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Biomechanics of superparamagnetic nanoparticles for laser hyperthermia (2020)
Journal Article
Fatima, M., Sohail, A., Akram, K., Sherin, L., Butt, S., Abid, M., & Beg, O. (2020). Biomechanics of superparamagnetic nanoparticles for laser hyperthermia. Biomedical Engineering: Applications, Basis and Communications, 32(1), https://doi.org/10.4015/S1016237220500076

Nanoparticle hyperthermia treatment is progressing with the passage of time, and with the development in the field of hybrid nanoparticles synthesis. The transient heat transfer in magnetite-graphene nanocomposite in three-dimensions under conduct... Read More about Biomechanics of superparamagnetic nanoparticles for laser hyperthermia.

Computational fluid dynamic simulation of two-fluid non-newtonian nanohemodynamics through a diseased artery with a stenosis and aneurysm (2020)
Journal Article
Dubey, A., Vasu, B., Beg, O., Gorla, R., & Kadir, A. (2020). Computational fluid dynamic simulation of two-fluid non-newtonian nanohemodynamics through a diseased artery with a stenosis and aneurysm. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 23(8), 345-371. https://doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2020.1729755

This article presents a two-dimensional theoretical study of hemodynamics through a diseased permeable artery with a mild stenosis and an aneurysm present. The effect of metallic nanoparticles on the blood flow is considered, motivated by drug deli... Read More about Computational fluid dynamic simulation of two-fluid non-newtonian nanohemodynamics through a diseased artery with a stenosis and aneurysm.

The relationship between urinary C-Telopeptide fragments of type II collagen, knee joint load, pain, and physical function in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis (2020)
Journal Article
Selistre, L., Gonçalves, G., Vasilceac, F., da Silva Serrão, P., Nakagawa, T., Petrella, M., …Mattiello, S. (2021). The relationship between urinary C-Telopeptide fragments of type II collagen, knee joint load, pain, and physical function in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 25(1), 62-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.02.002

Objective: Considering the osteoarthritis (OA) model that integrates the biological, mechanical, and structural components of the disease, the present study aimed to investigate the association between urinary C-Telopeptide fragments of type II colla... Read More about The relationship between urinary C-Telopeptide fragments of type II collagen, knee joint load, pain, and physical function in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis.

Tracking forest biophysical properties with automated digital repeat photography: a fisheye perspective using digital hemispherical photography from below the canopy (2020)
Journal Article
Brown, L., Ogutu, B., & Dash, J. (2020). Tracking forest biophysical properties with automated digital repeat photography: a fisheye perspective using digital hemispherical photography from below the canopy. Agricultural and forest meteorology, 287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2020.107944

In recent years, digital repeat photography has received increasing attention as an inexpensive means by which seasonal changes in vegetation canopies can be monitored. Offering automation and an increased measurement frequency, colour indices derive... Read More about Tracking forest biophysical properties with automated digital repeat photography: a fisheye perspective using digital hemispherical photography from below the canopy.

Presence metadata in the Internet of Things challenges and opportunities (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Hegarty, R., & Haggerty, J. (2020, February). Presence metadata in the Internet of Things challenges and opportunities. Presented at 6th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy, Valletta, Malta

The Internet of Things is an emerging computing paradigm that promises to revolutionise society. The widespread capture and aggregation of data from sensors and smart devices combined with processing using machine learning in cloud computing platfo... Read More about Presence metadata in the Internet of Things challenges and opportunities.

On the Nth roots of -1 and complex basin boundaries : fractals from Newton-Raphson (2020)
Journal Article
Christian, J., & Middleton-Spencer, H. (2020). On the Nth roots of -1 and complex basin boundaries : fractals from Newton-Raphson. College Mathematics Journal, 51(2), 95-114. https://doi.org/10.1080/07468342.2020.1703452

We consider a systematic generalization of the well-known cube roots of -1 problem to include the Nth roots. The associated fractal basin boundaries are computed, and we also explore how sensitive this class of systems is to fluctuations at its input... Read More about On the Nth roots of -1 and complex basin boundaries : fractals from Newton-Raphson.

Policing, vulnerability and mental health (2020)
Book Chapter
Cummins, I. (2020). Policing, vulnerability and mental health. In J. McDaniel, K. Moss, & K. Pease (Eds.), Policing and Mental Health: theory, policy and practice. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429470882-13

Police forces across the world have played an increasing role in responding to mental health crises and emergency situations. This chapter will examine the debates about whether this is an appropriate role for police officers, who on the whole have l... Read More about Policing, vulnerability and mental health.

China and India’s engagement with Africa : seeking national interests (2020)
Book Chapter
Wu, F. (2020). China and India’s engagement with Africa : seeking national interests. In K. Bajpai, S. Ho, & M. Miller (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of China–India Relations (466-481). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351001564-36

China and India have taken multifaceted measures to engage Africa since the end of the Cold War, especially in the twenty-first century, including political, economic, military, and cultural measures, as well as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)... Read More about China and India’s engagement with Africa : seeking national interests.

Crowdfunding in a competitive environment (2020)
Journal Article
Miglo, A. (2020). Crowdfunding in a competitive environment. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 13(3), 39. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm13030039

Crowdfunding has mostly been used to finance very unique projects. Recently, however, companies have begun using it to finance more traditional products where they compete against other sellers of similar products. Major crowdfunding platforms, Kicks... Read More about Crowdfunding in a competitive environment.

Agrowaste derived biochars impregnated with ZnO for removal of arsenic and lead in water (2020)
Journal Article
Mondal, D., Cruz, G., Rimaycuna, J., Soukup, K., Gomez, M., Solis, J., & Lang, J. (2020). Agrowaste derived biochars impregnated with ZnO for removal of arsenic and lead in water. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(3), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.103800

Using residual biomass for biochar production to be applied for water treatment is a cost effective and environmental-friendly alternative to activated carbon. However, biochars are materials with low textural properties (total specific area and tota... Read More about Agrowaste derived biochars impregnated with ZnO for removal of arsenic and lead in water.

SRP workshop on ‘communication of radiation risk in the modern world’ (2020)
Journal Article
Bryant, P., Yoshida, H., Butlin, M., Wood, M., Raines, K., Bannon, A., & Hunak, S. (2020). SRP workshop on ‘communication of radiation risk in the modern world’. Journal of Radiological Protection, 40(1), 319-326. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6498/ab4773

Communicating radiation risk is an important part of radiation protection. However, achieving effective risk communication is challenging given the negative public perception of radiation and conflicting views presented by both the media and social m... Read More about SRP workshop on ‘communication of radiation risk in the modern world’.

Chapter 11 : Care in the community (2020)
Book Chapter
Homer, D., Prior, Y., Walsh, N., & Berry, A. (2020). Chapter 11 : Care in the community. In S. Oliver (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Musculoskeletal Nursing (2nd Edition) (351-384). Oxford University Press

Chapter 19 : Non-pharmacological therapies (2020)
Book Chapter
Prior, Y., Walsh, N., & Berry, A. (2020). Chapter 19 : Non-pharmacological therapies. In S. Oliver (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Musculoskeletal Nursing (2nd Edition) (583-594). Oxford University Press

Non-similar solution of g-jitter induced unsteady magnetohydrodynamic radiative slip flow of nanofluid (2020)
Journal Article
Uddin, M., Khan, W., Beg, O., & Ismail, A. (2020). Non-similar solution of g-jitter induced unsteady magnetohydrodynamic radiative slip flow of nanofluid. Applied Sciences, 10(4), e1420. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10041420

We present a mathematical model and numerical simulation of the unsteady 2-D g-jitter-free and forced convective flow of water-based nanofluid from a flat plate, considering both the velocity slip and thermal slip conditions imposed on the wall of... Read More about Non-similar solution of g-jitter induced unsteady magnetohydrodynamic radiative slip flow of nanofluid.

Nutritional support for children during critical illness : European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) metabolism, endocrine and nutrition section position statement and clinical recommendations (2020)
Journal Article
Tume, L., Valla, F., Joosten, K., Jotterand-Chaparro, C., Latten, L., Marino, L., …Verbruggen, S. (2020). Nutritional support for children during critical illness : European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) metabolism, endocrine and nutrition section position statement and clinical recommendations. Intensive Care Medicine, 46, 411-425. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-019-05922-5

Background: Nutritional support is considered essential for the outcome of pediatric critical illness. There is a lack of methodologically sound trials to provide evidence-based guidelines leading to diverse practices in PICUs worldwide. Acknowledgin... Read More about Nutritional support for children during critical illness : European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) metabolism, endocrine and nutrition section position statement and clinical recommendations.

Conceptualising slow tourism : a perspective from Latvia (2020)
Journal Article
Serdane, Z., Maccarrone-Eaglen, A., & Sharifi, S. (2020). Conceptualising slow tourism : a perspective from Latvia. Tourism Recreation Research, 45(3), 337-350. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2020.1726614

Slow tourism is perceived as a new type of sustainable tourism and a promising alternative to mass tourism with which tourists, destination managers and tourism service providers are willing to engage. However, inconsistent interpretations impede t... Read More about Conceptualising slow tourism : a perspective from Latvia.

On the relationship between financial performance and position of businesses in supply chain networks (2020)
Journal Article
Seiler, A., Papanagnou, C., & Scarf, P. (2020). On the relationship between financial performance and position of businesses in supply chain networks. International Journal of Production Economics, 227, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107690

We investigate how the network position of organisations in an extended supply chain network impacts their financial performance. The paper argues that performance measurement tools should incorporate a network (external, connectedness) perspective... Read More about On the relationship between financial performance and position of businesses in supply chain networks.

A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector (2020)
Thesis
Jaraskumjonkul, T. A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry is currently driving to reach a high level of achievement for future sustainable built environments. The UK and USA models for the building design and construction process have been developed to enable relevant stakeholders... Read More about A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector.

Needs assessment of Independent Media in the neighbourhood - a summary of the report produced for the European Commission’s DG NEAR (2020)
Report
DG NEAR

This summary presents the top-level findings of an eight-month research project aimed at assessing the needs of independent media in the EU Neighbourhood (East and South). The study was carried out by four international experts who visited 11 of the... Read More about Needs assessment of Independent Media in the neighbourhood - a summary of the report produced for the European Commission’s DG NEAR.