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TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., & Darkwa, J. (2008, September). TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey. Presented at 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, Cardiff, UK

As building projects get larger and more complex, clients are also increasingly demanding higher standards for their delivery. Total Quality Environmental Management (TQEM) has been recognized as a successful management philosophy in the manufacturin... Read More about TQEM in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey.

A survey of key findings on the implementation of TQEM in the UK construction
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Ramsay-Dawber, P., & Morledge, R. (2008, September). A survey of key findings on the implementation of TQEM in the UK construction. Presented at The construction and building research conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Dublin, Ireland

Can we predict QPP? An approach based on multivariate outliers
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chifu, A.-G., Déjean, S., Garouani, M., Mothe, J., Ortiz, D., & Ullah, M. Z. (2024, March). Can we predict QPP? An approach based on multivariate outliers. Presented at 46th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2024, Glasgow

Query performance prediction (QPP) aims to predict the success and failure of a search engine on a collection of queries and documents. State of the art predictors can enable this prediction with a degree of accuracy; however, it is far from being pe... Read More about Can we predict QPP? An approach based on multivariate outliers.

AI-Driven Design of a Quasi-digitally-coded Wideband Microstrip Patch Antenna Array
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Akinsolu, M. O., Al-Yasir, Y. I. A., Hua, Q., See, C., & Liu, B. (2024, March). AI-Driven Design of a Quasi-digitally-coded Wideband Microstrip Patch Antenna Array. Presented at EuCAP 2024, Glasgow, UK

Artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling the automated design of contemporary antennas for numerous applications. Specifically, the use of machine learning (ML)-assisted global optimization techniques for the efficient design of modern antennas is no... Read More about AI-Driven Design of a Quasi-digitally-coded Wideband Microstrip Patch Antenna Array.

Sub 6 GHz Smartphone Antenna with Dual-Band Monopole Resonators for 5G Communications
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jahanbakhsh Basherlou, H., Parchin, N. O., Alibakhshikenari, M., & See, C. H. (2023, November). Sub 6 GHz Smartphone Antenna with Dual-Band Monopole Resonators for 5G Communications. Presented at 2023 IEEE TechDefense, Rome, Italy

This study represents the schematic and fundamental features of a new MIMO antenna with low-profile elements and suitable characteristics for future cellular communications. Two rows of low-profile hook-shaped ring-monopole antennas with discrete-fed... Read More about Sub 6 GHz Smartphone Antenna with Dual-Band Monopole Resonators for 5G Communications.

Tri-Band Endfire Antenna Array with Wide Angles of Beam-Scanning Capability for 5G mmWave Mobile Communication
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zidour, A., Ayad, M., Alibakhshikenari, M., Basherlou, H. J., Parchin, N. O., & See, C. H. (2023, November). Tri-Band Endfire Antenna Array with Wide Angles of Beam-Scanning Capability for 5G mmWave Mobile Communication. Presented at 2023 IEEE TechDefense, Rome, Italy

In this paper, a novel multiband phased array antenna with endfire radiation pattern is designed at millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands for 5G mobile applications. The proposed antenna element is a compact quasi-Yagi with a modified dipole drive... Read More about Tri-Band Endfire Antenna Array with Wide Angles of Beam-Scanning Capability for 5G mmWave Mobile Communication.

Wide-Scan/High-Gain Phased Array Antenna for 5G/6G Cellular Networks
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jahanbakhsh Basherlou, H., Parchin, N. O., Alibakhshikenari, M., & See, C. H. (2023, October). Wide-Scan/High-Gain Phased Array Antenna for 5G/6G Cellular Networks. Paper presented at IEEE MTTW Conference 2023, Riga, Latvia

This paper explores the features of a novel beam-steerable phased array antenna design that exhibits high radiation capabilities, catering to the needs of future cellular networks such as 5G/6G. The focus of the discussion is on smartphones, given th... Read More about Wide-Scan/High-Gain Phased Array Antenna for 5G/6G Cellular Networks.

Tri-Band Endfire Antenna Array with Wide Angles of Beam-Scanning Capability for 5G mmWave Mobile Communications
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zidour, A., Ayad, M., Alibakhshikenari, M., Basherlou, H. J., Parchin, N. O., & See, C. H. (2023, October). Tri-Band Endfire Antenna Array with Wide Angles of Beam-Scanning Capability for 5G mmWave Mobile Communications. Paper presented at IEEE MTTW Conference 2023, Riga, Latvia

In this paper, a novel multiband phased array antenna with endfire radiation pattern is designed at millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands for 5G mobile applications. The proposed antenna element is a compact quasi-Yagi with a modified dipole drive... Read More about Tri-Band Endfire Antenna Array with Wide Angles of Beam-Scanning Capability for 5G mmWave Mobile Communications.

Crypto Assets Custody: Taxonomy, Components, and Open Challenges
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jaroucheh, Z., & Ghaleb, B. (2023, May). Crypto Assets Custody: Taxonomy, Components, and Open Challenges. Presented at 2023 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (ICBC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Custody plays a fundamental role for organizations and individuals seeking to access crypto assets (e.g., cryptocurrencies) and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Custodians store private keys and approve and sign transactions. Crypto asset t... Read More about Crypto Assets Custody: Taxonomy, Components, and Open Challenges.

