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Thermodynamics
Jiajia Song, Jingyu Zhao, Jun Deng, Shiping Lu, Gai Hang, Yanni Zhang, Chi-Min Shu
Summary: This study investigates the thermal properties of typical wood species in ancient wooden buildings using an artificial acceleration method for dry and wet alternating ageing. Through thermal property experiments and differential scanning calorimetry experiments, the influence mechanism of alternating dry and wet ageing on wood combustion thermal release behaviour is revealed.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amelie Saunier, Patrick Grof-Tisza, James D. Blande
Summary: This study investigated the effects of elevated ozone on the foraging behavior of Bombus terrestris on three species of the Brassicaceae. The results showed that elevated ozone had significant effects on the foraging parameters of B. terrestris, possibly by reducing olfaction-mediated orientation or directly impacting the bees. This suggests that high levels of ozone could have negative effects on the foraging efficiency of important pollinator species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Tzu-Yang Wang, Hiroyasu Ujike
Summary: This study focuses on factors that influence the difference between simulated walking speed (SWSof) and true walking speed (TWS) in synchronized treadmill-based virtual reality locomotor systems. The research finds that the difference between SWSof and TWS is affected by distance cues and TWS, with virtual environments rich in distance cues and low TWS resulting in larger underestimation. Additionally, a higher TWS leads to a larger discrimination threshold.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmad M. Osailan
Summary: The study compared the cardiopulmonary responses between ISWT and ISWT-T and found similar responses, but higher metabolic demand during ISWT in the hallway compared to ISWT-T on a treadmill. Distance achieved in both tests was related to height and inversely related to age.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Kanika Aggarwal, Ritobroto Chanda, Shambu Rai, Mangal Rai, D. K. Pradhan, Binod Munda, Bharat Tamang, Aman Biswakarma, Umesh Srinivasan
Summary: Selective logging is a globally pervasive form of forest degradation that alters the structure and function of forests and the composition of ecological communities. This study shows that selective logging affects microclimates, prey availability, foraging behavior, and foraging success of eastern Himalayan birds.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aaron N. N. Best, Amy R. R. Wu
Summary: Healthy humans can maintain stability when facing diverse walking conditions, and this proficiency is achieved through control strategies that are yet to be fully understood. Laboratory-based research previously suggested that corrective stepping is the primary strategy, but its applicability in everyday obstacles outside the laboratory is uncertain. This study investigated changes in gait stability behavior during outdoor walking in different seasons and found that winter conditions did not hinder stepping as hypothesized. Instead, the stepping strategy was modified to enhance stability through increasing the anterior-posterior margin of stability, without additional compensation from ankle or trunk strategies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Guangqi Xiong, Chong Wang, Shuai Zhou, Yalin Zheng, Yuanliang Ren, Zheng Fang, Ying Zhao
Summary: The study investigates the thermal effect of power ultrasound (PUS) on cement hydration and its effective propagation distance. Two different water-to-cement (w/c) ratios, four ultrasound power levels, and four varying durations of ultrasound irradiation were used as independent variables. The results show that the effective ultrasonic distance for temperature elevation is below 100 mm and the hydration degree of cement paste exhibits a gradient characteristic under ultrasonic irradiation. Applying 900 W ultrasound for 10 minutes produces a more uniform temperature field. This research suggests the potential of utilizing the thermal effect for prestressed cement panels.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yongxin Xie, Xinyi Wang, Jianxiu Wen, Yang Geng, Lan Yan, Sijing Liu, Deyin Zhang, Borong Lin
Summary: This study examined pedestrians' perceptions of the thermal environment in urban walking spaces in Beijing. The findings indicate that air temperature, relative humidity, solar intensity, and wind speed influence pedestrians' immediate thermal response. Short-term thermal history and the sequential order of thermal exposure also affect the overall thermal evaluation of the walking spaces.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ken-ichi Okada, Kenichiro Miura, Michiko Fujimoto, Kentaro Morita, Masatoshi Yoshida, Hidenaga Yamamori, Yuka Yasuda, Masao Iwase, Mikio Inagaki, Takashi Shinozaki, Ichiro Fujita, Ryota Hashimoto
Summary: Schizophrenia patients show attenuated inhibition of return during eye movement, leading to restricted visual exploration. They make more frequent return saccades to previously fixated locations and explore a smaller area compared to healthy controls.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elzbieta Macioszek, Ali Karami, Iman Farzin, Mohammadhossein Abbasi, Amir Reza Mamdoohi, Cristiana Piccioni
Summary: Increasing private car ownership and car dependency in developing countries have led to a low share of walking as an active mode, causing congestion, air pollution, and health problems. This study investigates the impacts of socio-economic, travel-related, and built environment variables on walking likelihood and respondents' sensitivity to walking distance. The findings suggest that people are more likely to choose walking for mandatory trips compared to discretionary trips, and age has an influence on walking behavior.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Paolo Capodaglio, Michele Gobbi, Lucia Donno, Andrea Fumagalli, Camillo Buratto, Manuela Galli, Veronica Cimolin
Summary: This retrospective study quantified the 3D knee and ankle joint kinematics and kinetics during walking in young individuals with different degrees of obesity, revealing significant differences in mechanical aspects at the knee and ankle joints compared to healthy-weight participants. These findings suggest a potential pathway by which obesity may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in healthy adults.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xinyu Jia, Jiahao Wang, Yingxin Zhu, Wenjie Ji, Bin Cao
Summary: Sitting after walking is a common activity combination in temporally occupied spaces. Increasing ambient air velocity can enhance thermal comfort and energy saving in these spaces. However, the cooling effect of air movement after walking for less than 15 minutes has been overlooked in previous studies and standards.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Klaudia Krol-Morkisz, Lukasz Byczynski, Tomasz M. Majka, Krzysztof Pielichowski, Kinga Pielichowska
Summary: This study investigates the effect of functionalized hydroxyapatite (HAp-g-PEG) on the thermal degradation behavior and flammability of polyoxymethylene copolymer (POM_C). The results show that incorporating HAp-g-PEG into POM_C significantly improves the thermal stability of the polymer matrix without affecting the composition of the degradation products.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Eunjee Kim, Yujin Kwon, Hyorim Kim, Gwanseob Shin
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of smartphone users in detecting ground-level visual cues while walking and texting, and found that cue contrast and walking speed significantly affected detection performance. The study suggests that slowing down walking speed and increasing the contrast of ground signals can help smartphone users perceive walkway hazards and in-ground safety signals earlier.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yingjie Jin, Yui Sano, Miho Shogenji, Tetsuyou Watanabe
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fatigue on the walking process in young adults using a developed clog-integrated sensor system. The results show that the forefoot activity and minimum toe clearance of participants change under fatigue conditions.
