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New Horizons in Peer Advice Systems: Developing the Freelance Advisor (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patrick-Thomson, H., Lawson, A., & Lapok, P. (2024, April). New Horizons in Peer Advice Systems: Developing the Freelance Advisor. Paper presented at Digital Business and Society Consortium, Royal Holloway, University of London

Work in the creative and cultural industries is often seen as “good” because it offers people a chance to earn money while engaged in their passion (McRobbie, 2018), to have autonomy over when, where and how they work (Smith and McKinlay, 2009), and... Read More about New Horizons in Peer Advice Systems: Developing the Freelance Advisor.

Alpha 2 agonists for sedation to produce better outcomes from critical illness (A2B trial): protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial (2024)
Journal Article
Aitken, L. M., Emerson, L. M., Kydonaki, K., Blackwood, B., Creagh-Brown, B., Lone, N. I., McKenzie, C. A., Reade, M. C., Weir, C. J., Wise, M. P., & Walsh, T. S. (2024). Alpha 2 agonists for sedation to produce better outcomes from critical illness (A2B trial): protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 14(4), Article e081637. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081637

Introduction: An association between deep sedation and adverse short-term outcomes has been demonstrated although this evidence has been inconsistent. The A2B (alpha-2 agonists for sedation in critical care) sedation trial is designed to determine wh... Read More about Alpha 2 agonists for sedation to produce better outcomes from critical illness (A2B trial): protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial.

Wood properties and uses of larch in Great Britain (2024)
Report
McLean, P., Ridley-Ellis, D., Price, A., & Macdonald, E. (2024). Wood properties and uses of larch in Great Britain. Surrey: Forest Research

This report collates and synthesises research into the production and use of larch timber in Great Britain, drawing on information from a range of published and unpublished studies. It is written for forest scientists, engineers, wood processors and... Read More about Wood properties and uses of larch in Great Britain.

Curated Collection: The Festival City in Event Management Research (2024)
Journal Article
Todd, L., & Quinn, B. (online). Curated Collection: The Festival City in Event Management Research. Event Management, https://doi.org/10.3727/152599524X17114977927355

This curated collection considers the topic of the Festival City and examines how research on this theme published in the Event Management journal has contributed to extant theory in event management and event studies. Our commentary examines the evo... Read More about Curated Collection: The Festival City in Event Management Research.

Frequency Fitness Assignment for Untangling Proteins in 2D (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Koutstaal, J., Kommandeur, J., Timmer, R., Horn, R., Thomson, S. L., & van den Berg, D. (2024, April). Frequency Fitness Assignment for Untangling Proteins in 2D. Presented at EvoStar 2024, Aberyswyth, UK

At the time of writing, there is no known deterministic-time algorithm to sample valid initial solutions with uniform random distribution for the HP protein folding model, because guaranteed uniform random sampling produces collisions (i.e. constrain... Read More about Frequency Fitness Assignment for Untangling Proteins in 2D.

Shape of the Waterfall: Solvability Transitions in the QAP (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Akova, S., Thomson, S. L., Verel, S., Rifki, O., & van den Berg, D. (2024, April). Shape of the Waterfall: Solvability Transitions in the QAP. Presented at EvoStar 2024, Aberyswyth, Wales

We consider a special formulation of the quadratic assignment problem (QAP): QAP-SAT, where the QAP is composed of smaller sub-problems or clauses which can be satisfied. A recent study showed a steep drop in solvability in relation to the number of... Read More about Shape of the Waterfall: Solvability Transitions in the QAP.

From “dirty” oil and gas to green energy: Workers’ views on skills transition (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Heidl, B., O'Neil, J., & Bratton, A. (2024, April). From “dirty” oil and gas to green energy: Workers’ views on skills transition. Presented at 42nd International Labour Process Conference 2024 (ILPC 2024), Göttingen

As the environmental agenda progresses worldwide, it is clear that the move to sustainable forms of energy is both crucial and inevitable. For UK workers currently employed in the traditional energy sector including oil and gas, this transition prese... Read More about From “dirty” oil and gas to green energy: Workers’ views on skills transition.

Overtaking Mechanisms Based on Augmented Intelligence for Autonomous Driving: Datasets, Methods, and Challenges (2024)
Journal Article
Chamola, V., Chougule, A., Sam, A., Hussain, A., & Yu, F. R. (2024). Overtaking Mechanisms Based on Augmented Intelligence for Autonomous Driving: Datasets, Methods, and Challenges. IEEE Internet of Things, 11(10), 17911-17933. https://doi.org/10.1109/jiot.2024.3362851

The field of autonomous driving research has made significant strides towards achieving full automation, endowing vehicles with self-awareness and independent decision-making. However, integrating automation into vehicular operations presents formida... Read More about Overtaking Mechanisms Based on Augmented Intelligence for Autonomous Driving: Datasets, Methods, and Challenges.

