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IoT for Sustainability (2022)
Book Chapter
Davison, B. (2022). IoT for Sustainability. In R. Buyya, L. Garg, G. Fortino, & S. Misra (Eds.), New Frontiers in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things (253-286). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05528-7_10

The Internet of Things (IoT) comprises a set of complementary technologies which offer unprecedented opportunities for interacting with the physical environment. Faced with multiple pressures on our physical wellbeing such as climate change, habitat... Read More about IoT for Sustainability.

The evaluation of data filtering criteria in wind turbine power performance assessment (2019)
Thesis
Davison, B. The evaluation of data filtering criteria in wind turbine power performance assessment. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2376943

The post-installation verification of wind turbine performance is an essential part of a wind energy project. Data collected from meteorological instruments and from the turbine is analysed to produce an estimate of the annual energy production (AEP)... Read More about The evaluation of data filtering criteria in wind turbine power performance assessment.

Technological support for citizen science in global ecology (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davison, B., Begossi, A., Roques, K., Pandeya, B., & August, T. (2016, August). Technological support for citizen science in global ecology. Presented at 5th International EcoSummit: Ecological Sustainability - Engineering Change, Montpelier, France

The contribution of volunteers in ecology is undeniable. With developments in mobile technology and social media, many predict their contribution to become even more significant. However, economic disparities across the world challenge this vision. T... Read More about Technological support for citizen science in global ecology.

Social software as support in hybrid learning environments: The value of the blog as a tool for reflective learning and peer support (2007)
Journal Article
Hall, H., & Davison, B. (2007). Social software as support in hybrid learning environments: The value of the blog as a tool for reflective learning and peer support. Library and Information Science Research, 29(2), 163-187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2007.04.007

This article reports on an investigation of blog technology's potential for encouraging interaction between students, and its consequences in terms of peer learning and peer support, on a module of an accredited library and information science (LIS)... Read More about Social software as support in hybrid learning environments: The value of the blog as a tool for reflective learning and peer support.

Instant messaging: using log files to identify patterns of interaction in group of teenage users. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davison, B., & Buckner, K. (2005, April). Instant messaging: using log files to identify patterns of interaction in group of teenage users. Presented at IFIP WG 9.3 HOIT2005 Conference, York

This paper presents preliminary findings on teenagers’ use of instant messaging (IM) as an example of an Internet technology. The results are quantitative, being drawn from the information held in users’ IM log files. The current purpose is to valida... Read More about Instant messaging: using log files to identify patterns of interaction in group of teenage users..

Using online discussion to support activities in online tutorials. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Beasley, N., Davison, B., & Hall, H. (2004, November). Using online discussion to support activities in online tutorials. Presented at 3rd European Conference on eLearning

Online discussion activities are commonly used to create online communities, foster peer and tutor support, encourage reflection and provide equal opportunities for participation, particularly for fully online students. This paper describes the use o... Read More about Using online discussion to support activities in online tutorials..