Participatory Technology Development in Resource Conservation Technologies: A Case Study from Nepal

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott E. Justice
Author(s):  
Wayne Zhao ◽  
Liem Do Thanh ◽  
Michael Gribelyuk ◽  
Mary-Ann Zaitz ◽  
Wing Lai

Abstract Inclusion of cerium (Ce) oxide particles as an abrasive into chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries has become popular for wafer fabs below the 45nm technology node due to better polishing quality and improved CMP selectivity. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has difficulties finding and identifying Ce-oxide residuals due to the limited region of analysis unless dedicated efforts to search for them are employed. This article presents a case study that proved the concept in which physical evidence of Ce-rich particles was directly identified by analytical TEM during a CMP tool qualification in the early stage of 20nm node technology development. This justifies the need to setup in-fab monitoring for trace amounts of CMP residuals in Si-based wafer foundries. The fact that Cr resided right above the Ce-O particle cluster, further proved that the Ce-O particles were from the wafer and not introduced during the sample preparation.


Author(s):  
Felix Beaudoin ◽  
Stephen Lucarini ◽  
Fred Towler ◽  
Stephen Wu ◽  
Zhigang Song ◽  
...  

Abstract For SRAMs with high logic complexity, hard defects, design debug, and soft defects have to be tackled all at once early on in the technology development while innovative integration schemes in front-end of the line are being validated. This paper presents a case study of a high-complexity static random access memory (SRAM) used during a 32nm technology development phase. The case study addresses several novel and unrelated fail mechanisms on a product-like SRAM. Corrective actions were put in place for several process levels in the back-end of the line, the middle of the line, and the front-end of the line. These process changes were successfully verified by demonstrating a significant reduction of the Vmax and Vmin nest array block fallout, thus allowing the broader development team to continue improving random defectivity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LAL SINGH ◽  
PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH ◽  
HARI BAKSH ◽  
SARVESH SINGH

Vegetable crops are conducting under Farmers Participatory Research Trial in Temperate regions of Kashmir Valley. The trials are designed and managed by farmers, the researchers have only advice for selection of the resource conservation technology (treatments). Farmers have full control over the selection of treatments to be used on his/her field. The main objectives of this type of research is to be established and demonstrate the benefits of resource conservation technologies like raised bed, furrow irrigated planting system, zero tillage etc. over the conventional practices. In these type of trial farmers are briefed about new practices. The participating farmers are encouraged to experiment their own and are given the full control over the selection of subset of resource conservation technologies to be tested on their fields with a view to assess farmer innovation and acceptability.


2021 ◽  
pp. 026732312110283
Author(s):  
Judith Simon ◽  
Gernot Rieder

Ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions of whom or what to trust have become paramount. This article examines the public debates surrounding the initial development of the German Corona-Warn-App in 2020 as a case study to analyse such questions at the intersection of trust and trustworthiness in technology development, design and oversight. Providing some insights into the nature and dynamics of trust and trustworthiness, we argue that (a) trust is only desirable and justified if placed well, that is, if directed at those being trustworthy; that (b) trust and trustworthiness come in degrees and have both epistemic and moral components; and that (c) such a normatively demanding understanding of trust excludes technologies as proper objects of trust and requires that trust is directed at socio-technical assemblages consisting of both humans and artefacts. We conclude with some lessons learned from our case study, highlighting the epistemic and moral demands for trustworthy technology development as well as for public debates about such technologies, which ultimately requires attributing epistemic and moral duties to all actors involved.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-99
Author(s):  
Azlan Long Abdullah ◽  
Zawiyah Mohammad Yusof ◽  
Umi Asma Mokhtar

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore, identify and gain insight into factors related to electronic records and information management (e-RIM) issues and their influence on the implementation of e-RIM initiative in military service in Malaysia. This exploration was conducted via a literature review and case study. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a qualitative approach and used a case study involving two army departments in Malaysia. Interviews triangulated by document content analysis and observations were used for data collection. The data were analysed using a directional content analysis approach. Findings This study reveals that people, organizations, technology and processes are the interrelated contexts underlying e-RIM issues which inevitably influence the implementation of e-RIM initiatives. Competency and leadership, governance structure, culture and strategic planning, technology development and record-keeping process are the main factors impacting such efforts, in turn forming potential obstacles for organizations implementing such initiatives. Research limitations/implications The research approach and design adopted and the sample size were insufficient for generalization of the findings. Practical implications This study shows that e-RIM initiatives pose greater challenges related to various issues that cause difficulties in improving and implementing the initiative. Thus, it is crucial for organizations to ascertain and comprehend the factors that influence e-RIM initiatives prior to formulating strategies and approaches in addressing those factors, which would in turn affect the implementation of e-RIM initiatives. Originality/value This study provides insights into the fundamental factors embracing the e-RIM issues which influence the initiatives, and thereby fosters further discussion and research in the subject matter in Malaysia.


