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Magnetic polyamide 6 nanocomposites for increasing damage tolerance through self-healing of composite structures. (2021)
Thesis
GUPTA, R. 2021. Magnetic polyamide 6 nanocomposites for increasing damage tolerance through self-healing of composite structures. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1987943

Self-healing materials have the ability to repeatedly repair damages that occur before complete failure of materials. The development of stimuli-responsive self-healing materials has been in demand recently for composite structures, since their failu... Read More about Magnetic polyamide 6 nanocomposites for increasing damage tolerance through self-healing of composite structures..

Immiscible displacement of trapped oil through experimental and data mining techniques. (2021)
Thesis
ABUNUMAH, O. 2021. Immiscible displacement of trapped oil through experimental and data mining techniques. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1987936

Extensive experimental and data mining techniques have been applied to investigate the potential and competitiveness of gases used in immiscible gas-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes. Methane (CH4), Nitrogen (N2), Air (21%O2/N2) and Carbon Dioxid... Read More about Immiscible displacement of trapped oil through experimental and data mining techniques..

Computational fluid dynamics modelling of multi-phase flow transition in presence of solid particles. (2021)
Thesis
ALAITA, D.A. 2021. Computational fluid dynamics modelling of multi-phase flow transition in presence of solid particles. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1603672

Multi-phase flow is the type of flow common in the oil and gas industry, as oil reservoirs contain mixtures of oil, gas and water with sand particles from sandstone reservoirs. Accurate design of oil and gas production equipment greatly depends on de... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics modelling of multi-phase flow transition in presence of solid particles..

This post is sponsored but all opinions are my own: does fashion blogging offer an authentic voice? An investigation into the credibility of fashion blogger sponsored content and blogger perspectives on the tensions between authenticity and commercialisation. (2021)
Thesis
DARGIE, H. 2021. This post is sponsored but all opinions are my own: does fashion blogging offer an authentic voice? An investigation into the credibility of fashion blogger sponsored content and blogger perspectives on the tensions between authenticity and commercialisation. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1603638

This study investigates the impact of commercial sponsorship upon fashion blogging, a form of digital communication that has become important in influencing online consumer behaviour. Fashion companies appreciate the marketing value of blogs and have... Read More about This post is sponsored but all opinions are my own: does fashion blogging offer an authentic voice? An investigation into the credibility of fashion blogger sponsored content and blogger perspectives on the tensions between authenticity and commercialisation..

Evaluation of the effect of urbanization on urban thermal behaviour using urban heat island indicators: the case of the CBD of Accra. (2021)
Thesis
GYASI-ADDO, J.A. 2021. Evaluation of the effect of urbanization on urban thermal behaviour using urban heat island indicators: the case of the CBD of Accra. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1603337

Various studies have shown that urban heat island (UHI) can significantly affect the local climate of the built environment. Extreme air temperatures and heat waves adversely affect people's health, their overall well-being and productivity. Tropical... Read More about Evaluation of the effect of urbanization on urban thermal behaviour using urban heat island indicators: the case of the CBD of Accra..

The relevance of trait theory for the professionalisation of the new corporate professions: a case study of project management. (2021)
Thesis
LAWMAN, A. 2021. The relevance of trait theory for the professionalisation of the new corporate professions: a case study of project management. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1603238

The aim of this study is to explore the extent to which trait theory is relevant to the new corporate professions through a case study of project management. The award of a Royal Charter to the UK-based professional body, Association for Project Mana... Read More about The relevance of trait theory for the professionalisation of the new corporate professions: a case study of project management..

Stratification strength and light climate explain variation in chlorophyll α at the continental scale in a European multilake survey in a heatwave summer. (2021)
Journal Article
DONIS, D., MANTZOUKI, E., MCGINNIS, D.F. et al. 2021. Stratification strength and light climate explain variation in chlorophyll a at the continental scale in a European multilake survey in a heatwave summer. Limnology and oceanography [online], 66(12), pages 4314-4333. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.11963

To determine the drivers of phytoplankton biomass, we collected standardized morphometric, physical, and biological data in 230 lakes across the Mediterranean, Continental, and Boreal climatic zones of the European continent. Multilinear regression m... Read More about Stratification strength and light climate explain variation in chlorophyll α at the continental scale in a European multilake survey in a heatwave summer..

