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Management and rehabilitation of peatlands: the roles of water chemistry, hydrology, policy, and emerging monitoring methods to ensure informed decision making
(Elsevier, 2022-04-03)
As the world's most abundant source of terrestrial carbon, peatlands provide numerous ecosystem services, including habitat biodiversity and freshwater quality. Land and water management practices in relation to peatlands, ...
The impact of medical cyber–physical systems on healthcare service delivery
(Emerald, 2022-04-12)
Purpose
The pandemic has reinforced the need for revamping the healthcare service delivery systems around the world to meet the increased challenges of modern-day illnesses. The use of medical cyber–physical system (MCPS) ...
The use and application of Ishikawa's seven basic tools in European organisations
(Center for Quality, 2022)
The objective of this research is to explore the statement of Dr Ishikawa that "95% of process problems can be rectified using the 7 Basic tools of Quality".This qualitative study utilising interviews found that only 15% ...
The role of community-engaged learning in engineering education for sustainable development
(MDPI, 2022-07-05)
This paper presents the positive experience of facilitating over 300 community-engaged engineering projects at an Irish higher-education institution. The projects are framed by a research orientation, a commitment to civic ...
Investigating the suitability of synthetic envelopes as an alternative or complement to stone aggregate in clay-textured soils in Ireland
(Elsevier, 2022-12-21)
In Ireland, agricultural landscapes dominated by high rainfall and poorly drained soils have high densities of in-field pipe drains surrounded by stone aggregate envelopes. Unlike other countries, there is limited availability ...
Species mixing proportion and aridity influence in the height–diameter relationship for different species mixtures in Mediterranean forests
(MDPI, 2022-01-14)
Estimating tree height is essential for modelling and managing both pure and mixed forest stands. Although height–diameter (H–D) relationships have been traditionally fitted for pure stands, attention must be paid when ...
A review study of water quality index models and their use for assessing surface water quality
(Elsevier, 2020-12-17)
The water quality index (WQI) model is a popular tool for evaluating surface water quality. It uses aggregation techniques that allow conversion of extensive water quality data into a single value or index. Globally, the ...
A study on the Ishikawa's original basic tools of quality control in South American companies: results from a pilot survey and directions for further research
(Emerald, 2021-03-09)
The main purpose of this study is to revisit Dr. Ishikawa s statement: 95% of problems in processes can be accomplished using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools from his book What is Quality Control? . The authors are ...
Designing environmentally efficient aquafeeds through the use of multicriteria decision support tools
(Elsevier, 2021-05-21)
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production system, and the sector accounts for more than half of all fish consumed. Its potential as a sustainable food source has been recognised within the EU Farm to Fork strategy ...