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Grinding performance and workpiece integrity when superabrasive edge routing carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites (2012)
Journal Article
Soo, S. L., Shyha, I., Barnett, T., Aspinwall, D., & Sim, W.-M. (2012). Grinding performance and workpiece integrity when superabrasive edge routing carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 61(1), 295-298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2012.03.042

Data is presented for wheel wear, cutting forces and workpiece integrity when high speed routing 10 mm thick CFRP laminates using single layer electroplated diamond and CBN grinding points as opposed to standard end milling tools. A 60,000 rpm retrof... Read More about Grinding performance and workpiece integrity when superabrasive edge routing carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites.

On the Influence of Surfactant Incorporation during Electroless Nickel Plating (2012)
Journal Article
Nwosu, N., Davidson, A., Hindle, C., & Barker, M. (2012). On the Influence of Surfactant Incorporation during Electroless Nickel Plating. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 51(16), 5635-5644. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie202625n

The effects of surfactants on the dynamics and characteristics of plain and composite electroless nickel plating (ENP) are highlighted and discussed herein. An outline of the rudiments of surfactants and some underlying selection criteria is presente... Read More about On the Influence of Surfactant Incorporation during Electroless Nickel Plating.

A framework to inform PSS Conceptual Design by using system-in-use data (2012)
Journal Article
Hussain, R., Lockett, H., & Annamalai Vasantha, G. V. (2012). A framework to inform PSS Conceptual Design by using system-in-use data. Computers in Industry, 63(4), 319-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2012.02.013

Both the Product-Service System (PSS) literature and industry express a need to close the design loop by using product-in-use data to inform PSS Conceptual Design. Nevertheless, how to actually accomplish this is largely unknown. This research makes... Read More about A framework to inform PSS Conceptual Design by using system-in-use data.

A silicone host for Lumogen dyes (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hardy, D. A., Kerrouche, A., Roaf, S. C., & Richards., B. S. (2012, April). A silicone host for Lumogen dyes. Presented at 8th Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference (PVSAT-8), Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Altering the encapsulant colour in photovoltaic (PV) modules is a straightforward way of achieving greater colour range whilst minimising additional cost in PV systems. Lumogen fluorescent, organic dyes offer a way of adding colour to the encapsulant... Read More about A silicone host for Lumogen dyes.

Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya (2012)
Thesis
Aldali, Y. Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5272

This thesis investigates the application of large scale concentrated solar (CSP) and photovoltaic power plants in Libya.

Direct Steam Generation (DSG) offers a cheaper and less risky method of generating electricity using concentrated solar energy... Read More about Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya.

A novel RFID tag antenna mountable on metallic objects (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alkhambashi, M., Hussaini, A., Abd-Alhameed, R., See, C., Noras, J., Child, M., & Rodriguez, J. (2012, March). A novel RFID tag antenna mountable on metallic objects. Presented at 2012 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), Prague, Czech Republic

This paper investigates the design of UHF RFID tagging antennas mounted on, or in close proximity, with a conducting surface. Detailed simulation and analysis of the tag antenna was carried out for 900 MHz operation. The antenna dimensions were fixed... Read More about A novel RFID tag antenna mountable on metallic objects.

Four element antenna array working at 2.4/5.2 GHz for wireless USB dongle applications (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abidin, Z., Abd-Alhameed, R., See, C., Ali, N., & Excell, P. (2012, March). Four element antenna array working at 2.4/5.2 GHz for wireless USB dongle applications. Presented at MELECON 2012 - 2012 16th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia

A four-element antenna array for a USB dongle multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna working in dual 2.4/5.2 GHz frequency bands is presented. For achieving reasonably low mutual coupling and good return loss characteristics of the antenna arr... Read More about Four element antenna array working at 2.4/5.2 GHz for wireless USB dongle applications.

The governance of Libyan ports: determining a framework for successful devolution (2012)
Thesis
Ghashat, H. The governance of Libyan ports: determining a framework for successful devolution. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5729

Following a period of isolation, and particularly since the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United Nations at the beginning of the 1990s in 2003, Libya's economy has witnessed a remarkable growth with a corresponding increase in external trade. T... Read More about The governance of Libyan ports: determining a framework for successful devolution.

Scottish Regional Report on Healthy Learning Environmentfor Training in SMEs. (2012)
Report
Dutton, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Scottish Regional Report on Healthy Learning Environmentfor Training in SMEs. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This report outlines the UK contribution to the ‘Healthy Learning in SMEs’ project. The
report has been written so as to provide non-UK specialists with a brief overview of the
role of SMEs within the UK and Scottish economies and possible barriers... Read More about Scottish Regional Report on Healthy Learning Environmentfor Training in SMEs..

The 4th Scottish Maths Support Network meeting 2011 (2012)
Journal Article
Ahmed, S., Barnes, S., & Durkacz, K. (2012). The 4th Scottish Maths Support Network meeting 2011. MSOR Connections, 12, 43-45. https://doi.org/10.11120/msor.2012.12010043

This year the annual meeting of the Scottish Maths Support network (SMSN) was held at the University of Strathclyde on Friday 9 September. Almost all Scottish universities were represented along with one attendee from Ireland. The meeting was organis... Read More about The 4th Scottish Maths Support Network meeting 2011.

