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A systematic review on the role of wildlife as carriers and spreaders of campylobacter spp. (2023)
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OLVERA-RAMÍREZ, A.M., MCEWAN, N.R., STANLEY, K., NAVA-DIAZ, R. AND AGUILAR-TIPACAMÚ, G. 2023. A systematic review on the role of wildlife as carriers and spreaders of campylobacter spp. Animals [online], 13(8), article 1334. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13081334

Wildlife are important reservoirs of bacterial pathogens associated with human diseases. Campylobacteriosis is a relevant gastrointestinal disease in humans and is caused principally by Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. This review compile... Read More about A systematic review on the role of wildlife as carriers and spreaders of campylobacter spp..

Crystal-defect engineering of electrode materials for energy storage and conversion. (2023)
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WANG, J., ZHAO, X., ZOU, G., ZHANG, L., HAN, S., LI, Y., LIU, D., FERNANDEZ, C., LI, L., REN, L. and PENG, Q. 2023. Crystal-defect engineering of electrode materials for energy storage and conversion. Materials today nano [online], 22, article number 100336. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtnano.2023.100336

Crystal-defect engineering (CDE) in electrode materials is an emerging research area for tailoring properties, which opens up unprecedented possibilities not only in battery and catalysis, but also in controlling physical, chemical, and electronic pr... Read More about Crystal-defect engineering of electrode materials for energy storage and conversion..

Contextual factors and programme theories associated with implementing blue prescription programmes: a systematic realist review. (2023)
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ALEJANDRE, J.C., CHASTIN, S., IRVINE, K.N. et al. 2023. Contextual factors and programme theories associated with implementing blue prescription programmes: a systematic realist review. Health and social care in the community [online], 2023, article ID 6551521. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6551521

Nature-based social prescribing such as "blue prescription" promotes public health and health improvement of individuals with long-term health conditions. However, there is limited evidence explaining the relationship of contexts, mechanisms, and out... Read More about Contextual factors and programme theories associated with implementing blue prescription programmes: a systematic realist review..

Molecular shape, electronic factors, and the ferroelectric nematic phase: investigating the impact of structural modifications. (2023)
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TUFAHA, N., CRUICKSHANK, E., POCIECHA, D., GORECKA, E., STOREY, J.M.D. and IMRIE, C.T. 2023. Molecular shape, electronic factors, and the ferroelectric nematic phase: investigating the impact of structural modifications. Chemistry: a European journal [online], 29(28), article e202300073. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202300073

The synthesis and characterisation of two series of low molar mass mesogens, the (4-nitrophenyl) 2-alkoxy-4-(4-methoxybenzoyl)oxybenzoates (NT3.m) and the (3-fluoro-4-nitrophenyl) 2-alkoxy-4-(4-methoxybenzoyl)oxybenzoates (NT3F.m), are reported in or... Read More about Molecular shape, electronic factors, and the ferroelectric nematic phase: investigating the impact of structural modifications..

An improved particle swarm optimization-least squares support vector machine-unscented Kalman filtering algorithm on SOC estimation of lithium-ion battery. (2023)
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ZHOU, Y., WANG, S., XIE, Y., ZHU, T. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An improved particle swarm optimization-least squares support vector machine-unscented Kalman filtering algorithm on SOC estimation of lithium-ion battery. International journal of green energy [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2023.2196328

For real-time monitoring and safe control of electrical vehicles, it is important to accurately estimate the state of charge of lithium-ion batteries. A combined data-driven modeling approach based on Least squares support vector machine based on par... Read More about An improved particle swarm optimization-least squares support vector machine-unscented Kalman filtering algorithm on SOC estimation of lithium-ion battery..

Systematic evaluation of pyrolysis processes and biochar quality in the operation of low-cost flame curtain pyrolysis kiln for sustainable biochar production. (2023)
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JAYAKUMAR, A., MORRISSET, D., KOUTSOMARKOS, V., WURZER, C., HADDEN, R.M., LAWTON, L., EDWARDS, C. and MAŠEK, O. 2023. Systematic evaluation of pyrolysis processes and biochar quality in the operation of low-cost flame curtain pyrolysis kiln for sustainable biochar production. Current research in environmental sustainability [online], 5, article 100213. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2023.100213

Low-cost pyrolysis units such as flame curtain pyrolysis kilns are gaining popularity for biochar production. However, the processes that govern the working of such units are not well understood. Here, emissions, temperatures and mass loss are monito... Read More about Systematic evaluation of pyrolysis processes and biochar quality in the operation of low-cost flame curtain pyrolysis kiln for sustainable biochar production..

