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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.

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.

The experience of older workers. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raeside, R., Gayen, K., & McQuaid, R. W. (2005). The experience of older workers.

Accessing employment (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2005). Accessing employment.

The prediction of defibrillation outcome using time-frequency power spectrum methods (2005)
Thesis
Uchaipichat, N. The prediction of defibrillation outcome using time-frequency power spectrum methods. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2290833

A study was conducted to investigate the use of time-frequency methods to predict the outcome of defibrillation for patients presenting with ventricular fibrillation. Both wavelet transform and short time Fourier transform methods were applied to ext... Read More about The prediction of defibrillation outcome using time-frequency power spectrum methods.

Tuning into tensions at times of change: The experiences of line and HR managers in a contract catering firm (2005)
Journal Article
D'Annunzio-Green, N., & Francis, H. (2005). Tuning into tensions at times of change: The experiences of line and HR managers in a contract catering firm. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 17(4), 345-358. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110510597606

The purpose of this paper is to present case study evidence of how managers in a contract catering firm made sense of an organisational change initiative that encouraged them to become self-sufficient and display "entrepreneurial" behaviours in an en... Read More about Tuning into tensions at times of change: The experiences of line and HR managers in a contract catering firm.

Procurement of construction projects in local government (2005)
Journal Article
Wamuziri, S., & Seywright, A. (2005). Procurement of construction projects in local government. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 158(2), 145-152. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.2005.158.2.145

This paper provides an evaluation of changes in procurement of capital projects in local government in recent years. These changes have been driven partly by changes in legislation regarding compulsory competitive tendering, best value and more latel... Read More about Procurement of construction projects in local government.

Implications of congestion charging for departure time choice: Work and non-work schedule flexibility (2005)
Journal Article
Saleh, W., & Farrell, S. (2005). Implications of congestion charging for departure time choice: Work and non-work schedule flexibility. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 39(7-9), 773-791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2005.02.016

The objective of this paper is to investigate the potential impacts of implementing variable congestion charging on the peak spreading of departure time choices, taking into account levels of scheduling flexibility of individuals. In particular, this... Read More about Implications of congestion charging for departure time choice: Work and non-work schedule flexibility.

Universities and social progress in modernising societies: how educational expansion has replaced socialism as an instrument of political reform (2005)
Journal Article
Charlton, B. G., & Andras, P. (2005). Universities and social progress in modernising societies: how educational expansion has replaced socialism as an instrument of political reform. Critical Quarterly, 47(1-2), 30-39. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0011-1562.2005.00612.x

University and higher education comprising a multi-disciplinary training in abstract, systematic reasoning has a vital role in modernizing societies. Such an education seems to have broadly favourable results both in terms of the individual and of so... Read More about Universities and social progress in modernising societies: how educational expansion has replaced socialism as an instrument of political reform.

A submovement analysis of cursor trajectories (2005)
Journal Article
Hwang, F., Keates, S., Langdon, P., & Clarkson, J. (2005). A submovement analysis of cursor trajectories. Behaviour and Information Technology, 24(3), 205-217. https://doi.org/10.1080/01449290412331327474

Understanding human movement is key to improving input devices and interaction techniques. This paper presents a study of mouse movements of motion-impaired users, with an aim to gaining a better understanding of impaired movement. The cursor traject... Read More about A submovement analysis of cursor trajectories.

Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction. (2005)
Thesis
Edwards, A. J. Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6884

The term "lime" comes from the word limestone. Limestone rocks were
converted to lime powder by burning (calcining). The process of converting
limestone to lime was an old process and it has been well documented,
archaeologically. It has been esta... Read More about Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction..

Public private partnership - comparative issues in the UK, Germany and Austria (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2005). Public private partnership - comparative issues in the UK, Germany and Austria.

While the UK has been a leader in the large-scale introduction of public private partnerships (PPPs) across the economy, both Austria and Germany have been relative latecomers within the recent move towards PPPs. This paper analyses the issues drivin... Read More about Public private partnership - comparative issues in the UK, Germany and Austria.

Eddy diffusion in the sea: reinterpreting an early experiment. (2005)
Journal Article
Summers, D. (2005). Eddy diffusion in the sea: reinterpreting an early experiment. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 461(2058), 1811-1827. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2004.1433

Over half a century has passed since L. F. Richardson and Henry Stommel conducted their experiment from the pier at Blairmore, Scotland. The relative separations of pairs of immersed floats (made of parsnip) were measured as these became passively tr... Read More about Eddy diffusion in the sea: reinterpreting an early experiment..

Pattern computation in neural communication systems (2005)
Journal Article
Andras, P. (2005). Pattern computation in neural communication systems. Biological Cybernetics, 92, 452-460. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00422-005-0572-0

Biological data suggests that activity patterns emerging in small- and large-scale neural systems may play an important role in performing the functions of the neural system, and in particular, neural computations. It is proposed in this paper that n... Read More about Pattern computation in neural communication systems.