Abstract There are several published studies evaluating the possibilities of thermal and non-thermal utilization pistachio hard shells in many technical sectors; however, there no relevant data about usage this homogenous biomass-based by-product as a fuel for automatic household heating appliances partial or full substitution standard ENplus A1 pellets, which is aim presented study. The compos...

BACKGROUND Despite high levels of participation in dementia education, general practitioners (GPs) and residential care facility (RCF) staff report perceived learning needs. Small group education, which is flexible, individualized, practical and case-based, is sought. We aimed to develop educational interventions for GPs and RCF staff tailored to meet their perceived educational needs. METHOD...

Smart lockers are intelligent storage units that increasingly being adopted to help solving the last mile problem. This paper focuses on concept of an individual smart locker can be installed at entrance a residential house. First, operational principle and advantages this discussed. Then, design, development implementation functional prototype is demonstrated. The was submitted tests used as p...

Although a substantial body of research concurs that most urban areas have a challenge in providing adequate car parking space, there is a scarcity in the literature on how conformity to planning standards that regulates the provision of car parking spaces may be analyzed. This study, therefore, examines the extent to which the planning standards that regulate compliance with the provision of c...

PURPOSE The purpose of this work was to examine how structural factors, residents' needs for physical and psychosocial assistance, and the work stressors experienced by employees are related to the quality of life of elderly residents in long-term care. DESIGN AND METHODS Cross-sectional survey data were collected from 1,194 employees and 1,079 relatives of residents in 107 residential-home u...

Early design decisions made on building configuration and spatial design affect seismic behavior of buildings. Therefore introducing design guidelines and empirical methods implemented to assess seismic behavior of buildings have been proposed as an appropriate approach. Such concept helps architects to take into the consideration that how their preliminary design decisions influence downstream...