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Greenhouse gas emissions from decommissioning manmade structures in the marine environment: current trends and implications for the future. (2023)
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DAVIES, A.J. and HASTINGS, A. 2023. Greenhouse gas emissions from decommissioning manmade structures in the marine environment: current trends and implications for the future. Journal of marine science and engineering [online], 11(6), article number 1133. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061133

The decommissioning of manmade structures in the marine environment causes large volumes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to be released. Current GHG emissions calculation methods for decommissioning offshore oil and gas industry infrastructure leav... Read More about Greenhouse gas emissions from decommissioning manmade structures in the marine environment: current trends and implications for the future..

Ferroelectric nematic-isotropic liquid critical end point. (2023)
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SZYDLOWSKA, J., MAJEWSKA, P., VAUPOTIČ, N., RYBAK, P., Corrie T. IMRIE, Rebecca WALKER, R., CRUICKSHANK, E., STOREY, J.M.D., DAMIAN, P. and GORECKA, E. 2023. Ferroelectric nematic-isotropic liquid critical end point. Physical review letters [online], 130(21), article 216802. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.130.216802

A critical end point above which an isotropic phase continuously evolves into a polar (ferroelectric) nematic phase with an increasing electric field is found in a ferroelectric nematic liquid crystalline material. The critical end point is approxima... Read More about Ferroelectric nematic-isotropic liquid critical end point..

Use of factor analysis to model relationships between bone mass and physical, dietary, and metabolic factors in frail and pre-frail older adults. (2023)
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ESTEVES, G.P., SWINTON, P., SALE, C., GUALANO, B., ROSCHEL, H. and DOLAN, E. 2023. Use of factor analysis to model relationships between bone mass and physical, dietary, and metabolic factors in frail and pre-frail older adults. Journal of applied physiology [online], 135(1), pages 146-153. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00129.2023

Bone mass and quality declines with age, and can culminate in osteoporosis and increased fracture risk. This investigation modelled associations between bone and physical, dietary, and metabolic factors in a group of 200 pre-frail/frail older adults... Read More about Use of factor analysis to model relationships between bone mass and physical, dietary, and metabolic factors in frail and pre-frail older adults..

Self-attention enhanced deep residual network for spatial image steganalysis. (2023)
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XIE, G., REN, J., MARSHALL, S., ZHAO, H., LI, R. and CHEN, R. 2023. Self-attention enhanced deep residual network for spatial image steganalysis. Digital signal processing [online], 139, article 104063. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsp.2023.104063

As a specially designed tool and technique for the detection of image steganography, image steganalysis conceals information under the carriers for covert communications. Being developed on the BOSSbase dataset and released a decade ago, most of the... Read More about Self-attention enhanced deep residual network for spatial image steganalysis..

Discretion in overpayment recovery. (2023)
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SPICKER, P. 2023. Discretion in overpayment recovery. Journal of social welfare and family law [online], 45(2), pages 184-187. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09649069.2023.2206218

R v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2023] EWHC 233 (Admin) calls into question at least three aspects of the long-established practice of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The case concerns the DWP’s discretionary power to waive t... Read More about Discretion in overpayment recovery..

Bio-based sustainable polymers and materials: from processing to biodegradation. (2023)
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OKOLIE, O., KUMAR, A., EDWARDS, C., LAWTON, L.A., OKE, A., MCDONALD, S., THAKUR, V.K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Bio-based sustainable polymers and materials: from processing to biodegradation. Journal of composites science [online], 7(6), article 213. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs7060213

In the life cycle of a material, there will be either chemical or physical change due to varying environmental factors such as biological activity, light, heat, moisture, and chemical conditions. This process leads to polymer property change as perta... Read More about Bio-based sustainable polymers and materials: from processing to biodegradation..

Exploring the potential of technology to promote exercise snacking for older adults who are prefrail in the home setting: user-centered design study. (2023)
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STAWARZ, K., LIANG, I.J., ALEXANDER, L., CARLIN, A., WIJEKOON, A. and WESTERN, M. 2023. Exploring the potential of technology to promote exercise snacking for older adults who are prefrail in the home setting: user-centered design study. JMIR aging [online], 6, article e41810. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2196/41810

Older adults have an increased risk of falls, injury, and hospitalization. Maintaining/increasing participation in physical activity (PA) into older age can prevent some of the age-related declines in physical functioning that may contribute to loss... Read More about Exploring the potential of technology to promote exercise snacking for older adults who are prefrail in the home setting: user-centered design study..

