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MIRRORS: a prospective cohort study assessing the feasibility of robotic interval debulking surgery for advanced-stage ovarian cancer. (2024)
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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)
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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..

State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model. (2024)
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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..

The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase. (2024)
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CRUICKSHANK, E. 2024. The emergence of a polar nematic phase; a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase. ChemPlusChem [online], Early View. 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..

A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation. (2024)
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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], Online First. 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..

Battery multi-time scale fractional-order modeling method for state of charge estimation adaptive to full parameters updating. (2024)
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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..

Implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacy: reaching consensus on stakeholders' recommendations for mechanisms of change using the nominal group technique. (2024)
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MICHEL, D.E., TONNA, A.P., DARTSCH, D.C. and WEIDMANN, A.E. 2024. Implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacy: reaching consensus on stakeholders’ recommendations for mechanisms of change using the nominal group technique. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01708-y

Since 2022, patients with five or more medicines are eligible for a medication review (MR) in a community pharmacy remunerated by the German health system. However, implementation has been slow, with few pharmacies providing MRs. Stakeholders' input... Read More about Implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacy: reaching consensus on stakeholders' recommendations for mechanisms of change using the nominal group technique..

A novel multi-factor fuzzy membership function- adaptive extended Kalman filter algorithm for the state of charge and energy joint estimation of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries. (2024)
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LIU, D., WANG, S., FAN, Y., FERNANDEZ, C. and BLAABJERG, F. 2024. A novel multi-factor fuzzy membership function - adaptive extended Kalman filter algorithm for the state of charge and energy joint estimation of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries. Journal of energy storage [online], 86(part A), article number 111222. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111222

In view of the unmeasurable state parameters of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries, this paper investigates a novel multi-factor fuzzy membership function - adaptive extended Kalman filter (MFMF-AEKF) algorithm for the online joint estimation of... Read More about A novel multi-factor fuzzy membership function- adaptive extended Kalman filter algorithm for the state of charge and energy joint estimation of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries..

A novel method to quantify fibrin–fibrin and fibrin–α2-antiplasmin cross-links in thrombi formed from human trauma patient plasma. (2024)
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MORROW, G.B., FLANNERY, S., CHARLES, P.D., HEILIG, R., FELLER, T., MCQUILTEN, Z., WAKE, E., ARIENS, R.A.S., WINEARLS, J., MUTCH, N.J., FISCHER, R., LAFFAN, M.A. and CURRY, N. 2024. A novel method to quantify fibrin–fibrin and fibrin–α2-antiplasmin cross-links in thrombi formed from human trauma patient plasma. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis [online], 22(6), pages 1758-1771. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtha.2024.03.001

The widespread use of the anti-fibrinolytic agent, tranexamic acid (TXA), interferes with the quantification of fibrinolysis by dynamic laboratory assays such as clot lysis, making it difficult to measure fibrinolysis in many trauma patients. At the... Read More about A novel method to quantify fibrin–fibrin and fibrin–α2-antiplasmin cross-links in thrombi formed from human trauma patient plasma..

Nitrogen-anchored boridene enables Mg-CO2 batteries with high reversibility. (2024)
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WANG, Y., SUN, Y., WU, F., ZOU, G., GAUMET, J.-J., LI, J., FERNANDEZ, C., WANG, Y. and PENG, Q. 2024. Nitrogen-anchored boridene enables Mg−CO2 batteries with high reversibility. Journal of the American Chemical Society [online], Articles ASAP. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.4c00630

Nanoscale defect engineering plays a crucial role in incorporating extraordinary catalytic properties in two-dimensional materials by varying the surface groups or site interactions. Herein, we synthesized high-loaded nitrogen-doped Boridene (N-Borid... Read More about Nitrogen-anchored boridene enables Mg-CO2 batteries with high reversibility..

Critical review on improved electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-cuckoo search-elman neural network modeling methods for whole-life-cycle health state estimation of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems. (2024)
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XIONG, R., WANG, S., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., JIN, S., FERNANDEZ, C., HUANG, Q., HU, W. and ZHAN, W. 2024. Critical review on improved electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-cuckoo search-Elman neural network modeling methods for whole-life-cycle health state estimation of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems. Protection and control of modern power systems [online], 9(2), pages 75-100. Available from: https://doi.org/10.23919/PCMP.2023.000234

Efficient and accurate health state estimation is crucial for lithium-ion battery (LIB) performance monitoring and economic evaluation. Effectively estimating the health state of LIBs online is the key but is also the most difficult task for energy s... Read More about Critical review on improved electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-cuckoo search-elman neural network modeling methods for whole-life-cycle health state estimation of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems..

Polymer-drug conjugates as nano-sized multi-targeting systems for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. (2024)
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MAHADIK, N., BARRON, G.A., KONG THOO LIN, P. and THOMPSON, C.J. 2024. Polymer-drug conjugates as nano-sized multi-targeting systems for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. RSC pharmaceutics [online], 1(2), pages 161-181. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3PM00075C

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative condition. There are clear markers for the presence and progression of the disease, including β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques and Tau tangles, with many potential causes debated in the scientific co... Read More about Polymer-drug conjugates as nano-sized multi-targeting systems for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease..

Bridging the theory-practice gap in pharmacy education using an authentic learning approach: a cross-sectional study. (2024)
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DEPASQUALE, C. and GRAY, G. 2024. Bridging the theory-practice gap in pharmacy education using an authentic learning approach: a cross-sectional study. Pharmacy education [online], 24(1), pages 262-269. Available from: https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2024.241.262269

Authentic learning environments highlight real-world relevance to students, contributing to readiness for practice. This study evaluated the impact of an educational activity on student pharmacist learning and personal/professional development. An ac... Read More about Bridging the theory-practice gap in pharmacy education using an authentic learning approach: a cross-sectional study..

Regulating d-orbital hybridization of subgroup-IVB single atoms for efficient oxygen reduction reaction. (2024)
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ZHAO, X., SUN, Y., WANG, J., NIE, A., ZOU, G., REN, L., WANG, J., WANG, Y., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2024. Regulating d-orbital hybridization of subgroup-IVB single atoms for efficient oxygen reduction reaction. Advanced materials [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202312117

Highly active single-atom electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction are crucial for improving the energy conversion efficiency, but they suffer from a limited choice of metal centers and unsatisfactory stabilities. Here, this work reports th... Read More about Regulating d-orbital hybridization of subgroup-IVB single atoms for efficient oxygen reduction reaction..

Development of hospital pharmacy services at transition of care points: a scoping review. (2024)
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STOLL, J.T. and WEIDMANN, A.E. 2024. Development of hospital pharmacy services at transition of care points: a scoping review. European journal of hospital pharmacy [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2023-003836

Several hospital pharmacy services exist, which take place at different interfaces of patient care. Although they are an important tool for improving medication safety, they are not yet sufficiently implemented in hospitals around the world. This sco... Read More about Development of hospital pharmacy services at transition of care points: a scoping review..

Improved joint prediction strategy for state of charge and peak power of lithium-ion batteries by considering hysteresis characteristics-current measurement deviation correction. (2024)
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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..

N-decorated main-group MgAl2O4 spinel: unlocking exceptional oxygen reduction activity for Zn-air batteries. (2024)
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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], Early View, 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..

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)
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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..

Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model. (2024)
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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..

High-strong-ductile magnesium alloys by interactions of nanoscale quasi-long period stacking order unit with twin. (2024)
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ZHOU, L., NIU, T., ZOU, G., SU, H., HE, S., ZHENG, S., ZHU, Y., CHEN, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2024. High-strong-ductile magnesium alloys by interactions of nanoscale quasi-long period stacking order unit with twin. Journal of magnesium and alloys [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2024.01.015

Magnesium alloys with high strength in combination of good ductility are especially desirable for applications in transportation, aerospace and bio-implants owing to their high stiffness, abundant raw materials, and environmental friendliness. Howeve... Read More about High-strong-ductile magnesium alloys by interactions of nanoscale quasi-long period stacking order unit with twin..