The automotive seat market is positioned to significantly grow over the next five years. Research into how sensor implementation in every day driver cars can enhance driver wellness is becoming increasingly popular an...The automotive seat market is positioned to significantly grow over the next five years. Research into how sensor implementation in every day driver cars can enhance driver wellness is becoming increasingly popular and visible in the automotive seat industry. However, in the competitive race car industry,?drivers prioritize driving ability over wellness. To further examine this phenomenon, the Human-Machine Interaction?Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology took a unique approach to developing strong use cases for implementing sensor technology to improve driving ability for race car drivers by combining qualitative and quantitative research data obtained through modern design research and planning methodology. Following a process relying heavily on user-centered design methods, the authors developed a business case concept?for?a sensor-based seat accessory that acts as a competitive racer’s?driving coach?that is able to identify the mechanics of braking, turning, and accelerating through pressure sensors in the driver’s seat pan surface. This technology allows drivers to precisely understand when and how hard to brake, turn, or accelerate out of turns, thus reducing heat times and financial burden for drivers.展开更多
Introduction Since the 21st century,the biomedical field has gained increasing attention.The biomedical field mainly encompasses biology,materials science,pharmacology,and drug delivery,etc.These areas hold significan...Introduction Since the 21st century,the biomedical field has gained increasing attention.The biomedical field mainly encompasses biology,materials science,pharmacology,and drug delivery,etc.These areas hold significant importance for human society in terms of health protection,disease diagnosis and treatment,via medical technology innovation and drug development.Consequently,scientists place great emphasis on research in this domain.It must be noted that the research process in biomedicine mainly includes topic selection,experimentation,analysis,and summary.Among these,topic selection is a critical step that affects the entire process.This topic selection not only clarifies the direction and objectives of the study but also provides a clear framework for subsequent research,thereby ensuring scientific rigor and effectiveness while laying a solid foundation for the result analysis.Thus,how to approach topic selection is a crucial issue that requires careful consideration.展开更多
The integration of academic research methodologies into design thinking processes presents a transformative approach to addressing complex challenges in group housing,fostering inclusive,sustainable,and user-centered ...The integration of academic research methodologies into design thinking processes presents a transformative approach to addressing complex challenges in group housing,fostering inclusive,sustainable,and user-centered solutions.This research explores how methodologies such as Participatory Action Research,post-occupancy evaluations,and Research through Design can be systematically embedded within design thinking to bridge the gap between academic rigor and empathy-driven,iterative design practices.By synthesizing these paradigms,the study proposes a framework for group housing design that prioritizes co-design processes,empathy-based data collection,and participatory evaluation,while emphasizing adaptability through sociocultural insights and user feedback.Case studies analysis demonstrate the effectiveness of flexible,community-driven design,while emerging technologies like IoT-enabled cohousing signal new opportunities for innovation.Challenges,including scalability,long-term validation,and reconciling user autonomy with professional expertise,are critically analyzed.Ultimately,this research advances a hybrid methodology to redefine the conceptualization,implementation,and assessment of group housing,offering actionable pathways to achieve affordable,inclusive,and context-sensitive housing solutions.展开更多
In the process of social development and progress, buildings, as the main activity area of human beings, often produce a large amount of energy and resource consumption. With the development of building intelligence, ...In the process of social development and progress, buildings, as the main activity area of human beings, often produce a large amount of energy and resource consumption. With the development of building intelligence, design concepts such as energy conservation and consumption reduction, humanization and intelligence are fully integrated into the design and application of linkage control technology, which effectively promotes the harmonious development of buildings and environment,It promotes the optimization and perfection of building electrical functions.Next, the paper studies the design of intelligent building and electrical automation.展开更多
Matrix multiplication plays a pivotal role in the symmetric cipher algorithms, but it is one of the most complex and time consuming units, its performance directly affects the efficiency of cipher algorithms. Combined...Matrix multiplication plays a pivotal role in the symmetric cipher algorithms, but it is one of the most complex and time consuming units, its performance directly affects the efficiency of cipher algorithms. Combined with the characteristics of VLIW processor and matrix multiplication of symmetric cipher algorithms, this paper extracted the reconfigurable elements and analyzed the principle of matrix multiplication, then designed the reconfigurable architecture of matrix multiplication of VLIW processor further, at last we put forward single instructions for matrix multiplication between 4×1 and 4×4 matrix or two 4×4 matrix over GF(2~8), through the instructions extension, the instructions could support larger dimension operations. The experiment shows that the instructions we designed supports different dimensions matrix multiplication and improves the processing speed of multiplication greatly.展开更多
