addis, getaneh
Geotourism is a sustainable type of tourism that focuses on the geological and geomorphological heritages of an area, and the associated cultural and biodiversity features. Though the popularity of geotourism is rapidly growing, research on the demand side, particularly on segmenting tourists to geosites and understanding their profiles, is limited...
Broucke, Keshia Van Weyenberg, Stephanie Twarogowska, Anna Van de Walle, Kathleen Boone, Charlotte Van Royen, Geert
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Meat science
Due to concerns about meat quality, health, sustainability and animal welfare, the typical Belgian meat products such as cooked ham are being threatened by a negative reputation. To address these concerns, an objective quality assessment tool was developed that could predict the consumer acceptability for a range of sensorial descriptors based on a...
Formentini, Giovanni Bouissiere, Francois Cuiller, Claude Dereux, Pierre-Eric Favi, Claudio
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Research in Engineering Design
This paper describes an engineering design methodology, called conceptual design for assembly (CDFA) in the context of aircraft development, to assess aircraft systems’ installation during conceptual phase, in relation to industrial performance objectives. The methodology is based on a given framework (hierarchical structure) which includes a set o...
Annosi, M.C. Marzi, Giacomo Ciampi, Francesco Rialti, Riccardo
In the face of increasing competition, an organization's capacity to acquire knowledge from the outside has become fundamental for new product development. Pertinent extant literature has stressed how an organization should practice social product development, allowing for the inclusion of all types of stakeholders in idea generation, selection, va...
Liljedahl, Eric
This report is done as master thesis for the education mechanical engineering with emphasis on sustainable and innovative product development. The master thesis is done in collaboration with the company CTC which is a part of Enertech AB. The purpose of the project is to develop a new solution to their packaging of heat pumps. The methodology used ...
Galactionova, Katya Smith, Thomas A. Penny, Melissa A.
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Malaria Journal
Mathematical models are increasingly used to inform decisions throughout product development pathways from pre-clinical studies to country implementation of novel health interventions. This review illustrates the utility of simulation approaches by reviewing the literature on malaria vaccine modelling, with a focus on its link to the development of...
Parry, Henry Buskqvist, Alfred Erlandsson, Petter Öhrman, Christian Lindblom, Hampus Ohlsson, Marie McGawley, Kerry
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Sports Engineering
This study aimed to determine whether the recently developed Flow Motion Technology® roller-ski prototype could improve indicators of performance during sub-maximal and maximal cross-country roller skiing. Thirteen national and international cross-country skiers completed 2 experimental trials: 1 with Flow Motion Technology® activated, allowing a r...
Le Merdy, Maxime Mullin, Jim Lukacova, Viera
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Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
A physiologically based model describing the dissolution, diffusion, and transfer of drug from the intra-articular (IA) space to the plasma, was developed for GastroPlus® v9.8. The model is subdivided into compartments representing the synovial fluid, synovium, and cartilage. The synovium is broken up into two sublayers. The intimal layer acts as a...
Alberts, Garrelt J. N. Rol, M. Adriaan Last, Thorsten Broer, Benno W. Bultink, Cornelis C. Rijlaarsdam, Matthijs S. C. Van Hauwermeiren, Amber E.
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EPJ Quantum Technology
Product developmentGiven the recent breakthroughs in quantum technology development in R& D labs all over the world, the perspective of high-tech companies has changed. Product development is initiated next to the existing research and technology development activities.Quantum computer product roadmapConsidering the quantum computer as a product re...
Vanhooydonck, Andres Van Goethem, Sander Van Loon, Joren Vandormael, Robin Vleugels, Jochen Peeters, Thomas Smedts, Sam Stokhuijzen, Drim Van Camp, Marieke Veelaert, Lore
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Journal of manufacturing systems
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic presented European hospitals with chronic shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks and respirator masks. Demand outstripped the production capacity of certified European manufacturers of these devices. Hospitals perceived emergency local manufacturing of PPE as an approach to reduce dependence ...