All Outputs (190)

Are we on the same page? Making project engagement and evaluation work across European cities and cultures (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Sardo, M., Fogg Rogers, L., Laggan, S., Vleugels, I., Bracke, A., & Franchois, E. (2020, October). Are we on the same page? Making project engagement and evaluation work across European cities and cultures. Paper presented at Citizen Science SDG Conference, Berlin/Online

WeCount (Citizens Observing UrbaN Transport) is an H2020 project under the SwafS-programme which aims to empower citizens to take a leading role in the production of data, evidence and knowledge around mobility in their neighbourhoods, and at street... Read More about Are we on the same page? Making project engagement and evaluation work across European cities and cultures.

A shared-autonomy approach to goal detection and navigation control of mobile collaborative robots (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Gholami, S., Ruiz Garate, V., De Momi, E., & Ajoudani, A. (in press). A shared-autonomy approach to goal detection and navigation control of mobile collaborative robots. In 2020 29th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) (1026-1032). https://doi.org/10.1109/ro-man47096.2020.9223583

Autonomous goal detection and navigation control of mobile robots in remote environments can help to unload human operators from simple, monotonous tasks allowing them to focus on more cognitively stimulating actions. This can result in better task p... Read More about A shared-autonomy approach to goal detection and navigation control of mobile collaborative robots.

Vortex development for a 65 degree swept back delta wing with varying thickness and maximum thickness location (2020)
Thesis
Stucke, J. Vortex development for a 65 degree swept back delta wing with varying thickness and maximum thickness location. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6012701

Low signature, unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) are foreseen to play an important role in future military missions. Most UCAV concepts feature some sort of delta or lambda type of wing with high or moderately swept leading edge, where the fusel... Read More about Vortex development for a 65 degree swept back delta wing with varying thickness and maximum thickness location.

Optimisation of the filament winding approach using a newly developed in-house uncertainty model (2020)
Journal Article
Aldoumani, N., Giannetti, C., Abdallah, Z., Belblidia, F., Khodaparast, H. H., Friswell, M. I., & Sienz, J. (2020). Optimisation of the filament winding approach using a newly developed in-house uncertainty model. Eng, 1(2), 122-136. https://doi.org/10.3390/eng1020008

The device under investigation in this paper consists of a float used to capture tidal energy, which is tethered by multiple flexible cables to a large barge-like reactor. The proposed float is made of a continuously wound glass-reinforced composite... Read More about Optimisation of the filament winding approach using a newly developed in-house uncertainty model.

Exact solutions and equi-dosing regimen regions for multi-dose pharmacokinetics models with transit compartments (2020)
Journal Article
Hof, F., & Bridge, L. J. (2021). Exact solutions and equi-dosing regimen regions for multi-dose pharmacokinetics models with transit compartments. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, 48, 99-131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10928-020-09719-8

Compartmental models which yield linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs) provide common tools for pharmacokinetics (PK) analysis, with exact solutions for drug levels or concentrations readily obtainable for low-dimensional compartment models.... Read More about Exact solutions and equi-dosing regimen regions for multi-dose pharmacokinetics models with transit compartments.

Virtual characterization of nonlocal continuum damage model parameters using a high fidelity finite element model (2020)
Journal Article
Reiner, J., Xu, X., Zobeiry, N., Vaziri, R., Hallett, S. R., & Wisnom, M. R. (2021). Virtual characterization of nonlocal continuum damage model parameters using a high fidelity finite element model. Composite Structures, 256, Article 113073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113073

A virtual finite element framework is presented to provide the transition from a high fidelity model to a more computationally efficient continuum model for simulating fibre-dominated damage behavior in composite laminates subjected to tensile loadin... Read More about Virtual characterization of nonlocal continuum damage model parameters using a high fidelity finite element model.

How many words make a sample? Determining the minimum number of word tokens needed in connected speech samples for child speech assessment (2020)
Journal Article
Wren, Y., Titterington, J., & White, P. (2021). How many words make a sample? Determining the minimum number of word tokens needed in connected speech samples for child speech assessment. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 35(8), 761-778. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699206.2020.1827458

Connected speech (CS) is an important component of child speech assessment in both clinical practice and research. There is debate in the literature regarding what size sample of CS is required to facilitate reliable measures of speech output. The ai... Read More about How many words make a sample? Determining the minimum number of word tokens needed in connected speech samples for child speech assessment.

