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Re-living trauma near death: an integrative review using grounded theory narrative analysis. (2024)
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JOHNSTON, N., CHAPMAN, M., GIBSON, J., PATERSON, C., TURNER, M., STRICKLAND, K., LIU, W.-M., PHILLIPS, C. and BAIL, K. 2024. Re-living trauma near death: an integrative review grounded theory narrative analysis. Palliative care and social practice [online], 18, pages 1-22. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/26323524241277851

Symptoms of emotional and physical stress near death may be related to previous experiences of trauma. The objective is to investigate current evidence regarding the following: (1) Is previous trauma identified in people who are dying, and if so, how... Read More about Re-living trauma near death: an integrative review using grounded theory narrative analysis..

Inequalities of provision of nationally funded clinical academic training awards for healthcare professionals: quantitative comparisons across the four nations of the UK. (2024)
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PETERS, A., CAMERON, H., CUNNINGHAM, S., DAWKES, S., DONALDSON, J., HUGHES, L., SAVINC, J. and MACARTHUR, J. [2024]. Inequalities of provision of nationally funded clinical academic training awards for healthcare professionals: quantitative comparisons across the four nations of the UK. Journal of research in nursing [online], (accepted).

There is a common perception that investment in clinical academic training awards for healthcare professions (not medicine and dentistry) in England outweighs that in the devolved nations (Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) of the United Kingdom.... Read More about Inequalities of provision of nationally funded clinical academic training awards for healthcare professionals: quantitative comparisons across the four nations of the UK..

Which classifiers are connected to others? An optimal connection framework for multi-layer ensemble systems. (2024)
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DANG, T., NGUYEN, T.T., LIEW, A.W.-C., ELYAN, E. and MCCALL, J. 2024. Which classifiers are connected to others? An optimal connection framework for multi-layer ensemble systems. Knowledge-based systems [online], 304, article number 112522. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2024.112522

Ensemble learning is a powerful machine learning strategy that combines multiple models e.g. classifiers to improve predictions beyond what any single model can achieve. Until recently, traditional ensemble methods typically use only one layer of mod... Read More about Which classifiers are connected to others? An optimal connection framework for multi-layer ensemble systems..

Development and application of digital twin control in flexible manufacturing systems. (2024)
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ULLAH, A. and YOUNAS, M. 2024. Development and application of digital twin control in flexible manufacturing systems. Journal of manufacturing and materials processing [online], 8(5), article number 214. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8050214

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are highly adaptable production systems capable of producing a wide range of products in varying quantities. While this flexibility caters to evolving market demands, it also introduces complex scheduling and cont... Read More about Development and application of digital twin control in flexible manufacturing systems..

The generative nature of parasites: an experimental essay on parasites and autotheory. (2024)
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CLARKE, J. 2024. The generative nature of parasites: an experimental essay on parasites and autotheory. International journal of education and the arts [online], 25(special issue 1): art for the sake of care, article number 1.2. Available from: https://doi.org/10.26209/ijea25si1.2

This visual and poetic essay draws on the concept of the parasite from French philosopher Michele Serres, evolved into an artistic methodology within the author's ongoing project Feminist Hospitalities (2020-). Situated within the context of ongoing... Read More about The generative nature of parasites: an experimental essay on parasites and autotheory..

The transition of care between emergency department and primary care: an integrative systematic review. (2024)
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HAIN, K., SCARVELL, J.M. and PATERSON, C. [2024]. The transition of care between emergency department and primary care: an integrative systematic review. Journal of clinical nursing [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.17434

To identify the barriers and enablers of effective transitions of care between the emergency department and primary care providers. Successful patient care transitions from the emergency department to primary care providers are important because this... Read More about The transition of care between emergency department and primary care: an integrative systematic review..

Enhancing systematic reviews: an in-depth analysis on the impact of active learning parameter combinations for biomedical abstract screening. (2024)
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OFORI-BOATENG, R., TRUJILLO-ESCOBAR, T.G., ACEVES-MARTINS, M., WIRATUNGA, N. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2024. Enhancing systematic reviews: an in-depth analysis on the impact of active learning parameter combinations for biomedical abstract screening. Artificial intelligence in medicine [online], 157, article number 102989. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artmed.2024.102989

Systematic Review (SR) are foundational to influencing policies and decision-making in healthcare and beyond. SRs thoroughly synthesise primary research on a specific topic while maintaining reproducibility and transparency. However, the rigorous nat... Read More about Enhancing systematic reviews: an in-depth analysis on the impact of active learning parameter combinations for biomedical abstract screening..

