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Social Tourism (2017)
Book Chapter
Minnaert, L. (2017). Social Tourism. In S. Agarwal, G. Busby, & R. Huang (Eds.), Special Interest Tourism: Concepts, Contexts and Cases (18-27). CAB International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781780645667.0018

This chapter defines the concept of social tourism, provides a brief overview of its history and development, reviews different social tourism systems, and discusses the potential impacts of social tourism on participants.

Kinematics, dynamics and control of a stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism (2017)
Journal Article
Zhao, Y., Yu, H., Zhang, J., Yang, J., & Zhao, T. (2017). Kinematics, dynamics and control of a stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism. International Journal of Robotics and Automation, 32(3), https://doi.org/10.2316/journal.206.2017.3.206-4918

This paper proposes a new control scheme of a stabilized platform with a 6-revolution universal spherical (6-RUS) parallel mechanism in non-inertial. A kinematics model of the stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism is developed using the... Read More about Kinematics, dynamics and control of a stabilized platform with a 6-RUS parallel mechanism.

The ‘Get on Board’ Competency Pathway (2017)
Report
Weaver, M., Brodie, J., & Hutchison, J. (2017). The ‘Get on Board’ Competency Pathway. Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)

Research shows there is a lack of young trustees, and "a need to engage young people now by creating opportunities and a supportive culture around board governance, to help shape and nurture a talent pipeline."

"We need to create governance opport... Read More about The ‘Get on Board’ Competency Pathway.

Tea leaves moisture prediction using one-port monopole sensor (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ling, J., Then, Y., You, K., Ahmed, J., & Zaidel, D. (2017, November). Tea leaves moisture prediction using one-port monopole sensor. Presented at 2017 IEEE Asia Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This paper presents the application of using a coaxial monopole sensor for determining and formulating the relationship between the reflection coefficient and the moisture content of tea leaves. A coaxial monopole sensor with operating frequency rang... Read More about Tea leaves moisture prediction using one-port monopole sensor.

A unified global investigation on the spectral effects of soiling losses of PV glass substrates: preliminary results (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Micheli, L., Fernández, E. F., Smestad, G. P., Alrashidi, H., Sarmah, N., Sellami, N., Hassan, I. A., Kasry, A., Nofuentes, G., Sood, N., & et al. (2017, June). A unified global investigation on the spectral effects of soiling losses of PV glass substrates: preliminary results. Presented at 2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), Washington, DC, USA

The present work reports on the initial results of an international collaboration aiming to investigate the spectral effects of soiling losses. Identical glass coupons have been exposed outdoors for eight weeks in different locations worldwide, and w... Read More about A unified global investigation on the spectral effects of soiling losses of PV glass substrates: preliminary results.

Reproducibility in machine Learning-Based studies: An example of text mining (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Olorisade, B. K., Brereton, P., & Andras, P. (2017, August). Reproducibility in machine Learning-Based studies: An example of text mining. Presented at ICML 2017 RML Workshop: Reproducibility in Machine Learning, Sydney, Autralia

Reproducibility is an essential requirement for computational studies including those based on machine learning techniques. However, many machine learning studies are either not reproducible or are difficult to reproduce.
In this paper, we consider... Read More about Reproducibility in machine Learning-Based studies: An example of text mining.

Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects (2017)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Awodele, O. A. (2017). Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects. Journal of Civil and Environmental Research, 9(2), 54-64

Value for Money is the client’s assessment of the project delivered and/or services rendered by the various project stakeholders as it met the pre-determined objectives. The study focused on ways by which the required value for money can be achieved... Read More about Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects.

Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria (2017)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Aje, I. O. (2017). Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(11), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001394

This paper explores the benefits and barriers to partnering in quantity-surveying (QS) firms in Nigeria, and suggests projects and professional services best served by this practice. A mixed research design informs the identification of related conce... Read More about Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria.

Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria (2017)
Journal Article
Saka, A. B., Olawumi, T. O., & Omoboye, A. J. (2017). Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria. World Scientific News, 83, 15-28

Erratic supply of electricity to residential buildings has led many occupants/owners to source for alternative sources to complement the epileptic supply from the National Grid. The sun produces energy expense-free, which is being untapped in this pa... Read More about Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria.

Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., Chan, D., & Wong, J. (2017). Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 23(8), 1060-1081. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2017.1374301

Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes have continued to gain relevance in the Architectural, En- gineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with more resources directed toward it. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 445 BIM articl... Read More about Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Time to Renew the Debate on Cross-Border Insolvency Law: Out with Theoretical Ideals, In With Pragmatism (2017)
Book Chapter
Ghio, E. (2017). Time to Renew the Debate on Cross-Border Insolvency Law: Out with Theoretical Ideals, In With Pragmatism. In Harmonisation of European Insolvency Law: Papers from the INSOL Europe Academic Forum Annual Conference, Cascais, Portugal, 21-23 Sep 2016 (173-183). INSOL Europe

Over the last couple of decades, academics have vigorously debated which approach to cross-border insolvency is best. The debate usually centers on questions of predictability, certainty, national sovereignty, fairness and efficiency. In this academi... Read More about Time to Renew the Debate on Cross-Border Insolvency Law: Out with Theoretical Ideals, In With Pragmatism.

Preventing blood-borne virus infection in people who inject drugs in the UK: systematic review, stakeholder interviews, psychosocial intervention development and feasibility randomised controlled trial (2017)
Journal Article
Gilchrist, G., Swan, D., Shaw, A., Keding, A., Towers, S., Craine, N., Munro, A., Hughes, E., Parrott, S., Mdege, N., Strang, J., Taylor, A., & Watson, J. (2017). Preventing blood-borne virus infection in people who inject drugs in the UK: systematic review, stakeholder interviews, psychosocial intervention development and feasibility randomised controlled trial. Health Technology Assessment, 21(72), https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21720

Background
Opioid substitution therapy and needle exchanges have reduced blood-borne viruses (BBVs) among people who inject drugs (PWID). Some PWID continue to share injecting equipment.

Objectives
To develop an evidence-based psychosocial inter... Read More about Preventing blood-borne virus infection in people who inject drugs in the UK: systematic review, stakeholder interviews, psychosocial intervention development and feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Comic: Red Zone [Fantomen 17/2017] (2017)
Other
Bishop, D. (2017). Comic: Red Zone [Fantomen 17/2017]

A comic written for publisher Egmont, illustrated by artist Rafael Ruiz. Originally published in Swedish, it was reprinted in English by Frew Comics in Australia.

A comparative study of the experiences of students completing social work placements within the University of Colombia (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davey, J. (2017, December). A comparative study of the experiences of students completing social work placements within the University of Colombia. Paper presented at Bournemouth Research Conference: Student Engagement with Research, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth

This was a student co-authored article on their experiences of a student practice placement in Colombia.

Distribution power loss minimization via distributed generation, capacitor and network reconfiguration (2017)
Journal Article
Muhtazaruddin, M. N. B., Bani, N. A., Aris, S. A. M., Kaidi, H. M., Fatah, A. Y. A., Jamia, J. J., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Abu-Bakar, S. H. (2017). Distribution power loss minimization via distributed generation, capacitor and network reconfiguration. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 5(3), 488-495. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v5.i3.pp488-495

This paper presents a solution to solve the network reconfiguration, DG coordination (location and size), and capacitor coordination (location and size), simultaneously. The proposed solution will be determined by using Artificial Bee Colony (ABC). V... Read More about Distribution power loss minimization via distributed generation, capacitor and network reconfiguration.

A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability (2017)
Journal Article
Aziz, N. F. A., Rahmat, N. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Rahman, T. K. A., Yasin, Z. M., Wahab, N. A., & Salim, N. A. (2017). A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering, 9(2-11), 171-177

Identification of voltage stability weak area in power system plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of voltage collapse. A fast and accurate identification method helps power system operators to apply voltage stability control action o... Read More about A new weak area identification method in power system based on voltage stability.

Translating Design Details to Construction Details- with Both Eyes Open (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sajjadianm, S. (2017, December). Translating Design Details to Construction Details- with Both Eyes Open. Presented at International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment, London

Sustainable designs will come to nothing if they are lost in construction process. Therefore, the accuracy of design details and the transformation to the construction details is vital to achieve initial design thinking targets. This is driven most i... Read More about Translating Design Details to Construction Details- with Both Eyes Open.

Quantifying the Behavior of Modern and Traditional Construction Systems on the Basis of Thermal Comfort (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sajjadian, S., & Sharples, S. (2017, July). Quantifying the Behavior of Modern and Traditional Construction Systems on the Basis of Thermal Comfort. Presented at PLEA 2017, Edinburgh

Thermal comfort is crucial to ascertain the energy consumption in buildings and is a key factor for decision-making in the design of sustainable building envelopes. This paper presents a methodology to assess the performance of construction systems q... Read More about Quantifying the Behavior of Modern and Traditional Construction Systems on the Basis of Thermal Comfort.

Tool Life Analysis When Turning Ti-6Al-4V Using Vegetable oil-based Cutting Fluid (2017)
Book Chapter
Gariani, S., Shyha, I., Jackson, C., & Inam, F. (2017). Tool Life Analysis When Turning Ti-6Al-4V Using Vegetable oil-based Cutting Fluid. In S. Debnath (Ed.), Manufacturing Sciences and Technologies VII (36-40). Trans Tech Publications

This paper details experimental results when turning Ti-6Al-4V using water-miscible vegetable oil-based cutting fluid. The effects of coolant concentration and working conditions on tool flank wear and tool life were evaluated. L27 fractional factori... Read More about Tool Life Analysis When Turning Ti-6Al-4V Using Vegetable oil-based Cutting Fluid.

Process Optimisation for Internal Cylindrical Rough Turning of Nickel Alloy 625 Weld Overlay (2017)
Journal Article
Chan, L., Shyha, I., Dreyer, D., Hamilton, J., & Hackney, P. (2017). Process Optimisation for Internal Cylindrical Rough Turning of Nickel Alloy 625 Weld Overlay. International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, 11(4),

Nickel-based superalloys are generally known to be difficult to cut due to their strength, low thermal conductivity, and high work hardening tendency. Superalloy such as alloy 625 is often used in the oil and gas industry as a surfacing material to p... Read More about Process Optimisation for Internal Cylindrical Rough Turning of Nickel Alloy 625 Weld Overlay.