Federated broker system for pervasive context provisioning (2012)
Journal Article
Kiani, S. L., Anjum, A., Knappmeyer, M., Bessis, N., & Antonopoulos, N. (2013). Federated broker system for pervasive context provisioning. Journal of Systems and Software, 86(4), 1107-1123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2012.11.050

Software systems that provide context-awareness related functions in pervasive computing environments are gaining momentum due to emerging applications, architectures and business models. In most context-aware systems, a central broker performs the f... Read More about Federated broker system for pervasive context provisioning.

The use of electronic voting systems to enhance deep learning. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Barreto, D. (2012, July). The use of electronic voting systems to enhance deep learning

The present paper introduces a technology-enhanced teaching method that promotes deep learning.
Four stages that correspond to four different student cohorts were used for its development and to analyse
its effectiveness. The effectiveness of the m... Read More about The use of electronic voting systems to enhance deep learning..

Human-machine design considerations in advanced machine-learning systems (2011)
Journal Article
Keates, S., Varker, P., & Spowart, F. (2011). Human-machine design considerations in advanced machine-learning systems. IBM Journal of Research and Development, 55(5), 4:1-4:10. https://doi.org/10.1147/JRD.2011.2163274

This paper explores issues related to human–computer interaction with the new class of machine-learning systems that represent an exciting development on the frontiers of information technology. These systems represent a significant breakthrough in h... Read More about Human-machine design considerations in advanced machine-learning systems.

Distributed service integration for disaster monitoring sensor systems (2011)
Journal Article
Liu, L., Antonopoulos, N., Xu, J., Webster, D., & Wu, K. (2011). Distributed service integration for disaster monitoring sensor systems. IET Communications, 5(12), 1777-1784. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-com.2010.0630

Sensor networks have the potential to revolutionise the capture, processing and communication of critical data for use of disaster rescue and relief. In order to provide a dependable rescue capability through dynamically integrating newly developed a... Read More about Distributed service integration for disaster monitoring sensor systems.

Relation algebra operations on formal contexts (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Priss, U. (2009, July). Relation algebra operations on formal contexts. Presented at 17th International Conference on Conceptual Structures, ICCS 2009, Moscow, Russia

This paper discusses the use of relation algebra operations on formal contexts. These operations are a generalisation of some of the context operations that are described in the standard FCA textbook (Ganter & Wille, 1999). This paper extends previou... Read More about Relation algebra operations on formal contexts.

A Multiple Viewed Interrelated Ontology Model for Holistic Component Specification and Retrieval (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, C., Liu, X., & Kennedy, J. (2009, December). A Multiple Viewed Interrelated Ontology Model for Holistic Component Specification and Retrieval. Presented at International Conference on Advanced Software Engineering and Its Applications: ASEA 2009, Jeju Island, Korea

Despite the success that Component-Based Development has achieved so far, component mismatch remains as a major hurdle for wider and smoother component reuse due to the lack of effective and automated approaches to component specification and retriev... Read More about A Multiple Viewed Interrelated Ontology Model for Holistic Component Specification and Retrieval.

The FcaFlint software for relation algebra operations on FCA contexts. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Priss, U. (2009, July). The FcaFlint software for relation algebra operations on FCA contexts

FcaFlint is a tool that implements context operations for FCA formal
contexts. It is part of the FcaStone package. This paper provides an introduction
to Relation Algebra operations as used by FcaFlint and discusses the commandline
interface and i... Read More about The FcaFlint software for relation algebra operations on FCA contexts..

Triangulation in practice (2009)
Journal Article
Turner, P., & Turner, S. (2009). Triangulation in practice. Virtual Reality, 13(3), 171-181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-009-0117-2

Triangulation is the means by which an alternate perspective is used to validate, challenge or extend existing findings. It is frequently used when the field of study is difficult, demanding or contentious and presence research meets all of these cri... Read More about Triangulation in practice.

Efficient resource discovery in self-organized unstructured peer-to-peer networks (2008)
Journal Article
Liu, L., Antonopoulos, N., Mackin, S., Xu, J., & Russell, D. (2009). Efficient resource discovery in self-organized unstructured peer-to-peer networks. Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, 21(2), 159-183. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpe.1329

In unstructured peer‐to‐peer (P2P) networks, two autonomous peer nodes can be connected if users in those nodes are interested in each other's data. Owing to the similarity between P2P networks and social networks, where peer nodes can be regarded as... Read More about Efficient resource discovery in self-organized unstructured peer-to-peer networks.

Progzoo: a gentle introduction to programming. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S., & Cumming, A. (2007, April). Progzoo: a gentle introduction to programming. Presented at 7th One-Day Conference on the Teaching of Programming

A fully integrated web-based learning resource has been introduced to support the teaching and learning of Java programming. Students are introduced to features of the language through a series of short questions with supporting hints and tips. This... Read More about Progzoo: a gentle introduction to programming..

Framework for object-tracking in health care (2007)
Thesis
Kumar, V. Framework for object-tracking in health care. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4050

At present, wireless sensor networks and radio frequency identification (RFID) are both emerging technologies with great potential in seamless applications. Integrating these two technologies would provide low-cost solution for object identification... Read More about Framework for object-tracking in health care.

Articulating the Sense of Place Experienced by Visitors to the Jencks Landform (2005)
Book Chapter
Smyth, M. (2005). Articulating the Sense of Place Experienced by Visitors to the Jencks Landform. In P. Turner, & E. Davenport (Eds.), Spaces, Spatiality and Technology (249-260). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3273-0_17

Software development (2002)
Book Chapter
Buchanan, W. J. (2002). Software development. In The Complete Handbook of the Internet (941-968). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48331-8_44

This chapter has been included to provide a foundation in software development. The following chapters will focus on WWW programs. Some programs provide a framework for a user to manipulate data without the user having to produce their own program. E... Read More about Software development.

Design tools as agents of disclosure. (2000)
Journal Article
Smyth, M. (2000). Design tools as agents of disclosure. Knowledge-Based Systems, 13(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0950-7051%2899%2900049-0

This paper investigates the nature and use of existing tools during a design task as a means of gathering information concerning practitioners' conception of that activity. Three case studies are reported and a number of conclusions are drawn concern... Read More about Design tools as agents of disclosure..

An analysis of manufacturing simulation software. (1995)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kelly, S., & MacKerron, G. (1995, May). An analysis of manufacturing simulation software. Presented at International Conference - European Operations Management Association

As a management tool Similation Software deserves greater analysis from both an academic and industrial viewpoint. A comparative study of three packages was carried out from a 'first time' use approach. This allowed the ease of use and package featu... Read More about An analysis of manufacturing simulation software..

IoT for a shock warning system
Preprint / Working Paper
Brogan, J., Thuemmler, C., Mival, O., & Fricker, S. IoT for a shock warning system

This technical paper details the interdependencies between Internet of Things (IoT) and latest Future Internet (FI) technology, demonstrated by using the example of a smart connected health (SCH) use case, for the monitoring and prevention of shock i... Read More about IoT for a shock warning system.