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FedMark: A Marketplace for Federated Data on the Web
Preprint / Working Paper
Grubenmann, T., Bernstein, A., Moor, D., & Seuken, S. (2018). FedMark: A Marketplace for Federated Data on the Web

The Web of Data (WoD) has experienced a phenomenal growth in the past. This growth is mainly fueled by tireless volunteers, government subsidies, and open data legislations. The majority of commercial data has not made the transition to the WoD, yet.... Read More about FedMark: A Marketplace for Federated Data on the Web.

Shape of the Waterfall: Solvability Transitions in the QAP
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Akova, S., Thomson, S. L., Verel, S., Rifki, O., & van den Berg, D. (2024, April). Shape of the Waterfall: Solvability Transitions in the QAP. Presented at EvoStar 2024, Aberyswyth, Wales

We consider a special formulation of the quadratic assignment problem (QAP): QAP-SAT, where the QAP is composed of smaller sub-problems or clauses which can be satisfied. A recent study showed a steep drop in solvability in relation to the number of... Read More about Shape of the Waterfall: Solvability Transitions in the QAP.

Timber And Wood-based products
Book Chapter
D'Amico, B. (in press). Timber And Wood-based products. In F. Fu, & D. Richardson (Eds.), Structural Design of Buildings: Elemental Design (77-120). ICE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1680/sdb.95735.077

Timber has been used as a structural material for many centuries and a renewed interest in (and calls for) a greater use in construction is now observed. This has been mostly the result of an increasingly wider body of literature claiming the superio... Read More about Timber And Wood-based products.

Tagore on the creative principle.
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fraser, B. (2011, October). Tagore on the creative principle. Paper presented at Tagore's Vision of the Contemporary World

PEMS: People Experience of Mountain Soundscapes
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Di Donato, B., & McGregor, I. (2024, June). PEMS: People Experience of Mountain Soundscapes. Paper presented at Forum Alpinum 2024, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

This research delves into the intricate relationship between mountain auditory environments and the mountaineering experience, shedding light on the influence of individual sounds and overall soundscapes. While existing studies acknowledge the positi... Read More about PEMS: People Experience of Mountain Soundscapes.

A practical introduction to digital and information literacy frameworks for apprentices
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Secker, J., & Feeney, D. (2024, June). A practical introduction to digital and information literacy frameworks for apprentices. Presented at CILIP Information Literacy Group, Online seminar

An introductory session aimed at apprentices working in the UK public library sector. The session presents an outline of digital and information literacy frameworks and of how these can practically be applied in such environments.

Shifting the energy balance – understanding the end-users’ needs for energy information in buildings
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Morton, A., Reeves, A., & Bull, R. (2022, June). Shifting the energy balance – understanding the end-users’ needs for energy information in buildings. Presented at 3rd International Conference on Energy Research & Social Science, Manchester, UK

We are often told we have power at our fingertips when it comes to technology now with more control and connectivity with recent advances, let alone the potential possibilities from future technology. But what does this mean for energy, and more spec... Read More about Shifting the energy balance – understanding the end-users’ needs for energy information in buildings.

Explainable Representations of the Social State: A Model for Social Human-Robot Interactions
Preprint / Working Paper
Hernandez Garcia, D., Yu, Y., Sieinska, W., Part, J. L., Gunson, N., Lemon, O., & Dondrup, C. (2020). Explainable Representations of the Social State: A Model for Social Human-Robot Interactions

In this paper, we propose a minimum set of concepts and signals needed to track the social state during Human-Robot Interaction. We look into the problem of complex continuous interactions in a social context with multiple humans and robots, and disc... Read More about Explainable Representations of the Social State: A Model for Social Human-Robot Interactions.

Predicting Compression Strength perpendicular to Grain in Hardwoods
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cramer, M. (2024, June). Predicting Compression Strength perpendicular to Grain in Hardwoods. Poster presented at 67th SWST International Convention, Portorož, Slovenia

The share of broadleaved forest in European is growing, but most of the harvested hardwood is burned for energy production. Long-lasting uses, such as building construction, could offer benefits regarding carbon-storage and efficient, circular materi... Read More about Predicting Compression Strength perpendicular to Grain in Hardwoods.

A higher-order finite element framework for hyper-visco-elastodynamics of soft multifuctional composites
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kadapa, C., & Hossain, M. (2024, April). A higher-order finite element framework for hyper-visco-elastodynamics of soft multifuctional composites. Paper presented at UK Association for Computational Mechanics Conference 2024, Durham, UK

Smart multifunctional polymeric composites such as electroactive polymers, magnetoactive polymers and active hydrogels find numerous applications in soft robotics, energy harvesting, flexible electronic devices, tactile sensors, precision drug delive... Read More about A higher-order finite element framework for hyper-visco-elastodynamics of soft multifuctional composites.

State of Practice: LLMs in Software Engineering and Software Architecture
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jahic, J., & Sami, A. (2024, June). State of Practice: LLMs in Software Engineering and Software Architecture. Paper presented at 21st IEEE International Conference on Software Architecture (ICSA 2024): 3rd International Workshop on Software Architecture and Machine Learning, Hyderabad, India

Large Language Models (LLMs) are finding their way into Software Engineering by assisting with tasks such as code generation. Furthermore, LLMs might have a potential to perform even more complex tasks, such as suggesting architectural design. Howeve... Read More about State of Practice: LLMs in Software Engineering and Software Architecture.

Scottish cycling infrastructure and public health: a study of cyclist hand-arm vibration exposure
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Taylor, M. (2018, November). Scottish cycling infrastructure and public health: a study of cyclist hand-arm vibration exposure. Paper presented at 1st Annual Cycling Research Board Meeting, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The management of pavement surfaces for walking and cycling is currently a labour intensive task and relies upon user reporting defects and direct visual inspection. Local authorities are being pressed to cut budgets and reduce annual expenditure.... Read More about Scottish cycling infrastructure and public health: a study of cyclist hand-arm vibration exposure.

Evaluating Tooling and Methodology when Analysing Bitcoin Mixing Services After Forensic Seizure
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Young, E. H., Chrysoulas, C., Pitropakis, N., Papadopoulos, P., & Buchanan, W. J. (2021, October). Evaluating Tooling and Methodology when Analysing Bitcoin Mixing Services After Forensic Seizure. Paper presented at International Conference on Data Analytics for Business and Industry (ICDABI) 2021 - (DATA'21), Online

Little or no research has been directed to analysis and researching forensic analysis of the Bitcoin mixing or 'tumbling' service themselves. This work is intended to examine effective tooling and methodology for recovering forensic artifacts from tw... Read More about Evaluating Tooling and Methodology when Analysing Bitcoin Mixing Services After Forensic Seizure.

Information Literacy Workshops: Trials and tribulations of Public Engagement within a pandemic
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brazier, D., Salzano, R., & Ryan, B. (2021, September). Information Literacy Workshops: Trials and tribulations of Public Engagement within a pandemic. Poster presented at European Conference on Information Literacy 2021, Bamberg, Germany

Project Aim: This internally funded Public Engagement| project was aimed at engaging the public of Edinburgh to provide learning opportunities on Information Literacy and online search best practice. Two in-person workshops were organised for March 2... Read More about Information Literacy Workshops: Trials and tribulations of Public Engagement within a pandemic.

Community Validation as a Method to Establish Trustworthiness in Qualitative LIS Research
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Salzano, R., Hall, H., Webster, G., & Brazier, D. (2023, October). Community Validation as a Method to Establish Trustworthiness in Qualitative LIS Research. Poster presented at ASIS&T Annual Meeting, London, UK

A core aspect of the scientific process is the verification of the credibility of findings. In research with a qualitative and mixed methods approach, there is ongoing discussion on the most effective method to validate results. Discussed in this pos... Read More about Community Validation as a Method to Establish Trustworthiness in Qualitative LIS Research.

The Emotional Intelligence Competence: A Perception of Project Managers Construction Industry
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Opuruiche Echeonwu, P., & Dan-Jumbo, N. (2023, August). The Emotional Intelligence Competence: A Perception of Project Managers Construction Industry. Paper presented at The International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society Conference (SEEDS) 2023, Ipswich, UK

This study aims to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence competence of project managers and their influence on Project success in the Scottish construction industry. Goleman (1998) defined EI as the capacity to recognise, analyse, and be... Read More about The Emotional Intelligence Competence: A Perception of Project Managers Construction Industry.

Use of Deep Geothermal Energy to Supply Hot Water to a Village in Scotland
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Penman, D., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Hawa Abu-Bakar, S., Bani, N. A., & Mas'ud, A. A. (2023, July). Use of Deep Geothermal Energy to Supply Hot Water to a Village in Scotland. Paper presented at World Renewable Energy Congress XXII (WREC2023), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

This paper explores the possibility of utilising geothermal energy in an existing district heat network in the Aberdeenshire village of Ban-chory to provide hot water by the creation of a hypothetical geothermal well. It considers a simulated deep ge... Read More about Use of Deep Geothermal Energy to Supply Hot Water to a Village in Scotland.