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Assessment of ISPS Code Compliance at Ports Using Cognitive Maps [PDF]

open access: yesTransNav, 2010
International ship and port facility security (ISPS) Code was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an execution framework to ensure high level of security measures applicable to ships and port facilities. Besides contributions of
Metin Celik, Ilker Topcu
doaj  

Holographic Ward identities for symmetry breaking in two dimensions

open access: yes, 2017
We investigate symmetry breaking in two-dimensional field theories which have a holographic gravity dual. Being at large N, the Coleman theorem does not hold and Goldstone bosons are expected. We consider the minimal setup to describe a conserved current
Argurio, Riccardo   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Exploring seafarers' knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in SEEMP: A strategic training framework for enhancing seafarers' competence in energy-efficient ship operations

open access: yesHeliyon
With 2.89 % of global carbon emissions caused by human activity, the maritime industry faces an imminent challenge in curbing its carbon footprint despite regulatory initiatives.
Mohammud Hanif Dewan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender and Relative Economic Efficiency in Sweet Potato Farms of Imo State, Nigeria: A Stochastic Cost Frontier Approach.

open access: yesNigeria Agricultural Journal, 2013
This study employed the stochastic frontier cost function to measure the level of economic efficiency and its determinants in small-scale sweet potato production in Imo State, Nigeria on gender basis. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 120 sweet potato farmers (64 females and 56 males) in the State in the year 2008.
Ndukwu, PC, Nwaru, JC, Okoye, BC
openaire   +1 more source

The impact of new signals on precise marine navigation - initial results from an experiment in Harwich Harbour [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GLAs) are supporting a project at University College London (UCL) to study whether it is possible to meet the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) future requirements for port ...
Cross, PA, Grant, A, Parkins, AJ
core  

A genetic algorithm approach to designing and modelling of a multi-functional fractal manufacturing layout [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
A dynamic and optimal shop floor design, modelling and implementation is key to achieving successful Fractal Manufacturing System (FrMS). To build adaptive and fault-tolerant fractal layout, attention is paid to issues of shop floor planning, function ...
Aririguzo, Julian   +2 more
core  

Watershed Modelling, Using the Geographical Information System (GIS) Approach (Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Nigeria as Case study)

open access: yesSaudi Journal of Civil Engineering
In a typical watershed area such as the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, watershed modelling is essential for the sustainable management of water resources, protection of ecosystems and more. In this study, we will be creating a watershed model for FUTO, this study will also cover other aspects such as estimating the depression-less ...
Ukachukwu O. C   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Regulation of the Turkish Straits: UNCLOS as an Alternative to the Treaty of Montreux and the 1994 Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straits and Marmara Region [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
This Note discusses the need for a modern international legal regime that would address navigational and environmental safety in the Turkish Straits in a manner consistent with customary international law of the transit passage through the straits used ...
Pavlyuk, Serge V.
core   +1 more source

Bio-integrated scaffold facilitates large bone regeneration dominated by endochondral ossification

open access: yesBioactive Materials
Repair of large bone defects caused by severe trauma, non-union fractures, or tumor resection remains challenging because of limited regenerative ability.
Lili Sun   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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