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Distal-extremity cryotherapy in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from paclitaxel administration in people affected by breast cancer: a systematic review. (2024)
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FORD, K., DUDDLE, M., TURNER, M. and PATERSON, C. 2024. Distal-extremity cryotherapy in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from paclitaxel administration in people affected by breast cancer: a systematic review. Seminars in oncology nursing [online], In Press, article number 151673. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151673

To explore the experiences of utilising distal-extremity cryotherapy in reducing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy during Paclitaxel treatment on physical functioning, clinical and patient-reported outcomes, compared to standard care in peop... Read More about Distal-extremity cryotherapy in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from paclitaxel administration in people affected by breast cancer: a systematic review..

A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion. European competition law review [online], 45(7), pages 323-329. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/

This article compares how competition authorities in the EU and US approach the challenges of blockchain technology, including its potential to foster collusion and cartels. The author suggests regulatory reforms such as a multi-stakeholder approach,... Read More about A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion..

Spectrophotometric and chromatographic analysis of creatine: Creatinine crystals in urine (2024)
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WERLE, J., BURESOVA, K., CEPOVA, J., BJØRKLUND, G., FORTOVA, M., PRUSA, R., FERNANDEZ, C., DUNOVSKA, K., KLAPKOVA, E., KIZEK, R. and KOTASKA, K. 2024. Spectrophotometric and chromatographic analysis of creatine: creatinine crystals in urine. Spectrochimica acta part A: molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy [online], In Press, article number 124689. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2024.124689

Creatinine is the end product of the catabolism of creatine and creatine phosphate. Creatine phosphate serves as a reservoir of high-energy phosphate, especially in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Besides typical known changes in serum and urinary creat... Read More about Spectrophotometric and chromatographic analysis of creatine: Creatinine crystals in urine.

A review of data-driven whole-life state of health prediction for lithium-ion batteries: data preprocessing, aging characteristics, algorithms, and future challenges. (2024)
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XIE, Y., WANG, S., ZHANG, G., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and BLAABJERG, F. 2024. A review of data-driven whole-life state of health prediction for lithium-ion batteries: data preprocessing, aging characteristics, algorithms, and future challenges. Journal of energy chemistry [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2024.06.017

Lithium-ion batteries are the preferred green energy storage method and are equipped with intelligent battery management systems (BMSs) that efficiently manage the batteries. This not only ensures the safety performance of the batteries but also sign... Read More about A review of data-driven whole-life state of health prediction for lithium-ion batteries: data preprocessing, aging characteristics, algorithms, and future challenges..

Mental health service use in children at risk of significant harm: a record linkage study of a child protection register. (2024)
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BALL, W.P., ANDERSON, C., BLACK, C., GORDON, S., LACKENBY, M., MURCHIE, M., OSTROVSKA, B., O'SULLIVAN, K., ROWLANDS, H., RZEWUSKA DÍAZ, M. and BUTLER, J.E. 2024. Mental health service use in children at risk of significant harm: a record linkage study of a child protection register. Social science and medicine [online], 353, article number 117057. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117057

Children with experience of maltreatment, abuse or neglect have higher prevalence of poor mental health. In the United Kingdom, child protection services identify children at risk of significant harm on the Child Protection Register (CPR) and interve... Read More about Mental health service use in children at risk of significant harm: a record linkage study of a child protection register..

Nanomechanical and structural characteristics of nanodiamond composite films dependent on target-substrate distance. (2024)
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EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., MURASAWA, K., NARAGINO, H. and YOSHITAKE, T. [2024]. Nanomechanical and structural characteristics of nanodiamond composite films dependent on target-substrate distance. Arabian journal for science and engineering [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-024-09161-9

This study explores the optimization of target-substrate distance (TSD) in coaxial arc plasma deposition technique for depositing nanodiamond composite (NDC) films on unheated WC–Co substrates, with a focus on enhancing properties relevant to cutting... Read More about Nanomechanical and structural characteristics of nanodiamond composite films dependent on target-substrate distance..

A pharmacist clinician model as part of a collaborative clinical workforce: a philosophical critique. (2024)
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RUSHWORTH, G.F., FORSYTH, P., RADLEY, A., DUGGAN, C., SAMPSON, R., CUNNINGHAM, S. and MAGUIRE, B. [2024]. A pharmacist clinician model as part of a collaborative clinical workforce: a philosophical critique. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], Articles in Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.06.006

The term "clinician" is not reserved for any healthcare professional group. However, there is a general acceptance that a clinician would have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to clinically assess and manage a patient autonomously.... Read More about A pharmacist clinician model as part of a collaborative clinical workforce: a philosophical critique..

Recession fears and stock markets: an application of directional wavelet coherence and a machine learning-based economic agent-determined Google fear index. (2024)
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SZCZYGIELSKI, J.J., CHARTERIS, A., OBOJSKA, L. and BRZESZCZYŃSKI, J. 2024. Recession fears and stock markets: an application of directional wavelet coherence and a machine learning-based economic agent-determined Google fear index. Research in international business and finance [online], In Press, article number 102448. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2024.102448

Recession fears play a pivotal role in investment decision-making and policy development aimed at reducing the likelihood of a recession and managing its impact. Using machine learning, we develop an economic agent-determined daily recession fear ind... Read More about Recession fears and stock markets: an application of directional wavelet coherence and a machine learning-based economic agent-determined Google fear index..

Prompting-to-distill semantic knowledge for few-shot learning. (2024)
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JI, H., GAO, Z., REN, J., WANG, X.-A., GAO, T., SUN, W. and MA, P. 2024. Prompting-to-distill semantic knowledge for few-shot learning. IEEE geoscience and remote sensing letters [online], Early Access. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/lgrs.2024.3414505

Recognizing visual patterns in low-data regime necessitates deep neural networks to glean generalized representations from limited training samples. In this paper, we propose a novel few-shot classification method, namely ProDFSL, leveraging multi-mo... Read More about Prompting-to-distill semantic knowledge for few-shot learning..

Thermal spray coatings for molten salt facing structural parts and enabling opportunities for thermochemical cycle electrolysis. (2024)
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FAISAL, N.H., RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., HOSSAIN, M., MUTHUKRISHNAN, R., BALOGUN, Y., PANCHOLI, K., HUSSAIN, T., LOKACHARI, S., HORRI, B.A. and BANKHEAD, M. 2024. Thermal spray coatings for molten salt facing structural parts and enabling opportunities for thermochemical cycle electrolysis. Engineering reports [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12947

Thermochemical water splitting stands out as the most efficient techniques to produce hydrogen through electrolysis at a high temperature, relying on a series of chemical reactions within a loop. However, achieving a durable thermochemical cycle sys... Read More about Thermal spray coatings for molten salt facing structural parts and enabling opportunities for thermochemical cycle electrolysis..

The influence of antenatal relaxation classes on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: a qualitative study. (2024)
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TABIB, M., HUMPHREY, T. and FORBES-MCKAY, K. [2024]. The influence of antenatal relaxation classes on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: a qualitative study. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2024.2369937

There is growing evidence that antenatal education incorporating relaxation practices can positively influence perinatal psychological wellbeing. However, a paucity of qualitative research is evident. Gaining insight into how and why such education m... Read More about The influence of antenatal relaxation classes on perinatal psychological wellbeing and childbirth experiences: a qualitative study..

Assessing the impact: a 2024 perspective on Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2021. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. Assessing the impact: a 2024 perspective on Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2021. Scots law times [online], 2024(19), pages 83-85. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

The author reviews the background of the the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 and it's impact and complexity of implementation. The primary objective of the law was to offer enhanced protection for victims and communities by consolidat... Read More about Assessing the impact: a 2024 perspective on Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2021..

Cognitive dual coprime frequency diverse array MIMO radar network for target discrimination and main-lobe interference mitigation. (2024)
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KHAN, U.H., BASIT, A., KHAN, W., JADOON, M.A.K. and BAIG, N.A. [2024]. Cognitive dual coprime frequency diverse array MIMO radar network for target discrimination and main-lobe interference mitigation. IET radar, sonar and navigation [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1049/rsn2.12595

The authors propose a novel dual coprime frequency diverse array (FDA) multiple input multiple output (DCFDA-MIMO) radar network design, empowered by cognitive capabilities, aimed at target discrimination and mitigation of interference present in the... Read More about Cognitive dual coprime frequency diverse array MIMO radar network for target discrimination and main-lobe interference mitigation..

Development of an expert-informed rig state classifier using naive Bayes algorithm for invisible loss time measurement. (2024)
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YOUCEFI, M.R., BOUKREDERA, F.S., GHALEM, K., HADJADJ, A. and EZENKWU, C.P. [2024]. Development of an expert-informed rig state classifier using naive Bayes algorithm for invisible loss time measurement. Applied intelligence [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10489-024-05560-5

The rig state plays a crucial role in recognizing the operations carried out by the drilling crew and quantifying Invisible Lost Time (ILT). This lost time, often challenging to assess and report manually in daily reports, results in delays to the sc... Read More about Development of an expert-informed rig state classifier using naive Bayes algorithm for invisible loss time measurement..

Studying "closed" workplaces: "embedded-actualised" ethnography and reflections on "embeddedness" from the remote UK oilfields. (2024)
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ADAMS, N.N. [2024]. Studying "closed" workplaces: "embedded-actualised" ethnography and reflections on "embeddedness" from the remote UK oilfields. Ethnography [online], (accepted).

Energy-ethnographies of "closed" workplaces detail practices for achieving robust, authentic research. However, few publications highlight - experientially - benefits of developing connections; learning specifics of environments, peoples and customs... Read More about Studying "closed" workplaces: "embedded-actualised" ethnography and reflections on "embeddedness" from the remote UK oilfields..

Surface area‐enhanced cerium and sulfur‐modified hierarchical bismuth oxide nanosheets for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction to formate. (2024)
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PALANTIMUTHU, N., SUBRAMANIAM, M.R., P, M.A., SHARMA, P.K., RAMALINGAM, V., PERAMAIAH, K., RAMAKRISHNAN, S., GU, G.H., YU, E.H. and YOO, D.J. 2024. Surface area-enhanced cerium and sulfur-modified hierarchical bismuth oxide nanosheets for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction to formate. Small [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202400913

Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (ECO2RR) is a promising approach to synthesize fuels and value-added chemical feedstocks while reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. Here, high surface area cerium and sulfur-doped hierarchical bismuth oxi... Read More about Surface area‐enhanced cerium and sulfur‐modified hierarchical bismuth oxide nanosheets for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction to formate..

Exercise-related changes in lower body regional muscle development . (2024)
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BURKE, R., PINERO, A., MOHAN, A., HERMANN, T., SAPUPPO, M., AUGUSTIN, F., COLEMAN, M., ANDROULAKIS-KORAKAKIS, P., WOLF, M., SWINTON, P. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. [2024]. Exercise-related changes in lower body regional muscle development. Journal of science in sport and exercise [online], (Accepted).

This study had 2 primary aims (1) compare the effects of multi-joint vs. single-joint lower body exercise on regional muscular development of the quadriceps, and; (2) compare the effects of exercises performed at different knee-joint angles on hypert... Read More about Exercise-related changes in lower body regional muscle development ..

Crowdfunding renewable energy investments: investor perceptions and decision-making factors in an emerging market. (2024)
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MENYEH, B.O. and ACHEAMPONG, T. 2024. Crowdfunding renewable energy investments: investor perceptions and decision-making factors in an emerging market. Energy research and social science [online], 114, article number 103602. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2024.103602

Crowdfunding has emerged as a viable tool in the alternative finance industry to complement financing for projects where government and bank investments have been unable to cover including in renewable energy. Nevertheless, the crowdfunding literatur... Read More about Crowdfunding renewable energy investments: investor perceptions and decision-making factors in an emerging market..

A robust self-supervised approach for fine-grained crack detection in concrete structures. (2024)
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SOHAIB, M., HASAN, M.J., SHAH, M.A. and ZHENG, Z. 2024. A robust self-supervised approach for fine-grained crack detection in concrete structures. Scientific reports [online], 14(1), article number 12646. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63575-x

This work addresses a critical issue: the deterioration of concrete structures due to fine-grained cracks, which compromises their strength and longevity. To tackle this problem, experts have turned to computer vision (CV) based automated strategies,... Read More about A robust self-supervised approach for fine-grained crack detection in concrete structures..

Examining the influence of customers, suppliers and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: evidence from the United Arab Emirates. (2024)
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SAWANG, S., NG, P.Y., KIVITS, R.A., DSILVA, J. and LOCKE, J. [2024]. Examining the influence of customers, suppliers and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: evidence from the United Arab Emirates. Business strategy and the environment [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3831

This study explores which stakeholders have more substantial influence than others and which combinations of stakeholders will have the greatest impact on small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises' environmental practices. A quantitative survey of 150 mana... Read More about Examining the influence of customers, suppliers and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: evidence from the United Arab Emirates..