Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems account for 59% of energy consumption in domestic buildings and 36% in non-domestic buildings.According to a study, around 39% of occupants are dissatisfied with indoor temperature in non-domestic buildings.To maintain thermal comfort and indoor air quality, HVAC systems

Superamphiphobic coatings have widespread application potential in various fields, e.g., anti-icing, anti-corrosion and self-cleaning, but are seriously limited by poor mechanical stability.Here, mechanically stable superamphiphobic coatings were fabricated by spraying the suspension composed of phase-separated silicone-modified polyester (SPET) ad

Identifying coping styles in cats may lead to improved health and welfare.The aims of this study were to (1) identify individual differences in response to acute confinement, and (2) to assess the predictability of guardian-rated personality traits on Pilsner Beer Glasses behavior.Adult cats (n = 55) were singly housed in enriched cages and behavio

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) face challenges in navigating complex environments efficiently.To manoeuvre through both narrow and wide spaces, AMRs require two essential design features: a compact form for tight areas as well as a large configuration with omnidirectional movement for wide spaces.This study utilizes inhouse designed Expand and Col

Background and Objective: One of the ways to correct kyphosis is to use braces.This study was done to determine the effects of two types of simple and sensor thoracolumbosacral braces on ground reaction force components during Americano Cup walking in males with kyphosis.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 15 males with kyphosis did three wa