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Building energy performance assessment based on in-situ measurements : challenges and general framework (2021)
Report
Fitton, R. (2021). Building energy performance assessment based on in-situ measurements : challenges and general framework

Subtask 1 investigated the possibilities and limitations of common data bases and monitoring systems. This subtask is strongly related to subtasks 2 and 3 by linking the available input data – as much as possible based on existing (non-intrusive) mon... Read More about Building energy performance assessment based on in-situ measurements : challenges and general framework.

Acoustic metamaterials comprised of dead-end pores and black hole effect for low frequency sound absorption in linear and nonlinear regimes (2021)
Thesis
Brooke, D. Acoustic metamaterials comprised of dead-end pores and black hole effect for low frequency sound absorption in linear and nonlinear regimes. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this work is to design and test acoustic metamaterial absorbers particularly for mitigation of
low frequency sound of high intensity. The absorbers designed are formed of a series of plates with a
central perforation, separated by air... Read More about Acoustic metamaterials comprised of dead-end pores and black hole effect for low frequency sound absorption in linear and nonlinear regimes.

Towards predicting noise-power-distance curves for propeller and rotor powered aircraft (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Propeller and rotor based propulsion systems are the predominant choice of power delivery system in the upcoming Urban Air Mobility market. Fully electric air-taxis (car sized vehicles with Vertical Take-off and Landing, VTOL, capabilities) concepts... Read More about Towards predicting noise-power-distance curves for propeller and rotor powered aircraft.

An investigation into human response to unmanned aerial vehicle noise (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

It is predicted that urban air mobility, including the use of small to medium sized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery systems, will be introduced into cities across the globe within the next 15 years. It is known, however, that noise is one of t... Read More about An investigation into human response to unmanned aerial vehicle noise.

Compliant pneumatic muscle structures and systems for extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular activities in space environments (2021)
Book Chapter
Kihara, S., Al-Ibadi, A., Al-Fahaam, H., El-Hussieny, H., Davis, S., Nefti-Meziani, S., & Patrouix, P. (2021). Compliant pneumatic muscle structures and systems for extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular activities in space environments. In Y. Gao (Ed.), Space Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Technologies, advances and applications (43-76). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). https://doi.org/10.1049/PBCE131E_ch3

In space environments, astronauts have duties that need to be addressed and some of them can be overwhelming, especially considering, in most cases, the crew members in the space station are normally a few. This can be resolved by accompanying the as... Read More about Compliant pneumatic muscle structures and systems for extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular activities in space environments.

Characterization of sialic acid affinity of the binding domain of mistletoe lectin isoform one (2021)
Journal Article
Mohammed, S., & Ferry, N. (2021). Characterization of sialic acid affinity of the binding domain of mistletoe lectin isoform one. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(15), e8284. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22158284

Sialic acid (Sia) is considered as one of the most important biomolecules of life since its derivatives and terminal orientations on cell membranes and macromolecules play a major role in many biological and pathological processes. To date, there is... Read More about Characterization of sialic acid affinity of the binding domain of mistletoe lectin isoform one.

Ticks on wild boar in the metropolitan area of Barcelona (Spain) are infected with spotted fever group rickettsiae (2021)
Journal Article

Tick‐borne pathogens (TBPs) constitute an emerging public health concern favoured by multidimensional global changes. Amongst these, increase and spread of wild boar (Sus scrofa) populations are of special concern since this species can act as a rese... Read More about Ticks on wild boar in the metropolitan area of Barcelona (Spain) are infected with spotted fever group rickettsiae.

Fast transfer path analysis using controlled electric motors as in-situ blocked force vibration sources (2021)
Thesis

Under certain driving and road conditions, steering manoeuvres may provoke audible noise inside the vehicle compartment induced by the electric power steering (EPS) system. Regarding noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), engineers require practical t... Read More about Fast transfer path analysis using controlled electric motors as in-situ blocked force vibration sources.

MitoTracker Deep Red (MTDR) is a metabolic inhibitor for targeting mitochondria and eradicating cancer stem cells (CSCs), with anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activity in vivo (2021)
Journal Article

MitoTracker Deep Red (MTDR) is a relatively non-toxic, carbocyanine-based, far-red, fluorescent probe that is routinely used to
chemically mark and visualize mitochondria in living cells. Previously, we used MTDR at low nano-molar concentrations to... Read More about MitoTracker Deep Red (MTDR) is a metabolic inhibitor for targeting mitochondria and eradicating cancer stem cells (CSCs), with anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activity in vivo.

Heritage conservation and digital technologies in Jordan (2021)
Journal Article
Rania, A., Trillo, C., Udeaja, C., Moustaka, A., Gyau, K., & Makore, B. (2021). Heritage conservation and digital technologies in Jordan. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 22, e00197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2021.e00197

Heritage cities are challenged by a combination of pressures, including climate change effects, rapid urbanization and abandonment. Conversely, a plethora of new methodologies and instruments are now available, thanks to digital technologies, which h... Read More about Heritage conservation and digital technologies in Jordan.

Effective stress parameter in unsaturated soils : an evolutionary-based prediction model (2021)
Journal Article
Ahangar Asr, A., & Javadi, A. (2021). Effective stress parameter in unsaturated soils : an evolutionary-based prediction model. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Smart infrastructure and construction, 173(4), 96-105. https://doi.org/10.1680/jsmic.21.00012

Deformations and failures in unsaturated soils are influenced directly by the effective stress calculated using the stress equation affected by the effective stress parameter. A data mining-based approach, the Evolutionary Polynomial Regression (EPR)... Read More about Effective stress parameter in unsaturated soils : an evolutionary-based prediction model.

COVID-19, Inequality and Older People: Developing Community-Centred Interventions (2021)
Journal Article

This paper considers the basis for a ‘community-centred’ response to COVID-19. It highlights the pressures on communities weakened by austerity, growing inequalities, and cuts to social infrastructure. This paper examines the disproportionate impact... Read More about COVID-19, Inequality and Older People: Developing Community-Centred Interventions.

Sustaining independence : Marie Frommer’s networks and architectural practices in Berlin and in New York (2021)
Book Chapter

Response of understory avifauna to annual flooding of Amazonian floodplain forests (2021)
Journal Article
Rowedder, A., Laranjeiras, T., Haugaasen, T., Gilmore, B., & Cohn-Haft, M. (2021). Response of understory avifauna to annual flooding of Amazonian floodplain forests. Forests, 12(8), e1004. https://doi.org/10.3390/f12081004

The annual flooding in the Amazon basin transforms the understory of floodplain forests into an aquatic environment. However, a great number of non-aquatic bird species occupy the understory and midstory of these forests. In general, these birds are... Read More about Response of understory avifauna to annual flooding of Amazonian floodplain forests.

Structural markers of the Frenkel line in the proximity of Widom lines (2021)
Journal Article
Pruteanu, C., Proctor, J., Alderman, O., & Loveday, J. (2021). Structural markers of the Frenkel line in the proximity of Widom lines. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 125(31), 8902-8906. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c04690

We have performed a neutron scattering experiment on supercritical
uid nitrogen
at 160 K (1.27 TC) over a wide pressure range (7.8 MPa / 0.260 g/ml to 125 MPa /
0.805 g/ml). This has enabled us to study the process by which nitrogen changes from... Read More about Structural markers of the Frenkel line in the proximity of Widom lines.

On the noise generation mechanisms of overlapping propellers (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Overlapping propeller systems are currently used on some urban flight vehicles and will become increasingly common in future electric propulsion, since they provide one of the most compact platform volumes per unit thrust. This paper presents the r... Read More about On the noise generation mechanisms of overlapping propellers.

On the noise generation mechanisms of overlapping propellers (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Overlapping propeller systems are currently used on some urban flight vehicles and will become increasingly common in future electric propulsion, since they provide one of the most compact platform volumes per unit thrust. This paper presents the res... Read More about On the noise generation mechanisms of overlapping propellers.

On the balance between the tonal and broadband noise of uninstalled propellers (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper provides a preliminary theoretical investigation of the balance between rotor alone tonal and broadband noise. First, using well-published theory, the different source mechanisms for tonal and broadband noise are discussed and presented. T... Read More about On the balance between the tonal and broadband noise of uninstalled propellers.

Unsteady squeezing flow of a magnetized nano-lubricant between parallel disks with Robin boundary conditions (2021)
Journal Article
Umavathi, J., Patil, S., Mahanthesh, B., & Beg, O. (2021). Unsteady squeezing flow of a magnetized nano-lubricant between parallel disks with Robin boundary conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, 235(3-4), 67-81. https://doi.org/10.1177/23977914211036562

The aim of the present work is to examine the impact of magnetized nanoparticles (NPs) in
enhancement of heat transport in a tribological system subjected to convective type heating (Robin) boundary
conditions. The regime examined comprises the squ... Read More about Unsteady squeezing flow of a magnetized nano-lubricant between parallel disks with Robin boundary conditions.

Credit card fraud detection using asexual reproduction optimization (2021)
Journal Article
Farhang, A., Mansouri, T., Sadeghi Moghaddam, M., Bahrambeik, N., Yavari, R., & Fani Sani, M. (2021). Credit card fraud detection using asexual reproduction optimization. Kybernetes, https://doi.org/10.1108/K-04-2021-0324

Purpose – The best algorithm that was implemented on this Brazilian dataset was artificial immune system (AIS)
algorithm. But the time and cost of this algorithm are high. Using asexual reproduction optimization (ARO) algorithm,
the authors achieve... Read More about Credit card fraud detection using asexual reproduction optimization.