Research publications: Recent submissions
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First death involving 4-Fluoroethylphenidate (4F-EPH): case-report, user experiences, and review of the related literature
(2022-12-01)Background: 4-Fluoroethylphenidate (4F-EPH) is a psychoactive substance, sold primarily over the Internet as a ‘research chemical’. Recreational and ‘functional’ use of this drug has been reported by online user fora. ... -
Diabetes Self-management Apps : Systematic Review of Adoption Determinants and Future Research Agenda
(2022-07-28)Background: Most diabetes management involves self-management. Effective self-management of the condition improves diabetes control, reduces the risk of complications, and improves patient outcomes. Mobile apps for diabetes ... -
Could kilomasers pinpoint supermassive stars?
(2022-09-11)A strong nuclear kilomaser, W1, has been found in the nearby galaxy NGC 253, associated with a forming super star cluster. Kilomasers could arise from the accretion disc around supermassive stars (>10^3 Msun), hypothetical ... -
How Expert Coaches Understand the Application of Rhythm in Judo
(2022-06-01)The goal of this study is to learn about the use of rhythm in judo through the eyes of skilled Japanese trainers. In their native language, six expert Japanese coaches were questioned. The transcripts were coded using ... -
The Effects of Judo Rule changes on Contestants' Performance: Paris Grand Slam Case Study
(2022-12-28)The International Judo Federation (IJF) has changed the rules many times to protect athletes, increasethe intensity of the contest, provide equal opportunities for all athletes, and encourage greater media coverage. This ... -
An induced population of Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes more resistant to complement lysis promotes a phenotype with greater differentiation, invasiveness, and release of extracellular vesicles
(2022-12-14)Introduction: Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, which uses blood-feeding triatomine bugs as a vector to finally infect mammalian hosts. Upon entering the host, the parasite needs ... -
Acoustic-Based Machine Condition Monitoring – Methods and Challenges
(2023-01-01)The traditional means of monitoring the health of industrial systems involves the use of vibration and performance monitoring techniques amongst others. In these approaches, contact-type sensors, such as accelerometer, ... -
Application of Multilayer Extreme Learning Machine for Efficient Building Energy Prediction
(2022-12)Building energy efficiency is vital, due to the substantial amount of energy consumed in buildings and the associated adverse effects. A high-accuracy energy prediction model is considered as one of the most effective ways ... -
The Reporting, Use, and Validity of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Multiple Myeloma in Clinical Trials: A Systematic Literature Review
(2022-12-06)Background: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are becoming increasingly important in supporting clinical outcomes in clinical trials. In multiple myeloma (MM), PRO measurement is useful to reveal how treatment affects ... -
Deep clustering of cooperative multi-agent reinforcement learning to optimize multi chiller HVAC systems for smart buildings energy management
(2023-04-15)Chillers are responsible for almost half of the total energy demand in buildings. Hence, the obligation of control systems of multi-chiller due to changes indoor environments is one of the most significant parts of a smart ... -
An End-to-End Automated License Plate Recognition System Using YOLO Based Vehicle and License Plate Detection with Vehicle Classification
(2022-12-04)An accurate and robust Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) method proves surprising versatility in an Intelligent Transportation and Surveillance (ITS) system. However, most of the existing approaches often use prior ... -
Narratives of the worst experiences associated with peritraumatic distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed method study in the USA and Italy.
(2022-10-12)Background: Although symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been associated with the COVID-19 pandemic experiences, no study has explored yet the association of specific COVID-19 narratives with peritraumatic ... -
Creating inclusive learning environments
(University of Hertfordshire, 2022-12-06)The higher education classroom context, together with the curriculum and pedagogy, are central to achieving inclusion and closing the ethnicity awarding gap. This applies to both face-to-face and online settings. Unconscious ... -
A decision support tool with health economic modelling for better management of DVT patients
(2022-12-26)Background: Responding to the increasing demand for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) treatment in the United Kingdom (UK) at times of limited budgets and resources is a great challenge for decision-makers. Therefore, there is a ... -
An automated software development for analysis of the morphological-tensile property relationship in egg shell bio-based particulate composites using machine learning algorithms
(2023-03-01)This work explored the importance of quantitative observation through imaging methods of optical and electron microscopies on the mechanical properties of particulate polymeric composites. Egg shell powder (ESP) reinforced ... -
Influence of Social Support, Financial Status, and Lifestyle on the Disparity Between Inflammation and Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis
(2023-05-30)Objective: To investigate how social support, financial status, and lifestyle influence the development of excess disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Data were obtained from the Étude et Suivi des Polyarthrites ... -
Deep Narrowband Photometry of the M101 Group: Strong-line Abundances of 720 H ii Regions
(2022-12-22)We present deep, narrowband imaging of the nearby spiral galaxy M101 and its satellites to analyze the oxygen abundances of their H ii regions. Using Case Western Reserve University’s Burrell Schmidt telescope, we add to ... -
Risk mitigation in PFI/PPP project finance: A framework model for financiers’ bankability criteria
(2019-11-28)PurposeEarlier studies on risk evaluation in private finance initiative and public private partnerships (PFI/PPP) projects have focussed more on quantitative approaches despite increasing call for contextual understanding ... -
‘It bringeth them into dangerous perill’: management of and recovery after miscarriage in early modern England, c.1600–1750
(2023-02-01)Early modern women frequently experienced miscarriages at different stages of their pregnancies. Scholarly investigation has revealed the emotional strain this placed on women and how women rationalized their experiences ... -
Exploring the therapeutic opportunities, challenges and psychological mechanisms of integrating dogs into psychological therapies with adults
(2022-05-31)The therapeutic benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) are well-documented and AAT research often involves dogs. Despite growing research into the therapeutic value of therapy dogs' visitation within health and psychiatric ...