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The individual perceptions of BIM practice in Algeria between practitioners and academics: implementation barriers and strategic solutions. (2025)
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TEHAMI, M. and SEDDIKI, M. 2025. The individual perceptions of BIM practice in Algeria between practitioners and academics: Implementation barriers and strategic solutions. Architecture papers of the Faculty of architecture and design STU (ALFA) [online], 30(2), pages 3-13. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2025-0008

Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of BIM as a concept and technology in the construction industry. Several developed and developing countries have already initiated the implementation of BIM, which has been possible thanks to significa... Read More about The individual perceptions of BIM practice in Algeria between practitioners and academics: implementation barriers and strategic solutions..

Structural integrity and failure mechanisms of thermoplastic composite pipes for offshore applications: insights from compressive and flexural testing. (2025)
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OKOLIE, O., FAISAL, N.H., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. [2025]. Structural integrity and failure mechanisms of thermoplastic composite pipes for offshore applications: insights from compressive and flexural testing. Engineering failure analysis [online], In Press, article number 109775. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2025.109775

This research investigates the structural integrity and mechanical behaviour of a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) that is particularly used in the offshore energy industry. The TCP offers enhanced strength and high strength-to-weight ratio ideal f... Read More about Structural integrity and failure mechanisms of thermoplastic composite pipes for offshore applications: insights from compressive and flexural testing..

An experimental test of cyanotoxins as a potential driver of microbial community structure. (2025)
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BATOOL, U., LAWTON, L.A., SHAPIRO, B.J. and TROMAS, N. 2025. An experimental test of cyanotoxins as a potential driver of microbial community structure. Chemosphere [online], 384, article number 144518. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144518

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) are common biological disturbances in freshwater ecosystems, impacting microbial community diversity and composition. While extensive research has focused on these blooms, the direct effects of cyanotox... Read More about An experimental test of cyanotoxins as a potential driver of microbial community structure..

Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening: understanding burnout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United Kingdom. (2025)
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FITZSIMONS, S. and SMITH, D.S. 2025. Just plough on and pretend it's not happening: understanding burnout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United Kingdom. International journal of educational research [online], 9, article number 100491. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2025.100491

Though Teacher Educators play a significant role in teachers' induction and development at early childhood, primary, secondary, and further education levels, there has been relatively little research into their stress and well-being. This paper offer... Read More about Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening: understanding burnout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United Kingdom..

Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: experimental analysis, finite element modelling and statistical validation. (2025)
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OWEN, M.M., WONG, L.S., ACHUKWU, E.O., ROMLI, A.Z., AMETEFE, D.S. and SHUIB, S. 2025. Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: experimental analysis, finite element modelling and statistical validation. Results in engineering [online], 26, article number 105620. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105620

This study presents a comprehensive experimental and numerical evaluation of resin-infused plain-woven jute fiber composites reinforced with thermoset epoxy and polyester matrices in 2-, 4-, and 6-ply configurations, produced via vacuum-assisted resi... Read More about Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: experimental analysis, finite element modelling and statistical validation..

Improved adaptive fusion parameter identification and chaotic gravitational search-Kalman particle filtering method for state-of-energy accurate estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2025)
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WANG, C., WANG, S., ZHANG, G., CHEN, L., SHI, H., LIN, R. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2025. Improved adaptive fusion parameter identification and chaotic gravitational search-Kalman particle filtering method for state-of-energy accurate estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Journal of power sources [online], 650, article number 237495. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.237495

State-of-energy (SOE) is an important parameter in the battery management system, which determines the current maximum possible range of electric vehicles. In this study, an improved chaotic gravitational search-Kalman particle filtering method for S... Read More about Improved adaptive fusion parameter identification and chaotic gravitational search-Kalman particle filtering method for state-of-energy accurate estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

A life cycle carbon assessment and multi-criteria decision-making framework for building renovation within the circular economy context: a case study. (2025)
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SEDDIKI, M. and BENNADJI, A. 2025. A life cycle carbon assessment and multi-criteria decision-making framework for building renovation within the circular economy context: a case study. Buildings [online], 15(11), article number 1894. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15111894

Applying circular economy principles to the renovation of existing buildings is increasingly recognized as essential to achieving Europe's climate and energy goals. However, current decision-making frameworks rarely integrate life cycle carbon assess... Read More about A life cycle carbon assessment and multi-criteria decision-making framework for building renovation within the circular economy context: a case study..

Development, characterisation and neuroprotective effects of polymer-drug conjugate nano-polyplex: working towards a multi-target treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. (2025)
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THOMPSON, C., BARRON, G.A., KONG THOO LIN, P. and MAHADIK, N. [2025]. Development, characterisation and neuroprotective effects of polymer-drug conjugate nano-polyplex: working towards a multi-target treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. Materials advances [online], Advance Article. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5MA00174A

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are complex, multifaceted conditions that require novel, multi-targeted therapeutic approaches. This study aimed to develop a multifunctional polymer-drug conjugate (PDC) by employing a novel strategy of utilizing PDC... Read More about Development, characterisation and neuroprotective effects of polymer-drug conjugate nano-polyplex: working towards a multi-target treatment for neurodegenerative diseases..

Water absorption analysis of oil palm fibre reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites by Fick's Law. (2025)
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AHMAD, M.N., ISHAK, M.R., MAIDIN, N.A. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2025. Water absorption analysis of oil palm fibre reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites by Fick's Law. Journal of advanced research in experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer [online], 20(1), pages 150-158. Available from: https://doi.org/10.37934/arefmht.20.1.150158

Over the past twenty years, researchers have become increasingly interested in natural fibres reinforced thermoplastics. The major cause of hydrophilic tendency is the presence of voids and non-crystalline part of these fibres which affects the fibre... Read More about Water absorption analysis of oil palm fibre reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites by Fick's Law..

Gender-competent legal education. (2025)
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MAK, C.H.W. and ODUSANYA, T.O. 2025. Gender-competent legal education. Law teacher [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400.2025.2492470

Gender-Competent Legal Education, edited by Dragica Vujadinović, Mareike Fröhlich and Thomas Giegerich, is a remarkable and timely contribution that addresses the need to make legal education sensitive to systemic gender inequalities. This book offer... Read More about Gender-competent legal education..

The influence of methyl groups on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase. (2025)
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CRUICKSHANK, E., WALKER, R., MAJEWSKA, M.M., GORECKA, E., POCIECHA, D., STOREY, J.M.D. and IMRIE, C.T. 2025. The influence of methyl groups on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase. ACS omega [online], 10(22), pages 23609-23619. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c02500

The synthesis and characterization of 12 ferroelectric nematogens based on the RM734 structural template are reported in the form of two series named nECMe and nECMeF. Within both series, the position of the methyl groups present was varied and all 1... Read More about The influence of methyl groups on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase..

The conundrum of antidepressant-induced anhedonia: a blended patient-psychologist perspective. (2025)
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ADAMS, N.N. 2025. The conundrum of antidepressant-induced anhedonia: a blended patient-psychologist perspective. Journal of patient experience [online], 12. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735251346666

This article constitutes a Patient Perspective, grounded in lived experience. Its primary aim is to enhance awareness of antidepressant-induced anhedonia by providing experience-based insights, relevant to clinicians, researchers, and caregivers. My... Read More about The conundrum of antidepressant-induced anhedonia: a blended patient-psychologist perspective..

Modelling metasurface patterned anode for enhanced performance of solid oxide electrolyser. (2025)
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KURUSHINA, V., HOSSAIN, M., HASBI, S., SOMAN, A., PRATHURU, A., CAI, Q., HORRI, B.A. and FAISAL, N.H. 2025. Modelling metasurface patterned anode for enhanced performance of solid oxide electrolyser. Journal of power sources [online], 648, article number 237436. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.237436

Solid oxide electrolysers (SOE) are a promising type of technology of hydrogen production with the potential to be a part of the sustainable future of the energy sector. Advantageous efficiency of these devices is coming from the combined use of the... Read More about Modelling metasurface patterned anode for enhanced performance of solid oxide electrolyser..

A multi-objective optimization strategy of microgrid energy management toward coordinated charging for electric vehicles and economic costing. (2025)
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SUN, W., JIN, Y., ALAM, F., ZHANG, Y. and HOSSAIN, M. 2025. A multi-objective optimization strategy of microgrid energy management toward coordinated charging for electric vehicles and economic costing. Energy sources, Part A: recovery, utilization and environmental effects [online], 47(1), pages 12032-12058. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2025.2505956

The rapid proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) presents significant grid challenges to the construction and stable operation of urban electricity microgrids. To mitigate operational instability risks induced by uncoordinated large-scale EV chargi... Read More about A multi-objective optimization strategy of microgrid energy management toward coordinated charging for electric vehicles and economic costing..

