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The concept of performability is explained and the desirability of using this attribute in pursuing the design of engineering products, systems, and services is emphasized in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Today a new revolution is taking place where the leaders will be those nations that provide priority to the principles of sustainability in order to design, develop and use products, systems and services that are not only dependable but do not lead to disrupt the delicate ecological balance in nature. New materials, technologies and processes in consonance with environmental protection hold the key to future progress and prosperity.
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Misra, K.B. (2008). Performability Engineering: An Essential Concept in the 21st Century. In: Misra, K.B. (eds) Handbook of Performability Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-131-2_1
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