Academic Articles & Research Papers

Determination of the cost-benefit efficient interval for sponge city construction by a multi-objective optimization model

The cost-benefit is a key factor when selecting an appropriate sponge city construction scheme. The research of applying intelligent technology to find cost-benefit efficient planning and construction of sponge city is urgently required. Th...

Compost Quality and Markets Are Pivotal for Sustainability in Circular Food-Nutrient Systems: A Case Study of Sri Lanka

Sustainable management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a critical issue around the world, especially in South Asia where waste generation is expected to double by 2050. Closing the food-nutrient cycle through composting biodegradable MSW ...

Integration of Hydrological Model and Time Series Model for Improving the Runoff Simulation: A Case Study on BTOP Model in Zhou River Basin, China

Improving the accuracy of runoff simulations is a significant focus of hydrological science for multiple purposes such as water resources management, flood and drought prediction, and water environment protection. However, the simulated run...

Numerical simulation of gravity-driven motion of fine-grained sediment deposits in large reservoirs: case study of the Three Gorges Reservoir

Sediment deposition is one of the key issues during the processes of reservoir construction and operation. On the basis of the observed sedimentation patterns in the dam area of Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR), a schematic diagram of fine-grai...

Reservoir ecological operation considering outflow variations across different time scales

The regulation of reservoirs contributes huge socioeconomic benefits to society at the expense of inducing adverse effects on downstream ecosystems. The reservoir average outflow (such as monthly) can be out of the ecological flow range whi...

Representing and Visualizing Archaeology. The Contribution of Graphic Sciences to Research in Archaeology

This article discusses the role of images in archaeological disciplines and the contribution that graphic sciences can make to research in this subject area. In archaeology, and not only, ‘visualization’ differs significantly from the more ...

Drawing Time: Showcasing Archives Beyond the Museum. The case study of 10·Corso·Como “Yohji Yamamoto. Letter to the Future”

Analyzing the Influence of Place Attachment on Citizens' Environmental Protection Behaviors: A Case Study of Rasht City

Nowadays, a significant aspect of citizens' environmental conduct is intertwined with their connection and emotional bond to the city. This attachment to the urban environment is regarded as a critical element in fostering environmentally c...

Mapping information systems maturity: the case of the Portuguese hospitality industry

Hospitality is a highly competitive market that struggles to improve its performance. Today, the use of technology is a critical factor for more efficient performance. To understand the perception that decision-makers have of information sy...

How to Recognize and Measure the Driving Forces of Tourism Ecological Security: A Case Study from Zhangjiajie Scenic Area in China

Rapid regional development and intensified human activities increasingly disturb ecosystems, posing substantial threats to the integrity of large-scale ecological zones. As a World Natural Heritage site and a crucial national ecological zon...

Implementation of Legal Protection for the Coral Reef Ecosystem of the Sawu Sea National Park in Kupang Regency, NTT Province

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of legal protection for coral reef ecosystems in Sawu Sea National Park, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The research employs an empirical legal approach using a descriptive qualitative met...

Towards an information extraction and knowledge formation framework based on Shannon entropy

Information quantity subject is approached in this paperwork, considering the specific domain of nonconforming product management as information source. This work represents a case study. Raw data were gathered from a heavy industrial works...

Supply chain management and lean concept in construction: a case of Ghanaian building construction industry

Supply chain management (SCM), for the past two decades, has been identified by manufacturing industries as a new way of doing business. Construction, similar to manufacturing and other services industries, is experiencing emerging trends t...

Practice and challenges of humanitarian logistics management within the Ethiopian public pharmaceutical supply chain

Abstract Background Humanitarian logistics involves the coordinated movement of relief goods, personnel, information, and funds between beneficiaries, donors, and suppliers, which is crucial for successful emergency response operations. In ...

Conservation and Preservation for Endangered Mangrove Species: Comprehensive Case Study of Swamp Forest on North Coast Area of Malaysia

Mangrove forests are special type of coastal ecosystem characterized by their adaptations that enable plants to thrive in saline soil. Despite accounting for only about 1% of global forest coverage, mangroves are keystone ecosystems that pr...

Evaluation of artificial intelligence technology success factors for an effective supply chain using interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy AHP method

The increasing complexity of supply chains in today's globalizing world has increased the importance of effective supply chain management. Consequently, businesses increasingly rely on new technologies to maintain flexibility, efficiency, a...

Transport tariff hiking: the case of public transport fare between Addis Ababa and Woliso town

Public transport is one of the public utilities offered to the general public directly by the government or through private sector participation. In either scenario, public transport should be subject to government control and stringent reg...

Humanitarism and Disaster Governance in Indonesia: Case Study: Merapi Eruption in 2010

This paper argues that humanitarian action in the aftermath of disaster could be explained with the concept of disaster governance. Humanitarian action has been defined as any action to minimize human suffering wherever it is found without ...

Flood Response System—A Case Study

Flood Response System (FRS) is a network-enabled solution developed using open-source software. The system has query based flood damage assessment modules with outputs in the form of spatial maps and statistical databases. FRS effectively f...

Assessment of hazard recognition performance of thermal power plant workers: A case study of a combined cycle power plant

Hazard recognition is a vital skill every thermal power plant worker needs to possess to enhance workplace accident prevention. Facilities and materials used in thermal power plants expose the workers to significant hazards. While some prio...