Purpose:Learning to do research has been understudied in the context of professional development in postgraduate programs.This exploratory study investigated the agency and experiences of five Chinese students who lea...Purpose:Learning to do research has been understudied in the context of professional development in postgraduate programs.This exploratory study investigated the agency and experiences of five Chinese students who learned to design their research project in a Master of Education program at an English-medium university in Hong Kong SAR.Design/Approach/Methods:We obtained the data from semi-structured interviews and documents to establish data triangulation.Findings:The findings revealed that(1)the students’agency in research design and proposal writing was associated with their personal/professional backgrounds,(2)their English proficiency affected their agency in the proposal writing,(3)the supervisors’feedback would stimulate students’agency in changing/refining their research design,and(4)ineffective supervision and learning resources would impede students’achievement of agency on their way to creating a robust research design.Originality/Value:This study adds empirical evidence to the field of research training through the lens of learner agency.It demonstrates the applicability of using the ecological framework of agency in theoretically interpreting the contextual facilitators and constraints in making postgraduate students active agents.展开更多
The technique of cutting slabstone with stone-sawi ng machine is analyzed completely. A new kind of cutting movement trajectory is gi ven whose actual cutting efficiency is near to 100%. It can reduce the energy w ear...The technique of cutting slabstone with stone-sawi ng machine is analyzed completely. A new kind of cutting movement trajectory is gi ven whose actual cutting efficiency is near to 100%. It can reduce the energy w earing greatly, and the surface quality of the product is improved to the utmost extent. The design mechanism of the optimal cutting movement trajectory system structure is analyzed incisively. At the same time, the principle of the complex movement of horizontal movement and swing is researched. The optimal design scheme of th e cutting movement trajectory system structure is set up. The choice method to g et the superior value of the movement system structure is found. The mathematics function formula is established which exhibits the relationship between the par ameter of the complex movement structure and that of the system movement structu re. By the formula, the precision value of the offset can be figured out. The r ule is adapted to different types of energy-saving stone-sawing machines. The complex movement structure of horizontal movement and swing is designed to f ulfill the cutting movement. It can make the saw frame move up with the hanging pod deviating from the vertical direction. At the same time, the saw frame have a down-movement. Then the sum of the two movements is near to zero, and the saw blade and the stone can keep in touch during the whole horizontal cutting. The result is that the actual cutting efficiency is 100%. Also, when the hanging pod moves to the limited position, the saw frame can keep the original inertia, and continue to swing up. It makes the back-cutting have high energy-storing. The optimal design of the eccentricity balance wheel is done. The mathematics fo rmula for expressing the movement system structure is deduced. The calculation m ethod and formula is set up which is used to get the value of important componen ts such as offset. The choice method and formula of elasticity distortion coeffi cient is set up when the saw frame moves smoothly. It is concluded that the offs et is the key dimension to actualize the optimal cutting movement trajectory. The resolving of the technical problems discussed above offers a theoretic and technical basis for optimal design of energy-saving stone-sawing machines.展开更多
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have made a considerable impact on society, and can take a significant toll on familial caregivers. Recent successful caregiving interventions suggest a promising future, tho...Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have made a considerable impact on society, and can take a significant toll on familial caregivers. Recent successful caregiving interventions suggest a promising future, though informed research design, a priori, is paramount in ensuring quality results that the Government and public may use to make informed policy and personal healthcare decisions. Research designs including basic science, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), qualitative, and quasi-experimental designs serve as the primary basis for discussion with literary examples and caveats.展开更多
