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Atomically dispersed quintuple nitrogen and oxygen co-coordinated zirconium on graphene-type substrate for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction. (2022)
Journal Article
ZHAO, X., WANG, J., WANG, J., YANG, M., YAN, C., ZOU, G., TSE, J.S., FERNANDEZ, C. and PENG, Q. 2022. Atomically dispersed quintuple nitrogen and oxygen co-coordinated zirconium on graphene-type substrate for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction. Cell reports physical science [online], 3(3), article 100773. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.100773

A cost-effective and long stability catalyst with decent electrochemical activity would play a crucial role in accelerating applications of metal-air batteries. Here, we report quintuple nitrogen and oxygen co-coordinated Zr sites on graphene (Zr-N/O... Read More about Atomically dispersed quintuple nitrogen and oxygen co-coordinated zirconium on graphene-type substrate for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction..

Antimicrobial resistance and machine learning: challenges and opportunities. (2022)
Journal Article
ELYAN, E., HUSSAIN, A., SHEIKH, A., ELMANAMA, A.A., VUTTPITTAYAMONGKOL, P. and HIJAZI, K. 2022. Antimicrobial resistance and machine learning: challenges and opportunities. IEEE access [online], 10, pages 31561-31577. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3160213

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the top ten global health threats. Inappropriate use of antibiotics around the world and in particular in Low-to-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), wher... Read More about Antimicrobial resistance and machine learning: challenges and opportunities..

Being there: capturing and conveying noisy slices of walking in the city. (2022)
Journal Article
BELKOURI, D., LANNG, D.B. and LAING, R. 2022. Being there: capturing and conveying noisy slices of walking in the city. Mobilities [online], 17(6), pages 914-931. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2022.2045871

The practice of walking allows us to engage with the city slowly, through kinaesthetic skill and the multisensorial apparatus of the body. Studying the city through this immersed practice-on-the-move facilitates attention to the direct contact with t... Read More about Being there: capturing and conveying noisy slices of walking in the city..

Adsorption of cyanotoxins on polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate: microplastics as vector of eight microcystin analogues. (2022)
Journal Article
MOURA, D.S., PESTANA, C.J., MOFFAT, C.F., HUI, J., IRVINE, J.T.S., EDWARDS, C. and LAWTON, L.A. 2022. Adsorption of cyanotoxins on polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate: microplastics as vector of eight microcystin analogues. Environmental pollution [online], 303, article 119135. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119135

Plastics are utilised globally but are of environmental concern due to their persistence. The global presence of microplastics (particles

United States: New York banking law: restructuring sovereign debt. (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2022. United States: New York banking law: restructuring sovereign debt. Journal of international banking law and regulation [online], 37(4), pages N50-N51. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/Document/IBBF1CE20A0D411EC9337C4DDB089045C/View/FullText.html

In May 2021, New York lawmakers introduced a bill to amend the banking law concerning restructuring unsustainable sovereign and subnational debt (Bill). This amendment offers effective mechanisms to restructure unsustainable sovereign and subnational... Read More about United States: New York banking law: restructuring sovereign debt..

A review of the sustainable utilization of rice residues for bioenergy conversion using different valorization techniques, their challenges, and techno-economic assessment. (2022)
Journal Article
KANIAPAN, S., PASUPULETI, J., NESAN, K.P., ABUBACKAR, H.N., UMAR, H.A., OLADOSU, T.L., BELLO, S.R. and RENE, E.R. 2022. A review of the sustainable utilization of rice residues for bioenergy conversion using different valorization techniques, their challenges, and techno-economic assessment. International journal of environmental research and public health [online], 19(6), article 3427. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063427

The impetus to predicting future biomass consumption focuses on sustainable energy, which concerns the non-renewable nature of fossil fuels and the environmental challenges associated with fossil fuel burning. However, the production of rice residue... Read More about A review of the sustainable utilization of rice residues for bioenergy conversion using different valorization techniques, their challenges, and techno-economic assessment..

Smart analysis of learners performance using learning analytics for improving academic progression: a case study model. (2022)
Journal Article
KRISHNAN, R., NAIR, S., SAAMUEL, B.S., JUSTIN, S., IWENDI, C., BIAMBA, C. and IBEKE, E. 2022. Smart analysis of learners performance using learning analytics for improving academic progression: a case study model. Sustainability [online], 14(6), article 3378. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14063378

In the current COVID-19 pandemic era, Learning Management Systems (LMS) are commonly used in e-learning for various learning activities in Higher Education. Learning Analytics (LA) is an emerging area of LMS, which plays a vital role in tracking and... Read More about Smart analysis of learners performance using learning analytics for improving academic progression: a case study model..

MVVA-net: a video aesthetic quality assessment network with cognitive fusion of multi-type feature–based strong generalization. [Dataset] (2022)
Dataset
LI, M., WANG, Z., REN, J. and SUN, M. 2022. MVVA-net: a video aesthetic quality assessment network with cognitive fusion of multi-type feature–based strong generalization. [Dataset]. Hosted on GitHub [online]. Available from: https://github.com/Lm0324/MVVA-Net

Most of the existing video aesthetic quality assessment datasets (as seen in Table 1) are not public, some are not large enough, which makes the trained depth model perform poorly and some are based on the professionalism of video shooting or the rat... Read More about MVVA-net: a video aesthetic quality assessment network with cognitive fusion of multi-type feature–based strong generalization. [Dataset].

MVVA-net: a video aesthetic quality assessment network with cognitive fusion of multi-type feature–based strong generalization. (2022)
Journal Article
LI, M., WANG, Z., REN, J. and SUN, M. 2022. MVVA-net: a video aesthetic quality assessment network with cognitive fusion of multi‑type feature–based strong generalization. Cognitive computation [online], 14(4), pages 1435-1445. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-021-09947-1

With the increasing popularity of short videos on various social media platforms, there is a great challenge for evaluating the aesthetic quality of these videos. In this paper, we first construct a large-scale and properly annotated short video aest... Read More about MVVA-net: a video aesthetic quality assessment network with cognitive fusion of multi-type feature–based strong generalization..

An adaptive fractional-order unscented Kalman filter for Li-ion batteries in the energy storage system. (2022)
Journal Article
CHEN, L., SHUNLI, W., JIANG, H. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2022. An adaptive fractional-order unscented Kalman filter for li-ion batteries in the energy storage system. Indian journal of physics [online], 96(13), pages 3933-3939. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-022-02314-2

Accurate estimation of the state of charge (SOC) can prolong the working life and enhance the safety of energy storage system. Considering the influence of noise and parameter changes in the operating environment, an adaptive fractional-order unscent... Read More about An adaptive fractional-order unscented Kalman filter for Li-ion batteries in the energy storage system..

The National Performance Framework and the psychological factors that can influence change. [Blog post] (2022)
Digital Artefact
ROBERTS, R. 2022. The National Performance Framework and the psychological factors that can influence change. [Blog post]. Posted on SPICe (Scottish Parliament Information Centre) spotlight [online], 10 March 2022. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/523pbxvy

This guest blog, picks up one of the key themes identified in the Scottish Leaders Forum report on The National Performance Framework from a previous blog written by Jennifer Henderson and Jennie Barugh, joint chairs of the SLF sub group (https://spi... Read More about The National Performance Framework and the psychological factors that can influence change. [Blog post].

Influence of tax dodging on tax justice in developing countries: some theory and evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa. (2022)
Journal Article
OTUSANYA, O.J., LIU, J. and LAUWO, S.G. 2023. Influence of tax dodging on tax justice in developing countries: some theory and evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of financial crime [online], 30(2), pages 332-360. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-01-2022-0012

Mobilising domestic resources - in particular taxation - is key to unlocking the resources required for public investment in infrastructure, growth and sustainable finance. Tax dodging has played a major role in causing serious damage to the economic... Read More about Influence of tax dodging on tax justice in developing countries: some theory and evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa..

Application of momentum flux method for the design of an α-shaped flame incinerator fueled with two-component solid waste. (2022)
Journal Article
LIU, X., ZHU, G., ASIM, T. and MISHRA, R. 2022. Application of momentum flux method for the design of an α-shaped flame incinerator fueled with two-component solid waste. Energy [online], 248, article 123647. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123647

Kitchen waste and tree branches are two of the most common solid waste materials suitable for on-site disposal. Quantification of combustion characteristics of these waste materials is vital for designing an appropriate incinerator. In this paper, th... Read More about Application of momentum flux method for the design of an α-shaped flame incinerator fueled with two-component solid waste..

Conversations about financial hardship should not be off limits. (2022)
Journal Article
DOUGLAS, F.C., AVENELL, A. and MOHAMED, S. 2022. Conversations about financial hardship should not be off limits. BMJ [online], 376(8329), article o557. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o577

Poverty is both a cause and an outcome of mental health distress. Poverty-driven household food insecurity directly affects health outcomes including obesity and diabetes, mental health, and leads to poor health condition management, increased health... Read More about Conversations about financial hardship should not be off limits..

