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Reformulating Value Added Ratio Using a Construction Job Site Case Study
Abstract: Lean principles have already been successfully implemented in reducing wastage in manufacturing industries such as automobile industry. The present work focuses on application of lean principles at micro level in a quality control lab of a highway project in order to increase the productivity and decrease the proportion of non-value adding time. The total time was broadly categorized into five different categories namely, moving time, waiting time, setup time, process …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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A Proposed Management System for Efficient Construction Site Productivity
Abstract: The concept of on-site construction productivity has long been a major concern of researchers and construction companies. The factors that influence construction site productivity vary according to the project environment, project type, staff, management, and other related factors and/or variables. In this study, the main factors that are believed influencing construction site productivity are reviewed as environmental, manpower, management, and site. A field survey has evaluated site productivity of 150 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Study of Influential Factors Contributing to Fall Hazards in the Construction Sites of Dhaka
Abstract: The construction industry in Dhaka is widely recognized as one of the most perilous sectors due to various hazards, uncertainties, and complexities inherent in construction projects. Unfortunately, these challenges often lead to accidents, posing a significant threat to the safety and well-being of workers. The mortality rate among construction site workers in Dhaka is alarmingly high, underscoring the urgent need for improved safety measures and stringent regulations to mitigate the …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Design, Analysis and Modification in Pattern Design Using the Combination of Aluminium and Acrylic Parts in Wooden Pattern
Abstract: Foundry industries are still facing lots of problems regarding casting product and their productivity. Here, the attempt is made for the modification of pattern. During the ejection of mold from the pattern, the worker needs to rap hammer on the wooden pattern that causes breakdown of the pattern. Lot of time is required for repairing wooden pattern. So, it needs some modification in the existing pattern for its strength. In …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–32 Read article
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A Study on Safety Climate Status in Oil and Gas Industries of Karnataka
Abstract: AbstractIndustrial workers all around the world, mainly oil and gas and construction workers often work at dangerous worksites, where they are constantly exposed to hazardous components. This leads to many catastrophic events and disasters. Safety is an important concept which needs to be followed in all industries in order to avoid accidents. But, very few studies related to the safety climate in oil and gas industries have been conducted in …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Musculoskeletal Discomfort among Grinders Working in Manufacturing Industry
Abstract: This study aims to assess the work related musculoskeletal discomfort in 94 subjects engaged in grinding task in manufacturing industry. All subjects who participated in this study were males with mean age (SD) of 34.26 (9.67) years and work experience in grinding job ranges from 01–27 years with a mean (SD) of 10.47(7.21). Most of the workers had an education below matriculation (81.9%), out of which 32.9% were devoid of …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Assessment of Heat Stress and Noise Intensity Level in Workplace Area of the Iron Foundry
Abstract: The aims of this study were to measure the workplace heat stress and noise intensity levels in different sections of the foundries. The study was carried out in a small industrial city of southern peninsular of India, known for cluster of foundry establishments. The heat and noise level were measured in melting, fettling, gas cutting, heat treatment furnace, and administrative sections measuring the dry bulb temperature(TDB °C), wet bulb temperature …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Evaluation of the Impact of Organizational and Human Factors on Employee’s Behavior in a Petroleum Refinery
Abstract: According to the WHO, 2.9 billion workers worldwide are exposed to different hazards at workplace. Researchers have focused a lot of emphasizes on work-related illnesses, fatalities, and injuries, which has raised awareness of event causation in the workplace. It is speculated that workers' at-risk behaviors, which can be decreased through behavior modification, are what lead to the bulk of workrelated accidents. A study was conducted to analyze the organizational and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Construction Safety Enhancement in Thermal Power Plant using Data Analysis and Statistics
Abstract: Each activity of construction industries is associated with its risk that requires more focus to mitigate it as soon as possible to make work area safer. To mitigate these risks, site execution team and site safety team jointly inspect the site through various site auditing tools and identified all hazards and risk on scheduled basis. After documented all these hazards, control measures are decided to implement at site to prevent …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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A Short Discussion About E-learning
Abstract: Improvement in E-learning activities supports the country for development. At present time all education systems are based on E-learning all over the world because of digitization and covid pandemic. Web-based learning, online learning, internet-based learning, distance learning, distance education, distributed learning, computer-mediated learning, computer-assisted learning, Virtual Learning, and Blended Learning are all terms used to describe E-learning. The current study's goal is to evaluate the efficiency of e-learning in smart …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Study and Analyze the Importance of Leadership in Modern Business
Abstract: The beginning point for this chapter was to bring together the investigation regions of organizationalstandards, innovation and alter, and information operation. The center was on innovation from the pointof view of organizational ponders and the method of information sharing in affiliations. It too incorporatesthe conception that specific information is a critical source of organizational information and investigatesthe interface between specific information utilized and organizational innovation forms. In spite of the …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Intelligent Transport System: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractWith the origination of keen city transmuting urban communities into computerized social orders, making the life of its residents simple in each feature, Intelligent Transport System turns into the essential segment among all. In any city versatility is a key concern; be it going to class, school and office or for some other reason residents use transport framework to go inside the city. Utilizing residents with an Intelligent Transport System …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Solid Waste Management System in Pabna Municipality of Bangladesh: A Case Study
Abstract: The increasing quantity of solid waste is a growing environmental problem in many developing countries like Bangladesh. Solid waste is indiscriminately dumped on roadsides, near dustbins and into open drains thus leading to serious health risk and degradation of living environment for people of most cities like Pabna. This paper presents the existing solid waste management system of Pabna municipality. Primary data were collected from householders and waste workers through …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Study and Analysis of Sewing Section in Garment Industry
Abstract: The production process in a garment industry is categorized into Fabric sourcing, Cutting and bundling, sewing, finishing and dispatching. Sewing section is the most important and critical process, the garment is completed and is suitable to be worn. Rolls of fabric which are cut and folded are sewn to specific three dimensional shapes in very complex ways require a high level of skill and experience. For maximum production in the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Whole-body Vibration among Operators of Mining Equipment in Indian Mining Condition: a Short Review and Recommendation
Abstract: The article focuses on the study of vibration control of heavy equipment mining machines (HEMMs), and its effect on workers involved in mining work. An effort has been made to study whole-body vibration (WBV) in open pit mining based on seat design factors. Mining machinery operators are exposed to WBV. The effect of these occupational hazards is slow, but it can be demonstrated that it is a serious cause of …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Prevention of Needlestick Injuries
Abstract: Needlestick injuries and sharp injuries are one of the major risk factors ofblood and body fluid infections in health care facilities.Nurses,health care worker,andnursing students are always at risk of getting needlestick injuries. Job-related stress, recapping of used needles, lack of required skill, not following universal precautions are the factors associated with most of the needlestick injuries.Needlestick injuries can be reducedif health care workers,nurseswill avoid recapping of used needles and apply …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 79–81 Read article
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Estimation of Prevalence of Varicose Veins Formation and Associated Risks in North Indian Population
Abstract: Aim and Objective: To find out the prevalence of varicose veins formation in patients and its associated risk factors in North Indian population. Methods: A total of 300 (150 cases and 150 controls) persons were selected for the study, who had been diagnosed for varicose veins complication, from January 2016 to June 2018 at Government Medical College, Jalaun (Orai) UP, (India). All the persons were further speculated and tested for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Strength and Weakness in Healthcare Leadership: A Scoping Review
Abstract: Effective leadership can significantly result in positive benefits in the healthcare system by improving the quality of care. This study aimed to determine Strengths and weaknesses in healthcare management and to contrast various healthcare leadership theories using SWOT analysis. In the Research design, a systematic literature search was done from 2010 to 2019 through various database searches such as (Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, PsycInfo). Studies that meet inclusion criteria related to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 65–69 Read article
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Effect of Diarrhea at Admission on Time to Recovery in Treatment of Severe Acute Malnourished Children in Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Program in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: The mortality rate in inpatient settings remained unacceptably higher, 20–30% for marasmus and 50–60% for Kwashiorkor. This is due to inappropriate case management and co-morbidities mainly diarrhea. Despite, there was no study conducted to show the effect of diarrhea at admission on the length of time to recovery in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months and then there is little understanding about this issue. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–40 Read article
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Road Maintenance by Pothole Detection and Filling Robot
Abstract: Road infrastructure plays a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation; however, potholes remain a major challenge due to their impact on road safety, vehicle maintenance costs, and traffic flow. Traditional pothole inspection and repair methods rely heavily on manual labor, making the process time-consuming, costly, and potentially hazardous for workers. To address these limitations, this paper presents a Pothole Detection and Filling Robot, an intelligent robotic system designed …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 39–46 Read article