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RF sensing enabled tracking of human facial expressions using machine learning algorithms (2024)
Journal Article
Hameed, H., Elsayed, M., Kaur, J., Usman, M., Tang, C., Ghadban, N., Kernec, J. L., Hussain, A., Imran, M., & Abbasi, Q. H. (2024). RF sensing enabled tracking of human facial expressions using machine learning algorithms. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 27800. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-75909-w

Automatic analysis of facial expressions has emerged as a prominent research area in the past decade. Facial expressions serve as crucial indicators for understanding human behavior, enabling the identification and assessment of positive and negative... Read More about RF sensing enabled tracking of human facial expressions using machine learning algorithms.

Editorial: The shadowlands of (geo)science communication in academia – definitions, problems, and possible solutions (2024)
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Gani, S., Arnal, L., Beattie, L., Hillier, J., Illingworth, S., Lanza, T., Mohadjer, S., Pulkkinen, K., Roop, H., Stewart, I., von Elverfeldt, K., & Zihms, S. (2024). Editorial: The shadowlands of (geo)science communication in academia – definitions, problems, and possible solutions. Geoscience Communication, 7(4), 251-266. https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-7-251-2024

Science communication is an important part of research, including in the geosciences, as it can (1) benefit both society and science and (2) make science more publicly accountable. However, much of this work takes place in “shadowlands” that are neit... Read More about Editorial: The shadowlands of (geo)science communication in academia – definitions, problems, and possible solutions.

Quantifying the impact of environmental changes on migratory species: a model perturbation framework (2024)
Journal Article
Smith, P., Adams, B., & Guiver, C. (2024). Quantifying the impact of environmental changes on migratory species: a model perturbation framework. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 12, Article 1426018. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2024.1426018

Migratory species use different habitats and pathways across their migratory route. Pathway contribution metrics are transient metrics of population growth, derived from population models, and quantify the predicted contribution of an individual, tra... Read More about Quantifying the impact of environmental changes on migratory species: a model perturbation framework.

Effect of consumer brand involvement on brand advocacy: a moderated mediation model (2024)
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Cheung, M. F. Y., & To, W. M. (online). Effect of consumer brand involvement on brand advocacy: a moderated mediation model. Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, https://doi.org/10.1080/10696679.2024.2427207

This study explored the mechanisms and contexts through which consumer brand involvement can influence brand advocacy. A moderated mediation model was empirically tested with a random sample of 387 Chinese consumers in Hong Kong. The results indicate... Read More about Effect of consumer brand involvement on brand advocacy: a moderated mediation model.

A mixed passivity/small-gain theorem for Sobolev input-output stability (2024)
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Guiver, C., Logemann, H., & Opmeer, M. R. (2024). A mixed passivity/small-gain theorem for Sobolev input-output stability. SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, 62(6), 3042-3075. https://doi.org/10.1137/24M1643128

A stability theorem for the feedback connection of two (possibly infinite-dimensional) time-invariant linear systems is presented. The theorem is formulated in the frequency domain and is in the spirit of combined passivity/small-gain results. It pla... Read More about A mixed passivity/small-gain theorem for Sobolev input-output stability.

An Enhanced and Robust Data Publishing Scheme for Private and Useful 1:M Microdata (2024)
Journal Article
Rizwan, M., Hawbani, A., Xingfu, W., Anjum, A., Angin, P., Sever, Y., Chen, S., Zhao, L., & Al-Dubai, A. (online). An Enhanced and Robust Data Publishing Scheme for Private and Useful 1:M Microdata. IEEE Transactions on Big Data, https://doi.org/10.1109/TBDATA.2024.3495497

A data publishing deal conducted with anonymous microdata can preserve the privacy of people. However, anonymizing data with multiple records of an individual (1:M dataset) is still a challenging problem. After anonymizing the 1:M microdata, the vert... Read More about An Enhanced and Robust Data Publishing Scheme for Private and Useful 1:M Microdata.

Whole‐Life Embodied Carbon Reduction Strategies in UK Buildings: A Comprehensive Analysis (2024)
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Keyhani, M., Bahadori‐Jahromi, A., Fu, C., Godfrey, P., & Zhang, H. (online). Whole‐Life Embodied Carbon Reduction Strategies in UK Buildings: A Comprehensive Analysis. Energy Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1958

This paper presents a detailed analysis of embodied carbon (EC) in various case studies using life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Through comprehensive assessments, including modules A, B and C, the study evaluates EC across different stages of... Read More about Whole‐Life Embodied Carbon Reduction Strategies in UK Buildings: A Comprehensive Analysis.

Meeting the Job Expectations of a New Generation of Police Officers: The Changing Psychological Contract and Turnover Intention (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Grant, K., & Vincent, D. (2024, November). Meeting the Job Expectations of a New Generation of Police Officers: The Changing Psychological Contract and Turnover Intention. Presented at 13th Biennial International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network, Rotterdam, Netherlands

This research draws upon psychological contract (PC) theory to investigate the ‘work’ and ‘workplace’ expectations of new probationer police officers in Scotland, UK, and to compare these with the extent to which initial job expectations of establish... Read More about Meeting the Job Expectations of a New Generation of Police Officers: The Changing Psychological Contract and Turnover Intention.

Pre and post diagnostic dementia care in four Scottish prisons (2024)
Journal Article
MacRae, R., Chalmers, N., Tolson, D., Taylor, J., Anderson, K., Thomson, L., & Russ, T. (2024). Pre and post diagnostic dementia care in four Scottish prisons. Health and Justice, 12(1), Article 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-024-00294-5

Background and purpose: The number of older people in prisons is increasing across the globe. Many have poor physical and mental health, higher prevalence of head injury, cognitive impairment and dementia than found in community populations. Meeting... Read More about Pre and post diagnostic dementia care in four Scottish prisons.

