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Environmental and economic considerations for the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in Nigeria. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
AYENI, M., IYALLA, I. and MAHON, R. 2024. Environmental and economic considerations for the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria annual international conference and exhibition (NAICE 2024), 5-7 August 2024, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted on OnePetro [online], paper number SPE-223134-MS. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2118/223134-MS

When offshore structures reach their end of life it becomes necessary to remove them and return the environment to its initial state. Generally, there are three options for decommissioning which are complete removal, leave in place, and partial remov... Read More about Environmental and economic considerations for the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in Nigeria..

Energy transition in Nigeria: a decarbonisation strategy for the oil and gas value chain through integrated renewable energy technologies. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
NKANG, D., IYALLA, I., MAHON, R. and AMBER, I. 2024. Energy transition in Nigeria: a decarbonisation strategy for the oil and gas value chain through integrated renewable energy technologies. In Proceedings of the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria annual international conference and exhibition (NAICE 2024), 5-7 August 2024, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted on OnePetro [online], paper number SPE-223135-MS. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2118/223135-MS

The global energy landscape is transforming and is shifting toward cleaner energy sources to mitigate the effects of climate change. As such, traditional oil and gas operators are decarbonising and diversifying their existing oil and gas portfolios w... Read More about Energy transition in Nigeria: a decarbonisation strategy for the oil and gas value chain through integrated renewable energy technologies..

Assessment of polymer resins as alternative abandonment barrier materials for high pressure high temperature (HPHT) wells: a multi criteria decision making approach. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CHUKWUEMEKA, A., NJUGUNA, J., OLUYEMI, G. and ATTAR, S. 2024. Assessment of polymer resins as alternative abandonment barrier materials for high pressure high temperature (HPHT) wells: a multi criteria decision making approach. In Proceedings of the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria annual international conference and exhibition (NAICE 2024), 5-7 August 2024, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted on OnePetro [online], paper number SPE-221795-MS. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2118/221795-ms

Portland cement is the predominant material for permanent abandonment of oil and gas wells. However, resins are increasingly finding applications in the mix of barrier materials for plug and abandonment of wells because of unique features that enable... Read More about Assessment of polymer resins as alternative abandonment barrier materials for high pressure high temperature (HPHT) wells: a multi criteria decision making approach..

A comparative study of acoustic emissions from pencil lead breaks on steel and aluminum substrates using signal analysis. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FATUKASI, O.S., ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, C.J. and PANCHOLI, K. 2024. A comparative study of acoustic emissions from pencil lead breaks on steel and aluminum substrates using signal analysis. In Proceedings of the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria annual international conference and exhibition (NAICE 2024), 5-7 August 2024, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted on OnePetro [online], paper number SPE-221670-MS. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2118/221670-MS

Pipeline infrastructure plays a crucial role in various industries, such as water management, transportation, oil and gas. Detecting and monitoring potential failures or leaks in pipelines is of paramount importance to ensure safety, prevent environm... Read More about A comparative study of acoustic emissions from pencil lead breaks on steel and aluminum substrates using signal analysis..

High precision estimation of remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries based on strongly correlated aging feature factors and AdaBoost framework. (2024)
Journal Article
FENG, R., WANG, S., YU, C. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. High precision estimation of remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries based on strongly correlated aging feature factors and AdaBoost framework. Ionics [online], 30(10), pages 6215-6237. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05740-w

In response to the current issue of low accuracy and robustness in the remaining useful life (RUL) model of lithium-ion batteries. In the framework of AdaBoost, a lithium-ion battery life prediction model based on an improved whale optimization algor... Read More about High precision estimation of remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries based on strongly correlated aging feature factors and AdaBoost framework..

Environmentalities of Namibian conservancies: how communal area residents govern conservation in return. (2024)
Book Chapter
SCHNEIDER, R. 2024. Environmentalities of Namibian conservancies: how communal area residents govern conservation in return. In Sullivan, S., Dieckmann, U. and Lendelvo, S. (eds.). Etosha Pan to the Skeleton Coast conservation histories, policies and practices in north-west Namibia. Cambridge: Open Book Publishers [online], Chapter 5, pages 167-190. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0402.05

This chapter explores how communal area residents in north-west Namibia experience, understand, and respond to their conservancies. Drawing on philosopher Michel Foucault's concept of 'governmentality' and specifically its 'environmentality' variant,... Read More about Environmentalities of Namibian conservancies: how communal area residents govern conservation in return..

Nexus between building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and cultural heritage: optical characterisation of screen-printed traditional symbols on solar cells. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
AWUKU, S.A., BENNADJI, A., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., PRABHU, R. and SELLAMI, N. 2024. Nexus between building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and cultural heritage: optical characterisation of screen-printed traditional symbols on solar cells. Engineering proceedings [online], 71(1): proceedings of the 4th Annual solar and wind power conference 2024 (ASWEC 2024): next generation of energy solution, 5 June 2024, [virtual conference], article number 9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024071009

This preliminary study adopts a screen-printing technique to transfer traditional Adinkra symbols onto monocrystalline solar cells. The study reveals that custom patterns for the top contact design of solar cells are achievable through direct screen-... Read More about Nexus between building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and cultural heritage: optical characterisation of screen-printed traditional symbols on solar cells..

Enhancing workplace skills through work-based learning in engineering education. (2024)
Journal Article
AMISH, M. 2024. Enhancing workplace skills through work-based learning in engineering education. International journal of innovative science and research technology [online], 9(7), pages 1983-1990. Available from: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUL1276

The industry's modern workplace is rapidly evolving due to the energy transition. This transformation focuses on advanced technology and solutions to energy-related challenges. Aligning the skills taught in higher education with the demands of the wo... Read More about Enhancing workplace skills through work-based learning in engineering education..

The importance of consolidation of learning in undergraduate teaching. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BURGESS, K. 2024. The importance of consolidation of learning in undergraduate teaching. In Proceedings of the 50th Improving university teaching 2024 (IUT 2024): foundations for the future, 31 July - 02 August 2024, Milwaukee, WI, USA: [hybrid event]. Milwaukee: IUT [online], 2024 sessions (Day 2: Europe: Part 2: Europe/Africa/Middle East Focus). Available from: https://iutconference.com/2024/08/2024-day-1-2-3/

In the current climate Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are dealing with centralizing and diminishing resources with reduced infrastructure outweighed by increasing student numbers. HEIs are looking to enhance efficiency of resource with automate... Read More about The importance of consolidation of learning in undergraduate teaching..

Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications. (2024)
Journal Article
OWEN, M.M., WONG, L.S., ACHUKWU, E.O., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and AKIL, H.M. 2024. Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications. Construction and building materials [online], 442, article number 137659. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137659

The surge in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle production has led to a rise in waste PET plastics. Recycling these waste PET plastics for infrastructural purposes offers a feasible solution to curb environmental pollution and the climat... Read More about Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications..

Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments. (2024)
Journal Article
OWEN, M.M., WONG, L.S., ACHUKWU, E.O., ROMLI, A.Z. and SHUIB, S.B. 2024. Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments. Journal of industrial textiles [online], 54, pages 1-30. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/15280837241267817

This study explores the mechanical and thermal characterization of epoxy-based composites reinforced with chemically modified woven cotton fabrics using the resin infusion technique. The woven fabrics construction parameters were varied in terms of w... Read More about Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments..

Assessing the performance of ethereum and hyperledger fabric under DDoS attacks for cyber-physical systems. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
JAYADEV, V., MORADPOOR, N. and PETROVSKI, A. 2024. Assessing the performance of ethereum and hyperledger fabric under DDoS attacks for cyber-physical systems. In ARES '24: proceedings of the 19th International conference on Availability, reliability and security, 30 July - 02 August 2024, Vienna, Austria. New York: ACM [online], article number 48. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3664476.3670927

Blockchain technology offers a decentralized and secure platform for addressing various challenges in smart cities and cyber-physical systems, including identity management, trust and transparency, and supply chain management. However, blockchains ar... Read More about Assessing the performance of ethereum and hyperledger fabric under DDoS attacks for cyber-physical systems..

Startup dynamics of drag-based multibladed vertical axis wind turbine. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ASIM, T. and OSAME, P. 2024. Startup dynamics of drag-based mulibladed vertical axis wind turbine. Engineering proceedings [online], 71(1): proceedings of the 4th Annual solar and wind power conference 2024 (ASWEC 2024): next generation of energy solution, 5 June 2024, [virtual conference], article number 5. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024071005

A multibladed drag-based Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) was developed and its startup dynamics evaluated using wind tunnel tests. The experimental data obtained for the time-based angular position of the rotor shaft at Aberdeen's average wind spee... Read More about Startup dynamics of drag-based multibladed vertical axis wind turbine..

Current status review of corrosion resistance applications of titanium alloys in the petroleum industry. (2024)
Journal Article
WANG, L., ZHAO, X., WANG, X., SHANG, S., XIU, Z., XI, Y., JIA, H., XU, S., LIU, H., WEN, L., XIAO, X., LIU, R. and JI, J. 2024. Current status review of corrosion resistance applications of titanium alloys in the petroleum industry. Coatings [online], 14(8), article number 941. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14080941

Because of its superior strength, low elastic modulus, and exceptional resistance to corrosion, titanium alloy is commonly used as a replacement for carbon steel in the construction of oil well pipes. This paper starts with the application of titaniu... Read More about Current status review of corrosion resistance applications of titanium alloys in the petroleum industry..

Cross-validation for detecting label poisoning attacks: a study on random forest algorithm. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
YASARATHNA, T.L., MUNASINGHE, L., KALUTARAGE, H. and LE-KHAC, N.-A. 2024. Cross-validation for detecting label poisoning attacks: a study on random forest algorithm. In Pitropakis, N., Katsikas, S., Furnell, S. and Markantonakis, K. (eds.) Proceedings of the 39th International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) International conference on ICT systems security and privacy protection 2024 (IFIP SEC 2024), 12-14 June 2024, Edinburgh, UK. IFIP Advances in information and communication technology, 710. Cham: Springer [online], pages 451-464. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65175-5_32

The widespread adoption of machine learning (ML) algorithms has revolutionized various aspects of modern life. However, their susceptibility to data poisoning attacks remains a significant concern due to their potential to compromise model integrity... Read More about Cross-validation for detecting label poisoning attacks: a study on random forest algorithm..

Classification of artificial intelligence techniques for early architectural design stages. (2024)
Journal Article
VISSERS-SIMILON, E., DOUNAS, T. and DE WALSCHE, J. 2024. Classification of artificial intelligence techniques for early architectural design stages. International journal of architectural computing [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/14780771241260857

This paper provides a strategic classification of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques based on a systematic literature review and four levels of potential: the levels of input, output, collaboration and creativity. The classification demonstrates... Read More about Classification of artificial intelligence techniques for early architectural design stages..

What are the perceived unmet needs for patient care, education, and research among genitourinary cancer nurses in Australia? A mixed method study. (2024)
Journal Article
PATERSON, C., ANDERSON, H., ROSANO, M., COWAN, D., SCHULZ, D., SANTORO, K., FORSHAW, T., HAWKS, C. and ROBERTS, N., on behalf of Cancer Nurses Society of Australia. 2024. What are the perceived unmet needs for patient care, education, and research among genitourinary cancer nurses in Australia? A mixed method study. Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing [online], 11(9), article number 100564. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100564

Specialist genitourinary (GU) nurses provide care to a broad and diverse group of patients diagnosed with kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, adrenal, and penile cancer. The purpose of this study was to identify GU cancer nurse perspectives of per... Read More about What are the perceived unmet needs for patient care, education, and research among genitourinary cancer nurses in Australia? A mixed method study..

Towards fully automated processing and analysis of construction diagrams: AI-powered symbol detection. (2024)
Journal Article
JAMIESON, L., MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. and ELYAN, E. [2024]. Towards fully automated processing and analysis of construction diagrams: AI-powered symbol detection. International journal on document analysis and recognition [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10032-024-00492-9

Construction drawings are frequently stored in undigitised formats and consequently, their analysis requires substantial manual effort. This is true for many crucial tasks, including material takeoff where the purpose is to obtain a list of the equip... Read More about Towards fully automated processing and analysis of construction diagrams: AI-powered symbol detection..

Enhancing abstract screening classification in evidence-based medicine: incorporating domain knowledge into pre-trained models. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
OFORI-BOATENG, R., ACEVES-MARTINS, M., WIRANTUGA, N. and MORENO-GARCIA, C.F. 2024. Enhancing abstract screening classification in evidence-based medicine: incorporating domain knowledge into pre-trained models. In Finkelstein, J., Moskovitch, R. and Parimbelli, E. (eds.) Proceedings of the 22nd Artificial intelligence in medicine international conference 2024 (AIME 2024), 9-12 July 2024, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Lecture notes in computer science, 14844. Cham: Springer [online], part I, pages 261-272. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66538-7_26

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) represents a cornerstone in medical research, guiding policy and decision-making. However, the robust steps involved in EBM, particularly in the abstract screening stage, present significant challenges to researchers. Nu... Read More about Enhancing abstract screening classification in evidence-based medicine: incorporating domain knowledge into pre-trained models..

Reparations for chattel slavery: a call from the "periphery" to decolonise international (human rights) law. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
NESHAT MOKADEM, L., BIHOLAR, R. and FINDLAY, J. 2024. Reparations for chattel slavery: a call from the "periphery" to decolonise international (human rights) law. Presented at the 6th Cross-cultural conversation of the Interdisciplinary Forum for the Study of Jurisprudence and Value Inquiry in the Non-Western World (JVI), 24 July 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

This seminar was the sixth meeting or cross-cultural conversation (CCC) organised by the Interdisciplinary Forum for the Study of Jurisprudence and Value Inquiry in the Non-Western World (JVI), convened by Olufemi Ilesanmi. This particular event, mod... Read More about Reparations for chattel slavery: a call from the "periphery" to decolonise international (human rights) law..