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Do UK survey licenses for otter support best practice? (2024)
Journal Article
White, P., & Findlay, M. (2024). Do UK survey licenses for otter support best practice?. In Practice, 48-52

Under the Habitats Regulations, resting/breeding places of otters (Lutra lutra) are protected from damage and disturbance, and ecologists are expected to identify such structures. Following an extensive programme of research, we now believe there is... Read More about Do UK survey licenses for otter support best practice?.

Queering queerness: Reflections on witches and spinsterhood in post-pandemic times (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stanley, P. (2024, March). Queering queerness: Reflections on witches and spinsterhood in post-pandemic times. Paper presented at Gender and Sexuality Research Symposium, Edinburgh, UK

In pandemic times, there were couple-bubbles and household bubbles and social bubbles. And then there was me, uncoupled, unchilded: a bubble of one. In early modern Scotland, the Witchcraft Act (1563) held my type as “rebel women who talked back,... Read More about Queering queerness: Reflections on witches and spinsterhood in post-pandemic times.

Effective Trigger Speeds for Vehicle Activated Signs on 20 mph Roads in Rural Areas (2024)
Journal Article
Olowosegun, A., Fountas, G., & Davis, A. (2024). Effective Trigger Speeds for Vehicle Activated Signs on 20 mph Roads in Rural Areas. Safety, 10(1), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10010025

This paper aims to offer novel empirical evidence as to the identification of the most effective Trigger Speeds (TS) for Vehicle-Activated Signs (VAS) in rural areas. To achieve this, an experimental study was carried out in the area of Scottish Bord... Read More about Effective Trigger Speeds for Vehicle Activated Signs on 20 mph Roads in Rural Areas.

Bringing equality, diversity, and inclusivity to academic integrity (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harte, P., & Khaleel, F. (2024, March). Bringing equality, diversity, and inclusivity to academic integrity. Presented at Advance HE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2024, Liverpool, UK

This session is aimed at academics who are designing assessment for taught postgraduate (TPG) students. The session will contextualise the problem of plagiarism, use of generative artificial intelligence and highlight common characteristics of assess... Read More about Bringing equality, diversity, and inclusivity to academic integrity.

Could the broad definition of “State” for the purposes of direct effect be justifiable under the EU’s aim of promoting a fully liberalised internal market? (2024)
Journal Article
Kunertová, T. (2024). Could the broad definition of “State” for the purposes of direct effect be justifiable under the EU’s aim of promoting a fully liberalised internal market?. The Lawyer Quarterly, 14(1), 82-90

In general, in the case of late transposition of the EU directives, they may be invoked vertically against a State only. Therefore, it became relatively early necessary to define the State for the purposes of direct effect. The Court of Justice of th... Read More about Could the broad definition of “State” for the purposes of direct effect be justifiable under the EU’s aim of promoting a fully liberalised internal market?.

Evaluation of microwave square ring metamaterial-based resonator for glucose detection (2024)
Journal Article
Mustafa Kamal, M. H., Qureshi, S. A., Zainal Abidin, Z., Majid, H. A., & See, C. H. (2024). Evaluation of microwave square ring metamaterial-based resonator for glucose detection. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 71, Article 66. https://doi.org

This study presents a biosensor working at a frequency of 3.5 GHz, which is designed as a square ring metamaterial resonator. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of blood amount on the metamaterial-based resonator sensor’s sensitivity. The struct... Read More about Evaluation of microwave square ring metamaterial-based resonator for glucose detection.

A Transformer-based Gesture Prediction Model via sEMG Sensor for Human-robot Interaction (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Li, X., Yang, L., & Yu, H. (2024). A Transformer-based Gesture Prediction Model via sEMG Sensor for Human-robot Interaction. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 73, Article 2510615. https://doi.org/10.1109/tim.2024.3373045

As one of the most direct and pivotal modes of human-computer interaction (HCI), the application of surface electromyography (sEMG) signals in the domain of gesture prediction has emerged as a prominent area of research. To enhance the performance of... Read More about A Transformer-based Gesture Prediction Model via sEMG Sensor for Human-robot Interaction.

Expressive Talking Avatars (2024)
Journal Article
Pan, Y., Tan, S., Cheng, S., Lin, Q., Zeng, Z., & Mitchell, K. (2024). Expressive Talking Avatars. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 30(5), 2538-2548. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2024.3372047

Stylized avatars are common virtual representations used in VR to support interaction and communication between remote collaborators. However, explicit expressions are notoriously difficult to create, mainly because most current methods rely on geome... Read More about Expressive Talking Avatars.

Intrinsic and extrinsic variables impacting upper quarter Y-balance test scores in sporting cohorts: A systematic review (2024)
Journal Article
Steele, C., & Valentin, S. (2024). Intrinsic and extrinsic variables impacting upper quarter Y-balance test scores in sporting cohorts: A systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 39, 183-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.04

Introduction The upper quarter y-balance test (YBT-UQ) is a functional screening tool used to detect musculoskeletal injury risk, aid rehabilitation, and monitor dynamic function, strength and control, yet little is currently known about intrinsic a... Read More about Intrinsic and extrinsic variables impacting upper quarter Y-balance test scores in sporting cohorts: A systematic review.

