Designing Online Mediation: Does “Just Add Tech” Undermine Mediation’s Ownmost Aim? by David W. Johnson

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Design and Simulation of Eight-Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based on Hybrid Control System by Xueqiang Shen, Jiwei Fan, Haiqing Wang

“…In order to control the position and attitude of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) better in different environments, this study proposed a hybrid control system with backstepping and PID method for eight-rotor UAV in different flight conditions and designed a switching method based on altitude and attitude angle of UAV. …”
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Design and Model Test of a Modularized Prefabricated Steel Frame Structure with Inclined Braces by Xuechun Liu, Ailin Zhang, Jing Ma, Yongqiang Tan, Yu Bai

“…Based on theoretical analysis, finite element analysis, and experiments, the design method of this frame was summarized and incorporated into the design code.…”
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Design and Test of Quad-Bundle Spacer Damper Based on a New Rubber Structure by Zhenbing Zhao, Bin Liu, Shengchun Liu, Dachuan Zhang

“…Aiming at improving the handling efficiency and acquiring the satisfactory antivibration effect and damping performance, a quad-bundle spacer damper of 500 kV extra high voltage transmission lines was designed and developed based on a new rubber structure. …”
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Design Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Cantilever Retaining Walls: A State-of-the-Art Review by Mansoor Shakeel, Rizwan Azam, Muhammad R. Riaz, Ayman Shihata

“…Geographical trends, regional developments, and prominent journals have been identified. The design codes, problem formulation, objectives, constraints, variables, and their optimization techniques are tabulated for ease of understanding. …”
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Study on Autogenous Heat Technology of Offshore Oilfield: Experiment Research, Process Design, and Application by Yanping Sun, Chengsheng Wang, Jun Sun, Shuliang Ren, Hua Peng, Yueyue Fang, Fangxue Xu

“…This paper evaluates the performance of the autogenous heat system, optimizes the process parameters, and designs the process scheme and construction scheme according to the oil well production. …”
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A Physical Charge-Based Analytical Threshold Voltage Model for Cryogenic CMOS Design by Hao Su, Yiyuan Cai, Shenghua Zhou, Guangchong Hu, Yu He, Yunfeng Xie, Yuhuan Lin, Chunhui Li, Tianqi Zhao, Jun Lan, Wenhui Wang, Wenxin Li, Feichi Zhou, Xiaoguang Liu, Longyang Lin, Yida Li, Hongyu Yu, Kai Chen

“…The model retains standard threshold voltage definition by various charges across the MOSFET capacitor while being analytical in its form, therefore, suitable for cryogenic CMOS VLSI design. Consequently, a model covering each and all above characteristics is proposed for the first time. …”
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Satisfaction-Based Multiobjective Optimization of the Design of a 65 GHz Millimeter-Wave Connector by Xiang Li, Lijun Tong, Zheng Kong, Wenju Lu, Qian Xie

“…Moreover, this study establishes a novel design for other microwave devices to solve the problem of multiple performance index restrictions.…”
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Dynamics, Circuit Design, and Synchronization of a New Chaotic System with Closed Curve Equilibrium by Xiong Wang, Viet-Thanh Pham, Christos Volos

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Design Method and Verification of Electroosmosis-Vacuum Preloading Method for Sand-Interlayered Soft Foundation by Yunliang Cui, Jianbo Tu, Xinquan Wang, Hongguo Diao, Qianru Ge

“…The test results show that the proposed design method is reasonable for the design of electroosmosis-vacuum preloading in engineering.…”
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Retracted: Using Color Difference Compensation Method to Balance and Repair the Image of Art Design by null Complexity

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Design of a 20,000 Pound Variable Stiffness Actuator for Structural Vibration Attenuation by John Leavitt, James E. Bobrow, Faryar Jabbari

“…This paper describes the design of a novel actuator capable of protecting a full scale structure from severe load conditions. …”
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Collaborative Optimization Model for the Design and Operation of Feeder Bus Routes Based on Urban Metro by Yuanwen Lai, Yansheng Chen

“…The topic of collaborative optimization of feeder bus route design and operation is studied in this study. The objective function is to minimize the total travel time of passengers and the operation cost of feeder buses. …”
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Landscape Design: Twenty-Two Ideas for a Low-Care, Low-Cost Landscape by Gail Hansen

“…A pleasing, low-care, low-cost landscape is possible, however, with careful planning, appropriate plant choices, and a thoughtful design. This 11-page fact sheet was written by Gail Hansen and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2011. …”
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Enhancing Mass Transport in Organic Redox Flow Batteries Through Electrode Obstacle Design by Joseba Martínez-López, Unai Fernández-Gamiz, Eduardo Sánchez-Díez, Aitor Beloki-Arrondo, Íñigo Ortega-Fernández

“…Two configurations were compared: A control case without obstacles (Case 1) and a modified design with obstacles to enhance mass transport and uniformity (Case 2). …”
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Designing the Modern Dual-Engine Two-Speed Smart Hybrid Electric Drive Powertrain by Balachandra Pattanaik, Mukil Alagirisamy, V. Karthikeyan, Ramesh Babu Nallamothu, G. Giftson Samuel

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The Canadian Registry for Pulmonary Fibrosis: Design and Rationale of a National Pulmonary Fibrosis Registry by Christopher J. Ryerson, Benjamin Tan, Charlene D. Fell, Hélène Manganas, Shane Shapera, Shikha Mittoo, Mohsen Sadatsafavi, Teresa To, Andrea Gershon, Jolene H. Fisher, Kerri A. Johannson, Nathan Hambly, Nasreen Khalil, Theodore K. Marras, Julie Morisset, Pearce G. Wilcox, Andrew J. Halayko, Mohammad Adil Khan, Martin Kolb

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From information behaviour research to the design of information systems: the Cognitive Work Analysis framework by Raya Fidel, Annelise Mark Pejtersen

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Design of a double-blade swirl wet dust collector for comprehensive mining faces by GONG Xiaoyan, HE Zilun, CHEN Long, WANG Haijun, FU Haoran, PEI Xiaoze, SUN Haixin, ZHANG Hongbing, YANG Fuqiang

“…To address the issue of low dust collection efficiency of dust collectors currently used in the environment of coal mine comprehensive mining faces, a double-blade swirl wet dust collector was designed. The dust collector was mainly composed of an annular spray device, double swirl blades, and baffle mist eliminators, with the double swirl blades designed to provide greater centrifugal force and thus improve dust collection efficiency. …”
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Providing a pattern for managing complex mega-projects in the aircraft design and construction industry by Saeed Abdollahi Khoshmardan, Manochehr Manteghi, Abbas Khamseh

“…Purpose: With the research on the country's mega projects, one of the main failure factors in their project management can be sought. Modern aircraft design and construction projects are complex projects known as megaprojects. …”
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