the development of cognitive abilities such as working memory and intelligence, and their relationship to multisensory motor reaction times (MRTs), has not...

Learning from work failures is not only beneficial for individual development but also crucial for improving organizational performance and achieving sustainable development. We hypothesize that leader bottom-line mentality, which is commonly used by...

There is a paucity of reports examining the relationship between the integrity of the corpus callosum (CC) and different aspects of cognitive functioning in patients with first-episode (FES) and chronic schizophrenia (CS) simultaneously; furthermore,...

A review of the state of research in the field of friction stir welding and processing has been carried out. The features of plastic flow in friction stir welding and their connection with the processes of adhesion friction are shown. The main direct...

In this study, we developed hot working process maps for incompressible TRIP steel composites with 0%, 5%, 10%, and 20% zirconia particles using crystal plasticity-based numerical simulations. Experimentally recorded material flow curves were used to...

With the increasing digital transformation, work tasks are changing—in some cases, significantly. Our study addresses the question of whether the established criteria for work design are still sufficient or if they should get updated and additi...

Working memory (WM) includes short-term storage and executive processing of information. WM has been suggested to be one of the key concepts to explain individual differences in fluid intelligence (Gf). However, only a few studies have investigated t...

With a view to design connected processing steps for the manufacturing of components, the hot working behavior of the ABaX422 alloy has been characterized for the as-cast and extruded conditions. In the as-cast condition, the alloy has a limited work...

Hot working tool steels (HWTS) are popular for industrial applications such as injection molding tools, and casting dies because of their high wear resistance, fatigue, strength, and toughness properties, even at elevated temperatures. Conventionally...

Background: The complex nature of the work–family interaction process means special ethical considerations are required in its study. Symphonology can guide ethical analysis in this area, as it pertains to the study of agreements and the elemen...

Multisensory processing has long been recognized to enhance perception, cognition, and actions in adults. However, there is currently limited understanding of how multisensory stimuli, in comparison to unisensory stimuli, contribute to the developmen...

Several studies demonstrated the association of hearing disorders with neurocognitive deficits and dementia disorders, but little is known about the effects of auditory rehabilitation on the cognitive performance of the elderly. Therefore, the resear...

Slow economic growth and cost reduction have caused a global increase in employment insecurity. For university students in the process of preparing for employment, these conditions can be a source of enormous stress. The effort to improve the employa...

Surface work hardening is a process of deforming a material surface using a thin layer. It hardens and strengthens the surface while keeping the core relatively soft and ductile to absorb stresses. This study introduces a permanent magnate surface wo...

Safe design is an increasingly influential approach due to a growing recognition of the contribution of design to workplace safety. It aims to eliminate workplace hazards by systematically involving end-users in the design or redesign process. In thi...

Many companies struggle to find the right balance between reducing costs and growing their business. It seems like an impossible equation for some, while for others it is a great challenge. The main purpose of a business is to make a profit, that is,...

This paper aims to investigate the mechanism linking an individual’s internal processes, work engagement, active learning, and adaptive performance in three of Indonesia’s digital technology-based companies. The research uses a mixed-meth...

In a previous study in young adults, we showed that hemodynamic changes as measured by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) were sensitive for identifying visuospatial working memory (WM)-related functional brain activation in the prefrontal...

It is well known that under high shear rates polymers tend to solidify with formation of morphological elements oriented and aligned along the flow direction. On the other hand, stretched polymer chains may not have sufficient time to undergo the str...

There is increasing evidence that even mild gestational iodine deficiency (GID) results in adverse neurocognitive impacts on offspring. It’s unclear, however, if these persist long-term and whether they can be ameliorated by iodine sufficiency in chi...

This study focuses on the installation of a stern tube which is one of the tasks in shafting installation. The traditional way to set up a stern tube needs more labor input in terms of manpower, work schedule and cost. Not only that, during processin...

According to the requirements of the small double-pulse solid rocket motor, a compartmentalized isolation device has been designed. This device consists of a metal diaphragm and a support frame. An experimental study and numerical simulation were use...

Nonprofit organizations are a context where workers’ passion and commitment to their work may make it more difficult to negotiate between professional work and private life demands. Challenges in navigating work and life are important issues for indi...

Process systems engineering (PSE), after being proposed by Sargent and contemporary researchers, has been fast developing in various domains and research communities around the world in the last couple of decades, with energy systems engineering feat...

The exergy destruction due to the irreversibility of the combustion process has been regarded as one of the key losses of an internal combustion engine. However, there has been little discussion on the direct relationship between the exergy destructi...