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Adaptive Resource Allocation and Provisioning in Multi-Service Cloud Environments (2017)
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Alsarhan, A., Itradat, A., Al-Dubai, A. Y., Zomaya, A. Y., & Min, G. (2018). Adaptive Resource Allocation and Provisioning in Multi-Service Cloud Environments. IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 29(1), 31-42. https://doi.org/10.1109/tp

In the current cloud business environment, the cloud provider (CP) can provide a means for offering the required quality of service (QoS) for multiple classes of clients. We consider the cloud market where various resources such as CPUs, memory, and... Read More about Adaptive Resource Allocation and Provisioning in Multi-Service Cloud Environments.

Decentralised adaptive control of switched interconnected high-order nonlinear systems with unknown control direction and time-delay (2017)
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Zhang, L., Hua, C., Yu, H., & Guan, X. (2019). Decentralised adaptive control of switched interconnected high-order nonlinear systems with unknown control direction and time-delay. International Journal of Control, 92(4), 875-885. https://doi.org/10.1080/

This paper studies the dynamic state feedback control problem for a class of interconnected large-scale switched high-order nonlinear systems with unknown control direction and time-varying time-delay. The adaptive laws are designed to estimate the b... Read More about Decentralised adaptive control of switched interconnected high-order nonlinear systems with unknown control direction and time-delay.

On the advantages of using the first-order generalised-alpha scheme for structural dynamic problems (2017)
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Kadapa, C., Dettmer, W., & Perić, D. (2017). On the advantages of using the first-order generalised-alpha scheme for structural dynamic problems. Computers and Structures, 193, 226-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2017.08.013

The advantages of using the generalised-alpha scheme for first-order systems for computing the numerical solutions of second-order equations encountered in structural dynamics are presented. The governing equations are rewritten so that the second-or... Read More about On the advantages of using the first-order generalised-alpha scheme for structural dynamic problems.

Semi-Global Persistence and Stability for a Class of Forced Discrete-Time Population Models (2017)
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Franco, D., Guiver, C., Logemann, H., & Perán, J. (2017). Semi-Global Persistence and Stability for a Class of Forced Discrete-Time Population Models. Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 360, 46-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physd.2017.08.001

We consider persistence and stability properties for a class of forced discrete-time difference equations with three defining properties: the solution is constrained to evolve in the non-negative orthant, the forcing acts multiplicatively, and the dy... Read More about Semi-Global Persistence and Stability for a Class of Forced Discrete-Time Population Models.

Usability evaluation of assistive technologies through qualitative research focusing on people with mild dementia (2017)
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Asghar, I., Cang, S., & Yu, H. (2018). Usability evaluation of assistive technologies through qualitative research focusing on people with mild dementia. Computers in Human Behavior, 79, 192-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.08.034

The assistive technologies (ATs) are commonly used for the wellbeing of people with dementia (PWD). Research shows that current ATs are not performing to their best and high rate of AT abandonment still exist. Although empirical evaluations greatly i... Read More about Usability evaluation of assistive technologies through qualitative research focusing on people with mild dementia.

EKF-Based Enhanced Performance Controller Design for Nonlinear Stochastic Systems (2017)
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Zhou, Y., Zhang, Q., Wang, H., Zhou, P., & Chai, T. (2018). EKF-Based Enhanced Performance Controller Design for Nonlinear Stochastic Systems. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 63(4), 1155-1162. https://doi.org/10.1109/tac.2017.2742661

In this paper, a novel control algorithm is presented to enhance the performance of the tracking property for a class of nonlinear and dynamic stochastic systems subjected to non-Gaussian noises. Although the existing standard PI controller can be us... Read More about EKF-Based Enhanced Performance Controller Design for Nonlinear Stochastic Systems.

Effect of the mode of nanoclay inclusion on morphology development and rheological properties of nylon6/ethyl–vinyl-alcohol blend composites (2017)
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Bandyopadhyay, J., Ray, S. S., Salehiyan, R., Ojijo, V., Khoza, M., & Wesley-Smith, J. (2017). Effect of the mode of nanoclay inclusion on morphology development and rheological properties of nylon6/ethyl–vinyl-alcohol blend composites. Polymer, 126, 96

During melt extrusion of nanocomposites, nanoparticles can be incorporated either directly or through the masterbatch, which brings up a simple question of how the mode of nanoparticle inclusion affects the morphology and hence the rheological proper... Read More about Effect of the mode of nanoclay inclusion on morphology development and rheological properties of nylon6/ethyl–vinyl-alcohol blend composites.

