Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Leander Luiz Klein, Mirela Schramm Tonetto, Lucas Veiga Avila, Rodrigo Moreira
Summary: The paper proposes a lean management framework applied to waste management in public higher education institutions and tests it in a Brazilian HEI. It identifies knowledge loss and over-processing wastes as the most relevant issues to address on university campuses. Prioritizing waste allows universities to organize activities and select tools or practices to create value for final users.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katarina Rogulj, Jelena Kilic Pamukovic, Niksa Jajac
Summary: A new expert system based on knowledge approach using fuzzy logic and alpha-cuts has been proposed for systematic condition assessment of historic road bridges. Each bridge is divided into three components and further into relevant elements, which are evaluated and fuzzified to obtain fuzzy ratings. The combination of fuzzy structural importance and element ratings are calculated to get a fuzzy rating of the component.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Francois Bega, Boqiang Lin
Summary: This article assesses the opportunities and challenges of China's Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) in coal, hydro, wind, and solar power projects and uses the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to provide a quantitative analysis. It highlights the potential for cleaner and more efficient electricity generation in developing countries through BRI power cooperation, but emphasizes the need for a stronger focus on sustainable development to guide these projects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khaled S. Balkhair, Khalil Ur Rahman
Summary: The study aims to develop a suitability map of rainwater harvesting sites for a basin in Saudi Arabia, using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify and assign weights to criteria. Results showed that excellent and good sites covered about 40.6% of the total available sites, with curve number, slope, rainfall, and soil being the most influential criteria.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jianhua Yang, Yaxin You, Xiaofang Ye, Jing Lin
Summary: As the carrier of history and culture, cultural heritage is highly valuable but increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and human activities. While research on the risk of cultural heritage sites worldwide is growing, there is still a lack of research on Chinese cultural heritage sites. This study aims to fill this gap by proposing an integrated approach to risk assessment based on Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) for the protection and development of cultural heritage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Business
Rajesh Kr Singh, Sachin Kumar Mangla, Manjot Singh Bhatia, Sunil Luthra
Summary: This research presents solutions for the integrated implementation of green and lean practices, with the application of quality control tools, reduction in lead-time, use of right first time approach, and new technology and product innovations being the most crucial for overcoming barriers. The ranking of these solutions will aid managers in making strategic decisions and improving performance in manufacturing firms.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatih Kadi, Faruk Yildirim, Ekrem Saralioglu
Summary: The study aims to generate optimum forest route using a dynamic route model and an algorithm, along with a landslide susceptibility map and other factors. By improving the optimum forest routes considering potential landslide areas, it was found that a significant portion of the existing forest roads are at risk of landslides.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Anh Nguyen, Truc T. Nguyen, Dang Khue Nguyen, Otto Richter, Huyen Thi Thu Do
Summary: This study assessed the capability of soil in retaining and transporting Al3+ in agricultural land in Trang Bom District, Vietnam. It developed maps and concluded that the soils in the area have high capability in retaining and transporting Al3+. These maps are useful for decision-making in determining the appropriate dose and frequency of chemical products for each soil capability zone.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lixiang Zhang, Yanwu Wang, Jingke Zhang, Shun Zhang, Qinglin Guo
Summary: In this study, the rockfall hazard of the slope of Mogao Grottoes was assessed using various methods, and it was found that the majority of slope units have low rockfall hazard. Loose debris and rainfall were identified as the most active causative factors. The F-AHP method was determined to be the most suitable, and it holds potential applications in the assessment of rockfall in other grottoes carved in conglomerate strata in Dunhuang.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francisca Fernandez-Tirado, Carlos Parra-Lopez, Mercedes Romero-Gamez
Summary: The study aims to identify the best first-generation biodiesel alternative to replace petrodiesel in the short term in Spain. Life Cycle Assessment normalization and weighting can facilitate decision making by making trade-offs among impact category results, and a panel weighting impact approach based on expert opinions was used to assess the sustainability of three biodiesel production systems. The results show that rapeseed-based biodiesel produced entirely in Spain is considered as the most sustainable alternative, with potential increase in job creation and gross value added.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Niaz Mahmud Zafri, Atikul Islam Rony, Md. Hamidur Rahman, Neelopal Adri
Summary: This study aimed to assess the crash risk associated with pedestrian groups and their road crossing behaviors at intersections in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Male and young pedestrians were found to have higher risk among pedestrian groups. Risky behaviors included oblique crossing type, running crossing pattern, mobile phone usage while crossing, carrying medium-weight baggage, rolling gap crossing type, high crossing speed, and cross by using conflict zone. Safe behaviors included using crosswalk while crossing, single-stage and two-stage crossing types, perpendicular crossing type, and group crossing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CRASHWORTHINESS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hong-Kyoon Kim, Joon-Shik Moon, Jai-Wook An, E. S. Michael
Summary: This study developed performance assessment models for road and railway tunnels, identified the relative importance of evaluation factors through Delphi and AHP analysis, conducted correlation analysis and cost effectiveness analysis to verify the practicality and accuracy of the model.
GEOMECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irshad Ahmad Bhat, Rayees Ahmed, Waseem Ahmad Bhat, Pervez Ahmed
Summary: To address landslide hazards in the Mughal road area of Kashmir Himalaya, researchers used remote sensing and GIS techniques to create a landslide hazard map. The map divides the region into very low, low, moderate, high, and very high landslide hazard zones, providing valuable information for decision makers and planners.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
George Z. Ndhlovu, Yali E. Woyessa
Summary: This study assessed groundwater potential in a river basin using a variety of methods and produced a weighted groundwater potential map based on factors influencing groundwater occurrence and movement, providing a novel approach for groundwater resource assessment and integrated water management in the basin.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Wonje Jang, Junhyuk Hyun, Jhonghyun An, Minho Cho, Euntai Kim
Summary: This paper proposes a method for lane-level road marking mapping using a monocular camera and develops the SeRM dataset for training and validation. The method utilizes a deep learning network for road marking segmentation and improves the lane-level map through loop-closure detection and graph optimization.
