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Olivier Senechal - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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research directions for integrating the triple bottom line in maintenance dashboards
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017Co-Authors: Olivier SenechalAbstract:Abstract Among the activities managed by an organization, the maintenance of the resources it uses considerably affects Sustainable performance. In this paper, we propose research on decision support for controlling Sustainable performance induced by maintenance processes based on the core principles of decision systems. We discuss their application in maintenance, and underline the weaknesses of current practices in this domain. As we are particularly interested in key performance indicators, dashboards and prognosis approaches, we have reviewed the work on these subjects conducted by different scientific communities. This study allows us to propose a set of founding elements to conduct research on dashboards for Sustainable performance in maintenance. Among these elements, we define Sustainable value, Sustainable signature, and Sustainable state of the equipment. We suggest implementing such dashboards in Sustainable Condition-Based Maintenance (SCBM) based on Remaining Sustainable Life (RSL), and we propose a framework to conduct this research using a systemic approach according to the process of dashboard building.
Paul Maher - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sustainable Life cycle engineering of an integrated desktop PC; a small to medium enterprise perspective
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2014Co-Authors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Stewart Hickey, Karsten Schischke, Paul MaherAbstract:This paper describes the Life cycle engineering of an integrated desktop computer system from the perspective of a small to medium enterprise (SME). Using a novel approach which considers the motivations of actors at various stages during the Life cycle of the PC it attempts to engineer the Lifecycle through design features which have been chosen to influence these critical decision points leading to more desirable pathways from an environmental perspective. Using these motivations it extracts design principles and ultimately design and service features to (1) promote long Lifetime with the original user (2) facilitate refurbishment and reuse (3) be easy to disassemble and (4) contain minimal valueless fractions at end of Life. This has been achieved largely through two specific design features and supported by post-sale services to the consumer. The first of these features is a high quality finish using a solid hardwood chassis to create an emotionally durable product that is easy to refurbish and eliminates negative value plastic fractions at end of Life. The second feature is a strong focus on ease of disassembly to facilitate upgrade, refurbishment and deep disassembly at end of Life. The service offering is also crucial and upgrade services and buy back are available
Eija Yli-panula - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Nordic–Baltic Student Teachers’ Identification of and Interest in Plant and Animal Species: The Importance of Species Identification and Biodiversity for Sustainable Development
Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2015Co-Authors: Irmeli Palmberg, Ida Berg, Eila Jeronen, Sirpa Kärkkäinen, Pia Norrgård-sillanpää, Christel Persson, Rytis Vilkonis, Eija Yli-panulaAbstract:Knowledge of species, interest in nature, and nature experiences are the factors that best promote interest in and understanding of environmental issues, biodiversity and Sustainable Life. The aim of this study is to investigate how well student teachers identify common local species, their interest in and ideas about species identification, and their perceptions of the importance of species identification and biodiversity for Sustainable development. Totally 456 student teachers for primary schools were tested using an identification test and a questionnaire consisting of fixed and open questions. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used to get a more holistic view of students’ level of knowledge and their preferred learning methods. The student teachers’ ability to identify very common species was low, and only 3 % were able to identify most of the tested species. Experiential learning outdoors was suggested by the majority of students as the most efficient learning method, followed by experiential learning indoors, project work and experimental learning. They looked upon the identification of plants and animals as ‘important’ or ‘very important’ for citizens today and for Sustainable development. Likewise, they looked upon biodiversity as ‘important’ or ‘very important’ for Sustainable development. Our conclusion is that teaching and learning methods for identification and knowledge of species and for education of biodiversity and Sustainable development should always include experiential and project-based methods in authentic environments.
Colin Fitzpatrick - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sustainable Life cycle engineering of an integrated desktop PC; a small to medium enterprise perspective
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2014Co-Authors: Colin Fitzpatrick, Stewart Hickey, Karsten Schischke, Paul MaherAbstract:This paper describes the Life cycle engineering of an integrated desktop computer system from the perspective of a small to medium enterprise (SME). Using a novel approach which considers the motivations of actors at various stages during the Life cycle of the PC it attempts to engineer the Lifecycle through design features which have been chosen to influence these critical decision points leading to more desirable pathways from an environmental perspective. Using these motivations it extracts design principles and ultimately design and service features to (1) promote long Lifetime with the original user (2) facilitate refurbishment and reuse (3) be easy to disassemble and (4) contain minimal valueless fractions at end of Life. This has been achieved largely through two specific design features and supported by post-sale services to the consumer. The first of these features is a high quality finish using a solid hardwood chassis to create an emotionally durable product that is easy to refurbish and eliminates negative value plastic fractions at end of Life. The second feature is a strong focus on ease of disassembly to facilitate upgrade, refurbishment and deep disassembly at end of Life. The service offering is also crucial and upgrade services and buy back are available
Irmeli Palmberg - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Nordic–Baltic Student Teachers’ Identification of and Interest in Plant and Animal Species: The Importance of Species Identification and Biodiversity for Sustainable Development
Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2015Co-Authors: Irmeli Palmberg, Ida Berg, Eila Jeronen, Sirpa Kärkkäinen, Pia Norrgård-sillanpää, Christel Persson, Rytis Vilkonis, Eija Yli-panulaAbstract:Knowledge of species, interest in nature, and nature experiences are the factors that best promote interest in and understanding of environmental issues, biodiversity and Sustainable Life. The aim of this study is to investigate how well student teachers identify common local species, their interest in and ideas about species identification, and their perceptions of the importance of species identification and biodiversity for Sustainable development. Totally 456 student teachers for primary schools were tested using an identification test and a questionnaire consisting of fixed and open questions. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used to get a more holistic view of students’ level of knowledge and their preferred learning methods. The student teachers’ ability to identify very common species was low, and only 3 % were able to identify most of the tested species. Experiential learning outdoors was suggested by the majority of students as the most efficient learning method, followed by experiential learning indoors, project work and experimental learning. They looked upon the identification of plants and animals as ‘important’ or ‘very important’ for citizens today and for Sustainable development. Likewise, they looked upon biodiversity as ‘important’ or ‘very important’ for Sustainable development. Our conclusion is that teaching and learning methods for identification and knowledge of species and for education of biodiversity and Sustainable development should always include experiential and project-based methods in authentic environments.
