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Ground view factor computation model for bifacial photovoltaic collector field: uniform and non-uniform surfaces (2021)
Journal Article
Alam, M., Gul, M. S., & Muneer, T. (2021). Ground view factor computation model for bifacial photovoltaic collector field: uniform and non-uniform surfaces. Energy Reports, 7, 9133-9149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.11.206

The photovoltaic collectors in a field are subject to three types of solar radiation: direct, diffuse, and reflected irradiance. The reflected irradiance received by solar photovoltaic (PV) depends on the view factor from solar PV to the ground. This... Read More about Ground view factor computation model for bifacial photovoltaic collector field: uniform and non-uniform surfaces.

A Survey of Semantic Construction and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing Images and Data (2021)
Journal Article
Lu, H., Liu, Q., Liu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2021). A Survey of Semantic Construction and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing Images and Data. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 33(6), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.4018/joeuc.20211101.oa6

With the rapid development of satellite technology, remote sensing data has entered the era of big data, and the intelligent processing of remote sensing image has been paid more and more attention. Through the semantic research of remote sensing dat... Read More about A Survey of Semantic Construction and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing Images and Data.

A blend of Traditional Visual Symbols in BIPV application; any Prospects? (2021)
Journal Article
Awuku, S. A., Bennadji, A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Sellami, N. (2021). A blend of Traditional Visual Symbols in BIPV application; any Prospects?. Academia Letters, https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4029

Traditional Visual symbols are of great relevance, especially within the architectural space. Buildings may adopt symbols to depict culture, iconicity or identity. The quest to meet sustainable building targets and avert the looming effects of climat... Read More about A blend of Traditional Visual Symbols in BIPV application; any Prospects?.

What happens if you treat ordinal ratings as interval data? Human evaluations in {NLP} are even more under-powered than you think (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Howcroft, D. M., & Rieser, V. (2021, November). What happens if you treat ordinal ratings as interval data? Human evaluations in {NLP} are even more under-powered than you think. Presented at 2021 Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing

Previous work has shown that human evaluations in NLP are notoriously under-powered. Here, we argue that there are two common factors which make this problem even worse: NLP studies usually (a) treat ordinal data as interval data and (b) operate unde... Read More about What happens if you treat ordinal ratings as interval data? Human evaluations in {NLP} are even more under-powered than you think.

Writing for Craigsbank (illustrated lecture with live performance) (2021)
Exhibition / Performance
Burton, K. Writing for Craigsbank (illustrated lecture with live performance). [Illustrated lecture with live performance]. Exhibited at Edinburgh, Scotland. 30 November 2021 - 27 November 2017

Following the premiere of my site-specific work for performance at Craigsbank Parish Church (originally titled Floating Sanctuary), I was invited to talk to the Church of Scotland's Committee on Church Art and Architecture.

CAPE: Context-Aware Private Embeddings for Private Language Learning (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Plant, R., Gkatzia, D., & Giuffrida, V. (2021, November). CAPE: Context-Aware Private Embeddings for Private Language Learning. Presented at EMNLP 2021 Conference, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [Online]

Neural language models have contributed to state-of-the-art results in a number of downstream applications including sentiment analysis, intent classification and others. However, obtaining text representations or embeddings using these models risks... Read More about CAPE: Context-Aware Private Embeddings for Private Language Learning.

Effects of silica nanoparticles on the rheological properties and morphologies of polyvinyl alcohol/silver nanowire suspensions (2021)
Journal Article
Lee, S. H., Kim, S. Y., Salehiyan, R., & Hyun, K. (2021). Effects of silica nanoparticles on the rheological properties and morphologies of polyvinyl alcohol/silver nanowire suspensions. Korea-Australia rheology journal, 33(4), 321-331. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13367-021-0025-x

We investigated the effects of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) on the rheological properties and microstructures of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/silver nanowire (AgNW) suspensions. For PVA/AgNW suspensions without SiNPs, rheological percolation threshold was... Read More about Effects of silica nanoparticles on the rheological properties and morphologies of polyvinyl alcohol/silver nanowire suspensions.

A security and authentication layer for SCADA/DCS applications (2021)
Journal Article
Homay, A., Chrysoulas, C., El Boudani, B., de Sousa, M., & Wollschlaeger, M. (2021). A security and authentication layer for SCADA/DCS applications. Microprocessors and Microsystems, 87, Article 103479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpro.2020.103479

Mid 2010, a sophisticated malicious computer worm called Stuxnet targeted major ICS systems around the world causing severe damages to Siemens automation products. Stuxnet proved its ability to infect air-gapped-segregated critical computers control... Read More about A security and authentication layer for SCADA/DCS applications.

