Research publications: Recent submissions
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Longitudinal characterization of TK6 cells sequentially adapted to animal product-free, chemically defined culture medium: considerations for genotoxicity studies
(2023-07-04)Introduction: In vitro approaches are an essential tool in screening for toxicity of new chemicals, products and therapeutics. To increase the reproducibility and human relevance of these in vitro assessments, it is advocated ... -
Robust Field-level Likelihood-free Inference with Galaxies
(2023-07-18)We train graph neural networks to perform field-level likelihood-free inference using galaxy catalogs from state-of-the-art hydrodynamic simulations of the CAMELS project. Our models are rotational, translational, and ... -
Experimental optimization of various heat sinks using passive thermal management system
(2023-09-30)Organic phase change materials are extensively researched for passive cooling of electronic components due to the high heat of fusion, however, owing to the issue of thermal conductivity, it is difficult to improve the ... -
Effects of a Home-Based Physical Activity Program on Blood Biomarkers and Health-Related Quality of Life Indices in Saudi Arabian Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(2023-06-19)The purpose of this study was to undertake a randomized control trial examining the effects of a 12-week home-based physical activity program on Saudi Arabian adults with type 2 diabetes. Sixty-four patients with type 2 ... -
Controlled Actuation of Self-Propelled Droplets
(2020-10-09)In this paper we present controlled self-propelled actuation of droplets employing Laplace pressure gradients between two non-parallel superhydrophobic plates. For small angles (cos β ≈ 1) a simplification of available ... -
Instructors’ emotional intelligence and learning engagement of online students
(2023-07-12)This study explored how online students perceived their instructors’ emotional intelligence (EI) and its impact on their learning engagement. Using eight EI behaviours of online instructors and a learning engagement ... -
High-density Reflection Spectroscopy of Black Hole X-Ray Binaries in the Hard State
(2023-07-12)We present a high-density relativistic reflection analysis of 21 spectra of six black hole X-ray binaries in the hard state with data from NuSTAR and Swift. We find that 76% of the observations in our sample require a disk ... -
Trimming of sheep spinal cord by waterjet; an experimental study
(2023-07-08)The spinal cord is a structure of nervous tissue that primarily transmits nerve signals from the motor cortex to the body and from the afferent fibers of the sensory neurons to the sensory cortex. It is enveloped by three ... -
Planning a large‐scale tabletop exercise to test Qatar's healthcare system readiness to respond to a major incident during the 2022 FIFA World Cup
(2023-12-30)This article is an illustration of ‘Lessons from the Field’. The Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management has begun to present lessons coming from professionals engaged in crisis management. ‘Lessons for the Field’ ... -
Feasibility, acceptability and practicality of transcranial stimulation in obsessive compulsive symptoms (FEATSOCS): A randomised controlled crossover trial
(2023-04-30)Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive form of neurostimulation with potential for development as a self-administered intervention. It has shown promise as a safe and effective treatment ... -
Simulating organic aerosol in Delhi with WRF-Chem using the VBS approach: Exploring model uncertainty with a Gaussian Process emulator
(2023-05-23)The nature and origin of organic aerosol in the atmosphere remain unclear. The gas-particle partitioning of semi- volatile organic compounds (SVOC) that constitute primary organic aerosols (POA) and the multigenerational ... -
Towards Improved Replicability of Human Studies in Human-Robot Interaction: Recommendations for Formalized Reporting
(ACM Press, 2023-03-13)In this paper, we present a proposed format for reporting human studies in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). We call for details which are often overlooked or left out of research papers due to space constraints, and propose ... -
Ticking the right boxes: A critical examination of the perceptions and attitudes towards the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) acronym in the UK
(2023-08-30)The Black Lives Matter movement and coronavirus pandemic have raised awareness of society's categorisation of non-white people and institutional language used. We add to contemporary debate on the BAME acronym (Black, Asian ... -
An investigation into the associations between psychological skills, anaerobic fitness, and aerobic fitness in elite Iranian taekwondo athletes
(2023-07-07)This study investigated the relationship between psychological skills and fitness levels among elite taekwondo athletes. A total of ten Iranian male elite taekwondo athletes (mean age of 20.6±2 years, BMI 18.78±0.62 kg/m2, ... -
LGBT+ partner bereavement and appraisal of the Acceptance-Disclosure Model of LGBT+ bereavement: A qualitative interview study
(2023-02-28)Background:Support from social networks is vital after the death of a partner. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT+) people can face disenfranchisement and isolation in bereavement. The Acceptance-Disclosure ... -
The psychological impact of the secondary school transition on families of autistic children
(2023-02-06)The transition from primary to secondary school is a stressful period for autistic individuals. However, less isknown about parental experiences of the school transition, and its impact on the family. This study ... -
Leptosphaeria biglobosa inhibits the production of sirodesmin PL by L. maculans
(2022-11-29)BACKGROUND: Phoma stem canker is caused by two coexisting pathogens, Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa. They coexist because of their temporal and spatial separations, which are associated with the differences in ... -
The novel psychoactive substances epidemic: A scientometric perspective
(2023-01-05)The unprecedented proliferation of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) in the illicit drug market has been a public health concern since their emergence in the 2000s. Their consumption can pose severe health risks as their ... -
Exercise improves depression through positive modulation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). A review based on 100 manuscripts over 20 years
(2023-03-08)The aim of this review was to explore the relevant neurobiology and the association between peripheral levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and acute and short to long-term exercise regimes, as well as its ... -
Disentangling the environmental signals recorded in Holocene calcite varves based on modern lake observations and annual sedimentary processes in Diss Mere, England
(2023-06-30)Diss Mere is a small natural lake located in the centre of the town Diss in Norfolk (England). The lake, which has been exposed to different stressors including climate variability and changing land use, has significant ...