Effective approaches to water distribution network rehabilitation: Fuzzy synthetic evaluation

Farouk, Abdelrahman M.; Omer, Mazen M.; Rahman, Rahimi A.; Romali, Noor Suraya

doi:10.1063/5.0111495

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“…In this analysis, NVs greater than 0.50 indicate critical variables [43]. Numerous scholars employ this technique to identify critical variables within the construction management area [44,45]. The NV can be calculated through the following equation:…”

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Enhancing Construction Safety Education: Insights from Student Perspectives

Alhammadi,

Farouk,

Rahman

2024

Buildings

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Construction safety education is crucial as it ensures worker well-being, improves construction quality, and contributes to sustainable infrastructure development and safeguarding lives. This study aims to examine students’ perceptions of construction safety education. A structured questionnaire survey aligned with the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) safety topics was used to collect data from students on their understanding of construction safety topics (CSTs). Data were gathered from 161 students and analyzed using Cronbach’s alpha, mean calculations, standard deviation measurements, normalization value, Kruskal–Wallis tests, and correlation analysis. The findings reveal a strong awareness and interest in fire safety, with variations across engineering faculties, academic years, and specific topics, suggesting the need for tailored educational strategies to improve construction safety knowledge and align education with industry needs. This study represents the first investigation into students’ comprehension of CSTs in Saudi Arabia. The study insights can guide decisionmakers in refining existing curriculums, ensuring students develop a strong understanding of safety protocols in construction projects. By aligning education with industry requirements, policymakers can enhance the preparedness of graduates, promoting safer practices in engineering. This contributes to the overall economic and safety progress of nations.

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Enhancing Construction Safety Education: Insights from Student Perspectives

Alhammadi,

Farouk,

Rahman

2024

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Sustainable Transportation Indicators for Urban Areas: A Systematic Review

Farouk,

Yusof,

Rahman

et al. 2023

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Key competencies for identifying construction activities that produce recyclable materials: an exploratory study

Omer,

Rahman,

Fauzi

et al. 2024

IJBPA

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PurposeConstruction activities generate overwhelming waste that is typically disposed of in landfills, which has significant environmental consequences and hinders national progress. However, with the appropriate competencies, there is an opportunity to identify construction activities that produce recyclable materials, offering a path to a sustainable future. This study aims to assess the competencies for identifying construction activities that produce recyclable materials. To attain that aim, the study seeks to identify the key competencies and assess the index level of the competencies.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was conducted, and 20 competencies were identified and categorized into knowledge, skills, and abilities. A questionnaire survey was developed based on the competencies and completed by 101 individuals. The collected data were analyzed using normalized mean analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE).FindingsThe results revealed that the key competencies are problem-solving skills, communication skills, skills in providing vocational training, and knowledge of the environmental impacts of construction activities. The FSE ranks the constructs in order of skills, knowledge, and abilities. Also, the FSE illustrated that the overall index level is inclined to be important.Practical implicationsThis study leads to saving natural resources, using raw materials efficiently, protecting from environmental pollution, and mitigating resource depletion by providing the index level of the competencies.Originality/valueThe findings can guide professionals in effective waste management, policymakers in creating new policies and regulations, and researchers in compiling a list of competencies for identifying construction activities that produce recyclable materials.

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Effective approaches to water distribution network rehabilitation: Fuzzy synthetic evaluation

Cited by 3 publications

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Enhancing Construction Safety Education: Insights from Student Perspectives

Enhancing Construction Safety Education: Insights from Student Perspectives

Sustainable Transportation Indicators for Urban Areas: A Systematic Review

Key competencies for identifying construction activities that produce recyclable materials: an exploratory study

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