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An independent evaluation of the Queen's Nurse Development Programme (QNDP). [Infographic summary] (2021)
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KENNEDY, C., MACIVER, E., TEODOROWSKI, P., ADAMS, N. and GRANT, A. 2021. An independent evaluation of the Queen's Nurse Development Programme (QNDP). [Infographic summary]. Hosted on Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland [online]. Available from: https://www.qnis.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/QNDP_Infographic_FINAL_NA_SA_2.pdf

Research conducted by Robert Gordon University (RGU) evaluated the experiences of the first community nurses to complete the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme (QNDP) and has found participants experienced a transformative journey with notable self-... Read More about An independent evaluation of the Queen's Nurse Development Programme (QNDP). [Infographic summary].

The Queen's Nurse Programme: an independent evaluation from Robert Gordon University (RGU). [Digital Advert] (2021)
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KENNEDY, C., MACIVER, E., TEODOROWSKI, P., ADAMS, N. and GRANT, A. 2021. The Queen's Nurse Programme: an independent evaluation from Robert Gordon University (RGU). [Digital Advert]. Hosted on Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland [online]. Available from: https://www.qnis.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Digital-advert-1920-x-1080.pdf

Six years on from the initial consideration of a Queen's Nurse Development Programme (QNDP) for Scotland, there is now a growing community of more than 100 Queen's Nurses in Scotland making ripples across the country, acting as role models and passio... Read More about The Queen's Nurse Programme: an independent evaluation from Robert Gordon University (RGU). [Digital Advert].

A real time, longitudinal, qualitative evaluation of the first two cohorts to participate in the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme. (2021)
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KENNEDY, C., MACIVER, E., TEODOROWSKI, P., ADAMS, N. and GRANT, A. 2021. A real time, longitudinal, qualitative evaluation of the first two cohorts to participate in the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme. Evaluation report. Aberdeen: Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland [online]. Available from: https://www.qnis.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/QNDP-Final-Report_Typeset-1.pdf

Background: The Queens Nurse Development Programme (QNDP) has been delivered to community nurses in Scotland since 2017, born out of a commitment to reintroduce the Queen’s Nurse title in Scotland after 50 years. The aim of the QNDP was to connect in... Read More about A real time, longitudinal, qualitative evaluation of the first two cohorts to participate in the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme..

Transition to a new regional identity: exploring the legacy narratives in a region's construction and infrastructure projects. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DAVIES, R. and FULFORD, H. 2021. Transition to a new regional identity: exploring the legacy narratives in a region's construction and infrastructure projects. Presented at the 3rd Network of International Business and Economics Schools research session (NIBES 3): sustainability research in business and economics, 23 November 2021, [virtual event].

It is becoming common practice for major projects to include legacy claims, giving indications of how sustainable benefits will be realised alongside core project deliverables. To date, research on legacy has been concentrated on events such as the O... Read More about Transition to a new regional identity: exploring the legacy narratives in a region's construction and infrastructure projects..

Governing the transition of socio-technical grid-based systems: promoting security of supply and accelerating renewable energy innovation in Nigeria. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ADEDOKUN, A., STRACHAN, P. and SINGH, A. 2021. Governing the transition of socio-technical grid-based systems: promoting security of supply and accelerating renewable energy innovation in Nigeria. Presented at the 3rd NIBES (Network of International Business and Economics Schools) research session 2021: sustainability research in business and economics, 23 November 2021, [virtual event].

The current global concern on climate change has demonstrated the important role of renewable energy in meeting growing energy demand, access, and security for sustainable and economic development. Nigeria has indicated commitment to international ob... Read More about Governing the transition of socio-technical grid-based systems: promoting security of supply and accelerating renewable energy innovation in Nigeria..

Folded LDA: extending the linear discriminant analysis algorithm for feature extraction and data reduction in hyperspectral remote sensing. (2021)
Journal Article
FABIYI, S.D., MURRAY, P., ZABALZA, J. and REN, J. 2021. Folded LDA: extending the linear discriminant analysis algorithm for feature extraction and data reduction in hyperspectral remote sensing. IEEE journal of selected topics in applied earth observations and remote sensing [online], 14, pages 12312-12331. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSTARS.2021.3129818

The rich spectral information provided by hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has made this technology very useful in the classification of remotely sensed data. However, classification of hyperspectral data is typically affected by noise and the Hughes phen... Read More about Folded LDA: extending the linear discriminant analysis algorithm for feature extraction and data reduction in hyperspectral remote sensing..