Season, storage and extraction method impact on the phytochemical profile of Terminalia ivorensis. (2023)
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MOOMIN, A., RUSSELL, W.R., KNOTT, R.M., SCOBBIE, L., MENSAH, K.B., ADU-GYAMFI, P.K.T. and DUTHIE, S.J. 2023. Season, storage and extraction method impact on the phytochemical profile of Terminalia ivorensis. BMC plant biology [online], 23, article number 162. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04144-8

Terminalia ivorensis (TI) is used in West African ethnomedicine for the treatment of conditions including ulcers, malaria and wounds. Despite its widespread use, the phytochemical profile of TI remains largely undetermined. This research investigated... Read More about Season, storage and extraction method impact on the phytochemical profile of Terminalia ivorensis..

The effects of alkylthio chains on the properties of symmetric liquid crystal dimers. (2023)
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CRUICKSHANK, E., STRACHAN, G.J., MAJEWSKA, M.M., POCIECHA, D., GORECKA, E., STOREY, J.M.D. and IMRIE, C.T. 2023. The effects of alkylthio chains on the properties of symmetric liquid crystal dimers. New journal of chemistry [online], 47(15), pages 7356-7368. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06252F

The synthesis and characterisation of four series of symmetric liquid crystal dimers containing either alkylthio or alkyloxy terminal chains are reported. The (E,E)-[pentane-1,5-diylbis(oxy-4,1-phenylene)]bis{N-[4-(alkyloxy)phenyl]methanimine}s, mO.O... Read More about The effects of alkylthio chains on the properties of symmetric liquid crystal dimers..

An improved variable forgetting factor recursive least square-double extend Kalman filtering based on global mean particle swarm optimization algorithm for collaborative state of energy and state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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LONG, T., WANG, S., CAO, W., ZHOU, H. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An improved variable forgetting factor recursive least square-double extend Kalman filtering based on global mean particle swarm optimization algorithm for collaborative state of energy and state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Electrochimica acta [online], 450, article 142270. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142270

Accurate assessment of SOE and SOH is a critical issue in the battery management system. This paper proposes an improved variable forgetting factor recursive least square-double extend Kalman filtering algorithm based on global mean particle swarm op... Read More about An improved variable forgetting factor recursive least square-double extend Kalman filtering based on global mean particle swarm optimization algorithm for collaborative state of energy and state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

A hybrid probabilistic correction model for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries considering dynamic currents and temperatures. (2023)
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TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., WANG, S., ZHANG, H., YANG, X. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. A hybrid probabilistic correction model for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries considering dynamic currents and temperatures. Energy [online], 273, article 127231. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.127231

Accurately estimating the state of charge (SOC) of lithium-ion batteries by the battery management system (BMS) is crucial for safe electric vehicle (EV) operations. This paper proposes a SOC estimation method for lithium-ion batteries based on a dee... Read More about A hybrid probabilistic correction model for the state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries considering dynamic currents and temperatures..

Corrosion monitoring at the interface using sensors and advanced sensing materials: methods, challenges and opportunities. (2023)
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RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., FERNANDEZ, C. and FAISAL, N.H. 2023. Corrosion monitoring at the interface using sensors and advanced sensing materials: methods, challenges and opportunities. Corrosion engineering, science and technology [online], 58(3), pages 281-321. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/1478422X.2023.2180195

Detecting and monitoring of corrosion is one of the major challenges in insulated metallic structures, or structures with one or more than one interface. This review paper aims to consolidate scattered literature on laboratory system-based corrosion... Read More about Corrosion monitoring at the interface using sensors and advanced sensing materials: methods, challenges and opportunities..

How to write a successful grant application: guidance provided by the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy. (2023)
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WEIDMANN, A.E., CADOGAN, C.A., FIALOVÁ, D., HAZEN, A., HENMAN, M., LUTTERS, M., OKUYAN, B., PAUDYAL, V. and WIRTH, F. 2023. How to write a successful grant application: guidance provided by the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 45(3), pages 781-786. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01543-7

Considering a rejection rate of 80–90%, the preparation of a research grant is often considered a daunting task since it is resource intensive and there is no guarantee of success, even for seasoned researchers. This commentary provides a summary of... Read More about How to write a successful grant application: guidance provided by the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy..

