The paper describes a modeling study of heat transfer and buoyancy-driven airflow in double skin facades consisting of a glass outer layer, a control device (venetian blind) and a double-glazed inner skin. The modeling study was based on two approaches — a component-based, lumped parameter simulation which used a public domain, open source differential/algebraic equation solver and a detailed, ...

The growing market for smart home IoT devices promises new conveniences for consumers while presenting novel challenges for preserving privacy within the home. Specifically, Internet service providers or neighborhood WiFi eavesdroppers can measure Internet traffic rates from smart home devices and infer consumers’ private in-home behaviors. Here we propose four strategies that device manufactur...

Snoring is caused by vibrating anatomical structures in the upper aerodigestive tract. It can be treated surgically and non-surgically, although resective procedures are associated with high postoperative morbidity and failure rate. We describe a new non-resective surgical procedure called the velo-uvulo-pharyngeal lift in which the soft palate is lifted, shortened, advanced and stiffened by me...

Emotional visual scenes are such powerful attractors of attention that they can disrupt perception of other stimuli that appear soon afterward, an effect known as emotion-induced blindness. What mechanisms underlie this impact of emotion on perception? Evidence suggests that emotion-induced blindness may be distinguishable from closely related phenomena such as the orienting of spatial attentio...

Tothe latest survey organized by the Times of India (ToI), currently, is domestic to globe’s biggest variety sightless human beings. Among forty million beings throughout world were blind, from this above 15 blinds are India. Technology aspires make our lives better. Just like smartphones, smart TVs, and automobiles, advocated us recommend an intelligent stick that uses ultrasonic sensors for v...

The current study is mainly concerned to shed light on an obscured subject in our literary heritage that contemporary culture has not yet recognized. It the of disabled people and those with special needs among ancient Arab writers researchers, through a book was written by Abu Uthman Amr bin Bahr Al-Jahiz (died 255 AH), under title (The Lepers, Lames, Blinds Squintings) which addressed these o...

Abstract Betawi is one of the indigenous cultures that inhabit capital city Jakarta. This culture was born from a fusion several came to Jakarta area. can be seen system customs are still preserved such as silat, traditional food, community life, and buildings today. research used case study cultural area located in Setu Babakan, Srengseng Sawah, South Babakan stronghold heritage site which The...

Daylighting has become an essential feature in libraries since it can boost productivity, well-being, and energy savings. It is crucial to prevent discomfort glare irritation while maintaining the quality of view, daylight demands. This study compares four different shading systems on all fronts a reading room. Shading devices include Perforated Solar Screen (PSS), besides three Venetian Blinds...