A grounded theory study on midwifery managers' views and experiences of implementing and sustaining continuity of carer models within the UK maternity system. (2021)
Journal Article
TURNER, S., CROWTHER, S. and LAU, A. 2022. A grounded theory study on midwifery managers' views and experiences of implementing and sustaining continuity of carer models within the UK maternity system. Women and birth [online], 35(5), pages e421-e431. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2021.10.010

Background: Current UK health policy recommends the transition of maternity services towards provision of Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCoCer) models. Quality of healthcare is correlated with the quality of leadership and management yet there is li... Read More about A grounded theory study on midwifery managers' views and experiences of implementing and sustaining continuity of carer models within the UK maternity system..

Crude glycerol as a potential feedstock for future energy via thermochemical conversion processes: a review. (2021)
Journal Article
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..

Feasibility and acceptability of exercise interventions for adults with tendinopathy: a mixed methods review. [Protocol] (2021)
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COOPER, K., ALEXANDER, L., SWINTON, P., MORRISSEY, D., PAVLOVA, A., MITCHELL, L., BRANDIE, D., TZORTZIOU BROWN, V. 2021. Feasibility and acceptability of exercise interventions for adults with tendinopathy: a mixed methods review. [Protocol]. PROSPERO [online], item number CRD42020164641. Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020164641

This is a protocol for a review that aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of any exercise intervention for the treatment of any tendinopathy. The first specific review question is: What is the current knowledge about the feasibility of d... Read More about Feasibility and acceptability of exercise interventions for adults with tendinopathy: a mixed methods review. [Protocol].

A blend of traditional visual symbols in BIPV application: any prospects? (2021)
Journal Article
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?.

Thrombotic adverse events reported for Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: comparison of occurrence and clinical outcomes in the EudraVigilance database. (2021)
Journal Article
TOBAIQY, M., MACLURE, A., ELKOUT, H. and MACLURE, K. 2021. Thrombotic adverse events reported for Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: comparison of occurrence and clinical outcomes in the EudraVigilance database. Vaccines [online], 9(11), article 1326. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9111326

Vaccination against COVID-19 is the cornerstone of controlling and mitigating the ongoing pandemic. Thrombotic adverse events linked to Moderna, Pfizer and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine have been documented and described as extremely rare. While the... Read More about Thrombotic adverse events reported for Moderna, Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: comparison of occurrence and clinical outcomes in the EudraVigilance database..

MNOC's level of engagement with human rights obligations in transnational litigations from the Niger Delta. (2021)
Journal Article
OCHEI, N.V., EZEANI, E. and ANDERSON, C. 2021. MNOC's level of engagement with human rights obligations in transnational litigations from the Niger Delta. People: international journal of social sciences [online], 7(3), pages 18-41. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20319/pijss.2021.73.1841

The approach that Multinational Oil companies (MNOCs) use to comply with their human rights obligations translates to the different levels of engagement with stakeholders. For example, concerns regarding alleged human rights and environmental violati... Read More about MNOC's level of engagement with human rights obligations in transnational litigations from the Niger Delta..

An optimized machine learning and big data approach to crime detection. (2021)
Journal Article
PALANIVINAYAGAM, A., GOPAL, S.S., BHATTACHARYA, S., ANUMBE, N., IBEKE, E. and BIAMBA, C. 2021. An optimized machine learning and big data approach to crime detection. Wireless communications and mobile computing [online], 2021, article ID 5291528. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5291528

Crime detection is one of the most important research applications in machine learning. Identifying and reducing crime rates is crucial to developing a healthy society. Big Data techniques are applied to collect and analyse data: determine the requir... Read More about An optimized machine learning and big data approach to crime detection..

