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Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer. (2024)
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EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., ALI, A.M., MURASAWA, K. and YOSHITAKE, T. 2024. Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer. Materials letters [online], In Press, article number 136369. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136369

Super-hard nanodiamond composite (NDC) films, synthesized via cathodic arc plasma deposition on unheated WC−Co substrates, offer an eco-friendly solution for cutting tools. A 100 nm-thick Al-interlayer mitigates Co catalytic effects, improving adhesi... Read More about Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer..

Lads! Lads! Lads!: examining the interaction between the construction law "prevention principle" and liquidated damages. (2024)
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CHRISTIE, D. 2024. Lads! Lads! Lads!: examining the interaction between the construction law "prevention principle" and liquidated damages. Juridical review [online] 2024(1), pages 27-37. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

There is a legal principle used by those dealing in practice with construction contracts, that where a construction project is not completed by the agreed completion date, but as a result of something happening which was within the responsibility of... Read More about Lads! Lads! Lads!: examining the interaction between the construction law "prevention principle" and liquidated damages..

Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches. (2024)
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CORSIE, M., MALONE, M. and SWINTON, P.A. 2024. Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches. International journal of sports science and coaching [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241238991

A range of innovative performance analysis metrics have been applied in recent years to investigate aspects of football using tempo-spatial and network analyses. These approaches have gained traction within some professional teams to quantify and ass... Read More about Translating novel collective behaviour measures to concepts and principles of play as understood by football coaches..

"Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' perspectives on the influence of an emotional intelligence education programme: a qualitative study. [Article] (2024)
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TABIB, M., HUMPHREY, T. and FORBES-MCKAY, K. 2024. "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' perspectives on the influence of an emotional intelligence education programme: a qualitative study. Women and birth [online], 37(3), article number 101587. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2024.02.003

The role of the midwife is emotionally demanding, with many midwives experiencing high levels of stress and burnout, and a great number considering leaving the profession. This has serious implications for the delivery of high-quality, safe maternity... Read More about "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' perspectives on the influence of an emotional intelligence education programme: a qualitative study. [Article].

Effect of slip and thermal gradient on micropolar nano suspension flow across a moving hydrogen fuel-cell membrane. (2024)
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SACHHIN, S.M., MAHABALESHWAR, U.S. and CHAN. A. 2024. Effect of slip and thermal gradient on micropolar nano suspension flow across a moving hydrogen fuel-cell membrane. International journal of hydrogen energy [online], 63, pages 59-81. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.02.332

The present article examines the micropolar fluid flow with nanofluid suspension across porous stretching/shrinking surfaces with added heat transfer through heat source/sink and radiation. The situation arises in the electrolytic fluid flow across f... Read More about Effect of slip and thermal gradient on micropolar nano suspension flow across a moving hydrogen fuel-cell membrane..

Reimagining the rural hinterland: an investigation of participatory digital placemaking in rural communities. (2024)
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IRONSIDE, R. and REID, P. 2024. Reimagining the rural hinterland: an investigation of participatory digital placemaking in rural communities. Culture unbound [online], 16(1): place making beyond cities, pages 60-85. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3384/cu.4287

Rural locations often form a hinterland – geographically and culturally - for large conurbations that dominate a particular region. They are interconnected, sometimes interdependent, but also separated by the social and spatial perceptions of a place... Read More about Reimagining the rural hinterland: an investigation of participatory digital placemaking in rural communities..

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..

What works for whom, how and why in mental health education for undergraduate health profession students? A realist synthesis protocol. [Protocol] (2024)
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MCCORMACK, Z., KERR, A., SIMPSON, A., KEATING, D. and STRAWBRIDGE, J. 2024. What works for whom, how and why in mental health education for undergraduate health profession students? A realist synthesis protocol. [Protocol]. BMJ open [online], 14(3), article number e078130. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078130

It has been shown that mental health education can support positive attitudes of health profession students towards people with mental health challenges, which supports them to provide optimal healthcare to this group. There are many different approa... Read More about What works for whom, how and why in mental health education for undergraduate health profession students? A realist synthesis protocol. [Protocol].

A novel method to quantify fibrin-fibrin and fibrin-α2AP 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-α2AP cross-links in thrombi formed from human trauma patient plasma. Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis [online], Articles in Press. 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-α2AP cross-links in thrombi formed from human trauma patient plasma..

Inter- and intra-observer reliability and agreement of O2Pulse inflection during cardiopulmonary exercise testing: a comparison of subjective and novel objective methodology. (2024)
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NICKOLAY, T., MCGREGOR, G., POWELL, R., BEGG, B., BIRKETT, S., NICHOLS, S., ENNIS, S., BANERJEE, P., SHAVE, R., METCALFE, J., HOYE, A. and INGLE, L. 2024. Inter- and intra-observer reliability and agreement of O2Pulse inflection during cardiopulmonary exercise testing: a comparison of subjective and novel objective methodology. PLoS one [online], 19(3), article number e0299486. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299486

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the 'gold standard' method for evaluating functional capacity, with oxygen pulse (O2Pulse) inflections serving as a potential indicator of myocardial ischaemia. However, the reliability and agreement of iden... Read More about Inter- and intra-observer reliability and agreement of O2Pulse inflection during cardiopulmonary exercise testing: a comparison of subjective and novel objective methodology..

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..

Defendroid: real-time Android code vulnerability detection via blockchain federated neural network with XAI. (2024)
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SENANAYAKE, J., KALUTARAGE, H., PETROVSKI, A., PIRAS, L. and AL-KADRI, M.O. 2024. Defendroid: real-time Android code vulnerability detection via blockchain federated neural network with XAI. Journal of information security and applications [online], 82, article number 103741. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisa.2024.103741

Ensuring strict adherence to security during the phases of Android app development is essential, primarily due to the prevalent issue of apps being released without adequate security measures in place. While a few automated tools are employed to redu... Read More about Defendroid: real-time Android code vulnerability detection via blockchain federated neural network with XAI..

Solution-focused scaling questions: time taken, words written, expectancy and commitment. (2024)
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ABDULLA, A. [2024]. Solution-focused scaling questions: time taken, words written, expectancy and commitment. International journal of coaching psychology [online], (accepted). To made available from: https://ijcp.nationalwellbeingservice.com/volumes/

Scaling questions are arguably the most commonly asked questions in solution-focused coaching. However, hardly any experimental research has isolated these questions. Moreover, most studies of solution-focused questions involve students only and no s... Read More about Solution-focused scaling questions: time taken, words written, expectancy and commitment..

Sense of coherence moderates job demand‐resources and impact on burnout among nurses and midwives in the context of the COVID ‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional survey. (2024)
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PATERSON, C., DAVIS, D., ROBERTS, C., BAIL, K., WALLIS, E., NORTHAM, H.L., FROST, J., JOJO, N., MCGRORY, C., DOMBKINS, A. and KAVANAGH, P.S. 2024. Sense of coherence moderates job demand-resources and impact on burnout among nurses and midwives in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of advanced nursing [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16125

This study aimed to test the propositions using the job demands‐resources (JD‐R) model for main/moderation/mediation effects of a sense of coherence and practice environment support on mental well-being (anxiety, depression and burnout) outcomes in n... Read More about Sense of coherence moderates job demand‐resources and impact on burnout among nurses and midwives in the context of the COVID ‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional survey..

The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. (2024)
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ILOKA, U. and ARNELL, P. 2024. The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. Scots law times [online], 2024(8), pages 33-35. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

This article discusses the scope and application of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 which amends the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 to enhance transparency, and strengthen the regulation, of cha... Read More about The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023..

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..

Should we really be afraid of "weakness"? Applying the insights of attribution theory. (2024)
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ABDULLA, A. 2024. Should we really be afraid of "weakness"? Applying the insights of attribution theory. Psychological reports [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294124123121

It is widely assumed that the term "weakness" has negative psychological effects and should be replaced by "area for improvement." The present study is the first to examine the matter experimentally. It was hypothesised that effects of the "weakness"... Read More about Should we really be afraid of "weakness"? Applying the insights of attribution theory..

The impact of information needs satisfaction on the creativity of visual art teachers. (2024)
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KOLYVAS, S., KOSTAGIOLAS, P. and MARTZOUKOU, K. 2024. The impact of information needs satisfaction on the creativity of visual art teachers. Journal of documentation [online], Early Cite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-11-2023-0233

The aim of this study is to investigate how the information needs satisfaction of visual art teachers affects their creativity. Visual art teachers' information seeking behaviour and specifically the association of information needs satisfaction with... Read More about The impact of information needs satisfaction on the creativity of visual art teachers..

CIA security for internet of vehicles and blockchain-AI integration. (2024)
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HAI, T., AKSOY, M., IWENDI, C., IBEKE, E. and MOHAN, S. [2024]. CIA security for internet of vehicles and blockchain-AI integration. Journal of grid computing [online], (accepted).

The lack of data security and the hazardous nature of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), in the absence of networking settings, have prevented the openness and self-organization of the vehicle networks of IoV cars. The lapses originating in the areas of... Read More about CIA security for internet of vehicles and blockchain-AI integration..

Generalizing infrastructure inspection: step transfer learning aided extreme learning machine for automated crack detection in concrete structures. (2024)
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SOHAIB, M., HASAN, M.J., CHEN, J. and ZHENG, Z. 2024. Generalizing infrastructure inspection: step transfer learning aided extreme learning machine for automated crack detection in concrete structures. Measurement science and technology [online], 35(5): AI-driven measurement methods for resilient infrastructure and communities, article number 055402. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/ad296c

Identification of damage and selection of a restoration strategy in concrete structures is contingent upon automatic inspection for crack detection and assessment. Most research on deep learning models for autonomous inspection has focused solely on... Read More about Generalizing infrastructure inspection: step transfer learning aided extreme learning machine for automated crack detection in concrete structures..