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Enhancing brain tumor classification with transfer learning across multiple classes: an in-depth analysis. (2023)
Journal Article
AHMMED, S., PODDER, P., MONDAL, M.R.H., RAHMAN, S.M.A., KANNAN, S., HASAN, M.J., ROHAN, A. and PROSVIRIN, A.E. 2023. Enhancing brain tumor classification with transfer learning across multiple classes: an in-depth analysis. Biomedinformatics [online], 3(4), pages 1124-1144. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedinformatics3040068

This study focuses on leveraging data-driven techniques to diagnose brain tumors through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. Utilizing the rule of deep learning (DL), we introduce and fine-tune two robust frameworks, ResNet 50 and Inception V3,... Read More about Enhancing brain tumor classification with transfer learning across multiple classes: an in-depth analysis..

A summary of artificial lift failure, remedies and run life improvements in conventional and unconventional wells. (2023)
Journal Article
MAHDI, M.A.A., AMISH, M., OLUYEMI, G. and ABDULMONIEM, M. 2023. A summary of artificial lift failure, remedies and run life improvements in conventional and unconventional wells. International journal of innovative science and research technology [online], 8(11), pages 1589-1596. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10251115

Artificial lift (AL) systems are crucial for enhancing oil and gas production from reservoirs. However, the failure of these systems can lead to significant losses in production and revenue. This paper explores the different types of AL failures and... Read More about A summary of artificial lift failure, remedies and run life improvements in conventional and unconventional wells..

Analytical modelling of the hydraulic effect of hydrate deposition on transportability and plugging location in subsea gas pipelines. (2023)
Journal Article
UMUTEME, O.M., ISLAM, S.Z., HOSSAIN, M. and KARNIK, A. [2023]. Analytical modelling of the hydraulic effect of hydrate deposition on transportability and plugging location in subsea gas pipelines. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: journal of mechanical engineering science [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062231196986

Accurate prediction of the hydraulic effect of hydrate deposition and plug location is critical to the safety and operability of natural gas transport pipelines, especially for gas-dominant subsea pipelines where maintenance and intervention activiti... Read More about Analytical modelling of the hydraulic effect of hydrate deposition on transportability and plugging location in subsea gas pipelines..

Solar-powered adsorption-based multi-generation system working under the climate conditions of GCC countries: theoretical investigation. (2023)
Journal Article
EL-SHARKAWY, I.I., HASSAN, M., ABD-ELHADY, M.M., RADWAN, A. and INAYAT, A. 2023. Solar-powered adsorption-based multi-generation system working under the climate conditions of GCC countries: theoretical investigation. Sustainability [online], 15(22), article number 15851. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su152215851

In this study, transient modelling for a solar-powered adsorption-based multi-generation system working under the climatic conditions of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is conducted. Three cities are selected for this study: Sharjah in t... Read More about Solar-powered adsorption-based multi-generation system working under the climate conditions of GCC countries: theoretical investigation..

Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review. (2023)
Journal Article
LOUGH, J., ASIM, T., COULL, S., MARSHALL, A., ISLAM, S.Z. and AMBER, I. 2023. Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review. Journal of physics: conference series [online], 2626: proceedings from the 2023 EERA (European Energy Research Alliance) DeepWind conference, 18-20 January 2023, Trondheim, Norway, article 012006. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2626/1/012006

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) are becoming increasingly popular for wind power extraction due to their simpler design, lower manufacturing and maintenance costs. The omni-directionality of these power generating machines make them more suitable... Read More about Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review..

Numerical investigation of blade roughness impact on the aerodynamic performance and wake behavior of horizontal axis wind turbine. (2023)
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MIAN, H.H., SIDDIQUI, M.S., YANG, L., KVAMSDAL, T. and ASIM, T. 2023. Numerical investigation of blade roughness impact on the aerodynamic performance and wake behavior of horizontal axis wind turbine. Journal of physics: conference series [online], 2626: proceedings from the 2023 EERA (European Energy Research Alliance) DeepWind conference, 18-20 January 2023, Trondheim, Norway, article 012073. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2626/1/012073

The prolonged operation of wind turbines in harsh offshore environments leads to deterioration and roughness accumulation on the blade surface. This roughness, particularly on the leading edge and other surfaces, can affect the laminar-to-turbulent t... Read More about Numerical investigation of blade roughness impact on the aerodynamic performance and wake behavior of horizontal axis wind turbine..

Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties. (2023)
Journal Article
DAOUSH, W.M., AL-ZUAIR, A.F., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and INAM, F. [2023]. Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties. Carbon letters [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-023-00630-z

Carbon fibers of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) type were coated with nickel nanoparticles using a chemical reduction method in alkaline hydrazine bath. The carbon fibers were firstly heated at 400°C and then chemically treated in hydrochloric acid followed... Read More about Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties..

Photocatalytic conversion of cellulose into C5 oligosaccharides. (2023)
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SKILLEN, N., WELGAMAGE, A., ROBERTSON, P.K.J., IRVINE, J.T.S. and LAWTON, L.A. 2023. Photocatalytic conversion of cellulose into C5 oligosaccharides. Journal of physics: energy [online], 6(1), article number 015002. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/ad04f1

Cellulose is made up of linear polymers of glucose monomers that could be a crucial source for valuable chemicals and sustainable liquid fuels. Cellulose is however, very stable and its conversion to a useful fuel or platform chemical products remain... Read More about Photocatalytic conversion of cellulose into C5 oligosaccharides..

Impact of communication system characteristics on electric vehicle grid integration: a large-scale practical assessment of the UK's cellular network for the Internet of Energy. (2023)
Journal Article
ZEINALI, M., ERDOGAN, N., BAYRAM, I.S. and THOMPSON, J.S. 2023. Impact of communication system characteristics on electric vehicle grid integration: a large-scale practical assessment of the UK's cellular network for the Internet of Energy. Electricity [online], 4(4), pages 309-319. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity4040018

The ever-increasing number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) requires appropriate electric vehicle grid integration (EVGI) for charging coordination to maintain grid stability and enhance PEV user convenience. As such, the widespread adoption of el... Read More about Impact of communication system characteristics on electric vehicle grid integration: a large-scale practical assessment of the UK's cellular network for the Internet of Energy..

Quasi-static compression tests of overwrapped composite pressure vessels under low velocity impact. (2023)
Journal Article
MOHAMMED, A.I., RAGHUPATHY, K., BALTAZAR, O.D.V.G., ONOKPASAH, L., CARVALHO, R., MOGENSEN, A., HASSANI, F. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Quasi-static compression tests of overwrapped composite pressure vessels under low velocity impact. Composite structures [online], 327, article number 117662. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117662

Pressure vessels are being utilised in different applications that are indispensable, including automobile, aerospace, underwater vehicles, oil and gas, and chemical engineering among others. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the influence of... Read More about Quasi-static compression tests of overwrapped composite pressure vessels under low velocity impact..

Design of a novel α-shaped flue gas route flame incinerator for the treatment of municipal waste materials. (2023)
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LIU, X., ZHU, G., MISHRA, R. and ASIM, T. 2023. Design of a novel α-shaped flue gas route flame incinerator for the treatment of municipal waste materials. Waste and biomass valorization [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02291-5

In order to improve the combustion characteristics of municipal waste materials and reduce excess pollutants generated during the incineration process, this study develops a novel waste incinerator with an α-shaped flue gas route. This has been achie... Read More about Design of a novel α-shaped flue gas route flame incinerator for the treatment of municipal waste materials..

Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential. (2023)
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BLAIKIE, L., WELGAMAGE DON, A., FRANZEN, X., FERNANDEZ, C., FAISAL, N. and KONG THOO LIN, P. [2023]. Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential. Waste and biomass valorization [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02292-4

Waste by-products such as pot ale are abundantly produced during the whisky distillation process and are conventionally used as livestock feed, however a significant proportion continues to require land and sea disposal. Here, the novel potential of... Read More about Valorisation of whisky distillery waste as a sustainable source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties with neuroprotective potential..

Assessments of the WRF model in simulating 2021 extreme rainfall episode in Malaysia. (2023)
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CHEN, Y., CHAN, A., GEE OOI, C., LI, L. and YENN TEO, F. 2024. Assessments of the WRF model in simulating 2021 extreme rainfall episode in Malaysia. Air quality, atmosphere and health [online], 17(2), pages 257-281. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-023-01442-w

An episode of extreme monsoonal flood event has severely affected the East and West coast of Peninsular Malaysia from 16th to 18th December 2021. The extreme rainfall was documented to be associated to Tropical Depression 29 and Typhoon Rai. In addit... Read More about Assessments of the WRF model in simulating 2021 extreme rainfall episode in Malaysia..

