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Potential identification and industrial evaluation of an integrated design automation workflow. (2019)
Journal Article
ENTNER, D., PRANTE, T., VOSGIEN, T., ZAVOIANU, A.-C., SAMINGER-PLATZ, S., SCHWARZ, M. and FINK, K. 2019. Potential identification and industrial evaluation of an integrated design automation workflow. Journal of engineering, design and technology [online], 17(6), pages 1085-1109. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-06-2018-0096

Purpose - The paper aims to raise awareness in the industry of design automation tools, especially in early design phases, by demonstrating along a case study the seamless integration of a prototypically implemented optimization, supporting design sp... Read More about Potential identification and industrial evaluation of an integrated design automation workflow..

Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Martius) supplementation in the diet during gestation and lactation attenuates liver steatosis in dams and protects offspring. (2019)
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BARBOSA, P.O., DE SOUZA, M.O., PAIVA, D.P.D., SILVA, M.E., LIMA, W.G., BERMANO, G. and FREITAS, R.N. 2020. Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Martius) supplementation in the diet during gestation and lactation attenuates liver steatosis in dams and protects offspring. European journal of nutrition [online], 59(5), pages 1595-1908. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-019-02040-2

Purpose: Maternal high-fat diet affects offspring and can induce metabolic disorders such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). New therapeutic strategies are being investigated as way to prevent or attenuate this condition. The objective of... Read More about Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Martius) supplementation in the diet during gestation and lactation attenuates liver steatosis in dams and protects offspring..

Nature of cardiac rehabilitation around the globe. (2019)
Journal Article
SUPERVIA, M., TURK-ADAWI, K., LOPEZ-JIMENEZ, F., et al. 2019. Nature of cardiac rehabilitation around the globe. EClinialMedicine [online], 13, pages 46-56. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.06.006

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a clinically-effective but complex model of care. The purpose of this study was to characterize the nature of CR programs around the world, in relation to guideline recommendations, and compare this by World... Read More about Nature of cardiac rehabilitation around the globe..

Resilience and social cohesion through the lens of residents in a Kenyan informal settlement. (2019)
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VERTIGANS, S. and GIBSON, N. 2020. Resilience and social cohesion through the lens of residents in a Kenyan informal settlement. Community development journal [online], 55(4), pages 624-644. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsz012

Over recent years, resilient attitudes and behaviour are widely seen within the Global North to be potential solutions to community developmental challenges. Although greater international emphasis is being placed on ‘bottom up’ approaches, learning... Read More about Resilience and social cohesion through the lens of residents in a Kenyan informal settlement..

Cardiac rehabilitation availability and density around the globe. (2019)
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TURK-ADAWI, K., SUPERVIA, M., LOPEZ-JIMENEZ, F., et al. 2019. Cardiac rehabilitation availability and density around the globe. EClinialMedicine [online], 13, pages 31-45. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.06.007

Background: Despite the epidemic of cardiovascular disease and the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), availability is known to be insufficient, although this is not quantified. This study ascertained CR availability, volumes and its drivers, an... Read More about Cardiac rehabilitation availability and density around the globe..

A Co-Doped MnO2 catalyst for Li-CO2 batteries with low overpotential and ultrahigh cyclability. (2019)
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GE, B., SUN, Y., GUO, J., YAN, X., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2019. A Co-Doped MnO2 catalyst for Li-CO2 batteries with low overpotential and ultrahigh cyclability. Small [online], 15(34), article 1902220. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201902220

Li-CO2 batteries can not only capture CO2 to solve the greenhouse effect but also serve as next-generation energy storage devices on the merits of economical, environmentally-friendly, and sustainable aspects. However, these batteries are suffering f... Read More about A Co-Doped MnO2 catalyst for Li-CO2 batteries with low overpotential and ultrahigh cyclability..

Fuzzy logic applied to value of information assessment in oil and gas projects. (2019)
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VILELA, M., OLUYEMI, G. and PETROVSKI, A. 2019. Fuzzy logic applied to value of information assessment in oil and gas projects. Petroleum science [online], 16(5), pages 1208-1220. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12182-019-0348-0

The concept of value of information (VOI) has been widely used in the oil industry when making decisions on the acquisition of new data sets for the development and operation of oil fields. The classical approach to VOI assumes that the outcome of th... Read More about Fuzzy logic applied to value of information assessment in oil and gas projects..

How good is our public library service? The evolution of a new quality standards framework for Scottish public libraries 2012-2017. (2019)
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REID, P.H. 2020. How good is our public library service? The evolution of a new quality standards framework for Scottish public libraries 2012-2017. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 52(3), pages 647-658. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0961000619855430

The current challenging environment for public libraries has resulted in an ever greater need to demonstrate and evidence the quality of library provision as well as value and impact of these services on society. Research, conducted on behalf of the... Read More about How good is our public library service? The evolution of a new quality standards framework for Scottish public libraries 2012-2017..

Effect of oleic acid coating of iron oxide nanoparticles on properties of magnetic polyamide-6 nanocomposite. (2019)
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GUPTA, R., PANCHOLI, K., DE SA, R., MURRAY, D., HUO, D., DROUBI, G., WHITE, M. and NJUGUNA, J. 2019. Effect of oleic acid coating of iron oxide nanoparticles on properties of magnetic polyamide-6 nanocomposite. JOM [online], 71(9), pages 3119-3128. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-019-03622-5

This work reports the development and testing of a magnetic polymer (Polyamide 6, PA6) nanocomposite capable of melting when exposed to an external magnetic field. Addition of high concentrations of iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) can induce quick mel... Read More about Effect of oleic acid coating of iron oxide nanoparticles on properties of magnetic polyamide-6 nanocomposite..

Cardiac rehabilitation availability and delivery in Europe: how does it differ by region and compare with other high-income countries? Endorsed by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. (2019)
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ABREU, A., PESAH, E., SUPERVIA, M., et al. 2019. Cardiac rehabilitation availability and delivery in Europe: how does it differ by region and compare with other high-income countries? Endorsed by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. European journal of preventive cardiology [online], 26(11) pages 1131-1146. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487319827453

Aims: The aims of this study were to establish cardiac rehabilitation availability and density, as well as the nature of programmes, and to compare these by European region (geoscheme) and with other high-income countries. Methods: A survey was admin... Read More about Cardiac rehabilitation availability and delivery in Europe: how does it differ by region and compare with other high-income countries? Endorsed by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology..

Potential of floating solar technology in Malaysia. (2019)
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JAMALLUDIN, M.A.S., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., RAMLEE, F., MUNIR, A.B., BANI, N.A., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., MAS'UD, A.A., ARDILA-REY, J.A., AYUB, A.S. and SELLAMI, N. 2019. Potential of floating solar technology in Malaysia. International journal of power electronics and drive system [online], 10(3), pages 1638-1644. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11591/ijpeds.v10.i3.pp1638-1644

Solar energy is a natural source of energy and is tremendously abundant. The concept of floating solar is to fulfil and to support the existing energy supply in order to enhance the human life. The floating solar exploits the massive availability of... Read More about Potential of floating solar technology in Malaysia..

Improved design of a DC-DC converter in residential solar photovoltaic system. (2019)
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DARAMEIČIKAS, M., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., SELLAMI, N., BANI, N.A., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N., MUS'UD, A.A. and ARDILA-REY, J.A. 2019. Improved design of a DC-DC converter in residential solar photovoltaic system. International journal of power electronics and drive systems [online], 10(3), pages 1476-1782. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11591/ijpeds.v10.i3.pp1476-1482

With growing demand in renewable energy, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is becoming more popular. A number of research has been carried out to increase the efficiency of the PV system. One of them is improving the Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS... Read More about Improved design of a DC-DC converter in residential solar photovoltaic system..

An efficient face recognition system using local binary pattern. (2019)
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VISHAL, P., SNIGDHA, L.K. and BANO, S. 2019. An efficient face recognition system using local binary pattern. International journal of recent technology and engineering [online], 8(1S4), article number A11680681S419, pages 912-914. Available from: https://www.ijrte.org/portfolio-item/A11680681S419/

Facial recognition is a critical and prominent aspect of current research into image processing and computer vision, with particular applications including confront location, confront acknowledgement and outward appearance investigation. A basic adva... Read More about An efficient face recognition system using local binary pattern..

