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The Crowd (2018)
Book Chapter
Thomson, T. (2017). The Crowd. In V. Koloctroni, & O. Taxidou (Eds.), The Edinburgh Dictionary of ModernismEdinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh University Press

Encyclopedia entry

Accounting for Sustainability: Asia Pacific Perspectives (2018)
Book
Lee, K., & Schaltegger, S. (Eds.). (2018). Accounting for Sustainability: Asia Pacific Perspectives. Cham: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70899-7

Addresses the research-practice gap in the sustainability accounting and reporting field between academic researches and corporate practices Provides rich insights of different cultural and industrial cases in the Asia-Pacific region Of... Read More about Accounting for Sustainability: Asia Pacific Perspectives.

A Novel Spatiotemporal Longitudinal Methodology for Predicting Obesity Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Cerebral Functional Activity Data (2018)
Journal Article
Abdullah, A., Hussain, A., & Khan, I. H. (2018). A Novel Spatiotemporal Longitudinal Methodology for Predicting Obesity Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Cerebral Functional Activity Data. Cognitive Computation, 10(4), 591-609. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12559-017-9541-x

Globally, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity, with prevalence in males and females expected to increase to 18 and 21%, respectively (NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, Lancet 387(10026):1377–96, 2016). However, there are hardly any data-analyt... Read More about A Novel Spatiotemporal Longitudinal Methodology for Predicting Obesity Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Cerebral Functional Activity Data.

Uncertainty Analysis in Embodied Carbon Assessments: What Are the Implications of Its Omission? (2018)
Book Chapter
Mendoza Beltran, M. A., Pomponi, F., Guinée, J. B., & Heijungs, R. (2018). Uncertainty Analysis in Embodied Carbon Assessments: What Are the Implications of Its Omission?. In F. Pomponi, C. De Wolf, & A. Moncaster (Eds.), Embodied Carbon in Buildings (3-21). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72796-7_1

Embodied carbon assessments of buildings are not methodologically very different from the more well-known life cycle assessments (LCAs). In particular, the two also share the frequent lack of uncertainty analysis in many assessments produced by acade... Read More about Uncertainty Analysis in Embodied Carbon Assessments: What Are the Implications of Its Omission?.

Exploration of the perceived impact of carer involvement in mental health nurse education: Values, attitudes and making a difference (2018)
Journal Article
McIntosh, G. (2018). Exploration of the perceived impact of carer involvement in mental health nurse education: Values, attitudes and making a difference. Nurse Education in Practice, 29, 172-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2018.01.009

The active involvement of people with lived experience of mental health (MH) issues and their carers is recognised as good practice internationally. Academic settings are seen to be an ideal, although potentially privileged, environments in which to... Read More about Exploration of the perceived impact of carer involvement in mental health nurse education: Values, attitudes and making a difference.

Embodied and Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings in Latin America: State-of-the-Art and Future Directions (2018)
Book Chapter
Pomponi, F., & Campos, L. M. (2018). Embodied and Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings in Latin America: State-of-the-Art and Future Directions. In F. Pomponi, C. De Wolf, & A. Moncaster (Eds.), Embodied Carbon in Buildings (483-503). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72796-7_22

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art on embodied carbon and life cycle assessment (LCA) of buildings in the context of Latin America. It reviews the current situation by assessing existing policies and initiatives ai... Read More about Embodied and Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings in Latin America: State-of-the-Art and Future Directions.

Solar Pump (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Azeem Islam, A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Njuguna, J. (2018, January). Solar Pump. Presented at Research Presentation, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

An investigation into the benefits of musical training on cognitive control and emotional processing abilities (2018)
Thesis
Fisher, N. (2018). An investigation into the benefits of musical training on cognitive control and emotional processing abilities. (Thesis). University of St Andrews

Evidence suggests that engagement in musical activity may confer cognitive control advantages though it is not clear why this may be. Here it was explored why such advantages may be observed, exploring a potential underlying mechanism which may be re... Read More about An investigation into the benefits of musical training on cognitive control and emotional processing abilities.

Mining for counterculture (2018)
Book Chapter
Malcolm, C. (2018). Mining for counterculture. In A. Dillane, M. J. Power, & E. Devereux (Eds.), Heart and Soul - Critical essays on Joy Division. , (195-208). Rowman and Littlefield international

Malcolm, C. (2018). Mining for counterculture. In A. Dillane, M. J. Power, & E. Devereux (Eds.), Heart and Soul - Critical essays on Joy Division, (195-208). Rowman and Littlefield international

A qualitative study exploring the views, attitudes and beliefs of patients and health professionals towards exercise intervention for people who are surgically treated for lung cancer (2018)
Journal Article
Crandall, K., Maguire, R., Campbell, A., & Kearney, N. (2018). A qualitative study exploring the views, attitudes and beliefs of patients and health professionals towards exercise intervention for people who are surgically treated for lung cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 27(2), e12828. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12828

Surgical removal remains the best curative option for patients diagnosed with early‐stage lung cancer. However, it is also associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. Interventions to improve patient outcomes are required. This... Read More about A qualitative study exploring the views, attitudes and beliefs of patients and health professionals towards exercise intervention for people who are surgically treated for lung cancer.

