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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.

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.

Retrofitting Existing Buildings for Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ejidike, C. C., Mewomo, M. C., Olawumi, T. O., & Wang, S. (2023, November). Retrofitting Existing Buildings for Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review. Presented at 46th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) 2023 Conference, Auckland, NZ

There has been a notable interest and growth in retrofitting of existing buildings due to its enormous potential in enhancing thermal comfort and energy efficiency. The increased interest in retrofitting has birthed seve... Read More about Retrofitting Existing Buildings for Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review.

A Comprehensive Framework for Out-of-Distribution Detection and Open-Set Recognition in SAR Targets (2025)
Journal Article
Gao, F., Huang, H., Wang, J., Sun, J., Hussain, A., & Zhou, H. (2025). A Comprehensive Framework for Out-of-Distribution Detection and Open-Set Recognition in SAR Targets. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 18, 16095-16109. https://doi.org/10.1109/jstars.2025.3580373

The rejection of outlier data in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image analysis presents a significant challenge, particularly in the scenarios of out-of-distribution (OOD) detection and open set recognition (OSR). This issue arises due to the constan... Read More about A Comprehensive Framework for Out-of-Distribution Detection and Open-Set Recognition in SAR Targets.

Nonlinear Shear Waves in Compressible Media: Occurrence of Strong Shocks (2025)
Journal Article
Bratov, V., & Kuznetsov, S. V. (2025). Nonlinear Shear Waves in Compressible Media: Occurrence of Strong Shocks. Mathematics, 13(12), Article 1991. https://doi.org/10.3390/math13121991

Apparently for the first time, shear shock wave fronts (shear shocks) are observed in a hyperfoam at the propagation of shear waves. The hyperfoam is modelled by the Ogden compressible hyperelastic potential. A possible appearance of the shear shocks... Read More about Nonlinear Shear Waves in Compressible Media: Occurrence of Strong Shocks.

Enhancing Security in DNP3 Communication for Smart Grids: A Segmented Neural Network Approach (2025)
Journal Article
Bakhsh, S. A., Khan, M. S., Saidani, O., Alasbali, N., Abbas, S. Q., Khan, M. A., & Ahmad, J. (2025). Enhancing Security in DNP3 Communication for Smart Grids: A Segmented Neural Network Approach. IEEE Access, 13, 110436-110456. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2025.3580507

The Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) protocols focus on securing critical infrastructure communication in sectors such as energy and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The security of DNP3 is paramount, employing features... Read More about Enhancing Security in DNP3 Communication for Smart Grids: A Segmented Neural Network Approach.

We. The Revolution: Liberty, Fraternity, Equality, Authenticity. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Reid, A., & Donald, I. (2025, June). We. The Revolution: Liberty, Fraternity, Equality, Authenticity. Presented at DiGRA 2025: Games at the Crossroads, Malta

This paper analyses the game, We. The Revolution (2019) and considers how the depiction of oppression and upheaval in the early French Revolutionary period is represented. We specifically consider how the game blends, adapts and utilizes history with... Read More about We. The Revolution: Liberty, Fraternity, Equality, Authenticity..

Assassin's Creed Syndicate and the Depiction of Female "Britishness" in Victorian London (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Reid, A., Donald, I., Austin, H., & Pittner, F. (2025, June). Assassin's Creed Syndicate and the Depiction of Female "Britishness" in Victorian London. Presented at DiGRA 2025: Games at the Crossroads, Malta

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Ubisoft Quebec 2015) is the ninth action-adventure title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Set in Victorian London, the game mixes historical fiction with real-world historical events, people, and environments. This resea... Read More about Assassin's Creed Syndicate and the Depiction of Female "Britishness" in Victorian London.

Golden Goal: Altruism versus Toxicity and the Soul of Football (Soccer) Simulators (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Donald, I., & Reid, A. J. (2025, June). Golden Goal: Altruism versus Toxicity and the Soul of Football (Soccer) Simulators. Presented at DiGRA 2025: Games at the Crossroads, Malta

This paper explores contrasting player behaviors in two of the largest football (soccer) franchises -EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) and eFootball (formerly Pro Evolution Soccer). Each game has built up substantial global online player bases (Guins 2022... Read More about Golden Goal: Altruism versus Toxicity and the Soul of Football (Soccer) Simulators.

Theatre of (Virtual) Dreams: Exploring the CulturalHeritage Value of Stadiums in the EA FC/FIFA Franchise (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Donald, I., & Reid, A. (2025, June). Theatre of (Virtual) Dreams: Exploring the CulturalHeritage Value of Stadiums in the EA FC/FIFA Franchise. Presented at DiGRA 2025: Games at the Crossroads, Malta

This paper explores the role of both real-world and fictional stadiums and in Electronic Arts EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) franchise. Stadiums in the EA FC/FIFA video game series are more than just the digital arenas for gameplay. They represent more... Read More about Theatre of (Virtual) Dreams: Exploring the CulturalHeritage Value of Stadiums in the EA FC/FIFA Franchise.

The Critical Role of Processing Sequence on the Mechanical Properties of Reactively Compatibilized PLA/PBAT Blends: Effect of Manufacturing Method (2025)
Journal Article
Soleymani Eil Bakhtiari, S., Salehiyan, R., Sasi, A., Shyha, I., & Sun, D. (online). The Critical Role of Processing Sequence on the Mechanical Properties of Reactively Compatibilized PLA/PBAT Blends: Effect of Manufacturing Method. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Article e00108. https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202500108

In this study, polylactic acid (PLA)/polybutylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate (PBAT)/Joncryl blends are prepared via film extrusion, compression molding, and injection molding to investigate the effects of processing sequence and compatibilization on in... Read More about The Critical Role of Processing Sequence on the Mechanical Properties of Reactively Compatibilized PLA/PBAT Blends: Effect of Manufacturing Method.

