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The application of soft computing techniques to improve the performance of maximum power point tracker for PV system during partial shading (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Salam, Z., & Ahmed, J. (2014, March). The application of soft computing techniques to improve the performance of maximum power point tracker for PV system during partial shading. Presented at 2014 IEEE 8th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2014), Langkawi, Malaysia

Partial shading is a phenomenon, whereby, certain spots of the photovoltaic (PV) array are shaded, while other parts are left uniformly irradiated. It is caused by the shadow that originates from the obstruction of tall building, chimney, tree, telec... Read More about The application of soft computing techniques to improve the performance of maximum power point tracker for PV system during partial shading.

Assessing the Carbon Impact of ICT measures. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stewart, K., Fonzone, A., & Cooper, J. (2014, May). Assessing the Carbon Impact of ICT measures. Paper presented at 10th Annual Scottish Transport Research and Applications Conference, Glasgow

Evaluating the impact of innovative cycling measures in EU cycling cities. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Dolan, C., Stewart, K., & Tricker, R. (2014, May). Evaluating the impact of innovative cycling measures in EU cycling cities. Paper presented at 10th Annual Scottish Transport Research and Applications Conference

The impact of “softer” measures to improve cycling mode share are often difficult to quantify and assess. The CHAMP project is an Intelligent Energy Europe funded project which brings together a range of cycling cities across Europe which are all c... Read More about Evaluating the impact of innovative cycling measures in EU cycling cities..

Multinominial logistic regression modelling for perception evaluation of commuters to work. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gupta, K., Kumar, R., & Tomar, S. (2014, May). Multinominial logistic regression modelling for perception evaluation of commuters to work. Paper presented at Colloquium on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management

Commuting to work by bus is still one of the major transportation system in Delhi. Delhi government has introduced several reforms in services and it is found that the per capita trip rate (excluding walk trips) has increased from 0.72 in 1981 to 0.8... Read More about Multinominial logistic regression modelling for perception evaluation of commuters to work..

The urban and national governance of active labour market policies in the UK (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fuertes, V. (2014, May). The urban and national governance of active labour market policies in the UK. Paper presented at Early-career Researchers Conference

This paper is part of the development of my PhD thesis. The paper is at an early stage; therefore, it is work in progress and it is incomplete, especially with regards to the theoretical framework to be used in the PhD. I would very much welcome comm... Read More about The urban and national governance of active labour market policies in the UK.

After the downturn: where now for travel plans in Scotland? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Llewellyn, R., Tricker, R., & Paton, D. (2014, April). After the downturn: where now for travel plans in Scotland?. Paper presented at 10th Annual Scottish Transport Research and Applications Conference

A Travel Plan is a travel demand management tool which has the potential to alter the means of travel to or from any destination or origin of movement to modes of transport other than the private car. The last major review of the use of Travel Plans... Read More about After the downturn: where now for travel plans in Scotland?.

Facilities Management Approach For Achieving Sustainability in Commercial Buildings in Nigeria (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Olaniyi, O. O., Smith, A., Liyanage, C., & Akintoye, A. (2014). Facilities Management Approach For Achieving Sustainability in Commercial Buildings in Nigeria. In Promoting Innovation in FM (361-365)

The purpose of this research is to determine the extent of sustainable facilities management (FM) practice in the management of commercial buildings in Nigeria and identify barriers to it, in order to develop a solution model that will proffer ways o... Read More about Facilities Management Approach For Achieving Sustainability in Commercial Buildings in Nigeria.

Stiffness changes during low temperature thermal treatment of Scots pine, assessed by acoustic NDT (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D., Popescu, C., Keating, B. A., Popescu, M., & Hill, C. A. S. (2014, March). Stiffness changes during low temperature thermal treatment of Scots pine, assessed by acoustic NDT

The change, over time, in density, longitudinal modulus of elasticity, shear modulus and chemical structure of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) under thermal treatment (110, 120 and 140 C) was evaluated. The determinations of the specific changes were c... Read More about Stiffness changes during low temperature thermal treatment of Scots pine, assessed by acoustic NDT.

Adding value to the Forest through research. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2014, March). Adding value to the Forest through research. Presented at Wood Products Innovation Gateway closing event

Presentation at the closing event of the "Wood Products Innovation Gateway"

Intellibike: a cycle path surface quality assessment tool (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Calvey, J., Taylor, M. D., Shackleton, J. P., & Llewellyn, R. (2014). Intellibike: a cycle path surface quality assessment tool.

The IntelliBike is an instrumented bicycle capable of monitoring cycle path surface quality through onboard measuring and logging devices, as well as other key variables pertinent to infrastructure and environmental quality and thus cyclist comfort.... Read More about Intellibike: a cycle path surface quality assessment tool.

Performance investigation of a regenerative-type indirect evaporative cooler in Qatar climate (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alimohammadisagvand, B., Hasan, A., & Siren, K. (2014, January). Performance investigation of a regenerative-type indirect evaporative cooler in Qatar climate. Paper presented at International Sustanable Built Environment Conference (ISBE 2014), Doha, Qatar

The building sector is responsible of some 40% of the total energy consumption in the world. Cooling energy is an important part of the energy needed in buildings and is increasing as a result of the higher levels of indoor air conditions and the glo... Read More about Performance investigation of a regenerative-type indirect evaporative cooler in Qatar climate.

Chinese consumer attitudes and barriers towards green energy (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alimohammadisagvand, B., Hast, A., Syri, S., Cao, G., & Xiang, Z. (2014, January). Chinese consumer attitudes and barriers towards green energy. Paper presented at International Sustainable Built Environment Conference (ISBE 2014), Doha, Qatar

China’s energy consumption has more than doubled in less than 10 years and China is now the world’s greatest consumer of energy. China produced 1/5 of the world’s total electricity by 2010, and 60% of energy is generated by coal. Therefore, China alo... Read More about Chinese consumer attitudes and barriers towards green energy.

Impact of motorcycle’s driving behaviour on fuel consumption and emissions. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kumar, R., Saleh, W., & Ocana, L. (2014, January). Impact of motorcycle’s driving behaviour on fuel consumption and emissions. Paper presented at 46th Annual UTSG Conference

Many studies have confirmed that driving behaviour has a great influence on petrol-fuelled than on diesel-fuelled vehicles. Depending on the type of road and vehicle technology, fuel consumption may increase by up to 40% for aggressive driving compar... Read More about Impact of motorcycle’s driving behaviour on fuel consumption and emissions..

Reregulating the deregulated, a case study of the Scottish Bus market. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cowie, J. (2014, January). Reregulating the deregulated, a case study of the Scottish Bus market. Paper presented at 46th Universities Transport Studies Group Conference

Much research surrounds the move from publicly owned and operated bus markets to publicly controlled and privately operated markets, or in the case of Great Britain, a fully deregulated market. Little research however exists concerning the counter mo... Read More about Reregulating the deregulated, a case study of the Scottish Bus market..