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Kinematics, dynamics and control of a stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism (2017)
Journal Article
Zhao, Y., Yu, H., Zhang, J., Yang, J., & Zhao, T. (2017). Kinematics, dynamics and control of a stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism. International Journal of Robotics and Automation, 32(3), https://doi.org/10.2316/journal.206.2017.3.206-4918

This paper proposes a new control scheme of a stabilized platform with a 6-revolution universal spherical (6-RUS) parallel mechanism in non-inertial. A kinematics model of the stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism is developed using the... Read More about Kinematics, dynamics and control of a stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism.

Tea leaves moisture prediction using one-port monopole sensor (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Ling, J., Then, Y., You, K., Ahmed, J., & Zaidel, D. (2017). Tea leaves moisture prediction using one-port monopole sensor. In 2017 IEEE Asia Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC) (654-657). https://doi.org/10.1109/APMC.2017.8251531

This paper presents the application of using a coaxial monopole sensor for determining and formulating the relationship between the reflection coefficient and the moisture content of tea leaves. A coaxial monopole sensor with operating frequency rang... Read More about Tea leaves moisture prediction using one-port monopole sensor.

A unified global investigation on the spectral effects of soiling losses of PV glass substrates: preliminary results (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Micheli, L., Fernández, E. F., Smestad, G. P., Alrashidi, H., Sarmah, N., Sellami, N., …et al. (2017). A unified global investigation on the spectral effects of soiling losses of PV glass substrates: preliminary results. In 2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC) (2858-2863). https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2017.8366317

The present work reports on the initial results of an international collaboration aiming to investigate the spectral effects of soiling losses. Identical glass coupons have been exposed outdoors for eight weeks in different locations worldwide, and w... Read More about A unified global investigation on the spectral effects of soiling losses of PV glass substrates: preliminary results.

Reproducibility in machine Learning-Based studies: An example of text mining (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Olorisade, B. K., Brereton, P., & Andras, P. (2017). Reproducibility in machine Learning-Based studies: An example of text mining. In ICML 2017 RML Workshop: Reproducibility in Machine Learning

Reproducibility is an essential requirement for computational studies including those based on machine learning techniques. However, many machine learning studies are either not reproducible or are difficult to reproduce. In this paper, we consider... Read More about Reproducibility in machine Learning-Based studies: An example of text mining.

Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects (2017)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Awodele, O. A. (2017). Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects. Journal of Civil and Environmental Research, 9(2), 54-64

Value for Money is the client’s assessment of the project delivered and/or services rendered by the various project stakeholders as it met the pre-determined objectives. The study focused on ways by which the required value for money can be achieved... Read More about Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects.

Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria (2017)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Aje, I. O. (2017). Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(11), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001394

This paper explores the benefits and barriers to partnering in quantity-surveying (QS) firms in Nigeria, and suggests projects and professional services best served by this practice. A mixed research design informs the identification of related conce... Read More about Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria.

Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria (2017)
Journal Article
Saka, A. B., Olawumi, T. O., & Omoboye, A. J. (2017). Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria. World Scientific News, 83, 15-28

Erratic supply of electricity to residential buildings has led many occupants/owners to source for alternative sources to complement the epileptic supply from the National Grid. The sun produces energy expense-free, which is being untapped in this pa... Read More about Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria.

Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., Chan, D., & Wong, J. (2017). Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 23(8), 1060-1081. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2017.1374301

Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes have continued to gain relevance in the Architectural, En- gineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with more resources directed toward it. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 445 BIM articl... Read More about Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Distribution power loss minimization via distributed generation, capacitor and network reconfiguration (2017)
Journal Article
Muhtazaruddin, M. N. B., Bani, N. A., Aris, S. A. M., Kaidi, H. M., Fatah, A. Y. A., Jamia, J. J., …Abu-Bakar, S. H. (2017). Distribution power loss minimization via distributed generation, capacitor and network reconfiguration. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 5(3), 488-495. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v5.i3.pp488-495

This paper presents a solution to solve the network reconfiguration, DG coordination (location and size), and capacitor coordination (location and size), simultaneously. The proposed solution will be determined by using Artificial Bee Colony (ABC). V... Read More about Distribution power loss minimization via distributed generation, capacitor and network reconfiguration.

A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability (2017)
Journal Article
Aziz, N. F. A., Rahmat, N. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Rahman, T. K. A., Yasin, Z. M., Wahab, N. A., & Salim, N. A. (2017). A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering, 9(2-11), 171-177

Identification of voltage stability weak area in power system plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of voltage collapse. A fast and accurate identification method helps power system operators to apply voltage stability control action o... Read More about A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability.