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Comparative analysis of thermoelectric elements optimum geometry between photovoltaic-thermoelectric and solar thermoelectric (2019)
Journal Article
Li, G., Shittu, S., Ma, X., & Zhao, X. (2019). Comparative analysis of thermoelectric elements optimum geometry between photovoltaic-thermoelectric and solar thermoelectric. Energy, 171, 599-610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.01.057

The optimization of the thermoelectric (TE) device geometry is one of the significant ways to improve its efficiency and power output. However, the complex relationship between the Photovoltaic and the thermoelectric device necessitates the need for... Read More about Comparative analysis of thermoelectric elements optimum geometry between photovoltaic-thermoelectric and solar thermoelectric.

Bounded Reliability and the termination of international joint ventures–insights from the Mid-Med Bank, 1975–1979 (2019)
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Lu, Q. (2021). Bounded Reliability and the termination of international joint ventures–insights from the Mid-Med Bank, 1975–1979. Business history, 63(2), 205-224. https://doi.org/10.1080/00076791.2018.1552679

In the late twentieth century, the international joint venture (IJV) became an increasingly important yet unstable organisational form of international business. Based on insights provided by the Mid-Med Bank of Malta during the period 1975-1979, thi... Read More about Bounded Reliability and the termination of international joint ventures–insights from the Mid-Med Bank, 1975–1979.

Influence of catalyst structure on PEM fuel cell performance – A numerical investigation (2019)
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Carcadea, E., Varlam, M., Marinoiu, A., Raceanu, M., Ismail, M. S., & Ingham, D. B. (2019). Influence of catalyst structure on PEM fuel cell performance – A numerical investigation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(25), 12829-12841. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.12.155

The effect of the catalyst microstructure on a 5 cm2 PEM fuel cell performance is numerically investigated. The catalyst layer composition and properties (i.e. ionomer volume fraction, platinum loading, particle radius, electrochemical active area an... Read More about Influence of catalyst structure on PEM fuel cell performance – A numerical investigation.

The ‘C-Word’: novice teachers, class identities and class strategising (2019)
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Jones, L. (2019). The ‘C-Word’: novice teachers, class identities and class strategising. Pedagogy, Culture and Society, 27(4), 595-611. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681366.2019.1566161

This paper draws on a longitudinal qualitative study exploring the influence of the social class identities of novice teachers on their emerging teacher identities. The paper focuses on the ways in which, even at an implicit level, many novice teache... Read More about The ‘C-Word’: novice teachers, class identities and class strategising.

The use of social media in volcano science communication: challenges and opportunities (2019)
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Williams, R., & Krippner, J. (2019). The use of social media in volcano science communication: challenges and opportunities. Volcanica, 1(2), I-VIII. https://doi.org/10.30909/vol.01.02.i-viii

Analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array for a solar-powered rural house space heating system (2019)
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Fan, Y., Zhao, X., Li, G., Cheng, Y., Zhou, J., Yu, M., Du, Z., Ji, J., Zhu, Z., Diallo, T., & Ma, X. (2019). Analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array for a solar-powered rural house space heating system. Energy, 171, 566-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.01.049

This paper presents a combined analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array applicable to a solar-powered rural house space heating system. This array, compared to the traditional one-to-on... Read More about Analytical and experimental study of an innovative multiple-throughout-flowing micro-channel-panels-array for a solar-powered rural house space heating system.

Crystal structure of (1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylato-κ N)(1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid-κ N)silver(I) (2019)
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Meundaeng, N., Rujiwatra, A., & Prior, T. J. (2019). Crystal structure of (1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylato-κ N)(1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid-κ N)silver(I). Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 75(2), 185-188. https://doi.org/10.1107/S2056989019000124

© Meundaeng et al. 2019. The linear two-coordinate silver (I) complex [Ag(C 4 H 2 NO 2 S)(C 4 H 3 NO 2 S)] or [Ag(2-Htza)(2-tza)] is reported (2-Htza = 1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid). The Ag I ion is coordinated by two heterocyclic N atoms from two... Read More about Crystal structure of (1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylato-κ N)(1,3-thiazole-2-carboxylic acid-κ N)silver(I).

Making sense of bodily sensations: Do shared cancer narratives influence symptom appraisal? (2019)
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Macdonald, S., Conway, E., Bikker, A., Browne, S., Robb, K., Campbell, C., Steele, R. J., Weller, D., & Macleod, U. (2019). Making sense of bodily sensations: Do shared cancer narratives influence symptom appraisal?. Social science & medicine, 223, 31-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.12.034

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Though new or altered bodily sensations are a common occurrence they rarely transition to biomedically defined symptoms. When they do, sensations are subject to an appraisal process that can culminate in help-seeking. The transiti... Read More about Making sense of bodily sensations: Do shared cancer narratives influence symptom appraisal?.

Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (2019)
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Brooker, E. E., Hopkins, C. R., Devenport, E., Greenhill, L., & Duncan, C. (2019). Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 62(12), 2101-2123. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1532876

Sustainable development principles are based on the fundamental recognition of humans as an integral part of the ecosystem. Participation of civil society should therefore be central to marine planning processes and enabling ecosystem-based managemen... Read More about Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations.

Agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness in people with chronic breathlessness: A longitudinal clinical study (2019)
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Ekström, M., Williams, M., Johnson, M. J., Huang, C., & Currow, D. C. (2019). Agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness in people with chronic breathlessness: A longitudinal clinical study. Journal of pain and symptom management, 57(4), 715-723.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.01.001

Context: Chronic breathlessness is a cardinal symptom in cardiopulmonary disease where both overall intensity or severity (S) and unpleasantness (U) are commonly quantified. Objective: We aimed to evaluate agreement between breathlessness severity an... Read More about Agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness in people with chronic breathlessness: A longitudinal clinical study.

Ionic Imbalances and Coupling in Synchronization of Responses in Neurons (2019)
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Sadegh-Zadeh, S.-A., Kambhampati, C., & Davis, D. N. (2019). Ionic Imbalances and Coupling in Synchronization of Responses in Neurons. J — Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal, 2(1), 17-40. https://doi.org/10.3390/j2010003

Most neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) are a result of changes in the chemical composition of neurons. For example, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the product of Aβ peptide deposition which results in changes in the ion concentration. These changes in io... Read More about Ionic Imbalances and Coupling in Synchronization of Responses in Neurons.

Illuminating young children’s perceived notions of inclusion in pedagogical activities (2019)
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Shaw, P. A., Messiou, K., & Voutsina, C. (in press). Illuminating young children’s perceived notions of inclusion in pedagogical activities. International Journal of Inclusive Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2018.1563642

This paper presents findings from a research study, which sought to illuminate the perceived notions of inclusion of four to five year old children in pedagogical activities, in the early years classes of two schools in the North of England. It empl... Read More about Illuminating young children’s perceived notions of inclusion in pedagogical activities.

A flexible approach to introductory programming : engaging and motivating students (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gordon, N., Brayshaw, M., & Grey, S. (2019, January). A flexible approach to introductory programming : engaging and motivating students. Presented at Computing Education Practice, Durham

© 2019 Copyright is held by the owner/author(s). In this paper, we consider an approach to supporting students of Computer Science as they embark upon their university studies. The transition to Computer Science can be challenging for students, and e... Read More about A flexible approach to introductory programming : engaging and motivating students.

The place of human rights in the foreign policy of Cameron's Conservatives: Sceptics or enthusiasts? (2019)
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Beech, M., & Munce, P. (2019). The place of human rights in the foreign policy of Cameron's Conservatives: Sceptics or enthusiasts?. British Journal of Politics and International Relations, 21(1), 116-131. https://doi.org/10.1177/1369148118819066

The purpose of this article is to explain the place of human rights in the foreign policy thinking of David Cameron’s Conservatives (2005–2016). The article asks three interrelated questions: First, what role has human rights come to acquire in inter... Read More about The place of human rights in the foreign policy of Cameron's Conservatives: Sceptics or enthusiasts?.

An observer-relative systems approach to information (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Demetis, D., & Lee, A. (2019, January). An observer-relative systems approach to information. Presented at Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences, Maui, Hawaii

By returning to the foundational principles of second-order cybernetics and resting on the central role of the observer, this essay explores how the distinction between data/information can be conceptualized. Using systems theory, we derive a series... Read More about An observer-relative systems approach to information.

Spectacular Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Coma Galaxy D100 and Star Formation in Its Ram Pressure-stripped Tail (2019)
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Cramer, W. J., Kenney, J. D., Sun, M., Crowl, H., Yagi, M., Jáchym, P., Roediger, E., & Waldron, W. (2019). Spectacular Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Coma Galaxy D100 and Star Formation in Its Ram Pressure-stripped Tail. The Astrophysical journal, 870(2), 63. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/aaefff

© 2019. The American Astronomical Society. We present new HST F275W, F475W, and F814W imaging of the region of the Coma cluster around D100, a spiral galaxy with a remarkably long and narrow (60 × 1.5 kpc) ram pressure-stripped gas tail. We find blue... Read More about Spectacular Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Coma Galaxy D100 and Star Formation in Its Ram Pressure-stripped Tail.

The dark triad in male and female athletes and non-athletes: Group differences and psychometric properties of the short dark triad (SD3) (2019)
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Vaughan, R., Madigan, D., Carter, G., & Nicholls, A. R. (2019). The dark triad in male and female athletes and non-athletes: Group differences and psychometric properties of the short dark triad (SD3). Psychology of sport and exercise, 43, 64-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.002

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Objectives: The Short Dark Triad (SD3) is a popular, brief measure of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, which are known as the Dark Triad. The present study adopted this measure and had two aims. First, to assess the... Read More about The dark triad in male and female athletes and non-athletes: Group differences and psychometric properties of the short dark triad (SD3).

Energetic and exergetic analyses on structural optimized parabolic trough solar receivers in a concentrated solar–thermal collector system (2019)
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Wang, Q., Hu, M., Yang, H., Cao, J., Li, J., Su, Y., & Pei, G. (2019). Energetic and exergetic analyses on structural optimized parabolic trough solar receivers in a concentrated solar–thermal collector system. Energy, 171, 611-623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.211

High collecting temperature in parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) induces considerable radiative heat loss of solar receivers, which causes significant negative effects on heat-collecting efficiency. Structural optimized solar receivers with inner ra... Read More about Energetic and exergetic analyses on structural optimized parabolic trough solar receivers in a concentrated solar–thermal collector system.

Quantification of bedform dynamics and bedload sediment flux in sandy braided rivers from airborne and satellite imagery (2019)
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Strick, R. J., Ashworth, P. J., Sambrook Smith, G. H., Nicholas, A. P., Best, J. L., Lane, S. N., Parsons, D. R., Simpson, C. J., Unsworth, C. A., & Dale, J. (2019). Quantification of bedform dynamics and bedload sediment flux in sandy braided rivers from airborne and satellite imagery. Earth surface processes and landforms : the journal of the British Geomorphological Research Group, 44(4), 953-972. https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.4558

Images from specially‐commissioned aeroplane sorties (manned aerial vehicle, MAV), repeat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveys, and Planet CubeSat satellites are used to quantify dune and bar dynamics in the sandy braided South Saskatchewan River, C... Read More about Quantification of bedform dynamics and bedload sediment flux in sandy braided rivers from airborne and satellite imagery.

Push and pull factors of nurses' intention to leave (2019)
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Sasso, L., Bagnasco, A., Catania, G., Zanini, M., Aleo, G., Watson, R., & the RN4CAST@IT Working Group. (2019). Push and pull factors of nurses' intention to leave. Journal of nursing management, 27(5), 946-954. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12745

Aim
Expand knowledge about the predictive factors of nurses’ intention to leave their job, and consequently to turnover.
Background
Nurse turnover is costly and negatively influences quality of care. Understanding the association between intention to... Read More about Push and pull factors of nurses' intention to leave.