Performance analysis of perovskite and dye-sensitized solar cells under varying operating conditions and comparison with monocrystalline silicon cell (2017)
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Khanna, S., Sundaram, S., Reddy, K., & Mallick, T. K. (2017). Performance analysis of perovskite and dye-sensitized solar cells under varying operating conditions and comparison with monocrystalline silicon cell. Applied Thermal Engineering, 127, 559-565.

The efficiency of solar cell is generally defined at standard test conditions. However, wind direction, wind velocity, tilt angle of panel and solar radiation during operation differ from those at standard test conditions. The effects of operating co... Read More about Performance analysis of perovskite and dye-sensitized solar cells under varying operating conditions and comparison with monocrystalline silicon cell.

A Bayesian Assessment of Real-World Behavior During Multitasking (2017)
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Bergmann, J., Fei, J., Green, D., Hussain, A., & Howard, N. (2017). A Bayesian Assessment of Real-World Behavior During Multitasking. Cognitive Computation, 9, 749-757. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-017-9500-6

Multitasking is common in everyday life, but its effect on activities of daily living is not well understood. Critical appraisal of performance for both healthy individuals and patients is required. Motor activities during meal preparation were monit... Read More about A Bayesian Assessment of Real-World Behavior During Multitasking.

Parametric Evaluation of Racking Performance of Platform Timber Framed Walls (2017)
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Dhonju, R., D’Amico, B., Kermani, A., Porteous, J., & Zhang, B. (2017). Parametric Evaluation of Racking Performance of Platform Timber Framed Walls. Structures, 12, 75-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2017.08.003

This paper provides a quantitative assessment of the racking performance of partially anchored timber framed walls, based on experimental tests. A total of 17 timber framed wall specimens, constructed from a combination of materials under different l... Read More about Parametric Evaluation of Racking Performance of Platform Timber Framed Walls.

The Distribution of Nanoclay Particles at the Interface and Their Influence on the Microstructure Development and Rheological Properties of Reactively Processed Biodegradable Polylactide/Poly(butylene succinate) Blend Nanocomposites (2017)
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Salehiyan, R., Ray, S. S., Bandyopadhyay, J., & Ojijo, V. (2017). The Distribution of Nanoclay Particles at the Interface and Their Influence on the Microstructure Development and Rheological Properties of Reactively Processed Biodegradable Polylactide/Po

The present work investigates the distribution of nanoclay particles at the interface and their influence on the microstructure development and non-linear rheological properties of reactively processed biodegradable polylactide/poly(butylene succinat... Read More about The Distribution of Nanoclay Particles at the Interface and Their Influence on the Microstructure Development and Rheological Properties of Reactively Processed Biodegradable Polylactide/Poly(butylene succinate) Blend Nanocomposites.

Tuning the nano/micro-structure and properties of melt-processed ternary composites of polypropylene/ethylene vinyl acetate blend and nanoclay: The influence of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters (2017)
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Mofokeng, T. G., Ray, S. S., Ojijo, V., & Salehiyan, R. (2018). Tuning the nano/micro-structure and properties of melt-processed ternary composites of polypropylene/ethylene vinyl acetate blend and nanoclay: The influence of kinetic and thermodynamic para

The present study reports the dependence of the nano/micro-structure and properties of polypropylene (PP)/ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)/nanoclay ternary composites on the kinetics and thermodynamics of the melt-mixing process. The size of dispersed EV... Read More about Tuning the nano/micro-structure and properties of melt-processed ternary composites of polypropylene/ethylene vinyl acetate blend and nanoclay: The influence of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters.

