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The influence of molecular shape and electronic properties on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase. (2024)
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CRUICKSHANK, E., TUFAHA, N., WALKER, R., BROWN, S., GORECKA, E., POCIECHA, D., STOREY, J.M.D. and IMRIE, C.T. The influence of molecular shape and electronic properties on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase. Liquid crystals [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2024.2304598

The synthesis and characterisation of two series of ferroelectric nematogens based on RM734 having an additional methoxy group on the central phenyl ring are reported, the 3-methoxy-4-((4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl)phenyl 2-alkoxy-4-alkoxybenzoates (7-m-n... Read More about The influence of molecular shape and electronic properties on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase..

An improved convolutional neural network-bidirectional gated recurrent unit algorithm for robust state of charge and state of energy estimation of new energy vehicles of lithium-ion batteries. (2024)
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WU, F., WANG, S., LIU, D., CAO, W., FERNANDEZ, C. and HUANG, Q. 2024. An improved convolutional neural network-bidirectional gated recurrent unit algorithm for robust state of charge and state of energy estimation of new energy vehicles of lithium-ion batteries. Journal of energy storage [online], 82, article 110574. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.110574

State of charge (SOC) and state of energy (SOE) are the key factors that reflect the safe and range driving of new energy vehicles. This paper proposes an optimized convolutional neural network-bidirectional gate recurrent unit (CNN-BiGRU) and an imp... Read More about An improved convolutional neural network-bidirectional gated recurrent unit algorithm for robust state of charge and state of energy estimation of new energy vehicles of lithium-ion batteries..

State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries using combined machine learning model based on nonlinear constraint optimization. (2024)
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LIANG, Y., WANG, S., FAN, Y., HAO, X., LIU, D. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries using combined machine learning model based on nonlinear constraint optimization. Journal of the Electrochemical Society [online], 171(1), article number 010508. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ad18e1

Accurate State of Health (SOH) estimation of battery systems is critical to vehicle operation safety. However, it's difficult to guarantee the performance of a single model due to the unstable quality of raw data obtained from lithium-ion battery agi... Read More about State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries using combined machine learning model based on nonlinear constraint optimization..

A hybrid data driven framework considering feature extraction for battery state of health estimation and remaining useful life prediction. (2024)
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CHEN, Y., DUAN, W., HE, Y., WANG, S. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. A hybrid data driven framework considering feature extraction for battery state of health estimation and remaining useful life prediction. Green energy and intelligent transportation [online], 3(2), article number 100160. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geits.2024.100160

Battery life prediction is of great significance to the safe operation, and the maintenance costs are reduced. This paper proposed a hybrid framework considering feature extraction to solve the problem of data backward, large sample data and uneven d... Read More about A hybrid data driven framework considering feature extraction for battery state of health estimation and remaining useful life prediction..

Transport of nanoparticles in porous media and associated environmental impact: a review. (2024)
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YUSUF, E.O., AMBER, I., OFFICER, S. and OLUYEMI, G.F. 2024. Transport of nanoparticles in porous media and associated environmental impact: a review. Journal of engineering research [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2024.01.006

The release of nanoparticles into the environment occurs at different stages during their life cycle, with significant harmful effects on the human (e.g., lung inflammation and heart problems) and the ecosystem (e.g., soil and groundwater contaminati... Read More about Transport of nanoparticles in porous media and associated environmental impact: a review..

Targeted multi-analyte UHPLC-MS/MS methodology for emerging contaminants in septic tank wastewater, sludge and receiving surface water. (2024)
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WILSCHNACK, M., HOMER, B., CARTMELL, E., YATES, K. and PETRIE, B. 2024. Targeted multi-analyte UHPLC-MS/MS methodology for emerging contaminants in septic tank wastewater, sludge and receiving surface water. Analytical methods [online], Advanced Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01201H

Septic tanks treat wastewater of individual houses and small communities (up to 2000 people in Scotland) in rural and semi-urban areas and are understudied sources of surface water contamination. A multi-analyte methodology with solid phase extractio... Read More about Targeted multi-analyte UHPLC-MS/MS methodology for emerging contaminants in septic tank wastewater, sludge and receiving surface water..

Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review. (2024)
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NAZAR, Z., NASERALALLAH, L.M., STEWART, D., PAUDYAL, V. SHAFEI, L. and WEIDMANN, A. 2024. Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01674-x

Pharmacy practice research often focuses on the design, implementation and evaluation of pharmacy services and interventions. The use of behavioural theory in intervention research allows understanding of interventions’ mechanisms of action and are m... Read More about Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review..

Exploring determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the theoretical domains framework. (2024)
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TALKHAN, H., STEWART, D., MCINTOSH, T., ZIGLAM, H., ABDULROUF, P.V., AL-HAIL, M., DIAB, M. and CUNNINGHAM, S. [2024]. Exploring determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the theoretical domains framework. Research in social and administrative pharmacy [online], Articles in Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.12.009

Few theoretically-based, qualitative studies have explored determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour in hospitals. Understanding these can promote successful development and implementation of behaviour change interventions (BCIs). To use th... Read More about Exploring determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the theoretical domains framework..

Indium tin oxide thin film preparation and property relationship for humidity sensing: a review. (2024)
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RAJENDRAN, V., PRATHURU, A., FERNANDEZ, C., SUJATHA, D., PANDA, S.K. and FAISAL, N.H. [2024]. Indium tin oxide thin film preparation and property relationship for humidity sensing: a review. Engineering reports [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12836

This review aims to present a critical overview of indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film preparation methods, structure–property relationship and its application in humidity sensing. A range of passive and active humidity sensors with thin films (based on... Read More about Indium tin oxide thin film preparation and property relationship for humidity sensing: a review..

A reflection on: preparing the dietetic workforce of the future: developing innovative placements in social care settings. (2023)
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MACKENZIE, M. and NEWMAN, E. 2023. A reflection on: preparing the dietetic workforce of the future: developing innovative placements in social care settings. International journal of practice-based learning in health and social care [online], 11(2), pages 60-71. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18552/ijpblhsc.v11i2.1037

Looking back eight years, and reflecting on this project, we consider on our professional and personal learning. This pilot project came about because there is always pressure on practice placements in clinical practice, and we were aware of the chan... Read More about A reflection on: preparing the dietetic workforce of the future: developing innovative placements in social care settings..

An improved parameter identification and radial basis correction-differential support vector machine strategies for state-of-charge estimation of urban-transportation-electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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WANG, S., WANG, C., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., JIN, S., FERNANDEZ, C. and HUANG, Q. 2024. An improved parameter identification and radial basis correction-differential support vector machine strategies for state-of-charge estimation of urban-transportation-electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries. Journal of energy storage [online], 80, article number 110222. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110222

The State estimation and determination of time-varying model parameters are crucial for ensuring the safe management of lithium-ion batteries. This paper designs a limited memory recursive least square algorithm to improve the accuracy of online para... Read More about An improved parameter identification and radial basis correction-differential support vector machine strategies for state-of-charge estimation of urban-transportation-electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries..

Aging microplastics enhances the adsorption of pharmaceuticals in freshwater. (2023)
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MOURA, D.S., PESTANA, C.J., MOFFAT, C.F., GKOULEMANI, N., HUI, J., IRVINE, J.T.S. and LAWTON, L.A. 2024. Aging microplastics enhances the adsorption of pharmaceuticals in freshwater. Science of the total environment [online], 912, article number 169467. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169467

Plastic pollution is an increasing environmental concern. Pollutants such as microplastics (< 5 mm) and pharmaceuticals often co-exist in the aquatic environment. The current study aimed to elucidate the interaction of pharmaceuticals with microplast... Read More about Aging microplastics enhances the adsorption of pharmaceuticals in freshwater..

High structural diversity of aeruginosins in bloom-forming cyanobacteria of the genus Planktothrix as a consequence of multiple recombination events. (2023)
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ENTFELLNER, E., BAUMANN, K.B.L., EDWARDS, C. and KURMAYER, R. 2023. High structural diversity of aeruginosins in bloom-forming cyanobacteria of the genus Planktothrix as a consequence of multiple recombination events. Marine drugs [online], 21(12), article number 638. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/md21120638

Many compounds produced by cyanobacteria act as serine protease inhibitors, such as the tetrapeptides aeruginosins (Aer), which are found widely distributed. The structural diversity of Aer is intriguingly high. However, the genetic basis of this rem... Read More about High structural diversity of aeruginosins in bloom-forming cyanobacteria of the genus Planktothrix as a consequence of multiple recombination events..

A retrospective audit of neonatal BCG vaccination in Grampian, Scotland. (2023)
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SAVUL, S. and DUTHIE, S. 2023. A retrospective audit of neonatal BCG vaccination in Grampian, Scotland. Human vaccines and immunotherapeutics [online], 19(3), article 2281737. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2023.2281737

Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccine confers protection against tuberculosis (TB) and works most effectively when given to infants. Scotland runs a risk-based program in which BCG vaccine is offered to infants whose parent or grandparent was born i... Read More about A retrospective audit of neonatal BCG vaccination in Grampian, Scotland..

A multi-time-scale framework for state of energy and maximum available energy of lithium-ion battery under a wide operating temperature range. (2023)
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CHEN, L, WANG, S., JIANG, H. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. A multi-time-scale framework for state of energy and maximum available energy of lithium-ion battery under a wide operating temperature range. Applied energy [online], 355, article number 122225. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122225

Lithium-ion batteries are one of the best choices as energy storage devices for self-powered nodes in wireless sensor networks (WSN) due to their advantages of no memory effect, high energy density, long cycle life, and being pollution-free after bei... Read More about A multi-time-scale framework for state of energy and maximum available energy of lithium-ion battery under a wide operating temperature range..

An improved adaptive weights correction-particle swarm optimization-unscented particle filter method for high-precision online state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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LI, Z., WANG, S., YU, C., QI, C., SHEN, X. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An improved adaptive weights correction-particle swarm optimization-unscented particle filter method for high-precision online state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Ionics [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-023-05272-9

In the battery management system (BMS), the state of charge (SOC) of lithium-ion batteries is an indispensable part, and the accuracy of SOC estimation has attracted wide attention. Accurate SOC estimation can improve the efficiency of battery use wh... Read More about An improved adaptive weights correction-particle swarm optimization-unscented particle filter method for high-precision online state of charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

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..

A cross-sectional study examining the nature and extent of interprofessional education in schools of pharmacy in the United Kingdom. (2023)
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DEPASQUALE, C., CUNNINGHAM, S., JACOB, S.A., BOYTER, A., PORTLOCK, J., POWER, A. and ADDISON, B. [2023]. A cross-sectional study examining the nature and extent of interprofessional education in schools of pharmacy in the United Kingdom. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01655-0

Interprofessional education can prepare the workforce for collaborative practice in complex health and social care systems. The aim of this study was to examine the nature and extent of interprofessional education in schools of pharmacy in the United... Read More about A cross-sectional study examining the nature and extent of interprofessional education in schools of pharmacy in the United Kingdom..

Improved electric-thermal-aging multi-physics domain coupling modeling and identification decoupling of complex kinetic processes based on timescale quantification in lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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SHI, H., WANG, S., HUANG, Q., FERNANDEZ, C., LIANG, J., ZHANG, M., QI, C. and WANG, L. 2024. Improved electric-thermal-aging multi-physics domain coupling modeling and identification decoupling of complex kinetic processes based on timescale quantification in lithium-ion batteries. Applied energy [online], 353, part B, article 122174. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122174

Unraveling the kinetic behavior inside the battery is essential to break through the limitations of mechanistic studies and to optimize the control of the integrated management system. Given this fact that the battery system is multi-domain coupled a... Read More about Improved electric-thermal-aging multi-physics domain coupling modeling and identification decoupling of complex kinetic processes based on timescale quantification in lithium-ion batteries..

UNC-49 is a redox-sensitive GABAA receptor that regulates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response cell nonautonomously. (2023)
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POHL, F., GERMANN, A.L., MAO, J., HOU, S., BAKARE, B., KONG THOO LIN, P., YATES, K., NONET, M.L., AKK, G., KORNFELD, K. and HELD, J.M. 2023. UNC-49 is a redox-sensitive GABAA receptor that regulates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response cell nonautonomously. Science advances [online], 9(44). Available from: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adh2584

The γ-aminobutyric acid–mediated (GABAergic) system participates in many aspects of organismal physiology and disease, including proteostasis, neuronal dysfunction and life-span extension. Many of these phenotypes are also regulated by reactive oxyge... Read More about UNC-49 is a redox-sensitive GABAA receptor that regulates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response cell nonautonomously..