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Study on Crack Width and Crack Resistance of Eccentrically Tensioned Steel-Reinforced Concrete Members Prestressed by CFRP Tendons (2021)
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Deng, Y., Gui, J., Zhang, H., Taliercio, A., Zhang, P., Wong, S. H. F., Sukontasukkul, P., Khan, A., Li, L., Tang, Y., & Chen, X. (2022). Study on Crack Width and Crack Resistance of Eccentrically Tensioned Steel-Reinforced Concrete Members Prestressed by CFRP Tendons. Engineering Structures, 252, Article 113651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113651

In recent decades, steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) members under eccentrical tension have been adopted more frequently in modern buildings due to the constraints of more complex structural design/detailing that accompanying contemporary architectural... Read More about Study on Crack Width and Crack Resistance of Eccentrically Tensioned Steel-Reinforced Concrete Members Prestressed by CFRP Tendons.

A new color image encryption technique using DNA computing and Chaos-based substitution box (2021)
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Ahmad, J., Masood, F., Masood, J., Zhang, L., Shaukat Jamal, S., Boulila, W., Rehman, S. U., & Khan, F. A. (2022). A new color image encryption technique using DNA computing and Chaos-based substitution box. Soft Computing, 26(16), 7461-7477. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-021-06459-w

In many cases, images contain sensitive information and patterns that require secure processing to avoid risk. It can be accessed by unauthorized users who can illegally exploit them to threaten the safety of people’s life and property. Protecting th... Read More about A new color image encryption technique using DNA computing and Chaos-based substitution box.

Effects of silica nanoparticles on the rheological properties and morphologies of polyvinyl alcohol/silver nanowire suspensions (2021)
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Lee, S. H., Kim, S. Y., Salehiyan, R., & Hyun, K. (2021). Effects of silica nanoparticles on the rheological properties and morphologies of polyvinyl alcohol/silver nanowire suspensions. Korea-Australia rheology journal, 33(4), 321-331. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13367-021-0025-x

We investigated the effects of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) on the rheological properties and microstructures of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/silver nanowire (AgNW) suspensions. For PVA/AgNW suspensions without SiNPs, rheological percolation threshold was... Read More about Effects of silica nanoparticles on the rheological properties and morphologies of polyvinyl alcohol/silver nanowire suspensions.

A security and authentication layer for SCADA/DCS applications (2021)
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Homay, A., Chrysoulas, C., El Boudani, B., de Sousa, M., & Wollschlaeger, M. (2021). A security and authentication layer for SCADA/DCS applications. Microprocessors and Microsystems, 87, Article 103479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpro.2020.103479

Mid 2010, a sophisticated malicious computer worm called Stuxnet targeted major ICS systems around the world causing severe damages to Siemens automation products. Stuxnet proved its ability to infect air-gapped-segregated critical computers control... Read More about A security and authentication layer for SCADA/DCS applications.

Ground view factor computation model for bifacial photovoltaic collector field: uniform and non-uniform surfaces (2021)
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Alam, M., Gul, M. S., & Muneer, T. (2021). Ground view factor computation model for bifacial photovoltaic collector field: uniform and non-uniform surfaces. Energy Reports, 7, 9133-9149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.11.206

The photovoltaic collectors in a field are subject to three types of solar radiation: direct, diffuse, and reflected irradiance. The reflected irradiance received by solar photovoltaic (PV) depends on the view factor from solar PV to the ground. This... Read More about Ground view factor computation model for bifacial photovoltaic collector field: uniform and non-uniform surfaces.

Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites (2021)
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Fu, G., Sun, F., Sun, F., Huo, D., Shyha, I., Fang, C., & Gao, Q. (2022). Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 230, Article 109545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109545

Polymer matrix composites reinforced with graphene derivatives are receiving increasing attention in academia and industry. For future applications, however, the machinability of these materials needs to be understood. This study introduces the cutti... Read More about Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites.

A blend of Traditional Visual Symbols in BIPV application; any Prospects? (2021)
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Awuku, S. A., Bennadji, A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Sellami, N. (2021). A blend of Traditional Visual Symbols in BIPV application; any Prospects?. Academia Letters, https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4029

Traditional Visual symbols are of great relevance, especially within the architectural space. Buildings may adopt symbols to depict culture, iconicity or identity. The quest to meet sustainable building targets and avert the looming effects of climat... Read More about A blend of Traditional Visual Symbols in BIPV application; any Prospects?.

A Survey of Semantic Construction and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing Images and Data (2021)
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Lu, H., Liu, Q., Liu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2021). A Survey of Semantic Construction and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing Images and Data. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 33(6), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.4018/joeuc.20211101.oa6

With the rapid development of satellite technology, remote sensing data has entered the era of big data, and the intelligent processing of remote sensing image has been paid more and more attention. Through the semantic research of remote sensing dat... Read More about A Survey of Semantic Construction and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing Images and Data.

Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease (2021)
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Blackstock, F. C., & Roberts, N. J. (2021). Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease. Life, 11(12), Article 1317. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11121317

Technology-enabled learning, using computers, smartphones, and tablets, to educate patients on their respiratory disease and management has grown over the last decade. This shift has been accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the need to so... Read More about Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease.

Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman (2021)
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Shaik, H. M., Kabbani, A., Sheikh, A. M., Goh, K., Gupta, N., & Umar, T. (2021). Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman. AIMS Energy, 9(6), 1192-1212. https://doi.org/10.3934/energy.2021055

Degradation of PV modules have a severe impact on its power-producing capabilities thus affecting the reliability, performance over the long run. To understand the PV degradation happening under the influence of local environmental conditions a surve... Read More about Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman.