An ensemble-boosting algorithm for classifying partial discharge defects in electrical assets (2017)
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Mas'ud, A. A., Ardila-Rey, J. A., Albarracín, R., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2017). An ensemble-boosting algorithm for classifying partial discharge defects in electrical assets. Machines, 5(3), Article 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines5030018

This paper presents an ensemble-boosting algorithm (EBA) for classifying partial discharge (PD) patterns in the condition monitoring of insulation diagnosis applied for electrical assets. This approach presents an optimization technique for creating... Read More about An ensemble-boosting algorithm for classifying partial discharge defects in electrical assets.

A novel decision support system for the interpretation of remote sensing big data (2017)
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Boulila, W., Farah, I. R., & Hussain, A. (2018). A novel decision support system for the interpretation of remote sensing big data. Earth Science Informatics, 11(1), 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-017-0313-7

Applications of remote sensing (RS) data cover several fields such as: cartography, surveillance, land-use planning, archaeology, environmental studies, resources management, etc. However, the amount of RS data has grown considerably due to the incre... Read More about A novel decision support system for the interpretation of remote sensing big data.

In search of self-efficacy: development of a new instrument for first year Computer Science students (2017)
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Bhardwaj, J. (2017). In search of self-efficacy: development of a new instrument for first year Computer Science students. Computer Science Education, 27(2), 79-99. https://doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2017.1355522

This study explores the changes in Computer Science (CS) students’ self-efficacy between entering study and the end of first year of university. It aims to give course leaders insights into the everyday challenges that affect students’ academic achie... Read More about In search of self-efficacy: development of a new instrument for first year Computer Science students.

Academic literacies: the word is not enough (2017)
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Richards, K., & Pilcher, N. (2017). Academic literacies: the word is not enough. Teaching in Higher Education, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2017.1360270

For Academic Literacies, the world is textually mediated; written texts and what informs them reveal elements such as subject-discipline practices. Furthermore, multi-modalities, for example, visual representation, inform written text, and multiple m... Read More about Academic literacies: the word is not enough.

Holistic study of a timber double skin façade: Whole life carbon emissions and structural optimisation (2017)
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Pomponi, F., & D'Amico, B. (2017). Holistic study of a timber double skin façade: Whole life carbon emissions and structural optimisation. Building and Environment, 124, 42-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.07.046

The upkeep of existing buildings has a great role to play in reducing the carbon emissions of the built environ-ment. Façade upgrade represents one of the most effective interventions to improve both thermal efficiencyand aesthetic appeal of existing... Read More about Holistic study of a timber double skin façade: Whole life carbon emissions and structural optimisation.

Green IoT: An Investigation on Energy Saving Practices for 2020 and Beyond (2017)
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Arshad, R., Zahoor, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, A., & Yu, H. (2017). Green IoT: An Investigation on Energy Saving Practices for 2020 and Beyond. IEEE Access, 5, 15667-15681. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2017.2686092

Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging concept, which aims to connect billions of devices with each other. The IoT devices sense, collect, and transmit important information from their surroundings. This exchange of very large amount of information... Read More about Green IoT: An Investigation on Energy Saving Practices for 2020 and Beyond.

Biodegradation of Halloysite Nanotubes-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed to Short Term Seawater Immersion (2017)
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Saharudin, M., Wei, J., Shyha, I., & Inam, F. (2017). Biodegradation of Halloysite Nanotubes-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed to Short Term Seawater Immersion. Polymers, 9(12), Article 314. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9080314

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs)-polyester nanocomposites with four different concentrations were produced using solution casting technique and the biodegradation effect of short-term seawater exposure (120 h) was studied. Monolithic polyester was observe... Read More about Biodegradation of Halloysite Nanotubes-Polyester Nanocomposites Exposed to Short Term Seawater Immersion.

Making and Unfinishedness: Designing Toolkits for Negotiation (2017)
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Smyth, M., & Helgason, I. (2017). Making and Unfinishedness: Designing Toolkits for Negotiation. Design Journal, 20(sup1), S3966-S3974. https://doi.org/10.1080/14606925.2017.1352899

The diffusion and democratisation of computing technologies and physical prototyping systems has supported the rise of Do-It-Yourself culture. In the context of design innovation, this shift has undoubtedly blurred the lines between the roles of amat... Read More about Making and Unfinishedness: Designing Toolkits for Negotiation.