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Interaction Effects in the Cross-Section of Country and Industry Returns (2024)
Journal Article
Umar, Z., Zaremba, A., Umutlu, M., & Mercik, A. (2024). Interaction Effects in the Cross-Section of Country and Industry Returns. Journal of Banking and Finance, 165, Article 107200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2024.107200

We comprehensively examine the interaction effects in the cross-sectional predictability of country and industry returns. Using nearly five decades of data from 68 countries, we construct all possible double-sorted portfolios based on 44 portfolio ch... Read More about Interaction Effects in the Cross-Section of Country and Industry Returns.

Two-Level Dynamic Programming-Enabled Non-Metric Data Aggregation Technique for the Internet of Things (2024)
Journal Article
Jan, S. R., Ghaleb, B., Tariq, U. U., Ali, H., Sabrina, F., & Liu, L. (2024). Two-Level Dynamic Programming-Enabled Non-Metric Data Aggregation Technique for the Internet of Things. Electronics, 13(9), Article 1651. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13091651

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a transformative technological infrastructure, serving as a benchmark for automating and standardizing various activities across different domains to reduce human effort, especially in hazardous environments. I... Read More about Two-Level Dynamic Programming-Enabled Non-Metric Data Aggregation Technique for the Internet of Things.

Mechanisms of the social control of children and young people: From ‘stop and search’ to ‘stop and engage’ in Police Scotland (2024)
Journal Article
Clayton, E. (online). Mechanisms of the social control of children and young people: From ‘stop and search’ to ‘stop and engage’ in Police Scotland. Criminology and Criminal Justice, https://doi.org/10.1177/17488958241249828

Since the implementation of stop and search reform in Scotland, the volume of this tactic has decreased and proportionality has increased. However, little has been published that has detailed the design, communication and implementation of stop and s... Read More about Mechanisms of the social control of children and young people: From ‘stop and search’ to ‘stop and engage’ in Police Scotland.

Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on audiology service delivery: Observational study of the role of social media in patient communication (2024)
Journal Article
Hussain, A., Hussain, Z., Gogate, M., Dashtipour, K., Ng, D., Riaz, M. S., Goman, A., Sheikh, A., & Hussain, A. (2024). Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on audiology service delivery: Observational study of the role of social media in patient communication. PLOS ONE, 19(4), Article e0288223. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288223

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted an era in hearing health care that necessitates a comprehensive rethinking of audiology service delivery. There has been a significant increase in the number of individuals with hearing loss who seek information... Read More about Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on audiology service delivery: Observational study of the role of social media in patient communication.

Load carriage changes tibiofemoral arthrokinematics during ambulatory tasks in recruit-aged women (2024)
Journal Article
Johnson, C. C., Dzewaltowski, A. C., Dever, D. E., Krajewski, K. T., Rai, A., Ahamed, N. U., Allison, K. F., Flanagan, S. D., Graham, S. M., Lovalekar, M., Anderst, W. J., & Connaboy, C. (2024). Load carriage changes tibiofemoral arthrokinematics during ambulatory tasks in recruit-aged women. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 9542. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60187-3

The introduction of women into U.S. military ground close combat roles requires research into sex-specific effects of military training and operational activities. Knee osteoarthritis is prevalent among military service members; its progression has b... Read More about Load carriage changes tibiofemoral arthrokinematics during ambulatory tasks in recruit-aged women.

Phenotypic Variation as an Important Aspect of Staphylococcal Pathogenesis (2024)
Journal Article
Morrison, D. (in press). Phenotypic Variation as an Important Aspect of Staphylococcal Pathogenesis. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,

An editorial which frames the Research Topic's aims and objectives placing its findings in a broader context. Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci are medically important pathogens known for a pronounced phenotypic variabili... Read More about Phenotypic Variation as an Important Aspect of Staphylococcal Pathogenesis.

Heating system oversizing and low-temperature readiness of a pre-1919 school in Scotland (2024)
Journal Article
Reguis, A., Currie, J., & Tunzi, M. (2024). Heating system oversizing and low-temperature readiness of a pre-1919 school in Scotland. Energy and Buildings, 312, Article 114202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114202

As part of the decarbonization of its existing building stock the UK needs to replace gas boilers with heat pumps and low-temperature heat networks. Both technologies are efficient at supply temperatures of 55 °C, with a maximum of 70 °C for heat net... Read More about Heating system oversizing and low-temperature readiness of a pre-1919 school in Scotland.

The British Rail Total Operations Processing System And the Birth of Telematics (2024)
Journal Article
Urquhart, N. (online). The British Rail Total Operations Processing System And the Birth of Telematics. IEEE Annals of the History of Computing, https://doi.org/10.1109/mahc.2024.3393611

Contemporary mobility is almost universally supported by telecommunications networks and computing facilities known collectively as telematics. This has allowed closer integration of freight logistics into supply chains, and supported the growth of... Read More about The British Rail Total Operations Processing System And the Birth of Telematics.

Graph learning with label attention and hyperbolic embedding for temporal event prediction in healthcare (2024)
Journal Article
Naseem, U., Thapa, S., Zhang, Q., Wang, S., Rashid, J., Hu, L., & Hussain, A. (2024). Graph learning with label attention and hyperbolic embedding for temporal event prediction in healthcare. Neurocomputing, 592, Article 127736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2024.127736

The digitization of healthcare systems has led to the proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs), serving as comprehensive repositories of patient information. However, the vast volume and complexity of EHR data present challenges in extractin... Read More about Graph learning with label attention and hyperbolic embedding for temporal event prediction in healthcare.

The CRPD and Mental Health Law Reform in Scotland (2024)
Journal Article
Stavert, J. (2024). The CRPD and Mental Health Law Reform in Scotland. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 94, Article 101991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2024.101991

Scotland's mental health and capacity legislation and its implementation is underpinned by European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) informed principles, and such legislation and its implementation has remained largely ECHR compliant. It is designed... Read More about The CRPD and Mental Health Law Reform in Scotland.

The future of transformative events: An event leaders’ perspective (2024)
Journal Article
Neuhofer, B., Celuch, K., & Rihova, I. (online). The future of transformative events: An event leaders’ perspective. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-07-2023-1027

Purpose – Focussing on the perspective of business event leaders’ perspective, this study explores the future of transformative experience (TE) events, recognising a paradigm shift from organising conventional events to designing and guiding transfor... Read More about The future of transformative events: An event leaders’ perspective.

On the Performance of a Photonic Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Band Gap Antenna Array for 5G Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Elwi, T. A., Taher, F., Virdee, B. S., Alibakhshikenari, M., Zuazola, I. G., Krasniqi, A., Kamel, A. S., Tokan, N. T., Khan, S., Parchin, N. O., Livreri, P., Dayoub, I., Pau, G., Aïssa, S., Limiti, E., & Sree, M. F. A. (2024). On the Performance of a Photonic Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Band Gap Antenna Array for 5G Applications. IEEE Access, 12, 60849-60862. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3392368

In this paper, a reconfigurable Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna array is presented for 5G portable devices. The proposed array consists of four radiating elements and an Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure. Planar monopole radiatin... Read More about On the Performance of a Photonic Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Band Gap Antenna Array for 5G Applications.

Engine performance and emissions from a fumigated hydrogen/ammonia compression ignition engine with a hydrogen peroxide pilot (2024)
Journal Article
Paterson, G., Tingas, E., Hardalupas, Y., & Taylor, A. M. (2024). Engine performance and emissions from a fumigated hydrogen/ammonia compression ignition engine with a hydrogen peroxide pilot. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 67, 334-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.04.151

The study investigates, numerically, the potential use of introducing aqueous HO as an ignition promoter in a statistically homogeneous NH/H fuelled, medium speed (1250 rpm), 4-stroke, 1.3 litre cylinder displacement, mildly boosted CI engine with a... Read More about Engine performance and emissions from a fumigated hydrogen/ammonia compression ignition engine with a hydrogen peroxide pilot.

On the Integrity of Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generator Structures: An Integrated Design Methodology for Optimisation, Considering Thermal Loads and Novel Techniques (2024)
Journal Article
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Gonzalez-Delgado, D., & Oterkus, E. (2024). On the Integrity of Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generator Structures: An Integrated Design Methodology for Optimisation, Considering Thermal Loads and Novel Techniques. Machines, 12(4), Article 277. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12040277

With the rapid expansion of offshore wind capacity worldwide, minimising operation and maintenance requirements is pivotal. Regarded as a low-maintenance alternative to conventional drivetrain systems, direct-drive generators are increasingly commonp... Read More about On the Integrity of Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generator Structures: An Integrated Design Methodology for Optimisation, Considering Thermal Loads and Novel Techniques.

