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Goal attainment expectancy and goal commitment: relationships with age, gender and solution-focused scaling. (2023)
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ABDULLA, A. [2023]. Goal attainment expectancy and goal commitment: relationships with age, gender and solution-focused scaling. Coaching psychologist [online], (Accepted).

Two of the most important variables in coaching and goal attainment are (goal attainment) expectancy and (goal) commitment. The present study examined how these variables relate to age, gender and solution-focused scaling. 130 participants – randomly... Read More about Goal attainment expectancy and goal commitment: relationships with age, gender and solution-focused scaling..

Bombardment, public safety and resilience in English coastal communities during the First World War. (2023)
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FOSTER, A.-M. [2023]. Bombardment, public safety and resilience in English coastal communities during the First World War. Northern history [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/0078172X.2023.2276721

Reeve's monograph refreshingly focuses on a new area of British war studies - it uses a local studies lens to explore the coastal towns in the North-East of England and their experiences in the First World War. Reeve compellingly argues that the expe... Read More about Bombardment, public safety and resilience in English coastal communities during the First World War..

Competency-based entrepreneurship education: analysis of the 'disruptive innovation' theory in African higher education institutions. (2023)
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IRENE, B.O., OPUTE, A.P., IBIDUNNI, A.S., CHUKWUMA-NWUBA, K. and ONOSHAKPOR, C.M. 2023. Competency-based entrepreneurship education: analysis of the 'disruptive innovation' theory in African higher education institutions. African journal of economics, politics and social studies [online], 2(1), pages 5-20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15804/ajepss.2023.1.01

The aim of this article is to examine several entrepreneurial education innovations (competency-based education as a disruptive innovation model and pedagogy in the HEIs) using a comprehensive systematic literature review (SLR). It is accepted practi... Read More about Competency-based entrepreneurship education: analysis of the 'disruptive innovation' theory in African higher education institutions..

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..

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..

A first estimate of blue carbon associated with oil and gas industry marine infrastructure. (2023)
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DAVIES, A.J. and HASTINGS, A. 2023. A first estimate of blue carbon associated with oil and gas industry marine infrastructure. Environmental science: advances [online], 2(12), pages 1708-1726. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3VA00204G

Oil and gas industry manmade structures (OGIMMS) in the marine environment can support thriving and biodiverse ecosystems. "Clear seabed" policies require that all OGIMMS are removed once commercial activity has ceased, thereby removing a large propo... Read More about A first estimate of blue carbon associated with oil and gas industry marine infrastructure..

When, how and why should we involve trusted contacts when serious concerns are raised about a student's well-being? (2023)
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FORBES-MCKAY, K.E. and HENDERSON, S. [2023]. When, how and why should we involve trusted contacts when serious concerns are raised about a student's well-being? Journal of applied research in higher education [online], EarlyCite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/jarhe-06-2023-0255

This study investigates the relationship between mental well-being (MWB) and social support (SS) whilst addressing the paucity of research on students' support for emergency contact schemes (ECSs) and their views on how and when such schemes should b... Read More about When, how and why should we involve trusted contacts when serious concerns are raised about a student's well-being?.

Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties. (2023)
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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..

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..

Start-up dynamics of vertical axis wind turbines: a review. (2023)
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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..

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)
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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..

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..

Towards explainable metaheuristics: feature extraction from trajectory mining. (2023)
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FYVIE, M., MCCALL, J.A.W., CHRISTIE, L.A., BROWNLEE, A.E.I. and SINGH, M. [2023]. Towards explainable metaheuristics: feature extraction from trajectory mining. Expert systems [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/exsy.13494

Explaining the decisions made by population-based metaheuristics can often be considered difficult due to the stochastic nature of the mechanisms employed by these optimisation methods. As industries continue to adopt these methods in areas that incr... Read More about Towards explainable metaheuristics: feature extraction from trajectory mining..

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..

Identifying key factors and actions: initial steps in the open science policy design and implementation process. (2023)
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SHMAGUN, H., SHIM, J., KIM, J., CHOI, K.-N. and OPPENHEIM, C. 2023. Identifying key factors and actions: initial steps in the open science policy design and implementation process. Journal of information science [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/01655515231205496

The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated the lack of a holistic approach in implementing Open Science (OS), leading to an inability to fully utilise its potential to inform prompt, evidence-based policy responses. In this view, this study aims to ide... Read More about Identifying key factors and actions: initial steps in the open science policy design and implementation process..

Maddie is online: a creative learning path to digital literacy for young people. (2023)
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MARTZOUKOU, K., PANAYIOTAKIS, I., HERBERT, N., GREY, E. and MACDONALD, N. 2023. Maddie is online: a creative learning path to digital literacy for young people. Computers in the schools [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/07380569.2023.2276736

This paper explores young people's development of digital literacy and resilience and discusses how teachers and librarians can play an important role in supporting young people to become digital citizens: informed, active, ethical, safe and responsi... Read More about Maddie is online: a creative learning path to digital literacy for young people..

Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. (2023)
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COOPER, K., ALEXANDER, L., BRANDIEC, D., TZORTZIOU BROWN, V., GREIG, L., HARRISON, I., MACLEAN, C., MITCHELL, L., MORRISSEY, D., MOSS, R.A., PARKINSON, E., PAVLOVA, A.V., SHIM, J. and SWINTON, P.A. 2023. Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. Health technology assessment [online], 27(24). Available from: https://doi.org/10.3310/TFWS2748

Tendons are cords of strong, flexible tissue that attach muscles to bones, allowing joints to move. Tendinopathy is a common condition that can affect any tendon in the body, causing pain and limiting function. Exercise is often used to treat tendino... Read More about Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness..

Politics of fiscal discipline: counter-conducting the World Bank's public financial management reforms. (2023)
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DE-CLERK AZURE, J., ALAWATTAGE, C. and LAUWO, S.G. [2024]. Politics of fiscal discipline: counter-conducting the World Bank's public financial management reforms. Accounting, auditing and accountability journal [online], EarlyCite. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/AAAJ-04-2022-5761

The World Bank-sponsored public financial management reforms attempt to instil fiscal discipline through techno-managerial packages. Taking Ghana's integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) as a case, this paper explores how and why... Read More about Politics of fiscal discipline: counter-conducting the World Bank's public financial management reforms..