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Effective Trigger Speeds for Vehicle Activated Signs on 20 mph Roads in Rural Areas (2024)
Journal Article
Olowosegun, A., Fountas, G., & Davis, A. (2024). Effective Trigger Speeds for Vehicle Activated Signs on 20 mph Roads in Rural Areas. Safety, 10(1), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10010025

This paper aims to offer novel empirical evidence as to the identification of the most effective Trigger Speeds (TS) for Vehicle-Activated Signs (VAS) in rural areas. To achieve this, an experimental study was carried out in the area of Scottish Bord... Read More about Effective Trigger Speeds for Vehicle Activated Signs on 20 mph Roads in Rural Areas.

A QOBL-SAO and its variant: An open source software for optimizing PV/wind/battery system and CEC2020 real world problems (2024)
Journal Article
Mas’ud, A. A., Salawudeen, A. T., Umar, A. A., Shaaban, Y. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Musa, U., & Alshammari, S. J. (2024). A QOBL-SAO and its variant: An open source software for optimizing PV/wind/battery system and CEC2020 real world problems. Software Impacts, 19, Article 100630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpa.2024.100630

The Quasi oppositional smell agent optimization (QOBL-SAO) and its levy flight variant (LFQOBL-SAO) are two cutting-edge software tools for optimizing PV/wind/battery power systems. They can also be used to solve real-world CEC2020 optimization probl... Read More about A QOBL-SAO and its variant: An open source software for optimizing PV/wind/battery system and CEC2020 real world problems.

Temporal analysis and predictive modeling of ambient air quality in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia: A chemometric approach (2024)
Journal Article
Abdullah, A., Mohd Saudi, A. S., Shafii, N. Z., Kamarudin, M. K. A., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024). Temporal analysis and predictive modeling of ambient air quality in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia: A chemometric approach. Planning Malaysia Journal, 22(1), https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v22i30.1448

One of the most important environmental problems facing the globe today is air pollution. The centre area for the local populace is the Hulu Langat district, which borders Kuala Lumpur, the capital. The purpose of this study is to look at how the amb... Read More about Temporal analysis and predictive modeling of ambient air quality in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia: A chemometric approach.

Proposing an Approach for the Diffusion of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs)—A Case Study (2024)
Journal Article
Amo Awuku, S., Bennadji, A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Prabhu, R., & Sellami, N. (2024). Proposing an Approach for the Diffusion of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs)—A Case Study. New Energy Exploitation and Application, 3(1), 8-26. https://doi.org/10.54963/neea.v3i1.196

Consistent probing into building integrity has led to the exploration of clean energy options such as building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). BIPV has proven to be aesthetically pleasing, architecturally feasible, and capable of making buildings ene... Read More about Proposing an Approach for the Diffusion of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs)—A Case Study.

Investigation of efficiency and temperature dependence in RbGeBr3 -based Perovskite solar cell structures (2024)
Journal Article
Valizadeh, S., Shokri, A., Sabouri-Dodaran, A., Fough, N., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2024). Investigation of efficiency and temperature dependence in RbGeBr3 -based Perovskite solar cell structures. Results in Physics, 57, Article 107351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2024.107351

This study is centered on the exploration of the inorganic perovskite material RbGeBr3 as an absorbing layer in various configurations of perovskite solar cells. The Poisson, continuity, and transport equations are solved using the finite element met... Read More about Investigation of efficiency and temperature dependence in RbGeBr3 -based Perovskite solar cell structures.

Simulation of a Solar Dryer for Use in Developing Countries (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abiola Oladimeji, A., Sola, P. J., See, C. H., Bani, N. A., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Amran, M. E., & Ahmad Kamil, A. S. (2023, October). Simulation of a Solar Dryer for Use in Developing Countries. Presented at 2023 International Conference on Power and Renewable Energy Engineering, Tokyo, Japan

This paper examines the implementation of solar dryers in developing countries. Simulations were carried out using a simple model of a solar dryer to validate the drying process for various crops and fish products. The solar dryer simulator model in... Read More about Simulation of a Solar Dryer for Use in Developing Countries.

Design and Development of Remote Monitoring Predictive Maintenance Dashboard for Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Plant (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bani, N. A., Amran, M. E., Noordin, M. K., Kasri, N. F., Hidayat, A. A., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Ahmad Kamil, A. S., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2023, September). Design and Development of Remote Monitoring Predictive Maintenance Dashboard for Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Plant. Presented at 2nd IEEE National Biomedical Engineering Conference (NBEC 2023), Melaka, Malaysia

In an effort to digitalize and modernize medical equipment maintenance services in Government Hospitals, remote monitoring dashboard has become indispensable. Monitoring dashboards are often used to monitor, control, improve and maintain the operatio... Read More about Design and Development of Remote Monitoring Predictive Maintenance Dashboard for Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Plant.

Cruise revenue management: An integrated RM Framework (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chu, A., & Hsu, C. (2023, December). Cruise revenue management: An integrated RM Framework. Paper presented at 2023 RevME Conference, Hendersonville, US

A holistic approach to understand cruise revenue management (RM) practices that cover ticket and onboard revenues, through a cross-disciplinary literature review and practitioner interviews. An integrated cruise RM framework was developed and served... Read More about Cruise revenue management: An integrated RM Framework.

Motonormativity: how social norms hide a major public health hazard (2023)
Journal Article
Walker, I., Tapp, A., & Davis, A. (2023). Motonormativity: how social norms hide a major public health hazard. International Journal of Environment and Health, 11(1), 21-33. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJENVH.2023.135446

Decisions about motor transport, by individuals and policy-makers, show unconscious biases due to cultural assumptions about the role of private cars-a phenomenon we term motonormativity. To explore this claim, a national sample of 2157 UK adults rat... Read More about Motonormativity: how social norms hide a major public health hazard.

Protection Relay Setting based on Overcurrent Phenomena in Commercial Building (2023)
Journal Article
Mohammad, I. F., Rohani, M. N. K. H., Rosmi, A. S., Ismail, B., Hussain, M. H., Mas'ud, A. A., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024). Protection Relay Setting based on Overcurrent Phenomena in Commercial Building. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 34(1), 212-227. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.34.1.212227

Nowadays, every single distribution system needs to install an appropriate relay to keep the system safe. The operational and commonly recommended relay for distribution systems is the overcurrent (OC) relay. Throughout the distribution system, the p... Read More about Protection Relay Setting based on Overcurrent Phenomena in Commercial Building.

Editorial: A glimpse of EVC2023 (2023)
Journal Article
Muhammad-Sukki, F., Bani, N. A., & Tingas, E.-A. (2023). Editorial: A glimpse of EVC2023. Transportation Research Procedia, 70, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2023.10.001

The Editorial describes the main aim and results of the 8th International Electric Vehicle Conference (EVC2023) held in Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom from 21 – 23 June 2023.

Walking against traffic and pedestrian injuries in the United Kingdom: new insights (2023)
Journal Article
Widodo, A. F., Chen, C., Chan, C.-W., Saleh, W., Wiratama, B. S., & Pai, C.-W. (2023). Walking against traffic and pedestrian injuries in the United Kingdom: new insights. BMC Public Health, 23(1), Article 2205. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17083-8

Background: Studies from Finland and Taiwan have shown that walking against traffic was beneficial for reducing pedestrian crashes and fatalities. This study examined whether such beneficial effects are consistent across various circumstances. Method... Read More about Walking against traffic and pedestrian injuries in the United Kingdom: new insights.

Building Integrated Photovoltaics Design Optimisation through Customised Top Contact – An Advertising Opportunity? (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Amo Awuku, S., Bennadji, A., Muhammad Sukki, F., Prabhu, R., & Sellami, N. (2023, November). Building Integrated Photovoltaics Design Optimisation through Customised Top Contact – An Advertising Opportunity?. Presented at 4th Virtual International Conference Raman Optronics Webinar Series (ROWS) 2023, Online

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) refers to the use of Solar Photovoltaics to replace conventional building materials such that they form part of the building envelope after construction. They are typically used to replace roofing sheets, wind... Read More about Building Integrated Photovoltaics Design Optimisation through Customised Top Contact – An Advertising Opportunity?.

Colours and Shapes-Perspective from Ghanaians on BIPV Aesthetic Optimisation (2023)
Journal Article
Awuku, S. A., Bennadji, A., Muhammad Sukki, F., Prabhu, R., & Sellami, N. (2023). Colours and Shapes-Perspective from Ghanaians on BIPV Aesthetic Optimisation. International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, 12(4), 117-121. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.12.4.117-121

Colours, texture and shapes of Buildings Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) have been fully explored in recent times to match mainstream architectural aesthetics. This study aims at getting some perspectives from Ghanaians when it comes to the colours an... Read More about Colours and Shapes-Perspective from Ghanaians on BIPV Aesthetic Optimisation.

Non-Linear Model Predictive Speed Control of Six Phase Squirrel Cage Generator in Wind Energy System (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abdulwahab, I., Musa, U., Sarip, S., Mas'ud, A. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Faskari, S. A., & Mahmud, A. T. (2023, August). Non-Linear Model Predictive Speed Control of Six Phase Squirrel Cage Generator in Wind Energy System. Presented at 2023 IEEE 6th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and System Engineering (ICEESE), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Due to the intermittent nature of wind, varying wind speed causes imbalance in the current of the six phase squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG). These changes in the input signal create inbalance in the current and therefore causes deviations in... Read More about Non-Linear Model Predictive Speed Control of Six Phase Squirrel Cage Generator in Wind Energy System.

An empirical analysis of the factors influencing Scottish residents’ compliance with COVID-19 travel restrictions (2023)
Journal Article
Semple, T., Fonzone, A., Fountas, G., & Downey, L. (2023). An empirical analysis of the factors influencing Scottish residents’ compliance with COVID-19 travel restrictions. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 178, Article 103842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2023.103842

This study uses survey data to investigate the factors affecting compliance with the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 travel restrictions. The survey contained self-reported data (n=819) regarding various aspects of Scottish residents’ COVID-19 travel... Read More about An empirical analysis of the factors influencing Scottish residents’ compliance with COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Effect of COVID-19 on Photovoltaic Demand and Installation (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zulfiqar, F., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Hawa Abu-Bakar, S., Bani, N. A., & Mas'ud, A. A. (2023, July). Effect of COVID-19 on Photovoltaic Demand and Installation. Presented at International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Intelligent Technology (GEn-CITy 2023), Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia; online

The research investigates the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the photovoltaic (PV) sector. This research examines the alterations in PV demand and installation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies the underlying factors that have influenc... Read More about Effect of COVID-19 on Photovoltaic Demand and Installation.

Critical assessment of medical devices on reliability, replacement prioritization and maintenance strategy criterion: Case study of Malaysian hospitals (2023)
Journal Article
Amran, M. E., Aziz, S. A., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., Masrom, M., Haron, H. N., Bani, N. A., Mohd Izhar, M. A., Usman, S., Sarip, S., Najamudin, S. S., Zamzam, A. H., Ahmad Kamil, A. S., Azilah, N. F., & Muhammad‐Sukki, F. (2024). Critical assessment of medical devices on reliability, replacement prioritization and maintenance strategy criterion: Case study of Malaysian hospitals. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 40(2), 970-1001. https://doi.org/10.1002/qre.3447

The Biomedical Engineering Maintenance Services (BEMS) is a comprehensive maintenance program that ensures the safety and reliability of medical devices. Significant and crucial devices are identified and prioritized for best practice prior to the eq... Read More about Critical assessment of medical devices on reliability, replacement prioritization and maintenance strategy criterion: Case study of Malaysian hospitals.

Automated bus services – To whom are they appealing in their early stages? (2023)
Journal Article
Fonzone, A., Fountas, G., & Downey, L. (2024). Automated bus services – To whom are they appealing in their early stages?. Travel Behaviour and Society, 34, Article 100647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2023.100647

Amidst a period of operational and financial challenges for the bus industry, the advent of Automated Buses (ABs) could be an opportunity to boost the attractiveness of public transport. This paper examines the determinants of changes in bus use afte... Read More about Automated bus services – To whom are they appealing in their early stages?.