Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTransportation EngineeringRelly Victoria V. Petrescu, Raffaella Aversa, Antonio Apicella, Florian Ion T. PetrescuThe shipments were absolutely necessary at all times, but still have polluted and damaged the environment. The technique of transport or the engineering of transport is the application of the principles of technology and scientific findings to the planning, design check, operation and plan management for any mode of transport, in order to ensure that the conditions of safety, efficiency, … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 20 Jul 2017 · 8,676 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKenyan Sign Language Translation Using SSD MobileNet-v2 FPNlite ModelHenry Muchiri Muriithi, Geoffrey Kasembeli WanjalaSpeech impairment is a disability that impacts an individual's ability to communicate effectively through speech and hearing. Those affected often rely on alternative forms of communication, such as sign language. While sign language has become increasingly widespread in recent years, a significant challenge persists for non-sign language users, particularly in Kenya, where effective communication with sign language users remains a … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 24 Dec 2024 · 5,599 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Information Reliability and Cloud Computing Efficiency on Website Design and E-Commerce Business in ThailandCharuay Savithi, Arisaphat SuttideeThe security and reliability of cloud computing services continue to be major concerns that hinder their widespread adoption. This study explores how information reliability and cloud computing efficiency influence website design and e-commerce business development decisions on cloud computing. The researchers distributed 379 questionnaires to determine the sample size, resulting in a 46.50% response rate of 46.50% with 186 participants. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 3 Jan 2024 · 5,742 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBiomimetic and Evolutionary Design Driven Innovation in Sustainable Products DevelopmentRaffaella Aversa, Relly Victoria V. Petrescu, Florian Ion T. Petrescu, Antonio ApicellaAn innovative, design-driven, sustainable approach in conceiving, developing, producing, using new materials can be effective in strengthening the competiveness and success of creative industries linked to manufacturing (e.g., biomedical, architecture, automotive, art, crafts, supports for cultural items, decoration, fashion, furniture, lighting, interior design materials and products, jewels, luxury, media supports, publishing, sport and toys), adding value to products and processes … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 24 Nov 2016 · 9,880 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractWearable Technology: A New Era of Gadgetry InnovationHaider KhaleelToday, wearable technology comes in a wide variety of forms, from wrist and arm bands to eyewear, footwear and smart textiles. The number of wearable electronic devices available in today’s electronics market including smart watches, activity trackers, helmets and smart clothing seems to grow substantially. In fact, this technology is recognized as one of the hottest trends and one of … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 18 Apr 2015 · 7,477 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractRECENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSChiara BedonAccording to several studies (e.g., the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2014), the US Energy Information Administration (US EIA, 2014), warming of the climate system is unequivocal and mainly derives from greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities. Global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels, for example, are estimated to be 29% higher in 2035 than they were … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2014 · 8,497 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractORGANIC FARMING FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGERajib Roychowdhury, Upasana Banerjee, Svetla Sofkova, Jagatpati TahSustainable development has caught the imagination and action of the world for more than a decade. Sustainable agriculture is necessary to attain the goal of sustainable development. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), sustainable agriculture is the successful management of resources to satisfy the changing human needs while maintaining or enhancing the quality of environment and conserving natural … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 5 Jul 2013 · 10,255 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWhy is China the World’s Leader of Solar Water Heater Production and Consumption?Lee Liu, Jie LiuSustainable energy programs in developing countries face many challenges. The purpose of this research is to examine why China has been successful as the world’s leader of Solar Water Heater (SWH) production and consumption. The study is based on field work in China in the past two years in areas where SWHs are widely used. The results may help provide … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 2 · 18 Apr 2013 · 7,495 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDesign Strategies to Persuasive Learning for Promoting Sustainable Practices in Paddy FarmingZakirah Othman, Amran MuhammadProblem statement: Public awareness of sustainable agriculture is low, especially in organic paddy practices. As alternative, introducing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application like electronic learning is an effective way to educate and promote the young generation to appreciate sustainable agriculture. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to discuss a design of a prototype of persuasive learning in … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2011 · 7,399 accessesView PDFCite