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Promoting nitrogen photofixation for the synthesis of ammonia using oxygen-vacant Fe2O3/ZrO2 visible light photocatalyst with straddling heterojunction and enhanced charge transfer. (2024)
Journal Article
LAZULI, A.R.S.C., RAMALINGAM, V. and NEPPOLIAN, B. 2024. Promoting nitrogen photofixation for the synthesis of ammonia using oxygen-vacant Fe2O3/ZrO2 visible light photocatalyst with straddling heterojunction and enhanced charge transfer. Journal of cleaner production [online], 451, article number 142095. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142095

Photocatalytic nitrogen (N2) fixation is a promising and environmentally friendly alternative approach to the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process to produce green ammonia (NH3) with zero carbon emissions. However, the unique setbacks rest on develop... Read More about Promoting nitrogen photofixation for the synthesis of ammonia using oxygen-vacant Fe2O3/ZrO2 visible light photocatalyst with straddling heterojunction and enhanced charge transfer..

CIA security for internet of vehicles and blockchain-AI integration. (2024)
Journal Article
HAI, T., AKSOY, M., IWENDI, C., IBEKE, E. and MOHAN, S. 2024. CIA security for internet of vehicles and blockchain-AI integration. Journal of grid computing [online], 22(2), article number 43. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10723-024-09757-3

The lack of data security and the hazardous nature of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), in the absence of networking settings, have prevented the openness and self-organization of the vehicle networks of IoV cars. The lapses originating in the areas of... Read More about CIA security for internet of vehicles and blockchain-AI integration..

Transdisciplinary and arts-centred approaches to stewardship and sustainability of urban nature. (2024)
Journal Article
CAMPBELL, L.K., FREMANTLE, C., MADDOX, D., SVENDSEN, E., HINES, S., MATTINGLY, M., LÓPEZ-JENSEN, M., LINDT, N., PAQUEO, L. and JOHNSON, M. 2024. Transdisciplinary and arts-centred approaches to stewardship and sustainability of urban nature. Landscape research [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01426397.2024.2325507

This paper explores case studies of how artists working with scientists and land managers affiliated with the Urban Field Station Collaborative Arts Program (UFS Arts) are fostering new relations of care with urban nature and thereby informing landsc... Read More about Transdisciplinary and arts-centred approaches to stewardship and sustainability of urban nature..

Sustainable development goals and circularity in thermal spray coating manufacturing and value chain. (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine
FAISAL, N.F. and PRATHURU, A. 2024. Sustainable development goals and circularity in thermal spray coating manufacturing and value chain. Spraytoday [online], 4(2), pages 8-11. Available from: https://www.inscience.in/files/SPRAYTODAY%20Q2%20Full%20Issue_June2024.pdf

Thermally sprayed coating manufacturing utilizes a range of feedstock materials to develop thick layers on high-value solid and conformal structures which provide a wide range of qualities to components or parts. Due to the combination of environment... Read More about Sustainable development goals and circularity in thermal spray coating manufacturing and value chain..

MIRRORS: a prospective cohort study assessing the feasibility of robotic interval debulking surgery for advanced-stage ovarian cancer. (2024)
Journal Article
UWINS, C., ASSALAARACHCHI, H., BENNETT, K., READ, J., TAILOR, A., CRAWSHAW, J., CHATTERJEE, J., ELLIS, P., SKENE, S.S., MICHAEL, A. and BUTLER-MANUEL, S. 2024. MIRRORS: a prospective cohort study assessing the feasibility of robotic interval debulking surgery for advanced-stage ovarian cancer. International journal of gynecological cancer [online], 34(6), pages 886-897. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/ijgc-2024-005265

The object of this research was to establish the feasibility and safety of robotic interval debulking surgery following the MIRRORS protocol (robot-assisted laparoscopic assessment prior to robotic or open surgery) in women with advanced-stage ovaria... Read More about MIRRORS: a prospective cohort study assessing the feasibility of robotic interval debulking surgery for advanced-stage ovarian cancer..

Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control. (2024)
Journal Article
SIDIKI, A.I., MOOMIN, A., LISHCHUK, A.N., ADAM, M.K., AL-ARIKI, M.K., ANANDO, V.A., BAATIEMA, L., ANGMORTEY, N.R., ADU-GYAMFI, P.K. and MENSAH, K.B. 2024. Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control. Journal of water and health [online], 22(5), pages 896-904. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2024.384

Hand hygiene (HH) is the most effective way to curb the spread of healthcare-associated infections. Nonetheless, healthcare personnel encounter difficulties in adhering to WHO HH recommendations. This study aimed to investigate HH compliance and adhe... Read More about Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control..

Advancing early leukemia diagnostics: a comprehensive study incorporating image processing and transfer learning. (2024)
Journal Article
HAQUE, R., AL SAKIB, A., HOSSAIN, M.F., ISLAM, F., AZIZ, F.I., AHMED, M.R., KANNAN, S., ROHAN, A. and HASAN, M.J. 2024. Advancing early leukemia diagnostics: a comprehensive study incorporating image processing and transfer learning. BioMedInformatics [online], 4(2), pages 966-991. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedinformatics4020054

Disease recognition has been revolutionized by autonomous systems in the rapidly developing field of medical technology. A crucial aspect of diagnosis involves the visual assessment and enumeration of white blood cells in microscopic peripheral blood... Read More about Advancing early leukemia diagnostics: a comprehensive study incorporating image processing and transfer learning..

Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
DAVIES, R. 2024. Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445751

Legacy is a research topic previously developed and established within an events management context, as in, for example, explorations of the long-term plans and impact of FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games on host regions and their people. Legacy is t... Read More about Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland..

Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. (2024)
Thesis
AISUENI, F.A. 2024. Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445693

Separating lower concentrations of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion (< 250 mg/l) and smaller oil droplet size (< 20 μm) has been an industry challenge using conventional methods, including adsorption, electrocoagulation, flocculation, bioremediation, cent... Read More about Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion..

Artificial lift selection methods in conventional and unconventional wells: a summary and review from old techniques to machine learning applications. (2024)
Journal Article
MAHDI, M.A.A., AMISH, M. and OLUYEMI, G. 2024. Artificial lift selection methods in conventional and unconventional wells: a summary and review from old techniques to machine learning applications. International journal of innovative science and research technology [online], 9(3), pages 2342-2356. Available from: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR2108

Artificial lift (AL) selection is an important process in enhancing oil and gas production from reservoirs. This article explores the old and current states of AL selection in conventional and unconventional wells, identifying the challenges faced in... Read More about Artificial lift selection methods in conventional and unconventional wells: a summary and review from old techniques to machine learning applications..

Using entropy to measure text readability in Bahasa Malaysia for year one students. (2024)
Journal Article
BARAWI, M.H., OSMAN, S.N.M., ABD YUSOF, N.F., IBEKE, E. and FADHLI, M. 2024. Using entropy to measure text readability in Bahasa Malaysia for year one students. Journal of cognitive sciences and human development [online], 10(1), pages 103-123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.6817.2024

Text readability is essential for effective learning and communication, especially for beginner readers. However, there are no known measures to calculate the readability of Bahasa Malaysia, the national language of Malaysia. This research proposes a... Read More about Using entropy to measure text readability in Bahasa Malaysia for year one students..

Novel organometallic catalyst for efficient valorization of lipids extracted from Prunus domestica kernel shell in sustainable fuel production. (2024)
Journal Article
JAMIL, F., AL-MUHTASEB, A.H., OSMAN, A.I., AL-HAJ, L., TAY ZAR MYINT, M., INAYAT, A., HUSSAIN, M. and SHANABLEH, A. 2024. Novel organometallic catalyst for efficient valorization of lipids extracted from Prunus domestica kernel shell in sustainable fuel production. Energy conversion and management: X [online], 22, article number 100577. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100577

This study focuses on converting Plum Kernel Shell (PKS) waste biomass into biodiesel using a novel synthesized heterogeneous catalyst, contributing to the pursuit of renewable fuel from sustainable resources. Plum Kernel Shell (PKS) is waste biomass... Read More about Novel organometallic catalyst for efficient valorization of lipids extracted from Prunus domestica kernel shell in sustainable fuel production..

State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model. (2024)
Journal Article
ZHOU, J., WANG, S., CAO, W., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model. Electrochimica acta [online], 487, article number 144146. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144146

The accurate state of health (SOH) estimation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for the operation and maintenance of new energy electric vehicles. To address this current problem, an improved hybrid neural network model for SOH prediction ba... Read More about State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model..

Advancing AI with green practices and adaptable solutions for the future. [Article summary] (2024)
Digital Artefact
STARKEY, A. and EZENKWU, C.P. 2024. Advancing AI with green practices and adaptable solutions for the future. [Article summary]. Posted on The Academic [online], 28 March 2024. Available from: https://theacademic.com/ai-green-practices-adaptable-solutions/

Despite AI's achievements, how can its limitations be addressed to reduce computational costs, enhance transparency and pioneer eco-friendly practices?

Julian Assange: how British extradition law works. [Newspaper article] (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine
DAVIES, G. and ARNELL, P. 2024. Julian Assange: how British extradition law works. The Conversation [online], 27 March 2024. Available from: https://theconversation.com/julian-assange-how-british-extradition-law-works-224703

In this article, the authors assess the current situation regarding the extradition of Julian Assange from the UK and what the case demonstrates about UK extradition law.

Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic power plant using RETScreen to achieve Indonesia energy transition. (2024)
Journal Article
PARADONGAN, H.T., HAKAM, D.F., WIRYONO, S.K., PRAHASTONO, I., ADITYA, I.A., BANJARNAHOR, K.M., SINISUKA, N.I. and ASEKOMEH, A. 2024. Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic power plant using RETScreen to achieve Indonesia energy transition. Heliyon [online], 10(7), article number e27680. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27680

Indonesia, a key player in the global energy transition, faces surging electricity demand and ambitious renewable energy goals. In response, the government introduced a new regulation about renewable energy tariffs, including tariffs for photovoltaic... Read More about Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic power plant using RETScreen to achieve Indonesia energy transition..

Effect of slug characteristics on the nonlinear dynamic response of a long flexible fluid-conveying cylinder. (2024)
Journal Article
MEENAKUMARI, H.N.R., ZANGANEH, H. and HOSSAIN, M. 2024. Effect of slug characteristics on the nonlinear dynamic response of a long flexible fluid-conveying cylinder. Applied ocean research [online], 147, article number 103978. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2024.103978

Hydrocarbon flows in a marine riser may appear in multiple phases with varying flow patterns, among which, slug flows are known to exhibit complex flow characteristics due to fluctuations in multiphase mass, velocities, and pressure changes. Bulk of... Read More about Effect of slug characteristics on the nonlinear dynamic response of a long flexible fluid-conveying cylinder..

Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer. (2024)
Journal Article
EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., ALI, A.M., MURASAWA, K. and YOSHITAKE, T. 2024. Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer. Materials letters [online], 364, article number 136369. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136369

Super-hard nanodiamond composite (NDC) films, synthesized via cathodic arc plasma deposition on unheated WC−Co substrates, offer an eco-friendly solution for cutting tools. A 100 nm-thick Al-interlayer mitigates Co catalytic effects, improving adhesi... Read More about Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer..

The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase. (2024)
Journal Article
CRUICKSHANK, E. 2024. The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase. ChemPlusChem [online], 89(5), article number e202300726. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.202300726

The discovery of a new polar nematic phase; the ferroelectric nematic, has generated a great deal of excitement in the field of liquid crystals. To date there have been around 150 materials reported exhibiting the ferroelectric nematic phase, in gene... Read More about The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase..

View from the BRIDGE: information and digital literacy for primary schools. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
PAVEY, S., GOLDSTEIN, S. and MARTZOUKOU, K. 2024. View from the BRIDGE: information and digital literacy for primary schools. Presented at the 2024 Librarians' information literacy annual conference (LILAC 2024), 25-27 March 2024, Leeds, UK. Hosted on Slideshare [online]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/LILAC-2024-pavey

This presentation gives an overview of the "BRIDGE" project, a transnational project covering Finland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the UK. The project aims to promote information and digital literacy as a way of underpinning equality, diversity... Read More about View from the BRIDGE: information and digital literacy for primary schools..