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Assessing the conformity to ISO27001 security policy of information systems policies of universities in the SADC region (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

It is very important for universities to devise strategies for realising their mandate and one of those strategies is to leverage on information systems for improved service efficiency and realising business goals. This is bearing in mind that organi... Read More about Assessing the conformity to ISO27001 security policy of information systems policies of universities in the SADC region.

Haptic human-robot collaboration for walker-assisted navigation based on admittance controllers (2023)
Journal Article

In recent years, advances in robotics and the constant growth of gait-related pathologies led to the development of different assistive devices. Smart walkers provide natural and intuitive strategies for gait assistance, such as path-following and gu... Read More about Haptic human-robot collaboration for walker-assisted navigation based on admittance controllers.

‘Through the back door' Defence perspectives on the rise of managerialism at the expense of adversarial justice (2023)
Book Chapter

This chapter charts the evolution of managerialism in England and Wales through the lens of defence lawyers. Drawn from two PhD studies, the chapter advances empirical evidence of the implicit rise of managerialism in England and Wales. The chapter a... Read More about ‘Through the back door' Defence perspectives on the rise of managerialism at the expense of adversarial justice.

Guest editorial: Living in a “bubble”: Global working communities and insulation in mobile contexts (2023)
Journal Article

Globally mobile workers are often depicted as isolated individuals and families, who navigate crises and hazards more or less on their own (Dabic, González-Loureiro and Harvey, 2015; Bader, Stoermer, Bader and Schuster, 2018; McNulty, Lauring, Jonass... Read More about Guest editorial: Living in a “bubble”: Global working communities and insulation in mobile contexts.

Resilient supply chain network design without lagging sustainability responsibilities (2023)
Journal Article

In the 21st century, global supply chains have experienced severe risks due to disruptions caused by crises and serious diseases, such as the great tsunami, SARS, and, more recently, COVID-19. Building a resilient supply chain is necessary for busine... Read More about Resilient supply chain network design without lagging sustainability responsibilities.

Personalised learning through context-based adaptation in the serious games with gating mechanism (2023)
Journal Article

When the traditional "one size fits all" approach is used in designing educational games, the game context is usually arranged in a fixed sequence. However, the designated content may not effectively support the diversity of players. The player's abi... Read More about Personalised learning through context-based adaptation in the serious games with gating mechanism.

Measures of greenspace exposure and their association to health-related outcomes for the periods before and during 2020’s Lockdown: A cross-sectional study in the West of England (2023)
Journal Article

Greenspaces are argued to be one of the important features in the urban environment that impact the health of the population. Previous research suggested either positive, negative or no associations between greenspaces and health-related outcomes. Th... Read More about Measures of greenspace exposure and their association to health-related outcomes for the periods before and during 2020’s Lockdown: A cross-sectional study in the West of England.

Soft-sensor system for grasp type recognition in underactuated hand prostheses (2023)
Journal Article

This paper presents the development of an intelligent soft-sensor system to add haptic perception to the underactuated hand prosthesis PrHand. Two sensors based on optical fiber were constructed, one for finger joint angles and the other for fingerti... Read More about Soft-sensor system for grasp type recognition in underactuated hand prostheses.

Investigating the barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology in sustainable construction projects (2023)
Journal Article

Blockchain technology (BT) can execute transactions verifiable and permanently, which can help foster the idea of embracing sustainability pillars within industries. Therefore, BT holds considerable promise for the industrial and service sectors; how... Read More about Investigating the barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology in sustainable construction projects.

Making demands on government: Theorizing determinants of backyard residents' collective action in Cape Town, South Africa (2023)
Journal Article

Informality is growing with Africa's rapid urbanization. Much like residents of other types of informal housing, backyard dwellers face overall poor living conditions and political marginalization. However, backyard residents are in an ambiguous lega... Read More about Making demands on government: Theorizing determinants of backyard residents' collective action in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cli-fi cinema (2023)
Book Chapter

This chapter outlines the relationship between science fiction (sf) and climate fiction, both literary and cinematic, and urges a broader understanding of what it means to tell stories about anthropogenic climate destabilization. It considers a wide... Read More about Cli-fi cinema.

Development of a triboelectric nanogenerator for joining of silver nanorods (2023)
Journal Article

On account of their excellent properties, 2D nanostructures beyond graphene, such as MoS2, have extensive applications. Given their quantum confinement effects, MoS2 monolayers could efficiently trap electrons as an intermediate layer between frictio... Read More about Development of a triboelectric nanogenerator for joining of silver nanorods.

A hybrid multiple sensor fault detection, diagnosis and reconstruction algorithm for chiller plants (2023)
Journal Article

In a chiller plant, primary or critical sensors are used to control the system operation while secondary sensors are installed to monitor the performance/health of individual equipment. Current sensor fault detection and diagnosis (SFDD) approaches a... Read More about A hybrid multiple sensor fault detection, diagnosis and reconstruction algorithm for chiller plants.

Exploring Leadership: Individual, organizational and societal perspectives, 2nd Edition (2023)
Book

What is leadership and why does it matter?
Why do people willingly follow some leaders and not others?
How can we develop more inclusive and effective leadership?

Leadership is one of the most talked about yet least understood concepts in busine... Read More about Exploring Leadership: Individual, organizational and societal perspectives, 2nd Edition.

Importance of tree diameter and species for explaining the temporal and spatial variations of xylem water δ18O and δ2H in a multi-species forest (2023)
Journal Article

Identifying the vegetation and topographic variables influencing the isotopic variability of xylem water of forest vegetation remains crucial to interpret and predict ecohydrological processes in landscapes. In this study, we used temporally and spat... Read More about Importance of tree diameter and species for explaining the temporal and spatial variations of xylem water δ18O and δ2H in a multi-species forest.

AIRBODS: Findings and guidance for airborne infection resilience (2023)
Other

This guidance provides insights into airborne infection risks and proposes mitigation measures to improve airborne infection resilience of indoor and semi-outdoor spaces. In some poorly-ventilated and/or highly occupied spaces, the provision of incre... Read More about AIRBODS: Findings and guidance for airborne infection resilience.

Responsive fungal insoles for pressure detection (2023)
Journal Article

Mycelium bound composites are promising materials for a diverse range of applications including wearables and building elements. Their functionality surpasses some of the capabilities of traditionally passive materials, such as synthetic fibres, reco... Read More about Responsive fungal insoles for pressure detection.

A grounded theory of improvisation in therapy: Lessons from decoloniality (2023)
Journal Article

Grounded theory (GT) is a popular research methodology that has been used in various fields and disciplines. Its researchers face the paradox of their method being grounded in both data and theory, potentially resulting in researcher ambivalence towa... Read More about A grounded theory of improvisation in therapy: Lessons from decoloniality.

Investigating the challenges of engineering project managers in achieving sustainability in the UK construction industry (2023)
Journal Article

Aim: The essential purpose of the current research was to identify the challenges faced by project engineering managers in the UK construction industry while seeking to achieve sustainability. Study Design: The current study was built upon six import... Read More about Investigating the challenges of engineering project managers in achieving sustainability in the UK construction industry.

The role of cognitive functioning in predicting health outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation patients (2023)
Thesis

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), characterized by a narrowing of arteries due to the build-up of plaque, is the most common cause of death worldwide, being responsible for an estimated 17.9 million death each year. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is a multi... Read More about The role of cognitive functioning in predicting health outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation patients.