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A general theoretical scheme for shape-programming of incompressible hyperelastic shells through differential growth (2023)
Journal Article
Li, Z., Wang, J., Hossain, M., & Kadapa, C. (2023). A general theoretical scheme for shape-programming of incompressible hyperelastic shells through differential growth. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 255-256, Article 112128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112128

In this paper, we study the problem of shape-programming of incompressible hyperelastic shells through differential growth. The aim of the current work is to determine one of the possible growth tensors (or growth functions) that can produce the defo... Read More about A general theoretical scheme for shape-programming of incompressible hyperelastic shells through differential growth.

Effects of COVID-19 on the relationship between inflation and REITs returns in South Africa (2023)
Journal Article
Mpofu, B., Moobela, C., & Simbanegavi, P. (2023). Effects of COVID-19 on the relationship between inflation and REITs returns in South Africa. Journal of Property Investment and Finance, 41(5), 506-522. https://doi.org/10.1108/jpif-10-2022-0072

Purpose
This research aims to ascertain the extent to which the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic affected the relationship between inflation and real estate investment trusts (REITs) returns in South Africa.

Design/methodology/approac... Read More about Effects of COVID-19 on the relationship between inflation and REITs returns in South Africa.

Cost-Effective Heating Control Approaches by Demand Response and Peak Demand Limiting in an Educational Office Building with District Heating (2023)
Journal Article
Yuan, X., Vand, B., Martin, K., Jokisalo, J., Liang, Y., Kosonen, R., & Pan, Y. (2023). Cost-Effective Heating Control Approaches by Demand Response and Peak Demand Limiting in an Educational Office Building with District Heating. Buildings, 13(2), Article 332. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13020332

This study examined three different approaches to reduce the heating cost while maintaining indoor thermal comfort at acceptable levels in an educational office building, including decentralized (DDRC) and centralized demand response control (CDRR) a... Read More about Cost-Effective Heating Control Approaches by Demand Response and Peak Demand Limiting in an Educational Office Building with District Heating.

Predicting Hourly Boarding Demand of Bus Passengers Using Imbalanced Records From Smart-Cards: A Deep Learning Approach (2023)
Journal Article
Tang, T., Liu, R., Choudhury, C., Fonzone, A., & Wang, Y. (2023). Predicting Hourly Boarding Demand of Bus Passengers Using Imbalanced Records From Smart-Cards: A Deep Learning Approach. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2023.3237134

The tap-on smart-card data provides a valuable source to learn passengers’ boarding behaviour and predict future travel demand. However, when examining the smart-card records (or instances) by the time of day and by boarding stops, the positive insta... Read More about Predicting Hourly Boarding Demand of Bus Passengers Using Imbalanced Records From Smart-Cards: A Deep Learning Approach.

Performance analysis and comparison between bifacial and monofacial solar photovoltaic at various ground albedo conditions (2023)
Journal Article
Alam, M., Gul, M. S., & Muneer, T. (2023). Performance analysis and comparison between bifacial and monofacial solar photovoltaic at various ground albedo conditions. Renewable Energy Focus, 44, 295-316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ref.2023.01.005

This paper analyses and compares the performance between a bifacial and a monofacial PV system based on the tests conducted at Heriot-Watt University, UK. The module's performance was observed on different ground reflective surfaces: concrete, white... Read More about Performance analysis and comparison between bifacial and monofacial solar photovoltaic at various ground albedo conditions.

Use of viscoelastic polymer sheet as an acoustic control treatment in ceramic tiles to improve sound insertion loss (2023)
Journal Article
Sukontasukkul, P., Tontiwattanakul, K., Puttiwongrak, A., Zhang, H., Parichatprecha, R., Suksiripattanapong, C., Phoo-ngernkham, T., Imjai, T., & Chindaprasirt, P. (2023). Use of viscoelastic polymer sheet as an acoustic control treatment in ceramic tiles to improve sound insertion loss. Results in Engineering, 17, Article 100897. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.100897

Ceramic tiles are commonly used in non-structural components of a building such as walls, partitions, floors, and roofs. However, due to their high surface hardness and density, ceramic tiles are not an ideal soundproof material. To... Read More about Use of viscoelastic polymer sheet as an acoustic control treatment in ceramic tiles to improve sound insertion loss.

Solar panels and other renewables on people's homes, better insulation and a 'smart' electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises (2023)
Newspaper / Magazine
Ryan, D. (2023). Solar panels and other renewables on people's homes, better insulation and a 'smart' electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises. [Newspaper article]

Recent events have highlighted the folly of over-reliance on imported oil and gas. However, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of this knowledge so that it disappears once priorities change, like a passing fad. A long-term commitment to a transi... Read More about Solar panels and other renewables on people's homes, better insulation and a 'smart' electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises.

Low-Loss and Dual-Band Filter Inspired by Glide Symmetry Principle Over Millimeter-Wave Spectrum for 5G Cellular Networks (2023)
Journal Article
Karamirad, M., Pouyanfar, N., Alibakhshikenari, M., Ghobadi, C., Nourinia, J., See, C. H., & Falcone, F. (2023). Low-Loss and Dual-Band Filter Inspired by Glide Symmetry Principle Over Millimeter-Wave Spectrum for 5G Cellular Networks. iScience, 26(1), Article 105899. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105899

This paper focuses on designing a dual-band, bandpass filter configuration inspired by glide-symmetric structures in a single plane. Geometry configuration of elliptical slots on both sides of single substrate generally affects electromagnetic fields... Read More about Low-Loss and Dual-Band Filter Inspired by Glide Symmetry Principle Over Millimeter-Wave Spectrum for 5G Cellular Networks.

"More Than a Cliché": Experiencing Hybrid Gifting in the Wild (2023)
Journal Article
Spence, J., Koleva, B., Benford, S., Darzentas, D., Flintham, M., Glover, K., Wagner, H., Gibson, R., & Thorn, E. (2023). "More Than a Cliché": Experiencing Hybrid Gifting in the Wild. ACM transactions on computer-human interaction, 30(4), Article 55. https://doi.org/10.1145/3577015

Gifting is socially and economically important. Studies of gifting physical objects have revealed motivations, values, and the tensions between them, while HCI research has revealed weaknesses of digital gifting and explored possibilities of hybrid g... Read More about "More Than a Cliché": Experiencing Hybrid Gifting in the Wild.

Signalling new opportunities? An analysis of UK job adverts for degree apprenticeships (2023)
Journal Article
Fabian, K., Taylor-Smith, E., Smith, S., & Bratton, A. (2023). Signalling new opportunities? An analysis of UK job adverts for degree apprenticeships. Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 13(2), 299-314. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-02-2022-0037

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the degree apprenticeship labour market and employers' strategies for apprenticeship recruitment using job advertisement data. Specifically, this study identifies the skills, attributes, exp... Read More about Signalling new opportunities? An analysis of UK job adverts for degree apprenticeships.