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Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Habitat Suitability of Bearded Sakis (Chiropotes, Lesson 1840) (2023)
Thesis
Stafford, M. (2023). Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Habitat Suitability of Bearded Sakis (Chiropotes, Lesson 1840). (Thesis). University of Salford

Pitheciinae are a subfamily of South American monkeys. They possess dental specialisations that allow them to break open the hard pericarps of fruits, making them ecological seed predators. The genera that make up this subfamily are Cacajao (Lesson,... Read More about Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Habitat Suitability of Bearded Sakis (Chiropotes, Lesson 1840).

The footwear needs and preferences of adults over 55 years of age participating in court sports (2023)
Journal Article
Reeves, J., Williams, A., & Dixon, S. (in press). The footwear needs and preferences of adults over 55 years of age participating in court sports. Footwear Science, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2023.2267531

Court sports like tennis are popular with older adults and important for maintaining physical and mental health. Footwear can influence player experience and injury risk in sports. Previous preliminary work using interviews and focus groups identifie... Read More about The footwear needs and preferences of adults over 55 years of age participating in court sports.

Cyberattacks and Security of Cloud Computing: A Complete Guideline (2023)
Journal Article
Dawood, M., Tu, S., Xiao, C., Alasmary, H., Waqas, M., & Rehman, S. U. (in press). Cyberattacks and Security of Cloud Computing: A Complete Guideline. Symmetry, 15(11), 1981. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15111981

Cloud computing is an innovative technique that offers shared resources for stock cache and server management. Cloud computing saves time and monitoring costs for any organization and turns technological solutions for large-scale systems into server-... Read More about Cyberattacks and Security of Cloud Computing: A Complete Guideline.

Iterative metric-based waveguide optimisation (2023)
Presentation / Conference
MacDonald, L., Oclee-Brown, J., Dodd, M., & Hargreaves, J. (2023, October). Iterative metric-based waveguide optimisation. Paper presented at 155th Audio Engineering Society Convention, New York

The Work Experience Survey – Rheumatic conditions (United Kingdom): Psychometric properties and identifying the workplace barriers of employed people with inflammatory arthritis receiving vocational rehabilitation (2023)
Journal Article
Hammond, A., O'Brien, R., Woodbridge, S., Parker, J., & Ching, A. (2023). The Work Experience Survey – Rheumatic conditions (United Kingdom): Psychometric properties and identifying the workplace barriers of employed people with inflammatory arthritis receiving vocational rehabilitation. Musculoskeletal Care, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1835

Objective: The aims were to: revise the Work Experience Survey‐Rheumatic Conditions (WES‐RC‐ UK), a work assessment listing 142 workplace barriers; investigate content validity, reliability, and concurrent validity; update the accompanying WES‐RC and... Read More about The Work Experience Survey – Rheumatic conditions (United Kingdom): Psychometric properties and identifying the workplace barriers of employed people with inflammatory arthritis receiving vocational rehabilitation.

Sensitivities Of Interfacial Bond-Sip Properties In Predicting The Behaviour Of FRP-Strengthened Concrete (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Augusthus Nelson, L., Weekes, L., & Milani, G. (2023). Sensitivities Of Interfacial Bond-Sip Properties In Predicting The Behaviour Of FRP-Strengthened Concrete. . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44603-0_7

The performance of FRP-bonded concrete is heavily influenced by the properties of the bond between the two materials. Various bond-slip models incorporating interfacial bond properties have been developed to understand and predict this behaviour. In... Read More about Sensitivities Of Interfacial Bond-Sip Properties In Predicting The Behaviour Of FRP-Strengthened Concrete.

Getting around Leigh: Social research with older and disabled people (2023)
Report
Sherriff, G., & Cookson, I. (2023). Getting around Leigh: Social research with older and disabled people. Salford: Transport for Greater Manchester

There are many reasons for those who make decisions about neighbourhoods to be interested in transport and mobility. People rely on transport provision to get around. Whether crossing the city to get to work or making a quick trip on foot to the loca... Read More about Getting around Leigh: Social research with older and disabled people.

Revisiting Corporate Governance And Financial Risk-Taking (2023)
Journal Article
Alzayed, N., Eskandari, R., Eshraghi, A., & Yazdifar, H. (2023). Revisiting Corporate Governance And Financial Risk-Taking. International Journal of Finance and Economics, https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.2896

Corporate governance attributes have varying effects on risk taking when variables are examined separately. We study the effects of a large range of corporate governance attributes on risk taking using a comprehensive US sample. Our findings confirm... Read More about Revisiting Corporate Governance And Financial Risk-Taking.

Alveolar Ridge Preservation with Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF): Case Reports and the Rationale (2023)
Journal Article
Ucer, C., & Khan, R. S. (in press). Alveolar Ridge Preservation with Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF): Case Reports and the Rationale. Dentistry Journal, 11(10), 244. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj11100244

In dental implantology, alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) has emerged as a standard technique to address dimensional changes that affect alveolar ridge morphology following tooth loss. Various alternative graft materials, including xenografts, allopl... Read More about Alveolar Ridge Preservation with Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF): Case Reports and the Rationale.

Problem Directors and Corporate Risk‐Taking (2023)
Journal Article
Bhuiyan, B., Liu, J., & Alam, A. (in press). Problem Directors and Corporate Risk‐Taking. British Journal of Management, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12770

This study investigates the impact of a ‘problem director’ on the risk‐taking propensity of a firm and its consequences for firm value. Analysing a sample of US companies, we find that corporate risk‐taking propensity increases when a firm appoints a... Read More about Problem Directors and Corporate Risk‐Taking.

A New Few-Shot Learning-Based Model for Prohibited Objects Detection in Cluttered Baggage X-Ray Images Through Edge Detection and Reverse Validation (2023)
Journal Article
Liu, K., Lyu, S., Shivakumara, P., Blumenstein, M., & Lu, Y. (2023). A New Few-Shot Learning-Based Model for Prohibited Objects Detection in Cluttered Baggage X-Ray Images Through Edge Detection and Reverse Validation. IEEE Signal Processing Letters, 30, https://doi.org/10.1109/LSP.2023.3326088

Detecting prohibited items via X-ray screening at airports and sensitive venues is essential for preventing smuggling and breaches of security. The difficulty in prohibited items inspection lies in accurately detecting prohibited items in complex X-r... Read More about A New Few-Shot Learning-Based Model for Prohibited Objects Detection in Cluttered Baggage X-Ray Images Through Edge Detection and Reverse Validation.

Using an EeonTex Conductive Stretchable Elastic Fibre for Hand Action Recognition (2023)
Journal Article
Abdul-Hussain, G., Holderbaum, W., Theodoridis, T., Wei, G., El-Hussieny, H., & Ferriz-Papi, J. A. (in press). Using an EeonTex Conductive Stretchable Elastic Fibre for Hand Action Recognition. Advances in Science and Technology, 133, 3-10. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-eeodk5

Tactile sensors in wearable devices have gained attention for their potential applications in enhancing amenability, generation, and functionality for the human body, including sensing and control. This study elaborates on the design of a tactile sen... Read More about Using an EeonTex Conductive Stretchable Elastic Fibre for Hand Action Recognition.

Gypsum and rice husk ash for sustainable stabilization of forest road subgrade (2023)
Journal Article
Sharifi Teshnizi, E., Mirzababaei, M., Karimiazar, J., Arjmandzadeh, R., & Mahmoudpardabad, K. (in press). Gypsum and rice husk ash for sustainable stabilization of forest road subgrade. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, https://doi.org/10.1144/qjegh2023-008

Forest roads are crucial for economic development and resource accessibility, especially in regions with extensive wood demand driven by construction growth. These roads require consistent maintenance to prevent structural issues, even though they ex... Read More about Gypsum and rice husk ash for sustainable stabilization of forest road subgrade.

New Technologies for New Materials and Products from Construction and Demolition Waste (2023)
Journal Article
Ferriz-Papi, J. A., Wang, Y., Arevalillo Roman, A., & Valentin, J. (2023). New Technologies for New Materials and Products from Construction and Demolition Waste. Advances in Science and Technology, 133, 65-71. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-29vgqd

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) accounted for almost 36% of total waste produced in the European Union in 2018. Growing recovery rates are achieved but mainly for low-value applications. Variable composition and characteristics undermine cust... Read More about New Technologies for New Materials and Products from Construction and Demolition Waste.

The lived experiences of pastoral staff employed in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools: a narrative exploration (2023)
Journal Article
Bowes, E., McAndrew, S., & Peach, D. (in press). The lived experiences of pastoral staff employed in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools: a narrative exploration. Pastoral Care in Education, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/02643944.2023.2271495

This paper explores experiences of pastoral staff, working in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) special secondary schools, regarding the psychological impact of their work. To date, attention has been given to the educational experiences of... Read More about The lived experiences of pastoral staff employed in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) secondary schools: a narrative exploration.

Generalised analytical solutions for linear and non-linear bond-slip models for externally bonded FRP to a concrete substrate (2023)
Journal Article
Augusthus Nelson, L., Weekes, L., Milani, G., & Al-Allaf, M. (2024). Generalised analytical solutions for linear and non-linear bond-slip models for externally bonded FRP to a concrete substrate. Engineering Structures, 298, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.117025

This article presents a set of novel analytical derivations from generalised bond-slip models using first principles, which can be used to predict experimental outcomes, including maximum load resistance, load-slip response, and strain throughout the... Read More about Generalised analytical solutions for linear and non-linear bond-slip models for externally bonded FRP to a concrete substrate.

The impact of COVID-19 on UK community finance institutions – Implications for local economic development (2023)
Journal Article
Vik, P. M., Curtis, J., & Dayson, K. T. (2023). The impact of COVID-19 on UK community finance institutions – Implications for local economic development. Local Economy, https://doi.org/10.1177/02690942231208916

UK community finance institutions play an important role in deprived neighbourhoods by serving households and businesses unable to access mainstream finance. This paper analyses the short-term effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on the activities and... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on UK community finance institutions – Implications for local economic development.

Optimizing Inference Distribution for Efficient Kidney Tumor Segmentation Using a UNet-PWP Deep-Learning Model with XAI on CT Scan Images (2023)
Journal Article
Rao, P. K., Chatterjee, S., Janardhan, M., Nagaraju, K., Khan, S. B., Almusharraf, A., & Alharbe, A. I. (in press). Optimizing Inference Distribution for Efficient Kidney Tumor Segmentation Using a UNet-PWP Deep-Learning Model with XAI on CT Scan Images. Diagnostics, 13(20), 3244. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13203244

Kidney tumors represent a significant medical challenge, characterized by their often-asymptomatic nature and the need for early detection to facilitate timely and effective intervention. Although neural networks have shown great promise in disease p... Read More about Optimizing Inference Distribution for Efficient Kidney Tumor Segmentation Using a UNet-PWP Deep-Learning Model with XAI on CT Scan Images.

Silica sources for arsenic mitigation in rice: machine learning-based predictive modeling and risk assessment. (2023)
Journal Article
Khanam, R., Nayak, A. K., Kulsum, P. G. P. S., Mandal, J., Shahid, M., Tripathy, R., …Bandaru, R. G. (in press). Silica sources for arsenic mitigation in rice: machine learning-based predictive modeling and risk assessment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-30339-5

Arsenic (As) is a well-known human carcinogen, and the consumption of rice is the main pathway for the South Asian people. The study evaluated the impact of the amendments involving CaSiO , SiO nanoparticles, silica solubilizing bacteria (SSB), and... Read More about Silica sources for arsenic mitigation in rice: machine learning-based predictive modeling and risk assessment..

A new deep CNN for 3D text localization in the wild through shadow removal (2023)
Journal Article
Shivakumara, P., Banerjee, A., Nandanwar, L., Pal, U., Antonacopoulos, A., Lu, T., & Blumenstein, M. (2024). A new deep CNN for 3D text localization in the wild through shadow removal. Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 238, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cviu.2023.103863

Text localization in the wild is challenging due to the presence of 2D and 3D texts, the presence of shadows, arbitrary orientated text with non-linear arrangements, varying lighting conditions as well as complex background. This paper proposes the f... Read More about A new deep CNN for 3D text localization in the wild through shadow removal.