Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Mikania glomerata and Mikania laevigata Extracts See

Background: Mikania glomerata and Mikania laevigata (guaco) extracts are popularly used for the treatment of asthma and cough as well as for their anti-inflammatory activity, indistinctly, despite their different chemical composition. Both species may present these activities however, the specific...

Examining the impact of AI chatbot quality on user proactive engagement, considering the roles of trust, cognitive absorption, motivation and decision making: A study of users’ perceptions in the context of the hospitality sector&#x... See

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape service experiences, chatbots are no longer viewed as simple support tools, but as frontline representatives of brand experience. While many organisations have adopted AI chatbots to streamline operations, far less is understood about how users ...

Modelling and design optimisation of renewable energy communities to support the energy transition aspirations of rural and islanded populations See

The market for distributed Renewable Energy Systems has increased considerably in recent decades, driven by the necessity for a reduction in global carbon emissions in an effort to combat climate change. While the focus on decarbonising the energy sector in Europe has ...

Frequency hopping wireless power transfer within the SAE J2954 operating frequency bandwidth for charging electric vehicles See

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is a means of transferring electric power through a magnetic or electric field via an airgap. This technology has resulted to the recent independence of plug in systems to charge equipment. The propagation of electric vehicles (EV) necessitates advancements...

Acceptability of a digital pulmonary rehabilitation app as an adjunct or alternative to usual care for people with chronic lung diseases: A qualitative study of patients’ views and experiences See

Background: Centre-PR may not be accessible for people living distant from PR centres. Remote digital PR may have equivalent benefits to centre-PR; however, previous trials were potentially biased towards digitally literate patients, and largely excluded participants with a preference for&...

Of bees and the garden: Natural and human orders in Mandeville and Hayek See

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Evaluation of SEND First: Final report for the City of London Corporation See

This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the SEND First approach taken up in The City Academy, Hackney, a secondary school that is part of the City Family of schools. The City of London Corporation commissioned us to undertake the evaluation to understand the...

Privacy and security concerns shaping smart city adoption: Evidence from Qatar See

Information security remains a significant concern for the adoption of smart cities (SCs) worldwide, particularly in relation to the development and implementation of digital ecosystems. SCs entail the interconnectedness of networks and systems that collect and process huge volumes of diverse...

The Effect of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Fear of Missing Out (FoMo) within Kuwait’s Context See

This study examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Social Media (SM) on the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) among general social media users in Kuwait and employees of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) of Kuwait. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data was gathered fr...