All design research studies — page 115
Every peer-reviewed study in the DesignDex index, newest first. Each entry links to a full summary with the finding, method, limitations and a practical design takeaway.
- Sustainability · 2020Regional ESD Curricula: Integrating Land Use and Health for Malagasy Primary Education
- Classic Design · 2018Visual Statistics in Western Art Shifted Dramatically Post-1878, Marking Modernism's Dawn
- Human Factors · 2019Occupational noise exposure significantly increases blood pressure, particularly in textile industries.
- Innovation & Design · 2016Digital Advertising Strategies Require Re-evaluation for Child Audiences
- Classic Design · 2018The ASSISTS Model: A Framework for Cultivating Breast Cancer Preventive Behaviors
- User-Centred Design · 2015Integrating Implementation Intentions Enhances Weight Management Consultations
- Innovation & Design · 2020Modular workflow enables personalized design insights from complex data
- Modelling · 2020Finite Element Simulation Optimizes Silage Mixer Performance
- Classic Design · 2020Glamour as a Design Heuristic for Platformed Cultural Production
- Classic Design · 2018Ancient Greek Myths Reveal Early Human Ambitions to Replicate Divine Creation Through Art and Language
- Sustainability · 2017Building Life Cycle Energy Consumption Can Be Reduced by 40%
- Human Factors · 2017Bioelectric Currents Influence Chronic Wound Healing
- User-Centred Design · 2019Wearable biofeedback systems achieve high usability and perceived value in orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Human Factors · 2015Frontal Theta Activity Correlates with Perceived Presence in Virtual Architectural Environments
- User-Centred Design · 2016Designing Low-Carbon Homes: Bridging the Gap Between Expert Visions and Public Needs
- User-Centred Design · 2018Digital Storytelling Can Mobilize Support for Sensitive Social Issues
- Classic Design · 2015Dynamic Aesthetic Appreciation: The 'Aesthetic-Aha' Moment Enhances Liking
- Sustainability · 2014Distribution Grids Drive 73% of Electricity Transmission's Climate Impact
- Sustainability · 2015LCA of Nanomaterials in Sustainable Energy: A Framework for Environmental Impact Assessment
- Sustainability · 2011Design for Disassembly: Cellular Phone Characteristics Impacting End-of-Life Environmental Footprint
- Sustainability · 2013Subterranean Waterways Drive Coastal Ecosystem Health
- Sustainability · 2010Tailoring agricultural education to women's VARK learning preferences enhances industry sustainability.
- Sustainability · 2011Biogas from Straw: Economic Viability Hinges on Transport Efficiency and Financial Support
- Resource Management · 2010Wind and recirculation reduce air-cooled condenser efficiency by up to 20%
- Innovation & Design · 2010Service Factory Framework Reduces ICT Service Complexity by 30%
- Resource Management · 2010Industrial By-products Enhance Horticultural Growth and Reduce Soil Acidity
- Sustainability · 2015Firm Size, Profitability, and Analyst Coverage Drive Socio-Environmental Reporting in Nigerian Companies
- Sustainability · 2011Post-Pest Forest Regeneration Boosts Mid-Term Timber Supply by Up to 23%
- Sustainability · 2015Anthropocene Demands Threaten Civilization's Viability
- Human Factors · 2015Adaptive mobility devices enhance artistic expression and user agency in dance.
- Human Factors · 2011Portable EEG systems can be designed for rapid deployment in emergency medical scenarios.
- Sustainability · 2012Anaerobic Digesters Enhance Organic Farm Sustainability by Managing Waste and Boosting Soil Health
- Human Factors · 2012Immersive Physics Simulators Enhance Balance Control Research by Decoupling Body Mechanics
- Sustainability · 2014Sonication pretreatment boosts microalgae methane yield by 28%
- Sustainability · 2013Integrating Environmental Consciousness into Crude Oil Supply Chain Design
- Human Factors · 2014Environmental design significantly impacts perceived safety in residential neighborhoods.
- Human Factors · 2014Health Information Readability: 6th Grade Level is the Target for Online Breast Cancer Resources
- Human Factors · 2013Socio-political instability significantly exacerbates the 'OVIDD' syndemic of Obesity, Violence, political Instability, Diabetes, and Depression.
- Human Factors · 2012Optimal text line length reduces reading focus loss by 25% during eye blinks
- Human Factors · 2015Intuitive HRI enhances rehabilitation robot effectiveness and user adoption.
- Human Factors · 2011Anthropometric data integration boosts naval crew performance by 15%
- Human Factors · 2015Furniture weight significantly impacts elementary school children's ability to rearrange classrooms.
- Human Factors · 2012Ergonomic cabin designs may fail if not aligned with user habits
- Human Factors · 2010Affective engagement with appearance drives pursuit of 'cosmetic citizenship'
- Innovation & Markets · 2011European Security Market Dynamics: Revenue, Innovation, and Competition Drivers
- Human Factors · 2014Computer professionals report ocular symptoms in 76% of cases, with eye strain being most common.
- Human Factors · 2015Increased speech variability in stuttering adults linked to deterministic lip dynamics under cognitive-emotional stress
- Human Factors · 2014Dynamic Binaural Synthesis Achieves Realistic Auditory Immersion Through Head-Tracking
- Final Production · 2010FRP Composite Formwork Enhances Bridge Deck Durability by Minimizing Cracking
- Human Factors · 2012Cultural Stigma and Social Ramifications Significantly Deter Mental Health Treatment Seeking in Korean Americans
- Modelling · 2013Agent-based modeling enhances building energy simulation by predicting occupant behavior.
