A novel multi-factor fuzzy membership function- adaptive extended Kalman filter algorithm for the state of charge and energy joint estimation of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries.

In view of the unmeasurable state parameters of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries, this paper investigates a novel multi-factor fuzzy membership function - adaptive extended Kalman filter (MFMF-AEKF) algorithm for the online joint estimation of the state of charge and energy. Strong nonlinear characteristics of model parameters are characterized by considering multiple processing factors of electrochemical and diffusion effects for lithium-ion batteries and constructing an optimized multifactor coupling model. In the proposed MFMF-AEKF method, multi-space-scale factors are introduced to realize the numerical analysis of the multi-factor coupled model parameters and state estimation under dynamic working conditions of electric-vehicle lithium-ion batteries. The proposed MFMF-AEKF algorithm estimates the state of charge (SOC) with the overall best mean absolute error (MAE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), root mean square error (RMSE), and maximum error (ME) values of 1.822%, 4.322%, 1.947%, and 2.954%, respectively, under challenging working conditions. And The MAE, MAPE, RMSE, and ME values for the state of energy (SOE) are 0.617%, 1.711%, 0.695%, and 1.011%, respectively. Both state estimation results are better than the traditional method. The proposed MFMF-AEKF algorithm has higher estimation accuracy which provides a feasible estimation algorithm for the joint SOC and SOE of lithium-ion batteries

Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes.

This paper examines trust taxation in Australia and Canada, focusing on the Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936's Section 97(1) and the Canadian Income Tax Act's Section 94.1. It explores the Australian Carter and the Canadian Fundy Settlement cases, highlighting their implications for tax avoidance strategies. The paper employs a comparative methodology to provide insights into the policy and legislative nuances shaping trust distribution taxation in these jurisdictions. The goal is to bridge traditional legal frameworks with modern fiscal challenges and inform future reforms in common-law countries

Examining the influence of customers, suppliers and regulators on environmental practices of SMEs: evidence from the United Arab Emirates.

This study explores which stakeholders have more substantial influence than others and which combinations of stakeholders will have the greatest impact on small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises' environmental practices. A quantitative survey of 150 manager‐owners of SMEs found that while customers and suppliers significantly influence SMEs' sustainability behaviors, the demands and expectations set by regulatory bodies have a more substantial impact on how SMEs shape their environmental practices. Further, the presence of regulatory pressures does more than directly influence SMEs. Pressure from regulatory bodies also amplifies the effect of other forces on SMEs' environmental practices. In other words, when regulatory pressures exist, the impact of customer and supplier pressures on SMEs' sustainability behaviors becomes even more substantial. This synergistic effect underscores the pivotal role of regulatory pressures in shaping and enhancing SMEs' commitment to environmental sustainability

Give it a rest: a systematic review with Bayesian meta-analysis on the effect of inter-set rest interval duration on muscle hypertrophy.

We systematically searched the literature for studies with a randomized design that compared different inter-set rest interval durations for estimates of pre-/post-study changes in lean/muscle mass in healthy adults while controlling all other training variables. Bayesian meta-analyses on non-controlled effect sizes using hierarchical models of all 19 measurements (thigh: 10; arm: 6; whole body: 3) from 9 studies meeting inclusion criteria analyses showed substantial overlap of standardized mean differences across the different inter-set rest periods [binary: short: 0.48 (95%CrI: 0.19–0.81), longer: 0.56 (95%CrI: 0.24–0.86); Four categories: short: 0.47 (95%CrI: 0.19–0.80), intermediate: 0.65 (95%CrI: 0.18–1.1), long: 0.55 (95%CrI: 0.15–0.90), very long: 0.50 (95%CrI: 0.14–0.89)], with substantial heterogeneity in results. Univariate and multivariate pairwise meta-analyses of controlled binary (short vs. longer) effect sizes showed similar results for the arm and thigh with central estimates tending to favor longer rest periods [arm: 0.13 (95%CrI: −0.27 to 0.51); thigh: 0.17 (95%CrI: −0.13 to 0.43)]. In contrast, central estimates closer to zero but marginally favoring shorter rest periods were estimated for the whole body [whole body: −0.08 (95%CrI: −0.45 to 0.29)]. Subanalysis of set end-point data indicated that training to failure or stopping short of failure did not meaningfully influence the interaction between rest interval duration and muscle hypertrophy. In conclusion, results suggest a small hypertrophic benefit to employing inter-set rest interval durations >60 s, perhaps mediated by reductions in volume load. However, our analysis did not detect appreciable differences in hypertrophy when resting >90 s between sets, consistent with evidence that detrimental effects on volume load tend to plateau beyond this time-frame. Systematic Review Registration: OSF, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YWEVC

Distal-extremity cryotherapy in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from paclitaxel administration in people affected by breast cancer: a systematic review.

To explore the experiences of utilising distal-extremity cryotherapy in reducing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy during Paclitaxel treatment on physical functioning, clinical and patient-reported outcomes, compared to standard care in people affected by breast cancer. Four databases and one register were searched on 11 April 2023 to identify all relevant studies meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. These were CINAHL (via EBSCOhost), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline (via EBSCOhost), Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collection, with no limiters placed on any of the searches. Additionally, relevant systematic reviews were scrutinised for potentially relevant studies for screening. Distal-extremity cryotherapy is a safe intervention with minimal risk for serious adverse events. However, insufficient data supports the mainstay clinical use of cryotherapy in reducing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from Paclitaxel use within the breast cancer population. Heterogeneity in study design, cryotherapy mode, and measurement tools underscore the need for additional research. Despite limited data on the impact of distal-extremity cryotherapy in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, there are valuable implications for nursing practice arising from this review. Nurses play a vital role in the clinical and experiential journey of people with breast cancer, it is important that they understand the available evidence and act as patient advocates. Assisting patients in understanding current research and encouraging participation in future studies, thereby enhancing our knowledge, and strengthening the available evidence base

Supernatural cities: placing urban identities, memory and cultural crises.

