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55 articles for “Procurement”
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Fraud Detection in Government Procurement Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Fraud represents a significant challenge in the realm of procurement, with estimates indicating that between 12 and 30% of global procurement budgets are lost to fraudulent activities (OECD, 2023). The pervasive nature of procurement fraud, which may encompass a range of deceptive practices such as bid rigging, invoice fraud, and procurement kickbacks, not only undermines the integrity of financial operations but also results in substantial losses for organizations. These losses …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Towards a Digitalized and Environmentally Aligned Procurement Practice in Construction Project Delivery
Abstract: *Author for CorrespondenceAmadi Alolote IbimE-mail: amadialolote@yahoo.comspyadav68@gmail.com 1,21,2Senior Lecturer, Department of Quantity Surveying, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Received Date: November May 2223, 20232Accepted Date: December July 020, 20232Published Date: December July 2025, 20232 Citation: Amadi Alolote Ibim, Beals Sampson AleleShatrughna Prasad Yadav, Boinapalli Harshitha Rao, Sai Bhargav Reddy, Banka Abhishek Yadav. Towards a Digitalized and Environmentally Aligned Procurement Practice in Construction Project DeliveryDesign of an Innovative Economically Efficient and …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Economic Sustainability of Transportation Infrastructure Procurement: The Differing Site Condition Clause Debate as an Underlying Environmental Trigger to Cost Overruns
Abstract: Case law is rife with contractual disputes arising due to lack of adequate geotechnical risk containment during procurement. The use of a ‘Differing Site Conditions (DSC) clause’, implies that, in the event of encountering a subsurface/geo-environmental condition different from that which was indicated in the contract, the owner bears the additional cost for executing the work under such conditions. However, the literature indicates a divergence in industry practise, with some …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Pre-Contract Advice on Construction Projects: Procurement Assessment for Repair Works on a Flood-Damaged Hospitality Facility
Abstract: Pre-contract advice on construction projects entails providing strategic expert evaluation atthe upstream phase of procurement. It is an essential part of contract management for routinework as well as large projects. This study carries out a procurement assessment as part of thepre-contract cost advisory services for proposed repair works on a hospitality facility,following damage from a flood disaster event. Using a scenario-based approach, differentmethods of procurement were evaluated for their pros …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Analyzing Barriers to Digital Procurement in Polymer Composites Supply Chain Using ISM for Sustainable Transformation
Abstract: The adoption of e-procurement in the polymer and composites industry presents a transformative opportunity to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce material waste, and support sustainable engineering practices. However, industries face significant barriers in transitioning from traditional procurement to digital systems, particularly in sourcing specialized materials such as epoxy resins, bio-based polymers, and hybrid composites. This study employs Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to identify, analyze, and prioritize eleven critical barriers affecting …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 512–521 Read article
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Challenges of Plant and Equipment Procurement in Nigeria Construction Industries
Abstract: The study examined challenges of plant and equipment procurement methods in construction industry in Nigeria with a view to identify various methods of procuring construction plants and equipments and also to investigate the challenges facing the procurement of plants and equipments and factors that influence the optimum use of the machine. Interview and structure questionnaires were used to collect data from professionals that specialize in both building and civil engineering …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Pre-Procurement Electronic Waste Management Practices in Public Offices: The case of Hawassa City, Ethiopia
Abstract: Aim: This study aims to assess the electronic waste (e-waste) management practices in governmental offices in Hawassa City, Ethiopia, with a particular focus on the pre-procurement stages. The study seeks to identify how these offices handle e-waste and the challenges they encounter in managing it effectively. Study Design: A cross-sectional study design was used to gather and evaluate data on e-waste management practices in public offices.Place and Duration of Study: …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Basic Re-procurement Considerations Influencing Highway Projects in Nigeria
Abstract: Failures in road construction project procurement are attributed to the existence of many factors right from the inception. Such factors include costs, technical capabilities, qualities, sub-contractors, resources, risk events, among others. These factors have direct consequence on the funding, the estimated time of the project completion and may result in outright termination of the project. In order to meet targeted project goals, project client seeks alternative measures of reviving the …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Disaggregated Optimization Approach for Competitive Procurement of Energy and Operating Reserve
Abstract: In restructured environment, Ancillary Services (AS) plays a vital role, as they are required for reliable and secure operation of the power system. Operating Reserve (OR), as one of the main AS, is a capability of a power system to prevent any unexpected imbalances caused by generation, transmission or equipment outage has been considered in this work. The approach is based on disaggregated clearing of energy and OR, which can …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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The Application of Buckingham Pi Theorem to Monitor Procurement Service Delivery: A Case Study of Walnut Wood
Abstract: The aim of this research is to demonstrate the application of Buckingham theorem to monitor procurement delivery of Walnut wood. In this investigation, wood material of walnut wood density, constant area, diameter and velocity was used to monitor, predict and simulate the weight, delivery time and tensile strength on the truck. The walnut wood material was investigated in terms of delivery time, tensile strength and the effect on the truck …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 54–63 Read article
