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Time to retire the raw analysis of individual responses (2024)
Journal Article
Bossi, A. H. (2024). Time to retire the raw analysis of individual responses. Communications in Kinesiology, 1(6), https://doi.org/10.51224/cik.2024.57

This letter critiques the data analysis of a study investigating peak oxygen uptake responses to cycling and running sprint interval training (Digby et al. 2023 J Strength Cond Res, 37(4), e313-e316). While the study effectively demonstrates the spec... Read More about Time to retire the raw analysis of individual responses.

Machine Learning and Clinical Predictors of Mortality in Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Lewandowski, Ł., Czapla, M., Uchmanowicz, I., Kubielas, G., Zieliński, S., Krzystek-Korpacka, M., Ross, C., Juárez-Vela, R., & Zielińska, M. (2024). Machine Learning and Clinical Predictors of Mortality in Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis. Medical Science Monitor, 30, Article e944408. https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.944408

BACKGROUND: Cardiac arrest (CA) is a global public health challenge. This study explored the predictors of mortality and their interactions utilizing machine learning algorithms and their related mortality odds among patients following CA.

MATERI... Read More about Machine Learning and Clinical Predictors of Mortality in Cardiac Arrest Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis.

A Transformer-Based Network With Feature Complementary Fusion for Crack Defect Detection (2024)
Journal Article
Ma, M., Yang, L., Liu, Y., & Yu, H. (online). A Transformer-Based Network With Feature Complementary Fusion for Crack Defect Detection. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, https://doi.org/10.1109/tits.2024.3421331

Pavement crack detection poses a formidable challenge due to the intricate texture structures of cracks and the complex environmental settings in which they are situated. In recent years, the advancement of deep learning techniques has prompted a sur... Read More about A Transformer-Based Network With Feature Complementary Fusion for Crack Defect Detection.

Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation (2024)
Journal Article
Stahl, B. C., Portillo, V., Wagner, H., Craigon, P. J., Darzentas, D., De Ossorno Garcia, S., Dowthwaite, L., Greenhalgh, C., Middleton, S. E., Nichele, E., Wagner, C., & Webb, H. (2024). Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation. Journal of Responsible Innovation, 11(1), Article 2370934. https://doi.org/10.1080/23299460.2024.2370934

Much of academic discussion of responsible innovation (RI) has focused on RI integration into research projects. In addition, significant attention has also been paid to RI structures and policies at the research policy and institutional level. This... Read More about Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation.

Assessing the potential of acoustic telemetry to underpin the regional management of basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) (2024)
Journal Article
Thorburn, J., Collins, P. C., Garbett, A., Vance, H., Phillips, N., Drumm, A., Cooney, J., Waters, C., Ó’Maoiléidigh, N., Johnston, E., Dolton, H. R., Berrow, S., Hall, G., Hall, J., Delvillar, D., McGill, R., Whoriskey, F., Fangue, N. A., McInturf, A. G., Rypel, A. L., …Houghton, J. D. R. (2024). Assessing the potential of acoustic telemetry to underpin the regional management of basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus). Animal Biotelemetry, 12, Article 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40317-024-00370-5

Acoustic telemetry can provide valuable space-use data for a range of marine species. Yet the deployment of species-specific arrays over vast areas to gather data on highly migratory vertebrates poses formidable challenges, often rendering it impract... Read More about Assessing the potential of acoustic telemetry to underpin the regional management of basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus).

Virtual Rehabilitation: XR Design for Senior Users in Immersive Exergame Environments (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Charisis, V., Khan, S., AlTarteer, S., & Lagoo, R. (2024, June). Virtual Rehabilitation: XR Design for Senior Users in Immersive Exergame Environments. Presented at 2024 IEEE Gaming, Entertainment, and Media Conference (GEM), Turin, Italy

The global ageing population presents significant challenges, with healthcare systems strained to meet the needs of an increasingly elderly demographic. Societies face issues related to healthcare costs, caregiving, and maintaining quality of life fo... Read More about Virtual Rehabilitation: XR Design for Senior Users in Immersive Exergame Environments.

Testing for Hepatitis B and C virus and HIV in mental healthcare settings in England between 2015–2021 (2024)
Journal Article
Hibbert, M., Simmons, R., Dearman, P., Lester, J., Powell, A., Chau, C., Humphreys, C., Hughes, L., Heslin, M., Desai, M., & Sabin, C. (in press). Testing for Hepatitis B and C virus and HIV in mental healthcare settings in England between 2015–2021. PLOS Mental Health, 1(2), Article e0000011. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000011

People living with severe mental illness have an increased prevalence of bloodborne viruses (BBVs) such as hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C viruses (HCV), and HIV. To help improve the physical health of people living with severe mental illness, we a... Read More about Testing for Hepatitis B and C virus and HIV in mental healthcare settings in England between 2015–2021.

Performance Evaluation of Edge-Based Segmentation Methods for Electrical Tree Image Analysis in High-Voltage Experiments (2024)
Journal Article
Mohd Isa, M. A., Azahari, M. F., Rohani, M. N. K. H., Ismail, B., Rosmi, A. S., Jamil, M. K., Mansor, N. S., Mas'ud, A. A., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2025). Performance Evaluation of Edge-Based Segmentation Methods for Electrical Tree Image Analysis in High-Voltage Experiments. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 48(1), 213-226. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.48.1.213226

This research evaluates the performance of edge-based segmentation methods in analysing two-dimensional (2D) electrical tree images obtained during high-voltage (HV) electrical tree experiments. Non-uniform illumination in 2D optical images poses cha... Read More about Performance Evaluation of Edge-Based Segmentation Methods for Electrical Tree Image Analysis in High-Voltage Experiments.