Effect of fillers on compression loading performance of modified re-entrant honeycomb auxetic sandwich structures. (2022)
Journal Article
FAISAL, N.H., SCOTT, L., BOOTH, F., DUNCAN, S., MCLEOD, A., DROUBI, M.G. and NJUGUNA, J. 2023. Effect of fillers on compression loading performance of modified re-entrant honeycomb auxetic sandwich structures. Journal of strain analysis for engineering design [online], 58(2), pages 98-117. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/03093247221083210

The auxetic sandwich panels for structures have been designed to provide impact protection. The aim of this work is to modify an auxetic (re-entrant) honeycomb cell to reduce the stress concentrations within the cell structure, and further enhancemen... Read More about Effect of fillers on compression loading performance of modified re-entrant honeycomb auxetic sandwich structures..

Making politics: engaged social tactics. (2022)
Book Chapter
DELAPPE, J. and LEUZZI, L. 2022. Making politics: engaged social tactics. In burrough, x. and Walgren, J. (eds.) Art as social practice: technologies for change. New York: Routledge [online], chapter 10, pages 126-136. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003169109-13

In this interview, Joseph DeLappe describes a lineage of works and circumstances that led to a series of community-based and crowdsourced projects to encourage participation and creative critical action with participants, volunteers, and collaborator... Read More about Making politics: engaged social tactics..

Who shares wins? Understanding barriers to information sharing in managing supply chain risk. (2022)
Journal Article
HANNIBAL, C., ROWAN, J., DUROWOJU, O., BRYDE, D., HOLLOWAY, J., ADEYEMI, O. and SHAMIM, S. 2022. Who shares wins? Understanding barriers to information sharing in managing supply chain risk. Continuity and resilience review [online], 4(2), pages 161-175. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/CRR-11-2021-0038

Currently there is no universally accepted approach to supply chain risk management and assurance. To begin to shed more light on the practical operational challenges presented when considering supply chain risk mitigation through the sharing of info... Read More about Who shares wins? Understanding barriers to information sharing in managing supply chain risk..

Unusual activity of rationally designed cobalt phosphide/oxide heterostructure composite for hydrogen production in alkaline medium. (2022)
Journal Article
ALSABBAN, M.M., ESWARAN, M.K., PERAMAIAH, K., WAHYUDI, W., YANG, X., RAMALINGAM, V., HEDHILI, M.N., MIAO, X., SCHWINGENSCHLÖGL, U., LI, L.-J., TUNG, V. and HUANG, K.-W. 2022. Unusual activity of rationally designed cobalt phosphide/oxide heterostructure composite for hydrogen production in alkaline medium. ACS nano [online], 16(3), pages 3906-3916. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.1c09254

Design and development of an efficient, nonprecious catalyst with structural features and functionality necessary for driving the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in an alkaline medium remain a formidable challenge. At the root of the functional lim... Read More about Unusual activity of rationally designed cobalt phosphide/oxide heterostructure composite for hydrogen production in alkaline medium..

Ukraine war: how Ghana is vulnerable, and what can be done. [Blog post] (2022)
Digital Artefact
ACHEAMPONG, T. and MENYEH, B.O. 2022. Ukraine war: how Ghana is vulnerable, and what can be down. [Blog Post]. Posted on The Conversation UK [online], 7 March 2022. Available from: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-how-ghana-is-vulnerable-and-what-can-be-done-178528

The seismic aftershocks of Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, Ukraine, on 24 February 2022 continues to reverberate across the globe. As members of the United Nations Security Council, Ghana, Kenya and Gabon have publicly condemned Russia’s actions... Read More about Ukraine war: how Ghana is vulnerable, and what can be done. [Blog post].

Optimising crystallisation during rapid prototyping of Fe3O4-PA6 polymer nanocomposite component. [Dataset] (2022)
Dataset
GUPTA, R., NJUGUNA, J. and PANCHOLI, K. 2022. Optimising crystallisation during rapid prototyping of Fe3O4-PA6 polymer nanocomposite component. [Dataset]. Journal of composites science [online], 6(3), article 83. Available from: https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/6/3/83/s1

This paper discusses the effect of the catalyst and the activator concentrations on the properties of polymerised PA6-PMC containing 1 wt% uncoated MNPs. The focus herein is to tune the degree of crystallinity of the prepared PA6-PMC for the optimum... Read More about Optimising crystallisation during rapid prototyping of Fe3O4-PA6 polymer nanocomposite component. [Dataset].