Energy Poverty and the Challenges of Consumer Access to Electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Routledge Handbook of Consumer Protection and Behaviour in Energy Markets

YesAs the world is transitioning to a low carbon economy, there are various energy issues that have arisen not only in the developing world but also the developed world. These rotate around the energy access, energy poverty and energy security challenges that must be addressed in different countries. The crucial role of energy in our everyday lives can no longer be underestimated. Energy is used in our homes for cooking, lighting. It is also used in hospitals, industries and other sectors of the economy. Despite of this, hundreds of millions of people still lack even basic access to modern energy such as electricity, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for lighting and cooking, respectively. In the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region for instance, over 600 million people lack access to modern energy. For the developed world like the United Kingdom, in recent years they have been struggling with energy poverty challenges, specifically, issues of affordability, as most people have been finding it hard to pay for the energy bills. Despite these energy challenges, there have been debate to limit the reliance of certain types of energy such as fossil fuels, which are considered to be the main contributor to Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHE), that are associated with climate change. This book chapter therefore, is intended to explore the energy access challenges in SSA, and analyse the effectiveness of the energy transition initiatives. The chapter will also draw more attention to the realities of the energy progression dialogue in both the global north and global south.The full-text of this book chapter will be released for public view at the end of the publisher embargo on 27 Mar 2026

Synthesis, Physicochemical And Biopharmaceutical Characterisation Of Pro-Antibiotic Esters; Free Bases Of Ciprofloxacin

Schlumberger Faculty for the Future FoundationThe full text will be available at the end of the embargo: 20th Jan 202

Development of novel tumour-activated peptide prodrugs of ATR/ATM inhibitor, AZD6738

The full text will be available at the end of the embargo period: 3rd April 2026The author's name as given on this thesis is Francis MPRAH BARNIEH. His publications use the name format Francis M. Barnieh

Investigation of cytochrome p450 isoforms 1A1, 1B1 and 2W1 as targets for therapeutic intervention in head and neck cancer. Probing CYP1A1, 1B1 and 2W1 activity with duocarmycin bioprecursors

The full text will be available at the end of the embargo: 30th July 202

A Study On Employee’s Intention To Adopt Green Practices At The Workplace In The Context Of The Hotel Industry

This study aims to examine the effect of organisational commitment and employee’s pro-environmental behaviour at home on their intention to adopt green practices at the workplace in the context of hotel industry, by taking the theory of planned behaviour as a conceptual framework. Hotel employees play a critical role that affects customers' experiences, which then affects the overall hotel performance. However, the mechanism that affects their behavioural intention has yet to be investigated properly. Thus, a survey was conducted to collect the data from employees working in green and non-green hotels in Malaysia. Overall, there were 407 responses received, which represented a response rate of 55.75 percent. Then, a set of hypotheses was tested using the structural equation modelling. The empirical results indicate that organisational commitments have a positive effect on the attitude for engaging in a green behaviour and subjective norm, which in turn influenced employees’ intention to adopt green practices at work. Meanwhile, employees’ pro environmental behaviour at home has an indirect impact on employee’s intention to adopt green practices in the workplace through their attitude for engaging in a green behaviour, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. The findings lead to a theoretical contribution by incorporating another theory into the theory of planned behaviour, which is the social bond theory through organisational commitment and spill-over effect through pro environmental behaviour at home. Subsequently, a practical recommendation from this research is attainable to policy makers and hotel providers in order for them to understand and increase employees’ willingness to adopt green practices at the workplace.The full text will be available at the end of the embargo: 15th Dec 202

Dealing with the Most Responsible for International Crimes: An Evaluation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Warrant of Arrest for Vladimir Putin

YesThe aim of international criminal justice as encapsulated in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is to ensure accountability for international crimes and to close impunity gaps. To this end, the preamble of the Rome Statute declares that the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole must not go unpunished and that it is the duty of states to exercise their criminal jurisdictions over those who are most responsible for these crimes. Dealing with the most responsible for international crimes in conflict situations dates to the ad hoc tribunals of the 1990s. With the ICC however, unsuccessful attempts have been made to deal with Uhuru Kenyatta and Omar Al-Bashir former presidents of Kenya and Sudan respectively. Could the ICC’s arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin be an exception? This paper argues that while there seems to be expectations globally on the ICC to ensure accountability for international crimes committed by the most responsible in the Russo/Ukrainian war, the primary responsibility rests on states. It is proposed that unless the complementarity and cooperation pillars of the ICC are fully activated, the arrest warrant for Putin might go in similar trajectory of others