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Investigation of Mahogany Wood Functional Parameters Effect on Procurement: The Concepts of Buckingham Pi Theorem
Abstract: Buckingham theorem a tool used to predict procurement deliverability of Mahogany wood with impact of weight and density was investigated in the study. Indeed, the research was able to demonstrate the effect of Mahogany wood, density and other contributing factors for evaluation of the tensile strength and the delivery time on the truck. The research was simulated using some functional parameters, which was inputted by the application of MATLAB computer …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Comparison of Hard Wood Functional Parameters on the Deliverability using Buckingham Pi Theorem: The Concept of Procurement
Abstract: This investigation was able to address the effect of wood density and weight on the tensile strength and deliverability of the truck performance and as medium to forecast the procurement plan for cost optimization. This was achieved using the Buckingham Pi Theorem by considering the necessary constrain factors as presented in the development of the model. Indeed, the study demonstrates the significance of wood density and wood weight on truck …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Synergistic Procurement and Molecular Characteristics of Full Grain Leather in Advanced Material Engineering
Abstract: This article explores the molecular characteristics and engineering processes involved in the production and application of full-grain leather, recognized for its premium quality due to its intact granular structure. Full-grain leather, undivided into split layers, maintains a robust and durable molecular composition, making it a preferred material in high-quality garment manufacturing. The study emphasizes the role of leather conditioners in restoring the molecular suppleness and moisture retention of leather, crucial …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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“Review Article on Tridax Procurmbens Herbal Antibacterial Cream”
Abstract: Abstract Tridax procumbens (L.), also referred to as coat buttons or tridax daisy, is a common plant in the Asteraceae family that is well-known for its exceptional pharmacological and therapeutic properties. This plant has long been utilized as an anticoagulant, antifungal, insect repellent, wound healer, and hepatoprotective agent in Indian Ayurveda. With a focus on its medicinal and formulation features, the current study offers a thorough summary of its botanical …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Exploring the impact of Information technology in Supply Chain Management: A Review
Abstract: AbstractThe sustainability and growth of many business organizations is supported with the help of Information Technology (IT). To improve the organizational performance IT is considered as a basic process of Supply chain management. Supply Chain Management can be defined as the management of the flow of goods and services and involves all the processes that transform raw materials into final products. The main aim of supply chain management is to …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Sustainability of PPP Infrastructure Projects: Lessons from the Indian Experience
Abstract: Though the development of infrastructure projects either through private investment in case of public-private partnership (PPP) or using general funding, leads to the promotion of sustainable development (SD), but on account of giving more emphasis on the business interests of private sector there is the tendency of financial aspect taking precedence over the social and environmental aspects of sustainability. As a result, the infrastructure development through PPP route exhibits concerns …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Project Abandonment and Delay in Niger Delta’s Highway Projects
Abstract: The pervasiveness of project delays and abandonment in the developing world is evident in the literature. The study outlines the prevalence of extreme project delays and abandonment in the Niger Delta region, an archetypical low-lying wetland in Nigeria, given the peculiar wet land geology of the Niger Delta. A survey of the empirical literature evidence suggests more profound technical shortcomings and procurement issues, beyond the generality of factors endemic in …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 19–32 Read article
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Quality–Cost Trade Off (QCT) Based Bidding Strategy
Abstract: As the projects have become more versatile and complex, the procurement approaches also get diversified. In traditional price-dominated lowest bid (LB) procurement, contractor selection based on tender price is risky and may lead to failure of the project in terms of poor quality and delay in time. Quality–Cost trade off (QCT) based performance of contractor takes into consideration not only price but also quality. This paper presents a case study …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Design and Performance Assessment of Light Weight Data Security System for Secure Data Transmission in IoT
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to provide an interface for future technologies’ small processing tools. It is expected to provide more communication data and information security can risky. Data pinnacles and information security can be a risk. This size of the gadget in this engineering is essentially little, low power utilization. Many rounds of encryption are essentially a misuse of requirements Gadget vitality. Less convoluted calculation, be that …
Published in Journal Of Network security Read article
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Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Industries Based on Region
Abstract: In recent years, there has been a growing interest and emphasis on agricultural land preparation and its implementation among researchers, primarily due to various factors. These factors include an increased focus within the research community, a rising demand for agricultural land, and the significance of assessing soil health for ensuring robust crop production. Picture request is one such philosophy for soil and land prosperity examination. It is a staggering measure …
Published in International Journal of Algorithms Design and Analysis Review · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article