The adoption of environmental practices by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is influenced by multiple social system factors, including market forces, judicial enforcement, and government policies. This paper reviews existing literature on SMEs’ environmental practices, categorizing their motives into market-driven, legal compliance, and government-support mechanisms. Additionally, this study identifies key barriers that hinder sustainability efforts …

Motives Behind the Adoption of Environmental Practices by SMEs Under a Social System Perspective: A Mini ReviewRead More

The construction industry is one of the most physically demanding sectors, posing significant challenges for ageing workers due to declining physical strength, slower reflexes, and increased susceptibility to workplace injuries. The integration of smart wearable technology provides an innovative solution to mitigate these challenges by enhancing safety, monitoring health metrics, and optimizing productivity. Smart wearables, …

Enhancing Safety and Productivity: The Role of Smart Wearables for Ageing Workers in the Construction IndustryRead More

Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has revolutionized prosthetic development by enabling highly personalized and functional prosthetic devices. This review examines the latest advancements in AM technologies, materials, and smart technologies in prosthetics. Techniques like Stereolithography (SLA) and Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) have enhanced prosthetic design flexibility and accuracy. The paper also discusses …

Emerging Trends in Additive Manufacturing for Prosthesis Applications – A ReviewRead More

Blindness is one of the major disabilities, and individuals who suffer from blindness face numerous challenges as they cannot travel or move from one place to another as easily as other people. This project is being developed to assist blind people so that they can navigate from one location to another without encountering obstacles. It …

Smart Shoes for the BlindRead More

This comprehensive review paper delves substantially into the environment of Electric Vehicles (EVs), starting with a complete introduction to what EVs are and how they work. It follows the evolution of these vehicles from their early beginnings to their current situation, noting major milestones along the path. The article covers the various types of EVs …

A Comprehensive Review of Electric VehiclesRead More