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A feasibility study on active sound reduction across an acoustic plenum window by cancelling source clusters on internal periphery of the window cavity (2024)
Journal Article
Chan, P. Y., Tang, S. K., Cheung, C. C., Mui, K. W., & Fu, S. C. (2024). A feasibility study on active sound reduction across an acoustic plenum window by cancelling source clusters on internal periphery of the window cavity. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 156(4), 2155-2168. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0030407

The possibility of applying active control to reduce sound transmission across a practical plenum window is examined experimentally in the present study using measured transfer functions of all related sound transmission paths. As a result of the lim... Read More about A feasibility study on active sound reduction across an acoustic plenum window by cancelling source clusters on internal periphery of the window cavity.

Investigation of a Novel Thermochemical Reactor for Medium- and Low-Temperature Heating Applications in Buildings (2024)
Journal Article
Han, X., Zeng, C., Zhu, Z., Sun, Y., & Zhao, X. (2024). Investigation of a Novel Thermochemical Reactor for Medium- and Low-Temperature Heating Applications in Buildings. Buildings, 14(10), Article 3192. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103192

This research paper investigates a novel triangular honeycomb thermochemical energy storage reactor for low- and medium-temperature applications in buildings, emphasizing its potential to enhance sustainable heating. Using a validated 3D numerical mo... Read More about Investigation of a Novel Thermochemical Reactor for Medium- and Low-Temperature Heating Applications in Buildings.

Re-evaluating Water Column Reoxygenation during the End Permian Mass Extinction (2024)
Journal Article
Yang, F., Li, S., An, K., Bond, D., Ao, R., Wu, X., Ma, L., & Sun, Y. (2024). Re-evaluating Water Column Reoxygenation during the End Permian Mass Extinction. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 25(10), Article e2024GC011779. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GC011779

Ocean anoxia is considered a key driver of the end-Permian mass extinction (EPME). However, it is much debated whether there was an ocean reoxygenation phase during, and in the aftermath, of the EPME. Evidence for ocean reoxygenation is often inferre... Read More about Re-evaluating Water Column Reoxygenation during the End Permian Mass Extinction.

Prisoner Health and Well-Being in Historical Perspective, 1850-1900: Exploring Experiences of Illness and Disability in the Victorian Convict System (2024)
Journal Article
Turner, J., & Johnston, H. (online). Prisoner Health and Well-Being in Historical Perspective, 1850-1900: Exploring Experiences of Illness and Disability in the Victorian Convict System. Journal of Criminal Law, https://doi.org/10.1177/00220183241278094

Using historical and archival methodological approaches, this article provides an interdisciplinary empirical study of health experiences of prisoners in the Victorian convict prison in England and Wales. It explores the challenges of doing historica... Read More about Prisoner Health and Well-Being in Historical Perspective, 1850-1900: Exploring Experiences of Illness and Disability in the Victorian Convict System.

Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen (2024)
Book Chapter
Udemu, C., & Font Palma, C. (2024). Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen. In M. R. Rahimpour, M. A. Makarem, & P. Kiani (Eds.), Hydrogen Production from Non-renewable Resources (33-72). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003382263-5

For many years, the steam reforming process has been used to generate hydrogen gas from a variety of feedstocks, including natural gas, propane, naphtha, and coal. The hydrocarbons are converted into hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide using a catalyst a... Read More about Steam reforming process for conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen.

Leveraging Deep Reinforcement Learning and Healthcare Devices for Active Travelling in Smart Cities (2024)
Journal Article
Kazmi, S. M. A., Khan, Z., Khan, A., Mazzara, M., & Khattak, A. M. (online). Leveraging Deep Reinforcement Learning and Healthcare Devices for Active Travelling in Smart Cities. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/tce.2024.3470978

Smart cities are increasingly challenged by population growth and the environmental emissions of urban transportation systems, necessitating sustainable urban planning to improve public health, environmental quality, and overall urban livability. A n... Read More about Leveraging Deep Reinforcement Learning and Healthcare Devices for Active Travelling in Smart Cities.

