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Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes (2022)
Journal Article
Dabiri, M., Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes. Habitat International, 128, Article 102667. https

One of the most critical challenges in preventive planning and disaster management is the multitudinous uncertainties involved in decision-making. Previous studies showed the usefulness of intuitionistic fuzzy sets for considering uncertainties in de... Read More about Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes.

Joint Effect of Heavy Vehicles and Diminished Light Conditions on Paediatric Pedestrian Injuries in Backover Crashes: A UK Population-Based Study (2022)
Journal Article
Wiratama, B. S., Hsu, L., Yeh, Y., Chen, C., Saleh, W., Liu, Y., & Pai, C. (2022). Joint Effect of Heavy Vehicles and Diminished Light Conditions on Paediatric Pedestrian Injuries in Backover Crashes: A UK Population-Based Study. International Journal of

Backover crashes cause considerable injuries especially among young children. Prior research on backover crashes has not assessed the joint effect of heavy vehicles and diminished light conditions on injuries. By analysing the United Kingdom STATS19... Read More about Joint Effect of Heavy Vehicles and Diminished Light Conditions on Paediatric Pedestrian Injuries in Backover Crashes: A UK Population-Based Study.

Correction of Evanescent Wave Influence on the Flexural Wave Velocity and Wavelength Estimation Based on a Mode Shape Function (2022)
Journal Article
Pantelić, F., Šumarac Pavlović, D., Mijić, M., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2022). Correction of Evanescent Wave Influence on the Flexural Wave Velocity and Wavelength Estimation Based on a Mode Shape Function. Archives of Acoustics, 47(4), 539-546. https://do

The aim of this research is to use a simple acoustic method of a very near field recording, which enables measurement and display of oscillation modes, to estimate the velocity of flexural waves, based on the wavelengths of standing waves measured on... Read More about Correction of Evanescent Wave Influence on the Flexural Wave Velocity and Wavelength Estimation Based on a Mode Shape Function.

Dynamic Behaviour of a Geotechnical Seismic Isolation System with Rubber-Sand Mixtures to Enhance Seismic Protection (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bernal-Sanchez, J., McDougall, J., Miranda-Manzanares, M., & Barreto, D. (2022, September). Dynamic Behaviour of a Geotechnical Seismic Isolation System with Rubber-Sand Mixtures to Enhance Seismic Protection. Presented at 3rd European Conference on Earth

A Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) system is proposed in this study based on the use of Rubber-Soil mixtures (RSm) to facilitate the benefits of dynamic soil-foundation structure interaction. The latter is possible due to the lower stiffness and... Read More about Dynamic Behaviour of a Geotechnical Seismic Isolation System with Rubber-Sand Mixtures to Enhance Seismic Protection.

Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru (2022)
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Kuchai, N., Albadra, D., Coley, D., Hart, J., Acevedo-De-los-Ríos, A., & Rondinel-Oviedo, D. R. (2023). Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru. Building Services Engineering Researc

Displaced populations are housed in various constructions, including lightweight predesigned structures. Theoretically, self-built heavyweight structures should ensure better temperatures and be closer to cultural norms. To examine this directly for... Read More about Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru.

Nonlinear response of RC columns subjected to equal energy-double impact loads (2022)
Journal Article
Tantrapongsaton, W., Hansapinyo, C., Limkatanyu, S., Zhang, H., & Vimonsatit, V. (2022). Nonlinear response of RC columns subjected to equal energy-double impact loads. Buildings, 12(9), Article 1420. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12091420

Defining the damage and deflection from the impact by using only the impact energy could be misleading due to the effect of the impact momentum. In addition, reinforced concrete columns might be subjected to repeated impact loading. Hence, this study... Read More about Nonlinear response of RC columns subjected to equal energy-double impact loads.

Development of Predictive Maintenance System for Haemodialysis Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bani, N. A., Noordin, M. K., Hidayat, A. A., Kamil, A. S. A., Amran, M. E., Kasri, N. F., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2022, July). Development of Predictive Maintenance System for Haemodialysis Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System. Pr

Predictive maintenance utilizes a variety of data analytics and statistical techniques to predict possible device or equipment failures and provide suggestions on maintenance strategy according to the results of predictive analytics. This paper prese... Read More about Development of Predictive Maintenance System for Haemodialysis Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System.

Daylighting performance improvements using of split louver with parametrically incremental slat angle control (2022)
Journal Article
Alsukkar, M., Hu, M., Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2022). Daylighting performance improvements using of split louver with parametrically incremental slat angle control. Energy and Buildings, 274, Article 112444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112444

Different shading device systems and control strategies can be employed in different parts of a window system to perform different functions, particularly for fully glazed façades. A split louver with various improvements was proposed in this study a... Read More about Daylighting performance improvements using of split louver with parametrically incremental slat angle control.

Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeships: A feasibility study into development of an MSc programme based on review of current undergraduate provision (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leitch, K., Bernal-Sanchez, J., & Macfarlane, R. (2022). Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeships: A feasibility study into development of an MSc programme based on review of current undergraduate provision. In Proceedings of the 8th International Symp

This paper details the findings of a study undertaken at Edinburgh Napier University to assess the feasibility of developing an existing Graduate Apprentice programme in Civil Engineering to a MSc level. Using a mixed methods approach, data from a se... Read More about Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeships: A feasibility study into development of an MSc programme based on review of current undergraduate provision.