The effect of ice floe on the strength, stability, and fatigue of hybrid flexible risers in the Arctic sea. (2023)
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KOROTYGIN, D., NAMMI, S.K. and PANCHOLI, K. 2023. The effect of ice floe on the strength, stability, and fatigue of hybrid flexible risers in the Artic sea. Journal of composites science [online], 7(6), article 212. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs7060212

Flexible risers have proven to be a popular choice for deepwater exploration due to their ability to withstand functional and environmental stress while maintaining system integrity. In the challenging arctic conditions, lightweight hybrid composite... Read More about The effect of ice floe on the strength, stability, and fatigue of hybrid flexible risers in the Arctic sea..

Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA. (2023)
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OGUNMAKINDE, O.E., EGBELAKIN, T., SHER, W., OMOTAYO, T. and OGUNNUSI, M. 2024. Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA. Smart and sustainable built environment [online], 13(3), pages 609-624. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-10-2022-0223

Establishing a more sustainable built environment is an increasing global concern for the construction industry. Despite the intrinsic and extrinsic obstacles the stakeholders face, huge efforts are required to transition to a smooth, sustainable con... Read More about Establishing the limitations of sustainable construction in developing countries: a systematic literature review using PRISMA..

Myoelectric activity during electromagnetic resistance alone and in combination with variable resistance or eccentric overload. (2023)
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ZAMBRANO, H., TORRES, X., COLEMAN, M., FRANCHI, M.V., FISHER, J.P., OBERLIN, D., VAN HOOREN, B., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2023. Myoelectric activity during electromagnetic resistance alone and in combination with variable resistance or eccentric overload. Scientific reports [online], 13, article number 8212. Available from : https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35424-w

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of electromagnetic resistance alone, as well as in combination with variable resistance or accentuated eccentric methods, with traditional dynamic constant external resistance exercise on myoelectr... Read More about Myoelectric activity during electromagnetic resistance alone and in combination with variable resistance or eccentric overload..

A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups. (2023)
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ADAMS, N.N. 2023. A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups. Deviant behavior [online], 44(10), pages 1498-1516. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2023.2211209

The last twenty years has seen increases in nonprofessional sportspersons using anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Although some women use AAS, most users are men. Few studies examine men, masculinities and AAS. Of the limited studies available, man... Read More about A triad of physical masculinities: examining multiple "hegemonic" bodybuilding identities in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) online discussion groups..

A multi-objective evolutionary approach to discover explainability trade-offs when using linear regression to effectively model the dynamic thermal behaviour of electrical machines. (2023)
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BANDA, T.M., ZĂVOIANU, A.-C., PETROVSKI, A., WÖCKINGER, D. and BRAMERDORFER, G. 2024. A multi-objective evolutionary approach to discover explainability trade-offs when using linear regression to effectively model the dynamic thermal behaviour of electrical machines. ACM transactions on evolutionary learning and optimization [online], 4(1), article number 3. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3597618

Modelling and controlling heat transfer in rotating electrical machines is very important as it enables the design of assemblies (e.g., motors) that are efficient and durable under multiple operational scenarios. To address the challenge of deriving... Read More about A multi-objective evolutionary approach to discover explainability trade-offs when using linear regression to effectively model the dynamic thermal behaviour of electrical machines..

Ageism: an old concept from new perspectives. (2023)
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AYALON, L., MANNHEIM, I., HOPF, S., CASAL-SANCHEZ, L. and KYDD, A. 2023. Ageism: an old concept from new perspectives. Journal of applied gerontology [online], 42(6): new horizons in ageism research; innovation in study design, methodology, and applications to research, policy and practice, pages 1176-1178. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231165352

This article is an introduction to the special issue "New horizons in ageism research: innovation in study design, methodology and applications to research, policy and practice". This special issue aims to offer a broad and innovative perspective on... Read More about Ageism: an old concept from new perspectives..

Antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in the UAE: perspectives of key stakeholders using consolidated framework for implementation research. (2023)
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HASHAD, N., STEWART, D., PERUMAL, D., ABDULRAZZAQ, N. and TONNA, A.P. [2023]. Antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in the UAE: perspectives of key stakeholders using consolidated framework for implementation research. Journal of hospital infection [online], 137, pages 69-76. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2023.05.003

While a plethora of studies report antimicrobial stewardship programme (ASP) implementation, these are limited by a lack of theoretical underpinning. This may lead to missing key factors that are likely to influence the successful or unsuccessful imp... Read More about Antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in the UAE: perspectives of key stakeholders using consolidated framework for implementation research..

An error covariance correction-adaptive extended Kalman filter based on piecewise forgetting factor recursive least squares method for the state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. (2023)
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LIANG, Y., WANG, S., FAN, Y., TAKYI-ANINAKWA, P., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2023. An error covariance correction-adaptive extended Kalman filter based on piecewise forgetting factor recursive least squares method for the state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries. Journal of energy storage [online], 68, article 107629. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107629

Accurate state-of-charge (SOC) estimation is essential for fully utilizing the battery performance of electric vehicles. Considering the demand for algorithms with the advantages of simplicity, fewer calculations, good stability, and high accuracy in... Read More about An error covariance correction-adaptive extended Kalman filter based on piecewise forgetting factor recursive least squares method for the state-of-charge estimation of lithium-ion batteries..

A study of the effect of open biomass burning aerosol on rainfall event over Malaysia by using EOF analysis. (2023)
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CHEN, Y., CHAN, A., YENN, T.F., OOI, C.G. and LI, L. 2023. A study of the effect of open biomass burning aerosol on rainfall event over Malaysia by using EOF analysis. IOP conference series: earth and environmental science [online], 1167: proceedings of the 2022 International conference on science and technology applications in climate change (STACLIM-2022), 29-30 November 2022, [virtual event], article number 012006. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1167/1/012006

Significant biomass burning aerosols resulted from biomass burning activities from Sumatra and Kalimantan Island transported to Malaysia every year from August to October by the southeast monsoon. These transboundary haze changes the precipitation pa... Read More about A study of the effect of open biomass burning aerosol on rainfall event over Malaysia by using EOF analysis..

Person recognition based on deep gait: a survey. (2023)
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KHALILUZZAMAN, M., UDDIN, A., DEB, K. and HASAN, M.J. 2023. Person recognition based on deep gait: a survey. Sensors [online], 23(10), article 4875. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/s23104875

Gait recognition, also known as walking pattern recognition, has expressed deep interest in the computer vision and biometrics community due to its potential to identify individuals from a distance. It has attracted increasing attention due to its po... Read More about Person recognition based on deep gait: a survey..

Monogamy? In this economy? Stigma and resilience in consensual non-monogamous relationships. (2023)
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FÜLLGRABE, D. and SMITH, D.S. 2023. Monogamy? In this economy? Stigma and resilience in consensual non-monogamous relationships. Sexuality and culture [online], 27(5), pages 1955-1976. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-023-10099-7

Monogamous marriage, sometimes called "the bedrock of society," still carries an apparent "halo" of moral superiority as a relationship structure. In contrast, consensual non-monogamous (CNM) configurations are stigmatized. Research indicates a conne... Read More about Monogamy? In this economy? Stigma and resilience in consensual non-monogamous relationships..

Flow-induced forces for a group of one large and several small structures in the sheared turbulent flow. (2023)
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ANNAPEH, H.F. and KURUSHINA, V. 2023. Flow-induced forces for a group of one large and several small structures in the sheared turbulent flow. Fluids [online], 8(5), article number 158. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids8050158

Evaluating the hydrodynamic force fluctuations acting on each structure in a group of subsea objects of different cross-section shapes, sizes and relative positions represents a challenge due to the sensitivity of the vortex shedding process, especia... Read More about Flow-induced forces for a group of one large and several small structures in the sheared turbulent flow..

Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults. (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults. Trusts and trustees [online], 29(5), pages 437-443. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttad023

Sovereign debt defaults have long ignited debate in international finance as debtors, creditors and global entities wrestle with clashing interests. Trust law emerges as a fair and objective method, with trusts formed to manage and disburse funds for... Read More about Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults..