Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) tools link the environmental context of a building to design decision-making framework. Life Cycle (LCA) and Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) are two approaches commonly used holistically analyse performance whole building. While GBRS is mostly based on checklist with many qualitative criteria, LCA compels decision-makers base analyses numerical evidenc...

Cost-efficient operation and maintenance of wind turbines is among the major concerns for manufacturers, owners, and operators. Integrating structural health monitoring (SHM) into life-cycle management strategies can facilitate a costefficient and reliable operation of wind turbines. Furthermore, a precise scheduling of maintenance and repair work at minimum associated life-cycle costs is enabl...

In this research using theoretical predictions from a real option-based investment framework, the present study aims to examine the effects of stock returns volatilities on changes of working capital accruals of firms. In addition, the moderating effect of variables such as, life cycle and ownership structure on the relationship between stock return volatilities and working capital accruals is ...

  Food packaging is used to maintain the safety and quality of food during distribution and storage and to protect them from adverse internal and external conditions, such as water vapor, spoilage due to microorganisms, moisture, light, and dust. In this regard, lots of research studies have been done to increase shelf life, safety, and quality to create suitable physico...

We studied the maintenance process from the viewpoint of defect management and the defect life cycle. First, we outline a model for the defect life cycle based on ISO/IEC standards, the Framework for Open Source maintenance process, and the Bugzilla defect management system. Thereafter, we analyze defects from two Open Source software projects. The aim of the study was support the maintenance r...

42 T he newly updated Defense Acquisition Management Framework Chart serves as a training aid and is designed to serve as a pictorial road map of functional activities throughout the Defense Systems Acquisition Life Cycle. The chart is based on the policies in the new Department of Defense (DoD) 5000series documents coupled with “best practices.” Providing the basic information needed to help u...

This study examines the innovation in communication media, based on empirical survey results from five countries. First, the authors create a general framework of the media life cycle by exploring the replacement of communication media used in daily life. The shift from voice communications to mobile e-mailing is at the forefront of the media life cycle in the personal communication area. This ...