Multiscale modelling of CFRP composites exposed to thermo-mechanical loading from fire (2024)
Journal Article
Wan, L., & Millen, S. L. (2024). Multiscale modelling of CFRP composites exposed to thermo-mechanical loading from fire. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 187, Article 108481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108481

Carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) are prone to structural damage during extreme events such as fire. Typically, modelling the effect of fire on CFRP structures is carried out through mesoscale analysis to predict overall structural performance.... Read More about Multiscale modelling of CFRP composites exposed to thermo-mechanical loading from fire.

How head teachers can create a supportive workplace where teachers feel valued and respected (2024)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (in press). How head teachers can create a supportive workplace where teachers feel valued and respected. Management in Education, https://doi.org/10.1177/08920206241281621

This opinion piece proposes a solution to the issue of some head teachers or principals failing in both their words and actions to recognize and acknowledge the importance of teachers and their professional abilities and contributions.

The association between frailty, care receipt and unmet need for care with the risk of hospital admissions (2024)
Journal Article
Maharani, A., Sinclair, D. R., Clegg, A., Hanratty, B., Nazroo, J., Tampubolon, G., Todd, C., Wittenberg, R., O'Neil, T. W., & Matthews, F. E. (2024). The association between frailty, care receipt and unmet need for care with the risk of hospital admissions. PLoS ONE, 19(9), Article e0306858. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306858

Background
Frailty is characterised by a decline in physical, cognitive, energy, and health reserves and is linked to greater functional dependency and higher social care utilisation. However, the relationship between receiving care, or receiving in... Read More about The association between frailty, care receipt and unmet need for care with the risk of hospital admissions.

In Pursuit of a Person-Centered Approach to Care Delivery: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Patient Experience of a Long-Term Conditions Clinic in General Practice (2024)
Journal Article
Wilson, G., & Hutchison, J. S. (2024). In Pursuit of a Person-Centered Approach to Care Delivery: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Patient Experience of a Long-Term Conditions Clinic in General Practice. Qualitative Health Research, https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323241272003

Innovative ways of working are emerging in health care to meet the complex needs of people living with multiple long-term conditions. While these initiatives are often measured for their health and economic outcomes, few studies prioritize the patien... Read More about In Pursuit of a Person-Centered Approach to Care Delivery: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Patient Experience of a Long-Term Conditions Clinic in General Practice.

Differentiator and Observer Based Feedback Linearized Advanced Nonlinear Control Strategies for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System (2024)
Journal Article
Irfan, S., Zhao, L., Ullah, S., Javaid, U., & Iqbal, J. (2024). Differentiator and Observer Based Feedback Linearized Advanced Nonlinear Control Strategies for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System. Drones, 8(10), Article 527

This paper presents novel chattering-free robust control strategies for addressing disturbances and uncertainties in the two-degrees-of-freedom (2-DOF) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) dynamic model, with a focus on the highly nonlinear and strongly cou... Read More about Differentiator and Observer Based Feedback Linearized Advanced Nonlinear Control Strategies for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System.

Discussing methodological gaps in psychosocial intervention research for dementia: an opinion article from the INTERDEM Methodology Taskforce guided by the MRC framework (2024)
Journal Article
Bartels, S., Stephens, N., D'Andrea, F., Handley, M., Markaryan, M., Nakakawa Bernal, A., Van den Block, L., de Bruin, S., Windle, K., Roes, M., Janssen, N., Christie, H., Garcia, L., Teesing, G., Moniz-Cook, E., & Graff, M. (2024). Discussing methodological gaps in psychosocial intervention research for dementia: an opinion article from the INTERDEM Methodology Taskforce guided by the MRC framework. Frontiers in Dementia, 3, Article 1458023. https://doi.org/10.3389/frdem.2024.1458023

Patient buy-in to social prescribing through link workers as part of person-centred care: a realist evaluation (2024)
Journal Article
Tierney, S., Wong, G., Westlake, D., Turk, A., Markham, S., Gorenberg, J., Reeve, J., Mitchell, C., Husk, K., Redwood, S., Meacock, T., Pope, C., Baird, B., & Mahtani, K. R. (2024). Patient buy-in to social prescribing through link workers as part of person-centred care: a realist evaluation. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, https://doi.org/10.3310/ETND8254

Background: Social prescribing link workers have become part of primary health care in recent years. They help patients to recognise non-medical factors affecting their health and identify sources of support, often in the voluntary, community and soc... Read More about Patient buy-in to social prescribing through link workers as part of person-centred care: a realist evaluation.

