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1. AI Hussein, Zaid K. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2016, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1746

► The construction industry suffers from many practical problems and challenges; most being related to construction management. One of the most common recurring problems in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Lean Construction; Construction Delay; Planning and Scheduling.; Construction Engineering and Management; Technology and Innovation

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AI Hussein, Z. K. (2016). Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1746

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

AI Hussein, Zaid K. “Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1746.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

AI Hussein, Zaid K. “Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay.” 2016. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

AI Hussein ZK. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1746.

Council of Science Editors:

AI Hussein ZK. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the Last Planner System (LPS) to Reduce Construction Process Delay. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2016. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1746

Western Kentucky University

2. Sinkel, Daniel J. Farm-To-Fork Fresh Produce Food Safety: An Evaluation of Perceptions, Knowledge, and Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices in Kentucky.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2016, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1751

► Farmers’ markets have increasingly become a popular venue for purchase of fresh, locally-grown produce, with the number of farmers’ markets in Kentucky reaching an… (more)

▼ Farmers’ markets have increasingly become a popular venue for purchase of fresh, locally-grown produce, with the number of farmers’ markets in Kentucky reaching an all-time high of 159 in 2016. Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) is a program created by the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service to function as a food safety audit for small-scale fresh produce growers, such as those who sell fresh produce at local farmers’ markets. However, under the provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011, small-scale farmers who sell an average of $25,000 in annual fresh produce sales across the span of three years are exempt from mandatory food safety certification. Many smallscale farmers in Kentucky fall below this threshold, and do not hold food safety certification. This study had two objectives: to investigate the practices, perceptions, and implementation of GAPs among small-scale Kentucky farmers who sell at farmers’ markets; and to create and evaluate the effectiveness of commodity-specific informational factsheets to disseminate food safety knowledge among small-scale Kentucky farmers. Data from the perceptions, practices, and implementation survey were analyzed from 160 completed surveys of small-scale fresh produce growers on-site at farmers’ markets in 21 counties across the state of Kentucky (see Appendix A). The results were mixed, with 90% of participants indicated familiarity with GAPs, but only 47% opting to practice water quality GAPs and 55% choosing to observe soil amendment GAPs. Participants did report slightly higher compliance with field sanitation (71%) and sanitary facilities (73%) GAPs, but indicated that cost (67%) and time (68%) were significant perceived barriers to completing a GAPs audit on their farm. Participants also failed to identify many sources of potential microbiological contamination, with soil only being identified as a source of pathogenic contamination by 41% of participants and irrigation water identified by 51% of participants. Even fewer participants believed that contamination could result from ice (26%) or refrigeration and cooling (28%). However, most respondents indicated a desire to undergo further GAPs education, and the factsheet evaluation data indicated that the factsheets were highly effective and had resulted in significant GAPs knowledge increases for participants. Advisors/Committee Members: John Khouryieh (Director), Martine Stone, and Douglas Chelson.

Subjects/Keywords: Farmers markets; fresh produce; food safety; Kentucky; Good Agriculture Practices; GAPs; Agriculture; Food Microbiology; Food Science; Microbiology

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APA (6^th Edition):

Sinkel, D. J. (2016). Farm-To-Fork Fresh Produce Food Safety: An Evaluation of Perceptions, Knowledge, and Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices in Kentucky. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1751

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sinkel, Daniel J. “Farm-To-Fork Fresh Produce Food Safety: An Evaluation of Perceptions, Knowledge, and Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices in Kentucky.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1751.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sinkel, Daniel J. “Farm-To-Fork Fresh Produce Food Safety: An Evaluation of Perceptions, Knowledge, and Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices in Kentucky.” 2016. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Sinkel DJ. Farm-To-Fork Fresh Produce Food Safety: An Evaluation of Perceptions, Knowledge, and Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices in Kentucky. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1751.

