This thesis describes research work undertaken in the field of image mining (particularly medical image mining). More specifically, the research work is directed at 3-D image classification according to the nature of a particular Volume Of Interest (...
The design of convection-permitting ensemble prediction systems capable of producing accurate forecasts of disruptive events is an extraordinarily challenging effort. The difficulties associated with the detection of extreme events found at these sca...
Introduction: While the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of many, there is a paucity of information on the impact on people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This study sought to gain insight into the impact of the current situation on pe...
Modelling of the land surface water-, energy-, and carbon balance provides insight into the behaviour of the Earth System, under current and future conditions. Currently, there exists a substantial variability between model outputs, for a range of mo...
When hidden amongst pairs of individuals facing in the same direction, pairs of individuals arranged front-to-front are found faster in visual search tasks than pairs of individuals arranged back-to-back. Two rival explanations have been advanced to ...
The future surface mass balance (SMB) of Antarctic ice shelves has not been constrained with models of sufficient resolution and complexity. Here, we force the high‐resolution Modèle Atmosphérique Régional (MAR) with future simulations from four CMIP...
We hypothesised that cadmium exposure would hinder growth and secretion of carbon-degrading enzymes by mycorrhizal fungi, and that this would vary according to their tolerance to cadmium stress. The enzymes measured were β-Glucosidase, β-Xylosidase, ...
Objective: Variable rate intravenous insulin infusion (VRIII) is a high-risk medication that has a potential to cause significant patient harm if used in error. Complex preparation of VRIII in clinical areas and the need for frequent monitoring and a...
The web-based EatWellQ8 food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed as a dietary assessment tool for healthy adults in Kuwait. Validation against reliable instruments and assessment of its reproducibility are required to ensure the accuracy of t...
Background: With the ever-expanding interconnectedness through the internet, and especially with the recent development of the Internet of Things (IoT), people are increasingly at risk for cybersecurity breaches that can have far-reaching consequence...