How different electricity pricing systems affect the energy trilemma: assessing Indonesia's electricity market transition. (2021)
Journal Article
HEFFRON, R.J., KÖRNER, M.-F., SUMARNO, T., WAGNER, J., WEIBELZAHL, M. and FRIDGEN, G. 2022. How different electricity pricing systems affect the energy trilemma: assessing Indonesia's electricity market transition. Energy economics [online], 107, article 105663. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2021.105663

Indonesia's current energy policy, which relies on cheap fossil fuels and focuses on two out of the three horns of the energy trilemma, namely, energy security and energy equity, may impede its efforts to higher shares of renewable energy sources. Th... Read More about How different electricity pricing systems affect the energy trilemma: assessing Indonesia's electricity market transition..

Practical guide to undertaking scoping reviews for pharmacy clinicians, researchers and policymakers. (2021)
Journal Article
KHALIL, H., MCINERNEY, P., POLLOCK, D., ALEXANDER, L., MUNN, Z., TRICCO, A.C., GODFREY, C.M. and PETERS, M.D.J. 2022. Practical guide to undertaking scoping reviews for pharmacy clinicians, researchers and policymakers. Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics [online], 47(2), pages 129-134. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpt.13558

What is known and Objective: Scoping reviews are a valuable evidence synthesis methodology. They can be used to map the evidence related to any topic to allow examination of practice, methods, policy and where (and how) future research could be under... Read More about Practical guide to undertaking scoping reviews for pharmacy clinicians, researchers and policymakers..

Effect of menstrual cycle phase, menstrual irregularities, and hormonal contraceptive use on anterior knee laxity and non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury occurrence in women: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol] (2021)
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NÉDÉLEC, E., FOLI, E., SHULTZ, S.J., SWINTON, P.A., DOLAN, E., ENRIGHT, K., PIASECKI, J., MATTHEWS, J.J., SALE, C. and ELLIOTT-SALE, K.J. 2021. Effect of menstrual cycle phase, menstrual irregularities, and hormonal contraceptive use on anterior knee laxity and non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury occurrence in women: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol]. BMJ Open Sport and exercise medicine [online], 7, e001170. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001170

Exercising women report three to six times more ACL tears than men, which happen, in the majority of cases, with a non-contact mechanism. This sex disparity has, in part, been attributed to the differences in reproductive hormone profiles between men... Read More about Effect of menstrual cycle phase, menstrual irregularities, and hormonal contraceptive use on anterior knee laxity and non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury occurrence in women: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Protocol].

Dealing with dehydration. (2021)
Newspaper / Magazine
KYDD, A. 2021. Dealing with dehydration. Health Europa quarterly [online], 19, pages 96-99. Available from: https://www.healtheuropa.eu/dealing-with-dehydration-in-older-adults/111477/

Food and drink are fundamental staples in our everyday lives. Not only do they play an essential part in our overall health, but they also hold holistic significance, influencing our daily habits, giving us a sense of familiarity, and helping us buil... Read More about Dealing with dehydration..

Towards machine learning-driven practices for oil and gas decommissioning: introduction of a new offshore pipeline dataset. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
VUTTIPITTAYAMONGKOL, P., TUNG, A. and ELYAN, E. 2021. Towards machine learning-driven practices for oil and gas decommissioning: introduction of a new offshore pipeline dataset. In Proceedings of the 9th International conference on computer and communications management (ICCCM 2021), 16-18 July 2021, [virtual event]. New York: ACM [online], pages 111-116. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3479162.3479179

Thousands of offshore oil and gas structures worldwide are approaching the end of their operating lifespan. Decommissioning processes are expensive and normally take years to finish as various options need to be analysed based on numerous stakeholder... Read More about Towards machine learning-driven practices for oil and gas decommissioning: introduction of a new offshore pipeline dataset..

Critical analysis of female entrepreneurship and access to finance in Nigeria. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ONOSHAKPOR, C., CUNNINGHAM, J. and GAMMIE, E. 2021. Critical analysis of female entrepreneurship and access to finance In Nigeria. Presented at 2021 Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE): bridging enterprise, policy and practice: creating social and public value, 28-29 October 2021, Cardiff, UK.

Aim: The aim of this research is to critically evaluate the role of access to finance on the development of female-run enterprises in Nigeria. The study extends this to examine the role of gender as it is perceived in the Nigerian society, and how th... Read More about Critical analysis of female entrepreneurship and access to finance in Nigeria..

