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Detection and Analysis of Corrosion and Contact Resistance Faults of TiN and CrN Coatings on 410 Stainless Steel as Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells
(2022-01-19)Bipolar Plates (BPPs) are the most crucial component of the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell system. To improve fuel cell stack performance and lifetime, corrosion resistance and Interfacial Contact Resistance ... -
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Microchannel Heat Sinks: Modelling review and recent progress
(2022-03)Nowadays, microchannel has been widely utilized in various multidisciplinary fields, and as a consequence, some new and different requirements for microchannels in the process of practical application are required, such ... -
Mothers’ Perspectives of Co-occurring Fatigue in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2021-11-29)Background: Fatigue seems deeply associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as reflected by the preferred terms ‘autistic fatigue’ and ‘autistic burnout’. In ASD there is also a greater prevalence of sensory and ... -
THE EFFECT OF MINING WASTE ON THE DURABILITY INDICATORS OF CEMENT-BASED COMPOSITES
(2021-05-25)The need for infrastructure development is of major importance and the projected global infrastructure investment between 2013-2030 is estimated in the excess of £30 trillion to support the rapid growth of societies and ... -
EEG Spectral Feature Modulations Associated with Fatigue in Robot-Mediated Upper Limb Gross and Fine Motor Interactions
(2022-01-20)This paper investigates the EEG spectral feature modulations associated with fatigue induced by robot-mediated upper limb gross and fine motor interactions. Twenty healthy participants were randomly assigned to perform a ... -
A proteomic survival predictor for COVID-19 patients in intensive care
(2022-01-18)Global healthcare systems are challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a need to optimize allocation of treatment and resources in intensive care, as clinically established risk assessments such as SOFA and APACHE II ... -
Infant communication. How should we define this, and is it important?
(2022-01-17)Infants born preterm are at high risk of developing speech, language and communication difficulties in their early years. Published literature investigating early parent - infant interaction often describe "communication" ... -
The first retrieval of a substellar subdwarf: A cloud-free SDSS J125637.13-022452.4
(2021-12-08)We present the first retrieval analysis of a substellar subdwarf, SDSS J125637.13-022452.4 (SDSS J1256-0224), using the Brewster retrieval code base. We find SDSS J1256-0224 is best fit by a cloud-free model with an ion ... -
FGC 1287 and its enigmatic 250 kpc long HI tail in the outskirts of Abell 1367
(2022-01-17)We present HI and radio continuum, narrow-band H$\alpha$ imaging, IFU spectroscopy, and X-ray observations of the FGC 1287 triplet projected $\sim$ 1.8 Mpc west of the galaxy cluster Abell 1367. One triplet member, FGC ... -
Editorial: European Journal of Law and Technology BILETA Special Issue 2021
(2021-06-30)This collection of papers from the BILETA 2020 conference addresses exciting new developments in both law and technology, from smart homes and cities to artificial intelligence and copyright laws looking to regulate online ... -
Has robotic prostatectomy determined the fall of the laparoscopic approach?
(2021-12-25)Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) has revolutionised the surgical management of localised Prostate Cancer in the modern era. The surgeon is provided with greater precision, more versatile dexterity and an ... -
A new approach to ticagrelor-based de-escalation of antiplatelet therapy after acute coronary syndrome. A rationale for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, investigator-initiated, multicenter clinical study
(2021-06-02)The risk of ischemic events gradually decreases after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), reaching a stable level after 1 month, while the risk of bleeding remains steady during the whole period of dual antiplatelet treatment ... -
Knowledge and Use of Novel Psychoactive Substances in an Italian Sample with Substance Use Disorders
(2022-01-14)This study aims to determine prevalence and frequency of use of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and to identify the factors associated with NPS use in an Italian sample of patients diagnosed with substance use disorder ... -
A Robust Dirichlet Reputation and Trust Evaluation of Nodes in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
(2022-01-12)The distributed nature of mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) presents security challenges and vulnerabilities which sometimes lead to several forms of attacks. To improve the security in MANETs, reputation and trust management ... -
Head injuries prevention in judo; evidence and practical aspects
(2021-11-25)Judo is a modern Olympic sport, a physical, intellectual and moral education and a way of life that was crystallised from the martial arts and ways of Japan. Today the International Judo Federation encompasses more than ... -
The Influence of Judo Kata Exercise on Adolescents
(2021-12-27)Psychological problems that occur in adolescents relate in part to concentration, which in turn can negatively affect education and development (Tkalec, 2012). In Croatia, various methods are used within teaching to help ... -
Euro 2020 set England up for a strong World Cup in 2022
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Comparison of the registration process of the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe with Australia, Canada, Singapore, and Switzerland: Benchmarking best practices
(2021-10-20)Background: Benchmarking regulatory systems of low- and middle-income countries with mature systems provides an opportunity to identify gaps, enhance review quality, and reduce registration timelines, thereby improving ...