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MINLP Optimization Algorithm for the Synthesis of Heat and Work Exchange Networks (2014)
Book Chapter
Onishi, V. C., Ravagnani, M. A., & Caballero, J. A. (2014). MINLP Optimization Algorithm for the Synthesis of Heat and Work Exchange Networks. In J. Jaromír Klemeš, P. Sabev Varbanov, & P. Yen Liew (Eds.), 24th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (115-120). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-444-63456-6.50020-x

This paper introduces a new optimization model for the simultaneous synthesis of heat and work exchange networks. The work integration is performed in the work exchange network (WEN), while the heat integration is carried out in the heat exchanger ne... Read More about MINLP Optimization Algorithm for the Synthesis of Heat and Work Exchange Networks.

A method to evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of double skin facades in refurbishments (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pomponi, F., Ip, K., & Oxizidis, S. (2014, June). A method to evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of double skin facades in refurbishments. Presented at ARCOM Doctoral Workshop on Sustainable Urban Retrofit and Technologies

Refurbishment of existing buildings represents a major challenge for the UK Government to meet the greenhouse gases (GHG) target. Double Skin Façades are one possible solution for low-carbon façade retrofit of existing non-domestic buildings. Availab... Read More about A method to evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of double skin facades in refurbishments.

A Hybrid Inverter Solution for Medium Voltage Applications using Series Capacitor and a CSI Active Power Filter (SC-APF) (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Papadopoulos, S., Klumpner, C., Wheeler, P., & Rashed, M. (2014, April). A Hybrid Inverter Solution for Medium Voltage Applications using Series Capacitor and a CSI Active Power Filter (SC-APF). Presented at 7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2014), Manchester, UK

This paper proposes a new hybrid inverter solution for medium/high voltage applications that consists of a slow switching inverter using high voltage or series connected switching devices, fitted with a low kVA rated auxiliary current source inverter... Read More about A Hybrid Inverter Solution for Medium Voltage Applications using Series Capacitor and a CSI Active Power Filter (SC-APF).

A Cognitively Inspired Approach to Two-Way Cluster Extraction from One-Way Clustered Data (2014)
Journal Article
Abdullah, A., & Hussain, A. (2015). A Cognitively Inspired Approach to Two-Way Cluster Extraction from One-Way Clustered Data. Cognitive Computation, 7(1), 161-182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-014-9281-0

Cluster extraction is a vital part of data mining; however, humans and computers perform it very differently. Humans tend to estimate, perceive or visualize clusters cognitively, while digital computers either perform an exact extraction, follow a fu... Read More about A Cognitively Inspired Approach to Two-Way Cluster Extraction from One-Way Clustered Data.

Mobile User Authentication System for E-commerce Applications. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Molla, R., Romdhani, I., Buchanan, W. J., & Fadel, E. Y. (2014, June). Mobile User Authentication System for E-commerce Applications. Paper presented at International Conference on Advanced Networking, Distributed Systems and Applications 2014

E-commerce applications provide on-line clients and merchants with a quick and convenient way to exchange goods and services. However, the deployment of these applications is still facing many problems such as security threats; and on-line attacks. T... Read More about Mobile User Authentication System for E-commerce Applications..

Model structure selection, validation and generalisation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Soufian, M. (2014, June). Model structure selection, validation and generalisation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen. Presented at 11th International Workshop on the Crystal Growth of Organic Materials (CGOM11

Model structure selection, validation and generalisation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen.

Reliable Hierarchical Cluster Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Eshaftri, M., Essa, A., Qasem, M., Romdhani, I., & Al-Dubai, A. (2014, June). Reliable Hierarchical Cluster Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks. Paper presented at International Conference on Networking, Distributed Systems and Applications : INDS 2014, Bejaia, Algeria

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have recently become an integral part of a wide range of systems such as surveillance, target tracking, security and health management systems. WSNs deploy a large number of sensor nodes that cooperate to... Read More about Reliable Hierarchical Cluster Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks..

OCSO: Off-the-cloud service optimization for green efficient service resource utilization (2014)
Journal Article
Fang, D., Liu, X., Liu, L., & Yang, H. (2014). OCSO: Off-the-cloud service optimization for green efficient service resource utilization. Journal of cloud computing: advances, systems and applications, 3(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13677-014-0009-1

Many efforts have been made in optimizing cloud service resource management for efficient service provision and delivery, yet little research addresses how to consume the provisioned service resources efficiently. Meanwhile, typical existing resource... Read More about OCSO: Off-the-cloud service optimization for green efficient service resource utilization.

