Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThermal Face Authentication with Convolutional Neural NetworkMohamed Sayed, Faris BakerMatching thermal face images as a method of biometric authentication has gained increasing interest because of its advantage of tracking a target object at night and in total darkness. Therefore, for security purposes, it has become highly favourable and has extensive applications, for instance, in video surveillance at night. The aim of this study is to present a simple and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 14, Issue 12 · 10 Dec 2018 · 7,860 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSmart Retrofit Solutions of Buildings toward a Low Carbon WorldErdem Cuce, Pinar Mert CuceIn this short communication, energy-efficient, eco-friendly and low-cost solutions for existing buildings are considered in a holistic manner toward low/zero carbon building concept of near future. Buildings are still responsible for about 40% of total primary energy consumption in the world, hence decisive measures need to be taken promptly due to growing significance of environmental issues driven by fossil fuel … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 29 Aug 2018 · 7,174 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNumerical Study of the Behavior of Single-Sided Protruding SlabsReza Salehi, Abbas Akbarpour Nikghalb RashtiDue to the high seismicity of our regions, engineers have always sought to provide various solutions to improve the performance of buildings and consequences control of powerful earthquakes. Building Lighting is one of the methods used to reduce earthquake forces. The use of prefabricated slabs is one of the ways to reduce the dead load of a building. In this … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 4 May 2018 · 8,186 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHYGLASS: Design Proposal for an Integrated Multifunctional Hybrid Glass-Steel StructureMaurizio Froli, Francesco LacconeContemporary cities demand smart communication infrastructures to facilitate the interaction of residents and visitors with the urban environment. Such systems are required to be network-connected, interactive, environmental-sensitive and energetically self-sustaining. Moreover, in outdoor applications they should mark an urban focal point and should be able to satisfy additional public requirements like illumination, transmission of information etc. In the framework of … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 22 Jan 2018 · 7,257 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Power Usage on Five Power Modes in South Africa Using Multivariate TechniquesBusanga Jerome Kanyama, Solly Matshonisa SeeletseSouth Africa contends with the lack of access to secure affordable energy. This affects the country’s ability to provide reliable power to consumers. This paper investigates the source of energy ‘power mode’ such as electricity, gas, paraffin, solar and other (firewood and cow dung) and the effects of power usage in cooking, heating and lighting at household consumption level using … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 10 Jan 2018 · 8,286 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLED TECHNOLOGY FOR BUILT AND ENVIRONMENT OF MALAYSIAC. H. Lim, Masoud Dalman, Mona Erfanian Salim et al.Increasing the country population and the trend of industrialization caused increasing Malaysia's electricity consumption. Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a new sustainable technology that has taken over the conventional lighting in built and environment in a few developed counties in the recent years. However, Malaysia is left behind in using this technology due to unfamiliarity of the decision makers on … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 9 · 1 Oct 2014 · 6,866 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHybrid Approach for Detection and Recognition of VehiclesK. S. Selvanayaki, Rm. SomaSundaramOn road vehicles have increased in numbers and monitoring them is a challenging task. In common areas of public crowd people and vehicles are common objects for monitoring. The proposed system aims at detecting number plate information indicating the possibility for security relevant issues. Existing system performs recognition mainly by using license plate alone. Addition of the features (logo, colour, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 6 Sep 2014 · 7,436 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractILLUMINANCE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT AT THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSAhmed Cherif Megri, Yao Yu, Akeel Sobers, Alyssa CooperA simplified model for illuminance prediction has been developed to estimate the indoor level of lighting under artificial lighting. As well, illuminance in several locations of three schools has been measured under several conditions: Blinds up/lights on, blinds up/lights off, blinds down/lights on, blinds down/lights off. The experimental data of the case "blinds down/lights on" has been compared to the … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 27 Mar 2014 · 7,860 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSuperiority of Prostration as a Protection from Lightning StrikeMiah Muhammad AdelProblem statement: Because of the significant fatalities due to lightning strikes in open fields, exploration has been made to find the human body’s most comfortable posture having the lowest length, width and height and the least ground touch in any terrain indoor and outdoor for the safest shelter from lightning strikes that neutralize an enormous amount of positive and negative … …Physics International, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 14 May 2012 · 15,435 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSequential Multiple Response Optimization for Manufacturing Flexible Printed CircuitPichpimon Kanchanasuttisang, Pongchanun LuangpaiboonProblem statement: Flexible Printed Circuit or FPC, one of automotive electronic parts, has been developed for lighting automotive vehicles by assembling with the LED. The quality performances or responses of lighting vehicles are relied on the circuit width of an FPC and the etched rate of acid solution. According to the current operating condition of an FPC company, the capability … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 5 · 12 Mar 2012 · 6,864 accessesView PDFCite