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General practice pharmacists' implementation of advanced clinical assessment skills: a qualitative study of behavioural determinants. (2022)
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RUSHWORTH, G.F., JEBARA, T., TONNA, A.P., RUDD, I., STEWART, F., MACVICAR, R. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2022. General practice pharmacists' implementation of advanced clinical assessment skills: a qualitative study of behavioural determinants. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 44(6), pages 1417-1424. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01484-7

The role of General Practice Clinical Pharmacists is becoming more clinically complex. Some are undertaking courses to develop their skillsets. The aim of this study is to explore potential behavioural determinants influencing the implementation of s... Read More about General practice pharmacists' implementation of advanced clinical assessment skills: a qualitative study of behavioural determinants..

Identification of bacterial isolates recovered from the surface of cleanroom operators' garments following wear. (2022)
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SMITH, L.M., LOWES, C., O'DRISCOLL, N.H. and LAMB, A.J. 2022. Identification of bacterial isolates recovered from the surface of cleanroom operators' garments following wear. European journal of parenteral and pharmaceutical sciences [online], 27(3), article number 27301. Available from: https://doi.org/10.37521/ejpps.27301

Contamination of sterile pharmaceutical products can have serious consequences, in worst case scenario resulting in patient death. Cleanroom operators are the primary source of microbial contamination, where the surface of their specialist sterile cl... Read More about Identification of bacterial isolates recovered from the surface of cleanroom operators' garments following wear..

Water taste and odor (T&O): challenges, gaps and solutions from a perspective of the WaterTOP network. (2022)
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AKCAALAN, R., DEVESA-GARRIGA, R., DIETRICH, A., et al. 2022. Water taste and odor (T&O): challenges, gaps and solutions from a perspective of the WaterTOP network. Chemical engineering journal advances [online], 12, article 100409. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100409

Aesthetic aspects of drinking water, such as Taste and Odor (T&O), have significant effects on consumer perceptions and acceptability. Solving unpleasant water T&O episodes in water supplies is challenging, since it requires experti... Read More about Water taste and odor (T&O): challenges, gaps and solutions from a perspective of the WaterTOP network..

Improved compound correction-electrical equivalent circuit modeling and double transform-unscented Kalman filtering for the high-accuracy closed-circuit voltage and state-of-charge co-estimation of whole-life-cycle lithium-ion batteries. (2022)
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WANG, S., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., YU, C., JIN, S. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. Improved compound correction-electrical equivalent circuit modeling and double transform-unscented Kalman filtering for the high-accuracy closed-circuit voltage and state-of-charge co-estimation of whole-life-cycle lithium-ion batteries. Energy technology [online], 10(12), article 2200921. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202200921

For complex energy storage conditions, it is necessary to monitor the state-of-charge (SOC) and closed-circuit voltage (CCV) status accurately for the reliable power supply application of lithium-ion batteries. Herein, an improved compound correction... Read More about Improved compound correction-electrical equivalent circuit modeling and double transform-unscented Kalman filtering for the high-accuracy closed-circuit voltage and state-of-charge co-estimation of whole-life-cycle lithium-ion batteries..

Cryoprecipitate transfusion in trauma patients attenuates hyperfibrinolysis and restores normal clot structure and stability: results from a laboratory sub-study of the FEISTY trial. (2022)
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MORROW, G.B., FELLER, T., MCQUILTEN, Z., WAKE, E., ARIËNS, R.A.S., WINEARLS, J., MUTCH, N.J., LAFFAN, M.A. and CURRY, N. 2022. Cryoprecipitate transfusion in trauma patients attenuates hyperfibrinolysis and restores normal clot structure and stability: results from a laboratory sub-study of the FEISTY trial. Critical care [online], 26, article number 290. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04167-x

Fibrinogen is the first coagulation protein to reach critical levels during traumatic haemorrhage. This laboratory study compares paired plasma samples pre- and post-fibrinogen replacement from the Fibrinogen Early In Severe Trauma studY (FEISTY; NCT... Read More about Cryoprecipitate transfusion in trauma patients attenuates hyperfibrinolysis and restores normal clot structure and stability: results from a laboratory sub-study of the FEISTY trial..

Vivaxin genes encode highly immunogenic, non-variant antigens on the Trypanosoma vivax cell-surface. (2022)
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ROMERO-RAMIREZ, A., CASAS-SÁNCHEZ, A., AUTHEMAN, D., DUFFY, C.W., BRANDT, C., CLARE, S., HARCOURT, K., ANDRÉ, M.R., DE ALMEIDA CASTILHO NETO, K.J.G., TEIXEIRA, M.M.G., MACHADO, R.Z., COOMBES, J., FLYNN, R.J., WRIGHT, G.J., JACKSON, A.P. 2022. Vivaxin genes encode highly immunogenic, non-variant antigens on the Trypanosoma vivax cell-surface. PLoS neglected tropical diseases [online], 16(9), article number e0010791. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010791

Trypanosoma vivax is a unicellular hemoparasite, and a principal cause of animal African trypanosomiasis (AAT), a vector-borne and potentially fatal livestock disease across sub-Saharan Africa. Previously, we identified diverse T. vivax-specific gene... Read More about Vivaxin genes encode highly immunogenic, non-variant antigens on the Trypanosoma vivax cell-surface..

Towards an ultra-long lifespan Li-CO2: electron structure and charge transfer pathway regulation on hierarchical architecture. (2022)
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WANG, Y., WANG, J., WANG, J., YANG, M., ZOU, G., LI, L., TSE, J.S., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2022. Towards an ultra-long lifespan Li-CO2: electron structure and charge transfer pathway regulation on hierarchical architecture. Chemical engineering journal [online], 451(Part 3), article 138953. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.138953

Lithium-CO2 batteries are recognized as an essential strategy for efficient carbon sequestration and energy storage to achieve carbon neutrality. Their cycle-ability and polarization voltage, however, are hindered by high decomposition voltage (≈4.3–... Read More about Towards an ultra-long lifespan Li-CO2: electron structure and charge transfer pathway regulation on hierarchical architecture..

The collaborative care model: realizing healthcare values and increasing responsiveness in the pharmacy workforce. (2022)
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FORSYTH, P., RADLEY, A., RUSHWORTH, G.F., MARRA, F., ROBERTS, S., O'HARE, R., DUGGAN, C. and MAGUIRE, B. 2022. The collaborative care model: realizing healthcare values and increasing responsiveness in the pharmacy workforce. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], 19(1), pages 110-122. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.08.016

Healthcare values are fairly ubiquitous across the globe, focusing on caring and respect, patient health, excellence in care delivery, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Many individual pharmacists embrace these core values. However, their ability... Read More about The collaborative care model: realizing healthcare values and increasing responsiveness in the pharmacy workforce..

Assessment of knowledge, practices, and barriers to pharmacovigilance among nurses at a teaching hospital, Ghana: a cross-sectional study. (2022)
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ADU-GYAMFI, P.K.T., MENSAH, K.B., OCANSEY, J., MOOMIN, A., DANSO, B.O., AGYAPONG, F. and ARTHUR-MENSAH, R. 2022. Assessment of knowledge, practices, and barriers to pharmacovigilance among nurses at a teaching hospital, Ghana: a cross-sectional study. BMC nursing [online], 21, article 242. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00965-4

Background: Pharmacovigilance may be defined as the continuous monitoring of the reaction between a drug agent or combination of drugs a patient took and steps taken to prevent any associated risk. Clinical trials conducted before drug approval canno... Read More about Assessment of knowledge, practices, and barriers to pharmacovigilance among nurses at a teaching hospital, Ghana: a cross-sectional study..

Spore exines increase vitamin D clinical bioavailability by mucoadhesion and bile triggered release. (2022)
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DIEGO-TABOADA, A., SATHYAPALAN, T., COURTS, F., LORCH, M., ALMUTAIRI, F., BURKE, B.P., HARRIS, K., KRUUSMÄGI, M., WALTHER, T., BOOTH, J., BOA, A.N., ARCHIBALD, S.J., THOMPSON, C., ATKIN, S.L. and MACKENZIE, G. 2022. Spore exines increase vitamin D clinical bioavailability by mucoadhesion and bile triggered release. Journal of controlled release [online], 350, pages 244-255. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.017

Sporopollenin exine capsules (SpECs) are microcapsules derived from the outer shells (exines) of plant spore and pollen grains. This work reports the first clinical study on healthy volunteers to show enhanced bioavailability of vitamin D encapsulate... Read More about Spore exines increase vitamin D clinical bioavailability by mucoadhesion and bile triggered release..

Improved particle swarm optimization-extreme learning machine modeling strategies for the accurate lithium-ion battery state of health estimation and high-adaptability remaining useful life prediction. (2022)
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ZHANG, C.-Y., WANG, S.-L., YU, C.-M., XIE, Y.-X. and FERNANDEZ, C. [2022]. Improved particle swarm optimization-extreme learning machine modeling strategies for the accurate lithium-ion battery state of health estimation and high-adaptability remaining useful life prediction. Journal of the Electrochemical Society [online], 169(8), article 080520. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ac8a1a

To ensure the secure and stable operation of lithium-ion batteries, the state of health (SOH) and the remaining useful life (RUL) are the critical state parameters of lithium-ion batteries, which need to be estimated precisely. A joint SOH and RUL es... Read More about Improved particle swarm optimization-extreme learning machine modeling strategies for the accurate lithium-ion battery state of health estimation and high-adaptability remaining useful life prediction..

The impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in hospitals: an exploration informed by the consolidated framework for implementation research. [Journal article] (2022)
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HASHAD, N., STEWART, D., PERUMAL, D., ABDULRAZZAQ, N. and TONNA, A.P. 2022. The impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in hospitals: an exploration informed by the consolidated framework for implementation research. Journal of hospital infection [online], 129, pages 144-152. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2022.08.005

The disruption of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been recognized but not explored in depth. This study used a theoretical, qualitative approach to understand the impact of COVID-19 on ASP... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in hospitals: an exploration informed by the consolidated framework for implementation research. [Journal article].

A novel adaptive back propagation neural network-unscented Kalman filtering algorithm for accurate lithium-ion battery state of charge estimation. (2022)
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WANG, Y., WANG, S., FAN, Y., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. A novel adaptive back propagation neural network-unscented Kalman filtering algorithm for accurate lithium-ion battery state of charge estimation. Metals [online], 12(8), article 1369. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/met12081369

Accurate State of Charge (SOC) estimation for lithium-ion batteries has great significance with respect to the correct decision-making and safety control. In this research, an improved second-order-polarization equivalent circuit (SO-PEC) modelling m... Read More about A novel adaptive back propagation neural network-unscented Kalman filtering algorithm for accurate lithium-ion battery state of charge estimation..

An optimized relevant long short-term memory-squared gain extended Kalman filter for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2022)
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TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., WANG, S., ZHANG, H., LI, H., XU, W. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. An optimized relevant long short-term memory-squared gain extended Kalman filter for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Energy [online], 260, article 125093. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.125093

Accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation of lithium-ion batteries by the battery management system (BMS) plays a prominent role in ensuring their reliability, safe operation, and acceptable durability in smart devices, electric vehicles, etc. In thi... Read More about An optimized relevant long short-term memory-squared gain extended Kalman filter for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

It is the future. Clinical pharmaceutical care simply has to be a matter of course: community pharmacy clinical service providers' and service developers' views on complex implementation factors. (2022)
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WEIDMANN, A.E., HOPPEL, M. and DEIBL, S. 2022. It is the future. Clinical pharmaceutical care simply has to be a matter of course: community pharmacy clinical service providers' and service developers' views on complex implementation factors. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], 18(12), pages 4112-4123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.08.002

While there is a lot of documented evidence about the clinical and cost effectiveness of pharmacists' role extensions there is an inherent gap between service development and implementation. This study aims to better understand the complex factors th... Read More about It is the future. Clinical pharmaceutical care simply has to be a matter of course: community pharmacy clinical service providers' and service developers' views on complex implementation factors..

