Research publications: Recent submissions
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Traffic-Related Air Pollutant (TRAP) Prediction using Big Data and Machine Learning
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2021-07-08)The negative impact of the Increasing air pollution on the global economy, quality of life of humans and health of animals and plants has been enormous. Several works of literature, reports and news around the world have ... -
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Live Action Role-Playing Games (LARP)
(2020-08-27)Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) games and similar experiences are becoming a popular game genre. Here, we discuss how artificial intelligence techniques, particularly those commonly used in AI for Games, could be applied ... -
Monitoring dust particle orientation with measurements of sunlight dichroic extinction
(2021-09-29)Alignment of irregularly shaped dust aerosols leading to linear dichroism has been reported in atmospheric layers. The present study intents to quantify the excess linear polarization of direct solar radiation propagating ... -
Machine Learning Recognition Models in Construction: A Systematic Review
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2021-07-08)Due to its growing acceptance and success in many sectors, there is a rapidly rising adoption and application of machine learning recognition models within construction. As a result of this adoption and usage surge, there ... -
Robot house human activity recognition dataset
(EPSRC UK-RAS Network, 2021-07-15)Human activity recognition is one of the most challenging tasks in computer vision. State-of-the art approaches such as deep learning techniques thereby often rely on large labelled datasets of human activities. However, ... -
THE SYMMETRY OF BILATERAL ASHI-WAZA THROWS EXECUTION IN YOUTH U-14 CATEGORY JUDOKAS
(Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia, 2023-06-20)Objective. In judo, highly skilled judokas pose a higher bilateral quality of arm and leg movements. This study aimed to examine the quality of bilateral throw execution of the selected Ashi-Waza (leg throwing) techniques ... -
JUDO IS, IN ITS ESSENCE, A SYMMETRICAL SPORT – BUT IS IT IMPACTING AND DEVELOPING JUDOKAS BODIES IN THIS WAY?
(Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia, 2023-06-20)Objective. Judo is supposed to represent a sports discipline that symmetrically develops both sides of the human body. This study aimed to review the literature on morphological (a)symmetries in judo. Methods. The literature ... -
Thermoreversible gels for the encapsulation of macrophages: evaluation of polymer type on rheology and cytocompatibility
(2023-11-02)Thermoresponsive polymers have become a highly sought-after “smart material” due to their ability to modify their physical characteristics due to temperature changes. This research aimed to determine the biocompatibility ... -
Applied Methods to Assess the Antimicrobial Activity of Metallic-Based Nanoparticles
(2023-10-28)With the rise of antibiotic resistance, the drive to discover novel antimicrobial substances and standard testing methods with the aim of controlling transmissive diseases are substantially high. In healthcare sectors and ... -
A cross comparison between different methods measuring environmental parameters for occupant window behaviour
(2023-08-18)When studying occupant window behaviour in buildings, the measurement of environmental factorsoften requires dedicated measuring equipment. Currently, there is no universally accepted methods forthe measurement, and in ... -
Exploring equality, diversity, and inclusion in multiethnic settings: A context-sensitive approach
(2023-01-02)Organisations, worldwide, have introduced human resource management (HRM) and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies to address the inherent disadvantages experienced by employees with diverse social identities ... -
An optimal inventory pricing and ordering strategy subject to stock and price dependent demand
(2021-11-23)This article considers the deterministic optimalcontrol problem of profit maximization for inventory replenishedat a variable rate and depleted by demand which is assumed tovary with price and stock availability. Optimal ... -
Investigating the factors influencing academic staff attitudes toward the formation of a technological university
(2023-02-22)The Irish institute of technology sector is undergoing a major restructuringthat will culminate in mergers, to form technological universities (TU). It isessential that the perspective of key stakeholders is fully ... -
“We Need to be Heard. We Need to be Seen”: A Thematic Analysis of Black Maternal Experiences of Birthing and Postnatal Care in England within the context of Covid-19
(2023-12-01)Objective Inequalities for Black women within maternity settings are longstanding, with evidence showing higher mortality, complications and distress compared to White women. The Covid-19 pandemic saw unprecedented changes ... -
The importance of learning and knowledge sharing to support implementation of total quality management in healthcare
(2021-10-02)Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in healthcare has been affected by several shortcomings. Among these is the inadequacy of learning and knowledge sharing methods adopted to support TQM implementation. ... -
Investigating the effectiveness and tolerability of intranasal esketamine among older adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD): a post-hoc analysis from the REAL-ESK study group
(2023-07-08)Introduction: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a serious and debilitating psychiatric disorder that frequently affects older patients. Esketamine nasal spray (ESK-NS) has recently been approved as a treatment for ... -
Characterisation of an endospore population of Pasteuria that adheres to the plant-parasitic nematode Heterodera schachtii
(2023-05-04)Selected strains of Pasteuria species from the endospore-forming Gram-positive bacteria group have the potential to be developed into control agents for plant-parasitic nematodes. If Pasteuria is to be deployed successfully ... -
Reflective learning conversations model for simulation debriefing: a co-design process and development innovation
(2023-11-07)Background: Health practitioners must be equipped with effective clinical reasoning skills to make appropriate, safe clinical decisions and avoid practice errors. Under-developed clinical reasoning skills have the potential ... -
The neuroprotective properties of NLX-112 in MPTP treated mice are mediated by reactive gliosis and astrocytic GDNF
(SAGE Publications, 2023-05-30)Introduction: Preventing dopaminergic (DA) neuronal death is key to halting the progression of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). There is evidence for serotonin 5-HT1A agonists having neuroprotective effects on DA neurons. NLX-112 ... -
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Related Mental Health Issues; Insights from a Range of Social Media Platforms Using a Mixed-Methods Approach
(2023-10-24)The emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs; semaglutide and others) now promises effective, non-invasive treatment of obesity for individuals with and without diabetes. Social media platforms’ ...