All design research studies — page 104
Every peer-reviewed study in the designdex.org index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Resource Management · 2024Urban Pruning Waste Transformed into Biochar for Circular Economy Benefits
- Commercial Production · 2023Second-generation biodiesel from native African feedstocks is technically viable but requires market incentives for profitability.
- Resource Management · 2024Bioethanol Steam Reforming: A Pathway to Green Hydrogen with a $10.27/kg LCOH
- Resource Management · 2023Optimized Alginate Hydrogels Achieve 76% Water Retention for Desertification Control
- Commercial Production · 2024Closed Photobioreactors Offer Versatile Microalgae Cultivation for Diverse Bioeconomy Applications
- Commercial Production · 2025Data quality management in clinical data life cycles is crucial for reliable secondary use.
- User-Centred Design · 2024Diverse Sibling Dynamics: A Gap in Understanding Relationship Quality
- Resource Management · 2023AI-driven air quality monitoring enhances sustainable development strategies
- Commercial Production · 2023Dynamic Heuristic Optimizes Pharmaceutical QC Lab Scheduling by 30% for Large-Scale Operations
- Resource Management · 2023Optimized Hydropower Reservoir Operations Improve Global Water Management Model Accuracy by 44%
- Innovation & Design · 2023Integrating Total Quality Management with Sustainable Development Goals Enhances Higher Education Competitiveness
- Commercial Production · 2023Lean 4.0 Implementation in SMEs Boosts Productivity and Sustainability
- Commercial Production · 2024Hybrid Amplification Boosts Optical Transmission Reach by 25%
- Resource Management · 2025Unveiling Hidden Costs: MFCA Reveals 631.5 kg/ha Yield Loss in Tea Production
- Resource Management · 2023Metal Hydride Tanks Offer 10x Storage Efficiency Over Pressurized Systems for Distributed Green Hydrogen
- Commercial Production · 2023Continuous Biomanufacturing: Overcoming Roadblocks for Market Adoption
- Commercial Production · 2024Wind-powered systems offer the most cost-effective pathway for green hydrogen production at scale.
- Resource Management · 2023Transforming Coffee Waste into High-Value Resources
- Sustainability · 2024Digital Integration Drives Corporate Sustainability Gains
- Resource Management · 2024Optimizing PET Mechanical Recycling: Pre-treatment and Contamination Control for Enhanced Material Recovery
- Resource Management · 2023Digitalization Enhances Value Stream Mapping for Triple-Bottom-Line Sustainability
- Human Factors · 2024Robotic surgery increases cognitive workload due to team separation and reduced situation awareness.
- Human Factors · 2024Gaze-Pinch Interaction in XR: Balancing Eye and Hand for Natural 3D Navigation
- Human Factors · 2024Motor 'laziness' prioritizes return fixations in real-world tasks
- Human Factors · 2024Multi-modal sensing reveals nuanced mental workload across diverse cognitive tasks
- Human Factors · 2024Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Linked to Increased Coronary Atherosclerosis
- Human Factors · 2023Food environment proximity influences diet quality in Vietnamese adults
- Human Factors · 2023Automated Anthropometric Measurement for Enhanced Human-Computer Interaction
- Human Factors · 2024Optimizing Indoor Environments: Integrated IAQ, Thermal, Visual, and Acoustic Factors Boost Productivity by up to 15%
- Human Factors · 2023Robotic Platform Enhances Balance Rehabilitation for Neurological Patients
- Human Factors · 2024Wearable Triboelectric Sensors Enhance Health Monitoring Accuracy and Personalization
- Resource Management · 20233D Thermoelectric Networks Achieve 4 μW cm⁻² Body Heat Harvesting
- Human Factors · 2024Yellow text on dark backgrounds significantly reduces visual fatigue by 30%
- Human Factors · 2023Augmented Reality Enhances Rehabilitation Robot Usability and Patient Motivation
- Human Factors · 2023Balancing Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort in Naturally Ventilated Classrooms
- Sustainability · 2023Consumer preference for natural fibers may hinder textile sustainability efforts.
- Human Factors · 2024VR-driven postural analysis enhances proactive workplace ergonomics in automotive design.
- Human Factors · 2023Active vs. Passive Finger Sliding Significantly Alters Tactile Friction Perception
- Innovation & Design · 20233D Printing's Direct Manufacturing Potential is Hampered by Unresolved 'Reverse Salient' Limitations
- Human Factors · 2025LLM Summarisation Reduces Clinical Documentation Errors by 3.45% Omission Rate
- Human Factors · 2024Optimized Textile Thermal Conductivity Enhances Wearable Health Monitor Comfort
- Human Factors · 2024Optimizing PVA Nanofiber Mat Morphology for Enhanced Biomedical Performance
- User-Centred Design · 2024Decision Support Framework for Selecting Explainable AI (xAI) Tools
- User-Centred Design · 2024AI as a Metacognitive Learning Partner: Factors Driving Academic Acceptance
- User-Centred Design · 2023Tangible Interfaces Elevate VR Cultural Heritage Engagement
- Human Factors · 2023Standardized Taxonomy for Mixed Reality Human-Robot Interaction Interfaces
- Human Factors · 2023Black Phosphorous Composite Tactile Sensor Translates Touch to Audio for Enhanced Human-Machine Communication
- Human Factors · 2023HAXELs enable full-body haptic feedback for enhanced virtual reality immersion
- Human Factors · 2023Dielectric Elastomers Offer Human-Like Muscle Performance for Advanced Soft Robotics
- Human Factors · 2023Wearable Haptics Enhance Virtual Object Exploration by Replicating Tactile Properties
- Human Factors · 2023Behavior Trees enhance human-robot collaboration efficiency in complex assembly by 25%
- Human Factors · 2024Modular 3D Tactile Sensors Enhance Human-Machine Interaction and Robotic Dexterity
- Human Factors · 2023Digital Human Modelling Reduces Musculoskeletal Injury Risk in Healthcare by 30%
- Human Factors · 2023VR and Motion Capture Enhance Older Worker Task Performance
- Human Factors · 2023VR programming interfaces can match 2D performance with minimal sickness
- Human Factors · 2023Robot trust assessment enhances human-robot collaboration safety and efficiency
- Human Factors · 2023Overlapping construction tasks increase risk by 30% due to heightened human interaction and environmental complexity.
