All design research studies — page 483
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.
- Human Factors · 2011Post-conflict health policy prioritizes quality and data for improved patient retention
- Human Factors · 2015Auditory and Tactile Cues Significantly Enhance Public Space Navigation for Visually Impaired Individuals
- Human Factors · 2012Multi-sensory learning boosts math achievement in students with learning disabilities
- Sustainability · 2012Higher Education as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development
- Innovation & Design · 2012Cooperative bank models foster localized innovation and social enterprise growth
- Sustainability · 2014Open Data Reuse Drives Sustainable Value Creation
- Sustainability · 2014BRT systems can shape sustainable urban development, not just facilitate mobility.
- Innovation & Design · 2013Methodological Innovations Face Community Acceptance Hurdles
- Sustainability · 2013Olympic 'Legacy' Frameworks Shift Sustainability Focus Over Time
- Human Factors · 2012Critical Policy Analysis Reduces Unintended Negative User Outcomes
- Innovation & Design · 2014Social Impact Bonds: A Novel Funding Model for Scalable Social Solutions
- User-Centred Design · 2014Co-designing online health interventions with patients significantly improves engagement and adherence.
- Human Factors · 2013Advanced mobile ICT skills significantly boost student adoption of mobile learning
- Human Factors · 2014Holistic wellbeing frameworks enhance user engagement by 30%
- Human Factors · 2015Culturally Sensitive Design Enhances Health Equity by Addressing Diverse User Needs
- Human Factors · 2015High-frequency vibration and mental distraction mitigate low-frequency motion sickness
- Human Factors · 2013Safety nets enhance human capital development by mitigating shocks
- Human Factors · 2014Baby Boomers' nuanced adoption of health tech requires tailored design and marketing.
- Human Factors · 2012Situation Awareness Skills Crucial for Nurse Decision-Making
- Human Factors · 2015Older pedestrians prioritize ground-gaze over traffic-gaze, increasing risk
- Human Factors · 2015EEG Brainwave Analysis Enhances User Interface Design by 25%
- Human Factors · 2010Positive mood states enhance programmer debugging efficiency by up to 15%
- Human Factors · 2012Shared Metacognitive Confidence Enhances Group Decision-Making Accuracy
- Human Factors · 2012Driver reaction time to near-collisions is influenced by cognitive load and environmental factors.
- Human Factors · 2015VR gaming enhances stroke patient recovery and well-being
- Human Factors · 2010Standardizing 'workflow' terminology improves human-computer interaction design.
- User-Centred Design · 2014Persuasive mHealth App Achieves High Usability and User Satisfaction
- Human Factors · 2014Eye-tracking reveals predictable visual pathways in advertisement engagement
- Human Factors · 2014Expert volleyball players predict setter direction 20% faster using focused gaze.
- Human Factors · 2013Reduced cognitive flexibility correlates with higher autistic traits, impacting user interaction.
- Human Factors · 2011Pain management strategies must account for individual patient experiences to reduce disparities.
- Human Factors · 2015Work engagement boosts employee productivity by 25% in higher education
- Human Factors · 2011In-car music listening positively influences driver mood and can maintain it during demanding drives.
- Human Factors · 2014SSVEP BCI enables communication for locked-in syndrome patients
- Human Factors · 2014Healthcare Wayfinding Systems Significantly Impact User Experience and Reduce Cognitive Load
- Human Factors · 2014Climbing expertise refines grasp posture categorization by 25%
- Human Factors · 2014Micro-nanorobotic manipulation enhances single-cell analysis precision by orders of magnitude.
- Human Factors · 2012Prefrontal Cortex Stimulation Shows Minimal Impact on Stress Reactivity
- Human Factors · 2014Driver behavior modeling enhances ADAS safety by 25%
- Human Factors · 2015User-defined pliability is key to intravaginal ring acceptance and efficacy.
- Human Factors · 2015Sitting Tai Chi enhances dynamic balance and grip strength in individuals with spinal cord injuries
- Final Production · 2012Digital Fabrication in Prosthodontics Enhances Precision and Efficiency
- Human Factors · 2015Brain network efficiency predicts working memory performance across age groups
- Human Factors · 2013Driving task complexity amplifies alcohol impairment at BACs as low as 0.05%
- Human Factors · 2010Therapeutic communication is a dynamic negotiation, not a patient demand.
- Human Factors · 2015Haptic feedback enhances object recognition, potentially favouring left-hand use in low-vision scenarios.
- Human Factors · 2015Lean muscle mass significantly influences hip bone mineral density in women, impacting fracture risk.
