Did victories in certification contests affect the survival of organizations in the American automobile industry during 1895–1912? A replication study
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DOI: 10.1002/smj.2911
Abstract: Research summary: We successfully replicate the highly influential study: “The social construction of reputation…,”(Rao, ) which reports that cumulative victories in certification contests are negatively associated with firm failure. The replication is robust to the… read more here.
Keywords: automobile; certification contests; study; victories certification ... See more keywords
Component remanufacturing: a new prospective profitable business approach for the Indian automobile sector
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DOI: 10.1007/s12597-020-00457-6
Abstract: In the last 60 years, remanufacturing has evolved as the major way for recovering value from products or components of the product, because the remanufactured product or component is not only cheaper than those obtained from… read more here.
Keywords: new prospective; automobile; business approach; automobile sector ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of a novel Two-stage automobile thermoelectric generator with the Temperature-dependent materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117249
Abstract: Abstract In order to enhance the performance of the automobile waste heat recovery system, a novel two-stage automobile thermoelectric generator with a cascade configuration along the temperature gradient of exhaust gas was designed. The corresponding… read more here.
Keywords: two stage; thermoelectric generator; automobile; performance ... See more keywords
Modeling and analysis of highway emission dispersion due to noise barrier and automobile wake effects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apr.2020.08.013
Abstract: Abstract Highway automobile emissions is an important environmental issue and can be complex due to the influences of multiple factors such as noise barrier configurations, vehicle induced wake flows, and traffic flow conditions. To better… read more here.
Keywords: automobile; vehicle; geometry; highway ... See more keywords
How nonlinear control can enhance the automobile efficiency and reduce harmful emissions: China case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.193
Abstract: Abstract China transport energy consumption grows greatly along with dramatically escalated carbon dioxide emissions. Saving energy in transportation is requested for both reducing energy pressure intensity and decreasing relevant emissions. Large scale energy conservation and… read more here.
Keywords: nonlinear control; control; energy; efficiency ... See more keywords
Visual distraction from automobile displays: an impediment to visual performance
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01409-0
Abstract: Visual and auditory distraction (cell phones, texting, displays) increase automobile accidents [1]. While cell phone distraction has been a focus of major concern [2], automobile displays with auditory cues delay performance but research on their… read more here.
Keywords: automobile; display; performance; distraction ... See more keywords
Gasoline automobile catalysis and its historical journey to cleaner air
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DOI: 10.1038/s41929-019-0312-9
Abstract: Environmental regulations in effect since the seventies have been instrumental in promoting continuous progress in the treatment of automotive exhausts, leading to an effective reduction in the emissions of carbon monoxide, unburned non-methane hydrocarbons, oxides… read more here.
Keywords: automobile; catalysis; gasoline automobile; automobile catalysis ... See more keywords
The political economy of automobile development in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1080/03056244.2020.1721277
Abstract: SUMMARY This briefing examines the major developments in Nigeria’s automobile industry since 1960. It argues that inconsistent implementation of automobile policies reinforces the capacity of non-indigenous automobile manufacturers to dominate the sector, and concludes that… read more here.
Keywords: political economy; automobile; development nigeria; economy automobile ... See more keywords
Factors predisposing to work-related lower back pain in automobile industry workers
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2018.1527055
Abstract: Objective. This study aimed to assess the presence of lower back pain (LBP) in automobile industrial workers and correlate it with the factors known to be contributing to the development of work-related LBP. Method. Post… read more here.
Keywords: work; lower back; back pain; work related ... See more keywords
Occupational exposure in automobile repair workshops: toxicological effects of contaminated soil in Wistar rats.
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DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfac030
Abstract: Background Automobile repair workshops contribute immensely to the generation of soil and water contamination. This study was conducted to compare the soil microbial load, heavy metals, and consequent toxicological effects, in three (3) automobile mechanic… read more here.
Keywords: automobile; automobile repair; toxicological effects; group ... See more keywords
Reliability assessment on automobile suspension system using wavelet analysis
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DOI: 10.1108/ijsi-04-2019-0035
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on the reliability assessment on the basis of automobile suspension fatigue life using wavelet decomposition method. Design/methodology/approach The discrete wavelet transform (DWT) of automobile coil spring… read more here.
Keywords: decomposition; level decomposition; automobile; analysis ... See more keywords