Wood in buildings: the right answer to the wrong question (2022)
Journal Article
Göswein, V., Arehart, J., Pittau, F., Pomponi, F., Lamb, S., Zea Escamilla, E., …Habert, G. (2022). Wood in buildings: the right answer to the wrong question. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1078(1), 012067. https://doi.org/10.1

Reducing the embodied emissions of materials for new construction and renovation of buildings is a key challenge for climate change mitigation around the world. However, as simply reducing emissions is not sufficient to meet the climate targets, usin... Read More about Wood in buildings: the right answer to the wrong question.

Socio-ecological risks management dynamic simulation in megaproject development of the Edinburgh Tram Network (2022)
Journal Article
Boateng, P., Omotayo, T., Osunsanmi, T., & Ekundayo, D. (in press). Socio-ecological risks management dynamic simulation in megaproject development of the Edinburgh Tram Network. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, https://doi.org/

Purpose The inherent risks and their interactive impacts in megaproject development have been found in numerous cases worldwide. Although risk management standards have been recommended for the best practice in engineering construction projects, the... Read More about Socio-ecological risks management dynamic simulation in megaproject development of the Edinburgh Tram Network.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Sandy Brechin and Friends (2022)
Exhibition / Performance
Currie, J. (2022). Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Sandy Brechin and Friends. [Live Public Performance]. Performed at The A Club at the Merchant's Hall. 27 August 2022. (Unpublished)

He's back! After two years of forced solitary accordion squeezing at home, and to the huge relief of his neighbours, Sandy returns to the A Club once again, upgraded, biceps bulging, pumped and well-oiled, along with special guest singer, the fabulou... Read More about Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Sandy Brechin and Friends.

Resolving clashes between net-zero energy and acoustics engineering specifications, to enhance low-carbon building performance, regulatory compliance and future skills. Laws and standards comparison between Italy and UK (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Danza, L., Scrosati, C., Belussi, L., Scamoni, F., Currie, J., & Smith, S. (2022, August). Resolving clashes between net-zero energy and acoustics engineering specifications, to enhance low-carbon building performance, regulatory compliance and future ski

Under the CNR (Italy) and RSE (Scotland) joint scientific cooperation agreement, the project deals with the development and enhancing understanding of the technical clashes and engineering solu-tions required to deliver net-zero outcomes across diver... Read More about Resolving clashes between net-zero energy and acoustics engineering specifications, to enhance low-carbon building performance, regulatory compliance and future skills. Laws and standards comparison between Italy and UK.

ResDO-UNet: A deep residual network for accurate retinal vessel segmentation from fundus images (2022)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Shen, J., Yang, L., Bian, G., & Yu, H. (2023). ResDO-UNet: A deep residual network for accurate retinal vessel segmentation from fundus images. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 79, Article 104087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2022.1040

For the clinical diagnosis, it is essential to obtain accurate morphology data of retinal blood vessels from patients, and the morphology of retinal blood vessels can well help doctors to judge the patient’s condition and give targeted therapeutic me... Read More about ResDO-UNet: A deep residual network for accurate retinal vessel segmentation from fundus images.

Vertically-Polarized/End-Fire Phased Array with Folded-Slot Resonators for Cellular Communications (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parchin, N. O., Amar, A. S., Abdel-Rahman, A. S., Adel, A., See, C. H., Abdul-Al, M., & Abd-Alhameed, R. A. (2022, July). Vertically-Polarized/End-Fire Phased Array with Folded-Slot Resonators for Cellular Communications. Presented at 2022 International T

This study aims to introduce a new phased array design with end-fire and vertically-polarized radiation for future cellular networks. The procedure of the array design is simple, accomplished on a single layer substrate material. Its schematic involv... Read More about Vertically-Polarized/End-Fire Phased Array with Folded-Slot Resonators for Cellular Communications.

Super-Wideband and Highly-Miniaturized Phased Array for MM-Wave Smartphone Applications (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Amar, A. S., Darwish, M., Parchin, N. O., See, C. H., Ghareeb, M. F., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., & El-Hennawy, H. (2022, July). Super-Wideband and Highly-Miniaturized Phased Array for MM-Wave Smartphone Applications. Presented at 2022 International Telecommunic

This paper aims to investigate of new phased array design and its radiation characteristics with highly-miniaturized and super-wideband (SWB) properties. The procedure of the phased array design is simple and can be directly performed on a single-lay... Read More about Super-Wideband and Highly-Miniaturized Phased Array for MM-Wave Smartphone Applications.

A New Multiple Slot Antenna System for Sub 6 GHz Smartphones (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parchin, N. O., Amar, A. S., Darwish, M., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Almslmany, A., & El-Hennawy, H. (2022, July). A New Multiple Slot Antenna System for Sub 6 GHz Smartphones. Presented at 2022 International Telecommunications Conference (ITC-Egypt

This work presents a sub-6 GHz multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna array with sufficient characteristics for mobile phone applications. At the four corners of the mobile phone mainboard, there are eight compact hook-shaped slot antennas mou... Read More about A New Multiple Slot Antenna System for Sub 6 GHz Smartphones.