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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0558.v1

Investigating the Gap between Research and Practice in Additive Manufacturing

Jennifer Bracken, Zachary Bentley, James Meye, Erik Miller, Jablokow Kathryn W., Simpson Timothy, Meisel Nicholas

Subject: Physical Sciences, Acoustics Keywords: Additive Manufacturing; Design

Online: 27 January 2021 (12:31:24 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201612.0148.v1

Systemic Analysis of Certified Artisan Cheese Production for Improvement—The Case of the Serra da Estrela PDO Cheese

Denis A. Coelho, Tiago E. P. Carrola, Ana F. Couvinhas

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: process improvement; ewe’s cheese; systemic design

Online: 30 December 2016 (07:34:54 CET)

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The research reported on this paper was aimed at improving the overall efficiency of a PDO certified artisanal cheese production process. Being a PDO certified foodstuff by the EU, it is considered to have properties and qualities determined by the geographical environment in which is made, with its production taking place in a specific and determined geographical location, in this case the Serra da Estrela region. In that sense, the authors conducted a mapping according to a systemic perspective of the processes involved in the context of manufacturing and distribution of certified Serra da Estrela cheese. Numerous methods were used throughout the process, such as a systemic design analysis, and techniques derived from ethnographic methods, which led to the collection of data in the field and consequently provided the immersion of the researcher in genuine work situations. Critical points were identified and emphasized in the systemic map with the purpose of encouraging initiatives to address and overcome the gaps and inefficiencies detected. The systemic design analysis triggered the development of design work. Observations following an ethnographic approach identified ergonomic risks in cheese making during the process of cutting excess chips, fostering the emergence of musculoskeletal disorders at the wrist. A tool that fits best to the task at hand was developed. A prototype of the new tool enabled collecting feedback from use in the work context, in order to inform product development. The domains of agricultural production and microbiology, considering the specific microorganisms developed trough the ripening process of the cheese, turned out to be aspects of high importance for the issue under focus, contributing to a broader understanding of the ripening process and its risks, simultaneously improving the efficiency and success of cheese production. If it were not for the systemic analysis, which served as a link between the boundaries of distinct domains such as the risk of microorganism contamination, ergonomics, energy efficiency, legislation and regulation policies, transportation challenges and economic viability, approached throughout the research. Simultaneously creating bridges between them, the various problems might not have been detected in the first place, as they are usually addressed in specialized disciplines, predetermined by the restrictions of each specific area of knowledge. As a consequence of the development of this research, which was based on an analysis that sought to establish possible connections between various disciplines and tried to constantly maintain a holistic perspective, making new connections and observing the issues from a new angle, apart from the already established methodologies. All this allowed to lay out the seeds for the development of a plan to tackle the critical points identified by the systemic analysis reported in this paper.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201712.0011.v1

Restaurant Acoustics – the Science behind Verbal Communication in Eating Establishments

Jens Holger Rindel

Subject: Physical Sciences, Acoustics Keywords: Verbal communication; Lombard effect; Cocktail party effect; Noise; Acoustic capacity; Universal design

Online: 1 December 2017 (18:22:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0026.v1

Propose of Mix Design Method for CO₂ Reduction Concrete Using the Regression Analysis

Tae Hyoung Kim

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: concrete; sustainability; regression analysis mix design; CO2 emission; cost

Online: 3 August 2016 (06:05:26 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0247.v1

Using Pathway Modeling to Evaluate and Improve Student-Centered Teaching Practices in Co-Taught College Science Courses

Xinnian Chen, John Redden, Aiyana Bobrownicki, Julia Gill, Mark Graham

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: course pathway modeling; student-centered classroom; course evaluation; course design

Online: 10 February 2021 (09:01:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201607.0037.v1

THE AVERAGE LOWER 2-DOMINATION NUMBER OF WHEELS RELATED GRAPHS AND AN ALGORITHM

TUFAN TURACI

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: graph vulnerability; connectivity; network design and communication; domination number; average lower 2-domination number

Online: 15 July 2016 (09:50:33 CEST)

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The problem of quantifying the vulnerability of graphs has received much attention nowadays, especially in the field of computer or communication networks. In a communication network, the vulnerability measures the resistance of the network to disruption of operation after the failure of certain stations or communication links. If we think of a graph as modeling a network, the average lower 2-domination number of a graph is a measure of the graph vulnerability and it is defined by

γ_{2 a v} (G) = \frac{1}{| V (G) |} \sum_{v \in V (G)} γ_{2 v} (G)

, where the lower 2-domination number, denoted by

γ_{2 v} (G)

, of the graph G relative to v is the minimum cardinality of 2-domination set in G that contains the vertex v. In this paper, the average lower 2-domination number of wheels and some related networks namely gear graph, friendship graph, helm graph and sun flower graph are calculated. Then, we offer an algorithm for computing the 2-domination number and the average lower 2-domination number of any graph G.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0708.v1

Designing in the Cultural Rural Landscape. A Teaching Opportunity to Experiment a Research-by-Design Process Applied to an Italian UNESCO Wine Site

Catherine Dezio, Can Zhang, Yilan Zhang, Davide Marino

Subject: Social Sciences, Anthropology Keywords: landscape design and planning; research-by-design; multifunctional agriculture

Online: 30 July 2021 (15:49:35 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0072.v2

Gridded Population Survey Sampling: A Review of the Field and Strategic Research Agenda

Dana R. Thomson, Dale A. Rhoda, Andrew J. Tatem, Marcia C. Castro

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: census; survey design; household survey; LMIC; WorldPop; LandScan

Online: 19 April 2020 (08:09:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0029.v1

Research on Optimal Circuit Design and Charging Strategy of DC/DC Charger

Haodong Shen, Rong Yan, Junnan Zhou, Lin Pan

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: DC/DC Charger; circuit design; charging strategy; working loss

Online: 3 January 2023 (09:37:24 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0281.v1

Fundamentals of Logic, Reasoning, and Argumentation: An Evidence-Supported Curriculum Targeting Scientific Literacy to Increase Public Understanding and Engagement in Science

La Shun L. Carroll

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Science Technology Society; STS; STEM, Curriculum Planning; Science; design; Education

Online: 24 December 2018 (14:03:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0017.v4

Propositions for Confidence Interval in Systematic Sampling on Real Line

Mehmet Niyazi Çankaya

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: biomedical imaging; covariogram; design-based stereology; estimation of volume; systematic sampling

