Modeling of functional materials : perovskite solar cells by Aruj Shukla

“…However, for a more holistic analysis of perovskite light harvesters as replacement to the existing TiO2 nano particles, a more nuanced modeling and analysis which incorporates a study of transport properties such as trapping effects (for further spike in efficiency), photo catalytic reaction kinetics and surface & bulk defects (for easier fabrication) is demanded as an integral part of future research plans.…”
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Vision based localization of a moving target by Selvaraj, Prabu

“…Many robotic tasks such as obstacle avoidance, path planning, indoor and outdoor exploration etc ..., relies on position information of the robot. …”
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Tangible Video Communication 1 by Yang, Fan

“…The report includes the details of the project development and user studies to identify areas of improvement, and proposes future plans to improve this project.…”
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Mapping of city growth with socio-economic growth data by Mun, Cassandra Ji Kay

“…Hence, extensive and quality data on the trends of city growth are crucial for the development of effective urban plans and introduction of appropriate risk mitigation measures. …”
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Is the shipping industry ready for the 0.5% global sulphur emission cap by 2020? - Refiners’ perspective by Wang, Li Fang

“…This report focused on the readiness of the refiners and the considerations for them to sustain their competitiveness in the marine bunker industry. Comprehensive plans and lucrative investment decisions would then allow the refiners to be profitable in 2020. …”
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The influence of rainfall on the level of two-lane highway service by Mashros, Nordiana

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Enabling cyber incident collaboration in UK local government through fast-time communication by Brett, Mark

“…We also propose to make use of the consequence relevance acceleration severity and harm (crash) gate framework which facilitates the definition of trigger points for escalation in cyber incident response planning and response. We will present some use cases and explain how to integrate them into existing operating processes and procedures. …”

Auditing, revealing and promoting industry in the London Borough of Southwark by Clossick, Jane, Brearley, Mark

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Nuptial journeys: A cultural history of wedding travel in selected Habsburg unions ca 1450–1550 by Pastrnak, P

“…Chapter One looks into logistical aspects and finds that planning and execution expressed the dynastic-political expectations of splendour and social standing of both wedding parties. …”

A signal through the noise: accurate determination of hydrogen atom positions in crystal structures and optimisation of Laue neutron diffraction methods by Sackman, GA

“…This focuses on:</p> <p>Recommendations for the efficient collection of Laue neutron data, in order to optimise the data set completeness and awarded beam-time; strategic considerations for how to best answer the scientific question(s) at hand in a Laue neutron experiment, whilst planning against future contingencies; improving methods for crystal packing and shipping, particularly for air and moisture sensitive materials; discussing issues arising from ice forming on the crystal during a Laue neutron diffraction experiment, and methods for minimising this problem; more effectively modelling disorder using ring shapes, in the crystallographic refinement package CRYSTALS; providing rationale for Laue neutron specific checkCIF comments.…”

Examining patient choice and provider competition under the National Health Insurance Fund outpatient cover in Kenya: does it enhance access and quality of care? by Kazungu, J, Barasa, E, Quaife, M, Nonvignon, J

“…Providers felt that that information would be crucial for their planning, especially in enhancing service accessibility and quality of care. …”

“UPDATE: I’m pregnant!”: inferring global downloads and reasons for using menstrual tracking apps by Rampazzo, F, Raybould, A, Rampazzo, P, Barker, R, Leasure, D

“…In low-income countries, a higher unmet need for family planning and total fertility rate are associated with more downloads. …”

Timely community palliative and end-of-life care: a realist synthesis by Petrova, M, Wong, G, Kuhn, I, Wellwood, I, Barclay, S

“…<br> <strong>Results</strong> Numerous PEoLC policies and programmes are embedded in a framework of Preparation and Planning for Death and Dying, with identification of the dying stage setting in motion key systems and services. …”

Professional experiences on use of the mental health act in ethnically diverse populations: a photovoice study by Bhui, K, Mooney, R, Joseph, D, McCabe, R, Newbigging, K, McCrone, P, Raghavan, R, Keating, F, Husein, N, The Co-Pact Team

“…There were more risk-averse practices when team members and families disagreed on care plans. More rehabilitation and recovery-orientated care are needed. …”

Water resources and extreme events in the Awash basin: economic effects and policy implications: report prepared for the Global Green Growth Institute by Smale, R, Walker, O, Vadheim, B, Hope, R, Hope, R, Charles, K, Hall, J, Dadson, S, Borgomeo, E, Kebede, S, Alamirew, T, Bekele, F, Mengistu, A, Beyene, S

“…Plausible future hydrological conditions drawn from global climate models, applied to the Growth and Transition Planning period (GTP) from 2011-15, lead to swings in basin GDP of the order of 5-20%. …”

Study on the implementation intention of health protection behavior of college students in epidemic situation of infectious diseases by Ye, He, Mahamed, Mastura, Sha'ri, Sharil Nizam

“…From the perspective of social cognitive theory, this paper refines and integrates the theory of protective motivation, the theory of planned behavior and the individual and social environment factors in risk research, a comprehensive analytical framework was built to predict the implementation intention of public health behaviors. …”
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An analysis of pedestrian preferences for wayfinding signage in urban settings: evidence from Nanning, China by Zhou, Jialu, Ujang, Norsidah

“…Pedestrian wayfinding signage, as a critical element supporting pedestrian navigation and urban readability, is often neglected in vehicle-centric urban planning. This study explores the visual preferences of pedestrians regarding wayfinding signage and how these perceptions can be incorporated into the design process. …”
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Site suitability assessment for selected nature-based solution (NBS) in flood-prone area by Ibrahim, Balqis, Ash'aari, Zulfa Hanan, Zulkafli, Zed

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The effects of CT-based attenuation correction on the accuracy of 99mtc SPECT/CT quantification by Vijayakumar, Shamalah S

“…Functional and anatomical imaging are combined in SPECT/CT in nuclear medicine which is essential for precise diagnosis and therapy planning. To reduce patient exposure while retaining the image quality, CT scan radiation doses must be lowered. …”
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Land fragmentation and rural sustainability in bade local government area, Yobe State, Nigeria. by Saleh, Abba, Majid, Mohammad Rafee, Toyin Jagun, Zainab

“…The conceptual framework provides effective land management and land use planning, thus enhance rural sustainability in the Yobe state, Nigeria. …”
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