scholarly journals The Agro-Waste Production in Selected EUSAIR Regions and Its Potential Use for Building Applications: A Review

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 670
Author(s):  
Stefania Liuzzi ◽  
Chiara Rubino ◽  
Pietro Stefanizzi ◽  
Francesco Martellotta
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Acoustical Properties ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
Current Consumption ◽  
Legislative Framework

The purpose of this study is to provide a snapshot of the agro-waste production in Puglia, Molise, Albania and Montenegro, some of the regions belonging to EUSAIR (ADRIATIC-IONIAN REGIONS) correlating this aspect to the possible use of agro-waste in the building sector. EUSAIR is a functional area, facing the Adriatic sea, treating the marine, coastal and terrestrial areas as interconnected systems. In the first part of the paper, the state of the art about the current consumption of agricultural biomass is carried out referring to the ongoing research lines. It was shown that a great number of international studies have demonstrated that the agro-waste plays an important role in several fields. Moreover, several researchers conducted studies on hygrothermal, physical and acoustical properties of building materials made with biomass proving the potentiality to use this kind of by-product. Then, the state of the art regarding the production and current way of disposal of the agro-waste in the regions of the EUSAIR above mentioned was performed in order to outline the possible by-products which are suitable to be re-used in the building sector. The correlation existing between the agro-waste and the possible use in the building sector is finally presented, focusing on the legislative framework currently existing in each of the regions.

Frontal Sinus Surgery: The State of the Art

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J Marino ◽  
Edward D McCoul
Keyword(s):  
Outcomes Research ◽  
Frontal Sinus ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Indications For Surgery ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Sinus Disease ◽  
Frontal Sinus Surgery ◽  
Essential Components

ABSTRACT Aim: Review and describe the essential components of modern frontal sinus surgery. Background Frontal sinus surgery has evolved considerably over the last century, and advances in imaging, optics, and instrumentation have contributed to contemporary treatment paradigms. Outcomes assessment has had an important role in identifying indications for surgery and future areas of research. Review results Numerous advancements are part of modern frontal sinus surgery and the treatment of frontal sinusitis. Anatomic studies have revealed variations that are associated with disease and pose challenges for surgery. Open approaches remain relevant in situations of difficult disease or as part of combined approaches. Endoscopic surgery, however, is central to contemporary surgical management of frontal sinus disease. Evolving instrumentation and the development of new implantable devices are increasingly relevant in the endoscopic era. Outcomes research has refined indications for surgery and identifies areas for ongoing research. Conclusion State-of-the-art frontal sinus surgery is the product of significant evolution and advancement. Modern surgery is reflective of improved optics and new instrumentation, and the central role of endoscopic approaches in treating frontal sinus disease. Outcomes research has been essential for developing an evidenced-based approach to frontal sinus surgery. Clinical significance A review of the essential components of state-of-the-art frontal sinus surgery for the practicing otolaryngologist. How to cite this article Marino MJ, McCoul ED. Frontal Sinus Surgery: The State of the Art. Int J Head Neck Surg 2016;7(1): 5-12.

Medieval juristic regulae: unity or disunity?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Ilya A. Kotlyar
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Dialectical Method ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The University

Summary This article is dedicated to the regulae iuris in general, and their role in medieval jurisprudence in particular. After providing a survey of the state-of-the-art literature on regulae and discussions surrounding them, the article provides arguments in support of the thesis that the use of existing regulae and the creation of new ones were an integral part of the method of medieval jurisprudence, itself part of the general medieval dialectical method of reasoning. The article also discloses the parameters and interesting preliminary results of an ongoing research project on regulae iuris in the University of Ghent.

scholarly journals The State-of-the-Art of Knowledge-Intensive Agriculture: A Review on Applied Sensing Systems and Data Analytics

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barun Basnet ◽  
Junho Bang
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The State ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Developed Nations

The application of sensors and information and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture has played a vital role in improving agricultural production and the value chain. Recently, the use of data analytics has shifted agriculture from input-intensive to knowledge-intensive as a large amount of agricultural data can be stored, shared, and analyzed to create information. In this paper, we have reviewed existing sensors and data analytics techniques used in different areas of agriculture. We have classified agriculture into five categories and reviewed the state-of-the-art technology in practice and ongoing research in each of these areas. Also, we have presented a case study of Korean scenario compared with other developed nations and addressed some of the issues associated with it. Finally, we have discussed current and future challenges and provided our views on how such issues can be addressed.

scholarly journals The English Textbook. Tensions from an Intercultural Perspective

2018 ◽  
pp. 230-259
Author(s):  
Astrid Nuñez-Pardo
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Research Study ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Review Article ◽  
The State ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Publishing Houses ◽  
English Textbooks

This review article addresses tensions, critiques and trends that are still latent in mainstream research on English textbooks that have looked at their intercultural aspects, which need to be explored from the perspective of critical interculturality to resist the instrumental, regulatory, homogenizing and commercial nature of textbooks developed by foreign and local publishing houses. The manuscript firstly elaborates on the textbook as an object of research; secondly, it discusses critical analysis of the content of textbooks; and thirdly, the text concludes by pondering critical interculturality, as a decolonial alternative, to make possible the construction of criteria of being, knowledge and power to orient the development of the English textbook, and move away from a de-contextualised textbook toward a desirable contextualised one. This article encompasses the state of the art supporting an ongoing research study on the English textbook from the perspective of critical interculturality that is being conducted within the doctoral programme1 in Education at Universidad Pedagógica and Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC), conducted during 2014-2018, and supported by Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá.             Key words: English textbook, critical analysis, interculturality, critical interculturality 1 Decolonising the English Textbook: A Venture from Critical Interculturality

The State-of-the-Art in Nano-Turning

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Schmittdiel ◽  
Rodolfo E. Haber Guerra ◽  
A´ngel Escribano ◽  
Javier Escribano
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Single Point ◽  
The State ◽  
Tool Geometry ◽  
Machining Parameters ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
The Impact

The state-of-the-art in nano-turning is evolving rapidly due to the economic and application benefits that nano-scale engineering creates. This paper describes the state of the art in nano-turning with a focus on single point diamond tools (SPDT) and integrated sensory systems. Research in this area has thus far lagged behind other nano-scale research efforts in the chemical and biological sciences. Discussion of the fundamentals of nano-scale turning is presented along with the state-of-the-art in sensor systems. Surface finish is a critical performance characteristic for nano-turned parts, which is detailed in terms of the impact of machining parameters, tool geometry, and material anisotropy. Ongoing research into computer modeling of the cutting mechanics at the nano-scale is presented. Sensors and automation systems for nano-turning are discussed with a focus on active control and in-process adjustments. Finally, recommendations are given for the future of nano-turning and nano-scale machining in general.

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