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Synchronized control with neuro-agents for leader-follower based multiple robotic manipulators (2013)
Journal Article
Zhao, D., Zhu, Q., Li, N., & Li, S. (2014). Synchronized control with neuro-agents for leader-follower based multiple robotic manipulators. Neurocomputing, 124, 149-161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2013.07.016

In this paper, a new neural network enhanced synchronized control approach is proposed for multiple robotic manipulators systems (MRMS) based on the leader-follower network communication topology. The justification of introducing two adaptive Radial... Read More about Synchronized control with neuro-agents for leader-follower based multiple robotic manipulators.

Ant algorithms for image feature extraction (2013)
Journal Article
Monekosso, D. N., Mullen, R. J., Monekosso, D., & Remagnino, P. (2013). Ant algorithms for image feature extraction. Expert Systems with Applications, 40(11), 4315-4332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2013.01.020

This paper extends on previous work in applying an ant algorithm to image feature extraction, focusing on edge pattern extraction, as well as the broader study of self-organisation mechanisms in digital image environments. A novel method of distribut... Read More about Ant algorithms for image feature extraction.

FEA support structure generation for the additive manufacture of CastForm™ polystyrene patterns (2013)
Journal Article
Soe, S., & Eyers, D. R. (2014). FEA support structure generation for the additive manufacture of CastForm™ polystyrene patterns. Polymer Testing, 33(1), 187-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.08.009

Understanding the nature of part failure when using CastForm™ material for pattern generation is essential in the development of failure avoidance practices. Currently, many approaches employed in both research and industry rely on the use of physica... Read More about FEA support structure generation for the additive manufacture of CastForm™ polystyrene patterns.

High power generation by a membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cell (SCMFC) using enzymatic bilirubin oxidase (BOx) air-breathing cathode (2013)
Journal Article
Santoro, C., Babanova, S., Atanassov, P., Li, B., Ieropoulos, I., & Cristiani, P. (2013). High power generation by a membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cell (SCMFC) using enzymatic bilirubin oxidase (BOx) air-breathing cathode. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 160(10), 720-726. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.058310jes

In this work, for the first time, we showed the successful utilization of enzymatic-based (bilirubin oxidase, BOx) air-breathing gas-diffusion (ABGD-BOx) cathode in membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cells (SCMFCs). At pH range of 7.2-7.5, th... Read More about High power generation by a membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cell (SCMFC) using enzymatic bilirubin oxidase (BOx) air-breathing cathode.

Rescheduling nursing shifts: Scoping the challenge and examining the potential of mathematical model based tools (2013)
Journal Article
Clark, A., Moule, P., Topping, A., & Serpell, M. (2015). Rescheduling nursing shifts: Scoping the challenge and examining the potential of mathematical model based tools. Journal of Nursing Management, 23(4), 411-420. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12158

© 2013 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Aim: To review research in the literature on nursing shift scheduling/rescheduling, and to report key issues identified in a consultation exercise with managers in four English National Health Service trusts to inform... Read More about Rescheduling nursing shifts: Scoping the challenge and examining the potential of mathematical model based tools.

Impact of plant shoot architecture on leaf cooling: A coupled heat and mass transfer model (2013)
Journal Article
Bridge, L. J., Bridge, L., Franklin, K. A., & Homer, M. E. (2013). Impact of plant shoot architecture on leaf cooling: A coupled heat and mass transfer model. Interface, 10(85), 20130326. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.0326

Plants display a range of striking architectural adaptations when grown at elevated temperatures. In the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, these include elongation of petioles, and increased petiole and leaf angles from the soil surface. The potentia... Read More about Impact of plant shoot architecture on leaf cooling: A coupled heat and mass transfer model.

Some compressibility effects on the lee side flow structures of cruciform wing-body configurations with very low aspect ratio wings (2013)
Journal Article
Toomer, C., Tuling, S., Tuling, S., Dala, L., & Toomer, C. (2013). Some compressibility effects on the lee side flow structures of cruciform wing-body configurations with very low aspect ratio wings. Aerospace Science and Technology, 29(1), 373-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2013.04.008

A series of validated numerical simulations of a tangent ogive circular body in combination with very low aspect ratio cruciform wings at supersonic Mach numbers and angles of attack up 25 have been performed. Inspection of the flow in the cross flow... Read More about Some compressibility effects on the lee side flow structures of cruciform wing-body configurations with very low aspect ratio wings.

Rheoforging of thin case for IT devices with optimal process parameters and new type die design (2013)
Journal Article
Jeon, Y. P., Bolouri, A., Seo, H. Y., Kim, J. D., & Kang, C. G. (2014). Rheoforging of thin case for IT devices with optimal process parameters and new type die design. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228(6), 1021-1028. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406213495768

The latest trend in the cell phone component industry to use aluminium and magnesium alloys has resulted in the advanced processing technologies. Semi-solid forming process that is advantageous for the mass production of thin parts with complex shape... Read More about Rheoforging of thin case for IT devices with optimal process parameters and new type die design.

A novel algorithm for fuzzy rule induction in data mining (2013)
Journal Article
Afifi, A. (2014). A novel algorithm for fuzzy rule induction in data mining. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228(5), 877-895. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406213492273

Rule induction as a method of constructing classifiers is of particular interest to data mining because it generates models in the form of If-Then rules which are more expressive and easier for humans to comprehend and check. Several induction algori... Read More about A novel algorithm for fuzzy rule induction in data mining.

Gaussian lower bounds on the Dirichlet heat kernel and non-existence of local solutions for semilinear heat equations of Osgood type (2013)
Journal Article
Laister, R., Robinson, J. C., & Sierzega, M. (2013). Gaussian lower bounds on the Dirichlet heat kernel and non-existence of local solutions for semilinear heat equations of Osgood type

We give a simple proof of a lower bound for the Dirichlet heat kernel in terms of the Gaussian heat kernel. Using this we establish a non-existence result for semilinear heat equations with zero Dirichlet boundary conditions and initial data in $L^q... Read More about Gaussian lower bounds on the Dirichlet heat kernel and non-existence of local solutions for semilinear heat equations of Osgood type.