Diet and health inequalities: connecting with vulnerable groups to address food insecurity: the DIO Food project. (2024)
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CRABTREE, D.R., HUNTER, E., JENNESON, V., FILDES, A., KININMONTH, A., PONTIN, F., ENNIS, E., LONNIE, M., SKEGGS, H., MCHUGH, L., MORRIS, M.A., DOUGLAS, F. and JOHNSTONE, A.M., on behalf of the DIO Food team. [2024]. Diet and health inequalities: connecting with vulnerable groups to address food insecurity: the DIO Food project. Nutrition bulletin [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12709

The current cost-of-living crisis is disproportionately affecting families experiencing poverty and is likely to be amplifying existing dietary inequalities and challenges, such as food insecurity (FI). Government policies designed to address diet in... Read More about Diet and health inequalities: connecting with vulnerable groups to address food insecurity: the DIO Food project..

Hyperspectral imagery quality assessment and band reconstruction using the Prophet model. (2024)
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MA, P., REN, J., GAO, Z., LI, Y. and CHEN, R. [2024]. Hyperspectral imagery quality assessment and band reconstruction using the Prophet model. CAAI transactions on intelligence technology [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1049/cit2.12373

In Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI), the detrimental influence of noise and distortions on data quality is profound, which has severely affected the following-on analytics and decision-making such as land mapping. This study presents an innovative framewo... Read More about Hyperspectral imagery quality assessment and band reconstruction using the Prophet model..

The state of the art in hydrogen storage. (2024)
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REYNOLDS, J., ALI, D., NJUGUNA, J. and AMADHE, F. 2024. The state of the art in hydrogen storage. Green energy and environmental technology [online], 3(1), pages 1-40. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5772/geet.20240074

The global renewable energy mix is set to change even further with the increasing demand for hydrogen. The production levels are dramatically increasing, and it is becoming prevalent that the storage of hydrogen gas is much more complex than natural... Read More about The state of the art in hydrogen storage..

Effects of externally applied stress on multiphase flow characteristics in naturally fractured tight reservoirs. (2024)
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HAWEZ, H.K. and ASIM, T. 2024. Effects of externally applied stress on multiphase flow characteristics in naturally fractured tight reservoirs. Applied sciences [online], 14(18), article number 8540. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188540

Externally applied stress on the rock matrix plays a crucial role in oil recovery from naturally fractured tight reservoirs, as local variations in pore pressure and in-situ tension are expected. The published literature severely lacks in evaluations... Read More about Effects of externally applied stress on multiphase flow characteristics in naturally fractured tight reservoirs..

Machine learning approach to investigate high temperature corrosion of critical infrastructure materials. (2024)
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MUTHUKRISHNAN, R., BALOGUN, Y., RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., HOSSAIN, M. and FAISAL, N.H. 2024. Machine learning approach to investigate high temperature corrosion of critical infrastructure materials. High temperature corrosion of materials [online], 101(Suppl 1), pages 309-331. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11085-024-10312-4

Degradation of coatings and structural materials due to high temperature corrosion in the presence of molten salt environment is a major concern for critical infrastructure applications to meet its commercial viability. The choice of high value coati... Read More about Machine learning approach to investigate high temperature corrosion of critical infrastructure materials..

An improved multi-innovation error compensation-long-short-term memory network modeling method for high-precision state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2024)
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QIQIAO, W., SHUNLI, W., WEN, C., HAIYING, G., FERNANDEZ, C. and GUERRERO, J.M. [2024]. An improved multi-innovation error compensation-long-short-term memory network modeling method for high-precision state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Ionics [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05831-8

Accurately estimating lithium-ion batteries' state of charge (SOC) is a vital decision-making technique in battery management systems (BMS), essential to ensuring operational safety and prolonging battery lifespan. The multi-innovation error compensa... Read More about An improved multi-innovation error compensation-long-short-term memory network modeling method for high-precision state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

Defining the role of the fire and rescue service in mental health support for older adults: a qualitative study. (2024)
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FISHER, T., CHEW-GRAHAM, C.A., CORP, N., FAROOQ, S., KINGSTON, P., READ, I., SPOLANDER, G., SOUTHAM, J., STEVENS, D., WARREN, C. and KINGSTONE, T. 2024. Defining the role of the fire and rescue service in mental health support for older adults: a qualitative study. Health expectations [online], 27(5), article number e70028. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70028

Anxiety and depression in older adults (60+ years of age) are under-diagnosed and under-treated. Older adults are less likely to seek help for these problems due to a lack of awareness, difficulty accessing health care due to availability or disabili... Read More about Defining the role of the fire and rescue service in mental health support for older adults: a qualitative study..

