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Mitigating ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from stored cattle slurry using agricultural waste, commercially available products and a chemical acidifier.
(Elsevier, 2021-02-05)
Bovine slurry and its subsequent storage are significant sources of ammonia (NH3) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). Chemical acidification of manures has been shown to significantly reduce these emissions. Waste products, derived ...
Simultaneous adsorption and biodegradation of trichloroethylene occurs in a biochar packed column treating contaminated landfill leachate
(Elsevier, 2021-08-14)
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a human carcinogen that is commonly found in landfill leachate as a result of anthropogenic activities. Contaminated leachate plumes may be intercepted prior to reaching groundwater and treated ...
Thought-piece on the effectiveness of contemporary project management and its top performing enablers
(IEEE, 2021-06-10)
One of the most important factors for project success is effective contemporary project management. The aim of this study is to provide project manager practitioners with access to the successful contemporary project ...
An evaluation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in the national health service
(Emerald, 2021-10-18)
The purpose of this paper is to conduct an empirical study derived from previous
literature from the perspective of benefits, tools and techniques, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies, ...
Characterisation of LCF performance of X100 weld-joints: Mechanistic yield strength modelling, finite element analyses and DIC testing
(Elsevier, 2021-03-26)
This paper is concerned with the effect of welding on the fatigue behaviour of X100 material for steel catenary risers. The methodology includes both modelling and experimental characterisation. The modelling combines (i) ...
Barriers and enablers for continuous improvement methodologies within the Irish pharmaceutical industry
(MDPI, 2021-12-30)
This study aims to investigate the barriers that exist when implementing continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS), within the Irish Pharma industry. The main finding of this study is that 45% of ...
An empirical study of the impact of systems thinking and simulation on sustainability education
(MDPI, 2021-12-30)
Education for sustainable development (ESD) is considered vital to the success of the United Nations¿ sustainable development goals. Systems thinking has been identified as a core competency that must be included in ESD. ...
A feasibility study on microwave imaging of bone for osteoporosis monitoring
(Springer, 2021-03-30)
The dielectric properties of bones are found to be influenced by the demineralisation of bones. Therefore, microwave imaging (MWI) can be used to monitor in vivo dielectric properties of human bones and hence aid in the ...
Dual-phase cohesive zone modelling and experimental validation for hydrogen-assisted cracking of 2205 duplex stainless steel
(Elsevier, 2021-01-01)
The hydrogen-assisted cracking (HAC) behavior of 2205 duplex stainless steel is investigated via experimental testing and computational modelling, with specific focus on developing a predictive methodology for the coupled ...
Revisiting Ishikawa's original seven basic tools of quality control: A global study and some new insights
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-07-26)
The purpose of this global study is to investigate the validity of Dr. Ishikawa’s statement that “95% of problems in processes can be solved using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools” in organizations. An online survey ...