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W. G. Sebald’s theology: A heretic mounts the pulpit (2025)
Journal Article
Sutherland, A. (online). W. G. Sebald’s theology: A heretic mounts the pulpit. Journal of European Studies, https://doi.org/10.1177/00472441251349379

This essay traces a number of ways in which theological matters mark the work of the German author and critic W. G. Sebald (1944–2001). It concentrates on Sebald’s relatively neglected critical writing belonging to the first two decades of his career... Read More about W. G. Sebald’s theology: A heretic mounts the pulpit.

Grid-Based Random Walk Crossover for Genetic Algorithms (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chan, C. H., Sim, K., Chapman, P., & Paechter, B. (2025, September). Grid-Based Random Walk Crossover for Genetic Algorithms. Presented at UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence, Edinburgh, UK

Grid-based random walk crossover (GBRWX) for genetic algorithms (GAs) is proposed. In contrast to traditional crossover operators such as one-point, two-point, and uniform crossover, which exchange genes only at fixed positions in the parent chromoso... Read More about Grid-Based Random Walk Crossover for Genetic Algorithms.

Library of Inspiration: Engaging Young Minds (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Meharg, D., Cathro, S., Stewart, F., Darzentas, D., Mcgregor, I., & Donald, I. (2025, June). Library of Inspiration: Engaging Young Minds. Presented at Interaction Design and Children (IDC) Conference 2025, Reykjavík, Iceland

This demo showcases the Library of Inspiration, an initiative making STEM learning more accessible, engaging, and inclusive, particularly for underrepresented children. Freely available, take-home technology kits distributed via school libraries, ena... Read More about Library of Inspiration: Engaging Young Minds.

Hardwood Strength Grading - Considerations for Density and Compression Strength (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cramer, M., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2025, June). Hardwood Strength Grading - Considerations for Density and Compression Strength. Presented at 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, Australia

It can be a challenge to achieve effective sorting of temperate hardwoods for density when using visual strength grading rules and some types of machine grading. Different solutions have been proposed, including using a single conservative density ac... Read More about Hardwood Strength Grading - Considerations for Density and Compression Strength.

Reuse of wood in structural products – a gain? (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Íñiguez-González, G., Llana, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., Torres, V., & Arriaga, F. (2025, June). Reuse of wood in structural products – a gain?. Presented at 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, Australia

There is increasing interest in the reuse and recycling of wood in construction, but still many important unsolved questions about how it should be done safely and economically. Some important research projects, carried out in recent years, have addr... Read More about Reuse of wood in structural products – a gain?.

Bamboo scrimber dowel-type joints for engineered wood and bamboo structures (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, J., D'Amico, B., Zheng, Y., & khokhar, A. (2025, June). Bamboo scrimber dowel-type joints for engineered wood and bamboo structures. Paper presented at World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2025, Brisbane, Australia

This research delves into dowel-type joints with bamboo scrimber as an innovative alternative to traditional wooden fasteners. The focus is on their application in connecting timber elements of medium density suitable for engineered wood or bamboo pr... Read More about Bamboo scrimber dowel-type joints for engineered wood and bamboo structures.

Compact Dual-band Wearable Antenna for Millimeter-wave Applications: Designed for Medical and IoT Device Integration (2025)
Journal Article
Salisu, A., Musa, U., Sabo, U. U., Abubakar, M. M., Hussaini, A. S., Akinsolu, M. O., See, C. H., & Abd-Alhameed, R. A. (2025). Compact Dual-band Wearable Antenna for Millimeter-wave Applications: Designed for Medical and IoT Device Integration. Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters, 126, 77-85. https://doi.org/10.2528/pierl25030504

This paper introduces a compact dual-band wearable antenna designed for mmWave applications. The antenna is fabricated on a Rogers 3003 semi-flexible substrate with dimensions of 15 × 15 × 1.52 mm 3 and features a circular radiating patch with a full... Read More about Compact Dual-band Wearable Antenna for Millimeter-wave Applications: Designed for Medical and IoT Device Integration.

Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Syngas Production: Recent Progress in Tar Reduction and Future Perspectives (2025)
Journal Article
Jothiprakash, G., Balasubramaniam, P., Sundaram, S., & Ramesh, D. (2025). Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Syngas Production: Recent Progress in Tar Reduction and Future Perspectives. Biomass, 5(3), Article 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomass5030037

Biomass gasification is an effective process for converting organic wastes into syngas. Syngas is a biofuel that possesses several potential applications in the energy sector. However, the major bottleneck for the commercialization of this technology... Read More about Catalytic Biomass Gasification for Syngas Production: Recent Progress in Tar Reduction and Future Perspectives.

A Comparative Study of MR-Based Hand Gesture Control and Teach Pendant Programming for Improving Human-Robot Interaction in Manufacturing (2025)
Journal Article
Manoli, E., Mattera, G., Nelea, L., Marzano, A., & Caggiano, A. (in press). A Comparative Study of MR-Based Hand Gesture Control and Teach Pendant Programming for Improving Human-Robot Interaction in Manufacturing. Procedia CIRP,

As manufacturing transitions from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, technologies such as collaborative robots (cobots) and extended reality (XR) are fostering more human-centred production environments. This study evaluates a gesture-controlled mixed rea... Read More about A Comparative Study of MR-Based Hand Gesture Control and Teach Pendant Programming for Improving Human-Robot Interaction in Manufacturing.

The concept of digital adaptability of nurses and midwives: A factor analysis (2025)
Journal Article
Bleijenbergh, R., Mestdagh, E., Van Rompaey, B., Timmermans, O., & Kuipers, Y. (2025). The concept of digital adaptability of nurses and midwives: A factor analysis. Nurse Education in Practice, 86, Article 104430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104430

Aim/objective
To investigate the underlying constructs of the 29 digital adaptability competencies to identify the phenomenon's key or conceptual properties.

Background
A shift towards a strong and increasing presence of eHealth in future practi... Read More about The concept of digital adaptability of nurses and midwives: A factor analysis.

Electrochemical capacitors with lithium chloride/polyvinyl alcohol solid polymer electrolyte for ionotronic-based thermal sensors (2025)
Journal Article
Manjakkal, L., Kumar, C., Beg, M., Mathew, A., Saju, J., Paul, F., & Markapudi, P. R. (2025). Electrochemical capacitors with lithium chloride/polyvinyl alcohol solid polymer electrolyte for ionotronic-based thermal sensors. Electrochimica Acta, 536, Article 146740. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.146740

This paper describes an ionotronic-based sensor that can detect changes in temperature using a solid polymer electrolyte (SPE)-based transparent electrochemical capacitor (EC). The EC developed using flexible ITO as an active electrode and polyvinyl... Read More about Electrochemical capacitors with lithium chloride/polyvinyl alcohol solid polymer electrolyte for ionotronic-based thermal sensors.

Beyond Formal Power: How Central Roles in Political Networks are Related to Media Visibility (2025)
Journal Article
Vesa, J., Malkamäki, A., Gronow, A., Wagner, P., & Ylä-Anttila, T. Beyond Formal Power: How Central Roles in Political Networks are Related to Media Visibility. Communication Research, https://doi.org/10.1177/00936502251343986

A recurring finding in communication studies is that political actors with formalinstitutional power are highly visible in the media. The relationship between informal power and media visibility remains less understood. This study examines whether ce... Read More about Beyond Formal Power: How Central Roles in Political Networks are Related to Media Visibility.

Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation for Ischaemic Non‐Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Implementation Considerations From a Survey of UK Health Professionals (2025)
Journal Article
Nichols, S., Dawkes, S., Cowie, A., Brown, S., Berry, C., & Humphreys, H. (online). Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation for Ischaemic Non‐Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Implementation Considerations From a Survey of UK Health Professionals. Journal of Advanced Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70023

Aims: Investigate if UK healthcare professionals have the resources and knowledge to provide cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation to people with ischaemic non‐obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA), and explore what type of care healthca... Read More about Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation for Ischaemic Non‐Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Implementation Considerations From a Survey of UK Health Professionals.

Match and training injuries sustained by professional male rugby union players in Scotland (2025)
Journal Article
Bailey, S., Martindale, R., Engebretsen, L., & Palmer, D. (in press). Match and training injuries sustained by professional male rugby union players in Scotland. International Journal of Sports Medicine,

Rugby union (“rugby”) is a full contact sport, with previous studies across the globe reporting a high incidence of injury. However, no injury surveillance study of professional male players in Scotland exists in contemporary literature. The current... Read More about Match and training injuries sustained by professional male rugby union players in Scotland.

The hidden patterns behind association events: a new smarter strategy for smarter bidding (2025)
Newspaper / Magazine
Lockstone-Binney, L., Robertson, M., Drake, C., & Dung Le, J. (2025). The hidden patterns behind association events: a new smarter strategy for smarter bidding

•Despite their global economic and knowledge value, international association meetings and events (IAMEs) have long rotated in patterns that remained unexamined by data.
•New longitudinal analysis reveals that mid-sized events (500–999 delegates) ro... Read More about The hidden patterns behind association events: a new smarter strategy for smarter bidding.

Paths of Desire (preview screening) (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Milne, L. (2025, June). Paths of Desire (preview screening). Presented at Unquiet Shores Conference, Edinburgh Napier University

Preview presentation and discussion of 'Paths of Desire' film, as part of Experimental Films conference session, Unquiet Shores conference 2025.