- Human Factors · 2015Microencapsulated Phase-Change Materials in Apparel Reduce Heat Stress by 15%
- Final Production · 2015Repeated washing and perspiration significantly degrade color vibrancy and water retention in screen-printed textiles.
- Human Factors · 2013Tropical comfort temperatures can be up to 32°C with adequate airflow.
- Human Factors · 2011Interstitial spaces between fabric layers significantly impede moisture vapor transport, impacting thermal comfort.
- Human Factors · 2014Taguchi method simulation accelerates thermal comfort assessment by 30%
- Resource Management · 2010GC-FID analysis quantifies petroleum hydrocarbon migration in soil layers, informing targeted bioremediation strategies.
- Human Factors · 2012Low-income dwellings in hot-humid climates require thermal comfort bands of 30-35°C
- Human Factors · 2015Job Demands-Resources Model Predicts Nurse Engagement and Performance
- User-Centred Design · 2015Seamless multimodal interaction across diverse pervasive environments requires robust interface modeling.
- Human Factors · 2010Mediated reality navigation reduces cognitive load by overlaying contextual information
- Innovation & Design · 2013FBMC/OQAM with MIMO enhances spectral efficiency by mitigating inter-symbol interference
- Human Factors · 2014Cognitive Strategies Enhance Student Resilience to Academic Stress
- Innovation & Design · 20135G Air Interface Design Driven by Evolving User and System Requirements
- Human Factors · 2010Teacher-student attitudes towards ICT in mathematics education vary significantly by country.
- Human Factors · 2013Egocentric vs. Allocentric Frames of Reference Impact Spatial Cognition in Blind Sailors
- Human Factors · 2015Head and body posture significantly alters speech acoustics, particularly the third formant.
- Human Factors · 2015Non-visual interfaces enhance document accessibility for visually impaired users.
- User-Centred Design · 2011Inclusive Requirements Engineering: Adapting Methods for Blind Users
- User-Centred Design · 2013User-Centric Design for Mobile App Ecosystems
- Human Factors · 2012Multi-touch displays enhance cockpit control efficiency and user interaction
- Human Factors · 2010Haptic feedback in surgical simulators enhances procedural learning by 25%
- Human Factors · 2010Pressure sequence analysis can predict user intent in smart home environments
- Human Factors · 2015Human Information Throughput Capacity is Finite During Multitasking
- Human Factors · 2015Haptic feedback enhances audio waveform comprehension for visually impaired audio engineers
- Human Factors · 2012Virtual simulation of hostile environments enhances astronaut performance and safety.
- Human Factors · 2015Adaptive Braille Reading Interface Enhances Tactile Information Processing
- Human Factors · 2015Automated Target Centralization in Endoscopy Reduces Cognitive Load for Novice Users
- User-Centred Design · 2013Domain-Specific Inspection (DSI) enhances usability evaluation beyond general heuristics.
- Human Factors · 2012Optimizing CNC Machine Interfaces for Reduced Operator Error and Improved Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2010Mock-up Planning Reduces Adult ICU Space Needs by 15% and NICU by 10%
- Human Factors · 2013Integrating Human Factors into Autonomous System Design Enhances Collaboration and Workplace Design
- Human Factors · 2010Thumb joint motion directly correlates with perceived effort and typing speed
- Human Factors · 2014Hospital Bathroom Design: Optimizing Space and Equipment for Patient Safety and Usability
- Modelling · 2010Virtual Prototyping Enhances Construction Planning by 30% Through Integrated 4D CAD and Simulation
- Human Factors · 2012Proxemics and Territoriality Enhance Interior Design Studio Efficiency and Social Interaction
- User-Centred Design · 2012Interactive tables demand tailored usability and multi-user experience evaluations.
- Human Factors · 2015Regional Hand Anthropometry Data Informs Product Design for Diverse User Groups
- Human Factors · 2012Optimizing Fluid Flow for Enhanced Heat Transfer in Supercritical Systems
- Human Factors · 2013Configurable Parallel Robot Platforms Enhance Dexterity and Grasping Capabilities
- Sustainability · 2015Prioritizing occupant well-being and environmental impact in school refurbishments
- Human Factors · 2011Integrating Musculoskeletal Simulation with Virtual Prototyping Enhances Ergonomic Analysis
- Human Factors · 2014Cultural Perceptions of Indoor Air Quality Influence Design Investment Decisions
- Human Factors · 2014Acoustic models can predict urban noise impact on human well-being
- Final Production · 2014Gas-Assisted Foam Injection Molding Achieves Superior Acoustic Performance with Reduced Material Usage
- Human Factors · 2014Upper Extremity Exoskeletons Enhance Human Capabilities Through Integrated Robotic Systems
- Human Factors · 2012Fiber Optic Sensors Offer Precise Ultrasonic Detection for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction
- Human Factors · 2013Narrow road profiles and speed bumps significantly reduce motor vehicle speeds on bicycle streets, enhancing cyclist safety.
- Human Factors · 2011Acceleration-driven damping in wheelchair suspension improves ride comfort by 14% over skyhook control
- Resource Management · 2014Geopolymer Concrete Enhances Steel Reinforcement Durability by 50% in Saline Environments