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A Robust Script Independent Handwriting System for Gender Identification (2024)
Journal Article
Palaiahnakote, S., Kaljahi, M. A., Kanchan, S., Pal, U., Lopresti, D., & Lu, T. (2024). A Robust Script Independent Handwriting System for Gender Identification. Expert systems with applications, 249, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2024.123576

Gender identification at the word level in a multi-script environment is challenging due to variations posed by free-style handwriting of individuals and geographical differences in writing styles. This paper presents a new approach, Multi-Orientatio... Read More about A Robust Script Independent Handwriting System for Gender Identification.

Can Machine Learning Predict Running Kinematics Based on Upper Trunk GPS-Based IMU Acceleration? A Novel Method of Conducting Biomechanical Analysis in the Field Using Artificial Neural Networks (2024)
Journal Article
Lawson, M., Naemi, R., A. Needham, R., & Chockalingam, N. (2024). Can Machine Learning Predict Running Kinematics Based on Upper Trunk GPS-Based IMU Acceleration? A Novel Method of Conducting Biomechanical Analysis in the Field Using Artificial Neural Networks. Applied Sciences, 14(5), https://doi.org/10.3390/app14051730

This study aimed to investigate whether running kinematics can be accurately estimated through an artificial neural network (ANN) model containing GPS-based accelerometer variables and anthropometric data. Thirteen male participants with extensive ru... Read More about Can Machine Learning Predict Running Kinematics Based on Upper Trunk GPS-Based IMU Acceleration? A Novel Method of Conducting Biomechanical Analysis in the Field Using Artificial Neural Networks.

Numerical study of linear and nonlinear stability in double-diffusive Hadley-Prats flow through a horizontal porous layer with Soret and internal heat source effects (2024)
Journal Article
Rafeek, M., Reddy, G. J., Matta, A., Basha, H., & Anwar Bég, O. (in press). Numerical study of linear and nonlinear stability in double-diffusive Hadley-Prats flow through a horizontal porous layer with Soret and internal heat source effects. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B Fundamentals, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407790.2024.2316841

Numerical analysis is constructed to study the onset of double-diffusion convection mechanism through an infinite parallel permeable channel with heat generation, mass flow and Soret impacts. Homogenous isotropic Darcy's flow model is deployed to elu... Read More about Numerical study of linear and nonlinear stability in double-diffusive Hadley-Prats flow through a horizontal porous layer with Soret and internal heat source effects.

Systematic review comparing uretero-enteric stricture rates between open cystectomy with ileal conduit, robotic cystectomy with extra-corporeal ileal conduit and robotic cystectomy with intra corporeal ileal conduit formation (2024)
Journal Article
McNicholas, D. P., El-Taji, O., Siddiqui, Z., & Hanchanale, V. (in press). Systematic review comparing uretero-enteric stricture rates between open cystectomy with ileal conduit, robotic cystectomy with extra-corporeal ileal conduit and robotic cystectomy with intra corporeal ileal conduit formation. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 18(1), 100. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-01850-9

Cystectomy is the gold standard treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer. Robotic cystectomy has become increasingly popular owing to quicker post- operative recovery, less blood loss and less post-operative pain. Urinary diversion is increasingl... Read More about Systematic review comparing uretero-enteric stricture rates between open cystectomy with ileal conduit, robotic cystectomy with extra-corporeal ileal conduit and robotic cystectomy with intra corporeal ileal conduit formation.

Triple diffusive free magneto-convection of electro-conductive nanofluid from a vertical stretching sheet (2024)
Journal Article
Vasu, B., Anwar Bég, O., Hussain Borbora, M., Gorla, R., Tripathi, J., & Burby, M. L. (in press). Triple diffusive free magneto-convection of electro-conductive nanofluid from a vertical stretching sheet. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, https://doi.org/10.1177/23977914241231999

In the present investigation, an analysis is carried out to study the MHD triple diffusive free thermo-solutal convection boundary layer flow of an electro-conductive nanofluid flow over a vertical stretching sheet. This problem is relevant to magnet... Read More about Triple diffusive free magneto-convection of electro-conductive nanofluid from a vertical stretching sheet.

Taking a long view towards quality improvement: an intentional approach to solving wicked problems and improving student experience (2024)
Journal Article

Quality enhancement projects in universities frequently rely on short term, fragmented studies implemented in response to snapshot data linked to student feedback. Such projects may not address the complex interplay across stakeholder groups and do n... Read More about Taking a long view towards quality improvement: an intentional approach to solving wicked problems and improving student experience.

Exploring the presence of a sex-specific phenotype of autism spectrum disorder in a random cohort of males and females: a retrospective case note service audit (2024)
Journal Article
Day, R., Simmons, L., Shade, E., Jennison, J., Allely, C. S., & Mukherjee, R. A. S. (in press). Exploring the presence of a sex-specific phenotype of autism spectrum disorder in a random cohort of males and females: a retrospective case note service audit. Advances in Autism, 10(2), 53-68. https://doi.org/10.1108/aia-11-2022-0053

Purpose-Recent research has proposed a specific female phenotype within autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It suggests females exhibit differences in social communication styles with higher levels of camouflaging and compensatory strategies, as well as... Read More about Exploring the presence of a sex-specific phenotype of autism spectrum disorder in a random cohort of males and females: a retrospective case note service audit.

