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Foreword (2018)
Book Chapter
Greenslade, W. (2018). Foreword. In The Journalistic Career of John Buchan (1875-1940) : A Critical Assessment of Its Context and Significance (iii-vii). Lampeter: Edwin Mellen Press

Optimisation of mechanical properties for a gear steel alloy for aero-engine applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Abdallah, Z., Bache, M., Perkins, K., Rawson, M., & Hetherington, J. (2018). Optimisation of mechanical properties for a gear steel alloy for aero-engine applications. . https://doi.org/10.4172/2321-6212-C4-023

The characterization of steel alloys, candidates for employment as a gear material for future gas turbine aero-engine, will be described in the present study. Comparative studies were initially performed on seven potential steel alloy systems, consid... Read More about Optimisation of mechanical properties for a gear steel alloy for aero-engine applications.

SoundMapp: Participatory design in museum space (2018)
Journal Article
Panourgia, E., & Zhao, J. (2018). SoundMapp: Participatory design in museum space. International Journal of the Inclusive Museum, 11(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.18848/1835-2014/cgp/v11i01/27-35

This article explores the possibility of creating alternative user experience in exhibition spaces while using audience interactivity as medium for generating sonic material. We are investigating participatory art in museum space, ways for redefining... Read More about SoundMapp: Participatory design in museum space.

Inside the meeting: Discursive approaches as a framework for understanding multidisciplinary team meetings (2018)
Book Chapter
Auburn, T., Smart, C., & Tremblett, M. (2018). Inside the meeting: Discursive approaches as a framework for understanding multidisciplinary team meetings. In C. Smart, & T. Auburn (Eds.), Interprofessional Care and Mental Health: A Discursive Exploration of Team Meeting Practices (29-55). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98228-1_2

The aim of this chapter is to set out the methodological framework which underpinned the research projects described in the other chapters of this book. The Authors describe some background to the development of multidisciplinary teamworking (MDTs) i... Read More about Inside the meeting: Discursive approaches as a framework for understanding multidisciplinary team meetings.

Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use at construction sites: Perception of workers at construction sites (2018)
Journal Article
Mushi, F. V., & Manege, S. L. (2018). Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use at construction sites: Perception of workers at construction sites. International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 7(2), 65-72. https://doi.org/10.5923/j.ijcem.20180702.02

This study aims at establishing the perception of workers at the construction sites regarding illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Specifically the study attempts to investigate the key causes of substance abuse, awareness among workers on the effects... Read More about Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use at construction sites: Perception of workers at construction sites.

Quality history education in the 21st century: Principles and guidelines (2018)
Report
Smart, D. (2018). Quality history education in the 21st century: Principles and guidelines. Strasbourg, France: Council of Europe

History education has an important role to play in confronting the current political, cultural and social challenges facing Europe; in particular, those posed by the increasingly diverse nature of societies, the integration of migrants and refugees i... Read More about Quality history education in the 21st century: Principles and guidelines.

Educating for diversity and democracy: Teaching history in contemporary Europe (2018)
Report
Smart, D. (2018). Educating for diversity and democracy: Teaching history in contemporary Europe. Strasbourg, France: Council of Europe

This policy and practice report and paper was co-authored by a a small team working for the History Education unit of the Council of Europe and was based on a series of seminars for History educators across Europe. The research process was based on... Read More about Educating for diversity and democracy: Teaching history in contemporary Europe.

Rosemary Nursery School 90th Anniversary (2018)
Digital Artefact
Agusita, E., Burton, E., & Glazzard, T. (2018). Rosemary Nursery School 90th Anniversary. [Digital Publication]

Since we realised we were heading for Rosemary Nursery School’s 90th birthday, we have been on an amazing journey of discovery. Supported by our local historian, Edson, a group of parents and staff members delved into the Bristol Record Office archiv... Read More about Rosemary Nursery School 90th Anniversary.

The effect of reducing geometry complexity on energy simulation results (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Chatzivasileiadi, A., Lila, A., Lannon, S., & Jabi, W. (2018). The effect of reducing geometry complexity on energy simulation results. In Computing for a better tomorrow - Proceedings of the 36th eCAADe Conference (559-568). https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2018.2.559

Accuracy and time are metrics inherently associated with the design process and the energy performance simulation of buildings. The accurate representation of the building is an essential requirement for energy analysis, which comes with the expense... Read More about The effect of reducing geometry complexity on energy simulation results.

Analysis Procedure for Earthquake Resistant Structures (2018)
Book
Hejazi, F., & Karimzadeh, K. (2018). Analysis Procedure for Earthquake Resistant Structures. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8839-1

This book presents an analysis procedure for structures that are exposed to the lateral loads such as earthquake and wind. It includes the process for calculating and distributing the effective load into structural elements, as well as for calculatin... Read More about Analysis Procedure for Earthquake Resistant Structures.

Steel Structures Design Based on Eurocode 3 (2018)
Book
Hejazi, F., & Chun, T. K. (2018). Steel Structures Design Based on Eurocode 3. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8836-0

This book is tailored to the needs of structural engineers who are seeking to become familiar with the design of steel structures based on Eurocode 3. It explains each step of the design process using comprehensive flow charts, tables and equations a... Read More about Steel Structures Design Based on Eurocode 3.

The material dimensions of renewable energy deployment: Understanding spatially uneven processes at the regional level in Italy and the UK (2018)
Thesis
De Laurentis, C. The material dimensions of renewable energy deployment: Understanding spatially uneven processes at the regional level in Italy and the UK. (Thesis). Cardiff University. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9642500

This thesis examines the processes of transformation underway within energy systems, specifically the move towards a higher share of renewable energy technologies. It aims to improve our understanding of the regional level and its role in shaping the... Read More about The material dimensions of renewable energy deployment: Understanding spatially uneven processes at the regional level in Italy and the UK.

A review of occupational safety and health regulations in Oman (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Umar, T. (2018). A review of occupational safety and health regulations in Oman. In The 1st National Conference on Civil & Architectural Engineering, 2018 (1st NCCAE 2018) : Book of Abstracts (79-80)

The poor occupational safety and health (OS\&H) results in an economic burden of 4\% of the total world Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The effective OS\&H regulations and it implementation are one of the main factors to achieve an improved safety perf... Read More about A review of occupational safety and health regulations in Oman.

Situated identities in the discourse of insurance: A comparative critical discourse analysis of Chinese and British insurance contracts (2018)
Journal Article
Nartey, M., & Huang, H. (2018). Situated identities in the discourse of insurance: A comparative critical discourse analysis of Chinese and British insurance contracts. Language, Discourse & Society, 6(2), 119-132

This paper is a comparative critical discourse analysis of Chinese and British insurance contracts. It analyses the similarities and differences in the identities that emerge from the situatedness of the insured and the insurer in the contracts in or... Read More about Situated identities in the discourse of insurance: A comparative critical discourse analysis of Chinese and British insurance contracts.

The value of information sharing: Impact of inventory policy, pricing decision, and product substitution (2018)
Book Chapter
Duong, L. N. K. (2018). The value of information sharing: Impact of inventory policy, pricing decision, and product substitution. In Contemporary Approaches and Strategies for Applied Logistics (284-301). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5273-4.ch011

This chapter proposes a model to study the effects of inventory policy, pricing decision, and product substitution on the value of information sharing. The value of information sharing has been studied widely in the literature. To simplify models, pr... Read More about The value of information sharing: Impact of inventory policy, pricing decision, and product substitution.

Global reanimations of Frankenstein (2018)
Book Chapter
(2018). Global reanimations of Frankenstein. In C. M. Davison, & M. Mulvey-Roberts (Eds.), Global Frankenstein (1-17). New York: Palgrave Macmillan

Consisting of sixteen original essays by experts in the field, including leading and lesser-known international scholars, Global Frankenstein considers the tremendous adaptability and rich afterlives of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel, Frankenstein, at i... Read More about Global reanimations of Frankenstein.

Global Frankenstein (2018)
Book
Davison, C. M., & Mulvey-Roberts, M. (Eds.). (2018). Global Frankenstein. New York: Palgrave

The use of chloroplast markers for the traceability of certified sustainably produced cacao (Theobroma cacao) in the chocolate industry (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Allainguillaume, J., & wetten, A. (2018). The use of chloroplast markers for the traceability of certified sustainably produced cacao (Theobroma cacao) in the chocolate industry. In International Cocoa Symposium 2017 Proceedings

Recently the chocolate industry has changed to a higher demand for sustainably certified cacao (Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, and FairTrade) and closer attention is being paid to how this sustainably produced cocoa can be traced. Companies like Mars, Her... Read More about The use of chloroplast markers for the traceability of certified sustainably produced cacao (Theobroma cacao) in the chocolate industry.

A smart contract model for agent societies (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Tumminelli, M., & Battle, S. (2018). A smart contract model for agent societies. In UK-RAS Conference: ‘Robots Working For & Among Us’ Proceedings

This paper presents a solution to the exchange of services within an agent society. We explore an open delivery chain scenario in which autonomous drones offer and subcontract delivery services to each other. Such agents are able to self-organize acc... Read More about A smart contract model for agent societies.

Designing for playfulness through compassion: Design for advanced dementia (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Treadaway, C., Fennell, J., Taylor, A., & Kenning, G. (2018). Designing for playfulness through compassion: Design for advanced dementia. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design4Health

The LAUGH project is a recently completed international three-year UK Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)funded design research project. Outcomes from the research include a collection of playful objects designed to support the wellbeing of peo... Read More about Designing for playfulness through compassion: Design for advanced dementia.