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Diametral compression test method to analyse relative surface stresses in thermally sprayed coated and uncoated circular disc specimens. (2018)
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FAISAL, N.H., MANN, L., DUNCAN, C., DUNBAR, E., CLAYTON, M., FROST, M., MCCONNACHIE, J., FARDAN, A. and AHMED, R. 2019. Diametral compression test method to analyse relative surface stresses in thermally sprayed coated and uncoated circular disc specimens. Surface and coatings technology [online], 357, pages 497-514. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2018.10.053

In firsts of its investigation, a diametral compression destructive testing method (also known as Brazilian test) was performed on thermally sprayed coated and uncoated circular disc specimens to compare relative surface stresses. The coating investi... Read More about Diametral compression test method to analyse relative surface stresses in thermally sprayed coated and uncoated circular disc specimens..

Legal and regulatory development of nuclear energy in Bangladesh. (2018)
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KARIM, R., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., KARIM, M.E., MUNIR, A.B., SIFAT, I.M., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., BANI, N.A. and MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N. 2018. Legal and regulatory development of nuclear energy in Bangladesh. Energies [online], 11(10), article ID 2847. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en11102847

The adequacy of legal and regulatory framework relating to nuclear energy in Bangladesh has sparked many questions since the government took the formal decision to establish a nuclear power plant (NPP) at Rooppur. Consequently, the government has tak... Read More about Legal and regulatory development of nuclear energy in Bangladesh..

A gaming perspective on mathematics education. (2018)
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YONG, S.-T., GATES, P. and CHAN, A.T.-Y. 2018. A gaming perspective on mathematics education. International journal of information and communication technology education [online], 14(4), pages 85-98. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.2018100106

This article explores how motivation in computer games could be integrated into mathematics education. The scope of the study was confined to four motivation dimensions, namely challenge, control, complexity and collaboration. A phenomenology study w... Read More about A gaming perspective on mathematics education..

Effects of the geometrical features of flow paths on the flow capacity of a control valve trim. (2018)
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ASIM, T., MISHRA, R., OLIVEIRA, A. and CHARLTON, M. 2019. Effects of the geometrical features of flow paths on the flow capacity of a control valve trim. Journal of petroleum science and engineering [online], 172, pages 124-138. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.09.050

Control valves are an integral part of a number of energy systems, such as those used in chemical and nuclear industries. These valves are used to regulate the amount of fluid flow passing through these systems. A key component of a control valve is... Read More about Effects of the geometrical features of flow paths on the flow capacity of a control valve trim..

Patterns of prescribing in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants in Scotland. (2018)
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COWIE, J., HOLLAND, P., PIRIE, I. and MILLIGAN, C. 2018. Patterns of prescribing in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants in Scotland. Journal of health visiting [online], 6(9), pages 440-446. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2018.6.9.440

The aim of this study was to determine trends over time and geographical differences in prescribing for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in infants aged 0–1 year in Scotland. National prescribing data obtai... Read More about Patterns of prescribing in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants in Scotland..

Enhanced oil recovery for emergent energy demand: challenges and prospects for a nanotechnology paradigm shift. (2018)
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AFOLABI, R.O. 2019. Enhanced oil recovery for emergent energy demand: challenges and prospects for a nanotechnology paradigm shift. International nano letters [online], 9(1), pages 1-15. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40089-018-0248-0

Renewable and non-renewable energy sources remain the two fronts for meeting global emergent energy demand. Renewable energy sources such as crude oil, in meeting energy needs, is a function of new hydrocarbon discoveries and improving the recovery o... Read More about Enhanced oil recovery for emergent energy demand: challenges and prospects for a nanotechnology paradigm shift..

Effects of El-Niño, Indian Ocean dipole, and Madden-Julian oscillation on surface air temperature and rainfall anomalies over Southeast Asia in 2015. (2018)
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ISLAM, M.A., CHAN, A., ASHFOLD, M.J., OOI, C.G. and AZARI, M. 2018. Effects of El-Niño, Indian Ocean dipole, and Madden-Julian oscillation on surface air temperature and rainfall anomalies over Southeast Asia in 2015. Atmosphere [online], 9(9), article 352. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos9090352

The Maritime Continent (MC) is positioned between the Asian and Australian summer monsoons zone. The complex topography and shallow seas around it are major challenges for the climate researchers to model and understand it. It is also the centre of t... Read More about Effects of El-Niño, Indian Ocean dipole, and Madden-Julian oscillation on surface air temperature and rainfall anomalies over Southeast Asia in 2015..

Model prediction of the impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the fluid loss of water-based drilling mud (2018)
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AFOLABI, R.O., PASEDA, P., HUNJENUKON, S. and OYENIYI, E.A. 2018. Model prediction of the impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the fluid loss of water-based drilling mud. Cogent engineering [online], 5 (1), article 1514575. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2018.1514575

The use of nanoparticles in the formulation of drilling mud has gained unparalleled research effort. Despite the advancement of nanotechnology, key challenges still remain which relates to attaining predictable properties for nano-drilling muds. In t... Read More about Model prediction of the impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the fluid loss of water-based drilling mud.

Kuala Lumpur city of tomorrow: integration of geospatial urban climatic information in city planning. (2018)
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ISA, N.A., SALLEH, S.A., WAN MOHD, W.M.N. and CHAN, A. 2018. Kuala Lumpur city of tomorrow: integration of geospatial urban climatic information in city planning. Theoretical and empirical researches in urban management [online], 13(4), pages 5-27. Available from: http://um.ase.ro/no134/1.pdf

Urbanization brings many benefits. However, due to rapid and uncontrollable urbanization, the urban environment has been dramatically degraded. As a developing country, Malaysia is facing urbanization processes throughout the country and most of the... Read More about Kuala Lumpur city of tomorrow: integration of geospatial urban climatic information in city planning..

Land covers and climate impacts on land surface temperature in Putrajaya, Malaysia. (2018)
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SALLEH, S.A., ABD.LATIF, Z., WAN MOHD, W.M.N. and CHAN, A. 2018. Land covers and climate impacts on land surface temperature in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Asian journal of environment-behaviour studies [online] 3(10), pages 78-88. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.315

This study investigates the influence of surface heterogeneity on land surface temperature (LST). The land cover changes evaluation and historical climate data comparison were used in this study. Land cover, Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (ND... Read More about Land covers and climate impacts on land surface temperature in Putrajaya, Malaysia..