All Outputs (638)

Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control. (2024)
Journal Article
SIDIKI, A.I., MOOMIN, A., LISHCHUK, A.N., ADAM, M.K., AL-ARIKI, M.K., ANANDO, V.A., BAATIEMA, L., ANGMORTEY, N.R., ADU-GYAMFI, P.K. and MENSAH, K.B. 2024. Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control. Journal of water and health [online], 22(5), pages 896-904. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2024.384

Hand hygiene (HH) is the most effective way to curb the spread of healthcare-associated infections. Nonetheless, healthcare personnel encounter difficulties in adhering to WHO HH recommendations. This study aimed to investigate HH compliance and adhe... Read More about Compliance and adherence to hand hygiene practices for effective infection control..

Advancing early leukemia diagnostics: a comprehensive study incorporating image processing and transfer learning. (2024)
Journal Article
HAQUE, R., AL SAKIB, A., HOSSAIN, M.F., ISLAM, F., AZIZ, F.I., AHMED, M.R., KANNAN, S., ROHAN, A. and HASAN, M.J. 2024. Advancing early leukemia diagnostics: a comprehensive study incorporating image processing and transfer learning. BioMedInformatics [online], 4(2), pages 966-991. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedinformatics4020054

Disease recognition has been revolutionized by autonomous systems in the rapidly developing field of medical technology. A crucial aspect of diagnosis involves the visual assessment and enumeration of white blood cells in microscopic peripheral blood... Read More about Advancing early leukemia diagnostics: a comprehensive study incorporating image processing and transfer learning..

Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland. (2024)
Thesis
DAVIES, R. 2024. Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445751

Legacy is a research topic previously developed and established within an events management context, as in, for example, explorations of the long-term plans and impact of FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games on host regions and their people. Legacy is t... Read More about Developing legacy in project management: a study of construction and infrastructure projects in the north east of Scotland..

Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. (2024)
Thesis
AISUENI, F.A. 2024. Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2445693

Separating lower concentrations of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion (< 250 mg/l) and smaller oil droplet size (< 20 μm) has been an industry challenge using conventional methods, including adsorption, electrocoagulation, flocculation, bioremediation, cent... Read More about Metal oxide modified tubular ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-in-water emulsion..

Artificial lift selection methods in conventional and unconventional wells: a summary and review from old techniques to machine learning applications. (2024)
Journal Article
MAHDI, M.A.A., AMISH, M. and OLUYEMI, G. 2024. Artificial lift selection methods in conventional and unconventional wells: a summary and review from old techniques to machine learning applications. International journal of innovative science and research technology [online], 9(3), pages 2342-2356. Available from: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR2108

Artificial lift (AL) selection is an important process in enhancing oil and gas production from reservoirs. This article explores the old and current states of AL selection in conventional and unconventional wells, identifying the challenges faced in... Read More about Artificial lift selection methods in conventional and unconventional wells: a summary and review from old techniques to machine learning applications..

Using entropy to measure text readability in Bahasa Malaysia for year one students. (2024)
Journal Article
BARAWI, M.H., OSMAN, S.N.M., ABD YUSOF, N.F., IBEKE, E. and FADHLI, M. 2024. Using entropy to measure text readability in Bahasa Malaysia for year one students. Journal of cognitive sciences and human development [online], 10(1), pages 103-123. Available from: https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.6817.2024

Text readability is essential for effective learning and communication, especially for beginner readers. However, there are no known measures to calculate the readability of Bahasa Malaysia, the national language of Malaysia. This research proposes a... Read More about Using entropy to measure text readability in Bahasa Malaysia for year one students..

Novel organometallic catalyst for efficient valorization of lipids extracted from Prunus domestica kernel shell in sustainable fuel production. (2024)
Journal Article
JAMIL, F., AL-MUHTASEB, A.H., OSMAN, A.I., AL-HAJ, L., TAY ZAR MYINT, M., INAYAT, A., HUSSAIN, M. and SHANABLEH, A. 2024. Novel organometallic catalyst for efficient valorization of lipids extracted from Prunus domestica kernel shell in sustainable fuel production. Energy conversion and management: X [online], 22, article number 100577. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100577

This study focuses on converting Plum Kernel Shell (PKS) waste biomass into biodiesel using a novel synthesized heterogeneous catalyst, contributing to the pursuit of renewable fuel from sustainable resources. Plum Kernel Shell (PKS) is waste biomass... Read More about Novel organometallic catalyst for efficient valorization of lipids extracted from Prunus domestica kernel shell in sustainable fuel production..

State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model. (2024)
Journal Article
ZHOU, J., WANG, S., CAO, W., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model. Electrochimica acta [online], 487, article number 144146. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144146

The accurate state of health (SOH) estimation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for the operation and maintenance of new energy electric vehicles. To address this current problem, an improved hybrid neural network model for SOH prediction ba... Read More about State of health prediction of lithium-ion batteries based on SSA optimized hybrid neural network model..

Advancing AI with green practices and adaptable solutions for the future. [Article summary] (2024)
Digital Artefact
STARKEY, A. and EZENKWU, C.P. 2024. Advancing AI with green practices and adaptable solutions for the future. [Article summary]. Posted on The Academic [online], 28 March 2024. Available from: https://theacademic.com/ai-green-practices-adaptable-solutions/

Despite AI's achievements, how can its limitations be addressed to reduce computational costs, enhance transparency and pioneer eco-friendly practices?

Julian Assange: how British extradition law works. [Newspaper article] (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine
DAVIES, G. and ARNELL, P. 2024. Julian Assange: how British extradition law works. The Conversation [online], 27 March 2024. Available from: https://theconversation.com/julian-assange-how-british-extradition-law-works-224703

In this article, the authors assess the current situation regarding the extradition of Julian Assange from the UK and what the case demonstrates about UK extradition law.

Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic power plant using RETScreen to achieve Indonesia energy transition. (2024)
Journal Article
PARADONGAN, H.T., HAKAM, D.F., WIRYONO, S.K., PRAHASTONO, I., ADITYA, I.A., BANJARNAHOR, K.M., SINISUKA, N.I. and ASEKOMEH, A. 2024. Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic power plant using RETScreen to achieve Indonesia energy transition. Heliyon [online], 10(7), article number e27680. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27680

Indonesia, a key player in the global energy transition, faces surging electricity demand and ambitious renewable energy goals. In response, the government introduced a new regulation about renewable energy tariffs, including tariffs for photovoltaic... Read More about Techno-economic feasibility study of solar photovoltaic power plant using RETScreen to achieve Indonesia energy transition..

Effect of slug characteristics on the nonlinear dynamic response of a long flexible fluid-conveying cylinder. (2024)
Journal Article
MEENAKUMARI, H.N.R., ZANGANEH, H. and HOSSAIN, M. 2024. Effect of slug characteristics on the nonlinear dynamic response of a long flexible fluid-conveying cylinder. Applied ocean research [online], 147, article number 103978. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2024.103978

Hydrocarbon flows in a marine riser may appear in multiple phases with varying flow patterns, among which, slug flows are known to exhibit complex flow characteristics due to fluctuations in multiphase mass, velocities, and pressure changes. Bulk of... Read More about Effect of slug characteristics on the nonlinear dynamic response of a long flexible fluid-conveying cylinder..

Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer. (2024)
Journal Article
EGIZA, M., DIAB, M.R., ALI, A.M., MURASAWA, K. and YOSHITAKE, T. 2024. Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer. Materials letters [online], 364, article number 136369. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136369

Super-hard nanodiamond composite (NDC) films, synthesized via cathodic arc plasma deposition on unheated WC−Co substrates, offer an eco-friendly solution for cutting tools. A 100 nm-thick Al-interlayer mitigates Co catalytic effects, improving adhesi... Read More about Sustainable super-hard and thick nanodiamond composite film deposited on cemented carbide substrates with an interfacial Al-interlayer..

The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase. (2024)
Journal Article
CRUICKSHANK, E. 2024. The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase. ChemPlusChem [online], 89(5), article number e202300726. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.202300726

The discovery of a new polar nematic phase; the ferroelectric nematic, has generated a great deal of excitement in the field of liquid crystals. To date there have been around 150 materials reported exhibiting the ferroelectric nematic phase, in gene... Read More about The emergence of a polar nematic phase: a chemist's insight into the ferroelectric nematic phase..

View from the BRIDGE: information and digital literacy for primary schools. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
PAVEY, S., GOLDSTEIN, S. and MARTZOUKOU, K. 2024. View from the BRIDGE: information and digital literacy for primary schools. Presented at the 2024 Librarians' information literacy annual conference (LILAC 2024), 25-27 March 2024, Leeds, UK. Hosted on Slideshare [online]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/LILAC-2024-pavey

This presentation gives an overview of the "BRIDGE" project, a transnational project covering Finland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the UK. The project aims to promote information and digital literacy as a way of underpinning equality, diversity... Read More about View from the BRIDGE: information and digital literacy for primary schools..

Maddie is online: the ethics of online safety and security: an innovative co-creation cartoon story-telling project with schools. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARTZOUKOU, K. 2024. Maddie is online: the ethics of online safety and security: an innovative co-creation cartoon story-telling project with schools. Presented at the 2024 Librarians' information literacy annual conference (LILAC 2024), 25-27 March 2024, Leeds, UK. Hosted on Slideshare [online]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/LILAC-2024-martzoukou

This presentation gives an overview of "Maddie is Online", an innovative educational project that uses creative storytelling to produce learning and teaching material for those involved in the education, support and safeguarding of children (aged 9-1... Read More about Maddie is online: the ethics of online safety and security: an innovative co-creation cartoon story-telling project with schools..

DICAM: deep inception and channel-wise attention modules for underwater image enhancement. (2024)
Journal Article
FARHADI TOLIE, H., REN, J. and ELYAN, E. 2024. DICAM: deep inception and channel-wise attention modules for underwater image enhancement. Neurocomputing [online], 584, article number 127585. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2024.127585

In underwater environments, imaging devices suffer from water turbidity, attenuation of lights, scattering, and particles, leading to low quality, poor contrast, and biased color images. This has led to great challenges for underwater condition monit... Read More about DICAM: deep inception and channel-wise attention modules for underwater image enhancement..

Identifying the supportive care needs of people affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: an integrative systematic review. (2024)
Journal Article
SCHUBACH, K., NIYONSENGA, T., TURNER, M. and PATERSON, C. 2024. Identifying the supportive care needs of people affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: n integrative systematic review. Journal of cancer survivorship [online], Online First. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-024-01558-7

To understand supportive care needs among people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). An integrative systematic review was reported using the Preformed Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Seven ele... Read More about Identifying the supportive care needs of people affected by non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: an integrative systematic review..

A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation. (2024)
Journal Article
WANG, Y., WANG, S., FAN, Y., ZHANG, H., XIE, Y. and FERNANDEZ, C. 2024. A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation. Ionics [online], 30(5), pages 2609–2625. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05475-8

Capacity estimation of lithium-ion batteries is significant to achieving the effective establishment of the prognostics and health management (PHM) system of lithium-ion batteries. A capacity estimation model based on the variable activation function... Read More about A novel variable activation function-long short-term memory neural network for high-precision lithium-ion battery capacity estimation..

Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint] (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
SHIM, J., BURNETT, V., VERNON, M., WORK, F., UWAIFO, I., RAY, C. and REDDI, P. 2024. Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint]. medRxiv [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.24304668

This study aims to: 1) understand the role of policy in maternal health outcomes; and 2) establish any differences or similarities between health systems, providing benchmarks for future maternal and infant care policies in Georgia and Scotland. Guid... Read More about Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint].