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Structural Health Monitoring Using Textile Reinforcement Structures with Integrated Optical Fiber Sensors (2017)
Journal Article
Bremer, K., Weigand, F., Zheng, Y., Alwis, L. S., Helbig, R., & Roth, B. (2017). Structural Health Monitoring Using Textile Reinforcement Structures with Integrated Optical Fiber Sensors. Sensors, 17(2), 345. https://doi.org/10.3390/s17020345

Optical fiber-based sensors " embedded " in functionalized carbon structures (FCSs) and textile net structures (TNSs) based on alkaline-resistant glass are introduced for the purpose of structural health monitoring (SHM) of concrete-based structures.... Read More about Structural Health Monitoring Using Textile Reinforcement Structures with Integrated Optical Fiber Sensors.

Help wanted: Exploring the value of entrepreneurial mentoring at start-up (2017)
Journal Article
Van Saane, S. H., Brodie, J., Van Saane, S., & Osowska, R. (2017). Help wanted: Exploring the value of entrepreneurial mentoring at start-up. Industry and Higher Education, 31(2), 122-131. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950422217691666

The purpose of the research presented in this paper was to investigate the added value of mentoring for entrepreneurs during the start-up phase. This small-scale exploratory research focused on five start-up entrepreneurs in Scotland to determine the... Read More about Help wanted: Exploring the value of entrepreneurial mentoring at start-up.

A modern day panopticon: Using power and control theory to manage volunteer tourists in Bolivia (2017)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Curran, R., & O'Gorman, K. D. (2017). A modern day panopticon: Using power and control theory to manage volunteer tourists in Bolivia. Tourism Management Perspectives, 22, 34-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2017.01.003

Volunteer tourism literature is yet to examine the impact of power and control practices on volunteer tourist compliancy. This paper contributes to closing this research gap by proposing and testing a new theoretical model of power and control practi... Read More about A modern day panopticon: Using power and control theory to manage volunteer tourists in Bolivia.

Making sense of not making sense: Novice English language teacher talk (2017)
Journal Article
Stanley, P., & Stevenson, M. (2017). Making sense of not making sense: Novice English language teacher talk. Linguistics and Education, 38, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.linged.2017.01.001

This qualitative study critically examines the intelligibility of the teacher talk of novice native speaker English language teachers. It focuses on difficulties teachers face in adjusting their own English so that their learners can understand them.... Read More about Making sense of not making sense: Novice English language teacher talk.

The two cultures in Australian ELICOS: Industry managers respond to English language school teachers (2017)
Journal Article
Stanley, P. (2017). The two cultures in Australian ELICOS: Industry managers respond to English language school teachers. English Australia Journal : the Australian Journal of English Language Teaching, 33(1), 28-42

This article reports on a qualitative study that sought to understand managers’ perceptions of teachers’ professional identities in the Australian ELICOS sector. The study found that there is a powerful, socially imagined ‘wall’ that divides two cult... Read More about The two cultures in Australian ELICOS: Industry managers respond to English language school teachers.

The Homing Bird (2017)
Book
Fraser, B. (2017). The Homing Bird. Devonshire, UK: Indigo Dreams Publishing

No abstract available.

Cascading feeder vessels and the rationalisation of small container ports (2017)
Journal Article
Monios, J. (2017). Cascading feeder vessels and the rationalisation of small container ports. Journal of Transport Geography, 59, 88-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2017.02.001

Small container ports rely on feeder services from hub ports to provide access to unitised trade flows for their hinterlands. They generally possess limited water depth and handling facilities, as investments required to handle larger vessels are not... Read More about Cascading feeder vessels and the rationalisation of small container ports.

Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (2017)
Journal Article
Smith, J., Kyle, R. G., Daniel, B., & Hubbard, G. (2018). Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 23(1), 41-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12207

Background
During 12 month period (2012/13) around 21,480 children and young people (CYP) were referred to CAMHS in Scotland (NHS Scotland 2013). At the end of September 2012 there were 3,602 CYP still waiting for ‘start of treatment’ or ‘removal fr... Read More about Patterns of referral and waiting times for specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Revisiting the role of domestic politics: politicisation and European Cohesion Policy performance in Central and Eastern Europe (2017)
Journal Article
Surubaru, N. (2017). Revisiting the role of domestic politics: politicisation and European Cohesion Policy performance in Central and Eastern Europe. East European Politics, 33(1), 106-125. https://doi.org/10.1080/21599165.2017.1279606

This article evaluates the influence of domestic political factors on the performance of Cohesion Policy (CP) in new member states. It argues that domestic levels of politicisation, within Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) can mediate th... Read More about Revisiting the role of domestic politics: politicisation and European Cohesion Policy performance in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ensemble application of convolutional neural networks and multiple kernel learning for multimodal sentiment analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Poria, S., Peng, H., Hussain, A., Howard, N., & Cambria, E. (2017). Ensemble application of convolutional neural networks and multiple kernel learning for multimodal sentiment analysis. Neurocomputing, 261, 217-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2016.09.117

The advent of the Social Web has enabled anyone with an Internet connection to easily create and share their ideas, opinions and content with millions of other people around the world. In pace with a global deluge of videos from billions of computers... Read More about Ensemble application of convolutional neural networks and multiple kernel learning for multimodal sentiment analysis.

Creating patterns for machine learning using multiple alignment (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kinkiri, S., Melis, W. J., & Keates, S. (2017, February). Creating patterns for machine learning using multiple alignment. Poster presented at First HBP (Human Brain Project) Student Conference: Transdisciplinary Research Linking Neuroscience, Brain Medicine and Computer Science, Vienna, Austria

No abstract available.

The interplay of formal and informal institutions between local and regional authorities when creating well-functioning public transport systems (2017)
Journal Article
Hrelja, R., Monios, J., Rye, T., Isaksson, K., & Scholten, C. (2017). The interplay of formal and informal institutions between local and regional authorities when creating well-functioning public transport systems. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 11(8), 611-622. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2017.1292374

This paper analyzes how public transport planning is managed in institutional contexts where governance is spread across local and regional scales. The paper sheds light on two facets of the relationship between local and regional government: first,... Read More about The interplay of formal and informal institutions between local and regional authorities when creating well-functioning public transport systems.

Challenging the power invested in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Why determining ‘English’ preparedness needs to be undertaken within the subject context (2017)
Journal Article
Pilcher, N., & Richards, K. (2017). Challenging the power invested in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Why determining ‘English’ preparedness needs to be undertaken within the subject context. Power and Education, 9(1), 3-17. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757743817691995

Higher Education (HE) institutions worldwide base international student recruitment on the assumption their preparedness in ‘English’ is assured if they reach a certain level in tests such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).... Read More about Challenging the power invested in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Why determining ‘English’ preparedness needs to be undertaken within the subject context.

Metamorphosis of the edible mangrove crab Ucides cordatus (Ucididae) in response to benthic microbial biofilms (2017)
Journal Article
Simith, D. D. J. D. B., Abrunhosa, F. A., & Diele, K. (2017). Metamorphosis of the edible mangrove crab Ucides cordatus (Ucididae) in response to benthic microbial biofilms. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 492, 132-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2017.01.022

Benthic microbial communities can play an important role in the induction of larval metamorphosis in marine invertebrates. The role of biofilms in recognizing the parental habitat is unknown for the ecologically and economically important mangrove cr... Read More about Metamorphosis of the edible mangrove crab Ucides cordatus (Ucididae) in response to benthic microbial biofilms.

Ballygunge Phari. In Shifting Narratives - a multidisciplinary art project (2017)
Exhibition / Performance
Holmes, P. Ballygunge Phari. In Shifting Narratives - a multidisciplinary art project. Exhibited at Gem Cinema, Entally, Kolkata, India. 4 February 2017 - 12 February 2017. (Unpublished)

An exhibition forming part of the Kolkata Art Festival, this group show of multimedia artists included video work "Ballygunge Phari".

Curated by Manas Acharya