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Development and evaluation of an ovarian hormone profile classification tool for female athletes: step one of a two-step process to determine ovarian hormone profiles (2024)
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Elliott-Sale, K. J., Birdsey, L. P., Burden, R. J., Cable, N. T., Clausen, E., D'Souza, A. C., Dos’Santos, T., Field, A., Flood, T. R., Harris, R., McCall, A., McNulty, K. L., Ní Chéilleachair, N., O'Catháin, C., Phillips, S. M., Sherwin, G., Stebbings, G. K., Taim, B. C., Van Every, D. W., Więckowska, J., & Minahan, C. (2024). Development and evaluation of an ovarian hormone profile classification tool for female athletes: step one of a two-step process to determine ovarian hormone profiles. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 10(4), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002304

Objective: This study aimed to develop a reliable, comprehensive and fit-for-purpose tool for classifying ovarian hormone profiles (OHPs) (step one of a two-step process) in postmenarcheal to perimenopausal female athletes. Methods: The OHP classific... Read More about Development and evaluation of an ovarian hormone profile classification tool for female athletes: step one of a two-step process to determine ovarian hormone profiles.

Evaluation and Structural Optimisation of 0.6 m Impulse Turbine in Dolphin Wave Energy Conversion Device Through Computational Fluid Dynamics and Generative Design (2024)
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Szatkowski, S., Gonzalez Delgado, D., Jaen-Sola, P., & Oterkus, E. (2024). Evaluation and Structural Optimisation of 0.6 m Impulse Turbine in Dolphin Wave Energy Conversion Device Through Computational Fluid Dynamics and Generative Design. Journal of marine science and engineering, 12(12), Article 2259. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12122259

In this paper, the performance of an adapted design of a 0.6 m impulse turbine in a new wave energy conversion device—the Dolphin device—is evaluated. This study is focused on developing an optimised structure in order to maximise the potential of th... Read More about Evaluation and Structural Optimisation of 0.6 m Impulse Turbine in Dolphin Wave Energy Conversion Device Through Computational Fluid Dynamics and Generative Design.

Opportunities and challenges of drones and internet of drones in healthcare supply chains under disruption (2024)
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Pacheco, D. A. D. J., Sarker, S., Bilal, M., Chamola, V., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (online). Opportunities and challenges of drones and internet of drones in healthcare supply chains under disruption. Production Planning and Control, https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2024.2437041

This study investigates the use of drones and the Internet of Drones (IoDs) in healthcare supply chains (HSCs), highlighting the opportunities and challenges of integrating them to respond to HSCs disruptions, an area that is currently under-examined... Read More about Opportunities and challenges of drones and internet of drones in healthcare supply chains under disruption.

Islamic Classical Literature (A.D. 950 – 1450) on Institutionalisation of Ethics for Regulating Markets and Society (2024)
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Khaleel, F., & Avdukic, A. (2024). Islamic Classical Literature (A.D. 950 – 1450) on Institutionalisation of Ethics for Regulating Markets and Society. Religions, 15(12), Article 1496. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel15121496

The third expansion of the Islamic Caliphate (AD950–1450) produced the need for formalising an ethical framework to create an institutionalised approach to market regulations. During these times significant contribution to the literature was made reg... Read More about Islamic Classical Literature (A.D. 950 – 1450) on Institutionalisation of Ethics for Regulating Markets and Society.

Late-Life Divorce and well-being of older people: A systematic review (2024)
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Dzando, G., Asante, D., Yabila, S., Suuron, V. M., Amenu, J., Salifu, S., & Awiagah, S. K. (2025). Late-Life Divorce and well-being of older people: A systematic review. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2(1), Article 100107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100107

Background As the global population of older people continue to increase, Late-Life Divorce has emerged as an important public health concern. This systematic review aimed to explore the impact of Late-Life Divorce... Read More about Late-Life Divorce and well-being of older people: A systematic review.

Women seafarers in Taiwan: policies, benefits, challenges, and bias in the data (2024)
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Tseng, P.-H., & Pilcher, N. (online). Women seafarers in Taiwan: policies, benefits, challenges, and bias in the data. Maritime Policy and Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2024.2437535

Gender imbalance and equality have been highlighted in the global seafarer market. Taiwan relies heavily on shipping development and three container shipping companies (Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wai Hai Line) in Taiwan are ranked as top 11 in the world.... Read More about Women seafarers in Taiwan: policies, benefits, challenges, and bias in the data.

An Optimised CNN Hardware Accelerator Applicable to IoT End Nodes for Disruptive Healthcare (2024)
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Ghani, A., Aina, A., & Hwang See, C. (2024). An Optimised CNN Hardware Accelerator Applicable to IoT End Nodes for Disruptive Healthcare. IoT, 5(4), 901-921. https://doi.org/10.3390/iot5040041

In the evolving landscape of computer vision, the integration of machine learning algorithms with cutting-edge hardware platforms is increasingly pivotal, especially in the context of disruptive healthcare systems. This study introduces an optimized... Read More about An Optimised CNN Hardware Accelerator Applicable to IoT End Nodes for Disruptive Healthcare.

Podcasting the archive: An evaluation of audience engagement with a narrative non-fiction podcast series (2024)
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Ryan, B., Hall, H., Wilson, M., & McGregor, I. (2024). Podcasting the archive: An evaluation of audience engagement with a narrative non-fiction podcast series. Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, 58(2), 123-153. https://doi.org/10.3828/archives.2024.3

The purpose of the empirical work discussed in this paper was to explore the theme of audience engagement with digitised archive data in different formats. A comparison is drawn between experiences of interacting with an archive presented as a narrat... Read More about Podcasting the archive: An evaluation of audience engagement with a narrative non-fiction podcast series.

Automated generation of deployment descriptors for managing microservices-based applications in the cloud to edge continuum (2024)
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DesLauriers, J., Kovacs, J., Kiss, T., Stork, A., Serna, S. P., & Ullah, A. (2025). Automated generation of deployment descriptors for managing microservices-based applications in the cloud to edge continuum. Future Generation Computer Systems, 166, Article 107628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.future.2024.107628

With the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices collecting large amounts of data at the edges of the network, a new generation of hyper-distributed applications is emerging, spanning cloud, fog, and edge computing resources. The automated depl... Read More about Automated generation of deployment descriptors for managing microservices-based applications in the cloud to edge continuum.

A 16-week progressive exercise training intervention in treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: a randomised-controlled pilot study (2024)
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Brown, F. F., Oliver, R., Eddy, R., Causer, A. J., Emery, A., Collier-Bain, H. D., Dutton, D., Crowe, J., Augustine, D., Graby, J., Rees, D., Rothschild-Rodriguez, D., Peacock, O. J., Moore, S., Murray, J., Turner, J. E., & Campbell, J. P. (2024). A 16-week progressive exercise training intervention in treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: a randomised-controlled pilot study. Frontiers in Oncology, 14, Article 1472551. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1472551

Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) typically presents with asymptomatic, early-stage disease that is monitored until disease progression (‘treatment-naïve’ CLL). The objective of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and prelimi... Read More about A 16-week progressive exercise training intervention in treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: a randomised-controlled pilot study.

Editorial: Moving Artificial Intelligence Scholarship: Navigating the AI Frontier in Higher Education (2024)
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Vahed, A., Reis, C., Singh, S., & Drumm, L. (2024). Editorial: Moving Artificial Intelligence Scholarship: Navigating the AI Frontier in Higher Education. African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, 6(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.51415/ajims.v6i1.1719

The swift and pervasive rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping the educational landscape globally. As we navigate a future shaped by developments in AI, the need for critical engagement, ethical framewo... Read More about Editorial: Moving Artificial Intelligence Scholarship: Navigating the AI Frontier in Higher Education.

A True Random Number Generator Based On Race Hazard And Jitter Of Braided And Cross-Coupled Logic Gates Using FPGA (2024)
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Ahmed, H. O., Kim, D., & Buchanan, B. (in press). A True Random Number Generator Based On Race Hazard And Jitter Of Braided And Cross-Coupled Logic Gates Using FPGA. IEEE Access, 12, 182943-182955. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3512419

In the contemporary digital landscape, security has become a vital element of our existence. The growing volume of sensitive information being stored and transmitted over networks necessitates the implementation of robust security measures. Cryptogra... Read More about A True Random Number Generator Based On Race Hazard And Jitter Of Braided And Cross-Coupled Logic Gates Using FPGA.

Workforce redesign: A quality improvement project to develop and implement a bespoke instrument to match patients’ needs to skill mix in NHS Lothian (2024)
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McAuley, G., Seville, L., Corcoran, J., Forrest, S., & Sharp, S. (online). Workforce redesign: A quality improvement project to develop and implement a bespoke instrument to match patients’ needs to skill mix in NHS Lothian. Health Policy OPEN, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpopen.2024.100133

Nursing workforce shortages impact care delivery. Effective delegation of tasks is one solution to ensure that all healthcare professionals work to their full scope of practice to deliver person-centred care. Workforce redesign can be an effective me... Read More about Workforce redesign: A quality improvement project to develop and implement a bespoke instrument to match patients’ needs to skill mix in NHS Lothian.

