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A survey of MAC protocols for mobile ad hoc networks (2008)
Book Chapter
Papanastasiou, S., Ould-Khaoua, M., & Charissis, V. (2008). A survey of MAC protocols for mobile ad hoc networks. In G. Ming, Y. Pan, & P. Fan (Eds.), Advances in Wireless Networks: Performance Modelling, Analysis and Enhancement. Nova Science Publishers

Book abstract: This book is dedicated to review important developments and results, explore recent state-of-the-art research and discuss new strategies for performance modelling, analysis and enhancement of wireless networks.

3D stereoscopic design of submersive rescue vehicle and rescue mission simulation (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charissis, V., Ramsay, J., Sharples, B., Naef, M., & Sherwood Jones, B. (2008, December). 3D stereoscopic design of submersive rescue vehicle and rescue mission simulation. Presented at International Conference of Warship 2008, Glasgow

The three-dimensional representation of complex mechanical structures has recently received substantial research attention as it assists significantly during the design review process. Being the epitome of engineering products, submarine designs have... Read More about 3D stereoscopic design of submersive rescue vehicle and rescue mission simulation.

An evaluation of prototype VR medical training environment: applied surgical anatomy training for malignant breast disease (2008)
Book Chapter
Ward, B. M., Charissis, V., Rowley, D., Anderson, P., & Brady, L. (2008). An evaluation of prototype VR medical training environment: applied surgical anatomy training for malignant breast disease. In Ebook: Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 16 (500-505). IOS Press

This paper presents an enquiry into the suitability of Virtual Reality (VR) technology as the principal training method for applied surgical anatomy. In this work we present the development of a prototype VR medical training environment and the evalu... Read More about An evaluation of prototype VR medical training environment: applied surgical anatomy training for malignant breast disease.

Design issues of head-up displays and driving simulators: a European perspective (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charissis, V. (2008, December). Design issues of head-up displays and driving simulators: a European perspective. Paper presented at UCTC Annual Conference, University of California Santa Barbara, California, USA

Head-Up Display (HUD) interfaces aim to improve the driver’s spatial awareness and response times (RTs). In this paper HUD designs enhancing the quality and increasing the quantity of information provided to the driver utilising the vehicle’s sensor... Read More about Design issues of head-up displays and driving simulators: a European perspective.

Augmented reality anatomy training for inguinal canal region (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charissis, V., Ward, B. M., Sakellariou, S., Parkin, I., Rowley, D., & Anderson, P. (2008, December). Augmented reality anatomy training for inguinal canal region. Presented at 2nd International Symposium on Systems Research in the Arts and Humanities

The proliferation of three-dimensional and augmented reality representations offers significant advantages for the accumulation of spatial knowledge regarding human complex structures. Interestingly the interpretation of complex applied medical scien... Read More about Augmented reality anatomy training for inguinal canal region.

An enquiry into VR interface design for medical training: VR augmented anatomy tutorials for breast cancer (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charissis, V., Ward, B. M., Naef, M., Rowley, D., Brady, L., & Anderson, P. (2008, December). An enquiry into VR interface design for medical training: VR augmented anatomy tutorials for breast cancer. Presented at Electronic Imaging, San Jose, CA, US

This paper presents an initial study exploring and evaluating a novel, accessible and user-centred interface developed for a VR Medical training environment. In particular, the proposed system facilitates a detailed 3D information exchange, with the... Read More about An enquiry into VR interface design for medical training: VR augmented anatomy tutorials for breast cancer.

On the impact of user’s computer knowledge on driving simulation test results - HUD simulation case study (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charissis, V., Naef, M., Arafat, S., & Vlachos, G. (2008, June). On the impact of user’s computer knowledge on driving simulation test results - HUD simulation case study. Presented at 27th European Annual Conference on Human Decision-Making and Manual Control, Delft, The Netherlands

Contemporary studies have focused on the development of rear collision avoidance or warning systems, in order to assist drivers during demanding driving situations and weather conditions. However, vehicle’s controllability through human decision-maki... Read More about On the impact of user’s computer knowledge on driving simulation test results - HUD simulation case study.

Investigation of users' age and driving performance with the use of prototype automotive HUD system (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charissis, V., Naef, M., Papanastasiou, S., & Vlachos, G. (2008, November). Investigation of users' age and driving performance with the use of prototype automotive HUD system. Presented at 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems and ITS America's 2008 Annual Meeting, New York

A plethora of rear collision avoidance or warning systems have recently been developed in order to assist drivers in demanding driving situations and weather conditions. However vehicle’s controllability through human decision-making is often sacrifi... Read More about Investigation of users' age and driving performance with the use of prototype automotive HUD system.

bauhaus - model and myth (2008)
Digital Artefact
Stutterheim, K., & Bolbrinker, N. (2008). bauhaus - model and myth. [Film]. Germany

Documentary film (D 2008, 117 min)

This acclaimed documentary examines the artistic and political aims of the Staatliches Bauhaus, arguably the single most influential modernist art school of the 20th century.

Kerstin Stutterheim and Niels Bolb... Read More about bauhaus - model and myth.

Empowering Students Through Reading Diaries (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Schwan, A., & Wasson, S. (2008, December). Empowering Students Through Reading Diaries. Paper presented at English Subject Centre Conference 'Beyond the Essay', Northumbria University

No abstract available.

The 1969 Edition of Ulysses: the making of a Penguin Classic. (2008)
Journal Article
McCleery, A. (2008). The 1969 Edition of Ulysses: the making of a Penguin Classic. James Joyce quarterly, 46, 55-73. https://doi.org/10.1353/jjq.0.0110

The status of Ulysses as a classic in the United Kingdom, and, more specifically, its adoption within the academic canon, resulted from its first publication as a paperback by the Penguin Press in 1969. The decisions that Penguin made about price, si... Read More about The 1969 Edition of Ulysses: the making of a Penguin Classic..