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Simple deterministic selection-based genetic algorithm for hyperparameter tuning of machine learning models. (2022)
Journal Article
RAJI, I.D., BELLO-SALAU, H., UMOH, I.J., ONUMANYI, A.J., ADEGBOYE, M.A. and SALAWUDEEN, A.T. 2022. Simple deterministic selection-based genetic algorithm for hyperparameter tuning of machine learning models. Applied sciences [online], 12(3), article 1186. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app12031186

Hyperparameter tuning is a critical function necessary for the effective deployment of most machine learning (ML) algorithms. It is used to find the optimal hyperparameter settings of an ML algorithm in order to improve its overall output performance... Read More about Simple deterministic selection-based genetic algorithm for hyperparameter tuning of machine learning models..

Abstract police organisations: distantiation, decontextualisation and digitalisation. (2022)
Book Chapter
TERPSTRA, J., SALET, R. and FYFE, N.R. 2022. Abstract police organisations: distantiation, decontextualisation and digitalisation. In Verhage, A., Easton, M. and de Kimpe, S. (eds.) Policing in smart societies: reflections on the abstract police. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan [online], pages 9-26. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83685-6_2

Over the past years, police organisations in many Western European countries have witnessed a range of important changes. To gain a better understanding of these changes, a new ideal-typical concept was introduced: the abstract police. Both in their... Read More about Abstract police organisations: distantiation, decontextualisation and digitalisation..

A novel collaborative multiscale weighting factor‐adaptive Kalman filtering method for the time‐varying whole‐life‐cycle state of charge estimation of lithium‐ion batteries. (2022)
Journal Article
WANG, S., FAN, Y., YU, C., JIN, S., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and STROE, D.-I. 2022. A novel collaborative multiscale weighting factor-adaptive Kalman filtering method for the time-varying whole-life-cycle state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. International journal of energy research [online], 46(6), pages 7704-7721. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/er.7672

Accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation is essential for the whole-life-cycle safety guarantee and protection of lithium-ion batteries, which is quite difficult to realize. In this study, a novel weighting factor-adaptive Kalman filtering (WF-AKF)... Read More about A novel collaborative multiscale weighting factor‐adaptive Kalman filtering method for the time‐varying whole‐life‐cycle state of charge estimation of lithium‐ion batteries..

About performance: a conversation with Richard Schechner. (2022)
Journal Article
MADEIRA, C., CRUZEIRO, C.P., DOUGLAS, A. and ELIAS, H. 2022. About performance: a conversation with Richard Schechner. Arts [online], 11(1), article 14. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/arts11010014

Richard Schechner is University Professor Emeritus at New York University (https: //tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/performance-studies/3508301, accessed 13 December 2021). As an experienced theatre director, scholar, and researcher, he pioneered the f... Read More about About performance: a conversation with Richard Schechner..

Investigating clinicians’ determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the theoretical domains framework. (2022)
Journal Article
TALKHAN, H., STEWART, D., MCINTOSH, T., ZIGLAM, H., ABDULROUF, P.V., AL-HAIL, M., DIAB, M. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2022. Investigating clinicians' determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the theoretical domains framework. Journal of hospital infection [online], 122, pages 72-83. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2022.01.007

Aim: To identify and quantify potential determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving doctors (∼4000) and pharmacists (∼400) working within Hamad Medica... Read More about Investigating clinicians’ determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the theoretical domains framework..

Removing plasmin from the equation: something to chew on… (2022)
Journal Article
MORROW, G.B. and MUTCH, N.J. 2022. Removing plasmin from the equation: something to chew on… Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis [online], 20(2), pages 280-284. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jth.15590

Thrombolytics or fibrinolytics are a group of pharmacological agents used to target and dissolve occlusive intravascular thrombi. Thrombi form a haemostatic plug at the site of injury to arrest bleeding and are essential for wound healing. However, i... Read More about Removing plasmin from the equation: something to chew on….

