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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..

Mitigating the impact of cross-culture on project team effectiveness in the Nigerian oil and gas industry: the mediating role of organizational culture and project leadership. (2023)
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UMUTEME, O.M. and ADEGBITE, W.M. 2023. Mitigating the impact of cross-culture on project team effectiveness in the Nigerian oil and gas industry: the mediating role of organizational culture and project leadership. Social sciences and humanities open [online], 8(1), article 100653. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100653

This paper investigates the interplay between cross-culture, organisational culture, path-goal leadership, and team effectiveness in Nigerian oil and gas projects. Employing a quantitative research approach with a philosophical assumption between pos... Read More about Mitigating the impact of cross-culture on project team effectiveness in the Nigerian oil and gas industry: the mediating role of organizational culture and project leadership..

A comprehensive review of pre- and post-treatment approaches to achieve sustainable desalination for different water streams. (2023)
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POIRIER, K., LOTFI, M., GARG, K., PATCHIGOLLA, K., ANTHONY, E.J., FAISAL, N.H., MULGUNDMATH, V., SAHITH, J.K., JADHAWAR, P., KOH, L., MOROSUK, T. and AL MHANNA, N. 2023. A comprehensive review of pre- and post-treatment approaches to achieve sustainable desalination for different water streams. Desalination [online], 566, article 116944. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116944

Desalination is an energy intensive process requiring adequate pre- and post- treatment. The novelty of this paper is that it jointly reviews the technologies for pre-treatment, desalination and post-treatment and bridges the gap between them while c... Read More about A comprehensive review of pre- and post-treatment approaches to achieve sustainable desalination for different water streams..

Assessing the impacts of climate variables on long-term air quality trends in Peninsular Malaysia. (2023)
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ZHENG, Y., OOI., M.C.G., JUNENG, L., WEE, H.B., LATIF, M.T., NADZIR, M.S.M., HANIF, N.M., CHAN, A., LI, L., AHMAD, N.B., TANGANG, F. 2023. Assessing the impacts of climate variables on long-term air quality trends in Peninsular Malaysia. Science of the total environment [online], 901, article 166430. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166430

Climate change is thought to influence the composition of atmospheric air, but little is known about the direct relationship between these variables, especially in a hot tropical climate like that of Malaysia. This work summarizes and analyzes the cl... Read More about Assessing the impacts of climate variables on long-term air quality trends in Peninsular Malaysia..

Hydrodynamic characterisation of fire sprinkler system of a passenger railroad car. (2023)
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CRAIG, M., YOUNAS, M. and ASIM, T. 2023. Hydrodynamic characterisation of fire sprinkler system of a passenger railroad car. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management (COMADEM) [online], 26(3), pages 15-23. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/403

Fire safety is one of the major concerns in the public transport and thus passenger trains in the UK seek continuous improvement in passenger safety and comfort. In order to combat fire, there is a legal requirement in most countries across the globa... Read More about Hydrodynamic characterisation of fire sprinkler system of a passenger railroad car..

Enhancement of infrared absorption through a patterned thin film of magnetic field and spin-coating directed self-assembly of gold nanoparticle stabilised ferrofluid emulsion. (2023)
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OKPOZO, P., DWIVEDI, Y., HUO, D. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. Enhancement of infrared absorption through a patterned thin film of magnetic field and spin-coating directed self-assembly of gold nanoparticle stabilised ferrofluid emulsion. RSC advances [online], 13(34), pages 23955-23966. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ra01369c

Molecular vibration signals were amplified by the gold strip gratings as a result of grating resonances and nearby electric field hotspots. Colloidal gold island films exhibit similar enhancement; however, the uneven geometrical characteristics of th... Read More about Enhancement of infrared absorption through a patterned thin film of magnetic field and spin-coating directed self-assembly of gold nanoparticle stabilised ferrofluid emulsion..

A new rough ordinal priority-based decision support system for purchasing electric vehicles. (2023)
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KUCUKSARI, S., PAMUCAR, D., DEVECI, M., ERDOGAN, N. and DELEN, D. 2023. A new rough ordinal priority-based decision support system for purchasing electric vehicles. Information sciences [online], 647, article number 119443. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2023.119443

This study proposes a novel multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model based on a rough extension of the Ordinal Priority Approach (OPA) to determine the order of importance of users' perspectives on Electric Vehicle (EV) purchases. Unlike conventio... Read More about A new rough ordinal priority-based decision support system for purchasing electric vehicles..