Did I Take My Medication Today? Understanding Medicine Adherence for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Through Participatory Research (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Paterson, R., Adbulla, S., Spassiani, N., & Higgins, A. (2024, August). Did I Take My Medication Today? Understanding Medicine Adherence for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Through Participatory Research. Poster presented at IASSIDD, 1

Background: Medicine non-adherence has a significant impact on quality of life, mortality, and morbidity. In 2003, the World Health Organisation stated that medicines optimization may have a greater impact on chronic disease management compared to... Read More about Did I Take My Medication Today? Understanding Medicine Adherence for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Through Participatory Research.

SkipGateNet: A Lightweight CNN-LSTM Hybrid Model with Learnable Skip Connections for Efficient Botnet Attack Detection in IoT (2024)
Journal Article
Alshehri, M. S., Ahmad, J., Almakdi, S., Qathrady, M. A., Ghadi, Y. Y., & Buchanan, W. J. (2024). SkipGateNet: A Lightweight CNN-LSTM Hybrid Model with Learnable Skip Connections for Efficient Botnet Attack Detection in IoT. IEEE Access, 12, https://doi.o

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) has led to increased security risks, particularly from botnet attacks that exploit IoT device vulnerabilities. This situation necessitates effective Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), that are accurate, lightweigh... Read More about SkipGateNet: A Lightweight CNN-LSTM Hybrid Model with Learnable Skip Connections for Efficient Botnet Attack Detection in IoT.

Timber (2024)
Book Chapter
Cramer, M., & Tamagnone, G. (2024). Timber. In H. Hartman, & J. Jack Williams (Eds.), Materials: An environmental primer (230-253). RIBA

Evaluation of a pilot online education program to develop midwives’ knowledge, skill and confidence in perinatal mental health in rural South Australia (2024)
Journal Article
McKellar, L., Martinez, L., De Sousa Machado, T., Eden, A., Stoodley, C., & Adelson, P. (2024). Evaluation of a pilot online education program to develop midwives’ knowledge, skill and confidence in perinatal mental health in rural South Australia. Wome

One in five women will experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression. In South Australia, a rural health service identified a high proportion of women with risk of perinatal mental health challenges and sought additional education for midwives. In r... Read More about Evaluation of a pilot online education program to develop midwives’ knowledge, skill and confidence in perinatal mental health in rural South Australia.

Hearing Abilities Assessment (2024)
Patent
McGregor, I. (2024). Hearing Abilities Assessment. W O 2024/041821 A1. World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau

A method for assessing hearing abilities of a human person having two ears, the method comprising: - providing two audio signals to two respective ear speakers at a person's corresponding ears; - measuring at least one value of at least one parameter... Read More about Hearing Abilities Assessment.

Dual-blockchain based multi-layer grouping federated learning scheme for heterogeneous data in industrial IoT (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Zhang, H., Wu, H., & Yu, H. (in press). Dual-blockchain based multi-layer grouping federated learning scheme for heterogeneous data in industrial IoT. Blockchain: Research and Applications, Article 100195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcra.2024.100

Federated Learning (FL) allows data owners to train neural networks together without sharing local data, allowing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to share a variety of data. However, traditional federated learning frameworks suffer from data... Read More about Dual-blockchain based multi-layer grouping federated learning scheme for heterogeneous data in industrial IoT.

Considering Environmental Effects on Porous Concrete Applications: An Experimental Investigation (2024)
Journal Article
Marinelli, A., & Rasheed, L. P. H. (2024). Considering Environmental Effects on Porous Concrete Applications: An Experimental Investigation. Procedia Structural Integrity, 54, 332-339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2024.01.091

Urban areas worldwide grapple with ecological disruption due to overpopulation, exacerbated by impermeable concrete surfaces that hinder rainwater absorption, curb plant growth and foster urban heat islands. Innovative porous concrete applications we... Read More about Considering Environmental Effects on Porous Concrete Applications: An Experimental Investigation.

Career development for an ailing services superpower (2024)
Digital Artefact
Robertson, P. (2024). Career development for an ailing services superpower. [Blog]

This article summarises recent assessments of the UK economy, and suggests how career development services can make a contribution to economic recovery.

Women's Experiences with Cervical Cancer in Ghana (2024)
Journal Article
Dzando, G., Yabila, S., Kumah, A., Hukporti, N., Asante, D., Nwokonna, C., & Awiagah, S. K. (2024). Women's Experiences with Cervical Cancer in Ghana. Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health, 2, Article 100076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.glmedi.202

Cervical cancer remains a significant global public health concern, and its impact in low- and middle-income countries, including Ghana is profound. Existing policies in Ghana focus on early screening and diagnosis. While the primar... Read More about Women's Experiences with Cervical Cancer in Ghana.