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Journal articles on the topic "Whole System Design"

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Stasinopoulos, P., M. H. Smith, K. C. Hargroves, and C. Desha. "Whole System Design." Journal of Education for Sustainable Development 3, no. 2 (July 2009): 241–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/097340820900300225.

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Levine, Larry, and Bernard J. Mohr. "Whole System Design (WSD)." Journal of Applied Behavioral Science 34, no. 3 (September 1998): 305–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021886398343005.

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Narayanan, Dushyanth, and Orion Hodson. "Whole-system persistence." ACM SIGPLAN Notices 47, no. 4 (June 2012): 401–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2248487.2151018.

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Charnley, Fiona, Mark Lemon, and Steve Evans. "Exploring the process of whole system design." Design Studies 32, no. 2 (March 2011): 156–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2010.08.002.

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Hubmann, G., and V. van Maaren. "Circular Material Systems: anticipating whole-system design in architecture and construction." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1078, no. 1 (September 1, 2022): 012002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1078/1/012002.

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Abstract The construction sector is one of the most resource intense and environmentally damaging industries in the world. A promising approach to counteract this is to use principles of the Circular Economy (input reduction, reuse, and recycling) to ensure the continuity of value of a building’s materials. Thus, we translated the learnings of an in-depth case study analysis including four buildings and their construction processes into a definition and framework for circular construction. We conceptualise buildings as circular systems that produce reusable components or biodegradable materials by practices operating across a building’s lifecycle. These practices do not only include material and design aspects to close biological and technological loops, but also immaterial practices such as knowledge and expertise, locality, management and skills, and information. We argue that these organisational aspects that go beyond the current state of the art are critical enablers for circularity in construction. This perspective is relevant for practitioners in the field and allows for a new and holistic look at buildings as ‘waste generators’ or, in a positive scenario, as ‘material depots’. Designing for recycling and reuse will require architects to build collaborations and knowledge across and beyond material value chains.
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Liu, Shi Feng. "A System Design of Whole Network Topology Graphical Presentation." Applied Mechanics and Materials 58-60 (June 2011): 2576–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.58-60.2576.

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For the lack of unified professional networks topology presentation system, the whole network topology of network units can not be presented in a system based on business type, and resource levels by now. In this article we design a topology graphical presentation system for the whole network businesses. The architecture and the detail functions of the system are elaborated also. For the complete information the system needs may not be access in short time, we also design the process of the system construction.
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Jing, Rui, Weiqi Hua, Jian Lin, Jianyi Lin, Yingru Zhao, Yue Zhou, and Jianzhong Wu. "Cost-efficient decarbonization of local energy systems by whole-system based design optimization." Applied Energy 326 (November 2022): 119921. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119921.

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Franz, Anna, Shahram Sarkani, and Thomas A. Mazzuchi. "Whole System Design and Evolutionary 21st Century American Buildings + Infrastructure." International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design 7, no. 1 (2013): 19–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/2325-1662/cgp/v07i01/38356.

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Sydor, Piotr, Essam Shehab, Tim Mackley, Phil John, and Andrew Harrison. "Improvement of System Design Process: Towards Whole Life Cost Reduction." Procedia CIRP 22 (2014): 293–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.07.134.

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Lan, Qi, Yan Jun Wang, and Zhuo Zhang. "Intelligent Substation 3D Design System Structure." Advanced Materials Research 479-481 (February 2012): 2605–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.479-481.2605.

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In accordance with the goal of building a unified national grid company strong and intelligent grid requirements for the practical needs of network engineering and design work and finish construction of three-dimensional design system for intelligent substation. While retaining the traditional design of planar projection based on the parallel use of three-dimensional drawing tools, using refined design, for security checking interval, the wire mechanics, lighting, materials of statistics, Achieving intelligent substation digital transfer, and lay the Foundation for the whole project life-cycle management.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Whole System Design"

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Coley, F. J. S. "Exploring whole system design." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2008. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/3808.

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The emergence of increasingly complex problems, combined with growing concerns for the environment, is fuelling the demand for more innovative and sustainable products, services and systems. Whole system design is one approach that aims to integrate social, economic and environmental phenomena into a comprehensive design solution. The approach encourages the development of partnerships between actors from a variety of different backgrounds, disciplines and sectors to develop an innovative, sustainable and optimised solution at a whole system level. However, there is limited research concerning the integrative process that actors are required to follow in order to reach such a solution. The aim of this study was to gain improved knowledge and understanding surrounding the process of whole system design and to identify those factors that influence its success. This was achieved in two phases; firstly a longitudinal case study was undertaken which followed the process of whole system design from beginning to end. 22 design and progress meetings were observed, 18 interviews were carried out and a multitude of relevant documentation was analysed. This resulted in the identification of 10 themes. The second phase of the research aimed to validate initial findings by conducting 5 smaller cases and interviewing 11 individually selected experts. The study ultimately produced 8 confirmed themes, 68 individual findings and 37 factors that enable and inhibit the process of whole system design. As a result of this study, an improved knowledge and understanding surrounding the process of whole system design has been presented. In particular, findings have been provided concerning: the development of partnerships, the pertinence of human and non-human interaction, the requirement of individual characteristics, enhanced understanding of purpose and process, the necessary alignment of individual and organisational motivation, the necessity of sense making activities, the role of a facilitator and the need for integration, each of these within the context of whole system design. The framework of these findings provides a novel contribution to knowledge within the context of whole system design.
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Klein, Alex C. (Alex Charles). "Whole human design : designing for Humans, not Users." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/122887.