A Three-Stage Genetic Algorithm for Compiler Flag and Library Version Selection to Minimize Execution Time (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chan, C. H., & Nita, S. (2025, April). A Three-Stage Genetic Algorithm for Compiler Flag and Library Version Selection to Minimize Execution Time. Presented at ICSE 2025: 47th International Conference on Software Engineering, Ottawa, Canada

Existing research in compiler autotuning mainly focuses on selecting optimization flags without configurable values. However, the potential of selecting optimization flags with configurable values, alongside using directory and link flags for library... Read More about A Three-Stage Genetic Algorithm for Compiler Flag and Library Version Selection to Minimize Execution Time.

Optimised evaluation of environmental impact using homegrown wood fibre materials in housing construction (2025)
Journal Article
Reid, A., Bros-Williamson, J., Henquel, V., & Livingstone, A. (online). Optimised evaluation of environmental impact using homegrown wood fibre materials in housing construction. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1108/sasbe-12-2024-0535

Purpose
The Scottish Government promotes the use of homegrown, wood fibre-rich products in the construction industry as a key feature of a wider sustainability strategy that aims to decarbonise the sector. This strategy also promotes the use of Buil... Read More about Optimised evaluation of environmental impact using homegrown wood fibre materials in housing construction.

Wood Fibre Insulation: Unlocking Local Resources with A Multi-Criteria Decision Model for UK-Grown Species (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Seminara, P., Bros-Williamson, J., Livingstone, A., & Hairstans, R. (2025, June). Wood Fibre Insulation: Unlocking Local Resources with A Multi-Criteria Decision Model for UK-Grown Species. Presented at International Conference on Bio-Based Building Materials, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This study evaluates the potential of UK-grown hardwood and soft-wood fibres for thermal insulation to support locally sourced, low-carbon con-struction materials. A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework, in-corporating availability, fibre... Read More about Wood Fibre Insulation: Unlocking Local Resources with A Multi-Criteria Decision Model for UK-Grown Species.

Post-Quantum ZKP for Privacy-Preserving Authentication and Model Verification in Decentralized CAV (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Andriambelo, N. H., Moradpoor, N., & Maglaras, L. (2025, May). Post-Quantum ZKP for Privacy-Preserving Authentication and Model Verification in Decentralized CAV. Presented at CCNI 2025: 3rd International Workshop on Cybersecurity of Critical National Infrastructures (co-organized with IEEE WOWMOM 2025), Fort Worth, Texas

Decentralized and Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) networks present significant opportunities for improving road safety, efficiency, and traffic management. However, the widespread deployment of these systems is hindered by critical security and pr... Read More about Post-Quantum ZKP for Privacy-Preserving Authentication and Model Verification in Decentralized CAV.

Gender Bias in Text-to-Video Generation Models: A Case Study of Sora (2025)
Journal Article
Nadeem, M., Sohail, S. S., Cambria, E., Schuller, B. W., & Hussain, A. (2025). Gender Bias in Text-to-Video Generation Models: A Case Study of Sora. IEEE Intelligent Systems, 40(3), 10-15. https://doi.org/10.1109/mis.2025.3561475

The advent of text-to-video generation models has revolutionized content creation as it produces high-quality videos from textual prompts. However, concerns regarding inherent biases in such models have prompted scrutiny, particularly regarding gende... Read More about Gender Bias in Text-to-Video Generation Models: A Case Study of Sora.

WIND: A Wireless Intelligent Network Digital Twin for Federated Learning and Multi-Layer Optimization (2025)
Journal Article
Singh, S. K., Comsa, I.-S., Trestian, R., Cakir, L. V., Singh, R., Kaushik, A., Canberk, B., Shah, P., Kumbhani, B., & Darshi, S. (online). WIND: A Wireless Intelligent Network Digital Twin for Federated Learning and Multi-Layer Optimization. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOMSTD.2025.3575511

The forthcoming wireless network is expected to support a wide range of applications, from supporting autonomous vehicles to massive Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. However, the coexistence of diverse applications under a unified framework pres... Read More about WIND: A Wireless Intelligent Network Digital Twin for Federated Learning and Multi-Layer Optimization.

gesturePTS: Using Predetermined Time Systems (PTS) from Human Factors Engineering for coding gesture proposals from elicitation studies (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, J., Penaranda Valdivia, K., Renaud, K., Manshaei, R., & Mazalek, A. (2025, October). gesturePTS: Using Predetermined Time Systems (PTS) from Human Factors Engineering for coding gesture proposals from elicitation studies. Presented at 2025 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), Vienna, Austria

Coding the gestures people use when interacting with tangible devices can aid interface design by making interfaces more intuitive and consistent. Past work devotes very little space to developing coding schemes for user-defined gesture sets. A gener... Read More about gesturePTS: Using Predetermined Time Systems (PTS) from Human Factors Engineering for coding gesture proposals from elicitation studies.

Perceptually Aware Communication in High-Risk Environments: A Conceptual Framework (2025)
Report
McGregor, I. (2025). Perceptually Aware Communication in High-Risk Environments: A Conceptual Framework. Edinburgh Napier University

This paper presents a conceptual framework for perceptually optimised audio communication in high-risk and acoustically challenging environments. Drawing on principles from sound design, auditory ergonomics, and professional communication systems, th... Read More about Perceptually Aware Communication in High-Risk Environments: A Conceptual Framework.