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A Benchmark White Dwarf-Ultracool Dwarf Wide Field Binary
Ferreira, Thiago; Saito, Roberto K.; Minniti, Dante; Mejías, Andrea; Caceres, Claudio; Alonso-García, Javier; Beamín, Juan Carlos; Smith, Leigh C.; Gomez, Matías; Lucas, Philip W.; Ivanov, Valentin D. (2023-12-19)We present the discovery and multi-wavelength characterisation of VVV J1438-6158 AB, a new field wide-binary system consisting of a 4.6(+5.5-2.4) Gyr and Teff = 9500+/-125 K DA white dwarf (WD) and a Teff = 2400+/-50 K M8 ... -
Benefiting from biomimicry through 3D printing to enhance mechanical properties of polymeric structures: Simulation approach
Jadav , K. C.; Ismail, S. O.; Oladapo, B. I. (2023-09-08)Numerous biological structures have intricate compositional arrangements, well-organised pieces and stronger mechanical qualities than the materials that make them up. Therefore, this study focused on enhancing the mechanical ... -
Bereavement in critical care: A narrative review and practice exploration of current provision of support services and future challenges
Pattison, Natalie; White, Catherine; Lone, Nazir (2020-06-08)This special article outlines the background to bereavement in critical care and scopes the current provision and evidence for bereavement support following death in critical care. Co-authored by a family member and former ... -
The beta component of gamma-band auditory steady-state responses in patients with schizophrenia
Metzner, Christoph; Steuber, Volker (2021-10-14)Abstract: The mechanisms underlying circuit dysfunctions in schizophrenia (SCZ) remain poorly understood. Auditory steady-state responses (ASSRs), especially in the gamma and beta band, have been suggested as a potential ... -
Beyond free trade in raw materials: Reconciling international trade rules with planetary boundaries
Kuppuswamy, Chamundeeswari; Boklan, Daria (2024-06-13)International trade rules enshrined in agreements like the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) promote free trade, with exceptions for environmental protection. This paper explores the tension between these rules ... -
BILETA Response to Review of the Computer Misuse Act 1990
Romero Moreno, Felipe; Barker, Kim; GH Griffin, James; Collingwood , Lisa (BILETA, 2023-02-20)Given its expertise in Information Technology Law, the British and Irish Law Education Technology Association (BILETA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee inquiry ... -
BILETA Response to UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee Governance of AI inquiry
Romero Moreno, Felipe; Harbinja, Edina; Schafer, Burkhard; Mendis, Dinusha; Flaherty, Ruth (2022-12-13)Given its expertise in Information Technology Law, the British and Irish Law Education Technology Association (BILETA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the UK Parliament Science and Technology Committee inquiry ... -
Bio-mediated Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Packaging Applications
Sivaranjana, P.; Rajini, N.; Arumugaprabu, V.; Ismail, S. O. (Materials Research Forum LLC, 2021-10-15)Change in lifestyle of humans in this present generation with huge dependence on packaging materials has encouraged several studies on development of new variety of packaging materials. Emphasis on replacement of existing ... -
Bioinformatic Principles Underlying the Information Content of Transcription Factor Binding Sites
Polani, D.; Kim, J.T.; Martinetz, T. (2003)Empirically, it has been observed in several cases that the information content of transcription factor binding site sequences (Rsequence) approximately equals the information content of binding site positions (Rfrequency). ... -
Bioinformatics and Regression Analyses Manifest Tumor-Specific miRNA Expression Dynamics in Pediatric Embryonal Malignancies
Braoudaki, Maria; Koutsouris, Dimitrios-Dionysios; Kouris, Ioannis; Paidi, Anna; Koutsouri, Georgia; George Lambrou, I (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2018-10-29)Pediatric Central Nervous System (CNS) neoplasms are the second most prevalent tumors of childhood. Further on, prognosis of this type of neoplasms still remain poor and the comprehension of the etiology and pathogenesis ... -
Biomechanical testing procedures in tendon graft reconstructive ACL surgery
Chizari, Mahmoud; Wang, Bin; Barrett, Mel; Snow, Martyn (2010-10-01)This paper, describes the biomedical testing of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an interference screw fixation on the bovine and porcine tissues. The harvesting procedure, experimental setup, ... -
A biophysical model of synaptic delay learning and temporal pattern recognition in a cerebellar Purkinje cell
Steuber, Volker; Willshaw, D. (2004)It has been suggested that information in the brain is encoded in temporal spike patterns which are decoded by a combination of time delays and coincidence detection. Here, we show how a multi-compartmental model of a ... -
Biowaste management: Comparison of banana (Musa acuminata) and bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) fibers
Jeyaraj, Dhesinghraja; Kalimuthu, Mayandi; Nagarajan, Rajini; Chithamparam, Prakash; Ismail, Sikiru O.; Mohammad, Faruq; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.; Krishnan, Kumar (2024-01-05)Both developed and developing countries around the world are increasingly utilizing biodegradable products and bio-based materials. This is required to curb rampant environmental pollution caused by synthetic materials and ... -
BioZero - Designing Nature-inspired Net-zero Building
Jankovic, Ljubomir; Carta, Silvio (2021-07-08)This article introduces BioZero, a nature-inspired near-zero building proposed for Quay St, Brooklyn, New York. The building is designed for the maximum use of daylight and natural ventilation. This is the result of its ... -
Birth Supporters experiences of attending prisoners being compulsorily separated from their new-born babies
Abbott, Laura (2023-05-24)There is growing evidence demonstrating increased mental ill-health in women compulsorily separated from their babies. For imprisoned women, the risk of self-harm and suicide may be further exacerbated. Birth supporters ... -
Black and minority ethnic groups and youth offending
Sender, H.; Littlechild, B.; Smith, N. (2006)Despite significant concerns and public inquiries concerning the treatment of ethnic minorities within the criminal justice system as a whole, research on this area in relation to the youth justice system is comparatively ... -
Black Lives Matter in higher education: conversations about race to transform the lived experience of Black (African-Caribbean) staff in UK universities
Warrener, Julia; Douglas, Vida (2023-04-28)Academia in the UK is diminished by a lack of representation of academics from Black (African-Caribbean), Asian and South-East Asian communities. Based on data for 2019–20, only 18 per cent of academic staff at universities ... -
Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse student experience in therapeutic radiography undergraduate education – student collaboration in research design (oral proffered paper at Conference)
Codd, Louise; Ramlaul, Aarthi; Trivedi, Daksha (2023-06-01)Louise Codd, Aarthi Ramlaul, Daksha Trivedi Background: There is a disparity in Higher education (HE) awards between students from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds in comparison to students from white ... -
Blame the victim? Domestic violence as covered in The Sun and The Guardian
Lloyd, Michele; Ramon, Shulamit (2016-11-23) -
A Blockchain for Nigeria - Exploring Blockchain Policy and Adoption in Nigeria
Kuppuswamy, Chamundeeswari; Ajetunmobi, Abdulsalam; Lo Coco, Laura; Ramalingam, Soodamani; Gan, Hock Chye; Lampard, Anna; Adegbite, Olusola; Adedeji, Motolani Abolaji (University of Hertfordshire, 2023-10-30)The report is written as a White Paper and contains a number of recommendations. Recommendation 1: Consider the development of a blockchain for Nigeria – ‘Nigereum’, a new blockchain infrastructure for Nigeria. This provides ...