Engage and Inspire: Transformative Strategies for Large Classes (2023)
Book

This book is a tribute to the relentless pursuit of excellence in teaching, especially in the challenging yet rewarding context of large classroom settings. It is crafted for those of you who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of y... Read More about Engage and Inspire: Transformative Strategies for Large Classes.

Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microarray Gene Expression Data (2023)
Journal Article
Abdelwahab, M. M., Al-Karawi, K. A., Semary, H. E., Al-Karawi, K. A., & Semary, H. E. (in press). Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microarray Gene Expression Data. Biomedicines, 11(12), 3304. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11123304

Alzheimer’s disease is a genetically complex disorder, and microarray technology provides valuable insights into it. However, the high dimensionality of microarray datasets and small sample sizes pose challenges. Gene selection techniques have emerge... Read More about Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microarray Gene Expression Data.

Biomechanical quantification of children's gross-motor movement: scoping review protocol (2023)
Working Paper
Hammocks, A., Price, C., & Jones, P. Biomechanical quantification of children's gross-motor movement: scoping review protocol

Objective:
The objective of this scoping review is to identify and map the approaches of current literature in biomechanically quantifying the gross-motor movement of children.

Introduction:
Children continually learn new motor skills and progr... Read More about Biomechanical quantification of children's gross-motor movement: scoping review protocol.

Nursing Innovation, from Process to Product: A Scoping Review (2023)
Journal Article
Stout, L., Stephens, M., & Hashmi, F. (2023). Nursing Innovation, from Process to Product: A Scoping Review. Nursing Forum, 2023, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6643031

Aim. To review the current literature on the developing role of nursing innovation, specifically, those nurses who have progressed their innovative practice into product development. Design. A scoping review was conducted utilising the Population, Co... Read More about Nursing Innovation, from Process to Product: A Scoping Review.

Adjustable prosthetic sockets: a systematic review of industrial and research design characteristics and their justifications. (2023)
Journal Article

BackgroundThe prosthetic socket is a key component that influences prosthesis satisfaction, with a poorly fitting prosthetic socket linked to prosthesis abandonment and reduced community participation. This paper reviews adjustable socket designs, as... Read More about Adjustable prosthetic sockets: a systematic review of industrial and research design characteristics and their justifications..

Two-stage Domain Adaptation for Infrared Ship Target Segmentation (2023)
Journal Article
Zhang, T., Shen, H., Rehman, S. U., Liu, Z., Li, Y., & Rehman, O. U. (2023). Two-stage Domain Adaptation for Infrared Ship Target Segmentation. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 61, https://doi.org/10.1109/tgrs.2023.3325298

Ship target segmentation in infrared scenes has always been a hot topic, since it is an important basis and prerequisite for infrared-guided weapons to reliably capture and recognize ship targets in the sea-level background. However, given the small... Read More about Two-stage Domain Adaptation for Infrared Ship Target Segmentation.

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.

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.

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.

'Adjustable prosthetic sockets: a systematic review of industrial and research design characteristics and their justifications' (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Baldock, M., & Pickard, N. (2023, October). 'Adjustable prosthetic sockets: a systematic review of industrial and research design characteristics and their justifications'. Presented at ISPO UK ASM, Manchester

Introduction and Objectives:
Socket fit significantly impacts patient comfort and prosthesis satisfaction. Traditional sockets are monocoque structures which cannot easily be adjusted after fabrication. This review focusses on adjustable sockets, wh... Read More about 'Adjustable prosthetic sockets: a systematic review of industrial and research design characteristics and their justifications'.

Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Challenging the Practice of Incision and Drainage: A Scoping Review (2023)
Journal Article
Stout, L., Stephens, M., & Hashmi, F. (2023). Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Challenging the Practice of Incision and Drainage: A Scoping Review. Nursing Research and Practice, 2023, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5849141

Aim. To generate a landscape of the current knowledge in the interventional management and outcomes of purulent skin and soft tissue infections. Design. This study is a scoping review. Methods. Electronic searches were undertaken using CINAHL, Medlin... Read More about Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Challenging the Practice of Incision and Drainage: A Scoping Review.

The Pearly Gates: A collection of science fiction short stories (2023)
Book
Panakaduwa Gamage, C. (2023). The Pearly Gates: A collection of science fiction short stories

When Saint Peter passes through the pearly gates, he is confronted with a profound dilemma. By the year 2100, Earth stands on the brink of extinction, and humanity as a whole seeks admission to heaven. However, in accordance with the admission criter... Read More about The Pearly Gates: A collection of science fiction short stories.

Responsiveness of the Immune System to Nanomedicine during Coronavirus Infections Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis (2023)
Journal Article

Aim Nanomedicine can play an important role in the various stages of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, and research related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While nanomedicine is a powerful interdisciplinary means that offers vari... Read More about Responsiveness of the Immune System to Nanomedicine during Coronavirus Infections Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis.

Reliability and Measurement Error of the Qualitative Analysis of Single Leg Loading (QASLS) Tool For Unilateral Tasks (2023)
Journal Article
Parry, G. N., Herrington, L. C., & Munro, A. G. (in press). Reliability and Measurement Error of the Qualitative Analysis of Single Leg Loading (QASLS) Tool For Unilateral Tasks. International journal of sports physical therapy, 18(5), https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.88007

Background Movement quality assessment is popular within clinical and sporting practice, due to the contribution diminished or suboptimal movement quality is believed to have on musculoskeletal (MSK) injury risk. Various movement quality assessments... Read More about Reliability and Measurement Error of the Qualitative Analysis of Single Leg Loading (QASLS) Tool For Unilateral Tasks.

A Biomimicry Model for Design of Building Facades (2023)
Thesis

It is increasingly recognised that the built environment and subsequently buildings are
significant contributors to many drivers of global environmental degradation, including
climate change, loss of biodiversity, and reductions in the ability of e... Read More about A Biomimicry Model for Design of Building Facades.

Irish Women’s Prison Writing: Mother Ireland's Rebels, 1960s-2010s (2023)
Journal Article

Saudi women’s leadership experiences in the healthcare sector: A qualitative study (2023)
Journal Article
Al Mutair, A., Al-Ghuraibi, M., Alabbasi, Y., Alguthaib, F., Woodman, A., & Elgamri, A. (in press). Saudi women’s leadership experiences in the healthcare sector: A qualitative study. PloS one, 18(9), e0285187. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285187

Background: Gender equality in the workforce and the promotion of woman leadership is critical to economic growth and the sustainable development of society and the global community. However, gender diversity in leadership positions is a concern as w... Read More about Saudi women’s leadership experiences in the healthcare sector: A qualitative study.

Promoting Early Collaboration, Communication and Leveraging the Use of BIM between Project Stakeholders for the Generation of Effective Knowledge in Information Protocols (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Myat, K., & Alhawamdeh, M. (2023, September). Promoting Early Collaboration, Communication and Leveraging the Use of BIM between Project Stakeholders for the Generation of Effective Knowledge in Information Protocols. Paper presented at CitA BIM Gathering, Athlole, Ireland

Knowledge is a major asset for every organisation in the construction industry because it forms the basis of effective decision-making, thereby providing them with a competitive advantage. Knowledge management (KM) in construction projects is importa... Read More about Promoting Early Collaboration, Communication and Leveraging the Use of BIM between Project Stakeholders for the Generation of Effective Knowledge in Information Protocols.