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Maddie is online: the ethics of online safety and security: an innovative co-creation cartoon story-telling project with schools. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARTZOUKOU, K. 2024. Maddie is online: the ethics of online safety and security: an innovative co-creation cartoon story-telling project with 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-martzoukou

This presentation gives an overview of "Maddie is Online", an innovative educational project that uses creative storytelling to produce learning and teaching material for those involved in the education, support and safeguarding of children (aged 9-1... Read More about Maddie is online: the ethics of online safety and security: an innovative co-creation cartoon story-telling project with schools..

DICAM: deep inception and channel-wise attention modules for underwater image enhancement. (2024)
Journal Article
FARHADI TOLIE, H., REN, J. and ELYAN, E. 2024. DICAM: deep inception and channel-wise attention modules for underwater image enhancement. Neurocomputing [online], 584, article number 127585. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2024.127585

In underwater environments, imaging devices suffer from water turbidity, attenuation of lights, scattering, and particles, leading to low quality, poor contrast, and biased color images. This has led to great challenges for underwater condition monit... Read More about DICAM: deep inception and channel-wise attention modules for underwater image enhancement..

Identifying the supportive care needs of people affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: an integrative systematic review. (2024)
Journal Article
SCHUBACH, K., NIYONSENGA, T., TURNER, M. and PATERSON, C. 2024. Identifying the supportive care needs of people affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: n integrative systematic review. Journal of cancer survivorship [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-024-01558-7

To understand supportive care needs among people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). An integrative systematic review was reported using the Preformed Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Seven ele... Read More about Identifying the supportive care needs of people affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: an integrative systematic review..

A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation. (2024)
Journal Article
WANG, Y., WANG, S., FAN, Y., ZHANG, H., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation. Ionics [online], 30(5), pages 2609–2625. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05475-8

Capacity estimation of lithium-ion batteries is significant to achieving the effective establishment of the prognostics and health management (PHM) system of lithium-ion batteries. A capacity estimation model based on the variable activation function... Read More about A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation..

Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint] (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
SHIM, J., BURNETT, V., VERNON, M., WORK, F., UWAIFO, I., RAY, C. and REDDI, P. 2024. Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint]. medRxiv [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.24304668

This study aims to: 1) understand the role of policy in maternal health outcomes; and 2) establish any differences or similarities between health systems, providing benchmarks for future maternal and infant care policies in Georgia and Scotland. Guid... Read More about Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint].

Developing a hydrogen car demonstration for the actual public: public perceptions/experience. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MENYEH, B., OLADIGBO, T., OBUROH, A., FAISAL, N. and NJUGUNA, J. 2024. Developing a hydrogen car demonstration for the actual public: public perceptions/experience. Presented at 2024 Hydrogen accelerator meeting and networking event, 22 March 2024, Edinburgh, UK.

The project titled "Consumer Perceptions Toward Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: A Demonstrator Project" aims to enhance public awareness and assess consumer responses to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles through a real-world driving experience. The project in... Read More about Developing a hydrogen car demonstration for the actual public: public perceptions/experience..

Hybrid renewable-hydrogen energy systems and their role in the energy transition. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ALI, D. and ATTEYA, A.I. 2024. Hybrid renewable-hydrogen energy systems and their role in the energy transition. Presented at the 2024 Hydrogen accelerator meeting, 22 March 2024, Edinburgh, UK.

Global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 1.1% in 2023, increasing 410 Mt to reach a new record of 37.4 Gt. Emissions from coal accounted for more than 65% of the increase in 2023. The global shortfall in hydropower generation due to droughts drove... Read More about Hybrid renewable-hydrogen energy systems and their role in the energy transition..

Exploring representations for optimising connected autonomous vehicle routes in multi-modal transport networks using evolutionary algorithms. (2024)
Journal Article
HAN, K., CHRISTIE, L.A., ZAVOIANU, A.-C. and MCCALL, J.A.W. 2024. Exploring representations for optimising connected autonomous vehicle routes in multi-modal transport networks using evolutionary algorithms. IEEE transactions on intelligent transportation systems, [online], 25(9), pages 10790-10801. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2024.3374550

The past five years have seen rapid development of plans and test pilots aimed at introducing connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) in public transport systems around the world. While self-driving technology is still being perfected, public transp... Read More about Exploring representations for optimising connected autonomous vehicle routes in multi-modal transport networks using evolutionary algorithms..

Lads! Lads! Lads!: examining the interaction between the construction law "prevention principle" and liquidated damages. (2024)
Journal Article
CHRISTIE, D. 2024. Lads! Lads! Lads!: examining the interaction between the construction law "prevention principle" and liquidated damages. Juridical review [online] 2024(1), pages 27-37. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

There is a legal principle used by those dealing in practice with construction contracts, that where a construction project is not completed by the agreed completion date, but as a result of something happening which was within the responsibility of... Read More about Lads! Lads! Lads!: examining the interaction between the construction law "prevention principle" and liquidated damages..

Creative and innovative online learning and teaching in LIS education: building student confidence via co-creation and partnership. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARTZOUKOU, K. 2024. Creative and innovative online learning and teaching in LIS education: building student confidence via co-creation and partnership. Presented at the 2024 Association of British Theological and Philosophical Libraries spring conference (2024 ABTAPL Spring Conference): springboard to the future: AI, CPD... and me!, 21-23 March 2024, Edinburgh, UK.

This presentation looks at different projects and initiatives that have been organized in collaboration with academic staff at Robert Gordon University (RGU), as well as the RGU Library and other external organisations - including the Chartered Insti... Read More about Creative and innovative online learning and teaching in LIS education: building student confidence via co-creation and partnership..

Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches. (2024)
Journal Article
CORSIE, M., MALONE, M. and SWINTON, P.A. 2024. Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches. International journal of sports science and coaching [online], 19(4), pages 1443-1458. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241238991

A range of innovative performance analysis metrics have been applied in recent years to investigate aspects of football using tempo-spatial and network analyses. These approaches have gained traction within some professional teams to quantify and ass... Read More about Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches..

A description of pharmacists' interventions to optimise the treatment of adults with orally available Covid-drug, Paxlovid. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
STOIBER, A., GRAY, G., SAILER, G., HUF, W. and TONNA, A. 2024. A description of pharmacists' interventions to optimise the treatment of adults with orally available Covid-drug, Paxlovid. Poster presented at the 28th European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) annual congress 2024 (EAHP 2024): sustainable healthcare; opportunities and strategies, 20-22 March 2024, Bordeaux, France.

Paxlovid ®, the only orally available COVID drug, consists of two main components: Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir. Ritonavir is known for the potent inhibition of CYP (cytochrome P450) enzymes in the liver mainly of CYP3A4, resulting in a large number of... Read More about A description of pharmacists' interventions to optimise the treatment of adults with orally available Covid-drug, Paxlovid..

Dietary supplement use is related to doping intention via doping attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. (2024)
Journal Article
HURST, P., NG, P.Y., UNDER, L. and FUGGLE, C. 2024. Dietary supplement use is related to doping intention via doping attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. Performance enhancement and health [online], 12(2), article number 100278. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peh.2024.100278

The use of dietary supplements (e.g., caffeine, creatine, dietary nitrate) has shown to be related to the intention to dope (e.g., amphetamines, anabolic steroids, erythropoietin). In this study, we integrated elements of the theory of planned behavi... Read More about Dietary supplement use is related to doping intention via doping attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control..

Severity of environmental degradation and the impact on quality of life in Africa. (2024)
Journal Article
SAKARIYAHU, R., FAGBEMI, T., ADIGUN, R., LAWAL, R., SEYINGBO, O. and OYEKOLA, O. 2024. Severity of environmental degradation and the impact on quality of life of Africa. Journal of environmental management [online], 356, article number 120537. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120537

Considering the mounting impacts of environmental degradation on the global ecosystem, this study offers an empirical contribution to the debate on whether there exists a significant nexus between environmental degradation and quality of life in Afri... Read More about Severity of environmental degradation and the impact on quality of life in Africa..

"Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' perspectives on the influence of an emotional intelligence education programme: a qualitative study. [Article] (2024)
Journal Article
TABIB, M., HUMPHREY, T. and FORBES-MCKAY, K. 2024. "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' perspectives on the influence of an emotional intelligence education programme: a qualitative study. Women and birth [online], 37(3), article number 101587. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.02.003

The role of the midwife is emotionally demanding, with many midwives experiencing high levels of stress and burnout, and a great number considering leaving the profession. This has serious implications for the delivery of high-quality, safe maternity... Read More about "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' perspectives on the influence of an emotional intelligence education programme: a qualitative study. [Article].

Machine learning algorithm, scaling technique and the accuracy: an application to educational data. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
WICKRAMASINGHE, I. and KALUTARAGE, H. 2024. Machine learning algorithm, scaling technique and the accuracy: an application to educational data. In Proceedings of the 12th International conference on information and education technology 2024 (ICIET 2024) 18-20 March 2024, Yamaguchi, Japan. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 6-12. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/iciet60671.2024.10542714

Machine learning (ML) applications in educational data mining have become an increasingly popular research area. Literature indicates a lack of research investigating the impact of data scaling techniques, ML algorithms, and the nature of data on the... Read More about Machine learning algorithm, scaling technique and the accuracy: an application to educational data..

Effect of slip and thermal gradient on micropolar nano suspension flow across a moving hydrogen fuel-cell membrane. (2024)
Journal Article
SACHHIN, S.M., MAHABALESHWAR, U.S. and CHAN. A. 2024. Effect of slip and thermal gradient on micropolar nano suspension flow across a moving hydrogen fuel-cell membrane. International journal of hydrogen energy [online], 63, pages 59-81. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.02.332

The present article examines the micropolar fluid flow with nanofluid suspension across porous stretching/shrinking surfaces with added heat transfer through heat source/sink and radiation. The situation arises in the electrolytic fluid flow across f... Read More about Effect of slip and thermal gradient on micropolar nano suspension flow across a moving hydrogen fuel-cell membrane..

Effects of exercise training response on quality of life and cardiovascular risk factor profiles in people with coronary artery disease: insights from the HIIT or MISS UK trial. (2024)
Journal Article
INGLE, L., POWELL, R., BEGG, B., BIRKETT, S.T., NICHOLS, S., ENNIS, S., BANERJEE, P., SHAVE, R. and MCGREGOR, G. 2024. Effects of exercise training response on quality of life and cardiovascular risk factor profiles in people with coronary artery disease: insights from the HIIT or MISS UK trial. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation [online], 105(8), pages 1464-1479. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.03.002

The objective of this study was to compare the characteristics of responders and nonresponders to 8 weeks of exercise training, to determine differences in key cardiovascular disease outcomes in people with coronary artery disease (CAD). This was und... Read More about Effects of exercise training response on quality of life and cardiovascular risk factor profiles in people with coronary artery disease: insights from the HIIT or MISS UK trial..

Battery multi-time scale fractional-order modeling method for state of charge estimation adaptive to full parameters updating. (2024)
Journal Article
ZENG, J., WANG, S., ZHANG, M., CAO, W., FERNANDEZ, C. and GUERRERO, J.M. 2024. Battery multi-time scale fractional-order modeling method for state of charge estimation adaptive to full parameters updating. Journal of energy storage [online], 86(part B), article number 111283. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111283

The fractional-order theory has been successfully applied to battery modeling and state of charge (SOC) estimation thanks to the rapid development of smart energy storage and electric vehicles. The fractional-order model (FOM) has high nonlinearity,... Read More about Battery multi-time scale fractional-order modeling method for state of charge estimation adaptive to full parameters updating..

Reimagining the rural hinterland: an investigation of participatory digital placemaking in rural communities. (2024)
Journal Article
IRONSIDE, R. and REID, P. 2024. Reimagining the rural hinterland: an investigation of participatory digital placemaking in rural communities. Culture unbound [online], 16(1): place making beyond cities, pages 60-85. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3384/cu.4287

Rural locations often form a hinterland – geographically and culturally - for large conurbations that dominate a particular region. They are interconnected, sometimes interdependent, but also separated by the social and spatial perceptions of a place... Read More about Reimagining the rural hinterland: an investigation of participatory digital placemaking in rural communities..