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Machine learning methods for sign language recognition: a critical review and analysis. (2021)
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ADEYANJU, I.A., BELLO, O.O. and ADEGBOYE, M.A. 2021. Machine learning methods for sign language recognition: a critical review and analysis. Intelligent systems with applications [online], 12, article 200056. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswa.2021.200056

Sign language is an essential tool to bridge the communication gap between normal and hearing-impaired people. However, the diversity of over 7000 present-day sign languages with variability in motion position, hand shape, and position of body parts... Read More about Machine learning methods for sign language recognition: a critical review and analysis..

Crude glycerol as a potential feedstock for future energy via thermochemical conversion processes: a review. (2021)
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RAZA, M., INAYAT, A. and ABU-JDAYIL, B. 2021. Crude glycerol as a potential feedstock for future energy via thermochemical conversion processes: a review. Sustainability [online], 13(22), article number 12813. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212813

Biodiesel is an emerging substitute for petroleum-based products. It is considered an ecologically safe and sustainable fuel. The high cost of biodiesel production is linearly related to its feedstock. Crude glycerol, which is a by-product of the bio... Read More about Crude glycerol as a potential feedstock for future energy via thermochemical conversion processes: a review..

A blend of traditional visual symbols in BIPV application: any prospects? (2021)
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AWUKU, S.A., BENNADJI, A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and SELLAMI, N. 2021. A blend of traditional visual symbols in BIPV application: any prospects? Academia letters [online], article 4029. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4029

Traditional visual symbols are of great relevance, especially within the architectural space. Buildings may adopt symbols to depict culture, iconicity or identity. The quest to meet sustainable building targets and avert the looming effects of climat... Read More about A blend of traditional visual symbols in BIPV application: any prospects?.

Measuring residual strain and stress in thermal spray coatings using neutron diffractometers. (2021)
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FAISAL, N.H., AHMED, R., PRATHURU, A.K., PARADOWSKA, A. and LEE, T.L. 2022. Measuring residual strain and stress in thermal spray coatings using neutron diffractometers. Experimental mechanics [online], 62(3), pages 369-392. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-021-00803-9

Background: During thermal spray coating, residual strain is formed within the coating and substrates due to thermo-mechanical processes and microstructural phase changes. Objective: This paper provides a comprehensive guide to researchers planning t... Read More about Measuring residual strain and stress in thermal spray coatings using neutron diffractometers..

Myth or gold? The power of aesthetics in the adoption of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs). (2021)
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AWUKU, S.A., BENNADJI, A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and SELLAMI, N. 2021. Myth or gold? The power of aesthetics in the adoption of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs). Energy nexus [online], 4, article number 100021. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2021.100021

BIPV has gained a lot of attention in the solar world especially in recent times as the push for Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and concerns about landscape aesthetics increases. Aesthetics plays a critical role in the adoption of BIPVs as it is on... Read More about Myth or gold? The power of aesthetics in the adoption of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs)..

Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines. (2021)
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ASIM, T. and ISLAM, S.Z. 2021. Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines. Energies [online], 14(21), article 7060. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14217060

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are omni-directional turbomachines commonly used in rural areas for small-to-medium-scale power generation. The complex flow observed in the wake region of VAWTs is affected by a number of factors, such as rotor bl... Read More about Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines..

Assessment of solar photovoltaic water pumping of WASA tube wells for irrigation in Quetta Valley aquifer. (2021)
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KHAN, M.S., TAHIR, A., ALAM, I., RAZZAQ, S., USMAN, M., TAREEN, W.U.K., BAIG, N.A., ATIF, S. and RIAZ, M. 2021. Assessment of solar photovoltaic water pumping of WASA tube wells for irrigation in Quetta Valley aquifer. Energies [online], 14(20), article number 6676. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14206676

This paper investigates the impact of tube wells on the discharge and water table of the Quetta Valley aquifer and conducts a financial analysis of the solar photovoltaic water pumping system (SPVWP) in comparison with a typical pumping system for th... Read More about Assessment of solar photovoltaic water pumping of WASA tube wells for irrigation in Quetta Valley aquifer..

Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing. (2021)
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RAZA, M., INAYAT, A., AHMED, A., JAMIL, F., GHENAI, C., RAQVI, S.R., SHANABLEH, A., AYOUB, M., WARIS, A. and PARK, Y.-K. 2021. Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing. Sustainability [online], 13(19), article number 11061. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su131911061

In the future, renewable energy technologies will have a significant role in catering to energy security concerns and a safe environment. Among the various renewable energy sources available, biomass has high accessibility and is considered a carbon-... Read More about Progress of the pyrolyzer reactors and advanced technologies for biomass pyrolysis processing..

An integrated multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of workplace charging stations. (2021)
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ERDOGAN, N., PAMUCAR, D., KUCUKSARI, S. and DEVECI, M. 2021. An integrated multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of workplace charging stations. Applied energy [online], 304, article 117866. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117866

This study addresses the optimal planning of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at workplaces. As the optimal planning for a given workplace can involve various criteria that comprise conflicting single objectives, this study proposes a new int... Read More about An integrated multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of workplace charging stations..

A new approach for quantitative mapping of retention mechanisms of associative polymers in porous media. (2021)
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AFOLABI, R.O., OLUYEMI, G.F., OFFICER, S. and UGWU, J.O. 2021. A new approach for quantitative mapping of retention mechanisms of associative polymers in porous media. Journal of molecular liquids [online], 343, article 117685. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117685

The retention of associative polymer molecules poses a significant challenge for its transport in porous media, and this arises due to the hydrophobic interactions that exists between the retained molecules. The known experimental approach in literat... Read More about A new approach for quantitative mapping of retention mechanisms of associative polymers in porous media..

Optical fibre-based sensors for oil and gas applications. (2021)
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JOHNY, J., AMOS, S. and PRABHU, R. 2021. Optical fibre-based sensors for oil and gas applications. Sensors [online], 21(8), article 6047. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/s21186047

Oil and gas (O&G) explorations moving into deeper zones for enhanced oil and gas recovery are causing serious safety concerns across the world. The sensing of critical multiple parameters like high pressure, high temperature (HPHT), chemicals, etc.,... Read More about Optical fibre-based sensors for oil and gas applications..

Pulse train generation in a distributed gain fibre amplifier. (2021)
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ATUBA, S. 2021. Pulse train generation in a distributed gain fibre amplifier. Results in optics [online], 5, pages 100136. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rio.2021.100136

This work shows the generation of an array of chirped compressed periodic waves with distributed gain in a nonlinear fibre. In particular, with suitable tailoring of the gain to vary along the longitudinal distance while the dispersion and nonlineari... Read More about Pulse train generation in a distributed gain fibre amplifier..

An application of FEA and machine learning for the prediction and optimisation of casing buckling and deformation responses in shale gas wells in an in-situ operation. (2021)
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MOHAMMED, A.I., BARTLETT, M., OYENEYIN, B., KAYVANTASH, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2021. An application of FEA and machine learning for the prediction and optimisation of casing buckling and deformation responses in shale gas wells in an in-situ operation. Journal of natural gas science and engineering [online], 95, article 104221. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104221

This paper proposes a novel way to study the casing structural integrity using two approaches of finite element analysis (FEA) and machine learning. The approach in this study is unique, as it captures the pertinent parameters influencing the casing... Read More about An application of FEA and machine learning for the prediction and optimisation of casing buckling and deformation responses in shale gas wells in an in-situ operation..

Anti-corrosion behavior of olmesartan for soft-cast steel in 1 mol dm−3 HCL. (2021)
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PRAVEEN, B.M., ALHADHRAMI, A., PRASANNA, B.M., HEBBAR, N. and PRABHU, R. 2021. Anti-corrosion behavior of olmesartan for soft-cast steel in 1 mol dm−3 HCl. Coatings [online], 11(8), article 965. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11080965

This study discusses the effects of temperature on corrosion inhibition for soft-cast steel by the pharmaceutically active drug olmesartan in 1 mol dm−3 HCl. The sufficient number of electron-rich elements and non-bonding π electrons in its structure... Read More about Anti-corrosion behavior of olmesartan for soft-cast steel in 1 mol dm−3 HCL..

Effect of two-phase gas-liquid flow patterns on cuttings transport efficiency. (2021)
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SALUBI, V., MAHON, R., OLUYEMI, G. and OYENEYIN, B. 2022. Effect of two-phase gas-liquid flow patterns on cuttings transport efficiency. Journal of petroleum science and engineering [online], 208(part A), article 109281. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109281

Effective cuttings transport and accurate drilling hydraulics prediction remain issues of concern during drilling operations of horizontal, extended reach and multilateral wells. While several studies have adopted a two- or three-layered modelling ap... Read More about Effect of two-phase gas-liquid flow patterns on cuttings transport efficiency..

A critical review on coupled geomechanics and fluid flow in naturally fractured reservoirs. (2021)
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HAWEZ, H.K., SANAEE, R. and FAISAL, N.H. 2021. A critical review on coupled geomechanics and fluid flow in naturally fractured reservoirs. Journal of natural gas science and engineering [online], 95, article 104150. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104150

Naturally fractured reservoirs have been a source of challenging issues with regard to field development, well stability, drilling, and enhanced oil recovery, as a connected fracture system can totally dominate the flow patterns. Because of the high... Read More about A critical review on coupled geomechanics and fluid flow in naturally fractured reservoirs..

The impact of thermal ageing on sealing performance of HNBR packing elements in downhole installations in oilfield wellhead applications. (2021)
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HASSANI, F., FAISAL, N.H., NISH, R., ROTHNIE, S. and NJUGUNA, J. 2022. The impact of thermal ageing on sealing performance of HNBR packing elements in downhole installations in oilfield wellhead applications. Journal of petroleum science and engineering [online], 208(part B), article 109200. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109200

Hydrogenated nitrile butyl rubber (HNBR) elastomers are highly resistant to chemicals and degradation, and they are good candidates to be adopted in aggressive environmental conditions of high temperature and pressure. As these service parameters are... Read More about The impact of thermal ageing on sealing performance of HNBR packing elements in downhole installations in oilfield wellhead applications..

Large scale manufacturing route to metamaterial coatings using thermal spray techniques and their response to solar radiation. (2021)
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FAISAL, N.H., SELLAMI, N., VENTURI, F., HUSSAIN, T., MALLICK, T., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., BISHOP, A., UPADHYAYA, H., KATIYAR, N.K. and GOEL, S. 2021. Large scale manufacturing route to metamaterial coatings using thermal spray techniques and their response to solar radiation. Emergent materials [online], 4(6), pages 1619-1633. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-021-00252-z

Metamaterials, an artificial periodic two- or three-dimensional configuration can change propagation characteristics of electromagnetic waves (i.e., reflection, transmission, absorption). The current challenges in the field of metamaterial coatings a... Read More about Large scale manufacturing route to metamaterial coatings using thermal spray techniques and their response to solar radiation..

Investigating the influence of the core material on the mechanical performance of a nitinol wire wrapped helical auxetic yarn. (2021)
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FAISAL, N.H., FOWLIE, A., CONNELL, J., MACKENZIE, S., NOBLE, R. and PRATHURU, A.K. 2022. Investigating the influence of the core material on the mechanical performance of a nitinol wire wrapped helical auxetic yarn. Journal of strain analysis for engineering design [online], 57(5), pages 377-391. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/03093247211027085

Helical Auxetic Yarns (HAYs) can be used in a variety of applications, from healthcare to blast and impact resistance. This work focuses on the effect of the use of different core materials (e.g. rubber, polyurethane, polytetrafluoroethylene/teflon,... Read More about Investigating the influence of the core material on the mechanical performance of a nitinol wire wrapped helical auxetic yarn..

Effect of produced sand particles and fines on scale inhibitor: a review. (2021)
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ANYANWU, U.C. and OLUYEMI, G.F. 2021. Effect of produced sand particles and fines on scale inhibitor: a review. Colloids and interfaces [online], 5(3), article 35. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/colloids5030035

Application of scale inhibitors in oil and gas production is aimed at mitigating scale blockage during production. Many experimental, mathematical, and numerical simulation modeling works have been carried out to evaluate behavior, performance, and i... Read More about Effect of produced sand particles and fines on scale inhibitor: a review..