Multi-objective parametric optimization of driver-based electromagnetic sheet metal forming of SS304 using AA6061-T6 driver. (2023)
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KHAN, Z., KHAN, M., YOUNAS, M., DANISH, A.S., KHAN, A. and DJAVANROODI, F. 2023. Multi-objective parametric optimization of driver-based electromagnetic sheet metal forming of SS304 using AA6061-T6 driver. Mechanics of advanced materials and structures [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2023.2235344

This study uses statistical techniques to optimize the electromagnetic forming process for driver-based sheet metal forming with a flat coil. AA6061T6 sheet was used as a driver to form SS304 sheets. The optimization of maximum elongation, die fittin... Read More about Multi-objective parametric optimization of driver-based electromagnetic sheet metal forming of SS304 using AA6061-T6 driver..

Synthesis of a new biocomposite for fertiliser coating: assessment of biodegradability and thermal stability. (2023)
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KETABCHI, M.R., MASOUDI SOLTANI, S. and CHAN, A. 2023. Synthesis of a new biocomposite for fertiliser coating: assessment of biodegradability and thermal stability. Environmental science and pollution research [online], 30(41), pages 93722-93730. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28892-0

The bio- and thermal degradation as well as the water absorption properties of a novel biocomposite comprising cellulose nanoparticles, natural rubber and polylactic acid have been investigated. The biodegradation process was studied through an assem... Read More about Synthesis of a new biocomposite for fertiliser coating: assessment of biodegradability and thermal stability..

Heat and mass transport behavior in bio-convective reactive flow of nanomaterials with Soret and Dufour characteristics. (2023)
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KHAN, M.I., SHAH, F., ABDULLAEV, S.S., LI, S., ALTUIJRI, R., VAIDYA, H. and KHAN, A. 2023. Heat and mass transport behavior in bio-convective reactive flow of nanomaterials with Soret and Dufour characteristics. Case studies in thermal engineering [online], 49, article 103347. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2023.103347

The main of this article is to analyze magnetohydrodynamic bioconvective flow of Sutterby nanoliquid. Gyrotactic microorganism in presence of chemical reaction is addressed. Thermophoretic, magnetic field, random motion heat generation and radiation... Read More about Heat and mass transport behavior in bio-convective reactive flow of nanomaterials with Soret and Dufour characteristics..

Clinical evaluation of painful diabetes peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients: lessons from expatriates in the United Arab Emirates. (2023)
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HAZARI, A., MISHRA, V. and AGOURIS, I. 2023. Clinical evaluation of painful diabetes peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients: lessons from expatriates in the United Arab Emirates. Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: clinical research and reviews [online], 17(9), article 102832. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2023.102832

The high prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in the United Arab Emirates makes it imperative to screen and manage diabetes peripheral neuropathy (DPN) as a priority. Considering the high number of expats from different ethnicity a more thorough appro... Read More about Clinical evaluation of painful diabetes peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients: lessons from expatriates in the United Arab Emirates..

Precise dynamic modelling of real-world hybrid solar-hydrogen energy systems for grid-connected buildings. (2023)
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ATTEYA, A.I., ALI, D. and SELLAMI, N. 2023. Precise dynamic modelling of real-world hybrid solar-hydrogen energy systems for grid-connected buildings. Energies [online], 16(14), article 5449. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145449

Hybrid renewable hydrogen energy systems could play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions for enabling the Net Zero ambition; however, the lack of exact computational modelling tools for sizing the integrated system components and simulating... Read More about Precise dynamic modelling of real-world hybrid solar-hydrogen energy systems for grid-connected buildings..

Advances in structural analysis and process monitoring of thermoplastic composite pipes. (2023)
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OKOLIE, O., LATTO, J., FAISAL, N., JAMIESON, H., MUKHERJI, A. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Advances in structural analysis and process monitoring of thermoplastic composite pipes. Heliyon [online], 9(7), e17918. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17918

Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) in comparison to other pipes have proven beneficial features due to its flexibility which includes being fit for purpose, lightweight and no corrosion. However, during the manufacturing of TCP which involves the co... Read More about Advances in structural analysis and process monitoring of thermoplastic composite pipes..

Computational fluid dynamics simulation of natural gas hydrate sloughing and pipewall shedding temperature profile: implications for CO2 transportation in subsea pipeline. (2023)
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UMUTEME, O.M., ISLAM, S.Z., HOSSAIN, M. and KARNIK, A. 2023. Computational fluid dynamics simulation of natural gas hydrate sloughing and pipewall shedding temperature profile: implications for CO2 transportation in subsea pipeline. Gas science and engineering [online], 116, article number 205048. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2023.205048

The continuous flow assurance in subsea gas pipelines relies heavily on the assessment of temperature profile during hydrate sloughing and pipewall shedding caused by hydrates, with similar implications for carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation under h... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics simulation of natural gas hydrate sloughing and pipewall shedding temperature profile: implications for CO2 transportation in subsea pipeline..

