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Synthesis and analysis of Fulleroid-like deployable Archimedean mechanisms based on an overconstrained eight-bar linkage (2019)
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Xiu, H., Wang, K., Xu, T., Wei, G., & Ren, L. (2019). Synthesis and analysis of Fulleroid-like deployable Archimedean mechanisms based on an overconstrained eight-bar linkage. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 137(7), 476-508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.03.004

This paper presents a novel intuitive synthesis approach for constructing Fulleroid-like Archimedean DPMs based on a Sarrus-like overconstrained spatial eight-bar linkage. Firstly, structure and the associated foundations of the eight-bar linkage are... Read More about Synthesis and analysis of Fulleroid-like deployable Archimedean mechanisms based on an overconstrained eight-bar linkage.

The dick pic : harassment, curation, and desire (2019)
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Paasonen, S., Light, B., & Jarrett, K. (2019). The dick pic : harassment, curation, and desire. Social Media + Society, 5(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/2056305119826126

The combined rise of digital photography and social media has expanded what might be considered photo worthy. Among the pouting selfies and food stuffs of the day exists the ubiquitous dick pic. The mainstream media generally focuses on dick pics of... Read More about The dick pic : harassment, curation, and desire.

Quantitative chemical analysis of perovskite deposition using spin coating (2019)
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Holliman, P., Jones, E., Hobbs, R., Connell, A., Furnell, L., Anthony, R., & Kershaw, C. (2019). Quantitative chemical analysis of perovskite deposition using spin coating. Materials letters. X, 2, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mlblux.2019.100011

Lead and halide ion compositions of spin coated organo-lead halide perovskite films have been quantified using ion chromatography (IC) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) using perovskite films manufactured by 5 different researchers (3 replic... Read More about Quantitative chemical analysis of perovskite deposition using spin coating.

Re-scripting the streets in the sky : shifts in the typology of a listed building in Park Hill, Sheffield (2019)
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Moustaka, A. (2019). Re-scripting the streets in the sky : shifts in the typology of a listed building in Park Hill, Sheffield

Inspired by Le Corbusier’s ideas for vertical living, the concept of “Streets in the Sky” was created in the UK in the 1950’s to describe large-scale circulation at a level above the ground in high-rise buildings. The term was originally coined by th... Read More about Re-scripting the streets in the sky : shifts in the typology of a listed building in Park Hill, Sheffield.

A competency framework for domestic violence counselling (2019)
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Roddy, J., & Gabriel, L. (2019). A competency framework for domestic violence counselling. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 47(6), 669-681. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2019.1599322

Domestic violence (DV) affects around 20% of the population globally and is linked with complex mental health conditions and difficulties in client therapeutic engagement. Developing therapeutic competency to meet the standards for independent, profe... Read More about A competency framework for domestic violence counselling.

Curbing their antagonism : topics associated with a reduction in personal attacks at Prime Minister’s Questions (2019)
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Waddle, M., & Bull, P. (2020). Curbing their antagonism : topics associated with a reduction in personal attacks at Prime Minister’s Questions. Parliamentary Affairs, 73(3), 543-564. https://doi.org/10.1093/pa/gsz010

This study of leaders’ exchanges in Prime Minister’s Questions considers the potential for foreign policy debate to be associated with uncharacteristic personal respect between political opponents. Using an existing dataset coded for a specific form... Read More about Curbing their antagonism : topics associated with a reduction in personal attacks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Understanding school shootings with crime script analysis (2019)
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Keatley, D., Mcgurk, S., & Allely, C. (2020). Understanding school shootings with crime script analysis. Deviant Behavior, 41(9), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2019.1596543

Mapping the antecedents of school shootings is an important step towards understanding and predicting when the tragedies occur. This study uses Crime Script Analysis (CSA) to map the variety of behaviors and precursors in sequence. An in-depth analys... Read More about Understanding school shootings with crime script analysis.

Effects of the neutral household detergent on the behaviour and personality of guppy Poecilia reticulata (Peters, 1859) (Osteichthyes: Poeciliidae) (2019)
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Lopes, J., Young, R., & de Azevedo, C. (2019). Effects of the neutral household detergent on the behaviour and personality of guppy Poecilia reticulata (Peters, 1859) (Osteichthyes: Poeciliidae). Acta ethologica, 22(2), 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-019-00313-x

Chemical pollution of aquatic environments has been increasing in recent times, causing great damage to the ecosystems and to the fishery sector. Pollutants can negatively alter an animals’ life, and in this investigation, we verify if a neutral hous... Read More about Effects of the neutral household detergent on the behaviour and personality of guppy Poecilia reticulata (Peters, 1859) (Osteichthyes: Poeciliidae).

Bejan flow visualization of free convection in a Jeffrey fluid from a semi-infinite vertical cylinder : influence of Deborah and Prandtl numbers (2019)
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Kumar, M., Reddy, G., & Beg, O. (2019). Bejan flow visualization of free convection in a Jeffrey fluid from a semi-infinite vertical cylinder : influence of Deborah and Prandtl numbers. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 138, 531-543. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-019-08099-7

This article studies the pattern of heat lines in free convection non-Newtonian flow from a semi-infinite vertical cylinder via Bejan’s heat function concept. The viscoelastic Jeffrey fluid model is employed. The time-dependent, coupled, non-linear... Read More about Bejan flow visualization of free convection in a Jeffrey fluid from a semi-infinite vertical cylinder : influence of Deborah and Prandtl numbers.

Weightlifting overhead pressing derivatives : a review of the literature (2019)
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Soriano, M., Suchomel, T., & Comfort, P. (2019). Weightlifting overhead pressing derivatives : a review of the literature. Sports Medicine, 49(6), 867-885. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01096-8

This review examines the literature on weightlifting overhead pressing derivatives (WOPDs) and provides information regarding historical, technical, kinetic and kinematic mechanisms as well as potential benefits and guidelines to implement the use of... Read More about Weightlifting overhead pressing derivatives : a review of the literature.

Drivers of changing urban flood risk : a framework for action (2019)
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Berndtsson, R., Becker, P., Persson, A., Aspegren, H., Haghighatafshar, S., Jönsson, K., …Tussupova, K. (2019). Drivers of changing urban flood risk : a framework for action. Journal of Environmental Management, 240(Jun 19), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.03.094

This study focuses on drivers for changing urban flood risk. We suggest a framework for guiding climate change adaptation action concerning flood risk and manageability in cities. The identified key drivers of changing flood hazard and vulnerability... Read More about Drivers of changing urban flood risk : a framework for action.

Modeling magnetic nanopolymer flow with induction and nanoparticle solid volume fraction effects : solar magnetic nanopolymer fabrication simulation (2019)
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Beg, O., Kuharat, S., Ferdows, M., Das, M., Kadir, A., & Shamshuddin, M. (2019). Modeling magnetic nanopolymer flow with induction and nanoparticle solid volume fraction effects : solar magnetic nanopolymer fabrication simulation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, 233(1), 27-45. https://doi.org/10.1177/2397791419838714

A mathematical model is presented for the nonlinear steady, forced convection, hydromagnetic flow of electro-conductive magnetic nano-polymer with magnetic induction effects included. The transformed two-parameter, non-dimensional governing partial d... Read More about Modeling magnetic nanopolymer flow with induction and nanoparticle solid volume fraction effects : solar magnetic nanopolymer fabrication simulation.

On the high structural heterogeneity of Fe impregnated graphite-carbon catalysts from Fe nitrate precursor (2019)
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Arrigo, R., & Schuster, M. (2019). On the high structural heterogeneity of Fe impregnated graphite-carbon catalysts from Fe nitrate precursor. Catalysts, 9(4), 303. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal9040303

Wet impregnation is broadly applied for the synthesis of carbon supported metal/metal oxide nanostructures because of its high flexibility, simplicity and low cost. By contrast, impregnated catalysts are typified by a usually undesired nanostructural... Read More about On the high structural heterogeneity of Fe impregnated graphite-carbon catalysts from Fe nitrate precursor.

Retrofit modelling of existing dwellings in the UK : the Salford Energy House case study (2019)
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Ji, Y., Lee, A., & Swan, W. (2019). Retrofit modelling of existing dwellings in the UK : the Salford Energy House case study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(3), 344-360. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-12-2018-0106

There is a clear consensus that improving energy efficiency of existing housing stock is necessary to meet the UK’s legally binding carbon emission targets by 2050. The aim of this research is to assess the energy saving potentials from building re... Read More about Retrofit modelling of existing dwellings in the UK : the Salford Energy House case study.

Unsteady free convective heat transfer in third-grade fluid flow from an isothermal vertical plate : a thermodynamic analysis (2019)
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Hiremath, A., Reddy, G., Kumar, M., & Beg, O. (2019). Unsteady free convective heat transfer in third-grade fluid flow from an isothermal vertical plate : a thermodynamic analysis. International Journal of Modern Physics B, 33(8), 1950060. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979219500607

The current study investigates theoretically and numerically the entropy generation in time-dependent free-convective third-grade viscoelastic fluid convection flow from a vertical plate. The non-dimensional conservation equations for mass, momentum,... Read More about Unsteady free convective heat transfer in third-grade fluid flow from an isothermal vertical plate : a thermodynamic analysis.

Recognizing greenway network for quantifying students experience on campus-based universities : assessing the campus outdoor spaces at San Diego State University (2019)
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Gabr, M., Elkadi, H., & Trillo, C. (2019). Recognizing greenway network for quantifying students experience on campus-based universities : assessing the campus outdoor spaces at San Diego State University. Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning, 6(1), 51. https://doi.org/10.7275/4564-3s24

This paper evaluates the potential of creating a green infrastructure – more specifically, an urban greenway – and its contribution the students’ campus experience, with emphasis on the outdoor university activities. To achieve best value for money –... Read More about Recognizing greenway network for quantifying students experience on campus-based universities : assessing the campus outdoor spaces at San Diego State University.

Virtual series-system models of imperfect repair (2019)
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Nafisah, I., Shrahili, M., Alotaibi, N., & Scarf, P. (2019). Virtual series-system models of imperfect repair. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 188(Aug 19), 604-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2019.03.046

Novel models of imperfect repair are fitted to classic reliability datasets. The models suppose that a virtual system comprises a component and a remainder in series. On failure of the component, the component is renewed, and on failure of the remain... Read More about Virtual series-system models of imperfect repair.

Injury Surveillance during a European Touch Rugby Championship (2019)
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Cropper, E., M. Thorpe, C., roberts, S., & Twist, C. (2019). Injury Surveillance during a European Touch Rugby Championship. Sports, 7(3), https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7030071

Background: Touch (rugby/football) is a minimal contact sport for which the type and incidence of injuries remains unknown in Europe. Objectives: To establish the incidence, severity and nature of injuries sustained during a four-day European Touch C... Read More about Injury Surveillance during a European Touch Rugby Championship.

Optimising student learning on international placements in low income settings (2019)
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Ackers, H., Ackers-Johnson, J., Ahmed, A., & Tate, N. (2019). Optimising student learning on international placements in low income settings. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 7(3), 311-327. https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2019.73026

This paper challenges the assumption that student visits to low resource settings inevitably promote the acquisition of cultural competence. Much of the literature and marketing rhetoric advocating the expansion of such ‘exposures’ lists numerous pos... Read More about Optimising student learning on international placements in low income settings.

Relevance theory and metaphor : an analysis of Tom Waits’ ‘Emotional Weather Report’ (2019)
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Price, H., & Wilson, J. (2019). Relevance theory and metaphor : an analysis of Tom Waits’ ‘Emotional Weather Report’. Language and Literature, 28(1), 61-81. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963947019827074

‘Emotional Weather Report’ is a song by Tom Waits from his 1975 album, Nighthawks at the Diner. ‘Nighthawk’ is a US colloquial term popularised by its use in the title of Edward Hopper’s 1942 painting ‘Nighthawks’, which depicts a nocturnal scene in... Read More about Relevance theory and metaphor : an analysis of Tom Waits’ ‘Emotional Weather Report’.