All design research studies — page 25
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.
- Commercial Production · 2018Lean Six Sigma reduces healthcare referral delays by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2017Standardized Ontologies Accelerate Building Data Exchange by 30%
- Commercial Production · 2019Problem-Based Learning in a Learning Factory Boosts Reconfigurable Manufacturing Competencies
- Commercial Production · 2017Knowledge networks enhance lean supply chain efficiency in agri-food by 15%
- Commercial Production · 2017IoT integration boosts JIT responsiveness by 30% in automotive manufacturing
- Commercial Production · 2017Lean Construction Principles Dramatically Accelerated Through 'House of Cards' Simulation
- Commercial Production · 2018Smart Sensors Drive Industry 4.0 Efficiency Gains
- Commercial Production · 2020Real-time energy analytics for machine tools optimizes consumption by 15%
- Human Factors · 2019Dementia Caregiver Sleep Deprivation: A Quantifiable Reduction in Rest
- Human Factors · 2017Supervised exercise programs enhance cancer patient quality of life and physical function
- Commercial Production · 2018Value Stream Mapping Identifies Over 70% of Production Waste in Batik SMEs
- Commercial Production · 2020Robot Taxation: A Complex Economic Lever for Automation Integration
- Commercial Production · 2017Lean Transformations Can Enhance Socially Sustainable Working Conditions Through Specific Managerial Practices
- Commercial Production · 2018Optimizing Batch Size and Layout Boosts Sewing Line OEE by 3.75%
- Commercial Production · 2019Six Sigma implementation reduces amplifier system defects by 30% in Indian MSME
- Resource Management · 2017Population density thresholds for maintaining river water quality for human and aquatic use
- User-Centred Design · 2018Arabic localisation of digital products significantly impacts user perception and engagement.
- Commercial Production · 2017IoT Integration Boosts Industrial System Efficiency by 15% Through Real-time Control
- Human Factors · 2016Teacher training gaps hinder early intervention for dyslexia in Kuwaiti primary schools
- Human Factors · 2017CPR effectiveness is significantly impacted by altered gravity environments.
- Human Factors · 2020Tactile Myography Enables Intuitive Control of Combined Hand and Wrist Prosthetic Actions
- Human Factors · 2019Neck extension enhances fundamental frequency amplitude in singing, while flexion boosts Singer's Formant activity.
- Human Factors · 2017Physical Shoulder Simulator Enhances Arthroscopic Skill Acquisition by 30% in Novice Surgeons
- Human Factors · 2015Heart Rate-Controlled Music Reduces In-Flight Passenger Stress
- Resource Management · 2019Thermal Energy Storage in Building Design Slashes Electricity Costs by up to 28%
- Human Factors · 2019Facial Thermography Can Indicate Mental Workload in Neutral Thermal Environments
- Human Factors · 2019Thermal Insulation Retrofits Significantly Improve Indoor Comfort in Low-Income South African Dwellings
- Human Factors · 2020Nintendo Wii Balance Board Shows Moderate Validity for Balance Assessment
- Human Factors · 2018Skin's thermal resistance is a dynamic indicator of physiological thermoregulation.
- Resource Management · 2017Advanced Radiant System Control Slashes Energy Costs by 40%
- Human Factors · 2018Digital surveys can mediate thermal comfort disputes in shared workspaces.
- Sustainability · 2018Green and Cool Roofs Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect and Enhance Thermal Comfort
- Human Factors · 2017Optimizing fabric thermal conductivity through structural modeling enhances thermal comfort.
- Human Factors · 2016Miniaturized, flexible stress monitoring patch enhances wearer comfort and data accuracy.
- Human Factors · 2017Wearable cooling devices offer significant thermal relief for construction workers, primarily at the head and trunk.
- Resource Management · 2018Modern Rural Chinese Housing: Increased Embodied Energy, Stagnant Thermal Comfort
- Human Factors · 2020Soft, Flexible Materials Enhance Wearable Device Comfort and Integration
- Human Factors · 2017Cold-protective clothing for offshore workers enhances satisfaction and thermal protection
- Human Factors · 2020Greenery and cool materials significantly enhance urban thermal comfort, reducing heat island effects.
- Human Factors · 2015CANTAB's cognitive domain differentiation in older adults is questionable
- Human Factors · 2017Superior Parietal Lobe Crucial for Dual-Task Gait Performance
- Human Factors · 2020Acoustic Noise Reduction in fMRI Enhances Cognitive Task Performance
- Human Factors · 2020Interactive audio-tactile maps enhance spatial recall for visually impaired users by 30%
- Human Factors · 2015Cognitive control deficits in ASD impact information processing efficiency
- Human Factors · 2019Guided interaction techniques enhance tactile map exploration for visually impaired users
- Human Factors · 2015VR telerehabilitation with multisensory feedback accelerates motor recovery in stroke patients
- Human Factors · 2019Automated tactile localization assessment quantifies post-stroke sensory deficits
- Human Factors · 2019Haptipedia: A Taxonomy for Haptic Device Design
- Human Factors · 2020Mid-Air Haptic Intensity and Velocity Discrimination: JNDs Established
- Human Factors · 2018Vibrotactile Feedback Accuracy is Key for Intuitive Haptic Interfaces
- Human Factors · 2020Cognitive Biases Influence IoT Data Offloading Decisions in Mobile Edge Computing
- Human Factors · 2015Physical bar charts enhance data exploration through intuitive tactile interactions.
- Human Factors · 2015Haptic Feedback in Teleoperation Enhances Operator Precision and Stability
- Human Factors · 2019Optimizing Wearable Sports Systems: A Human-Computer Interaction Perspective
- Human Factors · 2020Haptic Feedback Enhances Human-Robot Collaboration Efficiency by 15%
- Human Factors · 2016Controlled Surface Deformation and Vibro-Tactile Feedback Enhance 2.5D Display Interaction
- Human Factors · 2019Electroadhesion enables delicate object manipulation for robots
- Human Factors · 2019Audiohaptic feedback improves simulated drilling precision by 15%
- Human Factors · 2019Pressure-sensitive input on small devices enhances 3D data navigation accuracy.
- Human Factors · 2019Realistic Human Gait Dynamics Significantly Impact Office Floor Vibration Performance
- Human Factors · 2020Pigment molecules in fungal cell walls are the primary source of Raman signals, impacting bio-identification accuracy.
- Human Factors · 2017Hypobaric Hypoxia Impairs Pilot Alertness and Flight Performance at Simulated Altitudes Above 3000m
- Human Factors · 2017Insecticide exposure disrupts Daphnia magna's swimming behavior via acetylcholinesterase inhibition
- Human Factors · 2016Vocal adjustments in North Atlantic right whales can extend communication range by 1.5 times in noisy ocean environments.
- Human Factors · 2017Affective touch on robots can convey emotional valence, with gender influencing interaction patterns.
- Human Factors · 2015Piece-rate payment systems correlate with increased exposure to hazardous working conditions and job stress.
- Innovation & Design · 2017Software Defects in Medical Devices Lead to Recalls, Underscoring Regulatory Gaps
- Human Factors · 2020COVID-19 PPE Impedes Communication and Situational Awareness
- Human Factors · 2019Soft exosuit assistance reduces muscular effort by up to 65% but slightly degrades movement accuracy
- Human Factors · 2016Array Sensing Patch for Hemodialysis Blood Leakage Detection Enhances Patient Safety and Healthcare Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2019Biocompatible Encapsulation Materials Extend Implant Lifespan by Decades
- Human Factors · 2017Real-time wearable gaze tracking achieves superior accuracy to commercial devices
- Human Factors · 2020Wearable Sensors Enhance Biomechanical Risk Assessment in Manual Handling Tasks
- Human Factors · 2015Simulating Human-Exoskeleton Interaction Enhances Design Effectiveness
- User-Centred Design · 2019Universal Design Principles Enhance Tourism Accessibility for All User Groups
- User-Centred Design · 2018Quantitative Personas Enhance Healthcare Policy for Ageing Populations
- Innovation & Markets · 2019Inclusive Employment Strategies Boost Sales by 15-20%
- Human Factors · 2020Prioritizing Environmental Accessibility: User-Specific Data Models Enhance Wayfinding for Diverse Needs
- Human Factors · 2020Virtuous Leadership Cultivates Inclusive Workplaces by Fulfilling Employee Needs for Belonging and Self-Actualization
- Human Factors · 2019Inclusive employment frameworks can mitigate ableist practices and enhance workforce integration.
- Human Factors · 2020Universal Design Principles Enhance Product Usability Beyond Legal Compliance
- Human Factors · 2020Vertical Accessibility in High-Rise Educational Buildings Often Fails Universal Design Standards
- Human Factors · 2017Universal Design Principles Enhance Doctoral Program Inclusivity for Students with Disabilities
- Human Factors · 2019Automated Facial Feature Classification Enhances Human-Computer Interaction Design
- Human Factors · 2020Augmented Reality Enhances Learning for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- User-Centred Design · 2016Intergenerational Tech Adoption: Grandchildren's Perceived Usefulness Drives System Adoption More Than Grandparents'
- Human Factors · 2018Transparency in Human-Robot Medical Interactions Boosts Trust and Comfort
- Human Factors · 2019Automated agents amplify influential users' impact in online political discourse.
- Human Factors · 2020Robot Privacy Policies Significantly Vary, Impacting User Trust and Transparency
- Human Factors · 2016EEG-Driven Adaptive Automation Reduces Air Traffic Controller Workload by 25%
- Human Factors · 2017Water-based masking sounds are perceived as more disruptive than traditional noise in open-plan offices.
- Human Factors · 2020Window operation significantly impacts student fatigue and perceived comfort in naturally ventilated classrooms.
- Human Factors · 2017Situational Awareness Displays Enhance Emergency Resuscitation Team Performance
- Human Factors · 2016Indoor Environmental Quality Models Enhance User Well-being and Performance
- Human Factors · 2020Hedonic Motivation, Social Influence, and Performance Expectancy Drive Acceptance of Level 3 Autonomous Vehicles
- Human Factors · 2020Mental Fatigue Impairs Neurocognitive Functional Performance, Not Traditional Metrics
- Human Factors · 2019Low Self-Efficacy Correlates with Reduced Lumbar Range of Motion and Postural Stability in Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferers
- Human Factors · 2018Robotic Surgery Reduces Cognitive Load and Enhances Performance Under Time Pressure
- Human Factors · 2017Visuomotor delays are perceived as spatial shifts, not temporal lags, in human motor control.
- Human Factors · 2016Robotic-assisted therapy significantly improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy.