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Transforming Housing Retrofit: The Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Panakaduwa, C., Coates, P., & Munir, M. (2024). Transforming Housing Retrofit: The Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence.

80% of the housing stock by 2050 in the UK has already been built. Currently, the UK housing stock contributes 18% of the total UK emissions. Due to the legal requirement of the UK government to achieve net zero by 2050, the housing stock poses a con... Read More about Transforming Housing Retrofit: The Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence.

What demotivates homeowners to retrofit their houses: a systematic review (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Coates, P., Munir, M., & Panakaduwa, C. (2024). What demotivates homeowners to retrofit their houses: a systematic review.

The study identifies the factors that demotivate homeowners from retrofitting their houses. Retrofit is defined as improving the energy performance, ventilation or reducing carbon emission of a building. According to the statistics, the progress rat... Read More about What demotivates homeowners to retrofit their houses: a systematic review.

A Two-branch Edge Guided Lightweight Network for infrared image saliency detection (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, Z., Li, X., Zhang, T., Zhang, X., Sun, C., Rehman, S. U., & Ahmad, J. (2024). A Two-branch Edge Guided Lightweight Network for infrared image saliency detection. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 118, 109296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2024.109296

In the dynamic landscape of saliency detection, convolutional neural networks have emerged as catalysts for innovation, but remain largely tailored for RGB imagery, falling short in the context of infrared images, particularly in memory-restricted en... Read More about A Two-branch Edge Guided Lightweight Network for infrared image saliency detection.

Evaluation of the EUROSEM on soil erosion simulation for loess plateau, northern China (2024)
Journal Article
Su, C., Wang, Y., Fu, |. X., & Wang, Z. (2024). Evaluation of the EUROSEM on soil erosion simulation for loess plateau, northern China. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5919

The Loess Plateau region features fragmented landforms, sparse vegetation, and short but intense summer rainstorms that can easily cause severe soil erosion. To evaluate its applicability to a typical Loess Plateau in northern China, an indoor labora... Read More about Evaluation of the EUROSEM on soil erosion simulation for loess plateau, northern China.

Bridging the Language Gap in FND Care: A Comparative Analysis of Neurologists and Psychologists (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Mashuk, M. S., Shumit, S., Yang, L., Daniela, D., Matthew, S., Lana, L., …Mohan Raj, R. (2024, July). Bridging the Language Gap in FND Care: A Comparative Analysis of Neurologists and Psychologists. Poster presented at 46th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Disney's Coronado Springs, Orlando, Florida, USA

This study compares the communication in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) care between neurologists and psychologists through VADER sentiment analysis and LDA topic modeling. It reveals a stark contrast in language use: neurologists prefer clin... Read More about Bridging the Language Gap in FND Care: A Comparative Analysis of Neurologists and Psychologists.

Examining the Drivers to Support Improved Construction and Demolition Waste Management for a Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Review Using a Systematic Approach (2024)
Journal Article
Alhawamdeh, M., Ferriz-Papi, J., & Lee, A. (2024). Examining the Drivers to Support Improved Construction and Demolition Waste Management for a Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Review Using a Systematic Approach. Sustainability, 16, Article 6014. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16146014

With the rapid pace of global urbanisation, construction demolition waste (CDW) constitutes roughly 36% of the total solid waste deposited in landfill sites worldwide, thereby posing a significant challenge to the sustainability of the construction i... Read More about Examining the Drivers to Support Improved Construction and Demolition Waste Management for a Circular Economy: A Comprehensive Review Using a Systematic Approach.

An exploration of the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks in UK buildings (2024)
Thesis
Pemberton, J. An exploration of the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks in UK buildings. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks (STBs) in UK buildings. Thermal bridging (TB) in building envelopes can significantly affect the fabric heat loss of a building, leading to higher e... Read More about An exploration of the measured and modelled thermal characteristics of structural thermal breaks in UK buildings.

Electroosmosis-induced Williamson hybrid magnetic nanofluid blood flow in stenosed arteries: A Numerical Approach (2024)
Journal Article
Shankar, G., Siva, E. P., Tripathi, D., & Anwar Bég, O. (in press). Electroosmosis-induced Williamson hybrid magnetic nanofluid blood flow in stenosed arteries: A Numerical Approach. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A Applications,

Modern studies have focused on blood circulation in diseased arteries and nanoparticle dispersion under non-dimensional conditions. This study explores the complex interactions of electro-magnetohydrodynamics in the human circulatory system. We caref... Read More about Electroosmosis-induced Williamson hybrid magnetic nanofluid blood flow in stenosed arteries: A Numerical Approach.

The impact of double-diffusive convection on electroosmotic peristaltic transport of magnetized Casson nanofluid in a porous asymmetric channel (2024)
Journal Article
Bathmanaban, P., Siva, E. P., Tripathi, D., & Anwar Bég, O. (in press). The impact of double-diffusive convection on electroosmotic peristaltic transport of magnetized Casson nanofluid in a porous asymmetric channel. ZAMM,

The primary objective of the present article is to investigate the heat and mass transfer in double diffusive mixed convection peristaltic flow of Casson nanofluid with solute diffusion through an asymmetric permeable channel filled with a porous med... Read More about The impact of double-diffusive convection on electroosmotic peristaltic transport of magnetized Casson nanofluid in a porous asymmetric channel.

Stability and dynamic analyses of hybrid laminates using refined higher-order zigzag theory (2024)
Journal Article
Biswas, D., Bhattacharyya, R., & Ray, C. (2024). Stability and dynamic analyses of hybrid laminates using refined higher-order zigzag theory. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science and Mechanics, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/15502287.2024.2372821

This article presents a comparative study on the stability and dynamic response of hybrid laminated composite plates over monolithically produced laminated composite plates. A Refined Higher-order Zigzag Theory (RHZT) is formulated and implemented us... Read More about Stability and dynamic analyses of hybrid laminates using refined higher-order zigzag theory.

Evaluating the implementation of online exam proctoring on physiology module attainment and student experience. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., & Miklavc, P. (2024, July). Evaluating the implementation of online exam proctoring on physiology module attainment and student experience. Presented at Physiology in Focus 2024, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

Introduction Online examination is a widely utilised strategy for higher education assessment due to its numerous benefits for universities, academic staff, and students. Exemplar benefits of online assessment include increased student flexibility t... Read More about Evaluating the implementation of online exam proctoring on physiology module attainment and student experience..

D1.1 RECONMATIC Current Practices And Policies Final Report (2024)
Report
Ferriz-Papi, J., & Alhawamdeh, M. (2024). D1.1 RECONMATIC Current Practices And Policies Final Report. Zenodo: European Commission

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) is a major burden for industry, bringing considerable economic, social and environmental impacts that needs to be addressed. RECONMATIC proposes the development and implementation of automated solutions to enha... Read More about D1.1 RECONMATIC Current Practices And Policies Final Report.

D1.2 RECONMATIC DIMS Final Report V.2 (2024)
Report
Saad, A., Underwood, J., & Ferriz-Papi, J. (2024). D1.2 RECONMATIC DIMS Final Report V.2. European Commission

The construction industry, renowned for its resource intensity, can plate a pivotal role in the Circular Economy (CE) transition. However, the unique industrial characteristics and the intricate nature of CE pose challenges to its implementation in c... Read More about D1.2 RECONMATIC DIMS Final Report V.2.

Development of a 3D Digital Model of End-of-Service-Life Buildings for Improved Demolition Waste Management through Automated Demolition Waste Audit (2024)
Journal Article
Omer, M., Wang, Y. C., Quintana Roma, M., Bedrich, S., Nežerka, V., Ferriz-Papi, J., …Diez Ortiz, I. (2024). Development of a 3D Digital Model of End-of-Service-Life Buildings for Improved Demolition Waste Management through Automated Demolition Waste Audit. Environments, 11(7), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11070138

This paper presents the development of a 3D digital model of end-of-service-life buildings to facilitate a step change in preparation of pre-demolition protocols that can eliminate problems of inadequate documentation and extensive time spent in prep... Read More about Development of a 3D Digital Model of End-of-Service-Life Buildings for Improved Demolition Waste Management through Automated Demolition Waste Audit.

Not just a pretty picture: Mapping Leaf Area Index at 10 m resolution using Sentinel-2 (2024)
Journal Article
Fernandes, R., Hong, G., Brown, L., Dash, J., Harvey, K., Kalimipalli, S., …Sun, L. (2024). Not just a pretty picture: Mapping Leaf Area Index at 10 m resolution using Sentinel-2. Remote Sensing of Environment, 311(2024), Article 114269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2024.114269

Achieving the Global Climate Observing System goal of 10 m resolution leaf area index (LAI) maps is critical for applications related to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem monitoring. Five strategies for producing 10 m LAI map... Read More about Not just a pretty picture: Mapping Leaf Area Index at 10 m resolution using Sentinel-2.

Modelling Community Disaster Resilience: A Participatory Approach (2024)
Thesis
Tariq, H. (2024). Modelling Community Disaster Resilience: A Participatory Approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Due to the increasingly complex nature of climate change impacts, decision-makers such as local government practitioners and community members need more inclusive tools to assess their communities' resilience to environmental risks and natural hazard... Read More about Modelling Community Disaster Resilience: A Participatory Approach.

Targeting Transcriptional CDKs in Medulloblastoma (2024)
Thesis
Safari, N. (2024). Targeting Transcriptional CDKs in Medulloblastoma. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant tumour of the brain in children. Current treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Although the five-year survival rate is over 70%, the treatment is exceptionally aggressive, leaving... Read More about Targeting Transcriptional CDKs in Medulloblastoma.

Degradation and residue dynamics of fluazinam in diverse indian soil types and water pH conditions: a comprehensive study using kinetic models (2024)
Journal Article
Mukhopadhyay, S., Mandal, J., Kanrar, B., Chatterjee, D., Bhattacharyya, A., & Majumder, S. (in press). Degradation and residue dynamics of fluazinam in diverse indian soil types and water pH conditions: a comprehensive study using kinetic models. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12, 1394847. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1394847

Fluazinam a promising fungicide, is not yet registered in India. Consequently it is important to study the dissipation of its specific formulation in Indian soil and water. This study focuses on the degradation and residue dynamics of Fluazinam (40%... Read More about Degradation and residue dynamics of fluazinam in diverse indian soil types and water pH conditions: a comprehensive study using kinetic models.

Authentic Pathology Specimen Reception: A Valuable Resource for Developing Biomedical Science Student Competencies and Employability (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Hussain, T., Namvar, S., & Jones, M. (2024, June). Authentic Pathology Specimen Reception: A Valuable Resource for Developing Biomedical Science Student Competencies and Employability. Poster presented at Horizons in STEM Education 2024, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

The pathology specimen reception is fundamental to the services provided by Biomedical Science laboratories worldwide. To ensure patient safety and sample quality control, prospective Biomedical Scientists should have a robust knowledge of the proces... Read More about Authentic Pathology Specimen Reception: A Valuable Resource for Developing Biomedical Science Student Competencies and Employability.

Journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., & Morgan, N. (2024, June). Journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy. Presented at Horizons in STEM Education 2024, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Introduction Journal clubs are routinely used within academic research institutes and allied health professions to boost critical thinking, data analysis and disseminate knowledge of novel research concepts. These group-based discussions regarding s... Read More about Journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy.