This paper presents a methodological proposal that integrates the circular economy concept and financial valuation through real options analysis. The Value Hill model of provides representation course followed by value an asset. Specifically, after primary use, life asset may be extended going four phases: 4R phases (Reuse, Refurbish, Remanufacture Recycle). Financial allows us to quantify crea...

University-industry research collaboration (UIRC) is a major source for research, innovations and sustainable economic growth. Despite the extensive evidence on importance of such in developed developing countries, literature related to strengthening this collaboration, along with its innovation performance, still scarce. Scholars believe that impact exchanging information has vigorous influenc...

Abstract That paper describes the activities related with an inspection and condition assessment of existing bridge over a railway line in Sofia, Bulgaria. The structure is part important transport connection between two major residential areas Owner wants to enlarge. aim build new parallel one then refurbish old due its poor exploitational condition. In report, it included scanning UAV (Unmann...

Healthcare expenditures in the US are approaching 2 trillion dollars, and hospitals and other healthcare providers are under tremendous pressure to rein in costs. One cost-saving approach which is gaining popularity is the reuse of medical devices which were designed only for a single use. Device makers decry this practice as unsanitary and unsafe, but a growing number of third-party firms are ...

Considering the large amount of energy consumption in cities, two-thirds of the overall consumption, these latter have an important potential in terms of CO2 emissions reduction. Therefore, energy strategies are needed at a city level and consequently, adequate planning tools are required to support urban energy planners in assessing their decisions (e.g. which buildings are the best to refurbi...

The AICPA Special Committee on Assurance Services was set up in response to a decline in the market vitality of the audit. (See Elliott 1994a and 1994b for background.) Our purpose is to develop ideas and initiate steps to refurbish the profession's product. This mission was conceived in response to the current and emergent audit/assurance environment, the obvious context for considering the vi...

There is an urgent and growing need to further advance the plastic waste management system globally in South Africa, due increasing impact of waste. This study focused on adequacy policies sustainably manage Policies address material supply systems options up hierarchy for them be effective support circularity. The used qualitative content analysis assess how evolution Africa aligned with natio...

This paper examines recycling of end-of-life products in developing countries to determine the most reasonable collection policy order increase profits. The process self-recycling by original manufacturers is examined using simulations. simulations were based on three different investment percentages for versus refurbishment/remanufacture products. Results offered here can help decision makers ...

How might a volcanic material imaginary — particularly of the basalt scoria field that underlies Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland in Aotearoa New Zealand provide ways for people to see themselves collectively? Our surroundings shape sense identity, and spatial interactions organize our experience city. ’Scoria Field’ is design research inquiry into place-making; investigating potential experiences la...