HBIM applications in the world heritage city of as-salt, Jordan: Architecture as a reflection of cultural diversity shaped by migratory flows

YesJordan's history of migration has led to a rich mix of cultures shaping the urban identity where architecture is strong evidence of the tangible record of cultural exchanges. This research explores the urban development as a dynamic canvas where Cultural Heritage emerges as a representation of human diversity and traditions influenced by historical migration flows by using HBIM as a digital tool for storytelling. Focusing on the Qaqish House in the World Heritage City of As-Salt, the research will use HBIM to showcase how digital applications can enrich our understanding of the complex city's layered architectural, social, and historical urban landscape. Building upon the already developed IT-HBIM library, its value will be expanded by incorporating a social and historical dimension. Results emphasizes the potential of HBIM for understanding and interpreting heritage sites by bridging the gap between generations, fostering a sense of community, and attracting global audiences to heritage sites

The imaging support workforce: Stakeholder perceptions of role, impact and career progression

YesIntroduction: Demand for imaging continues to rise, placing significant challenges on an already-stretched radiography workforce. Enhancing the capability and capacity of the Support Worker and Assistant Practitioner (SWAP) workforce is a potential solution, yet little evidence exists about their deployment. This study explored imaging department stakeholder perceptions in NHS institutions across England regarding SWAP roles and responsibilities, their contribution to service provision, and potential for career progression. Methods: This qualitative study is the final phase of a multi-stage explanatory mixed methods study investigating the utilisation of the imaging SWAP workforce. A case study approach included semi-structured interviews (service/modality leads) and focus groups (SWAPs) across nine NHS Trusts. Sampling was evidence-based and purposive, aiming for representative diversity in SWAP utilisation levels, geographical spread and department size. Thematic analysis was conducted within and across cases. Results: The SWAP workforce was consistently recognised as crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and enhancing patient care. Four overarching themes emerged: (1) operational efficiency and service impact, where SWAPs were critical in optimising workflows; (2) roles and responsibilities, recognising both role clarity and ambiguity leading to role strain; (3) career progression, support, and training, highlighting opportunities yet significant barriers to advancement; and (4) workforce dynamics and job satisfaction, where high job satisfaction contrasted with challenges in role stability and professional recognition. Conclusion: SWAPs significantly enhance imaging service delivery. Despite their substantial contributions, SWAPs face challenges in role clarity and career progression that can impact on inherently high job satisfaction. Implications for practice: A high level of variation in SWAP deployment is confirmed; a structured framework is required to guide implementation of effective deployment models. Moving from SWAP rotational models to static modality deployment may enhance consistency, team dynamics and job satisfaction.NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research programme(I.D.NIHR133813)

Embedding a Data-Driven Decision-Making Work Culture in a Social Housing Environment

YesThis paper explores the issue of delayed rent payments in social housing in the United Kingdom and its impact on tenants and housing providers. Our approach is to use machine learning algorithms to analyse payment patterns and identify tenants who may be at risk of falling behind on rent payments. By doing this, we aim to equip housing providers with the necessary tools to intervene early and maintain consistent tenancies. We have conducted research using machine learning models such as decision trees and random forests to address this issue. The paper emphasises the potential benefits of Explainable AI, which can help build trust in data-driven decision-making and AI among employees unfamiliar with AI and machine learning

Non-Negative Matrix Factorisation for Feature Selection: A Proposed Approach for the Detection of Multi-Stage Attacks

NoWith the emergence of digital technologies like 5G wireless networks, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), our daily lives, travel, and work have undergone a transformation. These advancements have led to improved productivity, informed decision-making, and increased profits. However, adversaries have also found lucrative opportunities to launch attacks, which have become more sophisticated and stealthier, making them challenging to detect. Multi-Stage attacks (MSAs), in particular, have gained popularity due to their stealthy nature and the success they have achieved in recent years. To combat these attacks, this paper utilised an optimised Non-Negative Matrix Factorisation (NMF) for feature selection, as part of the Machine Learning (ML) approach to enhance the detection of MSAs