Online: 15 September 2016 (05:18:42 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202206.0047.v1

Current Technology Developments Can Improve the Quality of Research and Level of Evidence for Rehabilitation Interventions

Bruno Bonnechère, Annick Timmermans, Sarah Michiels

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: Rehabilitation; new technology; validation; study design; methods

Online: 3 June 2022 (11:12:44 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0376.v1

Computational Strategies to Combat COVID-19: Useful Tools to Accelerate SARS-CoV-2 and Coronavirus Research

Franziska Hufsky, Kevin Lamkiewicz, Alexandre Almeida, Abdel Aouacheria, Cecilia Arighi, Alex Bateman, Jan Baumbach, Niko Beerenwinkel, Christian Brandt, Marco Cacciabue, Sara Chuguransky, Oliver Drechsel, Robert D. Finn, Adrian Fritz, Stephan Fuchs, Georges Hattab, Anne-Christin Hauschild, Dominik Heider, Marie Hoffmann, Martin Hölzer, Stefan Hoops, Lars Kaderali, Ioanna Kalvari, Max von Kleist, René Kmiecinski, Denise Kühnert, Gorka Lasso, Pieter Libin, Markus List, Hannah F. Löchel, Maria J. Martin, Roman Martin, Julian Matschinske, Alice C. McHardy, Pedro Mendes, Jaina Mistry, Vincent Navratil, Eric Nawrocki, Áine Niamh O'Toole, Nancy Palacios-Ontiveros, Anton I. Petrov, Guillermo Rangel-Piñeros, Nicole Redaschi, Susanne Reimering, Knut Reinert, Alejandro Reyes, Lorna Richardson, David L. Robertson, Sepideh Sadegh, Joshua B. Singer, Kristof Theys, Chris Upton, Marius Welzel, Lowri Williams, Manja Marz

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: virus bioinformatics; SARS-CoV-2; sequencing; epidemiology; drug design; tools

Online: 23 May 2020 (11:01:11 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0020.v1

Situation Awareness–Oriented Patient Monitoring with Visual Patient Technology: A Qualitative Review of the Primary Research

David W. Tscholl, Julian Rössler, Sadiq Said, Alexander Kaserer, Donat R. Spahn, Christoph B. Noethiger

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Anesthesiology And Pain Medicine Keywords: visual patient; patient monitoring; avatar-based technology; situation awareness; user-centered design

Online: 2 March 2020 (00:56:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0325.v1

A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Membrane Coated Electrodes in the 2001-2019 Period: Potential Application to CO2 Capture and Utilization

Clara Casado-Coterillo, Aitor Marcos-Madrazo, Aurora Garea, Angel Irabien

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Electrochemistry Keywords: Keywords; CO2; conversion; bibliometrics; electrode design; CO2RR; membrane; flow cell

Online: 15 September 2020 (04:45:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0539.v1

Genotype Fingerprints Enable Fast and Private Comparison of Genetic Testing Results for Research and Direct-to-Consumer Applications

Max Robinson, Gustavo Glusman

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: computational genomics; genome comparison; algorithms; genetic testing; privacy; direct-to-consumer; study design; population genetics

Online: 31 August 2018 (04:59:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0267.v1

A single-case design investigation for measuring the efficacy of Gestalt therapy to treat depression in older adults with dementia in Italy and in Mexico: a research protocol

Alessandra Merizzi, Rosanna Biasi, José Fernando Álvarez Zamudio, Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb, Sara Santini

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Gestalt therapy; dementia; depression; single-case experimental design; psychosocial interventions

Online: 19 January 2022 (09:32:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0089.v1

Adapted Business Model Canvas Template and Primary Market Research for Project-Based Learning on Management of Slurry

Alejandro Moure Abelenda, Farid Aiouache, Daniel Moreno-Mediavilla

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Educational action research; unregistered community design; shared intellectual property; cooperative learning; K-16 students; net-zero emissions

Online: 6 March 2023 (04:35:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0874.v2

Co-Design/Co-Development and Evaluation of an Online Frailty Check Application for Older Adults: Participatory Action Research with Older Adults

Bo-Kyung Son, Takahiro Miura, Ken-ichiro Yabu, Yuka Sumikawa, Dongyool Kim, Weida Lyu, Yingxue Yang, Moeko Tanaka, Tomoki Tanaka, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Katsuya Iijima

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: online frailty check application; older adults; co-design; co-development; reliability; participatory action research

Online: 16 May 2023 (05:25:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0409.v1

Design Process for a Birthing Bed, Based in User Hierarchy: Promoting Improvement in User Satisfaction

Fabiola Cortes_Chavez, Alberto Rossa-Sierra, Elvia Luz Gonzalez Muñoz

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: Design; birthing bed; user centered design; medical design; user hierarchies; design process; design; education

Online: 23 September 2021 (12:55:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0438.v1

Exploring an AM-Enabled Combination-of-Functions Approach for Modular Product Design

Charul Chadha, Kathryn Crowe, Christina Carmen, Albert Patterson

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: Additive manufacturing; modular design; design-for-manufacturability; sustainable design; design optimization; product re-design

Online: 21 September 2018 (15:23:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201609.0085.v2

Modeling and Simulation of Passenger Flow Distribution in Urban Rail Transit Hub Platform

Long Gao, Limin Jia

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Keywords: passenger flow distribution model; simulation design; performance evaluation; passenger flow volume; service level; urban rail transit hub platform

Online: 2 December 2016 (07:52:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0485.v1

Application of Pattern Language for Game Design in Pedagogy and Design Practice

Christopher Aaron Barney

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Software Keywords: game design, design patterns; pattern language; design pattern application; design pattern creation

Online: 21 July 2021 (11:11:15 CEST)

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Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0047.v1

Toughness of Railroad Concrete Crossties with Holes and Web Opening

Erosha K. Gamage, Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Alex M. Remennikov, Tetsuya Ishida

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Concrete sleeper; crosstie; design standard; holes; web opening; railway infrastructure; static performance

Online: 5 August 2016 (08:06:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0161.v1

Research on the Application of CGAN in the Design of Historic Building Facades in Urban Renewal—Taking Fujian Putian Historic Districts as an Example

Hongpan Lin, Linsheng Huang, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Minling Huang, Yashan Chen

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: machine learning; conditional generative adversarial network (CGAN); historic district; facade design; decoration style; urban renewal

Online: 3 May 2023 (14:50:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0168.v1

Dimensions of knowledge in prototyping: a review and characterisation of prototyping methods and their contributions to design knowledge

Ricardo Real

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: Design knowledge, Knowledge dimensions, prototyping, design cognition, design thinking

Online: 7 June 2021 (11:30:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202205.0264.v1

Sustainable and Responsible Design Education: Tensions in Transitions

Joanna Boehnert, Matt Sinclair, Emma Dewberry

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: Design for Sustainability; Responsible Design; transdisciplinary design; design education; social design; ecological literacy; transition; disciplinary fragility; defuturing; sustainability

Online: 19 May 2022 (16:11:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0183.v3

Creole Hens and Ranga-Ranga: Campesino Foodways and Biocultural Resource-Based Development in the Central Valley of Tarija, Bolivia

Katherine L. Turner, Iain J. Davidson-Hunt, Annette Aurélie Desmarais, Ian Hudson

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: biocultural resources; biocultural design; alternative food networks; sustainable rural development; local food systems; Bolivia

Online: 8 September 2016 (10:19:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0519.v1

The Development of an Experience Measure for an Online Digital Mental Health Community

Charlotte Mindel, Lily Mainstone-Cotton, Santiago de Ossorno Garcia, Aaron Sefi, Georgia Sugarman, Louisa Salhi, Holly Brick, Katherine Jackson, Terry Hanley

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Digital Mental Health community; Peer Online Community; Experience measure; Forums; User testing; Quality of Care; Measure design and development; Peer support; Affinity maps

Online: 31 December 2021 (12:34:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0272.v1

Biology of Creativity: A Nondesign-Inspired Model to Enhance Creativity and Innovation Skills

Antonio Cruz Rodrigues, Cristiano Pedroso-Roussado, Joao Cunha, Ana Jorge

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: design education; design activity; design model(s); analogical reasoning; bio-inspiration

Online: 15 March 2023 (08:47:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0296.v1

The Use of Patterns as an Urban Design Approach

Hernan Casakin

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: design patterns; urban design; problem-solving; creativity; urban design education; teamwork

Online: 17 September 2018 (10:01:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0047.v2

Design Is How We Change the World! Can We Do It in Socially, Environmentally and Economically Acceptable Ways? Synthesizing Design Tools for This Utopian Concept

Kumaraswamy Ponnambalam, Abbas Seifi, Jamshid Mousavi

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: design for society; design for sustainability; design under uncertainty; circular design; donut economics; life cycle analysis

Online: 5 August 2020 (04:50:02 CEST)

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Since the beginning, humans advanced their civilization by making better tools to improve their lives. Tools and products were designed for better living considering manufacturing issues, cost and time as predominant criteria. It has become clear that not considering environment and society, both at local/global levels, has now become a major impediment affecting living conditions on a large portion of the Earth and in many societies. Design methodologies should lead to creative solutions with consideration to engineering and economics for practicality but also to environmental and social constraints for sustainability. We propose a comprehensive design methodology based on multidisciplinary design to include the knowledge of humanities, environmentalists, science and engineering, and allowing for experts’ inputs from these areas to provide a holistic approach to engineering design . For example, experts in humanities are expected to interact with stakeholders to evaluate their value systems to provide guidance for the design. The methodology that we synthesize is new and combines (i) Societal level impacts at all scales, (ii) Environmental impacts and (iii) Engineering design with economic impacts, including uncertainty considerations. The proposed design methodology is called Social-Environmental-Economical-Engineering Framework (SEEEF). It can utilize concepts and tools such as Circular Design, Doughnut Economics, design based on environmental life cycle analysis, among others. SEEEF is quantity based and provides steps for evaluating any project or product in an objective manner and will help train engineers in design for sustainability. It also provides non-engineers with a significant role in design to increase their understanding of the hard constraints of engineering. Ultimately, SEEEF allows society to take an informed decision considering short/long term and local/global impacts of the design and the pertinent uncertainties.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0117.v1

Redesign and implementation of the Electromagnetism Course For Engineering Students Under The Backward Design Methodology

Jesús David González, Liliana Selene Martínez, Roberto Aguas, Jhon De La Hoz, Henry Sánchez

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Backward Design; Virtual Learning; Ecosystem; Design; Thinking

Online: 3 May 2023 (08:36:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201803.0163.v1

A Novel Design Framework for Structures/Materials with Enhanced Mechanical Performances

Jie Liu, Xiaonan Fan, Guilin Wen, Qixiang Qing, Hongxin Wang, Gang Zhao

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: design and fabrication framework; origami; topological design

Online: 19 March 2018 (12:53:53 CET)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Recording and Reporting a DSR Using C-K Design Theory

Kirushanth Sivaramalingam, Boniface Kabaso

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: C-K Theory; Design Science Research; Design decisions; IT artefacts; WIM system design

Online: 13 August 2019 (09:55:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0396.v2

Assessment of the Design for Organization Production Processes Using Fuzzy Logic

Józef Matuszek, Tomasz Seneta, Aleksander Moczała

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: production process design; design for manufacturability; fuzzy logic

Online: 27 March 2020 (13:01:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202205.0026.v1

Research and Comparative Modeling of the Si, GaAs and GaN JFET/CMOS Buffer Amplifiers for Sallen-Key LPF Design Problems with A Low Offset Voltage's Systematic Component

Nikolay Prokopenko, Petr Budyakov, Anna Bugakova

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: analog circuit design; buffer amplifiers; offset voltage's systematic component; voltage followers; operational amplifiers; depletion-mode; СMOS; JFET; Si; GaAs; GaN

Online: 5 May 2022 (08:42:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1202.v1

Integrated Design System of Aircrafts Based on Generative Modeling Method

Wojciech Skarka, Rafał Nalepa, Robert Musik

Subject: Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Generative model; Knowledge-Based Engineering; Design automation; Conceptual design; Aerospace Engineering; Computer Aided Design

Online: 17 May 2023 (07:14:32 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0565.v1

An Extensive Approach Towards Engineering Design of Sewage Plants in China

Abdulmoseen Segun Giwa, Nasir Ali

Subject: Engineering, Chemical Engineering Keywords: Engineering design; Landscape design; Underground sewage treatment environmental pollutions.