Solar Window Innovations: Enhancing Building Performance through Advanced Technologies (2024)
Journal Article
Ghamari, M., & Sundaram, S. (2024). Solar Window Innovations: Enhancing Building Performance through Advanced Technologies. Energies, 17(14), Article 3369. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17143369

Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) glazing systems with intelligent window technologies enhance building energy efficiency by generating electricity and managing daylighting. This study explores advanced BIPV glazing, focusing on building-integr... Read More about Solar Window Innovations: Enhancing Building Performance through Advanced Technologies.

The Irish Government is Updating its National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine
Ozoani, C., & Plant, E. (2024). The Irish Government is Updating its National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport. Dublin, Ireland

The Policy Committee of the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport examine one of the key questions.

What are the key and most pressing barriers to the deployment and use of alternative fuels infrastructure in the land transport /maritim... Read More about The Irish Government is Updating its National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport.

Attitudes and Practices of Women Towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Lesotho: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey (2024)
Journal Article
Mphunyane, E. M., & Nyangu, I. (2024). Attitudes and Practices of Women Towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Lesotho: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey. American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 5(3), 51-57. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajnhs.20240503.11

In 2020, Lesotho reported 541 new cases of cervical cancer and 362 women died. This study aimed to assess the attitudes and practices of women towards cervical cancer screening. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect da... Read More about Attitudes and Practices of Women Towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Lesotho: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey.

Pedagogical approaches in music and audio education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students (2024)
Journal Article
Cheng, L., & McGregor, I. (in press). Pedagogical approaches in music and audio education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Organised Sound,

Learning about music, sound, or audio can present significant challenges for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). Given the advancements in technology and the increasing emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in education,... Read More about Pedagogical approaches in music and audio education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Knowledge Transfer Prediction Mechanics (2024)
Journal Article
Fascia, M. (2024). Knowledge Transfer Prediction Mechanics. Journal of Strategy, Operations & Economics, 8(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.0708/JSOE.2024946720

This paper introduces a novel geometric approach to modeling the dynamics of knowledge transfer. By integrating geometric probability models with knowledge entity interactions represented in multigeometric spaces, we predict knowledge transfer effect... Read More about Knowledge Transfer Prediction Mechanics.

Participatory Design with Domain Experts: A Delphi Study for a Career Support Chatbot (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wilson, M., Brazier, D., Gkatzia, D., & Robertson, P. (2024, July). Participatory Design with Domain Experts: A Delphi Study for a Career Support Chatbot. Presented at ACM Conversational User Interfaces 2024 (CUI ’24), Luxembourg, Luxembourg

We present a study of collaboration with expert participants for the purpose of the responsible design of a conversational agent. The Delphi study was used to identify and develop design and evaluation criteria for an automated career support interve... Read More about Participatory Design with Domain Experts: A Delphi Study for a Career Support Chatbot.

The effects of a novel neuromuscular training programme on recreational female hockey players during a sagittal plane hop, hop and twist and unanticipated sidecut (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Johnston, T., Brown, S., & Kaliarntas, K. (2024, July). The effects of a novel neuromuscular training programme on recreational female hockey players during a sagittal plane hop, hop and twist and unanticipated sidecut. Poster presented at 29th Annual Congress of European College of Sport Science, Glasgow, UK

INTRODUCTION: Females are at greater risk than other populations to sustain a noncontact injury especially the knee,
hamstring and ankle (Lin et al., 2018). This may be, in part, associated with muscle activation, landing technique leading to
great... Read More about The effects of a novel neuromuscular training programme on recreational female hockey players during a sagittal plane hop, hop and twist and unanticipated sidecut.

Advancements in privacy enhancing technologies for machine learning (2024)
Thesis
Hall, A. Advancements in privacy enhancing technologies for machine learning. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

The field of privacy preserving machine learning is still in its infancy and has been growing in popularity since 2019. Privacy enhancing technologies within the context of machine learning are composed of a set of core techniques. These relate to cr... Read More about Advancements in privacy enhancing technologies for machine learning.

Ambient air pollution near petrochemical industries and chronic kidney disease risk: Integrating citizen science within an exploratory mixed methods study (2024)
Thesis
Okoye, O. C. A. Ambient air pollution near petrochemical industries and chronic kidney disease risk: Integrating citizen science within an exploratory mixed methods study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

INTRODUCTION: The disproportionately high prevalence and severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the young population of low- or middle-income countries despite preventive interventions, is a matter of global concern. Air pollution is the leading... Read More about Ambient air pollution near petrochemical industries and chronic kidney disease risk: Integrating citizen science within an exploratory mixed methods study.

Career information literacy and the decision-making behaviours of young people (2024)
Thesis
Milosheva, M. Career information literacy and the decision-making behaviours of young people. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

The research reported in this thesis is concerned with young people’s career information literacy and information seeking for the purposes of career decision-making. The findings extend knowledge of the means by which young people in Scotland (aged 1... Read More about Career information literacy and the decision-making behaviours of young people.