Beyond the Screen: Exploring Students' Views on Social Media's Impact in Education
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Demeke, W. (2024, March). Beyond the Screen: Exploring Students' Views on Social Media's Impact in Education. Presented at 12nd World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, Lodz, Poland

This study delved into the intricate relationship between social media usage and academic outcomes among university students from diverse fields: en-gineering and art studies, health and social care studies, and business studies. The study employed a... Read More about Beyond the Screen: Exploring Students' Views on Social Media's Impact in Education.

Data-Driven Intelligence Can Revolutionize Today’s Cybersecurity World: A Position Paper
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sarker, I. H., Janicke, H., Maglaras, L., & Camtepe, S. (2023, October). Data-Driven Intelligence Can Revolutionize Today’s Cybersecurity World: A Position Paper. Presented at Third International Conference, ARTIIS 2023, Madrid, Spain

As cyber threats evolve and grow progressively more sophisticated, cyber security is becoming a more significant concern in today’s digital era. Traditional security measures tend to be insufficient to defend against these persistent and dynamic thre... Read More about Data-Driven Intelligence Can Revolutionize Today’s Cybersecurity World: A Position Paper.

Brand Purpose: A Marketing Agency Perspective
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Feri, A., Ind, N., & Tjandra, N. C. (2022, May). Brand Purpose: A Marketing Agency Perspective. Paper presented at European Marketing Academy Conference, Budapest

The Emotional Intelligence Competence: A Perception of Project Managers Construction Industry
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Opuruiche Echeonwu, P., & Dan-Jumbo, N. (2023, August). The Emotional Intelligence Competence: A Perception of Project Managers Construction Industry. Paper presented at The International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society Conference (SEEDS) 2023, Ipswich, UK

This study aims to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence competence of project managers and their influence on Project success in the Scottish construction industry. Goleman (1998) defined EI as the capacity to recognise, analyse, and be... Read More about The Emotional Intelligence Competence: A Perception of Project Managers Construction Industry.

Evolving Staff Training Schedules using an Extensible Fitness Function and a Domain Specific Language
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Urquhart, N., & Hunter, K. (2024, April). Evolving Staff Training Schedules using an Extensible Fitness Function and a Domain Specific Language. Presented at 27th European Conference, EvoApplications 2024, Aberystwyth, UK

When using a meta-heuristic based optimiser in some industrial scenarios, there may be a need to amend the objective function as time progresses to encompass constraints that did not exist during the development phase of the software. We propose a me... Read More about Evolving Staff Training Schedules using an Extensible Fitness Function and a Domain Specific Language.

A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Obid, R., Yeboah, S., Osunsanmi, T., & Elhassnaoui, I. (2023, December). A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus. Presented at the International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Humanity (ICATH 2023), Morocco

The escalation of both natural and man-made disasters globally has led to profound challenges for nations grappling with the aftermath, particularly in the provision of post-disaster emergency shelters. These shelters hold critical significance in di... Read More about A comprehensive analysis of container vs prefabricated emergency shelters for post-disaster reconstruction in Damascus.

Multi-Attribute Analysis For Sustainable Reclamation Of Urban Industrial Sites: Case From Damascus Post-Conflict
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaddour, L., Osunsanmi, T., Olawumi, T., & Bradly, L. (2024, June). Multi-Attribute Analysis For Sustainable Reclamation Of Urban Industrial Sites: Case From Damascus Post-Conflict. Presented at The 2024 World Sustainable Built Environment Conference (WSBE24), Online

The reclamation of urban industrial zones presents intricate challenges within urban planning, notably in post-disaster scenarios aimed at revitalizing urban landscapes. This study delves into the complexities and decision-making intricacies involved... Read More about Multi-Attribute Analysis For Sustainable Reclamation Of Urban Industrial Sites: Case From Damascus Post-Conflict.

Digital Twin-Empowered Smart Attack Detection System for 6G Edge of Things Networks
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yigit, Y., Chrysoulas, C., Yurdakul, G., Maglaras, L., & Canberk, B. (2023, December). Digital Twin-Empowered Smart Attack Detection System for 6G Edge of Things Networks. Presented at 2023 IEEE Globecom Workshops (GC Wkshps): Workshop on Enabling Security, Trust, and Privacy in 6G Wireless Systems, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As global Internet of Things (IoT) devices connectivity surges, a significant portion gravitates towards the Edge of Things (EoT) network. This shift prompts businesses to deploy infrastructure closer to end-users, enhancing accessibility. However, t... Read More about Digital Twin-Empowered Smart Attack Detection System for 6G Edge of Things Networks.

Design for Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis of Fe-Mn Biodegradable Fracture Fixation Plate with Varying Porosity Levels
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shaikh, M., Kahwash, F., Lu, Z., Alkhreisat, M., & Shyha, I. (2023, September). Design for Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis of Fe-Mn Biodegradable Fracture Fixation Plate with Varying Porosity Levels. Presented at International Conference on Additive Manufacturing in Products and Applications 2023, Zurich, Switzerland

Fracture fixation plates are osteosynthesis implants used to fix fractured bones in a human body. They are either left in the body or required to be removed after a bone healing period of 3–6 months. Recent trends focus on developing iron (Fe) based... Read More about Design for Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis of Fe-Mn Biodegradable Fracture Fixation Plate with Varying Porosity Levels.