Do the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement change over time? (2021)
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Robinson, P., Liu, H., Wilkinson, T., Maempel, J., Murray, I., MacDonald, D., Hamilton, D., & Gaston, P. (2022). Do the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement change over time?. Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research, 108(4), Article 103157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103157

Background: The purpose of this study was to search for changes in functional outcomes of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) between short and medium-term follow-up. Secondary aims included reporting rates of r... Read More about Do the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement change over time?.

Flemish midwives’ perspectives on supporting women during the transition to motherhood – A Q-methodology study (2021)
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Van den Branden, L., Van de Craen, N., Van Leugenhaege, L., Mestdagh, E., Timmermans, O., Van Rompaey, B., & Kuipers, Y. J. (2022). Flemish midwives’ perspectives on supporting women during the transition to motherhood – A Q-methodology study. Midwifery, 105, Article 103213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103213

Objective
In this study we aimed to reveal midwives’ distinct perspectives about midwifery support of women in their transition process during the continuum from pregnancy to one-year postpartum.

Design
A Q-methodology study, a mixed quantitativ... Read More about Flemish midwives’ perspectives on supporting women during the transition to motherhood – A Q-methodology study.

A comparison of trends in population size and life history features of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and anadromous and non-anadromous Brown trout (Salmo trutta) in a single catchment over 116 years (2021)
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Adams, C. E., Honkanen, H. M., Bryson, E., Moore, I. E., MacCormick, M., & Dodd, J. A. (2022). A comparison of trends in population size and life history features of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and anadromous and non-anadromous Brown trout (Salmo trutta) in a single catchment over 116 years. Hydrobiologia, 849, 945-965. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-021-04751-2

We use a long time series of catch abundance from a recreational fishery over 116 years to look for population trends in Atlantic salmon, and anadromous (sea trout) and non-anadromous (brown) trout for a single catchment, Loch Lomond, west central Sc... Read More about A comparison of trends in population size and life history features of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and anadromous and non-anadromous Brown trout (Salmo trutta) in a single catchment over 116 years.

Practicability in ascertaining children’s views: superseding ‘the default position’ (2021)
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Barnes Macfarlane, L.-A. (2022). Practicability in ascertaining children’s views: superseding ‘the default position’. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 43(4), 475-477. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649069.2021.1999108

This paper considers the issue of ‘practicability’ in ascertaining the views of children in family proceedings with reference to the recent, and noteworthy, Scottish Inner House judgment of M v C. As each of the is UK nations contemplate more fully i... Read More about Practicability in ascertaining children’s views: superseding ‘the default position’.

Sharing Your Assets: A Holistic Review of Sharing Economy (2021)
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Akbari, M., Foroudi, P., Khodayari, M., Zaman Fashami, R., Shahabaldini Parizi D, Z., & Shahriari, E. (2022). Sharing Your Assets: A Holistic Review of Sharing Economy. Journal of Business Research, 140, 604-625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.11.027

Even though academics and practitioners extensively apply the notion of the sharing economy (SE), the conceptualization and the literature construction remained disjointed and dispersed due to the lack of a rigorous attempt to understand the core con... Read More about Sharing Your Assets: A Holistic Review of Sharing Economy.

Life-cycle sustainability risk management a multi-stakeholder approach: the case of Damascus post-war residential projects (2021)
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Khaddour, L. A. (2022). Life-cycle sustainability risk management a multi-stakeholder approach: the case of Damascus post-war residential projects. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24(11), 12756-12786. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01963-3

Postwar Residential Reconstruction Projects (PRRP) are widely complex and have significant risks. It is necessary to address sustainability risks in PRRP in order to respond to the war disastrous consequences. Thus, reducing sustainability risks asso... Read More about Life-cycle sustainability risk management a multi-stakeholder approach: the case of Damascus post-war residential projects.

Best Practices for Monitoring and Assessing the Ecological Response to River Restoration (2021)
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England, J., Angelopoulos, N., Cooksley, S., Dodd, J., Gill, A., Gilvear, D., Johnson, M., Naura, M., O’Hare, M., Tree, A., Wheeldon, J., & Wilkes, M. A. (2021). Best Practices for Monitoring and Assessing the Ecological Response to River Restoration. Water, 13(23), Article 3352. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13233352

Nature-based solutions are widely advocated for freshwater ecosystem conservation and restoration. As increasing amounts of river restoration are undertaken, the need to understand the ecological response to different measures and where measures are... Read More about Best Practices for Monitoring and Assessing the Ecological Response to River Restoration.

Population and seascape genomics of a critically endangered benthic elasmobranch, the blue skate Dipturus batis (2021)
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Delaval, A., Frost, M., Bendall, V., Hetherington, S. J., Stirling, D., Hoarau, G., Jones, C. S., & Noble, L. R. (2022). Population and seascape genomics of a critically endangered benthic elasmobranch, the blue skate Dipturus batis. Evolutionary Applications, 15(1), 78-94. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.13327

The blue skate (Dipturus batis) has a patchy distribution across the North-East Atlantic Ocean, largely restricted to occidental seas around the British Isles following fisheries-induced population declines and extirpations. The viability of remnant... Read More about Population and seascape genomics of a critically endangered benthic elasmobranch, the blue skate Dipturus batis.

Ethanol-driven building fungus colonisation: “Whisky Black” in urban built environments (2021)
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Craig, N., Pilcher, N., Forster, A. M., & Kennedy, C. (2023). Ethanol-driven building fungus colonisation: “Whisky Black” in urban built environments. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(1), 238-257. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijbpa-05-2021-0079

Purpose
The spirits industry is a major economic contributor worldwide, often requiring years of maturation in barrels that is associated with significant release of ethanol into the surrounding environment. This provides carbon nutrition for coloni... Read More about Ethanol-driven building fungus colonisation: “Whisky Black” in urban built environments.