Comparative analysis of the performance of hydrophobically associating polymer, xanthan and guar gum as mobility control agent, in enhanced oil recovery application. (2022)
Journal Article
OGUNKUNLE, T.F., ONI, B.A., AFOLABI, R.O., FADAIRO, A.S., OJO, T. and ADESINA, O. 2022. Comparative analysis of the performance of hydrophobically associating polymer, xanthan and guar gum as mobility control agent, in enhanced oil recovery application. Journal of King Saud University (Engineering science)[online], 34(7), pages 402-407. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2022.01.003

This study aimed at evaluating the performance of hydrophobically associating polymer (HAPAM), xanthan gum, and guar gum in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes. Their performances in terms of oil recovery applications were investigated through rheo... Read More about Comparative analysis of the performance of hydrophobically associating polymer, xanthan and guar gum as mobility control agent, in enhanced oil recovery application..

Future directions for the discovery of natural product-derived immunomodulating drugs: an IUPHAR positional review. (2022)
Journal Article
WAINWRIGHT, C.L., TEIXEIRA, M.M., ADELSON, D.L. et al. 2022. Future directions for the discovery of natural product-derived immunomodulating drugs: an IUPHAR positional review. Pharmacological research [online], 177, article 106076. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106076

Drug discovery from natural sources is going through a renaissance, having spent many decades in the shadow of synthetic molecule drug discovery, despite the fact that natural product-derived compounds occupy a much greater chemical space than those... Read More about Future directions for the discovery of natural product-derived immunomodulating drugs: an IUPHAR positional review..

Tuneable magnetic nanocomposites for remote self-healing? [Dataset] (2022)
Data
GUPTA, R., FOOTER, C., STENNING, G., DARR, J. and PANCHOLI, K. [2022]. Tuneable magnetic nanocomposites for remote self-healing? [Dataset]. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1579700

The aim of this research is to develop a method to prepare a multiferroic-Polyamide 6 (PA6) nanocomposite with tuneable magnetocaloric properties for self-healing structure. It was shown that maintaining the low interaction radius through the dispers... Read More about Tuneable magnetic nanocomposites for remote self-healing? [Dataset].

Biological activity and stability of aeruginosamides from cyanobacteria. (2022)
Journal Article
CEGLOWSKA, M., KWIECIEŃ, P., SZUBERT, K., BRZUZAN, P., FLORCZYK, M., EDWARDS, C., KOSAKOWSKA, A. and MAZUR-MARZEC, H. 2022. Biological activity and stability of aeruginosamides from cyanobacteria. Marine drugs [online], 20(2): pharmaceutical potential of marine microorganisms, article 93. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/md20020093

Aeruginosamides (AEGs) are classified as cyanobactins, ribosomally synthesized peptides with post-translational modifications. They have been identified in cyanobacteria of genera Microcystis, Oscillatoria, and Limnoraphis. In this work, the new data... Read More about Biological activity and stability of aeruginosamides from cyanobacteria..

After the applause: understanding public management and public service ethos in the fight against COVID-19. (2022)
Journal Article
SHAND, R., PARKER, S., LIDDLE, J., SPOLANDER, G., WARWICK, L. and AINSWORTH, S. 2023. After the applause: understanding public management and public service ethos in the fight against COVID-19. Public management review [online], 25(8), pages 1475-1497). Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2022.2026690

Covid-19 has led to renewed public support for public services. Frontline workers symbolize a renewed ideal of public service ethos (PSE), though little attention has been paid to how the public managers delivering vital services interpret and mobili... Read More about After the applause: understanding public management and public service ethos in the fight against COVID-19..

The accommodation of precursor crimes within extradition. (2022)
Book Chapter
ARNELL, P. 2022. The accommodation of precursor crimes within extradition. In Walker, C., Llobet Anglí, M. and Meliá, M.C. (eds.) Precursor crimes of terrorism: the criminalisation of terrorism risk in comparative perspective. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing [online], chapter 16, pages 240-253. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788976329.00025

Extradition is the formal legal process whereby accused and convicted persons are transferred from one state or territory to another. It has a considerable pedigree and contains some common features. Several of these features have evolved in the late... Read More about The accommodation of precursor crimes within extradition..

Does spatial location affect business liquidations? (2022)
Journal Article
MAKROPOULOS, A., WEIR, C. and ZHANG, X. 2022. Does spatial location affect business liquidations? International journal of computational economics and econometrics [online], 12(1-2): spatial analysis and interaction in economics and econometrics; data and modelling for sustainable spatial systems, pages 139-157. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCEE.2022.120503

Current studies in aggregate business liquidations have paid little attention to the potential importance of firms geographical (spatial) location. There is some evidence of spatial concentration of economic activity in certain geographical across Eu... Read More about Does spatial location affect business liquidations?.