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Thesis: S.M. in Engineering and Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design and Management Program, 2018
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In the past ten years, the Human-Centered Design methodology has exploded--permeating our organizational and academic worlds and becoming one of the most sought-after skills. The user-first mantra has become widely accepted and internalized. Develop empathy! Find users in their natural habitat! Design for their needs, not yours! Despite its vast popularity, I believe there is a great flaw and irony in the way we practice Human-Centered Design today: without the human. Though a human perceives his/her life as a dynamic whole (Gestalt Theory), we reduce him/her to a 'user', a shard of his/her full Self. This thesis explores the foundations of a new methodology, Whole Human Design[superscript TM], that seeks to re-unify the human and equip us to design for users in the context of their whole humanness. To that end, this thesis first seeks a usable definition of the Human and our human needs, by exploring a wide range of philosophical and psychological perspectives-from material/atomistic definitions (like those found in Behaviorism) to Phenomenology-inspired definitions (Existentialism, Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology) to Religious perspectives. From there, based on an ethnographic research with 50 individuals, this thesis introduces a design framework, the Periodic Table of Human Elements[superscript TM], a tool to connect functional and latent needs of a user to his/her deeper human roots. Finally, in order to illustrate how this methodology can be practiced, this thesis presents a case study of how Whole Human Design was used to solve a $300B real-world problem, medication adherence.
by Alex C. Klein.
S.M. in Engineering and Management
S.M.inEngineeringandManagement Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design and Management Program
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Franz, Anna Young. "Whole System Design and Evolutionary 21st Century American Buildings + Infrastructure." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3592471.

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This study explores whole system design and evolutionary 21st century American buildings + infrastructure. The ideas and findings of this dissertation research, as presented at the Seventh International Conference on Design Principles and Practices in Chiba, Japan on March 6, 2013, are provided in a forthcoming publication by the authors (Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi 2013).

Since the introduction of the theory of ecological design in the mid-1970s, whole system design, based on collaboration, research, new technologies and iterative value management, has been increasingly applied to drive sustainable and more innovative solutions (Franz 2011, 2012). While this systems engineering approach for achieving substantial environmental and economic benefits is more commonplace today, it is theorized that evolutionary buildings + infrastructure are achieved through an expanded model of whole system design, one combining art and science, and disciplined processes for the purpose of innovation and differentiation (Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi 2013). This model integrating whole system design (integrated design) with project management, systems engineering process models and radial innovation drives design innovation, promotes change in the built environment and prompts new market opportunities for the Architect Engineer and Construction industry (Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi 2013).

Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi (2013) note that understanding critical success factors for producing distinguished projects is key to sustaining architectural and engineering practice and the building industry. Through quantitative measurement and qualitative case study analyses, the study using winning projects from Engineering News Record's (ENR) Best of the Best 2011 Project Awards (as announced on February 13, 2012 in ENR, The 2011 Best of the Best Projects) examines four questions: 1) what are critical success factors for producing evolutionary 21st century buildings + infrastructure? 2) does whole system design enable project success? 3) do systems engineering process models enhance whole system design? and 4) is radical innovation critical for producing evolutionary American buildings + infrastructure? (Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi 2013)

The study indicates that significant evidence exists to support prior research for factors related to people, project activities, barriers and success (Germuenden and Lechler 1997), and that whole system design (Coley and Lemon, 2008, 2009; Charnley, Lemon and Evans, 2011), as implemented through systems engineering process models (Bersson, Mazzuchi, and Sarkani 2012), and radical innovation (Norman and Verganti 2011) additionally are important factors. Case study information suggests that buildings + infrastructure evolve through design innovation, enhanced by an expanded model for whole system design aligning goals, vision, whole system design and outcomes (Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi 2013). The study informs professionals and students about design innovation and effective project delivery strategies strengthened through systems engineering (Franz, Sarkani, and Mazzuchi 2013).

Keywords: Critical Success Factors, Whole System Design, Systems Engineering, Radical Innovation.

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Mashaly, Islam Ayman. "An evaluation method to include complex fenestration systems in the Façade design process." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2021. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/212982/1/Islam%20Ayman%20Kamal%20Mohamed%20Abdellatif_Mashaly_Thesis.pdf.

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This research aims to improve the passive redirecting Complex Fenestration Systems (CFS) design process to be incorporated into the early building design stages. This is proposed in a framework that assists the building designer in designing new CFS suitable for buildings, which are encouraged in the early design phase. The research contributes to understanding CFS design and the effect of external and climatic parameters on the final CFS design. The research contributes to enhancing the CFS design process, enhancing the indoor environmental quality within the built environment and potentially decreasing the operational energy costs within the built space.
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Park, Hyo Ri. "Whole Care+: An integrated health care for the elderly living in their homes." Research Showcase @ CMU, 2011. http://repository.cmu.edu/theses/22.

