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Development of outdoor thermal comfort model for tourists in urban historical areas; A case study in Isfahan (2017)
Journal Article
Nasrollahi, N., Hatami, Z., & Taleghani, M. (2017). Development of outdoor thermal comfort model for tourists in urban historical areas; A case study in Isfahan. Building and Environment, 125, 356-372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.09.006

The present study intended to evaluate thermal comfort conditions in microclimates of the urban historical areas of Isfahan, Iran during a heatwave. The thermal comfort conditions of different historical sites were compared during the daylight hours... Read More about Development of outdoor thermal comfort model for tourists in urban historical areas; A case study in Isfahan.

Reconceptualising comfort as part of local belonging: the use of confidence, commitment and irony (2017)
Journal Article
Yarker, S. (2019). Reconceptualising comfort as part of local belonging: the use of confidence, commitment and irony. Social and Cultural Geography, 20(4), 534-550. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649365.2017.1373301

This paper offers a theoretical framework for the analysis of belonging in local communities. To do so it draws on a broad existing literature which argues that comfort is a key dimension of our attachments to place. The argument that experiences of... Read More about Reconceptualising comfort as part of local belonging: the use of confidence, commitment and irony.

Discrete adjoint-based simultaneous analysis and design approach for conceptual aerodynamic optimization (2017)
Journal Article
Sugar-Gabor, O. (2017). Discrete adjoint-based simultaneous analysis and design approach for conceptual aerodynamic optimization. Incas Bulletin, 9(3), 133-147. https://doi.org/10.13111/2066-8201.2017.9.3.11

In this paper, a simultaneous analysis and design method is derived and applied for a non-linear constrained aerodynamic optimization problem. The method is based on the approach of defining a Lagrange functional based on the objective function and t... Read More about Discrete adjoint-based simultaneous analysis and design approach for conceptual aerodynamic optimization.

Framework for predicting noise-power-distance curves for novel aircraft designs (2017)
Journal Article
Synodinos, A., Self, R., & Torija Martinez, A. (2018). Framework for predicting noise-power-distance curves for novel aircraft designs. Journal of Aircraft, 55(2), 781-791. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.C034466

Along with flight profiles, noise–power–distance curves are the key input variable for computing noise exposure contour maps around airports. With the development of novel aircraft designs (incorporating noise-reduction technologies) and new noise-... Read More about Framework for predicting noise-power-distance curves for novel aircraft designs.

Nitric oxide blocks the development of the human parasite Schistosoma japonicum (2017)
Journal Article
Shen, J., Lai, D.-H., Wilson, R., Chen, Y.-F., Wang, L.-F., Yu, Z.-L., …Lun, Z.-R. (2017). Nitric oxide blocks the development of the human parasite Schistosoma japonicum. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 114(38), 10214-10219. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1708578114

Human schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma species, is a major public health problem affecting more than 700 million people in 78 countries, with over 40 mammalian host reservoir species complicating the transmission ecosystem. The primary cause of... Read More about Nitric oxide blocks the development of the human parasite Schistosoma japonicum.

Nitric oxide blocks the development of the human parasite Schistosoma japonicum (2017)
Journal Article
Shen, J., Lai, D.-H., Wilson, R., Chen, Y.-F., Wang, L.-F., Yu, Z.-L., …Lun, Z.-R. (2017). Nitric oxide blocks the development of the human parasite Schistosoma japonicum. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 114(38), 10214-10219. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1708578114

Human schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma species, is a major public health problem affecting more than 700 million people in 78 countries, with over 40 mammalian host reservoir species complicating the transmission ecosystem. The primary cause of... Read More about Nitric oxide blocks the development of the human parasite Schistosoma japonicum.

Effect of impermeable barrier orientation on bottom water cresting (2017)
Journal Article
Akangbou, H., Burby, M., Nasr, G., & Babaie, M. (2017). Effect of impermeable barrier orientation on bottom water cresting. Journal of Engineering Technology, 6(2), 853-869

The use of either a permeable or semi-permeable barriers has been proven to be effective in minimizing cresting effects in oil reservoirs characterized by strong bottom aquifer, with the latter known to be more effective. Most research has been focus... Read More about Effect of impermeable barrier orientation on bottom water cresting.

Safety and security of hospitals during natural disasters : challenges of disaster managers (2017)
Journal Article
Salamati Nia, S., & Kulatunga, U. (2017). Safety and security of hospitals during natural disasters : challenges of disaster managers. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 7(2), 234-246. https://doi.org/10.2495/SAFE-V7-N2-234-246

The purpose of this research is to explore some challenges that hospital disaster managers face in dealing with natural disaster events. In such events, it is crucial that hospitals remain safe and functional during and after the disaster; thus, hosp... Read More about Safety and security of hospitals during natural disasters : challenges of disaster managers.

A quantitative evaluation of drive pattern selection for optimizing EIT-based stretchable sensors (2017)
Journal Article
Russo, S., Nefti-Meziani, S., Carbonaro, N., & Tognetti, A. (2017). A quantitative evaluation of drive pattern selection for optimizing EIT-based stretchable sensors. Sensors, 17(9), 1999. https://doi.org/10.3390/s17091999

Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) is a medical imaging technique that has been recently used to realize stretchable pressure sensors. In this method, voltage measurements are taken at electrodes placed at the boundary of the sensor and are used t... Read More about A quantitative evaluation of drive pattern selection for optimizing EIT-based stretchable sensors.

The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges (2017)
Journal Article
opportunities and challenges. Facilities, 35(13/14), 725-745. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-06-2016-0064

Purpose: This paper explores the current condition of the Big Data concept with its related barriers, drivers, opportunities and perceptions in the AEC industry with an emphasis on Facilities Management (FM). Design/methodology/approach: Followin... Read More about The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges.