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TikTok as a tool for providing pastoral and academic support to student (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kerr, G. (2020, December). TikTok as a tool for providing pastoral and academic support to student. Presented at Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Annual Conference, University of Strathclyde [Online]

This presentation explores TikTok as a platform for personal tutors in the higher education setting to provide pastoral and academic support to students. Young people are increasing using TikTok as a social media tool, but there is more to this app t... Read More about TikTok as a tool for providing pastoral and academic support to student.

Quantification of Particle Breakage & its Evolution using Statistical Entropy- A Grading Entropy Approach (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leak, J., Barreto, D., Dimitriadi, V., & Imre, E. (2020, December). Quantification of Particle Breakage & its Evolution using Statistical Entropy- A Grading Entropy Approach. Paper presented at 17th Annual Geomechanics From Micro to Macro Conference, Online

These slides were presented at the 17th annual geomechanics from micro to macro conference in 2020. They detail the comparison of the well known, and commonly used, relative breakage parameter used to assess the degree of particle breakage in soils.... Read More about Quantification of Particle Breakage & its Evolution using Statistical Entropy- A Grading Entropy Approach.

Asymmetric Private Set Intersection with Applications to Contact Tracing and Private Vertical Federated Machine Learning (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Angelou, N., Benaissa, A., Cebere, B., Clark, W., Hall, A. J., Hoeh, M. A., Liu, D., Papadopoulos, P., Roehm, R., Sandmann, R., Schoppmann, P., & Titcombe, T. (2020, December). Asymmetric Private Set Intersection with Applications to Contact Tracing and Private Vertical Federated Machine Learning. Poster presented at NeurIPS 2020 Workshop on Privacy Preserving Machine Learning (PPML 2020), Online

We present a multi-language, cross-platform, open-source library for asymmetric private set intersection (PSI) and PSI-Cardinality (PSI-C). Our protocol combines traditional DDH-based PSI and PSI-C protocols with compression based on Bloom filters th... Read More about Asymmetric Private Set Intersection with Applications to Contact Tracing and Private Vertical Federated Machine Learning.

Framing the Mitigation of Livestock Emissions under the International Climate Regime (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Williams, R. (2020, December). Framing the Mitigation of Livestock Emissions under the International Climate Regime. Poster presented at Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) Conference 2020, University of Oxford [Online]

Increasingly, research indicates that the agricultural sector contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), particularly with regards to livestock. As a result, the IPCC has recognised the importance of pursuing a sustainable g... Read More about Framing the Mitigation of Livestock Emissions under the International Climate Regime.

A survey of ‘standard’ occupational therapy rehabilitation for the upper limb post-stroke: investigating components delivered by clinicians within the reflects trial - based throughout Ireland (in World Stroke Congress Abstracts, 2020) (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abercrombie, W., Porter-Armstrong, A., Turtle, B., Stockley, R., & Stinson, M. A survey of ‘standard’ occupational therapy rehabilitation for the upper limb post-stroke: investigating components delivered by clinicians within the reflects trial - based throughout Ireland (in World Stroke Congress Abstracts, 2020). Presented at World Stroke Congress, Online

Background And Aims: The REfLECTS study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining mirror therapy for the treatment of upper limb (UL) impairment. Located throughout Northern Ireland (NI) and Ireland, the study compares experimental and ‘standa... Read More about A survey of ‘standard’ occupational therapy rehabilitation for the upper limb post-stroke: investigating components delivered by clinicians within the reflects trial - based throughout Ireland (in World Stroke Congress Abstracts, 2020).

Creative Assessment (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cochrane, R. (2020, November). Creative Assessment. Presented at Edinburgh College Research, Innovation & Improvement Project Forum, Online

This paper focuses on students’ use of a novel programme-focused feedback tool we have developed and utilised across Product Design at Edinburgh Napier University. In the context of the creative industries feedback needs to become a shared responsibi... Read More about Creative Assessment.

Performance for Care (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mahoney, C., & Mermikedes, A. (2020, November). Performance for Care. Presented at Performance for Care, Online

As the use of drama in the education of healthcare professionals becomes more widely accepted, its relationship to the more established practice of simulation based learning merits further examination. Though these two pedagogic approaches stem from... Read More about Performance for Care.

Experiences of mirror therapy in the sub-acute phase of stroke (in World Stroke Congress Abstracts, 2020) (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Turtle, B., Porter-Armstrong, A., Robinson, L., & Stinson, M. Experiences of mirror therapy in the sub-acute phase of stroke (in World Stroke Congress Abstracts, 2020). Presented at World Stroke Congress, Online

Background And Aims: Mirror therapy provides a novel, cost-effective approach to upper limb treatment following stroke. However, the effectiveness of mirror therapy in sub-acute stroke is unclear. Qualitative studies enable exploration and optimisati... Read More about Experiences of mirror therapy in the sub-acute phase of stroke (in World Stroke Congress Abstracts, 2020).

Mass Produced COVID-19 Scenarios - development (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Crawford, M., & Wright, G. (2020, October). Mass Produced COVID-19 Scenarios - development. Presented at 40th International Symposium on Forecasting, Online

Scotland's Surging Hip-Hop And Grime Scene (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hook, D. (2020, October). Scotland's Surging Hip-Hop And Grime Scene. Presented at Dumfries Music Conference, Dumfries [Online]

An artist-led panel looking at current sounds, and trends emerging in Scotland and how the scene is attracting national recognition.

Daydream Believers and a Qualification in Creative Thinking (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cochrane, R. (2020, October). Daydream Believers and a Qualification in Creative Thinking. Presented at Fusion Cities 2 (Virtual) City of London Corporation, London [Online]

What if there was a Higher/A Level in Creative Thinking?

Do the clinical management guidelines for Covid-19 in African Countries reflect the African quality palliative care standards? A rapid review (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Afolabi, O. A., Abboah-Offei, M., Namisango, E., Chukwusa, E., Oluyase, A. O., Luyirika, E. B., Harding, R., & Nkhoma, K. (2020, October). Do the clinical management guidelines for Covid-19 in African Countries reflect the African quality palliative care standards? A rapid review. Poster presented at 11th EAPC World Research Congress Online, Online

Background: Palliative care should be a component of COVID-19 management to relieve suffering, improve patient outcomes and save costs.
Aims: We aimed to identify and appraise palliative care recommendations within COVID-19 management guidelines in... Read More about Do the clinical management guidelines for Covid-19 in African Countries reflect the African quality palliative care standards? A rapid review.

Do person-centred models of care delivered in the community improve outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS? A systematic review of the evidence (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abboah-Offei, M., Bristowe, K., Abas, M., Higginson, I., & Harding, R. (2020, October). Do person-centred models of care delivered in the community improve outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS? A systematic review of the evidence. Poster presented at 11th EAPC World Research Congress Online, Online

Background/aims: In 2018, an estimated 37.9 million people globally were living with HIV. These people often experience physical, psychological, social and spiritual symptoms and concerns which impact on their quality of life (QoL) and retention in c... Read More about Do person-centred models of care delivered in the community improve outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS? A systematic review of the evidence.

Developing a Data & Innovation Platform for Care Homes In Scotland (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Johnston, L., Hockley, J., & Henderson, D. (2020, October). Developing a Data & Innovation Platform for Care Homes In Scotland. Presented at EuGMS Congress 2020, Online

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for reliable, real time data on the care of older people. We aimed to identify current data availability, challenges, and priorities for future research and innovations in Car... Read More about Developing a Data & Innovation Platform for Care Homes In Scotland.