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Exploring the Role of quality management practices (QMS) in mitigating Construction Failures and building collapse

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The construction industry in Nigeria faces critical challenges due to frequent building collapses, highlighting the necessity for robust Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Ebere Donatus Okonta, Francis Ogochukwu Okeke, Elizabeth Tofunmi Ojelabi, Ayodeji Victor Akinola   +3 more
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Hybrid Project Management Readiness in Romanian Construction Companies: An Exploratory Survey from a Small Construction-Company Context

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Construction companies need both planning/control and flexibility, but practical readiness for hybrid project management is still unclear. This study analyzes readiness for hybrid project management adoption in a small Romanian construction-company ...
Marius-Valentin Drăgoi, Dragoș Oliviu Șerban, Cozmin Adrian Cristoiu, Laura Florentina Boanță, Alexandru Marin   +4 more
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microRNA‐7‐5p and α‐Synuclein SAA Predict Parkinson's Disease Phenoconversion

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Corroborate blood neuron‐derived extracellular vesicle (NDEV) alpha‐synuclein (αSyn), the CSF αSyn seed amplification assay (αSyn‐SAA), and blood microRNA‐7‐5p (miR‐7‐5p) as markers for Parkinson's disease (PD) phenoconversion and determine if combining these markers would help select subjects who would be more likely to phenoconvert.
Shayan Zadegan, Praveen Velammal, Kanmani Muthiah, Madhu Jatty, Christopher Adams   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists in Multiple Sclerosis: A Topical Narrative Review

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonists (RAs) are a relatively new class of drugs that were initially approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and, subsequently, weight reduction in patients with obesity.
Audrey Y. Chang, Farrah J. Mateen
wiley   +1 more source

Mapping the e-business profile and trends in cost management in the UK construction industry [PDF]

, 2012
The advancement of e-business applications and IT infrastructure has had massive impact on construction business processes over the last decade. The added effects of globalisation coupled with global economic recession have forced businesses to implement
Zhou, Lei, Perera, Srinath (R18622), Perera, Srinath, Park, Rachael, Rodrigo, Anushi, Udeaja, Chika   +5 more
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Race and Household Income Are Associated With Disease Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis Hospitalized in the United States

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos, William Daniel Soulsby III, Emily von Scheven   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart, Anne Horne, Angelo Gaffo, Lisa K. Stamp, N. Lawrence Edwards, Nicola Dalbeth   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Shared Ontology for Logistics Information Management in the Construction Industry

, 2020
Logistics management plays an essential role in supporting the primary activities in manufacturing industries. Similarly, in the construction industry, logistics operations are a crucial part that directly influence the construction operations ...
Antti Peltokorpi, Seppänen, Olli, Törmä, Seppo, Peltokorpi, Antti, Yuan Zheng, Seppo Törmä, Olli Seppänen, Tetik, Müge, Zheng, Yuan, Müge Tetik   +9 more
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Exploration and Practice of Safe Access System Construction for Barrier Environment Facilities of Laboratory Animals: A Case Study on Xianlin Campus of Nanjing University

Shiyan dongwu yu bijiao yixue
Laboratory animals are essential in scientific research and experimental teaching in colleges and universities. Disciplines such as life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, and biomedical engineering heavily rely on animal experiments.
HOU Dongxia, TIE Zuoxiu, LU Yong, NAN Panpan, BAO Jie   +4 more
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Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet, Camille Guertin, Maggie Larché, Isabelle Ferdinand, Marie Hudson, May Y. Choi, Mohammed Osman, Janet Pope, Carter Thorne, Murray Baron, Sasha Bernatsky, Sabrina Hoa   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source