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A novel charged state prediction method of the lithium ion battery packs based on the composite equivalent modeling and improved splice Kalman filtering algorithm. (2020)
Journal Article
WANG, S., FERNANDEZ, C., YU, C., FAN, Y., CAO, W. and STROE, D.-I. 2020. A novel charged state prediction method of the lithium ion battery packs based on the composite equivalent modeling and improved splice Kalman filtering algorithm. Journal of power sources [online], 471, article ID 228450. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2020.228450

As the unscented Kalman filtering algorithm is sensitive to the battery model and susceptible to the uncertain noise interference, an improved iterate calculation method is proposed to improve the charged state prediction accuracy of the lithium ion... Read More about A novel charged state prediction method of the lithium ion battery packs based on the composite equivalent modeling and improved splice Kalman filtering algorithm..

A novel research approach for whole-life-cycle electrical power systems asset management using retroductive case study method. (2020)
Journal Article
BRUINERS, J., NJUGUNA, J. and AGARWAL, A. 2020. A novel research approach for whole-life-cycle electrical power systems asset management using retroductive case study method. Innovative energy and research [online], 9(2), article number 1000234. Available from: https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/a-novel-research-approach-for-wholelifecycle-electrical-power-systems-asset-management-using-retroductive-case-study-met.pdf

There are a vast number of complex influences on power systems assets both individually and as a collection of systems of assets. The complexities when governing what and when to intervene with these assets is played out over varying time frames and... Read More about A novel research approach for whole-life-cycle electrical power systems asset management using retroductive case study method..

Trends in gabapentinoid prescribing, co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, and associated deaths in Scotland. (2020)
Journal Article
TORRANCE, N., VELUCHAMY, A., ZHOU, Y., FLETCHER, E., MOIR, E., HEBERT, H., DONNAN, P., WATSON, J., COLVIN, L. and SMITH, B. 2020. Trends in gabapentinoid prescribing, co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, and associated deaths in Scotland. British journal of anaesthesia [online], 125(2), pages 159-167. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2020.05.017

Background: Gabapentinoid drugs (gabapentin and pregabalin) are effective in neuropathic pain, which has a prevalence of ~7%. Concerns about increased prescribing have implications for patient safety, misuse, and diversion. Drug-related deaths (DRDs)... Read More about Trends in gabapentinoid prescribing, co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, and associated deaths in Scotland..

The prevalence of fibromyalgia in axial spondyloarthritis. (2020)
Journal Article
JONES, G.T., MALLAWAARACHCHI, B., SHIM, J., LOCK, J. and MACFARLANE, G.J. 2020. The prevalance of fibromyalgia in axial spondyloarthritis. Rheumatology international [online], 40(10), pages 1581-1591. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-020-04621-5

Comorbid fibromyalgia, in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has been shown to influence disease activity and function, and quality of life. Although several papers exist, there is no comprehensive and robust systematic review to determine the prevalenc... Read More about The prevalence of fibromyalgia in axial spondyloarthritis..

North-east COVID-19 observatory: issue 3. (2020)
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KYDD, A., TEODOROWSKI, P., PAPADATOU, Z., VELO HIGUERAS, M., MACLEAN, C. and OZA, R. (eds.) 2020. North-east COVID-19 observatory: issue 3. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

Welcome to our third themed issue regarding COVID-19. The focus is on practice matters during the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue signposts you to useful resources and best practice statements and guidelines concerning COVID-19.

The importance of embedding meta skills in computer science graduate apprenticeship programmes. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
YOUNG, T. 2020. The importance of embedding meta skills in computer science graduate apprenticeship programmes. In Proceedings of the 25th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Innovation and technology in computer science education conference 2020 (ITiCSE '20), 15-19 June 2020, Trondheim, Norway. New York: ACM [online], pages 589-590. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3341525.3394010

The purpose of this proposal is to investigate the need for the increased focus on developing transferable and meta skills of Graduate Apprentice Computer Science students and how the advancements of technology can impact the need for this. The Fourt... Read More about The importance of embedding meta skills in computer science graduate apprenticeship programmes..