GLVMamba: a global-local visual state space model for remote sensing image segmentation. (2025)
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LI, H., PAN, H., LIU, X., REN, J., DU, Z. and CAO, J. 2025. GLVMamba: a global-local visual state space model for remote sensing image segmentation. IEEE transactions on geoscience and remote sensing [online], Early Access. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2025.3572127

Semantic segmentation of remote sensing images has significant advances with the adoption of deep neural networks, taking the advantages of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in local feature extraction with Transformers in global information model... Read More about GLVMamba: a global-local visual state space model for remote sensing image segmentation..

SSRI antidepressants and perceived loss of lean muscle in men: a qualitative exploration of some online anecdotal concerns. (2025)
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ADAMS, N.N. [2025]. SSRI antidepressants and perceived loss of lean muscle in men: a qualitative exploration of some online anecdotal concerns. International journal of risk and safety in medicine [online], OnlineFirst. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09246479251346445

This study examines anecdotal reports from online discussion forums suggesting possible links between SSRI antidepressants and loss of lean muscle mass, particularly in men. Given limited existing scientific research, this study bolsters academic dis... Read More about SSRI antidepressants and perceived loss of lean muscle in men: a qualitative exploration of some online anecdotal concerns..

CEANet: an end-to-end transformer based static-mobile points alignment approach. (2025)
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YESIPOV, V., MEKALA, M.S., EDGE, P. and ELYAN, E. 2025. CEANet: an end-to-end transformer based static-mobile points alignment approach. Signal, image and video processing [online], 19(8), article number 596. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11760-025-04258-6

Correspondence-based Point Cloud Registration (PCR) is crucial for 3D visualization applications, especially in change detection. Most PCR models depend on precise initialization using a set of closest points to establish correspondences, a method th... Read More about CEANet: an end-to-end transformer based static-mobile points alignment approach..

Interventions to mitigate infant food insecurity in high-income countries: an overview of current evidence. (2025)
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SINGAL, K., DOUGLAS, F., MACKIE, P., PARANJOTHY, S. and BRAZZELLI, M. 2025. Interventions to mitigate infant food insecurity in high-income countries: an overview of current evidence. Nutrire [online], 50, article number 37. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41110-025-00343-5

Infant food insecurity (IFI) is a critical and often overlooked issue in high-income countries. This scoping review aims to identify and summarise interventions that reduce food insecurity or improve nutrition amongst families with infants in these r... Read More about Interventions to mitigate infant food insecurity in high-income countries: an overview of current evidence..

Non-linear associations between protein intake and lean and femur bone mass in individuals with rheumatic diseases: findings from the NHANES 2007–2018. (2025)
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ESTEVES, G.P., SWINTON, P., SALE, C., GUALANO, B., ROSCHEL, H. and DOLAN, E. [2025]. Non-linear associations between protein intake and lean and femur bone mass in individuals with rheumatic diseases: findings from the NHANES 2007–2018. The journal of nutritional physiology [online], In Press, article number 100004. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnphys.2025.100004

Individuals with rheumatic diseases are at higher risk of muscle and bone mass loss, and increased protein intake could reduce this risk. We investigated associations between protein intake and lean and bone mass in individuals with rheumatic disease... Read More about Non-linear associations between protein intake and lean and femur bone mass in individuals with rheumatic diseases: findings from the NHANES 2007–2018..

The absence of changes in the relative age effect present an opportunity for lower income soccer clubs to be more efficient than Europe’s elite. (2025)
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CRAIG, T.P., ENRIGHT, K., MAUGHAN, P., ABBOTT, W. and NAVARRO, J.F. 2025. The absence of changes in the relative age effect present an opportunity for lower income soccer clubs to be more efficient than Europe's elite. PLoS One [online] 20(5), article number e0323971. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323971

An overrepresentation of athletes born earlier in the year compared with those born later in the year is known as the relative age effect (RAE). This is perceived to be due to physical selection bias which leads to higher degrees of exposure to coach... Read More about The absence of changes in the relative age effect present an opportunity for lower income soccer clubs to be more efficient than Europe’s elite..