The impact of spatial layout on safety risks of urban natural gas pipelines by Jiahang Li, Shengzhu Zhang, Xu Wang, Zongzhi Wu

“…Additionally, the introduction of a barrier along the pipeline leakage path resulted in a 91.4% reduction in risk compared to scenarios without obstruction. It is evident that the spatial layout surrounding the pipeline plays a pivotal role in influencing the distribution of pipeline failure risks, establishing the spatial environment as a critical factor in risk analysis. …”
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The potential effects of window configuration and interior layout on natural ventilation buildings: A comprehensive review by Xin Yin, Mohammed W. Muhieldeen, Ruzaimah Razman, Jonathan Yong Chung Ee, Meng Choung Chiong

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TINGKAT PENCAHAYAAN ALAMI PADA TATA LETAK INTERIOR AREA BACA PERPUSTAKAAN Studi Kasus : Ruang Layanan Referensi Perpustakaan DaerahProvinsi Jawa Tengah by Sutrati Melissa Malik, Erni Setyowati, Wahyu Setiabudi

“…This flat surface called the working field (Frick, 2008) The results of this study the intensity level of natural light in the space can be further enhanced by optimizing the openings on several sides of the building are not obstructed, Placement Area Read in the reference services optimized by the arrangement of the furniture layout in order to light who entered the area can read more leverage and a standardized 225 lux, furniture layout pattern of structuring a strong influence on a bright light into the space and visual comfort of the space. …”
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The impact of crowds on visibility in emergency department: Integrating agent-based simulation and space syntax analysis by Hao Yuan, Ying Zhou

“…The findings reveal that: 1) ring corridor layouts reduce patient backtracking and corridor congestion; 2) ring corridor layouts facilitate better natural surveillance of the overall space by medical staff with crowd obstruction considered; 3) ring corridor layouts enable medical staff to see each other more easily, supporting team collaboration, regardless of crowd obstruction; 4) simple layouts perform best in terms of wayfinding, irrespective of crowd obstruction. …”
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Optimisation of Indoor Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Deep Architectural Studio on Visual Comfort by Rizky Amalia Achsani, Surjamanto Wonorahardjo, Sugeng Triyadi

“…Nevertheless, the layout type, room surface properties, and obstruction can also enhance visual comfort in various time conditions such as in the morning, afternoon, or evening. …”
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Creation of Text Vignettes Based on Patient-Reported Data to Facilitate a Better Understanding of the Patient Perspective: Design Study by Sofia Charlotte Kelly, Emilie Kauffeldt Wegener, Lars Kayser

“…Challenges with the vignette’s language and layout require customization and clinician training to ensure meaningful interpretation. …”
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Health literacy demands assessment of web-based COPD inhaler use education video series by Michael Stellefson, Alexa J. Watach, Isabelle Boyd, Sarah Flora, Olivia Campbell, Adam P. Knowlden

“…The inhaler-use videos (n = 14) had significantly higher modified CDC-CCI (P = 0.046) and AHRQ Health IT Checklist (P = 0.027) scores and more “likes” (P = 0.04) than the nebulizer-use videos (n = 12).Discussion Overall, this health-literacy-informed demands assessment confirmed the well-developed layout, directives, and use of visuals in most inhaler-use education videos. …”
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Research on Traditional Human Settlement Environment System in the Three-North Plain Driven by Water Conservancy Construction by Yingxue MA, Wei GUO

“…Subsequently, at the settlement scale, the role played by water conservancy facilities in shaping the layout and morphology of settlement is delved into. …”
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Wireless Sensor Network Modeling and Deployment Challenges in Oil and Gas Refinery Plants by Stefano Savazzi, Sergio Guardiano, Umberto Spagnolini

“…In industrial sites, the radio signals are prone to blockage due to dense metallic structures. The layout of scattering objects from the existing infrastructure influences the received signal strength observed over the link and thus the quality of service (QoS). …”
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VCD-CIM: A Vertical-Compute-Decode Digital Computing-In-Memory Area-Efficient Macro for Vector-Wise Computation With Variable Accumulation Length by Bo Wang, Xiaoxue Zhong, Jun Yang

“…Additionally, we employ a data-priority CIM strategy. In post-layout simulations, for signed 8-bit inputs, 8-bit weights, and 23-bit outputs, VCD-CIM achieves a peak energy efficiency of 30.11 TOPS/W and maintains an area energy efficiency of 1.785 TOPS/mm2 across the accumulation length range of 4 to 128. …”
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Optimizing Urban Block Morphology for Energy Efficiency and Photovoltaic Utilization: Case Study of Wuhan by Ruoyao Wang, Yanyan Huang, Guoliang Zhang, Yi Yang, Qizhi Dong

“…Results demonstrate that appropriate building forms and layouts reduce shadow obstruction, enhance PV system capability, and simultaneously improve PV efficiency while reducing energy consumption. …”
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Numerical Study on Ammonia Dispersion and Explosion Characteristics in Confined Space of Marine Fuel Preparation Room by Phan Anh Duong, Jin-Woo Bae, Changmin Lee, Dong Hak Yang, Hokeun Kang

“…Prolonged ammonia exposure is driven by three key factors: leakage occurring opposite the main ventilation flow, equipment layout obstructing airflow and causing gas accumulation, and delayed sensor response due to recirculating flow patterns. …”
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Exploring the impact of urban morphology on river cooling effects: A case study of the Arakawa river in Tokyo by Liang Zhang, Hasi Bagan, Chaomin Chen, Takahiro Yoshida

“…However, optimizing building heights and layouts—particularly through slender structures and reducing cluster density—can enhance air movement, thereby extending the river’s cooling effect. …”
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Impact of emergent vegetation on three-dimensional turbulent flow properties and bed morphology in a partially vegetated channel by Pritam Kumar, Anurag Sharma

“…Understanding the impact of emergent flexible vegetation on flow properties and sediment transport can inform decisions about vegetation layouts in river ecosystems.…”
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Impact of the 3-D structure on the photovoltaic potential in Urban areas by Hu Shouchao, Li Dong, Chang Zengliang, Tong Hongju, Gao Xingguo, Cao Qian

“…Full-year scale simulation results using LiDAR-derived real 3-D building models show strong consistency with the daily-scale models in identifying optimal building types, verifying the consistency of the influence mechanism of building structures on photovoltaic potential across different temporal scales.DiscussionThe results confirm that, even when accounting for environmental obstructions such as vegetation, central-type structures retain a stable advantage in solar energy generation. …”
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