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Lightning Protection Methods for Wind Turbine Blades: An Alternative Approach (2020)
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Mucsi, V., Ayub, A. S., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Zulkipli, M., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Mohd Saudi, A. S., & Ardila-Rey, J. A. (2020). Lightning Protection Methods for Wind Turbine Blades: An Alternative Approach. Applied Sciences, 10(6), Article 2130. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10062130

Lightning strikes happens in a fraction of time, where they can transfer huge amounts of charge and high currents in a single strike. The chances for a structure to be struck by lightning increases as the height increases; thus, tall structures are m... Read More about Lightning Protection Methods for Wind Turbine Blades: An Alternative Approach.

Degree apprenticeships - a win-win model? A comparison of policy aims with the expectations and experiences of apprentices (2020)
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Smith, S., Caddell, M., Taylor-Smith, E., Smith, C., & Varey, A. (2022). Degree apprenticeships - a win-win model? A comparison of policy aims with the expectations and experiences of apprentices. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 73(4), 505-525. https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2020.1744690

This article compares policy aims with experiences following the introduction of a new model for STEM apprenticeships in the UK. Degree apprentices work while studying for a degree, undertaking work-based learning and attending on-campus classes. Spe... Read More about Degree apprenticeships - a win-win model? A comparison of policy aims with the expectations and experiences of apprentices.

A dynamic thompson sampling hyper-heuristic framework for learning activity planning in personalized learning (2020)
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Aslan, A., Bakir, I., & Vis, I. F. (2020). A dynamic thompson sampling hyper-heuristic framework for learning activity planning in personalized learning. European Journal of Operational Research, 286(2), 673-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2020.03.038

Personalized learning is emerging in schools as an alternative to one-size-fits-all education. This study introduces and explores a weekly demand-driven flexible learning activity planning problem of own-pace own-method personalized learning. The int... Read More about A dynamic thompson sampling hyper-heuristic framework for learning activity planning in personalized learning.

Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to discuss death and bereavement (2020)
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Willis, D., Winton, E., Jamieson, K., Muir, N., & Sandison, M. (2020). Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to discuss death and bereavement. Learning Disability Practice, 23(2), 17-22. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.2020.e2045

This article describes a public engagement project on bereavement involving people with intellectual disabilities. The project was a practical application of research findings related to discussing death, dying and bereavement with people with intell... Read More about Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to discuss death and bereavement.

Modelling and Motion Analysis of a Pill-Sized Hybrid Capsule Robot (2020)
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Huda, M. N., Liu, P., Saha, C., & Yu, H. (2020). Modelling and Motion Analysis of a Pill-Sized Hybrid Capsule Robot. Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 100, 753–764. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-020-01167-3

This paper presents a miniature hybrid capsule robot for minimally invasive in-vivo interventions such as capsule endoscopy within the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. It proposes new modes of operation for the hybrid robot namely hybrid mode and anchori... Read More about Modelling and Motion Analysis of a Pill-Sized Hybrid Capsule Robot.

How important are phase 1 interventions for complex interpersonal trauma? A pilot randomised control trial of a group psychoeducational intervention (2020)
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Mahoney, A., Karatzias, T., Dougal, N., & Halliday, K. (2020). How important are phase 1 interventions for complex interpersonal trauma? A pilot randomised control trial of a group psychoeducational intervention. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 27(4), 597-610. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2447

Although psychoeducational interventions are recommended as phase 1 interventions for complex trauma there is limited evidence on their efficacy. This pilot randomised control trial (RCT) investigated the efficacy of a pure psychoeducational interven... Read More about How important are phase 1 interventions for complex interpersonal trauma? A pilot randomised control trial of a group psychoeducational intervention.

Factorial validity, measurement and structure invariance of the Malay language decisional balance scale in exercise across gender (2020)
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Kuan, G., Sabo, A., Sawang, S., & Kueh, Y. C. (2020). Factorial validity, measurement and structure invariance of the Malay language decisional balance scale in exercise across gender. PLOS ONE, 15(3), Article e0230644. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230644

Background This study examined the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the decisional balance (DB-M) for exercise (i.e. perceived benefits and perceived barriers) using a cross-sectional design. Also, this study assessed the measurement... Read More about Factorial validity, measurement and structure invariance of the Malay language decisional balance scale in exercise across gender.

Exercise-Based Strategies to Prevent Muscle Injury in Elite Footballers: A Systematic Review and Best Evidence Synthesis (2020)
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Fanchini, M., Steendahl, I. B., Impellizzeri, F. M., Pruna, R., Dupont, G., Coutts, A. J., Meyer, T., & McCall, A. (2020). Exercise-Based Strategies to Prevent Muscle Injury in Elite Footballers: A Systematic Review and Best Evidence Synthesis. Sports Medicine, 50, 1653-1666. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01282-z

Background Exercise-based strategies are used to prevent muscle injuries in football and studies on different competitive-level populations may provide different results. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of exercise-based muscle injury p... Read More about Exercise-Based Strategies to Prevent Muscle Injury in Elite Footballers: A Systematic Review and Best Evidence Synthesis.

Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for Sea Surface Temperature Prediction (2020)
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He, Q., Zha, C., Song, W., Hao, Z., Du, Y., Liotta, A., & Perra, C. (2020). Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for Sea Surface Temperature Prediction. Energies, 13(6), Article 1369. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13061369

The Sea Surface Temperature (SST) is one of the key factors affecting ocean climate change. Hence, Sea Surface Temperature Prediction (SSTP) is of great significance to the study of navigation and meteorology. However, SST data is well-known to suffe... Read More about Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for Sea Surface Temperature Prediction.

Novel deep neural network based pattern field classification architectures (2020)
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Huang, K., Zhang, S., Zhang, R., & Hussain, A. (2020). Novel deep neural network based pattern field classification architectures. Neural Networks, 127, 82-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neunet.2020.03.011

Field classification is a new extension of traditional classification frameworks that attempts to utilize consistent information from a group of samples (termed fields). By forgoing the independent identically distributed (i.i.d.) assumption, field c... Read More about Novel deep neural network based pattern field classification architectures.

Commentary: Self-management, self-efficacy and knowledge among patients under haemodialysis: a case in Iran (2020)
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Wood, A. F. (2020). Commentary: Self-management, self-efficacy and knowledge among patients under haemodialysis: a case in Iran. Journal of Research in Nursing, 25(2), 139-140. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987120904902

Wood, A. F. (2020). Commentary: Self-management, self-efficacy and knowledge among patients under haemodialysis: a case in Iran. Journal of Research in Nursing, 25(2), 139-140. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987120904902

Phase II mixed methods’ feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV in Ghana (2020)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Bristowe, K., Vanderpuye-Donton, N. A., Ansa, G., Oppong-Agyei, Y. D., Abas, M., Higginson, I., & Harding, R. (2020). Phase II mixed methods’ feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV in Ghana. AIDS care, 32(sup2), 107-118. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2020.1739217

Person-centred care (PCC) for people living with HIV (PLWH) is a global goal for WHO and the UNAIDS strategy. We aimed to develop a novel person-centred intervention for community providers, test the feasibility of participant recruitment and retenti... Read More about Phase II mixed methods’ feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV in Ghana.

Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review (2020)
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Shan, F., MacVicar, S., Allegaert, K., Offringa, M., Jansson, L. M., Simpson, S., Moulsdale, W., & Kelly, L. E. (2020). Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review. Trials, 21(1), Article 262. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-4183-9

Background Neonatal withdrawal secondary to in utero opioid exposure is a growing global concern stressing the psychosocial well-being of affected families and scarce hospital resources. In the ongoing search for the most effective treatment, random... Read More about Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review.

Routing Schemes in Software-Defined Vehicular Networks: Design, Open Issues and Challenges (2020)
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Zhao, L., Al-Dubai, A., Zomaya, A. Y., Min, G., Hawbani, A., & Li, J. (2021). Routing Schemes in Software-Defined Vehicular Networks: Design, Open Issues and Challenges. IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine, 13(4), 217-226. https://doi.org/10.1109/MITS.2019.2953557

Software-defined vehicular networks (SDVN) is a promising technology to overcome the limitations of current vehicular networking. However, existing vehicular routing schemes are not equipped to handle communication in SDVNs. In addition, routing sche... Read More about Routing Schemes in Software-Defined Vehicular Networks: Design, Open Issues and Challenges.

Quantum GestART: identifying and applying correlations between mathematics, art, and perceptual organization (2020)
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Mannone, M., Favali, F., Di Donato, B., & Turchet, L. (2021). Quantum GestART: identifying and applying correlations between mathematics, art, and perceptual organization. Journal of Mathematics and Music, 15(1), 62-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/17459737.2020.1726691

Mathematics can help analyze the arts and inspire new artwork. Mathematics can also help make transformations from one artistic medium to another, considering exceptions and choices, as well as artists' individual and unique contributions. We propose... Read More about Quantum GestART: identifying and applying correlations between mathematics, art, and perceptual organization.

Appraisal of stakeholders' willingness to adopt construction 4.0 technologies for construction projects (2020)
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Osunsanmi, T. O., Aigbavboa, C. O., Emmanuel Oke, A., & Liphadzi, M. (2020). Appraisal of stakeholders' willingness to adopt construction 4.0 technologies for construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(4), 547-565. https://doi.org/10.1108/bepam-12-2018-0159

Purpose Construction 4.0 technology has the capabilities for improving the design, management, operations and decision making of construction projects. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the willingness of construction professionals towards ad... Read More about Appraisal of stakeholders' willingness to adopt construction 4.0 technologies for construction projects.

Experimental Investigation of a Novel Absorptive/Reflective Solar Concentrator: A Thermal Analysis (2020)
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Dayanand, A., Aykapadathu, M., Sellami, N., & Nazarinia, M. (2020). Experimental Investigation of a Novel Absorptive/Reflective Solar Concentrator: A Thermal Analysis. Energies, 13(5), Article 1281. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13051281

This paper presents the experimental investigation of a novel cross-compound parabolic concentrator (CCPC). For the first time, a CCPC module was designed to simultaneously work as an electricity generator and collect the thermal energy present in th... Read More about Experimental Investigation of a Novel Absorptive/Reflective Solar Concentrator: A Thermal Analysis.