Determining concentric and eccentric force–velocity profiles during squatting. (2022)
Journal Article
ARMSTRONG, R., BALTZOPOULOS, V., LANGAN-EVANS, C., CLARK, D., JARVIS, J., STEWART, C. and O'BRIEN, T.D. 2022. Determining concentric and eccentric force–velocity profiles during squatting. European journal of applied physiology [online], 122(3), pages 769-779. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-021-04875-2

The force–velocity relationship of muscular contraction has been extensively studied. However, previous research has focussed either on isolated muscle or single-joint movements, whereas human movement consists of multi-joint movements (e.g. squattin... Read More about Determining concentric and eccentric force–velocity profiles during squatting..

An interview with Gregory Sholette about the Precarious Workers Pageant project. (2022)
Journal Article
CRUZEIRO, C.P., DOUGLAS, A., MADEIRA, C. and ELIAS, H. 2022. An interview with Gregory Sholette about the Precarious Workers Pageant project. Arts [online], 11(1), article 18. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/arts11010018

In this interview, NYC-based artist, writer, educator, and activist Gregory Sholette talks about the Precarious Workers Pageant project, reflecting on its aesthetic and political dimensions. He addresses the emergence of public spectacles generated b... Read More about An interview with Gregory Sholette about the Precarious Workers Pageant project..

Effect of reservoir structural rhythm on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) performance. (2022)
Journal Article
ABUNUMAH, O., OGUNLUDE, P., OGOUN, E., RAMALAN, M., ANTWI, S., AISUENI, F., HASHIM, I. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Effect of reservoir structural rhythm on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) performance. International journal on engineering, science and technology [online], 4(1), pages 41-53. Available from: https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.72

In addition to the evolution of green and nano energy, sequestration of CO2 is also an evolving method to control the global CO2 footprint and greenhouse effect. Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is an established technique to capture carbon fro... Read More about Effect of reservoir structural rhythm on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) performance..

Mass transfer characteristics through alumina membranes with different pores sizes and porosity. (2022)
Journal Article
OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNOMAH, O., HASHIM, I., AISUENI, F., OGOUN, E., ANTWI, S., RAMALAN, M., WILLIAMWEST, T., SUKKI, F.M. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Mass transfer characteristics through alumina membranes with different pores sizes and porosity. International journal of engineering, science and technology [online], 4(1), pages 99-123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.71

Different membranes covering the macroporous to nano-pororous range and having different porosities have been used to study the mass transfer of methane and carbon dioxide single gases. The effect of flow parameters on the transport mechanisms throug... Read More about Mass transfer characteristics through alumina membranes with different pores sizes and porosity..

Characterization and hydrodynamic evaluation of the relationship between permeability and microstructure parameters ceramic membranes for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. (2022)
Journal Article
AISUENI, F., GOBINA, E., HASHIM, I. and OGOUN, E. 2022. Characterization and hydrodynamic evaluation of the relationship between permeability and microstructure parameters ceramic membranes for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. International journal of engineering, science and technology [online], 4(1), pages 14-20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.69

Ceramic membranes for wastewater treatment are usually fine filters prepared by sintering of alumina, titania or zirconia powders at ultra-high temperatures and have an asymmetric cross-section using the same material or a combination of the three gi... Read More about Characterization and hydrodynamic evaluation of the relationship between permeability and microstructure parameters ceramic membranes for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion..

Nanoporous gas transport in shale gas reservoirs. (2022)
Journal Article
OGOUN, E., OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNOMAH, O. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Nanoporous gas transport in shale gas reservoirs. International journal on engineering, science and technology [online], 4(1), pages 73-84. Available from: https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.70

In more conventional gas reservoirs, gas flow is simple, uncomplicated, and described by simple flux pressure drop expressions. In shale reservoirs however, this relationship takes the form of a more complex and multiscale flow process involving spec... Read More about Nanoporous gas transport in shale gas reservoirs..

PS-net: progressive selection network for salient object detection. (2022)
Journal Article
REN, J., WANG, Z. and REN, J. 2022. PS-net: progressive selection network for salient object detection. Cognitive computation [online], 14(2), pages 794-804. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-021-09952-4

Low-level features contain abundant details and high-level features have rich semantic information. Integrating multi-scale features in an appropriate way is significant for salient object detection. However, direct concatenation or addition taken by... Read More about PS-net: progressive selection network for salient object detection..