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An Islamic Perspective on the Sustainable Development Goals: Exploring Key Challenges From the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Projects are typically viewed as mechanisms for delivering products and services; however, this study examines projects from the distinct perspective of grand challenges (GCs). The selected case is the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project in Lahore, Pakistan—a grand challenge project (GCP).
Rehab Iftikhar, Syed Nayyer Abbas Kazmi
wiley   +1 more source

Regional Sustainable Economic Development in the Caribbean? A Discursive Inquiry

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Caribbean region is governed by several regional bodies. Among the more important organizations for small island states, where coral reefs and ocean conservation are paramount, is the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Currently, the region is going through critical environmental changes that bring important vulnerabilities.
Peter J. Jacques, Audrey Copeland
wiley   +1 more source

Fast Detection of Oil Spills and Ships Using SAR Images

open access: yesRemote Sensing, 2017
In this paper, we show the capabilities of a new maritime control system based on the processing of COSMO-SkyMed Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images. This system aims at fast detection of ships that may be responsible for illegal oil dumping.
Alberto Lupidi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Irish Maritime Transport Economist Volume 6

open access: yes, 2009
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) of the Marine Institute publishes the Irish Maritime Transport Economist each year to provide a descriptive statistical analysis of the Irish ports and shipping services sector, as well as the many factors ...
Irish Maritime Development Office
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Maritime surveillance in the Gulf of Suez : identifying opportunities for future improvements [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
The Gulf of Suez (GOS) is one of the most important waterways in the world. Furthermore, issues like maritime safety, avoidance of accidents and effective conduct of navigation, as well as protection of the marine environment in the GOS are always among ...
Hassan, Esslam, Dalaklis, Dimitrios
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Two‐Stage Power Management for Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Toward Reliable and Efficient Self‐Powered Systems

open access: yesSafety Science and Technology, EarlyView.
This review systematically outlines two‐stage power management circuits for TENGs, integrating AC–DC and DC–DC conversion to overcome high impedance and unstable output. It highlights strategies for efficient energy extraction and stable power delivery, enabling the development of reliable self‐powered systems for safety monitoring and applications in ...
Jiaxin Hu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edge computing for detection of ship and ship port from remote sensing images using YOLO

open access: yesFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence
In marine security and surveillance, accurately identifying ships and ship ports from satellite imagery remains a critical challenge due to the inefficiencies and inaccuracies of conventional approaches.
Vasavi Sanikommu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toward Enhanced Safety Management in Wave Energy Power Plant Construction Projects: FMEA and HAZOP Combination

open access: yesSafety Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Consolidated FMEA–HAZOP safety management framework for WEC construction projects. ABSTRACT This study presents an advanced safety management framework for “Wave Energy Converter” (WEC) projects, addressing the inherent uncertainty, technological complexity, and environmental exposure of offshore renewable energy systems.
Panagiotis K. Marhavilas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The 5T Paradox of Triclosan: From Toiletries to Toxic Trash, a Growing Threat to Humanity

open access: yesEnvironmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Triclosan (TCS) persists as a contaminant of concern in the Anthropocene, despite regulatory actions. Environmental dissemination continues through wastewater effluents, biosolid application, and improper disposal practices. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence regarding triclosan's environmental fate, transformation pathways ...
Temitope Aribigbola   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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