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Anatomy of a qualitative methods section: embracing the researcher as an engaged author. (2024)
Journal Article
GADDEFORS, J. and CUNNINGHAM, J. 2024. Anatomy of a qualitative methods section: embracing the researcher as an engaged author. Entrepreneurship and regional development [online], 36(5-6), pages 561-576. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2024.2315156

In this editorial, we explore the content of qualitative methods sections in one year of publications from Entrepreneurship and Regional Development (E&RD). We build a common anatomy of qualitative method work, exposing this to critique as we establi... Read More about Anatomy of a qualitative methods section: embracing the researcher as an engaged author..

Threads, Tweets and TikToks: the ethics and challenges of online qualitative research. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SMITH, D.S. and MEECHAN, A. 2024. Threads, Tweets and TikToks: the ethics and challenges of online qualitative research. Presented at the February 2024 School of Applied Social Studies (SASS) research and development hour, 14 February 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

Since the late 90s, social media has revolutionised how people interact and communicate. Among other things, they help old friends keep in touch, people from marginalised communities meet safely, and individuals explore aspects of their identity and... Read More about Threads, Tweets and TikToks: the ethics and challenges of online qualitative research..

Improved joint prediction strategy for state of charge and peak power of lithium-ion batteries by considering hysteresis characteristics-current measurement deviation correction. (2024)
Journal Article
QI, C., WANG, S., CAO, W., WANG, Y., LIU, D. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. Improved joint prediction strategy for state of charge and peak power of lithium-ion batteries by considering hysteresis characteristics-current measurement deviation correction. Journal of energy storage [online], 84(part A), article number 110726. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.110726

The peak power and state of charge of lithium-ion batteries are closely related to the safety of electric vehicles. Accurate peak power and state of charge prediction can extend battery life while ensuring safe driving. In this paper, a modeling stra... Read More about Improved joint prediction strategy for state of charge and peak power of lithium-ion batteries by considering hysteresis characteristics-current measurement deviation correction..

Proceedings of the 4th Research support games day (RSGD #4). (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BRAY, G. and MCCUTCHEON, V. (eds.) 2024. Proceedings of the 4th Research support games day (RSGD #4), 12 February 2024, [virtual event]. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2250113

These materials were presented at "Research Support Games Day #4", an online event that was hosted on Monday 12th February 2024, 14:00-16:00 GMT. The event was targeted primarily at people who support researchers (for example, library and research of... Read More about Proceedings of the 4th Research support games day (RSGD #4)..

Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes. (2024)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. and CHIPPIN, M. 2024. Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes. Trusts and trustees [online], 30(4), pages 189-193. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttae003

This paper examines trust taxation in Australia and Canada, focusing on the Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936's Section 97(1) and the Canadian Income Tax Act's Section 94.1. It explores the Australian Carter and the Canadian Fundy Settlement... Read More about Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes..

N-decorated main-group MgAl2O4 spinel: unlocking exceptional oxygen reduction activity for Zn-air batteries. (2024)
Journal Article
ZHAO, X., WU, F., HU, H., LI, J., SUN, Y., WANG, J., ZOU, G., CHEN, X., WANG, Y., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2024. N-decorated main-group MgAl2O4 spinel: unlocking exceptional oxygen reduction activity for Zn-air batteries. Small [online], 20(28), article number 2311268. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202311268

The development of economical and efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts is crucial to accelerate the widespread application rhythm of aqueous rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). Here, a strategy is reported that the modification of... Read More about N-decorated main-group MgAl2O4 spinel: unlocking exceptional oxygen reduction activity for Zn-air batteries..

Bringing life to Aberdeen: a history of maternity and neonatal services. (2024)
Journal Article
PEDERSEN, S. 2024. Bringing life to Aberdeen: a history of maternity and neonatal services. Women's history review [online], 33(3), page 445. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09612025.2024.2315376

There is some fascinating detail in this new book detailing changes in maternity and neonatal care in Aberdeen over the centuries. Stories and characters range from Margaret Bane, an Aberdeenshire 'howdie' or midwife, put to death for witchcraft in 1... Read More about Bringing life to Aberdeen: a history of maternity and neonatal services..

