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26 articles for “envelope”
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Evaluation of dampness effect on some buildings in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Abstract: Dampness is one of the sources of defect in building. Apart from triggering deterioration of the material and textures, it can also affect in harm to the furnishings and content there by allowing the development of fungi. There are many causes of dampness in building some of which include rain penetration which occurs ingress above the ground at the various points in the external envelope of the construction. i.e through …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Resilient Shell-Based Networking Frameworks for DTN Environments: Enhancing Reliability and Security across Disrupted and High-Latency Satellite Channels
Abstract: The foundation of DTN, as suggested by the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF), is the definition of a suite of protocols that function in networks with periodic disconnections and long- duration route conditions. A permanent end-to-end channel from the source to the destination is the foundation of traditional IP-based networking. However, DTN employs a store-carry- forward approach that gives intermediary nodes the ability to temporarily hold messages (or bundles) until …
Published in Journal of Advances in Shell Programming · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Electronic Design Technology: From Circuits to Smart Systems
Abstract: Electronic Design Technology has changed a lot over the years. It has gone from making simple circuits to making smart, complicated systems that run modern life. This article looks at how electronic design methods have changed over time, focusing on important improvements in tools, materials, and integrated systems. It looks at how new technologies like computer-aided design (CAD), embedded systems, and automation have made product creation faster, more accurate, and …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Sudarshan Kriya Intervention and Rise of Protective Prostaglandins in Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer: Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer patients in advanced stages of cancer are managed by palliative care. This study reports important prostaglandin changes observed with added intervention of Sudarshan Kriya in their ongoing palliative care. Level of Prostaglandin A₂ (PGA₂) indicates tumor growth suppression; its level rises if person’s general condition is good, physically fit and active while PGE₂ and D₂ are considered pro-inflammatory. Quantitative assessment of Prostaglandins was done pre and post …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 62–68 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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A Constraint-Driven Generative Design Methodology for Modular Actuated Robotic Components in Decentralized Manufacturing
Abstract: This work formalizes a constraint-driven generative design framework for actuator-integrated robotic components intended for decentralized additive manufacturing. Conventional topology optimization typically prioritizes structural efficiency while treating actuator integration, modular interfaces, and fabrication constraints as secondary considerations. In contrast, the proposed methodology encodes these requirements as first-order geometric and mechanical constraints prior to automated material redistribution. The framework defines preserved actuator geometry, bounded design envelopes, representative loading abstractions, and manufacturability-aware domains …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article