Impacts of annealing temperature and time on the thermoelectric performance of recycled carbon fiber (RCF)/n-Bi2Te3 heterostructure thermoelectric composites. (2023)
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JAGADISH, P., KHALID, M., WONG, W.P., PHEI LI. L., CHELVANATHAN, P., WALVEKAR, R., MUBARAK, N.M. and CHAN, A. 2023. Impacts of annealing temperature and time on the thermoelectric performance of recycled carbon fiber (RCF)/n-Bi2Te3 heterostructure thermoelectric composites. ECS journal of solid state science and technology [online], 12(6), article number 061004. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1149/2162-8777/acdd98

Recycling carbon fibre waste is crucial for sustainability in the composites industry. Herein, we report the fabrication of a heterostructure composite using recycled carbon fiber (RCF) and n-type bismuth telluride (n-Bi2Te3) for thermoelectric appli... Read More about Impacts of annealing temperature and time on the thermoelectric performance of recycled carbon fiber (RCF)/n-Bi2Te3 heterostructure thermoelectric composites..

Developing a virtual engineering lab using ADDIE model. (2023)
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AMISH, M. and JIHAN. S. 2023. Developing a virtual engineering lab using ADDIE model. Journal of e-learning research [online], 2(1), pages 50-69. Available from: https://doi.org/10.33422/jelr.v2i1.417

In recent years, digital competence has become essential at the workplace. There is a growing demand for engineers with both employability and digital skills. As a result of the technological advancements, the Virtual Laboratory (VLab) concept was cr... Read More about Developing a virtual engineering lab using ADDIE model..

Influence of feedstock and thermal spray process on the phase composition of alumina coatings and their sliding wear. (2023)
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ALI, O., AHMED, R., TOMA, F.-L., BERGER, L.-M., MATTHEY, B., FAISAL, N. and AHMED, K. 2023. Influence of feedstock and thermal spray process on the phase composition of alumina coatings and their sliding wear. Journal of thermal spray technology [online], 32(7), pages 2028-2053. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-023-01597-z

Suspension thermal spraying is an emerging coating technology that enables the deposition of dense-structured ceramic coatings. As wear resistance is a main application field of alumina (Al2O3) coatings, this study aimed to evaluate the dry reciproca... Read More about Influence of feedstock and thermal spray process on the phase composition of alumina coatings and their sliding wear..

Development of predictive optimization model for autonomous rotary drilling system using machine learning approach. (2023)
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AMADI, K., IYALLA, I., PRABHU, R., ALSABA, M. and WALY, M. 2023. Development of predictive optimization model for autonomous rotary drilling system using machine learning approach. Journal of petroleum exploration and production technology [online], 13(10), pages 2049-2062. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-023-01656-9

The growing global energy demand and strict environmental policies motivate the use of technology and performance improvement techniques in drilling operations. In the traditional drilling method, the effort and time required to optimize drilling dep... Read More about Development of predictive optimization model for autonomous rotary drilling system using machine learning approach..

Numerical modeling of varying hemodynamic features with changing internal carotid artery bifurcation angles and degrees of stenosis. (2023)
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AL BISHTAWI, B., SOO, Y.H., CHAN, A.T.Y. and SCRIBANO, G. 2023. Numerical modeling of varying hemodynamic features with changing internal carotid artery bifurcation angles and degrees of stenosis. European journal of mechanics - B/Fluids [online], 101, pages 176-194. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechflu.2023.05.009

Atherosclerosis is a disease clinically categorized as a silent killer as its symptoms only become pronounced after the buildup has extensively progressed. Therefore, early detection, prediction and treatment become of great priority. The focus of th... Read More about Numerical modeling of varying hemodynamic features with changing internal carotid artery bifurcation angles and degrees of stenosis..

Investigating the potential of renewable-hydrogen energy storage systems (RHES) in enabling Scotland’s farming communities net-zero transition and sizing the proposed RHES system. (2023)
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AL-ALI, H., ALI, D. and ATTEYA, A.I. 2023. Investigating the potential of renewable-hydrogen energy storage systems (RHES) in enabling Scotland’s farming communities net-zero transition and sizing the proposed RHES system. Green energy and environmental technology [online], 2, pages 1-32. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5772/geet.16

Renewable-hydrogen (H2) is a key component in Scotland's decarbonisation plans and its implementation in farming communities can support achieving net-zero goals. HydroGlen, a demonstrative renewable-powered farming community at Glensaugh, is used as... Read More about Investigating the potential of renewable-hydrogen energy storage systems (RHES) in enabling Scotland’s farming communities net-zero transition and sizing the proposed RHES system..