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Beyond Decibels: Spectral and Perceptual Dichotomy of Noise in a Busy Emergency Department (ED)

Archives of Acoustics
This study investigates the acoustic environment of a high-volume emergency department in a Chinese tertiary hospital and its differentiated perceptual impacts on occupants.
Guangxing Wang, Nuowei Zhang, Houlai Lin
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Lean manufacturing measurement: the relationship between lean activities and lean metrics

Estudios Gerenciales, 2007
Lean Manufacturing fue desarrollado por Toyota Motor Company para abordar sus necesidades específicas en un mercado restringido en tiempos de problemas económicos. Estos conceptos han sido estudiados y han demostrado ser transferibles y aplicables a una amplia variedad de industrias. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo integrar un conjunto de métricas que
Diego Fernando Manotas-Duque, Leonardo Rivera   +1 more
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Consequências da implantação pontual de ferramentas Lean [PDF]

, 2016
A manufatura lean vem sendo amplamente discutida e difundida desde os primórdios de sua criação. Entretanto, este enfoque produz alguns efeitos contrários, como o problema das empresas que não adotam a filosofia como um todo utilizando apenas algumas ...
Ferreira, Caio Cesar, Gouvea da Costa, Sérgio Eduardo, Pinheiro de Lima, Edson, Cetnarski, Elaine Madalena, Saldanha, Giulia Cavichiolo   +4 more
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Evaluating and Mitigating Residential Fine and Ultrafine Particle Exposure via an Open-Source Condensation Particle Counter and Low-Cost Sensor Suite [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Indoor air quality (IAQ) standards and public health guidance have traditionally relied on mass-based particulate matter metrics, most notably PM2.5. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that ultrafine particles (UFP) represent a distinct and ...
Collins Aaron, Caldow Rob, Stam Joseph
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Development and Evaluation of a Massive Open Online Course on Healthcare Redesign: A Novel Method for Engaging Healthcare Workers in Quality Improvement

Nursing Reports, 2022
Healthcare workers are under increasing pressure to use limited resources more efficiently and improve patient outcomes. Healthcare redesign, a quality improvement methodology derived from the automotive industry, is a proven means of achieving these ...
Mitchell Dwyer, Sarah J. Prior, Pieter Jan Van Dam, Lauri O’Brien, Phoebe Griffin   +4 more
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The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on the spread of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Simulation approach

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Objectives: This paper aims to measure the impact of the implemented nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) during the pandemic using simulation modeling.
Ahmad Alhomaid, Abdullah H. Alzeer, Fahad Alsaawi, Abdulaziz Aljandal, Rami Al-Jafar, Marwan Albalawi, Dana Alotaibi, Raghad Alabdullatif, Razan AlGhassab, Dalia M. Mominkhan, Muaddi Alharbi, Ahmad A. Alghamdi, Maryam Almoklif, Mohammed K. Alabdulaali   +13 more
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Application of lean production with value stream mapping to the blasting and coating industry

, 2017
Lean production involves a variety of principles and techniques, all of which aim to eliminate waste and non-value-added activities at every production or service process.
Song, Yongze, Wang, Xiangyu, Xiangyu Wang, Wang, J., Yongze Song, Wang, Jun (R20511), Jun Wang, Shou, Wenchi (R19820), Song, Y., Peng Wu, Wang, X., Wenchi Shou, Wu, Peng, Shou, W.   +13 more
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Improving Energy Performance in Flexographic Printing Process through Lean and AI Techniques: A Case Study

Energies, 2023
Flexographic printing is a highly sought-after technique within the realm of packaging and labeling due to its versatility, cost-effectiveness, high speed, high-quality images, and environmentally friendly nature.
Zaher Abusaq, Sadaf Zahoor, Muhammad Salman Habib, Mudassar Rehman, Jawad Mahmood, Mohammad Kanan, Ray Tahir Mushtaq   +6 more
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Quality of life in Saudi Arabia: a patient-reported outcome measurement information system (PROMIS) – 10 global health study

BMC Public Health
Background Measuring the quality of life of a population provides a baseline for future comparisons and is essential for decision-makers, especially regarding resource allocation.
Rami Al-Jafar, Razan AlGhassab, Haya M. Alzeer, Abdullah Al-Zeer, Mohammed S. Aldossary, Weam M. Banjar, Esraa Alnazzawi, Tala Althenayan, Dana Alotaibi, Abdulaziz Aljandal, Ahmed Alkhalifah, Shahad M. Alhajri, Malak Almasoud, Meshari Alnuwaiser, Abdulrahman Aljumah, Deemah Alabdulaali, Fahad Alsaawi, Khalid Alrajhi   +17 more
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Improving the Reliability of a CubeSat Power System by Combining Small-Sized Monocrystalline Cells With Triple-Junction Solar Cells

IEEE Access
Electrical Power System (EPS) failures are well-known challenges for small satellites, particularly CubeSats. These failures can arise from various causes, including short circuits, solar cell degradation, battery malfunctions, and harness failures.
Hari Ram Shrestha, Jose Rodrigo Cordova-Alarcon, Necmi Cihan Orger, Victor Hugo Schulz, Fahd Moumni, Takashi Yamauchi, Mengu Cho   +6 more
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