Going the extra mile: Unveiling the roots of franchisee organisational citizenship behaviours in franchise systems (2024)
Journal Article
Grünhagen, M., Watson, A., & Croonen, E. Going the extra mile: Unveiling the roots of franchisee organisational citizenship behaviours in franchise systems. International Small Business Journal, https://doi.org/10.1177/02662426241292035

While researchers and practitioners have recognised the essential role of employee organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs), there is an absence of their consideration within franchise systems as a unique context. We aim to address this gap by ex... Read More about Going the extra mile: Unveiling the roots of franchisee organisational citizenship behaviours in franchise systems.

The combined use of biological investigations, bio chromatographic and in silico methods to solve the puzzle of badge and its derivative's toxicity (2024)
Journal Article
Neri, I., Piccolo, M., Russo, G., Ferraro, M. G., Marotta, V., Santamaria, R., & Grumetto, L. (2024). The combined use of biological investigations, bio chromatographic and in silico methods to solve the puzzle of badge and its derivative's toxicity. Chemosphere, 367, Article 143640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143640

Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) is a pre-polymer of BPA widely used in manufacturing of epoxy resins and plastics; due to its high reactivity, unintended by-products, such as chlorinated and hydrolysed products, can reach the human body. This re... Read More about The combined use of biological investigations, bio chromatographic and in silico methods to solve the puzzle of badge and its derivative's toxicity.

CAST: Efficient Traffic Scenario Inpainting in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Systems (2024)
Journal Article
Zhao, L., Mao, C., Wan, S., Hawbani, A., Al-Dubai, A. Y., Min, G., & Zomaya, A. Y. (online). CAST: Efficient Traffic Scenario Inpainting in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Systems. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, https://doi.org/10.1109/tmc.2024.3492148

As a promising vehicular communication technology, Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) is expected to ensure the safety and convenience of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) by providing global road information. However, it is difficult to o... Read More about CAST: Efficient Traffic Scenario Inpainting in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Systems.

Environmental and Food Security Implications of Livestock Abortions and Calf Mortality: A Case Study in Kenya and Tanzania (2024)
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Balcha, E., Bronsvoort, B., Cook, E. A., Lankester, F., Özkan, Ş., Rosenstein, P. K., Semango, G., Wheelhouse, N., Wilkes, A., & Arndt, C. (in press). Environmental and Food Security Implications of Livestock Abortions and Calf Mortality: A Case Study in Kenya and Tanzania. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1390047

This study investigates the environmental and food security implications of livestock abortions and calf mortality in Tanzanian dairy systems and Kenyan beef systems by utilizing data from previously published studies. The environmental impact of liv... Read More about Environmental and Food Security Implications of Livestock Abortions and Calf Mortality: A Case Study in Kenya and Tanzania.

Game-theoretic optimization strategy for maximizing profits to both end-users and suppliers in building rooftop PV-based microgrids (2024)
Journal Article
Luo, J., Panchabikesan, K., Lai, K.-H., Olawumi, T. O., Mewomo, M. C., & Liu, Z. (2024). Game-theoretic optimization strategy for maximizing profits to both end-users and suppliers in building rooftop PV-based microgrids. Energy, 313, Article 133715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.133715

Rooftop photovoltaic (PV) with battery storage offers a promising avenue for enhancing renewable energy integration in buildings. Creating microgrids with backup power from closely spaced solar buildings is widely recognized as an effective strategy.... Read More about Game-theoretic optimization strategy for maximizing profits to both end-users and suppliers in building rooftop PV-based microgrids.

The new path towards ecopreneurship education (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harte, P., Fonseca, A. P., & Peisl, T. (2024, November). The new path towards ecopreneurship education. Presented at Heriot Watt University Sustainability Week, Edinburgh

The chapter will provide our working definition of ecopreneurs as (start-up) entrepreneurs who focus on an environmental or green aspect in their product or service innovations (Harte et al., 2021) and the roadmap for the chapter.

A brief literatu... Read More about The new path towards ecopreneurship education.

Firm biodiversity risk, climate vulnerabilities, and bankruptcy risk (2024)
Journal Article
Adamolekun, G. (2024). Firm biodiversity risk, climate vulnerabilities, and bankruptcy risk. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 97, Article 102075. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intfin.2024.102075

This study examines the relationship between firms’ biodiversity risk, climate susceptibility, and bankruptcy risk. The findings indicate that firm exposure to biodiversity risk increases the likelihood of financial distress. Furthermore, we document... Read More about Firm biodiversity risk, climate vulnerabilities, and bankruptcy risk.

Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling (2024)
Journal Article
Bunker, A., Lundgren Kownacki, K., Sarker, S., Bari, R., Sarker, M., Buonocore, J. J., Geldsetzer, P., Revstedt, J., & Bärnighausen, T. (2024). Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling. npj Climate Action, 3(1), Article 94. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44168-024-00165-7

Constructed with used plastic bottles, the eco-cooler has been widely adopted in resource-poor communities in Bangladesh and other countries. We tested the eco-cooler under controlled conditions using a scientific wind tunnel in a climatic chamber. I... Read More about Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling.

The Academic Respiratory Research Alliance network (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J. (2024, November). The Academic Respiratory Research Alliance network. Presented at Scottish Respiratory Nurses Forum, Edinburgh

This was an invited presentation at the Scottish Respiratory Nurses Forum conference on the Academic Respiratory Research Alliance network.