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Wang, C.W. (author), Jiang, W. (author), Yang, K. (author), Sarsenbayeva, Z. (author), Tag, B. (author), Dingler, T. (author), Goncalves, J. (author), Kostakos, V. (author)Objectives: Hand hygiene has long been promoted as the most effective way to prevent the transmission of infection. However, due to low compliance and low quality of hand hygiene reported in previous studies, constant monitoring of hand hygiene compliance and quality among healthcare workers is crucial. This study investigated the feasibility...journal article 2023
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Hu, Weidong (author), Xu, Zhihao (author), Jiang, Huanyu (author), Liu, Qingguo (author), Yao, Zhiyu (author), Tan, Zhen (author), Ligthart, L.P. (author)The terahertz frequency modulation continuous-wave (THz FMCW) imaging technology has been widely used in non-destructive testing applications. However, THz FMCW real-aperture radar usually has a small depth of field and poor lateral resolution, thus restricting the high-precision imaging application. This paper proposes a 150-220 GHz FMCW...journal article 2023
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Li, M. (author), Jiang, X. (author), Carroll, James (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author)The determination of maintenance strategies is subject to complexity and uncertainty arising from variable offshore wind farm states and inaccuracies in model parameters. The most common method in the existing studies is to adopt an open-loop approach to optimize a maintenance strategy. However, this approach lacks the ability to capture...journal article 2023
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Fang, P. (author), Li, Xiao (author), Jiang, X. (author), Hopman, J.J. (author), Bai, Yong (author)Predicting the bending behaviours of a submarine power cable (SPC) is always a tough task due to its complex geometry and inner layer contact, not to mention the stick–slip mechanism. A full-scale finite element model is cumbersome during the early design stage and a more efficient model for practical use is required. Therefore, in this paper...journal article 2023
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Li, H. (author), Lekić, A. (author), Li, Shan (author), Jiang, Dongrong (author), Guo, Qiang (author), Zhou, Lin (author)The distribution network (DN) reconfiguration is a well-known optimal power flow (OPF) problem. However, with the transition of DN from 'passive' to 'active', new technical challenges arise in DN reconfiguration. This article addresses two key issues in this regard. Firstly, the integration of local renewable generation (LRG) introduces...journal article 2023
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Li, Z. (author), Jiang, X. (author), Hopman, J.J. (author), Affolter, Christian (author)This paper introduces a novel analytical approach aimed at predicting the growth of surface cracks in metallic pipes reinforced with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) subjected to cyclic bending and/or tension loads. The primary objective of this study is to develop a comprehensive analytical model that accounts for multiple factors...journal article 2023
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Ruan, Tiancheng (author), Wang, Hao (author), Jiang, Rui (author), Li, Xiaopeng (author), Xie, N. (author), Xie, Xinjian (author), Hao, Ruru (author), Dong, Changyin (author)Urged by a close future perspective of a traffic flow made of a mix of human-driven vehicles and automated vehicles (AVs), research has recently focused on studying the traffic flow characteristics of Adaptive Cruise Controls (ACCs), the most typical AV. However, in most works, the ACC system is studied under a simplifying and unrealistic...journal article 2023
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Xue, Yutong (author), Le, Yun (author), Zhang, X. (author), Jiang, Kaiwen (author)Large airport operational readiness (LAOR) is a critical factor that directly impacts the opening of airports to the public. However, limited research exists on the risks affecting LAOR schedules. This article explores the risk breakdown structure and risk interactions model of LAOR schedule risk. An empirical investigation was conducted on...journal article 2023
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Vázquez, Ricardo Javier (author), Quek, Glenn (author), Jiang, Yan (author), Rui Peng, Benjamin Yip (author), McCuskey, Samantha R. (author), Ohayon, David (author), Kundukad, Binu (author), Wang, Xuehang (author), Bazan, Guillermo C. (author)Conjugated polymer hydrogels (CPHs) are emerging pseudocapacitive materials capable of forming redox-active hydrogels. Current efforts focus on increasing their areal capacitance (C<sub>Areal</sub>) and cycling stabilities by using binders tolerant to H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>-based electrolytes, while alternatives in more environmentally...journal article 2023
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Wang, Kai (author), Hua, Yu (author), Huang, Lianzhong (author), Guo, Xin (author), Liu, Xing (author), Ma, Zhongmin (author), Ma, Ranqi (author), Jiang, X. (author)Optimization of ship energy efficiency is an efficient measure to decrease fuel usage and emissions in the shipping industry. The accurate prediction model of ship energy usage is the basis to achieve optimization of ship energy efficiency. This study investigates the sequential properties of the actual voyage data from a VLOC. On this basis,...journal article 2023
