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Modifying the Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) Protocol for Rapid Assessment of Streambank Erosion in Northeastern Ohio
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2015
Streambank erosion potential can be evaluated and ranked using David Rosgen’s Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI), however this protocol has significant limitations. Here we present protocol modifications to address time constraints, allow nonprofessionals to complete accurate assessments, and account for non-alluvial stream conditions in Northeast Ohio.
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Measuring and Mapping Patterns of Soil Erosion and Deposition Related to Soil Carbonate Concentrations Under Agricultural Management
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2017
Spatial patterns of soil erosion and deposition can be inferred from differences in ground elevation mapped at appropriate time increments. Such changes in elevation are related to changes in near-surface soil carbonates. Repeatable methods for field and laboratory measurements of these quantities and data analysis methods are described here.
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Service Environments
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2024
The environment where a service is delivered plays a vital role in shaping customer perception and overall experience. Businesses design these spaces with care, incorporating elements like ambiance, layout, and physical features to create a comfortable, engaging atmosphere that enhances the service. This intentional design influences how customers feel and strengthens the connection between the customer and the brand, making the experience more memorable and enjoyable. Ambiance—such as...
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Marketing Environment
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2024
The marketing environment refers to external and internal factors influencing an organization's marketing-related decisions and activities. It plays a crucial role in shaping a company's marketing strategy and ability to succeed in the marketplace. Here are the key components of the marketing environment: • Internal Environment: Internal factors within the organization's control include culture, resources, employees, marketing budget, and product/service quality. Managing these is essential...
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Micro-Environment
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2024
The micro-environment, or the task environment or operating environment, is the immediate environment that directly influences a business. It includes factors closely linked to the business operations and directly impacts its performance and decision-making. The critical components of a micro-environment are: • Customers: They are the most crucial part of any business's micro-environment. Their needs, preferences, and behavior significantly impact a company's strategies and operations. •...
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Material damage may arise from several stresses acting together rather than from one mechanism alone. Fluid motion can remove weakened surface material, chemical reactions can reduce resistance, and biological activity can alter the interface or surrounding conditions. Considering these interactions is important because testing only one exposure may underestimate degradation in biomaterials, medical devices, or engineered tissues.
Fluid motion, particle exposure, material composition, and surface structure are central variables. Faster or more disruptive flow can increase mechanical loading, while particles add abrasive contact. Composition determines how readily the material resists reactive conditions, and surface structure affects how forces reach or remove material. Comparing these factors helps explain why similar components can show different durability.
Surface structure influences how flowing fluids, particles, and reactive conditions interact with a material. Features that expose more vulnerable regions may promote progressive damage, whereas a surface with greater resistance can better preserve its function. In bioengineering, examining this relationship supports more informed evaluation of interfaces that experience repeated contact with bodily fluids or moving biological structures.
A useful evaluation identifies the relevant exposure conditions, including fluid motion, particle contact, chemical activity, or biological interaction, and then examines how the material responds over time. Researchers can compare surface condition, structural integrity, and functional performance before and after exposure. Such lifetime testing helps connect observed damage with expected durability and potential failure.
It matters when biomaterials, medical devices, or engineered tissues encounter bodily fluids or dynamic interfaces. These settings can subject surfaces to repeated mechanical contact and reactive conditions, so designers must consider more than initial material strength. Evaluating likely exposure supports material selection and protective strategies that preserve structural performance and improve functional reliability during use.
Testing can reveal how exposure affects surface condition, structural durability, and functional performance. The results help researchers identify materials or designs that are more vulnerable to progressive damage, compare protective strategies, and estimate whether a component can maintain its intended role. This information is valuable for reducing structural failure and guiding improvements in bioengineered systems.