Primary school education is an important part of laying a good foundation for students' growth and development. Therefore, in primary school mathematics teaching, teachers should help students to have good mathema...Primary school education is an important part of laying a good foundation for students' growth and development. Therefore, in primary school mathematics teaching, teachers should help students to have good mathematical thinking so as to realize students' healthy growth and all-round development. For this reason, teachers should pay attention to the effectiveness and pertinence of problem design in the actual primary mathematics teaching. Through the design of inquiry problems, students' learning desire can be stimulated, so as to improve the efficiency of classroom teaching and lay a good foundation for the realization of students' all-round development.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the uses of research methodologies applied in nursing articles published in esteemed journals.Nursing research uses various methodologies to examine different aspects of the field.Understanding th...Objective:To analyze the uses of research methodologies applied in nursing articles published in esteemed journals.Nursing research uses various methodologies to examine different aspects of the field.Understanding the frequency and trends of these approaches is important.Methods:A comprehensive analysis of 697 peer-reviewed research articles(RAs)was conducted.These articles encompassed quantitative,qualitative,and mixed-methods designs.Results:The analysis revealed a dominance of quantitative methodologies(78%)among the examined RAs.Qualitative approaches were less prevalent(14%)but showed a growing presence.Mixed-methods studies constituted approximately 7% of the analyzed articles.Conclusions:This systematic exploration of research methodologies in nursing literature from 2018 and 2022 highlights the dynamic and diverse nature of research the field.This comprehensive understanding of research methodologies is a valuable guide for researchers,educators,and policymakers in shaping the future of nursing research.展开更多
Safety systems, built on state-of-the-art technology, are essential for achieving acceptable levels of plant safety to minimize hazards to the reactor and the general public. The second shutdown system(SSS) as an engi...Safety systems, built on state-of-the-art technology, are essential for achieving acceptable levels of plant safety to minimize hazards to the reactor and the general public. The second shutdown system(SSS) as an engineered safety feature and a part of the reactor protection system(RPS) is a means for rapidly shutting down a nuclear reactor, keeping it in a subcritical state and serving as a backup to the first shutdown system(FSS). In this research, one SSS with two types of optimum chamber designs is proposed that take into account the main current characteristic features of the Tehran research reactor with improvements over earlier designs. They are based on a liquid neutron absorber injection that is preferably different, diverse, and independent from the FSS based on the rod drop mechanism. The major design characteristics of this SSS with two different chambers were investigated using MCNPX 2.6.0 code. The performed calculations showed that the designed SSS is a reliable shutdown system, assuring an appropriate shutdown margin and injection time, with no significant effects on the effective delayed neutron fraction while causing minimal variations to the core structure. Further, the reasonable financial cost and the prolongation of the operation cycle are additional advantages of this design.展开更多
The development of product is a complex process. Collaboration is necessary to this process to support multi-function teams’ participation in this process at the same time. Effective task decomposition is the prerequ...The development of product is a complex process. Collaboration is necessary to this process to support multi-function teams’ participation in this process at the same time. Effective task decomposition is the prerequisite of collaborative design and constraint network was used to express the relationship among design participants. In order to make the coupling collaborative design go smoothly, a constraint satisfaction model based on dynamic constraint is put forward. An integrated-based conflict resolution model is advanced to resolve the complex conflict during the process of collaborative design.展开更多
文摘The automotive seat market is positioned to significantly grow over the next five years. Research into how sensor implementation in every day driver cars can enhance driver wellness is becoming increasingly popular and visible in the automotive seat industry. However, in the competitive race car industry,?drivers prioritize driving ability over wellness. To further examine this phenomenon, the Human-Machine Interaction?Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology took a unique approach to developing strong use cases for implementing sensor technology to improve driving ability for race car drivers by combining qualitative and quantitative research data obtained through modern design research and planning methodology. Following a process relying heavily on user-centered design methods, the authors developed a business case concept?for?a sensor-based seat accessory that acts as a competitive racer’s?driving coach?that is able to identify the mechanics of braking, turning, and accelerating through pressure sensors in the driver’s seat pan surface. This technology allows drivers to precisely understand when and how hard to brake, turn, or accelerate out of turns, thus reducing heat times and financial burden for drivers.
文摘Introduction Since the 21st century,the biomedical field has gained increasing attention.The biomedical field mainly encompasses biology,materials science,pharmacology,and drug delivery,etc.These areas hold significant importance for human society in terms of health protection,disease diagnosis and treatment,via medical technology innovation and drug development.Consequently,scientists place great emphasis on research in this domain.It must be noted that the research process in biomedicine mainly includes topic selection,experimentation,analysis,and summary.Among these,topic selection is a critical step that affects the entire process.This topic selection not only clarifies the direction and objectives of the study but also provides a clear framework for subsequent research,thereby ensuring scientific rigor and effectiveness while laying a solid foundation for the result analysis.Thus,how to approach topic selection is a crucial issue that requires careful consideration.
