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Rethinking densely connected convolutional networks for diagnosing infectious diseases. (2023)
Journal Article
PODDER, P., ALAM, F.B., MONDAL, M.R.H., HASAN, M.J., ROHAN, A. and BHARATI, S. 2023. Rethinking densely connected convolutional networks for diagnosing infectious diseases. Computers [online], 12(5), article 95. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/computers12050095

Due to its high transmissibility, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed an unprecedented burden on healthcare systems worldwide. X-ray imaging of the chest has emerged as a valuable and cost-effective tool for detecting and diagnosing COVID-19 patients. I... Read More about Rethinking densely connected convolutional networks for diagnosing infectious diseases..

Enhanced multi-state estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries considering temperature uncertainties. (2023)
Journal Article
TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., WANG, S., ZHANG, H., XIAO, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. Enhanced multi-state estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries considering temperature uncertainties. Journal of energy storage [online], 66, article number 107495. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107495

Due to their high energy density and minimal emissions, lithium-ion batteries are frequently employed in electric vehicles (EVs). Accurate estimation of the micro-parameters, state of charge (SOC), and state of health (SOH) are a few primary monitori... Read More about Enhanced multi-state estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries considering temperature uncertainties..

Immersive study of Gestalt variables in uncanny geographies. (2023)
Journal Article
HOURAN, J., LAYTHE, B., LANGE, R., HANKS, M. and IRONSIDE, R. 2023. Immersive study of Gestalt variables in uncanny geographies. Journal of the Society for Psychical Research [online], 87(2), pages 65-100. Available from: https://www.spr.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2023-87-2%20JSPR%20COVER.pdf

We conducted two preliminary studies to test the hypothesis that 'haunted, sacred, or enchanted' spaces are characterized by certain environmental Gestalt variables that define their space syntax or architectural phenomenology and thus help to consci... Read More about Immersive study of Gestalt variables in uncanny geographies..

The immediate psychological effects of written solution-focused questions in female secondary school students. (2023)
Thesis
ABDULLA, A. 2023. The immediate psychological effects of written solution-focused questions in female secondary school students. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2071520

The popular literature assumes that solution-focused (SF) questions have positive effects on variables such as expectancy and commitment, which are crucial for goal attainment. Typically contrasted with problem-focused (PF) alternatives, SF questions... Read More about The immediate psychological effects of written solution-focused questions in female secondary school students..

Lived experience of long COVID in health workers in Scotland (LoCH study). (2023)
Report
TORRANCE, N., GRANT, A., KENNEDY, C., DOUGLAS, F., SANTIAGO, V.H., SKÅTUN, D., ADAMS, N. and MACIVER, E. 2023. Lived experience of long COVID in health workers in Scotland (LoCH study). Edinburgh: Chief Scientist Office [online]. Available from: https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/COVLTE2032report.pdf

This is the final project report for project COV/LTE/20/32 ("Lived Experience of Long-Term COVID-19 on NHS Workers in Health Care Settings in Scotland: a Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study"). The Long COVID in health workers (LoCH) study investigated t... Read More about Lived experience of long COVID in health workers in Scotland (LoCH study)..

Differences and similarities in perceptions of recruits, soldiers and veterans in an Austrian cohort. (2023)
Journal Article
PHILLIPS, R.H., RAKOWSKY, S. and CONNELLY, V. 2023. Differences and similarities in perceptions of recruits, soldiers and veterans in an Austrian cohort. Journal of veterans studies [online], 9(1), pages 147-161. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v9i1.408

Evidence suggests that the majority of the Austrian public appreciates its Armed Forces. However, whether similarly favourable views are held for the Austrian Armed Forces' recruits, soldiers and veterans remains the subject of debate, as the repercu... Read More about Differences and similarities in perceptions of recruits, soldiers and veterans in an Austrian cohort..

Numerical investigations of a swirling two-phase air-water upward flow in straight and convergent vertical pipe. (2023)
Journal Article
MANIMARAN, R., KUMAR, M.S., KARUNAMURTHY, K. and HOSSAIN, M. 2023. Numerical investigations of a swirling two-phase air-water upward flow in straight and convergent vertical pipe. International journal of fluid mechanics research [online], 50(2), pages 31-57. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1615/InterJFluidMechRes.2023048031

In this paper, a numerical study is presented to analyze the flow parameters such as longitudinal and transverse velocities, hydrodynamic pressure, and volume fraction inside a vertical pipe. A vertical ascending swirl flow is established with the sp... Read More about Numerical investigations of a swirling two-phase air-water upward flow in straight and convergent vertical pipe..

