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Air quality changes during the COVID-19 lockdown over the Yangtze River Delta Region: an insight into the impact of human activity pattern changes on air pollution variation. [Dataset] (2020)
Dataset
LI, L., LI, Q., HUANG, L., WANG, Q., ZHU, A., XU, J., LIU, Z., LI, H., SHI, L., LI, R., AZARI, M., WANG, Y., ZHANG, X., LIU, Z., ZHU, Y., ZHANG, K., XUE, S., OOI, M.C.G., ZHANG, D. and CHAN, A. 2020. Air quality changes during the COVID-19 lockdown over the Yangtze River Delta region: an insight into the impact of human activity pattern changes on air pollution variation. [Dataset]. Science of the total environment [online], 732, article 139282. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139282

At the end of the year 2019, the tragic coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic occurred (Tian et al., 2020; Wang et al., 2020a) which has caused over 2.95 million global infections and 1931,000 deaths as of this writing (28th April 2020). Moreover the... Read More about Air quality changes during the COVID-19 lockdown over the Yangtze River Delta Region: an insight into the impact of human activity pattern changes on air pollution variation. [Dataset].

The contribution of the Women's Freedom League to the cause of women's suffrage in Scotland. (2020)
Book Chapter
PEDERSEN, S. 2020. The contribution of the Women's Freedom League to the cause of women's suffrage in Scotland. In Pittin-Hedon, M.-O. (ed.) Women and Scotland: literature, culture, politics. Caledonia: regards sur l'Écosse. Besançon: Presses universitaires de Franche-Comté [online], section II, pages 163-174. Available from: https://pufc.univ-fcomte.fr/women-and-scotland.html

We are all familiar with the traditional figure of the suffragette, usually associated with names such as Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel, and the ferocity of suffragette militant actions in the decade before the outbreak of war in 191... Read More about The contribution of the Women's Freedom League to the cause of women's suffrage in Scotland..

Augmented reality procedural guide system. [Video recording] (2020)
Digital Artefact
ELYAN, E. 2020. Augmented reality procedural guide system. [Video recording]. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University [online]. Available from: https://youtu.be/SM15leaKbJY

This video provides a brief demonstration of an augmented reality (AR) system for the provision of guidance on correct procedures during the handling of complex equipment. This system was created as part of a project that aimed to replace user guides... Read More about Augmented reality procedural guide system. [Video recording].

Learning to recognise exercises for the self-management of low back pain. (2020)
Conference Proceeding
WIJEKOON, A., WIRATUNGA, N., COOPER, K. and BACH, K. 2020. Learning to recognise exercises for the self-management of low back pain. In Barták, R. and Bell, E. (eds.). Proceedings of the 33rd International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) 2020 conference (FLAIRS-33), 17-20 May 2020, Miami Beach, USA. Palo Alto: AAAI Press [online], pages 347-352. Available from: https://aaai.org/ocs/index.php/FLAIRS/FLAIRS20/paper/view/18460

Globally, Low back pain (LBP) is one of the top three contributors to years lived with disability. Self-management with an active lifestyle is the cornerstone for preventing and managing LBP. Digital interventions are introduced in the recent past to... Read More about Learning to recognise exercises for the self-management of low back pain..

Screening reservoir candidates for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in Angolan offshore projects. (2020)
Journal Article
RAMOS, G.A.R., ELIAS, B. and YATES, K. 2020. Screening reservoir candidates for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in Angolan offshore projects. Angolan minerals, oil and gas journal [online], 1(1), pages 6-10. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47444/amogj.v1i1.3

The neuro-fuzzy (NF) approach presented in this work is based on five (5) layered feedforward backpropagation algorithm applied for technical screening of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods. Associated reservoir rock-fluid oilfield data from success... Read More about Screening reservoir candidates for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in Angolan offshore projects..

Associations between IGF1, IGFBP2 and TGFß3 genes polymorphisms and growth performance of broiler chicken lines. (2020)
Journal Article
HOSNEDLOVA, B., VERNEROVA, K., KIZEK, R., BOZZI, R., KADLEC, J., CURN, V., KOUBA, F., FERNANDEZ, C., MACHANDER, V. and HORNA, H. 2020. Associations between IGF1, IGFBP2 and TGFß3 genes polymorphisms and growth performance of broiler chicken lines. Animals [online], 10(5), article ID 800. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10050800

Marker-assisted selection based on fast and accurate molecular analysis of individual genes is considered an acceptable tool in the speed-up of the genetic improvement of production performance in chickens. The objective of this study was to detect t... Read More about Associations between IGF1, IGFBP2 and TGFß3 genes polymorphisms and growth performance of broiler chicken lines..

Perspectives of crisis intervention for people diagnosed with 'borderline personality disorder': an integrative review. (2020)
Journal Article
WARRENDER, D., BAIN, H., MURRAY, I. and KENNEDY, C. 2021. Perspectives of crisis intervention for people diagnosed with 'borderline personality disorder': an integrative review. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing [online], 28(2), pages 208-236. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12637

What is known on the subject? - People diagnosed with 'BPD' often experience crisis and use services 'BPD' is a controversial diagnosis, and the experience of crisis and crisis intervention is not well understood. What this paper adds to existing kno... Read More about Perspectives of crisis intervention for people diagnosed with 'borderline personality disorder': an integrative review..

Employability through experiential delivery of intercultural communication skills online. (2020)
Conference Proceeding
CRAWFORD, I., SWARTZ, S., LUCK, S. and BARBOSA, B. 2020. Employability through experiential delivery of intercultural communication skills online. In Domenech, J., Merello, P., de la Poza, E. and Peña-Ortiz, R. (eds.). Proceedings of the 6th International Higher education advances conference 2020 (HEAd'20), 2-5 June 2020, València, Spain. València: Universitat Politècnica de València [online], pages 993-1000. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4995/HEAd20.2020.11185

International trade, enabled by rapid technological advances, has had a profound effect on the way employees work and communicate in a borderless, virtual environment. Within this context, classroom collaboration through online virtual teams can be a... Read More about Employability through experiential delivery of intercultural communication skills online..

Toolpath algorithm for free form irregular contoured walls / surfaces with internal deflecting connections. (2020)
Journal Article
ARIVAZHAGAN, A. 2020. Toolpath algorithm for free form irregular contoured walls/surfaces with internal deflecting connections. Materials today: proceedings [online], 22(4): proceedings of 2nd International materials, manufacturing and modelling conference 2019 (ICMMM 2019), 29-31 March 2019, Vellore, India, pages 3037-3047. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.439

This paper presents a toolpath generation method to efficiently machine free form irregular contoured walls / surfaces (FIWS) containing internal deflecting connections (IDC’s). The toolpath generation method is based on a series of identifications a... Read More about Toolpath algorithm for free form irregular contoured walls / surfaces with internal deflecting connections..

Deep transformation toward decoloniality in social work: themes for change in a social work higher education program. (2020)
Journal Article
HARMS SMITH, L. and RASOOL, S. 2020. Deep transformation toward decoloniality in social work: themes for change in a social work higher education program. Journal of progressive human services [online], 31(2), pages 144-164. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/10428232.2020.1762295

This article describes thematic outcomes of a process of engagement around deep transformation toward Decoloniality in a university social work education program. Given the gravity of working toward Decoloniality for social work education in South Af... Read More about Deep transformation toward decoloniality in social work: themes for change in a social work higher education program..

Assessment of the RACPC performance under diffuse radiation for use in BIPV system. (2020)
Journal Article
FOSTER, S., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., RAMIREZ-INIGUEZ, R., RAINE, D.F., DECIGA-GUSI, J., ABU-BAKAR, S.H., BANI, N.A., MUNIR, A.B., MAS'UD, A.A. and ARDILA-REY, J.A. 2020. Assessment of the RACPC performance under diffuse radiation for use in BIPV system. Applied sciences [online], 10(10), article ID 3552. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app10103552

In the last four decades there has been a significant increase in solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, which makes solar one of the most promising renewable energy sources. Following this trend, solar power would become the world’s largest source of ele... Read More about Assessment of the RACPC performance under diffuse radiation for use in BIPV system..

The use of theory in the development and evaluation of behaviour change interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing: a systematic review. (2020)
Journal Article
TALKHAN, H., STEWART, D., MCINTOSH, T., ZIGLAM, H., ABDULROUF, P.V., AL-HAIL, M., DIAB, M. and CUNNINGHAM, S. 2020. The use of theory in the development and evaluation of behaviour change interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing: a systematic review. Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy [online], 75(9), pages 2394-2410. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkaa154

Objectives: This systematic review (SR) reviews the evidence on use of theory in developing and evaluating behaviour change interventions (BCIs) to improve clinicians antimicrobial prescribing (AP). Methods: The SR protocol was registered with PROSPE... Read More about The use of theory in the development and evaluation of behaviour change interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing: a systematic review..

Kelly Bogue: the divisive state of social policy. (2020)
Journal Article
BUTLER-WARKE, A. 2020. Kelly Bogue: the divisive state of social policy. Critical social policy [online], 40(2), pages 317-318. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0261018319899390a

This is a book review of Kelly Bogue's The divisive state of social policy. Divided into seven chapters and an appendix with participant information and demographics, the book weaves together several theoretical and empirical strands. Chapters 1 and... Read More about Kelly Bogue: the divisive state of social policy..