The impact of climate policy uncertainty on stock price synchronicity: Evidence from China* (2024)
Journal Article
Li, M., Han, X., & Li, Y. (2024). The impact of climate policy uncertainty on stock price synchronicity: Evidence from China*. Finance research letters, 69,B, Article 106166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2024.106166

This paper examines the broad impact of climate policy uncertainty (CPU) on stock price synchronicity (SYN) using a newly developed news-based index. Our analysis covers listed firms in China from 2000 to 2022. We find that CPU significantly and nega... Read More about The impact of climate policy uncertainty on stock price synchronicity: Evidence from China*.

Engaging with parents’ voices to support children with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues: Towards more inclusive practice in schools. (2024)
Journal Article
Shaw, T. (online). Engaging with parents’ voices to support children with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues: Towards more inclusive practice in schools. Support for Learning, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12494

The return to school following the significant disruption to education during the COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for students, teachers, and parents. In the English context, education leaders have expressed serious concerns about the significa... Read More about Engaging with parents’ voices to support children with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, and attachment issues: Towards more inclusive practice in schools..

A Critical Assessment of the EU Public Procurement Directives: reforming the public and utilities markets in the EU (2024)
Journal Article
Bovis, C. (2024). A Critical Assessment of the EU Public Procurement Directives: reforming the public and utilities markets in the EU. International Company and Commercial Law Review, 35(10), 547-561

This article evaluates the objectives of the legal framework on public procurement in the European Union and evaluates its contribution to the internal market. A critical analysis of the public procurement acquis's evolution is set out, which reveals... Read More about A Critical Assessment of the EU Public Procurement Directives: reforming the public and utilities markets in the EU.

Enhancing the performance of an Aerosols-affected Solar Power Tower in Arid Regions: A case study of Wind Turbines Hybridization (2024)
Journal Article
Alfailakawi, M. S., Michailos, S., Ingham, D. B., Hughes, K. J., Ma, L., & Pourkashanian, M. (2024). Enhancing the performance of an Aerosols-affected Solar Power Tower in Arid Regions: A case study of Wind Turbines Hybridization. Results in engineering, 24, Article 102968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102968

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of the two most important threats to the solar power towers' (SPT) performance, i.e. aerosols' density and water scarcity, on the SPT feasibility in arid regions. The study is the first attempt to... Read More about Enhancing the performance of an Aerosols-affected Solar Power Tower in Arid Regions: A case study of Wind Turbines Hybridization.

Exploring the Contextual Assumptions, Interventions, and Outcomes of Digital Advance Care Planning Systems: A Theory of Change Approach to Understand Implementation and Evaluation. (2024)
Journal Article
Bradshaw, A., Allsop, M. J., Birtwistle, J., Evans, C. J., Relton, S. D., Richards, S. H., Twiddy, M., Foy, R., Millares Martin, P., Yardley, S., Sleeman, K. E., & On Behalf of the OPTIMAL CARE Project. (online). Exploring the Contextual Assumptions, Interventions, and Outcomes of Digital Advance Care Planning Systems: A Theory of Change Approach to Understand Implementation and Evaluation. Palliative medicine, https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163241280134

Background: Digital advance care planning systems are used internationally to document and share patients’ wishes and preferences to inform care delivery. However, their use is impeded by a limited understanding of factors influencing implementation... Read More about Exploring the Contextual Assumptions, Interventions, and Outcomes of Digital Advance Care Planning Systems: A Theory of Change Approach to Understand Implementation and Evaluation..

Andrew Marvell and Paul Best: New Light on Marvell’s Links to Non-Trinitarians (2024)
Journal Article
Mottram, S. (2024). Andrew Marvell and Paul Best: New Light on Marvell’s Links to Non-Trinitarians. Notes and queries, Article gjae119. https://doi.org/10.1093/notesj/gjae119

Opening paragraph:

Scholars have long been aware of connections between the poet Andrew Marvell (1621–78), his father, the Reverend Andrew Marvell (1584–1641), and the branch of non-Trinitarianism known as Socinianism. Marvell the poet was accused... Read More about Andrew Marvell and Paul Best: New Light on Marvell’s Links to Non-Trinitarians.