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Managing knowledge in the context of sustainable construction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The 21st century has been a growing awareness of the importance of the sustainability agenda. Moreover for construction, it has become increasingly important as clients are pushing for a more sustainable product to complement their organisations’ own ...
Anumba, C   +5 more
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Micromorphological description of vernacular cob process and comparison with rammed earth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
International audiencePast builders have developed very low-embodied energy construction techniques optimizing the use of local building materials. These techniques are a source of inspiration for modern sustainable building. Unfortunately, this know-how
Cammas, Cécilia   +4 more
core   +5 more sources

Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Higher doses of anthracyclines and heart‐relevant radiotherapy increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study assessed CVD and CVD risk factors among adult childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) across cardiotoxic treatment risk groups and examined associations between lifestyle behaviors and treatment risks.
Ruijie Li   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Holistic And Integrative Concept For Strong-Motion Records On Constructions Of The URBAN-INCERC National Seismic Network

open access: yesPresent Environment and Sustainable Development, 2015
The main objective of the National Seismic Network for Constructions, operated by the National Institute for Research and Development in Constructions, Urban Planning and Spatial Territorial Development “URBAN-INCERC”, is the monitoring of situations ...
Dragomir Claudiu-Sorin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Delivering sustainable buildings in retail construction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Session: Sustainability: Theory and Design The article can be viewed at: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2012-1455-1465_Dangana_Pan_Goodhew.pdfThe demand for high performance 'green' or 'sustainable' buildings is becoming increasingly ...
Goodhew, S, Pan, W, Zainab, S
core   +1 more source

Psychological Safety Among Interprofessional Pediatric Oncology Teams in Germany: A Nationwide Survey

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Psychological safety (PS) is essential for teamwork, communication, and patient safety in complex healthcare environments. In pediatric oncology, interprofessional collaboration occurs under high emotional and organizational demands. Low PS may increase stress, burnout, and adverse events.
Alexandros Rahn   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Hybrid Fuzzy AHP-TOPSIS approach for green supplier selection: a case study in Sri Lanka

open access: yesJournal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management
Green supplier selection is an important component of sustainable supply chain management, particularly in emerging markets where environmental rules and institutional support may be inadequate.
Sulaksha Wimalasena   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Construction Innovation: The Implementation of Lean Construction towards Sustainable Innovation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The prevalent theory of construction has been seen as a hindrance to construction innovation. The concept of lean construction is concerned with the application of lean thinking to the construction industry.
Goulding, Jack Steven   +2 more
core  

Predicting the Future Burden of Renal Replacement Therapy in Türkiye Using National Registry Data and Comparative Modeling Approaches

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic kidney disease is a growing public health problem worldwide, and the number of patients requiring renal replacement therapy is steadily increasing. Türkiye has experienced a similar rise in both the incidence and prevalence of renal replacement therapy over the past decades; however, national‐level projections of future ...
Arzu Akgül   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low-carbon indoor humidity regulation via 3D-printed superhygroscopic building components

open access: yesNature Communications
Indoor humidity can significantly impact our comfort and well-being, often leading to the use of mechanical systems for its management. However, these systems can result in substantial carbon emissions and energy precarity.
Magda Posani   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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