Studies on the role of zinc in maintaining antioxidant status in the heart. (2020)
Thesis
OKAFOR, O.A.G. 2020. Studies on the role of zinc in maintaining antioxidant status in the heart. Robert Gordon University, MRes thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

Zinc (Zn2+) is an essential micronutrient which plays a pivotal role as a signalling, catalytic and structural component in cells and functions in several physiological processes such as immune function, wound healing, cognition, reproduction and as... Read More about Studies on the role of zinc in maintaining antioxidant status in the heart..

Content-sensitive superpixel generation with boundary adjustment. (2020)
Journal Article
ZHANG, D., XIE, G., REN, J., ZHANG, Z., BAO, W. and XU, X. 2020. Content-sensitive superpixel generation with boundary adjustment. Applied sciences [online], 10(9), article 3150. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app10093150

Superpixel segmentation has become a crucial tool in many image processing and computer vision applications. In this paper, a novel content-sensitive superpixel generation algorithm with boundary adjustment is proposed. First, the image local entropy... Read More about Content-sensitive superpixel generation with boundary adjustment..

An investigation into the oil and gas contractual and legal relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraq Federal Government (IFG). (2020)
Thesis
KADIRGOLAM, B. 2020. An investigation into the oil and gas contractual and legal relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraq Federal Government (IFG). Robert Gordon University [online], PhD thesis. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

The Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) production-sharing contracts (PSCs) with international oil companies (IOCs) have dominated the relationship crises between the KRG and the Iraqi Federal Government (IFG) for the last fifteen years. During thi... Read More about An investigation into the oil and gas contractual and legal relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraq Federal Government (IFG)..

Processing, structure and thermo-mechanical properties of reclaimed nanoclay, and its application in polyamide 6 and low-density polyethylene nanocomposites. (2020)
Thesis
SIDDIQUE, S.A. 2020. Processing, structure and thermo-mechanical properties of reclaimed nanoclay, and its application in polyamide 6 and low-density polyethylene nanocomposites. Robert Gordon University [online], PhD thesis. Available from: https://openair.rgu.ac.uk

Oil-based mud (OBM) wastes are generated every year all over the world, and remain a serious challenge for the oil and gas industry. The potential solution for this global problem is either to destroy these hazardous chemicals completely - a signific... Read More about Processing, structure and thermo-mechanical properties of reclaimed nanoclay, and its application in polyamide 6 and low-density polyethylene nanocomposites..

The identification and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities on family-owned estates in the north-east of Scotland. (2020)
Thesis
GRANT, G.A.I. 2020. The identification and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities on family-owned estates in the north-east of Scotland. Robert Gordon University [online], PhD thesis. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/950463

Family-owned estates face challenges achieving economic stability. Estate owners, including those in the North East of Scotland (the focus of this study) are committed to perpetuating family ownership. To enable this, entrepreneurial diversification... Read More about The identification and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities on family-owned estates in the north-east of Scotland..

Study of physico-chemical changes of CdTe QDs after their exposure to environmental conditions. (2020)
Journal Article
HOSNEDLOVA, B., VSETICKOVA, M., STANKOVA, M., UHLIROVA, D., RUTTKAY-NEDECKY, B., OFOMAJA, A., FERNANDEZ, C., KEPINSKA, M., BARON, M., NGOC, B.D., NGUYEN, H.V., THU, H.P.T., SOCHOR, J. and KIZEK, R. 2020. Study of physico-chemical changes of CdTe QDs after their exposure to environmental conditions. Nanomaterials [online], 10(5), article ID 865. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10050865

The irradiance of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a physical parameter that significantly influences biological molecules by affecting their molecular structure. The influence of UV radiation on nanoparticles has not been investigated much. In this wor... Read More about Study of physico-chemical changes of CdTe QDs after their exposure to environmental conditions..

From community to commerce? Analytics, audience 'engagement' and how local newspapers are renegotiating news values in the age of pageview-driven journalism. (2020)
Book Chapter
MORRISON, J. 2020. From community to commerce? Analytics, audience 'engagement' and how local newspapers are renegotiating news values in the age of pageview-driven journalism. In Gulyas, A. and Baines, D. Routledge companion to local media and journalism. Abingdon: Routledge [online], chapter 30. Available from: https://www.routledge.com/9780815375364

Local newspapers were once bastions of their communities – reporting everything from church fetes to factory closures and speaking truth to power to councillors and business leaders. But growing competition from online media, combined with advertisin... Read More about From community to commerce? Analytics, audience 'engagement' and how local newspapers are renegotiating news values in the age of pageview-driven journalism..