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Case studies on U-state space control system design for aircraft dynamic model (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Liu, X., Zhu, Q., & Narayan, P. P. (2015, December). Case studies on U-state space control system design for aircraft dynamic model. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control (ICMIC), Sousse

In this study, U-state space design approach is used to develop a control system of linearized F-16 aircraft dynamic model. The related F-16 model is converted from the original nonlinear dynamics by Taylor series around the trimmed equilibrium. The... Read More about Case studies on U-state space control system design for aircraft dynamic model.

Gelatin as a promising printable nutrient feedstock for microbial fuel cells (MFC) (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Theodosiou, P., Ieropoulos, I., Taylor, B., Greenman, J., & Melhuish, C. (2015, December). Gelatin as a promising printable nutrient feedstock for microbial fuel cells (MFC). Presented at European Fuel Cell Technology & Applications Conference - Piero Lunghi Conference, Naples, Italy

This study describes the work carried out towards the optimization of critical MFC components with potential 3D fabricated materials. The response of the optimised fuel cells, which were fed with soft materials such as gelatin, alginate and Nafion™,... Read More about Gelatin as a promising printable nutrient feedstock for microbial fuel cells (MFC).

Microbial fuel cell - A self-powered wastewater electrolyser for electrocoagulation (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Gajda, I., Stinchcombe, A., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., & Ieropoulos, I. (2015, December). Microbial fuel cell - A self-powered wastewater electrolyser for electrocoagulation. Presented at EFC15 European Fuel Cell Technology & Applications - Piero Lunghi Conference, Naples, Italy

This abstract describes the suitability of the Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) for generation of electrical power with a simultaneous synthesis of active catholyte in the form of caustic solution. The active solution was a product of self-powered electroly... Read More about Microbial fuel cell - A self-powered wastewater electrolyser for electrocoagulation.

'Studying Leadership Ethnographically: Reflections of a first-time ethnographer' (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Sutherland, N. (2015, December). 'Studying Leadership Ethnographically: Reflections of a first-time ethnographer'. Paper presented at International Studying Leadership Capacity Conference, Lancaster

The last two decades have seen an increase in the number of ethnographic writings in Organisation Studies more generally, however, similar developments have not been mirrored within Leadership Studies, where – despite a recent interpretivist ‘shift’... Read More about 'Studying Leadership Ethnographically: Reflections of a first-time ethnographer'.

A method for privacy-preserving context-aware mobile recommendations (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Polatidis, N., Georgiadis, C., Pimenidis, E., & Stiakakis, E. (2015, December). A method for privacy-preserving context-aware mobile recommendations. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on e-Democracy, Athens, Greece

Mobile recommender systems aim to solve the information overload problem found by recommending products or services to users of mobile smartphones or tables at any given point in time and in any possible location. Mobile recommender systems are desig... Read More about A method for privacy-preserving context-aware mobile recommendations.

Smart cross-border e-Gov systems and applications (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Sideridis, A., Protopappas, L., Tsiafoulis, S., & Pimenidis, E. (2015, December). Smart cross-border e-Gov systems and applications. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on e-Democracy, Athens, Greece

Recent developments on ICT innovations like Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Big Data encourage further the design and application of "Smart" e-Government Systems and applications to citizens and business. These smart systems are aiming to imp... Read More about Smart cross-border e-Gov systems and applications.

From networks to complexity - Creative Citizens project (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Sobers, S., & Harte, D. (2015, December). From networks to complexity - Creative Citizens project. Paper presented at DCRC Cultural Value Seminars, Pervasive Media Studio, Bristol

From Networks to Complexity: two case studies from the AHRC Creative Citizens project. From the noticeboard in the newsagent’s window to multi-layered online networks using social networking technologies, citizens are increasingly accessing networks... Read More about From networks to complexity - Creative Citizens project.

A review of conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Umar, T., & Wamuziri, S. (2015, December). A review of conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman. Paper presented at Conference on energy Challenges in Oman, Salalah, Oman

Energy has become an important sector in Omani vision 2020. Renewable energy (RE) sources form a vital and strategic solution for the provision of electric power in the Sultanate; few studies have indicated that Oman is rich in solar and wind energy.... Read More about A review of conventional and renewable energy resources in Oman.