It feels real: events management and online experiential-learning in COVID-19. (2023)
Journal Article
GOLDIE, K., IRONSIDE, R. and PIRIE, E. 2023. It feels real: events management and online experiential-learning in COVID-19. Distance education [online], 44(2), pages 230-245. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2023.2198490

This paper examines the experience of students transitioning between online and in-person live event projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing upon longitudinal qualitative data collected over a 3-year period, we explored how students perceived... Read More about It feels real: events management and online experiential-learning in COVID-19..

Supporting victims of domestic violence in rural and island communities during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. (2023)
Journal Article
PEDERSEN, S., MUELLER-HIRTH, N. and MILLER, L. 2023. Supporting victims of domestic violence in rural and island communities during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney. Island studies journal [online], 18(2), article 423. Available from: https://doi.org/10.24043/isj.423

We investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic-violence service providers in rural and island communities in North-East Scotland and Orkney. Domestic abuse and violence in rural areas is typically underestimated and might be more hidd... Read More about Supporting victims of domestic violence in rural and island communities during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland and Orkney..

Employee empowerment, equality plans and job satisfaction: an empirical analysis of the demand-control model. (2023)
Journal Article
IBUKUN, T. and PÉROTIN, V. 2023. Employee empowerment, equality plans and job satisfaction: an empirical analysis of the demand-control model. Journal of participation and employee ownership [online], 6(1), pages 51-95. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JPEO-10-2022-0014

The paper investigates the effects of individual employees' empowerment on different forms of job satisfaction in British workplaces while controlling for the presence of job demands and whether these effects depend on the presence of an equality pla... Read More about Employee empowerment, equality plans and job satisfaction: an empirical analysis of the demand-control model..

Loved seeds. [Exhibition and performance] (2023)
Exhibition / Performance
Loved seeds. [Exhibition and performance]. Exhibited 29 April - 28 May 2023, Look Again Project Space, Aberdeen.

In this exhibition, artist duo Eldin&Love combine clay, poetry and projection. The exhibition centres around a performance on the 6th May 2023 and explores the family tree of the nine children of an enslaved woman from 1832 Jamaica, who has historica... Read More about Loved seeds. [Exhibition and performance].

Advocacy coalitions and paths to policy change for promoting energy efficiency in European industry. (2023)
Journal Article
VON MALMBORG, F. and STRACHAN, P.A. 2023. Advocacy coalitions and paths to policy change for promoting energy efficiency in European industry. Energies [online], 16(9), article 3785. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093785

This paper applied the advocacy coalition framework to explore and explain the political processes creating policies to enhance energy efficiency of European Union (EU) industry. The paper used legislation on energy audits and energy management syste... Read More about Advocacy coalitions and paths to policy change for promoting energy efficiency in European industry..

The effects of creatine supplementation combined with resistance training on regional measures of muscle hypertrophy: a systematic review with meta-analysis. (2023)
Journal Article
BURKE, R., PIÑERO, A., COLEMAN, M., MOHAN, A., SAPUPPO, M., AUGUSTIN, F., ARAGON, A.A., CANDOW, D.G., FORBES, S.C., SWINTON, P. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2023. The effects of creatine supplementation combined with resistance training on regional measures of muscle hypertrophy: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Nutrients [online], 15(9), article 2116. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15092116

The purpose of this paper was to carry out a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that examined the combined effects of resistance training (RT) and creatine supplementation on regional changes in muscle mass with dire... Read More about The effects of creatine supplementation combined with resistance training on regional measures of muscle hypertrophy: a systematic review with meta-analysis..

Developing, piloting and evaluating a Medicines Safety School Programme to be delivered by student pharmacists. (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
TONNA, A.P., ARNOLD, A., BROWN, A. and DEPASQUALE, C. 2023. Developing, piloting and evaluating a Medicines Safety School Programme to be delivered by student pharmacists. Poster presented at the 2023 NES (NHS education for Scotland) annual virtual conference: collaboration for improvement, 27-28 April 2023, [virtual conference].