Through the lens: enhancing assessment with video-based presentation. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZARB, M. and BIRTLESKELMAN, J. 2020. Through the lens: enhancing assessment with video-based presentations. In Proceedings of the 25th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Innovation and technology in computer science education conference 2020 (ITiCSE '20), 15-19 June 2020, Trondheim, Norway. New York: ACM [online], pages 187-192. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3341525.3387376

This paper discusses a video-based approach trialled within Robert Gordon University. Students are typically asked to formally deliver presentations (either individually, or in groups) for summative assessment. Timetabling issues, large student numbe... Read More about Through the lens: enhancing assessment with video-based presentation..

Built heritage modelling and visualisation: the potential to engage with issues of heritage value and wider participation. (2020)
Journal Article
LAING, R. 2020. Built heritage modelling and visualisation: the potential to engage with issues of heritage value and wider participation. Developments in the built environment [online], 4, article ID 100017. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100017

Modelling and visualisation of the built heritage is an area where the use of digital tools and techniques have become pervasive. This extends across all stages and aspects of heritage projects, and has come to include the culture of data pertaining... Read More about Built heritage modelling and visualisation: the potential to engage with issues of heritage value and wider participation..

Prescribers’ perceptions of benefits and limitations of direct acting oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. (2020)
Journal Article
GENERALOVA, D., CUNNINGHAM, S., LESLIE, S.J., RUSHWORTH, G.F., MCIVER, L. and STEWART, D. 2020. Prescribers' perceptions of benefits and limitations of direct acting oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Pharmacy practice [online], 18(2), article ID 1936. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2020.2.1936

There is an acknowledged lack of robust and rigorous research focusing on the perspectives of those prescribing direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). The objective was to describe prescribers’ experience... Read More about Prescribers’ perceptions of benefits and limitations of direct acting oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation..

The Colston conundrum: what's behind the right's respect for slaver statues? (2020)
Newspaper / Magazine
SMITH, D.S. 2020. The Colston conundrum: what's behind the right's respect for slaver statues? Left foot forward [online], 11 June 2020. Available from: https://leftfootforward.org/2020/06/the-colston-conundrum-whats-behind-the-rights-respect-for-slaver-statues/

In this contribution to "Left Foot Forward", the author explores how the way in which the UK reacted to the unceremonious toppling and harbourside-dumping of Edward Colston's statue in Bristol reflects a warped vision of nationhood and Britain's impe... Read More about The Colston conundrum: what's behind the right's respect for slaver statues?.

Unilateral permission and prescriptive acquisition: a Scottish perspective. (2020)
Journal Article
ANDERSON, C. 2020. Unilateral permission and prescriptive acquisition: a Scottish perspective. Legal studies [online], 40(3), pages 477-493. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/lst.2020.3

It is common for a legal system to allow a person, in certain circumstances, to gain ownership of land by possessing it for a period of time. This is certainly true of both Scotland and England, although what is precisely required for possession to b... Read More about Unilateral permission and prescriptive acquisition: a Scottish perspective..

Outcomes and treatment responses, including work productivity, among people with axial spondyloarthritis living in urban and rural areas: a mixed-methods study within a national register. (2020)
Journal Article
HOLLICK, R.J., STELFOX, K., DEAN, L.E., SHIM, J., WALKER-BONE, K. and MACFARLANE, G.J. 2020. Outcomes and treatment responses, including work productivity, among people with axial spondyloarthritis living in urban and rural areas: a mixed-methods study within a national register. Annals of the rheumatic diseases [online], 79(8), pages 1055-1062. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-216988

Objective: To examine differences in clinical and patient-reported outcomes, including work, in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) living in rural and urban settings. Methods: Using a sequential, explanatory mixed-method design, data fr... Read More about Outcomes and treatment responses, including work productivity, among people with axial spondyloarthritis living in urban and rural areas: a mixed-methods study within a national register..

Programming heterogeneous parallel machines using refactoring and Monte–Carlo tree search. (2020)
Journal Article
BROWN, C. JANJIC, V., GOLI, M. and MCCALL, J. 2020. Programming heterogeneous parallel machines using refactoring and Monte–Carlo tree search. International journal of parallel programming [online], 48(4): high level parallel programming, pages 583-602. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10766-020-00665-z

This paper presents a new technique for introducing and tuning parallelism for heterogeneous shared-memory systems (comprising a mixture of CPUs and GPUs), using a combination of algorithmic skeletons (such as farms and pipelines), Monte–Carlo tree s... Read More about Programming heterogeneous parallel machines using refactoring and Monte–Carlo tree search..

Ethanolic stem bark extract of terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate–induced nephrotoxicity in rats. (2020)
Journal Article
MOOMIN, A., MENSAH, K.B., FORKUO, A.D., ADU-GYAMFI, P.K.T. and ANSAH, C. 2020. Ethanolic stem bark extract of terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Scientific African [online], 8, article number e00410. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00410

The plant Terminalia ivorensis is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and in the management of renal failure. We reported previously that the ethanol stem bark extract of the plant protects against gentamicin-induced renal and hepatic damage i... Read More about Ethanolic stem bark extract of terminalia ivorensis A. Chev. protects against potassium dichromate–induced nephrotoxicity in rats..

A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. (2020)
Journal Article
ALRAIISI, F., STEWART, D., ASHLEY, C., FAHMY, M., ALNAAMANI, H. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2021. A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], 17(3), pages 560-571. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.05.005

The literature shows a lack of evidence on pharmacists contributing to chronic kidney disease services. The aim was to determine pharmacists’ behaviors and experiences and perceptions of barriers and facilitators to implementation of models of care.... Read More about A theoretically based cross-sectional survey on the behaviors and experiences of clinical pharmacists caring for patients with chronic kidney disease..

Life cycle assessment of a rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC). (2020)
Journal Article
ZAWADZKI, P., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., BANI, N.A., MAS'UD, A.A., ARDILA-REY, J.A. and MUNIR, A.B. 2020. Life cycle assessment of a rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC). Sustainability [online], 12(11), article ID 4750. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12114750

Integrating a concentrator into the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) design has resulted in a new technology known as the building integrated concentrating photovoltaic (BICPV). The rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RA... Read More about Life cycle assessment of a rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RACPC)..

Demystifying interdisciplinary working (in Valuing Nature). (2020)
Report
BEAUMONT, N. (ed.) 2020. Demystifying interdisciplinary working (in Valuing Nature). Valuing Nature paper, VNP25. Valuing Nature [online]. Available from: https://valuing-nature.net/demystifying-interdisciplinary-working

The Valuing Nature Programme has established extensive interdisciplinary partnerships with the aim of improving our understanding of the value of nature and the use of these values in decision making. Articulating the values of nature requires resear... Read More about Demystifying interdisciplinary working (in Valuing Nature)..

Gender influences bacterial contamination of reusable cleanroom operators’ garments following wear. (2020)
Journal Article
SMITH, L.M., O'DRISCOLL, N.H. and LAMB, A.J. 2020. Gender influences bacterial contamination of reusable cleanroom operators’ garments following wear. European journal of parenteral and pharmaceutical sciences [online], 25(2), article 2. Available from: https://doi.org/10.37521/ejpps25202

Background: Operators are the primary source of cleanroom contamination, with the majority of their detritus identified as skin squames and their associated microorganisms. To reduce contamination, operatives are required to wear a specific arrangeme... Read More about Gender influences bacterial contamination of reusable cleanroom operators’ garments following wear..

(Fluoro)quinolones and quinolone resistance genes in the aquatic environment: a river catchment perspective. (2020)
Journal Article
CASTRIGNANÒ, E., KANNAN, A.M., PROCTOR, K., PETRIE, B., HODGEN, S., FEIL, E.J., LEWIS, S.E., LOPARDO, L., CAMACHO-MUÑOZ, D., RICE, J., CARTWRIGHT, N., BARDEN, R. and KASPRZYK-HORDERN, B. 2020. (Fluoro)quinolones and quinolone resistance genes in the aquatic environment: a river catchment perspective. Water research [online], 182, article ID 116015. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116015

This study provides an insight into the prevalence of (fluoro)quinolones (FQs) and their specific quinolone qnrS resistance gene in the Avon river catchment area receiving treated wastewater from 5 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), serving 1.5 mil... Read More about (Fluoro)quinolones and quinolone resistance genes in the aquatic environment: a river catchment perspective..

Adipocytokines and their relationship to endometrial cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2020)
Journal Article
ELLIS, P.E., BARRON, G.A., and BERMANO, G. 2020. Adipocytokines and their relationship to endometrial cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gynecologic oncology [online], 158(2), pages 507-516. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.05.033

Objective:- To investigate the association between circulating levels of adipocytokines (adiponectin, leptin, tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), interleukin 6 (IL-6)) and growth factors (insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and II (IGF-II)), and th... Read More about Adipocytokines and their relationship to endometrial cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis..