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To what extent, comparatively, might changes in international law constrain the use of the military instrument of power by Russia, China, and UK in the 2020s and 2030s? (2024)
Report

This report was commissioned and funded by the Secretary of State’s Office for Net Assessment and Challenge (SONAC), Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

As was requested by SONAC, it seeks to predict possibl... Read More about To what extent, comparatively, might changes in international law constrain the use of the military instrument of power by Russia, China, and UK in the 2020s and 2030s?.

Determining the impacting factors on performance of inventory management in the large-scale apparel manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka (2024)
Journal Article

The Sri Lankan economy depends heavily on the labour-intensive garment sector; thus, supply chain management plays a crucial role in its operation. Inventory management is an important activity when comparing supply chain management in the garment se... Read More about Determining the impacting factors on performance of inventory management in the large-scale apparel manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka.

Examining sustainable packaging designs in the automotive industry: A case study of a luxury car manufacturer (2024)
Book Chapter

This paper investigates implementing sustainable supply chain management in packaging design within the automotive manufacturing industry. The study identifies how sustainable automotive packaging can enhance packaging design, explores the main desig... Read More about Examining sustainable packaging designs in the automotive industry: A case study of a luxury car manufacturer.

Computational modelling of dynamic cAMP responses to GPCR agonists for exploration of GLP-1R ligand effects in pancreatic β-cells and neurons (2024)
Journal Article

The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) is a class B G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) which plays important physiological roles in insulin release and promoting fullness. GLP-1R agonists initiate cellular responses by cyclic AMP (cAMP) pathway... Read More about Computational modelling of dynamic cAMP responses to GPCR agonists for exploration of GLP-1R ligand effects in pancreatic β-cells and neurons.

Determining What Next to Automate in the Development of Smart Contracts in Construction: Five Principles for Guiding Incremental Change (2024)
Journal Article

Existing research on smart contracts in construction primarily concentrates on their operational stage and the mechanics of their potential operation. Having established “can we do it?” the next question to answer is “how do we do it?” The answer inv... Read More about Determining What Next to Automate in the Development of Smart Contracts in Construction: Five Principles for Guiding Incremental Change.

Children as Engineers (2024)
Book

Meeting the diverse aspects of the science, and design and technology curricula can be challenging for many teachers. Children as Engineers addresses this problem, offering both new and experienced teachers an accessible resource to apply within the... Read More about Children as Engineers.

Sustainable low carbon and bioaugmentation strategies for bioremediation of oil-contaminated acidic wetlands (2024)
Book Chapter

This chapter delves into the critical issue of remediating oil-contaminated acidic wetlands, which pose significant ecological threats globally. These wetlands, vulnerable to pollution, particularly from hydrocarbons, have driven the adoption of vari... Read More about Sustainable low carbon and bioaugmentation strategies for bioremediation of oil-contaminated acidic wetlands.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education: A comprehensive review of challenges, opportunities, and implications (2024)
Journal Article

This paper explores recent advancements and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with a specific focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT 3.5, within the realm of higher education. Through a review of the academic litera... Read More about Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education: A comprehensive review of challenges, opportunities, and implications.