University of the West of Scotland

Impact of Rapid Thermal Annealing on the Structural and Piezoelectric Properties of AlN Thin Films

ABSTRACT Aluminum nitride (AlN) is a biocompatible piezoelectric material with energy harvesting properties. This study examines the effects of post‐deposition rapid thermal annealing (RTA) on AlN thin films used in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonators. RTA is perform...

Uncooled mid-infrared photovoltaic detector based on Pb1−xCdxSe thin films for use in non-dispersive infrared methane gas sensors

Abstract This work is focussed on sputtered lead cadmium selenide (Pb 1−x Cd x Se) thin films as the active material within high-speed room temperature mid-infrared photovoltaic (PV) detectors for use in non-dispersive infrared gas sensors. Variation of the Cd content provides a...

Economic Evidence for Proactive Management of Extreme Weather Disaster Risks: A Global Systematic Review Across Strategies, Hazards, and Settings

Growing extreme weather risks increase the need for economically justified investment in climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction, yet evidence remains fragmented across strategies, hazards, and settings. This systematic review synthesised economic effectiveness and stated-...

Sociodemographic, health and criminological risk factors for post-imprisonment mental health and substance use-related service contacts: A nationwide retrospective cohort study using linked data (RELEASE)

Abstract Purpose To quantify differences in health service (community, unscheduled/emergency, inpatient) contact for mental health and substance use pre and post-release from prison, and explore variations between subgroups based on sociodemographic, health and criminological ris...

Agile project management capability enhances sustainable performance through the sequential mediation of agile leadership and strategic agility

Abstract Organizations face increasing pressure to achieve sustainable performance while remaining competitive in volatile environments. Although agility is widely recognized as being associated with organizational responsiveness, limited research explains how agile project manag...

Multi-Model Forecasting of Shoreline Air Temperature using Machine Learning and Deep Learning: The CidAlmeida Station, Portugal

Accurate short-term meteorological forecasting at reservoir shorelines is essential for reservoir management and adaptation planning in Mediterranean climates. This study proposes a multi-stage data-driven framework for time-series prediction and explainable modeling using hourly...

The Impact of Corporate Governance on Corporate Performance – A Study of Technological Companies on the FTSE 250 London Stock Exchange

The significance of effective corporate governance cannot be overemphasized, since it directly affects the entire functioning of a firm. Corporate governance is a brand theory concerned with the alignment of management and shareholder interests. This study examined the impact of...

‘So let me tell you that I love you, and I think about you all the time…’: an exploratory examination of the social leadership of the Union Bears ultra-fan group at Rangers FC

Through purposeful combination of two conceptual frameworks – four dimensions of social movements and the four capabilities leadership model – this research provides an exploratory examination of The Union Bears as an expression of the ultra-fan group phenomenon at Rangers FC. Th...

Glucosamine functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes as potential antibacterial molecules

Antibiotic resistance represents a critical global health challenge driven by the widespread misuse of antimicrobials and the rapid evolution of multidrug-resistant pathogens. Conventional antibiotics are increasingly limited by poor stability, low bioavailability, toxicity, and...

Identification of a nanosecond isomer of $$^{164}$$Tb

Abstract This letter reports on the identification of a new isomeric state of $$^{164}$$ 164 Tb ( $$Z=65$$ Z = 65 , $$N=99$$ N = 99 ), which was measured with the DESPEC setup at the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH following the first relativistic fragmentation...

Shape coexistence in 94Zr from a model-independent analysis

Low-lying states of 94Zr were investigated via low-energy multi-step Coulomb excitation. From the measured γ-ray yields, 16 reduced E2 transition probabilities between low-spin states were determined, together with the spectroscopic quadrupole moments of the 2+1,2 states. Based o...

Collaborative green technology investment and production delivery policy for a dual-channel supply chain under centralized decision making

The growing demand for environmentally responsible products has challenged dual-channel retailing and necessitates innovative policies that align economic and environmental objectives. This study introduces a coordinated production–delivery framework that optimizes green technolo...

Low-frequency resistance training enhances 2D strain-derived carotid strain and strain rate: a novel longitudinal application of strain imaging in healthy middle-aged females

Exercise delays arterial decline in middle‑aged females, yet participation declines with age. We assessed whether 12-weeks of low‑frequency resistance training alters carotid and brachial arterial function in inactive middle‑aged females. Sixteen inactive middle-aged females (57...

Serum biochemical reference intervals in farmed greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili): Variation across production periods

Greater amberjack ( Seriola dumerili ) is an emerging high-value species in Mediterranean aquaculture; however, effective health management is constrained by the lack of species-specific clinical pathology benchmarks. This study established serum biochemical reference intervals (...

Development of a proposed guide to identify, screen and appraise self-report and device-based measures of habitual physical activity in systematic reviews: a methodological protocol

Habitual physical activity (PA) is a fundamental determinant of health, yet its assessment and reporting vary substantially across research studies, creating persistent challenges for evidence synthesis. Systematic reviews that aim to synthesise habitual PA outcomes are frequentl...