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Hyperspectral image classification using a multi-scale CNN architecture with asymmetric convolutions from small to large kernels. (2025)
Journal Article
LIU, X., NG, A.H.-M., LEI, F., REN, J., LIAO, X. and GE, L. 2025. Hyperspectral image classification using a multi-scale CNN architecture with asymmetric convolutions from small to large kernels. Remote sensing [online], 17(8), article number 1461. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17081461

Deep learning-based hyperspectral image (HSI) classification methods, such as Transformers and Mambas, have attracted considerable attention. However, several challenges persist, e.g., (1) Transformers suffer from quadratic computational complexity d... Read More about Hyperspectral image classification using a multi-scale CNN architecture with asymmetric convolutions from small to large kernels..

Thermo-physical behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe for oil and gas applications. (2025)
Journal Article
OKOLIE, O., FAISAL, N.H., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2025. Thermo-physical behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe for oil and gas applications. Polymers [online], 17(8), article number 1107. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17081107

Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) consist of three distinct layers—liner, reinforcement, and coating—offering superior advantages over traditional industrial pipes, including flexibility, lightweight construction, and corrosion resistance. This stu... Read More about Thermo-physical behaviour of thermoplastic composite pipe for oil and gas applications..

Without fail: muscular adaptations in single set resistance training performed to failure or with repetitions-in-reserve. (2025)
Journal Article
HERMANN, T., MOHAN, A.E., ENES, A., SAPUPPO, M., PIÑERO, A., ZAMANZADEH, A., ROBERTS, M., COLEMAN, M., KORAKAKIS, P.A., WOLF, M., REFALO, M., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. [2025]. Without fail: muscular adaptations in single set resistance training performed to failure or with repetitions-in-reserve. Medicine and science in sports and exercise [online], Ahead-of-Print. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000003728

This study compared the effects of single-set resistance training performed with maximal effort (failure) vs submaximal effort on muscular adaptations. Forty-two young, resistance-trained men and women were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 parallel groups... Read More about Without fail: muscular adaptations in single set resistance training performed to failure or with repetitions-in-reserve..

Intervention mapping in the development of health promotion interventions for adults with chronic conditions: a scoping review. (2025)
Journal Article
HERBERT, T., COOPER, K. and MALONE, M. [2025]. Intervention mapping in the development of health promotion interventions for adults with chronic conditions: a scoping review. JBI evidence synthesis [online], (accepted).

The objective of this scoping review was to map how Intervention Mapping (IM) has been used to develop health promotion interventions for adults with chronic conditions. Chronic conditions present a growing burden of disease across the world with man... Read More about Intervention mapping in the development of health promotion interventions for adults with chronic conditions: a scoping review..

Resolving the paradox of green innovation across generations in family firms: an exploratory analysis of incumbents and successors perceptions. (2025)
Journal Article
OKE, A., TURLA, M., OSOBAJO, O. and KOUTSOUKOS, S. [2025]. Resolving the paradox of green innovation across generations in family firms: an exploratory analysis of incumbents and successors perceptions. Journal of family business management [online], Early Cite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/jfbm-03-2025-0068

Informed by the dearth of research and insufficient knowledge of green innovation in family firms, this study explores the intersection of green innovation, family firms, and intergenerational succession in resolving the paradox of green innovation a... Read More about Resolving the paradox of green innovation across generations in family firms: an exploratory analysis of incumbents and successors perceptions..

Recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency: an analysis of the Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000. [Case comment]. (2025)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. [2025]. Recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency: an analysis of the Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000. [Case comment]. International insolvency review [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/iir.1563

This paper examines the recent decision of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance in The Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000, which highlights Hong Kong's evo... Read More about Recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency: an analysis of the Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000. [Case comment]..

AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs. (2025)
Journal Article
ALGAIAR, M., BANO, S., LASHIN, A., HOSSAIN, M., FAISAL, N.H. and ABU SALEM, H.S. 2025. AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs. Renewable energy [online], 248, article number 123154. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.123154

This study introduces AiION, a novel deep learning chemical geothermometer designed to predict deep geothermal reservoir temperatures and address the limitations of traditional geothermometry methods. By integrating classical geothermometry, multi-co... Read More about AiION: novel deep learning chemical geothermometer for temperature prediction of deep geothermal reservoirs..

Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. [Video] (2025)
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ZHOU, L., SUN, Y., ZOU, G., HU, H., ZHANG, Y., SU, H., ZHENG, S., ZHU, Y., CHEN, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2025. Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. [Video]. Journal of materials science and technology [online], 237, pages 298-311. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2025.01.082

Conventional manufacturing approaches, including casting, thermal deformation and annealing, have faced great challenges in achieving both exceptional strength and ductility for Mg alloys. Herein, we report an effective strategy for simultaneously en... Read More about Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. [Video].

Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. (2025)
Journal Article
ZHOU, L., SUN, Y., ZOU, G., HU, H., ZHANG, Y., SU, H., ZHENG, S., ZHU, Y., CHEN, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2025. Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys. Journal of materials science and technology [online], 237, pages 298-311. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2025.01.082

Conventional manufacturing approaches, including casting, thermal deformation and annealing, have faced great challenges in achieving both exceptional strength and ductility for Mg alloys. Herein, we report an effective strategy for simultaneously en... Read More about Preferentially-orientated gradient precipitates enable unique strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Sn binary alloys..

Deconstructing critical thinking skills provision: the normative and the transformative. (2025)
Journal Article
MITSAKI, C. and ZHANG, Q. 2025. Deconstructing critical thinking skills provision: the normative and the transformative. BALEAP: journal of research and practice [online], 1(1): write-ups from Caution! EAP under DEconstruction: proceedings from the 2023 biennial conference, 19-21 April 2023, Warwick, UK, pages 112-139. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31273/baleapjrp.v1.n1.1888

Critical thinking skills are at the core of Higher Education and EAP practice; however, there is little consensus in defining the term and its elusive nature. We approached this landscape from a social-constructivist perspective aiming at deconstruct... Read More about Deconstructing critical thinking skills provision: the normative and the transformative..

Context driven multi-query resolution using LLM-RAG to support the revision of explainability needs. (2025)
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JAYAWARDENA, L., LIRET, A., WIRATUNGA, N., NKISI-ORJI, I. and FLEISCH, B. [2025]. Context driven multi-query resolution using LLM-RAG to support the revision of explainability needs. In Proceedings of the 33rd International conference on case-based reasoning (ICCBR 2025), 30 June - 3 July 2025, Biarritz, France. Lecture notes in computer science, [volume to be confirmed]. Cham: Springer [online], (accepted).

The revision step in the Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) cycle ensures that cases are adaptable and that updates can be integrated meaningfully based on evaluation metrics. However, the effectiveness of this step heavily depends on how new knowledge is ac... Read More about Context driven multi-query resolution using LLM-RAG to support the revision of explainability needs..

Workshop to compile evidence on the impacts of offshore renewable energy on fisheries and marine ecosystems (WKCOMPORE). (2025)
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ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea). 2025. Workshop to compile evidence on the impacts of offshore renewable energy on fisheries and marine ecosystems (WKCOMPORE). ICES Scientific Reports. 7(45). 283 pp. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.28759259

This report provides a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the current state-of-the art in available evidence and science concerning the economic, social, and ecological impacts of offshore wind farms (OWF) and floating offshore wind farms (FLOW... Read More about Workshop to compile evidence on the impacts of offshore renewable energy on fisheries and marine ecosystems (WKCOMPORE)..

The measurement of dietary species richness reveals that a higher consumption of dietary fibre, fish, fruits and vegetables, is associated with greater food biodiversity in UK diets. (2025)
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ACEVES-MARTINS, M., LÖFSTEDT, A., MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F., ZANDSTRA, E.H., WANDERS, A.J. and DE ROOS, B. 2025. The measurement of dietary species richness reveals that a higher consumption of dietary fibre, fish, fruits and vegetables, is associated with greater food biodiversity in UK diets. Public health nutrition [online], 28(1), article e76. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980025000473

We determined whether Dietary Species Richness (DSR) i) can be robustly measured using four-day food intake data, ii) is dependent on sociodemographic characteristics, and iii) is associated with diet quality. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (... Read More about The measurement of dietary species richness reveals that a higher consumption of dietary fibre, fish, fruits and vegetables, is associated with greater food biodiversity in UK diets..

Socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity among Mexican children and adolescents: systematic review and meta‐analysis. (2025)
Journal Article
ACEVES-MARTINS, M., GUTIERREZ-GÓMEZ, Y.Y. and MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F. 2025. Socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity among Mexican children and adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews [online], Early View, article number e13926. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13926

Socioeconomic status (SES) has widely been studied as a potential risk factor for obesity among children and adolescents. Nevertheless, SES determinants are rarely contextualized within a country's situation. This work aimed to identify SES factors a... Read More about Socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity among Mexican children and adolescents: systematic review and meta‐analysis..

Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation. (2025)
Journal Article
PERETOMODE, E., FAISAL, N. and OLUYEMI, G. 2025. Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation. Geomechanics and geoengineering [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2025.2484482

The potential impacts of oilfield chemical treatment on the petrophysical and geomechanical properties of reservoir rock are well known. In this paper, the effect of bio-competitive exclusion chemical (sodium nitrate) treatment on sandstone rock prop... Read More about Experimental study on the effect of biocompetitive exclusion chemical on the unconfined compressive strength of sandstone reservoir rock under static saturation..

Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries. (2025)
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ORISADARE, E.A., ACHUKWU, O.E., OGUNYEMI, A.A., ADEDEJI, D.O., DIYAOLU, I.J., UGWU, E.I., OLUWATOPE, A.O., BAKARE, K.O. and AWOYELU, I.O. [2025]. Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries. Circular economy and sustainability [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-025-00555-x

The textile, apparel, and fashion (TAF) industries are vital to national economies, providing employment and fostering global economic development. On the other hand, TAF industries contribute to approximately 20% of global pollution. The rise of Ind... Read More about Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries..

Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. (2025)
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ADAMS, N.N., MACIVER, E., DOUGLAS, F. and KENNEDY, C. [2025]. Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland. Journal of gerontological social work [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2488020

The Silver Saplings Adventures Programme (SSAP), run by Wild Things! charity in Scotland, enhances older adults' wellbeing through nature-based activities, lifelong learning and social cohesion. This study evaluates SSAP's 2023 impact using remote in... Read More about Social capital and improved wellbeing: a qualitative investigation of the Wild Things! Silver Saplings Adventures programme in rural North-East Scotland..

Integrating large language models for automated vulnerability scanning and reporting in network hosts. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SANDARUWAN, M.T., WIJAYANAYAKE, J. and SENANAYAKE, J. 2025. Integrating large language models for automated vulnerability scanning and reporting in network hosts. In Proceedings of the 8th International research conference on Smart computing and systems Engineering 2025 (SCSE 2025), 3 April 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 1-7. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/SCSE65633.2025.11031059

This research explores integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 into cybersecurity vulnerability scanning to enhance automation and effectiveness. Current tools' reliance on manual updates and human expertise is highlighted.... Read More about Integrating large language models for automated vulnerability scanning and reporting in network hosts..

Advanced DDoS attack detection and mitigation in software-defined networking (SDN) environments: an integrated machine learning approach. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
GAYANTHA, N., RAJAPAKSE, C. and SENANAYAKE, J. 2025. Advanced DDoS attack detection and mitigation in software-defined networking (SDN) evironments: an integrated machine learning approach. In Proceedings of the 8th International research conference on Smart computing and systems Engineering 2025 (SCSE 2025), 3 April 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 1-6. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/SCSE65633.2025.11030982

The increasing sophistication of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks poses critical challenges to network security, necessitating advanced detection and mitigation strategies. This research presents a machine learning-based framework that ef... Read More about Advanced DDoS attack detection and mitigation in software-defined networking (SDN) environments: an integrated machine learning approach..

DroidKey: a practical framework and analysis tool for API key security in Android applications. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
PIYUMANTHA, K., SENANAYAKE, J. and WIJAYASIRIWARDHNE, K. 2025. DroidKey: a practical framework and analysis tool for API key security in android applications. In Proceedings of the 8th International research conference on Smart computing and systems Engineering 2025 (SCSE 2025), 3 April 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Piscataway: IEEE [online], pages 1-6. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/SCSE65633.2025.11030956

The reliance on mobile applications has amplified concerns about Application Programming Interface (API) key security in Android platforms. Serving as essential authentication mechanisms, API keys ensure secure communication with external services. H... Read More about DroidKey: a practical framework and analysis tool for API key security in Android applications..