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The elderly experience their health getting significantly deteriorated as they age. They suffer not only from chronic diseases but from various geriatric diseases such as high blood pressure, arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Their mental health also retreats creating challenges for the elderly from the loss of short term memory to dementia. Furthermore, after they retire, the elderly’s social network decreases as their social activities are inevitably limited to a small group of people like families and friends. With the face of such impairments in their physical, mental and social health, many elderly cannot help but are being institutionalized or sent to specialized places like nursing homes, which provide them professional care. However, a study indicates that most Americans prefer to stay in their homes as they get older since they can maintain their social connections to neighbors and friends, be close to their medical caregivers in town as well as attain emotional comfort and security with familiar surrounding and environments. On top of that, Americans of all ages value on keeping their ability of independence and autonomy by controlling their lives in general. Various health care-aid devices and services appear to offer specific support to health care activities for the elderly in their homes. However, such aids have more focused only on when the elderly’s health is degraded or on very specific areas such as tracking health data like blood pressure, blood sugar and calorie intakes. The elderly need comprehensive understanding about their health problems, healthy daily habits and timely interactions with their families and caregivers, in order to keep independent living safely in their places. Smart Home technology has much potential to support the elderly’s independent living as well as interactions with others. To better understand this, we conducted a user-centered design project which looks at the management of the elderly’s health enabled by Smart Home technology.
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Pääkkö, Yasmina, and Kristine Samuelsson. "HRM as a motivator to share knowledge : The importance of seeing the whole picture." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Företagsekonomiska institutionen, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-354424.

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Connecting Human Resource Management (HRM) and knowledge transfer through motivation is a new research area. Out of the few existing studies there is a predominance of quantitative studies, which are showing inconclusive results. As a response, this study uses a qualitative micro perspective to investigate how HRM practises influence intrinsic- and extrinsic motivation to share knowledge. It is important to divide motivation into intrinsic and extrinsic, as it impacts knowledge sharing differently. Former studies have identified a need to study the whole HRM system, therefore, to capture differences in motivation among employees exposed to the same system, this thesis takes on a single case study approach. Qualitative interviews were held with employees at an MNC that relies on knowledge intensive activities. The findings showed that employees were motivated intrinsically through career development and extrinsically by the performance management system. The supportive climate showed to influence motivation to share knowledge, both directly and indirectly. Job design was shown to work well in combination with other practises. Finally, a key finding was the importance of having an aligned HRM system.
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Basu, Piyali. "A novel whole system integrated genomics approach to identify key genetic components which facilitate synthetic design of a genetically engineered strain of Escherichia coli K12 with enhanced isobutanol tolerance." Thesis, Brunel University, 2016. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/13712.

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There has been an increased global interest in biofuels which provide a renewable and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Isobutanol is an attractive and superior alternative to the currently produced bioethanol possessing several key advantages. Previous work focuses on strategies for metabolic optimisation of carbon utilisation. However, existing solutions reach a stage where the amount of alcohol produced reaches toxic thresholds for bacteria. This inhibits growth and reduces carbohydrate consumption resulting in lower product yields rendering the biofuel production process uneconomical. In this project, a novel strategy has been adopted which uses a whole system integrated genomics approach consisting of expression profiling, selection to create isobutanol-adapted lineages, next generation sequencing, and comparative behavioural genomics to interrogate the system thoroughly and identify critical determinants of resistance to isobutanol. These were used in the highly-defined model species, E. coli K12 to deliver results of the adaptive mechanisms which take place across the entire genome. 41 gene candidates (4 previously identified in literature) were identified to play a role in isobutanol tolerance. These candidates belong to a range of functional groups such as carbohydrate metabolism, oxidative stress response, osmotic stress response; but also identified novel membrane-associated functions such as the Tol-Pal system, BAM complex and colanic acid production. The results also identify critical genes with unknown functions. The results support previous notions that central carbon metabolism shifts from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism in the presence of isobutanol, but also shows there is a transitionary phase where mixed acid fermentation pathways are utilised. This shift was previously thought to be mediated by the ArcA-ArcB two-component system. However, these results suggest the inactive 2Fe-2S core of the anaerobic-regulator Fnr is re-activated by Fe2+ to form the 4Fe-4S core transported by the FeoAB ferrous iron transport system. The strategy also identified the Tol-Pal system and show it is essential to grow in the presence of isobutanol, which is responsible for the maintaining the integrity of the cell envelope structure and increasing the rate of cell division. The BAM complex is responsible for folding and assembly of outer membrane proteins (OMP) and OMP membrane permeability- this system was found to be important for growth in isobutanol, and SurA, which is the primary OMP assembly pathway provided tolerance which was specific to isobutanol. Colanic acid, an extracellular polysaccharide is produced when the cell experiences stress, and provides protection by forming a physical barrier around the cell. The results show that the presence of colanic acid plays a large role in allowing E. coli to grow in presence of isobutanol, and its role becomes essential at critical concentrations. The results also show deletion of the negative regulator of the colanic acid gene cluster improves growth at critical and growth-inhibiting concentrations. When consolidated, these results facilitated knowledge-led based design and subsequently led to the identification of components for a synthetic design schedule, which lists the genetic manipulations proposed to exploit E. coli to enhance isobutanol tolerance.
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Lympouridis, Evangelos. "Design strategies for whole body interactive performance systems." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/10434.

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This practice-led research investigates a design framework within an artistic context for the implementation of Whole Body Interactive (WBI) performance systems that employ real-time motion capture technology. Following an Interaction Design perspective I engage in exploring the requirements for composers, dancers, musicians and performers and their expectations, within a series of transdisciplinary collaborative artistic projects. Integral to this investigation is a comprehensive review and analysis of the progression of interactivity in fine art, music, dance and performance practices, presented in this thesis. As I am particularly concerned with the seamless transfer of the tacit skills and the implicit knowledge of non-digital artists and practitioners to a WBI performance setting, my practical explorations emerged in the contexts of music improvisation - Untitled#1, contemporary dance - Untitled#2, contemporary music composition - Hiroshima, and traditional dance - Duende. Adopting a Holistic Design approach, the experience and knowledge gained from my first practical explorations led to the design and implementation of a WBI prototyping software environment called EnActor, used in tandem with the Orient wireless inertial motion capture system, developed by the Research Consortium in Speckled Computing, at the University of Edinburgh. EnActor provides a simple and effective solution to the problem of linking physical actions to rich digital media responses and can serve as a blueprint for the development of other WBI design software, since it has operated successfully as a prototype, addressing a wide range of WBI design briefs in various contexts. In this thesis I introduce the role of the WBI designer as a specialist interaction designer able to conceptualise WBI scenarios and implement complete systems that operate within various levels of body sensing and control. I also propose the development of WBI systems that are autonomous and unsupervised, and I explore various compositional concepts and mappings that are implemented as automatic, semi-automatic or manual modules and ultimately arranged into layers and to series of blocks that represent complete compositions. Following the understanding of interactivity as a property between systems, I identify the design of three basic types of WBI performance systems that differ in how a user engages with them: methodical, empirical and dialectic. Overall this research aims to facilitate designers and artists interested in the use of real-time motion capture systems in dance, music, theatre and performance art applications.
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Novak, Vera. "Managing Sustainability Value in Design: A Systems Approach." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49591.

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The aim of the research is to identify core conditions that support increased delivery of sustainability in the built environment. The selected methodology is constructive research, which is distinguished by the dual focus on practical industry perspectives and theoretical knowledge. The first research question examines how Target Value Design (TVD), an integrated design management process, can elicit better delivery of sustainability values. This is developed through case study research of an exemplary design team and project. The findings identify a gap in the capability of the team to adopt a whole systems approach in order to make explicit the values of sustainable prosperity and develop a unified vision. This provides the basis for the second research question - how can design teams gain an understanding of the systemic nature of sustainability, and how can this understanding impact the design process? �The research proposes an intervention method that aligns learning models from the disciplines of experiential learning cycles, design thinking, behavior modeling, systems thinking and unified vision. This integrated approach leverages creative design activities to capture the learning potential for individual skills and team building. �While the research acknowledges the limitations from the testing of a single workshop experiment, post-workshop data suggests the intervention framework is sufficiently robust and versatile enough to adapt to individual workshop circumstances. �The key research outcome is the importance of the people in the process of collaborative design, in their ability to envision a future state of sustainable prosperity and articulate explicit actionable values.
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Lineberry, Jeffrey. "Estimating production cost while linking combat systems and ship design." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/27861.

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In a Naval International Cooperative Opportunities in Science & Technology Program (NICOP) initiative, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is investigating whether an emphasis on the utilization of computer simulation and combat modeling will achieve a warship design that effectively links the combat system and the ship design. A success in this effort will result in an enhancement to the ships combat mission effectiveness while providing real-time estimates of the associated production cost. This thesis addresses the cost estimation portion of the various models and simulations associated with the NICOP initiative, with a focus on Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). This thesis identifies the historical and current ship production costs of OPVs that are used for various combat missions. This study supports the NICOP initiative by providing a foundation for further investigation into the framework necessary to provide more accurate cost estimates. This is accomplished within the trade space of the naval architecture developed through the application of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE). The development of a cost model for the NICOP initiative is used as a framework to explain the cost estimating approach process for future MBSE designs. The model is then used to compare to the base model developed by the Italians.
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Books on the topic "Whole System Design"

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Peter, Stasinopoulos, ed. Whole system design: An integrated approach to sustainable engineering. London: Earthscan, 2009.

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The resilient farm and homestead: An innovative permaculture and whole systems design approach. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Pub., 2013.

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Apostolidi, Eftychia, Stephanos Dritsos, Christos Giarlelis, José Jara, Fatih Sutcu, Toru Takeuchi, and Joe White. Seismic Isolation and Response Control. Edited by Andreas Lampropoulos. Zurich, Switzerland: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2749/sed019.

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<p>The seismic resilience of new and existing structures is a key priority for the protection of human lives and the reduction of economic losses in earthquake prone areas. The modern seismic codes have focused on the upgrade of the structural performance of the new and existing structures. However, in many cases it is preferrable to mitigate the effects of the earthquakes by reducing the induced loads in the structures using seismic isolation and response control devices. The limited expertise in the selection and design of the appropriate system for new and existing structures is the main challenge for an extensive use of seismic isolation and response control systems in practice.</p> <p>This document aims to provide a practical guide by presenting a collection of the most commonly used seismic isolation and response control systems and a critical evaluation of the main characteristics of these systems. Comparisons of the key parameters of the design processes for new buildings with seismic isolation are presented, while the application of seismic isolation systems and response control systems for the retrofitting of existing structures is also examined, followed by various case studies from Greece, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Turkey.</p>
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Odincov, Boris. Models and intelligent systems. ru: INFRA-M Academic Publishing LLC., 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/1060845.

