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Bounded real and positive real balanced truncation for infinite-dimensional systems (2013)
Journal Article
Guiver, C., & Opmeer, M. R. (2013). Bounded real and positive real balanced truncation for infinite-dimensional systems. Mathematical Control and Related Fields, 3(1), 83-119. https://doi.org/10.3934/mcrf.2013.3.83

Bounded real balanced truncation for infinite-dimensional systems is considered. This provides reduced order finite-dimensional systems that retain bounded realness. We obtain an error bound analogous to the finite-dimensional case in terms of the bo... Read More about Bounded real and positive real balanced truncation for infinite-dimensional systems.

A pilot study to evaluate a self-management algorithm for people with Type 1 diabetes participating in moderate intensity exercise in laboratory and real-life environments (2013)
Thesis
Charlton, J. A pilot study to evaluate a self-management algorithm for people with Type 1 diabetes participating in moderate intensity exercise in laboratory and real-life environments. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University/NHS Lothian. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6026

Background Limited evidence is available to advise people with Type 1 diabetes about self-management strategies for maintaining acceptable glycaemic control when exercising. It is recognized that hypoglycaemia is a potential risk and this is a major... Read More about A pilot study to evaluate a self-management algorithm for people with Type 1 diabetes participating in moderate intensity exercise in laboratory and real-life environments.

Improving the energy efficiency of older off gas grid houses; Retrofit options for a 1950s ex-SSHA estate in Dailly (2013)
Report
Currie, J. (2013). Improving the energy efficiency of older off gas grid houses; Retrofit options for a 1950s ex-SSHA estate in Dailly. Ayrshire, Scotland: Ayrshire Housing

The Scottish Funding Council Follow-On Innovation Voucher Scheme was utilized to fund a study to establish the potential for identifying energy reduction measures utilising low and zero carbon technologies (LZCT) for their hard-to-treat housing stock... Read More about Improving the energy efficiency of older off gas grid houses; Retrofit options for a 1950s ex-SSHA estate in Dailly.

A case study analysis of the role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation (2013)
Thesis
Monios, J. A case study analysis of the role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6652

This thesis presents an analysis of the role of intermodal transport in Notteboom and Rodrigue's (2005) port regionalisation concept, an approach to port development that focuses on the inland aspects of the process, as well as taking port developmen... Read More about A case study analysis of the role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation.

Volumetric consequences of particle loss by grading entropy (2013)
Journal Article
McDougall, J., Imre, E., Barreto, D., & Kelly, D. (2013). Volumetric consequences of particle loss by grading entropy. Géotechnique, 63(3), 262-266. https://doi.org/10.1680/geot.sip13.t.002

Chemical and biological processes, such as dissolution in gypsiferous sands and biodegradation in waste refuse, result in mass or particle loss, which in turn lead to changes in solid and void phase volumes and grading. Data on phase volume and gradi... Read More about Volumetric consequences of particle loss by grading entropy.

Tangible possibilities—envisioning interactions in public space (2013)
Journal Article
Smyth, M., & Helgason, I. (2013). Tangible possibilities—envisioning interactions in public space. Digital Creativity, 24(1), 75-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/14626268.2013.769454

This article explores approaches to envisionment in the field of interaction design. Design fictions are introduced as a method to articulate future possibilities. Three case studies are described which explore interaction in public space. The fictio... Read More about Tangible possibilities—envisioning interactions in public space.

Industrial clusters and regional economic development in China: the case of Heilongjiang Province (2013)
Thesis
Wang, J. Industrial clusters and regional economic development in China: the case of Heilongjiang Province. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6077

The concept of the ‘industrial cluster was first discussed in the early works of Alfred Marshall. In the 1990’s the term became part of mainstream economic thinking largely due to the work of Krugman in the area of New Economic Geography. There have... Read More about Industrial clusters and regional economic development in China: the case of Heilongjiang Province.

Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions: Concepts and tools (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Riera-Guasp, M., Pons-Llinares, J., Climente-Alarcon, V., Vedreno-Santos, F., Pineda-Sanchez, M., Antonino-Daviu, J., Puche-Panadero, R., Perez-Cruz, J., & Roger-Folch, J. (2013, March). Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions: Concepts and tools. Presented at 2013 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD)

This paper is focused on fault diagnostic methodologies suited for induction machines which are subjected to fluctuating loads and speeds during their normal duty cycle. In these cases, the load and speed fluctuate continuously, near their rated... Read More about Diagnosis of induction machines under non-stationary conditions: Concepts and tools.

Significant others, situations and their influences on infant feeding. Secondary analysis of data from: A prospective study exploring the early infant feeding experiences of parents and their significant others during the first 6 months of life: what would make a difference? (2013)
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Hoddinott, P., Britten, J., McInnes, R., Craig, L., & Darwent, K. (2013). Significant others, situations and their influences on infant feeding. Secondary analysis of data from: A prospective study exploring the early infant feeding experiences of parents and their significant others during the first 6 months of life: what would make a difference?. Scotland: NHS Scotland

This study examines the range of influences on infant feeding behaviour from late pregnancy until six months after birth, which lead parents to introduce formula or solids, or to stop breastfeeding prior to the recommended six months. It reveals that... Read More about Significant others, situations and their influences on infant feeding. Secondary analysis of data from: A prospective study exploring the early infant feeding experiences of parents and their significant others during the first 6 months of life: what would make a difference?.

Within- and between-stand variation in selected properties of Sitka spruce sawn timber in the UK: implications for segregation and grade recovery (2013)
Journal Article
Moore, J. R., Lyon, A. J., Searles, G. J., Lehneke, S. A., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2013). Within- and between-stand variation in selected properties of Sitka spruce sawn timber in the UK: implications for segregation and grade recovery. Annals of Forest Science, 70, 403-415. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-013-0275-y

Context Information on wood properties variation is needed by forest growers and timber processors to best utilise the available forest resource and to guide future management. Aim This study aims to quantify the variation in selected proper... Read More about Within- and between-stand variation in selected properties of Sitka spruce sawn timber in the UK: implications for segregation and grade recovery.

A narrative literature review of older people's cancer pain experience (2013)
Journal Article
Dunham, M., Ingleton, C., Ryan, T., & Gott, M. (2013). A narrative literature review of older people's cancer pain experience. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(15-16), 2100-2113. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12106

Aims and objectives To synthesise current evidence about the experience of older people with cancer pain and consider how exploration of this may inform clinical practice and research. Background Cancer is more prevalent in older age. Evidence s... Read More about A narrative literature review of older people's cancer pain experience.

Intelligent control for adaptive video streaming (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Menkovski, V., & Liotta, A. (2013). Intelligent control for adaptive video streaming. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCE.2013.6486825

We present an autonomous learning agent for adaptive video streaming in best effort networks. The agent learns an optimal control strategy in regards to the delivered quality of experience without the need for implementation of a complex heuristics.

Impact of Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games upon the Psychosocial Well-Being of Adolescents and Young Adults: Reviewing the Evidence (2013)
Journal Article
Scott, J., & Porter-Armstrong, A. P. (2013). Impact of Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games upon the Psychosocial Well-Being of Adolescents and Young Adults: Reviewing the Evidence. Psychiatry Journal, 2013, Article 464685. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/464685

Introduction. For many people, the online environment has become a significant arena for everyday living, and researchers are beginning to explore the multifaceted nature of human interaction with the Internet. The burgeoning global popularity and di... Read More about Impact of Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games upon the Psychosocial Well-Being of Adolescents and Young Adults: Reviewing the Evidence.

Women's views about the importance of education in preparation for childbirth. (2013)
Journal Article
Hollins Martin, C. J., & Robb, Y. (2013). Women's views about the importance of education in preparation for childbirth. Nurse Education in Practice, 13, 512-518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2013.02.013

Background: this paper reports original research that embraces childbearing women’s views about the importance of education in preparation for childbirth. A survey was carried out using the Birth Satisfaction Scale developed by Hollins Martin and Fl... Read More about Women's views about the importance of education in preparation for childbirth..

Effect of SDS on the dispersion stability of YSZ particles in an Electroless nickel solution (2013)
Journal Article
Nwosu, N. O., Davidson, A. M., & Shearer, N. W. (2013). Effect of SDS on the dispersion stability of YSZ particles in an Electroless nickel solution. Chemical Engineering Communications, 200(12), 1623-1634. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2012.757549

Optimum particle dispersion is an essential feature for composite coatings carried out on the autocatalytic electroless nickel plating platform. In this regard, the potential influence of an anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS), on the d... Read More about Effect of SDS on the dispersion stability of YSZ particles in an Electroless nickel solution.

Young teenagers' experiences of domestic abuse (2013)
Journal Article
Fox, C. L., Corr, M., Gadd, D., & Butler, I. (2014). Young teenagers' experiences of domestic abuse. Journal of Youth Studies, 17(4), 510-526. https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2013.780125

This article reports on the first findings from the Boys to Men Research Project. In total, 1143 pupils aged 13–14 years completed a questionnaire to assess their experiences of domestic abuse as victims, witnesses and perpetrators. Overall, 45% of p... Read More about Young teenagers' experiences of domestic abuse.

Compact multiple input and multiple output/diversity antenna for portable and mobile ultra-wideband applications (2013)
Journal Article
See, C. H., Hraga, H. I., Noras, J. M., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., & McEwan, N. J. (2013). Compact multiple input and multiple output/diversity antenna for portable and mobile ultra-wideband applications. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 7(6), 444-451. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2012.0574

This study presents a miniaturised multiple input and multiple output /diversity antenna which is suitable for high data-rate communication systems such as mobile ultra-wideband (UWB). This antenna assembly comprises two identical planarinverted-F an... Read More about Compact multiple input and multiple output/diversity antenna for portable and mobile ultra-wideband applications.

Optical characterisation and optimisation of a static Window Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic system (2013)
Journal Article
Sellami, N., & Mallick, T. K. (2013). Optical characterisation and optimisation of a static Window Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic system. Solar Energy, 91, 273-282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2013.02.012

In this work, three different geometrical properties have been considered to develop a new solar concentrator design for Window Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (WICPV). They are (i) elliptical entry aperture; (ii) hyperbolic profile section and... Read More about Optical characterisation and optimisation of a static Window Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic system.

Cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2013)
Journal Article
Taylor, P. J., Hutton, P., & Taylor, P. J. (2014). Cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine, 44(3), 449-468. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291713000354

Background. Clinical equipoise regarding preventative treatments for psychosis has encouraged the development and evaluation of psychosocial treatments, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Method. A systematic review and meta-analysis w... Read More about Cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Variations in Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix winter survival in a year with prolonged snow cover (2013)
Journal Article
Warren, P., White, P. J. C., Baines, D., Atterton, F., & Brown, M. J. (2013). Variations in Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix winter survival in a year with prolonged snow cover. Bird Study, 60(2), 257-263. https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2013.778225

Capsule Low Black Grouse survival rate in northern England during a severe winter with prolonged snow was attributed to limited availability and proximity of woodland. Aims To compare the impact of the severe winter weather on Black Grouse in an o... Read More about Variations in Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix winter survival in a year with prolonged snow cover.