Saliency Guided Siamese Attention Network for Infrared Ship Target Tracking (2024)
Journal Article
Li, X., Zhang, T., Liu, Z., Liu, B., Rehman, S. U., Rehman, B., & Sun, C. (2024). Saliency Guided Siamese Attention Network for Infrared Ship Target Tracking. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1109/tiv.2024.3370233

Due to the lack of discriminative features in infrared images, most of existing trackers cannot separate a target from its background. There are some studies on generating discriminative features where feature fusion and attention are applied to enha... Read More about Saliency Guided Siamese Attention Network for Infrared Ship Target Tracking.

'Making it Stick' launch webinar (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Frayne, D. (2024, February). 'Making it Stick' launch webinar

I contributed to the public launch webinar for the report 'Making it Stick: The UK Four-day Week Pilot, One Year On'. I offered reflections based on the qualitative interview work I had conducted on this project

Catalytic effects on peristaltic flow of Jeffrey fluid through a flexible porous duct under oblique magnetic field: Application in biomimetic pumps for hazardous materials (2024)
Journal Article
Ajithkumar, M., Kuharat, S., Anwar Bég, O., Sucharitha, G., & Lakshminarayana, P. (2024). Catalytic effects on peristaltic flow of Jeffrey fluid through a flexible porous duct under oblique magnetic field: Application in biomimetic pumps for hazardous materials. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 49, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2024.102476

Homogenous and heterogeneous reactions play an essential role in polymer production, combustion, ceramic production, catalysis, distillation, and biochemical procedures. As a result of this advancement, a mathematical model is developed to examine th... Read More about Catalytic effects on peristaltic flow of Jeffrey fluid through a flexible porous duct under oblique magnetic field: Application in biomimetic pumps for hazardous materials.

Rotator cuff disorders: An updated survey of current (2023) UK physiotherapy practice (2024)
Journal Article
Moffatt, M., Lalande, S., Maher, N., & Littlewood, C. (2024). Rotator cuff disorders: An updated survey of current (2023) UK physiotherapy practice. Musculoskeletal Care, 22, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1872

BackgroundClinical guidelines recommend treatment by a physiotherapist for people with shoulder pain due to rotator cuff disorder. Despite this recommendation, research evidence supporting the effectiveness of treatment by a physiotherapist is uncert... Read More about Rotator cuff disorders: An updated survey of current (2023) UK physiotherapy practice.

Biomass Production and Metal Remediation by Salix alba L. and Salix viminalis L. Irrigated with Greywater Treated by Floating Wetlands (2024)
Journal Article

As an alternative wood source for biochar and a cost-effective renewable energy source, sustainable biomass production based on fast-growing willows irrigated with treated wastewater has been explored. Salix alba L. and Salix viminalis L. were select... Read More about Biomass Production and Metal Remediation by Salix alba L. and Salix viminalis L. Irrigated with Greywater Treated by Floating Wetlands.

The effect of rest redistribution on kinetic and kinematic variables during the hang pull (2024)
Journal Article
Meechan, D., McMahon, J. J., Suchomel, T. J., & Comfort, P. (in press). The effect of rest redistribution on kinetic and kinematic variables during the hang pull. PloS one, 19(2), e0299311. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299311

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of rest redistribution (RR) on kinetics and kinematics during the hang pull (HP). Twenty-one male athletes (age 29.5 ± 4.3 years, height 1.78 ± 0.07 m, body mass 75.17 ± 11.11 kg, relative one repetiti... Read More about The effect of rest redistribution on kinetic and kinematic variables during the hang pull.

Enhancing resilience of advanced power protection systems in smart grids against cyber–physical threats (2024)
Journal Article

Recently, smart grids introduce significant challenges to power system protection due to the high integration with distributed energy resources (DERs) and communication systems. To effectively manage the impact of DERs on power networks, researchers... Read More about Enhancing resilience of advanced power protection systems in smart grids against cyber–physical threats.

Research activity among diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers: An international survey (2024)
Journal Article
Oliveira, M., Hogg, P., Di Prospero, L., Lacey, S., El-Farra, S., & Johansen, S. (2024). Research activity among diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers: An international survey. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55(2), 232-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2024.02.005

Introduction
Various national solutions have been considered and implemented to address the factors which limit radiographer engagement in conducting research. Nevertheless, national literature continues to sugges... Read More about Research activity among diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers: An international survey.

Shaping Movement Improviser’s Experiences: Document(ing) Embodied and Extended Sculptural Qualities within Motion Capture Environments (2024)
Digital Artefact
Sykes, L. (2024). Shaping Movement Improviser’s Experiences: Document(ing) Embodied and Extended Sculptural Qualities within Motion Capture Environments. [Audio-visual essay]

This audio-visual essay is a methodological approach to a document of my current doctoral practice as research investigating the embodied dance improvisatory approaches within motion capture environments. The research explores the emergence of sculpt... Read More about Shaping Movement Improviser’s Experiences: Document(ing) Embodied and Extended Sculptural Qualities within Motion Capture Environments.