Comparative responsiveness of the PROMIS-10 Global Health and EQ-5D questionnaires in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. (2019)
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SHIM, J. and HAMILTON, D.F. 2019. Comparative responsiveness of the PROMIS-10 Global Health and EQ-5D questionnaires in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Bone and joint journal [online], 101-B(7), pages 832-837. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.101B7.BJJ-2018-1543.R1

Aims: Responsiveness to clinically important change is a key feature of any outcome measure. Throughout Europe, health-related quality of life following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is routinely measured with EuroQol five-dimension (EQ-5D) questionn... Read More about Comparative responsiveness of the PROMIS-10 Global Health and EQ-5D questionnaires in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty..

Expanding the contribution of community gardens to city sustainability through family education programs. (2019)
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STAVRIANAKIS, K. and FARMER, J. 2019. Expanding the contribution of community gardens to city sustainability through family education programs. Children, youth and environments [online], 29(1), pages 84-104. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.29.1.0084

Limited outdoor residential spaces and the cost of high-quality, sustainably grown vegetables have led families to engage in community gardening. The educational and recreational opportunities provided by community gardening make the settings an appe... Read More about Expanding the contribution of community gardens to city sustainability through family education programs..

Effects of blade tapering on the performance of vertical axis wind turbines analysed through advanced visualization techniques. (2019)
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ZAHARIEV, M., ASIM, T., MISHRA, R. and NSOM, B. 2019. Effects of blade tapering on the performance of vertical axis wind turbines analysed through advanced visualization techniques. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(2), pages 69-74. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/146

Harnessing the wind energy effectively and efficiently, to fulfil the ever increasing energy demands, has long been an area of active research. This research study is aimed at exploring the blade design of a small-to-medium sized Savonius type Vertic... Read More about Effects of blade tapering on the performance of vertical axis wind turbines analysed through advanced visualization techniques..

Design for additive manufacturing and its effect on the performance characteristics of a control valve trim. (2019)
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SINGH, D., CHARLTON, M., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2019. Design for additive manufacturing and its effect on the performance characteristics of a control valve trim. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(2), pages 59-67. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/145

Additive Manufacturing methods have been gaining popularity over the traditional manufacturing methods in the past three decades due to shorter product development cycles and reduced manufacturing costs. Selective Laser Melting is one of the most pop... Read More about Design for additive manufacturing and its effect on the performance characteristics of a control valve trim..

Effects of asymmetric flow within vaneless diffuser on the performance characteristics of the compressor stage of a turbocharger. (2019)
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AHMED, N., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2019. Effects of asymmetric flow within vaneless diffuser on the performance characteristics of the compressor stage of a turbocharger. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(2), pages 39-57. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/147

Modern engines use turbocharger that provides the extra boost to the engines and hence helps in downsizing. Turbochargers comprise of the turbine stage, bearing housing and the compressor stage. Compressor Stage helps in providing compressed air to t... Read More about Effects of asymmetric flow within vaneless diffuser on the performance characteristics of the compressor stage of a turbocharger..

Thermal characterization of commercial electric radiators. (2019)
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ASIM, T., ZALA, K., MISHRA, R., CONOR, F., CONOR, S., MIAN, N. and NSOM, B. 2019. Thermal characterization of commercial electric radiators. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(2), pages 27-31. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/143

Electric radiators with a storage element are commonly used to provide heating in cold weather. The thermal performance of an electric radiator is dependent on a number of key design features such as the core material, shape of radiator’s outer surfa... Read More about Thermal characterization of commercial electric radiators..

Flow visualization within a ventricular inhaler device using open source CFD for performance enhancement. (2019)
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AHMED, N., ASIM, T., MISHRA, R. and NSOM, B. 2019. Flow visualization within a ventricular inhaler device using open source CFD for performance enhancement. International journal of condition monitoring and diagnostic engineering management [online], 22(2), pages 21-26. Available from: https://apscience.org/comadem/index.php/comadem/article/view/142

A Ventricular Inhaler Device (VID) is used as a quick-relief medication for treating wheezing and shortness of breath. VID uses Albuterol (a bronchodilator) to relax muscles and open airways. The flow distribution of Albuterol within the VID is the p... Read More about Flow visualization within a ventricular inhaler device using open source CFD for performance enhancement..