Where does stress happen? Ecological momentary assessment of daily stressors using a mobile phone app. [Article] (2024)
Journal Article
YAO, X., NELSON, E.J., STAVRIANAKIS, K., HUANG, T.-Y., MORAN, C., SHIH, P.C. and JORDAN, E.J. 2024. Where does stress happen? Ecological momentary assessment of daily stressors using a mobile phone app. Mental health science [online], 2(2), article number number e54. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/mhs2.54

Despite the importance of daily stress to individuals' health and wellbeing, few studies have explored where stress happens in real time, that is, dynamic stress processes in different spaces. As such, stress interventions rarely account for the envi... Read More about Where does stress happen? Ecological momentary assessment of daily stressors using a mobile phone app. [Article].

Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study. (2024)
Journal Article
HUMPHREYS, H., PADDOCK, D., BROWN, S., BERRY, C., COWIE, A., DAWKES, S. and NICHOLS, S. 2024. Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study. Open heart [online], 11(1), article number e002569. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2023-002569

This study aims to explore the lived experience of people with myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive arteries. Qualitative study using semistructured interviews using telephone interviews with 17 participants living in the UK. 17 people (2 males,... Read More about Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study..

A comprehensive review of nanosystems' multifaceted applications in catalysis, energy, and the environment. (2024)
Journal Article
AFOLABI, R.O. 2024. A comprehensive review of nanosystems' multifaceted applications in catalysis, energy, and the environment. Journal of molecular liquids [online], 397, article number 124190. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.124190

Nanosystems have emerged as pivotal players in diverse scientific domains, revolutionising chemical processes, catalytic transformations, energy technologies, and environmental remediation strategies. This comprehensive review explores the multifacet... Read More about A comprehensive review of nanosystems' multifaceted applications in catalysis, energy, and the environment..

Improved cooperative competitive particle swarm optimization and nonlinear coefficient temperature decreasing simulated annealing-back propagation methods for state of health estimation of energy storage batteries. (2024)
Journal Article
XIONG, R., WANG, S., HUANG, Q., YU, C., FERNANDEZ, C., XIAO, W., JIA, J. and GUERRERO, J.M. 2024. Improved cooperative competitive particle swarm optimization and nonlinear coefficient temperature decreasing simulated annealing-back propagation methods for state of health estimation of energy storage batteries. Energy [online], 292, article number 130594. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.130594

At present, the accurate establishment of the battery model and the effective state of health (SOH) estimation under actual energy storage conditions have become the main problems in new energy storage stations. Therefore, a SOH estimation method bas... Read More about Improved cooperative competitive particle swarm optimization and nonlinear coefficient temperature decreasing simulated annealing-back propagation methods for state of health estimation of energy storage batteries..

An integrated methodology for significant wave height forecasting based on multi-strategy random weighted grey wolf optimizer with swarm intelligence. (2024)
Journal Article
DOKUR, E., ERDOGAN, N., SALARI, M.E., YUZGEC, U. and MURPHY, J. 2024. An integrated methodology for significant wave height forecasting based on multi-strategy random weighted grey wolf optimizer with swarm intelligence. IET renewable power generation [online], 18(3): computational methods and artificial intelligence applications in low-carbon energy systems, pages 248-390. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12961

While wave energy is regarded as one of the prominent renewable energy resources to diversify global low-carbon generation capacity, operational reliability is the main impediment to the wide deployment of the related technology. Current experience i... Read More about An integrated methodology for significant wave height forecasting based on multi-strategy random weighted grey wolf optimizer with swarm intelligence..

Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates. (2024)
Journal Article
DIAB, M.R., EGIZA, M., MURASAWA, K., NARAGINO, H., EL-SHAER, A. and YOSHITAKE, T. 2024. Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates. Surface and coatings technology [online], 479, article number 130517. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2024.130517

Nanodiamond composite (NDC) films, synthesized using an environmentally friendly PVD coaxial arc plasma deposition technique on commercial cemented carbide (Co6 wt%) substrates without the need for substrate heating, chemical etching of Co, and chemi... Read More about Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates..

Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model. (2024)
Journal Article
POHL, F., LINDSAY-MCGEE, V., KONG THOO LIN, P., MACIEL, P. and TEIXEIRA-CASTRO, A. 2024. Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model. microPublication biology [online], 2024(2), 001086. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001086

Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a common used treatment option for Alzheimer's disease. However, there has been limited research on the potential use of AChE inhibitors for the treatment of Machado-Joseph disease (MJD)/Spinocerebellar At... Read More about Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model..

Steps towards a philosophy of computing education. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCDERMOTT, R., DANIELS, M. and FREZZA, S.T. 2024. Steps towards a philosophy of computer education. In Mühling, A. and Jormanainen, I. (eds.) Proceedings of the 23rd Koli calling international conference on computing education research 2023, 13-18 November 2024, Koli, Finland. New York: ACM [online], article 20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3631802.3631817

Is it meaningful to talk about the philosophy of computing education? What is its subject matter and methods? Is it different from, or a subfield of, the philosophy of science education or the philosophy of technology education or the philosophy of e... Read More about Steps towards a philosophy of computing education..

Antimicrobial stewardship: a potential role for pharmacists in all settings. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
TONNA, A. 2024. Antimicrobial stewardship: a potential role for pharmacists in all settings. Presented at 2024 European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) CPD webinar, 6 February 2024, [virtual event].

The overall aim of the webinar is to familiarize participants with the potential role of pharmacists to support antimicrobial stewardship in different practice settings. After the webinar, participants should be able to a) to provide an overview of p... Read More about Antimicrobial stewardship: a potential role for pharmacists in all settings..

The impacts of the transmission line length in an interconnected micro-grid on its performance and protection at different fault levels. (2024)
Journal Article
KHOSHKALAM, A. and ALI, D. 2024. The impacts of the transmission line length in an interconnected micro-grid on its performance and protection at different fault levels. Green technology, resilience, and sustainability [online], 4, article number 1. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44173-024-00016-y

Power systems, in recent years, have been experiencing a dynamic rise in the amount of power obtained from distributed renewable energy sources leading to the concept of microgrids to address the distributed power grid integration issues. Microgrids,... Read More about The impacts of the transmission line length in an interconnected micro-grid on its performance and protection at different fault levels..

Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy. (2024)
Journal Article
PIÑERO, A., BURKE, R., AUGUSTIN, F., MOHAN, A.E., DEJESUS, K., SAPUPPO, M., WEISENTHAL, M., COLEMAN, M., ANDROULAKIS-KORAKAKIS, P., GRGIC, J., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy. European journal of sport science [online], 24(2), pages 177-189. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12074

The purpose of this paper was to systematically review the literature and perform a meta‐analysis of the existing data on the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion (CWI) coupled with resistance training (RT) on gains in measures of muscle gro... Read More about Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy..

Motivating entrepreneurial activities to achieve sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2024)
Book Chapter
ONOSHAKPOR, C. and OGUNDANA, O.M. 2024. Motivating entrepreneurial activities to achieve sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Ibidunni, A.S., Ogundana, O.M. and Olokundun, M.A. (eds.) Innovation, entrepreneurship and the informal economy in Sub–Saharan Africa: a sustainable development agenda. Cham: Springer [online], chapter 4, pages 93-120. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46293-1_4

It is largely acknowledged that entrepreneurial activities represent a crucial means for achieving sustainable development, especially in the developing economy. Yet, the percentage of population involved in business start-ups is still very low in Af... Read More about Motivating entrepreneurial activities to achieve sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa..

Monitoring carbon emissions using deep learning and statistical process control: a strategy for impact assessment of governments' carbon reduction policies. (2024)
Journal Article
EZENKWU, C.P., CANNON, S. and IBEKE, E. 2024. Monitoring carbon emissions using deep learning and statistical process control: a strategy for impact assessment of governments' carbon reduction policies. Environmental monitoring and assessment [online], 196(3), article number 231. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12388-6

Across the globe, governments are developing policies and strategies to reduce carbon emissions to address climate change. Monitoring the impact of governments' carbon reduction policies can significantly enhance our ability to combat climate change... Read More about Monitoring carbon emissions using deep learning and statistical process control: a strategy for impact assessment of governments' carbon reduction policies..