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The monograph consists of three chapters, the first of which outlines the theoretical foundations of intelligent information systems. Special attention is paid to the disclosure of the term "model" as the intended meaning depends on the understanding of the material. Introduces and examines the new concepts such as the associative and intuitive knowledge while in the creation of intellectual information systems are not used. The second Chapter contains the analysis of problems of development of artificial intelligence (AI), developed in two directions: classical and statistical. Discusses difficulties in the development of the classical approach, associated with identifying the meaning of words, phrases, text, and formulating thoughts. The analysis of problems arising in the play of imagination and insight, machine understanding of natural language texts, play, verbalization and reflection. The third Chapter contains examples of the development of intelligent information systems and technologies in practice of management of economic objects. Theoretical bases of construction of information robots designed to support the task hierarchy of the knowledge base and generating control regulations. The technology of their creation and application in the management of the business efficiency of enterprise business processes and its investment activities. Focused on researchers and developers, AI and intelligent information systems, as well as graduate students and faculty in related academic disciplines.
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Hardikova, Lyubov', Svetlana Belousova, Lyubov' Afanas'eva, Valentina Rykunova, Larisa Sevryukova, Tat'yana Tkacheva, and Viktoriya Ciklauri. Taxation of individuals. ru: INFRA-M Academic Publishing LLC., 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/1048562.

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The tutorial discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of the current system of taxation of physical persons in the Russian Federation, legal bases of its formation, the principles and approaches of effective taxation. Designed to consolidate the theoretical knowledge and the independent work of students enrolled in the specialty 38.05.01 "Economic security" of all forms of learning while studying the discipline "Taxation of individuals", and also students of training areas 38.03.01 "Economics", 38.03.02 "Management", 38.03.04 "State and municipal management". It may be useful to employees of state bodies of all levels, as well as graduate students, undergraduates and everyone interested in the taxation of individuals in the system of economic development and security.
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Censi, Martina. Rituali di segni e metamorfosi Ṭuqūs al-išārāt wa-l-taḥawwulāt. Venice: Fondazione Università Ca’ Foscari, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.30687/978-88-6969-475-2.

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Ṭuqūs al-išārāt wa-l-taḥawwulāt (Rituals of Signs and Transformations), published in 1994, is a play which can be attributed to the last phase of Saʿd Allāh Wannūs’s literary production. At this stage, the Syrian author’s political commitment is no longer expressed through the interest for the collective dimension, but it focuses on the individual, considered as a pivotal element for social change. In Ṭuqūs, Saʿd Allāh Wannūs revisits history from an individual point of view, fragmenting it into a multiplicity of micro-narratives. During the 1880s in Damascus, the muftī, the chief religious legal authority, and the leader of the ašrāf, the descendants of the Prophet, are involved in a feud that splits the city into factions and brings it on the verge of anarchy. When the chief of police arrests the leader of the ašrāf while he is engaged in lovemaking with his mistress in his semi-private garden, the muftī concocts a scheme to save his enemy’s reputation, but his real aim is to subdue him and get rid of him. This event triggers a series of transformations involving the identities of the characters. Thus, the leader of the ašrāf, a regular of prostitutes and assiduous drinker, suddenly becomes a mystic with ascetic ambitions, while the upright muftī loses his head for a high-ranking woman who leaves her respectable life to become a prostitute. The whole society is destabilized by the desires of the characters. Desire not only affects their individual identity, but it also exerts influence on their social position, undermining a system of norms based on hypocrisy and on the division between the ‘latent’ and the ‘manifest’.
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Stansinoupolos, Peter. Whole System Design. Routledge, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781849773775.

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Smith, Michael H., Cheryl Desha, Peter Stansinoupolos, and Karlson Hargroves. Whole System Design: An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Engineering. Taylor & Francis Group, 2013.

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Peter, Stasinopoulos, ed. Whole system design: An integrated approach to sustainable engineering. London: Earthscan, 2009.

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Peter, Stasinopoulos, ed. Whole system design: An integrated approach to sustainable engineering. London: Earthscan, 2009.

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Book chapters on the topic "Whole System Design"

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Parmee, Ian C. "Whole-system Design." In Evolutionary and Adaptive Computing in Engineering Design, 111–31. London: Springer London, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0273-1_7.

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Karbasioun, Matin, Arash Esmaeilzadeh, and Majid Amidpour. "Targeting and Design Multigeneration System Through Total Site Integration Approach." In Whole Energy Systems, 83–135. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87653-1_4.

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Xie, Jianhua, You Li, Bo Dong, and Peng He. "Whole Design of Anti-tank Missile Equipment Maintaining Training System." In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 969–76. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3229-5_105.

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Ding, Wei, Defang Chen, and Junnan Ye. "Research and Practice of Whole Process Product Design Innovation Theory System Based on Service Design Thinking." In Advances in Industrial Design, 514–18. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51194-4_67.

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Wang, Li, Zhengyu Wang, Meiyu Zhou, Yibing Wu, Jinyao Zhang, Yajing Xu, Lu Zhong, and Hanwen Du. "Design of Sustainable Food Management System Based on User’s Whole Behavior Process." In HCI International 2021 - Posters, 521–27. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78645-8_66.

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Zanni, Mariangela, Tim Sharpe, Philipp Lammers, Leo Arnold, and James Pickard. "Towards a BIM-Based Decision Support System for Integrating Whole Life Cost Estimation into Design Development." In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 197–206. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51295-8_16.

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Parmee, I. C. "The development of a dual-agent strategy for efficient search across whole system engineering design hierarchies." In Parallel Problem Solving from Nature — PPSN IV, 523–32. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1996. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/3-540-61723-x_1016.

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Corben, Bruce. "Urban Road Design and Keeping Down Speed." In The Vision Zero Handbook, 903–45. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76505-7_35.

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AbstractThis chapter examines the opportunities available to a range of professions that directly or indirectly influence urban settings, to achieve Vision Zero safety outcomes. Starting with how we want our urban areas to be, the chapter examines options to eliminate the systemic risk of deaths and serious injuries on urban roads from three separate but related viewpoints; managing the threats to life and health posed by the energy embedded within the road transport system, the potential for crashes to occur and the exposure of those who use the system to severe injury risk from crashes. In urban settings, it is sometimes possible to eliminate or minimize vehicular traffic on selected roads and streets but, in general, it is either impractical or undesirable to do so. By physically separating vehicles from other vehicles, and from highly vulnerable road users, we risk creating the types of cities and towns that do not support our high level aspirations of highly liveable and healthy societies, with sustainable and equitable urban transport systems. Where physical separation is not viable, it becomes necessary to manage transport system energy to ensure risk remains below the levels we set for Vision Zero outcomes – no one being killed or seriously injured. The main focus of this chapter therefore is on the means by which we can manage kinetic energy, primarily through compatible combinations of infrastructure design and speed limit setting, to protect all who use urban roads. Vehicle technology and structural design are important considerations for system performance as a whole.
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Corben, Bruce. "Urban Road Design and Keeping Down Speed." In The Vision Zero Handbook, 1–44. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23176-7_35-1.

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AbstractThis chapter examines the opportunities available to a range of professions that directly or indirectly influence urban settings, to achieve Vision Zero safety outcomes. Starting with how we want our urban areas to be, the chapter examines options to eliminate the systemic risk of deaths and serious injuries on urban roads from three separate but related viewpoints; managing the threats to life and health posed by the energy embedded within the road transport system, the potential for crashes to occur and the exposure of those who use the system to severe injury risk from crashes. In urban settings, it is sometimes possible to eliminate or minimize vehicular traffic on selected roads and streets but, in general, it is either impractical or undesirable to do so. By physically separating vehicles from other vehicles, and from highly vulnerable road users, we risk creating the types of cities and towns that do not support our high level aspirations of highly liveable and healthy societies, with sustainable and equitable urban transport systems. Where physical separation is not viable, it becomes necessary to manage transport system energy to ensure risk remains below the levels we set for Vision Zero outcomes – no one being killed or seriously injured. The main focus of this chapter therefore is on the means by which we can manage kinetic energy, primarily through compatible combinations of infrastructure design and speed limit setting, to protect all who use urban roads. Vehicle technology and structural design are important considerations for system performance as a whole.
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Wang, Li. "Research on the Whole Process Management System Design of Big Data Construction Project Cost Based on Cognitive Inspiration." In Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, 491–95. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5857-0_63.

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Conference papers on the topic "Whole System Design"

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Andoh, Masaharu, Tatsuhito Honda, and Kikuo Takamatsu. "New Approach of Whole Engine Structural System Design." In ASME Turbo Expo 2014: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/gt2014-25601.

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Fuel-efficient jet engines are developed by many companies. In the conventional design approach of a jet engine, many parameters are investigated independently. Consequently, a developed jet engine by this approach meets conventional design criteria but there is still room for improvement of engine performance. In this research, the new design approach of a jet engine that integrates these design objectives is developed and performance of a jet engine is evaluated. The goal is to develop the design approach of a fuel-efficient and robust jet engine. In current design, a jet engine is developed with a focus on not only performance improvement but also robustness. Therefore, Taguchi method is adopted in order to assess robustness. By this method, a jet engine is optimized based on the analysis that minimizes deterioration and variation of SFC. As a result, more efficient engine design is realized with the new design approach that directly deals with SFC.
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Zhao, Jianzhou, Alistair Sproul, Jose Bilbao, and Ted Spooner. "Whole System Design of an Energy Efficient Residential Pool System." In ISES Solar World Conference 2017 and the IEA SHC Solar Heating and Cooling Conference for Buildings and Industry 2017. Freiburg, Germany: International Solar Energy Society, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2017.12.14.

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Li, Hui, Jun Mao, Xinhong Li, and Zhongwei Xin. "Study on concept design system based on the whole life cycle." In 2009 IEEE 10th International Conference on Computer-Aided Industrial Design & Conceptual Design. IEEE, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/caidcd.2009.5374946.

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Zhang, Wenli, Tingting Cheng, Huamin Chen, Xiang Guo, and Guohua Gao. "Design of Whole Chain Temperature Monitoring System for Raw Milk." In 2018 14th IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing (ICSP). IEEE, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icsp.2018.8652315.

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Silvestri, Ludovico, Marie Caroline Müllenbroich, Irene Costantini, Antonino Paolo Di Giovanna, Leonardo Sacconi, and Francesco Saverio Pavone. "Fast, image-based autofocus system for high-resolution optical microscopy of whole mouse brains." In Bio-Optics: Design and Application. Washington, D.C.: OSA, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/boda.2017.jtu4a.8.

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Li, Yan, Kun Wang, Qi Guo, Xin Li, Xiaochen Zhang, Guancheng Chen, Tao Liu, and Jian Li. "Breaking the boundary for whole-system performance optimization of big data." In 2013 IEEE International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (ISLPED). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/islped.2013.6629278.

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Bhat, Rama B. "Dynamic Response of Whole Body System Subjected to Walking Generated Excitation." In ASME 2003 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2003/vib-48487.