The aim of this research was to develop the content, pilot delivery and evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative Medicines Safety School Programme delivered by student pharmacists to primary school pupils. With the transition of healthcare to a mo... Read More about Developing, piloting and evaluating a Medicines Safety School Programme to be delivered by student pharmacists..

It's all about ticks: a secondary qualitative analysis of nurse perspectives about documentation audit. (2023)
Journal Article
MICHL, G., PATERSON, C. and BAIL, K. 2023. It's all about ticks: a secondary qualitative analysis of nurse perspectives about documentation audit. Journal of advanced nursing [online], 79(9), pages 3183-3641. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15685

To understand how nurses talk about documentation audit in relation to their professional role. Nursing documentation in health services is often audited as an indicator of nursing care and patient outcomes. There are few studies exploring the nurses... Read More about It's all about ticks: a secondary qualitative analysis of nurse perspectives about documentation audit..

"Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' experiences of an emotional intelligence (EI) programme: a qualitative study. [Presentation] (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
TABIB, M., FORBES-MCKAY, K. and HUMPHREY, T. 2023. "Doing" is never enough, if "being" is neglected: exploring midwives' experiences of an emotional intelligence (EI) programme: a qualitative study. Presented at the 15th International labour and birth conference, 24-26 April 2023, Grange over Sands, UK.

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' experiences of an emotional intelligence (EI) programme: a qualitative study. [Presentation].

"Doing" is never enough if "being" is neglected: the influence of an emotional intelligence programme (EIP) on midwives' emotional wellbeing and experiences of practice: a pilot survey study. (2023)
Report
TABIB, M., HUMPHREY, T. and FORBES-MCKAY, K. 2023. "Doing" is never enough if "being" is neglected: the influence of an emotional intelligence programme (EIP) on midwives' emotional wellbeing and experiences of practice: a pilot survey study. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2158762

This brief report summarises the methodology, findings and conclusion of a study that aimed to evaluate the impact of an emotional intelligence training programme for midwives. The programme aimed to address known issues with high stress and burnout... Read More about "Doing" is never enough if "being" is neglected: the influence of an emotional intelligence programme (EIP) on midwives' emotional wellbeing and experiences of practice: a pilot survey study..

The energy transition, critical minerals and industrialisation in sub-Saharan Africa: needs, opportunities, and strategies. (2023)
Book Chapter
ACHEAMPONG, T. and MENYEH, B.O. 2023. The energy transition, critical minerals and industrialisation in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nalule, V.R. (eds.) Mining law and governance in Africa: transformation and innovation for a sustainable mining sector. Abingdon: Routledge [online], chapter 2, pages 22-45. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003284437-3

The energy transition, evidenced by continuing resolutions to limit fossil fuel production and consumption to tackle climate change, has become one of the most hotly debated contemporary geopolitical issues. On the other hand, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA... Read More about The energy transition, critical minerals and industrialisation in sub-Saharan Africa: needs, opportunities, and strategies..

Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. [Dataset] (2023)
Data
GUPTA, R., PANCHOLI, P.V., YU, X., GUPTA, L., STENNING, G.B.G., BUCKNALL, D., FLYNN, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. [Dataset]. Nano-structures and nano-objects [online], 34, article number 100973. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/47tkuzks

Induction heating of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and localised melting of the surrounding high temperature engineering polymer matrix by generating microscopic or macroscopic eddy currents during magnetisation of a polymer nanocomposite (PMC) is cr... Read More about Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. [Dataset].

Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. (2023)
Journal Article
GUPTA, R., PANCHOLI, P.V., YU, X., GUPTA, L., STENNING, G.B.G., BUCKNALL, D., FLYNN, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating. Nano-structures and nano-objects [online], 34, article number 100973. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2023.100973

Induction heating of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and localised melting of the surrounding high temperature engineering polymer matrix by generating microscopic or macroscopic eddy currents during magnetisation of a polymer nanocomposite (PMC) is cr... Read More about Role of interface in optimisation of polyamide-6/Fe3O4 nanocomposite properties suitable for induction heating..