Academic Articles & Research Papers

A review of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) incorporation in the hydrogen production process

Integrating the photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system in green hydrogen production is an improvement in sustainable energy technologies. In PV/T systems, solar energy is converted into electricity and thermal energy simultaneously using hot wa...

Ways to benefit from the Environmental Design legacies of Jordan's heritage homes interior spaces

The geographical nature of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is distinguished by its environmental diversity and its climatic conditions, in addition to the richness and diversity of cultural legacies that appear clearly in the spaces interio...

Analysis and optimal design of low frequency road noise based on new energy MPV vehicle

Low-frequency road noise is a primary contributor to in-cabin noise and directly affects overall vehicle comfort. With the rapid development of electric vehicles, this issue has attracted increasing attention from the automotive industry. T...

Optimization Design of Structures Subjected to Transient Loads Using First and Second Derivatives of Dynamic Displacement and Stress

This paper developed an effective optimization method, i.e., gradient-Hessian matrix-based method or second order method, of frame structures subjected to the transient loads. An algorithm of first and second derivatives of dynamic displace...

Aesthetics of digital formation with the beginning of the twenty-first century

Change is a characteristic of every revolution that occurred when it took place. The rise of the industrial revolution and the technological revolution accompanied effects on various aspects of life, economic, political, literary, artistic,...

Rapid sizing concept of interior permanent magnet machine for traction applications

This study presents a rapid sizing technique for interior permanent magnet (IPM) machine in traction application considering saturation effects. It is demonstrated that with limited computing resources, sizing, parameters considering satura...

Geometric Shapes as Element to Maintain the Kuwaiti Identity in Interior Design

This research is an attempt to find an objective system to preserve the cultural identity in design. The proposed framework will guide designers to identify the main features and the specific design language of traditional cultural products...

Framework for Enhancing Urban Living Through Sustainable Plant Selection in Residential Green Spaces

Residential greening is a critical strategy for mitigating the negative impacts of urbanization on the environment, biodiversity, and human well-being. Proper plant species selection is essential for the success of residential greening proj...

DETERMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATORS’ OPINIONS ABOUT THE CABIN COMFORT IN ESKİŞEHİR

Comfort has a great importance in the interior design of tractor and agricultural machinery cabins. Operators are exposed to muscoskeletal system disorders since they spend long time periods during the day in these vehicles. There is a few ...

Methodology for the design of automotive HUD graphical interfaces

The use of mobile devices inside vehicles while driving is generating an imminent safety risk. Due to this situation, one of the most relevant solutions is the Head-Up Display (HUD) system, which displays information about the system, statu...

Torque-Preserving Flux-Weakening Control for IPMSM Based on q-Axis Current Compensation and Adaptive Voltage Regulation

A torque-preserving flux-weakening control strategy combining q-axis current compensation with a bandwidth-based speed-adaptive voltage regulator is proposed for interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) drives. The conventional n...

Making Rejected and Non-Selected Architectural Design Decisions Traceable: A Decision/Memory Model

In BIM-enabled architectural projects, information systems preserve accepted decisions far more reliably than the rejected and non-selected alternatives that shaped them. Drawings, models, specifications and common data environments record ...

The Integration Pathway of Landscape Culture Between Traditional Academies and International Campuses: A Case Study of Ningbo Oriental University of Science and Technology

Vulnerability assessment of urban remnant mountain ecosystems based on ecological sensitivity and ecosystem services

Urban remnant mountains (URMs) are precious natural green habitat patches that can provide a series of ecosystem services for multi-mountainous cities. The increase in ecological sensitivity and degradation of ecosystem services affected by...

Exogenous gibberellin and spermidine optimize flowering time and ornamental quality by regulating antioxidant capacity, soluble nutrient levels, and endogenous hormone balance of Primula forbesii

Primula forbesii Franch. is a biennial ornamental species increasingly used in flower landscape design, potted displays, and cut flower production. Nevertheless, studies on its flowering regulation remain limited. This study investigated th...

Genome‐wide association studies of fruit quality traits in jujube germplasm collections using genotyping‐by‐sequencing

Abstract Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is an important fruit crop and harbors many highly diverse traits of potential economic importance. Fruit size, stone size, and fruit cracking have an important influence on the commercial val...

City beautification through corporate social responsibility landscape branding in enhancing urban landscape identity in Kisumu City, Kenya

City identity and branding have traditionally been shaped by iconic architecture, including monumental buildings and landmarks. However, recent studies have begun to explore city branding through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initia...

Research on the Cooling and Humidifying Effects of <em>Cinnamomum camphora</em> Roadside Plantings in Wuhan and Optimization of Thermal Comfort

Street trees in high-density urban areas play a crucial role in mitigating the urban heat island effect and enhancing spatial thermal comfort. However, the cooling and humidifying effects of street trees are influenced by complex factors su...

SOUNDCSAPE AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS IN BANDUNG

According to UNESCO Convention 1972, cultural heritage consists of tangible and intangible heritage. Soundscape has been considered as a part of the intangible heritage, and it refers to the perceptual quality. In the realm of built environ...

The Pandemic Storm and the Design Culture’s Rafts: A Review of the Main Italian Architecture Magazines during the 20th and 21st Century’s Major Health Threats

While the Covid-19 emergency has launched a widespread debate about the role of architecture, it is not the only health crisis to have impacted the 20th and 21st centuries. A survey of the leading Italian architectural magazines was perform...