Description and prevalence of gregarines infecting the amphipod Gammarus pulex, in the Water of Leith, Scotland, UK (2024)
Journal Article
McKinley, K., Tsaousis, A. D., & Rückert, S. (2024). Description and prevalence of gregarines infecting the amphipod Gammarus pulex, in the Water of Leith, Scotland, UK. European Journal of Protistology, 94, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejop.2024.126084

Gregarines are symbiotic protists that are found in a broad spectrum of invertebrates, including insects, crustaceans, and annelids. Among these the globally distributed amphipod Gammarus pulex is one of the earliest recognized hosts for aquatic greg... Read More about Description and prevalence of gregarines infecting the amphipod Gammarus pulex, in the Water of Leith, Scotland, UK.

Reflective evaluations of perinatal bereavement care provision in the US and UK: an exploratory qualitative comparative study (2024)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., Côté Arsenault, D., & Norris, G. (2024). Reflective evaluations of perinatal bereavement care provision in the US and UK: an exploratory qualitative comparative study. Bereavement, 3, https://doi.org/10.54210/bj.2024.1119

There is increased recognition of the need to improve standards of perinatal bereavement care, due to its frequency and potential sequelae. As part of a Fulbright Scholar award, United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) researchers collaborated to e... Read More about Reflective evaluations of perinatal bereavement care provision in the US and UK: an exploratory qualitative comparative study.

Adaptive Mobile Chargers Scheduling Scheme based on AHP-MCDM for WRSN (2024)
Journal Article
Makanda, K., Hawbani, A., Wang, . X., Naji, A., Al-Dubai, A., Zhao, L., & Alsamhi, S. H. (online). Adaptive Mobile Chargers Scheduling Scheme based on AHP-MCDM for WRSN. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing, https://doi.org/10.1109/TSUSC.2024.3391316

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are used to sense and monitor physical conditions in various services and applications. However, there are a number of challenges in deploying WSNs, especially those pertaining to energy replenishment. Using the curre... Read More about Adaptive Mobile Chargers Scheduling Scheme based on AHP-MCDM for WRSN.

Making a Case for the Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Saudi Arabia (2024)
Journal Article
Alhamoudi, A. M., & Osunsanmi, T. O. (2024). Making a Case for the Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability, 16(8), Article 3399. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16083399

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) grapples with the challenge of achieving sustainable housing delivery amidst rapid urbanization and rising construction costs. Current housing strategies have failed to offer a lasting solution to the crisis. To addr... Read More about Making a Case for the Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Saudi Arabia.

Effectiveness and Experiences of Quality Improvement Interventions in Older Adult Care: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Systematic Review (2024)
Journal Article
Rahman Jabin, M. S., Samuriwo, R., Chilaka, M., & Yaroson, E. V. (2024). Effectiveness and Experiences of Quality Improvement Interventions in Older Adult Care: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Systematic Review. JMIR Research Protocols, 13, https://doi.org/10.2196/56346

Background: Quality improvement (QI) interventions are designed to resolve the recurring challenges of care for older individuals, such as working conditions for staff, roles of older individuals in their own care and their families, and relevant sta... Read More about Effectiveness and Experiences of Quality Improvement Interventions in Older Adult Care: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Systematic Review.

A transformer-based approach empowered by a self-attention technique for semantic segmentation in remote sensing (2024)
Journal Article
Boulila, W., Ghandorh, H., Masood, S., Alzahem, A., Koubaa, A., Ahmed, F., Khan, Z., & Ahmad, J. (2024). A transformer-based approach empowered by a self-attention technique for semantic segmentation in remote sensing. Heliyon, 10(8), Article e29396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29396

Semantic segmentation of Remote Sensing (RS) images involves the classification of each pixel in a satellite image into distinct and non-overlapping regions or segments. This task is crucial in various domains, including land cover classification, au... Read More about A transformer-based approach empowered by a self-attention technique for semantic segmentation in remote sensing.