Online: 8 June 2023 (02:00:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0086.v1

Design Communication Processes in the LISA Cohort Study

Constança Netto-Rocha, Daniela Sofia Marques

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: Communication Processes; Graphic Design; Communication Design; Cohort Study; Branding.

Online: 6 March 2023 (03:55:03 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0032.v1

Artificial Intelligence Technologies for COVID-19 De Novo Drug Design

Giuseppe Floresta, Chiara Zagni, Davide Gentile, Vincenzo Patamia, Antonio Rescifina

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; drug design; covid-19; structure-based drug design; ligand-based drug design

Online: 2 March 2022 (03:00:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0539.v1

Binder Saturation, Layer Thickness, Drying Time and Their Effects on Dimensional Tolerance and Density of Cobalt Chrome- Tricalcium Phosphate Biocomposite

Ruprecht John, Kuldeep Agarwal, Shaheen Ahmed

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: Additive Manufacturing; Design

Online: 26 January 2021 (12:18:45 CET)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0057.v1

Can Artificial Intelligence be Used to Improve Productivity by Automating Elements of the User Experience Design Processes?

Nural Choudhury

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Deep Learning; Design Processes; Graphic Design; User Experience

Online: 3 February 2022 (15:17:15 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0572.v1

From Conventional to Virtual Smile Design Systems: A Current Systematic Review

Mohamed Ahmed, Mohamed Tharwat, Abdelrahman Sanad, Karim Abdelhamid, Hager Ali, Raafat Tammam

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: Digital Smile Design; digital dentistry; dentistry software; dentistry design software

Online: 21 April 2021 (11:46:39 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0012.v1

Surface Response Methodology-Based Mixture Design to Study the Influence of Polyol Blend Composition on Polyurethanes Properties

Said Arévalo-Alquichire, María Morales-González, Luis E. Barrera, Manuel F. Valero

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: polyurethane; polyol; Mixture design; Design of experiment; structure-properties relationship

Online: 2 July 2018 (12:52:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0514.v1

Design Consideration of Resonant Inverters with Electro-Technological Applications Based on a Simplified Mathematical Approach

Nikolay Hinov

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: unified approach to design; design consideration; resonant inverters; induction heating applications

Online: 18 April 2023 (10:26:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0517.v1

Improving the Fatigue Design of Mechanical Products Such as Bearings Based on a (Generalized) Life-Stress Prototype and Sample Size

Seongwoo Woo, Dennis L. O’Neal, Yimer Mohammed Hassen, Gezae Mebrahtu

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: mechanical system; fatigue design; parametric ALT; ice-maker; bearing; design defects

Online: 28 February 2023 (09:54:15 CET)

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Working Paper CONCEPT PAPER

Process Design and Sustainable Development - a European Perspective

Peter Glavič, Zorka Novak Pintarič, Miloš Bogataj

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: process design; sustainable development; chemical industry; process industry; megatrends; design tools

Online: 5 January 2021 (11:32:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0065.v1

Effect of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Tubes Filled with Recycled Materials and Concrete on Structural Capacity of Pile Foundations

Visar Farhangi, Moses Karakouzian

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Pile design; Fiber Reinforced Polymer; GFRP; FRP; Composite Piles; Bridge design

Online: 5 February 2020 (11:42:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0008.v1

Custom Design of Packaging through Advanced Technologies: Case of Study Applied to Apples

Lucía Rodríguez-Parada, Pedro F. Mayuet, Antonio J. Gámez

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: food packaging; customization; product design; personalized design; reverse engineering; CAD; FDM

Online: 3 January 2019 (10:53:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202206.0233.v1

Social Robots Outdo the Not-so-Social Media for Self-disclosure: Safe Machines Preferred to Unsafe Humans?

Rowling Luo, Thea Zhang, Derrick Chen, Johan F. Hoorn, Ivy Huang

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: social media; social robots; negative mood; self-disclosure; intervention design; anthropomorphic design

Online: 16 June 2022 (06:11:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0149.v1

Tuning of Molecular Electrostatic Potential Enables Efficient Charge Transport in Crystalline Azaacenes: A Computational Study

Andrey Sosorev, Dmitry Dominskiy, Ivan Chernyshov, Roman Efremov

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Materials Science And Technology Keywords: organic electronics; organic semiconductors; molecular design; crystal design; π-stacking; charge mobility

Online: 8 July 2020 (11:23:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0015.v1

Evaluation of Reliefs’ Properties on Design of Thermoformed Packaging Using FDM Moulds

Lucía Rodríguez-Parada, Pedro F. Mayuet, Antonio J. Gámez

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: packaging design; product design; mechanical properties, thermoforming, tensile test, 3D printing, simulation

Online: 3 January 2019 (12:17:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0252.v1

Extraction of Structural System Designs from Topologies via Morphological Analysis and Artificial Intelligence

Achyuthan Jootoo, David Lattanzi

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: structural optimization; system design; artificial intelligence; morphological operations; topology optimization; structural design

Online: 26 January 2018 (07:23:02 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0847.v1

Analytical Model for Evaluating the Reliability of Vias and Plated Through-Hole Pads on the PCB

Maksim A. Korobkov, Fedor V. Vasilyev, Olga V. Khomutskaya

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: electronics reliability; design for reliability; design for manufacturing; PCB design rules; PCB vias; PCB plated through-hole pads; PCB teardrops

Online: 11 May 2023 (11:28:24 CEST)

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Nowadays there is a need to increase the density of interconnections on printed circuit boards (PCBs). Does this mean that the only way out for quality PCB manufacturing is to proportional increase in precision of equipment, or is there another way? One of the main constraints to increasing the density of PCB interconnections is the transition holes. As the number of conductive layers increases, the number of vias increases and they cover a significant space on the PCB. On the other hand, reducing the size of the vias is limited by the capability of spatial alignment of the PCB stack during manufacturing. There are standards that set limits for the design of contact pads on a PCB (IPC-A-600G, IPC-6012B). However, depending on the precision of production, the contact pads may be of poor quality. This raises the issue of determining the reliability of a contact pad with defined parameters at the design stage, taking into account manufacturing capabilities. This research proposes an analytical method for evaluation of reliability of a via or plated through-hole based on calculation of its probability of production in accordance with the current standards. On the basis of the method a model was developed both for the case of a contact pad without any conductors connected to it (nonfunctional contact pad) and for the real case with a connected conductor. The model estimates the probability of making an acceptable via for a given reliability class depending on parameters such as the conductor width (minimum permissible and usable), drilled hole diameter and pad diameter, as well as the accuracy of the drilling operation. The analysis of the modeling results showed that for the real case, a reduction in the reliability class would insignificantly affect the probability of making an acceptable via due to the tight limitation on the connection place of the conductor and the contact pad. In conclusion, we propose an algorithm for determining the optimal parameters of teardrops to minimize the negative impact of the conductor on the reliability of the vias.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0048.v1

Simulation Metamodeling Approach to Complex Design of Garment Assembly Lines

Ocident Bongomin

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: Arena software, Discrete event simulation, Design of simulation experiment, Metamodeling, Regression metamodel, Simulation modeling, NYTIL, Resolution V design, Experimental design, Throughput

Online: 4 May 2020 (10:03:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0472.v1

Evaluation and Optimization of In-Vehicle HUD Design by Applying an Entropy Weight-VIKOR Hybrid Method

Yunuo Cheng, Xia Zhong, Liwei Tian

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: Entropy weight; VIKOR method; Head-up display; Interface design; Design evaluation; Scheme optimization

Online: 26 December 2022 (04:47:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0517.v3

Robust Product Design: A Modern View of Quality Engineering in Manufacturing Systems

Amir Parnianifard

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: Robust Design, Taguchi Method, Product Design, Manufacturing Systems, Quality Engineering, Quality Loss Function.

Online: 25 August 2022 (08:36:39 CEST)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0129.v1

Digital Design of Programmable Image Processor for FPGA

Abdullah Khan

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Digital Design; Digital Architecture; Image Processing; Machine learning; FPGA; Dedicated Design; Image Processor

Online: 14 April 2022 (05:09:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0550.v1

Interdisciplinary Co-design Framework in Healthcare Design for Older Adult Patients with Chronic Low-back Pain

Muhammad Tufail, HaeBin Lee, Hwang Kim, KwanMyung Kim

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Keywords: Interdisciplinary co-design; healthcare design; exercise; low-back pain; older adult patients; rehabilitation

Online: 30 August 2021 (15:12:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0690.v1

Facade Style Mixing using Artificial Intelligence for Urban Infill

AHMED KHAIRADEEN ALI, One Jae Lee

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: : Artificial Intelligence; Generative Adversarial Network; Machine Learning; Computationl Design; Urban infill; Facade design

Online: 26 April 2021 (20:20:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0251.v1

Play, Flow and Wonder – Reassessing the Notion of Optimal Experience

Jesper Falck Legaard

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Humanities Keywords: Play; Flow; Design; Wonder; Toys

Online: 14 December 2022 (06:57:08 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0259.v1

Microbiology Meets the Fashion World: A Paradigm Shift in Design Education and Practice Through Biotechnology

Cristiano M. Pedroso-Roussado

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Microbiology; fashion; design; education; biotechnology

Online: 14 November 2022 (11:24:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0180.v1

Stick-free Flight Stability Problem Revisited: A Modeling and Simulation Approach

Ege Cagri ALTUNKAYA, Ibrahim OZKOL

Subject: Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Keywords: Stick-free flight stability; Flight dynamics; Modeling and simulation; Aircraft design; Aircraft design optimization

Online: 9 December 2022 (10:26:34 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201704.0148.v1

Multi-objective Optimization of Draft Tube in Francis Turbine Using DOE, RBF and NSGA-II

Chol Nam Mun, De Chun Ba, Xiang Ji Yue, Myong Il Kim

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: francis turbine; draft tube; optimization design; experiment of design; non–dominated sorting genetic algorithm

Online: 24 April 2017 (10:52:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0031.v2

User-Centred Design of a Final Results Report for Participants in Multi-Sensor Personal Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring Campaigns

Johanna Amalia Robinson, Rok Novak, Tjaša Kanduč, Thomas Maggos, Demetra Pardali, Asimina Stamatelopoulou, Dikaia Saraga, Danielle Vienneau, Benjamin Flückiger, Ondřej Mikeš, Céline Degrendele, Ondřej Sáňka, Saul García Dos Santos-Alves, Jaideep Visave, Alberto Gotti, Marco Giovanni Persico, Dimitris Chapizanis, Ioannis Petridis, Spyros Karakitsios, Dimosthenis A. Sarigiannis, David Kocman

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: user centred design; air pollution exposure campaign; report to participants; communication; focus group; design thinking

Online: 4 November 2021 (15:18:43 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0652.v3

Self-Quantification Systems to Support Physical Activity: From Theory to Implementation Principles

Paul Dulaud, Ines Di Loreto, Denis Mottet

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematical And Computational Biology Keywords: quantified self; health; physical activity; behavior change; model; support system; persuasive design; user centered design

Online: 7 December 2020 (10:53:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0282.v1

Environmental Issues Related to the Elderly and Physically Disabled People in Different Life Situations

Dušan Katunský, Carsten Brausch

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: demographic change; barrier-free design; living space; quality of life; specific needs; modular home design

Online: 16 July 2018 (11:51:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0011.v1

Design Process of Whippletree-Like Mechanism for Versatile Gripping in Arm Prosthesis

Wildan Trusaji, Dradjad Irianto, Ardianto Satriawan, Casi Setianingsih, Erza Nurtriandari, Rachmat Zulkarnain Geosasi

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: Arm Prosthesis; Versatile Gripping; Design Process

Online: 3 October 2022 (12:59:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202206.0216.v1

Smart Systems for Material and Process Designing in Direct Nanoimprint Lithography Using Hybrid Deep Learning

Yoshihiko Hirai, Sou Tsukamoto, Hidekatsu Tanabe, Kai Kameyama, Hiroaki Kawata, Masaaki Yasuda

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: direct nanoimprint; process design; deep learning

Online: 15 June 2022 (08:49:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0480.v1

Do we Understand Sustainability? An Architectural Insight Into the Origin of the Concept

Tushar Mondal

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: architecture; sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable design

Online: 25 November 2021 (14:43:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0789.v1

Catcalling As a Representation of the Strong Patriarchal Culture in the Perspective of Feminism

Meilisa Dwi Ervinda, Raselly Elfa Putri, Moses Pandin

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: catcalling, harassment; patriarchy; qualitative design; women

Online: 30 April 2021 (15:19:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0692.v1

Use of Genetic Algorithms to Optimize Efficiency in Small-Scale Structures

Aaron Chew

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Genetic algorithms, structures, algorithms, generative design

Online: 29 March 2021 (12:50:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0484.v1

A Study on Sustainable Design for Indigo Dyeing Color in the Visual Aspect of Clothing

Chih-Chun Lai, Ching-Erh Chang

Subject: Social Sciences, Anthropology Keywords: color; indigo dyeing; sustainable design; clothing

Online: 22 February 2021 (15:24:30 CET)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Reanalysis of the Sydney Harbor RiverCat Ferry

Lawrence Doctors

Subject: Engineering, Marine Engineering Keywords: Ferry design; wave generation; ship hydrodynamics

Online: 14 January 2021 (07:54:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0089.v1

On the Key Factors in Higher Education Classroom Design: Physical Aspects of the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Experience in Malaysia

Laura De Pretto, Ching Lik Hii, Choon Lai Chiang, Sze Pheng Ong, Darlene Elizabeth Sin Yi Tan, Cheng Heng Pang

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: classroom design; higher education; Malaysia; undergraduate

Online: 7 August 2019 (05:56:20 CEST)

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The design, facilities and conditions inside a classroom play a significant role in the teaching and learning experience for both students and lecturers. Prior studies of primary schoolchildren indicate three design principles affecting student learning, namely: naturalness, individualisation and stimulation. The current study extends these investigations to Higher Education through a survey of undergraduate students and university lecturers aimed at determining the most critical factors in undergraduate classroom design. One-to-one interviews were conducted with students and lecturers (n. 31) at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus. Interviewees were encouraged to express their opinions, comments, concerns and suggestions through open-ended questions. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed and coded using NVivo10. Results show a strong desire among lecturers and students for improved classroom equipment, greater flexibility in classroom arrangement, more attractive decoration and for the addition of natural elements to the classroom environment. Of the three design principles, individualisation and naturalness emerged most strongly from the interviews and appear to be more important factors for undergraduates than stimulation. These findings could make a novel and significant contribution to the physical aspects of classroom design in Higher Education settings. Educational institutions are increasingly employing non-traditional classroom designs, which are expected to provide for more flexible, collaborative, and active learning and teaching experiences. Taking into consideration the environmental psychology of teaching and learning, several of the reported design attributes can serve as benchmarks for upgrading current classroom design and facilities in the future, as institutions look to upgrade their physical infrastructures to meet the changing demands of teachers and learners arising from technological innovations and shifts in our understanding of the methods and purposes of Higher Education.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0520.v1

The Classification of Design Elements for the Food and Beverage Service Business: an Original Review for the Service Innovation

Ki Woong Nam, Boyoung Kim, Bruce W Carnie

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: Service innovation; Design value; Value measurement

Online: 30 August 2018 (10:31:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201706.0004.v1

Implant Stability of Biological Hydroxyapatites Used in Dentistry

María Piedad Ramírez Fernández, Sergio Alexander Gehrke, Patricia Mazón, Jose Luis Calvo-Guirado, Piedad N. De Aza

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: hydroxyapatite, xenografts; implant design; implant surface

Online: 1 June 2017 (06:19:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0266.v1

Sustainability in Early Modern China through the Jesuit Accommodation method

Inmaculada Rodriguez Cunill, Miguel Gutierrez Villarrubia, Francisco Salguero-Andújar, Joseph Cabeza-Lainez

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: Asian architecture; Asian heritage; China; Japan; Urban Design; Garden and Landscape Design; Reformation of the Arts.

Online: 15 September 2021 (14:50:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0335.v1

Three-Dimensional Printing Using Recycled High-Density Polyethylene: Technological Challenges and Future Directions for Construction

Faham Tahmasebinia, Marjo Niemelä, Sanee M. Ebrahimzadeh Sepasgozar, Tin Yiu Lai, Winson Su, Kakarla Raghava Reddy, Sara Shirowzhan, Samad M. E. Sepasgozar, Fernando Alonso Marroquin

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: 3D printing (3DP), Construction processes, Architectural design, Concrete Engineering, Numerical Modelling, Arch-Roof, High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Additive manufacturing (AM), Computer-aided design (CAD), Manufacture, Design, Sustainability

Online: 14 November 2018 (10:39:43 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0201.v1

Mind the Gap – Deciphering GPCR Pharmacology Using 3D Pharmacophores and Artificial Intelligence

Theresa Clare Noonan, Katrin Denzinger, Valerij Talagayev, Yu Chen, Kristina Puls, Clemens Alexander Wolf, Sijie Liu, Trung Ngoc Nguyen, Gerhard Wolber

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry Keywords: ligand-based pharmacophores; structure-based pharmacophores; virtual screening; drug design; machine learning; molecular dynamics; de novo design

Online: 14 September 2022 (09:10:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0006.v2

Plausible Blockers of Spike RBD in SARS-CoV2 – Molecular Design and Underlying Interaction Dynamics from High-Level Structural Descriptors

Sankar Basu, Devlina Chakravarty, Dhananjay Bhattacharyya, Pampa Saha, Hirak K. Patra

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; protein design; complementarity; competitive inhibitor; homology-based threading in rational protein design

Online: 4 March 2021 (10:14:39 CET)

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Cyber Risk at the Edge: Current and future trends on Cyber Risk Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 Supply Chains

Petar Radanliev, David De Roure, Kevin Page, Jason R.C. Nurse, Rafael Mantilla Montalvo, Omar Santos, La'Treall Maddox, Peter Burnap

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: Industry 4.0; Supply Chain Design; Transformational Design Roadmap; IIoT Supply Chain Model; Decision Support for Information Management

Online: 24 December 2020 (13:37:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0598.v1

Framework for Simulation Study Involving Volatility Estimation: The GARCH Approach

Richard T. A. Samuel, Charles Chimedza, Caston Sigauke

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Probability And Statistics Keywords: bias; consistency; efficiency; simulation design; volatility estimation

Online: 8 June 2023 (07:31:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1840.v1

Optimization of Experimental Protocol in Order to Form SEBS Film via Dip-Coating the Copper Surface Using Response Surface Methodology

Fatma MASMOUDI, Mohamed MASMOUDI

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Electrochemistry Keywords: Coating; Copper; SEBS; Corrosion; Box-Behnken Design

Online: 26 May 2023 (05:12:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0463.v1