Characterization of Morphologies of Compatibilized Polypropylene/Polystyrene Blends with Nanoparticles via Nonlinear Rheological Properties from FT-Rheology (2014)
Journal Article
Salehiyan, R., Yoo, Y., Choi, W. J., & Hyun, K. (2014). Characterization of Morphologies of Compatibilized Polypropylene/Polystyrene Blends with Nanoparticles via Nonlinear Rheological Properties from FT-Rheology. Macromolecules, 47(12), 4066-4076. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma500700e

Linear and nonlinear viscoelastic properties under dynamic oscillatory shear flow were used to investigate the effects of compatibilization on polypropylene (PP)/polystyrene (PS) blends. Two different nanoparticles (organo-modified clay and fumed sil... Read More about Characterization of Morphologies of Compatibilized Polypropylene/Polystyrene Blends with Nanoparticles via Nonlinear Rheological Properties from FT-Rheology.

Solar Photovoltaic: The Way Forward (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhammad Sukki, F. (2014, June). Solar Photovoltaic: The Way Forward. Presented at Research Seminar, William Rankine Building, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Ranking Formal Concepts by Utilizing Matrix Factorization (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pisková, L., Horvath, T., & Krajči, S. Ranking Formal Concepts by Utilizing Matrix Factorization. Presented at 12th International Conference on Formal Concept Analysis, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Formal Concept Analysis often produce huge number of formal concepts even for small input data. Such a large amount of formal concepts, which is intractable to analyze for humans, calls for a kind of
a ranking of formal concepts according to their i... Read More about Ranking Formal Concepts by Utilizing Matrix Factorization.

Efficient road topology based broadcast protocol for VANETs (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Kubati, G., Al-Dubai, A., Mackenzie, L., & Pezaros, D. (2014, April). Efficient road topology based broadcast protocol for VANETs. Presented at IEEE International Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC 2014), Istanbul, Turkey

Intelligent Transportation Systems have been instrumental in reshaping transportation towards safer roads, seamless logistics, and digital business-oriented services under the umbrella of smart city platforms. Broadcasting transmission is an essentia... Read More about Efficient road topology based broadcast protocol for VANETs.

Specification for Generic Enablers as Software (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brogan, J. P., & Thuemmler, C. (2014, April). Specification for Generic Enablers as Software. Presented at 2014 11th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations

Generic Enablers are a specialism of software engineering. They are components used for providing reusable building blocks that enable the construction of applications for future internet technology. The Generic Enablers satisfy requirements of appli... Read More about Specification for Generic Enablers as Software.

Looking at technology with Parkour eyes. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Flint, T., & Turner, P. (2014, June). Looking at technology with Parkour eyes. Paper presented at Interaction Design and Children

This workshop paper discusses the theme of repurposing and its relationship to appropriation. By centering on the social, cultural aspect of appropriation we link it to affordance through structuration theory. We argue that children view technology w... Read More about Looking at technology with Parkour eyes..

A method for comparative evaluation of listening to auditory displays by designers and listeners (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Droumeva, M., & McGregor, I. (2014, June). A method for comparative evaluation of listening to auditory displays by designers and listeners. Presented at ICAD 2014, New York

The process of designing and testing auditory displays often includes evaluations only by experts, and where non-experts are involved, training is commonly required. This paper presents a method of evaluating sound designs that does not require liste... Read More about A method for comparative evaluation of listening to auditory displays by designers and listeners.

Strength class of minor conifer species, as estimated from log acoustic measurements, small-clear data and knowledge of wood property variation (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & McLean, J. P. (2014, May). Strength class of minor conifer species, as estimated from log acoustic measurements, small-clear data and knowledge of wood property variation. Presented at Experimental Research with Timber: Cost action FP1004

It is well known that wood properties vary from species to species. Additionally, trees grow wood in response to their requirement to grow in a certain environment. Therefore, timber properties also vary by region, by forest practice, and by the chan... Read More about Strength class of minor conifer species, as estimated from log acoustic measurements, small-clear data and knowledge of wood property variation.

Identity federation scenarios for the cloud (2014)
Journal Article
Ben Bouazza, N., Lemoudden, M., El Ouahidi, B., & Bourget, D. (2014). Identity federation scenarios for the cloud. International Journal of Engineering and Technology (IJET), 6(2), 1290-1295

Traditional identity approaches in a cloud environment that demands scale and openness, suffer from a number of limits, especially when the enterprise uses multiple cloud service providers (CSPs) and user credentials are not shared with other provide... Read More about Identity federation scenarios for the cloud.

Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Menendez, J., Leitch, K., & Hairstans, R. (2014, May). Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom. Presented at COST Action FP1004 Experimental Research with Timber

A series of closed timber frame wall panels were tested for racking capacity in
accordance with the standard BS EN594:2011 [1]. The test program was designed to
investigate the wall diaphragm performance of conventional and evolved (dual-frame)
pa... Read More about Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom..