Anti-diabetic and pharmacological activities, of phytoestrogens by Roostaei, Davoud, Rezazadeh, S., Sharafi, S., White, Kenneth

“…In this study the impact of these phytoestrogens on glucose uptake was investigated in Hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2 cells), using, 2-(N-(7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1, 3- diazol-4-yl) amino)-2-deoxyglucose and Omega FluoStar plate reader. …”
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A mixed methods process evaluation of a print-based intervention supported by internet tools to improve physical activity in UK cancer survivors by Webb, Justin, Peel, Jenna, Fife-Schaw, Chris, Ogden, Jane

“…The objective of this process evaluation is to understand intervention use, the mechanisms of impact, the perceived benefits and the contextual factors influencing these, identifying for whom it is a useful resource. …”
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Factors associated with non-adherence to social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic: a logistic regression analysis by Hills, Stephen, Eraso, Yolanda

“…Methods: This study undertook a cross-sectional design to survey a convenience sample of 681 residents of North London on their social distancing (SD) behaviours, demographics, housing situation, politics, psychology and social support using an online questionnaire. Logistic regression was used to measure the associations between these explanatory factors and non-adherence to all SD rules and intentional non-adherence to SD rules. …”
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A comprehensive survey on antennas on-chip based on metamaterial, metasurface, and substrate integrated waveguide principles for millimeter-waves and terahertz integrated circuits... by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Ali, Esraa Mousa, Soruri, Mohammad, Dalarsson, Mariana, Naser-Moghadasi, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Stefanovic, Caslav, Pietrenko-Dabrowska, Anna, Koziel, Slawomir, Szczepanski, Stanislaw, Limiti, Ernesto

“…Moreover, the on-chip antennas designed using the above technologies exhibit significantly improved impedance match, bandwidth, gain and radiation efficiency compared to previously used technologies. …”
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The design and realisation of electronically tunable dielectric resonator microstrip filters by Virdee, Bal Singh

“…Knowledge of the values of the coupling coefficient between a pair of DRs is essential for the design of both the bandpass and bandstop filters using these resonators. This necessitates the use of an accurate expression for the coupling coefficient which was derived by performing an electromagnetic analysis on the DR structure. …”
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Biofilm formation on metal surfaces by Beech, Iwona B.

“…Early events leading to the formation of biofilms have been elucidated by studying the attachment of bacterial cells to steel using epifluorescence microscopy. To identify the nature of the bacterial surface components involved in the initial adhesion to mild steel, lectins, their sugar inhibitors and saccharolytic and proteolytic enzymes have been employed. …”
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Entertainment noise control in Algeria by Belayat, Nadia Bousseksou

“…Arguments will need to be advanced as to the correct criteria to be used in the specific circumstances of Algeria and how they can be achieved using local materials and construction practices.…”
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EgoActive: integrated wireless wearable sensors for capturing infant egocentric auditory–visual statistics and autonomic nervous system function ‘in the wild’ by Geangu, Elena, Smith, William A. P., Mason, Harry T., Astrid, Priscilla Martinez-Cedillo, Hunter, David, Knight, Marina I., Liang, Haipeng, Bazan, Maria del Carmen Garcia de Soria, Tse, Zion Tsz Ho, Rowland, Thomas, Corpuz, Dom, Hunter, Josh, Singh, Nishant, Vuong, Quoc C., Abdelgayed, Mona Ragab Sayed, Mullineaux, David R., Smith, Stephen, Muller, Bruce R.

“…Families also reported that the platform was comfortable, easy to use and operate, and did not interfere with daily activities. …”
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Exploring narratives of exclusion from school: how adolescent boys and educationalists negotiate schooling, family and gendered discourses by Banner, Jack

“…The theoretical framework used for this study draws on the work of Foucault (1970, 1977, 1980) who theorised that people construct truth through the dominant discourses which they draw on. …”
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The impact of a brief online mindfulness intervention to support erectile dysfunction in African Caribbean men: a Pilot waitlist controlled randomised controlled trial and content... by Banbury, Samantha, Jean-Marie, Dellian, Lusher, Joanne, Chandler, Chris, Turner, John

