PM 2.5 concentration is a significant factor in fine particulate matter pollution, causing adverse health impacts, particularly respiratory health. Different sources of PM 2.5 pollutants can also damage human lungs. A ...

The migration of skilled professionals, commonly referred to as “brain drain,” has a significant impact on labour-intensive sectors, notably the construction industry. In Sri Lanka, this trend has intensified, particularly ...

Lean construction (LC) is a strategic concept for eliminating non-value-added activities and striving to increase value delivery in the construction industry. However, various barriers hinder its widespread adoption. To ...

As one of the largest food consuming industries in the world, the hotel industry makes a significant contribution to the global food waste generation. There is a significant impact for the sustainability in terms of food ...

This paper addresses the critical challenges posed by climate change to small-scale agriculture in coastal Bangladesh - a region highly susceptible to tidal surges, salinity, flooding, river erosion, and cyclones. The ...

In northwestern part of Bangladesh, people used to face seasonal famine which is called “Monga” in local language. They follow a way to cope with their seasonal famine. They migrate to the urban areas and work as day ...

Cost information is a crucial element in the construction industry; however, prevailing methods for presenting it to stakeholders are limited to formats such as Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quotations, and cost reports. ...

The study explores the impact of preschool furniture on the physical comfort of children, highlighting the significant role of the furniture in their physical comfort. The research focuses on ergonomics and sustainability ...

Mangrove forests are critical for coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon storage, but they suffer substantial risks from coastal development and climate change. This study critically evaluates previous mangrove ...

This study investigates user behavioral patterns in the internal social spaces of elderly care resorts in Sri Lanka, contrasting them with the more common concept of elderly homes. Focusing on the local elderly community ...