Three-Dimensional Narratives: An Interaction-Based Design Model for an Enhanced Design Practice

Antonio Cruz Rodrigues, Cristiano Pedroso-Roussado, Joao Cunha, Ana Jorge

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: Design model; Interactions; Coevolution; Study of objects

Online: 27 March 2023 (13:47:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0439.v1

Optimization of Pile Driver Frame Based on Sensitivity Analysis

JinMei Wu, Yanqing Yang

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: sensitivity; pile driver; frame; Ansys; optimization design

Online: 27 February 2023 (04:28:30 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0505.v1

How to Learn and How to Teach the Five Content Areas: Programming Languages, Game Design, Computer Thinking, Algorithmic Thinking and Robotics Programming - A Systematic Review of Journal Publications From 2015 to 2020”

Dragan Cvetkovic, Dragan Rastovac, Dejan Viduka, Ana Basic

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: computer thinking; game design; programming; review; robotics

Online: 27 January 2023 (12:04:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0369.v1

Behaviour Coding Approach for Assessing Pitfalls in a Questionnaire Instrument towards assessing healthcare security Practice

Prosper Kandabongee Yeng, Muhammad Ali Fauzi, Bian Yang

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Security practice; Healthcare; Questionnaire design; Questionnaire pretesting

Online: 20 December 2022 (14:58:41 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0057.v1

How Industry 4.0 and Sensors Can Leverage Product Design: Opportunities and Challenges

Albérico Travassos Rosário, Joana Carmo Dias

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: industry 4.0; sensors; sensor technologies; product design

Online: 5 December 2022 (02:16:25 CET)

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The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, has led to an increased transition towards automation and reliance on data-driven innovations and strategies. Companies in the manufacturing sector are heavily integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, including cloud compu-ting, cyber-physical systems (CPS), big data analytics, horizontal and vertical system integration, the internet of things (IoT), and additive manufacturing (3d printing). The interconnected systems and processes have significantly increased operational efficiency, enhanced organizational capacity to monitor and control functions, reduced costs, and improved product quality. One significant way that companies have achieved these benefits is by integrating diverse sensor technologies within these innovations, allowing critical data collection on products, equipment performance, and maintenance. The sensors connect systems and machines, allowing them to communicate and track operations for enhanced operations. While numerous research has been conducted to show the role of sensors in industry 4.0, limited studies show how these innovations can leverage product design to maximize benefits and opportunities. Given the rapidly changing market conditions, Industry 4.0 requires new products and business models to ensure companies adjust to the current and future changes. These requirements call for the evolutions in product design processes to accommodate design features and principles applicable in the current dynamic business environment. This research paper employs a systematic bibliometric literature review (LRSB) methodology to explore and synthesize data on how Industry 4.0 and sensors can leverage product design. The results show that various product design features create opportunities to be leveraged to guarantee the success of Industry 4.0 and sensor technologies. However, the research also identifies numerous challenges that undermine the ongoing transition towards intelligent factories and products.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0271.v1

Horse Riding Simulator Design to Replicate Human Walking Gait for Hippotherapy in Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation

Wildan Trusaji, Ardianto Satriawan, Septia Susanti Rahadini, Muhammad Ogin Hasanuddin, Casi Setianingsih, Nurseptian Pratomo, Mayang Cendikia Selekta, Ellyana Sungkar

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: hippotherapy; horse riding simulator; mechanical horse design

Online: 19 October 2022 (07:31:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0247.v1

A Comprehensive Assessment of Human Factors in Relation to Cyber Security Compliance of Healthcare Staff in a Paperless Hospital

Prosper Kandabongee Yeng, Muhammad Ali Fauzi, Bian Yang

Subject: Social Sciences, Safety Research Keywords: Security practice; Healthcare; Questionnaire design; Questionnaire pretesting

Online: 17 March 2022 (08:47:36 CET)

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Recent reports have it that over 85\% of data breaches are still caused by the human element, of which healthcare is one of the suitable organizations mostly targeted by cybercriminals. The work of healthcare staff is often associated with high workloads, high emergency cases, and a broad range of psychological, social, and cultural factors. The significance of these factors could undermine conscious care information security (IS) practice leading to serious violations. This study comprehensively examined the correlation between the psycho-social-cultural factors, work factors with IS and privacy behaviour in a hospital that has fully adopted electronic health records (EHR) management system. The findings are to facilitate the decision-making process towards improving the cyber-security practice in healthcare. A quantitative approach was adopted where we collected responses from 212 healthcare staff through an online questionnaire survey. A broad range of constructs was selected from psychological, social, cultural perception and work factors based on earlier review work. These were therefore related to some security practices, to assess the IS knowledge, attitude and behaviour gaps among healthcare staff in a comprehensive way. From the study, IS self-reported conscious care behaviour (ISCCB) risk was relatively higher as compared to information security knowledge (ISK) risks and information security attitude (ISA) risk. Furthermore, the study revealed that work emergency has a positive correlation with ISCCB (r=1.95, p-value =0.001) risk. Conscientiousness also had positive correlation with ISCCB risk (r=0.157, p-value=0.05) however agreeableness negatively correlated with ISK risk (r=-0.166, p-value =0.05), and ISA risk (r=-0.140, p-value =0.05). Based on these findings, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation methods combined with cutting-edge technologies can be explored to discourage IS risks behaviours while enhancing conscious care security practice.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0036.v2

A Primer on Harnessing Non-enzymatic Posttranslational Modifications for Drug Design

Marcus Long, Phillippe Ly, Yimon Aye

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: Electrophile; Drug Design; Covalent Drug; Chemical Biology

Online: 19 October 2021 (10:28:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0698.v1

Higher Education Instructors' Use, Perceptions, and Practices of Mobile Learning in Morocco

Youness Zidoun, Nabil Zary

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Mobile learning; Integration framework; Design-based research

Online: 30 July 2021 (11:43:12 CEST)