A comparative study of eggshell and commercial sorbent-based catalysts through synthesis and characterization for SESR process. (2023)
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QASIM, M., AYOUB, M., SINGH, K., INAYAT, A., SHAMSUDDIN, R., DANISH, M. and FARRUKH, S. 2023. A comparative study of eggshell and commercial sorbent-based catalysts through synthesis and characterization for SESR process. Sustainability [online], 15(20), article number 14762. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su152014762

Hydrogen is a clean and valuable energy carrier, and there is growing consensus that a hydrogen-based economy could be the key to ensuring the long-term reliability and environmental friendliness of the world's energy supply. There are a variety of m... Read More about A comparative study of eggshell and commercial sorbent-based catalysts through synthesis and characterization for SESR process..

Genetic programming application in predicting fluid loss severity. (2023)
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AMISH, M. and ETTA-AGBOR, E. 2023. Genetic programming application in predicting fluid loss severity. Results in engineering [online], 20, article number 101464. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101464

Numerous wells worldwide encounter significant, costly, and time-consuming lost circulation issues during drilling or while deploying tubulars across naturally fractured or induced fractured formations. This can potentially lead to formation damage,... Read More about Genetic programming application in predicting fluid loss severity..

Acoustic emission sensor-assisted process monitoring of air plasma-sprayed titanium deposition. (2023)
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VISWANATHAN, V., PRATHURU, A., FAISAL, N.H. and GOEL, S. 2023. Acoustic emission sensor-assisted process monitoring of air plasma-sprayed titanium deposition. Journal of thermal spray technology [online], 32(8), pages 2763-2777. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-023-01663-6

Acoustic emission is a sensing technique that offers the potential benefit for its use as an in situ monitoring tool for a wide range of manufacturing processes. This work attempts to highlight the robustness of using acoustic emission (AE) data for... Read More about Acoustic emission sensor-assisted process monitoring of air plasma-sprayed titanium deposition..

Modelling hydrate deposition in gas-dominant subsea pipelines in operating and shutdown scenarios. (2023)
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UMUTEME, O.M., ISLAM, S.Z., HOSSAIN, M. and KARNIK, A. 2023. Modelling hydrate deposition in gas-dominant subsea pipelines in operating and shutdown scenarios. Sustainability [online], 15(18), article number 13824. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813824

This study addresses a significant research gap related to hydrate formation in subsea gas pipelines, with a specific focus on deposition rates during shutdown scenarios, which has received limited attention in previous studies. Past research has emp... Read More about Modelling hydrate deposition in gas-dominant subsea pipelines in operating and shutdown scenarios..

The state of the art in hydrogen storage. (2023)
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REYNOLDS, J., ALI, D. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. The state of the art in hydrogen storage. Green energy and environmental technology [online], (accepted).

The global renewable energy mix is set to change even further with the increasing demand for hydrogen. The production levels are dramatically increasing, and it is becoming prevalent that the storage of hydrogen gas is much more complex than natural... Read More about The state of the art in hydrogen storage..

A holistic team approach (HTA) model to curb machinery accidents in power plants. (2023)
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NESAN, K.P., BUANG, A., KANIAPAN, S., ZAINI, D., NESAN, V.P. and RAZAL, M.J.M. 2023. A holistic team approach (HTA) model to curb machinery accidents in power plants. Journal of scientific and industrial research [online], 82(9), pages 947-955. Available from: https://doi.org/10.56042/jsir.v82i9.383

Machinery accidents have been an important aspect that needs proper attention in all work places in recent years especially power plants. A large number of accident cases have been reported from the year 2018 to 2022. Accident report from DOSH (Depar... Read More about A holistic team approach (HTA) model to curb machinery accidents in power plants..

An exploratory study on wind speed profiling of high-rise building/monument using EnviMET. (2023)
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ZAKARIA, N.H., SALLEH, S.A., ISA, N.A., CHAN, A., OOI, M.C.G. and ASMAT, A. [2023]. An exploratory study on wind speed profiling of high-rise building/monument using EnviMET. Malaysian construction research journal [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://www.cream.my/prod/special-issues

Envi-MET is a useful tool for simulating wind speed at building heights and modelling microclimatic conditions around buildings, including wind speed around buildings and other structures. Envi-MET is used in this study to simulate wind speed toward... Read More about An exploratory study on wind speed profiling of high-rise building/monument using EnviMET..