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The impact of ferry services on an island economy (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Greig, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2005, August). The impact of ferry services on an island economy. Paper presented at 35th Annual Conference European Regional Science Association Conference

This paper examines ferry fares and quality of service to a remote island region and analyses
how this affects the economy of the islands. Taking the Western Isles in Scotland as a case
study, the paper identifies the links between fares, service,... Read More about The impact of ferry services on an island economy.

A minimal jerk prosthesis control system. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hill, S. S., Binnie, D., & Gow, D. J. (2005, August). A minimal jerk prosthesis control system. Presented at Myoelectric Control (MEC 05) 15-19th August 2005

Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS). (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Binnie, D., Gow, D. J., & Hill, S. S. (2005, August). Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS). Presented at Myoelectric Control '05

A characterisation of a complete arm prosthesis is necessary to develop effective control. This is a description of the use of Lagrange methodology to describe the system and to optimise for motion control.
The Lagrange equations of motion are deriv... Read More about Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS)..

Influence of RMS strain on optical band gap of ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films (2005)
Journal Article
Sathyamoorthy, R., & Senthilarasu, S. (2006). Influence of RMS strain on optical band gap of ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films. Solar Energy, 80(2), 201-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2005.06.005

The Flash evaporated ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films were analyzed using atomic force microscope (AFM). A homogeneous distribution of crystalline domains can be observed from the image. The crystallite size increases with increase in film thickn... Read More about Influence of RMS strain on optical band gap of ZincPhthalocyanine (ZnPc) thin films.

Wavelet analysis of the ECG: A review (2005)
Journal Article
Addison, P. (2005). Wavelet analysis of the ECG: A review. Physiological Measurement, 26(5), 155-199. https://doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/26/5/R01

The wavelet transform has emerged over recent years as a powerful time–frequency analysis and signal coding tool favoured for the interrogation of complex nonstationary signals. Its application to biosignal processing has been at the forefront of the... Read More about Wavelet analysis of the ECG: A review.

The Prometheus Description Model: an examination of the taxonomic description-building process and its representation (2005)
Journal Article
Pullan, M. R., Armstrong, K. E., Paterson, T., Cannon, A., Kennedy, J. B., Watson, M. F., McDonald, S. M., & Raguenaud, C. (2005). The Prometheus Description Model: an examination of the taxonomic description-building process and its representation. Taxon, 54(3), 751-765. https://doi.org/10.2307/25065431

A model for representing taxonomic descriptive data is presented. The model has been developed in response to the growing requirement for the global exchange of descriptive data. Meaningful exchange of data requires that data be represented in a form... Read More about The Prometheus Description Model: an examination of the taxonomic description-building process and its representation.

Critical user forums - an effective user research method for inclusive design (2005)
Journal Article
Dong, H., Clarkson, P. J., Cassim, J., & Keates, S. (2005). Critical user forums - an effective user research method for inclusive design. Design Journal, 8(2), 49-59. https://doi.org/10.2752/146069205789331628

Inclusive or universal design is about designing more accessible products and services for the widest possible range of users, regardless of age and capabilities. It requires better understanding and empathy with all potential users. Traditional user... Read More about Critical user forums - an effective user research method for inclusive design.

Implementing a wireless network of PDAs in a hospital setting (2005)
Journal Article
Turner, P., Milne, G., Kubitscheck, M., Penman, I., & Turner, S. (2005). Implementing a wireless network of PDAs in a hospital setting. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 9, 209-217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00779-004-0322-7

This paper discusses the introduction of a wireless network of personal digital assistants into a specialist unit of a hospital in Edinburgh. All of the technology has been used ‘off-the-shelf’ and ‘out-of-the-box’. While we are able to report that t... Read More about Implementing a wireless network of PDAs in a hospital setting.

New directions for NDT in forestry (2005)
Journal Article
Mackenzie, R., Smith, S., & Fairfield, C. A. (2005). New directions for NDT in forestry. Insight - Non-Destructive Testing & Condition Monitoring, 47(7), 416-420. https://doi.org/10.1784/insi.2005.47.7.416

The need for improved timber quality assessment is important to the forestry industry. Scotland's harvestable softwood population will reach the peak of its 50 year plantation cycle in 2020. Current mechanical grading results in waste and the underly... Read More about New directions for NDT in forestry.

Implementing Road User Charging: The Lessons Learnt from Hong Kong, Cambridge and Central London (2005)
Journal Article
Ison, S. G., & Rye, T. (2005). Implementing Road User Charging: The Lessons Learnt from Hong Kong, Cambridge and Central London. Transport Reviews, 25(4), 451-465. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144164042000335788

Road user charging has long been advocated as a means of dealing with congestion in urban areas. Numerous schemes have been proposed but have advanced little beyond the drawing board. This paper draws on the experiences of two such road user charging... Read More about Implementing Road User Charging: The Lessons Learnt from Hong Kong, Cambridge and Central London.

Modelling of flow rate in a photovoltaic-driven roof slate-based solar ventilation air preheating system (2005)
Journal Article
Odeh, N., Grassie, T., Henderson, D., & Muneer, T. (2006). Modelling of flow rate in a photovoltaic-driven roof slate-based solar ventilation air preheating system. Energy Conversion and Management, 47(7-8), 909-925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2005.06.005

This paper describes the modelling of flow rate in a photovoltaic (PV) driven, roof slate based solar system for preheating ventilation air in cold climates. The system consists of a photovoltaic driven, attic mounted fan, which draws air through the... Read More about Modelling of flow rate in a photovoltaic-driven roof slate-based solar ventilation air preheating system.

Research methods for supporting the design of interfaces for universal access (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S. (2005, July). Research methods for supporting the design of interfaces for universal access. Presented at 3rd International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, Las Vegas, USA

The Conference Proceedings have been published in CD-ROM by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc (ISBN 0-8058-5807-5).

The experience of older workers. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raeside, R., Gayen, K., & McQuaid, R. W. (2005, July). The experience of older workers. Presented at XXV IUSSP International Population Conference

Animated interval scatter-plot views for the exploratory analysis of large scale microarray time-course data. (2005)
Journal Article
Craig, P., Kennedy, J., & Cumming, A. (2005). Animated interval scatter-plot views for the exploratory analysis of large scale microarray time-course data. Information Visualization, 4(3), 149-163. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ivs.9500101

Microarray technologies are a relatively new development that allow biologists to monitor the activity of thousands of genes (normally around 8,000) in parallel across multiple stages of a biological process. While this new perspective on biological... Read More about Animated interval scatter-plot views for the exploratory analysis of large scale microarray time-course data..

Accessing employment (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2005, July). Accessing employment. Presented at Coalfields Communities Campaign Conference

Novel Framework for Automated Security Abstraction, Modelling, Implementation and Verification (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Saliou, L., Buchanan, W. J., Graves, J., & Munoz, J. (2005, July). Novel Framework for Automated Security Abstraction, Modelling, Implementation and Verification. Presented at 4th European Conference on Information Warfare and Security

This paper presents a novel framework for network security, and provides a complete solution to integrated security policies, which meets the objectives of an organisation, and also an automated verification process. The framework uses a security com... Read More about Novel Framework for Automated Security Abstraction, Modelling, Implementation and Verification.

Coordinated parallel views for the exploratory analysis of microarray time-course data. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Craig, P., Kennedy, J., & Cumming, A. (2005, July). Coordinated parallel views for the exploratory analysis of microarray time-course data. Presented at Third International Conference on Coordinated & Multiple Views in Exploratory Visualization

Microarray time-course data relate to the recorded activity of thousands of genes, in parallel, over multiple discrete points in time during a biological process. Existing techniques that attempt to support the exploratory analysis of this data rely... Read More about Coordinated parallel views for the exploratory analysis of microarray time-course data..