Phase change materials (PCMs) are regarded as a possible solution for reducing the energy consumption of buildings. By storing and releasing heat within a certain temperature range, it raises the building inertia and stabilizes indoor climate. Within this work, a state-of-the-art review is given on...
Background, Aim and Scope: Food production systems invariably precipitate negative environmental impacts. Life cycle assessment (LCA), a standardised tool for evaluating the environmental costs of manufactured goods, is currently being expanded to address diverse product groups and production...
Purpose. This study investigates factors that will affect the chances of long-term sick workers returning to work. Method. The study is based on a representative sample of persons with mental illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders who received a rehabilitation allowance in Norway in 2002. Their...
Software engineering is knowledge-intensive work, and how to manage software engineering knowledge has received much attention. This systematic review identifies empirical studies of knowledge management initiatives in software engineering, and discusses the concepts studied, the major findings, and...
The offshore industry faces challenges with corrosion resistance in hydraulic cylinders used in marine environments. Thermal spray coating appears to be a promising technique for replacing electroplated coating in many applications, but the performance of thermal spray coatings in highly corrosive...
Background: Victims of bullying in school may experience health problems later in life. We have assessed the prevalence of children’s health symptoms according to whether peer victimization was reported by the children, by their teachers, or by their parents. Methods: In a cross-sectional study of...
The thermal performance of windows is important for energy efficient buildings. Windows typically account for about 30–50 percent of the transmission losses though the building envelope, even if their area fraction of the envelope is far less. The reason for this can be found by comparing the...