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Bringing life to Aberdeen: a history of maternity and neonatal services. (2024)
Journal Article
PEDERSEN, S. [2024]. Bringing life to Aberdeen: a history of maternity and neonatal services. Women's history review [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09612025.2024.2315376

There is some fascinating detail in this new book detailing changes in maternity and neonatal care in Aberdeen over the centuries. Stories and characters range from Margaret Bane, an Aberdeenshire 'howdie' or midwife, put to death for witchcraft in 1... Read More about Bringing life to Aberdeen: a history of maternity and neonatal services..

Where does stress happen? Ecological momentary assessment of daily stressors using a mobile phone app. [Journal article] (2024)
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YAO, X., NELSON, E.J., STAVRIANAKIS, K., HUANG, T.-Y., MORAN, C., SHIH, P.C. and JORDAN, E.J. [2024.] Where does stress happen? Ecological momentary assessment of daily stressors using a mobile phone app. Mental health science [online], Early Access, article number e54. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/mhs2.54

Despite the importance of daily stress to individuals' health and wellbeing, few studies have explored where stress happens in real time, that is, dynamic stress processes in different spaces. As such, stress interventions rarely account for the envi... Read More about Where does stress happen? Ecological momentary assessment of daily stressors using a mobile phone app. [Journal article].

Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study. (2024)
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HUMPHREYS, H., PADDOCK, D., BROWN, S., BERRY, C., COWIE, A., DAWKES, S. and NICHOLS, S. 2024. Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study. Open heart [online], 11(1), article number e002569. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2023-002569

This study aims to explore the lived experience of people with myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive arteries. Qualitative study using semistructured interviews using telephone interviews with 17 participants living in the UK. 17 people (2 males,... Read More about Living with myocardial ischaemia and no obstructive coronary arteries: a qualitative study..

A comprehensive review of nanosystems' multifaceted applications in catalysis, energy, and the environment. (2024)
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AFOLABI, R.O. 2024. A comprehensive review of nanosystems' multifaceted applications in catalysis, energy, and the environment. Journal of molecular liquids [online], 397, article number 124190. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.124190

Nanosystems have emerged as pivotal players in diverse scientific domains, revolutionising chemical processes, catalytic transformations, energy technologies, and environmental remediation strategies. This comprehensive review explores the multifacet... Read More about A comprehensive review of nanosystems' multifaceted applications in catalysis, energy, and the environment..

Improved cooperative competitive particle swarm optimization and nonlinear coefficient temperature decreasing simulated annealing-back propagation methods for state of health estimation of energy storage batteries. (2024)
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XIONG, R., WANG, S., HUANG, Q., YU, C., FERNANDEZ, C., XIAO, W., JIA, J. and GUERRERO, J.M. 2024. Improved cooperative competitive particle swarm optimization and nonlinear coefficient temperature decreasing simulated annealing-back propagation methods for state of health estimation of energy storage batteries. Energy [online], 292, article number 130594. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.130594

At present, the accurate establishment of the battery model and the effective state of health (SOH) estimation under actual energy storage conditions have become the main problems in new energy storage stations. Therefore, a SOH estimation method bas... Read More about Improved cooperative competitive particle swarm optimization and nonlinear coefficient temperature decreasing simulated annealing-back propagation methods for state of health estimation of energy storage batteries..

Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates. (2024)
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DIAB, M.R., EGIZA, M., MURASAWA, K., NARAGINO, H., EL-SHAER, A. and YOSHITAKE, T. 2024. Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates. Surface and coatings technology [online], 479, article number 130517. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2024.130517

Nanodiamond composite (NDC) films, synthesized using an environmentally friendly PVD coaxial arc plasma deposition technique on commercial cemented carbide (Co6 wt%) substrates without the need for substrate heating, chemical etching of Co, and chemi... Read More about Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates..

Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model. (2024)
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POHL, F., LINDSAY-MCGEE, V., KONG THOO LIN, P., MACIEL, P. and TEIXEIRA-CASTRO, A. 2024. Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model. microPublication biology [online], 2024(2), 001086. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001086

Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a common used treatment option for Alzheimer's disease. However, there has been limited research on the potential use of AChE inhibitors for the treatment of Machado-Joseph disease (MJD)/Spinocerebellar At... Read More about Pharmacological inhibition of acetylcholinesterase improves the locomotion defective phenotype of a SCA3 C. elegans model..

The impacts of the transmission line length in an interconnected micro-grid on its performance and protection at different fault levels. (2024)
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KHOSHKALAM, A. and ALI, D. 2024. The impacts of the transmission line length in an interconnected micro-grid on its performance and protection at different fault levels. Green technology, resilience, and sustainability [online], 4, article number 1. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44173-024-00016-y

Power systems, in recent years, have been experiencing a dynamic rise in the amount of power obtained from distributed renewable energy sources leading to the concept of microgrids to address the distributed power grid integration issues. Microgrids,... Read More about The impacts of the transmission line length in an interconnected micro-grid on its performance and protection at different fault levels..

Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy. (2024)
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PIÑERO, A., BURKE, R., AUGUSTIN, F., MOHAN, A.E., DEJESUS, K., SAPUPPO, M., WEISENTHAL, M., COLEMAN, M., ANDROULAKIS-KORAKAKIS, P., GRGIC, J., SWINTON, P.A. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy. European journal of sport science [online], 24(2), pages 177-189. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12074

The purpose of this paper was to systematically review the literature and perform a meta‐analysis of the existing data on the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion (CWI) coupled with resistance training (RT) on gains in measures of muscle gro... Read More about Throwing cold water on muscle growth: a systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy..

Monitoring carbon emissions using deep learning and statistical process control: a strategy for impact assessment of governments' carbon reduction policies. (2024)
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EZENKWU, C.P., CANNON, S. and IBEKE, E. 2024. Monitoring carbon emissions using deep learning and statistical process control: a strategy for impact assessment of governments' carbon reduction policies. Environmental monitoring and assessment [online], 196(3), article number 231. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12388-6

Across the globe, governments are developing policies and strategies to reduce carbon emissions to address climate change. Monitoring the impact of governments' carbon reduction policies can significantly enhance our ability to combat climate change... Read More about Monitoring carbon emissions using deep learning and statistical process control: a strategy for impact assessment of governments' carbon reduction policies..

High-strong-ductile magnesium alloys by interactions of nanoscale quasi-long period stacking order unit with twin. (2024)
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ZHOU, L., NIU, T., ZOU, G., SU, H., HE, S., ZHENG, S., ZHU, Y., CHEN, P., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2024. High-strong-ductile magnesium alloys by interactions of nanoscale quasi-long period stacking order unit with twin. Journal of magnesium and alloys [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2024.01.015

Magnesium alloys with high strength in combination of good ductility are especially desirable for applications in transportation, aerospace and bio-implants owing to their high stiffness, abundant raw materials, and environmental friendliness. Howeve... Read More about High-strong-ductile magnesium alloys by interactions of nanoscale quasi-long period stacking order unit with twin..

Two-layer ensemble of deep learning models for medical image segmentation. [Article] (2024)
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DANG, T., NGUYEN, T.T., MCCALL, J., ELYAN, E. and MORENO-GARCÍA, C.F. 2024. Two-layer ensemble of deep learning models for medical image segmentation. Cognitive computation [online], In Press. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-024-10257-5

One of the most important areas in medical image analysis is segmentation, in which raw image data is partitioned into structured and meaningful regions to gain further insights. By using Deep Neural Networks (DNN), AI-based automated segmentation al... Read More about Two-layer ensemble of deep learning models for medical image segmentation. [Article].

Walking through the abstract(ed) city and co-creating urban space. (2024)
Journal Article
BELKOURI, D. and LAING, R. [2024]. Walking through the abstract(ed) city and co-creating urban space. Applied mobilities [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23800127.2024.2309742

This paper explores how co-designing urban walkability can be augmented by an innovative hybrid approach, whereby virtual records and visualisations of the walking experience can enhance the awareness, perceptions and immersion of the participant in... Read More about Walking through the abstract(ed) city and co-creating urban space..

Co-gasification study of blends of municipal solid waste with sugarcane bagasse and rice husk using the Coats-Redfern method. (2024)
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HAMEED, Z., KHAN, Z., KHURRAM, S., INAYAT, A., AMIN, N., ASLAM, M. and WATSON, I. 2024. Co-gasification study of blends of municipal solid waste with sugarcane bagasse and rice husk using the Coats-Redfern method. Journal of the Energy Institute [online], 113, article 101542. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2024.101542

Rapid development in the current economic situation has led to an increase in carbon emissions and to find sustainable solution to deal with this problem. Co-gasification of biomass with municipal solid waste is gaining significant importance to util... Read More about Co-gasification study of blends of municipal solid waste with sugarcane bagasse and rice husk using the Coats-Redfern method..

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..

Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations. (2024)
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COLEMAN, M., BURKE, R., AUGUSTIN, F., PIÑERO, A., MALDONADO, J., FISHER, J.P., ISRAETEL, M., ANDROULAKIS-KORAKAKIS, P., SWINTON, P.A., OBERLIN, D.J. and SCHOENFELD, B.J. 2024. Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations. PeerJ [online], 12, e16777. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16777

Based on emerging evidence that brief periods of cessation from resistance training (RT) may re-sensitize muscle to anabolic stimuli, we aimed to investigate how a 1-week deload interval at the midpoint of a 9-week RT program affected muscular adapta... Read More about Gaining more from doing less? The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations..

Investigation of efficiency and temperature dependence in RbGeBr3-based perovskite solar cell structures. (2024)
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VALIZADEH, S., SHOKRI, A., SABOURI-DODARAN, A., FOUGH, N. and MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. 2024. Investigation of efficiency and temperature dependence in RbGeBr3-based perovskite solar cell structures. Results in physics [online], 57, article 107351. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2024.107351

This study is centered on the exploration of the inorganic perovskite material RbGeBr3 as an absorbing layer in various configurations of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The Poisson, continuity, and transport equations are solved using the finite elem... Read More about Investigation of efficiency and temperature dependence in RbGeBr3-based perovskite solar cell structures..

Comparative effect size distributions in strength and conditioning and implications for future research: a meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
SWINTON, P.A. and MURPHY, A. [2024]. Comparative effect size distributions in strength and conditioning and implications for future research: a meta-analysis. International journal of strength and conditioning [online], (accepted). To be made available from: https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/issue/view/9

Controlled experimental designs are frequently used in strength and conditioning (S&C) to determine which interventions are most effective. The purpose of this large meta-analysis was to quantify the distribution of comparative effect sizes in S&C to... Read More about Comparative effect size distributions in strength and conditioning and implications for future research: a meta-analysis..

The impact of the recent EU Insolvency Directive on Scottish insolvency law. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. The impact of the recent EU Insolvency Directive on Scottish insolvency law. Scots Law Times, 2024(1), pages 1-5. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

Considers the implications for Scottish insolvency law of the EU's Proposal for a Directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law (Insolvency Directive), looking at the challenges and opportunities created by the Directive's emphasis on consi... Read More about The impact of the recent EU Insolvency Directive on Scottish insolvency law..

The extradition of Mike Lynch: should the forum bar be amended? (2024)
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ARNELL, P. and DAVIES, G. 2024. The extradition of Mike Lynch: should the forum bar be amended? Criminal law review [online], 2024(2), pages 104-111. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

Discusses the extradition of Mike Lynch to the US to face charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fraud, for overinflating the value of a software company, and the arguments that the extradition should have been barred o... Read More about The extradition of Mike Lynch: should the forum bar be amended?.