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Jiang, Xi (author), Zhu, Hehua (author), Yan, Zhiguo (author), Zhang, Fengshou (author), Ye, Fei (author), Li, Peinan (author), Zhang, X. (author), Dai, Zhiren (author), Bai, Yun (author), Huang, Baoshan (author)Backfill grouting plays a vital role in shield tunneling. This paper aims to present a comprehensive review of the development and progress of backfill grouting materials specifically designed for shield tunneling. Initially, the various components of grouts, such as pozzolanic materials, filling fine aggregates, and chemical additives, are...journal article 2023
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Jiang, Chuanning (author), An, Xizhong (author), Li, Meng (author), Wu, Yuhang (author), Gou, Dazhao (author), Wu, Yongli (author)Mixing structures and characteristics are crucial to the mixing quality of spherical/cylindrical binary granular systems like the biomass-coal mixtures which can affect energy release and carbon emissions. In this work, the mixing of binary spheres/cylinders in a rotating drum was numerically reproduced by using discrete element method (DEM)....journal article 2023
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Hao, Xuan (author), Qiu, Yubao (author), Jia, Guoqiang (author), Menenti, M. (author), Ma, Jiangming (author), Jiang, Zhengxin (author)Land use–land cover (LULC) is an important feature for ecological environment research, land resource management and evaluation. Although global high-resolution LULC data sets are booming, their regional performances were still evaluated in limited regions. To demonstrate the local applicability of global LULC data products, six emerging LULC...journal article 2023
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Liu, X. (author), Xiao, Yuchun (author), Jiang, Huihuang (author), Guo, Y. (author), Yu, Mengwen (author), Tan, Wanzhong (author)This study presents the analogical assessment of the train-induced vibration and radiated noise in a proposed theater. The theater is to be constructed in a region with crowded metro lines, and the assessment is implemented in an analogical building with comparable structural type and metro condition. Prior to the assessment, the comparability...journal article 2023
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Morete Barbosa Bertolo, V. (author), Jiang, Q. (author), Terol Sanchez, M. (author), Riemslag, A.C. (author), Walters, C.L. (author), Sietsma, J. (author), Popovich, V. (author)High strength steels are widely used for structural applications, where a combination of excellent strength and ductile-to-brittle transition (DBT) properties are required. However, such a combination of high strength and toughness can be deteriorated in the heat affected zone (HAZ) after welding. This work aims to develop a relationship...journal article 2023
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Pourbeirami Hir, Maryam (author), Kirichek, Alex (author), Pourmohammadzia, N. (author), Jiang, M. (author), van Koningsveld, M. (author)A key challenge in the energy transition for Inland Water Transport is the functional design of bunker networks and first-order dimensioning of individual bunker stations. A fundamental ingredient for this is an improved understanding of how upstream energy supply (‘well-to-bunker-station’) and downstream demand (‘bunker-station-to-tank’) may...conference paper 2023
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Lu, Qi (author), Li, Shuangmu (author), Zhao, Bo (author), Jiang, Junmin (author), Chen, Zhiyuan (author), Du, S. (author)Multiple voltage conversion ratio (VCR) recursive switched-capacitor (SC) dc-dc converters, based on several basic 2:1 converters, are widely used for on-chip power supplies due to their flexible VCRs for higher energy efficiency. However, conventional multiple VCR SC converters usually have one or more 2:1 converters unused for some VCRs,...journal article 2023
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Li, Zhen (author), Chen, Zhiyuan (author), Wang, Jing (author), Wang, Jiawei (author), Jiang, Junmin (author), Du, S. (author), Cheng, Xu (author), Zeng, Xiaoyang (author), Han, Jun (author)This article presents a piezoelectric energy harvesting (PEH) interface circuit using a new self-bias-flip with the charge recycle (SBFR) technique without employing any additional energy reservoir. Traditional designs, including synchronous-switch harvesting on inductor (SSHI), synchronous-switch harvesting on capacitor (SSHC), synchronous...journal article 2023
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Dong, Fuqiang (author), Wang, Jincheng (author), Yu, Xin (author), Jiang, Mengmeng (author), Guo, Yongjia (author), Wang, Shiyu (author), Zu, Yuanzhe (author), Ren, S. (author)In this study, the environmentally friendly rejuvenators with waste thermal conductive oil, polymer, and the interfacial reinforcing agent were prepared. And the influence of the different rejuvenators on the rejuvenation mechanisms of aged SBS modified asphalt was characterized by different scales including the molecule structure, morphology...journal article 2023
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Jiang, Bo (author), Qian, Z. (author), Gu, D. (author), Pan, Jinlong (author)Aimed at realizing the effective strengthening and durable repair of concrete structures, particularly in emergencies like traffic interruption triggered by broken roads and damaged bridges, nine groups of specimens were designed and tested in this paper to develop the high-early-strength Engineered Cementitious Composites (HES-ECC) featured...journal article 2023