- Human Factors · 2014Optimized wheelchair transfer techniques reduce upper limb strain by up to 79%
- Human Factors · 2015Fingertip Meissner's Corpuscle Density and Size Correlate with Primate Body Mass, Not Dexterity or Diet
- Human Factors · 2010Ergonomic analysis significantly increases WMSD compensation approval rates
- Human Factors · 2015Predicting hand actions from initial movements improves neuroprosthetic control
- Human Factors · 2015Task-Specific Muscle Synergies Enhance Bio-Plausible Feedback Control
- Human Factors · 2012Pulmonary Artery Stiffness Impacts Right Ventricular Function
- Innovation & Design · 2015Compliant Mechanisms Enable Novel Product Functionality
- Human Factors · 2014Whole Body Vibration (WBV) May Blunt Maximal Muscle Strength and Electromyographic Activity
- Human Factors · 2010Proprioception measurement accuracy improves by isolating joint position sense
- Final Production · 2021Wood Pellet Feedstock Offers Comparable WPC Properties with Reduced Transportation Costs
- Human Factors · 2014Stag beetle mandible design optimizes force for combat, not just strength
- Human Factors · 2012Targeted spinal manipulation can improve cervical range of motion by a measurable degree.
- Human Factors · 2014Tool Affordances Enhance Skilled Performance by Integrating External Representations
- Human Factors · 2010Real-time biomechanical feedback enhances wheelchair propulsion technique, reducing injury risk.
- Human Factors · 2013Obesity significantly reduces walking distance, impacting daily mobility and independence.
- Final Production · 2021Optimizing Hot-Pressing of Sorghum Fiber Composites by Modeling Heat Transfer Dynamics
- Final Production · 2021Annealing PLLA/PBS blends at 92°C for 10 minutes boosts impact strength tenfold and heat resistance.
- Final Production · 2021Optimizing Polymer Processing: Variable Thermophysical Properties Significantly Impact Flow Dynamics and Heat Transfer
- Final Production · 2021Nanofiller Integration Enhances Thermoplastic Starch Mechanical Properties but Compromises Optical Clarity
- Final Production · 2021Vacuum sealing of 3D-printed microfluidics achieves >90° channel sealing with minimal thermoplastic intrusion
- Sustainability · 2021Biodegradable materials offer a sustainable alternative for disposable food packaging, reducing environmental impact.
- Final Production · 2021In-situ resin impregnation of continuous rovings enhances unidirectional tensile strength in FRPCs
- Final Production · 2021Reactive compatibilization enhances biocomposite mechanical properties by 30%
- Final Production · 2021PEF and PET exhibit similar mechanical responses to stretching when aligned by the time-temperature superposition principle.
- Final Production · 20210.5 wt.% CNF enhances FFF polycarbonate tensile strength by 15%
- Final Production · 2021Wood fiber reinforcement significantly enhances PLA paper strength and density
- Sustainability · 2021Active Biocomposite Packaging Extends Pork Shelf-Life by Incorporating Natural Antimicrobials
- Final Production · 2021Optimized Injection Molding of Hybrid Composites Boosts Strength by 248.6 MPa
- Final Production · 2021Hot mold injection significantly boosts PLA crystallinity and heat deflection temperature
- Final Production · 2022Post-processing drying enhances 3D printed composite adhesion by 240%
- Final Production · 2021Additive Manufacturing of Conformal Cooling Channels Reduces Injection Molding Cycle Time by 38%
- Sustainability · 2022Biorenewable nanocomposites offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-based materials
- Final Production · 2021Carbon fiber reinforcement significantly enhances tensile strength in FDM-printed thin walls
- Resource Management · 2022Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starches Offer Viable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics
- Final Production · 2022Long-chain branching in PA6 enhances foam cell structure and mechanical strength
- Final Production · 2022Natural Fiber Reinforcement Enhances Composite Durability and Reduces Environmental Impact
- Final Production · 2023Sputtered Carbon Films Enhance Catalytic Condenser Performance for Programmable Reactions
- Final Production · 2023Non-Gaussian Signal Distributions Skew LIBS Analysis Sensitivity
- Final Production · 2022Biopolymer-Hydroxyapatite Composites Enhance Osteoconductivity for Biomedical Implants
- Final Production · 2022Hemp fibre content significantly impacts composite thermal stability and mechanical strength
- Final Production · 202215% maize stalk fiber content optimizes biocomposite strength and ductility
- Resource Management · 2023Sunlight-Powered Ammonia Synthesis from Wastewater Reduces Environmental Impact
- Final Production · 2023Optimized laser cladding parameters enhance 316L stainless steel corrosion resistance by 70%
- Final Production · 2023Aluminum anode surface modification significantly boosts aluminum-air battery energy density by mitigating self-corrosion.
- Final Production · 2023Hot extrusion and annealing enhance thermoelectric cooling module performance by 73.9 K ΔT
- Final Production · 2023Optimizing ADI Ductility through Controlled Stacking Fault Formation
- Final Production · 2023Composite coatings with embedded inhibitors offer enhanced self-healing anti-corrosion for carbon steel
- Final Production · 2023Powder morphology dictates graphite alignment for enhanced thermal conductivity in copper composites
- Final Production · 2023Tungsten-Polymer Composites Outperform Lead Shielding in Medical Isotopes
- Final Production · 2023Optimized Particle Damper Designs Enhance Vibration Attenuation in Large-Scale Structures
- Final Production · 2023Bionic Continuum Robots Enhance Arthroscopic Surgery Precision
- Final Production · 2023Micro-Extrusion Foaming (MEF) enables tunable porosity in polymer parts
- Modelling · 2023Scleral Collagen Cross-linking Models Predict Myopia Progression Inhibition