文摘The integration of academic research methodologies into design thinking processes presents a transformative approach to addressing complex challenges in group housing,fostering inclusive,sustainable,and user-centered solutions.This research explores how methodologies such as Participatory Action Research,post-occupancy evaluations,and Research through Design can be systematically embedded within design thinking to bridge the gap between academic rigor and empathy-driven,iterative design practices.By synthesizing these paradigms,the study proposes a framework for group housing design that prioritizes co-design processes,empathy-based data collection,and participatory evaluation,while emphasizing adaptability through sociocultural insights and user feedback.Case studies analysis demonstrate the effectiveness of flexible,community-driven design,while emerging technologies like IoT-enabled cohousing signal new opportunities for innovation.Challenges,including scalability,long-term validation,and reconciling user autonomy with professional expertise,are critically analyzed.Ultimately,this research advances a hybrid methodology to redefine the conceptualization,implementation,and assessment of group housing,offering actionable pathways to achieve affordable,inclusive,and context-sensitive housing solutions.
文摘In the process of social development and progress, buildings, as the main activity area of human beings, often produce a large amount of energy and resource consumption. With the development of building intelligence, design concepts such as energy conservation and consumption reduction, humanization and intelligence are fully integrated into the design and application of linkage control technology, which effectively promotes the harmonious development of buildings and environment,It promotes the optimization and perfection of building electrical functions.Next, the paper studies the design of intelligent building and electrical automation.
基金supported in part by open project foundation of State Key Laboratory of Cryptology National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) under Grant No. 61272492, No. 61572521 and No. 61309008Natural Science Foundation for Young of Shaanxi Province under Grant No. 2013JQ8013
文摘Matrix multiplication plays a pivotal role in the symmetric cipher algorithms, but it is one of the most complex and time consuming units, its performance directly affects the efficiency of cipher algorithms. Combined with the characteristics of VLIW processor and matrix multiplication of symmetric cipher algorithms, this paper extracted the reconfigurable elements and analyzed the principle of matrix multiplication, then designed the reconfigurable architecture of matrix multiplication of VLIW processor further, at last we put forward single instructions for matrix multiplication between 4×1 and 4×4 matrix or two 4×4 matrix over GF(2~8), through the instructions extension, the instructions could support larger dimension operations. The experiment shows that the instructions we designed supports different dimensions matrix multiplication and improves the processing speed of multiplication greatly.
基金supported by the General Research Fund(Research Grants Council,Grant No.17607517).
文摘Purpose:Learning to do research has been understudied in the context of professional development in postgraduate programs.This exploratory study investigated the agency and experiences of five Chinese students who learned to design their research project in a Master of Education program at an English-medium university in Hong Kong SAR.Design/Approach/Methods:We obtained the data from semi-structured interviews and documents to establish data triangulation.Findings:The findings revealed that(1)the students’agency in research design and proposal writing was associated with their personal/professional backgrounds,(2)their English proficiency affected their agency in the proposal writing,(3)the supervisors’feedback would stimulate students’agency in changing/refining their research design,and(4)ineffective supervision and learning resources would impede students’achievement of agency on their way to creating a robust research design.Originality/Value:This study adds empirical evidence to the field of research training through the lens of learner agency.It demonstrates the applicability of using the ecological framework of agency in theoretically interpreting the contextual facilitators and constraints in making postgraduate students active agents.
文摘The technique of cutting slabstone with stone-sawi ng machine is analyzed completely. A new kind of cutting movement trajectory is gi ven whose actual cutting efficiency is near to 100%. It can reduce the energy w earing greatly, and the surface quality of the product is improved to the utmost extent. The design mechanism of the optimal cutting movement trajectory system structure is analyzed incisively. At the same time, the principle of the complex movement of horizontal movement and swing is researched. The optimal design scheme of th e cutting movement trajectory system structure is set up. The choice method to g et the superior value of the movement system structure is found. The mathematics function formula is established which exhibits the relationship between the par ameter of the complex movement structure and that of the system movement structu re. By the formula, the precision value of the offset can be figured out. The r ule is adapted to different types of energy-saving stone-sawing machines. The complex movement structure of horizontal movement and swing is designed to f ulfill the cutting movement. It can make the saw frame move up with the hanging pod deviating from the vertical direction. At the same time, the saw frame have a down-movement. Then the sum of the two movements is near to zero, and the saw blade and the stone can keep in touch during the whole horizontal cutting. The result is that the actual cutting efficiency is 100%. Also, when the hanging pod moves to the limited position, the saw frame can keep the original inertia, and continue to swing up. It makes the back-cutting have high energy-storing. The optimal design of the eccentricity balance wheel is done. The mathematics fo rmula for expressing the movement system structure is deduced. The calculation m ethod and formula is set up which is used to get the value of important componen ts such as offset. The choice method and formula of elasticity distortion coeffi cient is set up when the saw frame moves smoothly. It is concluded that the offs et is the key dimension to actualize the optimal cutting movement trajectory. The resolving of the technical problems discussed above offers a theoretic and technical basis for optimal design of energy-saving stone-sawing machines.
文摘Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have made a considerable impact on society, and can take a significant toll on familial caregivers. Recent successful caregiving interventions suggest a promising future, though informed research design, a priori, is paramount in ensuring quality results that the Government and public may use to make informed policy and personal healthcare decisions. Research designs including basic science, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), qualitative, and quasi-experimental designs serve as the primary basis for discussion with literary examples and caveats.
文摘Primary school education is an important part of laying a good foundation for students' growth and development. Therefore, in primary school mathematics teaching, teachers should help students to have good mathematical thinking so as to realize students' healthy growth and all-round development. For this reason, teachers should pay attention to the effectiveness and pertinence of problem design in the actual primary mathematics teaching. Through the design of inquiry problems, students' learning desire can be stimulated, so as to improve the efficiency of classroom teaching and lay a good foundation for the realization of students' all-round development.
文摘Objective:To analyze the uses of research methodologies applied in nursing articles published in esteemed journals.Nursing research uses various methodologies to examine different aspects of the field.Understanding the frequency and trends of these approaches is important.Methods:A comprehensive analysis of 697 peer-reviewed research articles(RAs)was conducted.These articles encompassed quantitative,qualitative,and mixed-methods designs.Results:The analysis revealed a dominance of quantitative methodologies(78%)among the examined RAs.Qualitative approaches were less prevalent(14%)but showed a growing presence.Mixed-methods studies constituted approximately 7% of the analyzed articles.Conclusions:This systematic exploration of research methodologies in nursing literature from 2018 and 2022 highlights the dynamic and diverse nature of research the field.This comprehensive understanding of research methodologies is a valuable guide for researchers,educators,and policymakers in shaping the future of nursing research.
文摘Safety systems, built on state-of-the-art technology, are essential for achieving acceptable levels of plant safety to minimize hazards to the reactor and the general public. The second shutdown system(SSS) as an engineered safety feature and a part of the reactor protection system(RPS) is a means for rapidly shutting down a nuclear reactor, keeping it in a subcritical state and serving as a backup to the first shutdown system(FSS). In this research, one SSS with two types of optimum chamber designs is proposed that take into account the main current characteristic features of the Tehran research reactor with improvements over earlier designs. They are based on a liquid neutron absorber injection that is preferably different, diverse, and independent from the FSS based on the rod drop mechanism. The major design characteristics of this SSS with two different chambers were investigated using MCNPX 2.6.0 code. The performed calculations showed that the designed SSS is a reliable shutdown system, assuring an appropriate shutdown margin and injection time, with no significant effects on the effective delayed neutron fraction while causing minimal variations to the core structure. Further, the reasonable financial cost and the prolongation of the operation cycle are additional advantages of this design.
文摘The development of product is a complex process. Collaboration is necessary to this process to support multi-function teams’ participation in this process at the same time. Effective task decomposition is the prerequisite of collaborative design and constraint network was used to express the relationship among design participants. In order to make the coupling collaborative design go smoothly, a constraint satisfaction model based on dynamic constraint is put forward. An integrated-based conflict resolution model is advanced to resolve the complex conflict during the process of collaborative design.