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A human body is subjected to periodic excitations when walking at a uniform rate. In this study, the whole body is modeled as a multi degree of freedom system. The excitation is strictly caused by the muscle action, however, in the present study it is modeled as a sinusoidal acceleration input to all the masses. In view of the changing boundary conditions at the alternating feet movements, the system under study is a time varying system. However, in order to simplify the study, the system is considered as piecewise time invariant for each half period when one foot is in contact with the ground. The natural frequencies, responses in the time and frequency domains are computed, presented and discussed.
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Chang, Yanchun, Hao Zhou, Bo Dai, Feng Gu, Liying Yang, and Yuqing He. "Design and Implementation of a Whole Performance Assessment Testbed of Navigation System." In 2017 IEEE 7th Annual International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cyber.2017.8446470.

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Ghosh, Soumyadyuti, Urbi Chatterjee, Soumyajit Dey, and Debdeep Mukhopadhyay. "Is the Whole lesser than its Parts? Breaking an Aggregation based Privacy aware Metering Algorithm." In 2022 25th Euromicro Conference on Digital System Design (DSD). IEEE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/dsd57027.2022.00129.

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Pazzi, Luca, and Marco Pradelli. "Modularity and Part-Whole Compositionality for Computing the State Semantics of Statecharts." In 2012 12th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD). IEEE, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/acsd.2012.22.

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Reports on the topic "Whole System Design"

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Wintenberg, A. L., P. L. Butler, S. M. Babcock, M. N. Ericson, and C. L. Jr Britton. Whole-arm obstacle avoidance system conceptual design. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/10152420.

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Wintenberg, A. L., P. L. Butler, S. M. Babcock, M. N. Ericson, and C. L. Jr Britton. Whole-arm obstacle avoidance system conceptual design. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/6479732.

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Ritter, G. A., S. C. Marschman, P. J. MacFarlan, and D. A. King. System design description for the whole element furnace testing system. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), May 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/291175.

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Nickerson, Jeffrey, Kalle Lyytinen, and John L. King. Automated Vehicles: A Human/Machine Co-learning Perspective. SAE International, April 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/epr2022009.

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Automated vehicles (AVs)—and the automated driving systems (ADSs) that enable them—are increasing in prevalence but remain far from ubiquitous. Progress has occurred in spurts, followed by lulls, while the motor transportation system learns to design, deploy, and regulate AVs. Automated Vehicles: A Human/Machine Co-learning Experience focuses on how engineers, regulators, and road users are all learning about a technology that has the potential to transform society. Those engaged in the design of ADSs and AVs may find it useful to consider that the spurts and lulls and stakeholder tussles are a normal part of technology transformations; however, this report will provide suggestions for effective stakeholder engagement.
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Kaffenberger, Michelle, Jason Silberstein, and Marla Spivack. Evaluating Systems: Three Approaches for Analyzing Education Systems and Informing Action. Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE), April 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.35489/bsg-rise-wp_2022/093.

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While conventional interventions and evaluations address the symptoms of the learning crisis, there is growing acknowledgement that widespread and sustained learning improvements will require systems approaches that diagnose and address the root causes of low learning. This paper presents and applies three methods to evaluate education systems and inform how to improve system coherence for learning. First, we use learning trajectories to evaluate the dynamics of children’s learning in 22 low- and middle-income countries. Second, we present a set of principles called the ALIGNS principles and show how they can be used to evaluate and improve alignment of curricula, assessments, and teacher support and instruction. Finally, we present a systems diagnostic framework and apply it to a program in South Africa, showing how the program takes a systems approach to improve learning. These tools help concretize systems thinking and bring insights to bear on the design and evaluation of policies and programs intended to improve learning.
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Ter-Minassian, Teresa, and Andrés Muñoz Miranda. Options for a Reform of the Mexican Intergovernmental Transfer System in Light of International Experiences. Inter-American Development Bank, April 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0004217.

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This paper focuses on the design of intergovernmental transfers to reduce vertical and horizontal fiscal imbalances and improve the performance of subnational governments. It provides an overview of international experiences, especially of large federations, with a view to devising viable options for reform of the transfer system in Mexico. While there is no one-size-fits-all ideal model of design and implementation of intergovernmental transfer systems, this analysis points to some lessons that can inform reforms, including the need to view intergovernmental transfers as an integral part of the overall system of intergovernmental fiscal relations; the use of different types of intergovernmental transfers that are best suited to fulfill different objectives; and the incorporation of equalization schemes to address regional disparities. In the light of these experiences, we find that the current Mexican transfer system is too fragmented, is linked to volatile oil revenues, involves substantial discretion in the allocation of a significant portion of the transfers, and lacks sufficient equalizing power. This paper presents and discusses possible reform options and demonstrates that it is altogether possible to reduce transfer dependence to promote effort and fiscal responsibility; simplify the system to increase predictability and ease its administration; eliminate discretion to increase transparency and establish stronger subnational budget constraints; and improve fiscal equalization to promote equity in subnational service delivery. Careful consideration of political economy dynamics is given in the simulations of possible reforms, with a view to minimizing short-term gains and losses as well as political opposition.
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Singh, Niranjan. A Method of Sound Wave Diffusion in Motor Vehicle Exhaust Systems. Unitec ePress, April 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.34074/ocds.072.