Exploring the relationship between metacognitive and collaborative talk during group mathematical problem-solving – what do we mean by collaborative metacognition? (2018)
Journal Article
Smith, J. M., & Mancy, R. (2018). Exploring the relationship between metacognitive and collaborative talk during group mathematical problem-solving – what do we mean by collaborative metacognition?. Research in Mathematics Education, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/14794802.2017.1410215

The purpose of this study was to enhance our understanding of the relationship between collaborative talk and metacognitive talk during group mathematical problem-solving. Research suggests that collaborative talk may mediate the use of metacognitive... Read More about Exploring the relationship between metacognitive and collaborative talk during group mathematical problem-solving – what do we mean by collaborative metacognition?.

Mass Timber - an introduction to solid laminate timber systems (2018)
Book
Hairstans, R. (2018). Mass Timber - an introduction to solid laminate timber systems. Arcamedia Ltd

The past two decades have witnessed an extraordinary upsurge in the use of mass timber products and systems in construction - a global phenomenon driven by greater emphasis on the sustainable use of renewable resources and by significant technologica... Read More about Mass Timber - an introduction to solid laminate timber systems.

Sediment Temperature Impact on Population Structure and Dynamics of the Crab Austruca iranica Pretzmann, 1971 (Crustacea: Ocypodidae) in Subtropical Mangroves of the Persian Gulf (2018)
Journal Article
Saeedi, H., Kamrani, E., Nordhaus, I., & Diele, K. (2018). Sediment Temperature Impact on Population Structure and Dynamics of the Crab Austruca iranica Pretzmann, 1971 (Crustacea: Ocypodidae) in Subtropical Mangroves of the Persian Gulf. Wetlands, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-018-0998-5

Ocypodid crabs inhabit intertidal sandy/muddy flats of tropical and sub-tropical mangroves. Iran has three species of the genus Austruca. In contrast to A. sindensis and A. lactea, almost nothing is known about the population dynamics and its driving... Read More about Sediment Temperature Impact on Population Structure and Dynamics of the Crab Austruca iranica Pretzmann, 1971 (Crustacea: Ocypodidae) in Subtropical Mangroves of the Persian Gulf.

'Femme Publique':The brothel sex worker as anti-Flaneuse in the television series Maison Close. (2018)
Book Chapter
Artt, S. (2018). 'Femme Publique':The brothel sex worker as anti-Flaneuse in the television series Maison Close. In M. Pietrzak-Franger, N. Pleßke, & E. Voigts (Eds.), Transforming Cities (91-106). Universitätsverlag Winter

The figure of the prostitute has long been associated with the city and although prostitution may take place anywhere, the connection between female prostitution and the city remains prevalent across literature, film, television and fine art. The pro... Read More about 'Femme Publique':The brothel sex worker as anti-Flaneuse in the television series Maison Close..

Gastric Tones. In Response Installations and New Media (2018)
Exhibition / Performance
Holmes, P. Gastric Tones. In Response Installations and New Media. Exhibited at Gem Cinema, Entally, Kolkata, India. 28 January 2018 - 28 February 2018. (Unpublished)

A group show as part of CIMA Gallery's 25 year celebrations, featured sound installation "Gastric Tones". Curated by Manas Acharya.

A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perceptions of the implementation of place-based working and its potential to reduce health inequality (2018)
Journal Article
Steer, M., & Machin, A. (2018). A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perceptions of the implementation of place-based working and its potential to reduce health inequality. European Journal of Public Health, 40(4), 813-819. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdy001

Background: Local Authorities (LAs) have statutory responsibility to reduce health inequalities and improve public health. Place-based approaches may positively influence service provision yet little is known about their implementation and potential... Read More about A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perceptions of the implementation of place-based working and its potential to reduce health inequality.

Self-Learning Power Control in Wireless Sensor Networks (2018)
Journal Article
Chincoli, M., & Liotta, A. (2018). Self-Learning Power Control in Wireless Sensor Networks. Sensors, 18(2), Article 375. https://doi.org/10.3390/s18020375

Current trends in interconnecting myriad smart objects to monetize on Internet of Things applications have led to high-density communications in wireless sensor networks. This aggravates the already over-congested unlicensed radio bands, calling for... Read More about Self-Learning Power Control in Wireless Sensor Networks.

A Novel Method of Signal Fusion Based on Dimension Expansion (2018)
Journal Article
Zhang, T., Xu, L., Yang, E., Yan, X., Qin, E. A., Wang, Q., & Hussain, A. (2018). A Novel Method of Signal Fusion Based on Dimension Expansion. Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing, 37(10), 4295-4318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00034-018-0760-5

A novel method of signal fusion, namely multi-dimensional unified signal (MDUS) fusion algorithm, is proposed based on dimensionality expansion of the cognitive radio (CR). The paper focuses on the issue of under-utilized and overcrowded spectrum ban... Read More about A Novel Method of Signal Fusion Based on Dimension Expansion.

High Impact Grant Dana Razak (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bani, N. A., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2018, January). High Impact Grant Dana Razak. Presented at Pitching Session - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia