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View article: Salt taste perception, dietary salt intake, cardiovascular health and genetic variation in Zambian adults with HIV
Salt taste perception, dietary salt intake, cardiovascular health and genetic variation in Zambian adults with HIV Open
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of noncommunicable mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven in part by excessive salt intake. People living with HIV (PLWH) face heightened CVD risks due to hypertensio…
View article: A randomised controlled trial to determine the effect of genotype‐based personalised diet and physical activity advice for <i>FTO</i> genotype (rs9939609) delivered via email on healthy eating motivation in young adults
A randomised controlled trial to determine the effect of genotype‐based personalised diet and physical activity advice for <i>FTO</i> genotype (rs9939609) delivered via email on healthy eating motivation in young adults Open
The prevalence of obesity continues to rise, and public health dietary recommendations are not being adhered to. The transition to higher education is a period of risk for weight gain in young adults and has been demonstrated as a good tim…
View article: The effects of exercise, heat-induced hypo-hydration and rehydration on blood–brain-barrier permeability, corticospinal and peripheral excitability
The effects of exercise, heat-induced hypo-hydration and rehydration on blood–brain-barrier permeability, corticospinal and peripheral excitability Open
Purpose The effects of low-intensity exercise, heat-induced hypo-hydration and rehydration on maximal strength and the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms are not well understood. Methods To assess this, 12 participants took part in a…
View article: Energy cost optimization of Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) systems for different regions of installation
Energy cost optimization of Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) systems for different regions of installation Open
Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) is a promising Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) technology due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. This paper presents a novel approach to optimizing the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for …
View article: The impact of perioperative acute kidney injury/failure on short and long surgical outcomes
The impact of perioperative acute kidney injury/failure on short and long surgical outcomes Open
The development of acute kidney injury after surgery is associated with significant mortality and morbidity and with worse short and long-term outcomes. Patients who develop acute kidney injury are at an increased risk of developing long-t…
View article: Multi-objective Energy Management Model for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic-Battery Systems: Application to Refugee Camps
Multi-objective Energy Management Model for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic-Battery Systems: Application to Refugee Camps Open
Despite the benefits of stand-alone solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the context of refugee camps, these systems fail within the first few years of operations—typically the first three years. The leading causes of the failure of solar PV…
View article: Multi-objective Optimisation of a Wastewater Anaerobic Digestion System
Multi-objective Optimisation of a Wastewater Anaerobic Digestion System Open
This paper looks at multi-objective optimisation of a wastewater AD system where the model is demonstrated for a case study plant. Anaerobic Digestion Model No. 1 (ADM1) was used to predict biogas yields from the digester. Interviews, with…
View article: Assessment of Sustainable Biomass Energy Technologies in Pakistan Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process
Assessment of Sustainable Biomass Energy Technologies in Pakistan Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process Open
Pakistan is not merely confronting the energy crisis but also dealing with the scarcity of economical technologies for the utilization of energy resources. From the basic resources, renewable energy is one of the considerable resources. Du…
View article: Off the boil? The challenges of monitoring cooking behaviour in refugee settlements
Off the boil? The challenges of monitoring cooking behaviour in refugee settlements Open
To address the need for improved access to energy and meet the United Nations Clean Energy Challenge (2019), humanitarian agencies require robust, valid, and meaningful data that documents the everyday energy practices of displaced people.…
View article: Using multi-objective optimisation with ADM1 and measured data to improve the performance of an existing anaerobic digestion system
Using multi-objective optimisation with ADM1 and measured data to improve the performance of an existing anaerobic digestion system Open
This paper presents a method to model and optimise the substrate feeding rate of an anaerobic digestion (AD) system. The method is demonstrated for a case study plant in Bangalore, India, using onsite kitchen waste to provide biogas for co…
View article: A community energy management system for smart microgrids
A community energy management system for smart microgrids Open
Community micro-grid energy projects are needed to drive de-carbonisation and increase equity of energy systems among displaced communities. However, micro-grid solutions are often inflexible and lack functionality to respond to displaced …
View article: EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) datasets
EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) datasets Open
This repository contains raw datasets gathered under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities by cre…
View article: EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) datasets
EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) datasets Open
This repository contains raw datasets gathered under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities by cre…
View article: The HEED project: Summary of multi-level cross sectional impact.
The HEED project: Summary of multi-level cross sectional impact. Open
Globally, there are 82.4 million displaced people and 26.4 million refugees[i]. An estimated 7 million displaced people in camps have access to electricity for less than four hours a day[ii], making them among the most likely groups left b…
View article: Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements
Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements Open
This paper examines the gap between the design and in-situ performance of solar streetlight interventions in two humanitarian settings. Displaced settlements often lack street lighting and electricity. Given that off-grid solar streetlight…
View article: Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Energy Performance Gap in Community-Based Solar Energy Interventions: Lessons from two Rwandan Refugee Camps, 2020
Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Energy Performance Gap in Community-Based Solar Energy Interventions: Lessons from two Rwandan Refugee Camps, 2020 Open
The dataset deposited here was prepared under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities, create an evidence …
View article: Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Community-based solar energy interventions: lessons from two Rwandan refugee camps, 2020
Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Community-based solar energy interventions: lessons from two Rwandan refugee camps, 2020 Open
The dataset deposited here was prepared under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities, create an evidence …
View article: Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Energy Performance Gap in Community-Based Solar Energy Interventions: Lessons from two Rwandan Refugee Camps, 2020
Supplementary material for the publication: J.D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Energy Performance Gap in Community-Based Solar Energy Interventions: Lessons from two Rwandan Refugee Camps, 2020 Open
The dataset deposited here was prepared under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities, create an evidence …
View article: Supplementary material for the publication: J. D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements, 2020.
Supplementary material for the publication: J. D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements, 2020. Open
The dataset deposited here was prepared under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities, create an evidence …
View article: Supplementary material for the publication: J. D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements, 2020.
Supplementary material for the publication: J. D. Nixon, K. Bhargava and E. Gaura, Analysis of standalone solar streetlights for improved energy access in displaced settlements, 2020. Open
The dataset deposited here was prepared under the EPSRC-funded Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement research project (EP/P029531/1). The project aimed to understand energy needs of displaced communities, create an evidence …