Artificial intelligence enabled smart mask for speech recognition for future hearing devices (2024)
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Hameed, H., Lubna, Usman, M., Kazim, J. U. R., Assaleh, K., Arshad, K., Hussain, A., Imran, M., & Abbasi, Q. H. (2024). Artificial intelligence enabled smart mask for speech recognition for future hearing devices. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 30112. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81904-y

In recent years, Lip-reading has emerged as a significant research challenge. The aim is to recognise speech by analysing Lip movements. The majority of Lip-reading technologies are based on cameras and wearable devices. However, these technologies h... Read More about Artificial intelligence enabled smart mask for speech recognition for future hearing devices.

Clinical and Psychological Factors Associated with Frailty in Patients with Heart Failure (2024)
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Żółkowska, B., Lee, C. S., Denfeld, Q. E., Jędrzejczyk, M., Diakowska, D., Lisiak, M., Wleklik, M., Czapla, M., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2024). Clinical and Psychological Factors Associated with Frailty in Patients with Heart Failure. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(23), Article 7345. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13237345

Background/Objectives: Heart failure (HF) is a significant public health issue with high morbidity and mortality rates. This study aims to investigate the interrelationships between frailty, cognitive impairment, and depression in older adults with H... Read More about Clinical and Psychological Factors Associated with Frailty in Patients with Heart Failure.

Rheological Behavior of Bitumen Modified by Synthesized Polyurethane Based on MDI–PPG Reactive Prepolymers (2024)
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Xia, T., Xu, Y., Salehiyan, R., Wan, C., & McNally, T. (2025). Rheological Behavior of Bitumen Modified by Synthesized Polyurethane Based on MDI–PPG Reactive Prepolymers. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 37(2), https://doi.org/10.1061/jmcee7.mteng-19012

Bitumen without modification is prone to suffer from damage under extreme temperature and traffic conditions, leading to distress such as rutting, fatigue cracking, and thermal cracking. Polyurethane-modified bitumen can effectively be prepared at lo... Read More about Rheological Behavior of Bitumen Modified by Synthesized Polyurethane Based on MDI–PPG Reactive Prepolymers.

Effect of hearing intervention on three‐year change in brain morphology (2024)
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Pike, J. R., Huang, A. R., Deal, J. A., Reed, N. S., Burgard, S., Chisolm, T., Couper, D., Glynn, N. W., Gmelin, T., Goman, A. M., Gravens‐Mueller, L., Hayden, K. M., Mitchell, C., Pankow, J., Sanchez, V. A., Schrack, J. A., Albert, M. S., Jack, C. R., Knopman, D. S., Coresh, J., & Lin, F. R. (2024). Effect of hearing intervention on three‐year change in brain morphology. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 20(S3), Article e086740. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.086740

Background: Prior longitudinal studies among older adults have documented associations between hearing loss and changes in brain morphology. Whether interventions involving hearing aids can reduce age‐related atrophy is unknown. A substudy within the... Read More about Effect of hearing intervention on three‐year change in brain morphology.

Comparing talent development environments of girls and boys in handball and ice hockey in Norway (2024)
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Mehus, I., Martindale, R. J. J., Andronikos, G., Aspvik, N. P., Bergström, M., & Sæther, S. A. (2025). Comparing talent development environments of girls and boys in handball and ice hockey in Norway. European Journal of Sport Science, 25(1), Article e12225. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12225

Currently, there is little research on successful talent development environments (TDEs) focusing on women and girls. In response, the main aim of the present study was to compare TDEs of age‐specific national teams for girls and boys in the Norwegia... Read More about Comparing talent development environments of girls and boys in handball and ice hockey in Norway.

We need to talk about Lynne: Modular structure as a reflection of the traumatized psyche in We Need to Talk about Kevin (2024)
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Neilan, C. (2024). We need to talk about Lynne: Modular structure as a reflection of the traumatized psyche in We Need to Talk about Kevin. Journal of Screenwriting, 15(3), 257-271. https://doi.org/10.1386/josc_00162_1

Conventional linear three-act structure has become the dominant form in anglophone screen industries and creates a particular meaning and viewing experience. Modular structure, a feature of the puzzle film, uses radical non-linearity and complex plot... Read More about We need to talk about Lynne: Modular structure as a reflection of the traumatized psyche in We Need to Talk about Kevin.