Designated prescribing practitioners: a theory-based cross-sectional study of stakeholders' views on implementation of a novel pharmacy regulator mandated preceptorship model. (2022)
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JEBARA, T., MCINTOSH, T., STEWART, F., OSPREY, A., BRUCE, R. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2022. Designated prescribing practitioners: a theory-based cross-sectional study of stakeholders' views on implementation of a novel pharmacy regulator mandated preceptorship model. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 44(5), pages 1195-1204. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01467-8

The Scottish Government is increasing independent prescribers (IP) in community pharmacy (CP). A new preceptorship model using IPs as Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs) has been introduced. The aim of this study was to investigate stakeholde... Read More about Designated prescribing practitioners: a theory-based cross-sectional study of stakeholders' views on implementation of a novel pharmacy regulator mandated preceptorship model..

Improved multi-time scale lumped thermoelectric coupling modeling and parameter dispersion evaluation of lithium-ion batteries. (2022)
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SHI, H., WANG, S., FERNANDEZ, C., YU, C., XU, W., DABLU, B.E. and WANG, L. 2022. Improved multi-time scale lumped thermoelectric coupling modeling and parameter dispersion evaluation of lithium-ion batteries. Applied energy [online], 324, article 119789. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119789

The rapid development of new energy fields such as electric vehicles and smart grids has put forward higher requirements for the power management of battery integrated systems. Considering that internal temperature and parameter consistency are impor... Read More about Improved multi-time scale lumped thermoelectric coupling modeling and parameter dispersion evaluation of lithium-ion batteries..

Incremental capacity curve health-indicator extraction based on gaussian filter and improved relevance vector machine for lithium–ion battery remaining useful life estimation. (2022)
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FAN, Y., QIU, J., WANG, S., YANG, X., LIU, D. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. Incremental capacity curve health-indicator extraction based on gaussian filter and improved relevance vector machine for lithium–ion battery remaining useful life estimation. Metals [online], 12(8), article 1331. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/met12081331

Accurate prediction of the remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium–ion batteries is the focus of lithium–ion battery health management. To achieve high–precision RUL estimation of lithium–ion batteries, a novel RUL prediction model is proposed by comb... Read More about Incremental capacity curve health-indicator extraction based on gaussian filter and improved relevance vector machine for lithium–ion battery remaining useful life estimation..

A novel equivalent modeling method combined with the splice-electrochemical polarization model and prior generalized inverse least-square parameter identification for UAV lithium-ion batteries. (2022)
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PENG, J., SHI, H., WANG, S., WANG, L., FERNANDEZ, C., XIONG, X. and DABLU, B.E. 2022. A novel equivalent modeling method combined with the splice-electrochemical polarization model and prior generalized inverse least-square parameter identification for UAV lithium-ion batteries. Energy science and engineering [online], 10(10), pages 3727-3740. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1268

The accuracy of lithium-ion battery state estimation is critical to the safety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this paper, aiming at the high-fidelity modeling of the UAV lithium-ion battery, a splice-electrochemical polarization model (S-EPM)... Read More about A novel equivalent modeling method combined with the splice-electrochemical polarization model and prior generalized inverse least-square parameter identification for UAV lithium-ion batteries..

A novel square root adaptive unscented Kalman filter combined with variable forgetting factor recursive least square method for accurate state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2022)
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ZHANG, M., WANG, S., YANG, X., XU, W., YANG, X. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. A novel square root adaptive unscented Kalman filter combined with variable forgetting factor recursive least square method for accurate state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. International journal of electrochemical science [online], 17(9), article 220915. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20964/2022.09.27

Lithium-ion battery state-of-charge (SOC) serves as an important battery state parameter monitored by the battery management system (BMS), real-time and accurate estimation of the SOC is vital for safe, reasonable, and efficient use of the battery as... Read More about A novel square root adaptive unscented Kalman filter combined with variable forgetting factor recursive least square method for accurate state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..