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View article: Integrating fourth industrial revolution technologies in human resource practices: Mediating roles of work flexibility, quality of work life, and distributive fairness in enhancing employee productivity
Integrating fourth industrial revolution technologies in human resource practices: Mediating roles of work flexibility, quality of work life, and distributive fairness in enhancing employee productivity Open
This study investigates the impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies including computing, digitalization, and system integration on employee productivity in public sector organizations in Sharjah, UAE. Using Partial Least …
View article: Bibliometric analysis and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach for ranking passive design strategies in hot climates
Bibliometric analysis and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach for ranking passive design strategies in hot climates Open
With the pressing Climate Change challenges, passive design strategies are seen as vital for reducing energy consumption in buildings and to address the negative impact of buildings on the natural environment. This work present a novel app…
View article: Factors impacting employee productivity in the UAE public sector embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Factors impacting employee productivity in the UAE public sector embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution Open
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is rapidly transforming the nature of work, service delivery, and performance expectations in public sector institutions. These digital disruptions have raised critical questions about how employee pr…
View article: A Real-Time Vision Transformers-Based System for Enhanced Driver Drowsiness Detection and Vehicle Safety
A Real-Time Vision Transformers-Based System for Enhanced Driver Drowsiness Detection and Vehicle Safety Open
Drowsy driving is a leading cause of fatal traffic accidents worldwide. Drowsy driving has emerged from modern societal trends such as long working hours, heavy reliance on vehicles, and insufficient sleep. Despite considerable efforts by …
View article: Fire prevention and mitigation technologies in high-rise buildings: A bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2023
Fire prevention and mitigation technologies in high-rise buildings: A bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2023 Open
Purpose: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis for research in the area of fire prevention and mitigation in high-rise buildings, an emerging crucial subject. The analysis covers the period between 2010 and 2023, with t…
View article: Advancing water security in arid regions: A technological and bibliometric study on integrating hydro panels in buildings for sustainable development goals
Advancing water security in arid regions: A technological and bibliometric study on integrating hydro panels in buildings for sustainable development goals Open
Water scarcity poses a critical global challenge, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. This paper introduces an innovative nexus approach to mitigate this issue through the integration of hydro panels in buildings, exploiting solar en…
View article: Enhancing rice resilience and sustainability: A bibliometric analysis of innovations for food security and environmental conservation
Enhancing rice resilience and sustainability: A bibliometric analysis of innovations for food security and environmental conservation Open
This study delivers a critical bibliometric examination of the innovative strategies employed to boost the resilience and sustainability of the rice supply chain. As one of the most vital cereal crops globally, understanding the nuances of…
View article: The role of industry 4.0 in advancing sustainability development: A focus review in the United Arab Emirates
The role of industry 4.0 in advancing sustainability development: A focus review in the United Arab Emirates Open
In recent years, the widespread adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies has significantly enhanced sustainability performance and addressed environmental concerns for companies. These advanced technologies are crucial in driving sustainabili…
View article: Comprehensive quantity discount model for dynamic green supplier selection and order allocation
Comprehensive quantity discount model for dynamic green supplier selection and order allocation Open
We model and solve a deterministic multi-period single-product green supplier selection and order allocation problem in which the considered suppliers’ availability, cost, and green performance change from one period to another in the plan…
View article: An approach for analyzing and visualizing the relationships among key performance indicators for creating sustainable campuses in higher education institutions
An approach for analyzing and visualizing the relationships among key performance indicators for creating sustainable campuses in higher education institutions Open
Understanding the direct and indirect interrelationships among key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial for developing the effective strategies that drive continuous improvement in sustainability. However, most of studies focusing on K…
View article: Development of Drivers’ Psychophysiological State Detection Measures and Relevant Machine Learning Methods
Development of Drivers’ Psychophysiological State Detection Measures and Relevant Machine Learning Methods Open
Driver impairment is yet another human factor that is likely to cause dangerous driving behavior (aka distracted driving), leading to safety hazards on the roads.Assuring acceptable drivers' cognitive state can improve safe driving perform…
View article: Enhancing sustainability performance of universities: A DMAIC approach
Enhancing sustainability performance of universities: A DMAIC approach Open
This paper aims to assess and improve the sustainability performance at a higher educational institute (HEI) in UAE using DMAIC methodology, considering five sustainability aspects (knowledge, behaviour, concern, awareness and attitude). O…
View article: Managing University of Sharjah Setting and Infrastructure Towards a Sustainable and Livable Campus
Managing University of Sharjah Setting and Infrastructure Towards a Sustainable and Livable Campus Open
This paper describes the setting and infrastructure management at the University of Sharjah (UoS) as a continuous effort towards a livable and sustainable campus. The UoS has been participating in the UI GreenMetric World Universities Rank…
View article: Sustainable façade cladding selection for buildings in hot climates based on thermal performance and energy consumption
Sustainable façade cladding selection for buildings in hot climates based on thermal performance and energy consumption Open
Façade cladding system is essential contributor to the sustainable performance of buildings. Holistic investigation of building facade cladding performance with respect to the regional microclimate is paramount and can contribute to an und…
View article: The challenges and opportunities of online learning and teaching at engineering and theoretical colleges during the pandemic
The challenges and opportunities of online learning and teaching at engineering and theoretical colleges during the pandemic Open
Education has been one of the major areas disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on users’ (students and faculty members) learning in higher education, examining how engineering st…
View article: Central Authority–Controlled Air Traffic Flow Management: An Optimization Approach
Central Authority–Controlled Air Traffic Flow Management: An Optimization Approach Open
Despite various planning efforts, airspace capacity can sometimes be exceeded, typically because of disruptive events. Air traffic flow management (ATFM) is the process of managing flights in this situation. In this paper, we present an AT…
View article: Sustainable Neighborhood Assessment: Evaluating Residential Sustainability in Sharjah City's Old Neighborhoods Using the UN-Habitat's Sustainable Neighborhood Principles
Sustainable Neighborhood Assessment: Evaluating Residential Sustainability in Sharjah City's Old Neighborhoods Using the UN-Habitat's Sustainable Neighborhood Principles Open
Neighborhood sustainability plays a fundamental role in preserving the city for population growth and future expansion.It also plays a significant role in reducing urban sprawl, one of the main issues facing rapidly growing cities.Ideal su…
View article: On the Usefulness of Pre-processing Methods in Rotating Machines Faults Classification using Artificial Neural Network
On the Usefulness of Pre-processing Methods in Rotating Machines Faults Classification using Artificial Neural Network Open
This work presents a multi-fault classification system using artificial neural network (ANN) to distinguish between different faults in rotating machines automatically. Rotation frequency and statistical features, including mean, entropy, …
View article: On Fairness in the Network Air Traffic Flow Management with Rerouting
On Fairness in the Network Air Traffic Flow Management with Rerouting Open
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View article: Statistical Monitoring and Optimization of Electrochemical Machining using Shewhart Charts and Response Surface Methodology
Statistical Monitoring and Optimization of Electrochemical Machining using Shewhart Charts and Response Surface Methodology Open
The response surface methodology (RSM) and Shewhart control charts have been widely used in manufacturing to reduce variation, improve quality and optimize the output. This article proposes an application of individuals & moving range char…
View article: A bi-objective model for optimizing replacement time of age and block policies with consideration of spare parts’ availability
A bi-objective model for optimizing replacement time of age and block policies with consideration of spare parts’ availability Open
Reliability and availability of critical systems play an important role in achieving the stated objectives of engineering assets. Preventive replacement time affects the reliability of the components, thus the number of system failures enc…