You’re in your own time now: Understanding current experiences of transition to civilian life In Scotland. Interim Report (2021)
Report
Matthews-Smith, G., MacKay, D., Scholl, S., & Thomas, L. (2021). You’re in your own time now: Understanding current experiences of transition to civilian life In Scotland. Interim Report. Edinburgh: Forces in Mind Trust

This report is structured as follows:

❖ Chapter 2 briefly outlines the background and context for the research.
❖ Chapter 3 outlines the research framework in relation to the mixed qualitative and quantitative methodologies and discusses the rese... Read More about You’re in your own time now: Understanding current experiences of transition to civilian life In Scotland. Interim Report.

The Impact Of Shadow Flicker Or Pulsating Shadow Effect, Caused By Wind Turbine Blades, On Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar): Research Summary (2021)
Report
Dodd, J. A., & Briers, R. A. (2021). The Impact Of Shadow Flicker Or Pulsating Shadow Effect, Caused By Wind Turbine Blades, On Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar): Research Summary. Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW)

As the need for onshore wind energy expands, such climate adaptation measures may have unintended and potentially significant influences on how fish respond when situated next to rivers or streams. The aim of this project was to examine evidence of p... Read More about The Impact Of Shadow Flicker Or Pulsating Shadow Effect, Caused By Wind Turbine Blades, On Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar): Research Summary.

Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites (2021)
Journal Article
Fu, G., Sun, F., Sun, F., Huo, D., Shyha, I., Fang, C., & Gao, Q. (2022). Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 230, Article 109545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109545

Polymer matrix composites reinforced with graphene derivatives are receiving increasing attention in academia and industry. For future applications, however, the machinability of these materials needs to be understood. This study introduces the cutti... Read More about Finite element and experimental studies on the machining process of polymer/graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites.

Do the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement change over time? (2021)
Journal Article
Robinson, P., Liu, H., Wilkinson, T., Maempel, J., Murray, I., MacDonald, D., Hamilton, D., & Gaston, P. (2022). Do the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement change over time?. Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research, 108(4), Article 103157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103157

Background: The purpose of this study was to search for changes in functional outcomes of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) between short and medium-term follow-up. Secondary aims included reporting rates of r... Read More about Do the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement change over time?.

Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman (2021)
Journal Article
Shaik, H. M., Kabbani, A., Sheikh, A. M., Goh, K., Gupta, N., & Umar, T. (2021). Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman. AIMS Energy, 9(6), 1192-1212. https://doi.org/10.3934/energy.2021055

Degradation of PV modules have a severe impact on its power-producing capabilities thus affecting the reliability, performance over the long run. To understand the PV degradation happening under the influence of local environmental conditions a surve... Read More about Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman.

Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease (2021)
Journal Article
Blackstock, F. C., & Roberts, N. J. (2021). Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease. Life, 11(12), Article 1317. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11121317

Technology-enabled learning, using computers, smartphones, and tablets, to educate patients on their respiratory disease and management has grown over the last decade. This shift has been accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the need to so... Read More about Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease.

The impact of inclusive finance on carbon dioxide emissions: evidence from China's provincial regions (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, T., Zhou, F., Du, M., & Du, Q. (2021, November). The impact of inclusive finance on carbon dioxide emissions: evidence from China's provincial regions. Presented at International Congress of Energy, Economy and Security (ENSCON '21), Istanbul, Turkey

Previous studies have not paid close attention to the effects of inclusive finance on carbon dioxide emissions. Setting research context in China with its rapid development in inclusive finance and pressing target of carbon dioxide neutrality, this p... Read More about The impact of inclusive finance on carbon dioxide emissions: evidence from China's provincial regions.

The role of environmental regulation of the home country in enhancing innovation performance of Chinese EMNEs (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Du, Q., Li, Z., Yang, T., Du, M., & Chen, S. (2021, November). The role of environmental regulation of the home country in enhancing innovation performance of Chinese EMNEs. Presented at International Congress of Energy, Economy and Security (ENSCON '21), Istanbul, Turkey

EMNEs pursuing for innovation performance via internationalization could be affected by the environmental regulation within a global sustainable development context. Building on the institution-based view, we study how external environmental regulati... Read More about The role of environmental regulation of the home country in enhancing innovation performance of Chinese EMNEs.

Impacts of alternative energy production innovation on reduction of carbon dioxide emissions: evidence from China (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, T., Li, F., Du, M., & Li, Y. (2021, November). Impacts of alternative energy production innovation on reduction of carbon dioxide emissions: evidence from China. Presented at International Congress of Energy, Economy and Security (ENSCON), Istanbul, Turkey

Though the impacts of green innovation on reduction of carbon dioxide emissions have been an important topic for research on environmental economics, the previous studies ignore heterogeneity of the green innovation and how it might affect the carbon... Read More about Impacts of alternative energy production innovation on reduction of carbon dioxide emissions: evidence from China.