Environmental change to reduce child injury in low and middle income countries: A systematic review (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Bhatta, S., Deave, T., & Mytton, J. (2015, December). Environmental change to reduce child injury in low and middle income countries: A systematic review. Poster presented at Centre for Health and Clinical Research Annual Conference, 2015, Bristol, UK

Background: Injuries sustained in the home are a significant contributor to the burden of death and disabilities among young children especially those living in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). The objective of this review was to identify and... Read More about Environmental change to reduce child injury in low and middle income countries: A systematic review.

Society and the Severn (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Appleby, T. (2015, December). Society and the Severn. Presented at Sustainable Severn Forum 2015, SS Great Britain

Dr Thomas Appleby, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of the West of England and part of the International Water Security Network spoke on Society and the Severn and discussed different forms of control and protected interests and regulations a... Read More about Society and the Severn.

Symposium paper: Economic evaluation of the Bristol Girls Dance project (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Bird, E., Powell, J., Edwards, M., Sebire, S., & Jago, R. (2015, December). Symposium paper: Economic evaluation of the Bristol Girls Dance project. Paper presented at UK Society for Behavioural Medicine: 11th Annual Scientific Meeting, Newcastle, UK

Evidence on the economic costs and health outcomes of school-based physical activity interventions is lacking. This discussion reports on the findings of the economic evaluation conducted as part of the trial. Data on resource use and costs incurre... Read More about Symposium paper: Economic evaluation of the Bristol Girls Dance project.

Community-based Prevention of Diabetes (ComPoD): A randomised, waiting list controlled trial of the Living Well, Taking Control programme (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Smith, J., Greaves, C., Thompson, J., Jones, M., Armstrong, R., Coleman, S., …Abraham, C. (2015, December). Community-based Prevention of Diabetes (ComPoD): A randomised, waiting list controlled trial of the Living Well, Taking Control programme. Presented at 2015 11th UKSBM Annual Scientific Meeting: ‘Biology, Behaviour & Environment’, Newcastle, UK

Type 2 diabetes is a growing public health challenge. NICE guidance recommends diabetes prevention in people at high risk via intensive lifestyle interventions promoting weight loss through diet and physical activity. However, there are few robustly... Read More about Community-based Prevention of Diabetes (ComPoD): A randomised, waiting list controlled trial of the Living Well, Taking Control programme.

The Prof. Jonathan Osmond lecture (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Bodman, S. L. (2015, December). The Prof. Jonathan Osmond lecture. Presented at Livres d'Artistes: The Artists' Book in Theory and Practice Conference, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Sarah Bodman was invited to give the Prof. Jonathan Osmond Lecture at the Livres d'Artistes: The Artists' Book in Theory and Practice Conference.

Coaching practice using puppets as artefacts (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Turner, A. F. (2015, December). Coaching practice using puppets as artefacts. Presented at Coaching Practice using puppets as artefacts, UWE Bristol, England

Coaching practice and the use of finger puppets

Space, place and pace (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Turner, A. F. (2015, December). Space, place and pace. Presented at Space, place and pace, Univerisity of South Wales, Pontypridd, Wales

An invited experiential lecture at the University of South Wales Department of Social Geography

Public health approaches to sexual harm (2015)
Presentation / Conference
McCartan, K. (2015, December). Public health approaches to sexual harm. Paper presented at Notting Trent Study Day, University of Nottingham, UK

A research paper discussing current approaches to public health interventions in the sexual abuse field

Effectiveness of lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Gibson, R., Greet, J., Mills, M., Rossall, F., & Whales, R. (2015, December). Effectiveness of lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study. Poster presented at UK Stroke Forum Conference, Liverpool ACC Centre, Liverpool, UK

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported to occur in 81% of patients post stroke. The aims of the study were to assess the effectiveness of Lycra sleeves on GHS and explore patients’ perceptions regarding the practicality of applying... Read More about Effectiveness of lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study.

Briefing note on The Intervention Initiative, an evidence-based bystander programme commissioned by Public Health England for the prevention of sexual violence and domestic abuse in UK university settings (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Fenton, R. A., & Mott, H. L. (2015, November). Briefing note on The Intervention Initiative, an evidence-based bystander programme commissioned by Public Health England for the prevention of sexual violence and domestic abuse in UK university settings. Presented at Westminster Briefing: Proactive Approaches to Confronting Sexism and Lad Culture on Campus, Dexter House, London, UK

Proceedings of the Westminster Briefing on 26 November 2015, Dexter House, London

Air quality, cars and health in Bristol (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Williams, B. (2015, November). Air quality, cars and health in Bristol. Presented at The Sixth Annual "A" Level Geography Lecture Afternoon, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath, UK