“…A mixed methods approach was adopted to establish the feasibility of a brief online MBCI, using a waitlist-controlled randomised trial with an active and delayed group and a content analysis. …”
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Application of artificial intelligence based on state grid ESG platform in clean energy scheduling optimization by Zhu, Tianyi, Guan, Xin, Chen, Chuan, Cao, Xiaojing, Wang, Caimeng, Liao, Jiarong

“…Finally, to verify the model’s effectiveness, this work conducts simulation analyses using real data from the state grid ESG big data platform. …”
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Impact of cable bleeding towards cable characteristics and performance in VDSL2 ang g.fast technologies by Che Ku Alam, Che Ku Afifah

“…The application of copper cable in broadband services using very high-speed digital subscriber line transceivers 2 (VDSL2) (30a) has been proven to offer up to 50 Mbps upstream (US) and 100 Mbps downstream (DS) bandwidths at lower than 1 km distance. …”
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Deep learning in distributed denial-ofservice attacks detection method for Internet of Things networks by Firas Mohammed Aswad, Firas Mohammed Aswad, Ali Mohammed Saleh Ahmed, Ali Mohammed Saleh Ahmed, Nafea Ali Majeed Alhammadi, Nafea Ali Majeed Alhammadi, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa

“…The four models are tested and assessed using Confusion Metrix against four commonly used criteria: accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measure. …”
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Deep learning in distributed denial-ofservice attacks detection method for Internet of Things networks by Mohammed Aswad, Firas, Ahmed, Ali Mohammed Saleh, Ali Majeed Alhammadi, Nafea, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa

“…The four models are tested and assessed using Confusion Metrix against four commonly used criteria: accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measure. …”
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Effect of Buoyancy, Compressive Strength, and Shear Strength of Polyurethane-Clay Composite (PU-CC) Doped with Polyurethane Filler Waste in Soft Clay Application by Atil, Aida Atiqah, Mat Hassan, Nik Normunira, Roseli, Adyla Illyana, Mohamed Yusop, Fatimah, Mohd Rus, Anika Zafiah, Marsi, Noraini, Tuan Ismail, Tuan Noor Hasanah, Yahya, Nur Faezah, Leman, Abdul Mutalib

“…The PU waste as filler was prepared using two heat exposure from microwaves and drying ovens at 60°C and left for 3 hours. …”
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Deep learning in distributed denial-ofservice attacks detection method for Internet of Things networks by Firas Mohammed Aswad, Firas Mohammed Aswad, Ali Mohammed Saleh Ahmed, Ali Mohammed Saleh Ahmed, Nafea Ali Majeed Alhammadi, Nafea Ali Majeed Alhammadi, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Bashar Ahmad Khalaf, Salama A. Mostafa, Salama A. Mostafa

“…The four models are tested and assessed using Confusion Metrix against four commonly used criteria: accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measure. …”
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Physical and mechanical properties of cotton waste nonwoven web produced by needle punching method by Husain, Siti Nor Hawanis

“…In addition, the physical and mechanical properties of the cotton waste nonwoven web were studied in order to propose the possible end used. This study involves the production of cotton waste nonwoven web by using the needle punching method. …”
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Isolation of nanocrystalline cellulose from leucaena leucocephala pods and its application as a fat replacer in production of low-fat mayonnaise by Aridi, Aida Safina

“…Four different bleaching agents were used during the bleaching process, followed by sulphuric acid hydrolysis. …”
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A new three-phase 6-slots 10-poles permanent magnet flux switching machine with inner rotor configuration by Jenal, Mahyuzie

“…Effective use of energy permits industrial and commercial facilities to cut down production costs, boost profits, and stay competitive. …”
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Evaluation on microalgae for the production of bio-chemicals and electricity by Khairuddin, Farahayu, Mohd Fuzi, Siti Fatimah Zaharah, Ahmad, Awais, Low Kheng Oon, Low Kheng Oon, Bokhari, A., Daniel Joe Dailin, Daniel Joe Dailin, A. Habila, Mohamed, Alam Nawaz, Alam Nawaz, L.F. Chuah, L.F. Chuah

“…Recent advancement in biophotovoltaic systems using microalgae, coupled with biorefinery approach, would improve economy-feasibility in production. …”
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