The Tip of the Iceberg: Exploring the Landscape of Policing in a Digitalized World (2024)
Journal Article
Easton, M., de Paepe, J., Aston, L., & Clayton, E. (2024). The Tip of the Iceberg: Exploring the Landscape of Policing in a Digitalized World. European Journal of Policing Studies, 7(1-2), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.5553/ejps.000018

In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement, the advent of the digital age has ushered in transformative shifts in police practices. These shifts have sparked scholarly attention and fuelled an increased volume of research dedicated to unravell... Read More about The Tip of the Iceberg: Exploring the Landscape of Policing in a Digitalized World.

The Blood and Associated Disorders (2024)
Book Chapter
McEwan, T., & Crozier, S. (2024). The Blood and Associated Disorders. In C. Leader, & I. Peate (Eds.), Fundamentals of Maternal Pathophysiology (230-246). Wiley

Fundamentals of Maternal Pathophysiology
An introduction to pathophysiology specifically tailored to the needs of midwives

Professional standards of proficiency require that midwives develop a robust understanding of pathophysiology, the study of... Read More about The Blood and Associated Disorders.

The Civil Code Controversy in Meiji Japan: The Struggle to Modernize the Nation (2024)
Book
Piegzik, M. (2024). The Civil Code Controversy in Meiji Japan: The Struggle to Modernize the Nation. Leiden University Press

The book outlines a dramatic history of the failed liberalization of Japanese private law during the Meiji era. Once Japan overthrew the shogunate and fully opened up to contact with the world, modernization of the backward country and its fragmented... Read More about The Civil Code Controversy in Meiji Japan: The Struggle to Modernize the Nation.

“Free Text Is Essentially the Enemy of What We’re Trying to Achieve”: The Framing of a National Vision for Delivering Digital Police Contact (2024)
Journal Article
Wells, H., Andrews, W., Clayton, E., Bradford, B., Aston, E. V., & O’Neill, M. (2024). “Free Text Is Essentially the Enemy of What We’re Trying to Achieve”: The Framing of a National Vision for Delivering Digital Police Contact. European Journal of Policing Studies, 7(1-2), 14-35. https://doi.org/10.5553/ejps.000017

Police organizations in England and Wales, as in many other contexts, are increasingly shifting crime reporting and other public-facing contact online. In this article, we explore the beliefs, motivations and objectives of those tasked with “deliveri... Read More about “Free Text Is Essentially the Enemy of What We’re Trying to Achieve”: The Framing of a National Vision for Delivering Digital Police Contact.

Discrete model for discontinuous dynamic recrystallisation applied to grain structure evolution inside adiabatic shear bands (2024)
Journal Article
Borodin, E., Bushuev, O., Bratov, V., & Jivkov, A. P. (2024). Discrete model for discontinuous dynamic recrystallisation applied to grain structure evolution inside adiabatic shear bands. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 30, 2125-2139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.03.206

Discontinuous dynamic recrystallisation (DDRX) is a well-known phenomenon playing a significant role in the high-temperature processing of metals, including industrial forming and severe plastic deformations. The ongoing discussion on the Zener–Hollo... Read More about Discrete model for discontinuous dynamic recrystallisation applied to grain structure evolution inside adiabatic shear bands.

Enhancing graduate employability – exploring the influence of experiential simulation learning on life skill development (2024)
Journal Article
Scheuring, F., & Thompson, J. (online). Enhancing graduate employability – exploring the influence of experiential simulation learning on life skill development. Studies in Higher Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2024.2334837

Skills and knowledge which increase the likelihood of university graduates finding employment is an increasingly important factor for higher education institutions. Even though subject matter expertise remains a primary objective, supporting students... Read More about Enhancing graduate employability – exploring the influence of experiential simulation learning on life skill development.

Hybrid Wi-Fi and PLC network for efficient e-health communication in hospitals: a prototype (2024)
Journal Article
Khan, S. U., Ullah Jan, S., Hwang, T., & Koo, I.-S. (2024). Hybrid Wi-Fi and PLC network for efficient e-health communication in hospitals: a prototype. Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 13(2), 1400-1410. https://doi.org/10.11591/eei.v13i2.5309

E-health is being adapted in modern hospitals as a significant addition to the existing healthcare services. To this end, modern hospitals urgently require a mobile, high-capacity, secure, and cost-effective communication infrastructure. In this pape... Read More about Hybrid Wi-Fi and PLC network for efficient e-health communication in hospitals: a prototype.

Can Generative AI Models Extract Deeper Sentiments as Compared to Traditional Deep Learning Algorithms? (2024)
Journal Article
Anas, M., Saiyeda, A., Sohail, S. S., Cambria, E., & Hussain, A. (2024). Can Generative AI Models Extract Deeper Sentiments as Compared to Traditional Deep Learning Algorithms?. IEEE Intelligent Systems, 39(2), 5-10. https://doi.org/10.1109/mis.2024.3374582

Recent advances in the context of deep learning have led to the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models which have shown remarkable performance in complex language understanding tasks. This study proposes an evaluation of tradit... Read More about Can Generative AI Models Extract Deeper Sentiments as Compared to Traditional Deep Learning Algorithms?.