Optimal integration of renewable distributed generation using the whale optimization algorithm for techno-economic analysis (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Settoul, S., Chenni, R., Zellagui, M., & Nouri, H. (2021). Optimal integration of renewable distributed generation using the whale optimization algorithm for techno-economic analysis. In S. Bououden, M. Chadli, S. Ziani, & I. Zelinka (Eds.), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6403-1_35

A new method for optimal integration of renewable energy sources based on photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines in the distribution network is presented with the objective of reducing the Active Power Loss (APL) index, to improve the Total Volt... Read More about Optimal integration of renewable distributed generation using the whale optimization algorithm for techno-economic analysis.

Experimental and numerical study of auxetic sandwich panels on 160 grams of PE4 blast loading (2020)
Journal Article
Arifurrahman, F., Critchley, R., & Horsfall, I. (2021). Experimental and numerical study of auxetic sandwich panels on 160 grams of PE4 blast loading. Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, 23(8), 3902-3931. https://doi.org/10.1177/1099636220961756

Mines, specifically as Anti-Tank (AT) mines are a significant threat for defence vehicles. While approaches such as v-shaped hulls are currently used to deflect the blast products from such threats, such a solution is not always usable when hull stan... Read More about Experimental and numerical study of auxetic sandwich panels on 160 grams of PE4 blast loading.

Parent-reported socioemotional and cognitive development in children with a cleft lip and/or palate at 18 months: Findings from a UK birth cohort (2020)
Journal Article
Costa, B., White, P., Kiff, J. D., Davies, A., & Stock, N. M. (2021). Parent-reported socioemotional and cognitive development in children with a cleft lip and/or palate at 18 months: Findings from a UK birth cohort. Child: Care, Health and Development, 47(1), 31-39. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12813

Background: One of the most common congenital conditions in the world, cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) has been shown to potentially impact long-term physical and developmental outcomes in affected children. However, little is known about the factors... Read More about Parent-reported socioemotional and cognitive development in children with a cleft lip and/or palate at 18 months: Findings from a UK birth cohort.

Digital heritage as a route towards social engagement (2020)
Book Chapter
Laing, R., Leon, M., Herbert, C., & Roberts, C. (2020). Digital heritage as a route towards social engagement. In F. Melendez, N. Diniz, & M. Del Signore (Eds.), Data, Matter, Design (266-271). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367369156-85

The historic environment faces many challenges, one of which is a poor understanding of the positive role it can play in the maintenance, development, and regeneration of communities, their culture, and their economy. Aberdeenshire Council considers... Read More about Digital heritage as a route towards social engagement.

A blow-up dichotomy for semilinear fractional heat equations (2020)
Journal Article
Laister, R., & Sierżęga, M. (2021). A blow-up dichotomy for semilinear fractional heat equations. Mathematische Annalen, 381, 75–90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00208-020-02078-2

We derive a blow-up dichotomy for positive solutions of fractional semilinear heat equations on the whole space. That is, within a certain class of convex source terms, we establish a necessary and sufficient condition on the source for all positive... Read More about A blow-up dichotomy for semilinear fractional heat equations.

Laser powder bed fusion of WC-reinforced Hastelloy-X composite: Microstructure and mechanical properties (2020)
Journal Article
Han, Q., Gu, Y., Gu, H., Yin, Y., Song, J., Zhang, Z., & Soe, S. (2021). Laser powder bed fusion of WC-reinforced Hastelloy-X composite: Microstructure and mechanical properties. Journal of Materials Science, 56, 1768-1782. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-020-05327-6

Nickel-based superalloys such as Hastelloy X (HX) are widely used in gas turbine engines for their exceptional oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength. The addition of ceramic reinforcement further enhances these superalloys’ mechanical pe... Read More about Laser powder bed fusion of WC-reinforced Hastelloy-X composite: Microstructure and mechanical properties.

Effects of an unexpected and expected event on older adults’ autonomic arousal and eye fixations during autonomous driving (2020)
Journal Article
Stephenson, A. C., Eimontaite, I., Caleb-Solly, P., Morgan, P. L., Khatun, T., Davis, J., & Alford, C. (2020). Effects of an unexpected and expected event on older adults’ autonomic arousal and eye fixations during autonomous driving. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, Article 571961. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.571961

© Copyright © 2020 Stephenson, Eimontaite, Caleb-Solly, Morgan, Khatun, Davis and Alford. Driving cessation for some older adults can exacerbate physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges due to loss of independence and social isolation. Fully... Read More about Effects of an unexpected and expected event on older adults’ autonomic arousal and eye fixations during autonomous driving.

Robust neurooptimal control for a robot via adaptive dynamic programming (2020)
Journal Article
Kong, L., He, W., Yang, C., & Sun, C. (2021). Robust neurooptimal control for a robot via adaptive dynamic programming. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 32(6), 2584-2594. https://doi.org/10.1109/tnnls.2020.3006850

We aim at the optimization of the tracking control of a robot to improve the robustness, under the effect of unknown nonlinear perturbations. First, an auxiliary system is introduced, and optimal control of the auxiliary system can be seen as an appr... Read More about Robust neurooptimal control for a robot via adaptive dynamic programming.

Analysis on characteristics of self compacting concrete using recycled aggregate: A review (2020)
Journal Article
Pradhan, S. R., Sinha, P., Hui, S., & Udgata, G. (2020). Analysis on characteristics of self compacting concrete using recycled aggregate: A review. IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 1(5), 28-32

The inclusion of SCC or self-consolidating concrete is an innovative way to capitalize onthe demolished coarse aggregates in concrete. This can be obtained by crushing of old concretespecimens, beams, slabs, etc. This methodology was first introduced... Read More about Analysis on characteristics of self compacting concrete using recycled aggregate: A review.

Citizen engagement and behaviour modelling for clean air and net zero carbon (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Fogg Rogers, L., Csobod, E., Sardo, M., Vanherle, K., Rodrigues, V., Lopes, M., & Hayes, E. (2020, September). Citizen engagement and behaviour modelling for clean air and net zero carbon. Presented at 10th International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software, Brussels, Belgium

The environmental and health impacts of climate change and air pollution are being felt around the world and yet cohesive and collaborative policymaking to mitigate emissions are moving too slowly. Behaviour change campaigns instead focus on individu... Read More about Citizen engagement and behaviour modelling for clean air and net zero carbon.

Design of a virtual testing platform for assessing prosthetic knee joints (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Hoh, S., Chong, J., & Etoundi, A. C. (2020). Design of a virtual testing platform for assessing prosthetic knee joints. In 2020 5th International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM). , (576-581). https://doi.org/10.1109/icarm49381.2020.9195275

This paper presents a mathematical and dynamic model for a testing platform designed to assess the performances of a wide range of artificial knee joints (prosthetic and robotic devices) based on the analysis of motion of lower limbs. Fundamental equ... Read More about Design of a virtual testing platform for assessing prosthetic knee joints.

Factors associated with advanced colorectal cancer differ between young and older adults in England: A population-based cohort study (2020)
Journal Article
Chambers, A. C., Dixon, S. W., White, P., Thomas, M. G., Williams, A. C., & Messenger, D. E. (2020). Factors associated with advanced colorectal cancer differ between young and older adults in England: A population-based cohort study. Colorectal Disease, 22(12), 2087-2097. https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.15361

Aim: Advanced stage presentation of colorectal cancer is associated with poorer survival outcomes, particularly among young adults. This study aimed to determine whether demographic risk factors for advanced stage presentation differed between young... Read More about Factors associated with advanced colorectal cancer differ between young and older adults in England: A population-based cohort study.

Cost-effective fabrication of bio-inspired nacre-like composite materials with high strength and toughness (2020)
Journal Article
Wan, H., Leung, N., Algharaibeh, S., Sui, T., Liu, Q., Peng, H., & Su, B. (2020). Cost-effective fabrication of bio-inspired nacre-like composite materials with high strength and toughness. Composites Part B: Engineering, 202, 108414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108414

A cost-effective one-step densification process based on bi-directional freeze casting was investigated to produce nacre-like alumina/poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composites with a unique micro-layered (μL) architecture. This method has the adva... Read More about Cost-effective fabrication of bio-inspired nacre-like composite materials with high strength and toughness.