Browsing by Subject "Productivity"
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Application of Petri nets towards improved utilization of machines in job shop manufacturing environments
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the use of Petri nets in a job shop setup for the improvement in the utilization of machines. Design/methodology/approach - The study discusses concepts such as reachable ... -
Assessment of preconstruction factors in sustainable project management performance
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: The construction sector has a global reach, and construction professionals worldwide often encounter challenges in delivering a project on time and within the assigned budget. Hence, this paper aims to investigate ... -
Critical success factors for Lean Six Sigma in SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2016 , Article)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify and list critical success factors (CSFs) of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework affecting and influencing quality, operational and financial performance of small and medium ... -
Effect of fin configuration parameters on performance of solar still: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Drinking water is a necessity not only for humanity but also for the all living organisms available in the earth today. But the availability of the potable water is not in abundant amount; hence clean water is scarce in ... -
Efficiency and productivity of health systems in prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in China, 2008–2015
( Springer , 2021 , Article)This article examines the health system performance impact of China’s new round of healthcare reform adopted in 2009. Specifically, we evaluated productivity and efficiency of health production pre- and post-reform period, ... -
Enhancing staff's satisfaction with comfort toward productivity by sustainable Open Plan Office Design
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Several sustainable building assessment tools have been developed globally to manage sustainability in building's indoor environment. The sustainable building assessment tools (SBATs) measure the user's satisfaction and ... -
Evaluation of native microalgae from Tunisia using the pulse-amplitude-modulation measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence and a performance study in semi-continuous mode for biofuel production
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Background: Microalgae are attracting much attention as a promising feedstock for renewable energy production, while simultaneously providing environmental benefits. So far, comparison studies for microalgae selection for ... -
Major Factors Affecting Construction Waste Management in Infrastructure Projects Using Structural Equation Model
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)The construction industry has grown significantly to fulfill the expanding need for accommodation, facilities, welfare, and services resulting from the rapid increase in the global population. Infrastructure projects in ... -
Optimal performance of single-column chromatography and simulated moving bed processes for the separation of optical isomers
(2013 , Conference Paper)Chromatography has been established as the method of choice for the separation and purification of optically pure drugs which has a market size of about 250 billion USD. Single column chromatography (SCC) is commonly used ... -
Productivity enhancement of solar still with thermoelectric modules from groundwater to produce potable water: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)Groundwater is recognized as a principal source of water for the drinking, irrigation and many other purposes. Researchers have also used groundwater in the solar distillation to convert it to drinkable water by use of ... -
Relationship between Inward Investment and Productivity in Oman
( OMICS International , 2017 , Article)This study explores how the peculiarity of economic structure and institutions affect the relationship between inward investment and productivity of domestic firms in Oman. It provides its analysis through an examination ... -
Robostress, a New Approach to Understanding Robot Usage, Technology, and Stress
( Springer , 2019 , Conference Paper)Robostress is a user’s perceived or measured stress in relation to the use of interactive physical robots. It is an offshoot from technostress where a user perceives experience of stress when using technologies. We explored ... -
What are the drivers of inefficiency in the Gulf Cooperation Council banking industry? A comparison between conventional and Islamic banks
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This paper analyses the efficiency and productivity of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks using an innovative nonparametric methodology that not only considers undesirable outputs but also determines the contribution ... -
Why do we need to integrate the Indigenous culture to achieve Holistic Sustainability?
( Corpus publishers , 2020 , Article Review)This paper proposes a vision of the re-discovery of Arabian Gulf communities’ culture and a revival of local knowledge in a bid to support, promote, and move towards a more sustainable future for the region. Information ... -
Zinc and Boron Application at Different Phenological Stages Alleviates Tree Growth, Fruit Yield and Quality of Sweet Orange Cv. ‘Blood Red’
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)The deficiency of micronutrients, particularly zinc (Zn) and boron (B) has affected vegetative growth, yield and fruit quality of sweet orange in many citrus growing areas of Pakistan. The present study was conducted in ...