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Background: In an age where information is generally accessible, most of the interest these days has focused on how accessible and convenient technology can be. So small and personal, mobile devices can transform our perception of learning by combining both mobility and convenience. Mobile learning is part of the digital learning landscape alongside e-learning and serious games. However, knowledge about effective design of mobile learning experiences remains of interest with a focus on appropriate design models and the embodiments that can be implemented to achieve the intended educational outcomes. Exploring the instructor's perspective on mobile learning is essential. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the Moroccan instructors' perception and practice of mobile learning to inform the development of an ecologically valid mobile learning integration model. Methods: Higher education Instructors (n=41) were recruited to the study. The Moroccan instructors' perception and their experiences regarding their adoption of mobile learning were collected using an online survey. The analysis focused on their mobile use, perceived IT competency, and opinions on mobile learning. Results: We described most of the instructors' considerations regarding integrating mobile technologies into their teaching activities. We found that most of the mobile learning activities defined by the respondents corresponded to relatively advanced use of mobile devices. More promising, instructors have found innovative ways to use the educational potential of mobile devices. However, the prospect of mobile devices was still to challenge. No or poor Wi-Fi connection, number of devices or limited access, sometimes fees or applications incompatibility were identified as reasons and obstacles to mobile learning usage. Conclusion: Mobile learning is mostly perceived positively among Moroccan instructors allowing many applications and usage to enhance teaching and learning. In this study, a better understanding of aspects and factors influencing the integration of mobile learning in the Moroccan educational context is exposed, helping further the development of an ecologically valid mobile learning integration model. Future work on mobile learning should consider the highly paced evolution of mobile technologies, emphasizing the flexibility of integration frameworks to support instructors and learners.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0061.v1

Robot Tutoring Multiplications: Over One-Third Learning Gain for Most, Learning Loss for Some

Johan F. Hoorn, Ivy S. Huang, Elly A. Konijn, Lars van Buuren

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: robot-tutelage; social robots; multiplications; experience design

Online: 2 December 2020 (11:46:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0388.v1

Stair Width, Pitch and Alignment in Stair Climbing and Descending Rates

John Zacharias, Guoqing Lu

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: stair climbing; behavior change; architecture; environmental design

Online: 17 July 2020 (15:10:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0036.v1

An Innovative Construction Technique for Curved Structures

Alessio Cascardi, Francesco Micelli, Maria Antonietta Aiello

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: arch; FRP; masonry; design-oriented model; patent

Online: 4 June 2020 (13:35:40 CEST)

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The masonry building Heritage is appreciated for its aesthetic and historical value all around the world. The widespread presence of curved elements, such as arch, vault and dome express the relevant constructive abilities in the different historical epochs. These curved elements are characterized by architectural beauty, structural strength (especially against the gravity loads), thermal comfort and fire resistance. On the other hand, curved structures required scaffolding in order to be erected. The design, the construction and the dismantling of the scaffolds is typically time-consuming and expensive. In addition, the on-site working risk is related to time-interferences (e.g. in manpower working, at the same time, over and under scaffold). This technology dates back to the Era of the Roman Empire and it is currently still used, despite its limitations and disadvantages. In the present paper, an innovative technique (recently patented), aiming for the construction of a curved structural member without scaffolds, is proposed and illustrated. It consists in a Hinged Lifting Arch (HLA), using FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bonded strips. In details, a series of blocks are cut following an arch geometry and then aligned on the ground-floor in order to bond a composite on their top surface. Moreover, the impregnation of the polymeric adhesive is not allowed at the extremities of each block. The fiber sheet is applied continuously along the entire extrados. In this sense, hinges are introduced, in fact, the FRP-connected blocks are able to easily rotate, in the opposite direction, around the contact ends (i.e. hinge). Finally, the middle block is lifted-up and the arch takes the desiderated shape. In the first experimental demonstration, the natural calcareous stone was used, even if the proposed technique is totally material-independent. Moreover, an analytical model is proposed and discussed for designing the proper aspect ratio of the blocks in order to ensure the full mutual contact when the HLA is totally lifted up. The advantages of the proposed technique are related to the absence of scaffolds and improved seismic strength against horizontal loads thanks to the presence of the FRP, which limits the occurrence of hinges at the extrados.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0452.v1

Optimising ‘Positive’ Findings from Judgement Bias Tests: A Consideration of Inherent Confounding Factors Associated with Test Design and Biology

Alexandra Whittaker, Timothy Barker

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: Judgement Bias; Personality; Social Status; Test Design

Online: 27 May 2020 (12:10:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0241.v1

Anomaly Detection Trusted Hardware Sensors for Critical Infrastructure Legacy Devices

Apostolos P. Fournaris, Charalambos Dimopoulos, Konstantinos Lampropoulos, Odysseas Koufopavlou

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: security; hardware design; trust; cryptography; Anomaly Detection

Online: 17 February 2020 (07:06:07 CET)

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Critical Infrastructures and associated real time Informational systems need some security protection mechanisms that will be able to detect and respond to possible attacks. For this reason, Anomaly Detection Systems (ADS), as part of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, are needed for constantly monitoring and identifying potential threats inside an Information Technology (IT) System. Typically, ADS collect information from various sources within a CI system using security sensors or agents and correlate those information so as to identify anomaly events. Such sensors though in a CI setting (factories, power plants, remote locations) may be placed in open areas and left unattended thus becoming targets themselves of security attacks. They can be tampering and malicious manipulated so that they provide false data that may lead an ADS or SIEM system to falsely comprehend the CI current security status. In this paper, we describe existing approaches on security monitoring in critical infrastructures and focus on how to collect security sensor - agent information in a secure and trusted way. We then introduce the concept of hardware assisted security sensor information collection that improve the level if trust (by hardware means) and also increase the responsiveness of the sensor. Thus, we propose a Hardware Security Token (HST) that when connected to a CI Host, it acts as a secure anchor for security agent information collection. We describe the HST functionality, its association with a host device, its expected role and its log monitoring mechanism. We also provide information on how security can be established between the Host device and the HST.Then, we introduce and describe the necessary Host components that need to be established in order to guarantee a high security level and correct HST functionality. We, also provide a realization-implementation of the HST overall concept in a FPGA SoC evaluation board and describe how the HST implementation can controlled. Finally, we provide indicative use case scenarios of how the HST can be used in practice to provide a variety of different security services beyond acting as a secure ADS sensor.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0273.v1

Effect of Coil Configuration Design on Al Solidified Structure Refinement

Jing Zhao, Ji-hao Yu, Ke Han, Hong-gang Zhong, Ren-xing Li, Qi-jie Zhai

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Metals, Alloys And Metallurgy Keywords: configuration design; PMO; calculation; solidified structure refinement

Online: 24 November 2019 (12:52:59 CET)

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