Semaglutide for weight loss. (2021)
Journal Article
OJENIRAN, M., DUBE, B., PAIGE, A., TON, J. and LINDBLAD, A.J. 2021. Semaglutide for weight loss. Canadian family physician [online], 67(11), page 842. Available from: https://doi.org/10.46747/cfp.6711842

Is semaglutide (SGT) effective for weight loss? Used with lifestyle changes, 2.4 mg of subcutaneous SGT weekly resulted in a mean 10% to 15% weight loss (10 to 15 kg) over 68 weeks versus 2% to 3% (3 to 4 kg) with placebo (PC). Most (70% to 80%) lost... Read More about Semaglutide for weight loss..

Good food is good medicine. [Blog post] (2021)
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DOUGLAS, F. and GOODWIN, S. 2021. Good food is good medicine. [Blog post]. Posted on the Independent Food Aid Network website [online], 12 November 2021. Available from: https://www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/post/good-food-is-good-medicine

The growth of charitable food aid in the UK is a phenomenon that needs deep and persistent questioning. This was the reasoning behind our recent web-based Creative Conversation, and the motivation to co-write this piece as we reflected upon this expe... Read More about Good food is good medicine. [Blog post].

Non-fungible building components: using smart contracts for a circular economy in the built environment. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DOUNAS, T., JABI, W. and LOMBARDI, D. 2021. Non-fungible building components: using smart contracts for a circular economy in the built environment. Blucher design proceedings [online], 9(6): proceedings of the 25th International conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 20201): designing possibilities, 8-12 November 2021, [virtual conference], pages 1189-1198. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5151/sigradi2021-20

The presented research study tackles the topic of economic and material sustainable development in the built environment and construction industry, by introducing and applying the concept and the potential of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on blockchain... Read More about Non-fungible building components: using smart contracts for a circular economy in the built environment..

Multistage Tool Path Optimisation of Single-Point Incremental Forming Process (2021)
Journal Article
YAN, Z., HASSANIN, H., EL-SAYED, M.A., ELDESSOUKY, H.M., DJUANSJAH, J.R.P., ALSALEH, N.A., ESSA, K. and AHMADEIN, M. 2021. Multistage tool path optimisation of single-point incremental forming process. Materials [online], 14(22), article number 6794. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14226794

Single-point incremental forming (SPIF) is a flexible technology that can form a wide range of sheet metal products without the need for using punch and die sets. As a relatively cheap and die-less process, this technology is preferable for small and... Read More about Multistage Tool Path Optimisation of Single-Point Incremental Forming Process.

Potentially poisonous plastic particles: microplastics as a vector for cyanobacterial toxins microcystin-LR and microcystin-LF. (2021)
Journal Article
PESTANA, C.J., MOURA, D.S., CAPELO-NETO, J., EDWARDS, C., DREISBACH, D., SPENGLER, B. and LAWTON, L.A. 2021. Potentially poisonous plastic particles: microplastics as a vector for cyanobacterial toxins microcystin-LR and microcystin-LF. Environmental science and technology [online], 55(23), pages 15940-15949. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c05796

The potential of microplastics to act as a vector for micropollutants of natural or anthropogenic origin is of rising concern. Cyanobacterial toxins, including microcystins, are harmful to humans and wildlife. In this study, we demonstrate for the fi... Read More about Potentially poisonous plastic particles: microplastics as a vector for cyanobacterial toxins microcystin-LR and microcystin-LF..

A novel state of charge estimation for energy storage systems based on the joint NARX network and filter algorithm. (2021)
Journal Article
LI, H., ZOU, C., FERNANDEZ, C., WANG, S., FAN, Y. and LIU, D. 2021. A novel state of charge estimation for energy storage systems based on the joint NARX network and filter algorithm. International journal of electrochemical science [online], 16(12), article 211213. Available from: https://doi.org/10.20964/2021.12.50

Lithium-ion batteries have the advantage of high energy density, low self-discharge rate, and long cycle life, and are currently the most widely used energy storage carriers. Accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation is essential to ensure the lithiu... Read More about A novel state of charge estimation for energy storage systems based on the joint NARX network and filter algorithm..