- Human Factors · 2023Autonomous Robotic Navigation Reduces Clinician Workload in Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Human Factors · 2024Multisensor Integration Enhances Human-Robot Collaboration Safety by 30%
- Human Factors · 2024ISO 11228-3 Adaptation Enhances Ergonomic Safety in Human-Robot Hand-Guiding
- Human Factors · 2023Adaptive thermal comfort models outperform static standards for diverse student populations, especially during pandemics.
- Human Factors · 2023Jellyfish-inspired robot achieves silent, gentle underwater manipulation with 100mW power
- Human Factors · 2023Tire Wear Particles Disrupt Zebrafish Larvae's Central Nervous System and Circadian Rhythms
- Human Factors · 2024Optimizing Indoor Environments for Older Adults Enhances Well-being and Autonomy
- Human Factors · 2023Tactical Pocket Parks Significantly Boost Subjective Urban Comfort
- Human Factors · 2023Nanosensor Integration for Enhanced Bridge Safety: A Human-Centric Approach
- Human Factors · 2024Exoskeleton Design Enhances Human Capabilities and Worker Safety
- Human Factors · 2024Four Training Sessions Required for Novice Exoskeleton Users to Achieve Expert Movement Patterns
- Human Factors · 2023Cyan environments improve visual tracking accuracy by 15% and reduce visual strain in simulated microgravity.
- Sustainability · 2024Prioritizing Physical Structure in Sustainable Public Space Design
- Human Factors · 2024Nanoparticle Shape Dictates Bio-imaging and Therapeutic Efficacy
- Human Factors · 2023Cognitive and Macro-Ergonomic Factors Significantly Boost Distance Learning Motivation
- Resource Management · 2024Real-time eco-feedback slashes shower times by 25% in tourist accommodations
- Modelling · 2024Digital Twin Frameworks Enhance Smart Mobility Planning by 30%
- Innovation & Design · 2024Metaverse platforms can foster 21st-century skills through diverse virtual world types
- Human Factors · 2025Digital Health Access Gaps Exacerbate Existing Health Disparities
- Human Factors · 2023Zinc-ion batteries with biocompatible electrolytes offer enhanced safety for wearable and implantable devices.
- Sustainability · 2024Eco-friendly urban design enhances community well-being and resilience
- Innovation & Design · 2023Emerging Technologies Accelerate STEAM Education, But Arts Integration Lags
- Human Factors · 2023Industry 5.0 task allocation optimizes cobot-human collaboration for productivity and well-being
- Human Factors · 2024Perceived Ease of Use is the Strongest Driver for Smart Home Adoption by Older Adults
- Human Factors · 2024Self-regulation and cognitive flexibility significantly enhance student resilience
- Human Factors · 2023Short-form video consumption significantly impairs prospective memory recall and execution.
- User-Centred Design · 2023Perceived Usefulness and Ease of Use Drive Alipay Adoption by 70% in Emerging Markets
- Human Factors · 2023Recognition-Primed Decision-Making (RPD) is a dominant strategy under high-risk conditions.
- Human Factors · 2023Optimized workstation design significantly reduces cognitive workload in human-robot collaboration
- Human Factors · 2023Wrist Exoskeleton Design Demands Comprehensive Biomechanical and Ergonomic Understanding
- Human Factors · 2023Multiphasic Scaffolds Enhance Osteochondral Defect Repair by Mimicking Native Tissue Properties
- Human Factors · 2025Upper Limb Strength Asymmetry Averages 10% Difference, Influenced by Joint and Movement Type
- Human Factors · 2023Soft Exo-Glove Actuated by SMA Enhances Dexterity and Comfort in Rehabilitation
- Human Factors · 2024Soft robotics enhance agricultural handling by 30% through compliant interaction
- Human Factors · 2024Explicit Reasoning Enhances Sensorimotor Skill Acquisition and Performance
- Human Factors · 2023User adoption of soft wearables hinges on factors beyond technical performance.
- Human Factors · 2024Active electronic skin enables rich, interactive, and invisible ambient haptic feedback
- Classic Design · 2024Local Constraints in Tonal Phonology Enhance Pattern Description
- Innovation & Design · 2023Semantic Navigation Enhances Robot Understanding of Indoor Environments
- Innovation & Design · 2024Formal Methods Enhance System Reliability Across Diverse Industries
- Modelling · 2023Ontology-Driven Framework Enhances Building Digital Twin Energy Simulation Scalability
- Classic Design · 2024Designer Dog Health: Form vs. Function in Breed Creation
- User-Centred Design · 2023Context and Individual Experience Shape Embodied Language Understanding