Harmonic Rejection Triangle Patch Antenna (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bin-Melha, M., Abd-Alhameed, R., See, C., Usman, M., Elfergani, I., & Noras, J. (2012, March). Harmonic Rejection Triangle Patch Antenna. Presented at The 31st PIERS (Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A triangular patch harmonic-rejecting antenna at 0.7 GHz is proposed. Simulated results obtained using HFSS software show that a triangular antenna with shorting pin feed, and of compact size, exhibits high reflection coefficients at the second and t... Read More about Harmonic Rejection Triangle Patch Antenna.

Simulation and Experimental Measurements for Near Field Imaging (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adnan, S., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Usman, M., See, C., Noras, J., & Child, M. (2012, March). Simulation and Experimental Measurements for Near Field Imaging. Presented at The 31st Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Near field imaging using microwaves in medical applications has gained much attention recently as various researchers have shown its capability and accuracy in identifying features of interest compared to better known screening tools. This paper docu... Read More about Simulation and Experimental Measurements for Near Field Imaging.

An exploration into employee perceptions of the dyadic relationship with their leader within a retail SME in Edinburgh (2012)
Thesis
Mackenzie, C. An exploration into employee perceptions of the dyadic relationship with their leader within a retail SME in Edinburgh. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5422

Probably the most important and strategic resource of SMEs is their employees” (Analoui & Karami, 2003b:204). A critical review of the literature on leadership in Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) suggests the relationship between the individual emp... Read More about An exploration into employee perceptions of the dyadic relationship with their leader within a retail SME in Edinburgh.

Electroless deposition of Ni–P–nano-ZrO2 composite coatings in the presence of various types of surfactants (2012)
Journal Article
Zielińska, K., Stankiewicz, A., & Szczygieł, I. (2012). Electroless deposition of Ni–P–nano-ZrO2 composite coatings in the presence of various types of surfactants. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 377(1), 362-367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2012.03.049

Ni–P–nano-ZrO2 coatings were produced using the electroless deposition technique. To prevent agglomeration of zirconia nanoparticles in the plating bath, various surfactant additives (anionic, cationic, and nonionic) were used. The most stable bath w... Read More about Electroless deposition of Ni–P–nano-ZrO2 composite coatings in the presence of various types of surfactants.

Two Miniaturized Printed Dual-Band Spiral Antenna Designs for Satellite Communication Systems (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bin-Melha, M. S., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Alkambashi, M., Zhou, D., Jones, S. M., & Excell, P. (2012, March). Two Miniaturized Printed Dual-Band Spiral Antenna Designs for Satellite Communication Systems. Presented at 4th International ICST Conference on Personal Satellite Services, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK

Two novel reduced-size, printed spiral antennas are proposed for use in personal communications mobile terminals exploiting the “big low earth orbit” (Big-LEO) satellite system (uplink 1.61–1.63 GHz; downlink 2.48–2.5 GHz). The two proposed antenna g... Read More about Two Miniaturized Printed Dual-Band Spiral Antenna Designs for Satellite Communication Systems.

Development of a Sesma model for short-term investment decision-making. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jadevicius, A., Sloan, B., & Brown, A. (2012, July). Development of a Sesma model for short-term investment decision-making. Presented at 4th Annual Conference of the Global Chinese Real Estate Congress (GCREC)

ARIMA models have been extensively used for property market modelling. Property researchers have used this type of univariate forecasting technique to predict property rents, returns and yields. However, it has been indicated that ARIMA models could... Read More about Development of a Sesma model for short-term investment decision-making..

Designing user interfaces for "ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances": a keyboard-only web-based application for use in airports (2012)
Journal Article
Keates, S. (2013). Designing user interfaces for "ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances": a keyboard-only web-based application for use in airports. Universal Access in the Information Society, 12(2), 205-216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-012-0276-x

Universal Access is commonly interpreted as focusing on designing for users with atypical requirements—specifically users with disabilities or older adults. However, Universal Access is also about providing access to users in all situations and circu... Read More about Designing user interfaces for "ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances": a keyboard-only web-based application for use in airports.

Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic : Money from the sun? (2012)
Journal Article
Munir, A. B., Mohd Yasin, S. H., Muhammad Sukki, F., Abu Bakar, S. H., & Ramirez-Iniguez, R. (2012). Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic : Money from the sun?. Malayan Law Journal, 2, Article lvii–lxxii

Climate change is the greatest ‘market failure’ the world has seen. This has stimulated policy makers around the world to turn into renewable energy. As a result, renewable energy is indeed the order of the day and the sun is the most powerful source... Read More about Feed-in tariff for solar photovoltaic : Money from the sun?.

The Design of a Resistively Loaded Bowtie Antenna for Applications in Breast Cancer Detection Systems (2012)
Journal Article
See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Chung, S. W. J., Zhou, D., Al-Ahmad, H., & Excell, P. S. (2012). The Design of a Resistively Loaded Bowtie Antenna for Applications in Breast Cancer Detection Systems. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 60(5), 2526-2530. https://doi.org/10.1109/tap.2012.2189730

A resistively loaded bowtie antenna, intended for applications in breast cancer detection, is adaptively modified through modelling and genetic optimization. The required wideband operating characteristic is achieved through manipulation of the resis... Read More about The Design of a Resistively Loaded Bowtie Antenna for Applications in Breast Cancer Detection Systems.