Council of Science Editors:

Sinkel DJ. Farm-To-Fork Fresh Produce Food Safety: An Evaluation of Perceptions, Knowledge, and Implementation of Good Agriculture Practices in Kentucky. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2016. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1751

Western Kentucky University

3. Jiadong, Zhu. Wall Panel Optimization for Refugee Shelters in Germany: An AHP Study.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1962

► The German government is experiencing difficulties housing and assimilating Syrian refugees in its borders. Erecting temporary shelters on location is one way to deal… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Analytic Hierarchy Process; steel frame house; Architectural Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Urban, Community and Regional Planning

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Jiadong, Z. (2017). Wall Panel Optimization for Refugee Shelters in Germany: An AHP Study. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1962

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jiadong, Zhu. “Wall Panel Optimization for Refugee Shelters in Germany: An AHP Study.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1962.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jiadong, Zhu. “Wall Panel Optimization for Refugee Shelters in Germany: An AHP Study.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Jiadong Z. Wall Panel Optimization for Refugee Shelters in Germany: An AHP Study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1962.

Council of Science Editors:

Jiadong Z. Wall Panel Optimization for Refugee Shelters in Germany: An AHP Study. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1962

Western Kentucky University

4. Pourshirazi, Aida. An Application for the Detection of Signal Strength for ESP8266 Position.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2043

► Sinkholes are hazardous to buildings and their occupants, so a sensing device that can monitor underground changes is vital. Void Technology, developed in the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: sinkhole detection; Wi-fi; Signal strength; performance; ESP8266; Industrial Technology; Operational Research; Systems and Communications

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Pourshirazi, A. (2017). An Application for the Detection of Signal Strength for ESP8266 Position. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2043

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pourshirazi, Aida. “An Application for the Detection of Signal Strength for ESP8266 Position.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2043.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pourshirazi, Aida. “An Application for the Detection of Signal Strength for ESP8266 Position.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Pourshirazi A. An Application for the Detection of Signal Strength for ESP8266 Position. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2043.

Council of Science Editors:

Pourshirazi A. An Application for the Detection of Signal Strength for ESP8266 Position. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2043

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5. Khan, Arsalan. Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education?.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1976

► Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) programs are employed by firms globally in different multiple manners that are aimed at accelerating the development and growth of… (more)

▼ Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) programs are employed by firms globally in different multiple manners that are aimed at accelerating the development and growth of highly capable candidates. Among these candidates, depending on the particular LDP, may be those possess engineering skills typically afforded through engineering education as measured by completion of an engineering degree. Infrastructure reductions might be afforded corporations if multiple LDPs could be supplanted with one program such as an Engineering Leadership Development Program. In practice, however, economic constraints limited the total sample population of this category to 67 (48 with engineering degrees and 15 without). Employing SPSS Sample Power 3, based on the pilot testing for CPMs, 113 subjects per group (with and without engineering degrees - totaling 226) would be required to yield a power of 80%, and of the 350 received completed surveys received, CPMs meeting the desired criteria accounted for only 63 (18%) of the total number of rated organizational leaders. Consequently, while all testing included the CPM group, the scope was expanded to also include managers with and without PMI certifications as well as managers with and without engineering degrees. The first research hypothesis was Ho: There is no affiliation amongst Transformational Leadership (TL) and engineering education. Thus, the author’s aim is to determine the role, if any, that engineering education plays in perceived leadership style as exhibited by CPMs and non-CPMs holding engineering degrees (e.g. EE, ME, IE, etc.) versus the same without engineering degrees. A secondary goal is to determine, within the management category, which style (transformational or transactional) serves as the dominant style of leadership. With this in mind, the independent variable, CPMs with and without engineering degrees, was operationally defined consistent with this Project. Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Brent Askins (Director), Dr. Douglas Chelson, and Ron Mitchell.

Subjects/Keywords: Relation between leadership and engineering education; LDP; CPM; Business Administration, Management, and Operations; Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Leadership Studies

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Khan, A. (2017). Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education?. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1976

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Khan, Arsalan. “Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education?.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1976.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Khan, Arsalan. “Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education?.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Khan A. Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1976.