Daylight, view-out, and windows: the sensorial-based design of Ottoman-era mosques. (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BELAKEHAL, A., TABET AOUL, K.A., BENNADJI, A., BENKHALFALLAH, I. and BOUNHAS, D. 2021. Daylight, view-out, and windows: the sensorial-based design of Ottoman-era mosques. In Tabet Aoul, K.A., Shafiq, M.T. and Attoye, D.E. (eds.) Proceedings of 8th Zero energy mass custom home international conference 2021 (ZEMCH 2021), 26-28 October 2021, Dubai, UAE. Al Ain: ZEMCH Network [online], pages 285-302. Available from: http://zemch.org/proceedings/2021/ZEMCH2021.pdf

Daylighting and outside view, as window design parameters, are often the main ambience-generating design factors that connect the users' sensorial relationship to their external environment. These relationships and their resulting ambiences vary by b... Read More about Daylight, view-out, and windows: the sensorial-based design of Ottoman-era mosques..

AWEU-Net: an attention-aware weight excitation U-Net for lung nodule segmentation. (2021)
Journal Article
BANU, S.F., SARKER, M.M.K., ABDEL-NASSER, M., PUIG, D. and RASWAN, H.A. 2021. AWEU-Net: an attention-aware weight excitation U-Net for lung nodule segmentation. Applied science [online], 11(21), article 10132. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app112110132

Lung cancer is a deadly cancer that causes millions of deaths every year around the world. Accurate lung nodule detection and segmentation in computed tomography (CT) images is a vital step for diagnosing lung cancer early. Most existing systems face... Read More about AWEU-Net: an attention-aware weight excitation U-Net for lung nodule segmentation..

Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines. (2021)
Journal Article
ASIM, T. and ISLAM, S.Z. 2021. Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines. Energies [online], 14(21), article 7060. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14217060

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are omni-directional turbomachines commonly used in rural areas for small-to-medium-scale power generation. The complex flow observed in the wake region of VAWTs is affected by a number of factors, such as rotor bl... Read More about Effects of damaged rotor on wake dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines..

The influence of season phase on multivariate load relationships in professional youth soccer. (2021)
Journal Article
MAUGHAN, P.C., MACFARLANE, N.G. and SWINTON, P.A. 2022. The influence of season phase on multivariate load relationships in professional youth soccer. Journal of sports sciences [online], 40(3), pages 345-350. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1993642

The purpose of this research was to assess relationships between subjective and external measures of training load in professional youth footballers, whilst accounting for the effect of the stage of the season. Data for ratings of perceived exertion... Read More about The influence of season phase on multivariate load relationships in professional youth soccer..

Ratings of perceived exertion at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold in people with coronary heart disease: a CARE CR study. (2021)
Journal Article
NICHOLS, S., ENGIN, B., CARROLL, S., BUCKLEY, J. and INGLE, L. 2021. Ratings of perceived exertion at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold in people with coronary heart disease: a CARE CR study. Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine [online], 64(6), article number 101462. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2020.101462

Exercise prescription guidelines for individuals undergoing cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) are often based on heart rate training zones and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). United Kingdom guidelines indicate that patients should exercise at an... Read More about Ratings of perceived exertion at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold in people with coronary heart disease: a CARE CR study..

Investigations of AE signals emitted from dropped indenter on steel pipes' surface. (2021)
Journal Article
SHEHADEH, M., OSMAN, A., ELBATRAN, A.H.A., STEEL, J.A. and REUBEN, R.L. 2021. Investigations of AE signals emitted from dropped indenter on steel pipes' surface. IEEE access [online], 9, pages 147947-147957. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3122915

Acoustic emission (AE) are stress waves created by the material deformation, which could be utilized to detect impacts of objects within different mechanical systems. In a mechanical system, impacts from dropped masses are pertinent to realistic wave... Read More about Investigations of AE signals emitted from dropped indenter on steel pipes' surface..

Fuzzy adaptive singular value decomposition cubature Kalman filtering algorithm for lithium‐ion battery state‐of‐charge estimation. (2021)
Journal Article
YANG, X., WANG, S., XU, W., QIAO, J., YU, C. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. Fuzzy adaptive singular value decomposition cubature Kalman filtering algorithm for lithium-ion battery state-of-charge estimation. International journal of circuit theory and applications [online], 50(2), pages 614-632. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/cta.3166

To solve the problem of the slow convergence speed for the battery state-of-charge estimation of cubature Kalman filter algorithm, the ternary lithium-ion battery is taken as the research object, and an algorithm combining the fuzzy self-adaptation a... Read More about Fuzzy adaptive singular value decomposition cubature Kalman filtering algorithm for lithium‐ion battery state‐of‐charge estimation..