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It is common practice among young vehicle owners to modify the exhaust system of their vehicle to reduce exhaust backpressure with the perception that the output power increases. In the process of backpressure reduction, the output noise (Whakapau) of the vehicle also increases correspondingly. The conflict of interest that arises from modified vehicle exhaust systems and the general public is well publicised. This prototype was designed to meet the demands of exhaust back pressure reduction while at the same time mitigate the sound output of the vehicle. The design involves lining a cylindrical pipe with common glass marbles which is normally used for playing. The marbles are made of a sustainable material as it does not erode when exposed to exhaust gases and it is easily recycled. The prototype muffler is much smaller in size when compared to conventional mufflers. All tests were done in a simulated controlled environment and data collated using approved New Zealand Transport Agency testing regime. It has to be noted that the test focus was noise mitigation and not comprehensive engine performance testing. The results of the test prove a reduction of sound levels, however more testing needs to be undertaken with varying annulus depth, marble sizes and arrangements and engine loads.
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Roth, Christian. Design of the In-vehicle Experience. SAE International, June 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/epr2022012.

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The in-vehicle experience, both physical and digital, is increasingly the differentiating factor between vehicles. Since touch displays, smart surfaces, and internet connectivity are present in most vehicle segments, the growing resemblance of in-vehicle experiences with mobile experiences leads to user expectations on par with smartphones. While manufacturers are faced with providing suitable service offerings that are safe to use, they must also identify services to exclude or limit, without encouraging drivers to resort back to their mobile devices. This increasingly complex in-vehicle experience design process is being shaped by new stakeholders, including operating system providers and application developers. Design of the In-vehicle Experience examines the challenging and changing relationships between manufacturers (that lack in software development and mobile experience design skills) and new stakeholders (that lack the decades of experience designing for the driving context). The report also discusses augmenting and expanding existing guidelines and best practices to address the challenges of modern in-vehicle experience design.
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Devanik, Saha. Frameworks and Approaches for Health Systems Strengthening. Institute of Development Studies, August 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2022.109.

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While there are multiple discussions regarding what HSS is, the most popular and cited definition is that of the World Health Organization (WHO). It says: “HSS is the process of identifying and implementing the changes in policy and practice in a country’s health system, so that the country can respond better to its health and health system challenges. Additionally, it is also an array of initiatives and strategies that improves one or more of the functions of the health system and that leads to better health through improvements in access, coverage, quality, or efficiency” (WHO, 2019, p. 11). Scope of this rapid review: The aim of this rapid review is to provide a rapid synthesis of the different frameworks and approaches that have been designed and proposed for HSS. The synthesis includes frameworks conceptualised by international development and health agencies as well as those proposed by individual researchers and smaller organisations. While there are multiple frameworks, many of these frameworks build upon the WHO (2007) HSS framework and adapt this as per their needs and perspectives. Furthermore, considering the shake-up of health systems due to the COVID 19 pandemic, this review also includes frameworks which have reconceptualised HSS in response to the pandemic’s impact on health systems. Key findings: The rapid review found that a multitude of HSS frameworks exist in the public health literature. Some of these frameworks are modified from the WHO (2007) building blocks frameworks or use this framework as a basic conceptual foundation to propose new frameworks. Furthermore, there is some conflation of health systems frameworks and HSS frameworks in the literature. This review, however, has focused specifically on HSS frameworks. Evidence base: The frameworks and approaches were extracted from agency documents, journal articles and grey literature.
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Warrick, Arthur, Uri Shani, Dani Or, and Muluneh Yitayew. In situ Evaluation of Unsaturated Hydraulic Properties Using Subsurface Points. United States Department of Agriculture, October 1999. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/1999.7570566.bard.

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The primary information for accurately predicting water and solute movement and their impact on water quality is the characterization of soil hydraulic properties. This project was designed to develop methods for rapid and reliable estimates of unsaturated hydraulic properties of the soil. Particularly, in situ methodology is put forth, based on subsurface point sources. Devices were designed to allow introduction of water in subsurface settings at constant negative heads. The ability to operate at a negative head allows a direct method of finding unsaturated soil properties and a mechanism for eliminating extremely rapid preferential flow from the slow matrix flow. The project included field, laboratory and modeling components. By coupling the measurements and the modeling together, a wider range of designs can be examined, while at the same time realistic performance is assured. The developed methodology greatly expands the possibilities for evaluating hydraulic properties in place, especially for measurements in undisturbed soil within plant rooting zones. The objectives of the project were (i) To develop methods for obtaining rapid and reliable estimates of unsaturated hydraulic properties in situ, based on water distribution from subsurface point sources. These can be operated with a constant flow or at a constant head; (ii) To develop methods for distinguishing between matrix and preferential flow using cavities/permeameters under tension; (iii) To evaluate auxiliary measurements such as soil water content or tensions near the operating cavities to improve reliability of results; and (iv: To develop numerical and analytical models for obtaining soil hydraulic properties based on measurements from buried-cavity sources and the auxiliary measurements. The project began in July 1995 and was terminated in November 1998. All of the objectives were pursued. Three new subsurface point sources were designed and tested and two old types were also used. Two of the three new designs used a nylon cloth membrane (30 mm) arranged in a cylindrical geometry and operating at a negative water pressure (tension). A separate bladder arrangement allowed inflation under a positive pressure to maintain contact between the membrane and the soil cavity. The third new design used porous stainless steel (0.5 and 5 mm) arranged in six segments, each with its own water inlet, assembled to form a cylindrical supply surface when inflated in a borehole. The "old" types included an "off-the-shelf" porous cup as well as measurements from a subsurface drip emitter in a small subsurface cavity. Reasonable measurements were made with all systems. Sustained use of the cloth membrane devices were difficult because of leaks and plugging problems. All of the devices require careful consideration to assure contact with the soil system. Steady flow was established which simplified the analysis (except for the drip emitter which used a transient analysis).
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