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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.

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.

Numerical Encoding to Tame SQL Injection Attacks
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Uwagbole, S. O., Buchanan, W. J., & Fan, L. (2017, May). Numerical Encoding to Tame SQL Injection Attacks. Presented at 3RD IEEE/IFIP Workshop on Security for Emerging Distributed Network Technologies (DISSECT), Lisbon, Portugal

Recent years have seen an astronomical rise in SQL Injection Attacks (SQLIAs) used to compromise the confidentiality, authentication and integrity of organisations' databases. Intruders becoming smarter in obfuscating web requests to evade detection... Read More about Numerical Encoding to Tame SQL Injection Attacks.

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.

An exploratory qualitative study of middle managers' lived experiences in contribution to strategic alignment at a public university
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kachale, T., Demeke, W., Chrysoulas, C., & Romdhani, I. (2023, April). An exploratory qualitative study of middle managers' lived experiences in contribution to strategic alignment at a public university. Presented at 11th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST'23), Pisa, Italy

This study draws attention to less studied areas of middle management role in business strategy formulation, information strategy formulation, and their alignment in developing countries. It was conducted as a case study at a public university in Mal... Read More about An exploratory qualitative study of middle managers' lived experiences in contribution to strategic alignment at a public university.

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.

BOAZ, Yet Another Layered Evasion Tool: Evasion Tool Evaluations and AV Testing
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Macfarlane, R., & Xuan Meng, T. (2024, August). BOAZ, Yet Another Layered Evasion Tool: Evasion Tool Evaluations and AV Testing. Presented at blackhat USA 2024, Las Vegas, US

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, there has been an increasing deployment of evasion techniques in organizational vulnerability assessments and found post-discovery of security incidents, owing to the more sophisticated defense mech... Read More about BOAZ, Yet Another Layered Evasion Tool: Evasion Tool Evaluations and AV Testing.

Full turbine modelling of the NREL 15MW reference wind turbine for the transient thermal and structural analyses of the direct -drive generator structure
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2023, August). Full turbine modelling of the NREL 15MW reference wind turbine for the transient thermal and structural analyses of the direct -drive generator structure. Presented at SCEBE Research Degree Conference 2023, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

Impact of COVID-19 on travel behaviour, transport, lifestyles and residential location choices in Scotland
Report
Downey, L., Fonzone, A., Fountas, G., & Semple, T. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on travel behaviour, transport, lifestyles and residential location choices in Scotland. Scottish Funding Council

COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 21st March 2020 and on 24th March 2020, the UK and Scottish Governments imposed a ‘lockdown’, restricting everyday life activities to only the most essential. These Government... Read More about Impact of COVID-19 on travel behaviour, transport, lifestyles and residential location choices in Scotland.

Development of multi-modal hearing aids to enhance speech perception in noise
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Goman, A., Gogate, M., Hussain, A., Dashtipour, K., Buck, B., Akeroyd, M., Anwar, U., Arslan, T., Hardy, D., & Hussain, A. (2024, September). Development of multi-modal hearing aids to enhance speech perception in noise. Presented at World Congress of Audiology, Paris, France

A Blockchain-based two Factor Honeytoken Authentication System
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Papaspirou, V., Maglaras, L., Kantzavelou, I., Moradpoor, N., & Katsikas, S. (2023, September). A Blockchain-based two Factor Honeytoken Authentication System . Poster presented at 28th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS), The Hague

This paper extends and advances our recently introduced two-factor Honeytoken authentication method by incorporating blockchain technology. This novel approach strengthens the authentication method, preventing various attacks, including tampering att... Read More about A Blockchain-based two Factor Honeytoken Authentication System.