This special issue builds upon a body of scholarship already developed from the Supernatural Cities project led by Karl Bell at the University of Portsmouth and his edited collection of essays, Supernatural Cities: Enchantment, Anxiety and Spectrality, published in 2019. The articles and creative pieces in this issue present and examine a series of case studies of material and fictional cities, exploring the symbiotic relationship between the supernatural and the city. The aim of the issue is threefold: first, to identify how the supernatural becomes entangled in a city’s identity, its storytelling, and its materiality; second, to showcase examples of how a city is consumed, toured and/or performed as a supernatural space; third, to explore how and why supernatural cities are constructed in response to social and cultural trauma

Understanding the impact of antenatal care policies in Georgia (USA) and Scotland (UK): a textual synthesis. [Preprint]

This study aims to: 1) understand the role of policy in maternal health outcomes; and 2) establish any differences or similarities between health systems, providing benchmarks for future maternal and infant care policies in Georgia and Scotland. Guided by JBI methodology, a textual review of policies and public health interventions that have influenced the antenatal care process in both health systems was conducted. Inclusion criteria for this review were classified using the "PCC" mnemonic: Population (pregnant women and mothers), Concept (policies and strategies that support prenatal and maternal health) and Context (relevant to Scotland and Georgia). Published primary and secondary research, and grey literature (guidelines, reports, and legislation from authoritative sources) were included. Overall, 60 sources contributed to the report on maternal health system topics. Findings of the textual synthesis presented a regionalized system of maternity care led by physician-provided care models in Georgia compared to the nationalized health system in Scotland with an extended scope for midwife-led care models. On a secondary, organizational level, Scotland also widely operates on protocolized, standardized care informed by clinical guidelines such as NICE. The Georgia health systems also follow national guidelines for care, but extent of standardization may vary based on a mixed system of private and public insurance coverage. This is the first study to comprehensively examine maternal health policies in the distinct contexts of Georgia and Scotland, shedding light on the diverse approaches within their respective healthcare systems. These observed variations stem from historical, cultural, and policy contexts unique to each region. As the United States continue to prioritize maternal and child health through public health initiatives, our findings feature crucial considerations for maternal antenatal care policies. Specifically, there is a discernible need to increase access to antenatal care and invest in the maternity care provider workforce, revealing opportunities for targeted improvements in support of maternal health

Bridging the divides: a case study of collective action across Scottish university business schools to support small business.

Support for small business is widely acknowledged as a complex issue of interrelated economic resilience and sustainability. Despite an established literature on the mechanisms through which university business schools support business, few studies have focused on relations between business schools in matters of such national importance. Our qualitative case study contributes to this limited stock of empirical knowledge by following a consortium of 16 university business schools and associated public bodies in Scotland, as they develop a national business support programme. A Networks of Practice (NofP) lens allows us to identify three processual components crucial in developing relations between entrepreneurial universities: acknowledging drivers, establishing relationships, and building a vision-based reference. These three components reveal tensions and challenges as a network of common interest forms. Fresh theoretical insights are offered on the nature of the entrepreneurial university and role of vision to bridge a fragmented higher education environment

Alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists: a protocol for a narrative systematic review.

Accounts of alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists have been reported in historical accounts since the 19th century. Alienation and anomie are distinct types of psychological or social ills where people are problematically separated from, or their skills and values are misaligned with, others and their environment. Alienation and/or anomie can be important precursors of many negative work experiences, including job dissatisfaction, burnout, and/or intention to leave. We aim to study alienation and/or anomie in international pharmacists, reviewing all types of methodological designs, published in peer-reviewed journals, including all primary qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed method research studies. We will narratively describe any focuses, causes, associated factors, and/or consequences of alienation and/or anomie. We will identify all published peer-reviewed research through searching seven electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsychINFO, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science Core Collection, and Scopus) and Google Scholar in May 2024. Extensive hand and citation-searching will also take place. Two independent reviewers will identify eligible studies, conduct a critical appraisal of study conduct, extract data, and synthesise reported findings by narratively exploring relationships within and between studies. The synthesis will follow a hybrid thematic analysis. Initially we will deductively structure the findings according to six themes from underpinning alienation and anomie theory: Care, Values, Meaning, Recognition, Autonomy, and Shared Responsibility. This structure may thereafter be inductively adapted, by creating new additional themes, if required from the data. A GRADE Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research approach will be used to determine a confidence profile of each theme. A thematic map showing the links between themes will also be produced. Ethical permission is not required, as this study uses data from published research. Dissemination will be through publication in peer-reviewed journals, and conference presentations. PROSPERO registration number CRD42024536336

Extraterritoriality in East Asia: extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction in China, Japan, and South Korea.

Extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction is a seemingly novel, arcane subject. Belgium's efforts in relatively recent years to try and punish persons accused of some of the most serious crimes may help create this impression. It is, however, only partially true. Jurisprudentially and academically the topic is arguably approaching its centenary, whereas the subject's practical importance and relevance have today never been greater. Together, these facts underlie Danielle Ireland-Piper's book on extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction in East Asia