This paper evaluates the photovoltaic (PV) module operating temperature’s relation to efficiency via a numerical heat transfer model. The literature reports that higher PV module operating temperatures impact PV module efficiency. There are dozens of ...

Background: The physical and psychological health status of patients after intensive care is frequently compromised due to the consequences of critical illnesses and the intensive care stay. There are indications that patients may benefit from receiving ...

Sound localization is the ability of humans to determine the source direction of sounds that they hear. Emulating this capability in virtual environments can have various societally relevant applications enabling more realistic virtual acoustics. We ...

In conventional Stokes polarimetry, where the polarimetric information is obtained from a series of intensity measurements, stable and accurate measurements typically require the optical elements to be carefully designed. Here, we propose a paradigm shift ...

Abstract Background: Hip fractures in older adults are strongly associated with reduced health and quality of life. Loss of bone mass, physical function and muscle mass are thought to be main causes of hip fractures at older age. Associations between ...

The atomic scale transitions corresponding to diffusion and interlayer transport of a Au adatom on the low energy, close packed Au(111) surface are studied using density functional theory calculations within the generalized gradient approximation. ...

Motivated by the use of tetrakis(dimethylamino)silane (TKDMAS) to produce silicon nitride-based deposits and its potential as a precursor for Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition (FEBID), we have studied its reactivity towards low energy electrons ...

The aims of this project were: 1) to provide data regarding the physical abilities of Icelandic male handball players, by using 9+ screening test. 2) to register prevalence of overuse problems in the knee, low-back and dominant shoulder and to investigate ...

Background: Good oral health is fundamental for general health, wellbeing and quality of life for all age groups. Little information exists on the oral health of older adults living in Icelandic nursing homes and how they perceive their oral health and ...

Bakgrunnur Ágrip Börn sem verða fyrir súrefnisskorti í fæðingu og börn sem fæðast fyrir fulla meðgöngu eiga á hættu að lifa ekki af eða hljóta varanlegan heilaskaða. Hættan á þessum fylgikvillum hefur ekki minnkað á síðustu áratugum þrátt fyrir miklar ...