Adaptive function modal learning neural networks by Kang, Miao

“…A multi-layer approach, a Multi-layer ADFUNN (MADFUNN) is introduced to solve highly complex datasets. It aims to find a suitably restricted subset of neuron activation functions which has a good representational capacity and enables efficient learning for complex models with large datasets. …”
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SARS-Cov-2 variants: biological and mathematical considerations for nomenclature by Huang, Jie, Mi, Yi, Li, Junxi, McLean, Gary R.

“…Our aim is to define a biological and structurally defined metric that can be used to distinguish SARS-CoV-2 variants interactions with host cells. This metric could find utility with numerous human viruses and provide an additional parameter for improved naming of viruses.…”
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Rethinking jewellery for Korea: a practice-led approach to creating high-visibility wearables by Choi, Won Jeong

“…The challenge for the designer-researcher, therefore, is to find a way to neutralize that tension between the two, so that high-visibility wearables can be accepted as socially desirable. …”
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Transformational jewellery: practice-based research on the relationship between transformation and emotional attachment by Kim, Min Sun

“…The chief aims of this practice-based research are to investigate the nature of attachment between person and object in respect to transformation; to find ways in which objects (jewellery) can be transformed to engender a wearer’s emotional attachment; and to demonstrate the different ways of applying such transformations that are pertinent to jewellery. …”
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Inter-individual responses to a blueberry intervention across multiple endpoints by Wang, Yueyue, Haskell-Ramsay, Crystal, Gallegos, Jose Lara, Lodge, John K.

“…To conclude, this is the first blueberry intervention applying quartile divisions to characterise individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints following a specific dietary intervention; however, we did not find any consistency in the individual responses to the interventions, and we could not identify a predictive urinary metabolite as a potential biomarker for differentiation between responders and non-responders. …”
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A model of retrofit energy efficiency for sustainable building by using energy performance contract method in Malaysia by Kiani, Iman

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Meeting the challenges of chemical and biological weapons: strengthening the chemical and biological disarmament and non-proliferation regimes by Edwards, Brett, Novossiolova, Tatyana, Crowley, Michael, Whitby, Simon, Dando, Malcolm, Shang, Lijun

“…This paper is concerned with the challenges of deliberate disease and poisoning but is linked to the broader concept of the problem in a holistic one health approach. …”
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Congestion control scheme for energy efficiency of named data networking based mobile ad hoc network by Muchtar, Farkhana

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Motivation theories and implications for teaching and learning in the biosciences by Perumal, Dhayaneethie

“…Some key principles are identified from the literature that link cognition, motivation and learning and which could have application in the teaching of Biosciences towards the goal of lifelong learning.…”
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The Internationalisation of the Renminbi (Rmb) by Dixon, Chris

“…Further advantage stems from the manner in which the highly managed Rmb with its link to the US$, has shown itself to be extremely stable, but with a gradual appreciation (34% since 2005), which makes it attractive to hold. …”
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Study on on-chip antenna design based on metamaterial-inspired and substrate-integrated waveguide properties for millimetre-wave and THz integrated-circuit applications by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Althuwayb, Ayman Abdulhadi, Aïssa, Sonia, See, Chan, Abd-Alhameed, Raed, Falcone, Francisco, Limiti, Ernesto

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The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act of 2001 : its effects and the implications for workers and trade unions in Ireland by Gibbons, Tish (Ann Patricia)

“…Those still in membership display low levels of density and of activism and a distinct link is demonstrated between the union organising approach and such outcomes in each case. …”
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Student teachers' decision-making about working at Masters level on their PGCE courses by Brook, Victoria

“…Decisions about different educational pathways have been linked extensively with inequality of outcome and explaining this link has been a focus of much recent research. …”
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A comparative study of London and Paris in the works of Henry James and Emile Zola: with special reference to "the Princess Casamassima" and "L'Assommoir" by Davies, David J.

“…The thesis contends that, through the detailed description of the role of the city in their fiction, there is a far stronger link between James and Zola than has previously been made; and that in this and other areas, both authors deal with similar subjects in similar ways. …”
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Retention in second year computing students in a London-based university during the post-Covid-19 era using learned optimism as a lens: a statistical analysis in R by Chrysikos, Alexandros, Bamford, Neal

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Cloud Spark Cluster to analyse English prescription big data for NHS intelligence by Fernando, Sandra, Sowinski-Mydlarz, Viktor, Virdee, Bal Singh

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The perceptions of employees of diversity management : a case study in a private organisation in Cyprus by Georgiadou, Andri G.

“…The business case has been used to rationalise the introduction of diversity management initiatives (Johns, Green and Powell, 2012); here, the research examines the situation in a specific organisation and attempts to link diversity policies to the perceptions of employees of organisational culture and effective diversity management. …”
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Exploring machine learning models for age recognition by Dharmarathne, Chathuranga, Ouazzane, Karim, Shrestha, Subeksha, Fernando, Sandra

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Sign language detection and translation using Smart Glove by Maharjan, Sunila, Shrestha, Subeksha, Fernando, Sandra

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An investigation into parental attachment, child protection strategies and other risk factors associated with delinquency and criminal behaviour among young offenders in the UAE by Al-Nuaimi, Nasser

“…Data collection was based on four samples of juvenile delinquents remanded in various rehabilitation care centres in the UAE. Findings indicate that in relation to maltreatment 46.7% of juvenile delinquents (n=107) had experienced physical abuse by older adults. …”
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