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Marine plastics threaten giant Atlantic Marine Protected Areas (2018)
Journal Article
Barnes, D., Morley, S., Bell, J., Brewin, P., Brigden, K., Collins, M., …Taylor, B. (2018). Marine plastics threaten giant Atlantic Marine Protected Areas. Current Biology, 28(19), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.08.064

There has been a recent shift in global perception of plastics in the environment, resulting in a call for greater action. Science and the popular media have highlighted plastic as an increasing stressor 1, 2. Efforts have been made to confer protect... Read More about Marine plastics threaten giant Atlantic Marine Protected Areas.

Information flows at inter-team boundaries in agile information systems development (2018)
Journal Article
Rahy, S., & Bass, J. (2018). Information flows at inter-team boundaries in agile information systems development. #Journal not on list, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11395-7_38

Agile software development methods are being used on larger projects thus the study of inter-team communication are becoming an important topic of interest for researchers. This research addresses inter-team communication by exploring the tools and t... Read More about Information flows at inter-team boundaries in agile information systems development.

Investigation of assessment methods for railway masonry arch bridges (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Wang, J., Haynes, B., & Melbourne, C. (2018, October). Investigation of assessment methods for railway masonry arch bridges. Presented at 8th International Conference on Arch Bridges, Wroclaw, Poland

Although masonry arch bridge research over the last few decades has spawned several advanced capacity assessment tools, the maintenance and assessment of these bridges is still a constant concern for the bridge owners. There have been many appeals fo... Read More about Investigation of assessment methods for railway masonry arch bridges.

Optimization on fresh outdoor air ratio of air conditioning system with stratum ventilation for both targeted indoor air quality and maximal energy saving (2018)
Journal Article
Cheng, Y., Zhang, S., Huan, C., Oladokun, M., & Lin, Z. (2019). Optimization on fresh outdoor air ratio of air conditioning system with stratum ventilation for both targeted indoor air quality and maximal energy saving. Building and Environment, 147, 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.10.009

Stratum ventilation can energy efficiently provide good inhaled indoor air quality with a proper operation (e.g., fresh outdoor air ratio). However, the non-uniform CO2 distribution in a stratum-ventilated room challenges the provision of targeted in... Read More about Optimization on fresh outdoor air ratio of air conditioning system with stratum ventilation for both targeted indoor air quality and maximal energy saving.

Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector (2018)
Journal Article
Ahmed, V., Aziz, Z., Tezel, A., & Riaz, Z. (2018). Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1436-1453. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2018-0035

Purpose: This paper explores the current challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Design/methodology/approach: Following a comprehensive literature review, the data mining concept was investigated through a workshop with industry e... Read More about Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector.

Second law analysis of flow in a circular pipe with uniform suction and magnetic field effects (2018)
Journal Article
Nagaraju, G., Jangili, S., RamanaMurthy, J., Beg, O., & Kadir, A. (2018). Second law analysis of flow in a circular pipe with uniform suction and magnetic field effects. Journal of Heat Transfer, 141(1), 012004. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041796

The present paper investigates analytically the two-dimensional heat transfer and entropy generation characteristics of axi-symmetric, incompressible viscous fluid flow in a horizontal circular pipe.The flow is subjected to an externally applied unif... Read More about Second law analysis of flow in a circular pipe with uniform suction and magnetic field effects.

DNA metabarcoding unveils multi-scale trophic variation in a widespread coastal opportunist (2018)
Journal Article
Siegenthaler, A., Wangensteen, O., Benvenuto, C., Campos, J., & Mariani, S. (2019). DNA metabarcoding unveils multi-scale trophic variation in a widespread coastal opportunist. Molecular Ecology, 28(2), 232-249. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.14886

A thorough understanding of ecological networks relies on comprehensive information on trophic relationships among species. Since unpicking the diet of many organisms is unattainable using traditional morphology-based approaches, the application of h... Read More about DNA metabarcoding unveils multi-scale trophic variation in a widespread coastal opportunist.

Computational modelling and solutions for mixed convection boundary layer flows of nanofluid from a non-isothermal wedge (2018)
Journal Article
Gaffar, S., Prasad, V., Rushi Kumar, B., & Beg, O. (2018). Computational modelling and solutions for mixed convection boundary layer flows of nanofluid from a non-isothermal wedge. Journal of Nanofluids, 7(5), 1024-1032. https://doi.org/10.1166/jon.2018.1522

Buoyancy-driven (“Falkner-Skan”) mixed convection flow of a nanofluid from a nonisothermal wedge has been investigated numerically using an implicit finite difference scheme. The model used for nanofluid includes the effects of Brownian motion, buoya... Read More about Computational modelling and solutions for mixed convection boundary layer flows of nanofluid from a non-isothermal wedge.

Effects of softwood biochar on the status of nitrogen species and elements of potential toxicity in soils (2018)
Journal Article
Heaney, N., Mamman, M., Tahir, H., Al-Gharib, A., & Lin, C. (2018). Effects of softwood biochar on the status of nitrogen species and elements of potential toxicity in soils. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 166, 383-389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.09.112

The effects of softwood-derived biochar materials on the chemical behaviour of environmental contaminants in soils were examined in two microcosm scenarios. Addition of the biochar materials into an alkaline sandy soil significantly reduced NH3 vol... Read More about Effects of softwood biochar on the status of nitrogen species and elements of potential toxicity in soils.

Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects (2018)
Journal Article
von der Heyde Fernandes, G., Formoso, C., & Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P. (2018). Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects. Ambiente Construído (Online), 18(4), 259-278. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212018000400304

One of the possible strategies for improving the quality of construction projects is the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), which involves innovations in information technology and changes in critical processes. In the social housing sector... Read More about Method for automated requirement checking in social housing projects.

Creative collaboration in citizen science and the evolution of ThinkCamps (2018)
Book Chapter
Gold, M., & Ochu, E. (2018). Creative collaboration in citizen science and the evolution of ThinkCamps. In S. Hecker, M. Haklay, A. Bowser, Z. Makuch, J. Vogel, & A. Bonn (Eds.), Citizen Science: Innovation in Open Science, Society and Policy (146-167). UCL Press. https://doi.org/10.14324/111.9781787352339

This chapter discusses how to harness the potential of creative collaboration through ThinkCamp events – an ‘unconference’ style event with an open and creative environment designed to foster co-creation, co-design and collaborative thinking at key p... Read More about Creative collaboration in citizen science and the evolution of ThinkCamps.

Towards a fossil free energy production using GIS multi-criteria decision-making support tool (2018)
Journal Article
El-Sayed, M., Dabaieh, M., Ismaeel, W., & Kenawy, I. (2018). Towards a fossil free energy production using GIS multi-criteria decision-making support tool

Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy: Vision 2030 calls for renewable energy plans and the adoption of a sustainable development approach. Given the government’s gradual removal of energy subsidies for local citizens and the current energy crises... Read More about Towards a fossil free energy production using GIS multi-criteria decision-making support tool.

Detection and analysis of spin trapped radical adducts using thermal desorption gas chromatography mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS) (2018)
Thesis
Manzoor, K. (2018). Detection and analysis of spin trapped radical adducts using thermal desorption gas chromatography mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS). (Thesis). University of Salford

Certain oxygen free radicals are produced constantly in cells by metabolism and exogenous agents. Some, such as the hydroxyl radical, may react with various biomolecules like DNA, lipids or proteins, and thus be involved in the pathogenesis of var... Read More about Detection and analysis of spin trapped radical adducts using thermal desorption gas chromatography mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS).

Menstrual cycle in four New World primates: Poeppig's woolly monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), red uakari (Cacajao calvus), large-headed capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) and nocturnal monkey (Aotus nancymaae) (2018)
Journal Article
Mayor, P., Pereria, W., Nacher, V., Navarro, M., Monteiro, F., Rocha El Bizri, H., & Carretero, A. (2018). Menstrual cycle in four New World primates: Poeppig's woolly monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), red uakari (Cacajao calvus), large-headed capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) and nocturnal monkey (Aotus nancymaae). Theriogenology, 123, 11-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.09.019

Genital organs from 33 nocturnal monkeys Aotus namcymaae, 29 Poeppig's woolly monkeys (Lagothrix poeppigii), 21 red uakaris (Cacajao calvus) and 11 large-headed capuchins (Sapajus macrocephalus) were histologically analyzed in order to describe the e... Read More about Menstrual cycle in four New World primates: Poeppig's woolly monkey (Lagothrix poeppigii), red uakari (Cacajao calvus), large-headed capuchin (Sapajus macrocephalus) and nocturnal monkey (Aotus nancymaae).

Effects of viscous dissipation on miscible thermo-viscous fingering instability in porous media (2018)
Journal Article
Norouzi, M., Dorrani, S., Shokri, H., & Beg, O. (2018). Effects of viscous dissipation on miscible thermo-viscous fingering instability in porous media. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 129, 212-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.09.048

The thermo-viscous fingering instability associated with miscible displacement through a porous medium is studied numerically, motivated by applications in upstream oil industries especially enhanced oil recovery (EOR) via wells using hot water flood... Read More about Effects of viscous dissipation on miscible thermo-viscous fingering instability in porous media.

Employment challanges in mega construction projects in Sri Lanka (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Nissanka, S., Ramachandra, T., & Hemba Geekiyanage, M. (2018, September). Employment challanges in mega construction projects in Sri Lanka. Presented at The 42nd Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) 2018, Singapore

With the current economic trends, investments towards mega construction projects are happening in hefty amounts, consuming a considerable proportion, 8% of the global GDP. However, the inherent characteristics of megaprojects include a higher level o... Read More about Employment challanges in mega construction projects in Sri Lanka.

A mitochondrial based oncology platform for targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) : MITO-ONC-RX (2018)
Journal Article
Sotgia, F., Ozsvari, B., Fiorillo, M., De Francesco, E., Bonuccelli, G., & Lisanti, M. (2018). A mitochondrial based oncology platform for targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) : MITO-ONC-RX. Cell Cycle, 17(17), 2091-2100. https://doi.org/10.1080/15384101.2018.1515551

Here, we wish to propose a new systematic approach to cancer therapy, based on the targeting of mitochondrial metabolism, especially in cancer stem cells (CSCs). In the future, we envision that anti-mitochondrial therapy would ultimately be practiced... Read More about A mitochondrial based oncology platform for targeting cancer stem cells (CSCs) : MITO-ONC-RX.

Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge, vocational knowledge and vocational skills (2018)
Journal Article
McLean, S. (2018). Use of industrial simulation to deliver academic knowledge, vocational knowledge and vocational skills. ˜The œjournal. RICS building surveying journal, 2018, 4-5

An article written for the RICS Building Surveying Journal on educating prospective building surveyors. It outlines the pedagogy of using industrial simulation to deliver vocational skills in addition to academic knowledge.

Assessing the exposure-response relationship of sleep disturbance and vibration in field and laboratory settings (2018)
Journal Article
Persson-Waye, K., Smith, M., Hussain-Alkhateeb, L., Koopman, A., Ogren, M., Peris, E., …Janssen, S. (2019). Assessing the exposure-response relationship of sleep disturbance and vibration in field and laboratory settings. Environmental Pollution, 245, 558-567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.09.082

Exposure to nocturnal freight train vibrations may impact sleep, but exposure-response relationships are lacking. The European project CargoVibes evaluated sleep disturbance both in the field and in the laboratory and provides unique data, as measure... Read More about Assessing the exposure-response relationship of sleep disturbance and vibration in field and laboratory settings.