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Enhancing DDoS attack detection in software-defined networks with entropy-based techniques (2024)
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Gorine, A., & Abdelrahman, M. (2024). Enhancing DDoS attack detection in software-defined networks with entropy-based techniques. International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, 9(2), 45-53

The introduction of Software-Defined Networks (SDN) represents significant advancements in network design by separating control and forwarding planes. While SDN improves network administration productivity, it has many vulnerabilities which hackers c... Read More about Enhancing DDoS attack detection in software-defined networks with entropy-based techniques.

Using the five safes to structure economic evaluations of data governance (2024)
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Ritchie, F., & Whittard, D. (2024). Using the five safes to structure economic evaluations of data governance. Data & Policy, 6, Article e16

As the world has become more digitally-dependent, questions of data governance such as ethics, institutional arrangements and statistical protection measures have increased in significance. Understanding the economic contribution of investments in da... Read More about Using the five safes to structure economic evaluations of data governance.

Electroactive composite biofilms integrating Kombucha, Chlorella and synthetic proteinoid Proto–Brains (2024)
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Nikolaidou, A., Mougkogiannis, P., & Adamatzky, A. (2024). Electroactive composite biofilms integrating Kombucha, Chlorella and synthetic proteinoid Proto–Brains. Royal Society Open Science, 11(5), https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.240238

In this study, we present electroactive biofilms made from a combination of Kombucha zoogleal mats and thermal proteinoids. These biofilms have potential applications in unconventional computing and robotic skin. Proteinoids are synthesized by therma... Read More about Electroactive composite biofilms integrating Kombucha, Chlorella and synthetic proteinoid Proto–Brains.

Student responses to climate knowledge: Enabling climate concern to flourish (2024)
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Williams, S., Portus, R., & de Laurentis, C. (in press). Student responses to climate knowledge: Enabling climate concern to flourish. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-09-2023-0408

Purpose: This article examines a co-produced initiative implemented at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) between September 2022 and April 2023. The initiative addressed environmental and climate crisis awareness through monthly gath... Read More about Student responses to climate knowledge: Enabling climate concern to flourish.

Logical circuits in colloids (2024)
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Roberts, N., Raeisi Kheirabadi, N., Tsompanas, M., Chiolerio, A., Crepaldi, M., & Adamatzky, A. (in press). Logical circuits in colloids. Royal Society Open Science, 11(5), Article 231939. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.231939

Colloid-based computing devices offer remarkable fault tolerance and adaptability to varying environmental conditions due to their amorphous structure. An intriguing observation is that a colloidal suspension of ZnO nanoparticles in dimethylsulfoxide... Read More about Logical circuits in colloids.

The spatialisation of para-diplomacy: The role of regional power dynamics in the development and operation of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei (Taiwan) (2024)
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Chiu, S., & Spinney, J. (in press). The spatialisation of para-diplomacy: The role of regional power dynamics in the development and operation of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei (Taiwan). Geoforum,

Through a case study of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Xinyi District, Taipei (Taiwan), this paper contributes to debates in creative city building by emphasising the importance of regional power-dynamics in shaping such spaces; and conceptuali... Read More about The spatialisation of para-diplomacy: The role of regional power dynamics in the development and operation of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei (Taiwan).

The RNA revolution and cancer (2024)
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Dlamini, Z., Ladomery, M., & Kahraman, A. (2024). The RNA revolution and cancer. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 15, Article 1422599. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1422599

RNA biology has revolutionized cancer understanding and treatment, especially in endocrine-related malignancies. This editorial highlights RNA's crucial role in cancer progression, emphasizing its influence on tumor heterogeneity and behavior. Proces... Read More about The RNA revolution and cancer.

Exploring the multidimensional challenges in integrating Design for Safety (DfS) in the Ghanaian construction industry (2024)
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Acheampong, A., Adjei, E. K., Adade-Boateng, A. O., Kissi, E., Manu, P., & Atibila, D. W. (in press). Exploring the multidimensional challenges in integrating Design for Safety (DfS) in the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1108/jedt-11-2023-0481

Purpose: The uptake of Design for Safety (DfS) practices in developing countries like Ghana has been limited. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the barriers across regulatory, organizational, cultural and educational dimensions... Read More about Exploring the multidimensional challenges in integrating Design for Safety (DfS) in the Ghanaian construction industry.

Towards developing a predictive model for interpersonal communication quality in construction projects: An ensemble artificial intelligence-based approach (2024)
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Rahimian, A., Sadeghzadeh, K., Mohandes, S. R., Martek, I., Manu, P., Antwi-Afari, M. F., …Javid, A. A. S. (in press). Towards developing a predictive model for interpersonal communication quality in construction projects: An ensemble artificial intelligence-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2023-0958

High-quality communication among stakeholders is salient to securing and maintaining collaboration in construction projects. Indeed, the absence of such communication among the workforce leads to inefficiency, low productivity, and substandard delive... Read More about Towards developing a predictive model for interpersonal communication quality in construction projects: An ensemble artificial intelligence-based approach.

Experimental and operations viability assessment of powder-to-powder (P2P) mixture of graphene and cement for industrial applications (2024)
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Yunusa-Kaltungo, A., Su, M., Manu, P., Cheung, C. M., Gallego-Schmid, A., Tarpani, R. R. Z., …Ma, L. (2024). Experimental and operations viability assessment of powder-to-powder (P2P) mixture of graphene and cement for industrial applications. Construction and Building Materials, 432, Article 136657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136657

Studies have demonstrated that a minute quantity of graphene is sufficient to boost cement characteristics, but the attainment of good dispersion and uniformity of the resultant graphene-cement mixture remains a challenge. To alleviate these challeng... Read More about Experimental and operations viability assessment of powder-to-powder (P2P) mixture of graphene and cement for industrial applications.

Understanding the impact of gender identity nonaffirmation: The mediating role of psychological needs thwarting (2024)
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Lloyd, J., Frasca, K. J., Thompson, M., Stewart, J., & English, C. (in press). Understanding the impact of gender identity nonaffirmation: The mediating role of psychological needs thwarting. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000740

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people report high levels of violence, discrimination, and stigma, and this has repeatedly been linked to mental health problems (Testa et al., 2015). However, research examining the general psychological p... Read More about Understanding the impact of gender identity nonaffirmation: The mediating role of psychological needs thwarting.

Delivering citizen science online and hybrid: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruitment and engagement (2024)
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Sardo, A. M., & Laggan, S. (2024). Delivering citizen science online and hybrid: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruitment and engagement. Research for All, 8(1), https://doi.org/10.14324/RFA.08.1.04

This small-scale study explores the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on running and delivering a large-scale, international participatory citizen science project. In doing so, it seeks to identify the challenges posed by the pandemic for the research... Read More about Delivering citizen science online and hybrid: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruitment and engagement.

Vulnerability detection through machine learning-based fuzzing: A systematic review (2024)
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Chafjiri, S. B., Legg, P., Hong, J., & Tsompanas, M. (in press). Vulnerability detection through machine learning-based fuzzing: A systematic review. Computers and Security,

Modern software and networks underpin our digital society, yet the rapid growth of vulnerabilities that are uncovered within these threaten our cyber security posture. Addressing these issues at scale requires automated proactive approaches that can... Read More about Vulnerability detection through machine learning-based fuzzing: A systematic review.

Developing emotional preparedness and mental resilience through high-fidelity simulation: A ‘bridge too far’ for institutions teaching major trauma management and mass-casualty medicine? (2024)
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Smith, A. D., Newton, J., & Smith, A. (2024). Developing emotional preparedness and mental resilience through high-fidelity simulation: A ‘bridge too far’ for institutions teaching major trauma management and mass-casualty medicine?. BMC Medical Education, 24(1), Article 544. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05526-8

Background: Clinical acumen represents only part of being adequately equipped to attend a major incident. The emotive sights, sounds and smells of these dynamic environments are all-encompassing experiences, and responders must also be armed with the... Read More about Developing emotional preparedness and mental resilience through high-fidelity simulation: A ‘bridge too far’ for institutions teaching major trauma management and mass-casualty medicine?.

Curating salutogenic spaces in post-pandemic hybrid work environments: A photo-elicitation qualitative study (2024)
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McClean, S., Shortt, H., von Bulow, C., & Pike, G. (in press). Curating salutogenic spaces in post-pandemic hybrid work environments: A photo-elicitation qualitative study. Wellbeing, Space and Society,

This article investigates the lived experience of hybrid working and the impact this has on knowledge workers’ psychosocial health and wellbeing. Specifically, we focus on how the workplace can promote or hinder wellbeing and how hybrid working is ex... Read More about Curating salutogenic spaces in post-pandemic hybrid work environments: A photo-elicitation qualitative study.

Anticancer effects of the Novel Pyrazolyl-Urea GeGe-3 (2024)
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Williams, A., Cooper, E., Clark, B., Perry, L., Ponassi, M., Iervasi, E., …Ladomery, M. (2024). Anticancer effects of the Novel Pyrazolyl-Urea GeGe-3. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(10), Article 5380. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25105380

In a screen of over 200 novel pyrazole compounds, ethyl 1-(2-hydroxypentyl)-5-(3-(3-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)ureido)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (named GeGe-3) has emerged as a potential anticancer compound. GeGe-3 displays potent anti-angiogenic prope... Read More about Anticancer effects of the Novel Pyrazolyl-Urea GeGe-3.

Resistance to bacteriophage incurs a cost to virulence in drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (2024)
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Manley, R., Fitch, C., Francis, V., Temperton, I., Turner, D., Fletcher, J., …Temperton, B. (2024). Resistance to bacteriophage incurs a cost to virulence in drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 73(5), Article 001829. https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.001829

Introduction . Acinetobacter baumannii is a critical priority pathogen for novel antimicrobials (World Health Organization) because of the rise in nosocomial infections and its ability to evolve resistance to last resort antibiotics. A. baumannii is... Read More about Resistance to bacteriophage incurs a cost to virulence in drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.

The effect of 3D printing speed and temperature on transferability of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli during 3D food printing (2024)
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Εkonomou, S. Ι., Kageler, S., & Ch Stratakos, A. (2024). The effect of 3D printing speed and temperature on transferability of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli during 3D food printing. Food Microbiology, 122, Article 104561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2024.104561

The current study aimed to determine if the 3D-printing speed and temperature would impact the transferability of foodborne pathogens from the stainless-steel (SS) food cartridge to the 3D-printed food ink. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli... Read More about The effect of 3D printing speed and temperature on transferability of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli during 3D food printing.

Psychosocial experiences of Spanish-speaking parents of children with craniofacial microsomia (2024)
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Stock, N., Rahman, M., Avila, S., Heike, C., Stueckle, L., Schefer, A., & Johns, A. (in press). Psychosocial experiences of Spanish-speaking parents of children with craniofacial microsomia. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000010295

Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) and microtia psychosocial research in the US is primarily with English-speaking participants. Given that 19% of the US is Latino, and there is a higher prevalence of CFM in Latino populations, this study aims to describe... Read More about Psychosocial experiences of Spanish-speaking parents of children with craniofacial microsomia.