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Thermodynamic Investigation and Economic Evaluation of a High-Temperature Triple Organic Rankine Cycle System (2023)
Journal Article
Li, P., Shu, C., Li, J., Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Ren, X., Jie, D., & Liu, X. (2023). Thermodynamic Investigation and Economic Evaluation of a High-Temperature Triple Organic Rankine Cycle System. Energies, 16(23), Article 7818. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16237818

Triple organic Rankine cycle (TORC) is gradually gaining interest, but the maximum thermal efficiencies (around 30%) are restricted by low critical temperatures of common working fluids (<320 °C). This paper proposes a high-temperature (up to 400 °C)...

Semantic segmentation-based intelligent threshold-free feeder detection method for single-phase ground fault in distribution networks (2023)
Journal Article
Hong, C., Qiu, H.-Y., Gao, J.-H., Lin, S., & Guo, M.-F. (online). Semantic segmentation-based intelligent threshold-free feeder detection method for single-phase ground fault in distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2023.3335520

Feeder detection for single-phase ground fault (SPGF) is challenging in a resonant grounded system due to the difference in feeder capacitance to ground and the influence of the arc suppression coil. This paper utilizes semantic segmentation algorith... Read More about Semantic segmentation-based intelligent threshold-free feeder detection method for single-phase ground fault in distribution networks.

Can't pass or won't pass: the importance of motivation when quantifying improved connectivity for riverine brown trout Salmo trutta (2023)
Journal Article
Dodd, J. R., Cowx, I. G., Joyce, D. A., & Bolland, J. D. (in press). Can't pass or won't pass: the importance of motivation when quantifying improved connectivity for riverine brown trout Salmo trutta. Journal of fish biology, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.15628

Reversing the negative impacts that anthropogenic habitat fragmentation has on animal movement is a key goal in the management of landscapes and conservation of species globally. Accurate assessment of measures to remediate habitat fragmentation, suc... Read More about Can't pass or won't pass: the importance of motivation when quantifying improved connectivity for riverine brown trout Salmo trutta.

Methodologies for research in Learning Development (2023)
Book Chapter
Fallin, L. (2023). Methodologies for research in Learning Development. In A. Syska, & C. Buckley (Eds.), How to Be a Learning Developer in Higher Education Critical Perspectives, Community and Practice. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003433347

This chapter explores the diverse research methodologies and methods employed within Learning Development research, emphasising the importance of participatory, emancipatory, and practitioner-led approaches to create a distinctive ontological and epi... Read More about Methodologies for research in Learning Development.

Ikaite formation in streams affected by steel waste leachate: First report and potential impact on contaminant dynamics (2023)
Journal Article
Bastianini, L., Rogerson, M., Brasier, A., Prior, T. J., Hardman, K., Dempsey, E., Bird, A., & Mayes, W. M. (2024). Ikaite formation in streams affected by steel waste leachate: First report and potential impact on contaminant dynamics. Chemical Geology, 644, Article 121842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2023.121842

Highly alkaline (pH 9–12) waters can arise from a range of globally significant and environmentally impactful industrial processes such as lime, steel and cement production, alumina refining and energy generation (e.g. combustion ashes). Such residue... Read More about Ikaite formation in streams affected by steel waste leachate: First report and potential impact on contaminant dynamics.

Green industry development and urban sustainability transitions in China's latecomer cities: The case of Dezhou (2023)
Book Chapter
Gibbs, D., & Yu, Z. (2023). Green industry development and urban sustainability transitions in China's latecomer cities: The case of Dezhou. In F. Zhang, & F. Wu (Eds.), Handbook on China's Urban Environmental Governance (355-368). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803922041.00032

Under the discourse of sustainability transitions, cities that lag in industrialization and urbanization face the dual challenge of economic development and decarbonization. Developing green industries has offered an ideal pathway for latecomer citie... Read More about Green industry development and urban sustainability transitions in China's latecomer cities: The case of Dezhou.

Micro (and macro) aggressions: We all have a responsibility to ensure an open, supportive and inclusive culture (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hammond, A. (2023, November). Micro (and macro) aggressions: We all have a responsibility to ensure an open, supportive and inclusive culture. Presented at Yorkshire and Humber School of Psychiatry Annual Conference, Harrogate

During this session you will:
* Consider what is meant by the term ‘microaggression’
* Reflect on your own ‘culture’
* Consider what might impact your responding to a microaggression in everyday life
* Be introduced to the Recognise, Choose, Act... Read More about Micro (and macro) aggressions: We all have a responsibility to ensure an open, supportive and inclusive culture.

Mechanical characteristics of diabetic and non-diabetic plantar skin (2023)
Journal Article
Crossland, S. R., Sairally, F., Edwards, J., Culmer, P., & Brockett, C. L. (2024). Mechanical characteristics of diabetic and non-diabetic plantar skin. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 150, Article 106279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106279

Diabetic foot ulceration is linked to high amputation and mortality rates, with the substantial associated annual spend on the at-risk diabetic foot reflecting the intensive time and labour involved in treatment. Assessing plantar interactions and de... Read More about Mechanical characteristics of diabetic and non-diabetic plantar skin.

Foreword (2023)
Book Chapter
Glazzard, J. (2023). Foreword. In K. Marsh-Davies, & C. Burnett (Eds.), Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID: Seizing Opportunities for Change (xxi-xxiii). Routledge

Under the radar? Modern slavery and labour exploitation risks for the hotel industry (2023)
Journal Article
Bullock, K., Di Domenico, M., Miller, G., Shirgholami, Z., & Wong, Y. (2024). Under the radar? Modern slavery and labour exploitation risks for the hotel industry. Tourism Management, 102, Article 104857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2023.104857

The UK's tourism and hospitality industries, having the highest concentration of migrant workers compared to other industries, face complex challenges in managing the risks of labour exploitation and modern slavery (MS); issues largely neglected in a... Read More about Under the radar? Modern slavery and labour exploitation risks for the hotel industry.

COVID-19: A Catalyst for Change (2023)
Book Chapter
Marsh-Davies, K., & Brown, S. (2023). COVID-19: A Catalyst for Change. In K. Marsh-Davies, & C. Burnett (Eds.), Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID: Seizing Opportunities for Change. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003352129-22

The final chapter summarises what preceding chapters have revealed about teachers and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and why the crisis has been a catalyst for change. Discussion proceeds, organised into two overarching themes drawn from the c... Read More about COVID-19: A Catalyst for Change.

Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID (2023)
Book Chapter
Marsh-Davies, K., & Burnett, C. (2023). Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID. In K. Marsh-Davies, & C. Burnett (Eds.), Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID: Seizing Opportunities for Change. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003352129

This opening chapter provides an introduction to and rationale for Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID. It explores persistent challenges around teacher recruitment, well-being, and retention, before summarising some of the impacts that the pandemic has... Read More about Teachers and Teaching Post-COVID.

Defense and Tolerance Technique Against Attacks and Faults on Leader-Following Multi-USVs (2023)
Journal Article
Liu, C., Xia, Z., Tian, Y., & Patton, R. J. (in press). Defense and Tolerance Technique Against Attacks and Faults on Leader-Following Multi-USVs. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2023.3330570

This study explores the leader-following consensus tracking control issue of multiple unmanned surface vehicles (multi-USVs) in the presence of malicious connectivity-mixed attacks in the cyber layer, and concurrent output channel noises, sensor/actu... Read More about Defense and Tolerance Technique Against Attacks and Faults on Leader-Following Multi-USVs.

Release of miR-29 Target Laminin C2 Improves Skin Repair (2023)
Journal Article
Robinson, C. J., Thiagarajan, L., Maynard, R., Aruketty, M., Herrera, J., Dingle, L., Reid, A., Wong, J., Cao, H., Dooley, J., Liston, A., Müllhaupt, D., Hiebert, P., Hiebert, H., & Kurinna, S. (2024). Release of miR-29 Target Laminin C2 Improves Skin Repair. American Journal of Pathology, 194(2), 195-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.11.002

miRNAs are small noncoding RNAs that regulate mRNA targets in a cell-specific manner. miR-29 is expressed in murine and human skin, where it may regulate functions in skin repair. Cutaneous wound healing model in miR-29a/b1 gene knockout mice was use... Read More about Release of miR-29 Target Laminin C2 Improves Skin Repair.

Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability (2023)
Journal Article
Cross, K., Mesjar, L., Steed, J., & Jiang, Y. (in press). Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2023.2277264

Textile and fashion brands convey core values through marketing, and in slow-fashion heritage brands this often includes skilled craftsmanship, authenticity, sustainability, and provenance. As industry digitalisation continues, brands are employing i... Read More about Immersive innovations for the communication of heritage, handcraft and sustainability.

BBC News World Service. The Evidence: Putting the Mouth Back Into the Body (2023)
Digital Artefact
Shaw, V. (2023). BBC News World Service. The Evidence: Putting the Mouth Back Into the Body. [Radio programme]

Episode trailer:
Our lips can be a focus of beauty but increasingly research shows that our mouths are a window to the overall health of our bodies. From diabetes or dementia to the health of our hearts and bones our mouths can tell us so much more... Read More about BBC News World Service. The Evidence: Putting the Mouth Back Into the Body.