Academic Articles & Research Papers

An exploratory examination of the barriers to innovation and change as perceived by senior management

The banking industry has undergone significant shifts as innovations have enabled new banking services and created new customer requirements. While banks strive to incorporate innovation and change systems, they also face various obstacles....

A novel chaotic flower pollination algorithm for function optimization and constrained optimal power flow considering renewable energy sources

This study presents an improved chaotic flower pollination algorithm (CFPA) with a view to handle the optimal power flow (OPF) problem integrating a hybrid wind and solar power and generate the optimal settings of generator power, bus volta...

A study on the flexural behaviour of lightweight concrete beams reinforced with pumice, silica fume and carbon fibers

Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) incorporating pumice aggregates offers a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete, enabling a reduced self-weight while maintaining adequate strength and stiffness for structural applications. T...

IoT-enabled real-time outdoor monitoring of perovskite BIPV system under real climatic conditions

This study presents a first-of-its-kind IoT-enabled outdoor investigation of perovskite Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) subsystems under real environmental operating conditions at Peshawar, Pakistan. Two architecturally distinct per...

SA-M-SBL: An Algorithm for CSI-Based Device-Free Localization With Faulty Prior Information

As an emerging technique, device-free localization (DFL) is promising to localize the target without attaching any transceivers. Recently, the benefits of channel state information (CSI) on DFL have been revealed in this paper. Motivated by...

Development of Power-to-X Catalytic Processes for CO₂ Valorisation: From the Molecular Level to the Reactor Architecture

Nowadays, global climate change is likely the most compelling problem mankind is facing. In this scenario, decarbonisation of the chemical industry is one of the global challenges that the scientific community needs to address in the immedi...

A review of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) incorporation in the hydrogen production process

Integrating the photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system in green hydrogen production is an improvement in sustainable energy technologies. In PV/T systems, solar energy is converted into electricity and thermal energy simultaneously using hot wa...

City beautification through corporate social responsibility landscape branding in enhancing urban landscape identity in Kisumu City, Kenya

City identity and branding have traditionally been shaped by iconic architecture, including monumental buildings and landmarks. However, recent studies have begun to explore city branding through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initia...

Impacts of Sugarcane Vinasses on the Structure and Composition of Bacterial Communities in Brazilian Tropical Oxisols

This study explored how different sugarcane vinasses influence the structure and composition of soil bacterial communities in two tropical Oxisols with contrasting textures. In a controlled microcosm experiment with sugarcane seedlings, two...

Functionalising Collagen-Based Scaffolds With Platelet-Rich Plasma for Enhanced Skin Wound Healing Potential

Porous collagen-glycosaminoglycan (collagen-GAG) scaffolds have shown promising clinical results for wound healing; however, these scaffolds do not replace the dermal and epidermal layer simultaneously and rely on local endogenous signaling...

Maxillary Resection Prosthesis Retained by Telescopic Crowns and a Rotational Latching Mechanism: A Case Report

Context: Prosthetic rehabilitation of acquired maxillary defects with Maxillary Resection Prostheses (MRPs) remains biomechanically challenging, particularly in partially edentulous patients, where conventional clasp-retained designs often ...

Decoding cross-cultural textbook networks: structural patterns, formation mechanisms, and predictive insights using a topology–cognition framework

Abstract Conventional textbook analysis often faces fragmented frameworks, obscuring the relationship between content structure and cognitive development. To address this gap, we propose an integrative computational modeling framework that ...

Chimeric antigen receptor T‐cell therapy: Challenges and framework of outpatient administration

Abstract Adoptive cellular therapy has made a landmark change within the treatment paradigm of several hematologic malignancies, and novel cellular therapy products, such as chimeric antigen receptor T‐cell therapy (CART), have demonstrated...

Objective Assessment of Maritime VHF Communication Competence Using a Real-Time Simulation Framework

VHF radiotelephony remains a fundamental component of maritime safety and is mandated by the STCW Convention as an essential operational competency for seaferer. However, existing studies largely focus on basic button-level interaction and ...

Creating British Global Leadership: The Liberal Trading Community from 1750 to 1792

This paper explores the process by which Great Britain rose to a position of global leadership in the 1800s. It examines the critical period from 1750 to 1792 when Great Britain moved from global leadership based on colonial/mercantile powe...

Prevalence, associated factors and consequence of problematic smartphone use among adolescents and young adults in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.

BackgroundProblematic smartphone use (PSU) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and young adults are of major concern to parents. However, the prevalence and associated factors related to these issue...

Course Design using an Authentic Studio Model / Restructuration de cours au moyen d’un authentique modèle de studio de design

Educational Technology and Design 879 is a graduate course that introduces students to the basics of video design and production. In an attempt to improve the learning experience for students a redesign of the course was implemented for the...

Augmented Reality Intersecting Digital Content into Real-Life Environments: A Case of A Rurally Located Institution of Higher Learning, Eastern Cape Province

This paper explored the incorporation of Augmented Reality (AR) within the educational framework in a rurally located university in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The study investigated how digital content within real-lived expe...

Can a Technology Enterprise Transition from Niche to Wider Market Appeal in the Turbulent Digital Media Industry?

Entropy-Based Portfolio Optimization in Cryptocurrency Markets: A Unified Maximum Entropy Framework

Traditional mean–variance portfolio optimization proves inadequate for cryptocurrency markets, where extreme volatility, fat-tailed return distributions, and unstable correlation structures undermine the validity of variance as a comprehens...