Next-gen solutions: deep learning-enhanced design of joint cognitive radar and communication systems for noisy channel environments. (2024)
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MUNIR, M.F., BASIT, A., KHAN, W., SALEEM, A., KHALIQ, A. and BAIG, N.A. 2024. Next-gen solutions: deep learning-enhanced design of joint cognitive radar and communication systems for noisy channel environments. Computers and electrical engineering [online], 120(Part A), article number 109663. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2024.109663

In recent years, the dual-function radar and communication (DFRC) paradigm has emerged as a focal point in addressing spectrum congestion challenges. However, prevailing research heavily relies on computationally complex likelihood-based approaches f... Read More about Next-gen solutions: deep learning-enhanced design of joint cognitive radar and communication systems for noisy channel environments..

Rate expression model from thermodynamics application and optimal kinetic parameters determination for urea synthesis and production process. (2024)
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OJONG, O.E., AKPA, J.G., DAGDE, K.K. and AMADI, D. 2024. Rate expression model from thermodynamics application and optimal kinetic parameters determination for urea synthesis and production process. Results in engineering [online], 24, article 102885. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102885

Urea, an essential organic fertilizer, enhances soil fertility by providing 0.466 nitrogen for maximum crop yield. In this study, urea is synthesized from NH3 and CO2 in an equilibrium reaction process adhering to Le Chatelier's principle, maintained... Read More about Rate expression model from thermodynamics application and optimal kinetic parameters determination for urea synthesis and production process..

Septic tanks as a pathway for emerging contaminants to the aquatic environment: need for alternative rural wastewater treatment? (2024)
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WILSCHNACK, M., CARTMELL, E., YATES, K. and PETRIE, B. 2024. Septic tanks as a pathway for emerging contaminants to the aquatic environment: need for alternative rural wastewater treatment? Environmental pollution [online], 362, article number 124988. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124988

Septic tanks (STs) as a decentralised approach to community wastewater treatment were investigated as a pathway for emerging contaminants (ECs) entering the aquatic environment. A broad range of ECs were examined in five community STs (population equ... Read More about Septic tanks as a pathway for emerging contaminants to the aquatic environment: need for alternative rural wastewater treatment?.

Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review. (2024)
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AL-FAKIH, G.O.A., ILYAS, R.A., ATIQAH, A., ATIKAH, M.S.N., SAIDUR, R., DUFRESNE, A., SAHARUDIN, M.S., ABRAL, H. and SAPUAN, S.M. 2024. Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review. International journal of biological macromolecules [online], 278(4), article number 135207. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135207

The escalating need for a sustainable future has driven the advancement of renewable functional materials. Nanocellulose, derived from the abundant natural biopolymer cellulose, demonstrates noteworthy characteristics, including high surface area, cr... Read More about Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review..

You’ll come back another day: exploring the challenges of interviewing upper class elites. (2024)
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GRANT, G., FULFORD, H. and REID, P. 2024. You'll come back another day: exploring the challenges of interviewing upper class elites. Qualitative research [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/14687941241264461

This article addresses the challenges of undertaking elite interviews with members of the aristocracy and gentry who constitute the upper classes in Great Britain. It reviews the existing guidance on elite interviewing from a number of social science... Read More about You’ll come back another day: exploring the challenges of interviewing upper class elites..

Entrepreneurial learning in informal apprenticeship programs: exploring the learning process of the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS) in Nigeria. [Article] (2024)
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IRENE, B., CHUKWUMA-NWUBA, E.O., LOCKYER, J., ONOSHAKPOR, C. and NDEH, S. 2024. Entrepreneurial learning in informal apprenticeship programs: exploring the learning process of the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS) in Nigeria. Cogent business and management [online] 11(1), article number 2399312. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2024.2399312

This research examines the unique learning process of the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS). This approach to the development of enterprises and entrepreneurship, originated in the ethnic group of communities in the Southeastern part of Nigeria, uses... Read More about Entrepreneurial learning in informal apprenticeship programs: exploring the learning process of the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS) in Nigeria. [Article].