A novel combined estimation method for state of energy and predicted maximum available energy based on fractional-order modeling. (2023)
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CHEN, L., WANG, S., JIANG, H. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. A novel combined estimation method for state of energy and predicted maximum available energy based on fractional-order modeling. Journal of energy storage [online], 62, article 106930. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.106930

Although accurate SOE estimation can enhance the reliability of residual energy prediction, the environmental temperature, parameter coupling, and multiple state constraints increase the difficulty of obtaining SOE accurately. A combined estimation m... Read More about A novel combined estimation method for state of energy and predicted maximum available energy based on fractional-order modeling..

Design and achievement of superfilling electroless silver deposition for micrometer trenches. (2023)
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WANG, X., MA, W. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. Design and achievement of superfilling electroless silver deposition for micrometer trenches. Surface engineering and applied electrochemistry [online], 59(1), pages 15-19. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068375523010143

Electroless silver bottom-up filling has been designed and investigated by linear sweep voltammetry. It was found that the addition of polyethylene glycol 4000 (PEG 4000) had a good inhibitory effect on the electrode reaction. Experiments showed that... Read More about Design and achievement of superfilling electroless silver deposition for micrometer trenches..

Multi-time scale identification of key kinetic processes for lithium-ion batteries considering variable characteristic frequency. (2023)
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SHI, H., WANG, S., LIANG, J., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., YANG, X., FERNANDEZ, C. and WANG, L. 2023. Multi-time scale identification of key kinetic processes for lithium-ion batteries considering variable characteristic frequency. Journal of energy chemistry [online], 82, pages 521-536. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2023.02.022

The electrification of vehicles puts forward higher requirements for the power management efficiency of integrated battery management systems as the primary or sole energy supply. In this paper, an efficient adaptive multi-time scale identification s... Read More about Multi-time scale identification of key kinetic processes for lithium-ion batteries considering variable characteristic frequency..

Optimized multi-hidden layer long short-term memory modeling and suboptimal fading extended Kalman filtering strategies for the synthetic state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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XIE, Y., WANG, S., ZHANG, G., FAN, Y., FERNANDEZ, C. and BLAABJERG, F. 2023. Optimized multi-hidden layer long short-term memory modeling and suboptimal fading extended Kalman filtering strategies for the synthetic state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Applied energy [online], 336, article 120866. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120866

With the demand for high-endurance lithium-ion batteries in new energy vehicles, communication and portable devices, high energy density lithium-ion batteries have become the main research direction of the battery industry. State of Charge (SoC), as... Read More about Optimized multi-hidden layer long short-term memory modeling and suboptimal fading extended Kalman filtering strategies for the synthetic state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Heterogeneous Fenton's-like catalyst potentiation of hydrogen peroxide disinfection: an investigation into mechanisms of action. (2023)
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SEWELL, S.L., OWEN, L., LAIRD, K., HUDDERSMAN, K.D. and WALSH, S.E. 2023. Heterogeneous Fenton's-like catalyst potentiation of hydrogen peroxide disinfection: an investigation into mechanisms of action. Journal of applied microbiology [online], 134(3), pages 1-9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/jambio/lxad017

This study aimed to establish the mechanisms of action (MOA) of a novel surface-functionalised polyacrylonitrile (PAN) catalyst, which was previously shown to have potent antimicrobial activity in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Bactericid... Read More about Heterogeneous Fenton's-like catalyst potentiation of hydrogen peroxide disinfection: an investigation into mechanisms of action..

On the bramble way to Mg metal anodes in secondary Mg ion batteries. (2023)
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ZOU, G., FENG, J., ZHAO, X., WANG, J., WANG, Y., YANG, W., WEI, M., WANG, Y., LI, L., REN, L., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2023. On the bramble way to Mg metal anodes in secondary Mg ion batteries. Journal of materials science and technology [online], 150, pages 175-189. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2022.11.038

As a prospective alternative to lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable magnesium metal batteries (RMBs) have many unparalleled advantages, including direct use of Mg metal as the electrode; large nature abundance; intrinsically safe merits; high theoret... Read More about On the bramble way to Mg metal anodes in secondary Mg ion batteries..

Implementation frameworks for polypharmacy management within healthcare organisations: a scoping review. (2023)
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AL BULUSHI, S., MCINTOSH, T., GRANT, A., STEWART, D. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2023. Implementation frameworks for polypharmacy management within healthcare organisations: a scoping review. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 15(2), pages 342-354. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01534-8

Several guidelines support polypharmacy management in individual patients. More organisational-level focus is needed on the use of implementation frameworks. The aim of this scoping review was to characterise the peer-reviewed literature on implement... Read More about Implementation frameworks for polypharmacy management within healthcare organisations: a scoping review..