IEEE-CAA JOURNAL OF AUTOMATICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Moustafa M. Nasralla, Basiem Al-Shattarat, Dhafer J. Almakhles, Abdelhakim Abdelhadi, Eman S. Abowardah
Summary: The study explores the evaluation of course learning outcomes in the context of engineering and business education using the Rasch model. It demonstrates that the Rasch model can effectively categorize students based on their educational knowledge levels.
Article
Ergonomics
Amer M. Momani, Tasneem Al-Shaikh, Ahmad Abdelhafiz Mumani, Omar Al-Araidah
Summary: This study explores the impact of a well-designed work environment on medical laboratory employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction. The results emphasize the role of healthcare execution managers in creating ergonomics-based organizational policies and strategies for improved healthcare quality performance and financial results.
THEORETICAL ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammed Alshamlan, Aos Alzahrani, Musaad BinYousef, Abdelhakim Abdelhadi, Khaled Akkad, Rakan Alyamani
Summary: This paper examines the train shunting process of a Middle Eastern railway company and identifies potential issues. It proposes improvements to enhance overall train operations and maintenance efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahad Ali, Abdelhakim Abdelhadi
Summary: This paper provides a review of the theoretical and practical development in the field of condition-based maintenance (CBM) and its current advancements. A standard CBM platform can effectively manage operations and maintenance, leading to performance improvement.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Mohammed A. Almomani, Amer M. Momani, Ahmad A. Bany Abdelnabi, Ruba S. Al-Zqebah, Mohammad S. Al-Batah
Summary: This study proposes an ANN model to predict the corrosion rate of medium carbon steel under conditions similar to its actual use. The results show that the proposed model achieves a high classification accuracy and has promising potential to predict the corrosion of medium carbon steel under different tempering conditions.
PROTECTION OF METALS AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ahmad A. Bany A. Abdelnabi, Nader Al Theeb, Mohammed A. A. Almomani, Hanadi Ghanem, Stefan M. M. Rosiwal
Summary: The optimal setup for ROS generation from tap water via boron-doped diamond is explored in this study. The results show that using two long-rolled BDD/Nb mesh anodes and one long-rolled mesh cathode at 15 V potential and 3 mins achieves the best performance in the electrolysis process.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed A. Almomani, Eman M. Alshatnawi, Abdelhakim N. Abdelhadi
Summary: The study implements lean management principles to accelerate and sustain the recovery of the tourism industry, focusing on Jordan as a model. Data on tourists visiting Jordan, including nationality and travel agencies, were collected and investigated using group technology. Two scenarios were examined, clustering visitors based on nationality or travel agencies, to provide recommendations for the Tourism Regulatory Authority to optimize tourists' trips and reduce costs.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammed A. Almomani, Nedal Al-Ababneh, Khairedin Abdalla, Nadim I. Shbeeb, John-Paris Pantouvakis, Nikos D. Lagaros
Summary: Upgrading the Syrian refugee shelter design using 3D concrete printing is a promising method to provide durable shelters. This research uses the Analytical Hierarchal Process to select the best technology for constructing these shelters, with contour crafting being identified as the most suitable technology.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmad Mumani, Osama Abu-Farsakh, Amer Momani, Sinan Obaidat
Summary: This study investigates the performance of common heuristics in solving the single-model assembly line balancing problem. A dataset of randomly generated problems is used to assess the performance, and an experiment is conducted to analyze the effects of various operating factors. The results show that certain heuristics can optimize multiple performance metrics, and time variability is identified as a critical factor influencing the performance. Process designers are recommended to consider the impact of operating factors and use heuristics that can optimize multiple performance measures.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tarek Al-Hawari, Ala Alrejjal, Ahmad Abdelhafiz Mumani, Amer Momani, Hussam Alhawari
Summary: A framework combining discrete event simulation, analysis of variance, and response surface methodology is proposed for multi-response optimization of healthcare systems. A case study in an Endocrine-Diabetes clinic is presented, optimizing patients' lengths of stay, staff utilizations, and throughputs simultaneously. Results show that appointment levels have the maximum effect, while number of nurses has the minimal effect.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tarek Al-Hawari, Aseel Khanfar, Ahmad Mumani, Omar Bataineh
Summary: This study utilized the modified TOPSIS method in combination with DES to simulate multiple experiments in healthcare systems, leading to improvements in clinic performance at Educational Dentistry Clinics in Jordan through effective appointment scheduling rules and resource utilization.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Amer Momani, Tarek Al-Hawari, Sufyan Tahat
Summary: A structured framework for performance evaluation and upgrading in manufacturing enterprises is presented, involving four phases to guide and track progress. Various evaluation techniques and models are used to support decision-making in upgrading strategies and resource allocation, aiming to achieve efficiency and performance improvement.
MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Mohammed T. Hayajneh, Mohammed Almomani, Mohammad Al-Daraghmeh
Summary: The study developed a thin cerium oxide-gelatin nanolaminate coating which significantly improved the corrosion behavior of AISI 316L stainless steel, forming homogeneous and crack-free coatings.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Ahmad Mumani, Richard T. Stone, Amer M. Momani
Summary: The ergonomic assessment tools RULA and REBA primarily evaluate risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders by examining body joint angle inputs, but a full range of angles is sometimes required for reliable evaluation. The proposed Monte-Carlo simulation method demonstrates higher sensitivity towards joint angles variability and uncertainty.
THEORETICAL ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS SCIENCE
(2021)