Author(s):  
Atiq U. Zaman ◽  
Juliet Arnott ◽  
Kate Mclntyre ◽  
Jonathon Hannon

This study analyses the case study of a deconstruction project called the ‘Whole House Reuse’ (WHR) which aimed, firstly, to harvest materials from a residential house, secondly, to produce new products using the recovered materials, and thirdly, to organize exhibition for the local public to promote awareness on resource conservation and sustainable deconstruction practices. The study applies characterization of recovered materials through deconstruction. In addition to the material recovery, the study assesses the embodied energy saving and greenhouse gas emission abatement of the deconstruction project. Around twelve tonnes of various construction materials were harvested through a systematic deconstruction approach, most which would otherwise be disposed to landfill in the traditional demolition approach. The study estimates that the recovered materials could potentially save around 502,158MJ of embodied energy and prevent carbon emission of around 27,029kg (CO2e). Deconstruction could eventually contribute to New Zealand’s national emission reduction targets. In addition, the project successfully engages local communities and designers to produce 400 new products using the recovered materials and exhibited to the local people. The study concludes that there is a huge prospect in regard to resource recovery, emission reduction, employment and small business opportunities using deconstruction of the old house. The socio-cultural importance of the WHR project is definitely immense; however, the greater benefits of such projects are often ignored and remain unreported to wider audiences as most of the external and environmental costs have not been considered in the traditional linear economy. It is acknowledged that under a favourable market condition and with appropriate support from local communities and authorities, deconstruction could contribute significantly to resource conservation and environmental protection despite its requirement of labour intensive efforts.


SenSaSi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Erna Sulistyowati ◽  
Rida Perwita Sari ◽  
Budi Santoso ◽  
Faluthia Fitri PN ◽  
Gusti Yunitasari ◽  
...  

Covid-19 di Indonesia berdampak pada sektor Kesehatan dan sektor ekonomi. Surabaya yang merupakan salah satu kota perdagangan industri juga terkena imbas secara ekonomi. Peningkatan pengangguran juga terjadi di Kota Surabaya, termasuk warga di Medokan Ayu Rungkut Surabaya. Oleh karena itu, strata ekonomi menengah ke bawah perlu menjadi fokus upaya pembangunan untuk pemberdayaan ekonomi. Banyaknya lahan kosong menjadi fokus kebangkitan ekonomi dengan merintis desa wisata baru sebagai respon masyarakat produktif Medokan Ayu yang terdampak Covid 19 dalam rangka membangun ekonomi mandiri. Bantuan dari segala aspek untuk mendorong peningkatan kemampuan ekonomi keluarga di tengah pandemi COVID-19, salah satunya melalui konsep budidaya bunga telang (clitoria ternatea) yang akan dikelola oleh masyarakat di lingkungan sekitar. Permasalahan yang ada di kelurahan Medokan Ayu, maka kegiatan PIKAT ini memiliki tujuan sebagai berikut: 1) Meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra dalam hal peralatan, teknik budidaya, pengadaan bibit dan aspek manajerial, 2) Meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra dalam pemasaran produk bunga telang, 3) Meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra dalam pengelolaan bisnis dan keuangan. Metode pelaksanaannya adalah dengan: ceramah, tanya jawab, demonstrasi, praktik/latihan dan diskusi dengan pendekatan Participatory Rural Appraisal, Participatory Technology Development, Community Development, Persuasive dan Education.Target luaran yang dihasilkan dari kegiatan PIKAT ini adalah: 1) Peningkatan pengetahuan teknik budidaya bunga telang dan aspek manajerial, 2) Peningkatan pengetahuan dalam pemasaran produk, 3) Peningkatan pengetahuan dalam pengelolaan bisnis dan keuangan, 4) Terbentuknya UKM khusus bunga telang, 5) Video tutorial budidaya bunga telang, 6) Pemasaran produk melalui media digital online, 7) Pembukuan sederhana untuk UMKM, 8) Hak Kekayaan Intelektual (HKI).


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