Results 251 to 260 of about 198,471 (287)
Some of the next articles are maybe not open access.
SMEs' Three-step Pyramid: A new Performance Measurement Framework for SMEs
2009The aim of this paper is to develop a new performance measurement framework specifically tailored for effective use in SMEs. In order to determine the most important features of a “good” performance measurement system for a SME, a review of the characteristics of SMEs along with an analysis of the main criticalities of their current performance ...
COCCA, Paola, ALBERTI, Marco
openaire +1 more source
Beyond Legend: The Step Pyramid and the Materialization of Early Dynastic Sovereignty
The Step Pyramid of Djoser, located in the Saqqara necropolis, stands as a monumental achievement of Early Dynastic Egypt and a pivotal turning point in human architectural history. Constructed during the Third Dynasty (circa 2670–2650 BCE) for Pharaoh Djoser, and credited to his vizier Imhotep, this complex was the first colossal stone building in ...Revista, Zen, HISTORY, 10
openaire +1 more source
Stepped Descent Counterweight Systems for Pyramid Construction: A Fail-Safe Mechanical Solution
Recent analysis of ancient Egyptian pyramid construction has proposed a dual-system architecture combining a central alignment pole (Djed) with corner-based lifting apparatus using counterweighted lever mechanisms. However, the critical challenge of safely controlling multi-ton counterweight descent in a Bronze Age construction environment remained ...openaire +1 more source