Council of Science Editors:

Khan A. Management and Leadership Style: Is Style Influenced by Engineering Education?. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1976

Western Kentucky University

6. Hassan, Muhammad M. The Prevalence of Six Sigma Trends in the Construction Industry in Pakistan.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2019

► Economic development in any country or area depends heavily on the performance of the construction industry. This is because the subsequent development of infrastructure… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: six sigma; construction; Pakistan; Architectural Engineering; Engineering; Structural Engineering

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Hassan, M. M. (2017). The Prevalence of Six Sigma Trends in the Construction Industry in Pakistan. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2019

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hassan, Muhammad M. “The Prevalence of Six Sigma Trends in the Construction Industry in Pakistan.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2019.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hassan, Muhammad M. “The Prevalence of Six Sigma Trends in the Construction Industry in Pakistan.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Hassan MM. The Prevalence of Six Sigma Trends in the Construction Industry in Pakistan. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2019.

Council of Science Editors:

Hassan MM. The Prevalence of Six Sigma Trends in the Construction Industry in Pakistan. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2019

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7. Ayappa Ravishankar,, Chirag. Shower Atomization.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2033

► The research will help to design a shower for Dr. Chelson’s shelter, which can control the water flow, pressure and duration of the shower,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: water; shower; sanitation; Architectural Engineering; Environmental Design; Hydrology; Urban, Community and Regional Planning

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APA (6^th Edition):

Ayappa Ravishankar,, C. (2017). Shower Atomization. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2033

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ayappa Ravishankar,, Chirag. “Shower Atomization.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2033.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ayappa Ravishankar,, Chirag. “Shower Atomization.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Ayappa Ravishankar, C. Shower Atomization. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2033.

Council of Science Editors:

Ayappa Ravishankar, C. Shower Atomization. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2033

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8. Ghani, Muhammad Usman. A Feasibility Investigation of Modular Portable “Chelson Shelters” Micro-Homes to Alleviate Housing Deficiencies: A Case Study in Mithi, Tharpakar, Pakistan.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2030

► Many people in Mithi, Tharparkar do not have proper housing, face an unhygienic water supply, and have no sanitation facilities. These factors contribute to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Mithi; Portable homes; Shelters; Architectural Engineering; Architectural Technology; Construction Engineering

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Ghani, M. U. (2017). A Feasibility Investigation of Modular Portable “Chelson Shelters” Micro-Homes to Alleviate Housing Deficiencies: A Case Study in Mithi, Tharpakar, Pakistan. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2030

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ghani, Muhammad Usman. “A Feasibility Investigation of Modular Portable “Chelson Shelters” Micro-Homes to Alleviate Housing Deficiencies: A Case Study in Mithi, Tharpakar, Pakistan.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2030.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ghani, Muhammad Usman. “A Feasibility Investigation of Modular Portable “Chelson Shelters” Micro-Homes to Alleviate Housing Deficiencies: A Case Study in Mithi, Tharpakar, Pakistan.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Ghani MU. A Feasibility Investigation of Modular Portable “Chelson Shelters” Micro-Homes to Alleviate Housing Deficiencies: A Case Study in Mithi, Tharpakar, Pakistan. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2030.

Council of Science Editors:

Ghani MU. A Feasibility Investigation of Modular Portable “Chelson Shelters” Micro-Homes to Alleviate Housing Deficiencies: A Case Study in Mithi, Tharpakar, Pakistan. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2030

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9. Bokhari, Fakir Moiz. Supply Chain Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan.

Degree: MS, Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences, 2017, Western Kentucky University

URL: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2022

► This research paper investigated the performance of the supply chain system in the pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan. The study was based on the hypothesis… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Flexibility/Agility Performance; Supply Chain Resource Performance; Supply Chain Output Performance; Pharmaceutical Industry; Pakistan; Engineering; Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering

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APA (6^th Edition):

Bokhari, F. M. (2017). Supply Chain Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan. (Masters Thesis). Western Kentucky University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2022

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bokhari, Fakir Moiz. “Supply Chain Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Western Kentucky University. Accessed December 10, 2019. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2022.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bokhari, Fakir Moiz. “Supply Chain Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan.” 2017. Web. 10 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Bokhari FM. Supply Chain Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 10]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2022.

Council of Science Editors:

Bokhari FM. Supply Chain Performance in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Pakistan. [Masters Thesis]. Western Kentucky University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2022

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